The Skinny Rules

The Simple, Nonnegotiable Principles for Getting to Thin

By: Bob Harper, Greg Critser

Narrated by: Bob Harper

Length: 1 hr and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

With so much conflicting weight-loss advice out there to confuse your efforts, it’s no wonder you haven’t been successful losing weight and keeping it off. But with Bob Harper, superstar trainer and co-host of NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser as your personal authority and coach, you can and will finally shed the pounds—whether you want to lose two or two hundred!

Distilling Bob’s vast knowledge of nutrition, weight-loss strategy, and human nature down to 20 simple, nonnegotiable principles, The Skinny Rules will help you step away from a reliance on processed foods and the need for so much sweet and salt and step into a newly thin lifestyle. And Bob’s methods couldn’t be more straightforward.

A virtual GPS to your weight-loss goals, The Skinny Rules takes the mystery out of the process, offering the fastest route to your skinny destination.

©2012 Bob Harper and Greg Crister (P)2012 Random House Audio

Great info but Way too abridged

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, I'd recommend for the content, but I'm disappointed that so many of the tips and other info in the print book was not included. There was no .pdf with any recipes. Now I need to buy the print book, too.

Did Bob Harper do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

n/a

Did The Skinny Rules inspire you to do anything?

Yes, I'll be following several of these rules

Great Book!

What made the experience of listening to The Skinny Rules the most enjoyable?

He had great ideas for losing weight. The presentation was interesting and it was an easy read.

The Skinny Rules: Everyone needs a reminder

I have this book, but haven't had time to read the actual book. However, I was going on a trip and decided to listen to the audiobook first. I've been into nutrition for quite some time and have lost 100 pounds, so a lot of the information presented was stuff I already knew. Nonetheless, I think it was a great reminder of what I need to do to stay where I am. Overall, I really enjoyed the audiobook and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to lose weight or who has already done it and wants to keep the weight off.

Good info, bad delivery

What made the experience of listening to The Skinny Rules the most enjoyable?

I am a fan of Bob Harper.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The information is valuable but most of it has been said by most other weight loss experts.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I am a big fan of Bob's but thanks god the book is short, hearing him read is painful.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no

Any additional comments?

I would have been better off just buying a hard copy of the book

Straightforward, clear and concise

Good advice on weight loss, straightforward, clear and concise, delivered by Bob Harper.

Short , sweet and perfect.

Probably the book to start with for eating right. Jillian michaels book Slim for life would be next while you have started you new life with this. Bob is no nonsense stright to the point approach will get anyone a long ways down the road on their journey.

great info however short on content

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This book in perticiliari would say in print. I would not have bought audio had I known it would not include receipes an such.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Skinny Rules?

The comparisons to calories and excercise// menu cost that we are consuming.

Have you listened to any of Bob Harper’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Again valuable info just wish it was as full as print book.

It is very interesting and sounds achieveable.

What did you love best about The Skinny Rules?

It was very easy to listen to and to understand.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I was very disappointed that there was no PDF file attached for downloading, the meal and the tools.. For the money it should have been attached.

What does Bob Harper bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His spoke and I believe in him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

About forgiving his father.

Any additional comments?

I was very disappointed that there was no PDF file attached for downloading the meal and the tools.. For the money it should have been attached. I end up buying the book to get the meals and tools.

Nailed down

This book gives very distinct rules that are attainable. And it's not just a set of don'ts. The author gives a lot of practical suggestions for handling food. He also is intuitive in explaining hurdles that you may face with practical suggestions.

Ok Read, Abridged

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes. I also bought the e-book for this title, and the audiobook helped me speed through the first part--the explanation of the rules.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Skinny Rules?

nothing was exceptionally memorable.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Bob Harper?

I suppose. Bob is great on TV being himself, but when he reads an audiobook, it sounds like he's READING. Very stiff.

Could you see The Skinny Rules being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

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Any additional comments?

This audiobook is best used IN CONJUNCTION WITH the book itself. It doesn't include any of the menus or recipes, which is essentially the follow-through of the rules. I found it helpful to listen to the audiobook to get through the Rules quickly to move on to the How To part.