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"While no book has the power to change a person, the tips Michaels provides...do."--Publisher's Weekly
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Losing has never felt better than with Jillian Michaels, the female fitness guru on Network Nine's hit show "The Biggest Loser", who presents a unique and comprehensive health and fitness programme that will keep the pounds off for good. Jillian Michaels knows a thing or two about getting people to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. In her new book, "Winning by Losing", Jillian offers a comprehensive and integrated program that provides readers with a clear-cut path to total health. Unlike other popular diet books, "Winning by Losing" works from the inside out, combining a behavioural makeover with a unique diet plan and a no-gimmick workout. The book is divided into three parts: Self, Science, and Sweat. Self focuses on behaviour patterns, and shows how unchecked urges and emotional roadblocks lead to unhealthy eating habits. Jillian will help readers address and overcome these issues completely, an accomplishment that is the first and most crucial step towards leading a healthier lifestyle. Science is the book's nutritional facet, in which Jillian teaches readers how to create their own personalised diets. This section will help readers identify their own unique biochemical and metabolic needs, arming them with the knowledge they need to formulate a diet plan far more effective than generic ones offered in other books. Sweat utilizes Jillian's expertise to give readers an integrated workout program that combines the most effective elements of different training styles. It doesn't promise to be easy - but it works and lasts. While there are several recognisable men at the top of the fitness guru chain, including Bill Phillips and Jorge Cruise, this category has yet to see a new female occupy the spotlight. Jillian Michaels is attractive, knowledgeable, and dynamic, and is the perfect candidate to be the next big thing in fitness/health books.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is amazing. I know quite a bit about weight loss but this book makes it so simple to understand. You can work out exactly how much you need to eat based on your metabolic rate and it also helps you figure out what sort of oxidizer you are. This really helps you feel focused and the Science section is wonderful. It makes the maths of losing weight so simple and easy to understand. I love Jillian Michaels and ever since I saw her on the Biggest Loser I knew she had the correct attitude for weight loss that lasts. I've lost another 30 lbs already thanks to this book and I highly recommend it.
Even if you already have a clear idea of what you need to do to lose weight, this book will help you focus your energy where it's needed most. The exercises in the back are worth a look and although some of them require gym equipment, you can do most of it at home. I have all three of her DVDs (burn fat, boost metabolism; 30 day shred; no more trouble zones) and I'd recommend all of them too. If you aren't afraid to work for your weight loss goal then I'd highly recommend all of her products!
Even if you already have a clear idea of what you need to do to lose weight, this book will help you focus your energy where it's needed most. The exercises in the back are worth a look and although some of them require gym equipment, you can do most of it at home. I have all three of her DVDs (burn fat, boost metabolism; 30 day shred; no more trouble zones) and I'd recommend all of them too. If you aren't afraid to work for your weight loss goal then I'd highly recommend all of her products!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I liked this book but was expecting more considering the previous rave reviews.
The book is divided into 3 sections-
1) SELF- this was the only section I really enjoyed. It is about the psychology of being overweight. It is probably the most useful thing I have read as regards motivation to ultimately get healthy. It certainly would apply to everyone who is looking to either lose weight or just get fit and has good advice for everyday life.
2) SCIENCE- also good advice regards food/diet but the guidelines are not specific. To follow the guidelines for your body type would mean a lot of daily research to get your calorie intake correct. There are very few recipes included.
3) SWEAT- good general advice at the start but personally I dont go to the gym so a lot of the exercises are not suitable as they require gym equipment. Following a book of exercises has never worked for me so I use Jillian's DVDs instead which are fab.
I would recommened this purely for the SELF section as it's very motivational.
The book is divided into 3 sections-
1) SELF- this was the only section I really enjoyed. It is about the psychology of being overweight. It is probably the most useful thing I have read as regards motivation to ultimately get healthy. It certainly would apply to everyone who is looking to either lose weight or just get fit and has good advice for everyday life.
2) SCIENCE- also good advice regards food/diet but the guidelines are not specific. To follow the guidelines for your body type would mean a lot of daily research to get your calorie intake correct. There are very few recipes included.
3) SWEAT- good general advice at the start but personally I dont go to the gym so a lot of the exercises are not suitable as they require gym equipment. Following a book of exercises has never worked for me so I use Jillian's DVDs instead which are fab.
I would recommened this purely for the SELF section as it's very motivational.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Both this book and Jillians other new book Making The Cut are well worth owning(I sent for her new one from the USA Amazon). they contain sound advice and as an obese woman myself I know how hard it is to get motivated when everything hurts and your out of breath. Jillian breaks things down into manageable steps and puts her biggest loser black team formula into a great program that is easy to do at home without tons of equipment. the nutrition priciples are sound and follow Glycemic Loading which is by far easier than GI. I have lost 20lb in eight weeks which for me with a starting size of 284lb and a diagnosis of hypothyroid and type 2 diabetes is nothing short of a miracle. Jillian pulls no punches and is known for being a kick ass trainer but it works and I am looking forward to being the best I can be. if you need to see more get the books and have a look at the couples Biggest loser online and see how great Ali Vincent the first girl biggest loser and kelly field runner up look now they were both jillians team members. dont know about you but I want that for myself and jillians the trainer to help you get it SO BUY HER BOOKS you wont regret it. She has a great website too which anyone worldwide can join unlike the biggest loser website which at present only accepts members from the USA and Canada.
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Jillian's style is easy to understand for all
I am studying to become a personal trainer and am an avid fan of Biggest Loser USA and of Jillian. I read quite a few books on weight loss and how to exercise as I have a personal... Read more
Published 6 months ago by TinaA
Disappointed
Was disappointed in this book. It is probably informative if you know little or nothing about sustainable weight loss and exercise, or if you live in America. Read more
Published 8 months ago by VRG
worth a read
After reading the other reviews, I decided to buy this book for myself. I found it a very good and interesting read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Hardy
I have won
Hi,
For a short while ago I bought Winning by Losing of Jillan Michaels, and I have found the key to lose the weight I have never been able to before. Read more
For a short while ago I bought Winning by Losing of Jillan Michaels, and I have found the key to lose the weight I have never been able to before. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kas
Fantastic
I really like this book, I recommend this book for anyone that is starting/planning a new healthier lifestyle and would like to find out more about diet, exercise etc. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Moosie
Nothing new - same stuff different format
Although I am not overweight, I have some issues with food, and wondered if this book would help. From a dieters point of view, it doesn't tell you anything you won't already... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sam
Brilliant!
This book is fantastic. Lots of helpful information. Gave me motivation to get myself into shape + really great exercise circuit. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Pheonix
Has gone to the charity shop
I really like Jillian so I was very disappointed in this.
1. Much of the information is very American. Read more
1. Much of the information is very American. Read more
Published 15 months ago by daisyrock
Buy this... you wont regret it!
Started using this exercise dvd 3 weeks ago and I'm already seeing good results.
It is a little challenging to begin with if you have been out of exercise for a while. Read more
It is a little challenging to begin with if you have been out of exercise for a while. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dee
Extremely Informative
I bought this book alongside some of Jillian's fitness dvd's after watching a series of 'The Biggest Loser US'. Read more
Published 16 months ago by GillianM
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