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The Four-Pack Revolution: How You Can Aim Lower, Cheat on Your Diet, and Still Lose Weight and Keep It Off
Not everyone can achieve a six-pack like a fitness magazine cover model, but anyone can achieve a four-pack. By adjusting your expectations to attainable and healthy goals, you can achieve long-term and lasting fitness.
Written by famed MMA fighter Chael Sonnen and MMA sports performance expert Ryan Parsons, The Four-Pack Revolution uses the latest science and motivational exercises to guide you on a journey toward a healthier and--just as importantly--more sustainable weight-loss program. Instead of a simplistic or one-concept gimmicky diet, The Four-Pack Revolution presents a total-life approach for attainable goals by:
- Debunking the myths and revealing the science of weight loss
- Arguing that "system resets" or breaking your diet can actually have health benefits
- Presenting how to manage key hormones through diet
- Designing intense, 10-minute workouts that are more effective than more time-consuming cardio workouts
- Illustrating the healthy ratio of carbs, fat, protein and how to practice portion control
- Sharing tips for maintaining a plan even while eating out
- Providing a shopping list for a four-week meal plan
With The Four-Pack Revolution, you can achieve a four-pack--while still enjoying life.
Written by famed MMA fighter Chael Sonnen and MMA sports performance expert Ryan Parsons, The Four-Pack Revolution uses the latest science and motivational exercises to guide you on a journey toward a healthier and--just as importantly--more sustainable weight-loss program. Instead of a simplistic or one-concept gimmicky diet, The Four-Pack Revolution presents a total-life approach for attainable goals by:
- Debunking the myths and revealing the science of weight loss
- Arguing that "system resets" or breaking your diet can actually have health benefits
- Presenting how to manage key hormones through diet
- Designing intense, 10-minute workouts that are more effective than more time-consuming cardio workouts
- Illustrating the healthy ratio of carbs, fat, protein and how to practice portion control
- Sharing tips for maintaining a plan even while eating out
- Providing a shopping list for a four-week meal plan
With The Four-Pack Revolution, you can achieve a four-pack--while still enjoying life.
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240 pages, Paperback
Published December 26, 2017
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February 6, 2018
I haven't lost any weight, but, boy are my dishes ever clean!
Honestly though, this book looks at true practicality more than anything. It's not a Jamie Oliver situation where you're told "you can make all these recipes at home. Just go in the backyard and get some fresh asparagus out of your garden." You're given completely practical advice that can be implemented slowly.
A lot of the idioms Chael spouts on his podcast are repeated here, with much additional context. The switch between Chael and Ryan writing can be a bit disengaging, but aside from that I am a fan.
Honestly though, this book looks at true practicality more than anything. It's not a Jamie Oliver situation where you're told "you can make all these recipes at home. Just go in the backyard and get some fresh asparagus out of your garden." You're given completely practical advice that can be implemented slowly.
A lot of the idioms Chael spouts on his podcast are repeated here, with much additional context. The switch between Chael and Ryan writing can be a bit disengaging, but aside from that I am a fan.
May 15, 2021
1/5 - Entertainment value
5/5 - Diet book
While the cover does list Chael Sonnen as the author, it's definitely not the standard fare you're expecting from the Bad Guy. No Anderson Silva roasts, borderline-racist tirades about Brazil, and no references to the largest 'mostly clean' arms in West Lynn, Oregon. He may be undefeated, undisputed, but he's definitely put out more entertaining productions. That being said, if you're looking for a legitimate diet book you've definitely come to the right place.
Let's put it this way: most employers would quickly find themselves drowning in lawsuits if they started requiring employees to reach a certain weight. However, there's a handful of jobs where employees MUST reach a certain weight just to come in to work, and MMA fighter is one of them. Who better to give weight-loss advice than someone who sign contracts three times a year to achieve a certain weight while maintaining peak athletic form? Compared to that, a diet researcher with a PhD or fitness trainer who's probably shooting up on steroids in the back is like a general leading from the back. Or getting a BJJ black belt from the Nogueira brothers.
5/5 - Diet book
While the cover does list Chael Sonnen as the author, it's definitely not the standard fare you're expecting from the Bad Guy. No Anderson Silva roasts, borderline-racist tirades about Brazil, and no references to the largest 'mostly clean' arms in West Lynn, Oregon. He may be undefeated, undisputed, but he's definitely put out more entertaining productions. That being said, if you're looking for a legitimate diet book you've definitely come to the right place.
Let's put it this way: most employers would quickly find themselves drowning in lawsuits if they started requiring employees to reach a certain weight. However, there's a handful of jobs where employees MUST reach a certain weight just to come in to work, and MMA fighter is one of them. Who better to give weight-loss advice than someone who sign contracts three times a year to achieve a certain weight while maintaining peak athletic form? Compared to that, a diet researcher with a PhD or fitness trainer who's probably shooting up on steroids in the back is like a general leading from the back. Or getting a BJJ black belt from the Nogueira brothers.
September 14, 2024
Love Chael, but this is a typical exercise book for couch potatoes. Thought the exercise programming would be more in depth coming from a former No. 1 contender and hall of fame UFC superstar. Good information for someone who hasn’t worked out since high school. Not for an athlete or someone who regularly trains.
Reading two books by Chael Sonnen was not on my 2024 bingo card.
Reading two books by Chael Sonnen was not on my 2024 bingo card.
February 21, 2018
Worthwhile book about getting in shape in a common sense and not overly ambitions way. Perhaps for those who don't want to be discouraged as quickly or easily.
October 7, 2018
Solid book
June 16, 2020
Uncle Chael wrote a book? Instant 5*
All joke aside, it's well put together and a good companion for people looking to get into good physical health.
All joke aside, it's well put together and a good companion for people looking to get into good physical health.
January 8, 2018
A quick and reaffirming read for those who want to get in better shape. I made my journey to getting in shape about five years ago and a lot of what I did is in this book. I never went on a massive diet, I just cut out the stuff that was bad. No added sugars, soft drinks, sweets and replaced it with more veggies and beans. Healthier eating plus getting back to running and I was at my optimal weight again in no time. This book provided me with some great workouts that I plan on using soon. I am in a rut of running and my same weightlifting routines. These workouts will energize my gym time. The workouts alone were worth the price of the book.
January 18, 2018
Shockingly good
I bought the book because I’m a fan of The American Gangster. I expected it to be full of the same rehashed information that can be found in most diet books. And while much of the information is the same, it is presented in an interesting way that is entertaining and informative. There are only so many ways to tell people to eat right and move more. Chael manages to do it in an interesting way.
I bought the book because I’m a fan of The American Gangster. I expected it to be full of the same rehashed information that can be found in most diet books. And while much of the information is the same, it is presented in an interesting way that is entertaining and informative. There are only so many ways to tell people to eat right and move more. Chael manages to do it in an interesting way.
June 24, 2018
Loved it.
Great book with good advice and even better inspiration. Chael is one of those guys who is always fun to listen to cause he always seems to have an original take on things and not afraid to share it. I actually find myself agreeing with him many times. Also, there are constantly stories coming out about this guy that prove that behind the "gangster from Oregon" persona lies a truly great guy.
Great book with good advice and even better inspiration. Chael is one of those guys who is always fun to listen to cause he always seems to have an original take on things and not afraid to share it. I actually find myself agreeing with him many times. Also, there are constantly stories coming out about this guy that prove that behind the "gangster from Oregon" persona lies a truly great guy.
January 23, 2018
Awesome book!
I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to improve their health. The material is easy to understand and I found the way they break down goal setting was excellent.
I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to improve their health. The material is easy to understand and I found the way they break down goal setting was excellent.
January 11, 2018
A very interesting take on how to lose weight and making lifestyle changes.
April 23, 2018
A Realistic Book
I liked Chael's approach in this book, it is practical, it is easy to both imagine and follow. It is nice to have different approaches to things.
I liked Chael's approach in this book, it is practical, it is easy to both imagine and follow. It is nice to have different approaches to things.
January 29, 2021
It is a good book. Very practical approach towards building a better and healthy body.
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