Welcome to the “Inside”!

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.

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ace kincaid

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