The 6-Pack Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shredded Abs

This book is a real eye opener as to input vs. output. What you put in, vs. what you put out. The truth is, most of us put in way more than we put out, and thats where we find the “Handles of Love”. I’m grateful for this book, as it was a good kick in the A$$ to get started. I am now down 10 pounds from the start, just by getting into a deficit. I’ve hit the “Proverbial Plateau”, but will start journaling and keeping closer tabs on my food input, and upping the output. Good Motivation. Good Information. Now Implementation.

This plan is ringing true. I've gotten tired of all the conflicting advice and theory. Probably my fault for too much information listening to a lot of "experts" trying to stake their own claim. I had temporary success with that but didn't sustain.Abs are made in the kitchen and this primarily addresses that.I'm gonna go with this. Fewer meals instead of 6, being satisfied more. Within the range of traditional weight training protein intake, but allowing less - I'll be glad to get away from what turned out to be "too much protein" and too much protein-drinks. Allowable "high satiety foods" while not too low on carbs. Interesting data table re: yogurt, potatoes, oranges.I'm seeing it as taking a lot of the targeted ( IF, Low Carb, Paleo, Protein, Cycling, etc.) diets and using the essential core of each. I don't think it's as extreme as 'shredded abs do-or-die' books, or a countdown to competition.I think it's a lean diet for life.

Great, straightforward guide to getting lean. I never had success with the traditional 6 meal per day BB diets. I did well with IF and CBL, but eventually found that less extreme fat/carb cycling and using higher quality carbs (jasmine rice for the win) made all the difference. What I like about Miyaki is that his book prescribes essentially the exact diet I ended up with after screwing around with IF and CBL for a while. I also really like that Miyaki gives credit to those he borrows from. This isn't secret stuff here - he just distills the mass of dietary information out there into a guide to what actually works in the long run. The rest is discarded. Bruce would be proud. OK, that is the good.Why only 4 stars instead of 5 then? Well, to be completely fair, this ebook doesn't change what Nate has been preaching for years; so the advice and structure is nothing necessarily new - for his work. Like typical ebooks, the whole thing could be reduced to 3 pages. Thankfully, there are a handful of summary pages that hit the highlights if the science, etc., isn't your thing. The humor is a toss up. Me, I like it. If you aren't a fan of Miyaki's shtick, I do note that he has toned it down quite a bit in this book versus his earlier contributions to various websites.A final note - this diet like any diet takes discipline, but I have found through my own independent fitness journey that a diet like the one in this book is the easiest to maintain long term and the most successful. It is well worth a purchase.

I don't have my "six pack" yet . . . but following the books dietary guidelines has gotten me to a "two pack" without changing my current workout regime. More importantly for me . . . I have finally started to lose my menopausal weight gain from the last two years . . .which I had been very discouraged about since I already ate "healthy" and am extremely active and just kept gaining a half pound per month regardless. This book is an easy read and has a sane attitude about weight training/diet in my opinion. I gave it to my daughters and have recommended it to friends.

Overall The Six Pack Checklist is a great book and a must have for anyone who wants a great physique . The book is easy to read and Nate Miyaki clearly explains the macro nutrients for the diet. Essentially this book combines an island-style(Okinawan, Japanese, and Hawaiian) diet plan with a focus on physique which means it's healthy and sustainable diet long term.

Great read. Short and sweet but hits all the main points. Diet advice for life. Recommended for all fat body's, you know who you are.

Nate's done a great job here! He presents a clear and focused strategy for slimming down while maintaining lean muscle mass. He also provides plenty of geeky scientific research references to assure you that his approach is scientifically sound. Plus, he writes from experience as someone who walks the walk, not just talks the talk; his body reflects his understanding of these concepts and he's helped clients overcome the same challenges we all face. I'll definitely be recommending this book to folks I know who need the straight scoop on how to get the body they've always dreamed of having.

Don't let the cover fool you. This book is not only for males who are bodybuilders. There is good, solid advice here for people of all ages on improving your body. Miyaki dismisses the fads and exposes the insanity and what you have left is basic good common sense. Loved it!

A good read and interesting myth busters. Sometimes too technical jargon in places.Friendly writing style and will definitely follow this plan to see if O get different outcome.

This is the first review I've ever left on Amazon. This book finally helped a lot of info 'click' in my head.Miyaki presents the info in a clear way for beginners to understand and for more advanced people to better understand concepts they may have seen before but that haven't been presented so simply and effectively.Nate, please write a similar book on gaining muscle! :-)

very good book and pleased to buy it

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Another great book! Thanks Nate