Better

So much mixed information adds to the weight loss frustrations that I have personally struggled with...Better lays it out. You get real information, real science, that you can easily turn into actionable steps to actually improve your life, weight loss etc. I'm not alone in this...I choose to be "Better" and love the information provided by Jonathan and the medical professionals that helped make this happen. If you have struggled with your weight, Diabetes etc...you won't want to miss this. Truly...Life changing.

I've always struggled with my weight, which hadn't been a problem in my youth but as I grew older my doctor grew increasingly concerned with my chances of getting Type 2 Diabetes. Blare Media, the production company that produced "BETTER" asked me to produce some illustrations and, while I was paid for my efforts, I benefitted much more from what I learned about how to approach the foods I put in my body. In a short period of time I had dropped 20 pounds. And now have a new perspective on what it takes to live a SANE lifestyle. Special shout outs to Jonathan Bailor and Justin McAleece who guided the production and gave me the inspiration to avoid the complications of Diabetes that was surely coming my way. I can give it my personal endorsement because I actually applied the teachings in the documentary and found them to work. Lose the weight the smart way... and live BETTER.

For anyone who has struggled with weight loss and it's social and medical consequences, this is a must watch. This documentary leaves you with a sense of hope and motivates to continue to try to become "better."

With a crucial message but somewhat monotonous delivery, Better is an earnest portrait of the "diabesity" (diabetes and obesity) epidemic by author and speaker Jonathan Bailor. The honest interviews with diabesity survivors, relatives of these individuals, and health experts really drive the point across, but the documentary does drag a bit.

Better explores the diabesity epidemic and proposes a new solution to the issue. Diabesity refers to a type of diabetes often developing in later life and accompanied by an increase in weight. The film explains that neither weight coaches nor fitness plans or calorie-counting are truly the answer to this issue; balance is. Jonathan Bailor, the man behind the documentary, recommends eating SANE (Satiety, Aggression, Nutrition and Efficiency) foods. Limiting starchy foods and increasing intake of non-starchy vegetables, nutrient-dense proteins and whole-food fats can help maintain the homeostasis (balance) that our body needs to stay healthy and fit. Along with this premise, it proposes new ideas about exercise and other activities. This is an intriguing documentary that is sure to give you some food for thought.

The documentary cuts seamlessly between interviews, graphics, and scenes from Bailor's TED talks. The delivery of information is so rapid and so efficient that little room is left for the viewer to truly take in the information, which is when Better drags and lags a bit. It feels a bit like a big advertisement, rather than a story. Still, Better truly moved me. The black-and-white scenes of survivors telling their stories, compelling others to do the same, and the ending sequence of the film especially tugged at my heartstrings.

Better is a film about showing grit in the face of an uphill battle and having hope through trying times. It's also about trying new things and changing a part of yourself for the better. It's truly an interesting documentary.

I give Better 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18, plus adults. Reviewed by Eshaan M., KIDS FIRST!!

This is a great portrayal of the serious concerns we face in this country with regards to obesity and diabetes.

I would recommend this to anyone who is searching for inspiration to change their lifestyle and live healthier, or who has a loved one that would benefit from this content.