Interview: CNN’s ‘Fit Nation’ Weight Loss Poster Boy, Phill Novak (Episode 111)
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CNN forgot to talk about Phill Novak’s low-carb diet, so Jimmy does today!
Hello and welcome to the Internet’s hottest and most intriguing low-carb podcast, “The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore!”
Our host Jimmy has a couple of great items in Episode 111!
First off, it’s been a little more than two years since its release, but we’ll be giving away 3 copies of the e-book version of his book Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb: My Journey From Flabby Fat To Sensationally Skinny In One Year! All you gotta do is leave a comment below for your chance to win.
Next, Jimmy presents his recent interview with low-carb weight loss success story Phill Novak. Phill lost 192 pounds on his own homemade version of a low-carb diet with a regular exercise routine. Phill became a beloved icon for weight loss after he was profiled on CNN’s Fit Nation, but the story failed to get into what Phill actually ate to lose all the weight. Never fear, Jimmy Moore is here to get to the bottom of the rest of the story!
In the interview, Phill reveals his exercise regimen, the simplicity of his diet, how he plans his meals, and the fact that he reads Jimmy’s blog EVERY DAY! We liked Phill before, but we REALLY like him now. 
Thanks for tuning in, and remember: Be strong, eat the low-carb way, and Godspeed to you!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 111
- Jimmy Moore’s book Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb: My Journey From Flabby Fat To Sensationally Skinny In One Year
- Dr. Mike Eades lamenting media’s blind eye towards low-carb
- Phill Novak’s weight loss story featured on CNN
- Jimmy Moore’s True Lemon cheesecake recipe
- Jimmy Moore’s blog that Phill reads EVERY DAY
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What a great story!
Way to go Phill…………..You (he) makes some really valid points about the workouts and the way he feels doing it.
Keep it up!
Love the show.
Phill was so excited about his weight loss experience and I could so totally relate, Wanda! Working out is so much better when you don’t dread it.
THANKS for listening Scott!
Jimmy,
You are doing a great job with the interviews; keep them coming!
Look forward to Mondays and Thursdays cuz you always have something to motivate………..
(don’t need your book online cuz I have it in my hands!)
Sharon
:D THANKS Sharon!
Hi Jimmy,
Just listened to your podcast for the first time. I really enjoyed hearing Phil tell his experience. It can feel like you’re the only one on the planet eating this way-most people are SO different! Very encouraging to hear another person telling how the diet makes you feel so good physically, plus you know you’re getting healthier, PLUS as he mentioned-which I think is such a good point-the diet is so basic and easy. When I read about other diets, all the food you need to buy and prepare-it sounds like way too much trouble! Anyway, really liked the podcast. Would love to get your book-I haven’t read it yet, although I read your blog almost every day. Keep up the good work.
Sharon
THANKS so much Sharon #2. It’s good to have you here and I hope you’ll check out our entire archives of past episodes. There’s well over 100 of them to listen to!
Really enjoyed listening to your interview with Phil. I have used the low-carb diet to lose pounds but I have not stuck with it like I should have. It is a great encouragement to hear both your story and Phil’s. I have gone up and down 50 pounds in the last two years and now am on my way back down and will stay there this time. Thanks for all that you do.
You can do this, Bob! Commit to making this your PERMANENT LIFESTYLE CHANGE and you’ll never have to worry about going back on low-carb ever again because you’ll never STOP.
Great stuff Jimmy. Keep up the good work spreading the truth.
HEY JIMMY AND ALL THE GREAT LOW CARBERS OUT THERE
THANKS AGAIN FOR LETTING ME SHARE MY JOURNEY AND I HOPE YOU ALL CAN FEEL THE ZEST
FOR THE WAY I LIVE.
STAY FIT AND LIVE WELL ALL
PHILL NOVAK
Congrats to you Phil! And Jimmy, I just recently found your blog (through Dr. Eades) but keep up the good work. You are doing a tremendous service in getting the message out!
Great show as always Jimmy. Love reading and listening to all you do. Keep up the Great work.
THANKS Jeff, Brian (WELCOME!), and Beth! I appreciate your comments.
Phill, you are a genuine ambassador for livin’ la vida low-carb! THANK YOU!
Thanks for another great inspirational low carb success story! You go boy!!!
YOU GO GIRL, Linda!
Great interview! It’s so sad that the media would just ignore a huge chunk of his weight-loss success story.
TOTALLY ignored it too Liz! That’s why I HAD to track Phill down and get the REAL story. AWESOME GUY!!!
Thank you so much. What a wonderful interview. I started low-carb seriously about 3 weeks ago (trying to stay under 20 g) and wow! I knew about it before but the bad press kept me from taking it seriously but not this time.
YEE HAW, SusieQ! What wonderful news about your decision to start livin’ la vida low-carb. Keep it up and let me know how I can help in any way.
I started a low carb diet a month ago. I have since lost 10 pounds. There is a lot of false information out their about low carb diets. Thanks, Jimmy for providing great interviews like Phil’s.
Thank you SO much for your blog and podcasts. I love being able to download them into my MP3 player and listen while I work out. GREAT to get a good workout and listen to an interesting interview / topic. Keep it up
THANKS for listening, Cassie and Philly!
WOW!!! Way to go PHILL!!!
Thanks for bringing us his story JIMMY!
What motivation…. Glad you can share his ENTIRE story!
It’s awesome that you & he both feel compelled to help others, like myself in our weightloss journey… Your are BOTH an TRUE inspiration!!
It’s long wrong.. but as we say in TOPS… it don’t have to be a lonely one!
:) HUGS to you both!
Cathleen
ooops…the last line should say..
“It’s a long road…but as we say in TOPS, it don’t have to be a lonely one!”
Thanks again…
Cathleen
It’s funny how losing a large amount of weight turns on this light inside of you to go help others. Everyone I know who has shed the pounds is now motivated to give others what they have.
Hey Jimmy have you thought about having your book made available for Amazon’s Kindle? I received one for Christmas and looked for your book, but it wasn’t available. Love reading your blog and listening to your podcasts. Thanks for all you do. Donna
I submitted my book to Amazon for consideration for their Kindle program and they never wrote me back. I’m trying to find a major publisher for my next books which will secure me in the Kindle program. THANKS for your support Donna!
Great Job. I want to be a success story. You see I am 5 foot 5. 400 pounds and not mobile due to my current health issues. I want to loose my weight and be a success story not just for me. For my family.
You can do it, Will! Just get started on a plan and DO IT!!!