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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…

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.

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…

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…

there are three ways to approach this topic : 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 is example after example of how CrossFit…

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…