There are few (and I mean few) materials I consider to be essential in the world of body composition. Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle is essential. Sometimes when something is essential we assume it to be understood by others. The other day, I was fielding off an uninvited conversation and somehow worked in a Shawshank Redemption quote. Needless to say, it landed on deaf ears. I just assumed everyone has seen one of the greatest movies of all-time, but the truth is a different story. So for now, I can’t assume everyone has read this great book, I have to assume they haven’t.
The Material (Aka: Has Tom Lost His Mind?)
The Holy Grail is the title of the new program you are only going to get through this link here. It is an extra addition Tom gave me a special link for.
When I read the intro for the Holy Grail I thought “What? What is Tom thinking? Has he sold out?” Then, I read the program, and I kid you not the first lines are…
To be truthful, I never once suspected Tom of being anything but high in ethics. I was curious how he was going to approach the subject of “gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time!” The topic is a bit involved, but I can assure you, there is nothing more to be said on the issue beyond the Holy Grail. Where most people would have stopped, Tom keep going and going. This is literally a 74-page manual on the subject. It doesn’t get much more detailed than that.
The best part? You get it for free when you get Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle today only through this link. When Tom says, “today only” he means it. I also went to the main Burn the Fat site and I don’t see it anywhere so I think you should take advantage of this great extra. Now, let’s talk about BFFM.
Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle
The meat of what you get is simple. You get over 300-pages of well written and easy to understand material. It literally is about burning fat, training, nutrition, and everything between. Tom’s information isn’t too heavy in the science and very easy to digest. I feel like Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle is very accessible and not at all intimating for people. You also get a couple of “bonus reports” plus the Holy Grail through here.
Who is it for?
Anyone.
The material is pretty cut and dry and IMO focuses on the issues which really matter. It doesn’t fuss around with lies or unneeded info for 99% of people. If someone is new to this subject, they will find it easy to understand.
Tom is also planning updates and like myself gives them for free to all former customers. I can speak from personal experience on how he treats his customers. I have sent people from my personal life to buy his material and they had great experiences and got help when needed.
Bottom Line
I don’t want this to seem like its all rainbows and sunshine, but it is solid material. The price point is good, and I agree with a large part of the material. There are some things Tom is a little more rigid about nutrition wise than I am, but that is about it. You might ask “why bother if I have your amazing, awesome material Leigh?” but you just never know. Sometimes, someone says something in a way that just makes it click and help you get through the b***h called “fat loss.” Being this is one of the few fat loss books/authors you will ever see me affiliate or support, you can believe I actually stand by it.
You can get Burn The Fat, Feed the Muscle and The Holy Grail here.
You can find out more about Tom Ventuo here.
Am I affiliate this product?
Yep, and proud. Being I would only affiliate something I support, you should take that as a good thing. That being said, if you don’t want to get it through this site, no problem, just google it. You will miss out on the Holy Grail bonus because it is not normally offered. That being said, yes, sales of this product will go to support Leighpeele.com. I did not receive Burn the Fat in exchange for a review, in fact, I bought it 5 years ago just because I wanted to.
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Hi leigh, great stuff here. I actually found you through Tom a few years ago and agree about his customer service. Tom is a stand up guy and been a real inspiration. I wanted to post because you too gave me a “lightbulb” moment the other day while listening to an episode of the fitcast. I have lost 5 pounds since and feel like I am finally on my way to where I want to be. Keep up the great work!
PS- Be nice to Kevin!
I was just getting ready to go to bed but then you sent me an email! Now I have to get Tom’s book, thanks a lot for helping me spend my money
My husband will deal with you later! I am glad to be a supporter of Tom and Leighpeele.com. I don’t know why I never got Burn the Fat, I already have The Body Fat Solution and I love it.
Leigh,
I’m glad you wrote about this book. BFFM has been my nutrition ‘bible’ for many years and I have used its principles with many of my clients. As a trainer of 13 years, I would say this is a ‘must read’ for those who are serious about changing their body composition. This is definitely not a quick fix or fad, but rather a sound set of scientific principles and Tom teaches it in a way that’s easily understandable.
How does Burn the Fat compare to his book The Body Fat Solution?
Hi Leigh, I just want to ask if the principles of Burn The Fat and The Holy Grail are the same. I alreayd have Burn The Fat and I don’t know if I need to invest in another book. I’m already doing quite well on his book. Thanks!
Hi Leigh, I’ve read both and have been using the principles of BFFM and more recently the Holy Grail with great success. I started my program in October 2009 and as of May 2010, I’ve lost 65 pounds net. If the combination of Tanita scale and calipers are correct, I’ve lost about 75-80 pounds of fat and gained 10-15 pounds of muscle during the past 7 months.
Thanks for all the great info here and from the fitcast!
Tom Venuto’s books are great. While he doesn’t sugar-coat the procedure (you have to eat right and exercise), his approach makes it accessible to everybody. I’ve changed my appearance, and lost 20 pound using the principles Tom outlines in his books (I have Holy Grail as well). I’m not up to the strictness of Holy Grail yet, but when I need to ratchet up my results, I’ll have a resource to turn to.
Tom, Where’s the link for my free copy? I already own Burn the Fat & understood that any added bonuses for new purchases of Burn the Fat would also be offered free to those who already owned it. Am I mistaken here? I mean, I don’t see the sense in purchasing Burn the Fat again just to get Holy Grail.
I agree – Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle has some great information. Is there any way to get my hands on a copy of the Holy Grail without buying Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle again?
I Heart Tom.
I’m with Bonnie…is there a way to get Holy Grail if you already own BFFM?
Guys I will say for myself that I got it via email a month or so ago from when I originally bought Burn the Fat. Let me check with Tom and I will get right back to you about it.
Alright, here is what Tom wrote me back to say about The Holy Grail –
“re: current BFFM customers getting the holy grail
YES – we actually already
mailed our customer list and
gave current customers the download
link, but a lot of our customers
didn’t confirm their email subscription
or don’t read their email so they didn’t get it
anyone on your end who says they
already have BFFM and wants the grail can get
it by contacting burn the fat customer service
http://www.burnthefat.com/contact.html ”
See, good customer service there. Hope that helps guys.
I just ordered it too, cant have enough good books likes this!
Thanks for the review!
I’ve always wanted a copy of BtF, and although I,ve already spent way too much this month, what better time to buy? Thanks for the review, Leigh. Now I have to wait to get BBE though.
Wait a sec Debby, i am not sure I like this decision and where this is going…
Thanks for the review Leigh. I bought BFFM when the Holy Grail was being offered but have not had time to read it yet. I hope to use this along with your info to get my body back after my little one is born.
Hi Leigh,
I have just made this purchase – but I have to say it was all because of your review (and the fact I value your opinion greatly). If I had come across that link out of the blue I would have written it off as a dodgy marketing pitch for another ‘weight loss miracle’ – not trying to offend anyone (ie Tom – I’m sure I won’t) but maybe this feedback could help him with his sales in the future? I personally prefer the less in-your-face approach of people like yourself, where I don’t feel like I’m being ‘sucked in’ to buying something. Anyway, this isn’t at all a reflection on the material or Tom’s credentials, just my first impression of the page – but I can’t wait to read it all.
I agree with you – the only thing I don’t like about T.V. is his huge long page…just cut to the chase please!
Those sale pitch pages also give me the creeps. And then when you click off that pop-up that says ‘come on try it for just $4.95!!!’ that all have the same picture of the headset girl. I wonder if they work or if no one has tried anything different? It is a sad fact that the majority of sales are going to come from people who never read or implement the info so I guess the hype is there for them.
I’ve only JUST discovered Leigh and now she introduces me to Tom – dear lord – there aren’t enough hours in the day to absorb all this fantastic information! Thank goodness for e-readers and being able to take everything with me!
I have to say that the book is worth reading and that they run a first class operation over there. I was able to get the book for free since I had purchased BFFM in the past. I couldn’t find a receipt since I bought the book five years ago but they worked it out with me anyway. I really appreciate businesses like that.
re: Sam Ward
Lucky you. I bought BFFM 3 years or so ago and they want me to locate the receipt and check with Clickbank to dig up the information which requires me to provide the last 4 digits of the credit card used. Who keeps receipts that long? I don’t even have the same email address nor same credit card as I did then.
Got clarification on the Holy Grail as pertains to past purchasers of BFFM. It was given as a bonus quite awhile ago to past purchasers of BFFM. The Holy Grail coming out now is not the same as the bonus given out awhile ago. So, I guess there is now something else for me to consider purchasing sometime in the future. Yes, got my current email on the correct list so now I will receive the updates and don’t have to rack my brains trying to figure out the date of purchase and all that other stuff if I want to receive updates. Thought I had already done that but I guess I didn’t. All is well.
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