Winning by Losing: Drop the Weight, Change Your Life by Jillian Michaels Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Winning by Losing: Drop the Weight, Change Your Life
Book Review: Finally, a book to motivate AND educate!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have done it all....susan Powter, Atkins, Pritikin, The Cabbage diet, Opti-fast the list goes on and on and on. I really am (was) lazy...I mean I hate hate HATE exercise. This is honest to God the first book that has made a difference for me.
First, there is a plethora of information that you can use to figure out a diet plan SPECIFICALLY for you and your body type. I know I know, every book tout's this claim, but Jillian delivered it. I sat down one morning with my coffee and mapped a plan in a notebook that made me see how step by step I could actually change my body. There is something about seeing it that way on paper that makes you think...Hmmm I can really do this.
Second, The SWEAT part....Oh how I LOVE LOVE LOVE this part...even thought I DESPISE exercise. I have found that I can tolerate her workouts very well and I am seeing more results than I did even when I was doing The FIRM tapes and my elliptical. I have a signifcant amount of fat on me and I cannot tolerate any jumping around or high intensity workouts. I have a one year old AND a 4 year old. So it is wonderful that I do not have to go to the gym, I just sit right down in my living room and do it. The kids crawl all over me and watch me sweat like a pig, it's great. There is extensive instructions on each and every move she asks you to do.
Ok, my only complaints are.
EATING.....I don't do good at deciding how to eat healthy. I need more menu ideas and maybe if she could tell us how she or even the contestants on the show eat. I would really have loved that information to add to my plan. I feel like she did not go deeply enough into the "What to eat topic"
Exercise.... Because some (only some) of the exercise's she has you do require gym equipment, I would have liked her to include instructions on how to modify the workouts or even the specific moves for home work out folks like me. Also,I have managed to hurt my knee doing another very popular workout that inclued stepping up and down off a 14 inch bench. So I would also like to have heard modifications for the squats and other moves that are painful for my knees.
But ultimately, I really love the book. I am significantly overweight and If I can do this anyone can.
Book Review: Thank you
Summary: 5 Stars
Jillian,
I just want to say...thank you. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You have given me my life back!
For years I've tried dieting, I've tried exercising, I've tried everything. I was never successful with it. I've always thought there was something missing. I never quite understood what "it" was.
After hitting rock bottom on March 10th, 2006 I weighed my heaviest in my life. I've always watched TBL and have been inspired by you, Bob, and the contestants. I decided right then and there that I needed to change my life once and for all.
I ordered your book "Winning By Losing" and your DVDs. I was really scared that it would just be another in my collection of "lose weight you fatty" books. I was so wrong.
In your book, I finally found "it". I'm very much an "A+B=C" person and to finally have someone break down the Science of weightloss....well...it just did wonders. I finally understand what I need to do. It almost seems too simple, but for years I never understood. I've always understood calories in vs calories out, but I still never quite got it. Thanks to you I know specifically what it is now.
Thank you. I can't believe how easy it seems. You've opened up a brand new world for me and I can now see clearly. The lightbulb finally went on! I know it will be tough, I know I'll have my ups and downs, but for the first time in my life I feel that I'm in control. I can and will do this. I don't see this as a diet. I see it as a lifestyle change (which I've never done with any other program). I know I'll need support from people along the way but I will do this. I promise I will make you proud.
I wanted to get on TBL so that you could beat the heck out of me, and this is my TBL. When I get tired and don't want to continue I can almost hear you say "get up you girl" and it inspires me to go on. Maybe I watch the show too much. Or maybe I just know that your personality is perfect for my needs.
Your DVDs are great, and honestly the big thing that keeps me going back to them (as stupid as this sounds) is you at the end saying "I'll see you tomorrow". So keep up the great work.
This is my first full week on your program, I've lost 7lbs since Monday (today is Thurs) and I have no doubt I can continue this. I want to lose 109 lbs total and become a better man, and be the athlete I once was many years ago.
I know now, thanks to you, I can accomplish this. Sorry for rambling on, but I just thought I would let you know that you have changed a complete stranger's life. If there is anything I can ever do for you please let me know. You've done so much for me...you've given me my life back.
THANK YOU!
Book Review: lots of help
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a beginner dieter than you need this book. She helps you to understand how much of everything you need and don't need. She also gives some great exercises inside the book. After you've read the book be sure to buy the dvds. Book Review: INFORMATIVE AND ENLIGHTENING
Summary: 5 Stars
Jillian's book was the most informative book about weight loss that I have ever read. If you are like me you have probably read ever weight loss book on the market, but the thing that makes Jillian's different is that she tells you what about each diet book or program is effective and what isn't. I felt like she really cleared up all the "diet confusion" that I have struggled with in the past and so far I have lost 30lbs with her program in 10 weeks. If you are serious about losing weight Jillian's book is a must have!Book Review: Very Informative
Summary: 4 Stars
I have enjoyed watching Jillian Michaels on the biggest loser which led me to pruchase her book. I am a nutritionist and personal trainer myself and really enjoyed reading this book.
It really gives the reader the basic information that someone needs to get results. She is a great motivator.
I highly recommend this book.