Praise for Jorge Cruise and his 8-minute weight-loss plan
Workout revolution!
The New York Times
Very inviting.
The Washington Post
Lose 2 pounds a week.
USA Weekend
Will have you fit, firm, and feeling fabulousno sweat required.
First for Women magazine
The perfect plan when you are short on time.
Prevention 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
Jorge Cruise is Americas newest weight-loss guru!
Better Nutrition magazine
Jorge Cruise guarantees were going to be looking beautiful in that bathing suit.
CNN
Lose 2 pounds each week in 8 minutes.
CBS Early Show
Just eight minutes can put you on the road to fitness.
ABC News
Jorge Cruise has answers that really work and take almost no time.
I recommend them highly.
Andrew Weil, M.D., Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
It works!
Denise Austin, Host of Lifetime TVs Daily Workout
Sets you up to win!
Anthony Robbins, author of the #1 bestseller Awaken the Giant Within
Notice
This book is intended as a reference volume only, not as a medical manual. The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor. If you suspect that you have a medical problem, we urge you to seek competent medical help.
Mention of specific companies, organizations, or authorities in this book does not imply endorsement by the publisher, nor does mention of specific companies, organizations, or authorities in the book imply that they endorse the book.
Internet addresses and telephone numbers given in this book were accurate at the time the book went to press.
To all my online clients at JorgeCruise.com who sent me thousands of e-mails requesting that I write this book to help them get that special advantage to sculpt a flat belly fast. Enjoy!
Acknowledgments
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 all their feedback, insights, and support, the Jorge Cruise weight-control brand would not be the success it is today.
I also 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 source of love, balance, relaxation, and fun. You have shown me what life is really about and how to enjoy it all. I love you with all my heart and soul.
To my mom, Gloria, who is my shining star in the sky that looks over me. To my dad, Mel, for being the man who inspired me by his original weight loss. To my sister, Marta, who shed over 30 pounds and is now helping the world with her books on dating, relationships, and love. To my grandma Maria for showing me that at 92 years young resistance training can also add years to your life! To my grandpa George and grandma Dorothy who both passed away from being overweight ...I promise to never forget the lesson from your passing about how essential it is to master you health before its too late. I love you all.
To Phyllis McClanahan, my personal assistant and right hand. Thank you for keeping me focused and organized. You are priceless! Lisa Sharkey, my friend who has a heart of gold. To Bruce Barlean and the whole Barleans family. Thanks for everything. To my buddy and great friend, Jade Beutler, and his family. To Ben Gage and his extraordinary negotiation and legal skills. To all my friends at Guthy-Renker, HarperCollins, and Hay House. Thank you all so much!
A special big thank-you to Rodale Books for all their initial support with my 8 Minute books. In particular, Alisa Bauman for helping me convey my message, Kelly Schmidt for managing all the project details, Chris Rhoads for his extraordinary design skills, Jackie Dornblaser for getting me where I needed to go, and Stephanie Tade, who truly made this project possible. Also a special thank-you to Dana Bacher, Marc Jaffe, Steve Murphy, and the Rodale family.
To my stellar team at Prevention magazine for helping me get my weight-loss column out to 11 million readers each month. Rosemary Ellis, Michele Stanten, and Robin Shallow, you are all the best!
Jan Miller, my literary agent, and Michael Broussard, her right arm, thank you for connecting me to the top people in the literary world. Jan, you are a gem. I look forward to a lifetime of great weight-loss books with you.
And finally, to my extraordinary and magical public relations team: Cindy Ratzlaff and Cathy Gruhn at Rodale, Mary Lengle at Spotted Dog Communications, and Arielle Ford and Katherine Kellmeyer at the Ford Group in San Diego. Thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart for your hard work, time, and efforts! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Contents
Chapter 1
8 Minutes to a Flat Belly: Find Out Why You Will Lose Up to 6 Inches
Chapter 2
The Jorge Cruise Revolution: Discover the Fat-Burning Power of Creating Lean Muscle
Chapter 3
Step 1: 8 Minute Moves
Chapter 4
Step 2: Eat Nutritionally, Not Emotionally
Part 3: The Program
Chapter 5
Putting the Jorge Cruise Plan into Action: Three Different Levels of Challenge, One Flat Belly
Bonus Chapter
Additional Flat Belly Secrets
Introduction
I love this program. So far, I have lost 40 pounds and 16 inches off my waist. I have not felt this great in years. My doctor is blown away every time go in for a checkup. I am no longer on blood pressure medication, I have fewer headaches, and my knees dont ache like they used to before I lost weight. And when I look at pictures of me at my heaviest, I am astonished at just how big I really was! I knew I was heavy, but I never realized how big I was. I saved some of my fat girl clothes and now they are huge on me. That by itself is a big reward. I have not looked this good or felt this good in such a long time. Its like I finally found the right off-ramp that led me off the freeway of unhappiness. So many things change for the better in a persons life when they lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle.
Ann lost 16 inches!
Its amazing what a difference losing a few pounds can have on your life. Jorges program is the answer. You do not need to spend endless hours in the gym, and you dont have to buy any costly exercise equipment. Since I started his program, I feel energized, I feel healthier, and I am much happier. I notice that I hold my body with better posture and that my muscles are becoming increasingly firmer. I would recommend Jorges program to anyone. Some of my friends and family members have also been influenced by Jorges program and I am excited to spread the news.