Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You
by Jillian Michaels
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Author: Jillian MichaelsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-22
ISBN: 0307382516
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
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- ISBN13: 9780307382511
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Highly Effective Program
Summary: 5 Stars
I came across Jillian's book online one day and took it out of the library to read it before purchasing. I read it from cover to cover in a couple of hours and was hooked. It seemed completely do-able to me. I recruited a friend to join me and went out and bought us each a copy of the book. We spent some time the day before we were going to start doing the fitness test, weighing/measuring and determining our BMR etc. We decided to use Fitday.com to track our calories and % of carbs, proteins and fats.
The bottom line is that Jillian lays out an easy to follow program - all the work is done for you. You just have to commit and do it. She gives you a day to day meal plan for the 30 days and a work out plan for the 30 days. You don't have to eat exactly what she indicates for each meal - you can substitute what you have on hand as long as you stay within your calorie allotment and % of carbs, proteins and fats.
This program awarded me the ability to lose weight, gain strength and muscle tone, create some great habits that lose some bad habits. I'm just finishing month two - not because the first month was unsuccessful but because I will use this plan as a tool indefinitely.
To date, I have lost 9 pounds and 14.5 inches. I have reduced my body fat %. I now am in the habit of working out 4 days per week, drinking 8 glasses of water per day. I broke the habit of drinking wine with dinner every night (you will be shocked at how many calories you save). I easily eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables daily so I've increased my vitamin and fiber intake naturally. I have been trying for years to eat "clean" - this plan helps me do that.
A couple of tips that I can offer:
Use Fitday.com or another site to track your calorie and nutrition intake. You can even track your workouts. Once you get going, it takes only 10 minutes per day. My suggestion is to pre-plan for the next day to keep you on track. Trust me, when you have to be accountable and put it in "writing", you'll stay on track.
Don't fret over her workouts and needing a gym: I work out at home - some of her moves require gym equipment, no doubt about it. I modified what I could or just put in a different exercise altogether that worked that body part. After the first month, I decided to not follow her workouts - instead I use my DVD collection and workout 4 days alternating cardio and weight training. I have to say I did not love her workouts - they felt chaotic to me. BUT, that being said I did follow her workouts for the first 30 days.
The other thing I modified after the first 30 days was my % of carbs, fats and proteins. I read on a couple of web sites that anytime you decrease your calorie consumption or go on a "diet" your metabolism will slow down. So even though I was a "Balanced Oxidizer" eating 40/30/30, I modified myself to a "Slow Oxidizer" in month two eating 60/25/15. I then played with those % a touch because I feel that 60% carbs is too much for me. So now I eat 55/30/15. My advice would be to take the test and follow that plan for the 30 days. Then modify if you feel it's needed.
In summary, this is a no nonsense plan that uses basic principles: eat healthy, eat in moderation, work out! It takes 21 days to form a habit and you will form GOOD habits following this plan. Give Jillian 30 days!
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Summary of Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You
You?ve seen her change lives on The Biggest Loser?why not yours?Are you in good shape but struggling with those last ten to twenty pounds? Do you have an event on the calendar where you?d love to make jaws drop? Or do you just want to see what it would be like to have the best body you?ve ever had? Then you need to discover what millions who?ve seen Jillian?s training methods on The Biggest Loser already know!
Making the Cut empowers you to:
? Identify your unique body type and metabolic makeup (are you a fast, slow, or balanced oxidizer?) and customize a diet plan that is perfect for you
? Acquire the mental techniques that will greatly enhance your self-confidence and sharpen your focus on success
? Develop your strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance
? Reach levels of fitness you never before thought possible
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