The Men's Health Belly-Off Program: Discover How 80,000 Guys Lost Their Guts...And How You Can Too [Paperback]

Lou Schuler (Author), The Editors of Men's Health (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2002

Don't just look in the mirror. Look good in the mirror.

Behind that belly of yours, there's a lean, athletic, body waiting to be exposed. Maybe you've seen this body before, but allowed middle-aged spread or the Freshman 15 to cover it up. Maybe you've been fat all your life and have never seen the fabulous, muscular physique hiding behind the extra flesh.

Trust us, it's there. We've got proof. 80,000 guys joined the Men's Health Belly-Off Club. These guys started off like you: tired all the time, unhappy about their bodies, assaulted by the diseases and indignities that come with being overweight.

Each one of these guys found a new man beneath his belly. A man who can take off his shirt at the beach without embarrassment. A man who can play sports with his friends or goof around with his children without getting winded. A man women are attracted to. Most important, each guy found a man who will live a longer, happier, and more vital life.

What Is the Belly-Off Program?

* A unique, beginner-friendly WORKOUT PROGRAM designed for your body. Naturally big guys need weight training-- not aerobics-- to quickly build calorie-burning muscle.

* A nutrition plan you can follow for life, not a diet you'll regret forever.

* Foolproof ways to stick with the program and avoid the three reasons guys quit.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Finally, a book that tells it like it is! Here you'll find the straight story-- why it's so dangerous to be overweight, how to start and stick with an exercise plan, and the right and wrong ways to lose weight."--Michael George, fitness expert, speaker, author, and owner of Integrated Motivational Fitness in Los Angeles

From the Back Cover

Don't just look in the mirror. Look good in the mirror.

Behind that belly of yours, there's a lean, athletic, body waiting to be exposed. Maybe you've seen this body before, but allowed middle-aged spread or the Freshman 15 to cover it up. Maybe you've been fat all your life and have never seen the fabulous, muscular physique hiding behind the extra flesh.

Trust us, it's there. We've got proof. 80,000 guys joined the Men's Health Belly-Off Club. These guys started off like you: tired all the time, unhappy about their bodies, assaulted by the diseases and indignities that come with being overweight.

Each one of these guys found a new man beneath his belly. A man who can take off his shirt at the beach without embarrassment. A man who can play sports with his friends or goof around with his children without getting winded. A man women are attracted to. Most important, each guy found a man who will live a longer, happier, and more vital life.

What Is the Belly-Off Program?

* A unique, beginner-friendly WORKOUT PROGRAM designed for your body. Naturally big guys need weight training-- not aerobics-- to quickly build calorie-burning muscle.

* A nutrition plan you can follow for life, not a diet you'll regret forever.

* Foolproof ways to stick with the program and avoid the three reasons guys quit.

"Finally, a book that tells it like it is! Here you'll find the straight story-- why it's so dangerous to be overweight, how to start and stick with an exercise plan, and the right and wrong ways to lose weight."--Michael George, fitness expert, speaker, author, and owner of Integrated Motivational Fitness in Los Angeles

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579546064
• ISBN-13: 978-1579546069
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #589,545 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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34 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and instructive, June 29, 2002

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Stephen Tobey (Malden, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Men's Health Belly-Off Program: Discover How 80,000 Guys Lost Their Guts...And How You Can Too (Paperback)

The real value of this book is not so much the workout and diet program, but the success stories of several men who range in age from their early 20s to 40s and have lost a considerable amount of weight. What is unique about the book is that none of the men featured in it have followed the program in the book. This does work, however, because the message I got from those stories is that we can't just rely on this workout or that diet to lose weight and get in shape. Ultimately, we all have to figure out what makes sense to us and what works for us and fit it into our own lifestyle. There are some common threads that run through each success story and if you focus on those things, you can succeed no matter what approach you end up taking.
The diet and workout program presented in the book is based on some sound research and will probably work if you give it a try, but even if you don't follow the specific program in the book, it's still worth buying so you can learn from others who have successfully beaten their weight problems in their own way.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Men's health does it again, February 18, 2009

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Rebecca Catino "Becky C." (Wellsville, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Men's Health Belly-Off Program: Discover How 80,000 Guys Lost Their Guts...And How You Can Too (Paperback)

The book is a real down to earth acount of real men losing weight. Reading the different "tricks" that people use is helpful, giving the reader insight to new tricks that they can use. The work out program with simple equipment that can be used at home is great. Not everyone can or wants to go to the gym. I wish it had more recipes though.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow and very motivating, April 10, 2008

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Douglas Setter (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Men's Health Belly-Off Program : Discover How 80,000 Guys Lost Their Guts...And How You Can Too (Paperback)

Very easy read. But nothing really new in the world of weight-loss. What I do like about this book, is that it gives dozens of real-life case studies of how ordinary people improved their fitness and lost unwanted weight. It gives a person a good idea that if someone else can do it, then "why not me?" Good motivator for those who are humming and hawing about getting slimmer and healthier. I also liked the wide variety of eating and exercise plans. Something for everyone.

Doug Setter, Bsc.
Author of Stomach Flattening and One Less Victim: A Prevention Guide