Volek and Campbell: "Men's Health TNT Diet" book

[Esteban]

I know this is one of the most anticipated diet/fitness books of the year:

Men's Health TNT Diet: The Explosive New Plan to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Get Healthy in 12 Weeks
by Jeff Volek, Adam Campbell
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Rodale Books (October 2, 2007)

"This revolutionary program, based on groundbreaking scientific research, shows men how to use Targeted Nutrient Tactics (TNT) to trade their fat for muscle.

Diet and exercise were an either/or proposition before the TNT Diet: in any plan, you either burn fat or build muscle. But now, gathering scientific principles, hundreds of interviews with coaches, trainers, and bodybuilders, and testimonials from men and women who have used the diet, authors Campbell and Volek have created a diet-and-exercise plan that allows readers to blast fat while building muscle in one smart, easy-to-follow program. Best of all, it only requires following simple nutritional guidelines along with three, 30-minute workouts a week.

The secret ingredient in the TNT Diet is the body's own glycogen, which holds the key to our metabolism. By controlling the intake of 'good' carbs and 'bad' carbs, dieters can eat all the foods they love as long as they eat them at the right time.
The Men's Health TNT Diet is filled with the nutrition information readers need including recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists, plus an around-the-clock eating guide. More than 150 photographs and a detailed fitness program give readers of any fitness level the power to get started and stay committed."

[Kevin Larrabee]

Originally Posted by Esteban

I know this is one of the most anticipated diet/fitness books of the year:

Men's Health TNT Diet: The Explosive New Plan to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Get Healthy in 12 Weeks
by Jeff Volek, Adam Campbell
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Rodale Books (October 2, 2007)

"This revolutionary program, based on groundbreaking scientific research, shows men how to use Targeted Nutrient Tactics (TNT) to trade their fat for muscle.

Diet and exercise were an either/or proposition before the TNT Diet: in any plan, you either burn fat or build muscle. But now, gathering scientific principles, hundreds of interviews with coaches, trainers, and bodybuilders, and testimonials from men and women who have used the diet, authors Campbell and Volek have created a diet-and-exercise plan that allows readers to blast fat while building muscle in one smart, easy-to-follow program. Best of all, it only requires following simple nutritional guidelines along with three, 30-minute workouts a week.

The secret ingredient in the TNT Diet is the body's own glycogen, which holds the key to our metabolism. By controlling the intake of 'good' carbs and 'bad' carbs, dieters can eat all the foods they love as long as they eat them at the right time.
The Men's Health TNT Diet is filled with the nutrition information readers need including recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists, plus an around-the-clock eating guide. More than 150 photographs and a detailed fitness program give readers of any fitness level the power to get started and stay committed."

Looks like the "Adam's Diet" book. Adam and Jeff, rock by the way.

[bullandbear]

This book and Coach Dos' book is already on my amazon pre-order list.

Is the "Men's Health Power Training" book the one that Coach Dos talked about thrashing the original nutrition chapter in favor of Mike Roussell's inputs?

Looking forward to both publications this fall.

[kingkop182]

I fortunate enough to win a copy at the Summit - just waiting for it to be delivered.

[Chris Correia]

Originally Posted by bullandbear

This book and Coach Dos' book is already on my amazon pre-order list.

Is the "Men's Health Power Training" book the one that Coach Dos talked about thrashing the original nutrition chapter in favor of Mike Roussell's inputs?

Looking forward to both publications this fall.

Yes.

[Lost Dog]

You guys are really going to love this book and the results you're going to get from it.

It's simple, full of information, and dispels all sorts of dietary myths about what "good" and "bad" foods really are (and aren't).

I’ve been doing the TNT Diet for a while now and there have been two distinct and standout benefits for me.

1. I'm more relaxed about food than I ever have been in my little fitness journey. TNT is clear as a bell. It's a lifestyle that easy to follow, but it's not some cookie cutter approach, either. Common sense prevails with TNT. I can live on TNT and most of you can, too. Jeff and Adam provide all the tools and information to tailor your diet to get just the results you want, too. TNT isn't just "Adam's Diet," but a style of eating that makes your body, workouts, lifestyle, and eating habits work together to produce the results that you're looking for.

Of course, those of you have done "Adam's Diet" will recognize it when you see it in TNT, but you'll also see how easy it is to make subtle changes to produce YOUR results.

2. Abs. Not all six yet, but getting there.

I have a metabolism that's remarkably adept at quickly adjusting to any deficit I throw at it. Two weeks of any diet and I might as well take a two week break, since there will be no more fat loss. But, things have been pretty steady this time. I'm very happy.

Personally, I think that the relaxed eating style plays a big part in the success for me. I'm pretty stressed in life, recently. Giving up my stress over food has been a load off my mind. Does that help with fat loss? Just maybe. That cortisol stuff is a powerful thing. Manage it and win.

Enough about me. Back to TNT.

The book has a great workout section, featuring someone you all know, love, and respect.

My favorite parts are really the sections where it explains away some of these myths that we tend to hold onto. In simple terms, it gives you the tools to talk to those friends and family members who might try to scare you away from reducing carbs, increasing protein, or eating fat.

It's nice that the book gets right into things, too. Here's the info in a nutshell, here's your plan, and read the details at your leisure. Which you will, since it's an easy to read book.

Many of you probably know my philosophy on establishing good eating habits. Start by managing your diet by good food choices > If necessary, manage your diet by portion control > If all else fails, manage your diet my counting your calories. TNT will show you how to eat right, at the right times, to get the results you want.

TNT fits the bill as the book that I'll be recommending to my friends, family, and coworkers when they ask me "how I did it."

[OldGuy]

Good review. This seems to be the recent trend in "diet" books - eat what you like to eat only time it correctly. Like you said it seems to be less stressful.

Thanks.

[mom2w]

Definately less stressful. A few weeks ago I wrote out a list of exactly what I wanted in a diet/eating plan. This fits it to a 'T'. Like Roland said, I'm less stressed and thoughts of food have lessened considerably. I'm an Atkins veteran but this showed me how to incorporate low carb eating, exercise, workout nutrition, and having a life. For anyone who loves eating low carb but struggles with making it a lifestyle vs a diet, you're gonna love it!

[RacerBill]

Hey, LD, did you write the back cover blurb?

Just kidding. Good info. Thanks!

[msmozrt]

But the rest of us get to wait till October???

[Q.]

Man, I hadn't heard of Volek since about 2000-2001 during my MH days. Has he been around all this time???

[Mahler]

Great reviews, guys. This is going to be the one to have.

[AmyPie38]

I've been fortunate enough to read this book and follow TNT as well and I have to agree with everything Roland says. I've never been so relaxed about my eating and find it much easier to stay on track. I rarely crave "bad" foods and I never find myself hungry.

Also, it's convenient. When you're at a restaurant, it's easy to find something that's low carb, but not necessarily low fat.

For me, it's the best way to see results. Eating a little amount of carbs makes me crave a big amount of carbs, so cutting them out all together is the way to go for me. Like Roland said, the book makes it easy to jump right in, so for those of us with little patience, it's great!

[gobbla]

Adam may be one of the nicest human beings in the whole world. I buy everything of his I can find, have never been disappointed by the quality or content. Here's hoping to the success of this new book, it's been a long time coming!

[msmozrt]

In total agreement about Adam and the TNT book which I was fortunate to have a peak at this last week.

[Columbus_George]

Just got my copy recently from Amazon.com. Is there a thread or forum for those following the TNT Diet?

[Clemson]

I love Amy's avatar...can't get enough