“The No More Excuses Diet” by Maria Kang book review

The No More Excuses Diet: 3 Days to Bust Any Excuse, 3 Weeks to Easy New Eating Habits, 3 Months to Total Transformation
by Maria Kang

The book starts off with Maria King telling her story and how her fitness picture and using the words “What’s your excuse” attracted so much attention and immediate followers (and haters). I personally have been following her story and fitness journey for at least a year and have found her very motivating and real.

The first lesson she shares in her book is “The Power of Choice”-that every action begins with a choice. She continues in the book to explain how to S.P.E.E.D. towards your goals and how to set attainable goals which I found very useful.

She shares 9 program rules which I completely agree with all of them, and explains each rule in detail. They are very good rules and nothing out of the ordinary or weird.

She talks about the benefits of cardio, strength and stretching and gives examples of each. She provides several sample home workout plans along with pictures so it’s easy to follow.

She explains that 80% of your results is nutrition and 20% is fitness and the importance of proper eating. She recommends the 30/30/30/10 eating plan which is 30% protein, 30% carbs, 30% fats, and 10% flexibility. She gives suggestions and meal plan options for the eating plan as well.

She continues on in the book with addressing common excuses and how to push past them.

I really liked Chapter 10 which is “Mastering Your STRIVE” which address things like plateau busting, progress not perfection, improving digestion, managing time, etc.

At the end of the book she has a posture quiz and stretches for better posture which is awesome; as well as other pictures of cool down stretches, and strength training moves which she talks about in chapter 6.

I really like this book! I think Maria Kang did an excellent job with putting this book together and I would recommend buying it and reading it if you’re serious about making a healthy lifestyle change!

I received this book complimentary from BloggingforBooks in exchange for my honest review on my blog and social media. All opinions are my own.

Don’t let excuses stop you from having a body and a life that you love!

We all know that we should exercise and eat right, so why is it so hard to follow through? We make excuses for why we aren’t taking better care of ourselves, saying things like, “I’m too tired,” “I don’t have time,” or “I’m just not built to look that way.” But Maria Kang, the mother of three behind the viral “What’s Your Excuse?” mom photos, is here to say that the excuses stop now.

The No More Excuses Diet combines short term goals with healthy habit-forming behaviors to create permanent lifestyle changes. Using a specially designed transformation calendar, readers set clear, personal goals and make an easy-to-follow plan for each day. The program uses a balanced diet of 30% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fats, and includes a 10% flexible portion that can be customized depending on your goals— whether it’s extra protein for building muscles, or a sugary treat at the end of the day. The No More Excuses Diet also provides a completely customizable workout guide, with over 50 illustrated exercises designed to build strength, flexibility, endurance, and to shed fat. The program also includes 7 weeks of worth of exercise programs that can be done at home with no extra equipment. Packed with meal plans, grocery lists, lots of encouragement and a clear plan of action, The No More Excuses Diet is a must-read book for anyone who is ready to bust through the excuses the hold them back and take their health and fitness to the next level.

About the Author:
Maria Kang is a health advocate who believes that health begins with choice. Maria is the founder of the Fitness without Borders, as well as the No Excuse Mom movement, an organization of thousands of women around the country making a commitment to their health one day at a time. Maria lives in California with her husband and three children.

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