You Can Drop It!: How I Dropped 100 Pounds Enjoying Carbs, Cocktails & Chocolate–and You Can Too!

I bought this audiobook because I stumbled upon a Diet Bet around the same time the book was released. The base of her plan is so simple that it does just sound like common sense and nothing new. However the book is rich with exactly how to implement change and become a person who loses the weight and no longer needs to diet. Drinking water and eating more vegetables seems like a no brainer, but it’s a fantastic start. I think the majority of people do not eat enough vegetables. At least I was struggling. She doesn’t tell you what vegetables to eat, that is up to you. It’s just important that you find a variety of (non-starchy) vegetables that you like. Aside from talking about the food, she dives into the psychological reasons why we eat. I have become much more in tune with my body from reading this book. I notice my hunger, and also how I respond to different foods on the scale, my energy levels, and the pleasure of eating certain foods. I actually had purchased the 2B Mindset several years ago and failed to implement it. 2B Mindset is a series of short videos, but this book feels much more personal and detailed. She definitely knows her stuff and I love listening to her. I was sold and did go on to join the membership group. There is a push to do more with Beachbody, so if you are anti- Beachbody then this is not the book for you. If you are ready to change and stop yo-yo dieting and lose weight for good without obsessing about the scale, counting calories, or feeling guilty about eating, then this book should be good for you.

I absolutely LOVE this book! Ilana Muhlstein knows how to lose weight and keep it off. She has lost 100 pounds herself, and totally gets the reason why people yo-yo diet, do emotional eating, binge-eat, etc., because she has been there herself. She is a registered dietician who has counseled tons of clients, and helped them change their mindset and their relationship with food (and lose the weight and keep it off). She is the creator of the 2B Mindset nutrition program. It is NOT a diet. There is no calorie counting, avoiding entire food groups, measuring, or having to give up all sweets, cocktails, or carbs. There is no guilt trip every time you have a dessert or have a beer. There are 4 core principles: Water first, veggies most, weigh yourself daily, and track your food. She explains it all in detail with down-to-earth advice, humor, and encouragement. I was skeptical about the weighing daily and tracking my food down to every meal, but having followed this program for a few months, I can attest that it works. Most importantly, I FEEL better, and am now wearing a size I have not seen in 30 years. The book also has many delicious recipes. I have yet to try one of Ilana's recipes that are not delicious. (My husband and teenage daughter have also enjoyed them, too!)

"You It: How I Dropped 100 Pounds Enjoying Carbs, Cocktails & Chocolate" by Ilana Muhlstein offers a refreshing and empowering approach to weight loss that defies many traditional dieting principles. Drawing from her personal journey, Muhlstein presents the 2B Mindset program—a unique system that prioritizes satisfaction and enjoyment over restriction. With a focus on helping readers eat the foods they love, including carbohydrates and even desserts, this book emphasizes that healthy weight loss doesn't have to be synonymous with deprivation or hunger. Muhlstein's method encourages customization, allowing individuals to adapt the principles to fit their lifestyles while providing over 50 delicious recipes to enjoy. The book is infused with motivational insights and real-life examples from her extensive experience, giving readers the tools to overcome emotional and mindless eating. "You Can Drop It" is not just about losing weight; it’s about fostering a healthy mindset that promotes long-term well-being and confidence. With Muhlstein as a supportive guide, readers are empowered to embrace a new way of thinking about food and fitness, making this book an inspiring companion for anyone looking to achieve their weight-loss goals without sacrificing the joy of eating.

I am a member of the 2B mindset and am still in the midst of my weight loss journey, I have so far lost 30 lbs. I heard about this book from the Mindset Membership, and decided it was worth a read. I’m so glad I bought this book. I gained many insights into the program that were in addition to the 2B mindset and feel that sometimes she was speaking directly to me. What I love about Ilana’s plan is that I can relate to her: she lost 100 lbs and was able to keep it off and not yo-yo diet for the rest of her life. She is a volume eater, and an emotional eater. Ilana addresses some of my biggest hurdles in a way that has freed me from a lot of the struggles that I have had loosing weight in the past. I find that I am able to loose weight, keep it off, enjoy food, not feel like I’m being judged by others, and in general this has been a freeing and happy experience for me. I can’t say enough about this program, or this book, and I will never have enough thanks for Ilana who had a realistic approach to loosing weight and keeping it off. She also addresses hectic lifestyles and how to make this program work in any situation. And it does. It is simple, intuitive and amazing! Highly recommended!

Overall a pretty good book. I would highly recommend for beginners that want to understand the main basics and also understand all the different aspects of nutrition. There are a lot of components to nutrition. So I’m glad that Ilana covered how to realistically up hold a balance nutrition, the science behind macros and how each one reacts towards our bodies along with the typical emotional and habits we have towards food. However I did rate it a 4 and not a 5. Even though I love beachbody and coaching, I do have to admit that it was a major turn off for me when it seemed like in each chapter of the book kept strongly promoting of you to either do 2b mindset or just beachbody in general. Too often, I felt that they were drawing me in with emotion just to have a sell pitch moment in the end. Also I personally feel that if you have already done the 2b mindset (which I have) the book was a big repeat of 2bmindset and didn’t really reveal a whole lot of new info. Which is something I was hoping for. I would of liked to know more new Scenarios in Ilanas life that related to nutrition that I didn’t already know from 2b mindset.

Just received this book today, and thought I would share my initial thoughts. I haven’t read this book yet, but in flipping through it, I can tell you this: there are roughly three dozen recipes, (although there are no pictures, which is disappointing) as well as a handful of protein powder based smoothie recipes. There is a small handful of success stories with before and after pictures which I always find motivating. A very small gripe that I have is that I don’t like the feel of the book cover. It has a rough annoying feel to it, so I simply took it off. Problem solved. All in all, I would have to say that the recipes aren’t overly complicated, and I am looking forward to using ingredients in my meals that I’ve never used before. Such as apple cider vinegar, ginger, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil, for starters. I feel like my taste buds are in for a treat!

Great Books helps keeping me healthy great stack of food to cook & desserts as well.

Let's see...the title of this book is 'You Can Drop It! How I Dropped 100 Pounds Enjoying Carbs, Cocktails & Chocolate-And You Can Too!'. Sample daily menu - Breakfast: BEACHBAR Breakfast Bowl, Lunch: Citrus Tofu with Slaw and Orange, Dinner: Baked Cod with Zucchini Packets with Tomato. HELLO? What happened to the carbs, cocktails and chocolate? There are very few carbs in this menu. Maybe the BEACHBAR is chocolate - but is it fair to ask readers to special mail order a product for the menu plan? Though I like the author's breezy, easy writing style the book was an overall disappointment. She does suggest four major things; drinking water, eating veggies, using a scale daily and keeping a record. And she gives tips and suggestions on how to do these things. But what she said could easily have been summed up in a magazine article. It really bummed me out that she is pushing BeachBody products and services so hard. She offers a paid membership course on her method. That's fine. But it's one thing to suggest a product. It's another to suggest learning more on a topic by reading articles or watching videos that are part of the paid membership, not included with the book. And she bases many of her menus around BeachBody products. I purchased the eBook version and it includes grocery lists that are not printable (though maybe they are in the paid membership program) but otherwise the formatting is good. Overall, I felt the eBook (which was more expensive than the hardcover) included some good material. But it read more like a book for her Beachbody program than a stand alone weight loss book for someone not using Beachbody. And this was not made clear in the product description. The book also suggests a companion Beachbody app but doesn’t clarify which one. I saw two in the app store and they both appeared to be paid subscriptions. The book description makes promises of weight loss and I disliked reading it to only to find that I need to buy her special Beachbody program to get 'all' the information and special shakes and bars to follow the menus. That said I do like how she encourages veggies etc.

This woman’s methods are THE TRUTH!! I’ve only been doing her program for 2 full days - and had a decadent “real” dessert the first day; yet I’ve already lost 3 lbs! I’m eating real food and much more than I was before. Thank you so much, Ilana!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Real Talk: This book is like a pep talk, strategy session, and hug all in one. If you're tired of diets that feel like punishment and plans that make you count every bite like you're defusing a bomb, this book will feel like a breath of fresh air. Ilana gets it. She’s been there. And what I love most is that she speaks with zero judgment and 100% realness. Her "2B Mindset" approach is SIMPLE, doable, and actually makes sense in real life—like when you're at a family BBQ or just having a stressful day at work and want to raid the snack drawer. She gives you practical tools, not guilt trips. 💡 Some takeaways that really hit home: Water first. Sounds basic, but it changed the game for my cravings. Track without obsessing. Her method makes tracking food feel like self-care, not torture. Weight loss doesn’t have to feel miserable. This isn’t just a diet book. It’s more like a mindset shift with food that actually sticks. Plus, her personal story throughout is super inspiring—it made me feel like, “Hey, if she did it, I can too.” If you’ve been stuck in the "start Monday, quit by Thursday" cycle, do yourself a favor and grab this. Total eye-opener.

Love this book and Illana. Dropped 21 lbs and going strong. Thanks Illana. Well written, easy to read, loving and fun yet no bs approach how weigh loss and transformation both mentally and physically.

I read this book with my friend as we look to encourage each other with our weightloss aims. I suggested we read this because I loosely follow the 2B Mindest (click on the word cloud to see my other posts) and I like what it says and what it stands for. I makes sense - both common sense, and it is back by science and research. It is not a fad diet, but a skill to learn in order to approach food sensibly. As someone who already has access to all the 2B Mindset videos, recipes and help on offer, I found the book didn't add anything. It was a good reminder, and we all know how much I like books, so I wouldn't say it was a waste of money for me, but certainly wasn't necessary. Much of the book goes through all the different facets of the 2B Mindset, including why it's called the 2B Mindset, and why I hashtag some of my posts with #WaterFirst and #Veggies Most. There is a lot of information in this book, on not too many pages, so it shouldn't feel overwhelming to anyone. The last chapter is a bit of a sales pitch, which is kinda understandable, but kinda annoying too. That said, I did lose weight whilst reading it! 1.5kilos over 6 weeks isn't bad going, especially if I can keep it off. I also made lots of the food and recipe suggestions too - I don't know how I lived my life before enjoying Roasted Cabbage Steaks or Noah's Ark Dressing (which goes with almost everything!). If you haven't heard of the 2B Mindset before, I certainly recommend the book, as well as to follow the FB pages that give daily reminders of ways to think about food, and various recipe ideas. If you already follow the 2B Mindset, it probably isn't worth getting unless you're a bibliophile like me.

Such easy concepts to follow, she’s upbeat and positive and her vibrant personality comes through with her writing! I have already learned so much within the first 3 chapters, I can’t put it down! Thank You