Has Anyone Read Master Your Metabolism

April0815

I have been reading Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels. When I first bought it I thought it was going to be a bunch of BS in it. Well I love it. Everything I have read has made sense. She puts things in a way you could really understand it.

Has anyone else read this book, and if so what do you think about it?

April

XFitMojoMom

I used to LOVE JM...
but, I have read it and I think she's a bit of an extremist. She's not one to find healthy balance in anything she's done. Yes, a lot of it makes sense, but I don't think a lot of her advice/principles can be applied to everyday life.
I thought I liked her until I read this book...

now I think Bob's the better person.

m2kjenn

I've been considering buying it, I read the intro on-line and really thought it made a lot of sense. I think with anything some people take it to extreme, but if you can get some good advice from it which you can apply then it may be worth it.

April0815

she says in the beginning of the book that everything she does is done to the extreme. That's just her. I think the book really explains the hormones importance. A doctor also helped her write this book.

Shelley130

I read it last month and loved it! It just like anything you do. You have to take the good ignore the bad. I'm not following everything to extremes but I did take away some valid points I can implement.

1. No plastic water bottles.
2. No "diet" food
3. If I can't buy organic apples, cut the tops off.
4. No plastic in the microwave (trying not to use microwave at all)

Absolutely no Frankenfood!

nehtaeh

I have it but haven't read through it yet. I've only just started it.

I have to say that I hope it turns out better than I'm expecting. We shall see.

jessmomof3

I haven't read it yet, but did read her Making the Cut. I really liked it and I do like her no nonsense style.

I personally am a bit of an extremist when it comes to food and exercise, so I think I will like Master Your Metabolism. :laugh:

re_define

I read it and although I might take everything to an extreme as she recommends in the book it was a huge wakeup call to me and I took away so much from the book. I try to limit processed foods to a bare minimum, I've completely stopped drinking soda and I buy as much organic food as possible. Since changing those things I've noticed a major boost in my metabolism and I have so much more energy, I feel GREAT. I just love all of Jillian's products.

April0815

I read it last month and loved it! It just like anything you do. You have to take the good ignore the bad. I'm not following everything to extremes but I did take away some valid points I can implement.

1. No plastic water bottles.
2. No "diet" food
3. If I can't buy organic apples, cut the tops off.
4. No plastic in the microwave (trying not to use microwave at all)

Absolutely no Frankenfood!

I haven't gotten that far in the book.

Shamar233

I loved the book! I gave the book to my sis to read and she loved it and passed
it on also! Everyone i know who has read the book loves it!! She's Real!
She knows what she's talking about and thats definiately a plus!
Most people just write books to write books!
If you live on peanut butter of course your going to lose weight! That doesn't mean its good for you!!!!
I think she makes very valid points and A LOT of her advice is very easy to use on
a daily basis! Stop eating processed Crap and start eating healthier options....Fruits,
Veggies, Protien! Whats difficult about that!?!?!?!
I have also stopped using the microwave! I got rid of it all together! I never really liked them anyways and it took a lot of room on my kitchen counter!
I have also stopped drinking all diet soda! I never drank them often but I did like to have them
every now and then, but that has been cut out of my diet completely now!
She may be extreme but she also states to take with you what you want from the book and
leave what you want behind!

April0815

I haven't read it yet, but did read her Making the Cut. I really liked it and I do like her no nonsense style.

I personally am a bit of an extremist when it comes to food and exercise, so I think I will like Master Your Metabolism. :laugh:

I didn't realize she had another book until I started this one. Did you know she has one more? I didn't realize I was an extremist until I started working out with my trainer. I'm addicted to the WORKING OUT

April0815

I will be reading more tonight. I think it's amazing how much of an effect your hormones have on everything your body does.

RecliningFigure

Why should we not use the microwave?

keiko

Is this the book with the Optimal Eating for Your Metabolism questionnaire? Someone gave me the questions with the explanations to the eating. It was interesting.

tazzy

great book there are ways you can adapt it to your lifestyle I am going to follow the diet plan when the kid are back in school will have to change a couple of things then as I am in the Uk and some of the food isnt available here.

jessmomof3

I found it at Target today! I'll start reading it later! :drinker:

XFitMojoMom

what bothered me most about the book is that she talks about not using plastics, microwaves etc... but then on biggest loser she goes ahead and peddles ziploc steam bags and the like.
I'm just tired of her.

abr25

I just finished the book and REALLY loved it.

I do think it is very extreme. Living as "clean" as she says is obviously not possible for most people...i mean organic makeup??

But i have been making small, slow changes to eat cleaner parts with each of my meals, more greens and fresh produce, less processed things, and have noticed changes already! I have more energy, i feel better about what I am eating, I am more satisfyed with what I eat, and it keeps me "moving" if you get my drift

XFitMojoMom

I just finished the book and REALLY loved it.

I do think it is very extreme. Living as "clean" as she says is obviously not possible for most people...i mean organic makeup??

But i have been making small, slow changes to eat cleaner parts with each of my meals, more greens and fresh produce, less processed things, and have noticed changes already! I have more energy, i feel better about what I am eating, I am more satisfyed with what I eat, and it keeps me "moving" if you get my drift

and not taking the pill? seems crazy... especially for a fertile myrtle...
but yes, I made small changes which make me feel better about the food I'm eating and preparing for my children.

margaretthedevil

I just finished the book and REALLY loved it.

I do think it is very extreme. Living as "clean" as she says is obviously not possible for most people...i mean organic makeup??

But i have been making small, slow changes to eat cleaner parts with each of my meals, more greens and fresh produce, less processed things, and have noticed changes already! I have more energy, i feel better about what I am eating, I am more satisfyed with what I eat, and it keeps me "moving" if you get my drift

Actually organic makeup and other beauty products makes a ton of sense...Do you really want to put petro byproducts on your face, when your skin will definitely be absorbing these chemicals? A lot of these chemicals are irritants too. A lot of crap that they can't sell any other way is in makeup. And don't even get me started on the biodegradability and other risks involved in using them. I'm not trying to be an "extremist" or w/e, but it makes sense to at least use all natural (when it's possible) and nontoxic or at least read the back of the label when you're buying things you use on your SKIN on a daily basis. It's beyond me why people would pay $50+ for leftovers from the petrochemical industry when all natural substitutes cost the same or less.

ilike2moveit

I bought it but haven't had the time to read it. Hope it was worth the money.

thomasjc

I bought the book , read it and have followed it as much as possible. So far I have lost 39 lbs. since 5/11/2009 following her guidelines. I do not diet, I try to eat the whole foods as much as possible and exersice.

jessmomof3

I bought the book , read it and have followed it as much as possible. So far I have lost 39 lbs. since 5/11/2009 following her guidelines. I do not diet, I try to eat the whole foods as much as possible and exersice.

That is great! Good for you! :drinker:

I'm still reading... will read more tonight after my kiddos go to bed!

jessmomof3

I finished it last night. Very good read. :drinker: I am a fan of Jillian's no nonsence approach.

NO Frankenfoods... that is my new favorite quote. No sugar-free, carb-free, fat-free non-foods. I've been pretty diligent about this for the last couple yrs, but always a good reminder! :bigsmile:

m2kjenn

I'm going to have to get this. I love the frankenfoods designation. Seems like such an easy way to diet buying into all that stuff but when you really look at it a lot is really terrible. Thanks for the recommendation.

jocelyne2

I haven't read the book but i am curious to know what her definition of " frankenfood" is ????

beckyi88

I haven't read the book but i am curious to know what her definition of " frankenfood" is ????

Frankenfood is most of what we eat....chemically altered, genetically engineered....*if it didn't come from the earth or doesn't have a mother, don't eat it!*

None of what she said was rocket science, but ALL of what she said MAKES SENSE! And she put it in a format that it finally sunk in for me! I loved the book! I am trying so hard to change a lifetime of bad habits and while I probably won't ever get quite as extreme as she is (hello! she's single, I have pets, a husband, 5 kids...a little tougher to do) I am certainly going to strive for improvement. There are sooo many small changes I can make that would make a huge improvement in our overall health. It makes sense to avoid consuming, inhaling,or wearing chemicals as much as possible because we are surronded by so many toxic substances that we can't control. It's time for me to get more pro active and take charge of my health and the health of my family. A life changing read for me! :happy:

Becky

jessmomof3

I haven't read the book but i am curious to know what her definition of " frankenfood" is ????

Frankenfood is most of what we eat....chemically altered, genetically engineered....*if it didn't come from the earth or doesn't have a mother, don't eat it!*

None of what she said was rocket science, but ALL of what she said MAKES SENSE! And she put it in a format that it finally sunk in for me! I loved the book! I am trying so hard to change a lifetime of bad habits and while I probably won't ever get quite as extreme as she is (hello! she's single, I have pets, a husband, 5 kids...a little tougher to do) I am certainly going to strive for improvement. There are sooo many small changes I can make that would make a huge improvement in our overall health. It makes sense to avoid consuming, inhaling,or wearing chemicals as much as possible because we are surronded by so many toxic substances that we can't control. It's time for me to get more pro active and take charge of my health and the health of my family. A life changing read for me! :happy:

Becky

Yep, ITA w/ Becky!! Nothing earth shattering, but the way she says it really hit me too. I can soooo relate to Jillian. When I first lost a good 40# at the beginning of my weight loss journey, most of the *foods* that I ate were processed, low-carb, sugar-free, and void of nutrition!! Now I have in the last 3 years really cut out the *junk* and added in the *real* foods. It's made a big difference for me and the way that I feel. After cutting out aspartame and MSG, I almost eliminated the weekly migraines. (now I rarely get them!!) It's not only been great for weight loss, but great for my health. :bigsmile:

jessmomof3

I'm going to have to get this. I love the frankenfoods designation. Seems like such an easy way to diet buying into all that stuff but when you really look at it a lot is really terrible. Thanks for the recommendation.

It's a great read! I read it in 2 nights. I also read her Making the Cut and that was a good one, but mainly for people just looking to get *cut*. She didn't go into as much detail in that one.

SusieSonshine

Why should we not use the microwave?

There are many reasons that using a microwave is not good, but the main one is that it destroys the nutritional value of the food.



"In short, microwaves distort the moleclular structure of the foods. They destroy much of the
nutrients and cause many other problems with the immune system over a period of time. If you
love your family read this and take the extra couple of minutes to heat the food up the right way."

http://www.ghchealth.com/microwave-ovens-the-proven-dangers.html

m2kjenn

I'm going to have to get this. I love the frankenfoods designation. Seems like such an easy way to diet buying into all that stuff but when you really look at it a lot is really terrible. Thanks for the recommendation.

It's a great read! I read it in 2 nights. I also read her Making the Cut and that was a good one, but mainly for people just looking to get *cut*. She didn't go into as much detail in that one.

I bought the book over the weekend and red it in two days as well. It really is good. There is a LOT of information and I'm really waiting for it to sink in. It does inspire me to make some changes but will need to take it slow and make it work with my lifestyle. Would love to hear specific suggestions from people who have made positive changes toward this philosophy!!!