Review: 17 Seconds To Weight Loss/The Guide

Midwest Book Review
17 Seconds To Weight Loss/The Guide

MidWest Book Review: October 2002
17 Seconds To Weight Loss
Susan James/ Vast Five
ISBN: 1-929072-79-1, 191 pp., paperback, 2001,

17 Seconds To Weight Loss is no ordinary weight loss guide. But, maybe that is what we all need, something different than the same old weight loss plans. Something that tackles the deeper, more unconscious reasons for not “being able” to lose weight. And, that is exactly what this book provides.

Author Susan James, a formerly overweight woman, who now remains a trim size 9, says it is “more about energy and the application of Spirit than anything else.” James believes we all have a conscious choice to be exactly what we wish to be in life, whether it is to have a particular job, or to weigh a certain amount.

James says, “Weight loss and body image has nothing to do with the food that you eat or that you do not eat. It has to do with ‘energy,’ and how you move and form this energy.”

Divided into 72 chapters, some no more than a page, the perfect size for busy people, ’17 Seconds To Weight Loss brings James’ claims to light. Her energy is infectious, and I found myself, many times throughout the book nearly feeling that energy come off the page.

The principles of User Friendly Physics, which James introduces in other books she has written, state that weight loss is simply a matter of “thinking” yourself thin, that 17 seconds of pure thought about what you want and what you intend for your body to be like, is the equivalent, in terms of physics, of 2000 hours of action. The more you think pure thoughts of thinness, energy, health, etc., the more these thoughts compound upon themselves, bringing to reality exactly what you are thinking about. Other topics discussed include how we sabotage ourselves, how we get to be overweight in the first place, and how to be in harmony with what we want, not what we don’t want.

Very little of the book focuses on what to eat in order to achieve weight loss, but there are a couple of short chapters on the subject. In spite of having included these suggestions, James reiterates that weight loss doesn’t have anything to do with the weight loss plan chosen, but with the thoughts we think. 17 Seconds To Weight Loss is most definitely unlike any weight loss book I have ever read, but I came away feeling that this book holds a key…maybe the key…to weight loss for millions of people out there. It is definitely worth reading! It may change your life forever, in many ways besides just your weight.

Shannon McKelden Cave
Reviewer

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Jeannie Miller, Author

Susan James – No one will be more tender with your heart and thus, more apt to teach you how to make your dreams come true. I know. She’s done it for me a thousand times.

I have known Susan James for nearly 20 years and she has been a mentor, teacher, coach and most importantly, a genuine friend all along the way. Years ago, when I wanted something, she would said, “write it down and be specific,” and it happened! I still have those index cards, and it taught me, always envision and believe.

With work, with clients, relationships and family. And when challenged, sad and even depressed, she helped to raise my consciousness and keep me on my path. While I’m prone to study and ruminate, Susan balances me with gentle persuasion – “trust that your dreams are there for a reason, and follow the inspiration.”

She has helped me with exercise and fitness and my writing career. I would recommend Susan James to anyone who’s saying, “I know I can be more, I know God has a plan for me.” She will help get you there, and she’ll expand your vision of others and yourself. She will take you down the road less traveled and it will make all the difference – (Jeannie Miller, Author)

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Susan James – No one will be more tender with your heart and thus, more apt to teach you how to make your dreams come true. I know. She’s done it for me a thousand times. I have known Susan James for nearly 20 years and she has been a mentor, teacher, coach and most importantly, a genuine friend all along the way. Years ago, when I wanted something, she would said, “write it down and be specific,” and it happened! I still have those index cards, and it taught me, always envision and believe. With work, with clients, relationships and family. And when challenged, sad and even depressed, she helped to raise my consciousness and keep me on my path. While I’m prone to study and ruminate, Susan balances me with gentle persuasion – “trust that your dreams are there for a reason, and follow the inspiration.” She has helped me with exercise and fitness and my writing career. I would recommend Susan James to anyone who’s saying, “I know I can be more, I know God has a plan for me.” She will help get you there, and she’ll expand your vision of others and yourself. She will take you down the road less traveled and it will make all the difference – (Jeannie Miller, Author)

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Marjorie Rothstein

I am blown away by the intensity of Susan’s commitment to her clients. She is so amazing and able to cut right through all the BS to get to the heart of the matter.

And speaking of hearts, there is no one I have ever worked with that is as generous with her time and spirit. She has a so many wonderful skills as a coach and so much knowledge in this “user friendly physics” stuff, it is uncanny how much she is able to do to help you move beyond your self-proclaimed boundaries and limits. I have come to rely upon her, for her sound advice and clear thinking and hopefully, one day, very soon, I will have enough of the tools to really be the Millionaire Maverick I so dearly desire!

Thanks SJ for having created this wonderful opportunity to share the wealth of information with all of us. You are clearly a gem!

(Marjorie Rothstein, Los Angles, CA.)
Artist/Designer: The Art of Living Well

Vast5 Publishing

2015-02-11T04:12:47+00:00

I am blown away by the intensity of Susan’s commitment to her clients. She is so amazing and able to cut right through all the BS to get to the heart of the matter. And speaking of hearts, there is no one I have ever worked with that is as generous with her time and spirit. She has a so many wonderful skills as a coach and so much knowledge in this “user friendly physics” stuff, it is uncanny how much she is able to do to help you move beyond your self-proclaimed boundaries and limits. I have come to rely upon her, for her sound advice and clear thinking and hopefully, one day, very soon, I will have enough of the tools to really be the Millionaire Maverick I so dearly desire! Thanks SJ for having created this wonderful opportunity to share the wealth of information with all of us. You are clearly a gem! (Marjorie Rothstein, Los Angles, CA.) Artist/Designer: The Art of Living Well

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Nori Slater

Maverick Momentum moved me from the stuff I was creating by default to the mega success, happiness and sweetness that I now create on purpose.

I always knew what I wanted, but did not know how to get it until my work with Susan James. The best part of all is that it came and ‘got me’, all I had to do was follow my heart.

Every single and collective aspect of my life has benefitted from Maverick Momentum.

(Nori Slater)
Healing Happens In The Helix
NoriSlater.com

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2015-02-11T04:13:58+00:00

Maverick Momentum moved me from the stuff I was creating by default to the mega success, happiness and sweetness that I now create on purpose. I always knew what I wanted, but did not know how to get it until my work with Susan James. The best part of all is that it came and ‘got me’, all I had to do was follow my heart. Every single and collective aspect of my life has benefitted from Maverick Momentum. (Nori Slater) Healing Happens In The Helix NoriSlater.com

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SN

Energy is energy, from my heart I wanted to give back to Susan…lets face it, I used to pay a therapist 120.00 and hour… I followed my heart… THIS is when it began to get easier…

I was READY, Susan and the Real deal stuff that comes through her appeared. I KNEW when it was time, I Knew it was Susan that I wanted to coach me…

Man…how do I say thank you to someone who helps me clarify so I got back my breath, voice and life???

Thank you Susan! I may never graduate from Susan. Just is that as I go higher I’ll be calling her from Europe or Japan where I am speaking/performing and say “hey Susan, got a week to spare?”. …she always says “yes.” (SN)

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2015-02-21T18:11:47+00:00

Energy is energy, from my heart I wanted to give back to Susan…lets face it, I used to pay a therapist 120.00 and hour… I followed my heart… THIS is when it began to get easier… I was READY, Susan and the Real deal stuff that comes through her appeared. I KNEW when it was time, I Knew it was Susan that I wanted to coach me… Man…how do I say thank you to someone who helps me clarify so I got back my breath, voice and life??? Thank you Susan! I may never graduate from Susan. Just is that as I go higher I’ll be calling her from Europe or Japan where I am speaking/performing and say “hey Susan, got a week to spare?”. …she always says “yes.” (SN)

https://www.vastfive.com/testimonials/sn/