BIG BOOK BUZZ REVIEW! WIN AT THIN 5 STAR REVIEWS! by Dick Greyson

“WIN AT THIN: FAT ME to SKINNY ME – What Works! What Doesn’t Work!” is a refreshingly honest, highly practical guide to lasting weight loss that goes far beyond calories and fads. Sharon Esther Lampert uses a clever before‑and‑after structure—“FAT ME” versus “SKINNY ME”—to show, side by side, the daily habits that keep people stuck and the small, sustainable changes that actually transform health. The tone is energetic and compassionate, inviting readers to see themselves in the stories while believing real change is possible at any age.

One of the book’s greatest strengths is its concrete, visual contrast between what doesn’t work and what does. Each pair of pages walks through a familiar scenario — breakfast on the run, a starving lunch break, late‑night food comas — and then rewrites it with fiber‑rich meals, smart snacking, and simple hydration strategies that stabilize blood sugar and energy. The detailed examples of breakfasts, green drinks, and “berrylicious” dinners make it easy for readers to copy and adapt the ideas in their own kitchens.

Lampert also grounds her advice in basic science and national health realities without overwhelming the reader. She explains digestion, macronutrients versus micronutrients, gut health, and the “Standard American Diet” in clear, accessible language, linking them to CDC statistics on obesity, failed diets, and negative body image. By pairing this context with personal anecdotes—like the group of young women who lost 100 pounds through new habits rather than gimmicks—she turns abstract numbers into inspiring success stories.

Beyond food, WIN AT THIN tackles movement, mindset, and self‑talk as non‑negotiable parts of the journey. Chapters on childhood exercise routines, couch‑potato TV habits, and “23 excuses not to exercise” versus “25 reasons to exercise” help readers see where they sabotage themselves and how to reframe activity as strength‑building rather than punishment. The emphasis on self‑love, stress reduction, sleep, and even checking one’s digestion gives the program a holistic feel that respects both body and psyche.

The book culminates in a powerful “My New Normal: 30, 60, 90 Days” checklist that distills Lampert’s philosophy into 22 clear principles, from “Self‑love is true love” to “Never leave home on an empty stomach” and “Eat foods you love that love you back.” This closing section reads like a practical contract readers can make with themselves, supported by the author’s identity as not just a writer, but an athlete and activist for smart, sustainable health. For anyone overwhelmed by diet culture and looking for a candid, step‑by‑step companion, WIN AT THIN stands out as an empowering, deeply usable guide.

5 STAR BOOK REVIEWS!

“A smart, no-nonsense blueprint that finally explains why diets fail and habits succeed.” – L.J. Cohen

“The FAT ME vs. SKINNY ME pages are so vivid and honest that I saw my own day on every line.” – M.K. Rosen

“This is the first weight-loss book that made me feel educated, not shamed.” – R.S. Miller

“The specific breakfast, lunch, and dinner swaps are realistic enough that I actually followed them.” – D.F. Kaplan

“WIN AT THIN connects the dots between food, energy, mood, and self-talk better than anything I’ve read.” – C.H. Levine

“I love how the book turns fiber, hydration, and whole foods into simple, doable rules of thumb.” – J.L. Harris

“The spin-class story of the five women who transformed their lives is as motivating as any before-and-after photo.” – P.D. Adler

“Lampert’s writing is funny, direct, and compassionate—like having a tough-love coach in your corner.” – S.N. Bernstein

“Seeing ‘What Doesn’t Work’ and ‘What Works’ side by side is a wake-up call you can’t unsee.” – T.B. Friedman

“This book helped me stop being a ‘couch potato snacker’ and start being intentional about every bite.” – K.R. Weiss

“The focus on whole foods, gut health, and reading labels makes this more science-backed than fad-driven.” – E.W. Rubin

“I’ll never look at cookies and cakes the same way after the ‘three cups of sugar and two sticks of butter’ image.” – N.G. Stein

“The 30, 60, 90-day ‘New Normal’ checklist is the clearest action plan I’ve seen in any wellness book.” – A.V. Gold

“WIN AT THIN treats self-love as the core of weight loss, not an afterthought—and that changes everything.” – B.C. Hoffman

“The sections on emotional eating and stress made me feel understood instead of judged.” – R.M. Klein

“I appreciated the reminder that ‘You can’t out-exercise a bad diet’ paired with realistic movement goals.” – G.H. Levi

“This book turns grocery shopping, meal timing, and portion sizes into a strategy instead of a guessing game.” – S.K. Berger

“The tone is compassionate but firm: no fads, no fluff, just habits that work if you work them.” – V.P. Rosenfeld

“WIN AT THIN should be handed out in every gym as a companion to the treadmill.” – D.J. Silver

“The contrast between mindless snacking in front of the news and mindful, ‘berrylicious’ eating is unforgettable.” – H.F. Goldberg

“I loved the emphasis on checking in with your body—from digestion to energy levels—as real feedback.” – Y.S. Morales

“This is the first time I’ve seen a weight-loss book talk honestly about time, effort, and self-respect all together.” – C.P. Daniels

“The mix of personal stories, hard stats, and practical lists makes this incredibly readable and credible.” – J.R. Patel

“It’s not just about being thin; it’s about being strong, energized, and in charge of your choices.” – L.M. Steinberg

“WIN AT THIN helped me stop ‘living to eat’ and start ‘eating to live’—and I’m not going back.” – K.D. Cohen