Sexy Forever by Suzanne Somers

I’m a fan of Suzanne Somers, so when she writes a new book, I am sure to read it. For the most part, this book did not disappoint. Somers has taken information that can be found in other sources, but has compiled it for easy reading and reference. This book is intelligent, well-written, and thorough.

Here’s what I liked:

The discussion presented on toxins is wonderful. Most people don’t realize how toxic our living conditions are and how much they affect our health. Another major aspect of a toxic body is weight gain. Somers presents the information in an encouraging, understandable, and non-overwhelming way. Readers will learn how toxins make us fat and undermine our health and how to avoid them as best as possible. I especially loved the alternatives to organic food for those who can’t avid organic and be sure to check out the list at the back of the book for ingredients to avoid in foods and in other products. It’s very comprehensive!

Somers also addresses ways to detoxify, which is crucial for health and weight loss. Other topics include the importance of sleep, why as we age we can’t sleep as well, and what to do to get the restorative sleep we all need. Somers discusses sex and there is additionally a devoted section to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

Somers maintains “there are no shortcuts to true health.” I couldn’t agree more.

I also appreciated the chapter on supplementing. Somers discusses supplements in depth. Some tricks mentioned such as taking supplements as to how they occur in nature such as natural folate and not just folic acid, mixed tocopherals, not just alpha tocopheral and which vitamin B 12 to take are all important things mentioned.

Gut health is also discussed in depth, which is crucial for so many of us. Food sensitivities, particularly gluten, I addressed at length. Enzymes, probiotics, hydrocholoric acid, and fiber are explained as well as leaky gut syndrome. This book is unique in that so much information can be found in one place.

This book is different from Somers two previous books, Breakthrough and Knockout, though readers will find some of the same themes mentioned.

Here’s what I didn’t like:

The book feels a little too commercially. As many readers know, Somers manufactures products and has quite a thriving business selling these products on her website. Many references to the products are mentioned throughout her book, giving the book not entirely a balanced perspective.

Somers also has a weight loss plan called Somersize, which readers will find the plan presented in this book is very similar with only minor tweaks.

Personally, for me being a vegetarian, Somers program won’t work for me at all. Half of the book contains recipes that for many people will be helpful, though for me, known of them were vegetarian. I’m not quite sure why Somers hasn’t jumped on the vegetarian bandwagon. Most health advocates are very outspoken for the vegetarian lifestyle as research has been finding is the healthiest way of living if you want to avoid disease. Somers meals are heavily reliant on meat and cheese, which I found odd. Almost all diets and all health advocates are unsupportive of cheese during weight loss.

I suppose her plan could work for some, though it’s mostly a focus on eating real food, which we should be doing anyway. Anyone who shifts to eating real food instead of constant fast food is going to notice an improvement in their health.

For weight loss and healthy eating, I still wholeheartedly recommend Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. It’s the best book written on this subject that I have ever read and I can personally attest to the results.

Bottom line: If you don’t mind Somers mentioning some of her products in the book and you’re interested in trying her weight loss plan, this book will be a sure hit. You’ll come away educated and empowered, and that’s something we all need.