Summary
Get With the Program!: Getting Real About Your Health, Weight, and Emotional Well-Being by Bob Greene is a comprehensive guide to improving overall health and well-being through exercise, nutrition, and emotional awareness.
Book Genre
Self-help/Wellness
Main Topic
The main topic of the book is the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and well-being, including physical fitness, healthy eating habits, and emotional wellness.
Key Ideas
- The importance of setting realistic goals and creating a sustainable lifestyle change.
- The connection between physical and emotional health and how they impact each other.
- The role of exercise and nutrition in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Strategies for overcoming common obstacles and challenges to achieving a healthy lifestyle.
- The importance of self-awareness and self-care for overall well-being.
Main Parts of the Book
- Part 1: Introduction to the Program
- Part 2: The Program
- Part 3: Overcoming Obstacles
- Part 4: Maintaining Success
This section lays the foundation for the program and explains the connection between physical and emotional health.
Here, Greene outlines his 12-week program that covers exercise, nutrition, and emotional well-being.
This section addresses common barriers to success, such as time constraints and emotional eating, and provides strategies for overcoming them.
The final section focuses on sustaining the lifestyle changes made during the 12-week program for long-term success.
Key Takeaways
- Creating a healthy lifestyle is about more than just losing weight.
- Maintaining a balance of physical and emotional well-being is crucial for overall health.
- Consistency and making small, sustainable changes are key to long-term success.
- Self-awareness and self-care are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Bob Greene is a certified personal trainer and exercise physiologist who has been helping people improve their health for over 20 years. He is the creator of the Best Life diet program and has written several other bestselling health and wellness books. He has also been a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where he served as her personal trainer for many years.
Target Audience
This book is targeted towards individuals looking to improve their overall health and well-being, particularly those struggling with weight management and emotional wellness.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Published by Simon & Schuster in 2002, Get With the Program! has been updated and re-released several times, most recently in 2020.