Having just delivered a baby in January, and with swimsuit season right around the corner, I was thrilled to be given the chance to review Maria Kang’s book, The No More Excuses Diet. (Fun fact: Maria is the mom behind the viral “What’s your excuse?” photos on Facebook.)

“This book is about getting you to a place where you love life, love your body, and love your health.” I love that from the start, Maria puts an emphasis on being healthy instead of skinny. Yes, we all want to look great in that swimsuit, but the purpose of eating right and exercising should be better health.

Maria gives practical advice and ideas throughout this book to help readers formulate and execute a plan to get healthy. She shares her own story as motivation to those, like her, who don’t have good genetics on their side.

One of my favorite things about this book is that Maria encourages using NSV, or Non-Scale Victories, as opposed to simply watching your weight. She puts emphasis on vital signs such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate. Success with her plan is dependent on how you feel, not just how you look. Eating healthier, in itself, is a victory!

Packed with meal plans, grocery lists, and training structures, this book is a must-read for anyone ready to kick their excuses to the curb and change their lifestyle for the better.

Disclaimer:  I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for a review.  All opinions are my own.

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