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"There is no book like this EVER! Ive had a unique perspective over the last 30 years being interested in diet and health since I was 8 years old and very sick. This will be the most important book you ever read regarding weight loss and lifestyle abundance."
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250 pages, ebook
First published September 12, 2014
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June 8, 2015
I'm a big fan of harley's youtube video's and decided to give his book a read. i wish he would have connected a few extra dots for his readers. For example, while he is clear regarding the value of carbs/Kg, it would have been helpful if he had also told us how many carbs on average are in a particular type of food (like the banana. obviously).
But DurianRider is great - a breath of fresh air in the dangerously seedy world of nutrition and nutrition advice.
If you like the 'take no prisoners' approach, this is your book. If you're looking for a modest "well, on the one hand - but on the other hand" approach, well Harley's never that person in life, and certainly not in his book.
But DurianRider is great - a breath of fresh air in the dangerously seedy world of nutrition and nutrition advice.
If you like the 'take no prisoners' approach, this is your book. If you're looking for a modest "well, on the one hand - but on the other hand" approach, well Harley's never that person in life, and certainly not in his book.
March 29, 2016
Highly recommended book for everyone to read who is interested in long term health and fitness. I was really skeptic when I found Durianrider on YouTube. I thought, this is another smartypants who talks disrespectful about other fitness gurus online. But he had some funny and very true comments on most of the important topics in fitness, than I started to listen to him. Than I watched another video, than another, than I read this book.
Harley is an amazing guy who is not shy to say it out loud, how low-carb and steroid diets are poising us and the planet. 90% of the fitness gurus are paid by the meat and dairy industry, fake and full natty. Harley promotes a fully plant based, mostly raw, additionally added some cooked food vegan diet. I can not thank you enough, as you were my first inspiration to adapt a vegan diet.
Harley is an amazing guy who is not shy to say it out loud, how low-carb and steroid diets are poising us and the planet. 90% of the fitness gurus are paid by the meat and dairy industry, fake and full natty. Harley promotes a fully plant based, mostly raw, additionally added some cooked food vegan diet. I can not thank you enough, as you were my first inspiration to adapt a vegan diet.
February 8, 2015
If you watch Harley channel, you know what to expect from this book. I could completely connect his video personae and the writing in this book. I do appreciate his message and agree with many of his opinions, even though his mode of expression is much different than mine. I especially agree with his common sense philosophy of working hard for what you want and being kind to the environment around you. I also agree with his stance of doing the best you can and being focused on being "pure", the ridiculous notion of perfection.
He goes over the basic points he discusses in his video and doesn't really refer to actual data and research. The entire thing seems to be put together haphazardly and I have a problem taking it seriously. What works in video format, doesn't in print (or e-book pixels in this case).
I understand he used meme pictures to break-up the school-seminar-style text, but it mostly ended up looking ridiculous. I did not appreciate the many swearwords. I do watch Harley regularly and I know that he does swear, but the swearing degrades his book and makes it hard to take him seriously. He says he didn't want to make the book sterile and boring, but there are just some standards that have to be met. Spell-checking you work is one of those. And sarcasm doesn't translate well to print. I don't know why he didn't use Freelee's graphic designer to improve the layout and appearance. Sorry to say, but these things do matter.
He goes over the basic points he discusses in his video and doesn't really refer to actual data and research. The entire thing seems to be put together haphazardly and I have a problem taking it seriously. What works in video format, doesn't in print (or e-book pixels in this case).
I understand he used meme pictures to break-up the school-seminar-style text, but it mostly ended up looking ridiculous. I did not appreciate the many swearwords. I do watch Harley regularly and I know that he does swear, but the swearing degrades his book and makes it hard to take him seriously. He says he didn't want to make the book sterile and boring, but there are just some standards that have to be met. Spell-checking you work is one of those. And sarcasm doesn't translate well to print. I don't know why he didn't use Freelee's graphic designer to improve the layout and appearance. Sorry to say, but these things do matter.
January 15, 2020
This book is absolute rubbish and written by an individual who doesn't know the first thing about health. The author, Harley 'Durianrider' Johnstone, has openly admitted to using anabolic steroids (search around on YouTube), yet looks weak and emaciated. I've met Johnstone in person, and he is anything but the picture of health - rather than give off the vibrant glow of a truly healthy and fit person, he looks sickly, his skin is leathered and he is alarmingly thin and weak (there is footage on YouTube where he is struggling to bench press 66kg).
As for this book, it is a crass exercise in self-promotion by a notorious Internet troll who is quick to insult and defame others, yet promptly becomes apoplectic when people dare criticize him. And there is much to criticize: His dietary methods are dangerous quackery, his athletic claims are brazen lies (Johnstone boasts of being a competitive cyclist, but it appears the only race he has entered was a trans-Australia event in which he dropped out after a few days because the going got too tough for him).
Johnstone's dietary recommendations have brought ill health and even hospitalization to many of those who have foolishly tried them. He recommends to eat ungodly amounts of bananas and fruit, a strategy that can lead to a life-threatening condition known as hyperkalemia (i.e. dangerously elevated blood level of potassium). Johnstone himself was hospitalized over 10 years ago as a direct result of his dietary practices, a fact he fails to share with readers when enthusiastically pimping his bizarre dietary ideologies.
By the way, any female readers considering this book should be aware that Johnstone has described women as "a bunch of basic handbag wearing b!tches." He publicly taunted a NSW domestic violence victim on social media, calling her a "dumb b!tch" and "f**ing doormat loser." He has been accused of sexual assault by numerous young girls, and one has outright accused him of rape in Thailand.
Harley Johnstone has a criminal record (for vandalism/graffiti in Adelaide, South Australia). He featured in a news segment after taunting and threatening a motorist in an expletive-laden tirade in the Adelaide Hills.
Johnstone also falsely accused an individual named Anthony Colpo of assault and property damage. Despite a complete lack of evidence to support his claims, Colpo was arrested in 2017 by the notoriously corrupt South Australia Police. Colpo's trial was cut short when the magistrate declared Johnstone's evidence was so appalling the defence had no case to answer.
Harley Johnstone, in short, is an individual of extremely dubious character. I submit there are far better entities from which to obtain dietary and health information.
PS. Everything I have written in this review can be verified by doing a little digging around online.
As for this book, it is a crass exercise in self-promotion by a notorious Internet troll who is quick to insult and defame others, yet promptly becomes apoplectic when people dare criticize him. And there is much to criticize: His dietary methods are dangerous quackery, his athletic claims are brazen lies (Johnstone boasts of being a competitive cyclist, but it appears the only race he has entered was a trans-Australia event in which he dropped out after a few days because the going got too tough for him).
Johnstone's dietary recommendations have brought ill health and even hospitalization to many of those who have foolishly tried them. He recommends to eat ungodly amounts of bananas and fruit, a strategy that can lead to a life-threatening condition known as hyperkalemia (i.e. dangerously elevated blood level of potassium). Johnstone himself was hospitalized over 10 years ago as a direct result of his dietary practices, a fact he fails to share with readers when enthusiastically pimping his bizarre dietary ideologies.
By the way, any female readers considering this book should be aware that Johnstone has described women as "a bunch of basic handbag wearing b!tches." He publicly taunted a NSW domestic violence victim on social media, calling her a "dumb b!tch" and "f**ing doormat loser." He has been accused of sexual assault by numerous young girls, and one has outright accused him of rape in Thailand.
Harley Johnstone has a criminal record (for vandalism/graffiti in Adelaide, South Australia). He featured in a news segment after taunting and threatening a motorist in an expletive-laden tirade in the Adelaide Hills.
Johnstone also falsely accused an individual named Anthony Colpo of assault and property damage. Despite a complete lack of evidence to support his claims, Colpo was arrested in 2017 by the notoriously corrupt South Australia Police. Colpo's trial was cut short when the magistrate declared Johnstone's evidence was so appalling the defence had no case to answer.
Harley Johnstone, in short, is an individual of extremely dubious character. I submit there are far better entities from which to obtain dietary and health information.
PS. Everything I have written in this review can be verified by doing a little digging around online.
March 26, 2020
Durianrider is an absolute legend. He helped me get in shape with his no BS approach. I see he has a few hater here in the comments section. Just google 'Anthony Colpo' to see what a violent psycho Anthony really is.
Look at Colpo's website to see what a psycho Anthony Colpo really is. He was arrested for a violent cowardly attack recently.
MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
(Criminal)
POLICE V COLPO, ANTHONY FRANCIS
of Magistrate Fahey 13 March 2020
SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE APP Y CLEGG
ANTHONY FRANCIS COLPO MR A MOFFA
Hearing Date/s: 13/03/2020
File No/s: AMC-20-1477
"Mr Anthony Colpo, the assault to which you pleaded guilty is, very serious.
The assault was violent and prolonged and caused injury, I think you can be grateful there were not more serious injuries involved. No form of assault is acceptable Mr Colpo and there is nothing you can tell me which makes this understandable or acceptable......
In relation to that I am asked not to record a conviction. In my view the nature of this assault means I cannot agree to that request. A serious assault of this nature needs to be acknowledged by a conviction. I will record a conviction. "
Look at Colpo's website to see what a psycho Anthony Colpo really is. He was arrested for a violent cowardly attack recently.
MAGISTRATES COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
(Criminal)
POLICE V COLPO, ANTHONY FRANCIS
of Magistrate Fahey 13 March 2020
SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE APP Y CLEGG
ANTHONY FRANCIS COLPO MR A MOFFA
Hearing Date/s: 13/03/2020
File No/s: AMC-20-1477
"Mr Anthony Colpo, the assault to which you pleaded guilty is, very serious.
The assault was violent and prolonged and caused injury, I think you can be grateful there were not more serious injuries involved. No form of assault is acceptable Mr Colpo and there is nothing you can tell me which makes this understandable or acceptable......
In relation to that I am asked not to record a conviction. In my view the nature of this assault means I cannot agree to that request. A serious assault of this nature needs to be acknowledged by a conviction. I will record a conviction. "
March 13, 2020
Durianrider aka Harley Johnstone is a total BOSS when it comes to pulling hot women, getting fit and riding your bike epic distances.
He seems to have 2 total psycho stalkers who I even recognised in this review section haha. You just have to google Harley Johnstone to find out who his 2 most loyal stalkers are - Anthony Colpo and his bff Michael Hebo. They are united by both being extremely jealous towards Harley aka Durianrider and it shows in their passionate video edits and/or youtube videos about him.
Harley's grammar isnt all there but his advice and integrity sure are. If you want the best advice then Durianrider is the man on the topics of health, vegan, weight loss, cycling, running and pulling babes.
I just hope I don't get stalkers like Harley has!
He seems to have 2 total psycho stalkers who I even recognised in this review section haha. You just have to google Harley Johnstone to find out who his 2 most loyal stalkers are - Anthony Colpo and his bff Michael Hebo. They are united by both being extremely jealous towards Harley aka Durianrider and it shows in their passionate video edits and/or youtube videos about him.
Harley's grammar isnt all there but his advice and integrity sure are. If you want the best advice then Durianrider is the man on the topics of health, vegan, weight loss, cycling, running and pulling babes.
I just hope I don't get stalkers like Harley has!
February 2, 2016
This book is like prozac, yet better. It will motivate you and make you smile, but without messing up with your chemistry. CTFU offers very natural antidepressant, which is - fruit, exercise and hard work. Also - reading it convinced me to share more with people, for which I am thankful.
Author pours positive energy into you with every word. He shows you 'true' / 'raw' writing. No edits. No fake 'perfection'. You don't need to worry what others think that much. This makes you feel like you're listening to him talking to you directly. And also has a nice message.
I can see that he really cares for reader's & world's health and seems like a good person in general. Listening to his advice made me feel great and improved my health. For example: I never really knew that person should care that much about hydration. And suddenly I can breeze through my exercise routine without problems. Amazing. I am not saying it will work for everyone - it has worked for me though. I do not eat that much as book requires, but keep in mind I do not have that much exercise daily. I do yoga and biking, sometimes really long walks. On these days I try to follow the book, but on 'rest' days I do not need that much calories to function. All you need is to use your brain while reading and the stuff he says won't be problematic.
I haven't watched Durianrider much on youtube, but after this book I shall watch him more. Guy is really cool. I hope he writes more in the future.
Author pours positive energy into you with every word. He shows you 'true' / 'raw' writing. No edits. No fake 'perfection'. You don't need to worry what others think that much. This makes you feel like you're listening to him talking to you directly. And also has a nice message.
I can see that he really cares for reader's & world's health and seems like a good person in general. Listening to his advice made me feel great and improved my health. For example: I never really knew that person should care that much about hydration. And suddenly I can breeze through my exercise routine without problems. Amazing. I am not saying it will work for everyone - it has worked for me though. I do not eat that much as book requires, but keep in mind I do not have that much exercise daily. I do yoga and biking, sometimes really long walks. On these days I try to follow the book, but on 'rest' days I do not need that much calories to function. All you need is to use your brain while reading and the stuff he says won't be problematic.
I haven't watched Durianrider much on youtube, but after this book I shall watch him more. Guy is really cool. I hope he writes more in the future.
March 5, 2019
Wow. Just wow. I was given this book to read by a friend of mine, and to perfectly honest, I wish I hadn't. Poorly written, a tonne of lifted copywritten material that isn't property of the "author" and some pseudo science to boot. I don't know how this person can justify charging so much for a PDF document.
January 13, 2015
I'm trying to figure out who wrote this book. A 5 year old potty mouth or a meth addict . What a joke. It's full of memes and copyrighted information. What a big waste of money! I could have bought a nice juicy steak for $30!!
December 16, 2017
lost 50 pounds fast eating low fat low salt low protien
google the rice diet kempner
google the rice diet kempner
September 27, 2021
Found this book to have many good eating and health tips. Off to eat some rice and mango!
January 13, 2015
This book is very misleading, I myself became very sick when applying the author's health advice. I experienced Constant nausea as I have insulin resistance yet he advocates that his principles are for everyone, no they are not. Not everyone can rely on the amount of fruit as he does as every body is different. I felt like I was reading a book authored by a prepubescent boy. He evens swears in the disclaimer. It was just a waste of money for me.
March 8, 2016
Finished the book in one go. Provides good research and experience by Harley for your nutrition and health.
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