Bookish Thursday - Shape Up and Flow by Cliff Beach

Ending the month with a book, or rather an audiobook, review for WOW-Women on Writing. And just in time for me to retire and want to get more exercise in my life.

But for now, the business end of the review...

Book Summary

Ready to get in shape for the new year? If so, you won't want to miss our next blog tour. In Side Hustle & Flow: Shape-Up, author Cliff Beach shares the seven essential steps to achieving a fitter, happier you. It's perfect for people looking to lose weight, get in shape, and overcome disease and setbacks. 

Side Hustle & Flow: Shape Up!—the second book in Cliff Beach’s acclaimed series. Following the success of "Side Hustle & Flow," nominated for a World Entertainment Award for Best Spoken Word Album in 2024, Cliff Beach returns with a powerful guide to transforming your health and fitness journey.

Discover the seven essential steps to achieving a fitter, happier you:

The Deciding Factor: Uncover your personal motivations and use them to fuel your transformation.

Checking Your Numbers: Learn the importance of tracking key health metrics, with insights from dieticians and doctors.

Intermittent Fasting Tips and Tricks: Master intermittent fasting with practical advice on timing, hydration, and managing hunger.

Picking a Diet That Works for You: Find a diet plan that suits your lifestyle and health needs for sustainable eating habits.

Exercise: Make it Fun and Be Consistent: Incorporate fun and engaging activities into your routine to ensure consistency and enjoyment.

Healthy Lifestyle Changes You Can Stick With: Implement small, manageable changes for long-term success.

Get Into a Support Group Now!: Leverage the power of community and support groups to maintain motivation and accountability.

"Side Hustle & Flow: Shape Up!" is more than just a fitness guide; it’s a call to action for a healthier, happier you. Cliff Beach’s practical advice and motivational style will inspire you to take control of your health and transform your life. Join Cliff on this transformative journey and take the first step towards a fitter, happier you today!

Release Date: January, 14th 2025

Publisher: Please and Funk You Publishing

ASIN: B0DKFZLY8T

Audiobook Length: 3 hours and 24 minutes

Purchase a copy of the audiobook on Amazon, Audible, and Barnes and Noble.

About the Author

Musician and Author Cliff Beach has been performing live for more than 20 years. His single “Confident” was featured on Spotify All Funked Up and Funk Drive playlists with over 975k+ streams. He is the host of the Deeper Grooves Podcast and Deeper Grooves on 885FM. Beach is the author of highly successful book Side Hustle & Flow on Black Spring Press Group/Eyewear Publishing, which chronicles his musical journey while still working a day job. He has written previously for Beautytap, Pepperdine and Rock Star Life. He is the winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize, 2 World Songwriting Awards, 4 Global Music Awards, a California Music Video & Film Award and nominated for 4 LA Music Awards, 1 Hollywood Music & Media Award, and 1 Independent Music Award and more. His music has recently been featured on CNN, SYFY, CW, HBO MAX and in a BMW spot. He was nominated for a World Entertainment Award for his audiobook Side Hustle & Flow and has just released his follow up Side Hustle & Flow: Shape Up on Please and Funk You Publishing via Author's Republic. He is an awarding Distinguished Toastmaster and VP of PR from Culver City Toastmasters and TedX presenter. 

Find him online at:

Website: https://sidehustleandflow.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cliffbeachmusic 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliffbeachmusic 

Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cliffbeachmusic 

Now for my opinion...

The audio book came with a workbook to plan out and track your progress. One thing I really like is many of the concepts are aligning with things I am trying to implement in my life. Since I just 'retired' from my part-time job, I am in the process of seeing how my days will work out. Before, my schedule was different day-to-day and week-to-week. I am currently figuring out my 'exercise time'. 

And since I am a planner gal, scheduling things during my day it my happy place. Right now I am really concentrating on healthy eating, planning out a garden to be more self-sufficient and weekly meal planning. I am trying to get away from any processed food, mainly by creating and canning meals. I have always enjoyed cooking, now it's fun to have the time and energy to cook healthy and tasty meals. 

So while I am still in the beginning stages, this audiobook really hits all the points which I had already identified for 2025. 

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