Fatburning Site Testimonials

After reading Stephen Smith's book, I underwent a lifestyle change - it's not a diet. I had tried just about every other weight loss program with limited success. I would always revert back to my starting weight. But with this program came the breakthrough I was after. Thanks to Stephen's program, I have enjoyed losing a steady kilo per week with no deprivation or hunger.

I know that I will always stick to this program because, unlike other diets I've tried, I enjoy what I'm eating and enjoy my new healthy lifestyle. One of the great things about this book is that you can adapt it to suit your own lifestyle. It's not an 'all or nothing' proposition. We are all different and have different dietary needs. The book is easy to follow and an interesting, informative read as well. It is very easy to put his theories into practice.

Weight loss is also being surrounded by the right motivators and I found the perfect team in both Stephen's book and a great personal trainer. It was a winning combination for me and I believe I have made lasting changes to both my eating habits and exercise routine.

I thoroughly recommend this book if you are serious about changing your life for the better.

I found the book very easy to read and follow. While I was already aware of many principles, the book gave me more to work with and choices rather than a strict set of rules. The book explained the physical effects of skipping meals or having too long between them and crucial to my journey, the importance of balancing each meal. Previous attempts to follow the 5 to 6 small meals a day principle made me more obsessed with food and less in touch with feeling satisfied. Having a history of yo yo-ing and bulimia I needed specific examples of ideal meals and portions. I'm now able to avoid measuring food which saves time and excuses. I've lost 13kg so far and feel confident that I can stick to it. I feel much fitter and stronger and proud of the work I've done. I've loaned the book to a few people working to lose fat and they were impressed by the amount of information.

Leanne Bird

Perth, Western Australia

My name is Lindyn and I am 45 years old. I was shocked to realise at the beginning of the year that my weight had crept up unnoticed from 74 kilos to 86kilos and I had developed that middle age spreading where my stomach stuck out further than my bust. I had a wedding to go to in October and it was the 31st of May I didn't want to be fat and forty-five at the wedding so something had to change. A colleague of mine offered to lend me a book. At first I was skeptical as I had tried Jenny Craig before but found it unsustainable, expensive and the weight I lost rebounded. It was just one of many yo-yo diets over the past twenty years. However, once I started reading the book Look Good, Feel Great I just knew this was a lifestyle choice that I wanted to make. I could see the benefits of slowly losing fat not just weight. I could stay toned and not be left with excess skin. Like many women my age, I work fulltime both out and in the house and don't have a lot of 'me' time. I didn't want a program that would require flogging myself in the gym every day for three hours so either. That's where my journey began. I am very happy with the results I have achieved so far and I now make good choices without depriving myself. If I really want a glass of wine on the weekends I'll have one. I only have time to do resistance weights once a week but I try to walk at least once on the weekends. I started at 86 kilos my measurements were: bust 101, abdominal 105, hips 112. In twenty weeks I now weigh 76kg and my measurements are now: bust 85, abdominal 96, hips 98. I know if I had used more principles my results would be even more impressive but as I stated before I am thrilled with the results I have achieved. It has been so easy! I know anyone could do the same. I found the book easy to follow and realistic for the average person. I would recommend anyone that wants a sensible weight-loss program to choose this one.

Lindyn Brooks-Crew

Tapping, WA

I know what it feels like to set your mind on a goal and accomplish it. I had no idea how my life was going to change from this experience.

When I began the 10-step program from the book, ‘Look Good, Feel Great!’ I was unfit, tired and had no energy, weighing in at 146kgs with 52% body fat. After 12 weeks I weighed 130kgs with 45% body fat and over the last 16 months I have lost over 175 cms and 58kgs. I now weight 88 kgs and have been more happy and full of life. Going from a size 30 to a 12-14 was amazing!

I was a typical yo-yo dieter who had tried everything but had never really stuck to a structured nutrition or exercise plan. With the help of a trainer and guidance from the book, I started eating 6 meals a day and training 6 days a week, alternating between cardio and weights.

I was insecure and very shy to begin with and I knew that I was going to be pushed out of my comfort zone. Nevertheless, I persevered and since I have never done any hard training in or out of a gym before, I found I couldn’t even run 10m without having to stop from exhaustion. Nowadays however, it is nothing for me to run 10kms on a treadmill or bench press 75kgs!

One thing I secretly wished for in the early days was to be healthy and to have a good figure. I am still making progress, heading towards my goal and I can see myself looking and feeling fantastic.

At first I found the program difficult but within a few months my confidence grew, which gave me the power to keep going. But even more empowering than the physical changes, is the response I have received from my family, friends and co-workers as they have all seen me transform over the last 16 months.

When I first started no-one asked me for advice on nutrition, exercise or supplementation but as they watched me transform, it seems everyone wants to know what I have done. I am only too happy to offer advice and to recommend they read the book of course! If I can inspire just one person to change their life then I have accomplished something.

I have learned on this life-changing journey that I am determined, dedicated and strong-willed. The key I’ve found to getting results is to be persistent. I also know that I can push myself beyond physical/ emotional barriers to achieve my goals.

My life has improved dramatically as a result of the book, ‘Look Good, Feel Great!’ and of course my trainer, Jay. They have both made me very aware of the importance of exercise and nutrition in improving health and fitness. Today I can look at myself and feel a sense of pride in my achievements.

Melanie Rogers

Age 29

Nurse

Perth, WA