3.88/5
Author: Tom Venuto
Publication Date: Dec 29, 2009
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Hardcover,Audible Audiobook,Kindle,MP3 CD
Rating: 3.88/5 out of 845
Publisher: Avery
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Jun 30, 2012
Loved this book! As a former personal trainer, I often struggled with my female clients who refused to weight train out of fear that their muscles would get bulky or because they didn't want to gain weight. Venuto gets below the surface of the 'eat healthy. lift weights' message and explains why weight training is so necessary for maximizing workouts and breaks down the science behind how weight training works. He also focuses on the negative eating cycles that lead to binging and offers tips Loved this book! As a former personal trainer, I often struggled with my female clients who refused to weight train out of fear that their muscles would get bulky or because they didn't want to gain weight. Venuto gets below the surface of the 'eat healthy. lift weights' message and explains why weight training is so necessary for maximizing workouts and breaks down the science behind how weight training works. He also focuses on the negative eating cycles that lead to binging and offers tips for how to break that cycle. Just FYI, the print book also includes a PDF with great exercises for people who may be starting out at the gym. Overall, great read for seasoned athletes and beginners alike. ...moreMay 15, 2014
This is a much better book than I expected. I knew from his reputation online that his programs are successful but I thought it would either be too strict or too vague. It is neither; it's very practical, well-thought out. The main ideas follow:Jul 31, 2011
I skimmed through some of the book since weight loss is not a new subject to me. A lot of what he wrote I have already learned from other books or personal trainers. But i would highly recommend this book to people that are just starting on their journey into fitness. It gives great insight into the "calories in vs. calories out" theory which I strongly believe in.Nov 28, 2011
A really great no-nonsense, practical book on how to lose weight and build muscle (even at the same time). The first one hundred or so pages talks strictly about head games and emotional aspects. It's an excellent motivational tool to help get started on your fitness journey. It addresses so many common questions, like what causes (and how do you beat) plateaus, which should I focus on-strength or cardio, etc. It's a very easy read, and I recommend it to both people like myself who aren't trying A really great no-nonsense, practical book on how to lose weight and build muscle (even at the same time). The first one hundred or so pages talks strictly about head games and emotional aspects. It's an excellent motivational tool to help get started on your fitness journey. It addresses so many common questions, like what causes (and how do you beat) plateaus, which should I focus on-strength or cardio, etc. It's a very easy read, and I recommend it to both people like myself who aren't trying to lose weight, only become more fit, as well as those looking to drop weight. ...moreMar 04, 2014
This book comes with a new concept of the body fat losingJan 12, 2017
I liked Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle better in every respect except for the dietary recommendation section. This book is much more laid back in terms of the eating "rules". BtFFtM wants you to use macros and calorie counting in a very detailed regimen, whereas this book is aimed at "regular folk" (as opposed to serious bodybuilders) who might not care to be so exact.Aug 23, 2012
Eh. Typical weight loss book. At least for me any ways. I think I've read too many. I got the info I was looking for but I had to get through a lot of the same old stuff to find it. I should have gone with Body for Life. I wanted more information on fitness than was presented here. Next stop, the internet.Mar 02, 2013
The wholistic approach is great, Venuto is positive, and while reading, it was encouraging enough that it impacted my choices for the week. That said, I didn't find too much info that I didn't already know.... But that could be that I've read about and researched fitness for around ten years. Note that I didn't say apply. :) I gave it four stars because I trust his info, and it was encouraging.May 21, 2009
The first third of this book is absolutely fantastic! It goes into the psychology of eating correctly and for the right reasons. The rest of it is 'OK'.Jun 02, 2012
The author definitely has a handle on the facts when it comes to weight loss, but even more importantly his goal setting exercises, methods of correcting defective thinking and negative self-talk, and reframing techniques are helping me to believe that it is possible to achieve my goals. The secret to fat loss is that there is no secret. It is about establishing habits, behaviors, and thoughts that are conducive to achieving your goals.Oct 19, 2009
...couldn't finish it. It wasn't BAD, per se, it was just that it was a lot of stuff that most people already know. "If you want to lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories and add in a mix of cardio and weight training." (Not exactly a revolutionary idea.) Oh well. For those who haven't read other books on keeping healthy, then by all means, read this and learn something. For everyone else, it might just be something you skim while killing time at the bookstore.Feb 17, 2009
Tom Venuto does a great job of focusing on the most important area of weight loss... your mind. This book is about setting your mind and attitudes right and getting the results you want. BFS is a not a quick fix, but a standard reduce calories eaten and increase calories consumed formula for weight loss. Venuto focuses on losing fat not muscle, losing at a rate that will not sacrifice health or destroy metabolism, and finding the ways to keep yourself motivated and measure progress.Mar 28, 2012
I read this a while back. It is very sensible. It goes over a lot of things that you probably already know about being healthy. It brought up a few points that I found very helpful. First: you absolutely will not stay on a reduced calorie diet if you see it as a punishment. Second: you cannot stay on a diet that makes you feel constantly deprived. After I read this, I felt that I was going to get healthy by eating food that I enjoy. I also made the decision that I wasn't ever going to ban any I read this a while back. It is very sensible. It goes over a lot of things that you probably already know about being healthy. It brought up a few points that I found very helpful. First: you absolutely will not stay on a reduced calorie diet if you see it as a punishment. Second: you cannot stay on a diet that makes you feel constantly deprived. After I read this, I felt that I was going to get healthy by eating food that I enjoy. I also made the decision that I wasn't ever going to ban any food from my diet. It also helped me to make some concrete goals. If that sounds like something that is appropriate for your situation, I'd recommend it. ...moreMay 02, 2012
I thought I was buying Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle when I bought this book. Oh well. There was still lots of interesting reading to be done. Usually I find this type of reading tremendously boring, but I actually enjoyed this read. I learned quite a lot and appreciated Venuto's approach. He couldn't resist a few bragging rights and a bit of self-promotion, but he kept it to a minimum and in parenthetical references, so it wasn't nearly as obnoxious as it could have been. All in all a very I thought I was buying Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle when I bought this book. Oh well. There was still lots of interesting reading to be done. Usually I find this type of reading tremendously boring, but I actually enjoyed this read. I learned quite a lot and appreciated Venuto's approach. He couldn't resist a few bragging rights and a bit of self-promotion, but he kept it to a minimum and in parenthetical references, so it wasn't nearly as obnoxious as it could have been. All in all a very useful resource, and I appreciate his understanding of fitness as a lifestyle - not a quick fix. He does a really thorough and well-structured job of explaining how to come at weight loss and maintenance - especially for those who have a chronic struggle with it. ...moreAug 01, 2012
I especially liked the information Tom Venuto provided that described how strength training helps burn fat just as much as cardiovascular exercise. I have made some very positive changes in my exercise routine over the last few months & am pleased by the muscle tone I have developed as a result.Dec 12, 2010
Why I read ItApr 02, 2014
This book covers it all. But don't look for a quick fix or the next fad, because there isn't any...thank God! This is no-nonsense.Dec 29, 2013
Ready for 2014? Got some weight to lose? This book is HELPING me. Why?Aug 08, 2011
Amazing book you should read it and listen to the audio version of this book. It is really the ultimate body fat solution. In this book Tom does not talk about any specific type of diet or any particular type of training anything goes so long as you are getting results. To lose weight all you need to be concerned with is that to lose fat you need to consume less calories were the calories comes from does not matter so long as it is then what you burn (in saying this I ofcourse do not mean that Amazing book you should read it and listen to the audio version of this book. It is really the ultimate body fat solution. In this book Tom does not talk about any specific type of diet or any particular type of training anything goes so long as you are getting results. To lose weight all you need to be concerned with is that to lose fat you need to consume less calories were the calories comes from does not matter so long as it is then what you burn (in saying this I ofcourse do not mean that you should only consume unhealthy calories I just mean calories consumed have to be less then what you burn to lose fat) and in taking this approach you are free to do whatever to get rid of fat, you are not restricted to any type of eating or training plan. The eating and training is not all that this book is about tom spend most of the book talking about the social, phychological and envrionmental aspects of why people put on weight and why they find it hard to get rid of and how you can go about changing these things to help you with your weight problem. Armed with this knowledge weight loss should become very easy so get this book and get it for anyone that has a weight problem. ...moreFeb 07, 2017
Tom Venuto is great at motivation. If you are lacking in that, read this book. All of his no nonsense suggestions will get you motivated, but you have to do them. Mostly, it's a changing of your view along with tracking your progress. Progress is just that, if what you are doing isn't working there is no need to beat yourself up. Simply change what you are doing to reflect what you want your progress to be. Pretty simple. Take the guilt and emotion out of weight loss and it gets easier.Mar 05, 2010
From my blog...May 15, 2013
Well, after my first winter in Cleveland had me put on a pound or two, I figured I needed some inspiration. So when I saw Tom Venuto's "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" e-book, I filed the name away in my head. While the book sounded good, and filled with down-to-earth practical advice instead of the "miracle diet" fallacy we so often get, the price tag was too high. And it sounded like it was geared towards a hard-core body building crowd.Dec 30, 2016
This is a good overview/synopsis of Tom's Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle which could seem a little over the top of you are just trying to get started on something. I love details and having read both books, this one doesn't have as many.Sep 06, 2019
I listened to an audio of this book rather than reading it (It was the only format available), and I'm so glad I did! I would have skimmed over and missed so much good stuff. Really good book, and I'd highly recommend it to others!Oct 14, 2019
Only giving 2 stars for the good emotional eating reflection questions. Working on emotional eating (which reaches eating disorder levels in some people) should never be tackled with weight loss together (especially when there are some big red flags mixed in that have strong diet culture ties). This should have been 2 books: one working on the mental health aspects, and a second for weight loss.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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