They say 40 is the new 20 - do you believe it?

RE: Can you be just as fit, lower your resting heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels and feel great about yourself from both the outside and from within?...

Well Jon Benson believes it and has achieved it!

With Jon's book Fit Over 40, you will learn to take back your life and feel like you did before the stress of life, the demands of families and the effects of aging have taken on your body, mind and spirit. 

The changes come from within but everyone will be taking notice!

http://fitover40.rxsportz.com

What would you do if you could turn back the hands of time?  If you could start your adult life over from scratch and be in full control of your body, mind and spirit in the quickest time possible?  Is there a better investment than yourself? 

"Fit Over 40 is like a cross between Body For Life and Chicken Soup For The Soul. This type of combination between how-to information and inspiration is what the fitness industry has been missing for a long time."
- Kostas Marangopoulos, Greece - Founder of BodyForLifers.Com

http://fitover40.rxsportz.com

Many have found Fit Over 40 to be the missing piece of their well-being puzzle.  This is not just for the fitness savvy but anyone who really wants to take that first step to their overall well-being. 

Get back the muscle tone you once had, add to what you've got or develop for the first time. 

Get rid of that sagging skin and soft looking body and rewind time!

Don't just get a personal trainer and dread your time with them, let Jon motivate and guide you through a plan that you can believe in and make work for you !

Work with your doctor to help reduce the medication you take, or avoid going on anything at all. 

With a healthy heart and good blood pressure you can add years onto your life to keep enjoying everyday.

http://fitover40.rxsportz.com

If a longer healthier life is what you desire, the visit the site to learn more.  Fitness is not a fad or a trend, it is a necessity for all of us, especially once we hit that fabulous mark of 40 years. 

Follow the link and see how many people just like you there really are...

With your own research you will come to the same conclusion as everyone else (including myself) has....

...Jon's teachings are just too important not to listen to!!!

To your success and wellbeing,

Arthur M.
http://fitover40.rxsportz.com

P.S.

Listen to what just some of the thousands of people who have followed Jon's teachings are saying about him.

"Man, I can't believe how inspiring your new book is. That's powerful stuff-all those pictures, personal stories, and how-to, rolled into one package."
- Charles Burke, Japan - Author of Inside the Minds of Winners and Command More Luck

"This is not a book just about staying or being fit. It is a book which takes fitness to a much higher level than what we see today. A brilliant combination of real-life stories with messages and information about staying fit in body, mind and spirit. Read it for the priceless information, inspiration and motivation and use it to keep yourself fit forever. This is real dynamite material."
- John Harricharan, Atlanta, Georgia, USA - Award-winning author of the bestseller, When You Can Walk On Water, Take The Boat

http://fitover40.rxsportz.com

Fast Or Slow Rep Speed...Which Is Best For Size And Strength?

By The Muscle Nerd, Jeff Anderson

In This Strength Training Article:

Why something as simple as your rep speed could be holding you back from reaching your goals...and how one little change can help you shortcut your way to success!
BONUS DOWNLOAD:  2 Free Chapters from my book, "Optimum Anabolics" to show you how to build MORE MUSCLE FASTER...with a lot less effort!

Lifting tempo is the technical term for how fast (or slow) you lift and lower the weights during a rep.

Lifting tempo has a couple of other aliases, lifting speed and rep speed to name two.

A rose by any other name as they say, because whatever you want to call it, lifting tempo has a huge impact on your training success.

Neither speed is right or wrong.

Rather, different lifting tempos help you achieve different results.

What’s important is making a conscious decision to lift at a certain speed. Selecting a lifting tempo should be part of creating a training program.

To put it simply, high muscle tension during a lift is what makes for big muscles.

The faster your lifting tempo, the lower your tension. However, a fast rep enables you to lift heavier weights.

If you’re looking to increase sheer power and strength, you go with a faster lifting tempo.

A slower lifting tempo, as explained above, is what increases muscle tension.

To increase muscle size, focus on a slower lifting tempo.

In general, you want to let the weight down more slowly than you raise it.

Cowboy up—we’re going to have to take a foray into the world of technical terminology.

An exercise starts with you lifting the bar. This is called the “positive” phase of the rep.

It’s also called the “concentric contraction.”

On the other hand, lowering the weight (not surprisingly) is the “negative” phase and the “eccentric contraction.”

The positive phase is where your muscles are doing the work; the negative phase is where your muscles face resistance.

You want to come down slowly because the negative phase is the phase that promotes blood flow.

Increased resistance equal increased blood flow.

Why should you care about blood flow?

Because it causes “microtrauma.” Microtrauma, though ominous sounding, is our friend.

It’s what keeps your muscles growing stronger throughout the day, post-workout.

Ok, so I’ve been talking about “slow” and “fast” lifting tempos, but to put this info into practice, you’re going to need some definitions to go along with those terms.

Fast lifting tempo: These are the explosive-type reps. Use enough weight to really push yourself, but not so much that you can’t use proper form.

Slow lifting tempo: Ten seconds total. Four seconds up, four seconds down, and a two second pause at the top.

As Goldilocks wanted something in between the hot and cold porridge, so too do bodybuilders need a middle ground in order to use both lifting strategies to maximize size AND strength. 

For this I actually prescribe a 2-stage repetition that allows you to target ALL of your muscle fibers and benefit from BOTH lifting styles.

You can get my full step-by-step instructions just by downloading 2 free chapters from my best-selling natural bodybuilding book, Optimum Anabolics. 

Just go to http://optimum.rxsportz.com and look for the download signup form about halfway down the page.

Why Do People Fail In The Gym?

So here's the million-dollar question:

"What's the number one reason people do not work out?"

Is it lack of money? Lack of motivation? Perhaps they lack the ideal workout plan?

Nope. It's TIME. Or rather the lack thereof.

"We know that 50 per cent of the population doesn't [exercise] and the most commonly cited barrier to exercise is lack of time." This quote comes from exercise researcher Martin Gibala, a kinesiology professor at McMaster University in Hamilton.

Gibala put his theory to the test in a study that was published in the Journal of Physiology. In it Gibala compared a group who exercised "traditionally" -- 90 to 120 minutes per day -- with another group exercising far less:  Only 20 minutes per day and only three days per week.

That's a whopping one hour per week folks.

Did you know that Jon Benson's "7 Minute Muscle" plan calls for only five 7-minute workouts with resistance training (weights or bodyweight) plus only 9 minutes cardio a few days per week?

And that actually works?  Yeah... you bet it does.

If you do the math, that's about an hour per week as well.

This is the "Level 1" workout. There are three levels depending on your goals and exercise tolerance.

Find out more here --

http://7mm.rxsportz.com <--- brief is best!

Back to Gibala's study:

In just two weeks both groups showed improvement in both exercise performance and oxygen uptake. (Remember, fat burns in the presence of oxygen.)

The kicker is that both groups were almost identical in their improvement. Why? Because the brief exercise group trained with greater focus and more intensity -- exactly how Jon suggests you train.

This is just one of dozens of studies that confirm the benefits of shorter but more intense workouts.

However, there is a catch:  Train too hard and you will shut down your fat-burning furnace.

Your body perceives over-exertion done over an extended period of time as a sign of pursuit. It can trigger an ancient hormonal sequence that says, "I'm being chased by a tiger! Horde the fat!"

The body literally shuts down what it considers to be unnecessary activity in favor of self-preservation. And guess what? Burning off those hips and love handles is not a biological necessity.

You have to learn when to hit it hard AND when to rest and recover.

Finally, you have to put yourself into the proper mental state in order to see greater results in the shortest period of time.

Jon devotes an entire chapter to putting your mind into your muscle to make gains faster than ever before in "7 Minute Muscle." You can read more here --

http://7mm.rxsportz.com   <--- brief is best!

Just remember these three key points:

    1.  Time is the greatest barrier to fitness.
    2.  Workouts can be short and very effective.
    3.  The body goes where the mind directs.

Until next time, train smart.

Sincerely,

Arthur M.

2 Steps To Better Bodybuilding Supplements On A Budget!

If you’re serious about adding nutritional supplements to your diet and fitness program then your first step is to realize that this is going to be a monthly expenditure just like your car payment or phone bill.

And of course, you want to keep it MUCH closer to your phone bill than your car payment, right?

Let me share with you 2 EASY STEPS to saving a TON on your supplement bill...

Step 1:  Car...Phone...Groceries...Supplements?

Take a practical look at your MONTHLY expenses and first determine EXACTLY how much money you can commit to spending each and every month to help you reach your goals.

Ahhhh...what’s the matter?

Did you hear your wallet slam shut like a dungeon door?

Attaching a monthly “commitment” to buying supplements took all the “fun” out of shopping around for glitzy newcomers you see in each issue of the latest bodybuilding magazine, didn’t it?

Yes, it’s MUCH easier and exciting to get all worked up about the miracle new “fat burner” and whip out your credit card to look like the fitness model in the add 30 days from now, isn’t it?

And herein lies the problem...

Emotional decisions are what force us to spend more money than what we planned on sometimes worthless supplements...and then we’re left scratching our heads when the credit card bill comes in and we wonder how the current balance got so high.

Let me tell you...while establishing a monthly budget for your supplement purchases may force you to face the fact that there really IS a cost associated with them, most people spend MORE money on supplements by NOT setting a budget and sticking with it!

Bottom line...without a budget, you have no way of limiting yourself and you’re likely to overspend.

But setting a monthly budget can help you in other ways as well...

By staying within a certain spending limit, you’re forced to REALLY make rational, educated decisions about your supplement choices.  While the new “miracle” muscle-builder you were frothing at the mouth over in the latest muscle mag may be calling your name, once you see that it will blow this month’s AND next month’s protein purchase, it won’t be so magnetic and you’ll be able to stick with your tried and true supplement program that will take you MUCH further toward your goals.

Step 2:  Make Your OWN Supplement Formulas!

Yes, you heard me right...

There’s no need to pay such outrageous prices for name brand supplements when you can EASILY create your own recipes right in your very own kitchen.

You don’t need to be a laboratory scientist to do this...it’s actually amazingly simple if you know how!

Want to see just how simple it really is?

Here's a 4-step process you can use yourself to create your very own powerful supplement formulas... http://supplement.rxsportz.com

Once you read this report, you’ll never look at supplements the same way again...

...and you won’t have to go broke in your quest for more muscle and less fat!

Arthur M.
http://rxsportz.com

Find Out If Protein Guilt Is Sabotaging your Weight Loss

By Brad Pilon, MS

http://eatstopeat.rxsportz.com

Carbohydrates and Fats have both taken their turn as the evil food that you should never eat, but protein is always the golden child that can do no wrong.

Or can it?

I think protein has been put so high on a pedestal for both weight loss and muscle gaining that you can begin to suffer from something I like to call “protein guilt”.

So what is protein guilt? Well I’ll tell you.

If you eat any food and especially EXTRA food simply because you think you need it for protein, then you have protein guilt.

I realized I had protein guilt a few years ago when I used to analyze every meal I ate for the protein content. If the meal I was eating didn’t have at least 30 grams of protein I went out of my way to eat something else to make sure I got my 30 grams.

This is a perfect example of protein guilt – I felt guilty if I didn’t eat a precise amount of protein at every meal. I couldn’t just enjoy food anymore, I could only think about the protein content because I believed protein was so important for burning fat and gaining muscle.

Now I realize that I was actually OVEREATING because I felt the need to get more protein into my body. I would drink an extra glass of milk or make sure I ordered double chicken breast when I ate salads, anything to make sure I was eating MORE protein. I was denying the fact that I was overeating just to get more protein.

And it showed around my waistline.

This is how protein guilt can sabotage your weight loss efforts, namely justifying overeating just to get more protein in your diet.

To this day I still struggle with protein guilt (I use it to justify my chocolate milk cravings) but now at least I can eat an apple without forcing myself to have some milk or chicken to bring up the protein content of that meal. Doesn’t this sound crazy?

I’m getting better for sure, but I still feel twinges of protein guilt almost every time I eat. If you’re anything like me you know exactly what I am talking about.

If you live in any modern industrialized society you most likely already eat enough protein without even thinking about it. Even though I now know better, this protein guilt still bothered me enough that I researched and wrote an entire book about protein just to ease my mind about how much protein I really needed to build muscle while losing body fat.

I know this sounds a bit extreme but this was the only way for me to get over my protein guilt. Fortunately for you I’m done writing the book and you can get the final answer about protein without having to do all the research and write your own book.

So if you want to find out how much protein you really need to build and maintain lean muscle and your fat burning metabolism, and if you want to know the TRUTH about protein supplements, post workout protein, and protein guilt, then you need to check out my new book “HOW MUCH PROTEIN”

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Brad Pilon is a nutrition professional with over eight years experience working in the nutritional supplement industry specializing in clinical research management and new product development. Brad has completed graduate studies in nutritional sciences specializing in the use of short term fasting for weight loss.

His trademarked book Eat Stop Eat has been featured on national television and helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat without sacrificing the foods they love. For more information on Eat Stop Eat, visit http://eatstopeat.rxsportz.com

Got Food? Eat Healthy Food In A Flash

How much time do people waste just figuring out what they are going to eat, a lot! If your training hard in the gym and looking to build muscle, lose body fat, or all of the above; you realize how important it is to feed your body the right healthy food at the right times.

Then people say, “I don’t have time to cook 4-6 times a day!” Well, with the right amount of planning, you won’t have to. Having your kitchen stocked with the proper foods is essential to preparing healthy meals in minutes.

For your protein needs have your freezer well stocked with chicken breasts, lean cuts of beef, pork, and fish. Have lots of skim milk, and lean deli cuts of turkey, chicken, and roast beef in your refrigerator for additional protein. Combine this with a couple protein shakes and meal replacements, and your protein needs should get met.

As for sources of carbohydrates. Keep your kitchen well stocked with oatmeal, whole wheat breads, (multigrain if possible), different types of rice, white and sweet potatoes, as well as fruit and fruit juices for that post workout insulin spike to top of your energy supplies. Don’t forget to have lots of fresh and frozen veggies on hand for most of your daily carb intake.

With a well-stocked kitchen, even if you’re rushed, you can make a quick and tasty meal in no time. Try different recipe combinations by taking one of the above protein sources, frying it up in a skillet or on a grill, throwing in some frozen stir-fry vegetables (they come in many flavors), and add a complex carb source on the side.

Learn the "The Truth On Fat Loss, How To Finally Lose That Beer Belly" in this FREE report from Sean Barker at http://dadfitness.rxsportz.com. Sean is a Certified Personal Trainer and a proud and busy Dad. Sean has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years and have appeared in High Performance Muscle Magazine, been on health and fitness radio shows and was selected as a sponsored athlete by one of the top supplement nutrition companies in the world. His popular Dad Fitness fat loss workouts have helped thousands of Dads around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 3 hours per week. For more information on the Dad Fitness workouts that will help you burn fat without spending hours in the gym, visit http://dadfitness.rxsportz.com

5 Exercises You SHOULDN'T Be Doing

by Sean Barker, CPT

Old habits are hard to break. But if you keep doing these 5 old school exercises you will be breaking more than old habits.

1. Leg extensions- Unfortunately this exercise seems to be the extent of most guys leg training.  Probably because sitting down and pumping out reps of leg extensions are a lot easier than squatting down with hundreds of pounds on your back. 

Despite the "burn" you may feel from your upper thighs when performing this exercise, it is not a very efficient leg exercise as it only isolates the muscles above the knee. 
The only time this exercise has much benefit is in a rehab setting where these muscles directly surrounding the knee need to be developed for stability and strength. Otherwise opt for any variation of the free-range squat.

2. Behind the neck pulldowns- This is another exercise that I still see people doing in the gym. I cringe every time I see someone take a wide grip on the angled ends of the pulldown bar and start pulling it down behind their neck.

The angled ends of the bar are an outdated design and are not where you should be gripping the bar. This puts your shoulders and rotator cuffs in a very vulnerable position. 

Putting most of the stress on the shoulders and limiting range of motion away from the back muscles this exercise should be crossed off your list. Work on being able to do bodyweight chin-ups instead or at least pulldowns to the front.

3. Behind the neck shoulder press- Similar to the behind the neck pulldown, the behind the neck barbell shoulder press places your shoulder in a delicate position.  It is basically the same movement but by adding additional weight to the bar and pushing up in the vertical plane you are putting your rotator cuffs at an even greater risk of injury.

With the extra weight you can pile on the bar with this exercise, trying to even unrack the bar will soon send your shoulders screaming in pain. Switch to the safer option; the front barbell shoulder press.

4. Concentration Curls- Probably the most popular bicep exercise for beginners wanting to "get the pump" and get Arnold-like biceps.  It's too bad a lot of experienced trainers still waste their time on this exercise.

No matter how many reps of concentration curls you do, you won't get that bicep peak like the Terminator, as muscle SHAPE is genetically determined. Muscle SIZE on the other hand can be increased through basic movements that allow a heavy weight while using many muscles instead of isolating one smaller muscle.

Standing barbell or dumbbells curls are a better choice for bicep development, but better again are close grip chin-ups, which put a lot of stress on the upper arms while working many other muscles.

5. Crunches- It would be nice if all you had to do to get that ripped six pack would be to lie on the floor and pump out hundreds of reps of back breaking crunches. Despite what the infomercials want you to believe, this is NOT true!

You wouldn't build your biceps by doing 100 reps with no weight, so why would you think you would develop your abdominals by doing 100 crunches or more? Your abdominals primary purpose is to actually stabilize your spine and to keep your torso from twisting in half under times of physical stress, not lift your neck off the floor.

Overall, the best exercises for your abs are exercises that allow your body to use your core the way it was meant to be used: for stability and support. Bodyweight planks, and compound exercises like squats and overhead presses will work your abs better than any crunch will ever do. Combined with a clean diet you might just see those abs looking back at you in the mirror.

...OK quiz time.  Do you see a trend with these 5 exercises?

They all involve sitting or lying down, (which we are all experts at already) and they work only a small section of muscle, allowing you to pump out endless reps without much effort.  

For you busy guys who want to get the most out of your workouts, stop wasting your valuable time on these old school exercises that break your body down instead of building it up...

For the Ultimate Workout Plan For Busy Dads visit this site: http://dadfitness.rxsportz.com

An Advanced Bench Press Training Trick For A Bigger Chest

By The Muscle Nerd, Jeff Anderson

In This Chest Training Article...

Why 95% of the guys in the gym are short-changing their chest training...WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT! How a simple (but POWERFUL!) form change in your bench press can pay off with BIG DIVIDENDS in building mass on your chest!

Today, I want to share with you a VERY common mistake most people make when training their chest...

Ignore this info at your own peril!  The difference in muscle fiber stimulation is IMMENSE!

Here's what I'm talking about...

When you perform "pushing" exercises like the Bench Press, most people don't know where to place their "focus" and ultimately just end up instincively pushing the weight up in any form that feels "natural".

However, what happens to 95% of you is you end up using too much "front shoulder" and take a large part of the focus off of your chest muscles, leaving them short-changed on fiber stimulation for maximum growth.

Here's how to overcome this common blunder with what I call the "Shoulder-Rib Lock":

1.  When lying on the bench (for a Bench Press), begin by dropping your shoulders BACK (toward the bench) as far as comfortably possible.

2.  Next, roll your shoulders DOWN (in the direction of your feet).

3.  And lastly, "puff" out your ribcage to keep it held high.

Consider this your "locked" position for the entire movement and keep your pectorals "aimed" high toward the ceiling!

You'll be amazed at how much of a difference you'll see in your chest workouts!

Oh...and what about using this technique for bodyweight exercises?

Well, these very same principles apply to the PUSH UP as well!

Just go through the same little "checklist" and keep your shoulders locked back and down while keeping your ribcage "puffed out" and you'll see the same difference in your training (AND your RESULTS!)

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Visit Underground Chest Training at http://chest.rxsportz.com

Chest Training Tip For Blowing Up Your Pecs!

By The Muscle Nerd, Jeff Anderson

To get full pec development, you need to hit the chest from different angles.

You know that, right?

But while most guys are relying on doing this solely via the incline, flat, and decline benches, I have a BETTER tip for you...

Instead of changing the angle at which you work your chest, focus on your GRIP WIDTH!

Here's why...

Depending on how close your hands are together on the barbell, you target either different areas of your chest.

The closer your hands, the more you work the inner and upper pecs (but also your triceps).

The wider your hands are, the more overall chest stimulation you get as you take a lot of the triceps out of the power equation.

So here's how you can use this knowledge to further your chest development...

Start with the flat bench and do one set of the barbell bench press with a close grip until you reach failure at about 8-12 reps.

Rest 2 minutes and then do another set of 8-12 reps to failure with a shoulder width grip.

Finally, after you next 2 minute rest, do another set with your hands about 6-8 inches wider than shoulder width.

From here, you can move on to the incline bench and do the same exact thing for 3 more sets.

Follow it up with a trip to the decline bench for 3 more and you're all done for "Chest Day"!

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Visit Underground Chest Training at http://chest.rxsportz.com to learn more!

New Research: Fat Is Contagious?

[ Editor's Note:  Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]

It's like a dream come true.

"Gaining bodyfat is the result  of a virus."

Wouldn't that be great news?

Well...

Let me tell you about the AD-36 adenovirus. Adenoviruses are the same nasty bugs that cause the common cold. We all have these viruses in various forms in our body all the time.

That last bit is a critical distinction.

Remember that.

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana has been doing some really ground-breaking research on AD-36. AD-36 affects stem cells... more specifically fat cells, both pre-formed and post-formed.

This means AD-36 can make MORE fat cells if contracted as an infant and make your fat cells larger if contracted as an adult.

Or so the theory goes.

To quote the study:

"Earlier researchers have concluded that Ad-36 may be contributors to obesity by super-charging fat cells to grow and store more fat. Until now, though, those researchers thought the viruses targeted pre-fat cells (called pre-adipocytes), causing them to convert in higher numbers to fat cells and causing those fat cells to be larger. Those studies were in mice. Pasaricas work determines the virus targets stem cells in humans."

The result?

"In one test, a third of obese people had the rare and highly contagious virus compared to just 11 percent of thinner people. Weight gain can last three months until the body has built up resistance to the bug."

Wow. Sounds like we have a winner here. A virus that you can catch that literally makes you gain bodyfat!  All we need is...

a vaccine!

Right?

Wrong.

First of all, notice that 11% of LEAN people have AD-36. And at any given time, just like a cold or a flu virus, you could contract AD-36. If your body has 'never' been exposed to it, you may require about 3 months to build up antibodies to ward it off.

Now, you can gain a lot of weight in 3 months... but come on. You cannot become obese in three months unless you are really, REALLY working at it.

Plus, like most viruses, you build up immunity to AD-36. Researchers do not know how long the immunity lasts, but some theorize it could last years... some even decades.

And let's not forget those 11% who are lean and have the virus.

Why did they not all of a sudden get "sick" with bodyfat?

Because they are not EATING or LIVING in a way that allows them to gain bodyfat no matter what nasty freakin' viruses may be floating about, that's why.

That's right folks:  It is always going to come down to the food we put in our body and the way we move.

Here's another hypothesis presented by Sherry Strong, food philosopher and nutritionist:  "This could very well be the result of nature creating a mutation to encourage us to eat more due to the fact our consumption of natural, whole and organic foods is so low."

Brilliant observation... and one that makes complete sense.

Even if a "virus" is responsible for 20% of our weight gain, what about the other 80%?

We do not need a vaccine other than good food and a common sense workout plan.

Here's the best --

http://7mm.rxsportz.com  <--- the "vaccine" for bodyfat

Here's why I love this workout:

1. It's fast. 7-14 minutes 3-5 days per week. Anyone on earth can do this.

2. The Basic Upgrade (you will see it) still comes with a copy of my book "The Every Other Day Diet." Put the two together and you have an absolute winner of a plan that's practical and enjoyable.

3. Plus, anyone who owns "Every Other Day Diet" gets my upcoming "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" book freee. It comes out March 1st.

That's 3 good reasons to go here and check out 7 Minute Muscle...

http://7mm.rxsportz.com  <--- the "vaccine" for bodyfat

Here's one more:

You know better.

You know that there's never going to be a magic pill for health, vitality, energy and looking your best.

We can keep hoping... or you can take action and get what you want now.

To me, that makes more sense than AD-36 "Super-Retro Fat-burning Vaccine" to hit the marketplace in 2021.

It's not your fault...

I want to you to understand something VERY important:

Most people blame themselves because they can't lose the
stubborn fat they want to...or get the s.exy body they
want...or get the teenager-like energy they want...the list
goes on...BUT-

-YOU CAN'T WIN THIS WAY...beating yourself up and
disapproving of yourself will only create more self doubt in
your mind and have you believing that it's your fault you're
not as lean or fit as you'd like to be.  That is complete
B.S.!

(By the way, if you sit on your butt and do nothing, then
YES, it is your fault, but I'm talking about most people who
are out there at least trying to get it done)

Here's the TRUTH:

There is a lot of crap out there in the fat loss and fitness
industry (magic pills, gizmos, etc.) that just doesn't work
and is only aimed at swiping your hard earned money...

...And there is some good stuff out there too...

...BUT the BIG PROBLEM for people today is that even with
the good stuff, it usually requires you to sacrifice way too
much time enjoying your hobbies and family...or basically
just enjoying life!

You thought it was your fault...maybe you were insecure,
wanted to know what to do, wanted to know the answer.
Perhaps you tried harder, worked longer, disapproved of
yourself, maybe even beat yourself up, and STILL couldn't
solve the problem.  UNTIL-

-Until you stepped outside of this SELF BLAME GAME and
started to create a more intelligent approach to getting the
lean, strong, and attractive body most people never
achieve...

...an approach that sees fat loss and fitness as a life long
approach, not something you do for a few weeks and then
stop...

...an approach that understands there is more to life than
working out or obsessing over your diet...

...an approach that provides the most efficient and easiest
to follow workout and diet techniques in just a few minutes
each week...

This approach is a collection of techniques and secrets that
is now known worldwide as 'Fat Burning Furnace'.  Nearly
80,000 people have benefited from the techniques Rob Poulos
has put together...But-

-It NEVER would have happened if he had continued to blame
himself for his fat loss troubles.

Instead, he decided to let all of that disapproval go away,
and Rob began finding a practical approach that could work
for the rest of his now lean, strong, and healthy life.

So if you're still playing the "SELF BLAME GAME", STOP! It's
not your fault.  Step outside of the disapproving of
yourself...and once you've done that, get a PLAN that is
realistic and will actually work over the long haul, like
FBF.

AND to kickstart that for you, I want to remind you that
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to register for Rob's FBF NEW BODY
Challenge...

IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE THIS ALREADY, you're going to finally
get your butt in gear and out of the self blame game by
submitting a "before" ph.oto and preparing to finally reach
your best body goals...SO-

-If you aren't using the techniques and tricks in my FBF
system yet, and you want to finally get serious and be
accountable for your fat loss success, I urge you to
consider taking Rob up on his FBF NEW BODY
Challenge...you've only got 1 day left...

...this is where you can not only burn off that stubborn
body fat faster and easier then ever before, but also G.ET
PAID to do it (Rob is paying 2300 Dollars CASH out of his
own pocket to the people that make the most startling body
transformations over the next 10 weeks...).

And you're also going to get Rob's 10-week summer shape up
guide to once you've claimed your copy of the FBF system
just before midnight tonight Sunday February 22nd...plus 2
more bonuses...

Go ahead and check out the details before it's too late
here:

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

Here's to getting lean and shaping up for summer,
Arthur M.
http://rxsportz.com

P.S. The "before" ph.otos are pouring in...are you up for
the transformation of your life?

You have just TODAY to decide...

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

The Top 10 Best Advanced Bodyweight Exercises

1) Pull-ups (If you want to build muscle, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how hard pullups can work your chest!)

2) 1-Leg Squats (This is advanced, but you can practice by squatting back onto a bench.)

3) Spiderman Pushup (A TT classic! I know you love them!)

4) Inverted Rows (Most folks neglect their upper backs, but you won't if you use this powerful exercise.)

5) Bulgarian Split Squats 

6) Chin-ups (Again, this doesn't just work your back, but your chest, biceps, and even your shoulders.)

7) Decline Push-up (You can make this harder by doing close-grip or spiderman versions.)

8] 1-Leg Stability Ball Leg Curl (Your hamstrings have to work as hard as possible in this one...great for building a better backside.)

9) Stability Ball Ab Rollout (My current favorite ab exercise.)

10) Burpees (Way better than long, slow cardio for fast results.)

For more bodyweight workouts, watch the videos here:

=> http://turbulencetraining.rxsportz.com

If some of these exercises are unfamiliar to you click on the link to learn more.

Arthur M.
Online Muscle Fitness
http://rxsportz.com

The Secret To A Better Lovelife

[ Editor's Note:  Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]

Today we need to chat about your hormones.

Yeah, I chat a lot about hormones. That's because I have been to Hormone Hell and back. Twice.

I've lived to tell the tale.

It's scary... and it's one of those hidden illnesses that you might not even know you have.

I had it at 27. I did not affect my lovelife, but that was probably due to my youth. If I did not treat it then, I would have no lovelife or drive at ALL right now.

I treated it with drugs. That is all we had back then.

Today I use a combination of therapies, many of which are natural....

1. I train with weights to increase testosterone-levels naturally.

2. I train and do cardio before eating in the morning to increase gH levels naturally without drugs.

3. I cycle my calories to increase my thyroid levels naturally.

As you can see there are many ways to increase your hormone levels naturally.

But it's not all exercise and nutrition. Now we have several "botanical" supplements:  Herbs and other natural helpers to help the fight.

I wish I would have known about Dr. Lucille when I was 27.

She's the expert in that field. Herbs, nutrition for hormone help, and how to protect your body IF you have to take drugs to help the problem like I do.

I listen to her. So should you.

Here's her site:

http://naturapause.rxsportz.com  <--- natural energy help

The best thing about having your hormones optimized is energy.

Yes, you will burn more bodyfat.

Yes, you will increase your lovelife and your desire to have intimacy.

Yes, you will increase your resistance to disease and common illnesses.

But I think MORE ENERGY is the best.

I have the energy to do anything I want at just about any time I want.

Here's an example:

Today I had to go to the funeral of a dear friend. She passed away after struggling with a lifetime of various illnesses, many of which were made worse by lifestyle choices. Some she had no control over.

We all loved her dearly.

We drove until 1:00AM this morning. I got up early for the funeral but not early enough to eat breakfast.

I had a large lunch afterwards and then we headed back -- another 3 hour boring drive in traffic.

Even with all of this emotional stress, my body only needed a 2-hour nap to pop right back into high gear. I could literally go and workout now at almost 11:00pm if I had to.

I'm glad I don't because I have a night of packing ahead of me for a business trip!

Still, the point is simple:

Hormone Health = Greater Energy

Most people do not exercise because... get this....

They do not FEEL like it.

I don't mean "feel like it" as in they would rather do something else, although that is the case sometimes.

I mean "feel like it" in the sense that they have NO energy to do it.

They are tired, run-down after a 9 to 5 day, and feel zonked.

You too?

If so, you need this info...

http://naturapause.rxsportz.com  <--- natural energy help

Remember:  More energy, more lovelife. More workouts that burn fat. More done in the day.

More living... in the best way possible.

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Training With Weights vs "Weight Training"

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Just a word of warning:

I will be using the term "bodybuilder" or "bodybuilding" to refer to anyone who wants to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat in this article.

That means you.

Yep... you are a "bodybuilder." That does not mean you want to look like a monster on stage and pose in front of thousands of people wearing nothing but your undies.

That means you want more lean muscle and less bodyfat -- that's it.

With that in mind, here's something you have to know:

Bodybuilders do not "lift weights" -- we "train" with weights.

We use weights as a tool like a sculptor uses a hammer and chisel.

The object of the game is not to lift some heavy weight from Point A to Point B and back. That's weight lifting. "Bodybuilding" is about making the muscle you want to change do all the

work.

Here's two ways to do it:

1. Lower the weight and focus:  Most people are just concerned with the lift itself. "Get this weight off of me!" seems to be the unconscious mantra. This will not get the job done. In fact you may end up looking bulky rather than sleek... or just not change at all. Instead, lower the weight slightly, slow the pace down (especially on the descent of the movement) and picture the muscle in your mind doing ALL of the work. Literally put your mind in the muscle. You will be amazed at how different the same exercise feels with this degree of concentration,.

2. Contract, hold, release:  At the top of any movement, contract the muscle hard. Hold that contraction for a second or two, then release it and lower the weight slowly. This will not only cause faster muscle growth (that is a good thing) but also demand that you use less weight to get the job done. This means your joints -- shoulders, knees, elbows -- will last a lifetime. At 45 my joints are in perfect health. Protect yours at all costs.

Just remember:  You are not just lifting weights when you train for muscle shape and "tone" -- you are a sculptor. Treat your tools and your body with that degree of care.

I cover many more tips on how to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat faster in my book "7 Minute Muscle".

Read more here:

http://7mm.rxsportz.com  <--- more muscle in far less time

New Body Challenge

You know that New Body Challenge contest I told you about the other day?

The one where you can win your share of 2300 bucks in cash and get a step by step 10-week summer shape up blueprint to follow to win it?

Yeah, that one!

Well, it was supposed to be over and done on Thursday, but the contest creator, Rob Poulos, just called me to let me know he ran into a bit of a problem...

See, because of the huge amount of hits Rob's been receiving at his site, especially from international visitors, he had some trouble processing all of the orders for his Fat
Burning Furnace system-

-you can imagine he had quite a few angry visitors who couldn't get their hands on his system and limited bonuses...

...so just to be fair to everybody, he's had to extend the deadline to this Sunday, February 22nd, just before midnight eastern time.

So if you missed the 1st deadline for any reason, or haven't heard about this new chance at your NEW BODY, you're going to thank me later...

Just tap the link below to get started:

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

Alright that's it for now...

Here's to stepping into your new body this summer and stepping out onto that beach feeling confident and looking your very best ever,

Arthur M.
http://rxsportz.com

Idiotic Mistakes Using Superset Training To Build Muscle

By The Muscle Nerd, Jeff Anderson

By now you should know that "superset" training (where you perform one exercise back-to-back with another exercise) is NOT just an "advanced" training technique for the gym.

It's actually the best training method for any fitness goal, whether you want to build muscle or burn fat.

Unfortunately, I see WAAAAAY too many people using this technique incorrectly...and it's time to set the record straight!

Here's the deal...

Your muscles have 7 "types" of fibers which can be broken down into 2 "main" types (fast-twitch and slow-twitch)

And each set of fibers has it's own purpose...AND it's own preference for how it likes to be trained.

Depending upon your goal, you'll want to train a bit differently.

You see, slow-twitch muscles are used mostly for endurance activities and prefer to be trained with lower weights and higher repetitions.

On the other hand, your fast-twitch muscles are the ones you use for strength and power and like heavy weights with lower reps.

But since both types have the ability to grow, you'll want to attack BOTH in your workouts.

That means higher reps and lower weights for your slow-twitch muscles and lower reps and higher weight for your fast-twitch muscles.

Here's an example of how to train your chest for size...

(And then I have a little "suprise" that blows any method you've EVER seen out of the water!

But first...

Superset For Bigger Muscles

Exercises Used:

Superset Incline Dumbbell Press with Pushups

Execution:

With an incline bench at about 30 degrees, knock out a HEAVY set of about 4-6 reps.

Then IMMEDIATELY after you're done, get on the floor and do as many pushups as you can do before crashing to the ground in a pile of your own drool!

Here's why it works...

By hitting your muscles with that heavy compound exercise set first, you blast away at your fast-twitch fibers.

But then you come in and really destroy your "slow-twitchers" by extending your set with a massive "pump" that fills your chest up with blood and muscle-building hormones and nutrients!

But this is NOTHING compared to the method I can show you at my website http://mass.rxsportz.com.

There show you the 5 BIGGEST MISTAKES most guys make when it comes to their mass routines.

I promise you...you're making at least ONE of them!

But don't worry...I also show you how to solve every one of these problems and how to jumpstart new gains like never before.

Go ahead and check out these 5 tips now at http://mass.rxsportz.com  (<-Click Now)

Burn More Bodfyat With Spices

[ Note:  Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me and gave me permission to share it with you. ]

It's the spice of life.

Food that is. Or opinions. I guess there is a lot of things that are officially "the spice of life."

I think spices are the spice of life.

I have a new-found love of spices since hanging around a killer healthy-food chef for the past week.

Wow oh wow... I had no idea.

And hey -- I'm helping her put her recipes into to a book that will be out soon.

I'll send you all a video of this woman doing her thing too in a week or so... prepare to be blown away.

Back to spices:

Not only can spices save an otherwise boring healthy meal.... turns to find out spices can help you burn more bodyfat.

The January 2006 issue of The Journal of Physiology and Behavior cited numerous studies on several spices that increased thermogenesis in the body.

Thermogenesis is simply heat -- and since a calorie is a unit of heat, guess what?

More thermogenesis = more calories burned

=

Less bodyfat.

Pretty cool stuff this thermogenesis.

In fact thermogenesis is the foundation of my upcoming handbook "The Radical Fatloss Blueprint." Out in late February.

I'm giving this book away for freee for 21 days to anyone who owns a copy of "The Every Other Day Diet."

The book comes out in late February... and it is... well, radical.

Up to 21 pounds in 21 days.

But you can only do it for 21 days. Fair deal, right?

If you want the book for freee, make sure you have "Every Other Day Diet" so I can send it to you the last week of February.

Get EODD here --

http://eodd.rxsportz.com  <--- more thermogenesis, less bodyfat

For now, here's the spices that work the best to help you burn bodyfat:

1. Capsaicin, the compound gives red chili pepper its heat, increased energy via heat expenditure by up to 23% after ingesting it at breakfast.

2. Black Pepper increases body heat (thermogenesis) by bonding to TRPV1 receptors in the brain.

3. Turmeric has both anti-cancer and pro-thermogenic support. Best of two worlds if you ask me.

Combine these three spices:  Red chili pepper, black pepper and turmeric, and use them liberally (as you can handle them) on your lunch and dinner meals.

Just be careful not to overdo the spices, otherwise you'll end up with more heartburn than fatburn.

I'll be including FAR more powerful ways to burn bodyfat radically in "The Radical Fatloss Blueprint" -- and you can get your copy free the last week of February if you own Every Other Day Diet.

Get it here --

http://eodd.rxsportz.com  <--- more thermogenesis, less bodyfat

RE: He's PAYING you for losing fat again?

What would you say if I told you some fat loss guy on the
Internet is actually paying people to lose fat?

What's that?  You'd call me crazy?  A liar?  Or worse?

Well, I wouldn't be surprised if you did, because it's not
every day that you can actually get paid to trade in your
body for a new energy charged, lean, strong and healthy one-

-BUT today you can.  Give me 2 minutes to explain a moment:

I just learned that fat loss and fitness expert Rob Poulos
(that fat loss guy on the Internet ;-)) has really gone out
of his way to give you the EXTRA MOTIVATION you need to
finally shed that stubborn body fat, trim that waist, and
sculpt some legs and a rear end to be proud of...

...what is he doing? Well it actually IS kind of crazy, to
be honest-

-Rob is holding his 2nd annual Fat Burning Furnace NEW BODY
CHALLENGE...and he's paying 2300 Dollars CASH out of his own pocket to the people that make the most startling body
transformations over the next 10 weeks...

...yeah, I know, how cool is this?

Get in your best shape ever AND g.et paid to do it!

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

Not only that, but Rob also told me he's updated his popular
step by step '10 Week Summer Shape Up Guide' and is giving
it to anyone who claims a copy of his bestselling Fat
Burning Furnace system over the next 72 hours-

-Rob created this guide to make it even easier to surprise
your f.riends and look your best in your bathing suit this
summer...

..PLUS, it's Rob's personal roadmap to w.inning his own
contest...he's basically spoonfeeding it to you so you can
claim your share of the 2300 dollars in cash prizes.

You see, Rob is the author of "Fat Burning Furnace", a
worldwide top selling step by step plan that reveals the
secrets and unique techniques he and his wife used to lose a
combined 101 pounds of blubber, 10 inches off his waist, and
8 of her dress sizes in a matter of months (you can see
their shocking transformations on his website)...

...and they did it without boring cardio, without
restrictive fad diets, and without dangerous fat loss pills
or junky exercise gizmos...And-

-his blueprint has already helped thousands of people trade
in their former fat selves for a new leaner and se.xy body:

In fact, reports from readers of Fat Burning Furnace show
that they lose an average of 26 pounds of pure fat from
their bodies anywhere from 30-70 days.  Have you ever seen
26 pounds of pure fat?  It's about the size of 104 sticks of
butter, so-

-just imagine stripping 104 sticks of butter or more from
your body over the next 10 weeks and you'll get a good idea
of what can happen when you simply copy Rob's plan.

BUT...you don't even have to enter his contest to get his
bonus 10-week summer shape up guide...

...in fact, when you claim your copy of Rob's revealing FBF
system,  you're also going to get 2 more AUDIO bonuses with
tricks on creating unstoppable fat loss motivation, and how
to program your mind so you can easily stick with Rob's
plan.

So-

-If you are ready to take some REAL action on finally
looking your best and feeling proud of your body in that
bathing suit this Summer, and claim your copy of Rob's Fat
Burning Furnace step by step plan by midnight on Friday
February 20th, he'll give you these 3 Fat Loss Bonuses "on
the house":

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

These bonuses are valued at over 77 bucks...but once you
claim your copy of Rob's fat loss plan (Fat Burning Furnace)
now, you're going to get them all F-R-E-E...

...but when the clock strikes Midnight Eastern Time on
Friday February 20th, IT'S ALL OVER-

-The 3 Fat Loss Bonuses go back into Rob's fat loss and
fitness VAULT, and anyone who has claimed their copy will be
eligible for the 2300 dollars in cash prizes.

If you miss out, you won't get the bonuses and you won't be
eligible to win the cash.

Go ahead and tap the link below to grab your fr.eebies and
make yourself eligible for the cash now:

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

I hope you take a couple of minutes to check this
out...REMEMBER...

...only a small percentage of people ever achieve the kind
of body they truly desire...the one that has their f.riends
in awe or are just plain jealous of.

Rob and thousands of his readers have done that (you can
read and listen to quotes from his readers on his website)

And an even smaller percentage of people are truly happy
with the way they look in a hot and fashionable
swimsuit...BUT-

-NOW is the perfect time to CHANGE all of that for
yourself...

Here's to shaping up for Summer and staying lean for life,

Arthur M.
http://rxsportz.com

8 Reasons Why You Keep Falling Off The Diet Wagon

By Tom Venuto
BurnTheFat.com 

Clearly, we have an obesity problem in America and many other countries across our planet. Yet, I propose that we do not have a weight loss problem today. In case you’re confused at this apparent contradiction, consider these statistics:

According to a study from Oxford University published in the International Journal of Obesity, within 3 to 5 years, about 80 percent of all ‘weight losers’ have regained the lost weight, and often gained back a little extra.

According to research by the National Weight Control Registry, that relapse rate may be as high as 95 percent.

For comparison, relapse rates for drug, alcohol and tobacco dependency have been reported in the range of 50-90%.

This means that lots and lots of people have “successfully” lost weight. But not many have kept it off. Therefore, we don’t have a weight loss problem, we have a weight-relapse problem; we have a “not sticking with it” problem. Wouldn’t you agree?

In fact, the fall and subsequent weight-regain usually doesn’t take years. Many people have abandoned their new year’s resolutions within weeks. By the time the Super Bowl party rolls around, their diet is history!

If this is true, then shouldn’t we put more of our attention onto figuring out why you haven’t been sticking with your program, and what you should do about it?

I put together this new list (below) of the top 8 reasons why you fall off the wagon.

Rather than worrying about the minutiae of your diet plan, like whether you should be on low carb or high carb, Mediterranean or Okinawan, vegetarian or meat eater, I propose that if you simply focus on these 8 issues, you’ll start getting more lasting results.

How? By being able to stick with whichever plan you decided was best for you! After all, even if you have the best nutrition program in the world - on paper - it doesn’t do you much good if you can’t stick with it in practice!

THE 8 REASONS

1. No focus: you didn’t set goals, you didn’t put your goals in writing, and/or you didn’t stay focused on your goals daily (by reading them, affirming them, looking at a vision board, etc.)

2. No priorities: you may have set a goal, but you didn’t put it on or near the top of your priorities list. For example, your goal is six pack abs, but drinking beer and eating fast food on the weekend is higher on your priorities list than having a flat stomach.

3. No support system: you tried to go at it alone; no buddy system, training partners, family, spouse, friends, mentors or coaches to turn to for information and emotional support when the going got tough.

4. No Accountability: you didn’t keep score for your own accountability – with a progress chart, weight record, measurements, food journal, training journal, and you didn’t set up external accountability (ie, report to someone else or show your results to someone else)

5. No patience: you were only thinking short term and had unrealistic expectations. You expected 10 pounds a week or 5 pounds a week or 3 pounds a week, so the first week you lost “only” 1 or 2 pounds or hit a plateau, you gave up.

6. No planning: you winged it. You walked into the gym without having a workout in hand, on paper, you didn’t plan your workouts into your weekly schedule; you didn’t have a menu on paper, you didn’t make time (so instead you made excuses, like “I’m too busy”)

7. No balance: your diet or training program was too extreme. You went the all or nothing, “I want it now” route instead of the moderate, slow-and-steady wins the race route.

8. No personalization: your nutrition or training program was the wrong one for you. It might have worked for someone else, but it didn’t suit your schedule, personality, lifestyle, disposition or body type.

So there you have it – 8 reasons why most people fall off the wagon! Have you been making these mistakes? If so, the solutions are clear and simple: focus, prioritize, get support, be accountable, be patient, plan, balance and personalize.

Train hard and expect success,
Tom Venuto
Fat Loss Coach
BurnTheFat.com 

About the Author:

Tom Venuto is a fat loss expert, lifetime natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, independent nutrition researcher, freelance writer, and author of the #1 best selling diet e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat-Burning Secrets of The World’s Best Bodybuilders & Fitness Models (e-book) 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: burnthefat.com

(Video!) Protein Supplement Review Report Card: Beyond The Basics

By The "Muscle Nerd", Jeff Anderson

We all know that to build muscle, you need protein, right?

And unless you're stuffing gifted enough to stuff down 10 cans of tuna a day, chances are you've figured out that supplementing with protein shakes is an easy way to get in some great quality protein to build muscle.

But WHICH protein should you be taking?

With so many options, it's hard for the "Average Joe" to see through all the marketing smoke and mirrors and determine the best choice that will fit into their diet and meet their mass-building goals.

Well, look no further...class is in session and the "Muscle Nerd" has the podium!

YES! You Really CAN Make Your Own Powerful Supplements! Make Your Own Supplements >> How would you like to create your own powerful sports supplements right in your own home with no "special knowledge" or expensive equipment? It's EASY...and you'll save HUNDREDS!

3 Ways Carbohydrates Can Make You Fat

Can carbohydrates make you fat? Are carbohydrates essential for fueling the body and having it run efficiently? Do I need to watch my intake of carbohydrates to prevent fat storage? The answer to all 3 questions is Yes!

So what does all this mean? Am I not to eat carbs or am I supposed to eat carbs? How many carbs should I eat? What types? The entire carbohydrate craze has gone from one extreme to the other and back again. It's no wonder you may be confused, frustrated, mad or all of the above.

There is a ton of information flying around and much of it is garbage. Here are the facts about carbs and how you should use this information.

1. Your body can store all carbs as fat when the muscles and the liver are already full of glycogen. So if you continuously eat a high carbohydrate diet this can lead to increased fat storage. Also, you can store more of your carb calories as fat when you eat too many processed and refined carbs. The key is to consume moderate carbs and choose carbs that have at least 2gms of fiber per serving. This will help control insulin spikes, which leads us to number 2.

2. Eating too many carbs at one sitting without enough other nutrients to counteract its effect will cause insulin spikes, which then triggers your body's fat storing mechanisms. This is why I suggest you eat whole grain carbs, vegetables and fruits with skin when possible because they will provide good sources of fiber to help control these insulin spikes. Also, make sure you balance your carb intake with lean protein to further counteract the effects of carbs in the body in regards to elevating your insulin levels.

3. Through a process known as de novo lipogenesis your body can directly increase fat storage by converting carbohydrates to fat. So I will reiterate why you need to eat carbs. Eat whole grain, high fiber carbs as well as lean protein to control blood sugar rise, which then controls insulin spikes and helps prevent you from storing carb calories as fat.

So now that you have the facts about carbs should you be eating them or not. To summarize you do need carbs. Your body does need carbs to function properly and maintain optimal efficiency. The body doesn't need as many carbs as we feed it though. It also doesn't need the refined flours and process carbs we have become accustomed to eating. As we have gotten lazier and our lives have become busier we tend to lean towards convenient foods and they are usually not the healthiest of foods.

We have consumed too much of those foods and then blamed it all on carbs as to why we are fat. Carbs are not the main culprit. They do play a part as I describe above as to how they can make you fat. I also mention how to eat carbs so that they don't make you fat.

Click here for more quick weight loss tips and fast easy weight loss.

Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS is the author of the Carb Rotation Diet. To discover the 5 absolute truths Every Serial Dieter Who Seeks Rapid-Weight loss MUST come to grips with visit The Carb Rotation Diet.

He's PAYING you for losing fat again?

It's almost here...that's right...the weather is warming up
and soon it will be officially Summer here in the U.S.-

-a great time of the year, but even better if you're in tip
top shape when you hit the beach or just slip into your
shorts and t-shirt.

And that's why I'm writing...

-I just learned that fat loss and fitness expert Rob Poulos
has really gone out of his way to give you the EXTRA
MOTIVATION you need to shed that stubborn winter body fat
before bathing suit season hits this year...

...what is he doing? Well it's kind of crazy, to be honest-

-Rob is holding his 2nd annual Fat Burning Furnace NEW BODY
CHALLENGE...and he's paying 2300 Dollars CASH out of his own
pocket to the people that make the most startling body
transformations over the next 10 weeks...

...yeah, I know, how cool is this?

Get in your best shape ever AND g.et paid to do it!

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

Not only that, but Rob also told me he's updated his popular
step by step '10 Week Summer Shape Up Guide' and is giving
it to anyone who claims a copy of his bestselling Fat
Burning Furnace system over the next 72 hours-

-Rob created this guide to make it even easier to surprise
your f.riends and look your best in your bathing suit this
summer...

..PLUS, it's Rob's personal roadmap to w.inning his own
contest...he's basically spoon feeding it to you so you can
claim your share of the 2300 dollars in cash p.rizes.

You see, Rob is the author of "Fat Burning Furnace", a
worldwide top selling step by step plan that reveals the
secrets and unique techniques he and his wife used to lose a
combined 101 pounds of blubber, 10 inches off his waist, and
8 of her dress sizes in a matter of months (you can see
their shocking transformations on his website)...

...and they did it without boring cardio, without
restrictive fad diets, and without dangerous fat loss pills
or junky exercise gizmos...And-

-his blueprint has already helped thousands of people trade
in their former fat selves for a new leaner and se.xy body:

In fact, reports from readers of Fat Burning Furnace show
that they lose an average of 26 pounds of pure fat from
their bodies anywhere from 30-70 days.  Have you ever seen
26 pounds of pure fat?  It's about the size of 104 sticks of
butter, so-

-just imagine stripping 104 sticks of butter or more from
your body over the next 10 weeks and you'll get a good idea
of what can happen when you simply copy Rob's plan.

BUT...you don't even have to enter his contest to get his
bonus 10-week summer shape up guide...

...in fact, when you claim your copy of Rob's revealing FBF
system,  you're also going to get 2 more AUDIO bonuses with
tricks on creating unstoppable fat loss motivation, and how
to program your mind so you can easily stick with Rob's
plan.

So-

-If you are ready to take some REAL action on finally
looking your best and feeling proud of your body in that
bathing suit this Summer, and claim your copy of Rob's Fat
Burning Furnace step by step plan by midnight on Friday
February 20th, he'll give you these 3 Fat Loss Bonuses "on
the house":

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

These bonuses are valued at over 77 bucks...but once you
claim your copy of Rob's fat loss plan (Fat Burning Furnace)
now, you're going to get them all F-R-E-E...

...but when the clock strikes Midnight Eastern Time on
Friday February 20th, IT'S ALL OVER-

-The 3 Fat Loss Bonuses go back into Rob's fat loss and
fitness VAULT, and anyone who has claimed their copy will be
eligible for the 2300 dollars in cash p.rizes.

If you miss out, you won't get the bonuses and you won't be
eligible to win the cash.

Go ahead and tap the link below to grab your fr.eebies and
make yourself eligible for the cash now:

http://fbf.rxsportz.com

I hope you take a couple of minutes to check this
out...REMEMBER...

...only a small percentage of people ever achieve the kind
of body they truly desire...the one that has their f.riends
in awe or are just plain jealous of.

Rob and thousands of his readers have done that (you can
read and listen to quotes from his readers on his website)

And an even smaller percentage of people are truly happy
with the way they look in a h.ot and fashionable
swimsuit...BUT-

-NOW is the perfect time to CHANGE all of that for
yourself...

Here's to shaping up for Summer and staying lean for life,

Arthur M.
Online Muscle Fitness
http://rxsportz.com

28 Day Fat Loss Blueprint

By this time you get to reading this the amazing deal that I have been talking about the past couple days could be CANCELED.

If you haven’t read previous posts imagine this….

Two top fat loss experts are going to give you a 28 day blueprint to losing weight and if you don’t lose at least 10lbs they are going to give you a refund plus 20 bucks.

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It is only available to the first 100 people so by the time you read this the offer could be gone.

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Here’s the post I made the other day in case you missed it.

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I’ve never seen anything like this before.

Nutritionist Mike Roussell and Men’s Health Fat Loss Expert Alwyn Cosgrove have put their money where their mouth is…LITERALLY.

You’ve probably heard of the rapid weight loss program - Warp Speed Fat Loss. It is a 28 Day blueprint for people that want to lose up to 20lbs in 28 days. It works like gang busters.

The story goes…Mike was taking to his Dad the other week and his father didn’t think that people would believe that it was possible - being able to lose 20lbs in 28 day. Especially with all the exotic berry and weight loss scams all over the internet.

So Mike decided he needed to figure out a way to help overcome the seed of doubt in people’s minds (because the program really does work).

Do you know what he came up with?

120% Money Back Guarant.ee.

http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

That’s right. If you don’t lose the weight, Mike and Alwyn are going to give you your money back AND send you $20 for your trouble..

Find out all the details here:

http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

Talk Soon,
Arthur M.

P.S. Just in case a bunch of dishonest people take Mike and Alwyn up on this, just to get 20 bucks, they have limited the offer to the first 100 people

Go Here Now So You Don’t Miss Out
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Spice Up Your Valentine's Day With A Workout

You are about to discover a little known secret to spicing up your Valentine's Day and really making a positive impression with your partner.

The secret... Workout together as a couple!

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Here's how working out as a couple will spice up your Valentine's Day and your relationship...

Working Out Together Is A Bonding Experience

This is your chance to really connect. Share your goals, be supportive of each other by offering words of encouragement, and inspire each other to be the best that you can be individually and as a couple.

The best part about this time together is that you will be with your partner while sharing the awesome feelings that are associated with physical activity. Look into each others eye's while working out. Smile and enjoy the moment together.

Working Out Together Will Increase Intimacy

Exercise produces chemicals in the brain that will increase arousal and libido. Several studies show that men and women who exercise regularly report better and more frequent sex with their partner.

Working Out Together Makes You Feel Attractive

The feelings that you experience after completing a workout are incredible. Your body feels tighter and firmer. Your energy levels get a boost. You experience a sense of accomplishment.

When you workout as a couple these feelings become magnified because you are sharing the experience with the person you love.

When you and your Valentine are feeling more attractive I guarantee there will be some sparks flying in your relationship.

Show your Valentine just how much you care about them by giving them a gift that will improve your relationship while getting in great shape together.

Give your Valentine the gift of More Love, Less Fat

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Breakthrough Workout Program For Couples

With Valentine's Day nearly here it's the perfect time for me to tell you about a breakthrough workout program that was created just for couples...

Introducing More Love, Less Fat - A Couples Guide

To Transforming Your Body and Relationship

http://fitcouple.rxsportz.com

My friends Angie and Scott Tousignant are known as "The Six Pack Abs Couple". They definitely know what it takes to lose stubborn belly fat.

Last year Angie and Scott stumbled upon a powerful secret that increases your chances of fat loss success...

Working out together as a couple!

There's something magical about working together towards a common goal with your significant other. Your reasons for succeeding become stronger.

Working out with your significant other provides you with built in accountability and support.

Since you do need to rely on each other to complete the workout, you are less likely get away with any EXCUSES for not doing the workout because you need to explain yourself to someone.

So saying that you have no time, are too tired, the kids need you and blah, blah, blah...will NOT be acceptable when you owe this time to your partner.

Are you beginning to see how working out as a couple will increase your chances of creating a flat stomach?

"More Love Less Fat" is much more than just a workout program. It's a blueprint for fat loss and relationship success.

More Love Less Fat includes:

12 unique workout programs to help you burn fat in the shortest time possible.

Motivational strategies that you can apply as a couple to help you achieve your goals.

Video demonstrations for each exercise in the program.

More Love Less Fat Support Community.

Nutrition Guide including recipes.

Learn more about this breakthrough workout program for created for couples by visiting...

http://fitcouple.rxsportz.com

Arthur M.
PS
Show your Valentine how much you care about them by giving them the gift of More Love Less Fat...

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Bad News

Did you read my post from yesterday?

I’ve pasted it below just in case you didn’t.

If you did and haven’t taken these guys up on their 120% Money Back Guarant.ee do so fast.

http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

The bad news is that if you wait until tomorrow the offer will most likely be gone as it is on a first come first serve basis.

Here’s the post from yesterday that explains it all.

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I’ve never seen anything like this before.

Nutritionist Mike Roussell and Men’s Health Fat Loss Expert Alwyn Cosgrove have put their money where their mouth is…LITERALLY.

You’ve probably heard of the rapid weight loss program - Warp Speed Fat Loss. It is a 28 Day blueprint for people that want to lose up to 20lbs in 28 days. It works like gang busters.

The story goes…Mike was taking to his Dad the other week and his father didn’t think that people would believe that it was possible - being able to lose 20lbs in 28 day. Especially with all the exotic berry and weight loss scams all over the internet.

So Mike decided he needed to figure out a way to help overcome the seed of doubt in people’s minds (because the program really does work).

Do you know what he came up with?

120% Money Back Guarant.ee.

http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

That’s right. If you don’t lose the weight, Mike and Alwyn are going to give you your money back AND send you $20 for your trouble..

Find out all the details here:

http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

Talk Soon,
Arthur M.

P.S. Just in case a bunch of dishonest people take Mike and Alwyn up on this, just to get 20 bucks, they have limited the offer to the first 100 people

Go Here Now So You Don’t Miss Out
http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

The Low Calorie Conspiracy

By Ben Warstler, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
http://formerfatkid.rxsportz.com

Overeating.  It is a huge problem in this country.  It is an epidemic. One in two people are overweight or obese!  Think about that, 50% of our population is overweight or obese!  How did this happen.  While there are many suggestions and ideas of how this has happened and you may have heard all of them, I would like to tackle this topic for those that are in this category of being overweight, but they are not overeaters.  They are undereaters.

Here is a quick profile of this group:  They are predominately women (although men are not immune), they skip breakfast to save calories, eat a salad for lunch, workout, and eat a sensible dinner. Oh, and they occasionally will have a piece of fruit or two during the day.   However when they step onto the scale their weight either doesn’t change or goes up!  Do you know someone who has this lifestyle?

Now don’t get me wrong, some people are successful with this plan (I’ll tell you why in  moment), but most struggle, get frustrated and end up ‘falling off the wagon’ and eating everything in site.  Then what usually happens is that this same person feels guilty about what they have done and starts over the next day perhaps cutting out that extra piece of fruit they had the day before or not having that chicken on their salad to cut the calories even more.

We have taken cutting calories to the point that it is actually doing the opposite of what we are intending.  Let me explain.  Our bodies have evolved in many ways over the thousands of years of our existence.  However the way our body functions and reacts to what we do to it hasn’t changed.  When we overeat, the body reacts by releasing chemicals and hormones to adapt to the excess energy.  And that works for a little while but when the chemicals and hormones can’t keep up with the ingesting of increased energy, the body goes into a storage mode, which is where excess body fat is stored.  Your body believes that you are getting this excess energy because you will need it, so it saves it.  Otherwise, why would such an excess of energy be entering your body?

On the other hand when you undereat, your body reacts differently.  While many believe that if you undereat you will lose weight and burn fat, that is true, but it must be done sensibly.  When your body doesn’t receive enough calories a few things happen.  You will lose weight but it isn’t fat, not at first.  Your muscles are the more readily available and more nutrient dense tissue, so that will be used as energy first.  What this does is decreases your lean muscle tissue, and it decreases your energy burning source, your metabolism.  Your body does this because it has gone into protection mode.  Your body will keep the fat it has because it has more energy in it and will last longer.  Your body doesn’t know when it will eat again.

The American College of Sports Medicine has set a minimum caloric intake guideline at 1200 calories a day.  I’ll say that again, MINIMUM.  Does this mean to lose weight you must cut your calories to 1200 no matter who you are?  Absolutely not.  Calorie deficit varies per person and there are other factors involved in determining these parameters.  The key is to reduce calorie consumption but not so drastically that it causes starvation mode within your body. 

How you do that starts with knowing how many calories you need to consume for maintaining your current body weight.  There are many ways to do that but a simple and quite accurate way is to take your body weight and multiply it by 12, 13, or 14 (12 for sedentary and 14 for very active).  This number is your calories to maintain your weight.  Cut that by 20% to give you your calorie goal to lose weight.  Cutting your calories by any more than that and you will run the risk of losing muscle tissue as it will not be enough calories to maintain. A strategic distribution of carbohydrates, protein, and fats will help maximize your benefit along with reduced calories.  Combine this knowledge with a solid weight training routine and Interval training methods and you will find this not only more manageable but also nutritionally more pleasant than starving yourself and getting nowhere. 

Sooner or later a fitness or nutritional plateau will occur.  Contrary to what a very popular weight loss company claims, these are easily overcome by simply re-evaluating how far you have come and adjusting your calorie intake.  You should also look to change your exercise routine every four weeks.  But that is for another article. 

The key is not to eat less, but to eat more sensibly more often.  Eating five to six small meals a day will prevent your body from going into starvation mode and will also keep your metabolism running high.  Think about it this way, will a well fueled car run better than a car with little or no fuel?  Your body reacts primitively; it is your mind that is playing the tricks based on bad information and guidance. 

Ben Warstler is the creator of The Former Fat Kid Fat Loss System and the owner of Groundbreaking Fitness, LLC.  For over 10 years Ben has helped hundreds of clients reach their fat loss goals while training less than an hour three times per week.  For more information on The Former Fat Kid Fat Loss System and how it can help you burn unwanted body fat with minimal equipment and without long boring training sessions, visit http://formerfatkid.rxsportz.com

Warp Speed Fat Loss

He could lose his shirt.

I’ve never seen anything like this before.

Nutritionist Mike Roussell and Men’s Health Fat Loss Expert Alwyn Cosgrove have put their money where their mouth is…LITERALLY.

You’ve probably heard of the rapid weight loss program - Warp Speed Fat Loss. It is a 28 Day blueprint for people that want to lose up to 20lbs in 28 days. It works like gang busters.

The story goes…Mike was taking to his Dad the other week and his father didn’t think that people would believe that it was possible - being able to lose 20lbs in 28 day. Especially with all the exotic berry and weight loss scams all over the internet.

So Mike decided he needed to figure out a way to help overcome the seed of doubt in people’s minds (because the program really does work).

Do you know what he came up with?

120% Money Back Guarant.ee.

http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

That’s right. If you don’t lose the weight, Mike and Alwyn are going to give you your money back AND send you $20 for your trouble..

Find out all the details here:

http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

Talk Soon,
Arthur M.

P.S. Just in case a bunch of dishonest people take Mike and Alwyn up on this, just to get 20 bucks, they have limited the offer to the first 100 people

Go Here Now So You Don’t Miss Out
http://tinyurl.com/b83jte

How to Lose Weight

by Mike Roussell PhD(c)
Warp Speed Fat Loss

There are many different ways to lose weight – some ways are very good and some days are very bad. In this article we will look at four wrong ways to go about losing weight and then six effective fat loss strategies that you can use to increase not only your fat loss but the rate in which you lose weight.

First, let’s look at the wrong ways to go about losing weight:

    * Focus on Creating an Energy Deficit by Reducing Calories - You need to create an energy deficit but reducing calories leads to the slowing of metabolism. It is important to focus on increasing energy expenditure AND reducing calories (slightly).

    * Removal of Dietary Fat - Despite all the advances in science many people still believe that absolute reduction of dietary fat is the key to losing body fat. This is not the case.

    * Relying on Weight Loss “Gimmicks” - Eating Cabbage or Grapefruit at every meal to lose body fat isn’t smart. These “diets” rely on absolute caloric restriction to elicit temporary fat loss not some special characteristic of the “gimmick food”.

    * Believing Some Chinese Tea Will Make You Thin - These webpages are ALL OVER THE PLACE. People don’t make 1,000s of webpages selling a product unless people are buying the product. There is no magic tea from China that will help you lose weight. Green Tea can help (but you need to drink A LOT). Ignore the celebrity “endorsements” skip the magic tea.

Now that we got that out of the way, let’s look at six strategies that you can use to start losing weight right now. No fluff. This is what you need to do.

    * Limit your intake of rice, sugary drinks, potatoes, bread, etc to directly after your workout. This takes advantage of a biochemical window in which your body is put in a state to better process these types of foods instead of having them lay the foundation for another layer of body fat.

    * Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables (preferably to every meal). Green leafy vegetables have a ‘volume advantage’ meaning that you get to eat lots of them without eating a lot of calories. This is a huge benefit when dieting as it will help curb your hunger.

    * Eat 5-6 times each and every day. Eating more often is a required habit if you want to lose a lot of weight. It will allow for better control over blood sugar levels, a constant flow of nutrients to your body throughout the day, and it will help curb hunger cravings because you will constantly be eating.

    * Eat more protein (every meal). Protein is your ace in the hole. It takes more energy to digest than other nutrients, supports the maintenance and protection of your lean body mass, and is a good replacement for carbohydrates as it is not a large stimulator of insulin which you need to control when dieting.

    * Participate in metabolically demanding strength training and interval training 3-5 times a week. Metabolic resistance training, categorized by short rest periods and sets of 8-12 reps will help you melt off the fat. Don’t be afraid to lift heavy weights just because you are dieting.

Rinse and Repeat (okay don’t ‘rinse’ but repeat these steps everyday and watch your pants fall off your waist).

There you have it – Four ways to completely sabotage your fat loss and six strategies to burn maximum fat. Now listen to step 6 and put them into action!

About the Author/More Info:
Warp Speed Fat Loss is a complete 28 day diet and training system crafted to help you lose 10,15, or 20lbs of body fat in just 28 day. To start losing weight fast visit Warp Speed Fat Loss. Mike Roussell is a nutrition doctoral student at Pennsylvania State University. Mike's writings can be found in magazines such as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, and Testosterone Nation. Mike specializes in fat loss nutrition and diets for busy men and women who need to lose weight fast without it interfering with their lives. Warp Speed Fat Loss is a complete Done-for-You A-Z Fat Loss Blueprint that gives you exactly everything you need to eat to lose weight in record time.

The Little Thing in Your Head That's Keeping You Fat

By Tom Venuto
Burn The Fat 

I have no doubt that a scientist somewhere just read the title of this article and said out loud, “YES! Venuto is right! That little thing in your head – the hypothalamus – it IS the thing that is keeping you fat! By George, that Venuto guy isn’t a dumb bodybuilder after all – he’s been doing his research!” At which moment, I will be shaking my head and thinking, “you need to get out of the laboratory and into the real world, with real people, buddy.” Okay, okay, to be fair, Neuro-endocrine control of appetite and body fat really is quite fascinating. But today, I’m talking about PSYCH-ology, not PHYSI-ology. The little thing in your head that’s keeping you fat is actually just a….

Limiting belief!

Self-limiting beliefs are among the biggest problems that people deal with in their struggles to achieve a healthy ideal weight. They’re also one of the reasons that so many people start to falter or fall off the diet and exercise wagon as early as late January or early February in their New Year’s goal pursuits.

If you’re that science guy I spoke of and you’re about to bail because you’re thinking, “Here we go again… another psycho-babble, self help article,” then think again. A belief is the force behind the placebo effect, which is well known by every scientist and medical professional. A respected doctor gives a patient a pill and is told it’s a powerful drug. The patient gets well immediately, not knowing that the “miraculous” substance was a dummy pill. Inert. Sugar. The miracle was in the mind.

But beliefs are not only involved in the mind-body connection, they are unconscious programs that control your behavior. The most important factor in whether you achieve the body and the health you want is NOT what diet or training program you follow. It’s what makes you follow your diet and training program. And guess what? What you believe controls your behavior - whether you will stick with your program or sabotage it with cheating, bingeing or inconsistency.

What to do about limiting beliefs

Ok, so now you agree that beliefs are psychological factors that affect you physically by controlling your behavior, including your eating, exercising and lifestyle. What now? 3 steps. 2 questions.

STEP 1: IDENTIFY LIMITING BELIEFS

You are fully aware of many of your beliefs. For example, beliefs about spirituality or politics are usually in the front of your conscious mind.

But the beliefs that hold back your health and physical development the most are usually the ones you don’t even know you have. They are like unconscious “brain software,” running silently in the background.

So the first step is to bring those unconscious and potentially damaging beliefs up to the surface so you are aware of them. You can’t fix a problem if you don’t know you have one.

2 Quick Questions That Will Help Draw Out Your Beliefs

Beliefs can go back to childhood, but don’t worry, you don’t have to go to a psychotherapist and be regressed back to kindergarten. It’s simpler than that. But it does pay to do this questioning process as a formal “exercise” with serious quiet time, with pen and paper (instead of just thinking about it).

Question #1: What causes me to be overweight (or unhealthy, or not having the body I want)?

Question #2: What’s preventing me from getting leaner? (or healthier?)

Spend some time with it and see how big of a list you can create. Ask yourself whether each belief helps or hurts you. Does it move you forward or backward. Does it empower or disempower you? The ones that hurt you or hold you back will be obvious. You may come up with beliefs such as:

“I’m overweight and I can’t get leaner because”:

I have no time
I’m too old
I can’t stop eating
I hate exercise
You just can’t do it when you have 4 kids
It’s impossible after having a hip replacement

But the million dollar question is: are these beliefs actually true?

Beliefs are not facts. You may hold your beliefs as absolute reality, but when you deconstruct them and challenge them, you may see that they don’t hold any water.

Self limiting beliefs are false interpretations (negative thought patterns) that hold you back. And you keep holding on to them because making excuses and staying the same is a lot more convenient than changing, isn’t it? Change requires hard work, effort and leaving your comfort zone.

Your mission now: weaken the limiting beliefs and get rid of them

STEP 2: CHALLENGE THOSE BELIEFS

How do you challenge a belief? 4 ways:

(A) Challenge it directly: Is the belief even valid at all? See if you can find a “counter example” that disproves your belief. For example; if you think that after you’ve had 3 or 4 kids, it’s impossible to get a nice flat stomach, what will you say after I introduce you to a dozen of my clients and readers who had 3 or 4 kids and went from bulging belly to rock-hard flat stomach? If they did it, then how could your belief be valid? Answer: It WASN’T! You believed something false and inaccurate and it was holding you back!

(B) Challenge the source: Is it your belief, or have you been living what your parents, peers or culture handed down to you? Just the realization that a belief wasn’t yours to begin with is enough to shatter it.

(C) Challenge the usefulness of the belief: Ok, so you believed something when you were younger. Does still believing it has any usefulness today? Does it help you move closer to what you want in your life today? If not, then wouldn't today be a good time to get rid of it?

(D) Challenging the belief by weighing the consequences: If you keep this belief, what is it going to cost you? What will the pain be like? What will you miss? And what will these consequences be if you don’t change it NOW?

STEP 3: INSTALL A NEW BELIEF

Nature abhors a vacuum, as Spinoza once said. You don’t simply get rid of a belief, you must also replace it. What things would you want and need to believe instead that would create positive behaviors that would move you toward your goal? Write them down, then massage them into an affirmation. For example, if you’ve hung your hat on the belief that you didn’t have time to exercise, could you write a new affirmation of belief similar to this?

“I’m a very busy person, so that means I must set clear priorities and I must keep my health and body on the top of my priority list. I always schedule time for my most important priorities, I am efficient with my training, and I use every minute of my day wisely. And if Barack Obama, the busiest person in the world, can train for 45 minutes a day 6 days a week, there’s no excuse for me. I can do it too.”

Write down your new belief affirmations and read them, right along with your goals, every day.
Then “activate” this affirmation by doing what Olympic and professional athletes do: engaging in mental rehearsal. Visualize yourself carrying out the behaviors that this belief would generate. Think about and feel what it would be like to take those positive actions steps and play mental movies of how your life would change by doing so. Involve all your senses: see it, hear it, feel it.

Keep it up until you start to see your behavior change and your habitual actions come into alignment with your goals/intentions. If you’re diligent, you’ll see changes in attitude and behavior with 21-30 days. It may happen sooner. It may take longer if you’ve carried deep, lifelong limiting beliefs. But in less than a month, the roots of the new belief pattern will be formed.

Then you can update your goals and affirmations to reflect your current priorities and move on to the next goal you want to achieve or the next limiting belief you want to change. Keep THAT up, and pretty soon, you will be LIMIT-LESS!

BELIEVE ME, spending quality time understanding and working on your beliefs is a lot more productive than spending time in forums arguing about whether a low carb program is better than a high carb program… or even whether the cure for obesity is found in the arcuate nucleus of the lower hypothalamus. It’s in your head all right… but most people have been looking in the wrong place.

Train hard and expect success,
Tom Venuto
Fat Loss Coach
Burn The Fat 

About the Author:

Tom Venuto is a fat loss expert, lifetime natural (steroid-free) bodybuilder, independent nutrition researcher, freelance writer, and author of the #1 best selling diet e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Fat-Burning Secrets of The World’s Best Bodybuilders & Fitness Models (e-book) 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: http://burnthefat.rxsportz.com

Bodybuilding versus Real World Fat Loss Programs

Ben Warstler, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Bodybuilding is a fantastic sport.  I mean the competitors are intense and the dedication and discipline they must have to be successful is not easily paralleled in society.  Those who participate in bodybuilding have the tenacity, dedication, and time, not to mention the genetic predisposition to be successful.

Do you and I have that ability?  I mean do we have 6-8 hours in the day to do nothing but eat and train?  Do we have the genetic make up to be successful in this sport (maybe some of us do).  Do we have such a strict eating schedule that we can not enjoy a slip up from time to time? In truth that is a body builder world. It is their profession to eat and train, and they spend a lot of time doing it.

Unfortunately for the rest of us, we don't have that luxury.  We have jobs, families, and other obligations that take up almost all of our time.  Often the last thing we think about or make time for is for exercise, and when we do make the time we only have small windows in which to train.  So we better make them count.

So why do so many gym goers still train like bodybuilders?  Maybe some of them have aspirations for big things in the sport, then that is great.  But many gym goers are training just to stay in shape or are training to lose belly fat. But they aren't to blame they take the programs they get out of the latest muscle magazine and hit the gym.

Bodybuilders don't train to lose belly fat.  They train to be the most blown up and biggest and most ripped of anyone else on stage.  For the average person, that isn't the goal they have in mind at all.  Many people just want to see their abs, or fit into the same size clothes they did in high school. 

The reality is that bodybuilding routines and fat loss routines are two very different things but many use them together thinking they will still yield the same result.

A typical body building routine will have you training one body part per day or a split routine of two body parts on separate days.  You will train all of one muscle group first before moving on to the next muscle group. Often you will do several exercises for the same muscle group and will rest for a few minutes between sets. Your typical body building routine will take at least an hour and a half to complete. You will train a lot of single joint movements and a few multi joint movements but your goal is to get a really great pump in the muscle.

A typical fat loss routine will have you training either full body or also in split body routines. You will alternate between muscle groups or movements and will have little to no rest from one exercise to the next.  This is more like a circuit format where you will rest at the end for a short time before starting a new round.  Your typical fat loss routine will take less than an hour to complete.  You will train a lot of multi-joint exercises as your goal is to boost the metabolic demand on the body which means you are increasing how much oxygen you need and how quickly your heart can pump blood.  The higher the metabolic demand the higher the fat loss effect (afterburn-calories burned after exercise).

As for the nutrition, these are two very different animals.  In bodybuilding there is a huge calorie amount taken in to help build bulk and build muscle.  So your calorie intake is going to be much more than what you are used to if you want to see results (about double depending upon body type and previous experience).  Your carbohydrate intake will also be very high.  With fat loss programming, your calorie intake is cut so you are at a deficit from your normal intake, and your carbohydrate intake will be restricted to an extent.

As you can see they are at two very opposite ends of the spectrum when you look at nutrition.  As for exercise there are some similarities but also some glaring differences.

So before you go into the gym and start training from any program you find in a magazine, make sure it has your goals in mind and it is the most effective training program for those goals.

Ben Warstler, The Former Fat Kid, is a fitness professional specializing in fat loss and sports conditioning.  Using his experience of struggling with his weight, he has been able to help hundreds of clients lose thousands of pounds of body fat.  For more information on Ben and the Former Fat Kid Fat Loss System, go to http://formerfatkid.rxsportz.com.

Hands Like Vise Grips

By Zach Even – Esh
http://ugsc.rxsportz.com/

If you haven’t realized how critical hand and grip strength is yet, you’re missing the big picture. A weak grip and weak hands will limit how heavy you can train in and out of the gym.

It can also mean the difference between making that tackle, getting the winning takedown, or hitting the ball the extra few feet that helped you knock it out of the park!

Back when bodybuilding was in the “Golden Era”, none of those guys used wrist straps, wraps, wrist support or any other “helpers”. They may have used a weight belt, but even their belts were thin, wimpy leather belts.

These men also did tons of volume when they trained so not only did they have strong hands and grip, but they had the strength endurance to boot. Try doing a back workout that included a total of 25 sets performing heavy deads, heavy barbell or t bar rows, weighted pull ups and heavy shrugs!

Talk about getting a grip workout in! Then these guys finished off with wrist curls. Although wrist curls don’t do much for stronger hands and grip, they will add size to the forearms which can transfer over to your ability to improve grip strength.

The first thing you’re going to need to do is drop your wrist straps and wraps and start training with no assistance. At first, pull ups will seem challenging. Your hands will give quickly and you’ll be hanging by your finger tips. Quickly those hands and your grip strength will rapidly climb.

Start deadlifting with overhand grips and mixed grips (over – under). This will be one of the best movements you can do to develop your grip into a powerful “vise grip”. Not to forget that the deadlift is one of the best movements out there for full body strength and muscle building.

Make deadlifting even more challenging by using a thick bar! If you don’t have a thick bar, then use a towel where each hand goes and now you’ve got a homemade thick bar!

You can also use a towel on your kettlebell handle during one arm swings. These will really make the grip work over time, not just because of the thicker handle, but the speed of the kettlebell will amplify your necessity to hold onto that kettlebell with all you’ve got!

The best way to work your grip is not through specializing only after a workout, but during the workout you should make almost every movement involving your grip.

Some examples are:
•The use of sandbags where you must grab the canvas
•Thick bars or handles for any free weight movement
•Towel or rope pull ups
•Towel or rope attached to the kettlebell (great for rows, swings, pulling movements, carries)
•Stone lifting, specifically pulling movements (dead lifts, bent over rows)
•Small stone lifting w/one hand – shoulder raises from all angles
•Heavy farmer walks w/thick bar and / or heavy implements
•Pole climbing
•Hand over hand rope or tow strap pulling
•Sledge hammer work

The big mistake is to throw in a few sets of wrist curls or captains of crush grippers at the end and hope for that to be enough. You’ve got to push the limits to develop your lower arms to their maximum and a few sissy sets at the end won’t cut it!

Let’s take a look at how you can incorporate grip training into a full workout:

The Vise Grip Workout :

Warm up:
A)100 push ups, hands on stability ball or on floor
B)100 squats

1)Thick bar dead lift w/over – under grip: build up to 3 heavy sets of 1 – 3 reps
2A)Thick bar military push press (clean from ground on 1st rep) 4 x 4 – 6 reps
2B)Rope or towel pull ups 4 x max reps
3A)Step ups or reverse lunges with kettlebells in ea. hand 3 x 12
3B)Plate pinching 3 x max time ea. hand

Another favorite grip movement that has proven to be very effective are the dumbbell hex holds. Just stand them upright and hold for max time! Go for 3 – 5 sets at the end of your workout resting only 30 seconds!

About the Author
Zach Even - Esh is a Strength & Performance Coach from Edison, NJ and is the owner of The Underground Strength Gym and creator of UGSC. Zach's Underground methods have spanned the globe and have helped men and women of all ages to dramatically improve athletic performance, pack on rugged muscle and develop brute strength. Zach is the Strength & Conditioning advisor for TapOuT Magazine and is also a featured writer for Men's Fitness Magazine. To learn more about Zach and his methods visit http://ugsc.rxsportz.com/

Learn 53 new exercises to shatter your plateaus

So today is the last day Nick Nilsson is running his insane "bailout" sale. It's the final day, probably EVER, that you'll be able to get all his books at 50% off.

This is a great opportunity to really stack your training book collection. He's got some classics!

The last book of his I'm going to tell you about is actually the FIRST ebook he ever put out..."The Best Exercises You've Never Heard Of"...

This thing is PACKED with great exercises for your whole body! There's some really cool stuff in here, especially if you like unique, effective exercises that get you strange looks at the gym.

If you're happy with following the herd, this book is definitely NOT for you.

In it, you'll learn...

- How you could be BENCHING 30 to 50 POUNDS MORE in a matter of weeks. Discover the secret exercise that shatters bench press plateaus.

- A bodyweight bicep exercise (you read that right!) that puts almost ALL the weight of your entire body onto your bi's...imagine the growth you'll get from THAT one!

- The way to create stunning washboard abs in record time with an exercise that can double and even TRIPLE the tension on your midsection.

- How you can exercise ANYWHERE and still get great results. Learn simple exercises you can do at home with a minimum of equipment that put expensive health club machines to shame.

- A revolutionary new exercise that will literally FORCE stubborn calves to grow. This exercise works the calves through their ENTIRE anatomical range of motion in one movement for maximum results.

- How to rehab or prevent Rotator Cuff injuries with an exercise that combines 3 different strengthening movements into one timesaving exercise. It can even help boost your bench press!

- How you can dramatically improve your performance in every sport you do. Add distance to your golf drives, speed to your throws, and power to your hockey slapshot or tennis serve. Unique core-training exercises will help you develop rock-solid abdominals and astonishing midsection power.

And that's just a small sampling of all the different exercises you'll find in the book. If you're in a training rut, this is EXACTLY what you need to get out of it.

Click this link right now to sign up for the five complimentary exercises Nick wants to give you, delivered right to your email box for the next five days. When you sign up, you'll receive your link so you can grab the book at half price.

http://www.fitstep.com/Bestexercises/best-exercises-opt-in.htm

If you'd like to read more about how the exercises in this book can blast you out of training stagnation, click on this link now:

http://www.fitstep.com/Bestexercises/bestexercises.htm

Yours truly,

Arthur M.
Online Muscle Fitness
http://rxsportz.com

P.S. Remember, today is the LAST day to grab all of Nick's books at half price! Here are the links for all the books if you're interested.

-- Metabolic Surge - Rapid Fat Loss --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/metabolic-surge/surge-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/metabolic-surge/metabolic-surge-rapid-fat-loss.htm

-- Muscle Explosion - 28 Days to Maximum Mass --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/muscle-explosion/explosion-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/muscle-explosion/explosive-muscle-building.htm

-- The Best Abdominal Exercises You've Never Heard Of --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/best-ab-exercises/best-abs-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/best-ab-exercises/best-ab-exercises.htm

-- Gluteus to the Maximus - Build a Bigger Butt NOW! --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/bigger-butt/gluteus-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/bigger-butt/how-to-build-a-bigger-butt.htm

-- Hybrid Training --

Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/hybrid-training/hybrid-training.htm

-- Specialization Training --

Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/Specialization/specialization-training.htm

All ab exercises are NOT created equal...

Straight Talk on Abdominal Exercises and "The Best Abdominal Exercises You've Never Heard Of"
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So here's the deal...

People can literally do crunches for YEARS and never get the results they want with how their abs look.

Remember that 5 day 50% off "bailout" sale that Nick Nilsson is running this week? Well, he's got a GREAT abdominal training book in the mix that is simply PACKED with great exercises.

The exercises in this book will provide you with more results in a MONTH than you've experienced in your entire abdominal training career.

When you put these new exercises into practice, you will achieve goals such as:

- a wasp-tight waist (it just keeps getting tighter the more you do these exercises)

- six-pack abs that stand out in a crowd (even when bodyfat levels creep up, your abs will be so well-developed that they STILL look fantastic!)

- rock-solid core strength that lets you squat and deadlift maximum weights with no belt, injury free. It's strength that will improve EVERY aspect of your training (and sports performance!)

- most importantly, confidence that the exercises you're doing for your abs are WORKING and working FAST (don't underestimate that!)

You WILL get results like this if you work at these exercises. That's a promise.

And, if you want to know why crunches are NOT a good exercise for flattening your abs (even though everybody thinks they are) and you want to know what exactly IS, you need to read the page that I'm going to give you a link to at the bottom of this email. The answer is in it (and it's a real eye-opener!).

You see, no matter how hard you work at crunches, they're just NOT the best tool for the job. They simply don't give your abdominal muscles enough resistance to really fully develop and they don't activate the powerful, DEEP muscles in your midsection where the real stomach-flattening and waist-tightening results are.

Nick is so confident these exercises are going to change your ab traning forever, he would like to offer you five of these "Best Abdominal" exercises to try out so you can see (and feel!) for yourself just how powerful these exercises are.

You see, he wants to provide you with these 5 exercises because the one thing that upsets him most is seeing people wasting their effort in the gym on exercises that just don't get the job done. They don't get results and then they quit. It's a shame...he and I both hate to see it happen, but we see it everyday.

Try these complimentary exercises and you'll feel the difference from the VERY FIRST REP.

Click this link right now to sign up for the five exercises, delivered right to your email box for the next five days. When you sign up, you'll receive your 50% link so you can grab the book on the cheap!

http://www.fitstep.com/best-ab-exercises/best-abs-opt-in.htm

If you'd like to read more about how this book can shred your abs, click on this link now:

http://www.fitstep.com/best-ab-exercises/best-ab-exercises.htm

Yours truly,

Arthur M.
Online Muscle Fitness
http://rxsportz.com

Maximize Your Ability to Exercise and Stay Fit with Tart Cherries

Tart cherries contain the nutrients you need to optimize your fitness level. They provide the support your body needs before, during and after a workout so that you can maximize your productivity while maintaining your stamina. Therefore, your workout routine can be more effective. Clinical studies have shown that consumption of tart cherries over long periods of time can help the body prepare for and recover from intense workouts and muscle strain. Research suggests that consumption of tart cherries can also reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases.

Tart cherries are best consumed whole and fresh because that is the best way to guarantee the intake of all the nutrients they offer. However, it isn’t always convenient to consume them whole and fresh. Harder and less convenient than finding them would be trying to work them into your “on the go” lifestyle. Eating them whole and fresh might not be tasty enough for many people to stomach, especially first thing in the morning or right after a tiring workout. Many people prefer to get their nutrition in liquid form so they can drink it when they want to.

CherryPharm took this into account when they decided to scientifically produce a healthy tart cherry juice drink. The name of the drink is simply their company name; CherryPharm. It is not for medicinal purposes. Instead, it is more or less an easy way to get your daily intake of fresh fruit that research suggests is vital to good health. The advantage of drinking tart cherry juice (that differs from other juices) lies within the nutrients. There is a combination of more than 30 bio-active compounds found in natural tart cherries that provide benefits that orange, grape, pomegranate, blueberry, none and acai berry juice don’t provide. The unique juice extraction process that CherryPharm uses, combined with the clinical studies they performed, prove the effects of their tart cherry juice and make it one of the most valuable natural fruit juice drinks you can add to your daily nutrition.

CherryPharm juice extraction process was developed in the labs at Cornell University. It retains the maximum amount of nutrients from the whole tart cherries so that the drink is as beneficial to your health as possible. These nutrients include 7 types of anthocyanins, 3 types of flavANols, 10 types of flavONols, 6 types of phenolic acids, 4 types of vitamins and minerals, a hormone and a terpene. When combined, the research and clinical studies suggest that they help open biological pathways to allow blood to flow freely to a greater number of areas of the body. A greater number of muscles are worked while blood pressure decreases and brain health increases. This theoretically increases the effectiveness of the workout.

Research also suggests that the nutrients in tart cherries can help regulate physiological functions and slow their natural deterioration which occurs over time. This can help the ability of your muscles to respond and perform everyday tasks long into the future. Clinical studies show that consumption of tart cherries may aid in “precovery”. That means that they work to protect the body from soreness, muscle damage, inflammation and tumor growth. This suggests that the likeliness of suffering an injury is reduced, while recovery time decreases in the event that an injury is sustained. That’s not all. Consuming tart cherries is also linked to improved sleep habits so that you rest well and are able to prepare your body to be more productive the following day.

Finally, tart cherries contain very powerful antioxidants. Consumption of antioxidants balances out the level of oxidants in your body, thus reducing your chance of suffering from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can lead to the development of chronic disease. Therefore, research suggests that consuming antioxidants can help prevent the development of chronic disease.

In conclusion, tart cherries contain the nutrients valuable to your health. Drinking tart cherry juice should become as common as drinking orange juice. CherryPharm cherry juice is a health drink made from all natural whole tart cherries. It comes in three varieties. Natural Health (100% tart cherry juice from approximately 50 whole tart cherries with a splash of apple juice concentrate for flavor) and Natural Recovery (Similar to Natural Health but has protein) can be used in combination with one another to maximize the effects of your workout routine while Natural Fruit (100% tart cherry juice from approximately 35 whole tart cherries with a splash of apple juice and grape juice concentrate for ultimate flavor) can be consumed by anyone of any age at any time of the day.

CherryPharm is loaded with antioxidants and clinically proven to reduce strength loss, protect muscles, lessen pain, speed recovery, improve sleep habits, and increase wellness.  CherryPharm has been featured on the CNBC TV show "Mike on America", in Oprah magazine, the New York Post, Newsweek, In Touch, Escape, Vogue and many others. For more information, please follow the links above or visit CherryPharm.com.

Written by Matt Kerwin for CherryPharm

Got a flat butt? Cure it with this...

So who doesn't want large, firm, round glutes? If you're reading this right now, I'm thinking you do...

THAT is where Nick Nilsson's book "Gluteus to the Maximus - Build a Bigger Butt NOW!" comes in.

This book is truly one-of-a-kind. If your goal is to increase glute size for "health" reasons (of course, we all know why we all want a better butt!), this is something you definitely want to check out, especially while he's got his "bailout" 50% sale going on this week (until Feb. 6th at midnight).

He's had reported results of increases in glute size of up to 2 inches in just 2 weeks from people using the program in his book!

I mean let's face it... we ALL want to look better, whether it's coming or going :) The boost in confidence and self-esteem you can get when you really feel good about how you look gets noticed by everybody.

"Gluteus to the Maximus" has the secrets to maximizing your glute size.

- How training the glutes only a few minutes a day CAN build the butt very quickly! If you've got a few minutes a day to spare, he's got a program to get you the results you want.
- How powerful, properly-targeted exercise and nutritional techniques can literally BLAST inches onto your glutes!
- 18 complete programs to follow so you know exactly what do to reach your goals - programs you can at the gym or in the privacy of your own home!
- More than 100 sample workouts
- Unique exercises that target your glutes like smart bombs
- Videos showing you how to perform each exercise so you can't make a mistake
- What to eat and what supplements to use to take full advantage of your hard training

Everything you need to know about increasing your glute size as quickly as possible can be found in this book.

And honestly, I'd like to tell you how it compares to other books out there on the same subject but there ARE NO OTHER BOOKS out there on the same subject!

So if building a bigger butt is something you've always wanted to do but didn't where to turn, "Gluteus to the Maximus" is the book to get.

Learn more about it here:
http://www.fitstep.com/bigger-butt/how-to-build-a-bigger-butt.htm

To sign up for the complimentary course and get your 50% off link:
http://www.fitstep.com/bigger-butt/gluteus-opt-in.htm

Yours truly,

Arthur M.
Online Muscle Fitness
http://rxsportz.com

Supercharged Nutrition: Ten Foods you must have

By Ben Warstler, The Former Fat Kid
http://theformerfatkid.com

Not all foods are created equal.  By now you know that.  But what are the foods that are above and beyond the best for your body?  We’ve narrowed down to ten foods that you must have in your nutrition plan for overall balance and for your body’s well being.  From Antioxidants to foods packed with fat burning and nutrient satisfying qualities, this list can easily be considered the Holy Grail of nutrition.

Mother Nature’s perfect foods are the best sources of antioxidants and major contributors of fiber; fight disease and feel satisfied on fewer calories.  Even if you were to choose supplements over whole foods, you cannot make up for the thousands of phytochemicals found in fresh produce.  Concentrating on eating foods that have a lot of nutrients and phytochemicals will set you up for a leaner body and a healthier lifestyle.  Below is a list of the ten super foods that you will want to eat plenty of for success.

1. Fruits- From apples to berries, these foods are high in antioxidants and reduce the risk of some cancers, diabetes, asthma and heart disease.  Some of the best choices are blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apples.

2. Nuts- High in fiber and protein, and antioxidants, nuts can reduce the risk of diabetes and may prevent certain cancers.  Nuts also have anti inflammatory properties as well as providing a source of healthy fats which can prevent the accumulation of bad fats in the artery walls, and contain Omega 3 fatty acids which help the brain and heart. Some of the best choices are walnuts, almonds and flaxseeds.

3. Tomatoes- Antioxidant rich (lycopene) may help prevent prostate cancer and might also help prevent breast cancer.  That in itself is enough for me.

4. Fish- Certain fish contain high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids.  The brain needs these to maintain many complex functions.  The body also requires a certain amount of these specific fatty acids to take care of the heart and protect against stroke.  Omega 3’s also help the body store less body fat, and the fat you do store is more readily available to be used for energy and will be burned during activity.  Omega 3’s also help your body produce testosterone, the hormone responsible for building new muscle.  Some of the best sources are salmon, mackerel, and bluefish.

5. Whole Grains- Many provide healthy stores of Vitamin B and tons of fiber.  Be sure your whole grains are whole grains and not processed grains.  Processed grains can be detrimental to fat loss and to a healthy lifestyle.  Fiber has a ton of benefits including: keeping you regular, slows digestion of carbohydrates, lowers cholesterol, and reduces risk of obesity.  Some of the best sources of whole grains are couscous, quinoa, bulgur wheat and wheat berries.

6. Vegetables- Many vegetables contain cancer fighting compounds.  Dark leafy green veggies have a pigment that enhances the body’s immune response.  The same dark leafy veggies are rich in Vitamin A and are antioxidants.  Their anti inflammatory powers will also help block pain.  Some of the best choices are broccoli, spinach, kale, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage.

7. Olive Oil- A great source of healthy fat and powerful plan nutrients, this oil also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and decreases bad forms of cholesterol while boosting good cholesterol.

8. Beans and Lentils- These are very high in protein and fiber and contain powerful levels of antioxidants.  These nutrient dense foods help burn body fat and stabilize blood sugar.

9. Yogurt- Rich in Vitamin A, calcium and probiotics (good bacteria to help keep gastrointestinal tract in balance), yogurt is a must.  80% of your body’s immune system is in the gastrointestinal tract, so probiotics can be your first line of defense against sickness.  Calcium forces fat out of cells and into the bloodstream where it is more quickly burned off.  If your body doesn’t get enough calcium, the fat stores are retained and grow steadily. 

10. Green Tea- Green tea has high anti-viral and anti-bacterial effects and its benefits keep expanding.  It is good for the heart and immune system, improves blood flow, is high in antioxidants that fight inflammation, has mood-elevating properties and prevents the absorption of fat.

These ten foods, when put into your nutrition plan, will yield amazing results not just on the outside, but will have you feeling healthy on the inside as well.  If these foods aren’t in your plan, get them as soon as you can and begin to feel the benefits from just eating better.

Ben Warstler is the creator of The Former Fat Kid Fat Loss System and the owner of Groundbreaking Fitness, LLC.  For over 10 years Ben has helped hundreds of clients reach their fat loss goals while training less than an hour three times per week.  For more information on The Former Fat Kid Fat Loss System and how it can help you burn unwanted body fat with minimal equipment and without long boring training sessions, visit http://theformerfatkid.com

Dynamite Delts: Big Strong Shoulders

If one muscle group caps off a physique more any other it has to be the deltoid muscles. A wide pair of shoulders gives that aesthetic appeal creating a V-taper while making your waist look smaller than it actually is. Any type of movement requiring the upper body uses the shoulders for movement and control. Strong deltoid muscles also provide strong protection against injuries.

Below I am going to outline a some special intensity enhancement techniques to really blast your delts.

1. On the shoulder pressing movements, you want to keep the tension on your deltoid muscles. The way you do this is not to lock your arms out at the top of the pressing movement.. By not pressing the weight until your elbows lock you keep constant tension on the shoulders and away from the triceps. This allows you to overload your muscles without your triceps failing first.

2. When performing side lateral raises don’t stop at the end of the set as you normally would. Keep your elbows just slightly bent and the dumbbells by your sides, stand straight up with your chest forward and shoulders back. Raise the weights straight out from your sides completing a half of a regular rep. Do about 6 reps. This hits your side lateral deltoids directly and you will certainly feel it!

Try these little tricks the next time you train and you will be busting out of your shirts in no time!

Learn the "The Truth On Fat Loss, How To Finally Lose That Beer Belly" in this FREE report from Sean Barker at http://dadfitness.rxsportz.com. Sean is a Certified Personal Trainer and a proud and busy Dad. Sean has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years and have appeared in High Performance Muscle Magazine, been on health and fitness radio shows and was selected as a sponsored athlete by one of the top supplement nutrition companies in the world. His popular Dad Fitness fat loss workouts have helped thousands of Dads around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 3 hours per week. For more information on the Dad Fitness workouts that will help you burn fat without spending hours in the gym, visit http://dadfitness.rxsportz.com

How to gain 7 to 10 lbs of muscle in the next 28 days...

If you recall yesterday, I wrote to you about Nick Nilsson's "bailout" sale he's got going on all seven of his training ebooks.

If missed it, he's offering a 50% discount on ALL of his books until Midnight on Friday, Feb 6th - all you need to do to get that 50% off is sign up for the email course of the book you want and you're set. Heck, you can sign up for as many courses as you want!

So today I wanted to give you some info on his Muscle Explosion program.

If you're looking for some fast muscle growth, this is an excellent program to consider. It's only 28 days long but MAN, those 28 days are tough. You really have to WANT to get big to do this one...but the results are just AMAZING.

After all, you bust your tail at the gym to load PILES of muscle onto your body...thick, meaty pecs, a back so wide you could show a movie on it, biceps that jump out in eye-popping peaks, legs like tree trunks...

You know what I mean...

...you want to build the kind of muscle that TURNS HEADS when you walk down the street...

...and you want the kind of STRENGTH that makes all your friends and family think of YOU as a HUMAN FORKLIFT when it's time to move heavy furniture...

But my question to you is this...and I want you to think about this honestly...is the program you're currently using GETTING YOU THERE?

I've had a chance to review a copy of Nick's Muscle Explosion program and I have to say, this is one POWERFUL program...it WILL get you there...

This program takes you by the hand, tells you what to do every step of the way, and then gives you the SOLID KICK IN THE PANTS that you NEED to REALLY take your physique to the limit.

Check it out here while Nick's still got his insane 50% off thing going (you've got 4 more days)...

http://www.fitstep.com/muscle-explosion/explosive-muscle-building.htm

Sign up here for the complimentary course that goes with it to grab your 50% discount link:

http://www.fitstep.com/muscle-explosion/explosion-opt-in.htm

Yours truly,

Arthur M.
Online Muscle Fitness
http://www.healthybiz2000.com/rxsports/

The Best Way To Fix Diet Damage After The Superbowl

by Sean Barker, CPT
 
For you guys who sat back to enjoy the game and consumed an extra 1200 calories (which is the average excess calories consumed during this day!) I know how you feel as I have my fix of beer, wings, and caribou sausages during NHL playoff time.

So here is what you should do to get over that football food hangover.

"Forgetta bout' it!"

One meal won't make you fat. Even one day of downing beer and chicken wings won't do it. You might feel bloated from all the salt and fat but that is only water weight which will go away in a day or so ONLY if you get back on track with your workouts and healthy eating right away.

Start the next day off with a healthy high protein breakfast, drink lots of water and get in a high intensity workout of weight training and interval cardio that will help to jumpstart that metabolism and sweat out all the excess water you are holding from eating that Super Bowl full of artery clogging potato chips.

Most diet plans actually recommend a cheat day once a week to eat what you want without sabotaging your weight loss goals. I like to look at it as a "reward" meal opposed to cheating which sounds like you are doing something bad. This gives you a mental break from your weekly planned meals as well as there are some biological benefits to consuming excess calories every so often when you are following a weight loss plan. The excess calories convinces your body that you are not starving and it will continue to burn bodyfat as you return to your healthy eating patterns.

But you can only benefit from your reward meals if you follow a structured workout and diet plan 90% of the time. This is what makes The Dad Fitness System so effective for busy dads and how you can lose that beer belly while still enjoying some of your favorite foods without the guilt.

Whether it's the Sunday football game with the guys or wing night at your local pub, enjoying a reward meal once a week while following your fat loss plan will keep you burning fat long after those other guys following those starvation diets give up before the next big game rolls around.

For more workout and nutrition tips visit this site: http://dadfitness.rxsportz.com

He's lost his mind...and YOU get the benefits...

So one of the most common things I hear these days amongst all the economic trouble going on right now is "where's MY bailout?"

Well, I found it for you!

You see, a good friend and colleague of mine, Nick Nilsson, has apparently lost his mind. Okay, if you've seen any of his unique exercises before, you may already know that :)

Anyway, Nick just dropped me an email last week to let me know that for the next FIVE days (until Midnight on Friday, Feb. 6th), he's slashing the price on all seven of his books in HALF because nobody who really NEEDS a bailout seems to be getting one! That's 50% off and I have to say, his stuff is already dirt-cheap. Taking 50% off on top of that is just insane...but YOU get the benefits.

Nick's got some amazing books and programs to choose from...this is really effective, results-producing stuff. Nick is definitely the real deal when it comes to training.

HOW TO GET YOUR 50%...

You're going to get the link to buy each book at 50% off when you sign up for any of his complimentary email courses. Sign up...grab the link...get the books for cheap. Simple as that! Sign up for as many as you want - lots of great info to be had here!

Here are the links to the web pages for the course for each book. I'll also include the link to each book directly so you can learn more about them, too.

And, be sure to check out the info below on his Metabolic Surge program - 36 days targeted to rapid fat loss while preserving lean muscle mass. Great program...

-- Metabolic Surge - Rapid Fat Loss --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/metabolic-surge/surge-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/metabolic-surge/metabolic-surge-rapid-fat-loss.htm

-- Muscle Explosion - 28 Days to Maximum Mass --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/muscle-explosion/explosion-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/muscle-explosion/explosive-muscle-building.htm

-- The Best Exercises You've Never Heard Of --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/Bestexercises/best-exercises-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/Bestexercises/bestexercises.htm

-- The Best Abdominal Exercises You've Never Heard Of --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/best-ab-exercises/best-abs-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/best-ab-exercises/best-ab-exercises.htm

-- Gluteus to the Maximus - Build a Bigger Butt NOW! --

Sign up here -> http://www.fitstep.com/bigger-butt/gluteus-opt-in.htm
Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/bigger-butt/how-to-build-a-bigger-butt.htm

-- Hybrid Training --

Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/hybrid-training/hybrid-training.htm

-- Specialization Training --

Learn more here -> http://www.fitstep.com/Specialization/specialization-training.htm

Exercise For Washboard Abs

It's no secret that rock hard rippling abs is something that every man or woman desires. Not only do washboard abs have great value but they also give you a strong core which is the cornerstone of physical fitness.

If you know the correct exercises and how to do them, washboard abs aren't hard to achieve. I am now going to show you how to get washboard abs with three of the best exercises for washboard abs. These are applicable to both men and women.

Although there are many people who workout tirelessly to get to the perfect set of washboard abs, most of them don't seem to achieve their desired results. But if you add these exercises to your routine, you should see results.

Crossover Crunches. This is the first of the exercises for washboard abs we'll be talking about.

Here's how to do it:
Lie flat on your back with your legs bent at the knees and feet flat on the floor.

Cross your right leg over your left leg with your ankle touching your left knee.

Put your fingertips on your head so that they are right behind your ears.

Start with the motion of a crunch but twist your torso so that your left elbow touches your right knee.

Go back to your starting position and then repeat as many times as desired and then switch over and do the same for the opposite side.

The Bicycle Maneuver. The second exercise in the workout routine.

Here's how to do it:
Lie flat on your back with your legs bent at the knees and feet flat on the floor.

Put your fingertips on your head so that they are right behind your ears.

Push your back down on the floor, flattening its arch and hold this position.

Raise your knees to a 45-degree angle and execute a slow bicycle movement.

While doing this, bring your left elbow to touch your right knee and your right elbow to touch your left knee.

Make sure you breathe evenly throughout this exercise.

The Half Curl. This is the last exercise in the workout. It generally works really well and is a very effective exercise.

Here's how to do it:
Lie flat on your back with your legs bent at the knees and feet flat on the floor.

Place your palms spread out on your thighs and take a breath. Curl till your fingertips reach up to your knees as you let out your breath. Return to your initial position.

Remember not to tuck your chin into your chest but to keep your head up during this exercise.

These exercises effectively show how to get washboard abs. They are not very easy and they aren't meant to be because you have to work hard to get the results you want . But once you've reached your goal and get those much-desired abs, you'll realize they've been worth all the effort!

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