The 4-Hour Body is NOW OUT – Live Q&A Today, New Trailer, Free Books, and Much More 730 Comments

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Trailer concepted and produced by the amazing Epipheo Studios for Traileo.tv

PLEASE NOTE: THE PROMOTION AND THE CONTEST ARE BOTH OVER. THANKS!

Today is the day.

After three years of work, The 4-Hour Body is available everywhere!

I work very hard on my books. My first and previous book, The 4-Hour Workweek, has an 5-star average on Amazon with more than 1,000 reviews, and it has been a Top-10 Amazon Customer Favorite:

Compared to that book, I spent 3 TIMES longer on the new book — The 4-Hour Body — to ensure it worked with men and women, with young and old.

It is the definitive choose-your-own-adventure guide to the human body, ranging from fat-loss and muscular gain to sex and sleep. Everything is tested and it all works.

I have now negotiated the price down to a mere $14.50.

Why? Because I’m proud of this book and want it to be #1 on The New York Times bestseller list. That said, I have a very tough opponent. The Guinness Book of World Records is #1 for this week every year. Last I looked, Guinness was barely ahead of me:

With your help, I can beat them.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROMOTION AND THE CONTEST ARE BOTH OVER. THANKS!

In this post, and until 12 midnight Friday (Dec. 17), I will:

- Offer complementary “thank you” gifts to anyone who has, or will, buy a copy of The 4-Hour Body.
- Offer $260 of kick-ass goods to anyone who buys 3 copies (costs less than $45).
- Offer a free $16,000 trip to the person who promotes The 4-Hour Body best this week.

In addition to getting new readers, I also want to reward people who pre-ordered long ago, and help readers who missed past prizes due to tech glitches. So, here we go, one at a time…

One Book

If you buy, or have bought, The 4-Hour Body in any format:

Until Friday at midnight PST, you can get a FREE digital PDF copy of The 4-Hour Workweek (usually $20) and a free copy of “The Slow-Carb Diet: Volume 1″ (not available anywhere else), both hosted by E-Junkie.

STEP ONE:
If you haven’t already, buy The 4-Hour Body for about $14.50 on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or through any other retailer. If you buy it in a book store, keep the receipt. Only hardcover counts for the bestseller lists, so it’s easily the most helpful for me (please!), but you can buy any format: Audiobook (abridged), Kindle, Nook, etc..

STEP TWO – LAST STEP:
Fill out this short form. You’ll get the PDFs within 72 hours.

Three Books (US shipping addresses for the books, please)

If you want to buy 3 copies, you can get $260 of bonuses for less than $45 of books:

- 1 bottle of Super Cissus RX ($45), one of my staple supplements.
- 3-month Daily Burn Pro membership ($30)
- 1-year of ‘Performance Menu Journal’ Magazine ($30)
- 3 months Evernote Premium (first 500 only!) ($15)
- “Find Your First Profitable Idea” with Ramit Sethi ($100 for full course)
- Digital copy of “The 4-Hour Workweek” ($20)
- The Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

STEP ONE:
Buy three copies on Amazon or elsewhere.

STEP TWO – LAST STEP:
Fill out this short form. Done.

Promote your heart out, live like a rockstar

If you want to go for the gold, get amped and promote The 4-Hour Body this week (deadline is 12 midnight PST, Friday) and tell me what you did in the comments. Measure your impact (clicks, sales, etc.) whenever possible.

If you are the best promoter, judged by me and a panel of friends, you get to pick one trip of a lifetime… for free. I will almost definitely be in attendance:

8-Day Argentina Snow Adventure in Patagonia
10-Day Private Tour of India, including Miss India

How to promote? That’s up to you. E-mail your friends, share links (like www.fourhourbody.com) on Facebook, join relevant LinkedIn groups, give a copy to a popular radio station as a giveaway… it’s entirely up to you!

Here are the descriptions:


8-Day Argentina Snow Adventure in Patagonia

Eight-day guided ski-snowboard adventure in mystical Patagonia, Argentina. Your guides introduce you to the best skiing, local culture, outstanding meals and red wines. Visit charming villages, situated on glacier cut lakes and national parks.

Also includes roundtrip economy airfare from and back to the U.S. I’m almost 100% that I’ll be there, as I LOVE Argentina, especially Patagonia. Provided by Powderquest — check ‘em out. Yoga in between runs, if you like? Malbec or hot chocolate? Yes, please.

Date: TBD based on your availability.


(Photo: DJ DeepS)
10-Day Private Tour of India, including Miss India

10-day “SamaSundarbans” trip to West Bengal with Tim Ferriss and his friends, where you will meet some of Samasource’s Service Partners and experience the beauty of India. After two days visiting Samasource’s Service Partners in Kolkata, enjoy a five-day tour across the Sundarbans.

Bengali for “beautiful forests,” the Sundarbans are an “alluvial archipelago” of 102 islands settled between the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers and accessible only by boat. Take a river cruise and observe the region’s diverse wildlife including saltwater crocodiles, bullsharks, and the Royal Bengal Tiger. After enjoying your eco-friendly expedition and luxury lodging in the Sundarbans, journey back to Kolkata and let our field associates and former Miss India Sandhya Chib give you an authentic taste of India! Long known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata is the main business, commercial, and financial hub of eastern India and burgeoning urban metropolis. After exploring the city’s historical and popular landmarks, enjoy a special South Asian dinner in your honor, hosted by Miss India and special guests.

Includes: Economy airfare to and from India. Accommodations and internal transportation for entire trip in West Bengal, meals during Sundarbans tour, dinner with Miss India, Tim Ferriss, and special guests.

Date: TBD based on your availability.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROMOTION AND THE CONTEST ARE BOTH OVER. THANKS!

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Which adventure will you choose in this choose-your-own-adventure post?

No matter what, there’s one starting point: The 4-Hour Body.

Start a domino effect that will make 2011 your best year yet.

Enjoy!

Posted on July 14th, 2010

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730 Comments

  • TrafficColeman — December 14th, 2010, 7:05 am

    Looks likes its going to be another big winner..people will enjoy this one..thanks a lot Tim

    “Black Seo Guy “Signing Off”

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    • Silvia — December 20th, 2010, 7:04 am

      Where are the Bonus Materials?

      I bought the book and read it. Its GREAT and worth much more than its price. Dont think about it and just buy it! I began implementing some of the weight loss suggestions even before finishing the book. Tim really breaks it down to make it easy.

      However, the book list numerous Bonus Material (Removing Stubborn Thigh Fat, etc.) available on the website using passwords hidden in the book (like he did with the 4HWW), but I cant find them anywhere on the web.

      HELP PLEASE !!

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    • d3so — September 9th, 2011, 12:34 am

      I just got it and am loving it so far. I’m hooked!
      Great job, Tim!

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  • JohnEPaton — December 14th, 2010, 7:09 am

    Great Job Tim! I absolutely loved it. I stayed up till 3am to read it, and it was great!

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  • chris — December 14th, 2010, 7:11 am

    Hi Tim,
    Good luck with the launch, I’ve read the sample chapter and loved it!

    I’m trying to order the Kindle version as I’m in the UK, and want to start reading it now but It says its not available yet!?

    Could you look into this?

    Thanks!
    Chris

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  • Robert — December 14th, 2010, 7:19 am

    2 books ordered here (actually pre ordered months ago). Thanks for the all the bonuses that you are offering everyone. Good luck with your new book and making it to #1.

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  • Paul Colligan — December 14th, 2010, 7:23 am

    Traveling today. Get to read it on the plane. Awesome.

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  • Tim Koene — December 14th, 2010, 7:23 am

    Heya Tim,

    I am really looking forward to reading your book, I was one of the first to pre-order your book through amazon months ago (within a minute after your request) but now I feel a bit sad…

    Not only has the price come down since then (I am paying 24 dollars + shipping according to Amazon) but also the delivery time has been growing out of proportion. Normally I am very content with their standard shipping, but now I am informed that I will get your book somewhere in the last half of January 2011. Is there some difference in the Amazon batch between the pre-ordered ones and the normally ordered ones? Frankly, running to my local bookstore to get it seems like a far better deal than pre-ordering….

    I know this is not your fault and you cannot help this but I felt the need to post it somewhere…. I just want to read your book and start my new fitness regime next year :D

    Best regards,
    Tim

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  • Michael Grosser — December 14th, 2010, 7:32 am

    Why the hell is amazon so slow on sending this book!! I want to have it right now. Amazon will send it to me on saturday the 18th, but I bought it a few months ago. Damn it!
    And even the try, getting the ebook included in the special gift package didn’t quite work out, I haven’t got it yet, but I so wanna read it right know.

    I loved the 4hww and I think 4 hour body will be usable in a much bigger variety of areas in life!

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts Tim.

    Michael

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  • ChuckBartowski — December 14th, 2010, 7:35 am

    Tim, congratulations with having your book out today!

    Can’t wait to read it so i just bought the Kindle version while waiting on the hardcover from hopshopgo! :)

    I’m very curious if the big bonus packages (1.000 up to 10.000 books) are sold! Should be nice for your ‘becoming number 1′ goal!

    (I see you removed the ‘“Find Your First Profitable Idea” with Ramit Sethi’ course from the list of bonuses when you buy one book, is this still available for the land rush people? Just asking because the form is identical to the land rush one ;) )

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  • David Siteman Garland — December 14th, 2010, 7:41 am

    Just a massive big congrats Tim! I’ll be making sure to spread the interview we did together throughout the day and letting the RISE community know. Go get ‘em! (and down with Bush…you know…the book..;)

    Reply

  • Heztok — December 14th, 2010, 7:46 am

    Hello,
    I have ordered the book on the first batch, but still have not received the gifts. Do I have to resubmit ?
    Thank you.

    Reply

  • JPelirrojo — December 14th, 2010, 7:46 am

    Are we going to have to wait a lot for the spanish translation? I prefear to wait a litlle bit to be sure of understanding everything!

    My best wishes from Madrid, Spain. Your first book is still en my top 3 ;)

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  • Rusty Moore — December 14th, 2010, 7:49 am

    Tim,

    Although I can’t get a post up by this Friday, I will promote it for sure. I have a big fitness list and a High-Traffic Fitness Blog. I pre-ordered it a couple of weeks ago and jazzed to get my hands on this!

    -Rusty

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  • Ak?ll? Geli?im — December 14th, 2010, 7:50 am

    Hello Tim,

    Just a promotion idea for you: Steve Pavlina sent an electronic copy of his book “personal development for smart people” for every blogger who write a review about his book and give a link to his web site.

    (And he put these bloggers’ review links in his web site)

    This way you’ll guarantee a lot of links and increase your pagerank naturally.

    If you send me a free electronic copy of your book, I’ll write a review in my blog and send you the link. (I’m a Turkish blogger, so you can also get a Turkish review by this way)

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    • Joe — December 16th, 2010, 4:29 am

      If I recall right and it was what Tim did with his 4HW book. I believe he continue to do this concept but market it differently.

      I am curious how TIm did and I hope he share his strategy.

      Reply

  • Tgrrr — December 14th, 2010, 7:55 am

    Good luck against Guinness, nice adversary, but they don’t make great beer, so you’ll do great. Touch wood.

    I’ve got 5 copies on the way to Oz, but I’m travelling in Vietnam and hungry for the book, so here comes the Kindle edition…

    Is the facebook live chat the one included with the previous promo?

    Emailing now for the trip…

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  • Florian — December 14th, 2010, 7:56 am

    As the shipping costs to deliver to Singapore are around $50 on Amazon, I went for the Kindle version… Sorry not to help you for the NYT list.

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    • Chris — December 16th, 2010, 7:23 pm

      hey,

      Kinokuniya might have the book these days, talked to them, really wanted to have the Hardcover here in Singapore :) !

      Cheers,Chris

      Reply

  • Collin Ferry — December 14th, 2010, 8:00 am

    I went a little crazy and bought the 30 books via EventBrite. I don’t think the supplement/DailyBurn/Evernote portion was included with that. If I send my receipt for the 30 book purchase can I get in on these extras as well?

    Thanks Tim, I’m stoked!

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  • Tom — December 14th, 2010, 8:03 am

    Hey Tim,

    I was really amazed when I read about your promotions. As luck would have it, I just started a blog about my Four Hour Body Experience. It is really new but I will be populating it with as much content as humanly possible this week. I imagine that once the book is in my hands, finding interesting content to talk about will be no problem.

    I really think it will be a good promoter for the book as well as a personal tool to keep me on track as I attempt to transform my health and fitness.

    -Tom
    4HBE

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  • Travis and Robin — December 14th, 2010, 8:05 am

    Quick question…

    I ordered 5 books through the promotion this weekend on Eventbrite. I am a little concerned about that process. I haven’t seen any information other than the “Eventbrite Ticket”.

    When do we expect those to ship?

    I’m considering buying 3 more today for presents for other people, but I want to make certain all my previous orders are in the queue.

    After today I will have ordered a total of 9 books…

    I am DYING to read this book…probably going to store to buy today, wish my pre-ordered copies were here!

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  • Neil Taylor — December 14th, 2010, 8:05 am

    Does anyone have a working link to the UK Kindle edition?

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    • Annika — December 16th, 2010, 2:12 pm

      Hi,
      I’ve worked out that if you temporarily transfer your account to the amazon.com, you can get the book and then transfer back to .co.uk – just ‘manage your kindle’ and change your address.
      Good luck!

      Reply

  • Scott — December 14th, 2010, 8:15 am

    Dude, now I understand what’s going through the heads of all those Harry Potter fanatics hanging out in costume till midnight at Barnes and Noble waiting for the latest installment in the series. Never in my life have I awaited a new book with more anticipation or excitement than 4HB, and can’t wait get fired into my copy later today. Congrats and best wishes!

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  • Valerie — December 14th, 2010, 8:21 am

    Great opportunities. Looking forward to the slow carb diet in addition to my pre-ordered copies of 4hb.

    I’m in my late 40s and will consider this a great experiment. The way it is now, if I just *look* at dessert I gain weight (so it seems, anyway).

    My 2nd copy is going to my 76 year old mom. She’s always up for trying new things too.

    Hopefully the USPS doesn’t muck up the delivery too much.

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  • Michael — December 14th, 2010, 8:31 am

    Tim,

    we spoke briefly on Vinny D’s phone on dec 6th.

    Just wanted to stop by and say congrats on the release and all the best with the launch. Its too bad your book purchasing bonuses weren’t available in Canada, i would’ve purchased 30, based on your cool prize list.

    Lets stop neglecting the great white north. haha I’m sure your friends at Shopify, in Canada’s capital, would also agree with me. ;)

    Be well.

    Reply

  • Patrick — December 14th, 2010, 8:33 am

    Congrats Tim, I’ve pre-orderer the sign hard copy and could not wait for delivery, so I also bought the e-book a 3h AM.

    Is there a way that we can follow Live, your climbing of the New York Times Best Seller List?

    Patrick O’Brien from Quebec

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  • John — December 14th, 2010, 8:38 am

    Tim, could you clarify when we should expect something in our inbox if we purchased books for the preorder promotion last week? Wouldn’t want to register twice.

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  • nel!s — December 14th, 2010, 8:38 am

    Congrats Tim, I’m looking forward to receiving my copies! I ordered them through amazon.co.uk around mid October – they apparently won’t be delivered until February though so I hope your VAs will send me a digital copy later this week. Any tips for surviving a cold winter btw?

    Reply

  • Stephen — December 14th, 2010, 8:43 am

    Preordered the book through Amazon.com, and I cannot wait! I’ve been talking about it on my Facebook page, and a good number of my friends haven’t heard of you (yet). They seem intrigued, and I think a fair number of them will likely buy the book to see what it’s about.

    Great work on everything, Tim!

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  • René — December 14th, 2010, 8:44 am

    Just got the postman with a box here in Hamburg / Germany.

    It seems that I got a paperback version without the nice blue hologram picture. But anyway – it’s not about the cover – it’ about the content!

    This will be an nice reading evening.

    Cheers, René

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  • Geoff Agnew — December 14th, 2010, 8:45 am

    Uk version on amazon – not released till 3 February 2011. That isn’t going to help matters!

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  • Matt — December 14th, 2010, 8:48 am

    Hi Tim,

    Brilliant job on getting the book out, I’m very much looking forward to reading it.

    Any news on Amazon UK / Kindle availability?

    Cheers,
    Matt

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  • Alex Shalman — December 14th, 2010, 8:48 am

    My preordered/signed copy is in the mail as of today, and I’ve signed up to get the pdfs as well. =)

    Thanks Tim.

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  • Andy Gubbels — December 14th, 2010, 8:50 am

    What’s Up Tim,

    iTunes audio Version @ over $26.00 in Canada, No Apple Version for the iPad reader…

    I Loved the 4 hour work week and have been a faithful follower of your many blogs…

    I will buy a copy of your new book, god only knows (no everyone knows) I could use it…

    Keep Up the great & wacky stuff… By the way using Evernote been a blast, real helpful, while travelling this year…

    Andy G…

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  • Francisco — December 14th, 2010, 8:56 am

    Tim
    Thanks a lot
    I was able to buy 3 more books, on top of my preorder from a month ago, and now with your extended offers, Amazon would not let me buy more, I wanted at least 2 more for my Brother and sisters, I will definitely order them soon. this is such a great holiday gift.
    Thanks again and wil see you at your NYC party.

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  • Arif — December 14th, 2010, 8:58 am

    I preordered 5 signed copies and sent the PDF for the >3 prizes. Not sure though which physical goods can be sent to international addresses, either way whatever can be sent will be great.

    Thanks Tim

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  • Professor X — December 14th, 2010, 8:58 am

    >> 10-Day Private Tour of India, including Miss India <<

    Just wanted clarification.. how does the 10day tour of miss India work?? :)

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  • mike oates — December 14th, 2010, 9:09 am

    just bought 3 copies. Cant wait to crack the cover!

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  • Lean Muscle Matt — December 14th, 2010, 9:09 am

    Congratulations Tim!

    Yesterday I saw that a coworker of mine had just purchased a copy of The 4 HWW and was reading it.

    “What are you reading?” I asked.

    He responded rather timidly, “Have you heard of Tim Ferriss?”

    I couldn’t help but smile. :)

    We talked for awhile about The 4HWW and then I added “You know he has a new book coming out tomorrow called The 4-Hour Body”? “You BETTER get reading my friend!”

    I was SO excited to see my pre-ordered copies had shipped yesterday.
    I’ve been looking forward to this day for a LONG time. It feels like it’s Christmas already! I’m SO looking forward to putting your methods to the test, especially as they relate to building muscle and fat loss. I’m looking forward to sharing the results with the world!

    Cheers my friend!

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 4:10 am

      Totally made my night :)

      G’night,

      Tim

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      • amani — December 20th, 2010, 7:48 am

        Hi,
        I can’t get the form to pop up for the free bonuses? It says it’s not available to be viewed by the public. I know this promotion week may be over but I did order the book through Amazon on December 10th(along with 4hour workweek). Is there anyway I can stil get the bonuses? Loving the books so far by the way. Thanks!
        Amani

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  • Juan — December 14th, 2010, 9:13 am

    I pre-ordered 5 books, and am far too excited to be getting them. Thanks, Tim, for sharing the fruits of your labours and for offering such interesting bonuses! I’m in Canada, so I’m not sure what your team can send my way, but the real prize is the book itself!

    Guinness doesn’t have a chance – buena suerte, Tim!

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  • PHB — December 14th, 2010, 9:22 am

    Hey Tim, when does the cookbook hit after purchase? I’m hungry! Thanks for free stuff…

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  • Tenya — December 14th, 2010, 9:22 am

    I bought the books at separate times. Two of them at the end of September at B&N and one today on Amazon. I pasted 3 screen shots of the receipt together as one image. I hope that will work!

    Reply

  • Will — December 14th, 2010, 9:25 am

    It looks like the link to your facebook profile is pointing to the 3 book wufoo page. I hope I’m able to join you for the Q&A.

    Reply

  • Michael — December 14th, 2010, 9:34 am

    The downside to pre-ordering months ago is now I have to wait for it to be delivered. I’ve checked BN.com three times already today, so yeah, I’m a little excited.

    Reply

  • Tim Schneider — December 14th, 2010, 9:48 am

    Hey Tim,

    I’m buying the book at Chapters in Canada. If I scan the receipt will it still qualify for the PDF offer?

    Thanks in advance for your response!

    Tim S.

    Reply

  • bert — December 14th, 2010, 9:53 am

    muchos gracias tim

    Reply

  • Joseph — December 14th, 2010, 9:59 am

    Hi Tim,

    Starting reading the book today on my Kindle & so far it’s fascinating (as a phsycian & a fan of informatics/outliers).

    Minor comment in ref to Location 748 (kindle ref) where you say: “That is, if you’re a critical intervention patient, such as a morbidly obese type 1 diabetic”. Most type 1 diabetics are not morbidly obese & in fact are thin and young at onset of the disease. As I’m sure you know, type 1 DM is autoimmune & not associated w/obesity, as is type 2 DM. So, your example seems more plausibly to refer to someone with type 2 DM?

    -Joe

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  • James Michael Stewart — December 14th, 2010, 10:06 am

    Where do we post questions/errata regarding 4HB? e.g. the chart on pg 180 does not include a listing for myotatic crunch, thus there is no comparison between it and the other crunch types. Or is the EMG for myotatic crunch listed elsewhere?

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 4:07 am

      Hi James,

      Thanks for the comment. I’ll be putting up a form for errata, for sure, but the myotatic crunch isn’t included yet because — to my knowledge — no one has done testing with an EMG on the movement!

      I really appreciate the attention to detail,

      Tim

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  • Hilary Baumann — December 14th, 2010, 10:10 am

    The first time I read this I saw “FREE digital PDF copy of The 4-Hour Body.” Oops.

    Apparently that was just wishful thinking since it actually says pdf of the 4HWW (which I own both the hardbound AND kindle version of already.)

    I’m interested in the other items but I REALLY wanted an e-book version of the 4HB since Amazon still says “shipping soon” on my order (pre-ordered ages ago!) Argh. I might have to buy the kindle version if this doesn’t ship today! 4 Hour Body 4 Hilary Baumann !!! :)

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  • Federico — December 14th, 2010, 10:14 am

    Great! finally! purchased it on amazon (along with 4hww and paleo diet book) with a bit of luck i ll have them here (in argentina) by the end of december!

    Reply

  • Jason — December 14th, 2010, 10:30 am

    Tim you say it’s available everywhere. Not in the UK till the 3rd Feb? what is up with that! Sort your publisher out!

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  • Oscar — December 14th, 2010, 10:30 am

    The book is fantastic!

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  • Fitarella — December 14th, 2010, 10:34 am

    Woohoo!! I bought 10 books on Eventbrite the other day and two digital copies!!

    My site FourHourBodyProject.com launches this week and I’ll be doing lots of promos & book giveaways. SUPER EXCITED to see the results!!!

    xo
    Jacqueline

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  • Joe — December 14th, 2010, 10:41 am

    Tim,

    Does promoting your book as an Amazon affiliate count? I have a couple of fitness sites I can throw up a few links on if that helps your promotion.

    Reply

  • Itzael — December 14th, 2010, 10:49 am

    Sooooo Uhmm…. what’s up with the bonus material?

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      • Joseph — December 21st, 2010, 5:56 pm

        Tim,

        Lovin’ the book, Bro. I have been interested in placebo effect and have noticed measurable results when my belief, image projection and attitude change in accordance to my workouts. Being that it can still be measured and tested, how do you feel about exploring that? Kettle bells first entered my work outs when I discovered crossfit, how do you feel about their philosophy? Just curious. By the way, your writing is lively and entertaining as well as informative, my personal criteria for non-fiction. Thanks!!!!!

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  • Cliff — December 14th, 2010, 10:56 am

    Congratulations on the new book!

    I’ve just ordered 2, the shipping to the UK is expensive before Xmas, but I’m hoping it will be worth it.

    If I ordered 3, would I be eligible for any of the extra gifts? (understanding that you’ve specified US addresses for the books)

    Cheers,

    Cliff

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  • Chip Douglass — December 14th, 2010, 10:56 am

    I Discovered a hack in my university’s webmail that allows me to send an email from any email address therefore granting me access to the entire university Listserv.

    If I can find a way to avoid getting caught or expelled i’ll have close to 27,000 interested in and at the very least aware of The 4-Hour Body by the end of the week.

    Keep it up Tim!

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  • Mike — December 14th, 2010, 11:05 am

    Can’t wait til Thursday for my signed copy to arrive. Looking forward to reading it this weekend.

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  • Matt Gibson — December 14th, 2010, 11:08 am

    Link in your post: Do a two-hour live Q&A about the book today (Tues), starting at 2:30pm EST on Facebook (www.facebook.com/timferriss) goes to Wufoo form…needs changing.

    Reply

  • Kyle — December 14th, 2010, 11:12 am

    Congratulations Tim! You must be so proud. It’s like you gave birth to a 500 page baby who already knows way more than it should about sex.

    Reply

  • Cameron Malek — December 14th, 2010, 11:12 am

    I’m already half way through reading it, and already had my first slow-carb breakfast! I’m going to try to suck as many friends and relatives into a fat loss competition as I can.

    Reply

  • Rhodri — December 14th, 2010, 11:15 am

    detto è fatto!

    Reply

  • Matt Gibson — December 14th, 2010, 11:29 am

    really like the new trailer video!

    Reply

  • Barnaby Alkire — December 14th, 2010, 11:52 am

    Tim,

    You are an amazing man and I have a deep respect for you. I have already ordered two books and I am about to buy a third for my friend. I want to let you know that I will be featuring a before and after post on my blog to give more credibility and proof for the skeptics in my social circle. I cannot wait to start digging into the buffet of information that you have rendered us in this book. I hope to talk with you sometime in the future whether it be tomorrow or ten years from now. I am like you and do not care for the material things of life, but the truth of what life has to offer especially in this day and age. Until that day that we meet, take care my friend.

    -Barnaby Alkire

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  • Storm Kiernan — December 14th, 2010, 12:07 pm

    Bought it. Love it. Keep it up.

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  • SDB — December 14th, 2010, 12:08 pm

    Anyone worked out how to get this in any format in the UK?

    Pre-ordered a couple of weeks ago – predicting delivery around 22nd.

    Tried to order on Kindle, but amazon tells me I can’t order from the UK.

    Trying to order Nook on B&N site, but getting the same isse.

    I’m leaving for a business trip in the next couple of days and would love to take the book with me in some format.

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  • dianar — December 14th, 2010, 12:12 pm

    Should we have received a confirmation number for the 3-book gifts on the land-rush promotion? i signed up again because I hadn’t heard anything, and have been religiously checking the spam filter, but so far nothing. The wufoo form confirmed my uploaded receipt and said that an email would be coming soon. Sorry for the duplicate entry – i only want the bonuses once. :)

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  • Harper — December 14th, 2010, 12:32 pm

    At this rate, I’m going to be giving these books away for years….but I ordered 3 more.

    Can’t wait to get my preorder in the mail this week ^_^

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  • Andreas Climent — December 14th, 2010, 12:42 pm

    The trailer by Epipheo is really good! I’m going to get the book either way, but for people who are undecided, that kind of fun explanation of what the book is about could be very convincing.

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  • Peter Davis — December 14th, 2010, 12:53 pm

    I pre-ordered the book a while ago and applied for the bonuses in your earlier giveaway (The Land Rush: 48 Hours to Claim $4,000,000 in Prizes). I haven’t received any of the rewards or any notifications of such so I’m hoping my application was processed! I’m really keen for Ramit Sethi’s course and the Slow-Carb Cookbook :)

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  • Bendik L. — December 14th, 2010, 12:54 pm

    Got 3 books!

    This will be extremely fun, looking forward to test this stuff myself.

    I am really happy to get the Super Cissus from USP because I have had joint pains for a year now, and just getting back to training at the same time as applying many of these principles. Let`s see the gains and loss of pain.

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  • Björn Carlsson — December 14th, 2010, 1:02 pm

    Ordered 1, for me, I like your writing style

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  • Sharon — December 14th, 2010, 1:03 pm

    Congrats on the release!! So excited about this book, Tim. My copy comes in the mail tomorrow.

    Again, a HUGE congratulations!

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  • Joe — December 14th, 2010, 1:03 pm

    WOW! Just demolished about half the book today, some of that stuff is amazing, that section on Michael Phelps was so obvious and yet I would never had thought of it as a factor at all!

    Probably gonna finish the rest of it tonight, only bought it on kindle so won’t count towards NY Bestseller but I left a review on amazon! Hope it gets there massive fan!

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  • Joe — December 14th, 2010, 1:03 pm

    WOW! Just demolished about half the book today, some of that stuff is amazing, that section on Michael Phelps was so obvious and yet I would never had thought of it as a factor at all!

    Probably gonna finish the rest of it tonight, only bought it on kindle so won’t count towards NY Bestseller but I left a review on amazon! Hope it gets there massive fan!

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  • Tilen Krivec — December 14th, 2010, 1:05 pm

    Sweet, cant wait for my copy to arrive. And kudos to whoever made you the new trailer, awesome concept.

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  • Margaret — December 14th, 2010, 1:09 pm

    Hi there,

    I preordered 3 books, 2 from Amazon, 1 from Barnes & Noble (I wanted a signed copy for myself!).

    Since I bought three, I was hoping to qualify for the 3 book complimentary stuffs, however, the form to apply for it only let me send 1 screenshot (being the Amazon receipt).

    How can I send you the second one?

    Please let me know!

    Margaret Taylor

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  • Todd Schnick — December 14th, 2010, 1:10 pm

    Got my copy at the store today. Can’t wait to dive in. Especially that 15-minute thing… ;-)

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  • nuno sousa — December 14th, 2010, 1:11 pm

    Awesome work!
    Congrats and keep them coming!
    Thank you for the bonus offers as well

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  • Mike — December 14th, 2010, 1:25 pm

    Bought it for my Kindle (sorry, I’m phasing out paper books for space). Good luck!

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  • Radman — December 14th, 2010, 1:37 pm

    Sorry Tim – I’ve been a little low on funds as I crawl my way back to the top so I won’t be able to purchase your book right now. I guess there is some light for you and me though, that’s because I’m already on the list to pick it up from my local library. They ordered enough that I be the first to get it. Hopefully, today or tomorrow. Good luck – hope to cross paths some day.

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 4:01 am

      No problem at all, Radman! Thank you so much for your support, and for commenting. I’m doing my best to get copies out to libraries everywhere. I hope you enjoy it!

      All the best,

      Tim

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  • nadine austin — December 14th, 2010, 1:37 pm

    Saw it splashed all over barnes and noble.

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  • Chris — December 14th, 2010, 2:08 pm

    Already bought (in Sept) a signed copy and I can’t wait to read it! My only issue, and it is kind of big. Is that had to buy the signed edition from Barnes & Noble. I would have rather bought it from Amazon. I dislike BN.

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  • Tim W — December 14th, 2010, 2:17 pm

    Ok, so I got the book,, I have not had a chance to read it all of course but I’m a little confused… My goal was to lose weight and add muscle. I’m 5’7 185 lbs. My goal weight is 155 to 160 with an Athletic build. I read the lose 20lbs section and part of the muscle gain section. It seems like they offer 2 different diets? I’m also a little confused about the weight training part. Any chance you could break it down for me? What is most effective for me and anyone else that’s looking for a similar build. I’ll continue to read of course but I just couldn’t wait to get to the sections I felt applied most to me.

    Also, I sent you pic of receipt and a little worried the pic was too small lol=P

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  • Josh — December 14th, 2010, 2:18 pm

    Hi Tim,

    I ordered a copy of the book back in October. Checked my order today with B&N and says it hasn’t shipped yet.

    Looking forward to reading it. :-)

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  • Tim W — December 14th, 2010, 2:20 pm

    Hope this didn’t become a dupe comment. If so, my bad.. Ok, so I got the book,, I have not had a chance to read it all of course but I’m a little confused… My goal was to lose weight and add muscle. I’m 5’7 185 lbs. My goal weight is 155 to 160 with an Athletic build. I read the lose 20lbs section and part of the muscle gain section. It seems like they offer 2 different diets? I’m also a little confused about the weight training part. Any chance you could break it down for me? What is most effective for me and anyone else that’s looking for a similar build. I’ll continue to read of course but I just couldn’t wait to get to the sections I felt applied most to me.

    Also, I sent you pic of receipt and a little worried the pic was too small lol=P

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  • Giovanni Piller Cottrer — December 14th, 2010, 2:20 pm

    I have to say… The Cat Vomit is AWESOME!

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  • jaq — December 14th, 2010, 2:38 pm

    Thanks Tim for this great book! Congratulations and continued success.

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  • Jake — December 14th, 2010, 2:38 pm

    So I go on Amazon.com and find 96 reviews: 94 five star reviews 1 four star review and 1 one star review. I refresh the page and the 1 star review disappeared. WTF is this? Are you censoring your book’s reviews?

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 3:51 am

      Hey Jake,

      Thanks for the comment!

      Nope, I’m not censoring my reviews. I have no power to do so. Here’s what I suspect happened is the following, as I saw it with my last release. If a review was “This is fake! How could 50 reviews come out on the first day!” with a 1-star review (Answer: review and advanced copies), if enough people flag it as “inappropriate”, it gets reviewed. This “This is fake! These comments are fake!” is not a review of the book, the review then gets removed.

      I’m running around and am barely online this week due to media, etc. I don’t have the power (nor inclination) to delete 1-star reviews. There are a few more up now anyway :)

      All the best,

      Tim

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      • Joe — December 15th, 2010, 2:53 pm

        There are trolls on Amazon.com and launching the blog collecting deleted negative reviews. Good thing there is a reply button where it give me an opportunity to defend the 4HB integrity.

        Those accusations they made are based on baseless facts. When my books arrive from BN and I will make sure to give a honest review which I hope to balance out.

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      • aegina angeliades — December 27th, 2010, 4:14 pm

        Okay so I trust your ass 100%. You are the living proof-nothing is more of a guarantee than that. I ordered my 3 books (gave out two and read from mine to countless ears)and i am a big vlogger since last year when i went on HCG–I’m no superstar but some of my videos have like 6000 hits so I totally made a video today (mostly to the HCG diet community-which is quite large) just letting them know there is something new that also targets fat loss quickly and lets us chow down frequently!
        i wanna go to india. ;)
        I started diet yesterday. beans scared me because I have been conditioned to think they are “too carby” and would make me hungry-but i always loved beans -so thanks for bringing them back into my life. i expect outrageous results-very excited.
        your fan and cheerleader
        aegina

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  • Joe Adkins — December 14th, 2010, 2:41 pm

    That Trailer is Strong to Very Strong.

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  • Hema — December 14th, 2010, 2:56 pm

    I was skeptical at first thinking this was yet another fitness book to dupe people to buying for the holidays. However, the stuff on kettlebells is true. I have been teaching kettlebells as a personal trainer and have used them myself to get results. Of course, it is important to have an instructor who is knowledgeable. While, as the book says, the swing gets you places, there is so much more to kettlebells that can get your way more results.

    Women love kettlebell training because it does make them stronger, faster. The instantaneous loading of the upper body at the top of the swing forces the body to do something it would not normally do – lift a heavier weight than it thinks it can.

    I have yet to read the rest of the book and verify.

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  • Vinay — December 14th, 2010, 3:04 pm

    Congrats on the book coming out. Unfortunately I’m not in the US so cant help you out with the launch, but will be picking up a kindle copy :) Very excited to read it!

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  • David — December 14th, 2010, 3:17 pm

    CONTEST

    Hi, Tim.

    The “Land Rush” promotion did seem to be a bit… rushed. I know you are a big fan of time constraints. But this time I think the promotion ended a bit too soon, before the buying momentum could properly peak. Because the last promotion was so strict on the deadline, I don’t know if we can get the momentum going again in 48 Hours. Because most people thought the last deadline was the true deadline, I’m getting negative responses from people who kind of feel cheated for participating in the last promo. They bought the books thinking there was going to be only one promotion, and now that there is a second(almost identical) promotion they are getting buyers remorse big time! some are talking refunds. The high excitement that drove people to the Land Rush is in small part turning against the book.
    It might be a good idea to extend it to Sunday.
    It also depends on how much momentum you can build from your party tonight! Pump up the volume! (I know that was a bit… lame)

    I’m doing a twitter and stumble upon campaign. Hopefully that will be enough to put you over the hump. Got a few hundred clicks last time. I’ll let you know how it goes this time in a later comment.

    Good Luck.

    Have fun at the Party tonight, everybody!

    David

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  • Russell — December 14th, 2010, 3:24 pm

    Toward the end of the book (at least the Kindle Edition) –

    “For this and much more, visit the free message boards (where I also post answers and suggestions) at http://www.fourhourbody.com.”

    Could you be a little more specific? There are no messageboards there that I can see.

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 3:47 am

      That actually refers to the “Blog” on that page, which brings you here! This is an example of me answering a question :)

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      • Russell — December 15th, 2010, 7:53 am

        Fair enough. Thank you for the response!

        I like your last two chapters on spotting bad science.

        By the way, your assertion w/r to Splenda’s effect on gut bacteria is incomplete. No, I don’t work for the makers of Splenda – I’m a programmer trying to get thinner/fit. I’ve been researching your various assertions in the book to decide what to adapt for my journey to fitness.

        http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/23/business/23splenda.html?_r=1

        http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Sucralose-safety-scientifically-sound-Expert-panel

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        • Tim Ferriss — December 18th, 2010, 12:57 am

          I’ll check into it — thanks, Russell!

        • Tim Ferriss — December 19th, 2010, 12:29 am

          Hi Russell,

          I had some of my researchers look into this. Here’s the response:

          ###

          Just dug into this a little bit more. Here’s Seth Roberts’ take on it (http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2009/11/22/splenda-reduces-gut-bacteria-in-rats/):

          “More The makers of Splenda issued a press release that could not be less convincing. The study, it says, has “major deficiencies” that include “a lack of appropriate control groups necessary for understanding results.” No statement of what those control groups are. The press release also claims that because the investigators did not measure food and water intake, the results are meaningless! The idiotic press release is made even more curious by the statement quoted in the comments below, that “Drs. Abou-Donia and Schiffman admitted that some of the results recorded in their report submitted to the court were not actually observed or were based on experiments that had not been conducted.” But these, too, are not described. Which means to me that the details are not on Splenda’s side, or they would have been presented. It sounds like really bad news for Splenda.”

          While the press release is no longer available online, the quotes seem almost identical to the ones listed in the articles submitted by your commenter.

          Also, I wend directly to the panel’s published findings at PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19567260):

          “The Expert Panel found that the study was deficient in several critical areas and that its results cannot be interpreted as evidence that either Splenda, or sucralose, produced adverse effects in male rats, including effects on gastrointestinal microflora, body weight, CYP450 and P-gp activity, and nutrient and drug absorption.”

          But again, it doesn’t say what the “critical areas” are that are deficient, and it’s published under the ominous-sounding affiliation of “Independent Consultant.”

          **Bottom line – your text stands, leave it as is.**

          ###

          Hope that helps!

  • A. Paprika — December 14th, 2010, 3:27 pm

    Hi, just bought your book. Raced through the whole thing – fantastic! Got a question though: where are the bonus material/message boards you refer to before the index? Not spotting any links…

    Thanks

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  • A — December 14th, 2010, 3:36 pm

    Tim, the Kindle edition isn’t available in Australia. Is that your choice or Amazon’s, or someone else? Is there any way that can be fixed?!

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    • RW — December 14th, 2010, 5:44 pm

      Second this – I would like to support your book but the Kindle version is not available in Australia yet. I’m sure it’ll all be resolved soon, but its a little annoying that (paid for) digital content is delayed and can’t be made available simultaneously and globally in this day and age.

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      • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 3:45 am

        Thanks, RW. Is there a Kindle workaround anyone knows of? Anyone?

        If someone wants to order a US-only Kindle book from overseas, and hacks or workarounds?

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      • Miz — December 15th, 2010, 4:14 am

        I was able to get the kindle version in Australia through my American amazon account. Any chance you could get to amazon US and make a US account? Just an idea, not sure if it’s possible for someone in Oz. I had my US account before I arrived in Oz. Good luck

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      • Daniel — December 15th, 2010, 6:38 am

        I ordered my book straight from the US store, but I had to wait for Pacific time in the US in order to do it (I’m in Japan at the moment). Have you tried ordering/can you order from the US store?

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      • Lachy Groom — December 15th, 2010, 7:11 am

        There sure is. You just change your Kindle’s address to a fake European or American address, if you’re doing it through the device. Or buy it on your Amazon account on the website.

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      • Vincent — December 15th, 2010, 8:21 am

        You can buy kindle versions from amazon.com even if you’re outside of US (at least it works for me and I’m in Canada)

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      • BT — December 15th, 2010, 1:10 pm

        @tim & @rw
        Here’s my kindle workaround…ordered the kindle book from Australia 2 hours ago without a problem

        1. Grab a copy of hotspot shield (free) – its an anonymous proxy/browsing tool that once connected Amazon will no longer detect you’re not in the US

        http://hotspotshield.com/

        2. Search “tim ferriss kindle” in google and the amazon 4hb book link should be in position 2-3, click on to open up (kindle book wont show in amazon search results outside US)

        3. If you have a non-US amazon account it will still say in the right hand sidebar “title not available in blablabla”. About an inch underneath that it has a link that says something like “moved country recently” or similar, click that
        (*this link didnt show until I had hotspotshield activated)

        4. You’ll then be given the option to change the address your Kindle is associated with. I used a real US based address I grabbed off a website online

        5. Once I changed my kindle address, I was able to purchase the book using one-click-checkout and it downloaded to Kindle on ipad without an issue.

        ***This doesn’t seem to affect regular purchases as put an order through after that to test and went through fine to my regular Sydney shipping address.

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      • Nick Broadhurst — December 27th, 2010, 6:45 am

        Hey Tim,

        I am in Australia and have a work around for buying the kindle edition through Amazon that is SUPER easy.

        1. Download Hotspot Shield for free and install

        2. Delete all cookies on your computer and restart your browser

        3. Turn on Hotspot shield (this will make amazon think your computer is in the USA by giving you a US IP address)

        4. Log into Amazon and change your address to a US address (a fake one is fine)

        5. Buy the book (kindle edition) …. SIMPLE

        Took me 5 minutes and I am now half way through after 2 days and frantically trying to figure out to reverse my shoulder, sternum and color bone aches.

        Going to try ART in Sydney!

        Amazing book.

        Many thanks,

        Nick Broadhurst

        Th

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  • Kudjo — December 14th, 2010, 3:51 pm

    Is it wrong that I am checking my mail box every day for my book?
    Tim… I did pre order during that first 72 hour promotion, but I did not receive a confirmation email or the gifts (would really like to start shopping for the cookbook)
    Do I need to resubmit, reapply or am I just being impatient?

    thanks alot

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  • darius sohei — December 14th, 2010, 4:06 pm

    hello tim & community, hopefully this is the best/most ethical way to contact you as per your contact page. i am a 31 yr old male living in the bay area, very ill with unspecified auto-immune-like conditions. i eat paleo, and take way too many supplements at the behest of my doctor. i read & study obsessively, but due to my health issues i cannot say that i am successful in any exciting way. i hope that your book will give me some ideas about what i can do to heal, but at this point, years of struggling against an invisible force, i am prone to pessimism.
    Tim, in your book-buying-prize contest you mentioned a full body testing that isn’t available to the public. is there any way i can attain this testing? i am willing to be a transparent case study, and its probably obvious that i am not wealthy enough to afford this on my own. one of the side effects of my condition is lack of humor and creativity as my brain isn’t operating 100% yet, so i haven’t been able to come up with a way to monetize/fund my healing.
    thank you for doing what you do (even though i am very jealous & angry)

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    • Tom — December 17th, 2010, 3:14 pm

      Why not go read The Paleo Solution and/or post a question for Robb Wolf’s podcast? I think most if not all auto-immune diseases can be cured by doing a 30-day strict Paleo diet (Paleo + no eggs, no nuts, no nightshades).
      There are a ton of similar questions already answered in the podcast archives over there.

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  • alwaysLovely — December 14th, 2010, 4:08 pm

    Excitedly waiting for book to reach me via bookdeppsitory.
    Congrats Tim!! For another piece of great work.
    Btw is the live Q&A recorded?

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    • Anthony DiFoggio — December 14th, 2010, 5:13 pm

      I would also like to know if the Q&A was recorded! And are the “Slow Carb Diet: Volume 1,” and “Slow-Carb Cookbook” the same by chance? I pre-ordered two when the first twitter/blog post came out, well before the Land Rush, otherwise I would have gotten more for sure!

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  • Sophie — December 14th, 2010, 4:13 pm

    Hey Tim – just wanted to say a big thank you for the free extras with my book, really appreciate your generousity! (And I hope it helps you drive sales too.) Can’t wait to get my hands on the 4 Hour Body in January, your sample chapter really whet my appetite. :)

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  • Chris Hughes — December 14th, 2010, 4:25 pm

    Awesome contest here Tim, just ordered the book. Can’t wait to receive it in a few days :-D

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  • Krojex — December 14th, 2010, 4:55 pm

    Sick marketing strategy, bro. I’ll help in your quest to beat Guiness. =)

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  • Jay Soriano — December 14th, 2010, 5:03 pm

    “In addition to getting new readers, I also want to reward people who pre-ordered long ago, and help readers who missed past prizes due to tech glitches. So, here we go, one at a time…”

    Is there something additional? I ordered 5 from the first batch, and 5 from last weeks..

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  • Stephen C — December 14th, 2010, 5:13 pm

    Okay, So if we’re promoting the book, how can we tell you to show you the results? Is there a form to fill out, an e-mail address to send it to, etc? I’ve been a fan for a while, so thanks for providing great information! For promotion, I actually ended up posting a few links on my company’s sites to the LivingSocial deals that went around yesterday and on our Reader’s Nook Facebook page today. I have a few other ideas, maybe, I just want to know where I can send the promotion things and the results. Looking forward to reading the latest book!

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  • Andrea — December 14th, 2010, 5:30 pm

    Congrats! I just bought 4hww. I will try to get 4 hour body as well. Hope you enjoy your week.

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  • Hope Lewellen — December 14th, 2010, 5:31 pm

    I have begun my promotions for your book. I posted on my facebook where I have friends all over the world. Egypt, Israel,UK,Australia,Germany,Belgium,Canada,Netherlands,and all over the US just to name a few. Many of my friends on facebook are athletes, well actually most of them are so I believe there will be a lot of interest. I know that most people I am friends with follow me on FB because I travel so much and they are always trying to see what I am up to and once when I posted “should I start a blog?” I got a great number of responses urging me to do so.

    I will be traveling to Israel and will have a several copies in hand as I travel. While I am in Israel I will do some traveling to Jordan, and Europe and I will have no problem spreading the word and promoting your book.
    This has just started so once I start to get feedback on FB I will post.
    This is just the begining
    Thanks,
    Hope

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    • Hope Lewellen — December 15th, 2010, 8:38 am

      Woke up this morning and guzzled down my ice water. My Pagg is ordered and now all I can do is hope that your book is slow carb because I am devouring it. Amazing Tim. This information is so valuable I can’t even believe it. Thanks so much for sharing it. I didn’t put *Contest* on my last post but it should be quite obvious when you read it.
      Hope

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      • Hope Lewellen — December 16th, 2010, 12:15 am

        *CONTEST*
        Here is what I am prepared to do. I will begin to incorporate many things from your book into my life and I do plan to tranfrom my body. I will keep notes and pictures to record my progress. I am 43 years old and an above the knee amputee. From what I have read in the book most all the excercises will work for me. I think that this can help show people that there are no excuses. I will show my progress to my friends on FB all over the world. I have gotten word of a few people already buying the book from my first post.
        Thanks and all the best
        Hope

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  • Tatiana — December 14th, 2010, 5:37 pm

    Hi TIm
    3 copies purchased, however in different receipts. as a side note
    your 3 copies form only allows for 1 doc upload.
    thanks for the inspiration

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  • Carlos — December 14th, 2010, 5:38 pm

    Great video…. great book, I hope my copy to arrive quickly to Brazil. Can not wait :)

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  • Chase — December 14th, 2010, 5:40 pm

    I was thinking it was going to be 4HWW small… but DAYUMMM. This thing is HUGE. You outdid yourself Tim! I’ll throw a picture of the book and a recommendation on my facebook.

    All the best,

    Chase

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  • Roger P — December 14th, 2010, 5:52 pm

    * CONTEST *

    I posted this as a comment on your recent “landrush” post, but I hadn’t heard any thoughts from you. I know you’re incredibly busy right now, but I think I have a genuinely unique proposal to market your new book.

    I took the challenge to come up with an innovative marketing technique to heart, and I created TEN THOUSAND unique advertisements for “The 4-Hour Body”, ready for importing into Google Adwords. I have been working on an invention which automatically generates ad text for Google AdWords and related paid search systems, and I figured it would be cool to test it on you, since you claim to be a human guinea pig ;-) . I hope you find this useful, or at least find my creativity worthy of your competition.

    Check it out here: http://okgodoit.com/4hb.

    Not only did I generate all those ads, but I also ran them for 24 hours on my Google AdWords account, where they had over 20,000 impressions. I am a student and don’t have a huge budget to run the ads, but I allocated a little over $100 for this campaign. If you are interested, I can guide you through how to upload them into your own account, which I’m sure would be better funded and make a much bigger impact.

    I’d be happy to help you use these, expand upon them, or figure out how else they may benefit you. One of the other commenters pointed out that this new book is even more applicable for more people than your original, and you should go all-out with marketing it, and I completely agree.

    I am excited to hear if you decide to use my ads, so don’t hesitate to contact me if there’s any way I can help.

    Thank you for everything!
    -Roger

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  • LHH — December 14th, 2010, 5:57 pm

    Hey Tim, Just bought a copy – sorry it had to be the electronic version though. I travel weekly for work, and I try to pack as light as possible. I also already have the hard copy of the 4 Hour Work Week, but getting an electronic copy would be great to keep in my kindle. Thanks, and congratulations!

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  • Alonzo Maloy — December 14th, 2010, 6:00 pm

    Mr. Ferris…

    I bought your first book about two years ago. Loved it. Earlier today, I purchased 4HB. I’ve already read my 150 +/- pages. Again, Loved it!

    I know you get a lot of stuff so I will try to keep my questions short (about 4HB), but I think they’re different enough that your insight would be helpful.

    #1. I’m in the military and not married, i.e. I have to do PT (Physical Training) Mon-Fri, live in the barracks without a kitchen, and eat at the dining facility where they serve 3 meals a day, and I have no voice in the menu selection. Since “Adding Muscle” is one of the things that caught me most, what can I do? I can’t get your perscribed rest periods, and I can’t eat the way you suggest. HELP!!!

    #2. Until the “muse” that I’m currently testing gives me feedback, I’m on a VERY limited budget (look up the Military Pay Scale for E-4, Over 2 years if you think I’m lying). Any recommendations for the suppliments that you suggest?

    #3. I’m a very visual person, and the pictures did help, but have you ever thought about making a video blog of the things you suggest? I know that if I see it, I can internalize it better, and I’m sure there are plenty of people who feel the same way.

    Thank you for your time, and I wish you much success.

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  • Cody Candee — December 14th, 2010, 6:06 pm

    Tim I hope you make it to #1!
    #1 New York Times Best Seller sounds far better than #2 Best Seller – I’m sure that’s why you are so eager :)

    I already ordered 2 books a while back but if I could get the bonuses for buying 3 books I will definitely buy one more.

    If I wasn’t a poor college student I’d buy way more!
    Thanks bro

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  • Thomas — December 14th, 2010, 6:06 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I pre-ordered just one book. I was curious as to why the Ramit Sethi product was taken away for the single book purchase this time or is this a misprint? Thanks.

    Reply

  • Danno — December 14th, 2010, 6:12 pm

    Just jammed through the new book; fun read.

    The only addition I’d make is to let readers know how much Steve Bodansky awesomely looks like Tobias Funke. Teamocil!

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  • Ross McGarvey — December 14th, 2010, 6:22 pm

    I was disappointed after going to 3 B&N’s today to be told that your book hadn’t arrived yet I guess Amazon it is! I just want to thank you for the inspiration and motivation that the 4HWW has given me as a recent immigrant to the US and having to start my working career all over again. Its been so much more enjoyable setting up a business that has systems for semi auto-pilot when the time is right and outsourcing what is appropriate. Looking forwards to reading the new book and trying out a few of the new ideas. Keep up the great motivational work that you are doing.

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  • Alyssa — December 14th, 2010, 6:30 pm

    Can’t wait to reeeeeead itttttttt!!!

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  • Richard Lee — December 14th, 2010, 6:41 pm

    Just a few pages in an already a belly laugh: “Sad little manatee.” That… was funny!

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  • Niall — December 14th, 2010, 6:58 pm

    Know to be fair I probably will read it cover to cover cause I’m really interested in fitness etc and would love to have an all round knowledge of it. Even though I’ll only be using a few chapters in the book I’ll be reading it all

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  • Brent Yonemoto — December 14th, 2010, 7:51 pm

    hey tim.

    Great job with the four hour body, can’t wait for the companions, four hour brain and four hour enlightenment.. You did an amazing job.

    I bought the book and am trying to access the article on gaining 10% more strength in a workout. I went to fourhourbody.com, and I can not find the link..

    Thanks

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  • Karli — December 14th, 2010, 8:04 pm

    Please forgive me… I was blonde in a previous ;)
    I pre-ordered my 2 signed copies (got my tracking number, super-excited)…
    So now I need to fill out the form that says
    “4HB Launch: Bought 3 books” to get the digital 4hWW?

    Also, do the 2 previously ordered books count towards the 3 to get the new promo package or 3 additional? And when will we know when the first 1000 people have hit it?

    Thanks.

    Karli

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 3:44 am

      Hi Karli,

      The 2 previous books do count, so you’d just need to order one more copy. We’ll turn off the 3-book deal as soon as it’s over and announce that in the post. If you don’t see “THIS IS OVER” or something like that in the post, you’re good to go :)

      Thanks!

      Tim

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      • Karli — December 15th, 2010, 6:58 pm

        Thanks! I just ordered my third copy.
        I have never pre-ordered any book before, much less ordered 3 copies… That’s quite a compliment from me. :)
        While I seen 4HWW in the store I hadn’t read it… I got “hooked” on your adventures and insights while googling weight loss one night. Thanks for all your writing… And the fact that you keep all of this fabulous content free here makes it very east to order 3 copies of a book I haven’t read.
        Thanks
        Off to submit my form with receipts. :)

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  • Nick — December 14th, 2010, 8:08 pm

    Congratulations, and good luck for the race.
    Cheers from Japan,
    Nick

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  • Jean-Paul — December 14th, 2010, 8:10 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I wasn’t sure where to submit my receipt if I had pre-ordered 5 back in October. I sent it to the 3 copy submission page assuming your team would know what to do. Let me know if I need to correct anything.

    Can’t wait to start spreading the knowledge!

    JP

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    • Tom — December 14th, 2010, 8:44 pm

      I got the “Your Amazon order has been shipped email”

      Estimated deliver date: December 15th 2010.

      I almost went to the Barnes and Noble today just to get it now. It would have been worth the extra 13 dollars.

      -Tom,
      4HBE

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  • Joe — December 14th, 2010, 8:22 pm

    Hey Tim! I just finished your book, and it exceeded my expectations. Good luck on beating Guinness. I had a question about reducing insulin spikes. Do you think a good dose of cinnamon would blunt some of the effects of a night out drinking?

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 15th, 2010, 12:35 am

      Hmmmm…. good question. Here’s an approach to blunt: LOTS of lime juice, and use soda in your drinks. You’ll reduce glycemic response and get drunk faster. Less alcohol consumed = less hangover :)

      Tim

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    • David — December 19th, 2010, 3:23 am

      Joe,
      read The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf and you’ll pretty much know everything about insulin (spikes). Regarding the alcohol issue, Robb’s suggestion is his ‘NorCal Margarita’: 2 Tequila Gold, fresh lime juice and soda. Taste wise it’s so-so, I have tried it. But I guess there has to be a trade-off between drinking when out with the guys and doing it in a ‘smart’ way.
      Regards from Greece,
      David

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  • Francis M. — December 14th, 2010, 8:29 pm

    Hey Tim,

    Congratulations !
    Always looking forward to reading your material. Your work is very inspiring.
    Will get a copy very soon.
    Thank you
    Wish you all the Best !

    Francis

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  • Matt — December 14th, 2010, 8:38 pm

    Awesome… book is ordered and on the way. In the mean time I’m pumped to promote this book. The 4hww was awesome and I can’t wait for this one.

    I’ve set up a website to generate some holiday traffic for the book. For anyone who shows proof of purchasing the book I’ll post a holiday related video of your choice. I’ll wish people Happy Holidays for you, read off your kids Christmas list to santa etc… get creative.

    Email me your request and some indication you bought the book: 4hourbody@votevid.com

    http://www.votevid.com

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  • Margaret — December 14th, 2010, 8:57 pm

    Hi there,

    My last comment isn’t showing up for some reason…

    I preordered 3 books from two different sites but I could only send you one of the receipts! Please let me know how I can send you the other one.

    Thanks!
    Margaret Taylor

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  • edizzle — December 14th, 2010, 9:16 pm

    Loving the book! Except your clever t-handle flew apart and killed my precious kitty, fluffy, you SOB! There’s fur and blood all over my living room. I wish I’d read the whole chapter before construction. :D

    Reply

  • Dan Cugliari — December 14th, 2010, 9:37 pm

    bought 3 last week. Can’t wait to get the bonuses ;)

    Will be devouring on kindle as soon as i get the digital copy

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  • Tyler — December 14th, 2010, 9:49 pm

    As of 9:45 MTN time 12/14, 4HB is #4 on Amazon’s book bestsellers in any category. Behind: Decision Points, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, and Autobiography of Mark Twain.

    Guiness is 25th.

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  • Alyssa — December 14th, 2010, 9:51 pm

    Hmm. It’s fascinating the controversy I’ve come across in the last couple of hours while doing a bit of 4HB promotions. Quite the trouble maker, aren’t we Mr. Ferris! :)

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  • Liron — December 14th, 2010, 9:58 pm

    Done !

    by the way: any idea WHEN Barnes and Noble is going to actully ship the pre-ordered books ? I orderd mine in September on the ‘pre-order now and get a signed copy’ deal. It is now December and I am still waiting.
    I see on Amazon that the books are available -so whats going on ???

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    • John Zimmerman — December 14th, 2010, 10:06 pm

      I received an email saying my 2 were sent out(early order, signed). The email was from DHL so check your inbox/spam for them. I hope to get mine tomorrow!

      Reply

    • Karli — December 15th, 2010, 7:10 pm

      I got my confirmation from B&N yesterday that mine had shipped. Hope that helps.

      Reply

  • Mike Love — December 14th, 2010, 10:24 pm

    2 Purchases for a total of 33 books and off to a flying start. Great promotion and I’m focused on winning the trip to ski Patagonian Powder.

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  • Rabih — December 14th, 2010, 10:42 pm

    Hey, great book! I have really been enjoying it and reading all day. I have a question however regarding PAGG supplementation. I bought the same supplements you recommend in the book but it seems that they dosage in them is supposed to be the dosage for the entire day….so how does one split the dosage into 4 separate times as per the book? ie. before breakfast, before lunch, before dinner and before bed.

    The green tea extract for example is a capsule filled with powder with the entire dose for the day. do we open it up and split it into 4 parts? Or is it easier to just take the supplements once a day?!

    Looking forward to your guidance!

    cheers,

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    • John S. — December 23rd, 2010, 5:41 pm

      @Rabih – Did you get an answer to your question? I ran into the same dilemma with the apparent misprint about dosage amounts for the PAGG supplement program described in the book. Thanks!

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  • David W. — December 14th, 2010, 11:42 pm

    BRAVO! I can’t wait to get the book! I think I’ll make myself your best “Before and After”. Thanks for all the research!

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  • glenn — December 14th, 2010, 11:59 pm

    Would be nice to get the 4 Hour Workweek in the Kindle format instead of .PDF Reading PDFs on Kindle sucks.

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  • Gengis — December 15th, 2010, 12:07 am

    Bought one this morning and read all the chapters interesting me in the short term. Amazing work and I like your closing note a lot tho some informations are not always correlated to your previous posts, example – the paleo diet promotion and the fact that in your book you re inviting readers to eat beans instead of high fats diet such as the paleo. I understand that u didn’t write some posts of this blog but then what is ur position regarding the content you put in the website compared to in your new book. Great work keep going you re inspire ppl and are the only blog I spend time reading on a weekly basis.

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  • Benjamin Perove — December 15th, 2010, 12:52 am

    Hey Tim, submitted the 3-copy form. I don’t doubt that you’ll achieve the number one spot on Amazon in record time!

    Can’t wait to dive into the book (Kindle edition)!

    I’ve been quite deep in research here and I’ve got some interesting ideas percolating for a new website. When the project is ready for testing but prior to launch, I’ll make an attempt to get your opinion.

    Best ever,

    Benjamin

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  • Christoffer — December 15th, 2010, 12:53 am

    Ordered a hardcopy for a total of four now.

    Get some nice stuff for us international fans next time and it might have been more! :)

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  • Oscar — December 15th, 2010, 1:11 am

    Hey Tim, I wonder how do we read the bonuses at the end of the book on the kindle version?

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  • David B. Baker — December 15th, 2010, 1:34 am

    Hey Tim, You probably didn’t see this due to your lack of media consumption, but a man in Berlin was apparently cured of AIDS through the use of stem-cells. (http://www.aidsmap.com/page/1577949/)

    I haven’t received your book yet to double check (B&N shipping is apparently slow on the East Coast) but from the trailers and table of contents, it appears that you imported stem cells from Israel to reverse “permanent” injuries. I don’t know how you can bank off of this, but it might be the added press angle to push you over the top of Guinness.

    And if anyone can figure out how to spin that story just right its you!

    ~David

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  • Jordan — December 15th, 2010, 1:37 am

    Got the PDF and a hardcover on its way to me right now. I also got an email this morning saying the pre-order shipped too, which means I have an additional hardcover I completely forgot about coming my way. I have two small questions:

    a. When you refer to spinach in the slow carb diet, I assume its steamed. Do you receive the same benefits having the spinach raw?

    b. You also mention pro-biotics. Can one take pro-biotic supplements you can pick up at any shop (for example, Yakult™)?

    An amazing read so far!

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  • red — December 15th, 2010, 1:51 am

    Bro, will you have a separate blog for the 4 hour body?

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  • Heztok — December 15th, 2010, 2:03 am

    Hello,
    The hardcover is being shipped but I still have no news from the bonuses. Do I have to resubmit or wait further a couple of days ?
    Thank you.

    Reply

  • Josh — December 15th, 2010, 2:08 am

    how about an article on out of the box bar tending
    from becoming a bartender and memorizing all those recipes to getting paid and hacking the norm of the bartending world, you always said “i could always bar tend part time in 4hww”
    what if u did how would you have hacked it

    i ask because i am going into it for a while and trying to hack it

    it wold make one hell of a interesting post

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  • Hector Adrian — December 15th, 2010, 3:22 am

    The Imperial Guard from Star Wars

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  • Spainbitch — December 15th, 2010, 3:22 am

    Bring it on! Amazon shipping notice hit today, hope I get the book in time for my holiday travels, and also hope that European orders count toward the big read-off?

    Reply

  • Robert — December 15th, 2010, 4:21 am

    Love the book! Inspired me to start tracking just a couple things I want to work on, mostly meals and sleep-

    At the end there is a list of extras that didn’t make it in the book. How do we access those?

    Thanks!

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  • Lior Weinstein — December 15th, 2010, 4:26 am

    :S I saw this post too late :( ( Ordered 3 books from B&N I hope they’ll still be signed.

    Congrats congrats congrats! I’ve been dying to read this every since you announced it :)

    I’m sure it’ll change many lives just like Four Hour Workweek did and more.

    Hope I did my part in helping you out top the bestsellers list :)

    Good luck!

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  • James M — December 15th, 2010, 4:29 am

    Contest & Review

    For anyone that is interested, I am reviewing The 4 Hour Body on my blog, and doing it in sections. Since it’s so massive, I thought it would be best to break it up rather than trying to take notes for the whole book.

    PT 1: Harajuku Moment: http://su.pr/2tYLne

    It is 1000+ words, and is relevant to the first 90 pages so far.

    For the contest, I’ve been promoting the book through my blog, Facebook, and Twitter (four_sides) for a while now. My following is small, but better to throw my hat in the ring than not at all.

    So far, so good when it comes to this book though! (bought Kindle and the hardcover versions)

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  • Henry — December 15th, 2010, 4:53 am

    Hey, I had pre-ordered 3 books going back to your first offer and have plugged it as well through my social network so while on the one hand I am pumped about getting my hands on it, I am a tad disappointed if the offer described is not open to me as I am not in US. Why?

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  • Paolo Nucum — December 15th, 2010, 5:09 am

    Hey Tim!

    Great meeting you at Greenhouse last night! If you want more promotion this week at any of the NYC venues I promote, I can set it up. You’re probably swamped with appearances but I’m sure your fans would love more opportunities to see you. Being the night owl that you are, it would be more of a social appearance, but would still get you more exposure! Another excuse to drink!

    If i can be of any more help, you have my email.

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  • Aled Davies — December 15th, 2010, 5:13 am

    Tim, looking forward to your new book. the hard cover version is not yet available on Amazon in old Blighty yet so I’ll have to venture out of my cocoon to an old fashioned book store to pick up my copy.

    I was inspired by your Four-hour Work Week to the extent that I’ve completely changed my business model around this past year, moving my offline business online. Lots of learnings from doing that and now looking forward to 2011.

    I’ve treated my business like a laboratory over the past 12 months, testing until I’m blue in the face. I’ll be treating my body as a laboratory in 2011 but hopefully I wont end up blue in the face if you know what I mean.

    Good luck with all your endeavours.

    Cheers

    Aled

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  • Greg — December 15th, 2010, 5:36 am

    Woohoo, just received my copies in the UK (express international delivery with Barnes and Noble). Quite impressed by the size of the book.
    Just moving house, so I won’t be able to dig in immediately unfortunately.

    By the way, have you read this? ‘Man Officially Cured of HIV’ using stem-cell transplant.
    http://gizmodo.com/5713498/man-officially-cured-of-hiv

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    • Jordan — December 15th, 2010, 6:03 am

      Greg, likewise, I have two hardcopies (one from the USA, one from the UK on its way to me). For everyone else in the UK, Waterstones will be stocking the trade paperback version in about 50 days time, according to their website.

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  • Dan Smith — December 15th, 2010, 5:54 am

    Can’t wait to receive my copy! Ordered early through B&N and when I check the status now it says “Expected shipping date: 14th December” (yesterday!). Any info on when these are likely to ship?

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  • Joe — December 15th, 2010, 6:10 am

    Tim,

    I just did a DEXA scan and found out I have 22% body fat! This came as a shock, since I’ve been weighing myself for the past 5 years with a Tanita digital body fat scale, and have always ranged from 9-15%. I weigh myself first thing in the morning, and the body fat almost always declines throughout the day. The morning of the DEXA scan, I had 13.1% bodyfat according to Tanita. So…rough day…I thought I was in great shape, and I’m not at all :( Lots of room for improvement though, and first day of the slow carb diet.

    One question I had – I got the DEXA scan in Tel-Aviv, Israel, and it didn’t separate the left and right side, so I wasn’t able to tell if I’m off balanced. I haven’t gotten to the preventing injury portion of the book, but understand that this is really important info for that. Any suggesions?

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 18th, 2010, 1:00 am

      Hi Joe,

      It’s good news that you have an accurate baseline! Now you can get smart. For the “Pre-hab”, please read the quadrant testing with the Chop and Lift. That will set you up.

      Best,

      Tim

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  • Chris — December 15th, 2010, 6:57 am

    4HB website thoughts:
    I eagerly visited the new site yesterday, and browsed through the photos. I really think you need to caption these asap. Currently the bulk of the photos are syringes and you having blood taken/getting injections. Without any explanation on the photos, this could be a big turn off for potential buyers. Would love to see more before and after photos as well.

    Despite that I’m enjoying my copy very much. Keep up the good work!

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  • TD — December 15th, 2010, 7:03 am

    Dear Tim,
    I’m afraid this isn’t about your book- I am in Saudi Arabia and they don’t stock it here (yet). I’m going to pick up a copy in New Zealand when I’m home for Christmas. (I already have your first book).
    I’m contacting you to offer my help with your plans to visit Jordan and learn Arabic, which you mentioned on the Robb Wolf podcast.
    I learned Arabic in 2004 at the British Defence School of Languages before spending 6 months in Jordan as an instructor at the Royal Jordanian Military Academy. I’ve subsequently spend about 2 years in other Arabic countries.
    Shoot me an email if you are running short of expert advice.
    Quick Tip: If you want to climb Jebel Rum in Wadi Rum, the man to speak to is a bedouin called Mzied who organises expeditions in the Wadi Rum area with the local tribe.

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  • kyleschen — December 15th, 2010, 7:15 am

    the first time ive ever bought multiple copies of a book before buying it… im a freaking fanboy

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    • Dwight — December 15th, 2010, 10:03 am

      Jordan: Last night as I waited outside a club in NYC’s frigid cold – and then later waited eagerly at the base of a VIP stair landing to get Tim’s autograph on the second copy of 4HB I bought in Borders (the first was from Amazon just shipped yesterday – so will now be a gift) only one thought was running through my head:

      I’M SUCH A FREAKING FAN-BOY!

      I really wouldn’t be this excited for anyone else – but the stuff in 4HWW has always worked when I’ve done it; if anything I have to do it more. How many “gurus” have that kind of credibility?

      And you know what, I got the autograph and I have the book. Now to put the 98 pages on subtracting fat to work.

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  • Jeff Ramos — December 15th, 2010, 7:19 am

    Question: For the kettle bell swing, what’s a good alternative using resistance bands?

    Is this hopping squat in the beginning of this clip a good idea:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmYehRWsOVA&feature=related

    or

    There is also this one hip flexor squat / arm raise combo:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiF-Djz72SE&feature=related

    Thanks Tim. Just started this morning and I already feel pretty rad starting the Slow Carb Diet and workout routine you designed for Fleur. Need to really dive into the Meatless Machine sections since I’m vegetarian.

    This book is rad. Thanks for the signed copy!

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  • Jonni — December 15th, 2010, 7:46 am

    You make references to your “man-purse” in the book. This requires more explanation. It so happens that I am in the market for one, any suyggestions?

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  • Dan L — December 15th, 2010, 7:57 am

    I was so happy to come home last night to see a package had come in for me – wasn’t expecting to see if for another few days. SO pumped to read this!

    My only “gripe” was the size of this thing! I can’t believe it’s like a large textbook (which is fantastic, don’t get me wrong). I still lugged it to the commuter train today to read and I am loving it so far.

    Looking forward to tracking and sharing my results!

    Thanks again

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  • jastclark — December 15th, 2010, 8:11 am

    For some reason my B&N preorder from September hasn’t shipped yet, heard you on the Paleo Solution podcast and can’t wait to read the book

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  • Lauren Kuhlman — December 15th, 2010, 8:14 am

    This is great. I did a bodpod yesterday, took before pictures and bought a handheld scanner. Just joined the daily burn group. It says watkins11 started it. I hope I am in the right group? I am excited to get going.

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  • Andrea — December 15th, 2010, 8:35 am

    Hey Tim,

    Just picked up a copy at B&N and am super excited about getting started. I’m a 36-year-old female with a LOT of fat (100+ lbs) to lose. Your point about “low hanging fruit” was well taken. I’m sure doing even half the things you mention will have a positive impact. So I’m starting with the slow-carb diet and will probably add some exercise in the next few weeks.

    If you’d like, I would love to be a “guinea pig” for any of your future experiments or to help show the effectiveness of the techniques.

    Love the book, thanks!

    Andrea

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  • Tamara Talamantes — December 15th, 2010, 8:47 am

    Hi Tim! Congratulations on your book and wish you much success. :~)

    I ordered the signed version back in September thru Barnes & Nobles and it was suppose to ship out yesterday. As of right now it still shows a status of “Not Yet Shipped” on the website. I’m on hold on the phone with BN right now. I will get to the bottom of it, but needless to say I’m not happy! I want it now!!!!!!!!!!! Just being impatient.

    :~)

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  • Milton — December 15th, 2010, 8:49 am

    I don’t know where else to mention this:

    On page 54 of the book, you have three links:
    http://www.fourhourbody.com/20a
    http://www.fourhourbody.com/20b
    http://www.fourhourbody.com/20c

    Those don’t resolve.

    –Milton

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  • Pippa — December 15th, 2010, 8:50 am

    Hi Tim– I’m an iconoclastic pediatrician on faculty of a med school, got this for ideas for the overweight kids in my practice. Very cool so far. But my question is this– with all your contacts in so many fields, have you happened to meet anyone doing really cutting edge work in schizophrenia– I mean beyond the fish oil? I’ve looked into things like the magnetic tx in Canada and I’m not impressed with the effect on psychosis. My son has a severe case and meds not helping much. I’m not a neurosurgeon so limited financial resources but I would, no kidding, live in a cardboard box or God forbid, go back and get trained as a neurosurgeon to find a way to help him. He is brilliant, 36 on his ACT in English, and amazing dry wit, but if we can’t help him he is going to wind up dead. If you can give me some names, I’ll take it from there.

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    • VT — November 29th, 2011, 5:50 pm

      Hi Tim,
      Love your book! I’ve done the slow-carb diet for 4 weeks, lost 12 pounds and recently had my cholesterol checked and my numbers were amazing!

      I’d also be interested in hearing if you have learned of anything cutting edge in schizophrenia or other mental disorders with your research/work? I have a brother diagnosed with the horrible, not-well understood disorder.

      The blog about effects of the glutens in the diet has me very intrigued and wonder it that would help.

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  • Matty Hobbs — December 15th, 2010, 8:56 am

    Hey Tim,

    Can’t wait for the new book to arrive, I think it’ll be taking up my time off over Christmas ha! I was just wondering how I can get my hands on the slow carb cookbook, is it available for purchase anywhere?

    Thanks,

    Matt

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  • Rui — December 15th, 2010, 9:35 am

    Tim Ferris is the ultimate Dude.

    Dude = Dojo of Uber Delirious Experiences

    :D

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  • Cameron Dyck — December 15th, 2010, 9:46 am

    Hey Tim,

    Got one of the advanced signed copies and I absolutely love it! Haven’t been able to put it down. I hope the party was a smashing success, which I am sure it was. I was close to flying in for the night from Canada to join in the on the fun, but wasn’t able to work it into my schedule fast enough. I will definitely be at the next one!

    Quick question I ordered The Harajuku Package 5 book deal during the Land Rush which included the Live Q&A which I guess was yesterday evening, but I did not receive any information on how or when the call would be. I just saw in the title of this blog post that it was happening. This also happened when I purchased 4-5 copies of the expanded edition of the 4HWW, which is how I got my advanced signed copy of your new awesome book, but never received any info on the Q&A call that went with it as well.

    Well I have some kettlebell swings and a slow-card breakfast to attend to.

    Thanks and have an incredible day,

    Cam

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  • Robert — December 15th, 2010, 10:04 am

    Hi Tim,
    I signed up during the blitz and Amazon said my book shipped yesterday but still no word about the free stuff, not even a confirmation email. No rush, I just want to make sure my spam filter isn’t deleting your emails.

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  • Mark Koning — December 15th, 2010, 10:04 am

    Holy Sh*T!

    Tim this book is huge! just arrived last night and I dove right in (I’m eating almonds as I write this). This is beyond anything I expected…thank you and keep up the great work.

    Mark

    PS I’m now ordering a few copies as presents.

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  • EMD — December 15th, 2010, 10:30 am

    Can you explain in further detail the dosages used in the PAGG? also, do you need to follow the binge advice when you get started, or is that more advanced as it doesn’t say to read those chapters in your intro?

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  • Nigel — December 15th, 2010, 10:33 am

    I have reviewed the muscle building section of the book and need to ask for a clarification of the target group.

    When I originally saw your ‘Geek to Freek’ article I opened the books and read up on HIT, Arthur Jones and Dorian Yates. I followed their system and the results were as follows: 1) Initially gained some muscle 2) Then it all went down hill. I have concluded that the initial boost was because I was over-trained (the conclusion of Charles Poliquin).

    However – I had not used the super slow 5-5 tempo you had outlined.

    From the other point of view, one of the test subjects listed in the book was a prime example of an easy gainer and with a decent diet they would have grown 20lbs with almost any basic compound exercise programme.

    I also note that your maximum weight was 220lbs and so in your ‘geek to freek’ it seems you were actually regaining lost muscle……which is easier then starting from scratch (after the initial phase).

    I personally fall into the intermediate category of experience (I am still a hardgainer) and it will be from this grouping where you receive the most criticism for this part of the book. I therefore believe a little extra clarification is needed and this leads me back to the original question. It seems that the target group is newbie / persons wishing to regain lost muscle. Is this correct?

    If not, especially after appearing on http://www.bodybuilding.com, could you add some intermediate examples? What they had been doing, what you had them do and what was achieved?

    This would be really appreciated and save you a lot of time in answering criticism.

    Nigel
    37 years old, Weightlifter, ex-British champion for a contact sport, Salsa dancer (even made Italian TV)

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  • Wayne C — December 15th, 2010, 10:46 am

    Love the book. One question – can you combine the Slow Carb Diet with Occam’s Protocol to lose fat & gain muscle at the same time? Obviously – the dissonance is in the diet. You mention it briefly in Rule #1 of Slow-Carb without much comment. Is this a good idea or is it better to do these separately? (OK – that’s two questions).

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  • Raymond Yu — December 15th, 2010, 11:02 am

    Tim, I keep seeing it advertised that you’ve had so many blood tests done…but how many urine tests have you had? No, just joking! I’m going thru the book and I gotta say it surpassed my expectations. It’s our generations Bodybuilding Encyclopedia by Arnold Schwartzenegger. (I mean that as a compliment) I have a lot of personal trainer friends that I’m recommending your book to. Great work, I wish you all the best and I hope you whoop Guiness’ ass!

    BTW when can we expect to see a blog about you hacking jiu jitsu? (And I do not mean victory by pushing my fellow Chinese people off the stage. LOL! ) I train MMA in the bay area also, it’d be awesome to train with you one day!

    -Ray

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  • Mac — December 15th, 2010, 11:22 am

    Tim, I’ve got the book and I’ve already started the slow-carb diet. I’m down 3 pounds in 3 days already!

    QUESTION: how many minutes prior to a meal should PAGG be taken? In the book you state “before”, but “before” can mean 5, 15, or 30 minutes.

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  • Miles M. — December 15th, 2010, 11:47 am

    I asked this on Tim’s facebook but I figured that this would be a better place to get a response:

    Hey, I bought the book yesterday. A lot of the dietary methods seem very time oriented, and are normally based off of the assumption that you wake up at the same time each day. Something I’m not used to, and have a sleep schedule varying by 3 hours day to day. I realize that this needs to change but is the success of a plan (lets say the Slow-carb plan) dependent on a decent circadian rhythm? Disclaimer, I’m in the middle of finals so I’ve only read a couple pages. I apologize if this was covered in the book, but would appreciate it if someone could answer it.

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  • Domingo Rogers — December 15th, 2010, 12:12 pm

    Ordered one book today and sent in a PDF of my receipt. I’m looking forward to reading the book and getting the freebies!

    Have an awesome Christmas and a great start to your 2011!!!

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  • Ken — December 15th, 2010, 12:14 pm

    Tim,

    Very excited to read this book. I am a former professional athlete and I am now suffering from injuries that I have not been able to overcome. And they have lead to a decline in doing the things I love, like snowboarding. So I am very excited to see the chapter on injuries. Plus since the injuries I have gained some weight, so I am also looking forward to shedding it.

    thanks for your efforts.

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  • Tim W — December 15th, 2010, 12:33 pm

    Tim,

    If I’m looking to drop 30 lbs and have a toned look should I follow your slow carb diet and do the kettle bell workout with the Occams’ Protocol? Or just the diet and kettle bell or Occams?

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  • Jason Clements — December 15th, 2010, 12:42 pm

    OH MAMA! My book is here! Tim, thank you! 4HWW changed my business life and I now I will change my physical life with 4HB. I am a rock climber – right now I boulder v2 – v3 and can onsight 5.10a and b. Will report back as I improve! By the way, my wife thanks you, too. All the best, Jason.

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  • Josh Davidson — December 15th, 2010, 12:48 pm

    *CONTEST*

    Hey Tim,

    As I said in the Land Rush blog comments… congrats on coming up with and pulling off this amazing promotion!

    I bought the 30 book package and am eagerly anticipating its arrival so I can get started working on the book! I am telling everyone I meet about the book and your blog, I’m selling them on Ebay and they are flying off of the shelves, I’m blogging about it, and most importantly I am vlogging about it and documenting my progress. I am currently at 230 lbs and I plan to follow your advice to lose weight, get in great shape, reverse injuries, and sleep less to increase my productivity! My goal is to be in the best shape of my life and around 190lbs by April 2011.

    I will be documenting the process and plugging your book along the way constantly for the next few months. I have 3 you tube channels that have had millions of views and hopefully we can get the same kind of traffic with this one.

    Not sure if I can put the link to the video in here, so I won’t, but you can search you tube for my username, Josh4HB or click the link to my website and view the blog, which will have the video embedded there.

    Thank you for your experimentation and time and knowledge!

    Good luck!

    Josh

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  • Noyan — December 15th, 2010, 1:02 pm

    I’m doing the slow-card and I wonder is this OK as a beverage, it has zero-carb, zero-calories (if the manufacturer is to be believed) http://www.monsterenergy.com/products/absolutely-zero/

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  • Troy Howard — December 15th, 2010, 1:29 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I’m 2 1/2 weeks into my Slow Carb Diet, I’m not being super strict but I’m down 5.5 kilos from 110kg!!! I even went and bought a 16kg Kettlebell, man those swings can be killer on the ole lower back at the start!

    Can I eat bananas?

    Also, we seriously need a FourHourBody forum we can all discuss the book and the various in’s and out’s. Also would be great to be able to see how each of us doing the slow carb diet comes up with recipe ideas!

    After xmas I look forward to trying out occams protocol.

    Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • August Kincaid — December 15th, 2010, 1:34 pm

    To Whom It May Concern,

    I accidentally sent two book registrations… It is the same book, did not wish to appear that I was up to something.
    However, I am going to purchase a few more today as gifts… Not sure why this bright idea escaped me this last weekend.

    Tim…. You kick wholesale ass my friend.
    Thanks for setting the bar high for the rest of us.

    Nic Cage to Sean Connery in The Rock
    “I’ll do my best…” Nic Cage

    “Losers talk about doing their best!
    Winners go home and F#@K the prom queen!” Sean Connery
    Thanks again

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  • ARI — December 15th, 2010, 1:40 pm

    To promote your book, I pre-ordered it on amazon and told my mum about how cool it was. She told at least 2 (two) members of her cooking club.

    Sales: Aprox. 1-1,000,000 unit(s)

    PS. I am forever indebted to you for 4HWW. It has helped me in more ways than you can imagine. I would totally back you up in a knife fight.

    Best,

    Al

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  • Wm S — December 15th, 2010, 1:43 pm

    Tim,

    I bought one (funding, sadly) On the Land Rush promo, and I didn’t get a confirmation from Wufoo that it took. Was there something I should have received, or just wait for the promotion.

    Looking forward to it! Thanks for doing this….

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  • Tom G — December 15th, 2010, 1:46 pm

    4-hour body. Sounds great! It’s important to do the right thing in order to get the best results. I’ll definitely read this book.

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  • ciczan — December 15th, 2010, 1:46 pm

    The prizes from last week were only for US shipping addresses. I didn’t pay attention and ordered anyway, my fault.

    But the reason I bought one book in this promotion was to have at least the e-book to read on my holidays travel. Because the book will only arrive in 20 days, after I come back.

    So please consider giving only the e-book version of 4HB to those who made this mistake. It would be really great.

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  • gunnertec — December 15th, 2010, 1:56 pm

    Mac – most likely water weight loss from lack of eating the bad carbs. Call back in 1 month.

    PAGG, as I understand it, should be taken at the end of the day – no meal necessary.

    AGG, on the other hand. I take right before I eat.

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  • Sam Ben-David — December 15th, 2010, 2:00 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I ordered 2 copies and opted for the Priority International Shipping which cost just under $70….thats gota be worth at least a thank you right? ;-)

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  • Momo — December 15th, 2010, 2:05 pm

    Just wondering if people who bought the book during the 48 hour land rush have received their bonuses yet. I placed an order on the 11th and uploaded the receipt, but still haven’t received the Slow Carb cookbook, digital copy of 4HWW, or the Ramit Sethi package… Is this normal or have I missed out somehow?

    Thanks anyway, can’t wait to get my hands on the book :)

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  • ARI — December 15th, 2010, 2:10 pm

    *CONTEST*

    To promote your book, I pre-ordered it on amazon and told my mum about how cool it was. She told at least 2 (two) members of her cooking club.

    Sales: Aprox. 1-1,000,000 unit(s)

    PS. I am forever indebted to you for 4HWW. It has helped me in more ways than you can imagine. I would totally back you up in a knife fight.

    Best,

    Al

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  • Tom — December 15th, 2010, 2:14 pm

    **CONTEST**

    Tim,

    I see 4-Hour Body as a golden opportunity to reinvent myself. I am confident that the advice in the book will help me as I buckle down and move toward near superhuman fitness.

    While thinking about the potential of changing my health and fitness, the idea struck me to start a website to track my progress.

    Enter the Four Hour Body Experience.

    I just started this website so the traffic levels are what you would expect from a new website but I am confident that with regular updates and compelling progress, this site will gather considerable momentum in the weeks and months to come.

    This site will serve to motivate others but most importantly, keep myself on track as I hold myself accountable for the content of the site. Not to mention it’s a lot of fun and will be a great promoter for the book. I’ve already seen impressions and clicks on my Amazon Associate links.

    I’m even more excited because I just received my book in the mail and cannot wait to dig in.

    All the best,

    -Tom
    4HBE

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  • Dave — December 15th, 2010, 2:48 pm

    Tim, I ordered your book back on Sept 30 or so when you had the promotion that you would sign it if we ordered within that first day. B&N was the link you gave and I ordered the book but it has yet to ship. Any idea why?

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  • Lauren 9Ochoa — December 15th, 2010, 2:50 pm

    Dear Tim. I just finished reading your book front to back ( well, whatever the kindle equivalent is anyway) and I have one main question. If you do the slow carb diet and have a binge or cheat day, do you have to follow the supplementation schedule in order to get away with it and still lose body fat? Will the diet alone (or in combo with cold therapy/exercises) work without the drugs/supplements? Thanks, loved the book! I have 4 hour workweek as well…

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  • Jeff — December 15th, 2010, 2:51 pm

    Hey Tim,

    When are the signed copies from Barnes and Noble expected to ship. It’s says December 14th on the site, but it’s a day past that!

    Thanks!

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  • Eugene — December 15th, 2010, 2:53 pm

    Hello,

    At the end of the book it says the following: “This book isn’t just what you hold in your hands. Using passwords hidden in this book, you can access some of the most entertaining material that didn’t make it in. Here are just a few samples”

    How can I find these hidden passwords and where is the extra material and the 4-Hour Body message boards? I followed the link on this blog, but it brings me to the 4-Hour Week message boards and extra material. What am I missing?

    Also, the protocol for the use of Cissus quadrangularis (CQ) is unclear. Does it work without PAGG? If it does not, how should it be used with PAGG?

    Speaking of PAGG, in the The Four Horsemen Of Fat-Loss it says to use the following:
    “Policosanol: 20–25 mg, Alpha-lipoic acid: 100–300 mg (I take 300 mg with each meal, but some people experience acid reflux symptoms with more than 100 mg), Green tea flavanols (decaffeinated with at least 325 mg EGCG): 325 mg, Garlic extract: 200 mg.” It also says “Until further research concludes otherwise, I suggest using an aged-garlic extract (AGE) with high allicin potential that includes all constituent parts, including S-Allyl cysteine.”

    But at the end of the chapter, under Tools and Tricks, it says “I currently use the following products. Vitamin Shoppe – Allicin 6000 Garlic, 650 mg, 100 caplets.” But the link for it goes to Nature’s Way Garlicin, neither of which use an aged-garlic extract and both seem to contain more than 200 mg of the garlic extract. So which brand do you recommend and is it okay to take more than 200 mg?

    It also says, “Vitamin Shoppe – Alpha-Lipoic Acid, 300 mg, 60 capsules.” But again, the link goes to another brand, NOW’s Alpha Lipoic Acid 250, which contains other ingredients besides ALA and it is 250 mg, not 300 mg. So which brand do you recommend and what is the correct dosage?

    Finally, fructose. You do not recommend eating most fruits because they contain fructose and the book explains how fructose raises bad cholesterol and makes us fat, and yet the book also says “Consume a small quantity of fructose, fruit sugar, in grapefruit juice before the second meal, which is the worst crap meal. Even small fructose dosing has an impressive near-flat-lining effect on blood glucose. I could consume this at the first meal, but I prefer to combine the naringin in grapefruit juice with coffee, as it extends the effects of caffeine.”

    Okay, first of all, this is confusing. The book makes the case that fructose is evil. Could you please clarify? Second, what is a small quantity? A half glass of grapefruit juice?

    Thanks a lot for the book, I love it, by the way.

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 18th, 2010, 12:54 am

      Hi Eugene,

      Thanks for the comment! I’m exhausted and running to bed, but quickly:

      - The supplements I link to are perfectly usable and effective, but not necessarily perfect. It’s sometimes hard to find the ideal.
      - One glass of grapefruit juice is permitted on cheat days only to flat-line blood glucose. It’s a very strategic use.

      Hope that helps!

      Tim

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  • ElamBend — December 15th, 2010, 2:54 pm

    Tim,
    I met up with a buddy that I had not seen in a while and we were discussing our entrepreneurial activities and your name and 4HWW came up. My buddy didn’t know much about you other than to say you seemed like a tremendous self-promoter and some of what he’s seen on the blog.

    I told that sure you, but that’s your thing. I told him three things about you stick out to me. One, you are an amazing marketer. Two, you are willing to share what you do and how you do it, not just give general advice. Third, you always provide tons of high quality useful content. I told him to look at 4HWW and notice there are not only no blank pages (like you see in lots of ‘self-help’ books), but that you provide appendices with tons of useful, specific information.

    Of course, I mentioned the new book and that I had pre-ordered it because I was sure it would be good.
    Well, the book came today and before I opened the box, I thought it must be something else. It’s like an encyclopedia! Once again, you have delivered. I’m looking forward to reading it over the holidays.

    thanks!

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  • Heather B. — December 15th, 2010, 3:08 pm

    I pre-ordered the book the first day it was listed on Amazon and I’ll be getting it in the mail tomorrow! I was reading about the Slow Carb Cookbook that people are getting, and was wondering if there was a place I could go to buy that? Thanks, and I’m totally excited about the new book!

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  • Craig — December 15th, 2010, 3:11 pm

    I’ve been enjoying the book, looking forward to putting what I’m learning into action. Unfortunately, I can’t get the “Phil Libin Fat Loss Glide Path” spreadsheet to work. I’ve tried on a few different computers with different versions of Excel. Any ideas?

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  • Joe — December 15th, 2010, 3:13 pm

    Ordered other book. I figure I will give my extras to friends, families, and a library.

    Kick the domino and I hope it have a huge effect.

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  • Cedric Biseuil — December 15th, 2010, 3:37 pm

    I have enjoyed reading the first book and made some life changing choice this year. I believe you got many things right, and you definitely are inspiring in your own way.
    Thanks and if you come near Modena in Italy, let me know.

    Cheers

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  • Ken — December 15th, 2010, 4:16 pm

    Hey Tim,

    How do I get access to the bonus material at the end of the Four Hour Body? It says to put in a password somewhere on the Four Hour Body site but I can’t find anything.

    Thanks!

    Ken

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  • Mario — December 15th, 2010, 4:24 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I bought one hardcover copy over the weekend and sent in a copy of my receipt with the form. I have not yet received the bonuses. Is this normal? I’m worried I might have typed in my e-mail incorrectly. How can I verify? Thanks.

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  • Neil — December 15th, 2010, 4:26 pm

    Hey Tim, 80% through the book and already paying dividends. I was resigned to taking a traditional medicine approach to a shoulder injury (BJJ) when I read the chapter on ART. Immediately I hit the activerelease.com website, found a chiro in my area that had a ton of ART verifications and saw him within the hour. Amazing difference in one treatment. He was enthralled by your book too. He was curious where the statistic that it is 100% effective for 70% of the patients came from.

    Thanks again. Can’t wait to try a few of the other chapters.

    Neil

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  • Josh — December 15th, 2010, 4:28 pm

    Tim,

    Question from the diet part of the book:
    Narengenin: How do you get it if fruit juice is out? Is grapefruit juice an exception?

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  • Stephen Martin — December 15th, 2010, 4:53 pm

    Im in New Zealand!

    Whoopee…..

    I am trying to buy the Kindle Version as my folks are getting me the Hard Cover for Christmas but I can only see the Hard Cover or Audio Book Available.

    When I did search the Kindle Library for 4 Hour Body you will be happy to know quite a selection of Sex Improvement Books come up lol…..

    Is it going to be Available on the Kindle in NZ…. My iPad is waiting for it!

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  • Jeb — December 15th, 2010, 4:53 pm

    Tim,
    Looks like you hit #4!

    Are you till hung over? no victory updates? maybe some facebook pictures of last night? :D

    Waiting for your status bro!

    -Jeb

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  • Michael Murphy — December 15th, 2010, 5:02 pm

    OK, Tim. I write a stock newsletter that thousands of people read. More men than women, older rather than younger, but really all types. We all spend two much time sitting on our butts trying to take money away from Wall Street, none of us have a lot of extra time, and all of us need your book. So I have STRONGLY recommended it to all the subscribers, both for themselves and their kids/friends/others as a holiday present. Plus, a promotional cartoon will be going on YouTube later tonight. (I’ll send you the link.) Let’s see how it goes.

    I was married in India overlooking the Taj Mahal and would gladly go back.

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  • Mariano Viloria — December 15th, 2010, 5:14 pm

    I’m Promoting my heart out!

    I want to go with you and your buddies to India!

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  • Adam Dukes — December 15th, 2010, 5:19 pm

    My book was shipped yesterday. It better be waiting for me on the doorstep after work tomorrow.

    Thanks again Tim!

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  • Michael J. Love — December 15th, 2010, 5:27 pm

    UPS dropped off my copies (1 for me and several for gifts) of The 4 Hour Body and I sat down with it in the dimming afternoon light and my afternoon cup of tea. Well, despite an advanced reading of the table of contents before I ordered–this book is not what I thought it was going to be.

    Usually, when I get a fitness book, I digest it in a day and exclude what won’t work from my experience as a certified fitness trainer (NSCA) and as a long-time athlete and then shelve it or whatever. Tim’s new book is surprisingly different and frankly, it’s really going to take me awhile to soak it all in and prepare a worthy review.

    But so far, I can say that this book will not gather dust on my bookshelves. The 4 Hour Body is a fitness tome for students of maximizing life. No hyperbole. Once again, Tim Ferriss has presented a revolutionary method to efficiently improve our lives in a significant way. The only two things I can add here are: Congratulations for an extraordinary job, Tim! And thank you.

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  • Mark — December 15th, 2010, 5:42 pm

    So I may have misread the prize details, but it looks like I recieved a 1-Year Subscription to Performance Menu. This is great, but I only bought 1 book. Was there a mistake or is this just extra generosity by you Tim ? The little voice inside my head is making me feel guilty so I haven’t clicked confirm. Whats the deal?

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    • Maria — December 15th, 2010, 5:48 pm

      This would suck. Not to be sour grapes, but some of us paid for 30 books and we got the same subscription.

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    • Eunhee & Houstoun — December 16th, 2010, 6:21 am

      Tim,

      I also received the subscription to the Performance Menu Journal and only ordered 1 book. Just a heads up if this was a mistake would hate for you to miss appropriate the leverage of your available resources.

      If this was your true to form generosity thank you again and best of luck keep aiming for the stars.

      Houstoun:)

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  • Alex — December 15th, 2010, 5:54 pm

    Hey Tim
    I was just wondering whether you know something about stretching to improve posture or stretching in general.( or improving posture in general )

    It´s a very interesting topic and there are thousands of corses out there, but I bet you have a 80/20 method which yields the most measurable success with a few exercises in short time.

    I´m looking forward to your boook, I will get both of them shipped to germany in a few days and am really excited!

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  • Craig — December 15th, 2010, 7:10 pm

    Hi Tim,

    As major coffee lover who has always put milk in my joe, you recommended using cream instead for the Slow Carb. I was a little confused on the bodies reaction to one vs the other? Thanks for all you do.

    Craig

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  • Charles — December 15th, 2010, 7:13 pm

    I love that you’re gunning for guinness (my favorite beer..it does own the season….oh, umm..there’s a book?). What I’m curious to know is what kind of spike in 4hww sales you’ve seen, residual impact. Anything you can share?

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  • AC — December 15th, 2010, 7:23 pm

    Tim,

    Does the book cover hair loss?

    AC

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  • Ravi — December 15th, 2010, 8:19 pm

    Can’t wait to get mine in the mail!

    I did the promo deal and jealous of the folks who got the kindle version already…oh well :)

    http://sethigherstandards.com/2010/12/15/the-truth-about-a-4-hour-body/

    Ravi

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    • Ravi — December 15th, 2010, 8:20 pm

      Woops, sorry about the URL…didn’t mean to add that and can’t find a way to delete and re-post my comment. Anyway, looking forward to the book!

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  • Brice — December 15th, 2010, 8:30 pm

    Just ordered 2 more copies to make 3! Really excited and best of luck!

    Tim, I had one question for you. You’ve talked before about building real relationships with bloggers to promote your books, and avoiding making a “transaction”. What kinds of relationships and negotiation did you do to get the deals you did for the 3-book bonuses? Would you be willing to share how you were able to pull those great prices?

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  • Amani — December 15th, 2010, 8:36 pm

    I love how you shake things up and make us question what we’ve always just accepted as facts!

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  • John Marlow — December 15th, 2010, 8:48 pm

    Got my bonus goodies via email. Have to admit, the first offer seeming for new purchases only rankled a bit when I’d ordered earlier simply because you asked us to, and not in expectation of any reward. Sort of like those “offer good for new customers only” ads that existing customers hate. (Though, to be fair, your partners on this likely didn’t sign on to include the earlybirds.)

    But you pulled it out: the digital 4HWW alone wouldn’t have done it (nice, but already have the hard copy)–but that AND the recipe book AND the subscription…

    You da man.
    Again.

    Thanks!

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  • HamzaB — December 15th, 2010, 9:45 pm

    I will only receive the book past Christmas – damn you Amazon! International shipping is definitely NOT one of their strengths!
    Great promo work Tim! ;)

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  • David Grim — December 15th, 2010, 10:02 pm

    Tim,

    Just saw the segment on the ice baths on World News Tonight. Nice timing on getting the segment aired a day after the book was released. I may try the ice bath but being in Minnesota makes me not want to get any colder than I already am! Look forward to receiving the book soon.

    David

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  • Lisa — December 15th, 2010, 10:47 pm

    I am liking the book. I devoured all of the sections that were relevant to me already on my kindle, and I’ve already lent out the physical copy I ordered as well (to get the bonuses) :)

    I’m starting on the eating plan more or less now – taking a few weeks to get into it before I go to exclusivity.

    I have to say, I’m a little disappointed that so much of the sex-related advice is geared towards men. Yes, I realize there is a section about the 15 minute female orgasm, but it’s very much about something a man does to a woman. First of all, what about gay men/women…that would just be my very first objection. Not that I’m against the concept, to be clear. I understand that the book is based off of years and years of experiments you (Tim) did – so it’s written from a male perspective – but what about getting some data from women re: increasing pheromones and all of that. Future research? Please :)

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    • Joe — December 16th, 2010, 4:36 am

      I haven’t crack the book open yet.

      My first thought, women’s magazine such as Cosmopolitan gave away plenty of sex advices. It is abundance out there compare to sex advice for men.

      Food for thoughts.

      I am with you for balance view on men and women anyway.

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    • Anna Ols — December 16th, 2010, 10:33 am

      I agree with you, Lisa. It would be interesting to hear more about the female side of sex. Not just different types of orgasms, but I thought it would be quite cool to really hack it – not just acheive one, but more on demand, stronger, etc.

      Also, I think that while the promise of “15 minute female orgasms” is a great title, it seems like I’m not the only one who thought that would be orgasms lasting for 15 minutes! However it was rather getting an orgasm in 15 minutes.

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  • Brian Evans — December 15th, 2010, 11:15 pm

    Hi Tim,

    When you said “deadline is 12 midnight PST, Friday” does that mean, the first second the clock clicks 12 from Thursday into Friday, or the last second of Friday before Saturday? :)

    Thanks!

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  • Maxime Linard — December 15th, 2010, 11:55 pm

    Hi Tim,
    I already bought 3 books on Amazon a few days ago.
    I can’t buy anymore now.
    I don’t know if they already tried to solve this problem but it failed.
    Good luck for your record.

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  • Travis — December 15th, 2010, 11:56 pm

    I’m loving the book, and now I’m reading about the testosterone increasing technique using 1000mg Cod Liver Oil and Vitamin-Rich Butter Fat because I can’t afford the Blue Ice. I’m wondering, how much butter do I eat/use?

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  • Matt Gallant — December 16th, 2010, 12:20 am

    Amazing book Tim…

    How can we get the bonus chapters? I can’t wait to read them. I’m insatiable.

    Thanks!
    Matt

    P.S. See you at BM2011…

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  • DaOUOLD — December 16th, 2010, 12:47 am

    Hi Tim

    I’m from Australia. I cannot order the ebook from Borders, Amazon etc. Could you ask a staff member to fix this problem? Thanks

    Dave

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  • Eb — December 16th, 2010, 1:03 am

    Im from Aus, I managed to get the Kindle version to read on my PC.
    You just need to change your address in your account settings to a US based one (can be made up as you’re just going to download it not get it shipped there) Once you do this, you’ll be able to download it and you’ll now have two addresses as options to choose from, just choose any and checkout.

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  • ChuckBartowski — December 16th, 2010, 2:07 am

    Tim, congratulations with having your book out today!

    Can’t wait to read it so i just bought the Kindle version while waiting on the hardcover from hopshopgo! :)

    I’m very curious if the big bonus packages (1.000 up to 10.000 books) are sold! Should be nice for your ‘becoming number 1? goal!

    (I see you removed the ‘“Find Your First Profitable Idea” with Ramit Sethi’ course from the list of bonuses when you buy one book, is this still available for the land rush people? Just asking because the form is identical to the land rush one ;) )

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  • Van — December 16th, 2010, 2:13 am

    Tim,

    I have diabetes. Any suggestions on how I can have a “Cheat Day” without spiking my Blood Glucose readings over 180 mg/dl?

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    • Van — December 18th, 2010, 2:34 am

      I think I will try “cheating” by allowing myself some white carbs, say vermicelli noodles or rice or potatoes, but with meat, not alone. I’ll take before and after Blood Glucose readings of these meals to make sure I’m following Dr. Petra’s orders.

      I really like your idea of defining success with a measurement. Diagnostic criteria don’t mean anything without a measurable, testable, reproducible quantity. For me that means A1C, Blood Glucose, waist, weight, and Systolic/Diastolic pressure. I’ve got diabetes, hypertension, and a sleep apnea so losing weight and muscling up are gonna be serious business.

      Would love to hear any suggestions you or anyone with diabetes or any Doctors might offer.

      You and I think alike. In ways to numerous to mention here.

      Thanks

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  • Thomas — December 16th, 2010, 2:26 am

    Hi Tim,

    I just received the free digital copy of your book. Thanks a lot for this present, however is there any chance we might receive mobi/epub format to read it on our Kindles and other ebook readers.

    Best,
    Thomas

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  • lorenzo — December 16th, 2010, 2:57 am

    Hi Tim and congrats. I’ll wait to order though, even because shipping address is outside US so doesnt count ;-)
    Have a quick question about all this sponsorship and promotion: are these fantastic prizes paid by the publisher or what? are part of the budget for launching the book? i wonder how can the author (who -as far as I know- gets few bucks on a single copy) pay all this otherwise. Very curious on the subject.
    Thanks in advance.

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  • Balazs — December 16th, 2010, 3:52 am

    Dear Tim,
    I’ve ordered your new book in 3 examplares and I will give it as Christmas surprise to my friends. :) Thank you very much for the extra gift, I’ve already received some emails regarding that altough I’m hungarian and I live in Hungary and not in the US.
    I found the whole “gift” system very-very professional, and just want to say, congratulations. It is easy and it seems that it is working perfecktly.
    I’m waiting for the books shipped to Hungary. :)
    Regards,

    Balazs

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  • Dave Batchelor — December 16th, 2010, 4:43 am

    Wow, wish I saw this earlier in the week! Was so close to pulling the trigger on buying the Argentina trip package.

    Time to get to work, should be interesting to see what kind of promo results can be generated in under 48 hours.

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  • Jeremy — December 16th, 2010, 4:56 am

    CONTEST

    Hey Tim,

    Here’s my possible entry to the contest:

    http://www.jeremywong.com/tim4hb/

    Click through to submit to see more of it. Here’s the link for convenience and just in case:

    http://jeremywong.com/tim4hb/index3.html

    I’m not sure if this should be approved and let be out in the comments yet as it’s not really complete!

    There are a few things –

    1. It would require your permission as it would have some information from the book put out to the public. Perhaps those are your largest selling points of the book, and it would not be the best idea to give them all out – you used them out of all the experiments, so I’m guessing they may be, but it’s your call!

    2. If you like it, I’ll require some assistance as I currently do not have the book. I ordered 5 signed copies and they are in the US address (They contributed to the charts ;) ) now waiting to be mailed here once I think I won’t be shipping any other thing over. Assistance on the information on the book, that is.

    If you think it’ll be great, we’ll go through with it! And especially if you start off with your huge Facebook/Twitter following, it might spread much faster.

    It’s something I’ve done up since last night after finding out about it and just got home today and here I am.

    Thought it’d be nice to meet you and talk about things! And of course, for the experience!

    I haven’t traveled much since I was young and my family never traveled much, and I’ve never been outside Asia, Asia not including India. Went out of Singapore maybe three to five times ever.

    22 and having what you might call a Muse (to me basically, helping people out, giving to the world), and thought about many things and have thoughts about many things and thought it’d be nice to meet you and talk about things!

    There you go. :)

    Something you might like and something I thought you’d like to know about who you might be going with, and I hope you are liking both!

    You can contact me via e-mail, that I entered for this comment!

    Jeremy

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  • Edd — December 16th, 2010, 4:57 am

    Hey Tim, I bought one copy of the 4HB under the ‘land rush’ offer which included the

    - “Find Your First Profitable Idea” with Ramit Sethi ($100 for full course)

    When can I expect to receive this? Was it supposed to come with the PDF books? (I notice it was ommitted from the post above)

    Thanks
    Edd

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  • Jared — December 16th, 2010, 5:00 am

    Found out about the giveaways yesterday but have been working but off to promote this thing. I started a facebook group for people in my area interested in the book and started a blog to go along with it as well. Also I have been spamming e-mails to random people at the University I graduated from and will probably keep this up for a while. I’ll post back later if there is anything else that I can think of doing.

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  • Mark — December 16th, 2010, 5:55 am

    As a fan of 4HWW (and practitioner of the philosophy since before it’s release) I immediately bought this book on my Kindle.

    I was really excited after reading about IntelaMetrix’s ultrasound wand, as I didn’t realize there was anything like this available to consumers – especially in such a compact format as I intend of traveling Asia in a few months.

    So I called and spoke with Dan at IntelaMatrix and it seems Tim has already negotiated a special price for 4HB readers.

    I know it sounds salesy (sorry). I just wanted to let those early adopters with the means to get one of these devices know that it can be had at a nice little discount at the moment. – and if you wait, I’m sure a lot of 4HB readers with more money than sense will buy this and end up selling it at a nice discount on ebay few months later – keep an eye out. :)

    Best,

    Mark

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  • Josh Nickell — December 16th, 2010, 6:14 am

    Pitching it to other instructors at my local boot camp, posting on twitter, and raving on facebook! Not enough to win, but a big fan of your work, so I can’t help but help promote!

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  • Bertrand — December 16th, 2010, 6:50 am

    Bonjour Timothée :)

    J’ai le plaisir de t’annoncer que “the four hour” body sera le premier livre que j’ai acheté.
    Non pas parce que je n’aime pas lire, mais parce que je n’aime pas payer!
    C’est en allant à la bibliothèque que j’ai trouver le “four hour work week”, depuis, j’ai surfer sur ton blog régulièrement et me suis souvent trouver étonné.

    My humble way of thanking you for your efforts and the incredible value you put out is to – for the first time of my life – buy a book. You have some intriguing ways to go about things Tim Ferriss…
    Your book is something that would amaze all people if they open their minds, no matter how aware or oblivious they may be about the subject!

    Merci encore!

    PS:Ich lieferte das Buch durch Großbritannien, weil es billiger ist
    und ich hoffe Sie haben Spaß Übersetzen!

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  • Chris Ramsey — December 16th, 2010, 8:16 am

    Bought the book yesterday, read a ton.

    Since I’m away, backpacking, I won’t be able to follow the dietary regimen strictly, but I can follow some of the principles pretty easily since I’m in Mexico right now.

    I just took my first cold shower (SO COLD) and am about to go have some red meat and eggs for breakfast. Heaps of testosterone and 20 pounds lighter, here I come!

    Speaking of pounds… anyone know of a good way to check weight while on the road without access to a scale?

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  • Eric — December 16th, 2010, 8:52 am

    Tim,
    Keep going! It’s a great inspiration to see you DO what you recommend. Great authenticity in the culture you’re creating around this stuff.
    Thanks,
    Eric

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  • deborah — December 16th, 2010, 10:07 am

    I just purchased the 4HB and am intrigued. Can’t wait to try it. However, the book promises that we can find specific bonus material on the fourhourbody.com website. A few articles are there, but some aren’t. (It’s difficult to navigate, so it could just be me.) Have visited the blog and forum. And haven’t found any of the hidden passwords promised on page 550. Help?

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  • Jordan — December 16th, 2010, 10:17 am

    Tim / Everyone Else,

    For anyone who may be interested in keeping tabs on food and fitness logs on Posterous, there’s now a 4HB Posterous Group at http://fourhourbodygroup.posterous.com – feel free to add your own Posterous blogs and entries by posting to fourhourbodygroup@posterous.com

    I’ve been tracking all my meals, measurements and exercises so far and the few other 4HB related blogs I’ve read so far are inspiring.

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  • JessePinkman — December 16th, 2010, 10:54 am

    What are you height? (Timothy Ferris)

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  • OneTwo — December 16th, 2010, 11:35 am

    Hey Tim,

    I bought three copies! I figure they will make great chirstmas presents (2 of them, that is). After I bought them, I tried to access the link for the extra stuff, but it wouldn’t load. Did I miss out on or is there an error?

    I hope not. I really want that the ecourse to help me find my muse.

    I hope to hearback from you.

    OneTwo

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  • OneTwo — December 16th, 2010, 11:44 am

    Nevermind, man. It just loaded. I’m pumped! I can’t wait to read the book.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    OneTwo

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  • Liz — December 16th, 2010, 11:53 am

    The party on Tuesday was SO amazing! I had a great time. Tim is so nice and humble!!!!!

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  • Susanne — December 16th, 2010, 11:54 am

    Great party! AND im almost done with the book! =D

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  • Ricky — December 16th, 2010, 12:40 pm

    Awesome book! Loving it! Left a review on Amazon.ca just now. I was the first one apparently! :-)

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  • nicolas luna hisano — December 16th, 2010, 12:42 pm

    hi tim
    yesterday i received your book ….i live in bs as ,argentina
    its great ….another bible for me……today its may first day doing an experiments with one chapter….
    thanks a lot …..
    i bought another but one with hard cover with dhl….i was really anxius and the book its great

    p/d: when 4hb in spanish? i talked about you in 3 dinner´s , each one 112 people but all the people wants the book in spanish …..

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  • Akosa — December 16th, 2010, 12:48 pm

    Another great book, Tim! Mine arrived yesterday, and I’ve already dug into many parts of it. It’s actually inspired a potential muse.

    Question… was it intentional that the endorsements were “What people are saying about Four Hour Work Week” instead of 4HR Body? Or was that an error the printer made? Just curious.

    Thanks for the knowledge you’ve shared with all of us. It’s changed many people’s lives (mine included).

    Regards,
    -A

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 17th, 2010, 6:37 am

      Hi Akosa,

      Yes, it was intentional. I was so paranoid about leaking the material early that I didn’t send it to any reviewers besides Kevin Kelly! Next time, there will be more :)

      Thank you for your kind words — and good luck!

      Tim

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  • Nathan Schmitt — December 16th, 2010, 1:10 pm

    Quick question: any difference between the capsules v. gel form of the butter oil/cod liver oil blend? I prefer to avoid capsules, just wondering if there might be any reason that the gel might be inadequately effective.

    Thanks!

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  • Mullet — December 16th, 2010, 1:18 pm

    It would be awesome if you could collect all the links from the book and post them somewhere, maybe categorize them by chapter or purpose. It’s a pain having to go back and forth from the book to followup on all the different information that you have there.

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  • Ricky — December 16th, 2010, 1:20 pm

    Interesting thing I found in your book is your knowledge of Indian dishes or food. You are the first one I know who actually called Lentils “dal” or “daal” and who actually uses “Ghee”!
    When I was a kid, older people in India used to tell me to eat “ghee”, or food that was cooked with “ghee” but newer generation thought it was the worst thing you could cook your food with!
    And now you mention it as a good thing once again!
    So, perhaps those older people actually knew what they were talking about!
    It’s also interesting that the more educated people get, in some instances dumber they get as they learn why some things are totally wrong for you and why certain are right ones!
    For example, cooking your food with “Ghee”, or drinking “pasteurized milk”, or low fat, high carb diets and so on….

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  • Milad Jama — December 16th, 2010, 1:26 pm

    Just checking to see if anyone else didnt get all the bonuses. I am missing Ramits course. Anyone else in the same boat? Thanks Charlie got all the others though :)

    The book is good so far, the parts about the stack is interesting. I was taking green tea and learned that I wasnt taking enough. The one I have is from gnc and has 125 mg of EGCG per capsule per day and I thought that would be enough (as advertised by the serving size on the bottle), not soooo!
    Tims test subjects were doing 900-1000 mg a day for 150-200 pound subjects. So Iv learned something! Thanks Tim

    Now I gotta go get some ALA

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  • William Conway — December 16th, 2010, 1:27 pm

    4 hour body sighting – Cincinnati airport Borders – large stack in front of store…

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  • Julien Nephtali — December 16th, 2010, 1:44 pm

    LOL,
    Just saw your bodybuilding.com video, seems like you were forced to pitch the beta-alanine at the beginning.
    I havent seen any mention of beta-alanine in the book so far so I guess you dont really personnally endorse it or use it.
    It was suptle enough but not blaring that you dont endorse it in the video. Nice job !
    Love the book by the way ! Real fun to read

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 17th, 2010, 6:32 am

      Hey Julien,

      Nope, I definitely use beta-alanine. Used it for RKC II prep and elsewhere. It’s not in the book because I did the experiment too late. BB.com wouldn’t try (or be able) to force me to do anything.

      Hope that helps, and glad you’re enjoying the book!

      Tim

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      • Julien Nephtali — December 17th, 2010, 9:01 am

        Yes it did
        Thanks for taking the time to reply !
        P.S.I am looking forward to a future post on learning arabic

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  • Najeeb — December 16th, 2010, 2:02 pm

    CONTEST________________________auto-tuned!

    Hey Tim, hope you like my Four Hour Body Book Review Autotuned version!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbRte8O5I3U

    I also created a twitter account FourHourBodyMan that is growing at an amazing pace
    http://twitter.com/#!/FourHourBodyMan

    And for the trip, I will choose the one in India, if it works with your schedule. Cheers!

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  • Clay Nichols — December 16th, 2010, 2:10 pm

    Market to Personal Trainers
    Marketing suggestion:
    Create a website/page for Personal Trainers to list themselves if they’ve bought the 4HB. (And later you could have a simple “test” they could pass to demonstrate they read the book and they’d get a special designation (“bought book” vs. “bought book and passed test”)

    I just got my copy of 4HB but haven’t had time to read much and I thought “It’d be great to have a personal trainer who has read the book.”

    -Clay

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  • Jared — December 16th, 2010, 2:36 pm

    Back again

    Just want to update on what I have been doing to promote the book. Of course like I said in a different comment I started a blog, created a facebook group and have been sending e-mails. I have been expanding my e-mails from simply people at the University I graduated from to a few others in the state by looking up random names in their e-mail directories. Also I created a Youtube video to encourage people to buy the book that I posted on the blog and facebook group and intend on putting into a few forum boards if I can figure out how.

    I’ve also been toying with the idea of printing the chapter you leaked on the site to give to people but I’m sure I will be able to do this in time since the deadline is coming to an end

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  • Daniel — December 16th, 2010, 2:42 pm

    Any plans to eventually make these offers available on a world scale, or at least Canada? I’m currently teaching in Korea… but I’ll be back. :-)

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  • Amanda White — December 16th, 2010, 3:03 pm

    Where can we submit our questions/feedback about the book? Comment on this blog, or will there be another place? I’ve missed all the live Q&A’s so far, unfortunately.

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  • J. Lee — December 16th, 2010, 3:26 pm

    Done. Bought 3 books. In Canada. Where prices for new books are crazy expensive.

    You’re welcome, Tim.

    Do well.

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  • JoeM — December 16th, 2010, 3:33 pm

    OH NO! Where is Ray Porter? I purchased two books, but I was looking forward to Mr. Porter lay it out while I was busy working on mind numbing tasks like running on a treadmill.

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  • Andrew Johnson — December 16th, 2010, 4:09 pm

    Hey Tim,

    Received the books today and I’m very happy except for one thing. They are the unsigned version. I believe I made the purchase in time through your Amazon link. Any help would be appreciated.

    Regards,
    Andrew

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  • dr. K — December 16th, 2010, 4:40 pm

    Your comments on homeopathic arnica in your book were interesting. As a cosmetic surgeon, I am also a skeptic about remedies that use homeopathic principles. I tested an oral homeopathic arnica after eyelid surgery in 30 patients using a double-blind, placebo-controlled study and found no difference whatsoever. Here’s the link to the article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20683279
    When patients ask if they should take arnica for bruising, I suggest that it won’t hurt them but it probably won’t help either.

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    • James — December 23rd, 2010, 8:20 pm

      Try Investigating Yunnan Baiyao instead. It’s great for post surgery recovery. This is a traditional Chinese herbal formula that the Chinese deemed so important that they nationalized it.

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  • David — December 16th, 2010, 4:43 pm

    Man Barnes & Noble seemed to have botched my order… Two days after released and not shipped.

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    • Ben — December 17th, 2010, 8:27 pm

      Yeah, my order got messed up too. Totally lame. I’m going away for 3 weeks on Monday morning and planned on having it before then. Now I won’t. Wish they gave an explanation as to what happened, I’m not happy regardless. Could’ve just gone to the store and bought it.

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      • Tim Ferriss — December 18th, 2010, 12:18 am

        I’m so sorry, Ben. B&N really screwed up, and I had a near meltdown at them today. Unbelievable. The good news: I’ve been assured all orders have shipped.

        Sincerest apologies to you and all who’ve been waiting — I’m fuming about it.

        All the best,

        Tim

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  • Julien — December 16th, 2010, 4:50 pm

    There you go Tim. This thing went pseudo-viral on the day your book launched. Even Alyssa Milano tweeted it out. Every little bit helps. :)

    http://inoveryourhead.net/images/sleep-is-awesome.png

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  • Ian — December 16th, 2010, 5:25 pm

    I took a picture of The 4-Hour Body while reading my PDF copy of The 4-Hour Workweek on the new Google Cr-48 laptop. Not the most epic thing ever but I thought it was cool.

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  • Chad Greene — December 16th, 2010, 5:37 pm

    Hello,

    I’m really sorry. I am a dunce and new at this stuff. I have read through a couple times and there is a critical part of the workout the occam’s protocol. And without giving anything away (buy the book people), I am not sure if you mean to literally sit down, grab the bar and do x # of reps to failure and then go do the next exercise and then go home.

    One example in the book showed X# of reps at X# pounds -> X# reps at X# pounds.

    I am confused…am I supposed to continue repeating the X# of reps over and over until I fail or am I supposed to fail within the set X# of reps?

    I am afraid of doing this wrong!

    I saw where you instructed to test out weights and then try again…its just the # of sets you recommend – if that is literal or progressive.

    Again I’m sorry for not understanding!

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  • Chris — December 16th, 2010, 6:12 pm

    I’m devouring this book right now. Can’t wait to start (after the holidays). I’ve never been able to gain weight. Currently at 150, would love to get to 165-170.

    You know what I would *really* love? A 4-Hour Body app for my iPhone. I punch in my weight, my goal, etc. and it automatically calculates my meals and workouts and provides me with an eating plan and workout plan (with calendar). Sometimes the planning and tracking are what throw me off these goals. Automate it for me (us) and think of the potential!

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  • John Marlow — December 16th, 2010, 6:28 pm

    Whoa, just got the book; it’s heavyweight. so my immediate comment on the Eat Like Santa ad (and any others with that image) is this: it makes the book look very skinny, like there’s not a lot of material there. Could affect click-through.

    Maybe fatten up the image, or add a page count? My 2 cents.

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  • deone — December 16th, 2010, 6:39 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I’ve got two books so far, and plan on at least getting two more. I’m living paycheck to paycheck for now, so I’m getting them as I can.

    I foolishly went to the store to buy my second copy (paid $27.00! I thought the “negotiating down” of your own book you did applied to ALL copies everywhere, not just Amazon’s) because I couldn’t wait for 12 hours for Amazon’s copy to get to me. They didn’t ship it until the 14th, the bastards (whom I love and will continue to give my money to when they are willing to take it. ).

    This is one of the first times I’ve posted on your blog, and I think the first time I’m directly speaking to you. I’ve been holding out for a new post because you are a time management whore and I think you probably quit reading comments after they reach a certain point (ala the original slow carb diet post).

    I’m anxious to see the blog/forum that comes up for 4HB, or if you opt to not split your audience and channel it all through 4HWW’s blog. I know a lot of people have a lot of questions, despite the mountain of resources you provide. The Journey of Fitness is, after all, such a unique experience for everyone.

    By the way, you are F-ing CRAZY brother! So many needles, and chemicals, and….you’re just crazy. Thank you for your sacrifice.

    I’m not in terrible shape (nor great) and I was interested in doing a 4HB transformation (or 3). Incidentally, a buddy of mine has an extra website laying around in his garage, and offered it up to me.

    I was at a loss for subject material but my ego had me hugely interested anyway.

    So I’m going to contact Amy, hopefully get lucky and get a response to what I can and can’t say and reference.

    I have a tendency of being gung-ho and starting strong and fizzling out (baring my soul here). But (I’m almost embarrassed to admit) you have become my first hero.

    I’m going to reach my goals. Not for you, but because you showed me the way.

    Thanks Tim

    PS Can’t wait to see whats next. Brain Hacks maybe?

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  • Tricia Jensen — December 16th, 2010, 6:47 pm

    Hi Tim

    I sat down and speed read through almost the whole book yesterday.

    I used 4HWW to start a business that allows me to do what I want with my time most of the year. I can see you used your time to direct your intellectual curiosity towards improving your body in the most efficient way possible.

    As a female who has seen the benefits of weight lifting to improve posture, strength and toning I appreciate the idea that perhaps less is more.

    I am already on day two of the slow carb diet and finding it really easy so far.
    But I am especially interested in trying out the suggestions in the “improving sex” chapter. Seriously, there are only a few things that truly make life worth living and that is definitely near the top of the list. You rock Tim!

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  • Jurian — December 16th, 2010, 7:08 pm

    Hey Tim,
    You say every workout to focus on 2 to 10 different exercises, its quite a wide range. Should i just do the A and B workouts, and when i decide to do more its ok but it doesnt really matter?

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  • Larry Robinson — December 16th, 2010, 8:13 pm

    Greatly appreciate the free gifts for purchasing “The Four Hour Body”. I think it’s turning into the best investment I’ve ever made.

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  • Jurian — December 16th, 2010, 8:16 pm

    is it a good idea to fit your ab-exercises in the geek to freak program? if yes, how would you advise?

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  • Ian — December 16th, 2010, 8:47 pm

    Great book!

    Just a suggestion for the http://www.fourhourbody.com site. There are a bunch of endnotes that say go to http://www.fourhourbody.com/xxxxxxxxx for more info. It would be helpful if you had a tab on the site with links to those addresses so those of us who don’t browse the web and read in the same location have easy access to that additional info.

    Thanks

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    • Valerie — December 17th, 2010, 2:42 pm

      I think the reason Tim doesn’t have those is to make that content more valuable to the people who buy the book. Just my opinion, though.

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  • Rick — December 16th, 2010, 10:12 pm

    Very impressive book some of the supplements I had been considering you recommended so thats on. Several things were a surprise to me but when I looked up the research it is all well supported. One question though there is at least one trainer consultant having great results for him self and clients like consistent sub 8% body fat using intermittent fasting. I my self have had good results so I was wondering was IF something you looked at and disregarded for very serious draw backs or does it have merit but just not have as good of over all results as slow carb ? Love your books I would pre order any book you write !

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  • Patrick I — December 16th, 2010, 10:57 pm

    Is the 3 book promo still live?

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  • Alyssa — December 16th, 2010, 11:18 pm

    CONTEST

    The words “free $16,000 trip to the person who promotes The 4-Hour Body best this week” passed before my eyes and I thought, “Ha! Snort! That’d be nice.” At that moment my subconscious came to a screeching halt. “Wait a minute you nimwit! Did you learn nothing from the 4HWW?!” Most people aim to land amongst the mediocre, thus making that landing strip a very full place. But if you decide to shoot for the seemingly impossible, you’ll find a bunch of legroom!
    And so I began to meditate on how I could be the best at promoting the 4HB. What immediately came into my thoughts was the 80/20 principle. I’m a busy woman (but not too busy for a vacation mind you), so I needed to promote your book to the maximum all while using the minimum amount of my time. The answer to this being … the Internet.
    One of my challenges was going to be how to catch the reader’s eye. My thoughts immediately go back to your August 30, 2010 blog entitled “Blogging by Numbers” where I learned the art of devising good headlines. I run a food blog and my readers are primarily CrossFitters who eat primarily Paleo. I came up with the perfect title. What is it? You’ll just have to check my blog!
    And so, I posted the badass 4HB trailer on there. I have a Facebook page for that blog and posted the badass trailer there also. And I have a twitter account for this same blog, posted a tweet for the badass trailer there too. All of this taking approximately a whopping 30 seconds of my time. Bam! Done.
    And for the grand finale – quantifying my worth to you. Via quantcast.com (4HWW bump!) I had a total of 153 viewers to your trailer via my blog, Facebook had 1,471 viewers and twitter had a big fat zero in the retweets or @mentions. Heh! I’m still working on how to use Twitter more efficiently. 1,624 total viewers for 30 seconds worth of my promoting time, puts me at a stunning 54.13 viewers per second. And that, Tim and friends of the judgment panel, is how you make a “4 Hour” inspired promotional impact.

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  • Conan Lea — December 16th, 2010, 11:22 pm

    I just left this on Amazon, had to pass it on to you. Third thing in my life I’ve ever commented online about. You Rock, Tim.

    The Review, with 4 stars:

    The guy writes a book that is success literature distilled, and that 4HWW was amazing. Most are too lazy to read and to research. If you try putting even half of what his first book offers into practice, you will take back much of the life you hand over to fear, the blahs, and that odd sense of lull. For even $50, you’re welcome.

    Now comes the 4HB. If you know Tim from his last book and blog, he tells you how to create a Muse. It tells you how to be him. He tells you that you (we) are all willing to believe in the buzz words, so it’s okay to sell by using them. But he preaches that you must back it up. Give something serious. And Tim is serious, too much for most, because we are a soft people. God forbid we have to work or be held accountable!

    For all the whining up front…the book hasn’t been out long enough for 98% of you to have put his theories to the test. If you drop 5 pounds and even ONE person in your day notices, you know the book is worth the money you spent.

    Tim’s making money doing what he loves. Brave enough to put himself out there, rich and connected enough that he doesn’t have to. So thats why he wrote a book to trick and lie to everyone.

    I can’t wait until he puts out 4 Hour Self-Accountability! I’m buying copies for everyone!

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  • Cody — December 16th, 2010, 11:31 pm

    “The clitoris looks something like an Imperial Guard from Star Wars.”

    This is literally one of the best sentences I’ve ever read in my life.

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  • Leif — December 17th, 2010, 12:11 am

    Thanks for the bonus, looking forward to read the books .. =)

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  • Jessi — December 17th, 2010, 12:48 am

    Hey Tim! Do I have your permission to post “How to read 200% faster in 10 minutes” and a few others from your book/ site on my new “MUSE” website and then forward people to purchase the 4HWW?

    My email is jessi at ownyourlife.ca

    Thank you.

    P.S. Already pre-purchased your new book!

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  • Natalie Bauer — December 17th, 2010, 12:56 am

    CONTEST

    Yesterday I built a page on my blog to point family, friends and followers to (late to the party, I know).

    With 1450 Twitter followers and 150 Facebook friends I’ve had 141 clicks and 6 retweets since yesterday afternoon using su.pr to send out messages at set times.

    Good luck with your climb on the NY Times list. :)

    Alles liebe,

    Natalie

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  • Paul Sanderson — December 17th, 2010, 3:41 am

    “After three years of work, The 4-Hour Body is available everywhere!”

    Well no, not according to Amazon UK who are showing a delivery date of 8 Feb 2011 – and it was pre-ordered in October!

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  • Madhu Ganesh — December 17th, 2010, 4:05 am

    As an Indian i have ghee almost every days. Like ricky mentioned somewhere above. For coconut oil i have a batch of dry coconuts sitting in the backyard to be hand/mechanically ground to get the oil out. Its virgin and how it should be consumed.
    For people who are not winning and Tim himself : I don’t about how you justify paying $45 on Super Cissus. May be its lack of time and USP claims “you might be eating dirt without their extraction method”.
    We call it perrandai(perr-uhn-dye) over here and eat it every other day. Costs probably next to nothing. It probably grows in hot and humid climates. See if you can get it somewhere and try it in your backyard.
    Cissus Recipe : http://www.kitchentantra.com/2008/11/pirandai-with-leaves-and-flowers.html
    There are other tons of greens and dark greens and weird stuff that i don’t remember their names. We make something tasty out of it.
    I had an acute case of jaundice a while back, was literally yellow everywhere,
    took some tests with my Doc(practices western medicine) and the virus count was high. All he asked me to do was go for local/traditional medicine. Upon my relative’s recommendation i visited a guy who owned a small khadi(hand spun cotton) shop , he saw me and took us to his home, plucked few herbs, crushed and ground it to make hard paste balls. It looked and smelled like goat turd. Instructions were to consume it at 3 am in the morning after fasting from 3 pm in the afternoon along with 4 litres of cumin-boiled water as fast and humanly as possible. The most important thing was fasting and drinking the water and of course the herb turd. About noon i was back to my normal self. Test next day showed a rock bottom virus count(or whatever value that was) .

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  • Joshua Jarvis — December 17th, 2010, 4:11 am

    What about coming up with your next book title? 4 Hour Marketer? 4 Hour Amazon Best Seller? 4 Hour World Domination.

    Looking forward to reading this one, hope there is a “Cocktail” chapter.

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  • Robin Gefen — December 17th, 2010, 4:37 am

    I enjoyed reading the book. I was wondering where the message boards may be found (was unable to locate them on http://www.fourhourbody.com indicated at Kindle location 10979), and where the locator information to the passwords are for the Kindle version of the book. I’m looking forward to trying out the Slow Carb diet. Thanks very much.

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  • AJ — December 17th, 2010, 5:06 am

    Hi TIm,

    I have just been googling around to try and find out if the book can also be used by vegetarians?

    Thanks in advance

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  • Matt Brzycki — December 17th, 2010, 5:54 am

    I tried to post this book review on Amazon but in order to do so, you need to have made an on-line purchase which I have not. This seems to be the next best place to post a review. Here it is:

    I’m gonna take a slightly different road on this book review than everyone else. I’ve been employed in the fitness industry at the collegiate level since 1983, with the past 20+ years at Princeton University. I knew Tim Ferriss when he was here as a student. He graduated in 2000, so I would’ve first met him in either 1995 or 1996. (At some point, he may have taken off one year from classes as many Princeton students do so I don’t know the exact year that he arrived on campus as a freshman.)

    At any rate, Tim Ferriss is the real deal. Even as an 18-year-old freshman, his penchant for determining the optimal way to eat and exercise was obvious. The gears in his head were always grinding, so to speak. And his mind worked at light speed as he tried to sort it all out.

    Among the many anecdotes in this particular book is one about the stunning gains that he made as a Princeton student in a very short period of time. Well, I can vouch for the accuracy of his story; his improvements and transformation were undeniable and incredible. I witnessed the rapid gains and they were indeed freaky. Side note: He was one tough hombre, too. Tim wrestled in high school (though not at Princeton due to bad shoulders) and was an accomplished judo athlete and martial artist. During his freshman year, I remember taking him through a workout (the only time that I ever did so). At one point in the workout, he was doing a pullover on a Nautilus machine. I sensed that he had just about reached muscular fatigue and had, at most, maybe one more rep left in him but I wanted to see how far he could go so I barked, “You got two more reps!” to which he immediately barked back, “I got five more!” And he got five more.

    At nearly 600 pages, the book is massive. (I’m roughly halfway done.) Tim’s a gifted and entertaining writer. You won’t be bored with its content; the book is really difficult to put down. Many anecdotes and one-liners are absolutely hilarious. But besides the wit, there’s also wisdom. A great deal of it, in fact. Tim is a fascinating individual and his book is the same. There’s something in it for everyone. (Full disclosure: I did receive an advance copy of the book.)

    Tim is a human laboratory, performing an endless number of experiments on himself with respect to training and nutrition. Readers of the book will benefit from his many years of self-experimentation.

    The book isn’t all anecdotal; it’s well-researched and some like me will enjoy the science. Tim has a keen grasp of scientific methodology and, throughout the book, vets different studies with his analytical skills as to the way in which they were designed and conducted.

    I typically shy away from endorsing products. I’ve been in the industry a long time – too long, some might say – and, frankly, my reputation is at stake whenever I attach my name to something. To be clear, I don’t necessarily agree with everything in the book. That said, I don’t think two people – no matter how much alike – will ever agree on everything related to fitness and nutrition. For example, we both believe in the value and effectiveness of low-volume workouts. But in my opinion, Tim’s uber-low-volume workouts are too low. I’m not saying that the workouts won’t work; I just think that the workouts would be a little more effective with a little more volume.

    Bottom line: This is a highly interesting book with loads of valuable information and insight. I enjoyed it and you will, too.

    Matt Brzycki
    Assistant Director of Campus Recreation, Fitness
    Princeton University

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    • Joe — December 17th, 2010, 3:55 pm

      This is a great review. I enjoy see it from a different angle. On the any review post system at BN or Amazon, I would click on “Find This Useful”?

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  • Cedric — December 17th, 2010, 6:13 am

    Hey Tim,

    I thought funny that you wrote in your book to find the 1 PM position on the clitoris… on my watch, 1 AM and 1 PM are at the same place ;)

    I have a question about that 15 minute technique though. Direct contact with the clitoris for 15 minutes, even with really light pressure, seems to me like it would do more wrong than good. Shouldn’t we use a lubricant to diminish the friction?

    -Ced

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  • Jeff — December 17th, 2010, 6:19 am

    Great book! Easy reading. The first section really pumped me up to plow through the book. I have done your slow-carb diet before and like it. What I was looking for in the book was that “secret sauce” few exercises that complement the diet for peak physical condition…..the MED. Unfortunately it seems to go from the diet to adding muscle. Did I miss something in my haste?

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  • Jeremy — December 17th, 2010, 8:54 am

    CONTEST

    Something that will have people spreading word about 4HB for you based on the true merit of the content that you have, content which is awesome.

    http://jeremywong.com/tim4hb/

    When they submit…they get to this:

    http://jeremywong.com/tim4hb/index3.html

    At the core of it, the content from 4HB is great, so no gimmicks on this[your] end – and it ensures people spread the word since they *have to* to receive the information. Credibility from the testimonial and fact that it’s “Three years of experiments, Hundreds of Case Studies”.

    They HAVE TO spread the word – but it’s made easy for them [more to come just below].

    The five pieces of information, I’m guessing MANY would like to know at least one of it; if not multiple.

    Second Step On-

    Making it easy for people to spread by giving them templates to Copy and Paste into their Facebook, Twitter, IMs, etc…, makes it so that they can just DO IT.

    Even if they don’t, you have their contact details, which let you eventually e-mail them the information without them having to spread the word maybe after it’s all over – and in that e-mail; “If you want more like this – It’s out – [Link to 4HB].”

    To unleash the maximum potential of people who would and could do more for something more, a contest to see who refers the most and prizes – you might have more prizes put, but I can give away the autographed copies that I have, too (you can create so many of that! but of course, not make it ubercommon)

    Just thought of this – Leaderboard where people can see their standings in almost real-time. Real-time might be too taxing on the server, but it’d be great! Anyhow, that’s technical.

    From your Facebook/Twitter/etc., it would spread FAST – you already have a huge following.

    Why it’s halted at this stage -

    1. Need permission to use the information.

    2. Don’t have the information YET. Books are at US address waiting to be shipped over. Information is a huge part of this, it’s the value in what you have.

    3. Don’t really use Facebook/Twitter – but possibly irrelevant in that you have Both with quite a following and it’s RELEVANT [even superrelevant].

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  • Tan — December 17th, 2010, 9:15 am

    Hi Tim,
    I’m super excited to get my book and bought it off of Living Social and went to BooksAMillion to redeem and there was no receipt or anything to let me know if I am in fact, receiving my book! I have contacted both of them and it’s been almost a week now and I just want to know what to do–and how to find out if I am getting it at all. I’m super impatient to get the book. Can’t wait! I loved 4HWW so I just know this is going to be awesome!
    Thanks!

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  • Drew — December 17th, 2010, 9:18 am

    I just watched Tim here:
    http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/faceoff-superhuman-bodies-15-minute-orgasms-12414912

    I personally could never live up to the ideals he represents. I just don’t have the energy/time/desire to do all the stuff he is into, but I appreciates that he wants to share it all. Yes, it makes him money, but I feel like he’s very sincere about everything he shares. Maybe my bs detector is off, but I think he is really more interested in exploring great ideas, living a full life and trying to help others do the same.

    I bought 4 hour work week, and I’ll probably buy the new book. I doubt anything will change in my life, but at the very least it will help fund what I see as a great guys incredible art project called “The Life of Tim Ferriss”. Good luck Tim. You’re living a life most of us only dream about.

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  • Sergey Tsvetkov — December 17th, 2010, 9:57 am

    Hey, i got two questions for you, Tim, or for anyone smart enough for that matter.

    1. I got some allergy issues – how would i tailor the diet towards my needs? Like, i can’t eat eggs in any form – it’s really bad for me.

    Obviously, I’m not asking nor looking for medical advice – just some general thoughts. On the related subject – i can’t really get adequate medical advice anywhere – the doctors seem to counter each other with what should I eat and what shouldn’t – and I’m practically lost here. I mean, it doesn’t depend on the amount of money i pay them – each would interpret test results differently and offer me a slightly different diet.

    2. How should I go about sugar? It is white and it is carbohydrate in a pretty pure form – should i just run away like from rice or potatoes?
    What if I love it too much? Is there something I could replace it with? Cause i feel sad if I drink unsweetened tea. And I drink a lot of it every day.

    Basically, i don’t really have a problem with me – I’m 186 cm and 98 kg (yeah, Americans, play the conversion game :-) )))

    It’s just that throughout last 3-4 years i’ve gained 10kgs, from 88 kg to 98 right now and it kinda bothers me.

    I’ve tried tracking my weight but it increases in jumps – like 95-95-95 for 7 months then 96 over a week. I just don’t get my body’s behavior.

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  • Ed — December 17th, 2010, 10:29 am

    Got the book last night and already blown away by the great insights.
    Hey I’m not sure if this is a issue but Border Books on Wall St (NYC) seem to have your books hidden in the weight loss section. I asked how come its not on the main floor or not near the register and they told me something about making room for Mark Twain (huh?!).
    Keep up the great work Tim.

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  • Mallory — December 17th, 2010, 10:33 am

    ORDERED!!!! Coming from a southerner in Mississippi I am dead center of the obesity and diabetes crisis in America. I read Chris Masterjohns review, and immediately purchased the book. I plan to read and highlight the book on second read and share it starting at my work, a place where obesity runs wild then hand it off to my family.

    I also want to say thank you, for not pulling a typical selling mumbo jumbo junk like some(paleo) bloggers do. you book is gonna be very influential in the industry, and i look forward to reading it

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  • Varun — December 17th, 2010, 10:38 am

    This might sound kind of stupid but i want to actually buy this book for a few of my cousins; however because u have the word “sex” on the front cover i can’t(their parents will think they’re reading some weird kama sutra book). It’s a cultural thing :s…lol

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  • Ayaz — December 17th, 2010, 10:40 am

    Hi Tim,

    Just got the book a couple of days ago, great stuff! Question: you talk a lot about the benefits of grass fed beef for weight loss, testosterone, etc. Any info on the benefits of goat (not lamb) meat? Or resources I could check out? Most info on Google reveals only nutritional facts but nothing on endocrine response, etc. Curious, because we eat a lot of it, and was wondering if it’s a suitable substitute for grass fed beef. (Anyone, anyone?)

    Thanks.

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  • Rob — December 17th, 2010, 10:54 am

    I would like to second Chris’ idea for an iPhone app. I think it would be perfect and would definitely be willing to splurge on if it helped me keep track as you say it’s so important in the book.

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  • Tammy — December 17th, 2010, 11:19 am

    Looking forward to the book…it’s on it’s way to me. I did a small scale promotion to a very loyal group…no websites, no facebook…I teach group fitness and have for the last 20 years (as a hobby) I announced to all my classes this week so I did my part.

    thanks for your commitment
    T

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  • Brittany — December 17th, 2010, 11:21 am

    Great book so far! Just have a question… If doing intermittent fasting a couple times a week, could AGG still be implemented on an empty stomach or would that just be a waste? (ie Is it really only effective when taking in food?)

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  • swj — December 17th, 2010, 11:22 am

    Tim, I just received The 4-Hour Body and so far it’s fun reading! I CrossFit and I plan on mixing some of this stuff in to see what happens.

    Suggestion for your next book…

    4-Hour Spanish

    One of my goals is to travel to a Spanish speaking country and have a conversation.

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  • Evan — December 17th, 2010, 11:23 am

    Tim,

    So I finally made the connection this morning!

    The 4 Hour Work Week in Action:

    My prior assistant was working for me 32 hours a week while I was paying her 45k/ yr slary + health insurance.

    My new assistant works 13 hours a week while I pay her 12k / yr with no benefits. ( She is covered elsewhere)

    And she is more productive.

    Gets more done.

    That’s it! It does not- literally- have to relate to 4 hours. Its just achieving more output, in less time, for less money.

    Got it now.

    Thanks!
    Evan

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  • Bosh — December 17th, 2010, 11:49 am

    *CONTEST*

    Here is what I’ve done so far in regards to promoting the book. I have contacted Terry from the Lex and Terry show which is a nationally syndicated radio network that reaches over 200,000+ people a day to try and get you on. He said he would love to have ya on the show sometime after their Christmas break to promote the book or just talk. Even though the contest ends tonight I still think it would be awesome to have ya on the show. I think it would be a great way to spread the message, reach people and introduce yourself to a whole new audience who are not familiar with your work. Let me know what you think and of course if this counts or not, lol.

    You can contact Terry directly via the info below:

    http://terryjaymes.com
    http://twitter.com/TerryJaymes
    http://www.lexandterry.com

    PS. I’m loving the book btw.

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  • Josh — December 17th, 2010, 11:54 am

    *CONTEST*

    Here is what I’ve done so far in regards to promoting the book. I have contacted Terry from the Lex and Terry show which is a nationally syndicated radio network that reaches over 200,000+ people a day to try and get you on. He said he would love to have ya on the show sometime after their Christmas break to promote the book or just talk. Even though the contest ends tonight I still think it would be awesome to have ya on the show. I think it would be a great way to spread the message, reach people and introduce yourself to a whole new audience who are not familiar with your work. Let me know what you think and of course if this counts or not, lol.

    You can contact Terry directly via his website or twitter.

    PS. I’m loving the book btw.

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  • Robert — December 17th, 2010, 12:22 pm

    Awesome book! Thank you for focusing so heavily on science and experimentation rather than hearsay and conjecture. I already spotted some tricks I know worked for me, so I’m looking forward to putting together all the stuff that’s new to me. Thanks also for the ebooks, very nice to be able to copy paste links and to lookup recipes on my phone.

    If you’re brainstorming for your next project, I’d like to request a “4 Hour Mind” book on mind hacks. For example, I’d like the 411 on how you wrote an entire research paper in 24 hours when you were back in school. In-depth jedi mind tricks like eye gazing and advertising copy would also be great. Toss in parlor tricks like large number math calcs , or just how to easily remember someone’s name, and you might have your third best seller.

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  • Tory M — December 17th, 2010, 12:42 pm

    Loving the book so far!! Btw, can you do an experiment tentatively titled the 4 Hour Mixed Martial Artist where you take a person with average genetics (me) and turn them into one of the baddest men on the planet? I will gladly donate myself to this experiment! ;) Might make a neat web show. Keep up the good work Tim!

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  • Tony — December 17th, 2010, 12:43 pm

    Tim, my wife, probably for obvious reasons, bought your new book for me as a stocking stuffer. I don’t get to read it until Christmas! I was wondering, ever heard of a natural way to reverse the graying of hair?

    Love your blog and all of the many comments I have been reading. Just learned about you recently and I am excited to have new motivation.

    Best of luck. Hope to hear from you.

    Tony

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  • Alon Torres — December 17th, 2010, 1:07 pm

    Hey Tim, I heard about you and your wonderful book via gizmodo and I’m happy to say I’ve bought it and I’m now 3 days into the slow carb diet.

    I’m getting drafted to the military in a few months and now thanks to your diet, I will hopefully be in much better shape for PT :)

    The meals are not too bad, but still I was wondering if cottage cheese is allowed, since cottage cheese around here is absolutely delicious (people here practically eat it by itself, out of the container!) and would definitely help getting accustomed to the new meal regime. If it is allowed, is there a quantity and fat% limit?

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  • Rick — December 17th, 2010, 1:10 pm

    I think I may have to go back to four hour work week and do the speed reading exercises because I cant put this book down and I am getting nothing else done

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  • Cameron W. — December 17th, 2010, 2:23 pm

    For the contest, I posted links to the promotion on Reflagdeals and FatWallet, which are a Canadian deal forum and an American deal forum respectively.The post at Redflagdeals has 760 views and the post at FatWallet had 1606 views.

    These were opt-in views where people had to click through to view. Both sites are filled with deal shoppers, so the great promotions you had going were a natural fit for them. The people on these sites, are the type that share deals, so the likelihood of them then sharing the promotion with friends and family would be far higher.

    Due to the nature of both sites, I was unable to track clicks, as the sites replace any tracking or affiliate links with their own, but I feel this was very successful promotion. It was the right audience, people who are influential purchasers amongst their social network, and heavy Internet users that would be more likely to be aware of you from your first book.

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  • Valerie — December 17th, 2010, 2:34 pm

    Got my books. Devoured the fat loss stuff. Took pictures (ew!) and measurements. Won’t be posting the photos where they are visible… I think it would traumatize my teenage boys. I was already doing the Paleo thing, so other than eating more protein, adding the legumes back in to my diet and nixing the fruit except on cheat day, no huge difference in what I need to have on hand. Will head out to buy the supplements in a few minutes.

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  • Drew Canole — December 17th, 2010, 2:50 pm

    Tim!

    Been waiting for your book ever since we met in San Fran a while back.

    Anyway, me and my buddy Brooks Hollan have started two websites to promote your book.

    The first is kind of funny, but the second is a serious site as far as getting people to actually put the lessons of your book into ACTION!

    Check out the video here (funny): http://3hour59minutebody.com

    and the serious site here: http://fourhourbodychallenge.com

    This video is HILARIOUS (especially at 1:50) – boost your metabolism 300%! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5MmSMnX6V4

    All of our friends have bought the book, and we have everybody in the gym super psyched as well! I was actually ripping through the book until Brooks told me about your blog post, so I’m taking a break to post.

    Keep up the great work….and see you in India kid!!

    Onward and upward!

    Drew Canole

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  • Joe Haines — December 17th, 2010, 3:33 pm

    CONTEST!!!

    Hey Tim,

    I have just sold a 4-Hour-Body-Bootcamp to 15 clients! Its for 3 months and each member gets a copy of the book and we will take them through the training and nutrition techniques.

    How awesome is that, although, a had a few comments back from my email list saying, “that sounds soo cool, im gona buy the book first, and let me know how the bootcamp goes”… well, my loss – your gain!

    What do you think, worth a hol for my idea?

    Joe.

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  • Mariano — December 17th, 2010, 4:00 pm

    So far the videos promoting The 4 – Hour Body

    More than 120 views!

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  • David — December 17th, 2010, 4:55 pm

    Contest:

    Tim, It’s been fun following this book release and here is what I have done to help promote it. I focused not only on promoting the purchase of your book (link to amazon), but also to generate awareness about the contest (pushing people to enter the contest on how you can win a ski trip with Powderquest or a SamaSundarbans trip to India, with links to this blog post).

    Blog and Facebook: Did a blog post on the contest and amazon page that is picked up by several other blogs. The blog post becomes a note on a Facebook page followed by 2,360 fans. This note was tagged to certain fans therefore spreading to thousand and thousands of additional viewers.

    Aweber blast about contest and amazon link to 2500+ subscribers

    6 Twitter posts over the past week, with 4 RTs generated to thousands of followers. I have also RT several of your tweets regarding the book.

    I also turned the book on to some friends that have purchased.

    Oh yeah, finally clicking on my name above I think takes you to your amazon book page….

    Thanks and best of luck with beating the record!

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  • Nick — December 17th, 2010, 5:05 pm

    * CONTEST *

    Have been promoting 4HB through direct linking Facebook ads –> Amazon affiliate link

    Results so far:

    The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman

    24 items shipped

    —-

    The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman [Kindle edition]

    4 items shipped

    —-

    Total 28 books.

    Metrics:

    Facebook: 413,914 ad impressions –> 812 clicks = average 0.196% CTR (Facebook average is reported to be 0.04%)

    Highest performing ad: 0.209% CTR, 0.07 average CPC.

    812 clicks –> 28 orders, final Conversion Rate: 3.45%

    Side note: this also generated 3 orders for 4HWW, 3 orders for Art of Nonconformity and a slew of RANDOM stuff including:

    1 x Actron CP5011 Panel, Trim and Molding Removal Set
    1 x The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment [Book]
    1 x The Brave Little Toaster [DVD]

    Let me know if you want the ad copy since the promotion is over, you could scale the ad to fans of Lifehacker / TED / Wired / etc

    - Nick

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  • Mike — December 17th, 2010, 5:07 pm

    ***CONTEST***

    Im a 22 year old student so logically then market I can reach best is the student market. Having the advantage of living in Holland where almost nobody knows you Tim, I decided to start of my “promotion” power by showing in all my classes and lectures some of the things that were achieved with the 4 hour work week. Hung up some posters with a little promotion about the 4HWW to get your name known around my university and city. I also went to all the larger bookshops in Maastricht to recommand people the “old”book, since I believe you needed your name out here in Holland ( Maastricht ), and show people that your style works. Working on getting your name and achieved results out ( people had difficulties believing the stories I told them, but after showing some of the business cases your put on your site about the muses they started to believe it) was the first big step.

    The second step happend then this week with the promotion of your book, I almost spammed the university here by means of posting flyers, sending emails (Not spam!!!), talking to people and called the university newspaper and the local one to convince them to have an article featuring me conducting one of your “experiments” , I proposed the 28 pounds of muscle gaining in 28 days competition or one of the losing fat methods in your book. The idea behind it is that people can see the result of your book, proving that its not a “fake” or anything like that. And when that is achieved, I think you can sit back and relax and enjoy multiple sales from holland. The newspapers told me they would call me back this week but im convinced that I can get a part of this experiment in there.

    so if I conclude it all I –>

    Step1 :
    promoted your name and results from the 4HWW to show that you are a serious person with even more serious results by –> fly-ering, small talks on every oppertuinity I could get at public speaking places, talking to the big librarys, and showing the results of the business cases you have online

    Step2:

    Getting the new book out there –> more flyering, emailing the university with links to your new site, using my personal network to get you known. And using myself as an experiment to show the people that your ways of gaining muscle / losing fat are true and do work. This will then be posted in the local newspaper and university one which ofcourse will cause a lot of talking.

    Hopefully you like the ideas Tim, and maybe untill Argentina where we can snowboard/ski together! ;) would be great!

    P.S.

    I also got a book for my “fat” mother, and she is telling my that she will use your methods. Im a 100% sure they will work, so that means that thanks to you she will finally get thinner and more healthy….thanks a lot for that…

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  • Alex Wishart — December 17th, 2010, 5:12 pm

    What a nightmare! Pre-ordered 2 copies of the 600 page beast long ago and paid extra for the 2 day shipping because I wanted the book ASAP. 4 Hour Body shipped with DHL (big mistake as the DHL head service center has essentially no direct contact with their various countrywide hubs ie. they enter a ticket into the system and it gets answered within 1 business day…since it’s Friday it will get answered next week egad!).

    I noticed the package arrived at the Calgary center on Wednesday in the morning and has been sitting there ever since (it was cleared from customs too). No attempted deliveries (the phone representative confirmed this), my ticket will be answered by Monday, and the place my package is sitting is 2 trains and a bus away from my place…..looks like I’ll be getting the book next week #*&$&$^@!@!

    Finished Paleo Solution last week and was looking forward to annihilating my adenosine receptors with caffeine all weekend, training, and piling through 4 Hour Body. So disappointed…..I think I’ll dive into a few of your chocolate croissants Tim.

    Regardless, very stoked for the book as a whole!!! Hopfully DHL can get me the book on Monday…I guess this would be the benefit of a Kindle….

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  • John Marlow — December 17th, 2010, 6:12 pm

    The postman dropped the book on my doorstep. It put a hole in the porch.
    The 4HB is some of the best money I’ve ever spent. A ridiculous value.
    It feels like I got away with something, that I should have paid more.

    Ssshhh…

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  • Ralph S. — December 17th, 2010, 7:16 pm

    ***CONTEST***

    I know I got a VERY late start in the promotional part of this contest! I posted to my blog, Facebook, and a tweet. Not much, but I just started tonight and am trying to pick up the promotional knack, you Tim, are my inspiration! I wish that I would have checked things sooner, but I am a dude that spends a lot of time outside. Hence, the gravitation toward the 4HWW and the 4HB!

    I know that my contribution is slight, but please, please consider me for the trip to Patagonia. I am out in the backcountry skiing every week here in Idaho. I love steep, I love deep and everything in between. I will show up with a small pack, avy beacon, and skis. Ready to burn some quads!

    So I humbly ask for consideration. Patagonia is my Mecca. Knee deep pow is my 72 virgins.

    Thank you,
    Ralph

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  • John Marlow — December 17th, 2010, 7:18 pm

    @Mullet: I also find this an issue. Why wait? If everyone who agrees would add 1-3 links (or a chapter) from their book and repost the starter set below, we’d have the whole book done pretty quickly. [Sorry for the repost; wanted it to appear at bottom.]

    FUNDAMENTALS–FIRST AND FOREMOST:

    Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger
    fourhourbody.com/wisdom

    Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
    fourhourbody.com/almanac

    Munger’s Worldly Wisdom
    fourhourbody.com/munger

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  • Devin Yoshimoto — December 17th, 2010, 7:44 pm

    Hi Tim,

    I just bought 3 copies of the book off of Amazon.

    I filled out the form and attached the screen shot at the end of the form. The file name did not show up and I saw the caption that said “it can take a few minutes AFTER hitting submit,” so I pressed submit.

    I am not sure if I uploaded the screen shot or not. I’m sorry, is there any way for me to verify if I filled out the form correctly?

    I will try submitting the form again.

    Thanks for giving me an irresistible option for Christmas gifts for my family this year!

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    • Devin Yoshimoto — December 17th, 2010, 8:02 pm

      Ok,

      I just re read the rules and I missed the “US shipping addresses for the books.” If I may, can I explain that I live in Honolulu, Hawaii – but I have family that live in Saipan, a U.S. territory in the Northern Marianas Islands. I had Amazon ship one book to Honolulu, and two books to Saipan for my family.

      Does formatting my shipping this way disqualify me from the 3 book purchase reward?

      Thank you.

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  • Ken MacKenzie — December 17th, 2010, 7:54 pm

    So i ordered a copy when you put up the bonuses and it got delivered the other day. Surprise…today I got the two other copies that I had pre-ordered in September and forgotten. I sent in the two receipts tonight to beat the midnight deadline. Now I’ve got a couple of great Xmas presents for those who have been especially nice during this past year. Well done, Tim.

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  • Brian Speronello — December 17th, 2010, 8:05 pm

    CONTEST

    Even if I’m not chosen as the winner, I’m glad that I participated in this contest purely as an exercise in overcoming the thought processes that lead to inaction. I’m honestly content with what I’ve done because I was able to overcome all of the common sticking points that prevent us from doing what we want, most notably the tendency to over-estimate the competition and under-estimate ourselves covered in the 4HWW.

    Using bit.ly to track clicks, I originally wanted to test posting three status updates to my Facebook profile that were roughly the same in subject matter at different times of the day (morning, afternoon, evening) to see if there was any effect. Unfortunately with bit.ly you can’t create multiple short links for one long URL in order to test different postings (at least that I could find in my brief research). This meant for each test I had to link to a different page in order to generate a unique bit.ly link, so I had to change the content of the statuses to match. This caused me to change my test to see if any of a variety of promotional methods generated substantially more interaction. I tested my personal recommendation, a time constraint, highlights and free content from the book, and a more in-depth recommendation with highlights from the book in an e-mail.

    You can go to my Facebook page (which I put in the Website field of this form) to see each of the statuses, but these are the sites I linked to and the method I used:

    Amazon – My personal recommendation of Tim and the book
    1 & 3 Book Promo – Time constraint to buy
    Table Of Contents/Free Chapter – shorter bullet points of topics from the book
    4HB Site – more in-depth recommendation from me and more detailed bullet points from the book in e-mails to my men’s league hockey team and my former college hockey teammates.

    Since I don’t know how many impressions each Facebook post made, I have no idea what the click-through rate was for the different statuses. However, as long as you assume that each post got viewed roughly the same amount on Facebook (I posted them all within 4 hours of each other) none of the posting that I did generated statistically significant results. The Sample Chapter got 7 clicks, the bonuses with time-constraints got 5 clicks, and the Amazon page got 4 clicks. The e-mails went out to 33 people and got 2 clicks, which is a click-through rate of 6%.

    That’s what I did, thanks for encouraging me to do it Tim!

    (P.S. I got one of the last “surprise” signed copies from Union Square today on my way home from work. Thanks for that too Tim!)

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  • Chuck — December 17th, 2010, 8:07 pm

    Picked up a copy Tuesday! Started Slow-Carb Wednesday. Results Thursday according to my scale!

    I’ve told all my clients and all my friends. After I tell them all the good stuff I mention there’s Sex Too! You can hear them grabbing their keys to leave…conversation over.

    Best of luck. Miss India for me.

    CK

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  • Katie — December 17th, 2010, 8:23 pm

    Great job Tim! Got the book this afternoon and am about half way through. Quite a few friends and family members will be getting this for Christmas. I love how you break so many of the common misconceptions on nutrition and fitness in an easy to understand way. Now I can just recommend your book instead of explaining all this to clients!

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  • Marina — December 17th, 2010, 8:26 pm

    Eat like Santa, Look Like Jesus.. I love it!

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  • Drew — December 17th, 2010, 8:29 pm

    ** CONTEST ENTRY **

    Tim, when I saw the prize for the contest, and knowing my week was a little less busy than usual, I couldn’t resist. Travel junkie here, been to 44 countries and counting, including the least visited in the world. (Any guesses?) India is not one of those 44, but is high on my list – so I just couldn’t let the contest pass me by.

    I also had what I think is a very helpful idea – that a huge target market for your book will be gay men (despite one PARTICULAR section of the book being, perhaps, not so interesting to them!)

    I have come across a couple pieces of market research of late, one that identifies body-image as a critical issues for gay men; another which talks about body-image, its link to self-esteem, and unfortunate link to HIV-conversion rates amongst youth, aboriginal populations, and gay/bi men.

    I happen to have extensive links and knowledge in the gay sport community, internationally – so I saw a natural fit, and an interesting testing opportunity!

    I did some initial testing with the time and resources I had available, which have had excellent results and click-throughs vs. the traffic. There are two high-traffic websites for gay men focused on sport, health and exercise – I posted in the forums on both of these sites. I chose a fun title to attract attention: “The Wikileaks of Body-Science.” One was moderated, but the other was allowed, and received over 300 views, more than double the views of other threads initiated the same day. A post in a gay body-builders category (titled “Finally! Some respect for body-builders’ knowledge.” – referenced your first chapter mention of the knowledge in the bb community) also received over 100 views, again more than double the views of posts made around the same time.

    I did not have much luck with comments on the mainstream gay news/information sites, but my forum comments were allowed on a couple local community sites, and they seem to have driven traffic as well.

    I tracked with two links:

    1. An amzn.to (via bit.ly) link to track sales, converting as of Dec 17th at 5.77% (only you can tell me how that compares to conversions from other sources.)
    2. A bit.ly link pointing to your table of contents and first chapter blog post. This link substantially outperformed the link to Amazon (so you’ll have to tell me how sales went for that traffic!)

    All told, this initial testing makes an excellent case for an advertising spend on the top gay men’s websites and mobile apps.

    With limited time remaining, I decided to run a short Google AdWords campaign to further test a few keywords based on the learnings above. Reports available to you (and a nifty little ad, if I may say so myself!)

    I think another great way to get in front of millions of gay male eyeballs is to get Fortier to send a gay-ified version of your press release and a sample copy of your book to English-language gay publications and websites, if you haven’t done so already. I have a list of these prepared for you, along with a red-lined version of the press release with my suggested changes. This in addition to using your big box ads in a couple of select placements (suggestions included in the package I’ll send you privately.)

    Of course, I also worked my Facebook profile & Twitter feed (almost 1000 mostly gay guys between the two), and posted to a popular gay bloggers Facebook fan page (30,600 fans.)

    There you go, Tim! Hopefully these efforts helped with this week’s goal, will continue driving traffic and sales – and that we can dine with Miss India sometime (what a cool prize.) Feel comfortable e-mailing me at any time for a list of the sites used in the efforts above, and for the reports and other goodies I’ve put together. I look forward to sending them your way.

    And.. uh.. “may your yuletide be merry AND gay!” ;)

    Cheers!
    Drew

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  • Heather Hughes — December 17th, 2010, 9:06 pm

    CONTEST:

    I am an award winning, WGA represented screenwriter and I will write a treatment for a “bio pic” of your life Tim, (al la “Capote and “Walk the Line”) in the vein of the film “Rudy” and submit it to the top four national screenwriting contests.

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  • Hamza A. — December 17th, 2010, 9:11 pm

    * Contest *

    Dear Tim,

    Since the day I found out about this competition I have been promoting it in full force. I’ve used two main ways to advertise your life changing book the internet and through personal contact.

    As for the internet. I’ve decided to channel all of the tools available. I’ve first sent my emails to team of peers who are interested and together we have been sending a continuous flow of emails to others. Second I’ve decided to channel my Facebook page posting a link to your book on amazon with a personal link. A lot of my peers have checked it out immediately and have ordered your book. Next i decided to channel Digg by posting a link to your book under the title “learn how to give a 15 minute orgasm” and have done so with Reddit as well. I have posted a link to your 4hourbody website on reddit as well under “Learn to hack your body”. Since these are “fresh” links hits will starting pouring in later, and of course I’ve sent a tweet as well linking to your website.

    Next I learned through your 4 hour work week that I should not refrain from contacting all those i can without fear. So I decided to go for all of the big guns. This would be contacting Yahoo news health blog writer Heather Hawkins (recently published the article on fitness fads), Askmen, Menshealth, and former Mr.Texas Rehan Jalali a trainer to many celebrities and athlethes who I believe has been applying Pareto principal from the start as well. I have a copy of the emails I have sent. Mrs.Hawkins has just contacted me with interest and has asked me to send her a copy of your book. I am expecting a reply from the rest as well other then Menshealth.

    Last of all I’ve contacted many peers and friends and decided to spread the good word of this fabulous book. Several of us have taken a challenge to fulfill at least one thing within your book. This led me to the further idea that i would completely follow your guide and record ever prospect of my progress. From there I plan to advertise your book through out my college campus (its winter break and my university campus is empty for now but I will crack back at it this spring). I plan on posting my info and progress on youtube to reach a wider audience. Lets see how far we can get this movement.

    Congratulations Tim on your momentous book and your great success. If you have any question please be sure to contact me. Best of wishes, hope to hear from you soon.

    Sincerely,
    Hamza A.

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  • Tracey — December 17th, 2010, 9:26 pm

    I’d like to see Kindle purchases be counted for the NY Times Bestseller. I bought my Kindle to be more green, and to live a more minimalist lifestyle. Too many books, not enough space. Love your stuff Tim, been following you for years. Keep up the innovation!

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  • Nina Yau — December 17th, 2010, 9:41 pm

    Tim, I’ve read quite a few chapters already since receiving your book I pre-ordered in the mail. You are awesome, I’ve always enjoyed your work! 4HWW was killer and now 4HB is sure to deliver!

    What makes it dynamic is you not only provide solid information (experiments, data, research, etc.) but it is written in an easy-to-understand-no-frills tone. You are certainly a madman, but a lovable madman at that. To one man, this is an obsession, to another, this is pure human curiosity at its best. Congrats!!!!

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  • Emanuel Levy — December 17th, 2010, 9:52 pm

    I purchased the Kindle version yesterday so I could read it on my android. I decided that the best gift this year is giving your book to two of my friends so I purchased two hard-copies from B&N.

    I used the receipt for the kindle one for my free ebook and the receipt for the two hard-copy books so one of my friends can get the free ebook am I sill able to ask for the bonus for three books?

    E.L.

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  • Yoeri — December 17th, 2010, 9:53 pm

    *** Contest ***

    I am a Dutch guy been busy with sports and exercise all my life, and always looking for new knowledge about it, as well as improving sleep/the human mind. Trying also things like Pavel’s Hit the Deck program, and reaching 140 pushups < 2minutes after 2 times the 2 week program, importing kettlebells while not available here already etc. Always looking to find a way to reach the optimal results with optimal techniques and systems.

    4 Hour Body has been a great read therefore so far, especially when I found out there were a lot of my favorite authors and methods involved with it (Berardi, Pavel, Mahler, Janda situps, and even Steve Pavlina although not training related).

    Before I read the book I was quite skeptical, but know I'm more than happy to recommend it to people who could be very beneficial to promoting your books, but even far more important to also reach people who can use your books and methods. I already contacted friends and associates of me who can reach a lot of people people I know who are very active in the exercise world. People who were study mates of me, and finished degrees in Exercise Psychology, or Exercise Science, my physical therapist, a moderator on a famous exercising forum, and asked them to critically look at it to test the methods. I introduced them a few years ago when I got in contact with Pavel Tsatsouline's material to his methods, and he was still unknown (especially here in Holland, still is unknown) and after being very skeptical they tried his methods with great success and now promoting his methods to people they know and so on. I'm sure by doing this they created some sort of chain reaction, and a lot of people can benefit from it know.
    Your book could do the same or even more, and besides I started already on some discussion forums topics about your book, this will create attention, but I'm sure that by reaching the people who are active in the exercise field (also academics) you're book will find its way to a lot of people by them also posting online and talking to others about it.

    The Four Hour Workweek inspired me to a 5 month trip through Asia, which has been one of the greatest experiences of my life (thanks a lot for this by the way), since then traveling as much as I can, and recommending it to a lot of friends, and they recommend it again and so on. This might be not the most shiny promotion method, but I'm sure it will reach a lot of people this way that will benefit, you have to reach the right influential people ;) .

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  • Camille — December 17th, 2010, 10:08 pm

    Hello,

    I have a Contest Update. The following actions have been taken in effort to promote 4 HB.

    1. The Book has been posted in an Atlanta medical office at the front desk in two locations (midtown & south Atlanta). It is available to patients and staff to read during the reception waiting period and breaks. Office treats between 120-180 patients per week.

    2. The Book is on display at the popular Atlanta restaurant Lunacy Black Market, where it was picked up and discussed by a group of 10 people within 10 minutes of placement (pictures and contacts available. A most illuminating conversation as well)

    3. 5 signed copies purchased

    4. Shared by 3 FB “tastemakers” in North Georgia region with total reach of apprx. 7000 friends, several of whom I recognize in the sidebar FB friends of this blog as of 11:48 pm tonight (kind of cool).

    5. AD to be worn by marathoner and former professional rugby player/champ, now physician for upcoming race season. Possible ad placement with prominent running store franchise in Atlanta area.

    6. Email sent to 33 people with Amazon Associates link. 22% click rate, 0% conversion as of post time.

    7. Follow-up email will probably see results on Monday. Follow-up telephone calls elicited 30 commitments to forward emails to health and wellness conscious folks as well as those who have had problems losing weight or reaching life goals.

    8. Agreement with Sensei C. Williams of Moreland, GA to recommend and carry copies of book when working with Martial Arts & Quantum Touch students (display copy is one signed copy)

    9. One copy en route to NASA Ames Satellite Engineer. In exchange for signed copy he has agreed to display prominently and review.

    10. In contact with boutique retailers in SF, Tampa, Atlanta for display copy placement (names and contacts upon request).

    11. Display ad placed at midtown atlanta condominium community of 800+, primarily healthcare professionals and professional creatives.

    12. Display copy at IOU Barber/Salon

    13. In discussion to place display copy with Helmet Hairworx

    14. Added discussion of “The 15-minute Female Orgasm” to suburban bookclub.

    15. Copy on display in studio of 3-time Grammy-award winning audio engineer

    16. Discussions in progress for reference in sermon at two Atlanta megachurches.

    17. Messages left with major Atlanta radio stations Q100, 98.5, V103 for book giveaway during holiday season

    18. In discussion with Saturday morning Health Show for give-away of book (discussion centers on which show is best suited to the give-away and when the regular host will be present instead of his substitute)

    19. Contact made with Delilah Show for potential review of book in New Year

    20. Contact made with FAMU radio and FSU radio in Tallahassee, Fl for book give-away in 2011.

    That’s about it. More detail is available, especially on the “contact made” references as I felt it safer to be vague on the blog but willing to share details via email. Thanks for this challenge, it has been illuminating and a cool learning experience. Best of luck with the book and thanks for the new reading material.

    Cheers & Merry Festivus!

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  • Camille — December 17th, 2010, 10:09 pm

    Oh yeah, and Lunacy Black Market will be holding a Twitter Raffle for the signed display copy.

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  • Camille — December 17th, 2010, 10:13 pm

    Ah. One other thing, the click rate is 67%. 22 of 33 people went through the AA link. Still 0% sales.

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  • Brian Evans — December 17th, 2010, 10:23 pm

    CONTEST

    **Four Hour Body Promotion**
    By Brian Evans

    1) I PRODUCED A SHORT FILM to Promote the Book (That I personally acted in, wrote and produced) called The Book Signing. This done start to completion in the last 48 hours.

    THE FILM: http://www.briandevans.com/brian-d-evans-videos/the-book-signing-4-hour-body-promotional-short-film/

    MY GOAL: I wanted to create a promotional campaign that went way beyond traditional mediums and went into the realm of extraordinary, breakthrough and cutting edge. I hope not only that this helped generate thousands of book sales, but that my marketing tactics will inspire people and encourage others to create equally great books and products knowing that there are many great ways to promote a book other than the standard marketing mediums. You don’t have to be a marketing genius with 8 years of college to create an outstanding marketing campaign, you just need to be inspired and go with it.

    2) I OUTSOURCED PROMOTION TO A HOMELESS MAN in front of a busy Harvard Square bookstore.

    THE PICTURES: http://www.dailyconversions.com/all-posts/i-helped-a-homeless-man-and-promoted-a-book-at-the-same-time/

    MORE INFO: I wanted to help a homeless man get a meal and put some money in his pocket (and a copy of The 4-Hour Body) while helping me promote the book to a very busy Harvard Square bookstore in Cambridge, MA. I’m very proud of this and believe that if replicated all over the country, not only would it generate incredible, positive, buzz about the book; it would generate thousands of sales, bring homeless people into a better light and help & inspire a lot of people. Homeless people in this country are treated unfairly, unfortunate circumstance has usually brought them to where they are and they are a great resource to help do all sorts of projects in the local community, it’s all about giving them the chance. We are all the same.

    3) I wrote a teaser blog post on Daily Conversions with the trailer video.

    THE BLOG POST: http://www.dailyconversions.com/all-posts/the-4-hour-body-by-tim-ferriss-rocks/

    4) I Emailed over 5,000 Internet Marketers from a list I built on my blog Daily Conversions and told them that 70% of the people on that email list were fat or out of shape, which is actually true and based on a case study down over the summer.

    THE EMAILS: http://www.dailyconversions.com/4hour/email.png

    5) Tweeted over 1,100+ people several times throughout the last few days.

    THE TWEETS: http://www.dailyconversions.com/4hour/tweets.png

    6) Facebook’d over 250 friends.

    FACEBOOK: http://www.dailyconversions.com/4hour/facebook.png

    7) Hired 120 people to help from poorer countries to help promote the Blog Post on Daily Conversions talking about the book.

    8) Made a pop up page and advertised it to 3,333 people on the following sites:

    THE ADVERTISING SOURCES: http://www.dailyconversions.com/4hour/popups.rtf

    THE POP UP: http://www.dailyconversions.com/4hour/

    9) Made a viral Facebook Fan page called The Best Last Minute X-Mas Gift and gained hundreds of Likes virally by giving them the ability to send it to all of their friends in a custom easy to follow viral Facebook distribution format.

    THE VIRAL PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Best-Last-Minute-X-Mas-Gift/119450571453787?v=app_4949752878

    10) Created a video picture/slideshow montage:
    THE SLIDESHOW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHbND_Xl2-Q

    ***with permission I would love to submit my Short Film featuring The 4-Hour Body to film festivals all over the country, as one of my continued efforts to promote the book extremely cost effectively at the cutting edge.

    –> Thank you to everyone who helped me make this campaign possible (you know who you are.) For everyone else, thanks for reading, looking and viewing my campaign! I hope I influenced you in a positive and uplifting way.

    Brian

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  • Mariano — December 17th, 2010, 10:51 pm

    Contest.

    Hey Tim!

    My sister and I created some home videos promoting 4HB
    .. so far we’ve got 130 views.

    You helped me like you have no idea. It’s the least I can do!

    #1 NYT best seller!

    Go for it tiger!

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  • Mariano — December 17th, 2010, 10:52 pm

    Contest.

    Hey Tim!

    My sister and I created some home videos promoting 4HB
    .. so far we’ve got 130 views.

    You helped me like you have no idea. It’s the least I can do!
    #1 NYT best seller!

    Go for it tiger!

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  • Alice — December 17th, 2010, 11:05 pm

    Arrrgh I wish I looked at this blog earlier!!! I have the best idea for the promotion and I totally would have won…

    I’ll be keeping my eye out for more contests.

    Started reading both workweek and body today. I’m intrigued…

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  • John C — December 17th, 2010, 11:37 pm

    Aargh….Kindle edition not available to Australia! Guess I’m just gonna have to wait a bit longer. :(

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  • Mariano V — December 17th, 2010, 11:39 pm

    Contest.

    no idea why this is not appearing in the comments.

    Anyways -I got 130 views from home made videos.

    cheers

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  • Drew Canole — December 17th, 2010, 11:49 pm

    CONTEST ENTRY

    Tim!

    Been waiting for your book ever since we met in San Fran a while back.

    Anyway, me and my buddy Brooks Hollan have started two websites to promote your book, in addition to FB, YouTube and Social Media.

    Posted the websites…but were held in moderation. So re posting.

    The first is kind of funny, but the second is a serious site as far as getting people to actually put the lessons of your book into ACTION!

    Check out the video here (funny): 1000+ views
    and the serious site here: 1000+ hits

    This video is HILARIOUS (especially at 1:50) – boost your metabolism 300%! About 700 views and counting in about a week.

    All of our friends have bought the book, and we have everybody in the gym super psyched as well! I was actually ripping through the book until Brooks told me about your blog post, so I’m taking a break to post.

    Keep up the great work….and see you in India kid!!

    Onward and upward!

    Drew Canole

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  • Elle rae — December 18th, 2010, 12:17 am

    ** CONTEST ENTRY **

    I just learned about the contest and had already purchased two copies (physical hard cover and electronic – I can’t put the book down! It’s on my nightstand, Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone) and I just purchased another as a give away for the launch of Curvy Fitness. A new site I’m launching based on the success of one of my other fitness/diet sites.

    I’ve been a vegetarian for 16 years and was a weight lifter heading for competition until I had two car accidents a year apart that made it so I couldn’t work out for two years. During that time I also had cervical cancer and the necessary surgery and treatments.

    Though I was finally approved for running and body weight workouts in early 2010, I never accomplished what I could with weight lifting. With Lupus I’m not able to do much outdoors (sun allergy), am exhausted all the time, and have been depending on the ECA stack for energy once a day, every day (which I’m now stopping to convert to your stack).

    Over the last year I’ve been working diligently to advance my businesses, my day job, get debt free, and help support my family in Canada. And I’ve been successful with all of them. Just not successful with my body transformation to competition shape. Another cancer diagnosis in July certainly didn’t help, but that’s being dealt with.

    So, for 2011, hopefully cancer free, and after being thoroughly enthralled with The Four Hour Body, I’ll be seeing just what I can accomplish as a vegetarian with limited workout options, following your book as closely as possible (and as safely as possible) and posting photos, daily food intake with times, supplement reviews, weight stats, measurements, basically everything you did in your book — even the embarrassing stuff — but from the perspective of a woman starting with 130 lbs to lose and various restrictions that many people use as excuses to not get healthy. Once the site is established and I have results to show, I’ll start a local (St. Louis) Four Hour Body Meet-up group (I already run three other groups) to show people that it works, and help them get on track. To help start a movement, if you will.

    I’ve already ordered all of the supplements, have a kettlebell on the way, have a book for the launch, and a food plan written up to accommodate my requirements (starting Monday as suggested in the book). I want to be a positive female example for myself, my family (both my mother and sister are quite overweight and neither has ever been successful losing), and others.

    Most importantly I want to use the knowledge you have so painstakingly sacrificed yourself for to get me back to who I was and to who I want to be again. This may not win the trip, but it’s worth putting out there nonetheless.

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  • Dave Batchelor — December 18th, 2010, 12:45 am

    – Contest —

    Even though I didn’t see the contest post until Thursday morning I decided to go for it since the Argentina trip looks absolutely amazing.

    I had bought the 30 book deal so figured I could do something with the extra books I had coming my way. What I decided to do was do a 36 books in 36 hours giveaway on Facebook. 36 in 36 had a good ring to it and decided to pay for the extra books to send out.

    So I fired up a facebook fan page and a landing page to funnel traffic though; then got to work on the traffic end.

    I started with ad-buys and bought some text-links/banner ads of a few different sites and started sending traffic in.

    From there I went to PPC traffic and bid on a bunch of keywords to start pumping some traffic in from there.

    Next I setup Facebook Ads and started sending in traffic that way.

    After that I went to PPV & Contextual ads and started forcing in some fitness/gym/workout traffic that would be interested in the deal.

    Next was some twitter traffic from a sponsored tweet service.

    By the end of the first day traffic was starting to roll in slowly but surely; and was at around 250 friends by the evening.

    That night I decided to try and hit the radio shows the next morning. So that night I found a couple virtual assistants to start going through and emailing all the top morning radio show hosts across the country. Their goal was to contact them and tell them a little bit about the book and the 36 in 36 giveaway.

    The next day (today) momentum really started to build up. All the existing advertising in place along with word of mouth got the new “likes” coming in pretty quick. As of the time of this writing we’re at 850 friends right now and they keep coming in pretty steady.

    The stats in Facebook are showing:
    559 Monthly Active Users
    330 Daily New Likes
    7,812 Daily Post Views

    I’m pretty sure that’s an average over the past 2 days. Since we’re way over the 559 active users.

    It’s hard to track what response if any the virtual assistants emailing radio hosts brought in. However today’s traffic was huge compared to yesterday. It could be a mix of everything coming into play with the ads, word of mouth, etc.

    I wish I saw the post a little bit earlier as it’s awesome to watch everything start snowballing in. The facebook page could definitely be kept alive and continue to keep the 4-Hour Body in their eyes. Possibly sending out fitness tips & also coupons or discounts for specials on purchases.

    Thanks for everything Tim! been a fan for awhile now.

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  • Mariano — December 18th, 2010, 1:10 am

    Hey Tim,

    My sister and I created some home videos promoting 4HB
    .. so far we’ve got 130 views.

    You helped me like you have no idea. This is the least I can do..

    #1 NYT best seller!

    Go for it tiger!

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  • Dustin Townsend — December 18th, 2010, 1:16 am

    Not sure if I missed out, but I submitted on both forms.

    I pre-ordered the book on Amazon back in October. On the release day I purchased the audiobook from Audible and the kindle version from Amazon. Technically three, but not clear if that counts.

    Feedback on the Audiobook:
    I wasn’t thrilled that it was abridged. For future audiobooks (both 4HWW and 4HB) you should have multiple readers. It is hard to follow when you are including sections that are from other people. Other than that I enjoyed both books. I like to listen to a book before I read it. I’m in the actual reading stage now of 4HB.

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  • Carlo Lan — December 18th, 2010, 1:33 am

    *****Contest******

    Hi Tim,

    Good news and bad news. The bad news is my computer either has a virus or a jacked up memory stick. This took way more time than I would have liked. The good news is I set up my first fan page, press release, and set up a viral FBML code. The result is I got picked up by an online radio station that happens to be in San Diego for recurring segments on how I apply the principles in your book. I have a feeling this will lead to more press after the new year!

    Knowing that New Years is when everyone want’s to achieve the impossible, I went ahead and published a press release claiming the impossible but more importantly being accountable for it. I not only mentioned your book but also a blog where I would be testing and implementing your strategies. Since I have already done the “impossible” by fasting for a month and a half straight in the past, a local radio station agreed to have me being a weekly guest on their online radio show proving that your methods work… if they don’t I’m SOL but I have faith haha.

    Just came from a bar right now and trying to beat the clock so if this seems like a rant I’m sorry but I had a blast either way! Best of luck with your sales for the rest of the weekend!

    Oh yeah, apart from doing the press release and combating the evil virus demons I was able to set up a facebook campaign that got thousands of impressions. Since Amazon takes a while to set up affiliate links I was promoting my fan page and the link you placed on your blog. I hope you don’t mind ;-) But since it wasn’t my link I’m not sure how to measure the sales, sorry.

    I also noticed that Target didn’t pick up your book for some reason but have no fear the other night when I was there looking for it (Barnes and Noble delayed my signed editions which are being raffled off on my fanpage by the way) there was a group of chicks picking up a Biggest Loser book. I told them that they should pick up The 4 Hour Body online because it had all kind of body hacks that networks like NBC didn’t have the balls to make shows out of. They picked my brain for a bit, luckily I was familiar with your blog posts, and I blew their mind. They said they would jump on Amazon as soon as they got home.

    Wow, this is just past midnight and I still haven’t finished! But I hope my out of the box thinking might have helped clench this one. Unfortunately the press that I have attained will have delayed reactions but as a whole I think they will be the most long lasting. Apart from picking up a weekly segment on the radio so far two of the on air talent have agreed to take part on at least one of the segment challenges. Yeah, I plan on doing a lot of them ;-)

    Even if I don’t win let me know if you want more information on my segments so you can listen or partake online. Que viva la revolucion y todo ese show…

    Pura Vida!

    Carlo

    P.S. like I mentioned above this will be ongoing promotion (even if I don’t win) which will also integrate somethings that might not have been mentioned in your book such as chaga, cordyceps, maca, kava and other amazing superfoods! I hope your book can help change the way we look at nutrition and health and I will do anything I can to aid in the process. So will Drew Conole but if he wins make sure he keeps his shirt on!

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  • Jason — December 18th, 2010, 8:09 am

    Hey Tim,

    I got an email asking for some delivery information for a free copy of the 4HB for helping with your surveys a while back. Was this legitimate? I’m dying to read your book and I’m not sure if the book is coming or not….

    Thanks!

    J

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  • John — December 18th, 2010, 10:52 am

    Hi Tim,

    Great book! I like it a lot.

    In the book you talk about the importance of using aged garlic for the PAGG stack, but the link in the PDF file and on the bodybuilding site goes to a regular garlic supplement. So is it important to use an aged garlic supplement or not?

    Can you confirm that it should be 200 mg of allicin and not 300 mg? The reason I ask is because the supplements you link to contain 300 mg of allicin, but in the book it says that you used 200 mg.

    Thanks,
    -John.

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  • Eugene — December 18th, 2010, 11:02 am

    Hi Tim,

    I was surprised you have not mentioned wheat bran in the book. 1/4 cup contains only 10 gram of total carbs and 6 g fiber, so it is only 4 g of effective carbs per serving. Do you approve the use of wheat bran and chia seeds?

    Another question if I may: Does Cissus Quadrangularis work without the PAGG stack? It is not clear from the book if it should always be taken with the PAGG, AGG or if it works on its own. What is the protocol for taking CQ? Could you please clarify?

    And finally, does drinking Yerba Mate tea work with something other than Athletic Greens, they are very expensive. I have heard that Yerba Mate tea works on its own when one drinks it 30 minutes prior to eating, is it true? Have you found any other way to empty the stomach the stomach quickly on the binge days? Have you tried Triphala extract and or magnesium oxide?

    Thanks.

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  • Patrick — December 18th, 2010, 11:37 am

    Hey Tim, I’ve lost 6 pounds in 4 days. Sweeet. I already bought hard copy and Kindle ebook. It’s saturday 13h30 Eastern time. Can I still have the 3 book promotion because I live in Quebec but I have a friend who is going to be in Florida for 3 weeks, so with a US Adress I would buy 3 more books?

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  • Rick — December 18th, 2010, 12:00 pm

    1 Tim there are going to be a ton of questions you wont possibly be able to answer them all any chance of a forum in the future like the 4HWW one
    2 In the book when you talk of the insulin effects of splenda is that the The pure sucrolose drops have no malodextrin and zero cal so might not have the insulin effect

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  • Greg Horine — December 18th, 2010, 3:06 pm

    Tim – I received my 5 signed copies this week…geeked….cannot wait to learn more about what you’ve learned and to share the wisdom.

    Okay….silly question perhaps…but how can I verify the “autograph”?
    I ask because it is not obvious it spells Tim or Ferriss…and it has a smiley face.
    However, it is consistent…same in each book

    Thanks for forging the path.

    Greg

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 18th, 2010, 6:16 pm

      Hahaha… good question! I’ll show pics later of my signing set up, but rest assured — I signed every one myself. I was offered the option of “mechanizing” my signature to automate it, and I declined, as I felt it would be dishonest.

      I signed every one! :)

      Happy holidays,

      Tim

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      • Erick — December 19th, 2010, 1:41 pm

        Ordered two books and the signatures are different…..figured you got tired as time went on :-) One book you can easily make out the Tim and F, but the other is less than obvious, but they both do have the smiley face.

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        • Tim Ferriss — December 19th, 2010, 4:25 pm

          Erick! I varied the signatures as my wrist and hand got cramped, and as I got bored! I did most of them while listening to the movie Snatch in the background, just for entertainment TMI. Signing thousands of sheets is more tiring than you might expect!

      • Erick — December 19th, 2010, 4:59 pm

        Figured as much…..good thing you’re superhuman…..not sure I’d have the stamina to sign that many copies ;-) Good movie BTW.

        Awesome book so far!

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    • Joe — December 18th, 2010, 9:39 pm

      I got the smiley face too

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  • Stephen — December 18th, 2010, 5:49 pm

    Hey Tim
    Awesome book, love it, but how do I access the bonus material? I have the kindle version and no links..?
    Cheers

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  • Terri — December 18th, 2010, 7:26 pm

    is there a spanish translation of the 4 hour body? if not, any idea when there might be one available?

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  • Joe — December 18th, 2010, 7:50 pm

    Got a question!

    I read the losing fat part. You advocating eating legumes. Since, you showcased Robb Wolf on your blog who oppose legume eating. Robb Wolf made his point it contribute to health problem aka leaky guts.

    I would like to see your point of view elaborating on why we should eat legumes in contrast to Robb Wolf’s fact-finding of how dangerous legumes can be.

    I hope to get better understanding on incorporating legumes in my diet.

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  • tricia Mann — December 18th, 2010, 8:27 pm

    Hey Tim! Got my pre- ordered book and immediately went to turn to the page on removing stubborn thigh fat. That is the only thing in my way of having a “perfect” body. Darn! I see from the comments that the bonus stuff is coming soon. I would pay $1000 just for that info. The other stuff is fabulous. Looking forward to supermodel thighs…

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  • Stacy — December 18th, 2010, 11:05 pm

    Squee… finally got my signed copy from the B&N pre-order today. Also ordered 3 extras from Amazon this week (which I got before my pre-order… Go Amazon?) and gave one to one of my best friends with the “15 minute Female Orgasm” specifically bookmarked, we both got a giggle out of it and then I was like “No, seriously though…”

    I appreciate the little smiley. :-D

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  • rick — December 19th, 2010, 12:58 am

    Tim: Thanks for the book. It was an entertaining read, though time will tell if I’m able to apply the techniques properly :)

    Do you plan to setup any kind of community forum for 4HB readers? I already have a few questions I’d like to ask you, but I realize you’re super busy. The end of the book mentioned a message board, but I’m unable to find it on fourhourbody.com site.

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  • Mariano Viloria — December 19th, 2010, 1:07 am

    *** Contest ***

    Here are the links to the videos –

    185 views

    All videos are less than 1min and 30 sec.

    youtube.com/watch?v=Akj22Uw7-j0
    youtube.com/watch?v=9iclX-d3d6k
    youtube.com/watch?v=fXwoCJuWRH4

    Cheers!

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  • Ken — December 19th, 2010, 8:59 am

    Tim.

    A great book, packed with very useful information. I plan to start the Slow Carb diet and a modified version of the machine based work-out plan tomorrow. I am 6′ 2″ , 280 pounds, over 33% body fat and in desperate need a lifestyle change. The one cheat day and simple no-brainer consistent meal plan really appeals to me.

    (The Chipotle diet is also tempting as I can eat their fare 3 times a day 7 days a week!)

    This is book that has so many health hacks, it’s ridiculous. One request: What’s a good solution for snoring?

    Thanks for all you do. I have been a fan of your books and blog since The 4 Hour Workweek first hit the shelves.

    Excelsior!

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    • Kelvin — December 23rd, 2010, 8:13 pm

      You are a pretty big guy. Have you been tested for sleep apnea? If not, you should consider getting a sleep test done to check to see if you have sleep apnea. With your weight and the snoring combination, sleep apnea could be the cause. Do you wake up during the evening often? Do you feel rested when you wake up. Are you sluggish in the afternoon’s. Anyway. I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine. The snoring went away immediately. I had a friend of mine tested, a former professional baseball player, and sure enough it was sleep apnea. Good luck.

      Kelvin

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  • Jason — December 19th, 2010, 9:10 am

    Hi Tim,

    I got an email asking for some delivery information for a free copy of the 4HB for helping with your surveys a while back. Was this legitimate?

    Thanks!

    Reply

  • Jacqueline — December 19th, 2010, 9:22 am

    Hi Tim! I purchased 10 copies from the Land Rush event with eventbrite, do you know when those are expected to ship?

    Also, I received some of my bonuses, but the three I haven’t gotten any info about are:

    - AppSumo bundle (see Slideshare above for details), courtesy of Matt Smith and Noah Kagan ($160)
    - 1-month virtual assistant with RentASmile.com ($55)
    - 1-hour group Q&A conference call with Tim (Priceless)

    Mu purchase said digital stuff would be delivered the week of 12/14 so I thought I’d check in in case I missed something.

    Thank you! LOVE LOVE LOVE the book!!

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  • Marco — December 19th, 2010, 10:11 am

    Hi everyone.
    I have a question regarding Slow Carb Diet I
    Ok when you say Eat the Same Few Meals over and over again…
    Does that mean that once you pick a Protein/Legume/Veggie…EXAMPLE Breakfast= [ Eggs, Black Beans, Spinach] – do you stick with that particular breakfast for the whole week, the whole month? Or can you mix and match every single day….?

    Thanks, loving the book…a lot!

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 19th, 2010, 4:29 pm

      HI Marco,

      It just means that you don’t constantly try and vary your meals. Feel free to rotate your favorite 2-4 meals for each meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

      Good luck,

      Tim

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  • David — December 19th, 2010, 10:36 am

    Soooo, Tim… what now/what’s next?

    Probably others have asked you that already, and for sure also you yourself. Although I don’t know you, I would bet the farm that you’re a person that can’t ‘sit stil’l. Not that I would expect anything in particular from your side, I’d say you have achieved more than the usual mortal person.

    While the normal mortals would indeed ‘sit still’ and enjoy the achievements of the past: what does a Tim Ferriss think of already? Another book… sorry, bestseller? Maybe “The 4 Hour Party?” :)

    Best regards from Greece,
    David

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  • Donna Marie — December 19th, 2010, 12:12 pm

    Tim, I thought your book trailer was so awesome I posted it on my blog without even knowing about your contest. Here’s the link to the article: http://thecelebrityeditor.blogspot.com/2010/12/tim-ferriss-amazing-new-book-trailer.html

    Bought Body, currently listening to Week in my car. Love!

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  • Donna Marie — December 19th, 2010, 1:38 pm

    Tim, I hadn’t seen your 2nd video trailer, so I posted on my site today. Here’s the link: http://thecelebrityeditor.blogspot.com/2010/12/tim-ferriss-amazing-new-book-trailer-pt.html. My readers (self-publishers) should get a kick out of it!

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  • Ken Corey — December 19th, 2010, 2:04 pm

    Hey, Tim,

    Gotta say, I *love* your book. Just as un-put-down-able as the 4 hour work week, which I’ve already recommended to anyone who’d sit still long enough, and which I still refer to regularly as I’m starting a company, and need the inspiration.

    I do have a *major* complaint about 4HB, though:

    I live in the UK. Whilst $14.50 is acceptable for a dead-tree version, and $9.99 is a (much) more acceptable price for a kindle version, the kindle version is not available to me here in the UK…and why would I pay more to generate more rubbish, CO2, and horrible chemical processes shipping a dead-tree version across the pond?

    The ‘net is my friend. I can read your book now, electronically, in whatever format I choose, and on whatever device seems convenient. However, this is counter-productive, because it would deny you a sale, reducing your incentive, and I’d have less to read in the future.

    Please, please. I’m begging: show the corporate world how the future looks: release your books in an affordable non-drm ebook format globally *first* (I’d have already bought, if that were the case)…and *then* do the dead-tree thing.

    FWIW, I will be buying your book when it becomes available here. Value where value given.

    Please do let me know when I can purchase the ebook version here in the UK. Also, please keep writing. I truly enjoy your style of writing!

    -Ken

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  • Chris — December 19th, 2010, 3:02 pm

    Hi Tim,

    finally your book arrived here in germany and I almost read it in 2 days. Really cool stuff!

    Just one short question for geek to freak. In your experiment you did 8 exercises (full body) but in the occam protocoll you have to 2 workouts with only 2 exercises.

    So in case I am regular at the gym isn’t 2 exercises way to less or why did you do 8 exercises. (I assume you did the same workout twice a week 5/5 cadence and one set to failure)

    Greetings from Germany

    Chris

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  • FrankP — December 19th, 2010, 3:16 pm

    Hey I bought the three book deal and fill out the form. Its been 72 hours and was expecting an Email with some info. I was only going to buy one book but the freebies sold me on 3. I started the diet from the pdf version 4 days ago and have $250 invested in the supplements so I know the value of the free stuff. I have already lost 10 lbs, and my blood sugar and cravings have come down to normal levels. Thanks for a great book. Please let me know what I need to do to get the free items other than filling out the online form. Sorry to put this in a public place but I can’t find out any more info , thanks

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 19th, 2010, 4:22 pm

      Thanks so much Frank, and congrats on the great progress! I’ll get an email to you today or tomorrow!

      All the best,

      Tim

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    • Zac Weiss — December 20th, 2010, 6:32 am

      Hey Tim, same here, though I got the 1-book deal. I got my book off of amazon.fr, I’m fairly sure that doesn’t void the deal, right?

      Looking forward to reading this, but the physical book’s slated to ship in two to four weeks here in France, so I’m gonna need those pdfs if I want to get to it anytime soon.

      Thanks for all your work in any event, you’re quite an inspiration.
      Zac

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  • James — December 19th, 2010, 4:25 pm

    Does anyone know where I can find the bonus material described in the back of the book? also does anybody know what page it says about using ginger if you are undermuscled?

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  • Gabriel — December 19th, 2010, 4:26 pm

    Hey Tim…

    I ordered 3 books and came back to the blog today to fill out the form, and it says “This form cannot be viewed by the public.”

    Is there another place to send, or did you close down the form? Bought on Amazon…

    Thanks,

    Gabriel

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  • Andrew — December 19th, 2010, 4:31 pm

    Hey Tim,

    Love the book (both actually)…. question on the body measurement tools mentioned – have you experimented at all with this one?

    http://www.tanita.com/en/bc558/

    Thanks for the push to the edges of our comfort zones. As a practicing sports coach, and now educator of coaches, it’s amazing how hard it is to find people who are willing to challenge the status quo, critically reflect and search for the people who have found better solutions. Good on you for having the kahuna’s to take on that challenge, may you be well rewarded for doing so!

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  • Michael — December 19th, 2010, 5:11 pm

    Tim, nice job keeping your cool versus the aggression and interruptions during the ABC interview… kept your composure and addressed the questions in admirable fashion.

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  • Kevin Swan — December 19th, 2010, 5:35 pm

    Hey, Tim!

    Thanks for all the psychotic experimentation and sharing the benefits with us, the more timid.

    I have a question: I’m confused by your breakdown of PAGG. You say garlic: 200mg/4x a day, but then you recommend a bottle of 650mg solid pills. How do you break those down for 200mg at a time?

    Been on your diet for 4 months, lost 42 lbs. The workout for 3months is producing amazing results. The book just adds more details for me to devour. Thanks for the shout-out on the live web QA.

    :)

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  • Cedric — December 19th, 2010, 11:39 pm

    Hey Tim,

    since you enjoy self-experimentation, can you find out if morning masturbation has any effect on fat loss? I’ll start the slow-carb diet on Tuesday (because for practical reasons, my cheat day has to be Monday), and I would love to know if masturbating would help.

    -C

    PS1: I’m not joking :-p
    PS2: I love the book!

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  • David — December 20th, 2010, 1:59 am

    *Contest*

    Total of 448 clicks directly to promotion posts on your site.
    Total of 613 clicks to posts on my site promoting the giveaway, party and trailer.
    (through su.pr links)
    Not to shabby.

    hope it helped.

    David

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  • Will — December 20th, 2010, 2:06 am

    So I finally woke up… Started when I read the first book 4HWW… and said to my self ishballs… I am in a service industry. Now finally a few years later and some forced hands of mine that had to be played… I am finally living the 4HWW.

    Problem #1 – I am bored to tears. I am not able to leave the country as of yet, Family man and just taking off hasn’t been the option yet.

    Problem #2 – I was overweight and blaming it on the work and stress. Now… I just know I am lazy.

    So I buy 4HB -

    Problem #3 – I click on Amazon and it is going to take to long… In my mind I need this NOW. So I bought the Itunes Version…. Sweet right, instant accesss. WRONG. There is way too much information involved and going on for me to digest it via iTunes…. Notes were flying and it was really painful to try to get that little slider to keep moving back so I could get the info… In all the haste, I didn’t turn in my reciept and get the PDF –

    Tim – I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know I have to donate more of my money to you for a “Real Book” but man you continue to inspire me. I am even taking your blog and placing it into my small information diet.

    I have the exact same insomnia you have (Onset) and have tortured my family for years with it. Pills either knock me out for 20 hours straight or don’t do anything until I do fall to sleep and then I am CRANKY as all get out the next a.m. I am looking forward to taking on the fat Shredding and Sleep ideas… HERE I COME ICE BATH!!

    p.S. Am I missing all the cool stuff like you gave away via site, last book? I was hoping there was a supplies list for the various regiments on there. Just put in word number… on page number – maybe add itunes for me :) ….

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  • Amanda White — December 20th, 2010, 2:15 am

    This seems to be the best place to post my question:

    I was interested in injury rehab, but the only problem with the way it was laid out was that it was not clear which technique would be highest-recommended for what kind of injury.

    That’s something you could think about for future editions/blog posts, but in the meantime I think Tim himself can give me some specific advice on my rehab (and maybe some of his readers can as well)…

    I had shoulder surgery because I kept dislocating my same shoulder due to athletic activity (mostly acrobatics). Yes I’d like to fix the pain and the range of motion, but my main concern is fear of re-injury. I’ve already slightly subluxed it once since the surgery, and that was after 3 years of being paranoid about it. (And that surgeon tightened me up like crazy, it took more PT than it was supposed to to get my range of motion decent.)

    My initial impression upon reading this chapter is that “Dr. Twofingers” would be the best for my situation, since he could probably “reactivate” the muscles that are SUPPOSED to be keeping my shoulder in place. But while I do have friends in Salt Lake City that I’d like to visit, it would take me so long to save up for those sessions- well, if there’s another or better option, I’d like to hear the suggestion!

    Thanks so much for your ideas.

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 24th, 2010, 11:00 pm

      See someone like Dr. Two Fingers and then get VERY strong. You’ll still need to be careful with ballistic movements w the shoulder. Even if it’s intact the apprehension/hesitation you’ll have with certain movements can still increase likelihood of injury. Might need to change your moves a bit, but you need not give it all up.

      Good luck!

      Tim

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  • Jeremy Johnson — December 20th, 2010, 2:18 am

    Pre-orderd the book a while back, but just read the blog-post due (just got off a media fast). Any chance to still get a hook up on the free pdf version?

    Great book by the way.

    Cheers,
    Jeremy

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  • Laura — December 20th, 2010, 6:40 am

    Got the book Friday and LOVE it so far! Have gotten mostly through the fat-burning part, but not completely done, but have started the slow carb diet as of yesterday, can’t wait to see the results!

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  • chris curley — December 20th, 2010, 7:36 am

    Tim,

    I bought the book last week but did not get a chance to fill out the paperwork. Am I still eligible for the freebie upgrades?

    Thanks

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  • David — December 20th, 2010, 7:43 am

    Tim –

    Great new book!

    I pre-ordered on Amazon, and went to your website in order to get the pdf, but it didn’t work – any advice wrt how to get the pdf for my iPad (as my only complaint is that your book is too big for weekly travelers like myself)?

    Thanks.

    David

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  • John Teach — December 20th, 2010, 8:02 am

    Hi Tim!

    Love the book thus far, one quick question in regards to “geek to freak” you mentioned that we should follow the slow carb diet but add starches.

    Should we also take a cheat day while on the geek to freak diet?

    Thanks so much for everything!!!

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  • Dave Batchelor — December 20th, 2010, 9:18 am

    Tried posting this yesterday but for some reason it’s not appearing. Just wanted to make sure to get them in. It was 3am when I posted my contest blog post and was dead tired at the time.

    Here are the stats in one big image…

    http://4hourbody-giveaway.com/ferriss-4hb.gif

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  • Michael Lee Hunter — December 20th, 2010, 11:07 am

    Hey Tim,

    Excited to read the new book!

    Also, have not received the 4HWW download and sent in my receipt last Thursday (12/16). You are probably swamped with promotion activities and all, but I am looking forward to getting the 4HWW to go along with the new book.

    Take care and thanks!

    Michael Lee

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  • Phil K. James — December 20th, 2010, 11:10 am

    I purchased the 4 Hour Body on Friday, and wasn’t able to download the pdf version on Friday, but I would very much like to do this. Will there be another opportunity to obtain the 4HB on pdf for those of us who purchased the book before Dec. 17th and would still like the electronic copy?

    Thanks!

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    • Sunny Wright — December 20th, 2010, 11:37 pm

      Phil, if you read the offer carefully it says that you’ll receive them within 72 hours. However, somewhere in these comments Ferriss mentions that the person(s) fulfilling the PDFs for the offer are handling 2,000 requests a day. I’m guessing that’s why it’s gone over the 72 hour mark for myself.

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    • David Lin — December 21st, 2010, 2:26 pm

      Phil,

      I’m in the same situation as you – bought the book last week but forgot to download the free pdf 4 Hour Workweek. Any feedback?

      Thanks,

      David

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  • Ian — December 20th, 2010, 12:09 pm

    Hi Tim,

    With regards to dairy on the slow carb diet, wanted to get your thoughts on yogurt and greek style yogurt in particular. Plain greek yogurt seems to be high in protein (and sometimes fat depending on the type) but low in sugar. You mentioned cottage cheese as being ok, I wonder if greek yogurt would fit in the same category.

    Also, I did the 3 book bonus promotion on the 16th, but have yet to hear anything.

    Thanks,
    Ian

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    • Cedric — December 25th, 2010, 2:33 am

      The reason he tells you to avoid it has nothing to do with protein content or sugar content. So I don’t understand how you can use these to justify the use of Greek yogurt :)

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  • Ward Cinnamon — December 20th, 2010, 12:38 pm

    Hey Tim. I am fascinated by the new book, BUT is there going to be a forum for this one at any time. This is the perfect material to have a forum for.

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  • Grant — December 20th, 2010, 1:22 pm

    I preordered the book on Amazon on Dec 13. I’m not sure which date I submitted the reciept, but its been more than 3 days for recieving the PDF version. Am I still able to get it?

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  • Ryan — December 20th, 2010, 2:40 pm

    The link for buying one book is no longer active… is the promotion over?

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  • DJ — December 20th, 2010, 4:31 pm

    This isn’t related to the promotions for the book, but I’m hoping someone can answer. In the Book Tim says all carbs that “can be white” are not permitted. Does this include rye bread? I’ve never heard of a bleached rye bread. Also, rye bread is low on the glycemic index, almost as low as beans.

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      • DJ — December 22nd, 2010, 3:02 am

        Oh well.. any kind of bread would make it much easier to travel.

        On a positive note, I’ve been on the slow-carb diet for 2 days now and I initially thought I was going to be hungry all the time. It turns out that I actually stay “full” longer than I used to. I put full in quotes because I realize now that I was eating when my blood sugar was changing and not when I was getting hungry. I used to fall asleep on every train ride I take and now I’m wide awake until it’s time for me to go to bed at night. Even if I don’t lose a lot of weight the other benefits would make to stick to this.

        I am worried though because I tried an absolutely no carb diet for about 5 days (there was a weekly cheat day I never made it to) and within 4 days I had crippling anxiety. It went away as soon as I started eating carbs again. I’m hoping the inclusion of carbs in beans, nuts and yogurt prevents that.

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  • Vitaly Franco — December 20th, 2010, 4:56 pm

    Hello Tim,
    I want to tell you I´m reading your book, and from today, i might say you will be a significant part in my new life. and i thank you for that.
    I was having some doubts on the slow-carb diet…
    are dried fruits ok? (peanuts, cashews, basically)
    is regular NesTea allowed?
    thanks so much, hope i can let you know about good developments.
    V

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  • Shane — December 20th, 2010, 7:02 pm

    Hey Tim,

    Thanks so much for the books you sent to Bodybuilding.com! Everyone was very happy and excited to start reading it. Hopefully you can come out and visit us again. We would love to have you.

    Thanks for the early Christmas present. I can’t wait to start experimenting.

    Shane

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  • caitie — December 20th, 2010, 7:07 pm

    Hello having trouble getting the link to the free PDF…. bought the book on Amazon because I. think this is VERY interesting and 2. of the avalibility of the free PDF Please advise…..

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    • Jennifer — December 22nd, 2010, 1:11 pm

      Would like to know when this is available too- when I try to do the “short questionnaire” I get a message “Not able to open by public”.

      Reply

  • Ian — December 20th, 2010, 7:13 pm

    Hey Tim,

    Got my Kindle copy on the 17th and I’m liking it so much, I decided I’d overnight myself 5 more hardcover editions via Amazon Prime so I could give them as Christmas gifts.

    ***Amazon fail.*** They are restricting me to purchasing 3 physical copies total. Ever. Ever? Really? Maybe not, I’ll try again tomorrow in case it’s a daily limit but it sounds permanent the way they word the error message.

    I guess either they are worried about people inflating your sales figures with massive buy-and-return schemes, or there’s not enough copies to go around and they want to give more people a chance to each buy their own copy.

    Obviously I can take my business elsewhere, but I rely on Amazon for convenience and cheap fast shipping, and I also see that’s where you are driving most of your traffic. Two friends of mine might not be getting your book for xmas because of this! The horror! I thought you’d be interested to know.

    Ian

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  • Chris Khoo — December 20th, 2010, 9:09 pm

    Noticed all the comments for bonus materials :-) so I won’t nag… but I was wondering whether you could put up a signup form somewhere, or just add us to a list to be notified when the bonus materials come out?

    Chris

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  • Yannis V. — December 21st, 2010, 3:08 am

    Great read as always dude
    .
    Just to note two typos: Elusive Bodyfat chapter quote is: ????? ??????? (I guess you couldn’t get it to print), and it is Delphi (not Adelphi, which actually means sister).

    Need to translate to Greek ? ;-)

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  • Patton Gleason — December 21st, 2010, 6:11 am

    Tim,

    I wanted to send you and the team a huge shout out. After lots of planning and inspiration I finally left my corporate job and went on to create my dream company. There are no guarantees, I have temporary moments of anxiety and I could not be HAPPIER.

    It is incredibly influenced by your work and the community you have created. I thank you. My family thanks you. And the tribe of people waiting for me to lead thanks you.

    I am plowing through 4HB as we speak. So now it looks like in addition to professional freedom I am going to be a super human. Not a bad way to live. Full review will come soon.

    All the best,

    Patton

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  • Scott — December 21st, 2010, 7:05 am

    I’m a big fan of the 4-Hour Workweek, and Tim in general, but I’m having a hard time believing some claims being made. I won’t address my disbelief in the 15 minute orgasm for now (several women I mentioned that to said it would be unlikely if not painful). But I just saw this quote from Tim and need to ask a question about it:

    “You only need to make small changes to produce huge effects, if you find the right tweaks. I tracked hundreds of people testing my diets, for example. One of the changes: If you simply remove milk from your daily coffee and replace it with Saigon cinnamon (delicious, btw), many people will lose an additional 2-5 lbs. of fat per week.”

    OK, here’s what I don’t get. Even if the milk you put in your coffee is 100% fat by weight (which it’s not – far from it, in fact), and your cup is 1/2 coffee and 1/2 milk, I think you’d have to drink *gallons* of coffee per week to account for “2-5 lbs. of fat per week.” I do agree that cutting the milk will reduce your fat intake. But unless the fat in your milk is somehow magically creating *more* fat within your body, I don’t understand how what is likely no more than several ounces (weight ounces, not liquid ounces) per cup can account for 2-5 pounds of fat per week.

    And, unfortunately, it’s claims like this that make me wary of other statements. Can anyone explain what I’m not understanding?

    Thanks!

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 21st, 2010, 11:21 pm

      Here you go: it has nothing to do with calories-in vs. calories-out. It has to do with the insulinogenic properties of milk, and the insulin sensitizing effects of cinnamon. Explained in “Slow-Carb II.”

      Cheers,

      Tim

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    • Michael Schaal — December 29th, 2010, 7:16 am

      Fat does not equal fat. For some thought provoking information check out (google) Gary Taubes video lecture Big Fat Lies, Dr connelly’s Insulin: Body Weight and Energy Production, and another good one Sugar: The Bitter Truth.

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  • Dave Batchelor — December 21st, 2010, 9:50 am

    For anyone who bought bulk books through Eventbrite wondering when the books will ship. Looks like you should have them any day now.

    Just got ours delivered here at the office.

    http://dialmycalls.com/ferrismid.jpg

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  • Chris Ramsey — December 21st, 2010, 10:01 am

    Another question for the masses…

    For those of us who are traveling (long term), how do you deal with the food issue?

    Of course I’d like to eat well (not enjoying vegetables doesn’t help – any tips other than “Cook them better!”?), but since I eat out every single meal, I can’t always do that. Since on my vaca I’ve been eating a LOT more protein though – so that’s beneficial. Plus I’ve been practicing the HIT before and after meals.

    Since I’m budget traveling though, I don’t have a fridge in my room to store cold packs, and cold showers are torture.

    Also, PAGG just won’t be available down here… At least not easily for a guy who doesn’t speak enough of the language.

    Any tips on this will be much appreciated. At this point though, I’m feeling like I’m going to have to wait until I get back in the US so I can control more of what goes into my body. Until then, it’s HIT exercises I guess.

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    • Lachy Groom — December 21st, 2010, 10:03 am

      Mexican restaurants / take away. Skip the nachos, burritos, just get the meat / mince. It’s my main meal (mince/salsa/beans/refried beans).

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      • Chris Ramsey — December 21st, 2010, 10:26 am

        Thanks Lachy.

        I’m actually in Mexico, so it sounds like I just need to change my ordering habits.

        More salsa, fewer tortillas and rice!

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  • Mike McMahon — December 21st, 2010, 12:31 pm

    After listening to your interview on Mixergy, I took action and ordered three books on Amazon on December 14. i bought one book for myself, one to pass among my three children and one for the Superintendent of Alameda. I believed the concepts and principles you applied to personal transformation can be applied to education. After getting the books yesterday, I am even more convinced. How much “parking lot” science is being applied to educational reform? I will begin to look for the dark horses in education field who are outside the system and getting same type of educational results as you.

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  • Zack Stratford — December 21st, 2010, 12:38 pm

    Hey Tim (or anyone who wants to respond)

    I have been on the slow carb diet on my 5th day, and I have only lost 1 pound.

    My diet looks like this
    Breakfast- egg whites with one egg, spinach, and hamburger, cooked with a little olive oil and and minced garlic, and a side of Black Beans with hot sauce

    Lunch- Same as breakfast (only variation is i get a chipotle bowl with black beans, chicken, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, guacamole.

    Dinner- Spinach, Steak or beef, Black Beans

    I have also been using the PAGG stack religiously and I drink a TON of water. I just want to know if I should be adding more protein, with a protein shake, eating more or eating less. Im a 220 pound male at about 17% body fat, I want to get under 10%. I feel like I look different in the mirror but im not sure. Help Please!

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 21st, 2010, 11:15 pm

      Hi Zack,

      Two things:

      - If you’re not eating your breakfast within 30 min of waking up, please start.
      - Don’t drink calories in any beverage. Water and iced tea only.
      - Get complete blood work! See if anything is off.

      Best of luck!

      Tim

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  • Nina — December 21st, 2010, 6:30 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I am reading the book now, and am enjoying it; it is a great book. Enough said on that. My feedback for you is a question.

    What is your stance on the trend of running and indeed everyday use of shoes with ultra-thin soles and no support, designed to emulate the experience of walking bare-foot? Proponents say that this helps the body walk/run differently, using muscle groups more correctly and not straining knees, because you can’t put all the impact on your heel as you used to due to the pain it would involve. Sceptics say it takes many weeks before it stops being painful to use, and some would also say this is a sham I guess. Some brands are Vibram five-fingers and Vivo barefoot.

    If this holds any truth at all, it would be very interesting to anyone interested in health and sports, but especially someone like you I would imagine. So I would like to know your opinion.

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  • chandler — December 21st, 2010, 6:46 pm

    How can I get Phil’s Excel spreadsheet to work over 60 days. I don’t feel like waiting 732 days to hit my target weight. Been a long time since I had to “graph the function…”

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    • Andrew — December 22nd, 2010, 9:08 pm

      chandler, click on the vertical scale on the left side of the chart….

      then right click on your mouse….choose format axis

      choose scale, then change the minimum setting and horizontal setting to equal to or just less then your goal weight.

      I changed the numbered days (1, 2, 3, etc…) to dates….easier to reference

      hope this helps – great work on the book Tim!

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      • john — December 27th, 2010, 8:55 am

        Andrew…tried to follow your instructions for the Philibins fat loss spreadsheet but the option for “scale” does not come up…any suggestions?

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  • Cedric — December 22nd, 2010, 3:01 am

    Leave some chicken in lemon juice and garlic overnight, and cook it the next day (keep pouring some garlic/lemon juice on it while cooking), and you get a delicious treat that’s fits perfectly into the slow-carb diet :)

    Who said that this diet couldn’t be delicious?

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  • Marco — December 22nd, 2010, 5:22 am

    screw the diet….
    The sex chapter is where it’s at!

    Thanks for the resources my friend. Last night lasted about 5 hours and I tried out all the tips.
    Let me allcaps this: WHAT THE FUCK! She must have come about 6 times, by penetration. Never had a problem with the finger stimulation, I consider myself a pro, I never miss. But, penetrative orgasm was always more elusive.
    The improved angle missionary / the Improved pressure missionary / Improved Cowgirl took care of that…it was an O-fest…nice! She thought I was some kind of demigod… :)
    I will now spread the gospel…

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  • Joseph — December 22nd, 2010, 5:27 am

    Tim,

    I have to admit, after training and experimenting with carb cycling, various other diet and exercise protocols I was skeptical about some of the claims in the book. However, I’m on my third day with the Slow Carb, and somehow the technique for appetite control (legumes) is working like a friggin’ charm. I haven’t touched a bad carb and cant wait to reset on cheat day: Christmas! I’m positive I’m already losing fat after only 3 days those last stubborn few pounds so I can go from a four pack to a six! The writing and rationalization of eating makes the mental aspect much easier as well, pay extra for good food? I now call it the 6-pack Tax!~ Fun stuff to read for a fitness enthusiast.

    Thanks T~

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  • RTO — December 22nd, 2010, 5:48 am

    Hi Tim, I bought the Four Hour Body last week after being further motivated by the bonus offer of PDF copy of the 4-Hour Workweek. I’ve received the other books though but not the 4HWW. Although I already have both the hard cover and audiobook editions which I thoroughly enjoy (re)reading, I couldn’t wait to grab the bonus soft copy that I could access more easily.

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  • Stefan — December 22nd, 2010, 11:10 am

    Tim,

    I just read your book – I started with my weight loss journey in August 2008 just shy of 400lb.

    I have now arrived at 236lb (at 6ft3) and a body fat percentage of 19%.
    I can confirm many of the observations that you also made, in principle I am following a slow-carb approach for now 2 years.
    I am now tackling the last 15lb (the goal being a BF % between 10-13).

    The most obvious deviation from your proposal was my usage of fruit:
    I replaced all processed carbs with mangos and pineapple, among other fruits, which helped me to keep my sweet tooth in check. Since my weight loss is slowing I am at this point also cutting out fruit.

    During my journey I discovered a number of other things – e.g., HIITS and via SD Card programmable treadmills, providing a controlled way to increase fitness very quickly. Combined with data collecting BF scales (e.g., Tanita BC 601) it is now possible to measure the impact of various training programs on body composition quickly, automated with low effort and on an individual basis. This will enable us to discover in more detail how the human body responds on stimuli and collect mass data very cheaply, but also to provide individual training programs basically remote-programming a treadmill. My ultimate goal is to combine data from as many different devices (blood pressure, heart rate, bood sugar etc) together to derive a complete picture about the condition of the human body and have the results control fitness equipment.

    Best,

    Stefan

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 24th, 2010, 10:46 pm

      Congratulations, Stefan! That’s a huge improvement. Please keep us posted. Where can I find info on the programmable HIIT treadmills?

      Best,

      Tim

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      • Stefan — December 25th, 2010, 11:34 am

        Tim,

        the iFIT SD system by NordicTrack and Proform, together with some home-brew software, allows individual customization and adaptation of workouts.
        I have the NordicTrack T12Si and use the currently the following programs to generate the necessary files on an SD Card:

        http://cid-d7eb8ddf63a6200a.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public
        and
        http://mwganson.freeyellow.com/workoutgensd/

        Programming and adapting my workouts I discovered what in fact confirms nicely your statements in the book – I initially did cardio 2×20 min per day, but discovered that after business travel (when I couldn’t train) I made more progress and that indeed 3-4x per week of 20 minutes is enough to make substantial progress, as long as the workout is demanding.

        The SD Card method allows to incrementally adapt the workout.
        I am currently at the following schedule
        (20×1 minute interval, speed in mph, incline constant 5%):

        3x (3.7, 5, 6.2, 7.5, 8.7), 1x (3.7, 5, 6.2, 7.5, 10).

        During the last couple of weeks I keep the speed constant, but increased incline. I am currently experimenting with changing incline by 0.5% every week, and so far it works nicely. I think this is a perfect way to really train the body to its full potential.

        As indicated above, I am also working on a system that allows to share treadmill workouts using an inter-operable Web Standard (RDF) and compile it down on to something a treadmill can understand (e.g., the iFit format), with the final goal to bring it together with other datasets and measurements in the Linked Open Data Cloud.
        Once I have a running system I will contact you.

        One other thing could make a nice addition to the book – the Hackers Diet Online Website by John Walker (founder of AutoDesk) kept me motivated for a long time, simply because it allows one to track the weight and compute the trend weight (using sliding average and exponential smoothing) instead of just being exposed to the soul-destroying weight fluctuations. See: http://www.fourmilab.ch/hackdiet/online/hdo.html

        Best,

        Stefan

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    • elramirez — December 26th, 2010, 3:00 pm

      Greatly inspirational! thanks for posting your journey. I am in the same path planning and tuning as I read the book to hopefully achieve a great weight loss in the following months. Much success on your final pounds.

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  • Ed Marriott — December 22nd, 2010, 12:26 pm

    Hi, Tim (and mods)

    24 lbs of LBM in 28 days? Sounds a bit like the results of the Collorado Experiment. Minus the steriod use, of course!

    Ed Marriott.

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  • Yustas — December 22nd, 2010, 12:48 pm

    Hello Tim,

    The book is really great. I love it and I hope the follow-up is in the works already.

    I just scheduled an appointment for the DEXA scan, but I am also interested to test my BMR (basal metabolic rate) or RMR (resting metabolic rate). The problem is that I cannot find a place in the Bay Area that would offer the test. Do you know where this can be done in the Bay Area?

    Thanks,
    -Yustas.

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  • Bertrand — December 22nd, 2010, 1:10 pm

    Hello Tim

    First of all, the Q&A was really awesome, you should do more of those ;)
    Secondly, I was wondering if you could eat fat instead of legumes for caloric load? This is way easier to do with nature’s greatest gifts: butter and ghee.
    Especially for people – like me – who aren’t bean loving people.

    Thanks.

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  • Dave L — December 22nd, 2010, 1:41 pm

    Hi Tim
    Just tried to post did not post . Will try again. I am trying to access your various sites/links that you recommend in your book & all I get is that the sites aren’t published, are they down or what. would like to start the kiwi workouts but would like to see photo’s first
    Thanks

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 24th, 2010, 10:53 pm

      Hi Dave,

      Thanks for the comment: which links specifically aren’t working for you, and which browser are you using?

      Best,

      Tim

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      • Dave L — December 25th, 2010, 1:16 am

        I am Using Safari. But I fiqured out how to get to the sites even though you state they are photos all I get are links to videos for the exercises. The site I was trying to access was http://www.fourhourbody.com/exercises and others that you have in your book, but in order to access them I have to type in http://www.fourhourbody.com/blog/exercises. Also the video for the squat to press basically shows a guy doing squats with a dumbell but no press, doesn’t make much sense to me!! otherwise I still like the book(even if your links/site needs some work) a lot of the info I have read before & know that it works, a lot I haven’t seen before & can’t wait to try. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to lose fat & gain muscle

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        • Tim Ferriss — December 26th, 2010, 12:13 pm

          Thanks, Dave! I’ll check into all. Might have been a few wires crossed with my assistants. I’ll double-check them this week.

          Thanks again for the feedback!

          Tim

  • Nina — December 22nd, 2010, 2:55 pm

    Ah, I feel stupid. Didn’t see you would mention it. Never mind :)

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  • Chris Germany — December 22nd, 2010, 3:53 pm

    Hey Tim,

    man I am confused. I really love your book and all the content! Great stuff.
    I am starting my own Geek to freak experiment but I am confused.

    In your experiment you used no xplode but you did not recommend it in the occams protocoll. But in the occams protocoll you recommended Cissus quadrangularis which you didn’t use in your experiment.

    So should i use no xplode or quadrangularis or even both?

    Chris

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    • Mullet — December 25th, 2010, 10:02 pm

      Chris – I agree, there are numerous apparent contradictions and contrary statements made in the book, once you start trying to piece together your own system using recommendations from various individual chapters.

      In fact, the book often describes various protocols regarding a particular result, but then doesn’t always followup with the precise results or pull the various ideas from each protocol together. It’s pretty annoying.

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      • Deone — December 26th, 2010, 10:49 am

        Mullet- I could have misinterpreted, but I think Chris was referencing the Geek-to-Freak that Tim did on this site quite some time before the book came out as compared to the book’s version of the same experiment.

        In Tim’s opening chapters he mentions that you shouldn’t (he even all caps it, I believe) read the book from beginning to end and that you should pick ONE performance goal and ONE aesthetic goal. He even gives some examples of what chapters to read depending on what your goals may be.

        For example, adding strength and building muscle mass, though not mutually exclusive, have always called for two different types of workouts to be optimally effective (Lower reps/more weight= strength and higher reps/lower weight= muscle mass).

        This juxtaposition you notice is a result of that. Thats why at the end of this post Tim calls it a “choose-your-own-adventure type of book.” It’s not a Body 4 Life or p90x total wellness prescription, but shortcuts (in some cases: Eating the Elephant chapter doesn’t seem to be much of a shortcut) to a total welness body that you can achieve one at a time.

        I hope I didn’t misread your complaint and helped answer your question.

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        • Tim Ferriss — December 26th, 2010, 11:04 am

          Deone, you’re 100% correct. That was my intention. If you pick *one* performance and appearance goal, there shouldn’t be any contradictions. If so, I’ll do my best to fix, but I looked pretty hard to avoid this.

          As you noted, if you read the book A–>Z, you’ll have a TON of contradictory goals and instructions, just as if you did the same with a cookbook.

          Chris, if you’re going to choose one of the two supplements (Cissus or NOXplode), I would go with Cissus while overfeeding.

          Good luck!

          Tim

          Tim

  • Brian — December 22nd, 2010, 7:32 pm

    You said in your book your dad drank a 30gram protein shake everyday for breakfast. You however did not recommend which type to use. I do not have time or like to cook in the am before work. Please give me some advice on which protein shake to use.

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    • Mullet — December 25th, 2010, 10:37 pm

      Brian – as a bachelor-again, I can appreciate not wanting to cook in the morning.

      I have a system that provides me constantly awesome breakfasts. Before you wind down for bed at night, take your leftover protein (chicken, beef, fish, whatever) from lunch or dinner, dice it, throw it in a skillet with olive oil or whatever cooking fat you like best, maybe add some minced garlic, then toss in a few eggs and/or egg whites, and some veggies if you like, then just scramble all that stuff up. For seasoning, a little garlic powder, onion powder, pre-made mixes like cajun spices or lemon pepper, or you can top with salsa or tabasco or Cholula – ketchup if it’s a cheat day. And of course, good old salt and black pepper go a long way with just about any meat or vegetable.

      Toss it in a tupperware container and stick it in the fridge to be ready in the morning, reheats in 2mins. Easy peasy.

      This is also a great thing to do with leftovers after a restaurant meal. The other day I had a Greek chicken dinner that had grilled chicken, feta, olives, onions, tomatos, and spinach. I had about 4 oz. left of the chicken and a fair amount of the other stuff that I brought home. Scrambled that up with a bit of fresh garlic, and the next morning I microwaved it with a bowl of black beans and some zucchini and squash I had made the day before, and voila, an awesome little breakfast. And really the chef at the restaurant did most of the heavy lifting for me in terms of flavor, I just had to put it all together.

      The only real trick to this is to start thinking ahead to breakfast – pick meals that would scramble up well, and of course the bachelor cooking maxim – cook in big batches so you have meals for a few days from it. It’s all about batching, improvising and learning to be opportunistic. Once these things become part of your habits of thinking about cooking, you will find that protein shakes and all that just seem like such a waste of a chance to eat something really tasty, you know – real food! – unless you absolutely have to supplement calories and protein for mass gains.

      Also – when cooking, clean as you go. There is always time to clean while stuff cooks in the pan or microwaves or whatever, and once you learn to juggle those tasks you will never leave your kitchen without having all your utensils ready to go when you come back.

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    • Deone — December 26th, 2010, 11:27 am

      Brian- I don’t think it matters what kind of protein drink you consume, as long as it doesn’t have a bunch of sugar in it, and is 25+ G of protein. I just wish we could add fruit. No more smoothies? NOOOOOO!

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  • Jim — December 22nd, 2010, 11:45 pm

    Have plantar fascia issues along with calcium deposits(bone spurs) on my heels rubbing against my Achilles tendon. Try piopuncture first or should I just go straight to ChiroMat?

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  • Katie — December 23rd, 2010, 6:46 am

    Book just arrived, way more comprehensive than I was expecting, great great content, thank you!

    (Though did you know that some of the hardcover editions are coming out with the spine binding stuck on upside down? Bit of a clanger, especially as this copy is meant to be a gift for my uber-detail-orientated brother…)

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  • Ed Marriott — December 23rd, 2010, 6:59 am

    @Bertrand

    I know Tim and other people don’t necessarily believe ‘a calorie is a calorie’ but all things being equal eating legumes is going to be a hell of a lot more nutritional (because of the protein), satisfying and practical than a tiny amount (to equal the same calories) of ghee or butter.

    ATB

    Ed.

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  • Chris Khoo — December 23rd, 2010, 7:01 am

    Just a thought, but I’ll be curious to know what didn’t work for you in the sleep section.

    Chris

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  • Mary Park — December 23rd, 2010, 8:55 am

    Tim,

    My biggest concern with the 4 hour body — and low-carb diets in general — is that I’ve heard limiting carbs affects brain function. I’ve read a bunch of studies that allegedly demonstrate consuming carbs (simple and complex) prior to memory and logic tests leads to a jump in performance. And the brain metabolizes carbs primarily, right? In my personal experience, restriction of carbs makes me feel slower and dumber.

    Any thoughts? As much as I’d like a 4 hour body, I’d much prefer a 4 hour brain.

    And if you have any thoughts of a follow-up book, I’d REALLY love to read a book on hacking the brain — I know there have been a plethora of studies on exercise and IQ, too.

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  • Tory M — December 23rd, 2010, 11:54 am

    I love jiu-jitsu and would like to increase my strength when rolling (I feel extremely weak when grappling) so I would like to do the effortless superhuman protocol, but I would also like to gain 20 or so pounds of lean mass. Should I follow the effortless superhuman protocol and just eat big or would occams protocol benefit me at all?

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  • anat — December 23rd, 2010, 12:58 pm

    tim – my 4h body copy just arrived!! today i have received the book ordered few days ago.i believe i have number one copy in poland ;-) ). reading it now – interesting especially in getting stronger.
    thank you for all your works and inspirations !!!

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  • Kelvin — December 23rd, 2010, 8:25 pm

    Tim, regarding ice baths, I happen to live in Chicago where you have Russian and Turkish type baths where it is common for folks to go from the hot saunas to the cold bath. The cold bath is around 45 degrees. Is spending 10-20 minutes in the bath a good alternative to the ten minute cold showers. Also, do you think going from hot (160 degrees) to cold would inhibit fat loss or increases it?

    Second, I know to maximize fat loss, you recommend no more than 2-3 short workouts per week. I have been away from the gym for many years and just started walking on the treadmill Monday – Friday for 45 minutes. I was focusing on just building the habit for at least 90 days of going to the gym so that it has become second nature. Do you think when I start the slow carb diet and start focusing on Kettlebells, that I should decrease the walking on the treadmill? I just try to focus on fat burning on the treadmill staying with the 65% to 80% range to maximize fat loss. I hate to stop going to the gym as frequently since I now have the habit. Maybe you could suggest something I can do at the gym for short periods of time on the two days I am not focusing on Kettlebells.

    Kelvin

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  • Joe A — December 24th, 2010, 12:16 am

    Hey Tim, I’m reading the book and its really cool so far. Just wanted to let you know one simple thing I noticed.

    The http://www.fourhourbody.com/hitchhiker link doesn’t work. The video is gone. Here’s a different website that hopefully will last longer:

    http://www.viddler.com/explore/loopytube/videos/819/

    I already eat slowcarb and am going to start a simpler version of the Occam Protocol after Christmas. I’ll send you the results after a few weeks.
    and btw releasing just in time for New Year’s resolutions and right before Christmas is genius. I wonder if most self help books do this.

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  • Timothy Johnson — December 24th, 2010, 6:27 am

    Oh nuts Tim, I bought copies of both books last week, and have spent the last week reading them both. I am highly pleased by all of it, but until now I haven’t been a follower of your blog. I wish I could still get the PDFs because I would really like to read them

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  • Jiah — December 24th, 2010, 7:21 am

    Hi, Tim & everyone,
    I was so excited a new book by Tim came out and bought 3 copies. :)
    Out of all, I am first following the diet for the last 5 days with mom as a partner.
    The problem is… now I have constipation and feel always bloated. Mom feels the same way (she is almost giving up). I never had a constipation except very few in my life because I usually overdose on vegetable.
    What could be the problem? I feel high-dose protein is a little too much for me.

    FYI:
    Breakfast: (within 30 mins): 3 egg whites, lentils, kimchi, spinach
    Lunch: anything from salad bar with chicken breast, lots of mushroom (my favorite), fresh spinach, mixed vegetable, olives, etc…
    Dinner: 3 egg whites, lentils, spinach, kimchi
    Mom follows the similar diet.

    I am still waiting on PAGG supplements. I weigh 125 lb. at 29 years old (Blood type A). I have lost 25 lbs before with diet many years ago).

    BTW, is there 4HB support group or community forum? It would be great to share tips with other ppl.

    Thanks! & Happy holidays!

    Cheers,
    Jiah

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 24th, 2010, 10:23 pm

      Hi Jiah,

      More to come soon on the forum, but thanks for the comment. I highly recommend taking a fiber supplement in this case. It will also be VERY important to drink more water, as your body will not be retaining as much water. Per the “Slow Carb II” chapter, I also suggest taking magnesium, potassium supplements. Please read that chapter closely.

      Good luck! This happens in a small minority but is totally preventable. I also find http://www.athleticgreens.com (not an affiliate link) to be very helpful.

      Best,

      Tim

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      • Jiah — December 26th, 2010, 8:27 am

        Follow-up:
        After taking more fibers and drinking more water, we are all good. :)
        I ordered athleticsgreens already, waiting.

        I will keep reporting progress. Thank you!

        Jiah

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    • Cedric — December 25th, 2010, 2:25 am

      Interesting, I have the exact opposite issue… I’m on the diarrhea side since I started it. I guess that any big change is going to create that kind of effect for a while, right?

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  • Ilhan Kudeki — December 24th, 2010, 8:31 am

    Dear Tim,

    I bought a copy of the 4-Hour Body (your autographed version from Barnes & Noble) and am still waiting for it, but that’s all right, I’m in Canada so I expected this might happen.

    When I try to fill out your form above, Wuffoo gives me the message: “This form cannot be viewed by the public.”

    Any ideas? I’d like to receive your bonus materials and I’ve tried it in both Chrome and Firefox to no avail.

    Cheers!
    Ilhan

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  • Linda Greivell — December 24th, 2010, 9:02 am

    My goodness Mr. Ferriss, you are quite an amazing man. Your new book is incredible and I’m going to purchase a copy for my two children age 40 and 43 because they need to read what you have to say…….
    Between the laughter and actually starting a journal with all your “off the chart” amazing knowledge that we all can benefit from, I just had to (and never ever have I written anything on line before to give a compliment) say you deserve all that comes to you, and I’m not speaking of the financial end of things, I’m speaking of gratitude that one has when reading your book that stays with a person in their memory for life, which I think is the biggest compliment anyone could ever get from another human being. If you stay as a memory for others you have accomplished much in your short time on this plane.
    Keep up good work (-_-)………

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  • Crystale — December 24th, 2010, 9:16 am

    Already listened to audiobook, and just bought kindle version. Unable to open “short form” for pdf’s…can you help? Already trying some small things..looking forward to results…Crystale

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  • Laura — December 24th, 2010, 11:57 am

    Hi Tim,
    I, like you, love to experiment on myself with new things to teach my clients. My dilemma…I am a 40 year old mother of 4, on the go, embarking on the craziness that hormones wreak at that age, and fighting the resulting accumulated fat over the years and after having quit smoking years ago. However, I have been able to get my fat percentage down and correlate weight loss with fat loss. I still have a bit to go, though and am excited to have gotten your book! I just made a whole new plan from your book to add to my existing plan to accelerate and drop the fat percentage down to 15% from 23% (down from 26%)and then lean up. I can’t wait to see it happen! I refuse to throw out my bikini just ‘cuz I’m 40 (soon to be forty-something). So…thank you so much for all of this great information. Great job! Keep it up!

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  • Itzael — December 24th, 2010, 3:31 pm

    I’ve been reading the Engineering Sleep Chapter… and I have a Question…. Wouldn’t it affect my natural growth cycle? Because I just red that in order to keep my body growing.. it need enough time of sleep… so.. what do you say? I’m 18 Years old.. and I’d like to grow up a few more inches… hehe….

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  • Will — December 24th, 2010, 10:23 pm

    Sweet Book.

    I am going back and re-reading your last hit just b/c.

    Dropped close to 10 lbs. A pants size, and feel great. Bought and started the day the book opened. CAN”T WAIT til tomorrow. I will pass out on Christmas eating pies !!

    Thanks and 15 minutes (you know what I mean) is cool. I would like some ideas how to get the wife to try. Apparently I do a good job previous to your book but would love to entertain this strategy.

    Also can’t wait to get my print version in.

    Success comes from simply studying and taking action on the 2.5% he is giving you. Choose to perfect the other minutia or move on knowing to take some creatine.

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  • Benji Travis — December 26th, 2010, 2:36 am

    Tim

    first off thank you very much for all your hard work and generosity sharing your wisdom. your first book changed my whole way of thinking and I know the second will too.

    I know i’m late but wanted to share with you how I shared your book with the world. my girlfriend has a youtube channel with over 130,000 viewers and the day your book came out i did a “gifts for him” video talking about good gifts for guys. you can probably guess what i shared with them during my video. in a nut shell….

    1. 26,330 Views to Date

    2. 339 Comments Left- many of which were comments from her fans saying they would buy the book for their boyfriends, dads, etc.

    3. 906 likes- equals to people enjoying the video and making it a hit on youtube!!!

    here is the link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-m1T96MnNQ

    I initially thought it would be a great opportunity for me to hang out with you during one of your trips but really am just glad that you made your goal. its always great seeing people achieve something spectacular.

    Take care and hope to stay in touch.

    Benji

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  • Tim W — December 26th, 2010, 7:12 am

    Tim, I’ve been following your book. On the diet and doing the kettle bell stuff. I also plan to do the suggested workout on wednesdays. I’m just curious, should I be running or doing some form of Cardio? I used to do cardio 4+ times a week. I’m at 22% body fat and looking to get down to 8% or so. Thanks for any input.

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  • Jacqueline — December 26th, 2010, 12:22 pm

    Hi Tim

    Any idea when the books from the Land Rush promo will be shipped? I ordered 10, but haven’t seen/heard anything yet.

    Thanks!!
    Jacq

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  • Michael Kaply — December 26th, 2010, 1:06 pm

    Tim:

    In the book, you mention whole eggs and hard boiled eggs.

    Is it bad to eat eggs scrambled?

    Wondering why the emphasis on cooking eggs a certain way…

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  • Guilherme — December 26th, 2010, 1:37 pm

    Hi Tim! Just received my book here in Brazil, and I’m really looking forward to reading it. I was just surprised to see that the first page was signed (maybe not by you), so I’m linking an image so you can tell me if it yours, so I can resell it, 10 years from now by a small fortune ;)

    Here’s the link: http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1430/timferriss.png

    Thanks and great job on the book!

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  • Insane — December 26th, 2010, 2:09 pm

    I ordered 2 books and I must say that they were more than worth 100$ I gave for express shipping and customs fees.

    The downside is that I spent additional 300$ for supplements and stuff. But that’s ok, I can’t wait to start slow carb diet completely after newyears. Im on slow carb breakfast ATM.

    If you need guinea pigs of your follow-up book, Im up for anything :)

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  • Jay — December 26th, 2010, 2:56 pm

    Hey Tim,

    Just wanted to let you know — I ordered a copy of both books (The 4-hour body and The 4-hour work week) from Amazon.com on Saturday 12/20.

    I’ve been glancing at each.

    Just wanted to say —

    Thank You — for your unusual outlook on life. What a template! — I’m getting started this week on an idea.

    Time for me to break through the procrastination and start something Great!

    Jay

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  • Heyward — December 26th, 2010, 3:00 pm

    Can a trampoline cause hypertrophy?

    Dave Hall says he gained 8lbs of muscle simply by performing isometric (he calls them ‘isotonic’ ) exercises while jumping on a trampoline. I wonder if that, combine with increased eating, would be enough to cause muscle gain.

    exercises were: clasping hands together while jumping for a minute, pulling hands apart in front of chest while jumping for a minute, holding fingers pressed to shoulders (in a bicep flexing pose) while jumping for a minute, hands clasped overhead while jumping for a minute, hands clasped behind back while jumping for a minute.

    I can see how this would increase flexibility, but not growth.

    Does anyone here know anyone who experienced hypertrophy using only a trampoline?

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  • Jennifer — December 26th, 2010, 3:11 pm

    Getting ready to kick this off – Lord I hope it works – I have tried so many different things for the last 3 years – gained 50 lbs after 3 back to back surgeries and since those surgeries, I have NOT been able to get the weight off – it’s been hanging on me like an albatross for 7 years….I have to get it off…Crossing my fingers and saying a prayer…
    My hardest thing will be eating in 1/2 hour of waking- I take a thyroid med that you aren’t supposed to eat for at least 1/2 hour – so I’ll have to time all that just right ….
    Good book Tim – thanks (now I have to download your 4HWW!!!!)

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  • Norman — December 26th, 2010, 3:41 pm

    Cream and Sour Cream: Insulinotropic or not? 2 tsp of cream is enough to make all the difference in the quality of a scramble. A Tbsp of sour cream with Tobasco is enough to make all the difference in the final meal. I’ve done my search and the only studies I can find regarding dairy and insulin lump ALL dairy together in test subjects. Lame since we know that cottage cheese and cream are definitely dairy and not insulinotropic?

    Luckily, I love cottage cheese and I can sub that for sour cream, but prefer the real thing…

    Got 2 copies on the 22nd. Elated! Giving one away as part of my own 4HWW Muse promo.

    And another thing! I was devastated by the 2 to 4 pounds I’d put on after binge day and that would kill my resolve for the coming week. Lame. Wish that detail about how “it’s just water” had been posted somewhere… I know, I should have done more testing and less whining. Stoked for upcoming day off. N.

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  • Tim W — December 26th, 2010, 4:06 pm

    What about drinking crystal light?

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  • jm — December 26th, 2010, 5:54 pm

    Hello,
    I think I was the fisrt person having the book in spain. I did all to have the free gifts but for now nothing in my inbox.
    Congrats for the book. Jm

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  • Chelsea — December 26th, 2010, 7:21 pm

    SHOCKER: Former Anorexic Feels Comfortable With Four Hour Body

    Tim’s book Four Hour Body, was one that I initially rolled my eyes at. As a former anorexic, I imagined it would be another gimmicky, scientific based diet that would be ridiculously difficult to follow and way more attractive to my boyfriend, building his muscle, than me.

    Was I ever wrong.

    I picked up this book and read with my boyfriend a few days before Christmas Eve after getting 2 copies in the mail. And I haven’t stopped eating it up.

    Tim’s scientific studies, supporting information, and justification for the “rules” and myths of eating that are so ingrained in my head make sense to me. I’m normally quite stubborn in my own eating habits and don’t like to be told I’m wrong. But this stuff just makes sense. And it’s working–I can say that already even when I’m heading into Day 5 of reading. Now focusing on my week ahead and feeling confident with eating, with body and lifestyle management, I’m embracing this with gusto. My past beliefs and ideas about nutrition have been blown out of the water. I’m feeling better than ever about eating–and that’s a big deal to me.

    Thank you, Tim. Home run, baby.

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  • Erin — December 26th, 2010, 7:32 pm

    The boyfriend got me 4HB as a Christmas present, I think both as a not so subtle hint that I’m getting squishy and because he knew I would dig your geeky/science approach to taking control of my body. I start tomorrow and am more than excited! I do have two questions that no amount of googling has helped me figure out…

    #1) CORN (can I eat it?) I appologize for the randomnes but I really like corn and as far as I can tell you don’t mention it. It’s not really white and it’s only technically a fruit… :-/ It would make my week if you say it’s kosher but unless I hear otherwise, I’m going to assume it’s a ‘Saturday food’.

    #2) in the book you mention drinking Kombucha… is Kombucha okay? It’s usually sweetened with fruit juice and breaks the no drinking calories rule but I thought it was possibly an exception.

    Love the book! Grats on all your success!

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 26th, 2010, 7:43 pm

      Thanks, Erin! Treat both corn and kombucha as “Saturday foods.” Alas, sweet corn — especially in tortillas — can torpedo the diet in any appreciable quantity.

      Good luck!

      Tim

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    • Harper — December 27th, 2010, 8:15 am

      You could always make your own kombucha and have it without any sugar. I use it to help with certain health issues and have some continuously brewing in my cabinet. If you brew it 14-16 days before having any it should have most all the sugar gone. I brew mine longer cause I like the acidic tastes and it doesn’t raise my blood sugar. (Diabetic Type 1, I test alot)

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  • Tatjana — December 26th, 2010, 9:24 pm

    Hello Tim!

    I bought your book (it’s great book!) at Bookdepository.co.uk and sent you via your web form my receipt (before deadline). But I still didn’t get bonus material you promised to receive within 72 hours (now it’s almost 10 days). When will I get them?

    Thanks!

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  • Rick M — December 26th, 2010, 9:48 pm

    Tim,

    I read the chapter on polyphasic sleep and in fact following one of the links in your book for further detail:

    http://www.supermemo.com/articles/polyphasic.htm#To%20sleep%20or%20not%20to%20sleep%20polyphasically

    The link provided in your book actually discussed about significant downsides of polyphasic sleep. The author concludes that it is not possible to sleep polyphasically and retain one’s maximum creativity, alertness, and health in the long run

    Questions:
    – Do you agree with the article which essentially warns against polyphasic sleep and its downsides.
    – Do you think some type of warnin is warranted in this chapter so for potential misuse of this technique?
    – Last, and perhaps most importantly, are there other fundamental techniques that come with major risk that are not pointed out (for example, I’m currently on the basic Slow Carb Diet).

    I’ve read both your books and I know your intention is to provide 5% of relevant info that is effective 95% of the time however I would like to know your thoughts on any major warnings that may have been left out in an effort to market this book or complete it on time.

    thanks.

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 28th, 2010, 7:05 pm

      Hi Rick,

      Please see my WIRED magazine interview for more on polyphasic. I didn’t leave out any warning for marketing purposes, as that would be irresponsible and short-sighted.

      I don’t think anything like Uberman is tenable for most people, and I note this in the chapter. Ultimately, the book is about creating informed self-experimenters who test (within safety) to determine what works for them. Sleep is no different. I’m gathering more data on this now.

      No warnings were omitted from this book to finish it on time.

      Hope that helps!

      Tim

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  • RichardS — December 27th, 2010, 6:46 am

    Tim,
    Congrats on bringing to the main stream a lot of stuff that’s been below the radar and mainly in the bodybuilding world for some time on the slow-carb type diet – refeeds and the various training methods you mention. I found the info on fermented foods and supplements especially interesting. As another kettlebell fan with one screwed up shoulder I can recommend the 100 rep swings to anyone. Even after a short layoff from doing them my whole body aches the day after.
    As soon as the book is available here in Europe I’ll be buying more copies for family and friends – and getting my hands on some ALA on my next trip out of Norway (it’s treated as a medecine here and on prescription only)
    Keep pushing the boundaries.

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  • Philippe — December 27th, 2010, 9:30 am

    Hey Tim!

    Since I live in Belgium and i can’t buy the book here, i decided I had to have a copie so I ordered one an hour ago via Amazon.com. Although I have to wait until 21/01 for my copie to arrive, I’m really looking forward to it.

    I loved your first book, it was such an inspiration. I’m currently starting a business (while I’m in college). It’s not exactly a high profit company since it’s more focused on giving something to my fellow-students and personally gaining a lot of experience. I’m sure that in the future I’ll be using the book again once I’ll be starting a new company to afford the awesome lifestyle I’ve always dreamt of and that you propose.

    Really looking forward to reading the four hour body. I’m interested in seeing what my body’s capable of doing and with the help of your book I hope I can push it to it’s potential.

    I just have six words for you: You are a great inspiration!

    Thanks a lot!

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    • Simon Bradbury — December 28th, 2010, 9:55 pm

      Salut Philippe,

      C’est possible de commander via amazon.fr tout de suite (ce que j’ai fait pour moi et que je viens de faire – hier – pour mon père qui habite en Angleterre). A mon avis il va falloir mieux annuler votre commande auprès d’amazon.com: comme ça vous pourrez en profiter avant la fin de la semaine ! Bonne lecture !

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  • Sue Swift — December 27th, 2010, 10:18 am

    Loved your book and am implementing many suggestions. I am also inspired to do my own investigations on increasing positive feelings by supporting oxytocin production. Even if I’m not successful, I’m learning more…So thanks!

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  • Tom G. — December 27th, 2010, 10:39 am

    Hello Tim,

    I’m halfway through the book and have really enjoyed the read and the great information.

    I pre-ordered a copy for myself back in November via Amazon.

    Then, when the promotion was offered, I purchased three more signed copies via Barnes and Noble.

    When I click on the link to complete the form, I get a “cannot be viewed by the public” message. I saw a similar comment earlier in this forum but did not see a reply. (My apologies if I missed it; there are a ton of comments here!)

    Please advise on how I can submit my form. I’m interested in the “bonuses”.

    Thank you,

    Tom

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  • @donovanpee — December 27th, 2010, 3:45 pm

    Is this contest just for people in the US? I live in Vancouver B.C. Canada. I’d love to take a swing at this:)

    look forward to meeting you IRL

    your soon to be friend:)

    @donovanpee

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  • jennifer — December 27th, 2010, 9:00 pm

    I’m trying to implement some internal means of lowering the last bits of body fat. I am currently 5’4″ female at 155 lbs. I build muscle VERY easily and have never been a thin little model type. just want to be healthy and look it as well. can I still do the slow carb diet and crossfit workouts on a regular basis or should I tweek it a bit?

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  • Anders Jacobsen — December 28th, 2010, 1:45 am

    Hey Tim,

    I’m a huge fan! I’ve read 4HB twice already and I just ordered PAGG – in January I will start my belly fat be gone experiment. Thanks for all the great advice.

    I hope you and Kevin haven’t buried the Random Show – I would really like to see more of that. The book recommendations were awesome.

    Btw. I’ll pretend I didn’t read the “I don’t care about Heinrich’s balls”-line from the book. But if you want to mock us Danes at least get the name right – Heinrich is a very uncommon name in Denmark. Were you thinking of Germany :) ?

    All the best

    Anders – an aspiring lifehacker fron Denmark

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 28th, 2010, 6:14 pm

      Hahaha… Anders! Thanks for the comment. A few things:

      - The Random Show isn’t dead at all. More coming soon.
      - My grandfather was Danish, so definitely not making fun of Danes. Danes rock :)
      - Heinrich is the thinly veiled real name (it’s “Henrich”) of a good friend of mine in Denmark!

      Good luck with all — maybe I’ll see you over in Denmark next time,

      Tim

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  • Kenny Goodman — December 28th, 2010, 3:28 am

    Tim just trying to buy this on a UK kindle, but not available. When will it be available in the UK?

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  • Andy — December 28th, 2010, 6:08 am

    Tim-
    As a forty something ex-athlete, I cannot express how much I appreciate the 4Hour Body. When I got it, I felt like we were in my living room talking about my issues.

    I dig how you get to the small points, like “self control is over rated”. Just that one sentence alone removed a lot of guilt and self abuse from my shoulders and now I feel like I am ready to move on.

    I know you are getting both haters and worshipers from publishing this book, but count me in the reasonable and appreciative category.

    Thanks man.

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  • Jeremy — December 28th, 2010, 8:26 am

    Tim,
    Do yogurt or cottage cheese have any place in the slow-carb diet aside from the cheat day? They are both “white” and also dairy products. I only saw that you mentioned yogurt once in the fermented foods section(of course it’s a big book and I am not reading it cover to cover).

    I love greek yogurt and cottage cheese as low calorie protein sources. Should I give them up for slow-carb? Or could I use them as protein sources in one of the meals instead of meat or eggs?

    Thanks again for the great book.

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  • Andrew Anderson — December 28th, 2010, 9:26 am

    Just got through with my Bod Pod tests and wow, what a surprise. I am in reasonably good shape i.e. regularly do 500 -1,000 squats in 12 to 28 minutes in one go a day, plus a couple of hundred military dumbbell presses and a whole workout regime. Have been on the diet for 6 days and dropped 5 Lbs. and notice an appreciable difference in appearance. Belly is going bye bye and seeing cut muscles in my arms which is cool. Did 2 Bod Pods today within 10 minutes and got 27.1% and 26.5% body fat. Then immediately did a caliper test that came out at 19.8%. Has anyone else gotten abnormally high readings using the Bod Pod? I am very suspect of the results.

    Also in the PAGG protocol you say you are supposed to take one day a week off but in the binging session you say to use AGG? Page 104 and 117. Which one is correct? On your binge day do you take AGG or not? Thanks for the clarification.

    I am so digging this protocol it is not even funny and the best thing is that it is easy to follow and confirms what I have noticed over there years with eating and in my training. Nice to confirm that I was not going bonkers. See ya conventional wisdom! :)

    One last question. Is there a list of other veggies and foods? Like I notice there is no fish or seafood and how about mushrooms?

    Cheers,
    Andrew

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 28th, 2010, 6:05 pm

      Hi Andrew,

      Fish and mushrooms are just fine.

      The BodPod will give more accurate results than calipers, and BodPod will tend to be higher, as it does a far better job of estimating visceral (organ) fat, not just subcutaneous fat. I hate to say it — my reading are also higher on BodPod — but I’d go with their numbers.

      Good luck — Stick with the plan and you’ll make good progress!

      Tim

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  • Joshua — December 28th, 2010, 10:13 am

    The book is fantastic, and I am starting to implement various parts of it.

    I did have one question about the diet part. I am in culinary school and once or twice a week outside of my cheat day have no choice but to eat things with sugar in them or have beer samples. If I keep these to less than 50-75 calories, how detrimental will this be to overall weight loss? I was hoping to lose to my goal as fast as possible and then add a few things back in to maintain weight. Thanks.

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    • Tim Ferriss — December 28th, 2010, 6:03 pm

      Hi Joshua,

      It’s not just the calories but the impact on hormones like insulin. My suggestion would be to use the techniques in “Damage Control” when you have no choice but to eat the sugar/beer.

      Plan for it and you’ll be fine.

      Good luck!

      Tim

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  • David — December 28th, 2010, 12:35 pm

    TIM FERRISS’ NEXT BIG CHALLENGE: a 50k run

    Hey Tim

    As much as I’d like to congratulate you on your new book, I can’t say anything about it yet because it hasn’t arrived here in Greece, although pre-ordered long time ago (did receive an email from Barnes & Nobles saying that it was shipped, that was about two weeks ago…).

    Anyway, I heard in the interview you did with Robb Wolf the other day that you have a next big challenge: the 50k or 50 miles run (by the way, will it be k or mls in the end? slight difference :) ).

    Since you have inspired me tremendously with your 4HWW and I am sure you’ll do the same with the 4HB (as soon as it has finally arrived), I want to ‘give back’ and share some info that has helped myself (33 years of age, good athletic base but out of shape) to run my first full marathon after three months of preparation and end up doing two full marathons in my first marathon year as well as 3 very exteneded (25+k) mountain runs. I am sure the bekow info will do the same for you, and even more :) The material listed below is both informative as well as in parts analytical, so I’d say that’s pretty much what could interest you.

    Here it goes:

    1) Die Laufbibel (book) by Dr. Matthias Marquardt (since you’re fluent in German, this shouldn’t be a problem for you)
    As the title says, a bible for running (actully ‘natural running’) that covers on 500 pages really everything you need to know, from running style to work-outs to muscles involved to training plans according to the set goal to recovery…. You’ll love that one. Being a speed reader you should have read that in no time :) You might even want to close an appointment there in Germany with that guy to determine your overall situation when it comes to running.

    2) Evolution Running (DVD) by Joe Friel
    This will teach you how to spend less energy while running (also the above mentioned book refers to that but this DVD is a great additonal content just focusing on this aspect). Some intro videos can be found on http://www.5min.com/Video/An-Introduction-to-Evolution-Running-29683878

    3) The Paleo Diet for Athletes (book) by Loren Cordain
    I guess you have heard of him, since Robb Wolf was his student. Probably this book is not the most important for you as you already know a lot about nutrition for athletes. Nevertheless, since you, as you say, HATE (all in caps) running, your nutrition experience so far might not cover long endurance runs so much. This book will give you any potentially missing answers.

    4) Born to Run (book) by Christopher McDougall
    Just a great read for runners who have a big heart to achieve the seemingly impossible. It’ll also introduce you the Tarahumara Indians, Chia seeds and salad for breakfast :)

    Well, I hope that’ll make you life easier starting from January, when you’ll get down and dirty :) My advice: seek the mountains for running, there’s nothing like it.

    I am sure you’ll keep us all updated on your next challenge.

    Regards from Greece,
    David

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  • Nellie — December 28th, 2010, 7:44 pm

    Hey, Tim!

    Bought your book because of a great article I read on GIZMO.com about it. Never heard of your other books before and haven’t had a whole lot of time (three kids including my husband) to read the book, but I’m very excited about it. It reminds me of my Kimkins days which was low carb/low fat and I was very successful on that except there were no cheat days and that is definitely making your Slow Carb diet way more appealing.

    I tried to click on the link for the freebie stuff and got: This form cannot be viewed by the public. So apparently I’m either too late or it’s not functioning.

    Also, I hope you will respond to my post, although it seems from the posts above that you mostly respond to the guys. Give us gals a chance!! We’ve got more problems since we have less of a muscular physique to begin with!! ;-)

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  • Eugene — December 28th, 2010, 8:07 pm

    Hi Tim,

    What is your take on wheat bran? Also, which kind of lentils do you use? There are black, pink and green ones.

    Thanks.

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  • Steve B — December 28th, 2010, 8:11 pm

    Hey Tim,

    I was wondering why you believe electrical impedance measurement to be so inaccurate (unless you pre-hydrate). Did the tool you used to measure only give you information on body fat percentage?

    The scale I bought gives information on bone mass, water %, fat %, and (most importantly to me at this point), fat lbs. I have tested it while hydrated, not hydrated, late evening, and morning, and, though the body fat % jumps around a bit, the body fat lbs are nearly constant. In fact the weight loss I have experienced (only 2 days, 1.8lbs) exactly matches the fat lbs loss. I know I am not supposed to measure everyday, but this was mainly in the interest of testing the scale.

    In this case, is using the body fat lbs superior to using body fat % (since it is not hydration dependant)?

    On a different subject, there is a company ‘Pareto Nutrition’ who is selling pre-dosed PAGG supplements. Does anyone know if this is a reputable company or has anyone used the product. I am not comfortable purchasing supplements from a company I am not familiar with, and I couldn’t find any details about the company online.

    P.S. I love your book!! I your methods and scientific information are what convinced me both to buy the book in the first place, and then to start trying the slow-carb diet. I have aways resisted diets, but I have totally embraced this one. For now, it definitely seems sustainable (I am only on day 2, but its not hard _at all_).

    Thanks for all your experimentation and for sharing it with all of us!

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    • William Drislane — February 19th, 2011, 12:14 pm

      Would you be kind enough to let us know what brand and model of scale you are using? The one I have is so erratic to be useless and appears to be dramatically sensitive to hydration.

      Thanks.

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  • Dustin — December 28th, 2010, 8:16 pm

    I preordered your 4HB book many moons ago and just discovered your PDF promotion. The forms you listed are blocked to the public however.
    https://4hb.wufoo.com/forms/4hb-launch-bought-1-book/

    I’m just now carrying out details from the 4 Hour Work Week and the PDF would be handy.

    Please help.

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  • Reydon — December 28th, 2010, 9:26 pm

    Tim,

    Is there any impact of changing meals (still the prescribed comination of veg, non-veg and beans/lentils)? e.g. week 1 have chicken for ddinner and then switch to beef during week 2, same question for veggies and beans/lentils.

    Same question but lets say change occurs daily?

    If following the same meal each day is it ok to cook it differently on different days? e.g. bbq chicken on day 1 and baked chicken day 2?

    cheers and thanks in advance!!

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  • Simon Bradbury — December 28th, 2010, 10:01 pm

    Hi Tim,

    So did Angelina Jolie used to be your girlfriend?

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  • Danny G — December 29th, 2010, 2:43 am

    I want to buy 3 books and get all all the extra’s aside from the evernote premium account. Can I do that?

    I know the contest is over but, I’ll go buy 3 copies asap if I can get in on those extras.

    -Danny

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  • David — December 29th, 2010, 12:38 pm

    Hey Tim, quick couple questions here. I’m looking to add weight using the four hour body ( currently 6’4″ 180lbs ) but im confused on your starch advice. You say in Occam’s Protocol 1 that:

    “The meal composition is nearly identical to the Slow-Carb Diet, as are the tenets, though we now add a starch such as brown rice or quinoa to the non shake meals.”

    1) Is this all non shake meals everyday? Or only training days? Or only meals within 30 minutes following training?

    2) So each non shake meal now consists of a Protein / Legume / Vegetable and brown rice / quinoa?

    3) What ratio would you say these portion sizes should be?

    4) Are air squats to be performed for every meal of everyday or only on cheat days written about in the “Damage Control” section.

    Thanks Tim.

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  • Derek — December 29th, 2010, 1:18 pm

    Hey Tim,

    In regards to the ‘fat shake’, what do you think of coconut milk instead of whole raw milk?

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  • Kendra Kinnison — December 29th, 2010, 8:28 pm

    Tim -

    I’ve been on the Slow Carb plan since 12/04, following it pretty dang precisely. I went from 156 to 152 within the first week, but have pretty much stayed there since then. I also got a DXA scan on 12/10 that I’m embarrassed to say showed a bodyfat percentage of 35.5%.

    I’ve been eating clean and working out regularly since May 2009, dropping 40 pounds last year, but staying right about the same this year (even with some months logging 100+ miles of running). I’ve recently (last 2 months) shortened my workouts to 30 minutes, but increased the intensity. Again, no significant change in weight.

    Yesterday, I stumbled across an article about how not having a gallbladder can cause problems with digesting fats and thus lead to weight gain (or difficulty losing weight). With more research, I found some information on bile salts and digestive enzymes, but nothing specific or conclusive. (Mine was removed in 2002.)

    I thought you or other readers might have some insights. Any information or advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks much!
    kk

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    • Joseph — December 29th, 2010, 8:37 pm

      I would say you are over training. I had the same experience when I was losing the 30 pounds I was overweight, I plateaued for a while even though my training and diet was tight. Now I periodically schedule two week rest periods every 8 weeks or so and let my body reset. It breaks the plateau. Also, make sure your work outs are varied; if you’ve just been doing a lot of cardio because it’s in your comfort zone or gives you that ‘break’ to listen to your favorite itunes your body will adapt, you have to continually challenge the body. Try some more resistance training or go for some nice short crossfit workouts. Hope this helps :) I wouldn’t sweat the gallbladder thing, the internet might make you paranoid, there’s plenty of competition body builders and professional athletes sans gallbladder.

      To Your Success!

      Joseph

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  • Alyssa — December 29th, 2010, 8:49 pm

    Hey Tim!
    I’ve seen/heard/read about a lot of people asking you how to deal with the gaseous side effects of bean consumption. Eden Organic brand canned beans (I buy mine at Whole Foods) prepares their beans with Kombu Seaweed. This allows for easier digestibility, therefore eliminating gas completely! If one chooses to prepare their own beans, they can just as easily add a strip of Kombu to the beans as they boil.
    Let your people know! :)

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  • Jennifer — December 29th, 2010, 9:05 pm

    Question- what about sweet potatoes? They aren’t white, but I am not sure if they are a slow enough carb…

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  • Reydon — December 29th, 2010, 10:04 pm

    Is honey ok during low carb diet? I’ve read (and tried successfully), several great qualities of honey and cinnamon combined together to cure and prevent various things including weight loss.

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  • Kim — December 30th, 2010, 8:19 am

    Hello,

    I’m reading the 4HB now and really enjoying the reading. It’s so easy to read. And so very interesting. I’m specifically going over the the fat loss portion and started the slow carb way of eating. I have so many questions. Is there a forum where we might find answers to specific questions.

    Dairy- is greek yogurt fine? (cottage cheese listed as fine) It’s so high in protein. what about goat’s milk?

    Whey-I can’t stomach it (literally) so I use soy protein powders, will this really effect results? is there another substitute? And isn’t whey dairy so I don’t get why this is preferred (maybe I need to reread that section)

    Slow-carbing-is this a long term solution or just to achieve a specific goal? I’ve already lost 4 lbs in just one week and I’m just in a need to lose 10 lbs kind of situation. Just wondering if continuing this diet will level off at some point, where you can add certain grains or sweet potatoes.

    Training- I teach fitness, so it’s virtually impossible for me to only get 4 hours. Am I really doing more damage?

    So many more… but I’ll leave with this.

    Thanks so much for this book. It’s so motivating to get immediate results. I am sharing this w/my clients though I fear they won’t need me any longer.
    Kim

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  • Majid Hashemi — December 30th, 2010, 2:38 pm

    Hi Tim,

    I purchased the #4HB on Monday via iTunes, the PDF you’re referring too, where can it be found?

    Thank you,

    Great read so far. I’m starting a case study, freak to geek, in 28 days.

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  • Joshua Wardrop — December 30th, 2010, 4:39 pm

    I’m not saying I WANT to eat popcorn, but call this a chemical confusion. For fat loss, if I’m allowed to eat corn, aren’t I allowed to eat popcorn? Isn’t popcorn absolutely a “white carb”? And my friend says corn is the leading source of fructose.

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  • Andy — December 31st, 2010, 5:34 am

    Hi Tim,

    Thanks for weighing your own crap so we don’t have to.

    Sweet book man, I got the kindle edition from the UK by transferring my amazon.co.uk account to amazon.com using a US address then back again…probably a bit dodgy but I have the book so for the time being I’m a happy chap :)

    Andy

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  • psd — January 1st, 2011, 2:34 pm

    Hey Tim,

    Great job on the book. Got it from a local bookstore here in Singapore a few days after the launch.

    Where can I view the material like “Spot Reduction Revisted”?

    I can’t seem to find it anywhere here on the site

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  • Norman — January 1st, 2011, 3:08 pm

    I was at the grocery store this morning, shopping for some apple fritters and ice cream, when I found myself thinking “I’m really gonna enjoy this day off from my food plan”.

    Then I realized that a high carb/anything goes day is not a “day off”, it’s a necessary and valuable PART OF THE DIET!

    I’m gonna eat some serious pie at mom’s NYD dinner tonight BECAUSE OF my diet.

    Also, note to self, easy on the waffles next week. Or not.

    Down 6 lbs in 7 days, btw.

    N.

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  • Norman — January 1st, 2011, 3:09 pm

    I was at the grocery store this morning, shopping for some apple fritters and ice cream, when I found myself thinking “I’m really gonna enjoy this day off from my food plan”.

    Then I realized that a high carb-anything goes day is not a “day off”, it’s a necessary and valuable PART OF THE DIET!

    I’m gonna eat some serious pie at mom’s NYD dinner tonight BECAUSE OF my diet.

    Also, note to self, easy on the waffles next week. Or not.

    Down 6 lbs in 7 days, btw.

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  • Andrew S — January 1st, 2011, 7:26 pm

    Hi Tim,

    Love the book and having great results with it so far. I have 2 questions for you that I haven’t seen addressed in the book or comments:

    1) How often do you take Athletic Greens — just on cheat days and/or during overfeeding periods, or all the time?
    2) Do you do the full regimen of “damage control” (from holiday bingeing chapter) every cheat day?

    Thanks,
    Andrew

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  • etienne taylor — January 2nd, 2011, 11:28 am

    Hey Tim,

    I just ordered 3 copies of your book as your promational offer on your blog suggested. I expected to be able to fill out your form for my free bonus gifts.
    After dutifully spending my money on three copies of your boom I got a “Form not visible to the public” error.

    What gives?

    Thank you.

    Trying to support the cause and be a happy customer.

    Etienne Taylor

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  • Nick — January 3rd, 2011, 2:48 am

    Let me skip the congrats part, because I think it goes without saying. Fabulous, fabulous book. I started my Slow Carb diet two days ago and I’m down 1.8 lbs already!

    I intend to follow the Slow Carb diet, PAGG, ice therapy, the Perfect Posterior, Six-Minute Abs and the testosterone long-term protocol. Too much? :) I’m so excited!

    I have some questions about the vitamin-rich butter / cod liver oil combination, though. I found the cod oil supplements, but what should I do with the butter? Are there any butter oil pills or is it enough to eat good-quality butter? How do you combine both, though? Is that compatible with the Slow Carb diet? Is it enough if I just take the cod liver oil without the butter? Thanks in advance!

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  • Vanessa — January 3rd, 2011, 1:31 pm

    LOVE the new book. Next project should totally be on super or accelerated learning! Let me know if you need guinea pigs.

    Would also be great too start a more comprehensive list of foods on the website.

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