Body By Design: The Complete 12-Week Plan to Transform Your Body Forever

by Kris Gethin, Jamie Eason (Foreword)

MAKE YOUR DREAM BODY A REALITY FROM KRIS GETHIN, editor in chief of the world’s leading online fitness site Bodybuilding.com, comes a revolutionary 12-week diet and exercise program—supported by two million members and thousands of real-life success stories. Body by Design is a plan that promotes health from the inside out, starting by breaking down the mental blocks that are holding you back, then by building up the muscles on your body, and finally by adding delicious, healthy food onto your plate. Rather than subtracting things from your life— cutting out calories, losing weight, banishing your belly—here's how to add more of the right more muscle, more support, and more success. Motivation is the key factor that drives permanent change, and with Body by Design you can finally learn how to activate your inner motivation and with the proper balance of weight training, make fit happen forever. cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition—along with the motivational tools to stick with that program for the long term—even people who have struggled with fitness for their entire lives can achieve spectacular, lasting results. Join the “Transformation Nation” and create your own story that will inspire others—with Body by Design . In Body by Design, you’ll learn the optimal balance of weight training, cardiovascular exercise, and nutrition—along with the motivational tools to stick with your goals and achieve dramatic results. Rather than subtracting things from your life (cutting calories, losing weight, banishing your belly), here's how to more muscle, more support, and more success. Based on the best practices found at Bodybuilding.com (the world’s leading online fitness site), Body by Design shows that amazing things can happen when people get the tools they need to achieve their fitness goals. *** YOU CAN TRANSFORM YOUR BODY. GET AND STAY MOTIVATED. Identify your “Transformation Trigger” and create a system of radical accountability in your life—whether your goal is to lose 30 pounds of fat or gain 30 pounds of muscle. EXERCISE FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS with a fully illustrated, 12-week workout. By changing your routine often, you will “shock” your body into doing more than you ever thought you could. EAT CLEAN TO GET LEAN with simple, inexpensive, and delicious recipes. Supercharge your metabolism and keep hunger under control. *** TIFFANY FORNI is a self-professed “fat girl turned fitness nerd” who turned her newfound passion for health into a career as a personal trainer. ROCHELLE FORD came from a family of unhealthy eaters but eventually lost more than 100 pounds—and converted her family to her good habits in the process. CLAUDIO RAMOS has more energy than ever after his 135-pound weight loss—“It’s like I’ve been reborn.” RICKY HOWELL achieved a stronger body and a newfound sense of confidence after his divorce. PLUS, YOU’LL READ AMAZING STORIES— and see remarkable before-and-after photos— from people just like you who have experienced dramatic, life-changing results.

Genres: Fitness, Health, Bodies, Reference, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

First published July 23, 2010

Reviews

[Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got me to the gym. The plan is quite unique and something can always use. What I really admired however was the mindset he instills. Basically one of not giving any excuses and being centred and focused on the goal. Fascinating how you find yourself thinking and behaving differently a month or so in.


The hard bit, was the diet (prepping the food) and convincing the people around that would stick to it. Social life takes a beating unfortunately. But worthwhile as regardless of where you stand, 3 months in, you will find yourself being stronger and healthier, physically as well as mentally. 

[Suria Mentari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Went through the very strict diet and super intense training for 84 days this time last year. I lost 12 pounds of fat, gained muscles, strength and more confidence lifting.

The awesome part about this book is that I can flip through it from time to time to look at the transformations of so many people. These people were previously sluggish, fat and eating junk all day everyday.

They managed to shed 100's of pounds of pure fat through proper nutrition - whole foods as opposed to easy to fix from a box or fast-food restaurants coupled with sheer determination at the gym 5 - 6 days/week.

If you are looking for a lose-weight-quick-book, this is not it.

[Leo Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually followed the 12 weeks training videos from bodybuilding.com... Yes the diet is strict and a bit bold, but again,it all comes down to "how bad do you want it". I recommend giving the book a read but following the program from the website.

[Henry]

Life changer!

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for anyone looking for a physical and mental transformation to a healthy new you

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Social motivation is the primary driver for exercise and eating changes according to the author. While social motivation may be the solution for many, lasting motivation must be found internally. The BodySpace social network that was created and promoted in this book no longer exists! This book wasn’t for me. BODY FOR LIFE by Bill Phillips is still the best book for physical transformation in my opinion.

[Sameep · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, Sound advice. However, his actual diet plan can get very restricting, limiting your body from some of the nutrients it really needs, although I guess that is why it is a 12-week plan and not a lifetime.

[Shana's Reading Shelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the information part of this book as well as the exercise portion. It dedicates a large part to motivation which was really good. The diet in this book was way too strict, sometimes I have to eat bad food!

[Marianna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty much a sales pitch for his website that is supposedly completely free. I didn't check it out but I'm guessing there is plenty to purchase there. There are a few helpful tips that made perusing worthwhile.

[M.H.S. Pourri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good read, covered the basics. I learned how your body burns fuel first

[Ravi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to read to tranform my body.

[Kosala Abayagunawardene · Rating 5 out of 5]

I followed the 12 weeks training one time and this is my second go. I think the book will help me a lot.

[Akhilesh · Rating 3 out of 5]

hi

[Saagar]

ok

[Algenral]

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