Publishers Weekly
03/01/2021
Doctor and nutritionist Shah debuts with a punchy and informative take on living a more energized life. A car accident at 32 was her catalyst to make changes in her life, and her “WTF” plan (“as in why the eff was I so tired?”) was the result. Her advice is centered around regulating women’s “energy trifecta,” made up of balanced hormones, a well-functioning gut, and a healthy immune system. To that end, Shah focuses on diet, circadian fasting, stress reduction, and sleep: she encourages readers to adopt a diet heavy on plants and fiber, consume all of their calories during an 8–10-hour window, sleep 7–9 hours every night, and incorporate low-intensity exercise into daily life. Quizzes, cheat sheets, and “energy booster” facts round things out, along with a two-week meal plan. Shah peppers personal stories throughout, and her tone is reliably encouraging: “Remember, this is not about perfection. This is just about improving your metabolism.” Those feeling worn down will want to check this out. Agent: Heather Jackson, Heather Jackson Literary. (Mar.)
From the Publisher
Dr. Shah provides a plan to reinvigorate your every day through a healthy lifestyle, which has given me more energy and confidence than imaginable. This book is an absolute must for anyone looking to live a vibrant and manageable life—even if it seems impossible.”—Bobbi Brown “If you’ve ever found yourself saying these words, then this is the book for you! Dr. Shah’s program is remarkably effective and will leave you feeling recharged, renewed, and revitalized.”—Sara Gottfried, MD, New York Times best-selling author of The Hormone Cure and assistant professor, Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University “Dr. Shah’s program is a game changer for anyone suffering from burnout and exhaustion. And that’s most of us!”—Jillian Michaels, New York Times best-selling author and health and wellness expert “As a physician and women’s health advocate, I’m always looking for more tools to help my female patients. This book is an easy-to-understand yet comprehensive science-backed solution to mitigate the epidemic of fatigue and burnout. It’s a must-read for busy women today!”—Dr. Taz, MD, integrative health expert “I’m So Effing Tired is a fresh and empowering approach to reversing symptoms that all too many women face today. Dr. Amy Shah shows us how fatigue, weight gain, and hormonal imbalance can be reversed just by tapping into our bodies’ natural circadian rhythms and effortlessly incorporating fasting into our daily lives. If you are ready to reclaim your mojo, sleep like a baby, lose that belly fat, and feel fantastic, buy this book and grab a copy for your best friend too!”—Heather Moday, MD, founder of the Moday Center and author of The Immunotype Breakthrough
