Joy Bauer is a trusted nutritionist and correspondent for the Today Show. She regularly features people who have lost 100 pounds or more through her diet and exercise plan. Joy has been touted as America’s favorite and most trusted nutrition expert. Her mission has been to improve the health of our nation and she believes it’s never too late or too early to enjoy the benefits of healthy living. Joy has recently released her book Joy Fit Club which is an inspirational guide to healthy living. Joy Fit Club is filled with healthy recipes, motivational stories from members of the Joy Fit Club and meal plans. You can reach your healthiest weight by following this program as so many have done before. You will find 10 simple rules for healthy everyday living and eating within this book. Joy knows that there is no single weight loss program that works for everyone, which is why the book features several different success stories. Some small and consistent changes make a huge difference and will lead you to success. Joy Fit Club includes over 75 recipes for you to use as you start on your journey toward a healthier life. This book shows you how to get started, what to do and how to keep up your momentum.
PRO
Written by a trusted nutrition professional
Several people have been successful using this method to lose over 100 pounds
Includes several recipes
Incorporates small changes that will lead to big results
Shares success stories throughout the book
Focuses on healthy eating and exercise
CON
None to speak of
DIET and NUTRITION
Joy Fit Club includes a three week plan for you to use, meal plans and over 75 delicious recipes. This book also highlights Joy’s 10 weight loss rules that will help you make your way toward your fitness goals. Some of the rules include:
Get your head in the game
Eliminate the extras
Find a support network
Eliminate liquid calories
Get comfortable in the kitchen
Forgive slip-ups
Avoid trigger foods
Set short and long-term goals
Exercise daily
Following these rules will definitely help you make some healthy changes to your routine. Seeing how these rules have helped those who have had success is especially inspiring. Joy Fit Club includes three weeks of menus for you to follow to make starting the program easier. The book is filled with success stories that push you along and encourage you to keep going. Seeing other’s success at losing large amounts of weight along with some of the things they eat gives a good picture of a healthy diet. Joy Bauer is a registered dietician so all of the recipes included in the book are healthy and nutritious. The menus for the three week program include breakfast, lunch, dinner and one snack. The total daily calorie count is about 1,400 calories with breakfast being 300 calories, lunch 400 calories, dinner is 500 calories and snacks between 150 and 200 calories. You can repeat your favorite meals and are encouraged to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Some of the meals you will find on the three week plan are:
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
Mustard-Dill Salmon with Roasted Red Potatoes -Turkey and Avocado Sandwich
Tuna Salad with Rice Cakes
Lemon-Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ham and Cheese Roll-Up
Chicken Caesar Salad
Baked Potato with Broccoli and Cheese
EXERCISE
Exercise is listed as part of the Joy Fit Club program to help you lose weight. Within the 10 rules you find one that says exercise every day. You don’t have to jump right in if you haven’t been previously exercising though. You are encouraged to start out slow and work your way up. Some of the most successful stories come from those who could barely walk 500 feet when they started the program. As long as you keep moving, even in baby steps, you will be progressing toward your goals. Exercise is important for maintaining energy, boosting metabolism and helping you feel better. The type of exercise you do is completely up to you, but many start with walking. The key is to start at a pace that works for you, stay committed and challenge yourself as you are able.
CONCLUSION
Joy Fit Club is a great resource for those looking to lose weight through a healthy plan featuring the inspirational stories of others. Joy Bauer has been helping people lose weight and get healthy for years and her latest book continues with that. Some of the stories you will read showcase people who have lost over 100 or 200 pounds. Making small changes and going slow with Joy Fit Club will help you reach your goal weight while giving you the nutrition your body needs to lose weight safely.
I would like to get started. I have tried EVERYTHING but never lasts long. now i am 55 years old and 316 lbs. Miserable. I need someone to hold me accountable
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(Page 1 of 1, 2 total comments)Alicia
I would like to get started. I have tried EVERYTHING but never lasts long. now i am 55 years old and 316 lbs. Miserable. I need someone to hold me accountable
posted Jun 30th, 2016 9:56 amAlice Brickl
Want to get started
posted Nov 17th, 2015 2:54 am