New Year....New You....Books for a fresh start

January is a great time for reading because all the bad weather makes you want to stay inside!  So why not take advantage of some extra down time and do something just for you.  Here are some of our favorite books for making 2011 the year you fall back in love with you!

The 4 Hour Body is by Timothy Ferriss the same author of The 4 Hour Work Week.

He spent ten years trying every diet, excercise program and nutrition supplement out there and has drilled down the information into a concise 571 page book.  This is for the hard core person who really wants to know more about the workings of their body, who might be looking to improve their performance in a sport or is really into diet and nutrition.  Most of the reviews on Amazon.com for the book are from those kinds of people.  There is a section called "how to sleep two hours a day and feel fully rested", which is worth the price of the book alone.  Having a six month old baby at my house makes sleep a serious issue for me!

Another book that hits home for me is Suzanne Somer's, Sexy Forever How To Fight Fat After Forty.  Who would think "Chrissy" would have had the longevity and business savy to become an expert on this!  If you don't know who Chrissy is then you are not 40 and should skip this book anyway!  Suzanne is known for her belief in healthy eating and understanding what you are truly putting into your body.  She is a big "label" reader on the foods you eat, and you will learn a lot about health and nutrition in this book that might surprise you.  Sometimes, we think we are eating healthy only to learn that ingredients in our "healthy" foods are actually hurting our chances at losing weight.  Plus, she doesn't just talk about food toxins, but also toxins in our daily lives from cleaners to our shampoo.  This is a great book for women that really want to learn about living a happier, healthier life.

In these tough economic times we can't have a great 2011 without addressing personal finances.  If you have seen Dave Ramsey on TV you know he's hard core about getting out of debt.  If you want to stop worrying about money and set yourself free from debt then you need to read his book, The Total Money Makeover. 

From Booklist Review:

His seven-step plan includes paying off all debts except the home mortgage at an accelerated speed, creating a financial safety net that covers three to six months' expenses, investing 15 percent of income in a retirement fund, and saving for children's college expenses. He effectively shows how regular people can rid themselves of debt and grow their wealth using current income. 

So there are three of our favorites for 2011.  What are you reading to get your head on straight in the new year?