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Are You Ready!: Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever Paperback – December 30, 2008

by Bob Harper (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 118 ratings
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The world-renowned fitness coach on the hit TV show The Biggest Loser presents his winning approach to lasting weight loss by showing how to get at the root of your overeating problem, followed by a nutritionally savvy diet and unique exercise plan.
On The Biggest Loser, Bob Harper gives contestants the practical tools and psychological insights they need to get into the best shape of their lives. The key to his success is the emotional connection he makes with each participant, and he brings that same spirit to Are You Ready!

Harper starts with a four-step strategy for getting at the root of negative thought patterns and destructive behaviors, replacing both with a clear way to build self-worth and confidence. With these tools in place, people are empowered to make real, lasting changes in their lives. In an easy-to-follow eating plan, he provides lists of foods that are nutrient-dense and naturally low in calories, more than twenty sample menus, and tips on eating on the run, in restaurants, and on vacation. His fitness plan is geared to making exercise an integral part of daily life with workouts (ranging from 20 to 60 minutes) based on training techniques that tone and strengthen, burn calories, and reshape the body.

Woven throughout Are You Ready! are true-life success stories that will keep readers engaged and motivated; bulleted tips, tools, and coping strategies; and sidebars debunking common myths about food and fitness. Whether your goal is losing ten pounds or a hundred, you will find Harper’s message inspiring and his methods a proven path to finally achieving your dream of weight loss and fitness.
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    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harmony
  4. Publication date
    December 30, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    7.38 x 0.58 x 9.06 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0767928725
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0767928724
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BOB HARPER is a world-renowned fitness trainer and one of the stars of the TV reality series The Biggest Loser, which is ending its fifth season this spring. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harmony; Reprint edition (December 30, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0767928725
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0767928724
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 0.58 x 9.06 inches
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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TVDIVA
5.0 out of 5 stars Are You Ready to Lose Weight Permanently?
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2009
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I don't know about you, but I start off every year with a fresh batch of diet books and exercise DVDs. And every year by the end of the first week I still haven't tried a single recipe. And the exercise DVDs have been watched and deemed too tough for any human to get through.

This year I wanted to find something that would help me lose weight and keep it off for good. They say if you want to grow as a person get in a new relationship. Every piece of baggage from previous romances shows up.

Well the same thing happens when you decide to change your eating habits. Every piece of your dieting emotional, mental and physical past rears its ugly head and preys on you via your inner fat critic.

Where the majority of diet books ignore the "diet baggage" we all carry, Bob gets you to deal with it BEFORE you jump into a healthy eating and exercise plan. He has trained enough people in his life to know that even the most dedicated dieters at some point will back off when their inner fat critic starts to stalk them.

Bob's book is for those of us who continue to yo-yo diet and cannot figure out why we keep starting over again. He provides a concrete plan for resolving inner sabotage. And while this is not a substitute for serious psychological problems that require professional help, it is a great place to start for those who just need a four step plan to lose weight permanently.
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V. Webb
4.0 out of 5 stars Charming Presentation of the Same Old Same Old
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2008
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I'm a huge fan of The Biggest Loser. I cry when the contestants lose weight. Bob Harper is a great guy - the perfect counterpoint to Jillian Michaels drill sargeant persona. He appears to be kind, gentle, understanding, yet able to influence huge weight losses from the shows participants. I couldn't wait to get this CD and actually get a dose of the whole "Change Your Life" package. The truth is, there's really nothing new here. Bob tells us that we must get our insides together in order to be successful at changing our outsides; that we need to eat healthy foods and exercise at least 5 days a week. He tells us that if we screw up, we don't beat ourselves up. All this is delivered in Bob's charming, encouraging style. There is an enhancement to the CD that allows you to read his food list, sample menus & all of his prescribed exercises (or download the PDF version & print it out). I think that if you ordered the CD you will still want to get the book. There's too much information on supplements, exercise plans and implementation stages. I suspect that the book may have more details. My 4 star rating has nothing to do with what I think of Bob Harper. However, if you've been dieting/exercising for any length of time, you've probably already got this.
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Murry Z
5.0 out of 5 stars Brace yourself
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2009
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Reading this book will not make you thin or make you lose weight ....that is the bad news. This book , if you use it , will challenge you to think about yourself and "force you" to deal with many issues that may seem to you unrelated to weight loss.
Bob Harper offers you the chance to rebuild your body from the inside out not an easy task . The book is compelling and to take the steps required will mean that there is a real effort on your part .
If you are willing to put in the effort to examine yourself and your habits and to restructure your way of thinking about a healthy lifestyle then RUN and get this book .
Unlike having the live Bob Harper next to you asking these questions and talking to you about your life you may have to do this on your own or , if lucky , have a partner to discuss all of this with them .
Be ready for this book be ready to make the changes and then get ready for a better and healthier life because this book can guide you there but you have to be willing to make the trip.
Best of luck to all of us and my sincere and profound thanks to Bob Harper for his inspiration.
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C. Scheller
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2008
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I've been watching Bob Harper since he started on The Biggest Loser, and his book is just like he is on TV--positive and upbeat. It's all about fixing what is wrong with you emotionally before attempting to fix what's wrong with your diet. He is all about empowerment and shares personal stories to help solidify the need to balance your Inner Compass.

The nutrition advice is really helpful, and it never seems like he's telling you what to do. Instead, he shares with you and reinforces the fact that you shouldn't give up if you mess up once or twice. He stresses effort, and discipline that comes with personal growth.

This is definitely a book for beginners. This book, coupled with his Biggest Loser workout DVD, will have you well on the right track toward living a better, more healthful life.

Thanks Bob.
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Kristin
3.0 out of 5 stars Expected More
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2012
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Perhaps I need Bob Harper to come scream at me in my living room, but I had high expectations that this book just didn't meet. It's a good book, an easy read, and filled with good tips, but if you've read any type of similar book, there's no new information here for you.
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damselmiss
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome strategy and plan!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2013
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Easy to follow. bob has taken the guess work out of a quick start plan and made it a no-brainer, especially for someone like me with a very busy schedule. He promotes foods that are healthy, has taken nutrition into consideration, rids your body of processed toxins and does so with a wonderful reality and sense of humor. Thanks Bob!
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rosita
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2016
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I'm 61 and so the exercises in the book would be difficult for me to do.
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Wish I Were in NYC
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and informative read
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2013
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I enjoy reading this type of book. Bob Harper's reading style is easy to follow and enjoyable. In all honesty it is not exactly anything new in terms of many of the books in this genre but if you are looking for motivation, or have not gotten off the couch in a long time I would recommend this book. The food plan is not out of the question and is sensible as well as easy to shop for. The exercises are one thing that concerns me. A few of them could easily result in injury if not done properly.
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H. Bhangoo
5.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in Canada on January 28, 2022
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yes, it was as described in the advertisement.
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miss r clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2016
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I had to get this as I just love bob on biggest loser
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babypink
4.0 out of 5 stars Bob at his best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2013
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Bob Harper, the fitness expert from The Biggest Loser USA has written this excellent book to help those trying to lose weight. He inspires you by leading by example. there are useful ideas in this book and it is well written. I would recommend.
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Candles
4.0 out of 5 stars A good easy read and very helpful
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2009
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I got this book a little while back as I was starting to get back on to the fitness regime. His book has been a very good addition to my information about weight loss and exercise.

He's very insightful - he addresses eating issues, why people fall off the wagon and how to try and stay on track. And he tries to get you to think about the root of your own eating issues. Are you an emotional eater? He talks about "finding your own compass", which entails taking a good hard look at yourself (literally) and refocussing on why you are worth it, to get healthy.

It's an easy informative read. And it makes suggestions about what kind of foods you should be eating, to make a food journal which would include - how eating certain things make you feel. ie I ate a piece of cake - guilty. He also realizes and tells you that you are human and will fall sometimes but to get back on the horse.

The last part of the book is devoted to exercises and he gives example workouts right from cardio, to types of strength training and cool down periods. There are clear pictures of all the strength training exercises. It's good if you've never really exercised before, because I'm sure not everybody knows what an "isolation curl" is for example.

If you need the motivation to get moving - this is a good place to start!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love Bob's helpful information and heartfelt desire to want to ...
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2017
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Bob Harper helped me lose 135lbs and go from an unhealthy 41 year old to a grandmother who could run her first half marathon..I love Bob's helpful information and heartfelt desire to want to help others. I've given many of these to clients to help them on their journey.
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