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The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet
“This book is a meticulously researched dismantling of the commonly-held belief that dietary fat is bad, and we should try to limit it as much as possible. The author makes incendiary claims that the government and food industry, through patterns of incompetence and deception, has gotten us to…”
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds
Chasing Excellence: A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes
“I totally want to give this book five stars, because I enjoyed the hell out of it. It’s written by the coach of two of the biggest stars in CrossFit, and it follows them through the 2016 Games. The author explains all the character-building principles they employed to improve performance. However,…”
The Economists’ Diet: The Surprising Formula for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off
“Best book I’ve ever read about food. It’s raw reality – we’re obese because we eat too much, and this book is simply about ways to eat less. The first lesson is so true, yet so hard: you cannot lose or maintain weight unless you come to grips with some level of hunger. And the book is full of…”
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Fitness Confidential
“ I can’t recommend this book more highly. It’s an absolutely fantastic read. I didn’t learn anything new, but it reinforced everything I’ve learned about fitness and diet in the last five years, and that’s a lot. Entertaining, and absolutely gospel. ”
Inside the Box: The Culture, Science, and Sweat of the CrossFit Revolution
“The entire time I was reading this book, I was thinking, ‘Who is the audience for this? Who would read this book?’ When it was done, I realized that I am the audience. I read that book. That book was written for me. I do CrossFit. I love CrossFit. I consume all sorts of media about CrossFit. And…”
The Joy of Half a Cookie: Using Mindfulness to Lose Weight and End the Struggle with Food
“I love the idea of this book, but I think the practical application is going to be tough. Basically, the book seeks to teach ‘mindful’ eating practices, which is the idea of eating intelligently – understanding when and why you’re eating, not eating more than you should, etc. Basically, the book…”
Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness
“ Good overview of the history of CrossFit. This is not a practical book – it will not teach you how to burpee better. But it will explain where CrossFit came from and hopefully get you to understand the culture a little more. Extremely well-done. ”
The Power of Community: CrossFit and the Force of Human Connection
“there are three ways to approach this topic (the social/community aspects of crossfit): Theoretical: the psychological/scientific underpinnings of community in CrossFit Practical: how to foster community in CrossFit Experiential: examples of community in CrossFit This book is almost 100% of #3. It…”
Row Daily, Breathe Deeper, Live Better: A Guide to Moderate Exercise
“I don’t know what to make of this book. Someone on the Internet recommended it. The point is this: you should row on a rowing machine every single day . The entire book seems to be devoted to convincing you to do this. I row a lot at CrossFit, so I’m not a beginner. Thus, a lot of the book was lost…”