Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever): Eat More, Cheat More, Lose More--and Keep the Weight Off
"Being fat isn't your fault; staying fat is." That's what Jackie Warner, America's favorite no-nonsense celebrity fitness trainer tells her own clients, and that's why no one delivers better results than Jackie does. Now for the first time, Jackie shares her revolutionary program, showing readers the best ways to drop pounds and inches fast, without grueling workouts or de...more
Hardcover, 320 pages
Published
April 27th 2010
by Grand Central Life & Style
(first published 2010)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
923)
A little while back my dental hygienest pretty much scared me straight into flossing. Every day. I now do it twice a day.
She informed me that oral health is an indicator of overall health and that flossing is actually more important than brushing one's teeth. I don't even really care about my teeth, I mean, who doesn't love a charmer missing a tooth or two? But something in what she told me about my health, my life, my little bits of food gunk that I wouldn't get out of my teeth unless I floss,...more
She informed me that oral health is an indicator of overall health and that flossing is actually more important than brushing one's teeth. I don't even really care about my teeth, I mean, who doesn't love a charmer missing a tooth or two? But something in what she told me about my health, my life, my little bits of food gunk that I wouldn't get out of my teeth unless I floss,...more
I LOVED this book and am very surprised that it doesn't have more 4-5 star ratings! Jackie's information is true to life and no-nonesense, much the same as Bob Harper's and Jillian Michaels books regarding nutrition and fitness. However; her lay-out, ideas regarding hormones, and how sugar is the devil are very informative. I, personally, have been on a mission to get healthier, lose weight and research more about the ins and outs of nutrition and fitness this year. I've always exercises and tak...more
Appealing to those of us who feel like we’re generally pretty healthy “comparatively” and wonder why we still have a few extra pounds, Jackie Warner writes this book. She addresses the dietary, exercise, and mental aspects of physical fitness.
So why are we fat? Here’s a synopsis:
-Reason #1: Sugar addiction and eating refined carbs. She points out all of the added sugar in the American diet and blames it for everything from wrinkles to mood swings, in addition to obesity. She suggests you don’t e...more
So why are we fat? Here’s a synopsis:
-Reason #1: Sugar addiction and eating refined carbs. She points out all of the added sugar in the American diet and blames it for everything from wrinkles to mood swings, in addition to obesity. She suggests you don’t e...more
She did have one concept that I happen to agree with, though it is not original: when you first start a diet, focus on the food you want to add to your diet instead of the food you want to eliminate. In other words, before you eat the junk food, make sure you have eaten your oatmeal, fruit, vegetables, proteins, etc. that are required for good nutrition. Then if you still want the junk food, go ahead. The idea is that if you fill up on the healthy stuff you won't have the inclination or hunger l...more
1 like · like · see review
This is a very readable diet book that includes everything one needs to get started on their own personal fitness journey. Jackie Warner owns a gym (Sky Sport and Spa) and she and her team of personal trainers offer classes and programs to help people change their eating and exercise habits (and transform their bodies). Jackie includes a little bit of science (how hormones, getting enough sleep, and eating right affect our weight and metabolism), a food plan/diet, several exercise circuits, reci...more
Despite the obnoxious title, this looks like a decent plan for a healthy lifestyle change (don’t say diet). I particularly like her opinion that sugar is the devil. She basically recommends a varied diet of veggies, fruits, good fats, whole-grain carbs, and lean meats—especially fish. None of that is new or groundbreaking. What I did find new and interesting, though maybe I haven’t read enough diet books, was her take on the role hormones play in weight management and the role of diet and exerci...more
Jackie Warner may be the fitness guru to the stars but this book is a book for anyone that wants to lose weight and get healthy. I liked the layout of the book as she lays out the plan and what you should do and follows with helpful extras. The book contains detailed pictures and instructions for the weight training portion of the plan, menus and recipes, and appendices with charts to help you plan and track your meals and exercise. Jackie writes in an easy to read, motivational, get your butt i...more
Overall, I liked this book. I like that she focuses on strength training that can be done in your own living room (involving dumbbells or using your own body weight). That makes the workout super easy to do no matter where you are. I also like that using her 20-minute intensity/interval approach to cardio workouts really saves on time, and according to Jackie, is more effective.
I also agree with her statements about sugar. Whenever I do eat it, I usually end up getting a sore throat and a cold....more
I also agree with her statements about sugar. Whenever I do eat it, I usually end up getting a sore throat and a cold....more
I decided to read this book, despite it's horrible title, because I have a secret love for Jackie Warner. I have really been enjoying her workout DVDs so I thought I would check out this book to see what she had to say.
It amazed me that she introduced some theories on weight that I have just started learning about through my naturopath-- for example, how hormones help regulate our weight (among many, many other things). There were some really good ideas in this book and I love that Jackie advoca...more
It amazed me that she introduced some theories on weight that I have just started learning about through my naturopath-- for example, how hormones help regulate our weight (among many, many other things). There were some really good ideas in this book and I love that Jackie advoca...more
I liked this book a lot because it is not a diet book. It is a complete guide how to have a happier healthier life. It tells you what vitamins you shoould have every day, explains how junk food is ruining your life and how exercising just one hour a day and eating a healthy balanced diet can improve all aspects of your life. A lot of this is common sense, but people like me can benefit from it all being written in a clear, concise manner. This book also has work outs and meal plans in it so it's...more
While Warner has quite a few good ideas (her metaphysique is an important lesson for anyone trying to lose weight), I'm not sure her nutrition tips are as strong. I really would like to have seen more of an academic approach to her reasons behind hormone balance and detox foods, but the reference list was lacking for some of the hefty claims she was making. She made me accept some changes I have to make and reinforced others I've made since I started my personal weight loss journey (60+ pounds g...more
So far, a good practical plan for eating and living. I am starting her two week starting plan because it is so doable, even a week that contains my daughter's wedding. I'll get back to you in two weeks and let you know how it worked.
Looking above, well maybe the week of a daughter's wedding wasn't the best time to start. The author gives a good plan for eating, but eating the meals could become a chore. I don't think I could sit down and eat TWO hard-boiled eggs - YUCK. And for a plan that is su...more
Looking above, well maybe the week of a daughter's wedding wasn't the best time to start. The author gives a good plan for eating, but eating the meals could become a chore. I don't think I could sit down and eat TWO hard-boiled eggs - YUCK. And for a plan that is su...more
Great book for anyone who is interested in their health and fitness, trying to lose weight, healthy foods etc. Very fast read and Jackie Warner did a great job laying out lists of foods that are important to our healthy living lifestyles, great meal plans, and even workout plans. This is not a book for those looking for a fast fix-this is great book for those looking for a healthy way of life. I'm a vegetarian so the meal plans aren't "exactly" geared for me, but I still learned a lot. I'm not i...more
I read this in two sittings...a LOT of information on what's wrong with the majority of food in America (i.e. too much processing and sugar). Also talks about how to eat in order to max out the potential of essential, natural weight loss hormones in your body. She does push organic things and supplements, but nothing that is actually marketed by her. You have to seek everything out on your own.
She also pushes exercise, but nothing that ANYone couldn't do. She makes things very simple and easy t...more
She also pushes exercise, but nothing that ANYone couldn't do. She makes things very simple and easy t...more
I found this very similar to tosca Rena's eat clean diet books. However, I do like Jackie's book better because she stays focused on what she is talking about and doesn't go off on a rant like tosca does about fake breasts...
The only big difference I notice between the two plans is that Jackie's plan allows for two treat meals and has some guidelines to the treat meals (can't exceed 1500 calories). I have loved Jackie since her tv show "workout" so that could be why I am partial to this book ove...more
The only big difference I notice between the two plans is that Jackie's plan allows for two treat meals and has some guidelines to the treat meals (can't exceed 1500 calories). I have loved Jackie since her tv show "workout" so that could be why I am partial to this book ove...more
Excellent resource for getting fit. Some of her writing is redundant (although the ideas are important) and that get a little annoying. Also, she over emphasizes some points and glosses over others, but all in all, a good read. I think some of her suggestions are more for fitness models or people wanting to look "cut" all the time and maybe don't fit the rest of our goals as well, but you have to decide things like that for yourself. Great pictures of weight workouts (which I personally need- I...more
I've always been a fan of Jackie Warner, so I was excited when I saw she had a book out. I tried to win it on Goodreads and then forgot about it. Yesterday I came across it again and got is thinking I might pick up a few tips. I've been looking to change up my current plan but wasn't sure what I could do that would work with my lifestyle. Opening this book was the first step in finding the answers I needed! For almost a year I've been hearing up decreased length workouts with higher intensity ar...more
You will be wiser and healthier with little effort if you read this book!
I am so happy to have won a copy of this book on Goodreads swap, just so I can tell my friends what a great tool this can be to living a healthier and happier life. This book is so easy to read with no you boring/difficult scientific jargon to read through. ANYONE, whether you lead a ridiculously hectic lifestyle or not, will be able to take the knowledge from this book and apply it to your life. You don't need to spend ton...more
I am so happy to have won a copy of this book on Goodreads swap, just so I can tell my friends what a great tool this can be to living a healthier and happier life. This book is so easy to read with no you boring/difficult scientific jargon to read through. ANYONE, whether you lead a ridiculously hectic lifestyle or not, will be able to take the knowledge from this book and apply it to your life. You don't need to spend ton...more
This was a great starter book for anyone starting a weight loss journey. Most of her information isn't earthshaking, but it is presented in a way that makes it very useful. I mean, most of us know what we are doing wrong and why we are overweight or unhealthy. Her information about hormones was interesting.
I though her diet and exercise tips were very doable. It really works to kick start weight loss or maintain one.
Thank you Goodreads for giving me an opportunity to read and review this book.
I though her diet and exercise tips were very doable. It really works to kick start weight loss or maintain one.
Thank you Goodreads for giving me an opportunity to read and review this book.
Jackie Warner's approach is easy to understand and is explained in a way that easily translates to everyday living. She takes the time to explain why you should be making certain choices in what you eat and how you exercise. This approach allows you to understand the implications and own your choices instead of just following something because you're supposed to.Her plan also allows for two "treat" meals a week, that will keep the feeling of deprivation at bay and the plan sustainable for the lo...more
If you've never read any weight loss/healthy eating books before, this is a good starter. Jackie Warner details good, healthy foods and how to begin an exercise program, but there was nothing groundbreaking in this book. She did include a chapter on how our hormones can hurt or help us depending on what we are eating which was interesting. This was an easy read, and I would recommend it for someone who is just starting a weight loss program.
Good book for a beginner to weight loss and fitness.
Basically, this is a rehash of the sensible weight loss books out there. A very large portion of the book is devoted to exercises.
The pros: sensible eating and not deprivation; cheat meals; the impact of hormone imbalances on energy and weight loss.
The cons: lack of footnotes, some delving into junk science, written at a very basic level (but that could have been to widen its popularity).
Basically, this is a rehash of the sensible weight loss books out there. A very large portion of the book is devoted to exercises.
The pros: sensible eating and not deprivation; cheat meals; the impact of hormone imbalances on energy and weight loss.
The cons: lack of footnotes, some delving into junk science, written at a very basic level (but that could have been to widen its popularity).
Being a health focused mother of one, I was ecstatic to receive this book free through Goodreads First Reads.
There is a ton of info in this book - really touches on all aspects of being healthy and adjusting your lifestyle. I could see how the plan would benefit those who want to loose those extra pounds without feeling deprived at all. The first step of the plan is not to remove any foods, but add those foods that increase your metabolism! Who doesn't love that??
I consider myself fairly educate...more
There is a ton of info in this book - really touches on all aspects of being healthy and adjusting your lifestyle. I could see how the plan would benefit those who want to loose those extra pounds without feeling deprived at all. The first step of the plan is not to remove any foods, but add those foods that increase your metabolism! Who doesn't love that??
I consider myself fairly educate...more
Easy to read, sensible, sugar is evil. This has a list of foods you should eat every day for proper nutrition and then you can add from there. It also has exercises with photos. My only problem with the book is that it allows for cheating which may work for some, but I'm a sugar addict and if I eat anything with sugar it triggers a weeks long sugar binge. It also doesn't seem to take age into consideration for food or exercise.
I liked this book. I like her style and her voice. She doesn't mince words, which some people may find offensive, but usually we become offended because we know what the other person is saying to be true. I think what I liked most in the book were two things. #1 the science behind certain supplements and foods and #2 the photos of the strength training exercises in the book. Many of those I will be adding to my existing routine.
This is a great book for anyone who wants to change their life or get back on track regarding their physical well-being. The best part is that, not only does JW include great tips and factual info, she includes meals and exercise plans with photos. They aren't sissy workouts either, so you'd better be ready to work your tushy off!
Very inspirational and truly a great read for anyone who wants to get back in shape.
Very inspirational and truly a great read for anyone who wants to get back in shape.
I thought this book was fantastic! This book has really taught me how to workout the right way. Yes, it's tough, you sweat, people at the gym look at you like you're crazy because of your red face...but it works. The routines are easy once you get the hang of them and possible to fit into your work week. Just takes a bit fat commitment. Jackie also goes over how to eat, but I was more interested in her workout guide.
I learned a lot from this book about how the things you eat affect your body--not just fats, carbs, protein, but what sugar does and what other vitamins and substances do to the way your body functions. Really eye-opening. Jackie's plan is strict but seems pretty do-able. I liked that there were recipes in the back of the book. I'm not currently following her plan but I wouldn't rule it out completely.
I have struggled with my weight ever since I knew what "fat" meant. Reading this book, I realized not only how to lose weight but what it is that has made my body look like it does right now. Jackie understands that it isn't just about diet and exercise, it's about a whole new vision of the life you have and the one you want. Anyone who is overweight should read this book. It's a real eye-opener.
This book changed my life, along with the Flat Belly Diet. Jackie Warner is amazing and explains horomonal issues with simplicity. The diet is easy to follow and you will see results fast. The number one thing I took away from this book is the danger of hidden sugars in most packaged foods, a lot of them labeled natural. A good read for anyone, whether you're overweight or just want to get healthy!
There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Be the first to start one »
Jun 08, 2011 07:48am