Weight Loss Diet Plan

Video of the 1st Anniversay of the Fit Yummy Mummy

2008-12-09T08:33:00.000-08:00

Holly Rigsby is the author of the Fit Yummy Mummy and she produced a short home video of the 1 year anniversary of all the great moms who were up for the challenge and enter the "yummy-ness" contest.

Enjoy and I hope it inspires you to do the same...

You can find my review of the Fit Yummy Mummy at my website here:

Fit Yummy Mummy by Holly Rigsby

3 Fat Burning Medicine Ball Workouts for You!

2008-12-01T20:14:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Men's Health fat loss expert Craig Ballantyne just told me about two
new cool Medicine Ball Videos he filmed, PLUS three new fat burning
medicine ball workouts you can do at home.

Medicine ball workouts sure are great when you don't have time to
go to the gym, so they are perfect for the busy holiday season.

You can do all three of his new TT Medicine Ball workouts in 10-25
minutes at home, in your bedroom, or even in your office. All you
need is a simple medicine ball, although a soccer ball or stability
ball will work for most of the exercises as well.

In Workout A, you'll do 3-4 supersets of medicine ball exercises
followed "interval training" with this cool exercise called Power
Swings.

In Workout B, you'll do more advanced strength training exercises
with the medicine ball, and finish off with med ball burpees as
your interval training.

Finally, Workout C is a 10 exercise med ball circuit where you'll
go back to back to back with med ball exercises and no rest. You
can do that circuit up to three times.

With over 25 different and unique medicine ball exercises to help
you burn fat during busy times without going to the gym or using
fancy, bulky equipment, you'll do fun supersets and challenging
circuits, with every single exercise working multiple muscle groups
- including your abs.

So if you have family coming over, or a work Christmas function all
night, you can still do a workout at home with just the ball. It's
fast, fun, and effective.

No ball? Put it on your Christmas list!

Once you get access to the member's area, go to the TT Workout of
the Month area to download the Med Ball program.

If you want a crack at these TT Med Ball workouts, you'll get free
access to the program in the TT Member's area when you grab your
copy of Turbulence Training.

=> Turbulence Training Program

You'll also get access to the TT Bodyweight Cardio and TT Meathead
2.0 programs for a few more days until December 1st hits...

Helping you burn more fat in less time,

Matt Taylor
Turbulence Training Program

PS - This program is perfect for...

...when you want a break from the ordinary workouts, or when you
are sick of cardio machines, or during the holidays when you only
have time for 10 minutes of medicine ball exercis es in your
bedroom.

Not sure if these are for you?

Take the Turbulence Training $4.95 trial option for 21 days. If you
don't like it, just let us know and you won't be billed the
remaining $35. But I promise you, you'll love losing fat fast with
TT!

=> Turbulence Training Special Trial Offer

Why Craig Ballantyne Says 3 Reasons to Avoid Elliptical Machines!

2008-11-14T09:03:00.000-08:00

Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training wrote this guest article today... in fact, Craig said it was very controversial and made some folks mad at him! After you read this article... be sure to leave a comment or two what YOU think about it!

-- Matt --

The latest Men's Health magazine comes down on elliptical machines hard.

Now I know elliptical machines are often the only option for people with bad knees, but if your knees are healthy, think twice before using the elliptical machine for these three reasons.

First, on page 52 of the December, 2008 issue, Men's Health warns, "Never trust elliptical machines".

They quote a study that found elliptical machines over-estimated the number of calories burned in a workout by 31%!

Ouch.

So if your "elliptical cardio workout" burned 400 calories, the truth is you really burned closer to only 300 calories.

Second, later in the Dec. issue, Men's Health magazine interviewed Biggest Loser contestant Ed Brantley. Ed lost 73 pounds on the show, but had this to say about elliptical machines, "I hated the elliptical. It was too easy, I didn't feel like I was doing anything."

Exactly. I couldn't have said it better myself.

But that's EXACTLY why elliptical machines are so popular...

You see, the third reason elliptical machines are inferior for fat loss is because they fail my "human nature" test.

Put it this way...

Take 100 people and put them in a gym with 100 treadmills and 100 elliptical machines.

Tell them they have to exercise for 30 minutes at a hard pace, and they have the choice to use either the treadmill or the elliptical.

Guess where 90% of folks are going?

The elliptical!

Why?

Because it is human nature to take the EASY WAY out. And that is why elliptical machines are so busy at the gym and you rarely see anyone doing intervals on a treadmill or bodyweight circuits in the corner of the gym.

Often I see folks using the elliptical machine only to say they "worked out", but without getting any REAL work done.

So if you are stuck at a fat loss plateau, and you've been counting on the elliptical machine to help you out, then forget it.

To burn fat and get more out of your workouts, do interval training outside, on a bike or treadmill, or with kettlebell exercises or bodyweight circuits.

For more interval training and bodyweight workouts, visit:

http://tinyurl.com/5bo4jk

These are all better options in your fight against the fat,

Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS

The God-Awful Truth About Cellulite... By Joey Atlas

2008-11-12T07:22:00.000-08:00

The God-Awful Truth About Cellulite... By Joey Atlas

Do you know this type of woman?

She looks great in her 'sexy jeans... She looks amazing in a form fitted skirt... and she actually looks like a 'hottie' in her workout gear... But when she's naked - she can't stand to look at her trouble spots in the mirror because of her cellulite...

A bikini is out of the question... the short little dress won't see the light of day... and her man is only allowed to "see her" with the lights off...

She doesn't know why she has it. She's heard so many different 'theories'. And she's wasted hundreds, if not, thousands on supposed 'cellulite treatments' - only to find more disappointment and frustration when her cellulite got worse, instead of better...

She may have even tried "the gym thing" - doing the same routine every other members does - again only to find the cellulite is still there...

She loves her weight, her size and even her shape... All she wants is to be cellulite free...

Truth be told there is only one proven way to get rid of cellulite. And yes, it is 'exercise' - but it's not just any old fitness routine... The effective way to banish cellulite is with a specifically structured, laser-targeted cellulite reduction exercise program.

In order for the program to deliver the desired results, it must include these six principles called, R.E.D.U.C.E.

R.E.D.U.C.E.

1 - Replace all 'weight and machine' lower body exercises with bodyweight exercises -- this may seem counter-intuitive to the mainstream 'fitness' approach to cellulite reduction - but its the main reason why it actually works...
2 - Emphasize the slowness of each repetition - This allows the whole muscle to be involved and properly engaged in each exercise - a key to lower body cellulite reduction
3 - Don't get caught up in the 'No pain - no gain' mentality -- this concept forces women to think "doing more is better" which is not the case. This actually prohibits the desired result of cellulite reduction and this is also where exercise related injuries occur...
4 - Utilize 'items' in your home for a complete lower body, anti-cellulite exercise program -- items such as a cushioned chair or couch, a firm ottoman, and a pantry step stool are ideal...
5 - Concentrate on moving from one exercise to the next with no more than 20 seconds between sets -- this is an important element for the cellulite reduction effect...
6 - Expect visible cellulite reduction to start within 2 - 3 weeks if you get your lower body sessions in three times per week (some women can get away with just two sessions per week).

It is widely know that cellulite affects women of all ages, body types, and body weights.

Unfortunately this allows for a lot of unscrupulous marketers of 'hyped up' products, to take advantage of desperate and hopeful women. They employ sneaky advertising tactics that prey on the emotional pain of this large target market - bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in profits year after year - WITHOUT delivering the promised results...

But even when a woman tries the 'exercise' approach to cellulite reduction - she usually falls victim of simply not being on a cellulite-specific exercise program... Hence perpetuating her constant battle with all the ways her cellulite affects her daily life, attitude and happiness...

If you've "tried everything" with no results to show for your efforts -take a close look at your exercise program (if you are on one right now) and see how you can incorporate the principles of R.E.D.U.C.E. outlined above.

Most of all just be aware that the only way to get rid of the 'orange peel' look of your 'problem zones' is by proper stimulation of the muscles directly beneath your cellulite areas - not with some 'bodybuilder' routine, not with a magical rub-on cream and not with a vibrating toxin releasing massage treatment.

Joey Atlas is the Publisher of the controversial 'Cellulite Reduction Report'. Visit his site now to read the current issue of his report - it will blow your mind...

The New Ultimate Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution

2008-11-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

Wow, what a shock I received in my email today!

Not only is Craig Ballantyne dishing out one of his most
embarrassing stories, but he's also giving you free DVD's and a
1-Year Platinum TT Membership.

It turns out that just about 15 years ago, Craig was heading down
the wrong path...eating and drinking too much and not working out.

But one day just after Christmas in 1994, Craig stumbled upon a
bodyweight workout that changed his life.

I want you to read the rest of Craig's embarrassing story here:

=> http://tinyurl.com/TTCardio

To mark the anniversary of the turning point in his life, Craig is
launching the Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution,
full of all of his best bodyweight workouts...

PLUS, his NEWEST workout - the TT Hotel Room Workouts that even
include FOLLOW-ALONG workouts for the beginner and intermediate.

It's like having Craig Ballantyne as your personal trainer in the
comfort of your own home!

You'll get instant access to these NEW workouts, but MORE
importantly, he's also going to ship you FREE DVD's of the Hotel
Room Workouts and his most popular bodyweight workouts.

In fact, he's holding a PRE-launch sale for the first 50 copies and
cutting the price by 50 bucks.

This new Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning Solution package

includes...

1) DVD's and hardcopy manual of the 6-Month TT Bodyweight Program

2) A DVD and hardcopy manual of my NEW, Never-Seen-Before TT Hotel
Room Workouts (featuring the first ever "follow-along" beginner and
intermediate TT workouts)

3) A DVD and hardcopy manual of the TT Bodyweight 500

4) A DVD and hardcopy manual of the TT Bodyweight 1000

5) Free shipping on all of the above

6) And a Free 1-Year Platinum Turbulence Training Membership

The value of the entire Turbulence Training Bodyweight Fat Burning
Solution is over $1662.89, but the first 50 copies are available in
this Pre-Launch Sale for only $247.

(NOTE: These copies are going so fast since the website went "live"
yesterday that there are only 21 copies remaining at the PRE-release
price!.)

Grab yours here:

=> http://tinyurl.com/TTCardio

(But the low price and free shipping won't be around for long.)

Turn your life around today,

Matt Taylor

http://tinyurl.com/TTCardio

PS - Don't forget, you'll receive...

=> http://tinyurl.com/TTCardio

Hotel Workout Video for Fat Burning While Traveling

2008-11-08T07:10:00.000-08:00

Here is a great short video that Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training made of a good fat burning workout that you can do in the hotel room if you are short of time or need a burst of energy...

And the key thing here is you don't need to buy expensive equipment or carry them with you when you travel. Just use your own bodyweight and you will be surprised what you can do...

Enjoy!

Halloween Video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training

2008-10-29T04:52:00.001-07:00

I just got this fun Halloween video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training...

Important, Don't watch it if you don't have a sense of humor!!!

You can check out Craig's site here:

Turbulence Training Fat Loss Program

Have a great Halloween!

Matt

Halloween Fat Loss Pumpkin Workout With Holly Rigsby

2008-10-14T07:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Moms! It is getting close to Halloween and you need a fat loss workout. When not get a little creative and use some pumpkins? That is what Holly Rigsby did in this short 3 minute video...

She is the author of The Fit Yummy Mummy... a fat loss program for Moms who want to lose their body fat...

Sure, it is a little crazy but it looks like fun. How about doing this workout with your young kids? Call 'em your little "punkins!"

Afterward... you can carve out the pumpkins and set it out on your porch. Don't forget to roast the pumpkin seeds...

But for me... I would add hot pepper seasoning to it...

I'm getting a little hungry here! :)

Sots Press - An Old School Way For Strength And Flexibility

2008-10-10T08:51:00.000-07:00

The woman in this video is demonstrating the Sots Press... and believe me... it is much harder than it looks. You are only lifting one weight so it forces your core to stabilize itself...

So you work out three things... your shoulders, your legs and your core...

Good stuff and try it out NOW!

Be sure to check out my review of Muscle Building Secrets by Jason Ferruggia

T Pushups For More Strength

2008-10-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

Are pushups getting a little to boring for you? Then try the T Pushups for size!

Jason Ferruggia has a young woman at the gym demonstrate exactly how to do them...

And be sure to check out my review of Muscle Building Secrets by Jason Ferruggia here...

Can You Get Fat From Fruit - Question Answered by Tom Venuto of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle

2008-10-07T09:40:00.000-07:00

I have been wondering about this very subject lately and then PRESTO! I get an email from Tom Venuto answering the question...

Now for those of you who aren't familiar with Tom Venuto... he is a competitive bodybuilder who just hit the big 40 and is also the author of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle. I find him an authority on nutrition and how to lose body fat. And he didn't disappoint me here...

So I posted it on my blog for my readers can read what he had to say about this subject and discuss at the end of the post. Don't forget to leave a comment at the end of this blog what you think...

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Is fruit making you fat? The FINAL word on fructose and fat loss

Does fruit make you fat? Are bodybuilders right when they cut out fruit before competitions or is that unnecessary? These and other questions have been hotly debated for decades. Kevin Larrabee of the Fit Cast show puts this question to Tom Venuto, who puts everything in perspective and gives you the final word on fruit, fructose and fat loss...

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KEVIN LARRABEE: Well, let's jump right into the questions. The first one we have comes from Chris. He says, "I'm just curious, what are your thoughts about fructose? Should the average person avoid a lot of fruit? I tend to avoid starchy carbs altogether, instead focusing on lean protein, fruit and veggies, in addition to healthy fats. Should I be worried about the fructose stuff? I eat 3 to 5 pieces of fruit a day, and that includes apples, grapes, bananas, oranges and really whatever is on sale at the store."

TOM VENUTO: I saw this topic got stirred up again just a few weeks ago. There was a study published in June, and it got written up in The New York Times, about fructose getting converted into fat. And you know how good the media is at reporting scientific research. Right? [sarcasm]

KEVIN LARRABEE: Oh, it's great. It's fantastic. I go to The New York Times for all my nutrition information actually. [more sarcasm!]

TOM VENUTO: [laughs] Well, it was The Journal for the American Nutrition Society. The title, right off the bat, was really damning. It said, "Dietary Sugars Stimulate Fatty Acid Synthesis." Then The New York Times' article says, "Does Fructose Make You Fatter?" And everybody saw
that and they're like, "Oh, my God! Fruit turns into fat!"

To tell you the truth, having started in the bodybuilding world, I believed that too. That's what I was taught. I was taught that fruit turns to fat, and when you go on a contest diet, you have to cut the fruit out. So when I was just starting out in bodybuilding, in my first few contests, I cut the fruit out. And then I started to really analyze it and it didn't seem to make any sense to me, so I put the fruit back in. I didn't see one shred of difference.

If you really go and look at these studies, like this new one, they were talking about high fructose corn syrup, not whole fruit. We know that the fructose goes to preferentially restore the liver glycogen, and the liver has a limited storage capacity. Some of the studies suggest that about
50 grams of fructose before it starts to spill into fat, at least in the context of those studies.

But does anybody know how much 50 grams of fructose is? I mean, in terms of soda, or high fructose corn syrup, I don't think it's hard at all to get 50 grams. And in that study, they didn't give people whole fruit. They gave them a big liquid dose that had 85 grams of carbs in a 75% fructose solution. That's like 64 grams of fructose all at once. So there you have it. That's consistent with what you'd expect based on the research.

Now, if you look at whole fruit, everybody saw the headline and they thought, "Fruit equals fructose." But fruit and fructose aren't exactly the same thing. A lot of people think that all the sugars in fruit are fructose. But a typical piece of fruit has what? About 6-7 grams of fructose?
Maybe you'd get about 10 in a big banana, and some of the berries that are really high in fiber, have only 2-3 grams of fructose. So it would take almost an impossible-to-eat amount, especially if you're trying to stay in a calorie deficit, for that to cause any fat storage. And if you're
in a calorie deficit for the day anyway, should we really be worried about it?

KEVIN LARRABBE: Yeah.

TOM VENUTO: I think fruit is good for a fat loss diet. You could actually make an argument that you should include it because it's high in nutrients, it's high in fiber; it's high in water content, and we know that's a combination right there (high fiber, high water) that's good for reducing appetite and making you feel fuller. So maybe the pre-contest bodybuilder or the low carb dieter is going to pull back on fruit a little bit. But that's mainly a function of cutting down on everything across the board -- cutting down calories across the board and cutting down carbs across the board. Fruit is just too nutritionally valuable to get rid of.

KEVIN LARRABEE: Exactly. I think something that Craig Ballantyne said was that he's never had a client that got fat by eating fruit. They got fat by having breads, like pastries, junk food,
pizzas, things like that. You're not going to get fat by eating fruit. I think people are just focusing on the wrong things.

TOM VENUTO: Yeah. Absolutely. Eat your fruit.

Visit Tom Venuto's website for more information about body fat loss and nutrition

Comments? Questions? Discuss this article below...

Are Eggs Good For You -- Whole Eggs... Dietary Evil or The New Superfood by Tom Venuto

2008-10-03T07:35:00.000-07:00

Question for Tom Venuto...

QUESTION: Tom I’m really confused about eggs. I’m not even sure if youre going to be able to answer this or not, but to me and I’m sure others, it’s a very confusing and important topic. I only use egg whites because I did believe that the yolks are bad because of cholesterol and saturated fat. But with the studies coming out saying we are missing all of the best nutrients by throwing the yolks out it is very confusing. Could you please help clarify this issue and I have attached an article I got from another e-book author for your reference about what I’ve been reading, which spurred my frustration to contact you.

-Michael

Tom Venuto comments on whole eggs...

ANSWER: It’s overly simplistic to say that the saturated or animal fats cause heart disease. It’s even more simplistic and incorrect to say that foods high in dietary cholesterol such as egg yolks, will always lead to an increase in cholesterol in the blood.

Many other factors are involved, including the type of saturated fat, individual genetics, current health status, exercise and the big picture of what else is consumed in the rest of the diet.

Research Says Eggs Are Not Evil

Recent research has been showing that the cholesterol in eggs is handled by most people’s bodies in a way that doesn’t cause heart disease and that dietary cholesterol does not necessarily translate to increased blood cholesterol or an unfavorable ratio of HDL to LDL cholesterol.
After a recent study published in The Journal Of Nutrition, Dr. Robert Nicolosi at the University of Massachusetts said, “Our data show that eating an egg a day is not a factor for raising cholesterol.” A study reported at the 2006 experimental biology meeting in San Francisco made similar findings. The researchers discovered that when people ate three or more eggs per day, the amount of low density lipoprotein (LDL) in their bloodstream did in fact increase as previously reported. However they also found that the subjects actually made bigger LDL particles which were less likely to enter artery walls and build up as artery-clogging plaque. As a result of these and similar findings, head researcher Christine Green said that a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that eggs should not be considered a “dietary evil.”

Whole Eggs Have “Super-Food” Qualities

Whole eggs have a lot going for them nutritionally speaking. The egg yolks contain a highly bioavailable source of lutein and zeaxanthin which are carotenoids that protect against cataracts and macular degeneration.

Eggs are a great source of high biological value complete protein and the protein is split almost evenly between the yolk and the white. One large egg contains 6.3 grams of protein with 3.5 grams in the white and 2.8 grams in the yolk. Although whole eggs appear to have been exonerated, it still may not be wise to suggest that anyone can eat eggs in unlimited quantities, for both health and body composition reasons. Dr. Udo Erasumus in his book, Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, said that in 70% of the affluent populations of the world, increased cholesterol consumption decreases cholesterol production in the body through a regulating feedback system that protects them. The other 30% of the population may not have adequate feedback, and are wise to limit their dietary cholesterol consumption.

Unlimited egg consumption is also not wise from a caloric perspective. In a fat burning program, you need to consider calories as well as nutritional value and health impact.

Whole Eggs And Fat Loss

Eggs are fairly calorie dense, while egg whites are extremely low in calories, which is why egg whites are one of the top choices for lean protein on calorie-restricted fat loss and bodybuilding diets.

Now that this news about the health value of whole eggs is starting to become more widely circulated, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts have been criticized for their long held practice of throwing away the egg yolks. However, In all my years of training, even back in the late 1980’s, and 1990’s I’ve never thrown away all my yolks. My menu plans typically contain one or two whole eggs with 8-12 egg whites. I know that’s a lot of whites, but that’s a man-sized bodybuilder meal. For non bodybuilders or people with lower calorie needs, it might be one whole egg and 3-6 whites. Why not ALL whole eggs? Well you could do that, but using more whites than yolks provides the high protein without so many calories. Using all whole eggs would be more appropriate in a low carb diet, and I usually use more balanced diets with moderate amounts of natural carbs to fuel my training.

Take a look at this egg white - egg yolk comparison:

3 whole large eggs: 225 calories, 18.9 g protein, 15 g fat 8 egg whites & 1 whole egg: 211 calories, 34.3 g protein, 5 g fat

Do you see what was accomplished here? I didn’t remove egg yolks because I’m afraid of cholesterol. I removed most of the egg yolks because I was on a calorie budget and I was on a higher protein diet and I wanted more protein with fewer calories. Make sense?

Another reason that bodybuilders use liquid eqq whites so often is for convenience. They can pour them from the carton right into the fry pan and they don’t have to do all that shell cracking and egg white separating.

Let me leave you with a funny story. vince gironda

Whole Eggs - “Better Than Steroids???

When I started bodybuilding as a teenager, I latched onto the teachings of a bodybuilding guru trainer from North Hollywood named Vince Gironda.

Gironda trained all the top movie stars back in his day including Erik Estrada, Clint Eastwood, Tommy Chong, Carl “Apollo Creed” Weathers and too many others to mention. He was also the Trainer of bodybuilding champions such as Larry Scott the First Mr. Olympia, and believe it or not, he was Arnold’s first trainer when Joe Weider sent the budding young star to America from Austria.

Gironda had been saying from day one (back in the 1950’s and 1960’s) that the whole egg was “nature’s perfect food” and he compared them to “natural steroids.”
On some of his low carb “muscle definition” diets, he said you could eat as many whole eggs as you wanted and even scramble them in butter. He said that he had some of his champion bodybuilders on up to three dozen eggs a day!

I didn’t really understand what a ketogenic diet was at the time, but being an obedient, guru-following teenage bodybuilder, desperate for muscle, I did what he said. I ate up to 3 dozen whole eggs a day for months on end.

Well, there was no miraculous steroid-like effect, and I didn’t drop dead of a heart attack either.

One thing I did notice is that I DID NOT LOSE FAT like Gironda said I would.

The reason should be obvious: three dozen whole eggs is 2700 calories (more if you use extra large or jumbo eggs). I was at nearly maintenance calories from the eggs alone, and eggs weren’t the only thing I was eating.

Gironda, like many other low carb gurus, did not place any restrictions on calories, only on foods. Gironda was a genius, years ahead of his time, but this was one little flaw in his program. Even on low carb diets, you STILL need a caloric deficit to lose body fat.

Thus, my approach changed and I went back to more “normal” quantities of eggs and I started removing some of the yolks to keep me more easily within my caloric deficit without losing the high quality protein… but I never cut all the yolks because of their excellent nutritional value… To this day, I still keep one or two yolks in my omelettes and scrambles… sometimes more, as long as it fits in my calorie budget. Get crackin!

Tom Venuto
Burn the Fat

PS. One last thing. Keep in mind that the quality of the egg is only as good as the quality of the bird it came from. This is why many health experts recommend free range eggs and or omega-3 eggs

PPS For more information about fat burning nutrition, visit: Burn the Fat

Turbulence Training Transformation Contest - Lose 7-12 Pounds in 28 Days

2008-10-02T16:21:00.000-07:00

Hi,

Who will be the winner of the 4-Week Rapid Weight Loss Turbulence Training Transformation Contest?

Will it be the guy who lost 12 pounds in 28 days or the gal who lost 7 pounds in 4 weeks?

You get to pick the winner with your vote here:

=> http://tinyurl.com/6ce2yb

But hurry, voting ends Monday, October 6th at midnight!

I've made my vote, now it is time for yours.

Check out these guys and gals who have lost up to 7-12 pounds in just 4 weeks with Turbulence Training. Just imagine how they are going to look after they finish their 12-week program.

You'll get to choose between...

1) Carmel, who was fed up and ready for a change, so she lost 7 pounds of fat with Turbulence Training in just 4 weeks

2) Francis, a former cyclist who grudgingly took up Turbulence Training and lost 6 pounds in 4 weeks to finally get 6-pack abs

3) Abby, who built muscle while burning an inch of fat from her stomach at the same time - even though she wasn't trying to lose fat!

4) Andy, who lost 8 pounds and 2% fat and can now see his abs

5) Tom, who is rapidly burning fat and is on his way to 6-pack abs in only 28 days

6) Dale, our "Biggest Loser", who lost 12 pounds of fat in 4 weeks

Cast your vote here and tell all of your friends to vote too:

=> http://tinyurl.com/6ce2yb

But hurry, voting ends Monday, October 6th at midnight!

Rock the vote,

Matt Taylor
http://tinyurl.com/6ce2yb

7 Weight Loss Transformation Secrets -- How to Get the Most of the TT Contests

2008-09-28T16:37:00.000-07:00

I asked Craig Ballantyne to contribute today's Post...

7 Weight Loss Transformation Secrets
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Turbulence Training

Millions of men and women want to lose weight because they are sick of their excess body fat and low energy levels. If that sounds like you, then you need to join the Turbulence Training weight loss transformation contest.

There's already been some powerful, emotional stories told in fitness magazines, and folks from all over the world are helping one another to finally change their bodies. Your weight loss transformation is going to be an amazing 12 weeks. So I thought this would be the best time to give you my Top 7 Transformation Tips to help you lose more weight in the next 12 weeks.

Here are my Top 7 Transformation Secrets that you can use to burn fat from all over your body with Turbulence Training.

Tip #1) Clean out the pantry

One of the biggest pitfalls in a weight loss program is added sugar and mindless snacking (especially between getting home from work and dinner).

Get rid of the junk. Toss it. Better the garbage can eats it than you do.

Tip #2) Stop doing slow boring cardio

Increase the intensity of your workouts and switch to interval training. And yes, even beginners can do interval training when using the metabolism- boosting short, burst workout system.

Tip # 3) Use professionally designed, structured workouts such as my Turbulence Training Workouts that have been featured in Men's Health magazine

You should be in and out of your short, burst workouts in less than 45 minutes, three times per week. On the other 4 days of the week, stay active, getting at least a 30-minute walk in each day.

Tip #4) Set up home gym with ball, bench, and adjustable dumbells

That's all you need. If you are feeling frisky, you can add a pull-up bar to
your home gym.

But to change your body, you only need a little bit of equipment at home. You don't need an expensive gym membership or one of those colossal home gyms, or even a pricey bowflex.

Your body doesn't discriminate on price. It simply responds to the turbulence training you put on your body, and you can do that on the cheap.

Tip #5) Use short, burst Bodyweight Circuits at home instead of using cardio machines.

Choose 3 lower body exercises and 3 upper body exercises. Alternate between upper and lower body bodyweight exercises. Watch my youtube video on circuit training for more details.

Tip #6) Plan, shop, and prepare your food

Finding the right nutrition program is CRITICAL to success, and so is planning. You can't out-train a bad diet, but you can out-plan bad habits. So invest 2 hours on the weekend to prepare as many of your fat burning meals as possible for the week ahead.

Tip #7) Get Social Support

This is the most important Weight Loss Secret that no one pays attention to.

But the bottom line is...you can't do this on your own.

You need support from others to stick to your workouts, to make the right diet choices day-in and day-out and to have someone prop you up when you are feeling down and also to "call you out" when you are feeling like cutting corners.

Get social support on your side today with help from Turbulence Training.

Put these 7 Secrets to use today and you can lose 14-30 pounds in 12 weeks just like our past Transformation Contest Winners. And please refer your friends to the contest. You'll be supporting them and helping them change their bodies & their lives.

I can't wait to hear about your results in the Turbulence Training transformation contest.

About the Author

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.HomeFatLossWorkouts.com

FREE Arm and Shoulder Exercise Video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training

2008-09-24T06:41:00.000-07:00

In this short exercise video, Craig Ballantyne shows you how to add a little more pump to your arms after doing a Turbulence Training Workout...

And for more information about about a workout plan that you can do in the privacy of your own home...

Go to my website for the full review of Turbulence Training...

Or you can just go straight to the Official TT website and grab your workout program to start immediately...

Healthy Eating Tips -- It is Apple Season Again!

2008-09-22T05:26:00.000-07:00

Since you shouldn't be eating any sugar, HFCS or artificial sweeteners... What's left?

Fruit! And which fruit do you think is very healthy and in season right now? (This was a retorical question you know...)

Apples of course! And it should be in your diet... And if you live in one of the three top apple picking regions in the United States -- Michigan, Massachusetts, and Washington State... talk about a bonanza...

So enjoy some of the many varieties of apples... Pink Lady, Gravenstien, Honeycrisp (my absolute favorite), Jonagold, Fuji, Gala, Northern Spy, Fortune, and Cameo apples, as well as the better known Red Delicious and Golden Delicious.

And here is a tip for those who love apple festivals and going to apple farms to pick their own apples... visit pickyourown.org for a list.

There is something to the old phrase... an apple a day keeps the doctor away... your great, great grandmother knew what she was talkin' about! :)

Hurry, Today is Your Last Chance to Start the 12 Full Weeks of the TT Transformation Contest...

2008-09-21T17:46:00.000-07:00

Hi,

09/22/08

Mark it down.

Make a plaque, put it on your wall.

Get it tattooed on your arm.

Because...

Monday, Sept. 22nd is the day you'll remember as being THE day when
you turned your health around.

Perhaps...

You have everything in life. Great spouse, wonderful kids, job you
enjoy, comfortable house. A great life.

But you're tired. You're a little heavy. Can't keep up with the
kids. Falling asleep after lunch everyday at your desk.
Indigestion. Can't sleep at night. Blood pressure creeping up.
Pants ain't fitting. Bathing suit unworn for 3 seasons now. Sick
and tired of looking and feeling like you do.

This is your chance to change it all.

Today is the final, absolute last chance to start your 12 full
weeks of the Turbulence Training Transformation Contest.

Just imagine the difference you can make between now and Dec. 14th
by doing a body transformation that will change your life,
because...

=> You could get a raise, since research shows that overweight
folks are discriminated against when it comes to income.

=> It will give you the confidence to meet the love of your life.

=> Losing fat has already given so many Turbulence Training users
more freedom, less embarrassment, and more happiness.

And remember...

The Contest is Free.

BUT it ends 12 weeks from today...so start now!

AND...

You don't have to spend any money.

You don't have to "register" anywhere.

You don't even need to post your photos on the Internet if you
don't want to...

All you need to do is...

1) Start using the Turbulence Training workouts ASAP

2) Send in your before and after photos by Dec. 14th, along with
your 300-word story about how the contest changed your life.

Take a look at the details and then stop wasting time.

Get started changing your body right now. It's never too late.

Click Here to get the proven TT exercise & diet system:

http://tinyurl.com/CBsite

Your friend,
Matt Taylor

Holly Rigsby is the Author of The Fit Yummy Mummy and She Asks... Hey Moms... How Expensive is Your Workout?

2008-09-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

This email is for the busy Moms...

Holly Rigsby wrote a great article that you must read. Since it is too long for this email... I posted the article on my blog... so go here right now to read Holly's article...

http://tinyurl.com/537dot

Sincerely,
Matt Taylor

PS - If you are in need of an effective workout plan you can do at
home in only 90 minutes a week be sure to grab your copy of Fit
Yummy Mummy.

Check out the 21 Day Trial Offer!

http://tinyurl.com/FYMTrial

##The contents of this email is not to be regarded as medical
advice. Always consult with your physician before starting or
changing any diet or fitness program.##

Taylor Health & Fitness Publication, Inc.

Why is Holly Rigsby Asking the Moms... How Expensive is Your Workout?

2008-09-18T05:12:00.001-07:00

Written by Holly Rigsby, Author of the Fit Yummy Mummy

What is your workout costing you?

Time, money, energy, your sanity....?

Ready to turn the tables and create the expense of FAT LOSS?

That is what everyone desires in the first place, right? As you lose the fat, you reveal a new, lean, toned and beautiful body.

However as you begin a fitness plan, it can be quite confusing, for many plans lead you to believe that the best, fastest and most satisfying results are found in "Weight Loss" - only perpetuating the very unhealthy relationship we have with the scale.

Leading us to make the choices that causes the numbers to fluctuate which only drains our mental energies as we fret over what we are doing wrong to make the scale and our bodies so uncooperative with our efforts.

Time to stop the insanity! (once again).

Change your focus to Fat Loss and try what DOES work when it comes to effective and efficient workouts -and stop wasting your time, money, energies and sanity on a system that is not delivering the results you so badly desire.

The System:

Intense Full Body Resistance Training

Intense = Challenging

No lolly gagging, no chatting while working out, no hour long workout sessions.

Just simple, to the point, compound movements, performed in super set fashion. You just have 6 exercises that you perform in pairs, back to back with little to no rest.

This allows you to work the largest muscle groups in your body to the point of CHANGE - initiating the increase if lean muscle.

The more intense your workout, the more EXPENSIVE it is for your body - therefore your body must PAY in the form of FAT LOSS.

Muscle is essential to Fat Loss!

The more lean muscle you have, the more fat your burn, the more inches you lose, the faster you get back into your skinny jeans.

One of the great reasons why the Fit Yummy Mummy workouts deliver results so quickly is due to the intense nature of a Full Body Workout.

The more muscles you work, in a short period of time not only allows you to burn a significant amount of calories WHILE you are working out.....but does so l-o-n-g after your workout ends.

YEP!

You actually Get your body to work FOR you.

How much easier could the process of Fat Loss be?

You simply cannot get this same effect with.....

~ Cardio - no matter how long you do cardio, for cardio does NOTHING to increase lean muscle - and in fact, the more you DO, the more you risk losing lean muscle. In FACT, your body actually begins to break muscle down in order to provide you with the fuel you need to keep going.

Just another reason why Intervals are the Ideal Solution.

~ Hour Long Resistance Training Workouts

If it is taking an hour to do your workouts - you are missing the point of consolidating your workouts into full body, metabolism boosting moves as well as missing out on the intensity and challenge a true fat burning workout can provide.

First, for those of you who do know, there is no way if you were working out intensely that you could go much longer than 15 minutes!

Second, the longer you place your body in a state of stress, the more cortisol - the stress hormone - you will have pumping through your body. STRESS is GOOD for you in Small Doses - as prescribed with the Fit Yummy Mummy short burst resistance training moves for this is what stimulates NEW muscle growth. Hour long Stress Sessions - Not Good and completely counterproductive to your efforts.

Cortisol is known for increasing Fat Storage AND did you know cortisol also breaks down lean muscle? What a double whammy!

Yet another reason why Less is More.

~ Isolating One Muscle Group at a Time

Once again, this misses out on the concept of intensity. Burning out one small muscle group at a time comes nowhere close to the metabolic expense of targeting those SAME tiny muscle groups with compound movements.

This is why each and every Fit Yummy Mummy workout contains lower body, upper body (push and pull) and core moves.

Plus, the main reason why many woman choose to isolate muscle groups is due to the horrid myth of Spot Reduction. You simply cannot burn fat off one area simply by working that muscle. The muscle does not own the fat on top of it.

Short Burst Resistance Training is the System that Works.

Get More Bang for Your Buck! Why would you want to do it any other way?

If any of the scenarios describe your current workout plan I highly encourage you to try a new system.

Time to create the expense that delivers results.

Fit Yummy Mummy

Get MORE out of Doing Less

Burn the Baby Fat and Get Your Body Back in just 90 Minutes a Week...

Hey Mom... Is High Fructose Corn Syrup OK in Moderation? Find Out From Holly Rigsby, Author of the Fit Yummy Mummy

2008-09-18T05:12:00.000-07:00

Written by Holly Rigsby, Author Fit Yummy Mummy

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From the High Fructose Corn Syrup Commercial…

“Wow you don’t care what the kids eat, huh?”

“You know what they say about it”……Silence for this mom is STUMPED

Come back:

“There’s no artificial ingredients and like sugar it is okay in moderation”

In Moderation……….That is the KEY, right?

When it comes to a sound health and fitness plan, anything is okay on moderation.

And my son Tyler will be the first to tell you that it is okay to have ice cream and go to McDonald’s…..Once in awhile.

He even asks if it is “once in awhile yet”, especially if McDonald’s is advertising a movie related toy that he is “into”.

So what IS the problem?

Well the commercial is right in the fact that, in moderation, the consumption is okay, just like regular sugar.

However, HFCS is found in almost every type of processed food.

“In Moderation” does not mean “consume 5 to 6 times a day” – when in fact, our children are!

Surprised?

Wait until you Take a Look in your pantry, your fridge, your snack drawer.

You will find it in:

flavored milk
juices
juice boxes
granola snack bars
cereals
peanut butter
fruit chews
dried fruit
fruit cups
yogurt
whole wheat bread
whole wheat crackers
and many other “healthy” sounding food items.

HFCS can even be innocently consumed while dining on spaghetti, seasoning with Worcester sauce, topping a salad, or dipping something into catsup.

As a Busy Moms it seems to be so much easier to choose a more convenient form of “health” foods for their children. When in fact, the foods chosen are processed and contain HFCS.

Based on the list above, it is highly likely your child is consuming these empty calories 5 to 6 times a day!

Hardly what anyone would consider “In Moderation”.

The impact?

The USDA suggests most of us limit our intake of added sugar — that’s everything from the high fructose corn to plain old teaspoons of sugar — to about 10 to 12 teaspoons a day.

This is not exactly a campaign that encourages us to do so. On average it is easy to take in over 30 teaspoons of sugar a day, which was more than 15 percent of our caloric intake.

These empty calorie foods are simply taking the place of more nutritious, satisfying, health promoting foods our children should be eating.

The Solution?

You can choose to….

~ Check the Labels of the convenience foods you are buying and seek out a HFCS-Free item or even better

~ Replace all the highly processed foods with whole, natural foods - foods that actually promote health, wellness and a lifetime of fitness when it comes to the future of our children.

Need help?

Try this…

Replace the juice with water
Replace the granola bars with apple slices and almonds
Replace the flavored milk with organic milk - Tyler's favorite, "Horizon"
Next…..Refer to your very own lifestyle system - Fit Yummy Mummy.
Live the life you want your children to live.

Abs Superset from Craig Ballantyne of TT

2008-09-17T19:14:00.002-07:00

Are you ready to rock your world with a challenging Abs superset from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training?

Enjoy the short but intense workout.

Be sure to check out my review of Turbulence Training from Craig Ballantyne over at my website. And don't forget to grab your FREE copies of fitness ebooks and workout plans.

Legs & Abs Superset video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training

2008-09-17T19:14:00.001-07:00

Legs & Abs Superset exercise video from Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training

This is another new short video from Craig Ballantyne that is sure to burn your fat...

If you like this video... then you should definitely check out my review of Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne.

You will also find convenient links to his website to grab a copy of your TT workouts... and while you are at my website... don't forget to pick up your FREE workouts and fitness ebooks...

See you there...

Get Your Beach Body With a New Video by Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training...

2008-09-17T19:14:00.000-07:00

Turbulence Training

Here is an awesome new video from Craig Ballantyne who is the creator of the popular fat loss program that you can do at home... Turbulence Training. So watch this short video how you can get your beach body.

And check out my review of TT and don't forget to grab the free ebooks and workouts.

Take a Child Outside Week... I've Got a Better Idea... How About Take a Child Outside Whenver the Weather is Great?

2008-09-15T09:08:00.000-07:00

Apparently the week between September 24-30 is "Take A Child Outside" week...

The purpose is to encourage parents to take their child out for a hike or enjoy the fresh air...

This is good and bad...

I think it is awesome to meld with the child and do something together...

But one week ain't enough! And this is where it gets sad...

You see, there is a rising epidemic of child obesity everywhere...

Shoot, I remember when I was growing up... my mother would shoo me and my brothers out the door after breakfast during the summer months... and we can only come back for some lunch and then later on when it was time to come home for dinner and bedtime...

That was 25 years ago...

And now... kids prefer to stay in their rooms and use the computer online, watch tee-vee and play their video games.

And eat tons of junk food.

No more fresh air... no more exercises and kid games...

I get a little nostalgic about what life used to be and what it is now...

They say computers and modern conveniences are a boon for productivity and advancement of civilization...

But I don't think so.

Let's make it "Take a Child Outside" whenever the weather is great and shut the computers, tvs and video games off.

Are you with me here?

If Jennifer Lopez or J-Lo Can Rid of Her "Baby Weight"... Then So Can You With The Fit Yummy Mummy by Holly Rigsby

2008-09-15T07:28:00.001-07:00

The Hollywood actress and singer J-Lo or Jennifer Lopez just came in 3rd place in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon in California...

This was her first triathlon... and Jennifer is 39 years young! And she just had twins back in February...

What can we take away from this? It doesn't matter where you started from... it matters how you end!

For many Moms... I have the perfect solution to help you lose the baby weight...

It is a program called, quite interestingly... The Fit Yummy Mummy that was written by Holly Rigsby. She is a certified personl trainer that lost her baby weight too... and I have read and really respect her well thought out book.

So if you are really interested in getting more information about her book to help Moms lose baby fat... then go here to get started:

Review of The Fit Yummy Mummy by Holly Rigsby

You'll be glad you did...

It Isn't Too Late... Craig Ballantyne's TT Transformation Contest Starts Today!

2008-09-14T12:13:00.000-07:00

This is a short youtube video of Craig Ballantyne giving you fitness tips for an upper body superset that is sure to add strength and burn fat...

Enjoy and don't forget to sign up for the Turbulence Training Transformation Contest...

It starts TODAY!

There is only 12 weeks left and the final pictures must be in... so if you want to get maximum results... you need to get started TODAY!

Here are the RULES!

http://tinyurl.com/5hwcza

And I'm gonna give you 3 great reasons to get start and why you should get started TODAY!

1) You need a dead line to lose weight... no if ands or buts... it has been proven over and over again when we set a deadline... we tend to achieve more... so if you join the TT Transformation contest... you have 12 weeks to show Craig Ballantyne your fat loss success story.

2) Social support... another great reason to get started... and yeah... it has also been proven that social support is absolutely critical for weight loss success! So when you grab a copy of TT to help you through your transformation... you also get 3 fr.ee freakin' months of access to the TT Member's Are... where good folks from all over the world will help you go down the fat loss path...

So what are you awaiting for? Grab your copy here & get the support from the TT Members...

http://tinyurl.com/CBsite

3) Competition! Anyone who watches sports on TV understands this... when you are competing against others... you put more effort into the task at hand... in short... you are CHALLENGING yourself!

As the great John Belushi once said in the iconoclast of a college flick, The Animal House... "Let's do it!!!"

Helping you get fit and healthy for the holiday season,

Matt Taylor

Someone Asked Tom Venuto the Author of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle How to Gain Muscle...

2008-09-12T17:41:00.000-07:00

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BURN THE FAT Q & A
WITH TOM VENUTO, Fat Loss coach
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QUESTION:

Hi Tom. I have your BURN THE FAT ebook; it's great thanks, but now that I'm lean enough my aim is bodybuilding and muscle gain. I read your information on body types in chapter 5 of your book and it was very interesting. I am definitely an ectomorph body type. I am getting good results gaining about 1 to 2 pounds a week, but I'm pretty skinny so it's going to take a while to get where I really want to be, but that's fine, I'm patient and determined. My question is, can I use all the guidelines in your BURN THE FAT ebook for gaining muscle mass?

Martin

ANSWER:

Martin, first of all, even one pound of weight gain a week is excellent progress provided that weight is all lean body mass and not body fat.

So, if you're not measuring your body composition, use the information in chapter three of Burn The Fat to track your body comp, and if you're doing that already and it's all lean tissue, you're doing great - don't change a thing.

As for using BURN THE FAT for gaining lean weight, the answer is yes.

It's true that BURN THE FAT, FEED THE MUSCLE is primarily a fat burning program and as you are reading through the e-book, you'll see that the entire manual is written with references to getting leaner.

However, with a few simple adjustments, the program can definitely be used for gaining muscle.

The primary adjustment would be the calories.

The #1 reason why people can't seem gain lean weight is because they're not eating enough. You need a caloric surplus to gain lean body mass.

With the BFFM system of nutrition and training, gaining your first 10-12 pounds of lean mass is actually quite easy. The secret is in the proper caloric intake combined with short, intense training sessions using meticulous and continuous progressive overload.

If you're in a calorie deficit (burning more calories than you consume), it's very difficult to gain substantial amounts of muscle. To gain lean body mass at the maximum possible rate, you need a calorie surplus (consuming more calories than your total daily energy expenditure).

The trick in gaining lean weight without the fat is to select a small calorie surplus because gorging yourself is only going to make you gain fat along with the muscle.

Gaining fat and muscle weight is commonly known as "bulking up" and that's the old school approach you should avoid at all costs. The whole idea is to gain LEAN body mass.

Although BFFM is written with a fat loss slant, all the calorie formulas are included in chapter 6, so you can figure out exactly how many you need to lose, maintain, OR gain weight.

What I would recommend for lean gains is to take your maintenance level (also known as "Total daily energy expenditure," or TDEE), and add a 10-15% calorie surplus on top of that as your starting point for the muscle gaining calorie level.

The only other adjustments for gaining lean mass would be the protein-carb-fat ratios (covered in detail in chapter 8) and of course, the amount of cardio.

Weight gain programs require more carbs in the macro nutrient mix and less cardio. In some cases for ectomorph "hard-gainer" body types, no cardio at all.

For the endomorph body type who tends to gain fat easily, I recommend continuing to use a carb or calorie cycling method even for the muscle gaining phase. The difference is in the number of calories.

For fat loss, I typically recommend a carb cycle with a 20-30% caloric deficit for 3 days, followed by one full day at maintenance or even maintenance + 5-10%, with ALL the caloric increase coming from carbs.

For lean muscle gain with out fat gain, I'd recommend a cycle with 3 days at a 15% surplus, followed by 3 days at maintenance or a small caloric deficit of 5-10% below maintenance.

These are just guidelines which have worked well for me and my clients - of all different body types. They are not written in stone. In fact I have seen all types of calorie cycling variations work for different people. Any non-linear calorie approach is superior, in my opinion.

All the other principles in BFFM, such as eating the "foods that burn" fat and avoiding the "foods that turn to fat" apply as equally to weight gain programs as they do to fat loss programs.

In fact, many BFFM "graduates" quickly reached their fat loss goal using these techniques, and then with a few simple adjustments, shifted into a "muscle-gaining phase." Same program, 1 change in calorie levels.

Using the BFFM techniques for muscle mass gains, most people can expect to gain 1/2 pound to 1 pound per week of lean body mass with no increase in body fat, (1/2 to 3/4 of that for women).

These types of gains can be achieved completely natural - and in fact, natural is the only way I'd ever recommend you do muscle gaining programs.

Train hard and expect success,

Tom Venuto, fat loss coach and author of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle

How You Can Train Your Abs in Six Minutes from Craig Ballantyne... the author of Turbulence Training

2008-09-11T11:14:00.000-07:00

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!

I thought you would like to know what Craig Ballantyne has been up to lately...

And here is what Craig writes about his experience with the upcoming 6 minute Ab circuit. It is a new bonus that he will be giving to all TT Ab customers...

Do you have a copy of the Turbulence training Home Abdominal Workout program yet?

http://tinyurl.com/CBabs1

Helping you look fit and healthy,

Matt Taylor

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I hit the local YMCA for a leg and 6-minute abs workout on Sunday morning. Six-minute abs is my latest mini-report and workout coming out in October.

You'll get a bunch of great beginner and advanced 6-minute ab workouts that show you how to get six pack abs in less time than it takes to watch all the commercials in a half-hour TV show. So some of these workouts you can do right at home in front of the TV.

The one I did yesterday was an advanaced 6-minute workout, and it requires a chin-up bar. Here's how it went down...

1A) Hanging Knee Raises (10 reps)
1B) Spiderman Climbs (10 reps per side)
1C) Plank with Arms on Ball (20-30 seconds)

Go through that circuit as much as you can in 6 minutes with as little rest as possible between exercieses. Don't even rest once you've completed the circuit, just start back again at the top.

It's tough. But fun and effective and gets your workout done faster than ever. And it was a far better use of workout time compared to the people I watched doing 15 minutes of crunches. What a waste.

I'll send you the bonus, "6-Minute Abs" workouts on October 1st, as soon as it is ready!

You CAN train your abs in only 6-minutes! Find out right here:

http://tinyurl.com/CBabs1

Find Out Why Bally the Dog Eats Better Than Most North Americans Do... By 9am...!

2008-09-11T07:53:00.000-07:00

I interviewed Craig Ballantyne a month or so ago...

We were talking about his dog, Bally at one point and I remember one thing he said that got stuck in my mind...

Craig said, "My dog Bally probably eats more vegetables by 9am than most North Americans do all day!"

And the point of that was most folks are not eating enough raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Instead they are eating the typical western fare of refined sugar, breads and tran fats.

So here is a tip for you... start eating raw veggies. At first you may want to eat them with good quality salsa... but after a while you get used to it...

And now for a little confession... I actually found myself a little fat at the beginning of the summer...

So I decided to make some changes in my life... I'm 44 years old... I felt tired, I felt old and I felt out of control...

So I decided to make time for an exercise program and redesign my eating plans.

And there are a lot of good fat loss programs out there and I think it is a matter of preference... just stick to a good one and don't feel that you have to hop around to another fat loss program.

I tried out and really loved Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne. It is a well designed bodyweight training program that hits all the major muscle groups.

And besides, he also adds a common sense diet program that eliminates refined sugars and breads.

And you know... those two items are horrible for our bodies... they spike the blood sugar and your metabolism goes haywire.

And the summer is drawing to a close... isn't it time to take back control of your body?

Go here for more information about Turbulence Training:

http://tinyurl.com/CBsite

Helping you get leaner,

Matt Taylor
http://www.healthy-weight-loss-fitness-program.com/

P.S. Oh yeah, after two months... I lost 2.5 inches around my waist and my bodyfat went down from 17% to 9%!

http://tinyurl.com/CBsite

Bodyweight Workout Exercises by Craig Ballantyne

2008-09-07T17:28:00.000-07:00

Most guys don't give much thought to bodyweight workouts, but some of the toughest exercises I've ever done have used only my bodyweight. The two that come to mind immediately are the Pistol Squat and the 1-arm pushup. You have to be very strong and fit to do either of those exercises.

If those are too advanced for you, you can try 1-leg Squats (only going down half as far as the Pistol Squat) and Decline Pushups (elevating your feet on top of a second stair of a staircase).

There are also a lot of abdominal exercises you can do with only your bodyweight, and I don't just mean crunches. Better exercises include planks, side planks, mountain climbers, and cross-body mountain climbers. Those are all total body ab exercises and are not as hard on your low back as situps and crunches.

You don't need a cardio machine to burn calories. For years, my clients have been using bodyweight circuits for interval training. Most bodyweight exercises are the perfect hybrid of strength training and interval training, and unlike cardio machines, they don't put as much repetitive stress on your joints (from doing the same thing over and over again) and they help improve your athletic mobility. Bodyweight exercises and workouts are a much better way to train than with machines!

About the Author

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com

My Personal Message for Governor Sarah Palin... STOP Jogging! Instead do this...

2008-09-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

This is NOT a political post... so please put away your banners... or please put away your daggers...

Governor Palin from Alaska has made a lot of news lately... and during my daily readings... I noticed this story about her daily runs of 9 miles.

WSJ Running Alaska with Governor Sarah Palin

Although she was pregnant and had to cut back... Governor Palin is trying to get back into running again... she is up to 3 miles a day now.

But my point is this... Why? As far as I can see... there is NO good benefits to long distance running or jogging!

Folks have DIED while or after jogging. James Fixx the Godfather of jogging in 1984 at the age of 52 during his daily run, Dennis Johnson,the former NBA great died last year at the age of 52 after jogging, and how about Skip Prosser? He was the coach of the Wake Forrest college basketball team... and he died after jogging last year at the age of 56.

And this one is personal... I used to work with this guy... he was in fantastic SHAPE man... he died while jogging a few years ago!

Have you compared the physiques of the marathoners and the sprinters in the Olympics over the summer?

BIG difference huh? The sprinters were muscular and ripped while the long distance runners were spindly and enemic looking...

What can we take away from this? Long and borring endurance running or even aerobics are NOT the answer to fat loss! Steady state cardio just trains the lungs to breathe over long distances... it doesn't nothing for the heart or for your muscles.

That is right! You heard it here first...

Instead... try to turn all of your cardio workouts into interval workouts...

That means you should speed up and the speed down your workouts. It gives your heart a workout (which cardio or jogging doesn't). It stimulates your body's hormonal system to boost your metabolism to burn more fat.

And besides... the best benefit of them all? You can do interval workouts in half the time... time that you can spend on your hobbies... your family...

Craig Ballantyne does this for us with his Turbulence Training program. It was designed for busy individuals who want to lose body fat without spending tons of time doing it.

So Governor Sarah Palin... my advice is to stop jogging and do sprints instead... you will live longer and your body will thank you for it.

You are invited to leave comments but know this... I will delete any posts that are political...

Tom Venuto Says to Listen to Maintainers... Not to Losers...

2008-09-04T08:44:00.000-07:00

Listen to Maintainers, Not to Losers: 5 secrets to keeping the weight off for good
By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS

I have very little interest these days in all the media-hyped stories of dramatic, rapid losses of body weight. “Big losers” don’t impress me, for numerous reasons. For example, weight is not fat. “Weight” could be composed of mostly lean tissue, or it could be mostly water weight. In fact, I would go a step further and point out that rapid loss of bodyweight correlates very highly with a greater chance of relapse, weight re-gain and long term failure.

So what does impress me? What gets my attention?

I pay attention to what the “long term maintainers” have to say - those are the people who have maintained an ideal weight for over a year… preferably even 2-5 years or more.

The difference between losers and maintainers

As I was researching the subject of long term weight maintenance recently, I was surprised at the huge amount of research that's already been done in this area.

One paper that caught my interest was published by Judy Kruger and colleagues in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, titled,

“Dietary and physical activity behaviors among adults successful at weight loss maintenance.”

This was not an experimental study, but a compilation of data from the “Styles Survey” which was representative of the U.S. population and asked respondants questions about strategies to aid with maintaining an ideal weight.

In this particular survey, only one-third (30.96%) of the respondents said they were successful at keeping their weight off. The researchers wanted to know the difference between the small group that was successful and the majority that were not.

Both groups reduced the amount of food they consumed, they ate smaller portions, more fruits and vegetables, fewer fatty foods and fewer sweetened beverages.

Not really any surprises there, but what we want to know most is not what losers and maintainers have in common, but what the maintainers did that the losers didn't.

Some major differences emerged between losers and maintainers:

First, a significantly higher proportion of successful maintainers reported exercising 30 minutes or more daily, and they also reported adding other physical activity to their daily schedules (recreation, sports, physical work, etc). In addition, more of the successful maintainers included weight training in their exercise regimens than did the losers.

Reducing sedentary activities (TV watching, etc) was also a significant difference between those who successfully maintained and those who did not.

The next big difference that separated the successful maintainers from the unsuccessful was in their “self-monitoring behaviors” including:

* tracking calories
* tracking body weight
* planning meals
* tracking fat
* measuring the amount of food on their plate

Unfortunately, these types of self-monitoring behaviors, especially weighing and measuring food and counting calories, are among the most avoided and even criticized weight control techniques. Some weight loss “experts” even claim that it's detrimental to count calories, weigh yourself or measure and weigh your food.

However, these self monitoring behaviors are being identified more and more frequently in the research as part of “the difference that makes the difference.” I agree, and they have always played a major role in my own Burn The Fat program.

A final difference was that people who reported self-perceived “barriers” to their success were 48-76% less likely to be a successful maintainer.

For example, they said they had no time to exercise, they were too tired to exercise or it was too hard to maintain an exercise routine. I interpret this as: the unsuccessful losers were excuse makers!

THE TOP 5 STRATEGIES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL MAINTAINER

So let’s recap and turn these research findings into some practical action steps you can apply today.

1. Increase your total daily activity level, including formal exercise as well as sports, physical work or recreational activity. Exercise improves weight loss, but more importantly, it is critical for weight maintenance.

2. Decrease sedentary recreational activities by cutting back on TV watching, computer games and web surfing. Take up physical recreation such as sports, boating, biking, walking, hiking, gardening, physical hobbies and playing with your kids, if you have them.

3. Include weight training as part of your formal exercise program, throughout the fat loss phase and even more seriously during maintenance.

4. Track and monitor everything! Count calories and nutrients, measure your portion sizes, weigh your food, plan your menus in writing and monitor your body weight and body fat percentage.

5. Avoid excuses and maintain positive beliefs and attitudes towards your environment and what you perceive as “barriers.” For example, say, “I can always make time for what is most important to me” instead of, “I don't have time to exercise.”

If you're currently on a fat loss journey, and you want to know how good your odds are for being a successful maintainer, it's pretty easy to predict using these 5 strategies. If you're not using all 5 of them yet, then when would be a good time to start today?

There are limitations to survey results such as these, including the fact that they are cross sectional, and therefore cannot prove causality. However, I believe these findings are important and significant.

Not only do they confirm previous similar studies and agree with the findings of other groups of successful maintainers (such as the National Weight Control Registry), I found that these results match precisely what I've seen among my most successful “Burn The Fat” clients.

THIS is the type of advice I'd suggest you listen to the most: Advice about how to lose body FAT, not body WEIGHT, and how to maintain an ideal bodyweight and body composition over the long haul, not how to lose weight as fast as possible.

Your friend and coach,

Tom Venuto
Fat Loss Coach
www.BurnTheFat.com

P.S. There was one more “difference that made the difference,” in this study, and this one may surprise you (although it didn’t surprise me). Successful maintainers were LESS likely to take over the counter diet products (pills, etc).

About the Author:

Tom Venuto is a natural bodybuilder, certified personal trainer and freelance fitness writer. Tom is the author of "Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle,” which teaches you how to get lean without drugs or supplements using secrets of the world's best bodybuilders and fitness models. Learn how to get rid of stubborn fat and increase your metabolism by visiting: www.burnthefat.com

Who Won the TT Transformation Contest?

2008-09-03T10:52:00.000-07:00

You're not going to believe who won the TT Transformation Contest...

Was it Kerry, the 51-year old with 6-pack abs?

Catherine - the Mom who looks at least 14, if not 24 years younger?

Barry - The man who lost 5.5 inches of belly fat in 12 weeks?

or

Karla - The TT user who looks like she should be on the cover of a fitness magazine?

Head over to this website and find out the shocking conclusion of the 2nd Turbulence Training Transformation Contest:

=> http://tinyurl.com/CBTransformation

How to Legally Give Yourself a Jolt of Energy in the Morning...

2008-09-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

Within 15 minutes of waking up... I eat a small bowl of 1/3 cup of mixed berries and a spoonful of almond butter.

It does two things... it revs up my metabolism for the day to burn fat.

And it picks up my energy level... I'm not stuffed but at the same time... I'm satisfied... until I eat my breakfast 2-3 hours later.

You should try it... grab a quickie bite of fruit and nuts like I do...

And then just before you are just about ready for work... eat a good quality breakfast of eggs and raw vegetables.

And did you know this?

Coffee doesn't give you any energy... that would be impossible. The only way to give yourself energy is to feed your muscles. Caffeine just simulates your central nervous system.

Eat better and your body will perk up without the coffee...

Also, I wanted to warn you that you should totally expect a lot of fat loss BS from the weight loss industry this month.

Whether it is billboards, info-commercials or whatever...

Those vultures know that the summer is over and many folks want to lose fat in September. So they are champing on the bit so to speak...

Here is my advice... Don't fall for those quick fat loss gimmicks, p.ills or gadgets. They don't work and they never will.

But you do want something... something that brings results... smaller stomach... leaner body... more muscle definition...

And you want it soon! And I completely understand... it can be so frustrating to try over and over again and fail to lose fat.

And the greatest truth is this... fat loss is simple... but it isn't easy.

I'll be posting more article, infomation and insights on real fat loss. So stay tuned...

Dining Diet Tips -- How to Avoid Becoming a Casualty of 2000 Calorie Dinners!

2008-09-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

The 1000 Calorie Diet Tip

If you eat at restaurants, it's easy to eat over 1500 or 2000 calories per meal. Yikes! That's a full day's worth of calories in one dinner...

Pre-dinner bread & butter -> 200 calories
Pre-dinner cocktail -> 150 calories

Appetizer -> This could be a 500-1500 calorie bomb on it's own!

Steak -> 300-500 calories
Potato -> 150-300 calories
Vegetable -> 100 calories
Dinner Drink -> 150 calories

Dessert - 300-750 calories
After Dinner Drink - 150

And that's only if you CONTROL yourself. If you go on a rampage, you could be looking at 2500 or even 3000 calories in one sitting. Those numbers are scary.

Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this dietary nightmare while dining out. Here are 5 rules to cut 1000 calories from your dining-out diet...

1) Plan ahead and avoid restaurants that offer huge portions.

2) Skip the bread. It won't stop you from eating your full meal anyways, so just send it back.

3) No booze or liquid calories of any type.

4) No potates. Stick to your protein and your vegetables.

5) Reward yourself with only the tiniest bit of dessert, if at all.

It's all about taking responsibility for your choices. And yes, choosing between the "Pain of discoipline or pain of regret". What's your choice?

For more diet and exercise tips, visit:

==> Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne

How To Lose the Last 10 Pounds by Craig Ballantyne of TT

2008-08-15T06:40:00.000-07:00

How To Lose the Last 10 Pounds
By: Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
www.TurbulenceTraining.com

Here's some of the tips we used in our plan to help the 3 brothers lose that last ten pounds of fat in the last 10 days of the transformation that helped them get featured in Men's Fitness magazine with their ripped abs.

Here are the guidelines we've come up with to lose the last 10 pounds.

NOTE: The brothers were only going to follow these guidelines for 10-14 days. So if you choose to use this plan, don't follow it for more than 2 weeks.

That's the maximum time for this advanced plan. After that, ease up on the restrictions a bit - and enjoy your advanced fat loss physique you've attained.

Advanced Nutrition Tips

1) Start your day immediately with 2 cups of water, 3 fish oil caps, and 20g of lean protein, as part of your normal breakfast.

2) Eat 1 cup of broccoli at lunch and dinner (in addition to what you normally had planned).

3) Eat only protein, almonds, and raw vegetables between meals.

4) Eliminate all pasta, rice, potatoes, and carbohydrates from a bag or a box.

5) Don't go to bed full. Eat only a small protein snack in the evening to keep hunger at bay and to provide the body with protein before sleep.

6) Drink 6 cups of green tea per day (3 in AM, 3 after lunch)

Advanced Exercise Tips

1) Add 10 seconds to each interval

2) Add in some bodyweight circuits (10-20 minutes per day) done in the morning or evening (if you do your regular workout in the AM, do your bodyweight circuits after dinner; otherwise, do the bw circuits first thing in the AM, and then do your regular workout at lunch or later in the
afternoon or evening)

3) Add one set to the first superset you do in each workout.

Use these strict tips for no more than 2 weeks before returning to normal exercise guidelines and carbohydrate intake.

Train hard but train safe and you'll lose the last ten pounds.

About the Author:

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked TURBULENCE TRAINING fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the TURBULENCE TRAINING workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com

Tax Credit for Doing Healthy Activities?

2008-07-11T16:27:00.000-07:00

Well, that is what they are doing in Canada these days. It seems that Alberta is trying to make it happen to help relieve the stress on its medical system.

Now I don't want to criticize the Canadian medical system...

But whenever the government is involved... it is generally NOT a good thing.

What do you think? Will this work?

Weight Loss Plans for Obese Men & Women by Craig Ballantyne the creator of TT

2008-06-03T14:59:00.000-07:00

I have an awesome interview of Craig Ballantyne, the creator of Turbulence Training telling us how a person who is obese CAN use TT for their weight loss plans.

Any workout program may work for you if you are overweight because you are doing something. That is the key thing. However, TT was designed ESPECIALLY for those who are busy, who want to cut through the bull and LOSE SOME WEIGHT!!!

And Craig is telling us that YES... TT is perfectly good for those who are obese. But you should STILL get your doctor's OK before getting started (just to be safe) with any exercise program.

I posted the interview on my website here:

Weight Loss Plans for Obese Men & Women

Bodyweight Butt Exercises by the Author of Turbulence Training ... Craig Ballantyne

2008-05-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

Imagine getting your own butt kicked with super bodyweight butt exercises that are designed to tone, trim and tighten your butt. Again, Craig Ballantyne, the author of the #1 bodyweight exercise program on the Internet is your man...

Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne

My review on Turbulence Training for Bodyweight Butt Exercises Written by Craig Ballantyne

Video of Total Body Fitness Workouts by Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training

2008-05-27T11:29:00.000-07:00

Fast Total Body Fitness WorkoutsTips

Discover how to get MORE fat loss results in LESS time in this fast, total body workouts from Craig Ballantyne. If you are a busy person... then this short instructional total body fitness workout video is a MUST viewing for you...

Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne

My review on Turbulence Training for total body fitness workouts

3 Best Exercises by Craig Ballantyne the Author of the Popular Home Based Workout Plan - Turbulence Training

2008-05-26T07:58:00.000-07:00

The 3 best exercises you can do at home with dumbbells and bodyweight to burn fat and sculpt your body...

Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne

My review on Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne for the best exercises

Fat Burning Exercise Video from Craig Ballantyne the Author of the Popular Home Workout Plan - Turbulence Training

2008-05-24T08:40:00.000-07:00

Watch Craig Ballantyne reveal the #1 waste of time that you can do in a workout. He will give you the simple, yet fast and effective workout plan for fat burning. His perfect workouts only lasts 45 freakin' minutes! How can you NOT watch it?

Turbulence Training by Craig Ballantyne

My review on Turbulence Training for fat burning

Video of the Barbell Circuit Workout by Craig Ballantyne

2008-05-12T10:53:00.001-07:00

Hi fellow fitness reader,

I got a treat for you today! The author of the #1 fitness book, Turbulence Training created this video that you can use with a barbell. And I liked it so much that I decided to post it on my blog.

If you want to see my review of Craig Ballantyne's book, be sure to go to my website here:

Turbulence Training Review

I'll talk to you later,

Matt

Don't You Dare to Get Fat!

2008-05-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

I'm not kidding here...

In England, some brides are making their bridesmaids sign a contract that they will not gain weight before the wedding day...

Wow!

I'm not sure this is a good thing...

On one hand, it can be a motivating tool for the maid of honor to maintain her fitness. On the other hand, it would constitute bullying.

And bullying is indicative of lack of self respect and especially respect for other. Which to me is a far greater problem!

And this kind of absurdity can be found filtered throughout society. I call it prejudice. And I wouldn't put up with it.

In fact, many of the fitness and health books that I recommend on this blog and my website all say the same thing about others...

When YOU make the decision to lose weight or transform your body... make sure you surround yourself with supportive people.

And I don't mean those evil brides of Frankenstein that want you to sign a fat loss contract.

I mean good and kind people who will give you a small push when you need it to stay on track to get the healthy and fit body that you want!

The human body wasn't designed to be overweight. So if you feed yourself the proper nutrition and do the effective exercises... you will love looking at your transformed body soon!

Good luck.

Reveiw of Underground Chest Training Secrets by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd...

2008-03-18T14:25:00.001-07:00

No More "Flat Chest Syndrome"!

Listen in with Jeff Anderson aka "Muscle Nerd" as some of the world's TOP TRAINERS weigh in on their very BEST TIPS for accomplishing ONE THING...MASSIVE PECS!

Everyone from a Bulgarian stage competitor to an accomplished "Old School" trainer reveal 57 of the very best chest training tactics you'll find ANYWHERE in this "plug & play" audio series.

Your chest training workouts will NEVER look the same!

Take a look in my website. I will have a link to Jeff Anderson's website if you decide this is EXACTLY what you have been looking for...

Underground Chest Training Secrets by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd

Use Optimum Anabolics Natural Bodybuilding by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd and Get Big Muscles...

2008-03-17T09:13:00.000-07:00

Are you tired of being called skinny? Tired of everyone saying that you can NEVER GAIN muscles?

HA!

Well, meet Jeff Anderson aka "muscle nerd."

He has critical information that you NEED to know to get the muscle mass you desire.

His book is Optimum Anabolics which will show you how to building your body naturally into a super man

Let me show you a simple equation that will explain everything to you...

BIG MUSCLES = HOT BABES

Simple enough? If interested, follow this link to my website to get a little more information. If you think this is definitely for you, my webpage will provide a direct link to his website where you can get all the details.

Fair enough?

Optimum Anabolics Natural Bodybuilding by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd

Use Combat the Fat by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd and DESTROY Stubborn Body Fat!

2008-03-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

Jeff Anderson is going to tell you the military secrets to target and DESTROY stubborn body fat with his book, Combat the Fat.

And what makes Jeff Anderson aka "Muscle Nerd" an expert? Well, that was his job in the military. And it was a secret and now he is telling you all about it.

I really hope the secrets were declassified...

The last thing you would need is the MP showing up at your door demanding your copy of Combat the Fat!

Ok. It was a joke! Just check out the info on his book at my website. If you think it warrants more details, then my website will provide a link to Jeff Anderson's website with all the details...

That is an ORDER!

Combat the Fat by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd

Who the Hell is Jeff Anderson? Hint... He is the Author of Homemade Supplement Secrets

2008-03-17T08:43:00.000-07:00

Who the hell is Jeff Anderson and why is he called the "Muscle Nerd?"

The truth is...

I don't know!

And you will have to find that out for yourself.

You see, what I DO KNOW about Jeff Anderson is that he is an expert in the areas of homemade supplement and fitness to burn fat flabs off your body...

And yeah, that is a picture of him on your right. But if you go to his website, you will see am "before" picture of him.

Not very pretty...

So if you are mad enough. Determined enough. Than check more information about him and what information he has on my website. And my website has the links you need to get more details from him.

Homemade Supplement Secrets by Jeff Anderson aka "Muscle Nerd"

Is Fluoride Good for You?

2008-03-17T08:11:00.000-07:00

Remember all those years you went to the dentist and got the "fluoride" treatment?

What if I told you that Fluoride is a neurotoxin? That Fluoride has been proven over and over again in studies that rats have been severely affected when given doses of Fluoride?

Do you still feel good about Fluoride?

Still?

Ok. Did you know that the European countries have banned the use of fluoride in the water? Reputable scientists have spoken out against the use of fluoride.

How about this?

Fluoride is a waste byproduct in many industries such as uranium enrichment, aluminum, and phosphate productions.

Have you looked at your toothpaste tube lately? Go ahead, take a look at the back where it says, "USE ONLY A PEA-SIZED AMOUNT AND SUPERVISE CHILD'S BRUSHING AND RINSING TO MINIMIZE SWALLOWING."

How about another label that would say, "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OF AGE. IF MORE THAN USED FOR BRUSHING IS ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL HELP OR CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER RIGHT AWAY."

How safe is fluoride if the FDA requires the toothpaste manufacturers to print these warnings?

Here is another thing... the use and promotion of fluoride as "good for the prevention of cavities" is all based on a study over 50 years ago during WW2.

That study claimed the solders who used the waste fluoride to brush their teeth, reduced their cavities. However the REAL version of that army study became declassified... do you really want to know what happened?

Most of the men's teeth fell out.

Don't believe me? Get the book, "the fluoride deception" by Christopher Bryson.

That book makes a compelling case the reason fluoride was pushed as "good for the prevention of cavities" was it was far cheaper way for these industries to rid themselves of toxic waste fluoride.

So they got all these cities and municipalities to add fluoride to their waters. They conned the public and dentists for decades...

There is nothing good or funny about this story. We need to get fluoride OUT of our water systems.

And no, using a simple water filter won't remove the fluorine. You need a reverse-osmosis water system to do that.

The one thing you CAN do starting now is throw out your fluorine laced toothpaste and get one without fluoride.

If anything, fluoride may reduce the surface tension on the enamel of your tooth but most if not all cavities are located in between your teeth. And fluoride cannot do anything about that.

So there is practically NO advantage of having dangerous toxic fluoride in your mouth. Let me ask you this, would you brush your teeth with Lead? Well, fluoride is practically kissing cousins with Lead.

Lastly to all those "fluoride is good for you" crowds...

Show me ONE PEER REVIEWED study that conclusively proves fluoride reduces cavities and I will remove this post. The truth is you can't!

THERE HAS NOT BEEN ONE SUCH STUDY IN THE DECADES OF FLUORIDE USE IN OUR DRINKING WATER AND TOOTHPASTE THAT PROVES THIS!

Fluoride is nothing more than a scam... foisted upon an unsuspecting public by ethically challenged industrialists and politicians.

Just say NO -- to fluoride!

Homemade Nutritional Supplement by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd...

2008-02-21T17:07:00.000-08:00

If the skyhigh prices of bodyweight supplements at the stores make you angry...

If the idea of making your own homemade nutritional supplement gets you excited...

Then I got some great news for ya!

Check out my website below for a little more information and the link to Jeff's website.

Homemade Nutritional Supplement by Jeff Anderson the Muscle Nerd

Is Politics Driving You Insane?

2008-01-31T10:45:00.000-08:00

Yeah, it is that time of the year again when all the head honchos seem really, really glad to see and hear from us...

Until they get our votes and then do whatever the heck they want to do in Washington D.C.

You know what I think? Let's not vote anymore... it will only encourage the bastards!

:)

No, what I do and what I suggest that you do is take it easy...

Refuse to discuss and argue politics. You will never change anyone's mind...

Concentrate on YOUR mental health and take care of your body.

In short, you are number 1.

And stop watching national TV news, listening to the radio talk shows and reading fiery opinion pieces in the newspapers.

They only seek to confuse and stress you out.

Instead... concentrate on you!

Skinny Guy Secrets To Insane Muscle Gain by Vince DelMonte

2008-01-23T07:11:00.001-08:00

Hey guys, take a look at this video and see how a skinny runner transformed his body into a Greek god.

You have been told all your life that you cannot gain weight, well, Vince DelMonte will prove them all wrong. He wrote an awesome eBook, No Nonsense Muscle Building, that will tell you exactly how to do it.

Go here for more info: No Nonsense Muscle Building by Vince DelMonte

Georgia Frontiere R.I.P.

2008-01-19T17:18:00.000-08:00

Ahhh... I hate it when an sports icon dies...

Especially that feisty woman that brought the NFL's Rams from Los Angeles and moved them to St. Louis back in 1995.

You see, Georgia does have a past. She is from St. Louis (big surprise there!)

But she married seven times... starting at the age of 15 (word to the wise... probably not a good idea girls, she had to do this seven times before she got it right. wait until you are older before you take this step)

Her sixth husband was Carroll Rosenbloom who owned the L.A. Rams football team.

Georgia at one time was a nightclub singer...

Wonder if she was any good at it?

Anyway, she was the hometown hero of St. Louis. They loved her. And she passed away yesterday of breast cancer.

She was 80. She had a long life and she lived her life fully.

How about you? Have you done all you can to live the life of your dreams?

How Much Muscle Can You Build, Drug Free?

2008-01-14T07:52:00.001-08:00

If you are tired of being a skinny guy, the Vince DelMonte is your man!

Take a look at his "before" picture on his website. He called himself a skinny twerp!

And he figured out a way for skinny guys just like you to gain massive muscles that will impress everyone...

Go here to get more info:

No Nonsense Muscle Building

Is your New Year's Resolution to Lose Weight?

2007-12-31T10:02:00.001-08:00

As you contemplate your plans to lose weight and get in shape for the New Year, before you add another diet to your resume and spend your valuable time, energy and money on the latest diet, Holly Rigsby, author of Fit Yummy Mummy advises you to think twice about your decision.

The only thing growing faster than the $65 billion diet industry is the American waistline. If your Resolution for the New Year is to GO on a Diet, the only place I guarantee you will go....is up in weight.
It's a Fact - Diets will only make you fatter.

When it comes to the latest in Diet fads, we are quite gullible and easily tempted by a Diet's empty promised. Reason being....the diet industry KNOWS we are in search of the "quick fix" and will only play with our emotions - our desperation for the quickest way to relieve looking and feeling fat.

Diets are nothing more than Temporary Solutions with many lingering, negative side effects.

Here are the Top 10 Reasons Why you should NOT "go" on a Diet

1. Diets do NOT work. Diets have a 99% Failure Rate. Have you noticed a pattern yet? Lose weight....quickly regain it? Over time, studies show if you diet you are more likely to be overweight than people who eat normally and make small gradual changes to their lifestyle. No, the Law of Averages does not apply to this faulty system.

2. Dieting can be Dangerous. Any time you severely restrict the amount or types of foods you eat you put your health and life at risk. Dieting has been related to injuries and sudden deaths from electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, and heart arrhythmia's. Weight cycling, or yo-yo-ing weight, is associated with higher death rates - especially if some type of pills are being used. At no point should you ever place weight loss above your health.

3. Dieting Destroys your Metabolism. Diets will cause your weight to quickly cycle up and down. Sure, you may lose weight quickly because you are simply not eating enough. In the initial stages, the first seven to nine pounds lost are water, presenting a real danger of dehydration and mineral deficiencies. Even more terrifying ins the break down of lean muscle due to inefficient
nutrients and calories. If you are losing more than 3-4 pounds a week, you can be sure this is what is happening - very little fat is lost this state.

Now, any muscle loss will cause your metabolism slow to a crawl. The cumulative effect takes place for you cannot survive very long on very low calories (1200 or less) and you will eventually eat more - on top of a slower metabolism. All those excess calories will be stored as fat - causing rapid weight gain.

4. Dieting is Exhausting. Diets are just reduced calorie Fads disguised by a clever gimmick. "Lose weight while you sleep" "Eat all you want and still lose weight" Not eating enough or cutting out certain food groups means your body may not be getting the energy it needs, or may lack certain nutrients. You will feel exhausted, light headed and experience some not-so-fun mood swings.

5. Dieting is Disruptive. Dieting negatively affects your normal eating patterns. Diets can lead to binge eating, overeating and chaotic eating. When you diet, it is common to override your
internal signals telling you to eat. You end up trying to use willpower or resist hunger signals and may even go as far as taking appetite suppressants. This results in being unable to know when
you really are hungry or wore....when you're full.

6. Dieting can lead to eating disorders. Experts state that the high rates of eating disorders in the U.S. are due in part to people dieting, losing weight, rebounding, and becoming chronic dieters.

7. Dieting Causes Food Obsessions. If you spend a large amount of time and energy depriving yourself of food or certain types of food - you will spend more time thinking about food and become obsessed attempts to control your weight by what you choose to eat or not eat. How long do you want to live like this?

8. Dieting Diminishes Women. There is way too much attention focused on our appearance and an arbitrary number on the scale. In the midst of this focus - we end up avoiding what really matters to us - our dreams and ambitions. Even worse, it erodes our confidence and self-respect.

9. Dieting Intensifies Negativity. If you diet, you are more judgmental and critical of yourself and others. Once again, wasted time and energy.

10. Diets Put Your Life on Hold. Does this sound familiar...."I'll be happy when I weigh ______" Guess what, the issues in your life are not related to your weight. Take responsibility and take back control of your life. Decide to be happy now and do what it takes to live a lifestyle that reflects your priorities.

So this New Year resolve to NOT go on a Diet - Set Yourself F.r.e.e. from this miserable, guaranteed to fail weight loss cycle. Do NOT let the diet industry make money by taking advantage of you. It is time to stand up for yourself and take control.

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Ken Hendricks, Billionaire R.I.P.

2007-12-21T16:11:00.000-08:00

Sad news, Ken Hendricks died today. It was reported that he fell from the roof of his house. He was 66 years old.

According to the Forbes's magazine, Ken was the 91st richest man in United States. He dropped out of school and joined his family's roofing business. From there, it was all uphill. Recently, Ken was quoted as saying it was no big deal for him because all his wealth was tied up in his company. He couldn't spend it!

It sounds like Ken was a low keyed individual that helped out everyone in his local communities. I would have liked to meet him and find out more what he thinks.

But Ken should have let the younger guys fix his roof. Now, his family will have to go through their first Christmas without him.

Very sad.

Try not to do it all yourself if possible. Take it easy and I'll see you next year!

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The Steroids Era -- The Mitchell Reports

2007-12-15T08:16:00.000-08:00

What do 7 MVP's and 31 All-Stars in professional baseball have in common?

They have been tied to the Steroid scandals.

The long awaited Mitchell Report came out a couple of days ago.

And you may be familiar with many of the names on the report. I'm telling you, it is simply dreadful...

Barry Bonds (take a gander at his rookie picture to your left. The guy was skinny and now look at him!), Roger Clemons, Miguel Tejada and 82 more names...

The idea that someone must abuse their bodies to compete is ridiculous. Go talk to Lyle Alzado. But it is too late. The man is dead. He was 43 years old when he died of brain tumors that were directly caused by his use of steroids to continue his NFL career.

There will be apologists coming out of the woodwork. They will want to rewrite history. They ignore the most important fact of all. Baseball is the past time of United States. Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe Dimaggio and many many others.

None of those guys took performance enhancing drugs and they put up fantastic statistics and records.

In fact, Babe Ruth never met a meal that he didn't like. And he was a prodigious drinker too. In fact, you can say that the Babe hit all those homeruns with one hand tied behind his back.

I expect the Major League Baseball commissioner, Bud Selig to come down like a ton of bricks and ban any players convicted of steroid use for life...

Diet.com Weight Loss Challenge: Tonya's Favorite Exercises

2007-12-05T20:03:00.001-08:00

This is a nice video I found on youtube.com. Notice that most of the exercises in the video were strength training and interval exercises. None of the cardio crap which doesn't work very efficiently and is a complete waste of your time and energy.

I don't agree on all the exercises you see in this video but most of them would be effective...

Pick a good workout plan that incorporates effective total body strengthening and short bursts of interval exercises to go along with eating good quality meals and you WILL lose body fat.

HS Runner breaks leg but keeps on going...

2007-11-28T16:24:00.000-08:00

High school runner breaks leg in meet, crawls to finish anyway

I heard something about this a week or so ago and then ran across this article on ESPN. If you click on the link, it will take you to the article on ESPN and it also shows the video of the poor girl falling 45 feet short of the finish line and then crawling all the way to the end.

Claire Markwardt got picked up by her coach at the end but it made me feel like crying...

You see, her leg broke in two places and she was so determined to finish that she kept on going.

How many of us would do that something like that? And she was supposed to be at her sister's wedding afterwards...

So be a hero and suck it up. Do your exercise, eat the right foods and focus on your goals... Relentlessly!!!

Go to my website for more weight loss and fitness resources that I believe is going to help you cross that finish line

Sending Your Baby to Gym Class?

2007-11-21T07:16:00.000-08:00

Four-month-old babies attending gym classes

Worried Mommies and Daddies have been taking the babies to the gym...

They are worried about child obesity. And they probably have too much money.

That is the only explanation I can think of: sending your 4 month child to a special class to exercise. Because quite frankly, if the baby can crawl, they are getting all the exercises they need.

The major culprit of childhood obesity isn't the exercise at 4 months of age. It is what they are eating! Junk foods.

When I was a kid, my folks didn't have to worry about childhood obesity. They just sent my brothers and I outside to do the chores around the farm. We only got three squares a day. No snacking in between meals.

Never got a ounce of fat on me...

And today, it is so easy for the affluent kids to go to the grocery store and load up on chips, candy and soda. Then they go home and watch TV or play on their computers.

This is a recipe for disaster...

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Proof Positive that Comcast Sucks... A Homeowner Took a Video of the Comcast Technician Sleeping on His Couch...

2007-11-16T07:54:00.001-08:00

This video has been seen over a million times. Apparently, this poor "tuckered out" technician was on hold with Comcast for an hour and fell asleep. WITH THE HOMEOWNER VIDEO TAPING HIM!

The point is, don't fall asleep on your weight loss or even weight gain goals. It is really up to you whether or not you will have the body that you deserve and others admire...

Oh yeah, Comcast fired the guy, apologized to the homeowner and probably STILL sucks! :)

South Beach Diet Low Carb

2007-11-14T23:46:00.000-08:00

I read something really interesting recently, it seems that nobody is trying to lose weight or get into shape entering the holiday season...

They are all waiting until AFTER New Years Day to start their diet... like with the Low Carb South Beach Diet and others...

I don't know about that but what is the point? You gain 10 pounds and then spend the next few months trying to lose it.

And studies show that MOST people fail to lose weight when they diet... as you will see if you read my website, it is entirely possible to get fatter when you diet...

It's because your body is way smarter than you so quit abusing yourself with yucky diets and gross workouts...

Just take the time to learn exactly what you need to do to get the results you want...

A thinner and muscular body that everyone will admire...

Read the home page of my website about fat loss here

McDonalds and Fast Foods

2007-11-10T05:37:00.000-08:00

OK. Let's clear up any conflicting messages here. Fast foods and the granddaddy of all fast food restaurants, McDonald's, DOES NOT have your best interest here...

They sell things to make money and they market it such a way that makes you want it. But the foods they sell are not good for you...

The items on the menu are called junk food for a reason. They raise your blood sugar make your body fatter.

We all know this and go anyway. Go figure.

I cannot understand why foods that are bad for you usually taste really good and the good foods for your body doesn't taste as good...

But it seems that way.

If you are willing to make a life time change and create the healthy and lean body that you wanted...

Bodyweight 500 Challenge Exercise Video

2007-11-06T10:11:00.001-08:00

Great news for those who want a fitness challenge! Craig Ballantyne, the creator of Turbulence Training created a video called: Bodyweight 500 Challenge for you.

Good luck and go for it!!!

If you haven't gotten the Turbulence Training manual, what are you waiting for? Go here to check it out...

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If you want to read my review, click on this link to be directed to the review on my website:

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Ryan Shay -- RIP -- Died of Heart Attack Jogging

2007-11-04T14:44:00.001-08:00

The elite distance runner, Ryan Shay collapsed and died yesterday (Saturday) during the U.S. men's marathon Olympic trials.

They said he had an enlarged heart but was cleared by the doctors. But still, I truly believe that human beings were NOT designed for long distance jogging...

That belief is based on studies that show the heart is NOT exercised during jogging. All jogging really does is train the lungs to take in oxygen.

And have you looked at most joggers? They are almost anorexic and have sunken chests. And then compare them with the college sprinters. Those guys are built! They do interval training. Fast, slow, fast slow without constant wearing down of the heart that steady exercises like airobics or jogging...

In fact, you don't even need to jog or run. You can train and sculpt your body using Craig Ballantyne's exercise program, Turbulence Training...

If this interests you and you want to know more, go here to read my review here:

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The Future of Weight Loss? Written by Craig Ballantyne the Author of the Top Bodyweight Workouts for Busy Folks...

2007-11-01T17:12:00.000-07:00

The Future of Weight Loss?

By Craig Ballantyne

Thanks to a new invention, you can now lose weight by walking while you work.

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic hooked up subjects to a walking workstation - essentially, a treadmill at a stand-up desk - to determine how many calories they could burn while walking at a self-selected velocity (an average of 1.1 mph).

When they worked while sitting in a chair, the subjects burned 72 calories per hour. However, when using the walking workstation at 1.1 mph, they burned an average of 191 calories per hour.

The researchers concluded that using a walking workstation for as little as three hours per day could help people lose up to 60 pounds in a year.

However, let me add my professional opinion. To me, this is nothing more than wishful thinking. Why? Because, as I've reported previously long slow cardio is a waste of time. In fact, even six hours of hard cardio per week results in only an average of six pounds of fat loss in a year.

The bottom line is that aerobic exercise (a.k.a. cardio) is an inefficient way to burn fat. You need to focus on interval training and nutrition to lose that spare tire.

[Ed. Note: Fitness expert Craig Ballantyne is the creator of the Turbulence Training for Fat Loss system]

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The Miracle Beer Diet Video

2007-10-24T12:48:00.001-07:00

This is an amusing "fake" advertorial for beer diet. The point I wanted to make was this ad isn't far off from most of the advertisements we see in the real world. They promise you the sky, take your money and leave you in the gutters. And people fall for those ads because them make billions each and every year. They are doing a horrendous job because most adults are getting fatter and fatter each year.

Do it right. Get the common sense ebook written by Tom Venuto: Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle ebook.

Tom Venuto's Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle Video

2007-10-10T07:57:00.001-07:00

There is a reason why Tom Venuto's book, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle is the #1 best selling book on fat loss today.

Be sure to check out my review of his book and the link to his website here:

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Fantastic Pushup Variations!

2007-10-03T08:41:00.001-07:00

Push ups doesn't have to be boring anymore! Craig Ballantyne is going to show you 6 different variations that you can challenge yourself.

Good luck...

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The slimming club for fat cats and dogs

2007-09-26T07:37:00.001-07:00

Well, humans are not the only species that is having trouble with their weight.

And to be honest, humans ARE responsible for the excessive weight gains of their pets...

From the article: "Half of dogs and cats in Britain are overweight, according to the RSPCA."

Article

Wow! The RSPCA also says if you cannot not easily feel a dog or cat's ribs, it is probably overweight.

Their solution: take pet to expensive club to lose weight. My solution? Take a moment of time and really think about what cats and dogs are supposed to eat(Big hint -- MEAT). If they are eating grains and sugar -- alas -- I suspect many dog and cat foods have these ingredients...

And take them out for a walk if they are shut ins...

Just common sense. No need to spend gazillion bucks.

Oh yeah, take the beer away from the cat. :)

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Six out of 10 Britons would rather die than exercise

2007-09-21T06:15:00.001-07:00

The title says it all. And I am sure this is true for most of the developed world...

Go here to read the article:

So why do we hate exercise so much?

Well sure, we have extremely busy lives -- we scramble all week at work and have no energy in our free time to take care of ourselves.

And making a commitment to workout and tone up our bodies is a really major thing...

But it wasn't always this way...

Up to ten thousand years ago before we invented farming and domesticating the animals -- when we got up -- we had to get the food -- or die.

Simple choices lead to the simple desire to live. But nowadays -- oh come on! If you are hungry -- go to the grocery store -- go to the local eatery.

We are not fighting to survive anymore. Food is plentiful. If you have read my other blog entries or my website, you know I question the kinds of foods we are putting into our bodies.

And I would admit it, if you are not conditioned to exercise, it is really a miserable experience. Not only that, most of us have the wrong idea about exercise. We see lean and mean people jogging by the park or sweating at the club and figure that this is what we have to do to look like them.

Let me tell you a secret -- even those people don't have a clue what they are doing! That's right. Those healthy looking folks probably just got lucky genes in them. So don't follow them!

Get the right book that is going to tell you the truth about exercises and food choices. Do it right, and you will be amazed how easier it is to shape your body and your outlook toward life.

Go here to get more information about the best book on the Internet Burn the Fat Feed the Muscles

What is the Cause of Acne?

2007-09-13T10:56:00.000-07:00

Would you be surprised to hear that the cause for Acne could be your diet?

That is what the author of Acne Free in 3 Days thinks.

He wrote a pretty good book that lays it all out and gives you the information to deal with your Acne problem once and for all.

No herbs. No over the counter or under the counter drugs. No more pimples. No more zits. You can now laugh at John Belushi's cafeteria scene in the movie, "Animal House" without crying...

Ok, seriously... I think Chris Gibson is doing us a great favor here. And you know what? He actually was an Acne sufferer until he figured it out. Not one of those beauty queens that you see on TV all the time selling their Acne products which you know really means, "buy my products for eternity."

Get the book, read it, apply it and see your Acne go away quickly. Let me just make a simple observation... do you really think our ancestors, the cavemen really had a zit problem? Looks and sounds quite ridicous huh? I think Chris is on the right track here and if you find out what NOT to eat, you should see your ugly pimples go away...

Go here to read some more about my article on the cause of acne Here

Go here to find out more about Chris Gibson's book Acne Free in 3 Days Here

Honey, you lost weight...

2007-09-05T11:56:00.000-07:00

I hear most women prefer "Honey, you lost weight" to "Honey, I love you."

And if you want to get compliments, you could go about it the old fashioned way...

Sweating to crappy exercises and eating grass!

Ewww -- right?

I believe that most people have little or no idea how to lose the love handles safely and permanently.

And the two MOST reasons for this is -- #1 is glut of bad information from companies/celebrities selling their "magic" weight loss formulas or exercises. Reason #2 is the belief that if you work hard and are discipline -- you WILL lose weight.

And how is that working out for you? Every day new studies show that as a nation, we are getting fatter.

I personally believe the MAJOR KEY to fat loss is doing it right the first time. And to do that, you MUST get information to understand EXACTLY why your current eating and exercising habits are NOT working.

Tom Venuto's book, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle was written for everybody. No matter what your body type is. No matter if you are a weightlifter. No matter if you are a man or woman. It is easy to read and understand. Tom's book tells you the truth. What foods promotes muscle growth. When to eat. What exercises to do. And many more of your questions will be answered...

Go here to find out more about Tom Venuto's book My Review of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto

Obesity Rates Are Still Climbing...

2007-08-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

Loosen the belt buckle another notch America: Obesity rates continued their climb in 31 states last year. No state showed a decline.

Mississippi became the first state to crack the 30% barrier for adult residents considered to be obese. West Virginia and Alabama are just slightly behind, according to the Trust for America's Health, a research group that focuses on disease prevention.

Colorado continued its reign as the leanest state in the nation with an obesity rate projected at 17.6%.

-USA TODAY

Scary huh? Especially for those readers who are already obese. And we can blame our society's embrace for junk food and no exercise.

I say -- Dare to be different!

Why should we "settle" and be very unhappy with ourselves? And I absolutely understand that making a life change is NOT an easy thing to do...

But the simplest way to tackle this problem is to find a fat loss source that tells it like it is and what you can do about it yourself.

How about a book that tells you the secrets of losing fat and gaining muscles. No hype. No drugs. No herbs.

Tom Venuto wrote an e-book that tells you all about the myths and fallacies that surround fat loss. He tells you HOW to plan your meals, what to eat and how to exercise for YOUR body type.

It doesn't get any simpler than that. And you know all the information and crap out there these days from the weight loss industry DOESN'T work!!!

These guys are making out like bandits. The weight loss industry makes billions every year and yet, the adult population of most modern countries are getting fatter every year.

I say to the weight industry -- YOUR FIRED!

I strongly urge you to check out Tom's book, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle (BFFM). You will be glad you did.

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Hotel Room Workout

2007-08-22T06:27:00.001-07:00

This is a great workout video from Craig Ballantyne. When you are traveling or at a convention, you STILL can get a great free workout plan at the privacy of your hotel room.

Just using your own body weight! Just work out and get it over with and you got a great start for the day...

Be sure to check out my review of Craig Ballantyne's book, Turbulence Training here:

Get Don Imus Some Soap...

2007-08-15T14:16:00.000-07:00

I have never heard Don Imus on the radio. But I did see what he had to say a few months back that caused this three ring circus...

And recently, he settled with his former employers who fired him for $20 million dollars.

Does that mean he is redeemed and was right to say what he said about the girl's Rutgers basketball team?

Yes and no.

He has the right to say whatever he wants to say because of one of our most cherished rights as an American. This doesn't excused him for being the miserable excuse of a human being. Saying obnoxious things like he did really has no place in our society.

And then he is getting sued by one of the girls on the basketball team. I don't know if she has a case -- but anything to create some anxiety on Don Imus part is all right with me!

So be careful what you say to others... it may be funny at the time to you but you might regret it. I'm sure we have all been at the recieving end of verbal insults. It isn't nice. It is rude and inconsiderate.

Be the person that is above all the crap that is spewed in our society.

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Why Is Everyone Getting Fatter When On A Diet?

2007-08-01T20:28:00.000-07:00

If you are dieting -- and it really sucks -- you should consider another approach.

What am I talking about?

I'm glad you asked. I am talking about finding out how your body works and how it processes food.

And you will be surprised, that eating veggies, grass and water is the wrong way to go.

You see, when you restrict calories, your body is way smarter than you. It tells itself, oh-oh! Bad times are a coming.

What does this mean?

Your body slows down its metabolism which is counterproductive to what you are trying to do. As a result, whenever you start your diet, you at first will lost some weight -- but it starts getting harder and harder to lose anymore.

Sounds familiar?

And that is not the worst of it. You see, when you restrict calories, the body must get some energy to support the regular body functions. Since it is in the "starvation mode," the fat that is stored in your body is left alone for future energy storage. Instead, your body metabolizes your muscles!!!

That's right! When you go on a calorie restricted diet, you actually get fatter. Less muscles and the fat is left alone.

That sucks huh? Let's find a better way so that you can eat healthier and not feel like crap all the time.

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Did Tim Donaghy Ruin The NBA?

2007-07-25T21:16:00.000-07:00

I love sports. I just love watching basketball after the football season is over. You name it. I will watch it...

High School basketball, college basketball and Professional basketball.

And then comes along Tim Donaghy, the NBA referee in the middle of the point-shaving scandal.

Really sad...

I never gamble because I've seen what it does to people at the casinos. I've seen local people get so worked up when an casino opens up near their town...

People do crazy things when they lose money. Lots of money. And then comes along Tim Donaghy.

Is he a victim?

I'm not sure. He willingly gambled and lost a lot of money. It was his responsibility and I personally think he blew it.

He got into trouble with the Mob and the next thing you know...

Tim is covering whatever his Mob bookie wants him too...

Quite frankly, I feel a little dirty...

I may not watch the NBA much this season until they fix the problem

And what is the problem? I think everyone forgot what basketball is all about. Basketball is bigger than any one star, owner, or referee. It is the spectators.

Without them, all the NBA stars who make millions would have to work 9-5 jobs -- just like the rest of us.

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OMG! 75% of US Adults will be Overweight by 2015

2007-07-18T16:26:00.000-07:00

I don't know how long this article will be posted on Fox but here is the link:

75 Percent of U.S. Adults Will Be Overweight by 2015, Study Says

I believe it is around 66% right now. That is right. 66% of U.S. adults are either overweight or obese. And it is no laughing matter...

Some of my readers will absolutely know what it costs them to be overweight. Medical problems, lack of mobility, poor performance at work due to being tired and so on...

And 41% of the U.S. adults will be obese by 2015. And that my friend is a VERY serious matter. Now we are talking about a serious threat to life...

And what is even more scary is that women and some ethnic populations tend to have a larger proportion of overweight people.

For instance, 80% of Black women over the age of 40 are overweight and 50% of those overweight Black women are obese.

And those living in the southeast -- probably deep south are more likely to be overweight than those who live elsewhere.

The article doesn't conclude WHY exactly but I suspect it is the diet. You see, I believe that our bodies were designed to be lean, mean and healthy but when we feed ourselves with foods that our bodies were not designed for -- all that calories gets saved as fat.

The greatest paradox is that foods that are tasty and plentiful to us -- is killing us by putting ourselves in great danger.

And not to mention being the most miserable experience ever visited on humans. Being humiliated that our body parts jiggle. Being envious of the people who are skinny and wear sexy clothing.

When you are ready -- I mean it. When you are ready, that is the only time you are ever going to fix the overweight problem.

So when you are just mad enough... when you are just humiliated enough... to make that MASSIVE change in your approach to diet and exercise...

ONLY then -- you will succeed. And forget about everyone else. Especially the negative vibes from the "discouragement fraternity."

When you are ready, take a look at some of the books that I have reviewed that is going to work for you because YOU decided to take responsibility and make a change in the way you look and feel about your body.

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No-Nonsense Muscle Building

2007-07-03T16:23:00.000-07:00

Sick and tired of being skinny?

The doctor told you that you are going to be skinny for the rest of your life...

Your mother and father were skinny...

So you are doomed to be skinny while your bigger friends get all the babes...

Life really sucks sometimes huh?

Well then I got GREAT news for you!!!

You see, Vince DelMonte discovered the secrets for skinny guys to gain massive muscle weight. And Vince walks the way he talks...

Because Vince was a formerly a skinny guy too. He went to college and everything. He was an long distance runner. But he was always skinny...

To find out more go here:

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To read my reviews of his ground breaking book:

No More Skinny Guy

If Paul Potts can do it, so can you!!!

2007-06-18T17:19:00.000-07:00

It may not be PC, but Paul Potts had every going against him. Medical problems, just got married, dead end career, discouragement, bad teeth, bad haircut... you name it.

And at the end of the day, Paul Potts was transformed into a modern day hero. Not just because he has the gift to sing... because he had the guts to try one more time.

Now, if you don't know who I am talking about, I suggest that you head over to youtube.com and look at his video when he sang, "Nessun Dorma."

He will blow you away with his voice!!!

The real point of this is this... don't stop trying. It doesn't have to be all at once. Just a little bit more each day to your goal.

You want to lose fat and gain muscles? Just do a little each day... just get started and do it today!

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Winning Through Intimidation

2007-06-10T12:58:00.001-07:00

Recently, I read a great book by Robert J. Ringer, "Winning Through Intimidation."

This book was written in 1973 and is remarkably current in today's society.

Robert wrote about his experiences and model theories that are applicable to anything you do in life.

One of his theories is "Organic Chemistry Theory." This theory was based on his college experience in his chemistry class. He described this know-it-all in the lab. The guy practically juggled test tubes and worked effortlessly through the experiments.

And let everyone know about it.

Robert called this guy the "Court Holder." When someone knows-it-all and explains how utterly simple it all is.. he is a court holder. We all know someone like this.

To continue the story...

And poor Robert Ringer... he was so confused. So he hit the books every night studying as hard as he could... just so that he could catch up.

And then the day of the exam. Robert got the highest score in the class, way above anyone else. And the court holder? He scored about the median. That meant half the class did better than him...

Go figure...

So don't let anyone intimidate you by being a know-it-all. Chances are... it is his ego talking.

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Andrew Speaker and Tuberculosis

2007-06-02T08:33:00.000-07:00

"I flew to Europe and back and all I got was this stupid T-shirt"

OK. Andrew Speaker is a personal-injury lawyer. He somehow contacted a severe form of tuberculosis that is resistant to antibiotics.

CDC made the recommendation that he not make any travel plans. (And to be fair, he was not prohibited from traveling at the time).

He wanted to travel so he could marry his finance in Europe... as it turned out... they never got married as planned on this trip.

Andrew made so many decisions that put his fellow passengers and whoever he met at risk. Now all these people have to be tested to be sure they didn't contact it.

In case you didn't know, TB is a very slow growing bacteria. It takes a day and half to divide. So you know what this means... you have to keep taking the test to make sure you don't have it. It can be years.

So I imagine that a lot of people will be suing Andrew the lawyer. Sometimes Karma is a bitch.

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Nicole Richie is Thinner than a Rail - But is She Sexy?

2007-05-23T07:43:00.000-07:00

If you believe the National Enquirer and Star magazines...

They would have you believe that Nicole Richie is in rehab for addition to pills and treatment for anorexia.

Wow.

And they say she only weighs 83 pounds...

Double wow.

What can I say when a girl in her twenties weights less than 99% of the adults in the civilized world?

It makes you wonder what kind of pressure she puts on herself to be this way... And being severely malnourished is NOT good thing at all...

I seriously doubt even with all her fame and fortune -- she is happy.

So your number one goal today should be this... what can I do to make myself happy?

Write it down. And do it!!!

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Is Jennifer Love Hewitt having a bad day?

2007-05-07T10:58:00.000-07:00

Everybody has problems... Even one of my favorite actress

Even Jennifer Love Hewitt. She is being sued by her former management firm.

Who is right? Who knows.

It will be taken care of. Jennifer probably has a professional team that takes care of these things so she doesn't have to worry about it.

And sure... she has money. Loads of it.

But that doesn't mean you and I are any different. We need to have something in place to avoid stress because as sure as death and taxes -- these situations are going to happen to us eventually.

So what do we do about it?

If I may, I have read this awesome book that you can pick up at any bookstore. It is "Psycho Cybernetics," by Dr. Maltz.

Get the 2nd edition... it reads so much easier than the earlier version which was written 50 years ago or so.

The key concept that is propounded by this book is that you can "program" your mind for success. It isn't a wild theory. It doesn't involve animal sacrifices... :)

It is a simple book that has exercises at the end of each chapter that you can use to train yourself for success. Success in your professional field. Success in love. Success in whatever you want to do up to and including weight loss.

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Leandro Barbosa - Former Skinny Guy

2007-04-28T13:08:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Leandro Barbosa. The NBA selected him as the winner of the 6th Man award.

I believe he came from Brazil and he arrived a skinny, 20-year-old who could not speak English.

Now look at him.

Which brings up a good point, if you are sick and tired of being a scrawny and skinny guy, good news!!!

I found out about a guy who used to be skinny. He was 6 ft and 145 pounds. He called himself a skinny "twerp."

Well, he figured out how to gain muscle mass and looks great. In fact, you can see his "before" and "after" picture on his website. He wrote a book, "No-Nonsense Muscle Building." It is absolutely fantastic and he said that skinny guys CAN gain a lot of muscle mass in a short period of time.
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It is just a matter of eating the correct amount of correct foods, at the correct times. So it you are interested, check out his website at:

No-Nonsense Muscle Building

Or you can see what I had to say about his ebook on my website:

Skinny Guy Secrets to Insane Muscle Gains

Jessica Alba Thinks She is Fat

2007-04-20T11:00:00.000-07:00

Say it isn't true Joe!!!

In spite of Victoria's Secret selecting Jessica Alba as the sexiest actress... Jessica Alba has neurosis and self doubts about her image.

Go figure.

We all have seen her pictures and movies -- we scratch our heads and wonder if she has "lost her marbles."

She said at the interview with the Rolling Stone magazine, "I hear people in this industry talking s*** all the time about how Jennifer Lopez is fat," she says tersely. "And I know if they're calling her fat, they're saying the same s*** about me."

Wow.

But the truth is...

A LOT of people feel the same way! So you have a choice -- either waste your time and energy worrying about what people think about you and more importantly, worrying about what YOU think of yourself.

If you ask me, worrying is a waste of time. Either it is something that will never happen or it is an act of procrastination.

If it's the latter, I heard 'em all. And they are all B.S.!!!

And we will never do anything unless the pain of NOT doing it becomes greater than the pain of actually doing it.

Read the above sentence again...

If you dare, get Tom Venuto's eBook -- Burn the Fat Feed the Muscles. It is THAT GOOD!

Lindsay Lohan Loses Weight

2007-04-12T10:31:00.000-07:00

Health warning: all diets make you fat

(Check out the before picture of Lindsay Lohan. The before picture is a typical picture of someone who is skinny-fat. )

There comes a point when you lose heart - when a diet seems like the only answer. But could it be that dieting had made me fatter?

According to research published by scientists from the University of California this week, the answer is: absolutely.

The Californian team analysed more than 30 studies of diets; one study found that a group of dieters ended up fatter than a control group who hadn't restricted their food at all.

I believe this. Trust me when I say this but those who go on starvation diets end up fatter. There is a simple explaination for this...

As Tom Venuto, the author of the best selling fat loss eBook today, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscles would say:

When you starve yourself, your body goes into the "starvation mode." The body will conserve energy. Since your muscles uses energy and calories, the body will reduce the muscles and store fat. By the end of your starvation diet, you actually have less muscles and more fat. Which is EXACTLY the opposite of what you were trying to accomplish.

It's insane huh? Why not try to lose fat safely and permanently? After all, the human body wasn't designed to be fat. It happened because of our eating habits and lack of proper exercises were counterproductive to building healthy and lean bodies...

Check out Tom Venuto's book if you want to know more...

Burn the Fat Feed the Muscles

Read my review of:
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Use Swansons Vitamins for Your Supplement and Health Needs...

2007-04-06T15:51:00.000-07:00

I discovered Swansons Vitamins and used their vitamin supplement for several years now. They have excellent prices, great customer service and iron clad guarantee. I trust their brand. If you are interested in finding out more about them... their website is:

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The founder of Swansons Vitamins, Leland was a stockbroker and a passionate golfer. But his Arthritis started to affect his game. His doctors weren't giving him any relief. So he turned to natural health for help and started Swanson Vitamins in 1969. And he never looked back.

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Battle of the Sexes is causing weight gains

2007-04-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

I recently read an article named... "Cohabitation is Bad for Women's Health."

Oh God. (sigh) As soon as I read this article, I knew it was gonna be a good one -- and controversial to boot!

To sum up this article, "Dietitians have found that women tend to gain weight once they move in with male partners. "

I really, really find this theory hard to believe because most people make bad eating choices BEFORE they meet anyone.

If anything, women may restrict their eating to slim themselves while dating. While I do commend anyone who wants to maintain a healthy and slim lifestyle, following a diet that severely restricts your calories is NOT a good idea.

I just wanted to throw that in before moving on...

However, I wonder if this article was written by someone who just wants to restart the battle between sexes.

To me, it is just a crutch to blame someone else for your bad eating choices. After all, I have NEVER heard of anyone being forced to eat pizza, sodas, junk food and other crappy foods at gun point.

This is a ridiculous image huh?

What do you think?

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Acne Treatment for Sufferers... Acne Free in Three Days by Chris Gibson Review...

2007-03-27T15:38:00.000-07:00

As Chris Gibson, the author of the eBook, "Acne Free in Three Days" said, "Acne is a serious problem and is not fun."

Although scientists are not exactly sure what is the cause of acne or those ugly pimples The general consensus is that the pore on your skin collapses on itself and prevents oil from escaping. Since there are so many different possibilities that causes pimples, it makes sense we should just put our efforts into finding a tested and effective acne treatment.

For hundreds of millions of people around the world, acne rears its' ugly head often and with a vengeance. Teenagers are at the highest risk, with 70 percent of them affected with these gross and painful blemishes. Clear, glowing skin, free of acne is exactly what we want.

Read the rest of my article here:

Natural Acne Treatment - Acne Free in Three Days by Chris Gibson

Chefs Diet - Healthy Food Deliveries

2007-03-19T14:41:00.000-07:00

You want to lose weight. You are concerned with your unhealthy diet. You want to make changes...

But you are just too BUSY!!! If this is you, then I have great news for you. There is a website that you can order deliveries of high quality, tasty and healthy meal plans for the week from.

This site is called, Chefs Diet. They have been doing this for a while and have built up a sizeable list of clients. Be sure to check their references because you will agree with me that it is impressive.

After all, Doesn't it make absolute sense to get professionals who know healthy and tasty foods to do this for you so you can concentrate on the more important things such as your career?

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Eddie Found the Perfect Diet...

2007-03-09T13:40:00.000-08:00

Now he looks like a very old and unhealthy man...

If you need any incentive to stay away from drugs, take a look at the 1980s guitar legend, Eddie Van Halen who is 53 years old and looks like seventy. This man just checked into drug rehab so draw your conclusions...

Exercise experts pick top 10 fitness myths

2007-03-06T14:32:00.000-08:00

Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Life/Travel: Health

The writer asked several fitness experts to pick out the top 10 fitness myths.

Here are my favorites:

1. Sit-ups or crunches will burn fat off your abs.

2. There is an easy way to lose weight.
4. Weightlifting makes women big and bulky.

Ab flab is probably one of the most common complaints of adults in modern society. As a result, the professional marketers know this and target those people in magazine ads and info commercials on tee vee.

But the truth of the matter is, you can have the greatest rock hard ab muscles in the world but as long as you have fat, you will never see it. So the key thing to do is to work on overall body exercises and nutrition. The abs will come later...

The second issue is that seeking an easy way to lose weight is a losing proposition(pun intended). Losing weight is simple but not easy. You have to focus on the proper nutrition and exercises that will burn fat like nobody's business. But you have to do it. Nutrition and exercises is simpler than you think...

The last one is the oldie but goody. Jamie Eason, the gorgeous fitness model has said this too, if you want to lose fat, you must build up your muscles. Worrying about looking like those East German athletes of twenty years ago is NOT going to happen. They took steroids.

Women can look sleek and toned with muscles. So try using dumbells or rubber bands instead of listening to people who don't know what they are talking about. See how your body responds. I think you will be pleased...

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Workout Routine to Get Rid of Fat

2007-03-04T08:48:00.000-08:00

Ok, so you want to get rid of all that fat chunks on your body? Well, congratulations! When you are finally mad enough, it is a good thing. That is because it is time for you to find a way to tackle your nasty fat problem.

Craig Ballantine is one of the good guys. He wrote a very good eBook called, "Turbulence Training." You see, Craig is a very prolific writer. He has articles in all the major muscle magazines and websites. So he knows what he is talking about.

Now, you can find some "magic pills" or magic ab machine but let me save you the time... they don't work.

The ONLY way to get rid of your fat safely is the natural way. However, the natural way may NOT be what you think it is...

The natural way is simply the way humans have been eating and exercising for hundred of thousands of years. If you didn't know that, farming was only invented 10,000 years ago -- a blip in the history of humans.

So if we choose to eat and exercise that worked for our ancestors -- guess what? You are gonna be amazed what you look like. The best part is that the natural way is healthier and permanent.

And it doesn't mean you have to work out like a dog doing aerobic exercises. It doesn't mean you have to eat grass and carrots.

If you are curious, be sure to check out this article by Craig Ballantine "Workouts for a Busy Gym" here:

Workout Routine to Get Rid of Fat

Connor McCreaddie 217 pounds and only 8 Years old

2007-02-27T18:24:00.000-08:00

Eight Years Old and 217lbs: Connor McCreaddie's Struggle - Associated Content

Ok. This situation deserves a mention on my blog because it has the potential to become tragic due to bad eating habits and non-existent exercises...

In case you haven't heard or seen the news lately, the child care officials in England had threatened to remove Connor from his mother due to his high level of obesity. To be it in perspective, he weighs more than 5 times the average weight of another child his age!

So mom is being accused of maltreating her kid. And the article does mention she loves him so much that she will give him whatever he wants to eat. And what kid is going to turn down junk food to eat healthy foods?

NO ONE!!!

And the article mentions his exercise routine is non existent.

Well surprise...

You see, the obesity epidemic doesn't strike just adults -- it can even strike kids who shun the ordinary things kids like to do and eat all the junk food he wants.

Is his mother to blame? Well, let's get real here... she isn't putting her foot down and saying, "Eat your broccoli or No dessert for you tonight young man!"

But I am glad the government officials are not taking Connor away from his mom. I think that is extreme and would be more damaging.

However, I do think Connor's mom should definitely get some coaching how to take care of Connor and bring his weight down safely. She will have to learn how to be strong and disciplined.

Not an easy task...

What do you think?

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Review of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle Written by Tom Venuto

2007-02-25T19:55:00.000-08:00

Tom Venuto is a competitive natural bodybuilder. He knew the secrets to fat loss because all the bodybuilders know it. So he decided to write a book about how ANYONE -- Bodybuilders or regular everyday people like you and me -- can lose our fat and gain muscles.

And the secret to fat loss? It is simple -- gain muscles!!!

Because muscles burn more calories than fat. If done right, your new muscles will burn fat while you are sleeping -- while you are watching tv -- while you are working in front of your computer...

So you need to learn how to grow mucles. However, it is not easy. You will have to eat six meals a day. You will have to educate yourself what is good quality foods to eat. And you will have to determine which exercises that are efficient and doesn't waste your valuable time.

Well, with Tom Venuto's book, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscles, there is no guessing. Tom will tell you flat out what to do. He won't confuse you like most of the weight loss products out there in the oversatuated market does.

Check out my review of Tom's book here:

Review of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle by Tom Venuto

Anna Nicole Smith & the TRIMSPA Controversy

2007-02-17T11:25:00.000-08:00

Anna Nicole Smith: TRIMSPA or Slim-Fast?

Anna Nicole Smith. How she seemed to love to fascinate and shock people! Playmate of the year in the 90's, sleazy reality tv show, drugs, fluctuating weight, and the question of the father of her 5 month daughter.

Anna Nicole Smith was the spokesperson for diet product company, Trimspa. And both are being sued in a class-action lawsuit alleging their marketing of a weight loss pill is false or misleading.

And to top all that, Anna Nicole Smith was seen with products from Slim Fast. I assume that TRIMSPA has been very unhappy about this and may have been considering the option of firing her.

But Anna Nicole Smith's death has made the point moot.

What do you think? Did diet products work for you?

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88 Years Young and Still Going Strong!

2007-02-06T18:14:00.000-08:00

Seniors find anti-aging elixer: Exercise

While statistics show the older people get, the less likely they are to exercise, a lot of seniors are bucking this trend.

All I can say about this is "Good for them!!!"

I was in California last week for my best friend's wedding. I have pictures to prove it, but she was definitely NOT acting her age! She was dancing and laughing. And she is 88 years old.

I teased my friend and asked him when is his mother going to "act her age." :)

"Never," he replied with a grin.

My point is don't let age limit your life. In fact, start now so that when you get older, your body doesn't have all the years of bad nutrition and lack of exercise breaking it down.

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Short bursts of exercise could boost weight loss

2007-01-29T16:40:00.000-08:00

Short bursts of exercise could boost weight loss

It is a little cutting edge but there are some truths to interval exercises. Now, I am not a medical expert but I do read a lot of material on fat loss.

And my understanding of this is that interval sprinting exercise routine kicks butt when compared to aerobic exercises.

First of all, aerobic exercises doesn't help your heart. It just trains the body to endure longer periods of movements. Think about it, lots of people actually die while jogging. And didn't that jogging guru, Jim Fixx dies while jogging?

If you just supposed that in the long history of human beings -- we actually spend lots of time running at the top of our speed to kill the Woolly Mammoth or running away from the Sabertooth Tigers. I don't see those cavemen jogging to get from one place or another. But they did do a lot of walking (which by the way is a great exercise for us.).

So it is either walking or running really really fast. So why the obsession with joggers?

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