Review of The Discipline Diet: Over 50’s Edition
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Review of The Discipline Diet: Over 50’s Edition
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Discipline Diet: Over 50's Edition" by Rob Earle.]
The Discipline Diet: Over 50’s Edition by Rob Earle gives men and women over fifty a quick 37-page guide on the importance of discipline in achieving their overall wellness goals. In seven short chapters, Earle discusses how discipline can help older people maintain proper diet and exercise plans that cater to their needs and preferences. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on discipline, which Earle mentions almost three times per page.
Earle shows that discipline is essential for making informed dietary choices. For example, by prioritizing nutrient-dense foods (like fruits and veggies), vitamins like B12, and portion sizes, older people can enhance their energy levels, support their healthy aging, and decrease their risks of diabetes and heart problems.
Moreover, Earle points out common challenges older adults face, including decreased metabolism and chronic health conditions. He encourages older people to have gradual physical activity and communicate with their primary doctors (and other specialists) to achieve more personal and more effective goals. Earle encourages aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance exercises. He also acknowledges that as we reach old age, we may be limited by some activities. However, if we do light exercise, like walking, we can maintain good health.
In addition, Earle shows that a balanced diet and regular exercise can improve older adults’ mental well-being and maintain some independence as they age. He also offers advice on meal planning and navigating social situations. Earle also encourages older people to adopt mindfulness and relaxation techniques, like meditation and mindful eating, to reduce stress.
I liked Earle’s advice on planning before going out, which can apply to all adults who want to avoid compulsive eating. I also liked that the book contains practical advice that may seem like common knowledge but is still useful to cover. I also liked that the book is well-edited and contains no grammatical errors.
I deducted a star, however, because the book lacked a personal touch and overrepeated its practical advice. For example, Earle repeats some benefits of exercise and dieting, which sometimes bored me. If the book did not repeat itself, it would have been written in less than thirty pages. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars.
Overall, the book is a quick and practical guide for older people. Older people with general knowledge of their overall well-being should skip this book. However, I recommend it to older people who are clueless about starting their health journey and want a quick guide to point them in the right direction.
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The Discipline Diet: Over 50's Edition
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The Discipline Diet: Over 50’s Edition by Rob Earle gives men and women over fifty a quick 37-page guide on the importance of discipline in achieving their overall wellness goals. In seven short chapters, Earle discusses how discipline can help older people maintain proper diet and exercise plans that cater to their needs and preferences. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on discipline, which Earle mentions almost three times per page.
Earle shows that discipline is essential for making informed dietary choices. For example, by prioritizing nutrient-dense foods (like fruits and veggies), vitamins like B12, and portion sizes, older people can enhance their energy levels, support their healthy aging, and decrease their risks of diabetes and heart problems.
Moreover, Earle points out common challenges older adults face, including decreased metabolism and chronic health conditions. He encourages older people to have gradual physical activity and communicate with their primary doctors (and other specialists) to achieve more personal and more effective goals. Earle encourages aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, and balance exercises. He also acknowledges that as we reach old age, we may be limited by some activities. However, if we do light exercise, like walking, we can maintain good health.
In addition, Earle shows that a balanced diet and regular exercise can improve older adults’ mental well-being and maintain some independence as they age. He also offers advice on meal planning and navigating social situations. Earle also encourages older people to adopt mindfulness and relaxation techniques, like meditation and mindful eating, to reduce stress.
I liked Earle’s advice on planning before going out, which can apply to all adults who want to avoid compulsive eating. I also liked that the book contains practical advice that may seem like common knowledge but is still useful to cover. I also liked that the book is well-edited and contains no grammatical errors.
I deducted a star, however, because the book lacked a personal touch and overrepeated its practical advice. For example, Earle repeats some benefits of exercise and dieting, which sometimes bored me. If the book did not repeat itself, it would have been written in less than thirty pages. I rate the book 4 out of 5 stars.
Overall, the book is a quick and practical guide for older people. Older people with general knowledge of their overall well-being should skip this book. However, I recommend it to older people who are clueless about starting their health journey and want a quick guide to point them in the right direction.
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The Discipline Diet: Over 50's Edition
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