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The Fitness Junkie does to the fitness industry what the author's previous book, The Knockoff, did for the fashion industry. With her snarky wit, the author pokes fun at fitness trends and those who are eager to jump on the bandwagon. The book takes a more serious turn as the story goes on, proving that moderation is always the best course of action.
I enjoy this author's style of writing and while the book was mostly fun, there are lessons to be learned from the main character's experience.
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I enjoy this author's style of writing and while the book was mostly fun, there are lessons to be learned from the main character's experience.
**F ...more
Thank you to Negalley for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy in exchange for an hoenst review.
I was a fan of The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes, Jo Piazza and Fitness Junkie fit right in to their formula of satire of our modern world.
Fitness Junkie is a scary look at how we all see the health and fitness industry. What it means to be healthy... I found myself laughing and agreeing with some of the crazy ways that people try to lose weight. Or the craze of the new 'it' superfood or workout. ...more
I was a fan of The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes, Jo Piazza and Fitness Junkie fit right in to their formula of satire of our modern world.
Fitness Junkie is a scary look at how we all see the health and fitness industry. What it means to be healthy... I found myself laughing and agreeing with some of the crazy ways that people try to lose weight. Or the craze of the new 'it' superfood or workout. ...more
