Harvey Brooker
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There is no secret. I have a friend who has rejoined several times. It is like weight watchers with the exception it costs 50 a week. You go in and get weighed, hear a motivational speaker who has walked the walk and share with other members your challenges and eat roughly 1000-1200 calories per day. Drink lots of water, record what you eat, and walk and exercise. It become s a way of life for the die hards. no chips ever, only lettuce. Apparently Harvey gives the talk on Sunday and is dynamite. He had once been overweight himself so is a walking testament himself. He has obviously kept it off. That is it.
That's pretty much it in a nutshell. ^^^
It's not magic it's science. His system works better for people who have difficulty motivating themselves and sticking to a program. His combination of education, meetings, weigh ins etc. is the key to success.
yes...it is/was a 6 month commitment.....I learned a lot, and lost close to 40 lbs over the 6 months. After you hit the target, it was free to go back for the lectures, periodic check up/in which I've done. I have managed to keep most of the lost weight off, and when it creeps back in, I know what I need to do and can pull it back.
The program worked for me.
For a lot of guys who don't fully understand nutrition, he is very good. I lost weight with him (didn't keep it off) and feel he has a good program.
He lost me as far as his motivational speaking.
However, in the last 5 years I've dropped about 50 lbs. on my own and feel confident I will lose the (approx.) 40 more I need to go.
He lost me as far as his motivational speaking.
However, in the last 5 years I've dropped about 50 lbs. on my own and feel confident I will lose the (approx.) 40 more I need to go.
If you have money to burn go ahead, but most people are educated enough already. I lost 30lbs in 3 months following a tried an true method.
- Drastically cut down your carbs.
- No white sugar or flour
- Limit fried foods, no deep fried foods
- Drink plenty of water
- Get a minumum of 6 hours sleep
- Get 40 minutes of exercise 4 days a week
- Plan your cheat days accordingly, don't prolong hunger pains
- Eat a variety of vegetables, roasted root vegetables are the best.
- Take a vitamin supplement that contains C, B complex, D and Riboflavin.
And if they tell you you'll never be hungry, they're lying.
- Drastically cut down your carbs.
- No white sugar or flour
- Limit fried foods, no deep fried foods
- Drink plenty of water
- Get a minumum of 6 hours sleep
- Get 40 minutes of exercise 4 days a week
- Plan your cheat days accordingly, don't prolong hunger pains
- Eat a variety of vegetables, roasted root vegetables are the best.
- Take a vitamin supplement that contains C, B complex, D and Riboflavin.
And if they tell you you'll never be hungry, they're lying.
Well done shack, your entire body will thank you. I see people my height who are carrying an extra 60-70-80 lbs. and I think to myself, that must be brutal on your joints, especially walking up a staircase. I can't imagine wearing what amounts to a 70 lb. coat everywhere. I don't feel good if I put on 5 lbs. over my ideal weight.
If you think about it, gaining weight over a long period of time is not actually that difficult. Say you're at your ideal weight when you're 20 years old. Then you gain a measly 1/2 lb. every 6 months for the next 30 years. Suddenly (or not so suddenly) you're carrying an extra 60 lbs. with you witch can cause a myriad of health problems.
If you think about it, gaining weight over a long period of time is not actually that difficult. Say you're at your ideal weight when you're 20 years old. Then you gain a measly 1/2 lb. every 6 months for the next 30 years. Suddenly (or not so suddenly) you're carrying an extra 60 lbs. with you witch can cause a myriad of health problems.
My guru.
Once I wean myself of Cymbalta (complications from the car accident) I'm getting on Osmin Hernandez's program
Once I wean myself of Cymbalta (complications from the car accident) I'm getting on Osmin Hernandez's program
True dat!
(How does an Italian do this successfully, when food is bigger than religion?)
Facile, polenta con salsice and rapini, if you put some pecorino in the polenta while it cooks you don't even need salt.
These days I have no choice but to watch what I eat - I may have Lupus. The rheumatologist hasn't made an official diagnosis but she prescribed 60 mg of Cymbalta a day, I'm to do a follow up in early December when well no for sure. Cymbalta is a nasty ass drug that left me punch drunk the first month I was on it. Brutal side effects but I'm willing to accept it to control the pain surges that eat me up.
That dish reminds me of my childhood. Awsome! We used to grill the left over polenta the next day and eat it with some aged cheese.
But unfortunately now I have to eat grilled chicken and brocoli, over and over and over again. Ugh!
But unfortunately now I have to eat grilled chicken and brocoli, over and over and over again. Ugh!
I take a pill for Type 2 diabetes. Some side effects. But also need to watch what I eat, exercise and get plenty of rest.
I hear ya IV.
