Crash Course - JP Fitness Forums

bigDman · 08-30-2006, 07:54 PM

I am sure you guys proaboly already know, nut if you dont. John Berardi is giving away a crash course in Nutrition. If you did not know John Berardi is a top-notch nutritionist. All you have to do is sign up(free) and he will send you an email. Thought I would share my amazing find with you guys

http://precisionnutrition.com/c.php?...an11@gmail.com

Kevin T. · 08-30-2006, 07:57 PM

somebody wants that free training with the PN guys

Just kiddin around of course. I signed up for this a few hours ago when I first read the email. Finished day one and looking forward to the next email tomorrow. Really looking forward to a cut to the point no bullshit crash course to go with all that I've learned from PN.

slimsaw00 · 08-30-2006, 09:11 PM

yep I signed up as well. . . should be interesting.

-Matt

malkore · 08-31-2006, 03:25 PM

I'm sure it'll lead to spam in the future, somehow, someway...but since its Berardi, it'll probably be worth it. so I just signed up.

thanks for sharing!

Frank.S · 08-31-2006, 03:43 PM

So far I dont really think ive learned that much. A couple of surveys asking me if i would consider going to the gym and such.

Good for the beginner.. I think most of us here are quite a bit beyond this.

gobbla · 08-31-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank.S

So far I dont really think ive learned that much. A couple of surveys asking me if i would consider going to the gym and such.

Good for the beginner.. I think most of us here are quite a bit beyond this.

I wondered about how good it'd be. Glad I passed.

slimsaw00 · 09-03-2006, 05:55 PM

haha yeah, I haven't even looked at it since day 1. . . this is for total newbies.

-Matt

milkman21 · 09-03-2006, 06:10 PM

I was not terribly impressed with days 1&2, and I doubt I'll keep reading it. Frankly, I've been a bit disillusioned with the whole JB craze lately...

GqArtguy · 09-03-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman21

I was not terribly impressed with days 1&2, and I doubt I'll keep reading it. Frankly, I've been a bit disillusioned with the whole JB craze lately...

It happens once you step outside the box...

milkman21 · 09-03-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GqArtguy

It happens once you step outside the box...

True.

Cynic · 09-03-2006, 06:56 PM

I'm dismayed that oatmeal is so bastardized under his plan. I know it's a low cab approach, but some things are acceptable. Doesn't the fiber help to minimize the impact?

slimsaw00 · 09-03-2006, 07:04 PM

I think so Cynic. I'll usually eat oatmeal and a protein shake in the morning with a piece of fruit. I mean I try to follow many of his principles, but not exactly on everything. After looking at day one, I sort of don't get the point of what JB was trying to do with this "crash course." The people he was trying to reach (ie. here, T-nation, etc) probably already know, and or follow some of his methods and to them this isn't really new to them.

-Matt

Kevin T. · 09-03-2006, 09:31 PM

Exactly slim. All it is is his articles summed up into 8 "courses" Just rehashing the same stuff we already know.

OldGuy · 09-04-2006, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by slimsaw00

I think so Cynic. I'll usually eat oatmeal and a protein shake in the morning with a piece of fruit. I mean I try to follow many of his principles, but not exactly on everything. After looking at day one, I sort of don't get the point of what JB was trying to do with this "crash course." The people he was trying to reach (ie. here, T-nation, etc) probably already know, and or follow some of his methods and to them this isn't really new to them.

-Matt

I think JB is trying to reach other people. His email was to all his current readers and he's trying to get you (or us) to send this out to people who may not have bought PN.

EdChap · 09-04-2006, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman21

Frankly, I've been a bit disillusioned with the whole JB craze lately...

Agree completely.

Dogmama · 09-04-2006, 06:50 AM

I'm looking for the science behind the claims. I'm nerdy like that. Another board is trashing him thoroughly, saying that his theories are based on studies that he is misinterpreting. I've yet to find those studies.

Jury is still out, for me.

BFG · 09-04-2006, 08:43 AM

hmmm shall see what it says with interest but if I see the words insulin spikes I shall head butt my computer!

John M Berardi · 09-04-2006, 12:54 PM

Hey All,

JP told me about some of the site changes so I popped over to check in.

Regarding the 8-day course, for those posting positive stuff - I'm glad you've enjoyed it.

For those who seem confused by it or suggest it's a re-hash of previous material - it is. Here's what I posted about it over at T-nation to clarify...

I wrote this course because I wanted to give people who have never heard of me, and who know little to nothing about nutrition, a crash course on how to do it right.

And this course does just that: in eight days it teaches everything you need to know to get started.

For those of you who need a crash course, or even just a reminder of what's important, this will be perfect.

Now, for those of you who have read everything I've ever written or have followed my writing for a long time, please understand that this course was written for you too!

How? Because this is the tool you can use to help those around you who desperately want or need help.

Now, how to spread the word. . .

It's easy. Just write an email to all your friends, family, coworkers - anyone who you think could be helped by the course. In the email, just include the link to the course:

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/course/

Now what should you say in the email?

Just make it simple, and make it in your own voice. I recommend you take the course yourself, see what it's about, and make sure you believe in it before recommending it to others. Heartfelt recommendations are always the best.

Then, drop them a line and tell them about it. Maybe you could say something like:

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Just came across something on the web I thought you'd be interested in. This writer I've followed for a while, Dr. John Berardi, just wrote this really good crash course on nutrition. He's the real deal, and the course is great and easy to follow. Highly recommend you give it a try!

Here it is:
http://www.precisionnutrition.com/course/

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Or something like that ;-)

So, if you like the course and think the information contained therein can help those around you, please help us spread the word . . .

Thanks!

I'm sure that lots of you know someone (or many someones) who would benefit from a treatment of the basics - to get them started out the right way.

Well, that's who this course is for.

However, it's also not a bad review of some basics of body transformation - from creating the right environment to social support to the habits of success. So, even for those advanced, it might be a nice refresher.

Enjoy the course!

JB

I. Kay · 09-04-2006, 01:02 PM

Not sure why some of you want to knock the Berardi stuff. I'm definitely not arguing that it's the only way, but I'll say that I followed his method for most of the last 1-2 years, and have stayed pretty lean but continued to increase in strength. This last month I've strayed... strayed far, actually, hehe, and gained 5-6 pounds in the midsection. This doesn't prove anything, per se, but I did stay pretty lean while following it... and I've felt healthy as a teenager. That's all.