About the Program
The book by Bob Harper – Are You Ready! is one that will not only provide guidelines about how to lose weight, but also help you discover the reason why you gained weight in the first place. Bob brings his straightforward approach to fitness and eating healthy right into the pages of the book.
He has helped Biggest Loser contestants successfully lose hundreds of pounds. Now, his book can help stay-at-home-moms, businessmen, single parents, and anyone else who is interested, lose weight and maintain it for a lifetime.
The book outlines healthy food choices and exercises that will help you lose weight and achieve muscle tone from head to toe.
Foods You Can Eat
You won’t find lists of foods labeled “eat these foods” and “avoid these foods” in Bob’s book. Instead, he teaches you to eat only those whole, healthy foods that will benefit your body in some way. Bob reminds his readers that eating healthy for a lifetime is essential to losing weight and keeping it off. It’s all about changing your mindset.
He focuses his menus on proteins, fats, and carbohydrates primarily, but also includes fruits and vegetables to round out a balanced diet. You’ll never feel hungry, but you won’t overeat either.
Exercise
It should come as no surprise that Bob Harper – Are You Ready! includes photographs and detailed instructions on how to perform several different exercises. He makes it clear that you can work out at home and still get amazing results.
He outlines the equipment you need at home to do cardio, strength training, and even yoga. His exercises will work your lower and upper body while strengthening your core.
Cost
The book Are You Ready!: Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever
You’ll have to factor in the cost of equipment, but this approach to weight loss is still much less expensive than joining a gym or weight loss center.
Pros
– Bob Harper is a well respected and well liked fitness guru
– First defines why you eat and gain weight (emotional reasons)
– Provides basic diet plan, easy to follow menus, and sample menus
– Includes photos and instructions for exercises
– Work out at home – no expensive gym memberships
– Available in hardcover, soft cover, or audio book
Cons
– No online forums or support
– Recipes are not provided, so you need to learn how to put together foods on your own to arrive at the proper calorie count for the day
– Meal plans are basic, not detailed
– Some people can’t work out at home and stay accountable
Summary
The testimonials of people who have tried Bob Harper – Are You Ready! are pretty much all positive about their results. This diet is not a diet per se, but rather an education about how to eat healthy and stay on track for a lifetime of good health and top-notch fitness. Even those who have not exercised in a long time or have never exercised will not feel intimidated by this book. Bob gets you motivated in the very beginning and provides the information you need in areas of both fitness and healthy eating that you need to be successful. Plus, this is not a fad diet, it’s a healthy lifestyle that can be adopted by anyone of any age and maintained indefinitely.
