Weight Loss and Healthy Living

" Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle" (BFFM) is a 337 page fat burning success manual in downloadable e-book format, jam-packed cover to cover with all the fat loss methods previously known by only a small handful of the worlds best fitness models and bodybuilders. This program contains all the information you'll ever need to help you melt away body fat permanently without muscle loss and without using drugs or unnecessary supplements.




Jeremy's Rating: 9 (out of 10)

Overview

Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle is a phenomenal resource that is loaded with information about permanent weight loss. I'm often asked why I would even a review that appears on the surface to compete directly with my own Lose Fat, Not Faith. My answer is twofold. First, I think you should have both books, and I'll explain why ... and second, mine comes in print so you can actually HOLD it.

The sales page of this book contains a lot of claims and I've heard of people turning away because they feel it's "too hyped." There is a reason this book has been the #1 top-selling fitness eBook at ClickBank.com for a long time. The book is offered with a 100% money-back guarantee and judging from the people I know who have purchased it, very few people ask for their money back.

Tom does not have a story like mine about losing weight after being extremely obese. He does, however, have a different perspective. As a natural competitive bodybuilder, he's spent literally decades learning the optimal way to cut fat and build muscle. Furthermore, he's put those concepts into action by training clients and helping them achieve the same. His system is laid out in this book in detail. What I really appreciated was that he did not try to "dumb down" the facts. For example, Body-for-LIFE is a great program for beginners because it oversimplifies many concepts. It helps people get started but leaves them scratching their heads when it's time to make tweaks or go to the next level. Burn the Fat, on the other hand, doesn't leave these questions unanswered.

The first chapter is devoted to something I feel strongly about, and that's motivation and goal-setting. And here's where I draw the comparison between our books and why I believe they don't compete. My book focuses mainly on what it takes to stick with the program, create motivation, find your inner drive and truly make a lifestyle change. I share tools that are effective regardless of whether you want to be a bodybuilder, a yoga instructor, or just a happy person who is living healthy. His program, on the other hand, shares a bit about goals but then dives into the technical aspects of what to do. This isn't about how to stay focused or shift your mindset, it's about exactly what a calorie is, what you should do when you step foot inside the gym, and how to tweak your program when the going gets tough.

Chapters in the book cover the top reasons why most diets fail, how to figure out your body composition (how much fat and muscle you are carrying), how to chart your progress, determining your metabolism, understanding calories, learning about meal frequency and timing, choosing your macronutrient ratios, healthy fats, protein, carbohydrates, tips for getting super lean, water, an overall eating plan, what to do about supplements, how to integrate your cardio, the ins and outs of weight training, and a conclusion that ties it all together.

That's quite a lot of material and he takes 337 pages to cover it. Don't worry, these aren't those annoying double-spaced pages with thick margins some people use to beef up the size of their books, this is definitely loaded with content. Of course, for the cover price, you're not just investing in the book itself ... you gain a plethora of bonus materials as well. I can say having purchased the system myself that I found every bonus item to have value as well (some sites you'll find add a ton of fluff just to sweeten the deal, but Tom has sought out quality resources to include). Again, I say, check it out because you can't lose - I know Tom personally and he honors his refunds if you feel the package isn't what you were looking for. So let's break it down:

Pros

• This is it - "the tome" of fat burning knowledge
• Very specific details on what to do
• Covers nutrition, weight training, and cardio aspects
• Loaded with scientifically backed information about permanent fat loss
• Doesn't just give lip service to calories or workouts but includes the precise formulas to figure out what/when/how
• Contains sample workouts and menus

Cons

• More bodybuilding-oriented than anything else - probably not the right guide if you are vegetarian, don't like lifting weights or would rather be a distance runner
• It would be nice to have more case studies/examples like the Body-for-LIFE "success stories" — you can read testimonials at the website but more real world examples and stories might help illustrate the program better
• Not as much emphasis on stretching/control drills/recovery as I'd like to see

Tweaks

• Quite honestly, the book is loaded with it's own tweaks and explains most steps of the way how to make adjustments for you

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Bottom Line
I rate this book 9 out of 10.

I don't believe this is the right book to get started, and it is probably overkill if you are just pursing a healthy lifestyle and have no desire to reach ultra low body fat or have a lean, ripped "bodybuilder" physique. It may be overwhelming for beginners. If you are just starting out, of course I suggest reading Lose Fat, Not Faith to understand the process of making a lifestyle change, and then perhaps something like Body-for-LIFE as a beginning system. If, however, you have begun your journey, are looking for maximum results out of the gate, or know you have the dedication and determination to understand how this works and make it happen, by all means this will be a powerful resource to go beyond simple "systems" and get into the nuts and bolts of what it really takes to reach low single-digits body fat.

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