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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Very inspiring Aug 04, 2009
By Baker Betty
"Tries to cook"
I picked this book up and did not put it down until I turned the last page. If you are overweight, you will relate. If you are unhealthy (but not willing to admit it out loud), you will relate. However, if you are thin, and don't understand the overweight population, you need to read this book, so you can relate. This book left me feeling; if he can do it, I can do it. This book also provides great insight to the inner workings of our bodies and what we need to achieve balance both physically and mentally. Thank you for sharing your story.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Highly Inspirational, Easy to read Jul 28, 2009
By Hope in Virginia
Keith's journey throughout his heart surgery, and his incredible weight loss is extremely motivational to all who read, Outrunning My Shadow. Keith shows that with focus, determination, and making right choices, one can truly change their lives for the better. One cannot help but feel that Keith's story will inspire to change one life at a time.
Hope in Virginia
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
The real light when on! Aug 10, 2009
By Carl M. Toepfer
"Bo"
I ordered this book and it got to me friday afternoon, I can't tell you how long it has been scince I have not been able to put a book down, I read this one cover to cover. Keith touches many parts of living life as a fat person and how it feels. I connected with all of his thoughts, I have make many attempt to loose weight I have lost as much as 80lbs three thimes in my life and put it all back on and then some, while reading this book I knew my conviction to get to a new me was renewed. I think about my behavior all the time , not as a puinishment but a challenge and one I will win , thanks to Keiths help!,, the book has in it what you need as far as motovation, and simple facts that lead to success, eat right move more, and before starting consult your doctor, my first goal as the wiegh goes will be to get off blood pressure meds!,
Keith Thank you so very much for sharing your life with me ( us for those who read the book )
from the bottom of my heart, when I sat at my desk That Tues morning, I had no idea what the day would bring, but in my silent suffering with this condition I bought your book! it became a life line!
I hope this review helps someone else, as I know from how this book is writen it is designed to help others,
God bless you Keith! Carl southern Maryland
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Awesome Feb 24, 2011
By Peggy
I finished reading Keith's book yesterday. I found it to be totaly awesome. Everything he wrote about has made me realize that I need to quite smoking, eat better and become more fit for myself as well as those I love. I have thought about these things but never did anything about it until I read what he went through. It brought back alot of memories of what my father went through when he had his quadruple bypass surgery done in February, 1974. Keith is an extrodinary man who must be commended for the great accomplishments he has overcome. He is an inspiration to me. His book should be on everyone's number 1 list.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Biggest Winner - Keith Ahrens Feb 10, 2010
By K. O. Bull
Every January we're bombarded with weight loss commercials and advertisements to lose weight now with the help of "this 30-day meal plan" or "that shake"; "this piece of equipment", or "that exercise video". Keith's story came to us quietly in the local Las Vegas newspaper, humbly telling his story and mentioning his book. I was very intrigued at what Keith had accomplished, so I purchased this book and I'm very glad that I did. Keith went through a life-changing experience: open heart surgery and he survived. That he decided to share his story is a gift to us and that makes him the biggest winner in my book. Loving to eat food is not something you can just "give up." With physician's help and self-determination, one can "quit" smoking, for instance (hopefully), however we can agree that we simply can't "quit" eating. Keith, however, learned how to eat healthier, smaller portions and incorporate exercise into his life...the weight loss formula of success "eat less and move more." It's hard to lose weight. Keith lost a lot of weight. Plus he recovered from major surgery. Let this book be inspirational for you. Motivate yourself to accomplish your goals. Seize the day. Thanks, Keith, for the reminder!
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