What They're Saying — Jeanine Barone

What They’re Saying About The Yum Factor:

...For two years I have been packing on pounds trying to fill that empty place with food. I've gained a bunch of weight, and I don't feel like "me" anymore. But dieting was not the solution for me. What to do? Along comes Lisa Natoli and Jeanine Barone with a whole new way of thinking about eating and moving: building the Yum Factor into my life! Now here's an idea I can get behind. Every chapter is filled with ideas about how to make my life more yummy! Just what the doctor ordered! Thanks Lisa and Jeanine! I'm going to build this into my life starting today!

...THE YUM FACTOR is fun, inspirational and authentic! I just grabbed my tap shoes and I’m jumping into the ... LOVE YOURSELF game of life. More than a fitness book it’s a whole redirection of life from mundane to joyful. This book made me, at 70, jump for joy and remember what I knew at 10… that life is a delicious adventure and I can’t wait to live it Starting right NOW.

...I've been on countless diets - lost weight then gained back even more than I started with! Bought into gym memberships (but I had to change my clothes, get sweaty, then I'd have to shower and change my clothes again...yada, yada, yada...I went twice!), numerous exercise DVD's, expensive clothes hangers, I mean exercise equipment, and all the limitless ways I consciously and unconsciously told myself I was unworthy and needed to be punished for existing in such an imperfect state of body. Lisa Natoli and Jeanine Barone's book gave me the realization that it was not my body that was the issue, but my thinking. Why had it been such an effort to nourish my body and have fun? Because I didn't think I DESERVED it! Making that shift from "why are you so gross? Now you must be be punished with either cardboard garbage or we will shove gallons of high fat/sugar down your throat, and...you will either exercise yourself into oblivion or sit on the couch eating, because that's all you deserve!" to waking up each day and saying to myself, "Self! I am VIBRANTLY HEALTHY! What shall we do to bring us more JOY, more FUN and actually LIVE LIFE FULLY?! The shift was sudden and instantaneous. I broke into a little "Safety Dance" in the kitchen, stopped eating in front of the TV, and only ate food that was truly fabulous. I read this book in two days and that was 4 days ago. Since then, friends have mentioned that I'm glowing and seem so light. I've already dropped over 5 pounds ( a lovely product of the shift but still not better than the joy I feel!) and life is just so much more FUN! Thanks ladies!

...Let me tell you what reading the Yum Factor did for me...I finished the book with a new sense of appreciation, respect and delight with myself!!! Nice bonus at 73. I feel like I had the windshield of my self esteem cleaned. I look a whole lot brighter and clearer to myself. I put the top down on my life going forward. The road is mine!!!

...This book is so great. So inspirational. How you think, your attitude, being aware of your choices and so much more. No quick, easy fix, but information to change your life. Great read whether you're looking to lose weight, be healthy, or to make more of your life in general. I couldn't put it down and read it all the way through in one sitting. I've had the same struggles with weight, food and exercise (or lack thereof) for years. I'm ready for change. This book will get a lot of wear as I reread the chapters to keep motivated and remind me of questions to ask myself when I'm in the midst of making choices that move toward being healthy.

…I can do this, in fact I’m looking forward to it! Goodbye to yo-yo dieting or annoying exercise programs. Fits into any lifestyle or preferences etc. I highly recommend and will be adding this to my “recommended reading list” on my professional website.

...I LOVE this book. First off, the authors are honest, purposeful and authentic. There are no "magic potions" or "special food plans" or "diets". To me, this book reminds me to LOVE myself in both my mind and in my actions/choices. Specific and intentional steps are supported by medicine and science. Guilt is eliminated and replaced with joy, kindness and love for self and others. This book has the flow of a story with the content of a how-to. This book will change lives. Bravo!

...This book contains such practical advice, written in a way we can all relate to. I am inspired to nourish myself with love and feed my body for good health. It is no wonder that a body will end up fat, tired, depressed and unhealthy with a steady stream of self loathing. Blessings to Lisa and Jeanine for their collaboration.

...Truth be told I purchase many more books than I read - this one I read from cover to cover

…This is the book for you if you are ready to make the decision to live a yummy life