Overview
Weight Loss in Reality is the perfect program to help you understand why you’re overweight, how you got to where you are, and how to walk down a path to a new life. It is the only program I have seen that blends nutrition, exercise and the psychological/emotional issues involved in weight loss so nicely.
The theme of the program is that you have to design your own plan around your lifestyle – that’s where the “reality” comes from in the title. Jim understands that every person is going to have their own issues, triggers, favorite foods and exercise preferences. That’s exactly why he helps you build your very own, personalized plan. Instead of following someone else’s plan, you actually lean how to create one that works for you. Makes perfect sense, but I’ve never seen another program that does this.
I first started using this program with weight loss clients several years ago, and it has really helped me get my clients in touch with their unique situations. It has also helped me understand the emotional triggers of my clients so that I can help them modify their behavior. It creates an easy flow of communication from client to trainer so both parties can help dig deeper to the root of the cleint's problem. If you need to lose weight, I highly recommend you get this program. If you’re a personal trainer or weight loss coach, I recommend you purchase a copy for every one of your clients.
Details
My favorite parts of Weight Loss in Reality are the personalized “homework” assignments and the incredibly realistic meal plans. The assignments are all part of the individualization process where you learn about yourself, why you make poor food choices, what triggers you to eat, and several action plans for specific situations. This program, more than any other program you've tried, will open your eyes and help you understand yourself and how to make better, more productive lifestyle changes.
The menus will also help transform your life because they help you learn how to make healthy eating work in real life. There is truly something for everyone in here – they are realistic and diverse. Yet, the best part of menus is that they are intended to be used as a way to teach you how to make your own choices. They can be used as meal plans at first and then, as you get more confident in your nutritional knowledge, they turn into helpful guidelines.
Cost
Weight Loss in Reality is only $39, which makes it a no-brainer. For what you’re getting, this is a steal. If you’re a trainer, this book will help you capitalize in the weight loss business. If you are trying to lose weight, this program will help you more than any other program you've tried.
Pros
- Individualized meal plans
- Humorous and easy-to-understand format
- Excellent nutritional information that helps you understand how food choices impact your weight
- Psychological/emotional information teaches you how to recognize and address triggers that cause you to eat
- Realistic exercise suggestions to help you maximize your efforts
- Great long-term plan for lifelong weight maintenance
Cons
- Would like to see more information on health such as food preservatives and additives instead of a complete focus on weight loss
- Could have more in-depth or specific workouts
Recommendation
I would give Weight Loss in Reality two-thumbs up and highly encourage you to take advantage of this program. The self-exploration alone is more than worth $39. This information is also incredibly helpful if you are using another weight loss plan such as an online program or something like Weight Watchers or Jenni Craig. It is also a great partner to any exercise program or personal trainer.
