I’m a fast reader. Always have been. I zoomed through books as a child, leading to multiple library trips per week. So it should come as no surprise that I packed four books for this trip. And I’ve already finished one and a half of them.
When Tina emailed me saying she was looking for blogger reviews of her book, I jumped at the chance. A free copy of the book written by one of my favorite bloggers? Yes, please!
My book arrived last Thursday, but I forced myself to get some work done and wait to read it until I was tucked into my seat on my flight from Syracuse to JFK yesterday (don’t you love when the first leg of your flight takes you in the direction opposite of your destination?). And I’m glad I did, because it kept me entertained throughout the entire flight and most of my two and a half hour wait before the second leg.
From the get-go, I expected to enjoy the book. There’s something about Tina’s blog that keeps me coming back for more, week after week, so why should her book do any differently?
What I didn’t count on was the inspiration and encouragement I’d get from the book. As I read, I was reminded that change doesn’t happen overnight. I was inspired to honestly take up strength training, with a real and consistent schedule from which I will hopefully see results (perhaps I’ll give ‘New Rules of Strength Training for Women’ another try?).
I’m currently engaged in a healthy living challenge with a few of my closest blogger friends, and one of our goals is to limit ourselves to one sweet treat per day. This can be a real challenge for someone with a sweet tooth like mine! Through Tina’s description of ‘Cookie Friday,’ I’m now aiming to have one LITTLE sweet treat per day, with a bigger treat only once or twice a week. It may not happen this week (after all, I’m going to lunch at a cafe with the BEST turtle cake ever on Thursday, and will be at Camp Blogaway this weekend), but it will slowly but surely happen. I’m determined.
Most importantly, Carrots ‘n’ Cake reminded me that it isn’t just me… everyone falls off the ‘healthy living wagon’ now and again, but the important thing is to make a positive change for yourself and jump right back on.
All in all, I’d give this book 3 1/2 stars out of 5. I’m sure I’ll be flipping back to reference bits and pieces in coming months as I attempt to win my blogger challenge. 
Have you picked up Carrots ‘n’ Cake? What bloggers do you want to see publish a book?
Disclaimer: I was provided with a review copy of this book, courtesy of Tina and Sterling Epicure. However, I was not compensated in any other way, and this review is truly and completely my own.
ohhh i would LOVE to get a copy of that booK! i’ve been meaning to look for new healthy recipes to make!
There are some great ones in there!
I haven’t picked up a copy yet… but I am so excited to go to Tina’s book signing in May!
I’m glad to see bloggers who are able to be successful in book writing. Very cool.
Yeah, Tina! I saw her book yesterday! I can’t wait to get my copy in the mail.
I appreciate that you’re trying to limit yourself to one sweet treat a day! I’m in that boat myself. But I agree – it’s NOT easy!!
Definitely not. Especially since I’m travelling right now!
i can’t wait to get her book!!! just waiting for that little bit of wiggle room in the budget!
i’m glad to hear you liked it!
Getting a book reader changed my life! You need one (or borrow one from a friend)! You can take 50 books with you–anywhere–and they’ll weigh less than a pound.
I’m soooo torn on the book reader front. On the one hand, I really want one for when I travel. It would save me so much luggage space! On the other hand, nothing beats the feel of reading a real book… if I get one, I’d have to find that right balance
I was really torn too, until I got a kindle in February. There are still many types of books that are more suited to “hard copy” form, like one with lots of photos or charts, but I cannot tell you how much I love reading on the kindle!
I just received my copy of Tina’s book in the mail yesterday! I can’t wait to dig in. I’m also looking forward to Jenna’s book (Eat Live Run). I love her writing voice.
Yes! Do you know when ELR comes out?
Nope – I haven’t heard anything about it recently! Jenna used to mention writing her book on her blog, and I thought she might have finished it.
I’m a fast reader too – for my weekend trip, I’m packing at least four books! I panic at the thought of running out of books to read!
Four is NOT enough for my weeklong trip. Luckily, my mom is lending me a few to read…phew!
I haven’t read Tina’s book yet, but I can’t wait. I just have to decide whether to get a hard copy or download it to my Nook … which needs to be charged, now that I think about it.
I love Tina’s blog but haven’t been lucky enough to see her book yet. Have you tried any of the recipes?
I haven’t yet, but they look good!