Cruise - 8 Minutes in the Morning for Real Shapes, Real Sizes

Lose 2 pounds a week.

USA Weekend

Jorge Cruise guarantees were going to be looking beautiful in that bathing suit.

CNN

See amazing results!

iVillage.com

Will have you fit, firm and feeling fabulousno sweat required.

First for Women magazine

NO trips to the gym. NO endless walking sessions. NO complicated meal plans. A science-based quickie strategy that has already helped millions of folks get slim.

Womans World magazine

The perfect plan when you are short on time.

Prevention magazine

Jorge wants to get you super-healthy, not just super-lean.

Fit magazine

Jorge is Americas newest weight-loss guru!

Better Nutrition magazine

A must for anyone trying to lose weight and get in shape. It works!

Denise Austin, host of Lifetime TVs Daily Workout

Great results in less time than it takes to shower in the morning. If you have been procrastinating about starting an exercise program, you have no more excuses.

Kathy Smith, best-selling fitness author

If you cant take 8 minutes out of a 24-hour day to take care of the most important person on the Earth, you are just plain lazy. Jorge will get you up and started.

Jack LaLanne, the Godfather of Physical Fitness and host of the first nationally syndicated exercise show on television

Sets you up to win!

Anthony Robbins, best-selling author of Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within

2003 by Jorge Cruise, Inc.

Cover Photograph Robert Trachtenberg

Interior Photographs Rodale Inc.

Jorge Cruise, 8 Minutes in the Morning, The People Solution, Cruise Moves, Cruise Down Plate, and Cruise Down are trademarks of Jorge Cruise, Inc., and may not be used without permission.

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the publisher.

Book design by Christopher Rhoads

Food Photographer: John Hamel

Other Interior Photography: Mitch Mandel

Clothing Stylist: Christine Edmonds/REINHARD

Hair-Makeup Stylist: Colleen Kobrick

Food Stylist: Melissa DeMayo

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Cruise, Jorge.

8 minutes in the morning for real shapes, real sizes : specifically designed for people who want to lose 30 pounds or more / Jorge Cruise.

p. cm.

ISBN 1579547141 hardcover

eISBN 9781623363055

1. Weight lossPopular works. 2. Reducing dietsPopular works. 3. Reducing exercisesPopular works. I. Title: Eight minutes in the morning for real shapes, real sizes. II. Title.

RM222.2.C77 2003

613.7dc21 2003001273

Visit us on the Web at www.rodalestore.com, or call us toll-free at (800) 848-4735.

Notice

The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your body and health. The suggestions for specific foods, nutritional supplements, and exercises in this program are not intended to replace appropriate or necessary medical care. Before starting any exercise program, always see your physician. If you have specific medical symptoms, consult your physician immediately. If any recommendations given in this program contradict your physicians advice, be sure to consult your doctor before proceeding. Mention of specific products, companies, organizations, or authorities in this book does not imply endorsement by the author or the publisher, nor does mention of specific companies, organizations, or authorities in the book imply that they endorse the book. The author and the publisher disclaim any liability or loss, personal or otherwise, resulting from the procedures in this program. Internet addresses and telephone numbers given in this book were accurate at the time the book went to press.

To my beautiful wife, Heather.

Thank you for your support, inspiration, and unending love.

You are my best friend. I love you with all my heart, baby doll.

First, I want to thank my 3 million-and-growing weight-loss clients at JorgeCruise.com whom I have had the privilege of coaching. Without their feedback, insights, and support, 8 Minutes in the Morning for Real Shapes, Real Sizes would not be the success it is today.

To Emme, the true role model for all real shapes. Her message to love your body, no matter what size, is the heart of this book. Thanks, Emme, for being the inspiration, for being real, and for being above the curve. Bravo! I must thank Oprah Winfrey, the lady who launched my career. She invited me to be a guest on her show in Chicago and introduced me to two people whose lives had changed because of my Web site. I will never forget that day. From that moment on, I knew that the Internet was a powerful resource that could change peoples lives and bodies.

Heather, my wife, whom I love so much. Thanks again, baby doll, for being my muse.

Jan Miller, my literary agent, and Michael Broussard, her right arm, thank you for making 8 Minutes in the Morning a reality and best-seller. I look forward to a lifetime of great weight-loss books with you.

Anthony Robbins and Pam Hendrickson, his right hand, thank you for your friendship, support, and inspiration. You are an extraordinary force for good in the world.

Dr. Andrew Weil and Michele Hardin, his right hand, thank you so much for empowering the world with your message of integrative medicine. You are a man who has changed my health and life. Thank you so much.

Mark Victor Hansen, thank you for your support and for being my role model on how to create a bestselling book. You are a gem.

Carol Brooks and Margaret Jaqua for your friendship and initial support. Thanks so much!

Dad, thank you for giving me a major boost when I was starting off. Your initial support helped me plant seeds that have grown to be strong and independent oak trees.

To my sister, Marta, for her love. To my Abuelita Maria (grandma) for her lifelong devotion. Mil besitos. And of course to my beautiful Mama, Gloria, and her many sacrifices that allow me to stand where I am today.

To Mike Sr., Mike Jr., Sue, and Kathy. Thanks for being part of my family and life. I love you guys.

To Lisa Sharkey, my friend who has a heart of gold.

To Bruce Barlean and the whole Barleans family. Thanks for everything.