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  • Not a Diet Book

  • Take Control. Gain Confidence. Change Your Life.
  • By: James Smith
  • Narrated by: James Smith
  • Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (585 ratings)

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*The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Are you ready to change your life?

Are you sick of always wearing black and getting undressed in the dark?

Are you fixated with a number on the scales?

Are you afraid to step into the gym and commit to a routine?

Is your confidence at an all-time low?

Is all of this having a negative impact on your life, relationships and happiness?

James Smith is armed with every tool you’ll ever need to achieve incredible results – from dieting, training and staying in shape to identifying the fads, cons and nonsense that get in
the way of genuine lasting progress.

Learn to reset your current mindset and attitude towards your diet and training, with chapters covering:
• Fat loss versus muscle gain
• Metabolism and ‘body types’
• Protein targets and calorie tracking
• Common fitness fallacies
• Female fat loss
• Supplements
• Training versus exercising
• The importance of sleep
• Forming habits

This book will put you back in control. It is not a fad diet or a short-term training plan. It will empower you to adopt better habits that will allow you to take charge of your life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 James Smith (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Critic reviews

‘Meet the man changing the way you think about fitness. One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world (who has) knocked current fitness It boy @JoeWicks for six and stolen the coveted crown of the fitness world’ Sunday Times Style

Not a Diet Book mercilessly takes down every fad diet, workout and health drink you have been sold and instead explains [James’] mission to make understanding weight-loss as two words – calorie deficit.’ The Sun

‘Personal trainer James Smith’s new book, Not a Diet Book, offers frank advice on getting in shape and busts some major diet myths.’ Grazia

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Brilliant

He is honest and no bullshit. No lies or tricks to get you to buy produces. Just honesty and what he went through and the knowledge he gained. A must have title in your collection.

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This man has transformed health and fitness

There is so much noise out there in health and fitness, and James has very successfully made alot of useful information very clear amoungst that noise.

Gone are the days where people will part ways with their hard earned money to be screamed at and thrashed in the gym, with no idea of why or how they are meant be working.

James has started an education movement for the consumer.

Long may it continue.

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Extremely educational , debunking the billion dollar industry myths. Easy to understand and you should be able to create your own weight loss plan once you have finished this book.

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Loved it!

I totally loved it. Finished the book in 4 days. I follow him on social media and 100% agree with his thoughts about fitness.

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Best book I’ve ever heard

James Smith is amazing. Such an intelligent person with amazing content. Can’t wait to listen again.

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Finally some useful advice!

Finally someone speaking sense without #Ads and lies about skinny teas. A book that doesn't encourage self harm through food and exercise to make money and make people feel shit about themselves to sell products. This is a great book, made even better by the fact it is read by James himself. Good on you James, you did a good thing and deserve the success. BUY THIS BOOK!

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No BS

Sigh of relief...I’m grateful for this book. Will read it again because it’s just that good. Real info that is not sugar-coated or fake like all of the illogical advice given daily by insta-famous frauds. Everything he says is backed by science and explained in a way that makes sense and is feasible to apply to my life.

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Great read. Loads of info

Awesome book. Seriously impressed with the amount of knowledge this dude has. Really eye opening. So many questions answered.

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A must read.

If you want to change your life you should read/listen/study this book today ASAP.

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A great listen!

loved it! James, you changed my life and my thinking! You challenged me and smashed my excuses! Confidence is my 2023 word of the year! and you have given me tools to get there!

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