Hey this is a really great website and will greatly expand my knowledge of body transformation. The free stuff you give away is awesome and its extremely helpful. THANKS!

Hey Joel,

Thanks for making this available - going to dig through the stuff I downloaded and the info on this site - and will be adding a link to you from my site once I’m done.

Hi Joel
A great website, I am so hooked on health websites and newsletters, I read everything I can. I bought your book Cheat to lose diet and my daughter and I love it. Specially the cheat days hehe. I use that diet for a few months and then I do the fasting diet for a few months, then back to your diet. Great stuff. I have 3 more kg to lose. Nearly there!

O I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Ursula, I am 54 years old, never to old to lose weight and to exercise. I live in South Africa, have two daughters and 3 grandchildren. I love all the health stuff I get in my inbox, sometimes it is a bit sad that I live so far away, that I can’t attend certain seminars etc because they are in America or Canada. But love all the e-mails thank you.

hi just joined and looking forward to doing and learning more, great to be here.

Hi Joel, and everyone else,
I’m Gopal Rao, live in India near Delhi, am 70 this year, and I’ve hit a plateau in my efforts to come down fro 85 kgs (ht. 165 cms) to 72, where I’d be happy to stop even tho’ my best ‘fighting’ wt was 67 kgs. I went up to 85 about a year ago thro’ lettig myself go for a few months while travelling, most unwise in retrospect, and have managed to come down to 79 kgs, but that was 3 mths back! I clearly need to do something different in terms of workout or diet or both, and Joel, yr write-up seemed interesting. At the outset I must advise u that I dont expect to ever purchase any product or service, since yr US $ rates are quite unaffordable for us sr. citizens in India on pensions, but I will be grateful for any tips that will eable me to get off the plateau I’m currently on. Cheers.
Gopal

Just looking through what’s available at the moment. So many options on the web – it’s hard to know what’s good and what isn’t. I’ll be able to tell you more once I read the info.

Joel,
Like what I see so far. Congrats on your website and fitness career! Looking forward to visiting this site often.

Bert

Hi, my name is Connie. So far the site looks great. I’m looking forward to going through it more when I have a bit more time. Thank you.

I’m starting to go through the info, and it’s mind numbing! So much info, and for free? You gotta be outta your mind! Thanks so much for being here to guide all of US and please be patient! I know I’ll have a gazillion questions! Peace and health, the “TreeSlayer”

Hi, my name is Dimitri. Site looks good and hope to browse through it more when i get more time. Thanks!

Hi my name is Rebecca and I have recently completed my Cert 3 in Fitness and Cert 4 in Personal Training. Live in Australia currently training at the gym 3 to 4 times a week with a mix of cardio spin 2X and powerbar 3X. I would dearly love to strip body fat and end up with a Lean and muscular physique. The site looks amazing looking forward to exploring it further.

Hey Joel,

The new site looks awesome!

Your free reports provide a lot of great info for people like me who is a busy dad.

Keep up the good work.

Hey Joel, new site looks great. Congrats.

Hey Joel and everybody. My name is Maryann and I’m 55 trying to lose the final 10 (yet again). Downloaded and read Fat Secrets Exposed and bought you book Cheat to Lose - great information. Love the new site.

Joel
As a 65 year old I’m always grateful for new, responsible and real sources of help in holding back the hands of time. Even with my 6-day-per-week resistance/cardio program, I can always use new ideas to keep up the fight. So thanks and kudos on the new site.
Aitch

love the website it awesome
hope to get more things on ideas to losing weight

Just stopping by to say hello!! My name is Ralph and I’m 42yo. i just started lifting again after a long layoff. Even though I haven’t lifted in a while, I have kept up with the lates diet and exercise info and I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can!
All the best!
~R~

Originally Posted By Joel Marion@Henrik Flensborg - Great, Henrik…enjoy the info and thanks for sharing the site!

Stay strong,

Joel

@Joel Marion - Went through the downloads, love the Illustrated Exercise Library and made a blog post about all 3 downloads

Yo Joel!

New site is looking great my man!

Looking forward to the content.

Mike

Hey Joel,

Thank you for sending me the link..This is an amazing site… hope to see you soon..!

MJ

This is a great blog Joel, The design is really cool. Thanks for the free stuff, really good stuff.

Thanks from Puerto Rico, Keep up the great work

Hi. my name is Frank. I am ready to start living a healthier life and lets reach our goals!!

Hey Joel!

It’s glad to see this whole new site, I hope to be working with you soon.

Hi Joel:

Attractive and informative site. you’re reaching me in Malta. I’m retired (I don’t really like that word, I prefer ‘in transition’), will be 71 in early March. Keep in good shape by going to the gym six days a week. Accessing and applying learning and new ideas occupies part of my day. Your sharing will form part of that time. THANKS.

Hi Joel

The site looks great am really looking forward to reading more of what you have to say and putting it into practice

B

Hey Joel! Great new website- got your link on my FB page, just told a girl on FigureAthlete.com about you and I can’t wait to dig around some more! Love the new “Fat Loss Secrets”- you’re the bomb! Kirsten :)

HEY JOEL, THE WEBSITE LOOKS GREAT . I LOOK FOWARD TO EXPLORING IT FURTHER WHEN I HAVE A LITTLE MORE TIME . WILL COMMENT AGAIN WHEN I HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO GO THRU THE MATERIAL.

Hi. I am 46 yrs. old, married, with two children (a 20 yr. old daughter and a 17 yr. old son). I am currently working towards the goal of good health and to lose belly fat. Thank you for this opportunity. Great site.

Thanks Joel!!! YOU ROCK!!!

Hi Joel,
I am a mom of 4 (hense my name) and I love nutrition and working out. I am in pretty good shape, but want to be in great shape. As you can imagine I am busy, in addition to raising 4 kids I also work part time and attend college part time. We are an active family and spend weeks (if not months) on the lake each summer. I am very interested in clean eating as well (although I have my moments of unhealthy eating). I will start your resistance training today and will add some high intensity interval training with it. I have done Fit yummy Mummy on and of for a while, but wanted to try something differnt. I have been taking ProGrades EFA’s and Womens +24 vitamins for about a year and LOVE them. Your website is helpfull and has a lot of good info.
Thanks,
Momx4

This is the first blog site I have ever visited. Read your book but diabetes complicates being on the diet.

Hi Joel and fellow members!

Former 200+ pound lady here, 46 years old [as of 2/25/09], and now a fitness transformation-in-process. Muscles rule!

My fellow AM-gym buddies were shocked to find out that I was turning 46. Some know that at my heaviest I was 200+ lbs. [I stopped weighing myself when I saw the 200 lb. mark, but I KNOW that I topped that number!]

I got down to 105 lbs., but was one of those “skinny fat people” too, and practically starved to stay that thin, plus had NO muscle tone. Unfortunately, I yo-yo’ed for years afterward, and developed anorexia and bulimia. My weight eventually settled around 125-135 lbs.

I have almost 7 years of recovery now, and fitness has become a LIFESTYLE. I am even off anti-depressants! Woohoo! I added “serious” weight training to my regiment in ‘05, and kicked it up another notch in ‘07. The change in my body has been amazing. My hubby is my biggest cheerleader, and full of encouragement. I moved to the North Country/Adirondacks in NY in ‘07, and put on some post newlywed weight, reaching 145. I began a healthy regiment of exercise and “eating clean” once I settled into my new home and marriage, and slimmed down to 120 lbs. With the weight training, I gained 10 lbs of muscle; the funny thing is that I look slimmer than what I did when I was “skinny-fat”. Most people assume that I weigh at least 15 lbs. less than what I actually do! I now fluctuate between 125-132 lbs.

I often tell the “Nay-sayers” ladies when they balk at my weight training:
“Imagine 10 lbs of feathers and how much room they take up stuffed into a
pair of pantyhose, and then imagine 10 lbs. of lead marbles and how much
room they take up in the same pair of hose….tight is nice!” :^)

Best wishes with your new site, and keep up the great work!

Myra

PS: I actually eat MORE than my I ever have, even more than the hubby!

Whoops, moved top the ADK/North Country in ‘02. Major typo!

Hey Joel, well done on getting a very swish looking website up and running! Looking forward to see it unfold over coming months.

hey joel,

Great website. I used your “cheat to lose diet” before the book came out with great success! I think I’m going to use it again with Thibs 12 week get jacked fast program. What are your thoughts on the decision. Thanks

Hey Joel,
The website looks great! I’ve followed your career for years now and you’ve always been the front runner in the fitness industry when it comes to that fine balance between proper training philosophies and balanced nutrition. Keep up the great work my friend.

Hey Joel,

I’m a poor college student trying to find the best way to have the right diet for weight lifting that fits in my budget. Thanks for all the info!

Hey Joel,

Great website ,,, Looking forward to poppin by ur website often

Hi Joel,
I’m Treasure from Portugal.
i’ve been trying to get into shape for the past two years(I’m a FYM member too) and it did work, but I fell off and now am determined as ever to get back on and stay on!
I need help and I’m not afraid to ask for it! So you’ll be seeing me around!

Hey All,
I used to be in the best of shape, played all sports through school. (many years ago) Stayed in shape pretty good since. But now I had two failed back surgeries four years ago and been on two different pain meds ever since. Lost all muscle from head to toes. Doctors say to be fixed I need four artificial disk put in my back. They don’t even do that in U.S. yet. I’m hoping to overcome everything and grit my teeth to try to get a life back. May be a chance if I follow work-outs here.

Hi Joel,
I’m new to your website. Just wanted to say it looks great and I can’t wait to dive into all the great info!
Charlotte

Hey Guys, Just getting started here. i am looking forward to comments from all of you. The next eight weeks are important to me since I am starting from square ONE! I will succeed, however. Talk to you soon

New to the site and back into lifting again in hopes of getting back into the shape I was in my 20’s. I’m excited to do some more research on your website and plan on visiting daily.

Can anyone tell me if loading up on protein a week before weight training will help. I know normally you need @ 70 grams/day. How much is too much and how do you calculate it? Looking forward to your replys. Thanks, as always!!

To reply to your question, Joe, I have read that you need 1.14 grams of protein per pound of LEAN body mass (not your entire weight). So you will need to know what you’re LBM is. @Joe -

Hey Joel great website it’s nice to see a down to earth guy amongst all those hyped websites that are everywhere on the web. Just signed up for your coaching programme and can’t wait to go on this journey with you. I really believe that this is the start of a total transformation for me and can’t wait to see the reaction of people around me. Hopefully by the end they won’t recognise me lol.

@Charlotte -
Thanks Charlotte, for your quick reply. I will do some calculations and learn from your input. Have a good evening!!
Joe

Hey, just joinedthe site, looks good so far. Have been a chef for 20 years and am currently studying cert 3 and 4 in fitness. Personal training here I come. Have leaned down from over 100kg to 86kg. Time to develop muscle mass. Should be awesome!!

Hi Joel!

So glad you made this site.. I am just like you. I’ve been working out, “dieting” for years and never seen any results. I feel confident that with your info I can finally get where i want! Thanks!!

Hi Joel. I am a fan of anything that you do! Your book Cheat to Lose has changed my life and I can’t wait for the next one. Keep them coming! :)

Thanks Joel for doing all of this. I’m from Indy originally and moving soon back to DC. I am following you and Vince and am seeing progress as a lean hard gainer to put on muscle. I have the mind of a twenty something and body of a thirty something, still have my high school 32″ waist, am still faster on the basketball court than most high schoolers, yet, I’m almost 51. I have wondered if that makes a difference to put on muscle, but so far following you and Vince seems to be working.

I do have a question about the Pro Grade Value pack that includes the Workout Recovery drink (which really is delicious), the EFA ICON and the VGF 25+ for Men. One thing I don’t understand is that the recovery drink only lasts about two weeks if used as directed in stead of the month it is supposed to last. The other two are enough for a month. I’m on the monthly plan where they send it automatically but it’s not enough of the Recovery drink.

I also use the GNC Wheybolic Extreme 60 as a first thing in the morning drink, and as my pre and post workout when my Pro Grade Recovery runs out, then I use GNC PM Protein at night. I have had the most difficulty since I started all of this figuring out all these supplement things. Does it sound as if I’m on the right track to you? Any suggestions I should consider? Thank you once again for doing this.

Dear Joel,
I really like your site and I am considering whether to hire you as my fitness coach. Of course the price is a major factor. Your free stuff is very informative and it helps me a lot. Thank you very much. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
Jeremiah

Hi Joel,

Just joined and will look around a little more..in the past three years I have gone from a size 14 to a size 6..am 52 years old and very much into the healthy fit for life lifestyle. I have come far but still have more to go. Am a member of fatblastingbootcamp…which is fantastic. Thanks for the free stuff..have some reading to do :)

Hi, I’m Patti and from Ontario Canada.

I decided to chang my lifestyle at the age of 40 and weighing a wooping 340lbs and so far I have lost 180 lbs. No surgery, no diet clinics, no magic pills (LOL)…..just eating healthy and with the help of a personal trainer for the first few months just to get me going in the right direction.

I’m so happy to have found this website and all the great info I’ve read so far.

I’m not done yet…..life is way too fun now to quit :)

@Patti - Patti,
WOW….that’s incredible! You must be very proud of yourself. Keep it up!

Thanks for the invite here. I have been following advice from Tom Benson and his mates. I lost 60 pounds in less than 12 months, got blase and put on 20 pounds last year instead of losing the 20 pounds to get to my goal. I did body building (for fun only) from the age of 30 to 55. I was put on statins and my muscles were destroyed so i could hardly walk even and put on LOADS of weight and almost died. I came off statins, started eating healthily and exercising a little at a time. I went back to circuit weight training and love it. My genetically high cholesterol is still on the high side but doctors have accepted the levels as I am healthier and fitter now at 61 and female.
I used to be very athletic and a member of Veteran At and femaleetes until too sick, competing in racewalking, 100 and 200 metre sprints and throwing discus, hammer and shot. I went to the gym lifting weights (200 lb squats and 100 pound bench) 6 days a week doing splits.
I am getting back on track but do smaller weights for higher reps now, mostly at home with my equipment.

Hi Joel.
It was interesting reading you Fat loss secerets, especially the don’t eat carbs and fat together bit. It seemed to make alot of sense. The only problem beng deciding which caterory do certain foods fit into, such as cheese is it fat or protein, and avocado fat or carbs also nuts what are these considered to be I know they contain fat but what else and where are they placed in the FAT PROTEIN & CARB seperation.

Thanks Charlotte :)

Hi! I’m new here and I have a question. I have a troubling left arm, I think its tendinitis. I want to workout but have pain when ever I use this arm. How long does this last? Should I wait until the pain is gone before working out again?
Thanks for any info.

Hi Joel

I’m 65 years old have been into body building for approximately 5 years. July I’m entering into our local masters body building contest. I do have a little problem with tummy and breast fat which after years of training and doing other diets and sticking to them 100% I still cannot get rid of these fatty areas. Hopefully your diet will do this for me. Web site looks awesome.
Thanks Heaps
Sonny.

hi! i’m ditche from the philippines. i am optimistic that this website will really help me with my weight problem. i am looking forward to a healthier body this year!

Good morning all! Stopped by to join the site after receiving Joel’s information and am soooooo looking forward to getting “me” back! Great site, lotsa information — keep up the good work!

Hi there i am new to this site and i think it’s awesome . I have been looking for a site like this for sometime now, i have been trying to find my way to better health and i keep on failing i have no problems doing the exercises i love it , what i have a problem with is lack of support from my family which is discouraging, i am hoping though that i can learn proper tools from this site to better my body and health!!!!!

Hello All ~ looking forward to learning more from everyone and supporting each other with the ups and downs of fitness.

until next time!
J.

I think that you have me hooked on your philosophy, and your program. Considering signing up for Gold membership but have a few questions that weren’t covered, and you covered much more than I expected!

Recently my weight jumped because of medical issues. I am trying to stay focused and exercise regularly. I think your program will help me in my quest to lose weight and feel better.

I have been exercising for about 17 years now. I really should look as lean as possible but I don’t. I guess I have never eaten and exercised the optimum way at the same time. I have always managed to maintain my weight steady at 140. Then I had a baby 3 years ago and I have tried everything to get the fat off. I’ve tried Eating programs, yoga, pilates, and now most recently weight training with interval cardio (Which I am not new to). I feel like I have to monitor every little thing I eat so as not to gain the little I have lost. I’m tired of trying to watch everything I eat. It would be nice to eat a little more relaxed and lose fat at the same time. I’ve attended several events in the last 3 years at this larger size. It would be nice to finally fit into my previous sized clothes or smaller. I almost feel like its never going to happen. Boo Hoo Hoo..:) Ok I’ll stop whining now. Its time for this fat to come off or else I’m considering some form of lipo!! I’d rather do it naturally. Thanks for listening to why I think I should receive your program.

Betsy

Dear Joel-

I am hoping to win one of the free copies of your program. I am the mother of 6 children and the mid-30 metabolism slow down just hit. Believe it or not, with all 6 pregnancies I went back to my pre-pregnancy weight. But something has drastically changed now that I’m in my mid 30’s. I’m committed to exercising and eating healthy, but no matter what I do, the weight just keeps creeping on. Your theories ring true to me….from my own personal experienes and struggles. I have been feeling discouraged lately. I would love the opportunity to try your program.

Sincerely,
Allie

Hi Joel,
Can’t wait to get started reading more of your info. I am 56 years old and my husband and I have been trying to transform our bodies for life. We started with Body for Life in the year 2000. We felt better and lost 20+ pounds each. But in the past 2 years something changed and I’ve seemed to put back on weight. So I’m feeling pretty discouraged right now. I won’t give up. I have kept up the weights and eating right along with still having a day off. So I’m hoping your information will help me learn what I must still be doing wrong. I would love to win your free copies of your program. I want to fit back into my clothes again!
Thank you,
Brenda

Hi
My name is Agi,I live in Montreal,Canada.I am 60 years old,was a competittional swimmer in Romania(champion at 200m butterfly)in 1968-1972,so I know about hard work.I work out 3 times a week,and I tried all kinds of diets ,and as you said ,I ended up quitting ,feeling deprived for years,I think that your way would get me where I would love to be,showing all those nice muscles hidden under a layer of fat.My metabolism seems to ignore the fact that I do not swim 8-10 km.per day!!!!!I would really love to win your book,my back and knees would thank you too

Hopefully
Agi

Hi Everyone, and thanks Joel for setting up this great resource with so much detailed helpful information for fat loss and resistance training while keeping metabolism burning!
I’m a 50 year old girl, ready to get back in control of my body, fitness and food!
Thanks for your encouragement to get back into this. I have had great past experience with Body for Life but would like a change to get my motivation moving….
thanks again,
anne

Hi again,
just checking if my avata will work with this post
anne

Hello again,
I have read more on your site and am not sure how I will be able to fit the food and exercise into my life at the moment… my son 11 year old was recently diagnosed with Leukaemia and we are in an out of hospital with him for treatment and other unscheduled admissions and many days at outpatients clinic.
Do you have any suggestions or encouragement for me?
I’d like to lose 10 kg of fat and build about 5 or more kg of muscle.
I have been doing very little exercise except walking since my son’s hospitalisation: mid January 09.
I did a 1/2 hour walk today with 10 jogging intervals of 30 seconds each.
I hadn’t run for a long time and this was surprisingly OK.
Please help me lose weight and get fit for my Eldest daughter’s wedding 19th July 09.
Thanks again… i am very nervous about commiting to anything since my son’s illness.
please help
anne

Hey Joel, as alot are going through the same issues I too have a the belly situation. However, mine may be a little different. I had back surgery about 3 years ago. The Docs went through my stomach first for 3 hrs. Turned me over and finished ther rest of the 8 hrs through my back. Later on as they and I didn’t realize I developed an incisional hernia above my belt line straight up to around 4 to 5 inches. After getting authorization from Docs to have them repair this after a year waiting, I lost an almost exact 5×5 inch square of stomach muscle tissue that just deteriated. So on my left side is basically softer than my right stomach side. And also they fact that any and I mean nearly anything I eat in very small portions even just drinking a glass of water, my stomach kind of pouches out on that left side. Yes I could stand to loose 15 to 18lbs. But this is really miserable. I need some drastic help. I’m sooo very tired of this. I use to run stadiums, lift weights, never had a weight/fat problem until after this surgery. I wished the Docs would of caught this sooner. Please give me some advice etc….

Joel,

I ordered your program and I am all ready to start, but I have one problem. I prefer to eat all natural foods and don’t really want to add the protein shake to my diet. I have had digestive problems with such foods before. What could I eat/drink instead of the protein shake at 9?

Em

Hi Joel,

Bet you’re busy now days :-)

I am a 52 year old (the 14th) woman living in Sweden (nothern europe).

I purchased your Deluxe program and read the manual yeasterday. And allready, even though I haven’t started the program yet, I feel like this is going to work.

I’m so happy I got the tip from one your peers, Isabel de Los Rios. I’ve been dieting, on and off, soon for 40 years and the last couple of years I’ve been on the LCHF. It worked to begin with, but then I got ill and lost focus for a while and after that it has been hard to get back on track. It’s as you say, my body’s fighting me. The first 2-3 weeks I lose weight but then it’s like: Oh no, here we go again, better hit the brakes.

That’s what happend 2 weeks (and -6 kg) ago. And I was wondering why, cause I’ve been a good girl and followed the diet as I should.
Well now I know why! :-)

Tomorrow (monday) I’ll start the program with a cheat day. Mondays are my days off, so it’s perfect.

I hope, I will get some help and support from this site. Because I’m sure bad days will accur. I have a long way to go, since I have about 60-70 kg to lose. But I’m sure that when I get in to the routin of it, it’ll be easier, week by week.

This is a nice site. But I miss a couple of things:

- A time stamp would be nice on the comments.
- I cant find back to the FAQ.
- I’d like a category where we can post questions about the program.

I have a question about fat portions, where shall I post it?

I’ll end this posting with a biig THANK YOU! for all your hard work so far and I hope you’ll benefit of it too even though you’ve been so generous in the start.

/ Terhi

Hi! Just bought your Cheat book. Makes sense to me, so I am starting today.

Joel,

Great site, and nice topic. Like several others who submitted their opinions, I tend to get ill during morning cardio workouts. If I do eat, it has to be at least 2 hours before hitting the gym. If I have anything in my system too soon, it wants to come up about 10 minutes into my workout. If I’m doing circuit training with weights, I tend to do all right with a piece of fruit an hour before. Or you’ll find me running to the bathroom.

I usually perform high intensity cardio on an empty stomach. I feel like I get more of a focused workout. My cardio session becomes more about meditation, and self-awareness. Rather than trying to keep from passing gas or blowing chunks. This has been a habit for me for quite sometime. Even before gymnastics practice, or meets. I couldn’t stomach too much, with all the intensity that was to come. My energy level usually suffers when I don’t get a good nights rest.

my name is ace.
i am the singer for an 80’s style hair metal band in cologne germany. my band is named: pink slip cologne. come and check us out on facebook and my space. i am an american. i have lived in germany since 1984 and would love to get to know you all better. lets get thin.

peace, love, and guitars,
ace kincaid

First time on the site. Just started Cheating… Thanks for the support.
Rick

New member to your program Joel and look forward to the program. Love your no frills, simple approach to fitness

Hi Joel,
I just got your program and looking forward to getting started. When I read your initial page about the cheating, I had an AHA moment! Cuz I recall that happening to me in the past. So now I’m looking forward to getting my week planned out and then getting to have a cheat day!

I love your site too. Colors really stand out! And I like how you actually do respond and it shows that it’s from you. I look forward to this new journey (especially the cheating part :o) ) and all the exciting things you have to share! Thank you! Tammy

Hi, I’m a 45yr old Australian mum of 2, Figure Competitor…always looking for improvement. Would love to see more natural muscle in Female Bodybuilding!
Looking forward to exploring yr info & research:)

Hi, I’m a 52 year old mom of 2, I also own a horse which I ride as much as I can. I am back in school because I want to become an architect (I am already an engineer) and I like the results of weight training. I have lost 2 dress sizes since January and plan to lose two more by the end of July. I especially like that I am getting much stronger and my core strength and balance are MUCH improved! I like your site, but I am finding it difficult to find the support email address…

I am looking forward to starting the “Cheat your way thin” program!

Hey Joel,

New to the site. Started with truth about abs which introduced me to Rob Poulos who introduced me to you. I have much information here at my fingertips. Trying to digest it all and get a routine going. Thanks for everything!

NEW TO THE SITE. I FEEL LOST WITH SO MUCH INFORMATION. I DO NOT KNOW WHICH PLANN IS BETTER, THE FAST LOSS OR THE CHEAT ONE. ALSO I DO NOT KNOW WHAT KIND OF EXERCISES ARE BEST FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME. I WORK ALL DAY IN FRONT A DESK, I AM 30 POUNDS OVERWEIGHT AND I AM DESESPERATE. IF SOMEONE COULD ADVISE ME THAT WOULD BE GREAT. THANKS AND SORRY ABOUT MY ENGLISH, I AM NOT AMERICAN!
RODRIGO

Hi Joel,
My name is Liz and I’m on week 1 of the Priming Phase and really hoping for a decent weight loss by this coming Monday. I’m leading a team of 12 in a weight challenge contest at one of our local gyms, so every ounce counts at this point! I was finding that I was really struggling to a) get to my personal goal weight and b) keep the weight off that I lose everytime I do a challenge. I’ll let you know how it goes…weigh-in day is Monday!

Awesome site Joel. I’m going to enjoy reading your articles and such. I’ve ordered you book as well, and can’t wait to read it.

An upfront apology before I even get started: I’m a bit of a research junkie, and I’m particularly fond of critiquing methodology. If I nit-pick something you post, please don’t take it as a personal attack!!!

Me? I treat fitness training/body transformation as a my off-season sport from hockey. Every winter I stop all non ice training and eat/drink whatever I want, INTENTIONALLY letting myself get heavier as the winter goes by. Then in the spring, I set up a new program and get myself back into shape. People say I’m crazy to do this, but it really helps be to stay focused on my training to have specific fat loss goals rather than just “staying in shape”. My best summer so far (which followed my worst winter) was a loss of 52 lbs of fat and a gain of 12 lbs of lean mass in 3 months. This winter wasn’t all that bad for weight gain, I only have about 20 lbs to drop. It all starts this monday…

Keep up the good work Joel!!

Hi all:

Just checking things out, and wanted to introduce myself. I am a 41 year old mom of 3 boys, I’m 5 ft nuthin’ and 113lbs. I’m what Joel likes to call skinny fat. I have lots of muscle under this layer of fat that I’ve been battling for 4 years after baby boy number 3. I’m looking to lose that last 10lbs and see some muscle from all the hard workouts. I’m sick of working my butt off and it literally not coming off :( !! So, I’m checking out Joel’s program and hoping that with a cheat day, I won’t fall off the wagon and “cheat” when I shouldn’t be. Any advice - great - bring it!!

this is the lazy mans way of keep fit ,this is a dreame come true , i am a OVO LACTO vegitarian , which basically means i dont eat meat & no fish ,every thin g else i eat . do u have any info for vegatarians like me ,& what late nite snacks can a veggy like me eat when i get the munchiies geff

Hi Joel,
I forgot to tell you I’m 56. I agree with everything you’ve said. Before my treatments I had had lost 30 lbs and was in great shape. I regained about 20 lbs during and after my treatments, but I’m looking forward to getting back in shape.
Thanks

Joel, I just purchased Cheat your way thin and am looking forward to trying all your techniques. I’ve been on a health journey for a while now and the info provided in this website has given me ideas and reinforcement. I have managed to lose over 100 lbs using alot of these techniques and am hoping that the CYWT plan will allow me to strip off these last few pounds of oblique fat that I can’t get rid of. What you say about prolonged calorie restriction makes sense, but I wanted to flat out ask you: Will I be able to get to/maintain true single digit bodyfat percentages using your plan?

Thanks for a what I hope to be a life altering program,

OAK

Hi Joel. I have always been interested in fitness, I also spend some time working on my farm as well as studying for a Masters degree in Environmental management, but I would like to do some study in fitness science aimed at the more mature person. Am looking forward to completing the first part of “Cheat Your Way Thin”.

Jan

Morning from London! Liking the sound of your training ethos, short n sharp is the way!

Hi Joel,

I was a bit sceptical about the cheat your way thin diet and workouts but have already lost 4ibs in 9 days and hav’nt gone hungry at all. My clothes are definitely looser. Looking forward to my cheat day, but have lost my taste for sweet things anyway.

Jan

I am on day 12, down 4 lb, but clothes are as tight as ever and I have literally stuck to this. My average low carb day consists of either 2 eggs for breakfast or a whey protein shake in water, snacks are usually an Atkins low-carb snack bar or a Think Thin bar, lunch is usually another protein shake, Atkins or whey, snack bar for snack and dinner is usually a 4 oz burger with low-fat cheese and mustard. I do a fat burning workout in the evening or sculpting workout (not too intense) and soon to be doing HIIT workouts instead, followed by a prebed shake. What can I tweak to improve the fit of my clothes and see progress. the 4 lb could be water weight and after 11 days I would think there would be more improvement. I am 5′6″, 176 lb 45 years old

You and I are in the EXACT same boat! I am 113 and skinny fat (gained 60 pounds with baby #3 - lost it all PLUS, then gained about 10 lbs back of pure lumpy fat). Workin my muscles for the past 2 years but still have a stubborn layer of fat. REEEEALLY hoping that Joel’s plan is going to be THE ONE for me.@Dana -

@Carolyn Werner - Hi Carolyn! The big thing I see lacking in your diet is vegetables….they appear to be non-exisistent. Veggies are so important to your health, plus they have a lot of natural water and fiber. Perhaps try replacing some of your bars and shakes with real food and see if that might help you out. Good luck on your journey!

@Liz Suniga - Thank you for the information. Even though I occasionally have a salad with turkey for lunch, the example I listed was a good 9/12 days so I will change some things around and have more veggies. Thanks again

Thanks for the feedback Dana. Well, I feel like I am starting over, thinking I was doing good but today is a new day and salads are replacing my snack bars. Maybe this new turbulence training is just what you need. I can only wish I had 10 lb of stubborn fat. I have 30. I found some great turbulence training workouts on Youtube I am going to give a try. Thanks again @Charlotte -

Just a quick question - is it possible to jump right into the core phase if you don’t have much to lose (very close to goal)? Or is the primary phase still necessary?

Hi Joel, I am looking forward to losing big with your method. I decided in early April to finally lose the weight I’ve been carrying around for about 25 years. I’ve gone on some good diets but never stayed the course and always gained back more than I lost, so I’m needing to lose about 200 pounds. I started by lowering calories nearly in half, keeping a food diary and exercising, and it’s been working but I noticed that I just couldn’t do it 7 days a week after the first month. I would fall off the wagon about one day a week, then I would get back on and keep going. I was slightly frustrated with myself but figured better to keep going than to give up. After reading one of your earlier books I realized I was really doing my body a favor by falling off the wagon once a week. So I’m excited to go forward with your teaching. Thanks!!!

Joel,

I’m impressed by the awesome community you’ve got growing here. Hopefully you will reach a lot of people and help them change their lifes for the better in 2009 (and beyond!)

Keep it up buddy!

Yavor

Hey, think the site has some great information. Can really be helpful to anyone looking seriously at getting into great shape.

Hi..Lots of good info.. Am already on a lifestyle diet in line with your principles but good to keep looking for further ideas.I want to keep healthy and keep my weight down..especially FLAT TUMMY!!..My organisation exists to mobilise churches through Zimbabwe to visit orphan families in their communities..My life is very very full so little time to exercise..I try to take 10 mins a day and again snoop into your stuff for any fresh ideas..though it is mostly diet..and that without all the exciting things that “Hungry girl” talks of with our commodity compromised situ here!!

By the way..thanks for the book on line!..I tried to get it the other way,and failed! so great to have it now

Hi Joel! I have been keeping up with your site! Love the idea of harder workouts in a shorter time frame. Would love to know more about interval training. I am 44 years old and trying to lose this last 10 pounds….but this toning thing is not happening with me. I know age has something to do with it….things are not where they used to be and having 3 babies in 5 years doesn’t help! DOn’t get me wrong I would be lost without babies….they are worth everything to me! I just need some help as to what I need to do for my age….what is up with the extra belly fat? Mid 40’s weigh 128 but too much flab and belly fat! Help! What should I do? Would love to hear from you! Pam Hickman

Hi! I’m 43 years old 5feet 6 inchers and 148 lbs. I lost 50 lbs three years ago and I’m still trying to lose some 6 lbs of body fat especially from the jiggly tummy area. I have changed my lifestyle and I chose more healthy options.
My current goal is to be able to join a local Iron Man Triathlon competition here in the Philippines.

test

Sorry for the above “test” message. I kept trying to post and couldn’t get it to go through.

I have just started the CYWT program. In fact this is my first week. It seems to be fairly easy to live with so far. And I am very happy to get back on track with health and fitness.

My goals are to lose about 25 pounds by the end of this year. Also, I would like to be healthier and hope to be able to get off my asthma meds! I am 3 months post-op from having a repair on a torn tendon in my elbow, so I have not been able to exercise much. I am back in the swing of things now and am looking forwatd to living a healthier life.

I am 42 years old and am 5 feet tall, so EVERY pound shows on me!

im in england,,ive tried to lose weight for many years,,i have a lot to lose,,150 lbs,,so i need all the help and advice,i can get,,to keep me motivated,,i go to the gym 3 days a week,,and im trying to eat healthely,,,,im 54 5ft 6in,,and way to big,,please please help needed,,im a mum of 2,,i work nights,,thats not easy trying to eat healthy,,any tips ,,im fed up of carrying this weight around,,,

tried the antagonist training yesterday. very soar today. good stuff. i did Body for Life in Jan. 2001. lost 47lbs.and went from 26% to 7% body fat. i stayed that way for about 3 years and became a NASM cert. personal trainer at 24 hour fitness, as well as continuing on to get my 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. However; due to financial problems, i had to give up my gym membership, quit doing T.K.D. and gained back 20 lbs. I am 5′ 10″ and weigh 187lbs. i would like to stay at 170 as i have gained some muscle, since i have continued to eat 6 meals and train at work. i have continued the B-F-L diet, but my body won`t drop the fat. i even signed up at the gym again and have been doing 2 days. Cardio 5 days a week(3 days moderate 30 Min.) 2 days intense 20 Min.) and weights 3 days a week. i eat 2 servings of oatmeal a day (not instant) with a protein shake/Salmon oil, fish or chicken breast with veggies for lunch, cottage cheese w/ berries for snack, and equal portions of complex carbs and protein for dinner 2-3 hours before bed! what gives?

Having a blog on your site is awesome. Found you via a group offer so, checking in to different things I can do. I lost 75 lbs in 2007 by eating better and going to the Y 3x a week. Lots of life happened, some tragic and I gained most of it back due to loss of gym access and depression (very understandable). I am not a quiter. Working toward personal trainer certification to help myself and others now. I do remember how good I felt and looked. I want to feel that again, and spread THAT happiness. And there is actually a great gym in this small town in the Midwest. I will check back…

First timer. New to twitter, facebook as well. I have been involved in health, fitness, nutrition for 30+ years. Taught k-12 physical education, 9-12 health ed, adult aerobics, coached gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, softball, and track. Raised 2 children, have 4 grandchildren. Am currently involved with muscle testing of food and food classified items. Use a Power Plate 4 days per week approx. 45 min. My area’s of concern are my mid-section and upper arms. I choose to be fit, healthy, and at my ideal weight. Just have some tweeking to do!

Hi Joel - and fellow fitness buddies!

@Rae -
I didn’t mean to hit the button so quickly - and it posted my comment…oops.

Anyway - I’m here to do a whole lot of fat loss and gain muscle tone.

I look forward to “meeting” everyone here and support each other.

Interesting website. I’m pretty confident that I will find the information I need to reach my goal. My name is Brandon. I’ve been working out for years with no real results. until I hired a trainer last year. He fashioned me a 3 month program which has given a loot of results. However, I still have stubborn fat around my midsection. A few months ago I stumbled onto Arnel’s website and for the first time in my life I can see a 6-pack. I still have to drop my body fat percentage a lot but I feel like i’m finally going somewhere. I’ve noticed that there was a lot of things i didn’t know and like a lot of people i’ve wasted tons of money on supplements. I knnow that with your website, Vince Delmonte’s and Arnel’s I will get the honest truth on how to shape my body! thx

thank you for the membership to your new endeavour - a truly exciting venture for which i am happy to be a part. Your holistic introduction, ’star stuff’, is commendable. Continue your good works and congratulations.

Once again, thanks for your invitation to be a participator.

Thank you for this website It is loaded with helpful information. Thank you for the free lifetime membership. Many of your peers only gie tidbits and that is just a tease. I pray you don’t tease me.

Hey Joel,
I honestly think this is what we need nowadays. Not only succesful people, but also people who are willing to share their succes with others. I really appreciate what you’re doing, and I hope that we can all achieve our goals with your help.
Thanks again,
Daniel

hi everyone, my name is Cole and I just joined the program. Am a little nervous and overwhelmed by all the information….but I hope to get the ball rolling soon. Unfortunatley I go on vacation on Tuesday and am thinking of waiting till I return to start. I have at least 15 to 20 lbs to lose and have the misfortune of working in a restaurant, so I am surrounded by food (cake and ice cream and fresh bread, to name the worst) all day and night. Naturally I have a terrible sweet tooth and probably could survive on cake and ice cream forever. I definatley need some encouragment as I have a tendency to stress eat and often have binge eating attacks (these tend to consist of chocolate, PBJ sanwiches, and muesli). Well, that’s me in a nutshell……..cant wait to get started!!
Cole

Hi Joel,

From what I have read on your site I can see you know what you are talking about. I have paid and read the Mike Geary stuff amongst others and although I believe everything they have said as it makes sense, its just that the BIG decision of wanting to make the change… that! I am struggling to make…I read the original BFL book, loved it and it helped me make the change, it worked well until sort of week 10 when it all began to level out and although I stayed in great shape for 5 months..it all came back and more and now I am struggling to make that commitment to making a change..IF I can make that I know the mix of what I am learning and have learnt will stand me in good stead but Agghh! making that decision is soo HARD!

Joel, i am writing from southwest China - where just about every form of communication known to man has been blocked!!! For the past few months we’ve had no facebook, twitter, blogsites, youtube, etc…to be honest i was kind of enjoying it…until i had this question i wanted to ask you - and then found i had no way to connect!!! Well, i hope this works:
My sons, aged 10 and 9 just LOVE to work out with me - i never let them use any significant weights though…because i’ve “heard” that its damaging for young men of this age…can you please comment on this and let me (and my desperate sons) know when they can start using heavier weights?
Thanks Joel!

Hey Joe! I hope this is where I go to submit my reasons that I want to win the Cheat Your Way Thin Contest! I am 63 years old, shaped like an apple for the past ten years! I still have great legs, but, my middle is not looking good and I feel so full all the time from eating wrong. Also, I know this isn’t healthy for me. I have tried them all, but I know that dieting doesn’t work! I even took the HCG shots. I lost for awhile and I was becoming hopeful and then the losing just stopped and I stopped spending a whole bunch of money on shots that weren’t working any more. Very seriously, I’m discouraged and frustrated and really want help! My self esteem is all but gone. When you told us about the hormone that can change our bodies so drastically, it really made sense and this has me hopeful again! Briefly, I was in a car accident about 6 1/2 years ago that broke alot of my bones, also my back, and I really have a hard time working out and staying active because I’m in pain alot, and this is when I really started to put weight on. So, sensible eating is what I need! I can’t wait for the program, although it seems the time is crawling slowly by until it’s here! Thank you so much for sharing so much with me.

Hi Joel I just want to say thank you for all the information. I trained as a Physical Education teacher and this is the first time anything habout weight-loss has really made sense! I have tried the ‘cheat’ before workout day and it works - it’s like a dream come true:) I’ve always been in pretty good shape - now I can carry this knowledge into my middle and old age, making sure I take the best care of my body, and give the best support to my soul … Thank you:)

Hey Joel, and the rest of you/us cheetahz!

I’d like to know your view on incorporating a 18 to 24 hour fasting period into your weekly program. Supposing you don’t recommend it, and I’d still like to try it, would you say the first day of the carb cycling sequence (very low carb, immediately following the cheat day) would be the day of choice for fasting?
Also, has anyone here ever tried something similar?
Thanks for any input.

What a fantastic approach to the health of our mostly clueless and misguided population! Nice win-win touch to mix in relevant biological topics with a program designed to maintain fat loss motivation. I see a much happier future for as many as you can reach who will not only look much better but also attain the longevity that the medical/industrial-pharmicutical complex seems determined to deny them. You have my very best wishes for all you do. And, thank you.

I new, I have never blogged before. Here goes. I have followed Joel’s daily updates and I egar to get the holiday weighy loss plan. Since I have been in menopoause I eat stuff that I have never eaten before and my appitite is out of control. I am a fitness instructor with a reputation for being really fit and tough. Hmmmm I now have a muffin top.

Originally Posted By franskflintaHey Joel, and the rest of you/us cheetahz!

I’d like to know your view on incorporating a 18 to 24 hour fasting period into your weekly program. Supposing you don’t recommend it, and I’d still like to try it, would you say the first day of the carb cycling sequence (very low carb, immediately following the cheat day) would be the day of choice for fasting?
Also, has anyone here ever tried something similar?
Thanks for any input.

Hey franskflinta I’m not Joel (obviously lol) but I use a combination of Fasting and Cheat your way thin and Ive used it with great success. I don’t want to rewrite Joel’s book and I hope he is cool with me replying but if you are curiuos if it works, I’m here to tell you that It does and it works well. The other thing is that Ive experimented with is more freequent cheat days and that works for me as well. In other words I fast for one day and eat low carb for the next 2 days and then cheat every 4th day and repeat the cycle. It works like a charm. I know that everyone is different but being able to cheat every 4th day has been a ton of fun and its working.
I hope all is well
Ralph

I’m just starting, still have to look at everything. I hope this works.

Thank you for all this..am already on a lifestyle diet with much you have recommended plus good exercise but this certainly is great additional info

My name is Vicki Kimsey. I like this site and I like the info I have received from you on your cheet your way thin program. Look forward to more updates.

Hi! I’m Kathy, known mostly by wickedgranny. I play alot of games. Now My Thing is Losing weight. I want to go back to Kansas to play with my great-grandchildren. So this is for them and me. I see by the many people on this site I not along in this battle to lose weight. I hope we all, no I know we all are going to benafit by this way of Life. Good luck to all.

Hello Joel, I have just purchased and downloaded your ‘Cheat Yourself Thin’ programme. I am looking forward to using it and will keep you up to date with my progress. Regards. Steve

Hi Joel & other CYWT members………I’m going to give CYWT a burl!

I’m an Aussie mum, wife & Pharmacist. I’m up for having fun, eating, cheating, manipulating hormones (without medical intervention..LOL) & eating (I know I already said it, but like most, eating is a huge passion for me!!)

Looking forward Joel, to writing to you as the fat melts off my bod!……..Mich.

Hey Joel,
I also just downloaded your “Cheat yourself thin”… always knew it was a great strategy, but just didn’t know the exact “science” of the method. Thanks for this! I’m looking forward to implementing your strategy for the rest of my life :) It’s time to begin reading….

Hi Joel
I am a new member, I could not decide if I should be envolved in your “cheat youself thin” program. I cannot do too much intensive workouts
because of my heart. but I do like your diet, and I will be following it. I got 10 lbs to loose. its 10 lbs that I have been trying to loose for a while. It keeps going up and down. I hope it will stay down this time.
Looking forward to enjoying your site and all the comments.

Hey Joel
Found your site via Vince D’s and like the theory behind the advice you give (so I downloaded the CYT plan last week) Started reading Vince’s No Nonsense plan in the last few weeks after a year in the gym, with mediocre results. Wanting to shift the “problem podge” I’m carrying and figure your plan might be the answer without undoing the good I’ve achieved over the last year - just not sure how to integrate the two? Any advice?
Thanks for a straight forward easy to follow plan by the way - much easier than getting through the mountain of useful info on your site!
Keep up the good work!

Hi to all those that have joined the cheat your way thin, I have started myself only four days ago. I already feel great. My name is Sharon and I am from New Zealand. I am glad to be apart of this weight loss journey and are pleased to have the support.

The e-mails are great and are looking forward to having a good look at this website. Thank heaps.

Hey Everyone,
My name is Kerry I live in Australia (W.A) I am a 40 yr old mother of 5 (2 step daughters grown up) son 21, daughter 14, and son 11. And a grandma of 3. I am desperate to do something about my weight (I have tried just about every diet out there (they don’t work!!!!!). Unfortunately I have several heaLth issue’s which could land me in a wheel chair if I don’t lose weight…………….so here I am. Love the web site Joel and the e-mails as well keep up the good work!!!.

Hey Joel, It is really exciting to have this blog to go to for info. I am a 57 year old mother//grandmother who is just recovering from a life threatening illness. I have come a long way back but now I need to get back in shape. I have worked as a nurse most of my life but now I am just going to be looking after myself. I can’t wait to get started on all the programs! You have great info for all of us…Thank you so much..Keep it up!

Hi Everyone,
My name is Linda. I live in France. I have stabilized my weight to an average 66kg, which I am happy with. I need to tone up a little, so I would like introduce some more exercise. I walk out with my dogs - two energetic Border Collies every day - between 20minutes and 45minutes, dependingon the weather!!! I’d like some suggestions on how I can use this time to shape up a little more. I know it is important to warm-up before major exercise, and I have been looking for some suggestions on your site to help with this.( I haven’t found a FAQ section yet) So again all suggestions welcome.
Thanks for the ‘Free Stuff’.

Hi Joel,my name is Marg and I am on the 3rd week of the Cheat Your Way Thin program. I am 52 years old and live in Australia. One question, can you give me some advise on what I can eat for breakfast on low carb days, I am really over eggs. I am really enjoying receiving your emails, you keep inspiring me with your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work!

Hi Joel, Just joined and downloaded your weight loss info. Found your site via a FPFL search. Enjoyed reading JR’s article about FPFL theory and practise. Hope to learn lots more about gaining muscle and losing weight. I started a weight gain program 3 times per week at home about 7 weeks ago, so far so good. Cheers for now, Jim

Hi Joel
My website isn’t up and running but it should be soon.

This is a great site and I know I’ll gain a lot from it.

Jean

Hi Joel

Recently joined, first post to this site.

36 y.o. Kiwi living in UK, been training for a while with disappointing results, so not sure if I’ll be of any help…

p.s. a kiwifruit is that small green fruit with a furry brown skin. A kiwi is someone born in New Zealand…or a flightless nocturnal bird…

Hi ,
I am doing the cheat your way thin program for i week and I gained 2 lbs. already . Yhe last 2 days in the week I felt very weak and I had some carbs, not much. Is it any hope for me left?????
Also I was away and did not get to purcagse this special offer. Can you please give it to me at $ 19.99 birthday sale?
Thanks!
Adriana

Hi there

This is a great site. I’m looking forward to learning more from you so that I can also change my life, the way I look like and my own confidence. Thatks for being there for us!

Thank you

Joel: LOL, now I feel like a total idiot! Thanks for trying to offer me some advice on another posting, I did not know it was you, LOL. I am excited to here reading everything and am learning more and more all the time. I so can’t wait to get in on the coaching and getting your program because frankly, I’m sick of dieting and being “good” and not getting results.

About me: I am 5′3″ and currently weight 184. I am 36 years old and have had all this weight on for the past 16 years (since I got married, LOL) I have 4 kids, ages 5, 4, 2 & 1. Yeah, I know what causes that. LOL. I wish I could blame my weight on having babies but no luck, I always lose weight when I’m pregnant. Well I decided at the end of November that enough was enough. At that time I was 206 lbs. It has taken me this long to go down 22lbs. I had hoped for something quicker than this but am thrilled to be here, 1 pant size smaller. I have tried a ton of different diets and just can’t stick with them because I love food, especially cake, pizza, fries etc. I have actually been doing another plan for a couple of months where I was getting less than 15 grams of sugar and less than 120 grams of carbs per day. I have given up soda (that was hard for me, but now I don’t miss it) But in the past couple of months lost nothing. I’m finding especially hard to lose weight around my waist, it’s falling off everywhere else. Anyway, I have given up on dieting and just eat good things now. My house is full of healthy food but still losing is hard, and a couple of days ago was my first cheat day since January. my biggest problem is exercise. With my 4 little ones, I don’t know where to fit it in and even worse I don’t know what to do anymore. So much info out there about cardio being useless for losing weight, so I just don’t know. :-( Thanks for what you’re doing here. I can’t wait to take advantage of your program soon. I so could use the help. Sorry for the ramble……thanks again ~ Jen