The 3:00 PM Secret: Live Slim and Strong, Live Your Dreams

Debra Anne Ross Lawrence
GlacierDog Publishing (2007)
ISBN 9780979745904
Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (6/08) 


In today’s world it is becoming more and more important what kind of an image we present to those around us. The trend to be youthful looking, fit and trim is something that we are bombarded with from all sides and it seems that only those conforming to such images will and should be happy. Books and programs for getting in shape abound these days and it feels like every day there is a new miracle diet, wonder workout or secret ingredient to consider.

Debra Anne Ross Lawrence’s “The 3:00 PM Secret” carries a hefty subtitle, proclaiming “Live Slim and Strong” and “Live Your Dreams.” The implication of those two statements linked would likely be what I referred to earlier – that only those who are slim are destined to be happy and attain their dreams. While life certainly is more fun when one can move around more easily, I happen to know quite a few people who are far from reed thin, yet they are happy, content and successful individuals.  Having said that, I have to admit that the principles for healthy life outlined in “The 3:00 PM Secret” actually sound reasonable, doable and attainable.

Debra Anne Ross Lawrence focuses on the way digestion works in our systems and proposes a shift in eating patterns, establishing several days without food intake after 3 p.m. She couples this with very sound nutritional advice, a realistic workout plan and overall sound advice on living and aging well. One of the points she stresses throughout her book is the fact that you need to communicate with your doctor before undergoing any radical changes in your lifestyle, especially if you suffer from any ailments or illnesses.

Overall I have found her approach to weight loss interesting and reasonable, especially parts dealing with sensible food intake and regular, yet not life-consuming exercise. There is a lot of valuable information compiled within Debra Anne Ross Lawrence’s “The 3:00 PM Secret” which could and should be used to your advantage, particularly if you decide to focus even more on the ‘strong’ than on the ‘slim’ part.

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