The ‘flabbergastingly awesome’ win a Fit Quickies book contest

by Lani Muelrath | Oct 25, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup | 62 comments

“Flabbergastingly awesome!”

Those are the words that the head of acquisitions at my publisher said to me today in an email in reference to the book endorsements that have come in for Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts.

“Flabbergastingly awesome! I’ve never seen anyone get such a good bunch of endorsements, ever!” are her words precisely. And she’s been in the upper ranks of publishing for 20 some years.

Really? I am humbled and honored by this enthusiastic support from among the most respected people in the plant-based and fitness community and can you see why I am so thrilled to share this news with you?

And I am thankful to YOU because of the role you have played. Without loyal readership, a voice isn’t heard, and you’ve been there all along.

To make things even more fun I’m throwing a win a Fit Quickies book contest. We’ll call it the ‘flabbergastingly awesome” contest.

Here’s how this Fit Quickies book contest works.

There are no less than eleven endorsement quotes for the Fit Quickies book. Too many to fit on the cover, so 5 (some in excerpt) are on the front and back cover and the rest will be right inside on the first pages for you to see.

To enter the contest: name the cover 5!

To win the free (personally signed) book contest, name the 5 people whose endorsements that you venture to guess made the cover. Name all 5 and win!

If there is a tie, a simple drawing will settle the winner. (My escape clause is if the cover goes up on the Fit Quickies Amazon page before the contest ends!)

We’ll run the contest entries collection through Sunday, October 28, 2012, and announce the winner on October 29.

Specific instructions:

Below in replies, list the 5 you venture to guess made the front and back cover by Sunday, October 28, 2012.

That’s it!

The winner will receive their personally signed copy of Fit Quickies as soon as I can get it to you. Of course, it is coming out February 2013 so there will be a tiny bit of a wait, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun now.

To add to the mystery, I’ve included some screen captures snagits from the working cover – that’s what you see here on this post. Quite soon the full cover will be ready and I can’t wait for you to see it! For now, please join the fun and excitement in the “flabbergastingly awesome” win a Fit Quickies book contest.

Enter below, or on my facebook page. Let’s go! Before the cover actually goes up and all bets are off!

Update: More than 50 entered the contest and we had no less than 27 matches on getting 2 of the cover 5! Not the same 2 in all cases, yet 2 nonetheless. This led to a random drawing from the 27, with the winning draw going to Vikki Calvin Deedrick. Congratulations on your personally signed copy of Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts, Vikki! And thanks to all who entered. More fun on the horizon – stay tuned!

62 Comments

Jennifer on October 25, 2012 at 6:21 am

I love all the little pictures! How fun.

OK. I’m guessing McDougal, Dr. Barnard, Julieanna Hever – do 3 count? Chef AJ? How about 4?

Can’t wait to see the cover
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 6:27 am
  
  Jennifer – thanks for being the first to jump in and play. It means a lot to me that you share the excitement here!
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Gwen on October 25, 2012 at 6:23 am

Fantastic Lani and I am so glad you shared this news – whether I enter or not!

I’m guessing MacDougall, Barnard and Hever too – maybe a win for the one who guesses the most right?

Fun! Congratulations!
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 6:28 am
  
  Gwen, you may have something there with the ‘most right’ suggestion!
  
  Thanks for your entry and enthusiasm!
  
  Lani
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  - Allou on October 25, 2012 at 8:33 am
    
    John McDougall
    Neal Barnard
    Rip Esselstyn
    T. Colin Campbell
    Julieanna Hever
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Vikki on October 25, 2012 at 6:29 am

John McDougall
Neal Barnard
Rip Esselstyn
Caldwell Esselstyn
Colin Campbell
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Vikki on October 25, 2012 at 6:30 am

Can I enter more than once. There are a few more that could make the front.
Want to get the right combo!!
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 6:36 am
  
  Absolutely more than once! Love the attitude Vikki.
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Jodie on October 25, 2012 at 6:51 am

McDougall
Rip Esselstyn
T. Colin Campbell
Barnard
Novick
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Nancy J on October 25, 2012 at 6:52 am

MacDougall
Barnard
Julieanna Hever
Colin Caldwell
Chef AJ

Lani, I am beyond ecstatic for you!
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Nancy J on October 25, 2012 at 6:53 am

Or
MacDougall
Barnard
Julieanna
Colin Caldwell
Jeff Novick
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Nancy J on October 25, 2012 at 6:56 am

Oh wait! or….

MacDougall
Barnard
Colin Caldwell
Rip Esselstyn
Jeff Novick

oh, those are all boys. lol Or AJ and Julieanna. How wonderful that I know that all these folks would so support you and how they have trusted you to work with all of them in the past and present, and I’m sure into the future. Cheers!
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Nancy J on October 25, 2012 at 6:56 am

Oh and I just thought of Leonard Burr. Okay. I’ll stop now. ;0)
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 7:04 am
  
  Nancy so glad I can count on you for enthusiasm!
  
  I don’t know about you, but I’m finding this way too fun. And are you thinking of Burr Leonard? I know – who can figure it out with that name? By the way, I do refer to George Leonard in the book!
  
  Thanks Nanc!
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Terri B on October 25, 2012 at 7:12 am

Hi Lani! Oh boy, oh boy…

John McDougall
John Robbins
T. Colin Campbell
Rip Esselstyn
Joel Furman
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Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 7:13 am

Hi Terri! I know!

Thanks
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RachaelRei on October 25, 2012 at 7:16 am

John McDougall, MD
Neal Barnard, MD
Jeff Novick, MD
Julieanna Hever, Plant Based Dietitian
Rip Esselstyn, Engine 2

This is so hard!! How do I leave off Dr. Esselstyn and Dr. Campbell from Forks Over Knives?! And Chef AJ?

Lani, you have an impressive list of endorsements, amazing when there are just too many for the front cover! 🙂
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 7:24 am
  
  Rachael – I can see you GET it as to why I’m so amped about it all. And even those who couldn’t send something (after all, they only had about a week’s notice to get back to me!) expressed wonderful enthusiasm. Can’t ask for more.
  
  thanks for playing along!
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Cheryl D on October 25, 2012 at 7:21 am

Hi Lani,
WOW!!
McDougall
Novick
Esselstyn
Barnard
Campbell
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 7:25 am
  
  Hi Cheryl! Indeed! 😉
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Linda Horner on October 25, 2012 at 7:29 am

John McDougall
Neal Barnard
Jeff Novick
Julieanna Hever
Rip Esselstyn
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Lana Holmes on October 25, 2012 at 7:36 am

Oprah
McDougall
Chef AJ
Cathy Freston
Novick
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 7:38 am
  
  Oprah! Now there’s a vote of confidence Lana! 😉
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Michelle Cutler on October 25, 2012 at 7:52 am

My guess is McDougall, Barnard, Rip Esselstyn, T. Colin Campbell and Novick.
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Carol on October 25, 2012 at 8:15 am

John & Mary McDougall, Rip Esselstyn, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Stephanie Redcross and Timothy Meinberg
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Nancy J on October 25, 2012 at 8:43 am

I just remembered Teresa Tapp!
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Cynthia Zirkwitz on October 25, 2012 at 9:48 am

Hmm… wow, it could be any of the above, and maybe Oprah?? Okay, I’m going to guess:

John McDougall, MD
Neal Barnard, MD
Joel Furmann, MD
Julieanna Hever, Plant Based Dietitian
Rip Esselstyn, Engine 2
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Vickie Williams on October 25, 2012 at 11:05 am

McDougall
Esselstein
T. Colin Campbell
Neal Barnard
Jeff Novick
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Grayce on October 25, 2012 at 12:47 pm

John McDougall
Neal Barnard
Rip Esselstyn
Caldwell Esselstyn
Colin Campbell

Those are my first five choices ~ cracking me up that we ALL put McGougall at the top of the list!
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Stephen on October 25, 2012 at 1:36 pm

John McDougall
Neal Barnard
Caldwell Esselstyn
Colin Campbell
Jeff Novick

Thanks Lani!

Steve
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 1:37 pm
  
  Hey Steve! Glad you came by to play along – more fun for everyone!
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Teri on October 25, 2012 at 2:48 pm

Lani – I thought I had entered a comment here but I don’t see it so I’m commenting again. Please delete if this appears twice!
Here are my guesses:

Rip Esselstyn
T. Colin Campbell
John McDougall
Neal Barnard
Julianne Hever
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 2:58 pm
  
  Got it! Thanks Teri!
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Laura Zimmerman on October 25, 2012 at 3:18 pm

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing your new book!

My guesses:
John McDougall
T. Colin Campbell
Jeff Novick
Caldwell Esselstyn
Rip Esselstyn
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- Lani Muelrath on October 25, 2012 at 3:27 pm
  
  Thank you Laura! I can’t wait for you to have your own copy!
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Karen on October 25, 2012 at 3:46 pm

Drs. McDougall, Barnard, Fuhrman, Campbell (T.Colin) and Esselstyn would be my guess.
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Sharon on October 25, 2012 at 5:10 pm

Dr. McDougall
Chef AJ
Dr. Neal Barnard
Dr. Essylstein
Rip Essylstein
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Paula on October 25, 2012 at 5:25 pm

I’m guessing:

Dr. McDougall
Dean Ornish
Chef A.J.
Jeff Novick
Dr. Esselstyn
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Myra on October 25, 2012 at 10:23 pm

Congrats on the book Lani!
My endorsement guess is Dr McDougall, Jeff Novick,
Rip Esselstyn, Dr Neil Barnard, Dr Colin T Campbell, Dr Caldwell Esselstyn .
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- Lani Muelrath on October 26, 2012 at 6:41 am
  
  Thank you Myra! I’m excited about it all and it’s something for all of us – moving a powerful message forward. I appreciate!
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Lindsay on October 26, 2012 at 4:33 am

My guesses would be
The McDougalls
Dr. Esselstyn
T. Colin Campbell
Kris Carr
Dr. Neil Barnard
Jeff Novick
Doug Lisle
Thank you for the opportunity to win! Even if I don’t I will be looking!:)
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- Lani Muelrath on October 27, 2012 at 6:20 am
  
  Hey Lindsay – I see you hedged your bets by going for 6! I love your attitude and thanks for your entry.
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Teresa on October 26, 2012 at 5:01 am

Hi Lani! Can’t wait for the book! My guesses are as follows:

Dr. McDougal
Dr. Barnard
Dr. Greger
Dr. Campbell
Dr. Esselstyn

I’m crossing my fingers:)))
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- Lani Muelrath on October 26, 2012 at 6:56 am
  
  Me too Teresa. Thanks for your entry! We have a lot of matches here – it may come down to a drawing of ‘closest match’ – thanks for your play along, great attitude!
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Cheryl on October 26, 2012 at 6:18 am

Awesome!!!!

John McDougall, MD
Neal Barnard, MD
T.Collin Campbell
Julieanna Hever
Rip Esselstyn
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- Lani Muelrath on October 26, 2012 at 6:41 am
  
  Cheryl, I know! Thank you!
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val on October 26, 2012 at 9:16 am

My guess: 1-Esselstyn 2-Hever 3-Chef AJ 4-Barnard 5-McDougall
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shirley on October 26, 2012 at 6:47 pm

Anxious to see your work in print!
Dr. McDougall
Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr.
Dr. Neal Barnard
Julianne Hever (gotta have at least one woman on it!)
Chef AJ
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- Lani Muelrath on October 27, 2012 at 6:22 am
  
  Shirley, it is exciting,isn’t it? Thanks for coming in! And yes there are women – on the cover AND inside in front. Fun!
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Nancy R. on October 27, 2012 at 3:28 am

John Mcdougall
Neal Barnard
Julianna Hever
Kathy Freston
T. Colin Caldwell
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Cheryl Gallion on October 28, 2012 at 7:19 am

DR John McDougall
Jeff Knovac
Rip Esselstyn
Chef AJ
Juliana Hever
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Kris B. on October 28, 2012 at 7:23 am

John McDougall
T. Colin Campbell
Caldwell Esselstyn
Julieanna Hever
Doug Lisle
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Kris B. on October 28, 2012 at 7:24 am

Joel Fuhrman
John McDougall
Oprah
Bill Clinton
Caldwell Esselstyn
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- Lani Muelrath on October 28, 2012 at 7:27 am
  
  Kris B – looks like you are going for the gusto on multiple entries! What fun – it’s going to be interesting to wade through these at days end to find the wiinner.
  
  Thanks for your enthusiasm!
  
  Lani
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Kris B. on October 28, 2012 at 7:26 am

Caldwell Esselstyn
John McDougall
T. Colin Campbell
Chef AJ
Neal Barnard
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Kris B. on October 28, 2012 at 7:31 am

John McDougall
T Colin Campbell
Caldwell Esselstyn
Neal Barnard
Michelle Obama
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Kris B. on October 28, 2012 at 7:32 am

Congratulations and WOW! How exciting for you and all the people you are helping. BRAVO!
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- Lani Muelrath on October 28, 2012 at 7:35 am
  
  Thanks so much Kris. The way I see it, we’re all in this together – all for one and one for all!
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Cheri on October 28, 2012 at 10:23 am

Okay..how fun!
Neal Barnard
McDougal
AJ
Campbell
Esselstyn
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- Lani Muelrath on October 28, 2012 at 10:34 am
  
  Cheri – that’s the spirit!
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Kathy Wilcoxson on October 28, 2012 at 1:56 pm

John McDougall
Neal Barnard
T Colin Campbell
Rip Esselstyn
Chef AJ
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Cherie on October 28, 2012 at 4:21 pm

John McDougall
Neal Barnard
Rip Esselstyn
Colin Campbell
Julieanna Hever
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