Review of Four Keys to the Natural Anabolic State

[Cara Wilding]

It does sound like good advice, indeed! I enjoy the slight difference between both concepts, thank you for sharing this! I will try to think about it more often. And I will definitely give this book a try. You convinced me ahah, I could benefit from an old man's wise advice

Also, I missed you too! I swear every time I come across your profile on the forums, you always have a new review to comment ahah. Sorry if I miss some of them, you're too prolific for me, and I can't keep up the pace

Anais, this is weirdly the second book this month that I've read being written from an "octogenarian" (to steal the words from someone else who responded to this post)! I can only imagine how much a person could possible learn in those years, and we should definitely pay attention! Please don't feel like you need to "keep up" with me...haha, I am pretty sure I have a lot more time than you (being a retiree) to participate in these forums and of course, read to my heart's content! I always appreciate when you take the time to make a comment, and look forward to your thoughts on book genres we both enjoy. Until next time...

[Diana Lowery]

I can certainly agree to this comment that you made: "we could argue and debate about it for eternity. "
I enjoyed your review.

[Cara Wilding]

I can certainly agree to this comment that you made: "we could argue and debate about it for eternity. "
I enjoyed your review.

Diana, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. At the very least, this book had me thinking critically and questioning some of my own beliefs and subsequently, limited thinking! Until next time...

[Jennifer Coxon]

Readers can find evidence for or against anything presented in this book; we could argue and debate about it for eternity. This is not a perfect book, but it is perfect in its impact, and for that reason, I give it 5 out of 5 stars. While I may not agree with every idea, I must admit that the science is solid. It is cleverly organized, forcing us to put our thinking caps on, and I can't ignore the impeccable editing. This book will make you carefully examine your own mindset about not only stress but also people, your job, your relationships, nutrition, exercise, life, and most importantly, yourself. Get ready for some self-reflection! While this book is focused on a Christian audience, I would encourage students, teachers, athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone who is interested in personal growth and living a healthier life to read this book with an open mind.

Wow, this book seems to cover so much more than health and stress. I'm glad you found it interesting and have lots to be able to debate even if you didn't agree with everything that was written. Age will always play a slightly different perspective.

Great review as always.

[Cara Wilding]

Wow, this book seems to cover so much more than health and stress. I'm glad you found it interesting and have lots to be able to debate even if you didn't agree with everything that was written. Age will always play a slightly different perspective.

Great review as always.

Thanks Jennifer! I got a whole lot more than I bargained for with this one! I've been enjoying a handful of books this past month with older authors and I'm learning so much. I have taken everything I can from this book and the application has been short of wonderous! I appreciate you taking the time to give the review a read and for leaving me a comment! Until next time...

[Cara Wilding]

It does sound like good advice, indeed! I enjoy the slight difference between both concepts, thank you for sharing this! I will try to think about it more often. And I will definitely give this book a try. You convinced me ahah, I could benefit from an old man's wise advice

Also, I missed you too! I swear every time I come across your profile on the forums, you always have a new review to comment ahah. Sorry if I miss some of them, you're too prolific for me, and I can't keep up the pace

Anais, thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment! I have a weightlifting competition next week and I've been using these practices, so far they have been very helpful! I'm keeping my mindset focused on positive outcomes! It's actually been very eye-opening to me how thinking differently changes performance; nevertheless, it's much easier said than done!

[Rob Carr]

A fascinating review. I have to say I am a bit of a sceptic about the concepts put forward so I am not sure it is the right book for me but you have certainly written about it in a compelling way.

[Cara Wilding]

A fascinating review. I have to say I am a bit of a sceptic about the concepts put forward so I am not sure it is the right book for me but you have certainly written about it in a compelling way.

Rob, I would be lying if I said I didn't start this book a bit skeptical as well. There are a lot of books out there proclaiming they have the "secret ingredient" to deliver performance - and most that I've read fall short, simply regurgitating existing ideas and science. This work has a simplified approach to the not-so-simple neuroscience of how your thoughts cause physiological impacts on your body. I think it's healthy to question and challenge ideas/concepts and to approach reading with some skepticism. What I can really appreciate about this book is that the day I finished it, I was going to give it 3 out of 5 stars. After I slept on it and revisited some other studies with similar premises...it actually pulled everything together for me in a way that obviously changed how I thought of the whole book! While it doesn't sound like the book for you, I'd be super curious to see if going in with that skepticism would affect you the same way it did me. As always, thanks for taking time to read my reviews and leave comments! Until next time...

[Kshitija Sonawane]

There are many books out there who suggest some supplements or some lifestyle changes and claim that it will change your life. I was sceptical that this book is the same when I read the title. I will still think the same, unless I see a valid study with enough sample number that tell that this works.

[Brienna Cooper]

Well-done review! While this book may not be my cup of tea in certain regards, some of the main subject matter at hand does apply to me on a personal level. These are prime examples of that:

Alston starts with a discussion for all those "worry warts" out there on how worry triggers both stress and anxiety. Next, he delves into the fascinating world of the human stress response system, exploring the different types of stress and the crazy cocktail of chemicals that flood your bloodstream. He notes that a person's thinking plays a significant role in defining the type of stress and anxiety they experience.

He further acknowledges that much of this information is not new; nevertheless, the academic community still needs to agree on some definitions and a basic framework on this topic (both of which the author provides).

I respect that he's not telling readers to find the "right" mindset, but rather the one that is useful, adaptive, or helpful for each of us personally. He is persuasive in that stress is neither good nor bad and that it mostly depends on how you see it, think about it, and ultimately perceive it.

It took me a long while to not only learn these things, but get a true grasp on them and start applying them properly. It’s STILL a work in progress to this day (which is good). So, seeing them noted here re-affirms all that I’m trying to accomplish on my own path.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

The reviewer created an insightful look into what to expect in this book. I now have a comprehensive idea about how the book develops and what key facts to be aware of. We all want to be healthier in body and mind, and this, perhaps, is the book to help achieve that goal.

[Delight Henshaw]

Very detailed review. Even though this book is not part of the genre i usually read. Your comment had me intrigued and wanting to read it to see if I could relate. I think I might actually add this to my bookshelf,who knows?

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

What if I told you that after reading Four Keys to the Natural Anabolic State by William G. Alston, you might believe that things like disasters, war, failure, aging, fear, laziness, disease, and lying could be good and that such things as peace, abundance, exercise, health, spinach, success, and honesty could be bad? Would you be interested in finding out why and how this is possible? You can either ask me about it or take matters into your own hands and read the book yourself!

What an engaging opening paragraph! I found it hilarious that spinach made the cut. I think we are all experiencing all-time high levels of stress, though I'm not sure changing our mindset is the only solution since some of the stress sources are systemic oppressions, for example. But it's interesting science, for sure. And your review is brilliant. Thank you!

[Gerry Steen]

Has constant worrying ever helped you? Isn't constant worrying debilitating and paralyzing? Would you like to control your worries? Let William G. Alston show you how this is done. Free and empower yourself by reading this impeccably written book.

[Hamsapriya Krishnamurthy]

One of the incredible and genuine reviews I have read so far. The review perfectly captures both the positives and negatives of the book thereby setting right expectations to the readers.