Dr. Peeke evokes caring in her book, and also some good motivation to get your rear in gear. Although the intensity level of this book doesn't seem as high as the original B-F-L book, it does address some of the medical differences between women and men. I would have liked to have seen more of a discussion on estrogen and fat retention. A little more science, I guess. But, I re-read it yesterday, and got up and lifted weights today and got sweaty, so it did inspire me =D

HOPE is what i'm learning from Body-For-Life For Women.

One of the run-of-the-mill books on diet & exercise. Dr. Peeke has a talent for QVC/infomercial selling.

This book was recommended to me by a friend for the weight-lifting workouts, but I ended up reading the entire thing! This program is not a fad diet or a quick fix, it's a lifestyle change that helps people take control of their lives. There's no counting calories or restricting carbs, just simple, logical steps to better portion control and healthier eating habits plus an exercise regimen that promises results.
I enjoyed reading the reviews and success stories and followed up on their website for more information regarding the BFL 12-week challenge.
I felt like this book had a lot of great advice and inspiration for someone who is just starting out with lifting weights and looking to change their habits.

I enjoyed this upbeat, way-to-go approach to women's fitness. The book is all about nurturing physical and emotional health during each "hormonal milestone" women experience.

I listened to the audiobook twice, first assessing the overall components of Dr. Peeke's text. The second time I listened for practices to apply to my own life.

Great book - esp. for those of us dealing with changes on our bodies - unwelcome changes! Now if I could just progress from the reading to the DOING stage...

Re-read

This was good because it was geared towards women. It was ok because you had to be in the gym 6 days a week until you reach your goal weight. It's just another low fat diet, eat every 3 hrs. It works only if you follow it to a T. She recommends eating lots of protein but says she'd prefer everyone follow a vegetarian diet like herself but if you can't then it's ok to eat meat.

This is great for women of any ages.

It was helpful, inspiring and motivating.

I agree with all that Dr. Peeke suggests in this book and I am anxious to share this info with family. The one thing I had a hard time with was the flow and format of the text. She describes each hormonal milestone for each aspect of her formula "Mind, Mouth, Muscle" and so you go from one to the next and then back to the first again. I think I would have liked to have read one milestone in its entirety and then the next, instead of jumping back and forth (my brain has to work in simple orderly fashion). One of the things I took from this book is that I need to lift weights to build my muscle. I do a lot of cardio and I eat fairly well, but I need resistance training. The book offers meal plans with smart carbs and smart proteins in the back and it also outlines a daily exercise routine. With any challenge, I like to do them with other people. It keeps the motivation going and keeps me focused. So I suggest finding a group of women to set goals with and to do this 12 week Body for Life challenge if you are serious about weight loss and a healthy body! I really like that it is written for women with our hormonal milestones in mind. Great book, great resource.

I don't remember much about this book. It didn't seem to merit a separate book from the Body for Life original.