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 enlarge | Author: Jillian Michaels
Publisher: Collins Living
Category: Book
List Price: $16.95
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Rating:  106 reviews
Sales Rank: 2198
Media: Paperback
Pages: 272
Number Of Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0060845473
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.25
EAN: 9780060845476
ASIN: 0060845473
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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 Good Book January 10, 2007
Heather M. Bachman (Nampa, Idaho United States)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I have a BS in health and fitness and am always looking for good material. I think those of us in health and fitness can always learn from each other even if we don't always agree.
I really like this book beacause it was easy to understand and it gets to the point. It is a good guide for people who need some good solid information about how to change their lives.
 No More Excuses! January 10, 2007
L. Winder (Hampton, VA)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a very motivational book on how to lose the weight and keep it off! Jillian Michaels is very inspirational in how she approaches the problem of weight loss. Just DO IT is the way to go..Good book!
Easy to Read & Understand January 10, 2007
Helena Byrum
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book was very helpful in explaining why you lose and gain weight. I would recommend it because it was easy to read and understand.
Good book with no B.S. November 3, 2006
A.T. (Boise, Idaho USA)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I had never watched an episode of "The Biggest Loser" prior to reading this book, but my friends had told me how great the show is and how great Jillian was at motivating the contestants. Then, another of my friends bought the book. I flipped through it and had to get my own copy. The circuit workouts in the book are top notch. I am a professional athlete and have a background in physical education, and these are the best circuits I have ever done. Her advice on nutrition and exercise should be followed by every American.
Simple, pragmatic, without the bull October 9, 2006
Average Jane (United States)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
Jillian Michael's book is simple, pragmatic, easy to follow, and most importantly, realistic.
I've been overweight or obese from the time I was eight onward. I am now twenty and will soon face health problems as a result. I've given up on virtually every program, and had failed at a recent stint with Weight Watchers, so I was almost content with embracing my size and accepting myself, even if others treated me differently as a result. I saw Jillian's book over the internet and figured that I might as well give it a try to kick off the new semester at my college.
I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised! Over an eight week period of following her program, not always perfectly, I've lost a total of 15 lb and have significantly increased my muscle mass. I feel much stronger and it is very easy to walk. I also feel more satisfied at meals. Granted, I still have about 30 lb to go before I reach a healthy weight range, and I'm sure I'll deal with a plateau, but the first results are definitely inspiring!
If nothing else, Jillian's book has taught me that weight loss is possible for just about anyone. It's all rooted in an equation. There's no celebrity muck, 'get slim quick,' or 'look like a superstar' crap. That's another reason that I love this book.
I think the simplicity of it all is the best part. The author provides you with a simple equation to calculate the calories you need per day, and adding this to your activity levels, you can easily find out what you need to eat to lose a certain amount of weight each week. Plus, you can vary your intake depending on how you feel, as long as you stay under that caloric marker.
The info about macronutrient ratios was also very helpful. I have never,e ver felt satisfied on a diet of high carbohydrates. I felt weak and tired, leading me to believe that losing weight was impossible. But after testing as a balanced oxidizer in her book, I realized that I can eat a variety of food in proportions that are satisfying and still manage to lose weight without feeling tired or groggy.
Jillian's exercise portion, I'll admit, is pretty tough. But my muscles soon became accomodated and I was able to build up weight quickly. It's worth it because the program will really accelerate the changes in your body. In eight weeks (the first three I didn't even incorporate the exercises!) I graduated squats with 25 lb. dumbells and a leg press with over 150 lbs, which isn't bad considering that I'm a short female with no natural propensity toward fitness. I credit the fast improvements to her program.
The best part about her program is that nearly anyone can do it. You probably need access to a gym, so I wish she'd provide more home exercises, but other than that, I have no criticisms. She doesn't overload you with too much information, either, so it's not difficult to get started. Plus, she doesn't entice you to bogus nutritional supplements, like the Body for Life Program has done. In short, 5 stars!
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