Nowadays we are encouraging and seeing so many STRONG WOMEN! Whether it be politics :), careers, education, the list goes on- we are seeing so many amazing females supporting and praising one another. One thing that is always in the media is body image. Raising a daughter of my own, I am always conscious about this topic. More and more celebrities, sports figures and designers are coming forth embracing all sizes and shapes. It’s so refreshing to see that a size o or 2 is not the norm and that we are all beautiful in our own way. I was so excited to receive a copy of Lindsey Vonn‘s new book, Strong is the New Beautiful. An Olympic athlete, role model for girls and stunning women she writes a part memoir, part food guide and exercise manual that is all about empowering women. I loved this book so much and will continue to use this as a reference for healthy choices, inspiration and motivation as I come off my maternity leave. I am always looking for ways to improve my eating and make exercise fun. What I love about this book most was Vonn shares her favorite recipes, workouts, playlist and go-to everyday routines as well as opening herself up to the personal struggles she endured to get where she is today.
I am excited to try some of her recipes as well as incorporate her work out favorites into my exercise regime. If you are looking for an empowering read from a kick-ass women this is it! I also recommend this book as a great gift for teen girls as Vonn shares so many positive messages about body image and self-esteem. This book is the epitome of a BLISSFUL read. Enjoy and stay strong and beautiful!
via Goodreads ~
Lessons in strength, fitness, food, and attitude from the popular world champion skier and beauty icon—Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn.
Olympic Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn wants women to stop thinking about “losing weight fast,” and instead focus on loving their bodies for what they are and what they can do. Lindsey is a small-town Minnesota girl at heart turned world-champion skier, but that didn’t come without hard work. In Strong Is the New Beautiful, Lindsey lays out the never-before-seen training routines and her overall philosophy that have helped her become the best female skier in the world—tailored for women of all shapes and sizes. Lindsey backs up her fitness program with advice on what to eat and how to work out, and kicks readers into high-gear, helping bolster their self-confidence and build a better body image, with the tips and tricks she’s learned as a pro.
This is Lindsey’s regimen, and she encourages people to take from it what will work for them. She bounced back from injury not by doing every single thing a trainer said, but instead, by thinking about the fitness plan that would work for her, and eating the right foods that would make her feel and get healthy. In Strong Is the New Beautiful, she interweaves her training and diet regimen with compelling stories of her life growing up in the heartland, her love of skiing, the challenges she’s faced—including injuries, illness, and depression—and her secrets to wellness, fitness, and recovery.
Supported by cutting-edge science and the latest studies on health and exercise, filled with routines even those hitting the bunny hill of working out can master, and illustrated with dozens of workout shots and photos from Lindsey’s own collection, Strong Is the New Beautiful will inspire and motivate you–whether you’re an aspiring athlete, want to get back into shape, or are eager to up your game—to make your body stronger than ever before, inside and out.
Thanks to Harper Collins for sending a copy for review.
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