The author believes the right choices over time will greatly improve our odds for a long and healthy life. The problem is, we can't see the threat small daily decisions pose in the moment. Small decisions about how you eat, move, and sleep count more than you think. This book was surprisingly boring. I don't really think of myself as a health-conscious person, but apparently I read a lot on this topic, because I seem to already have a very solid opinion on almost everything this guy has to say. Some I adamantly agree with, and some I adamantly disagree with. About 5-10 minutes before your recommended wake window is coming to an end, you’ll want to start the sleep portion by creating a nap time routine that you repeat over and over, day in and day out. Here’s a great example: I could go on, but I'll spare you. Most of what's in here is common sense dished with a side of sanctimonious self-righteousness. My 7-year-old knows most of this stuff, and it doesn't a book make.

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What an utterly useless book! I guess I should've just read the title and stopped. Yes, I know that eating 'right' is important. So is sleeping right and moving right. Either this book is completely hollow and a repitition of itself many times over, or I am incredibly knowledgable about this topic. Eat, Move, Sleep is a highly readable, very inspiring book about taking charge of one’s health. But it’s not a book that exhort its reader to make a total overall to how they normally do things. It is a much more practical approach for those readers who want to know which lifestyle changes they can make that will have the greatest impact. In other words: If I can only change/start with one or two things, which will help me the most? p. 147 Study: mice genetically programmed to age rapidly. Non-exercising mice got frail, decrepit, gray hair, and all died in the first year. Exercising mice (ran on wheel 45 minutes 3x/week) stayed strong, didn't get gray fur, and none died in the first year. I wish they had used a third group where the mice just walked, but I guess mice aren't really into that. But I would be interested to know how much of the effect was from running and how much was just from moving at all. All this book does is to take you on a guilt trip of how much abuse you are subjecting your body to. It doesn't offer any practical advice or suggestions to fix anything at all. In his profession, it is undoubtedly easy for the writer to hook up his computer to his treadmill, and have what he calls a 'walking day'. Is that practical or feasible for the average person? Hardly!The chapters are super short, and each chapter contains a snippet of information (a bit about eating; a bit about exercise; a bit about sleep - you get the idea). Much of the info is redundant. Studies are quoted but not integrated. It's like Rath threw a whole bunch of shit in a blender and decided to publish it. I found it eye-rolling and unappealing. I was glad to be done so I could drink my wine and write this review (while sitting - HA!). It would be one thing if Rath offered some constructive advice, but he doesn't. Here are the highlights: This schedule is a popular one for parents who are working on sleep training because you can scale it up or down, depending on your baby’s age. This is a schedule that can work for newborns on up through older babies, which makes it adaptable (something that we busy, modern parents love, right?).

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My first baby couldn’t follow eat play sleep if either of our lives depended on it. She became instantly “milk drunk” and as a new mom, I was all for it. Trying to keep her awake only stressed us both. To me, her natural need to sleep was a clear and overriding factor that this method wasn’t right for her. p. 153 The enjoyable part of a workout for most people is after they're warmed up but right before they get to "ventilatory threshold"--the part where breathing is difficult enough that it becomes hard to talk. That would explain why runners like running--once you get in shape, you can spend a lot of time there if you want to. It also explains why I really enjoyed Couch to 5K when I spent several weeks on each "week." An especially funny one is when he cites a study where they measured people's arteries, then fed one group a "meal consisting of a sandwich with sausage, egg, and cheese and three hashbrowns."

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I was eager to read this book, sincerely wanting motivation and ideas for healthier living. Instead it made me feel defeated, so why try? I may try to eat more broccoli and rethink the carbs in a slice of toast but I'm not switching to flax milk. I guess I'm doomed. (Written by an active, happy 70-year-old.)

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If you’re looking for inspiration for interior design, party hosting or catering, this stylish lifestyle guide is perfect… a fascinating look behind the closed doors of this celebrated private member’s club. Sunday Mail A sleep routine is simply prepping your baby for sleep time. Much like a bedtime routine, it acts as a cue for them. They’ll start to recognize the same routine prior to sleep time, indicating to them it’s time to go to sleep. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate, but it does need to be consistent.

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To nudge us in the right direction, he has organized a “virtual sea of information” from the most credible scientific sources available. The 30 chapters each contain one tip with rationale for each of the three critical wellness elements: eating, moving, and sleeping. This is pretty simple. With an eat-play-sleep schedule, your baby eats (at the breast or the bottle), then plays for a bit (has some tummy time, listens to a book, enjoys a lullaby, etc.), and then goes down for a snooze. If you’ve done any reading about baby sleep training, then you are no doubt familiar with the word ‘ Babywise.‘ It’s kind of a buzzword in the world of sleep coaching! The book On Becoming Babywise is one of those controversial volumes. Some parents love and swear by this book, and others strongly disagree. This is easy to understand, once you know the gist of the book. Essentially, Babywise advocates for letting your baby cry it out from a pretty young age. For the play portion, you can try diaper changes, changing clothes, tummy time, the swing/bouncer positioned in front of a sliding glass door (natural light source), Mommy playdates or short errands outside of the home. Ask yourself if the next food you put in your mouth is a net gain or a net loss. Sugar is the next nicotine. It fuels diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer. Get most of your protein from vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, fish or white meats. Always eat the healthiest food first.

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For the eat portion, I made sure that my baby had a full feed, which could last up to 45 minutes those first few weeks (yes, feeding a brand new baby takes SO LONG!). Exercise is not enough. Being active throughout the day is what keeps you healthy. Sitting more than six hours a day greatly increases your risk of an early death. Limit yourself to two hours of seated television a day. The main premise of the books is this: Many diet and exercise plans talk only about diet or exercise. This book links 3 key themes of eating well, being active in large and small ways throughout the day, and getting enough sleep. Each of these areas reinforces the other. Therefore, each chapter takes a different approach to eating, moving, and getting the right amount of sleep; for example, as they relate to work, home, or setting a routine.

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You’ll be able to plan for outings with a well rested baby, not worrying when they might meltdown from an off schedule day. More scheduling now means a good night’s sleep for everyone in the long run. I don’t know about you, but I’ll take that trade off! Routine Factors like scheduling, routine, and entertainment play a big role in making this sleep schedule a success.