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Winning by Losing: Drop the Weight, Change Your Life
Few things in life are simple and straightforward, and losing weight is no different--it's not easy, and anyone who says otherwise is trying to pull a fast one. "Winning by Losing" is a comprehensive, inspirational, and real solution to your weight problems. Taking a triple-threat approach, Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels identifies and illuminates the th
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Published
November 1st 2007
by Collins
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I had been vaguely worried that when I started this one that it would be a little on the boring, hard-to-read side, but I couldn't put it down! Jillian is a great writer, and her passion for helping people change their lives and get healthy shines through and makes the book easy to read. She covers all aspects of weight loss, from avoiding negative, self-loathing thought patterns that can hinder you, to breaking down the glycemic index and explaining the difference between good fats and bad fa...more
Loaded with common sense advice, Jillian Michaels no-nonsense guide to weight loss is a fresh breath of air compared to all of the other weight loss book that promise quick and easy ways to lose weight (and yo-you back and forth on crash diets). She emphasizes that weight loss is about changing your mentality and your lifestyle and that losing weight and keeping it off takes work. I feel like many people would benefit from reading this book. In my weight loss experience thus far, I've had many p...more
I watch her on TV and listen to her podcast all the time, so there is nothing in this book that I haven't heard her say already, and in at least 10 different ways on various TV shows and podcasts.
Make the commitment.
Count calories.
Workout.
Self, Science, Sweat.
She's very big on counting calories, which, I'm sure has it's virtues, but I don't like it. I also think a lot of it comes down to estimation anyway; estimates of how many calories are ...more
Make the commitment.
Count calories.
Workout.
Self, Science, Sweat.
She's very big on counting calories, which, I'm sure has it's virtues, but I don't like it. I also think a lot of it comes down to estimation anyway; estimates of how many calories are ...more
A great resource from famous trainer Jillian Michaels about starting a diet and sticking with it. This book takes you through the mental and physical aspects of dieting, providing full support for those of you who are just starting out. Some of my favorite things about this book were:
a) The math components. Jillian makes losing weight seem just like a mathematical equation which I like because to me, dieting should be black and white. Eat right/workout = lose weight. Jillian helps...more
a) The math components. Jillian makes losing weight seem just like a mathematical equation which I like because to me, dieting should be black and white. Eat right/workout = lose weight. Jillian helps...more
I enjoy watching Jillian Michaels on The Biggest Loser and Losing It with Jillian, and I often use her workout DVDs at home. I had never read any of her books before, so when I saw this one at the library, I had to pick it up. I like how the book is organized into three sections: Self, Science, and Sweat. For me the most interesting and helpful section was Self. Jillian really makes you think about your attitudes toward food and exercise and identify some of the excuses you make for not eating h...more
Jillian, Jillian, Jillian... what to say...
Well, the first couple of chapters I was like YEAH! This is going to be good! Then it started to get complicated. It was like it went from optimism to you MUST do this, you MUST do this fast, and you MUST get fast results. I know the industry demands it and she is trying to put forth a full "life" program... but if I have to calculate that much every single day of the rest of my life I will vomit everywhere. So needless to say, abo...more
Well, the first couple of chapters I was like YEAH! This is going to be good! Then it started to get complicated. It was like it went from optimism to you MUST do this, you MUST do this fast, and you MUST get fast results. I know the industry demands it and she is trying to put forth a full "life" program... but if I have to calculate that much every single day of the rest of my life I will vomit everywhere. So needless to say, abo...more
This was just okay for me. The first half of the book on Self and Science are good. Very little you likely didn't know before, but good reminders for those needing to get started or maintain motivation. Self is about the psychology of food, body image, etc. The Science section has a few tidbits that I found very helpful. I liked the metabolic test and it makes sense to me to personalize one's nutrition accordingly. The second half of the book is dedicated to exercise, with pictures and des...more
So I haven't been a Biggest Loser fan but came across this book at the library. I skimmed most of it but the area I found most interesting and would recommend is the one about your metabolism. There is a short quiz about your eating habits and then you figure out what kind of metabolism you have and what types of food are best for your type. Hmm.. sort of interesting and helpful. I scanned the internet and there are believers and haters out there.. I am neither just curious and if you are to...more
Much of the information in this book is available elsewhere in plenty of bodybuilding/weight loss books. But there are a few things that stand out:
1. The tone of the book. No b.s. She tells it to you straight. Yet she's kind as well. She shares her own weight struggles when she was a teenager.
2. The metabolic type. The theory she follows is that every person converts food to energy differently, so it's essential to know how your body processes fats, proteins and ...more
1. The tone of the book. No b.s. She tells it to you straight. Yet she's kind as well. She shares her own weight struggles when she was a teenager.
2. The metabolic type. The theory she follows is that every person converts food to energy differently, so it's essential to know how your body processes fats, proteins and ...more
I loved this book. Totally informative in a fun easy to read way. Jillian Michaels puts alot of her personality in this book which makes it easier to follow, almost as if you were hearing it from a friend.
There is strong science with excellent examples in this book that make sense. Being split up into three sections this book targets all of the factors that will help you lose weight. Mind, Food and Exercise.
I would recommend this book to anyone. But as all weight loss books or w...more
There is strong science with excellent examples in this book that make sense. Being split up into three sections this book targets all of the factors that will help you lose weight. Mind, Food and Exercise.
I would recommend this book to anyone. But as all weight loss books or w...more
lots of helpful info in this book - to the point of it occasionally reading like a text book. the science section was particularly dense. but, it really didn't feel like it was written by Jillian. had a real 'motivational speaker' feel to it, not her sarcastic tone. even the title of the book seems non-Jillian to me. the only thing that does seem Jillianish is the 'bully' t-shirt she's wearing on it. Too bad, i find her very funny on the tv show anyway.
I enjoyed the first few chapters of the book, which focused on the 'self' part of losing weight - such as changing your outlook and your life-style. It had some really good tips. I also found some useful information in the 'science' or dieting section. For example, Jillian provides some great suggestions on how to break through a plateau. However, the last half of the book contains a specific 12-week exercise plan, with tons of photos of certain exercises. I am sure these would be helpful f...more
Not as good as "Master", but still provides a lot of good information. The last section describes different exercises that can be done with and without weight machines, so that is also helpful.
Some of the things mentioned in this (older) book, go against what the (newer) "Master" book says.
I personally felt that the newer book was more beneficial.
Some of the things mentioned in this (older) book, go against what the (newer) "Master" book says.
I personally felt that the newer book was more beneficial.
Jillian's such a bad@ss. Her arguments and urgings her are rational, accessible, and honest. Her writing's are easy, but not at all dry, for the everyday person and come across as intelligent and educated. Her plan's straightforward. I'm reading "Master Your Metabolism," and I'm liking it even better.
This book took me 2.5 seconds to read, because I'd basically already read it. If you subscribe to her daily emails, it's basically just random paragraphs from her book. Good advice, just nothing new. Either way, she still scares the crap out of me on "The Biggest Loser."
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I love Jillian. The workouts at the back of the book are killer. I can't wait until I am not pregnant and can do crazy stuff like this at the gym again. Maybe it will take better the second time around. :)
I wish that I could give this book 10 stars. it has good simple solid information about diet and exercise. And a lot of great information about how to problem solve why you eat.
Since I've been into The Biggest Loser this season, wanted to check out the books. It's pretty good, though I don't agree with all her diet advice (heavy on artificial sweetners and some odd substitutions). I really like her view on weight loss surgery being barbaric. Nowadays, gastric bypass is pushed like it's a magic cure, even though it has a relatively high mortality rate. I was especially interested in the exercise section-- good pictures of weight training exercises that seem actually...more
Valuable for her sample 12 week workout plan and the breakdown of the strength moves, but generally it was mostly stuff I already know.
Some of the stuff I already knew and some stuff I'm trying out now. We'll see how it goes. I like the work behind this, work to be healthy and lose weight. I can get behind creating good healthy habits and changing my lifestyle.
Nothing unique about this book-eat less, work out more, here's some recipes, if I can do it, you can do it too, blah blah blah.
A good book. I wish I had purchased it rather than checking it out from the library. I had enough time to read it but not try out the exercises. I love her 30 Day Shred dvd, so I definitely think she knows what she's talking about.
Generally good, common sense advice. Learned some new things I didn't know. I will be using the tips she gives particularly in the "sweat" section. Great workout advice.
very basic. Mostly a cook book but she tries to cover a wide range of health, weight loss, and exercise topics.
Really straight-forward explanation on metabolism for different body types, diet and then exercise plan.
Most of the information at the beginning was a bit out of date, however the workout at the back is great!
Good for beginners. It's a program to follow.
Great fitness/weight lose guide.
quite motivational, a good refresher
This book is a good book for people that are either starting a workout or for those that are already knowledgeable about working out. I like that it feels as though the author is speaking directly to you. She doesn't sugar coat things and says it as it is, much the way a trainer should. It not only talks about working out but a way of life. I like how she brings together the three S's Self, Science, and Sweat. It was easy to read and I learned some stuff and overall was inspired.
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