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For more great info, check out Craig's site TT for Abs
Monday, August 17, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
3 Ab Workout Myths
Just got back from the gym where I saw 7 different people wasting their time on ineffective ab training.
And that's really sad. After all, almost everyone goes to the gym to get a flat stomach, but 90% of people are doing the wrong workouts and will never achieve their goals!
In fact, most people make these 3 ab workout mistakes...I was talking to my friend Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS (author of dozens of workouts in Men's Health Magazine) abut this and here are the 3 ab myths we discussed:
Myth #1 - You Have to Do Hundreds of Crunches and Sit ups To Burn Fat and Get Flat Abs
If you rely on boring, back-breaking abdominal crunches and sit-ups to burn belly fat, you'll never lose the ugly belly fat covering your abs.
TIP: To work your abs hard, use total-body abdominal exercises instead, such as stability ball rollouts and stability ball jackknives.
Myth #2 - In Just Four Easy Payments of $29.99, You Can Buy a Miracle-Working Six Pack Ab Machine From a Late-Night informercial
Ha! I wish one of those abdominal exercise contraptions worked half as good as the so-called "experts" say, but infomercial gadgets don't burn belly fat or flatten your abs (they only burn your money and flatten your wallet!).
TIP: To get more fat burning results in less workout time, use fat burning interval training three times per week for 20 minutes.
Myth #3 - You Have to do Ab Workouts Everyday to Get Six Pack Abs
Not true! In fact, one of the secrets of top fat loss trainers is to drop boring, repetitive ab exercises and replace them with total-body abdominal exercises you only need to do for a few minutes three times per week.
TIP: Use resistance in your ab exercises, such as cable crunches, using a weight that allows you to do 10-15 reps per set, and train your abs only twice per week.
For more ab training workouts and tips visit:
3 Ab Workout Myths
To Your Strength,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Fitness Training
And that's really sad. After all, almost everyone goes to the gym to get a flat stomach, but 90% of people are doing the wrong workouts and will never achieve their goals!
In fact, most people make these 3 ab workout mistakes...I was talking to my friend Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS (author of dozens of workouts in Men's Health Magazine) abut this and here are the 3 ab myths we discussed:
Myth #1 - You Have to Do Hundreds of Crunches and Sit ups To Burn Fat and Get Flat Abs
If you rely on boring, back-breaking abdominal crunches and sit-ups to burn belly fat, you'll never lose the ugly belly fat covering your abs.
TIP: To work your abs hard, use total-body abdominal exercises instead, such as stability ball rollouts and stability ball jackknives.
Myth #2 - In Just Four Easy Payments of $29.99, You Can Buy a Miracle-Working Six Pack Ab Machine From a Late-Night informercial
Ha! I wish one of those abdominal exercise contraptions worked half as good as the so-called "experts" say, but infomercial gadgets don't burn belly fat or flatten your abs (they only burn your money and flatten your wallet!).
TIP: To get more fat burning results in less workout time, use fat burning interval training three times per week for 20 minutes.
Myth #3 - You Have to do Ab Workouts Everyday to Get Six Pack Abs
Not true! In fact, one of the secrets of top fat loss trainers is to drop boring, repetitive ab exercises and replace them with total-body abdominal exercises you only need to do for a few minutes three times per week.
TIP: Use resistance in your ab exercises, such as cable crunches, using a weight that allows you to do 10-15 reps per set, and train your abs only twice per week.
For more ab training workouts and tips visit:
3 Ab Workout Myths
To Your Strength,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Fitness Training
Friday, July 10, 2009
Rapidly Eliminating any Negative Feeling or Behavior
Recently I wrote about my friend and colleague, Alan B. Densky, CH, who is an internationally known expert. Alan has over 31 years of experience at creating rapid personal change through hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
You will recall that to thank you for your participation," Alan will send you a Package of Bonuses of astonishing value - PLUS a F-R-E-E copy of his 7 Session "Relax In A Flash! Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77! Read on . . .
Imagine having the key to rapidly eliminating any negative feeling or behavior, and the ability to quickly and effortlessly mold yourself into the person that you have always wanted to be. Picture having an extraordinarily happy, rich and fulfilling life!
Check out Neuro-Vision for more info
I'm sure you are eager to hear about all of the bonuses that you will receive for participating in this event.
First, as mentioned above, you will receive a F-R-E-E copy of Alan's seven session "Relax In A Flash! - Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77! This program has helped thousands to a more peaceful and tranquil life. This is his personal thank you for placing your order for at least one other program worth $39.77.
Second, regardless of the size of your order, as an additional bonus gift to you, Alan has brought together an extraordinary package of dynamic and transformative content that will act as the key to transforming your life.
Check out Neuro-vision to see a list of all of the Bonus Materials that will be yours F-R-E-E when you participate in this event.
You will want to take advantage of Alan's exciting Independence Day event before you miss your chance and it is too late!
Go ahead and check out Neuro-vision to find out more.
It will be the best decision you will make all year!
Warm Regards,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Mind and Fitness Coach
PS. Enjoy your new life!
You will recall that to thank you for your participation," Alan will send you a Package of Bonuses of astonishing value - PLUS a F-R-E-E copy of his 7 Session "Relax In A Flash! Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77! Read on . . .
Imagine having the key to rapidly eliminating any negative feeling or behavior, and the ability to quickly and effortlessly mold yourself into the person that you have always wanted to be. Picture having an extraordinarily happy, rich and fulfilling life!
Check out Neuro-Vision for more info
I'm sure you are eager to hear about all of the bonuses that you will receive for participating in this event.
First, as mentioned above, you will receive a F-R-E-E copy of Alan's seven session "Relax In A Flash! - Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77! This program has helped thousands to a more peaceful and tranquil life. This is his personal thank you for placing your order for at least one other program worth $39.77.
Second, regardless of the size of your order, as an additional bonus gift to you, Alan has brought together an extraordinary package of dynamic and transformative content that will act as the key to transforming your life.
Check out Neuro-vision to see a list of all of the Bonus Materials that will be yours F-R-E-E when you participate in this event.
You will want to take advantage of Alan's exciting Independence Day event before you miss your chance and it is too late!
Go ahead and check out Neuro-vision to find out more.
It will be the best decision you will make all year!
Warm Regards,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Mind and Fitness Coach
PS. Enjoy your new life!
Monday, July 6, 2009
The Secret Motivational Mindset for Fat Loss
What separates those who lose weight from those who don't?
Motivational mindset!
We all know how easy it is to gain weight. Just look around and you will see just how pervasive weight gain has become in today's society. So why isn't it that easy to lose the weight?
For one, many people look for a quick fix and when they don't initially see the results they give up and return back to their old bad habits. Others, unfortunately, are spoon-fed so much conflicting information that they can't help but feel confused on which fat loss answer is the right one.
Developing the proper motivational mindset, I believe, is the ultimate weapon to beating the bulge. You see, your mindset for fat loss will be your biggest ally or your greatest enemy.
Check this out to find the 7 key personality and habitual traits you need to adopt if you want to lose weight and keep it off for good.
>>>Motivational Mindset!<<<
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Mind and Fitness Coach
Motivational mindset!
We all know how easy it is to gain weight. Just look around and you will see just how pervasive weight gain has become in today's society. So why isn't it that easy to lose the weight?
For one, many people look for a quick fix and when they don't initially see the results they give up and return back to their old bad habits. Others, unfortunately, are spoon-fed so much conflicting information that they can't help but feel confused on which fat loss answer is the right one.
Developing the proper motivational mindset, I believe, is the ultimate weapon to beating the bulge. You see, your mindset for fat loss will be your biggest ally or your greatest enemy.
Check this out to find the 7 key personality and habitual traits you need to adopt if you want to lose weight and keep it off for good.
>>>Motivational Mindset!<<<
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Mind and Fitness Coach
Friday, July 3, 2009
Declare you personally independent of all negative feelings and behaviors!
It's time to become personally independent of all negative feelings and behaviors!
I want to introduce my friend and colleague, Alan B. Densky, CH, who is an internationally known expert. Alan has over 31 years of experience at creating rapid personal change through hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I am honored to invite you to participate in Alan's exciting Independence Day event!
And as his way of saying, "Thank you for your participation," you will receive a Package of Bonuses of astonishing value PLUS a FREE copy of his 7 Session "Relax In A Flash! - Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77!
Read on . . .
Imagine having the key to rapidly eliminating any negative feeling or behavior, and the ability to quickly and effortlessly mold yourself into the person that you have always wanted to be. Picture having an extraordinarily happy, rich and fulfilling life.
What would it take for you to bring that imagined picture into reality?
Imagine how great you will feel when you can:
Alan offers the most powerful hypnotic technologies available for rapid change, including the only video hypnosis technology to ever be awarded a U.S. Patent. It's all there for you on his web site, and you should go there right now. Check out this Web Site
I'm sure you are eager to hear about all of the bonuses that you will receive for participating in this event.
First, as mentioned above, you will receive a FREE copy of Alan’s seven session "Relax In A Flash! - Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77! This is his personal thank you for placing your order for at least one other program worth $39.77.
Second, regardless of the size of your order, as an additional bonus gift to you, Alan has brought together an extraordinary package of dynamic and transformative content that will act as the key to transforming your life.
This content came from an "A-List" of success experts, best-selling authors, pioneers, and leaders in several fields who are generously contributing their bonus gifts to support Alan in achieving his goal to create a happier world.
Here's the deal ...
During July, when you purchase any of Alan's programs, you will have immediate access to the "Bonus Bundle of Gifts." These bonus programs are priceless.
To take advantage of this special offer and immediately download the free gifts…
Click out Alan's Neuro-VISION Hypnotherapy web site.
It will be the best decision you will make all year!
Participation in this offer will bring you a return beyond belief, but the time is limited so act now!
Click Here:
Warm Regards,
Gregg SwansonWarrior Mind and Fitness Coach
PS. Enjoy your new life!
I want to introduce my friend and colleague, Alan B. Densky, CH, who is an internationally known expert. Alan has over 31 years of experience at creating rapid personal change through hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I am honored to invite you to participate in Alan's exciting Independence Day event!
And as his way of saying, "Thank you for your participation," you will receive a Package of Bonuses of astonishing value PLUS a FREE copy of his 7 Session "Relax In A Flash! - Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77!
Read on . . .
Imagine having the key to rapidly eliminating any negative feeling or behavior, and the ability to quickly and effortlessly mold yourself into the person that you have always wanted to be. Picture having an extraordinarily happy, rich and fulfilling life.
What would it take for you to bring that imagined picture into reality?
Imagine how great you will feel when you can:
- Overcome your cravings and appetite to lose weight
- Quit smoking or chewing tobacco
- Eliminate anxiety and depression
- Stop nail biting
- Build self-confidence and self-esteem
- Eradicate Insomnia to sleep better
- Increase concentration, retention, and recall
- Get rid of a phobia
- Abolish pain, headaches or migraines
- Control asthma attacks
- Reduce or eliminate facial tics
Alan offers the most powerful hypnotic technologies available for rapid change, including the only video hypnosis technology to ever be awarded a U.S. Patent. It's all there for you on his web site, and you should go there right now. Check out this Web Site
I'm sure you are eager to hear about all of the bonuses that you will receive for participating in this event.
First, as mentioned above, you will receive a FREE copy of Alan’s seven session "Relax In A Flash! - Advanced!" program on 2 CDs worth $39.77! This is his personal thank you for placing your order for at least one other program worth $39.77.
Second, regardless of the size of your order, as an additional bonus gift to you, Alan has brought together an extraordinary package of dynamic and transformative content that will act as the key to transforming your life.
This content came from an "A-List" of success experts, best-selling authors, pioneers, and leaders in several fields who are generously contributing their bonus gifts to support Alan in achieving his goal to create a happier world.
Here's the deal ...
During July, when you purchase any of Alan's programs, you will have immediate access to the "Bonus Bundle of Gifts." These bonus programs are priceless.
To take advantage of this special offer and immediately download the free gifts…
Click out Alan's Neuro-VISION Hypnotherapy web site.
It will be the best decision you will make all year!
Participation in this offer will bring you a return beyond belief, but the time is limited so act now!
Click Here:
Warm Regards,
Gregg SwansonWarrior Mind and Fitness Coach
PS. Enjoy your new life!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Stretching ...Why Should I?
This short article looks at some of the tips, tricks and helpful hints you can use to help prevent sports injury. It's been put together to answer some of the more common questions we get regarding stretching and sports injury, and details a number of useful sports injury prevention techniques. I hope it proves useful to you.
If you're involved in the health & fitness industry, whether it be participating in your favorite sport, coaching, training or just keeping fit, you'll know how annoying and debilitating a sports injury can be. In reality, when you have a sports injury you're actually losing on two fronts. Firstly, you're losing simply because your body has been hurt and now needs time and care to repair itself. And on top of this, you're also losing the time you could have been putting into training and improving your sporting ability.
A sports injury is a bit like losing money. Not only do you lose whatever you were going to buy with that money, but you also have to work hard to make up the money you've lost. Take it from me, a sports injury is one of the most frustrating and debilitating occurrences that can happen to anyone who's serious about their health, fitness, sport or exercise.
I recently read an article titled "Managing Sports Injuries" where the author estimated that over 27,000 American's sprain their ankle every day. (and, no, that's not a typo, EVERY DAY) On top of this, Sports Medicine Australia estimates that 1 in every 17 participants of sport and exercise are injured playing their favorite sport. This figure is even higher for contact sports like Football and Gridiron. However, the truly disturbing fact is that up to 50 percent of these injuries may have been prevented.
While there are a number of basic preventative measures that will assist in the prevention of sports injury, there is one technique that has slowly been gaining in popularity. It's still not used as often as it should be by the average sports participant, but with the professionals using it more and more, it's only a matter of time before it starts to catch on. Before we dive into this little used technique for minimizing your likelihood of sports injury, lets take a quick look at some other techniques to help you prevent sports injury.
Most people are coming to understand both the importance and the benefits of a good warm-up. A correct warm-up will help to raise body temperature, increase blood flow and promote oxygen supply to the muscles. It will also help to prepare the mind, body, muscles and joints for the physical activity to come.
While warming-up is important, a good cool-down also plays a vital role in helping to prevent sports injury. How? A good cool-down will prevent blood from pooling in your limbs. It will also prevent waste products, such as lactic acid, building up in your muscles. Not only that, a good cool-down will help your muscles and tendons to relax and loosen, stopping them from becoming stiff and tight.
While preventative measures such as warming-up and cooling-down play a vital role in minimizing the likelihood of sports injury, other techniques such as obeying the rules, using protective equipment and plain common sense are all useful.
So what is this magic technique? Why is it such a secret? And how come you haven't heard of it before? Well chances are you have, and also, it's not that secret and it's definitely not magic. You've probably used this technique yourself at some point or at least seen others using it. But the real question is, how dedicated have you been to making this technique a consistent part of your athletic preparation?
What is it?
STRETCHING
Yes, stretching. The simple technique of stretching can play an imperative role in helping you to prevent the occurrence of sports injury. Unfortunately stretching is one area of athletic preparation often neglected. Do not underestimate its benefits. Don't make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as stretching won't be effective.
Stretching is a vital part of any exercise program and should be looked upon as being as important as any other part of your health and fitness.
In recent time the professionals have been getting more and more serious about stretching and ultimately, their flexibility. The coaches and trainers are just starting to realize how important flexible muscles are to helping prevent sports injury. Flexibility has often been neglected in the overall conditioning of modern athletes. It's only now that its benefits are proving invaluable to all those serious about staying injury free.
One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you're able to increase the length of both your muscles and tendons. This leads to an increased range of movement, which means your limbs and joints can move further before an injury occurs. Lets take a look at a few examples.
If the muscles in your neck are tight and stiff this limits your ability to look behind or turn your head around. If for some reason your head is turned backwards, past its' normal range of movement, in a football scrum or tackle for example, this could result in a muscle tear or strain. You can help to prevent this from happening by increasing the flexibility, and the range of movement, of the muscles and tendons in your neck.
And what about the muscles in the back of your legs?
These muscles are put under a huge strain when doing any sort of sport which involves running and especially for sports which require kicking. Short, tight hamstring muscles can spell disaster for many sports people. By ensuring these muscles are loose and flexible, you'll cut your chance of a hamstring injury dramatically.
While injuries can occur at any time, they are more likely to occur if the muscles are fatigued, tight and depleted of energy. Fatigued, tight muscles are also less capable of performing the skills required for your particular sport or activity. Stretching can help to prevent an injury by promoting recovery and decreasing soreness. Stretching ensures that your muscles and tendons are in good working order. The more conditioned your muscles and tendons are, the better they can handle the rigors of sport and exercise, and the less likely that they'll become injured.
So as you can see, there's more to stretching than most people think. Stretching is a simple and effective activity that will help you to enhance your athletic performance, decrease your likelihood of sports injury and minimize muscle soreness.
Stretching is one of the most under-utilized techniques for improving athletic performance, preventing sports injury and properly rehabilitating sprain and strain injury. Don't make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as stretching won't be effective.
To learn more about the how, when and why of stretching, here is a complimentary
e-book:
http://WarriorFitnessCoach.com/reports/Stretching_Tips_WFT
Enjoy!
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Fitness and Mind Coach
Overcoming & Preventing Sports Injury
If you're involved in the health & fitness industry, whether it be participating in your favorite sport, coaching, training or just keeping fit, you'll know how annoying and debilitating a sports injury can be. In reality, when you have a sports injury you're actually losing on two fronts. Firstly, you're losing simply because your body has been hurt and now needs time and care to repair itself. And on top of this, you're also losing the time you could have been putting into training and improving your sporting ability.
A sports injury is a bit like losing money. Not only do you lose whatever you were going to buy with that money, but you also have to work hard to make up the money you've lost. Take it from me, a sports injury is one of the most frustrating and debilitating occurrences that can happen to anyone who's serious about their health, fitness, sport or exercise.
The Cold, Hard Facts
I recently read an article titled "Managing Sports Injuries" where the author estimated that over 27,000 American's sprain their ankle every day. (and, no, that's not a typo, EVERY DAY) On top of this, Sports Medicine Australia estimates that 1 in every 17 participants of sport and exercise are injured playing their favorite sport. This figure is even higher for contact sports like Football and Gridiron. However, the truly disturbing fact is that up to 50 percent of these injuries may have been prevented.
The Professionals Secret Weapon
While there are a number of basic preventative measures that will assist in the prevention of sports injury, there is one technique that has slowly been gaining in popularity. It's still not used as often as it should be by the average sports participant, but with the professionals using it more and more, it's only a matter of time before it starts to catch on. Before we dive into this little used technique for minimizing your likelihood of sports injury, lets take a quick look at some other techniques to help you prevent sports injury.
So, Where Do You Start?
Most people are coming to understand both the importance and the benefits of a good warm-up. A correct warm-up will help to raise body temperature, increase blood flow and promote oxygen supply to the muscles. It will also help to prepare the mind, body, muscles and joints for the physical activity to come.
While warming-up is important, a good cool-down also plays a vital role in helping to prevent sports injury. How? A good cool-down will prevent blood from pooling in your limbs. It will also prevent waste products, such as lactic acid, building up in your muscles. Not only that, a good cool-down will help your muscles and tendons to relax and loosen, stopping them from becoming stiff and tight.
While preventative measures such as warming-up and cooling-down play a vital role in minimizing the likelihood of sports injury, other techniques such as obeying the rules, using protective equipment and plain common sense are all useful.
The One Technique to Cut Your Chance of Injury by More Than Half
So what is this magic technique? Why is it such a secret? And how come you haven't heard of it before? Well chances are you have, and also, it's not that secret and it's definitely not magic. You've probably used this technique yourself at some point or at least seen others using it. But the real question is, how dedicated have you been to making this technique a consistent part of your athletic preparation?
What is it?
STRETCHING
Yes, stretching. The simple technique of stretching can play an imperative role in helping you to prevent the occurrence of sports injury. Unfortunately stretching is one area of athletic preparation often neglected. Do not underestimate its benefits. Don't make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as stretching won't be effective.
Stretching is a vital part of any exercise program and should be looked upon as being as important as any other part of your health and fitness.
In recent time the professionals have been getting more and more serious about stretching and ultimately, their flexibility. The coaches and trainers are just starting to realize how important flexible muscles are to helping prevent sports injury. Flexibility has often been neglected in the overall conditioning of modern athletes. It's only now that its benefits are proving invaluable to all those serious about staying injury free.
How Does Stretching Prevent Injury?
One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you're able to increase the length of both your muscles and tendons. This leads to an increased range of movement, which means your limbs and joints can move further before an injury occurs. Lets take a look at a few examples.
If the muscles in your neck are tight and stiff this limits your ability to look behind or turn your head around. If for some reason your head is turned backwards, past its' normal range of movement, in a football scrum or tackle for example, this could result in a muscle tear or strain. You can help to prevent this from happening by increasing the flexibility, and the range of movement, of the muscles and tendons in your neck.
And what about the muscles in the back of your legs?
The Hamstring Muscles
These muscles are put under a huge strain when doing any sort of sport which involves running and especially for sports which require kicking. Short, tight hamstring muscles can spell disaster for many sports people. By ensuring these muscles are loose and flexible, you'll cut your chance of a hamstring injury dramatically.
How Else Can Stretching Help?
While injuries can occur at any time, they are more likely to occur if the muscles are fatigued, tight and depleted of energy. Fatigued, tight muscles are also less capable of performing the skills required for your particular sport or activity. Stretching can help to prevent an injury by promoting recovery and decreasing soreness. Stretching ensures that your muscles and tendons are in good working order. The more conditioned your muscles and tendons are, the better they can handle the rigors of sport and exercise, and the less likely that they'll become injured.
So as you can see, there's more to stretching than most people think. Stretching is a simple and effective activity that will help you to enhance your athletic performance, decrease your likelihood of sports injury and minimize muscle soreness.
Stretching is one of the most under-utilized techniques for improving athletic performance, preventing sports injury and properly rehabilitating sprain and strain injury. Don't make the mistake of thinking that something as simple as stretching won't be effective.
To learn more about the how, when and why of stretching, here is a complimentary
e-book:
http://WarriorFitnessCoach.com/reports/Stretching_Tips_WFT
Enjoy!
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Fitness and Mind Coach
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Complimentary e-book - Nutrition Strategies For Success
This will be a short post. I just finished reading a fantastic e-book by Dr. John M. Berardi, PhD, CSCS. It has to do with the importance of nutrition strategies for success.
John goes into great detail about timing, blood acid levels, micronutrients…and much more!
Since I’m a big believer in paying it forward I wanted to give my copy. You can download it at:
http://warriorFitnessCoach.com/reports/PN-strategies.pdf
Enjoy!
To Your Fitness Success,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Fitness and Mind Coach
John goes into great detail about timing, blood acid levels, micronutrients…and much more!
Since I’m a big believer in paying it forward I wanted to give my copy. You can download it at:
http://warriorFitnessCoach.com/reports/PN-strategies.pdf
Enjoy!
To Your Fitness Success,
Gregg Swanson
Warrior Fitness and Mind Coach
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
How To Avoid Those 5 Awful Words...
The Five Dreaded Words
Avoid "I'm Not in the Mood" with Some Libido-Lifting Tips
Tell me if you can relate to the following experience:
A long week of work has finally reached its end. Sure, the week was difficult, but the main reason for its lengthiness was due to anticipation -- anticipation of what the weekend held in store.
All weekends are great. But this weekend was billed to be WAY above average. Why? Because you were spending it with your significant other, away from it all, in one of the finest of hotels your city has to offer. And if a little bit of luck was on your side, it would turn out to be one of the more memorable "experiences" of a lifetime -- ahem, if you know what I mean (and I think you do).
Turns out, things didn't go as planned. The hotel was great, and the decor was to die for, but The Five Dreaded Words were spoken, the ones that always put the kibosh on a romantic night of lovemaking: "I'm not in the mood."
Each one of us have either felt or heard these words spoken before, and whether you're the giver or the receiver, it's never pleasant. Sex is a HUGE part of a relationship, and when opportunities for lovemaking go by the wayside, it frequently diminishes forthcoming opportunities -- whether it's due to fear of the same thing happening again, or the lowering of expectations.
The key, of course, is to have that "motivation" within you at all times so those Five Dreaded Words are never spoken. Here's a small helping of ways in which to keep your libido lifted so you can avoid the 5DW :
Diet
Skeptics argue that keeping one's libido lifted through diet is a self-fulfilling prophecy; in other words, if you think almonds or chocolate will lift your libido, odds are good they will.
But scientific evidence -- not psychosomatic hogwash -- suggests that certain foods do, indeed, lift one's libido. For example, a study from Southwestern University found that coffee beans lift the libido of females. For men, the love-lifting libation is tea, specifically Damiana tea. Alternative health expert Dr. Sarah Brewer says the ingredient responsible for increasing male libido in this tea is called gonzalitosin. This ingredient sends a tingling sensation to the penis.
As a man, all I can say is, "Say no more!"
Supplements
Supplementing with vitamins and minerals are, hopefully, a normal part of your daily regimen, but specific supplements provide a great boost to your sex drive. Take St. John's Wort as an example.
St. John's Wort has a multitude of benefits -- from improving one's mood to improving one's mind -- and those benefits can be found in the bedroom. Because of its mood-improving properties, studies have shown that 60 percent of people formerly uninterested in sex regained their interest after taking St. John's Wort.
Care for two more? Try ginseng and gingko biloba on for size (and no, I don't mean that kind of size). Ginseng is one of the earliest herbs to be widely marketed in the United States, and it's taken by millions of people regularly for the natural boost of energy it provides. So for people whose energy levels leave them pooped time comes for whoopee, ginseng is just the thing.
As for gingko biloba, this oddly-named herb stimulates blood flow throughout the body and brain (which explains why it's taken by those who have a hard time remembering things). As blood flow improves its flow throughout the body, it serves as the perfect elixir for those who have a hard time getting a, shall we say, "hard on."
Research published in the Journal of Sex Education and Therapy found that men who took gingko biloba regularly were able to maintain erections after six months (granted, gingko biloba is not an overnight healer, but the improvement took place, and it took place without the negative side effects that always accompany male impotency drugs).
A low libido may feel like something that's out of your hands; something that will come back on its own in its own due course. That may be the case, but more often than not, it can be through our every-day actions and lifestyle.
For more information on the "Why?" and "How?" of libido, you may want to check out a great new website I've discovered. At http://www.lowpressuresex.com/aff/mlmexec you'll discover some of the hidden reasons why your libido has been slumping for so long, but more importantly, how to get it on the upswing quickly, painlessly, and naturally.
I hope you'll take this opportunity and visit http://www.lowpressuresex.com/aff/mlmexec today. By the time your next weekend getaway comes around, you'll thank me (and your partner will thank you).
I recommend you visit their website immediately, where you'll get a crash course on how this issue has affected me personally; more information on the links between what's 'down there' and hypertension; and most important of all, how you can improve the health of your body and your relationship...all-naturally.
---> Low Pressure Sex <---
Source:
http://thirdage.com/sex/23-ways-to-lift-your-libido
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Avoid "I'm Not in the Mood" with Some Libido-Lifting Tips
Tell me if you can relate to the following experience:
A long week of work has finally reached its end. Sure, the week was difficult, but the main reason for its lengthiness was due to anticipation -- anticipation of what the weekend held in store.
All weekends are great. But this weekend was billed to be WAY above average. Why? Because you were spending it with your significant other, away from it all, in one of the finest of hotels your city has to offer. And if a little bit of luck was on your side, it would turn out to be one of the more memorable "experiences" of a lifetime -- ahem, if you know what I mean (and I think you do).
Turns out, things didn't go as planned. The hotel was great, and the decor was to die for, but The Five Dreaded Words were spoken, the ones that always put the kibosh on a romantic night of lovemaking: "I'm not in the mood."
Each one of us have either felt or heard these words spoken before, and whether you're the giver or the receiver, it's never pleasant. Sex is a HUGE part of a relationship, and when opportunities for lovemaking go by the wayside, it frequently diminishes forthcoming opportunities -- whether it's due to fear of the same thing happening again, or the lowering of expectations.
The key, of course, is to have that "motivation" within you at all times so those Five Dreaded Words are never spoken. Here's a small helping of ways in which to keep your libido lifted so you can avoid the 5DW :
Diet
Skeptics argue that keeping one's libido lifted through diet is a self-fulfilling prophecy; in other words, if you think almonds or chocolate will lift your libido, odds are good they will.
But scientific evidence -- not psychosomatic hogwash -- suggests that certain foods do, indeed, lift one's libido. For example, a study from Southwestern University found that coffee beans lift the libido of females. For men, the love-lifting libation is tea, specifically Damiana tea. Alternative health expert Dr. Sarah Brewer says the ingredient responsible for increasing male libido in this tea is called gonzalitosin. This ingredient sends a tingling sensation to the penis.
As a man, all I can say is, "Say no more!"
Supplements
Supplementing with vitamins and minerals are, hopefully, a normal part of your daily regimen, but specific supplements provide a great boost to your sex drive. Take St. John's Wort as an example.
St. John's Wort has a multitude of benefits -- from improving one's mood to improving one's mind -- and those benefits can be found in the bedroom. Because of its mood-improving properties, studies have shown that 60 percent of people formerly uninterested in sex regained their interest after taking St. John's Wort.
Care for two more? Try ginseng and gingko biloba on for size (and no, I don't mean that kind of size). Ginseng is one of the earliest herbs to be widely marketed in the United States, and it's taken by millions of people regularly for the natural boost of energy it provides. So for people whose energy levels leave them pooped time comes for whoopee, ginseng is just the thing.
As for gingko biloba, this oddly-named herb stimulates blood flow throughout the body and brain (which explains why it's taken by those who have a hard time remembering things). As blood flow improves its flow throughout the body, it serves as the perfect elixir for those who have a hard time getting a, shall we say, "hard on."
Research published in the Journal of Sex Education and Therapy found that men who took gingko biloba regularly were able to maintain erections after six months (granted, gingko biloba is not an overnight healer, but the improvement took place, and it took place without the negative side effects that always accompany male impotency drugs).
A low libido may feel like something that's out of your hands; something that will come back on its own in its own due course. That may be the case, but more often than not, it can be through our every-day actions and lifestyle.
For more information on the "Why?" and "How?" of libido, you may want to check out a great new website I've discovered. At http://www.lowpressuresex.com/aff/mlmexec you'll discover some of the hidden reasons why your libido has been slumping for so long, but more importantly, how to get it on the upswing quickly, painlessly, and naturally.
I hope you'll take this opportunity and visit http://www.lowpressuresex.com/aff/mlmexec today. By the time your next weekend getaway comes around, you'll thank me (and your partner will thank you).
I recommend you visit their website immediately, where you'll get a crash course on how this issue has affected me personally; more information on the links between what's 'down there' and hypertension; and most important of all, how you can improve the health of your body and your relationship...all-naturally.
---> Low Pressure Sex <---
Source:
http://thirdage.com/sex/23-ways-to-lift-your-libido
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Monday, April 6, 2009
Complimentary Fat Loss Course and Book
Wow.
This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time.
Fitness pro Jon Benson released a bombshell last week on the fat-burning world.
He is giving away a book's worth of material in his freee 7-Day Personal Fat Loss Certification Course.
Freee... and get this: Anyone who completes the course gets his book "The Radical Fatloss Blueprint" freee as well.
So there's nothing to buy at all... in fact you get tons of freee stuff AND you can even earn bucks in the program.
It's just too cool for words.
So go see it for yourself:
---> Complimentary Fat Loss Course and Book <----
Here is a short review:
The Course is for anyone who wants to become their own "personal" fatloss expert. It is complete with a quiz each day and more material than most people sell in a book... and it's totally freee.
After the course, you get his "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" freee too. This is all about how he and a group of "guinea pigs" experimented with natural techniques and got up to 21 lbs of unwanted bodyfat off in just 21 days.
The average was 17.5, but some people got as much as 30 lbs off.
All with little to no muscle lost.
It then outlines the 'exact' workout and supplement "feeding" schedule Jon still uses to get into top shape in 21 days.
This is down to the 'hour'... and it includes home workouts or gym workouts. Your choice.
This is his gift to my readers, and I am thrilled to share it with you.
Here you go:
---> Complimentary Fat Loss Course and Book <---
Enjoy the course!
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time.
Fitness pro Jon Benson released a bombshell last week on the fat-burning world.
He is giving away a book's worth of material in his freee 7-Day Personal Fat Loss Certification Course.
Freee... and get this: Anyone who completes the course gets his book "The Radical Fatloss Blueprint" freee as well.
So there's nothing to buy at all... in fact you get tons of freee stuff AND you can even earn bucks in the program.
It's just too cool for words.
So go see it for yourself:
---> Complimentary Fat Loss Course and Book <----
Here is a short review:
The Course is for anyone who wants to become their own "personal" fatloss expert. It is complete with a quiz each day and more material than most people sell in a book... and it's totally freee.
After the course, you get his "Radical Fatloss Blueprint" freee too. This is all about how he and a group of "guinea pigs" experimented with natural techniques and got up to 21 lbs of unwanted bodyfat off in just 21 days.
The average was 17.5, but some people got as much as 30 lbs off.
All with little to no muscle lost.
It then outlines the 'exact' workout and supplement "feeding" schedule Jon still uses to get into top shape in 21 days.
This is down to the 'hour'... and it includes home workouts or gym workouts. Your choice.
This is his gift to my readers, and I am thrilled to share it with you.
Here you go:
---> Complimentary Fat Loss Course and Book <---
Enjoy the course!
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Labels:
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Friday, March 27, 2009
You Should Be Concerned!
Anyone with a history of high blood pressure in their family knows what devastation it can wreak. It carries with it a mishmash of health risks, many of them serious, like tripling the risk of dying from a heart attack, quadrupling the risk of dying from a stroke, doubling the risk of congestive heart failure and tripling the risk of developing kidney disease.
But if our very lives weren't enough for high blood pressure to be in the top five of our "Health Issues to Be Concerned About" lists, then how about the lives of our marriages and relationships?
High blood pressure has a significant impact on a couple's sex-life. Sex is a crucial part of any relationship, and when a loving couple is not having it at least on a semi-regular basis, more often than not, the relationship sours faster than curdled milk.
The reason high blood pressure affects the average sex-life all boils down to blood flow. Due to the narrowing of the arteries that high blood pressure creates, it diminishes a man's ability to have an…er..um…erection -- never mind maintain one -- as there's less blood flowing to the penis.
To rectify this situation, the average guy heads to his doctor, reluctantly tells him or her about his issues "down there," and the doctor prescribes him with some form of hypertension med -- usually an alpha or beta-blocker.
Problem solved, right? Not exactly.
While your blood pressure levels might lower incrementally, your sex drive will lower incrementally as well -- the very opposite of what you want to have happen.
This isn't some theory concocted by so-called natural health "whack jobs," mind you. Well-respected news organizations and medical information outlets -- like ABC News and the Mayo Clinic -- corroborate this. In an ABC News webcast on Feb. 7 of last year, Dr. Domenic Sica, chairman for Clinical Pharmacology and Hypertension at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, said this:
"When you look at it, a number of the blood pressure medications we use are associated with the onset of male dysfunction. Now, that can be a diuretic, a beta-blocker, or so-called peripheral alpha beta-blocker -- those are three drugs commonly linked to male dysfunction."
I'm not sure the link can be made any clearer; you name the hypertension drug, and it will adversely affect your sex-life.
Given this, if you'll pardon the cliché, how does one kill two birds with one stone? How does one lower their blood pressure and improve their love-life at the same time? Or is that even possible?
Absolutely it's possible, and you can learn how to do it all-naturally.
Bestselling authors Frank Mangano and Jon Benson have developed an easy, all-natural way to lower your blood pressure and improve your sex-life at the same time. They weren't sure this was possible, but after months of research and hordes of emails from people on how their system worked for them, they don't just think it's possible, they know it's possible!
Let me prove it to you.
Go here
---> Low Pressure Sex <---
I recommend you visit their website immediately, where you'll get a crash course on how this issue has affected me personally; more information on the links between what's 'down there' and hypertension; and most important of all, how you can improve the health of your body and your relationship...all-naturally.
Sources:
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
But if our very lives weren't enough for high blood pressure to be in the top five of our "Health Issues to Be Concerned About" lists, then how about the lives of our marriages and relationships?
High blood pressure has a significant impact on a couple's sex-life. Sex is a crucial part of any relationship, and when a loving couple is not having it at least on a semi-regular basis, more often than not, the relationship sours faster than curdled milk.
The reason high blood pressure affects the average sex-life all boils down to blood flow. Due to the narrowing of the arteries that high blood pressure creates, it diminishes a man's ability to have an…er..um…erection -- never mind maintain one -- as there's less blood flowing to the penis.
To rectify this situation, the average guy heads to his doctor, reluctantly tells him or her about his issues "down there," and the doctor prescribes him with some form of hypertension med -- usually an alpha or beta-blocker.
Problem solved, right? Not exactly.
While your blood pressure levels might lower incrementally, your sex drive will lower incrementally as well -- the very opposite of what you want to have happen.
This isn't some theory concocted by so-called natural health "whack jobs," mind you. Well-respected news organizations and medical information outlets -- like ABC News and the Mayo Clinic -- corroborate this. In an ABC News webcast on Feb. 7 of last year, Dr. Domenic Sica, chairman for Clinical Pharmacology and Hypertension at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, said this:
"When you look at it, a number of the blood pressure medications we use are associated with the onset of male dysfunction. Now, that can be a diuretic, a beta-blocker, or so-called peripheral alpha beta-blocker -- those are three drugs commonly linked to male dysfunction."
I'm not sure the link can be made any clearer; you name the hypertension drug, and it will adversely affect your sex-life.
Given this, if you'll pardon the cliché, how does one kill two birds with one stone? How does one lower their blood pressure and improve their love-life at the same time? Or is that even possible?
Absolutely it's possible, and you can learn how to do it all-naturally.
Bestselling authors Frank Mangano and Jon Benson have developed an easy, all-natural way to lower your blood pressure and improve your sex-life at the same time. They weren't sure this was possible, but after months of research and hordes of emails from people on how their system worked for them, they don't just think it's possible, they know it's possible!
Let me prove it to you.
Go here
---> Low Pressure Sex <---
I recommend you visit their website immediately, where you'll get a crash course on how this issue has affected me personally; more information on the links between what's 'down there' and hypertension; and most important of all, how you can improve the health of your body and your relationship...all-naturally.
Sources:
- health.yahoo.com/bloodpressure-complication/high-blood-pressure-and-sex-overcome-the-challenges/mayoclinic--13476B30-E7FF-0DBD-18FF920E1D5480C7.html
- americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2129
- abcnews.go.com/Health/HypertensionTreatment/story?id=5236683
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Low Pressure Sex-System - Now THIS is interesting...
Have you ever started out to do one thing but ended up doing something different?
Night and day different?
Remember how Post-It Notes were invented?
Some guy was trying to come up with a "permanent" glue.
Obviously he failed... and he considered it a failure... but 3M had another idea.
The guy was all of a sudden Joe Brilliant.
Well, I'm feeling a bit like Joe today.
But this is much more interesting to you than Post-It Notes...
It's about s - e - x... sorta.
Not dirty, I'm talking about couple's stuff here.
My new book just came out today about it.
But it didn't start off that way at all.
In fact ... get this... I was co-writing a book with medical researcher Frank Mangano on lowering blood pressure without meds... really.
So how did this big U-turn occur?
Okay, okay.... funny, true story:
I read this article from a medical journal about how "lowering blood pressure would help sexual-performance-problems."
Ding. The lightbulb went off in my head.
You see, lowering blood pressure is probably the most healthy thing you can do for yourself.
But face it -- it's really, really BORING.
I mean, who really cares about their blood pressure unless their doctor says, "Look, lower your blood pressure or you'll die in six months."
Then you care.
Are you with me?
I'm right and we all know it.
Heck, I was the same way.
I ignored my blood pressure for years until it hit stroke-level back in my 30s.
Then I could no longer ignore it.
I found every natural alternative possible... which led me to Frank's books... and they are the BEST.
So Frank comes to me and asks me to contribute to his very popular on-the-shelf book "The Blood Pressure Miracle" --
... and I said,
"Hey, guess what I just read?"
Since he's the researcher, I said, "Go see if there's any truth to this."
The results BLEW MY MIND.
Not only is there truth to it -- that, yes... lowering blood pressure not only extends your life but also extends your sexlife as well -- but WOW... it's a major player in everything from male-ED to females feeling "out of the mood."
It's crazy, but it's true.
It makes sense once you read this:
---> Low Pressure Sex-System <---
Hang with me: It gets better...
So Frank digs up article after article on the subject of high blood pressure and LOW sexual-energy and performance... and we have a much more compelling reason to want to lower our blood pressure, now don't we?
But we wanted more.
I said, "Look Frank, I get a lot of emails about sex-after-30... people who want to feel more kick, more alive in that area of their lives... and above all, closer to their mates."
So... we decided to add another book on TOP of our book...
... a book on improving sexual-pleasure for couples only. "RevolutionarySex" is the name of it. My friend Alex Allman wrote it...and just like that we had two books instead of one.
But that's not all... ( told you... this story is interesting... ; )
THEN my friend Jeff Anderson comes out with his "homemade V" -- and guys, we know what "V" stands for.
Listen: V (little blue things) is really dangerous stuff. It really is. It RAISES blood pressure for one thing. For another it can cause addiction and memory loss.
But Jeff's version is all-natural, cheap (we're talking pennies instead of dollars per "pill" to make) and above all... SAFE.
So all of a sudden... THREE books (plus an audio)... so...
It became a System, not a book.
And the topic went from "lowering blood pressure" to ...
... How you can completely solve your sexual-performance-problems and increase your pleasure all by lowering blood pressure naturally without meds."
What a concept...
...and it WORKS.
---> Low Pressure Sex-System <---
Here are the advantages...
1. If you take blood pressure meds... and a lot of you do... your "kick in the stick" suffers. A lot. Some men suffer all the way, which lead them to taking the V stuff...
... and that stuff 'raises' blood pressure.
Bad, bad combo. Our System gets you off of that dangerous and expensive cycle of drugs and on to a natural, easy approach that also adds pleasure to your relationship.
2. Cheaper... by far... than meds.
3. Something you can read and do as a couple or as a single person.
4. You get healthy and you get your vigor back at the same time. Ladies too.
5. It's guaranteed-to-work... 60 days on us.
I'm very proud of this System. We put a lot of time, research and effort into it.
If you want a life freee from high BP and sexual-performance-issues and better health, then go here:
---> Low Pressure Sex-System <---
P.S. There's even more to this story --
We created an "Advanced Health and Relationship-Saver Kit" that comes with the most awesome self-hypnosis audios to help you relieve stress, lower pressure, increased your "drive", and more.
You can get the starter Kit or the Advanced Kit here:
---> Low Pressure Sex-book <---
Here's to your health... and your increased pleasure and enjoyment.
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Night and day different?
Remember how Post-It Notes were invented?
Some guy was trying to come up with a "permanent" glue.
Obviously he failed... and he considered it a failure... but 3M had another idea.
The guy was all of a sudden Joe Brilliant.
Well, I'm feeling a bit like Joe today.
But this is much more interesting to you than Post-It Notes...
It's about s - e - x... sorta.
Not dirty, I'm talking about couple's stuff here.
My new book just came out today about it.
But it didn't start off that way at all.
In fact ... get this... I was co-writing a book with medical researcher Frank Mangano on lowering blood pressure without meds... really.
So how did this big U-turn occur?
Okay, okay.... funny, true story:
I read this article from a medical journal about how "lowering blood pressure would help sexual-performance-problems."
Ding. The lightbulb went off in my head.
You see, lowering blood pressure is probably the most healthy thing you can do for yourself.
But face it -- it's really, really BORING.
I mean, who really cares about their blood pressure unless their doctor says, "Look, lower your blood pressure or you'll die in six months."
Then you care.
Are you with me?
I'm right and we all know it.
Heck, I was the same way.
I ignored my blood pressure for years until it hit stroke-level back in my 30s.
Then I could no longer ignore it.
I found every natural alternative possible... which led me to Frank's books... and they are the BEST.
So Frank comes to me and asks me to contribute to his very popular on-the-shelf book "The Blood Pressure Miracle" --
... and I said,
"Hey, guess what I just read?"
Since he's the researcher, I said, "Go see if there's any truth to this."
The results BLEW MY MIND.
Not only is there truth to it -- that, yes... lowering blood pressure not only extends your life but also extends your sexlife as well -- but WOW... it's a major player in everything from male-ED to females feeling "out of the mood."
It's crazy, but it's true.
It makes sense once you read this:
---> Low Pressure Sex-System <---
Hang with me: It gets better...
So Frank digs up article after article on the subject of high blood pressure and LOW sexual-energy and performance... and we have a much more compelling reason to want to lower our blood pressure, now don't we?
But we wanted more.
I said, "Look Frank, I get a lot of emails about sex-after-30... people who want to feel more kick, more alive in that area of their lives... and above all, closer to their mates."
So... we decided to add another book on TOP of our book...
... a book on improving sexual-pleasure for couples only. "RevolutionarySex" is the name of it. My friend Alex Allman wrote it...and just like that we had two books instead of one.
But that's not all... ( told you... this story is interesting... ; )
THEN my friend Jeff Anderson comes out with his "homemade V" -- and guys, we know what "V" stands for.
Listen: V (little blue things) is really dangerous stuff. It really is. It RAISES blood pressure for one thing. For another it can cause addiction and memory loss.
But Jeff's version is all-natural, cheap (we're talking pennies instead of dollars per "pill" to make) and above all... SAFE.
So all of a sudden... THREE books (plus an audio)... so...
It became a System, not a book.
And the topic went from "lowering blood pressure" to ...
... How you can completely solve your sexual-performance-problems and increase your pleasure all by lowering blood pressure naturally without meds."
What a concept...
...and it WORKS.
---> Low Pressure Sex-System <---
Here are the advantages...
1. If you take blood pressure meds... and a lot of you do... your "kick in the stick" suffers. A lot. Some men suffer all the way, which lead them to taking the V stuff...
... and that stuff 'raises' blood pressure.
Bad, bad combo. Our System gets you off of that dangerous and expensive cycle of drugs and on to a natural, easy approach that also adds pleasure to your relationship.
2. Cheaper... by far... than meds.
3. Something you can read and do as a couple or as a single person.
4. You get healthy and you get your vigor back at the same time. Ladies too.
5. It's guaranteed-to-work... 60 days on us.
I'm very proud of this System. We put a lot of time, research and effort into it.
If you want a life freee from high BP and sexual-performance-issues and better health, then go here:
---> Low Pressure Sex-System <---
P.S. There's even more to this story --
We created an "Advanced Health and Relationship-Saver Kit" that comes with the most awesome self-hypnosis audios to help you relieve stress, lower pressure, increased your "drive", and more.
You can get the starter Kit or the Advanced Kit here:
---> Low Pressure Sex-book <---
Here's to your health... and your increased pleasure and enjoyment.
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Skinny on Fats
Let's get this one out in the open:
1. Fats do not make you gain bodyfat.
2. Fats do not put you on Heart Attack Row.
3. Fats are not the enemy.
We've been sold a bag of lies when it comes to fats.
Fats are essential for your body's hormone production, skin health, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and even burning bodyfat. Yep... you need fats to burn fat.!
Studies have been conducted to attempt to elevate cholesterol levels using high-fat diets. Most all of them have failed miserably -- in fact several "lowered" total cholesterol while raising the so-called "good" cholesterol (HDL).
That being said, you don't need the following...
1. A lot of fats in your diet. Fats still contain over twice the calories per gram as carbs and protein.
2. Any kind of "fake fats" -- margarine or processed oils of any kind are highly dangerous foods.
Here's my simple dietary fats solution:
1. Eat fats as they occur in nature, but eat at least 80% as they "actually" occur in nature -- meaning from grass-fed and free-range sources. The extra cost is worth it. It tastes better and your medical costs will well offset the few dollars more per pound you pay.
2. Cook with a combination of olive oil and coconut oil, but use both sparingly. If you are eating plenty of animal protein you do not need excessive fats... not because of 'danger' but because of needless calories. Not a good idea if you're wanting to keep your abs. But a bit of raw butter or olive oil can make bland veggies taste wonderful, so feel freee.
Also, omega 3-rich fats like olive oil and fish (and especially fish oil) help lower inflammation. That's the real culprit behind heart disease in most cases.
3. Avoid a lot of fats at night. The night-time meals should be high in lean protein (tuna, tofu, turkey breast) with very limited fats if you are wanting to really get lean. If you are just trying to shed bodyweight slowly, it's okay to have some fats at night.
Just do me a favor: If you are on the "Fats make you gain bodyfat and have heart attacks" bandwagon, jump off. We have consumed fat for countless thousands of years. Just consume it the way we always HAVE (naturally, not stuffed with hormones and cooked up in a lab) and you'll be fine.
If you want a diet-solution that actually uses dietary fats to help you take off the bodyfat, then use this one:
---> Eat Fats, Burn Bodyfat! <----
It's a real-world plan that allows you to eat your favorite foods and still shed the bodyweight you want.
And yes -- that includes fats.
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
1. Fats do not make you gain bodyfat.
2. Fats do not put you on Heart Attack Row.
3. Fats are not the enemy.
We've been sold a bag of lies when it comes to fats.
Fats are essential for your body's hormone production, skin health, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and even burning bodyfat. Yep... you need fats to burn fat.!
Studies have been conducted to attempt to elevate cholesterol levels using high-fat diets. Most all of them have failed miserably -- in fact several "lowered" total cholesterol while raising the so-called "good" cholesterol (HDL).
That being said, you don't need the following...
1. A lot of fats in your diet. Fats still contain over twice the calories per gram as carbs and protein.
2. Any kind of "fake fats" -- margarine or processed oils of any kind are highly dangerous foods.
Here's my simple dietary fats solution:
1. Eat fats as they occur in nature, but eat at least 80% as they "actually" occur in nature -- meaning from grass-fed and free-range sources. The extra cost is worth it. It tastes better and your medical costs will well offset the few dollars more per pound you pay.
2. Cook with a combination of olive oil and coconut oil, but use both sparingly. If you are eating plenty of animal protein you do not need excessive fats... not because of 'danger' but because of needless calories. Not a good idea if you're wanting to keep your abs. But a bit of raw butter or olive oil can make bland veggies taste wonderful, so feel freee.
Also, omega 3-rich fats like olive oil and fish (and especially fish oil) help lower inflammation. That's the real culprit behind heart disease in most cases.
3. Avoid a lot of fats at night. The night-time meals should be high in lean protein (tuna, tofu, turkey breast) with very limited fats if you are wanting to really get lean. If you are just trying to shed bodyweight slowly, it's okay to have some fats at night.
Just do me a favor: If you are on the "Fats make you gain bodyfat and have heart attacks" bandwagon, jump off. We have consumed fat for countless thousands of years. Just consume it the way we always HAVE (naturally, not stuffed with hormones and cooked up in a lab) and you'll be fine.
If you want a diet-solution that actually uses dietary fats to help you take off the bodyfat, then use this one:
---> Eat Fats, Burn Bodyfat! <----
It's a real-world plan that allows you to eat your favorite foods and still shed the bodyweight you want.
And yes -- that includes fats.
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Labels:
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Exercise Less, Not More!
If I had to pick out the number one reason most people fail to achieve good results in the gym, guess what it would be?
Over-training. Exercising too much.
Sounds counter-intuitive, but trust me: It's quite real.
Folks write to me all the time and say...
"Gregg, I don't get it. I cannot lose bodyfat and I'm running six days a week for an hour and training in the gym five days a week for 45 minutes!"
My answer back is usually:
"You are training 4x more than me, and I'm a fitness pro!"
Look, do you take 21 aspirin for a headache, thinking the more you take the faster your pain will go away?
No?
So why apply the same logic to fitness? Only a certain amount is required. Beyond that, you are spinning your wheels.
When my friend, Jon Benson, wrote 7 Minute Muscle he exposed all the lies about training too long and why this is not the best way to achieve the results you want. Check it out if you want the facts.
One more thing: 75% of your progress will come in the kitchen, not in the gym or on the treadmill.
As for me, I would much rather eat smart and train less than train all the time and be forced to eat 6-8 times a day just to recover from it all.
That makes no sense to me at all.
You?
Less Is More!
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
Over-training. Exercising too much.
Sounds counter-intuitive, but trust me: It's quite real.
Folks write to me all the time and say...
"Gregg, I don't get it. I cannot lose bodyfat and I'm running six days a week for an hour and training in the gym five days a week for 45 minutes!"
My answer back is usually:
"You are training 4x more than me, and I'm a fitness pro!"
Look, do you take 21 aspirin for a headache, thinking the more you take the faster your pain will go away?
No?
So why apply the same logic to fitness? Only a certain amount is required. Beyond that, you are spinning your wheels.
When my friend, Jon Benson, wrote 7 Minute Muscle he exposed all the lies about training too long and why this is not the best way to achieve the results you want. Check it out if you want the facts.
One more thing: 75% of your progress will come in the kitchen, not in the gym or on the treadmill.
As for me, I would much rather eat smart and train less than train all the time and be forced to eat 6-8 times a day just to recover from it all.
That makes no sense to me at all.
You?
Less Is More!
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
Labels:
7 minute muscle,
mental strength,
muscle building
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Exercise And The Brain
If you ever needed another good reason to exercise, I've got one for you:
Exercise makes your brain bigger.
Actually this isn't entirely accurate. To be more specific, exercise was found to increase brain size slightly, but far more important to increase "spatial reasoning."
This is the ability to recognize patterns, remember phrases, numbers, and so-on. This was discovered by researchers at the Universities of Chicago and Pittsburgh.
It is also one of the most important factors to the prevention of Alzheimer's and dementia.
My mom suffered with dementia the last ten years of her life. But unlike most dementia patients she was fully functional thanks to exercise. She drove and had a mind that was unbelievably sharp right up until an accident injured her beyond the ability to exercise.
After that, she mentally went downhill rapidly. Thankfully, she passed in peace... and she had ten wonderfully active years thanks to her willingness to take up weight training at the age of 71.
She eventually walked up to 3 miles per day and trained in the gym 3 days per week.
That kept her mind sharp, along with fish oil and N-Acetyl L-Carnitine, a wonderful brain nutrient.
Once again, we see the power of exercise. It increases the QUALITY of your life.
Quantity is no where near as important to me as quality.
The links at the bottom of this newsletter are to my books on exercise. Pick the one that appeals to you most and take action.
Your brain will thank you, as will the rest of your body.
One of the best ways to start exercising when you are over 40 is by using the routines covered in "Fit Over 40".
This book profiles 53 different men and women, age 40 to 80, all sharing their workouts, nutrition plans, and mental empowerment techniques.
It is a MUST-HAVE for anyone wanting to begin exercising or improve their level of fitness after the age of 40.
For a freee fat-burning course from Fit Over 40, go here --
---> Complimentary Fat Burning Course <---
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Exercise makes your brain bigger.
Actually this isn't entirely accurate. To be more specific, exercise was found to increase brain size slightly, but far more important to increase "spatial reasoning."
This is the ability to recognize patterns, remember phrases, numbers, and so-on. This was discovered by researchers at the Universities of Chicago and Pittsburgh.
It is also one of the most important factors to the prevention of Alzheimer's and dementia.
My mom suffered with dementia the last ten years of her life. But unlike most dementia patients she was fully functional thanks to exercise. She drove and had a mind that was unbelievably sharp right up until an accident injured her beyond the ability to exercise.
After that, she mentally went downhill rapidly. Thankfully, she passed in peace... and she had ten wonderfully active years thanks to her willingness to take up weight training at the age of 71.
She eventually walked up to 3 miles per day and trained in the gym 3 days per week.
That kept her mind sharp, along with fish oil and N-Acetyl L-Carnitine, a wonderful brain nutrient.
Once again, we see the power of exercise. It increases the QUALITY of your life.
Quantity is no where near as important to me as quality.
The links at the bottom of this newsletter are to my books on exercise. Pick the one that appeals to you most and take action.
Your brain will thank you, as will the rest of your body.
One of the best ways to start exercising when you are over 40 is by using the routines covered in "Fit Over 40".
This book profiles 53 different men and women, age 40 to 80, all sharing their workouts, nutrition plans, and mental empowerment techniques.
It is a MUST-HAVE for anyone wanting to begin exercising or improve their level of fitness after the age of 40.
For a freee fat-burning course from Fit Over 40, go here --
---> Complimentary Fat Burning Course <---
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
Labels:
burning bodyfat,
fat loss,
mental strength
Thursday, March 5, 2009
How Long To Rest Between Sets
A lot of my readers ask me how long to rest between sets while exercising.
The answer is: It depends on your goals.
If you are training to increase strength, I recommend resting a bit longer - up to two minutes for exercises like squats and heavy dumbbell work. But if you want to burn the most amount of bodyfat and gain lean muscle, I recommend resting for very short periods of time.
"The Iron Guru" Vince Gironda used to recommend leaving your hands on the bar between sets -- now THAT is short rest intervals! He would frequently rest only 15-20 seconds between sets.
This is similar to the strategy I use in 7 Minute Muscle -- very short rest intervals and very intense training. Smart, short, efficient. That's the way to go.
A good place to start is simply reducing your rest intervals by 10 seconds. No matter what workout you're using, decrease your rest by 10 seconds between sets. You may not be as strong on the last few sets (if you are training traditionally... if you use 7 Minute Muscle your rest is "built-in" and not an issue.) Over time you will work your way back up to the same amount of sets and reps but done in far less time.
This means more work output, which means more muscle if your nutrition is good.
This is the best way to train most of the time: Limited rest, intense sets, and short workouts.
They are the ones that produce results.
Go here for more information --
---> Short Effective Workouts <---
To Your Physical and Mental Strength.
Gregg
The answer is: It depends on your goals.
If you are training to increase strength, I recommend resting a bit longer - up to two minutes for exercises like squats and heavy dumbbell work. But if you want to burn the most amount of bodyfat and gain lean muscle, I recommend resting for very short periods of time.
"The Iron Guru" Vince Gironda used to recommend leaving your hands on the bar between sets -- now THAT is short rest intervals! He would frequently rest only 15-20 seconds between sets.
This is similar to the strategy I use in 7 Minute Muscle -- very short rest intervals and very intense training. Smart, short, efficient. That's the way to go.
A good place to start is simply reducing your rest intervals by 10 seconds. No matter what workout you're using, decrease your rest by 10 seconds between sets. You may not be as strong on the last few sets (if you are training traditionally... if you use 7 Minute Muscle your rest is "built-in" and not an issue.) Over time you will work your way back up to the same amount of sets and reps but done in far less time.
This means more work output, which means more muscle if your nutrition is good.
This is the best way to train most of the time: Limited rest, intense sets, and short workouts.
They are the ones that produce results.
Go here for more information --
---> Short Effective Workouts <---
To Your Physical and Mental Strength.
Gregg
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Stay Hungry?
Got a question for you:
Should you "stay hungry"?
Let me explain what I mean.
Arnold Schwarzenegger made a movie a while time ago called "Stay Hungry." Only a handful of people saw it.
I was one of them.
I loved the idea of "staying hungry" -- of never sitting on your rear end too long... of never being totally comfortable... and of always progressing.
Think about it:
Most of your greatest progress comes at the expense of temporary comfort.
This does not mean you should torture yourself. But being 'too' comfortable? Well that's bad news when it comes to weightloss and success in general if you ask me.
Here's two examples:
First, it is now 1:02 AM Texas time. I am writing this letter to you despite being quite tired and ready to hit the sack.
Why?
Because when it comes to my job, I like to stay hungry.
I am not satisfied with a "do it tomorrow" attitude. I have something to say and I feel that I owe it to you to say it.
Plus I love my job. I know my information is more than just "books that sell well" -- I know it's information that changes peoples lives.
That makes me stay hungry.
And that's a good thing. My greatest successes have been when I've stayed hungry and lived at the edge of comfort.
But let me share my second example and see what you think.
This one deals with my upcoming book.
The book I'm talking about tonight is one that thousands have been waiting for... literally. I have a waiting list.
The title says it all:
The Radical Fatloss Blueprint: How You Can Safely Lose Up To 21 Pounds In 21 Days
Pretty bold statement, right? In fact... it's radical.
Hence the name. : )
And I have to warn you: You will stay a bit hungry. Literally.
Not 'starving'... but hungry. And that means you'll be burning a lot of bodyfat.
Now, before you think I've lost my marbles, let me explain:
This is NOT a "dietbook" -- this is a blueprint for 21 days ONLY.
It is the same exact system I personally have used for years (with the addition of one new supplement that I really like) to get into top shape.
I've used this System on quite a few eager people, and the average weightloss has been over 16 pounds. Some folks lost like 30 or more... others only 11.
Still... in 21 days, this is amazing.
Some of the weight is going to be junk out of your system that can cause illness. It can build up inside and this program helps you get rid of it painlessly.
Some of the weight is water.... but it's water that you do not need to be carrying around. Needless waterweight.
The rest is almost pure bodyfat... and that's RADICAL. To keep muscle and burn that much bodyfat is very hard to do.
Like I said... it's radical.
And it's only 21 days long.
Now, I will also tell you this -- you cannot buy this book.
Not yet.
The reason is simple: I've reserved the first few thousand copies for those of you who own by book "Every Other Day Diet."
They get it first... and since you will need a few supplements to make the plan work (I provide wholesale pricing for those as I do not make supplements) you can see why it's important to get in line if you want this book.
I'm only ordering a limited supply of the supplements that go along with the book.
And I'm just passing the savings on... I do not want to get into the "wholesale" business, but I also knew I could save you folks over 100 bucks if I did it this way.
So... here's the deal:
1. Pick up a copy of "Every Other Day Diet" now unless you already have it.
2. On or before March 15th you will receive a letter from me letting you know where to get your freee copy of "Radical Fatloss Blueprint".
3. You will also receive a link to order the supplements needed (only 21 days worth... no "reorders" needed) at wholesale price. You can have them shipped right to your door just about anywhere in the world.
No stimulants are used. Nothing dangerous. Just smart supplementation to help the body hold on to muscle, stimulate natural fat-burning hormones, and help you stay healthy and strong.
Again, this is the system I use to get in top shape.
So, step one: Get "The Every Other Day Diet" today...
Get that here:
---> Get Your Complimentary Copy of Radical Fatloss <---
After that, read the book. Be sure you have it down because you will NEED this book to follow right after Radical Fatloss is over.
The worst thing you can do is try a radical dietplan without having a SANE dietplan to fall back to.
That's what Every Other Day Diet is: A sane, real-world, eat-like-this-forever dietplan that works.
The Radical Fatloss Blueprint just kicks everything into high gear for 21 days.
So, get Every Other Day Diet here:
---> Get Your Complimentary Copy of Radical Fatloss <---
THEN go to this page and let me know what you think about the new cover for Radical Fatloss Blueprint... and the supplements I have in store for you --
---> Get Your Complimentary Copy of Radical Fatloss <---
Finally, get ready to stay hungry: And by that I mean to push yourself a bit more in order to become a whole lot leaner.
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
Should you "stay hungry"?
Let me explain what I mean.
Arnold Schwarzenegger made a movie a while time ago called "Stay Hungry." Only a handful of people saw it.
I was one of them.
I loved the idea of "staying hungry" -- of never sitting on your rear end too long... of never being totally comfortable... and of always progressing.
Think about it:
Most of your greatest progress comes at the expense of temporary comfort.
This does not mean you should torture yourself. But being 'too' comfortable? Well that's bad news when it comes to weightloss and success in general if you ask me.
Here's two examples:
First, it is now 1:02 AM Texas time. I am writing this letter to you despite being quite tired and ready to hit the sack.
Why?
Because when it comes to my job, I like to stay hungry.
I am not satisfied with a "do it tomorrow" attitude. I have something to say and I feel that I owe it to you to say it.
Plus I love my job. I know my information is more than just "books that sell well" -- I know it's information that changes peoples lives.
That makes me stay hungry.
And that's a good thing. My greatest successes have been when I've stayed hungry and lived at the edge of comfort.
But let me share my second example and see what you think.
This one deals with my upcoming book.
The book I'm talking about tonight is one that thousands have been waiting for... literally. I have a waiting list.
The title says it all:
The Radical Fatloss Blueprint: How You Can Safely Lose Up To 21 Pounds In 21 Days
Pretty bold statement, right? In fact... it's radical.
Hence the name. : )
And I have to warn you: You will stay a bit hungry. Literally.
Not 'starving'... but hungry. And that means you'll be burning a lot of bodyfat.
Now, before you think I've lost my marbles, let me explain:
This is NOT a "dietbook" -- this is a blueprint for 21 days ONLY.
It is the same exact system I personally have used for years (with the addition of one new supplement that I really like) to get into top shape.
I've used this System on quite a few eager people, and the average weightloss has been over 16 pounds. Some folks lost like 30 or more... others only 11.
Still... in 21 days, this is amazing.
Some of the weight is going to be junk out of your system that can cause illness. It can build up inside and this program helps you get rid of it painlessly.
Some of the weight is water.... but it's water that you do not need to be carrying around. Needless waterweight.
The rest is almost pure bodyfat... and that's RADICAL. To keep muscle and burn that much bodyfat is very hard to do.
Like I said... it's radical.
And it's only 21 days long.
Now, I will also tell you this -- you cannot buy this book.
Not yet.
The reason is simple: I've reserved the first few thousand copies for those of you who own by book "Every Other Day Diet."
They get it first... and since you will need a few supplements to make the plan work (I provide wholesale pricing for those as I do not make supplements) you can see why it's important to get in line if you want this book.
I'm only ordering a limited supply of the supplements that go along with the book.
And I'm just passing the savings on... I do not want to get into the "wholesale" business, but I also knew I could save you folks over 100 bucks if I did it this way.
So... here's the deal:
1. Pick up a copy of "Every Other Day Diet" now unless you already have it.
2. On or before March 15th you will receive a letter from me letting you know where to get your freee copy of "Radical Fatloss Blueprint".
3. You will also receive a link to order the supplements needed (only 21 days worth... no "reorders" needed) at wholesale price. You can have them shipped right to your door just about anywhere in the world.
No stimulants are used. Nothing dangerous. Just smart supplementation to help the body hold on to muscle, stimulate natural fat-burning hormones, and help you stay healthy and strong.
Again, this is the system I use to get in top shape.
So, step one: Get "The Every Other Day Diet" today...
Get that here:
---> Get Your Complimentary Copy of Radical Fatloss <---
After that, read the book. Be sure you have it down because you will NEED this book to follow right after Radical Fatloss is over.
The worst thing you can do is try a radical dietplan without having a SANE dietplan to fall back to.
That's what Every Other Day Diet is: A sane, real-world, eat-like-this-forever dietplan that works.
The Radical Fatloss Blueprint just kicks everything into high gear for 21 days.
So, get Every Other Day Diet here:
---> Get Your Complimentary Copy of Radical Fatloss <---
THEN go to this page and let me know what you think about the new cover for Radical Fatloss Blueprint... and the supplements I have in store for you --
---> Get Your Complimentary Copy of Radical Fatloss <---
Finally, get ready to stay hungry: And by that I mean to push yourself a bit more in order to become a whole lot leaner.
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
Labels:
burning bodyfat,
extreme fitness,
fat loss
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Find Out If You Too Are At Risk
Want to know what your real odds are of having a heart attack?
How about a stroke? Diabetes?
Okay, this isn't sounding like a positive letter... but hang in there. It gets a lot better and more positive.
I was having lunch today with my CPA and my good friend Sherry Strong. Sherry's upcoming book is a must-read. I will let you know when she's ready to release it.
Since Sherry has been here visiting me in Dallas I have learned SO much about natural food preparation and what really causes disease.
Our conversation took a turn to "doctor's tests." I think most of them are worthless. Some are vital.
It's important to know the difference.
I'm going to give you the three tests you absolutely must take if you want to help ensure your future health in a moment.
But first, let me give you Sherry's argument to my third test.
Yes, we nutritionists argue sometimes. ; )
I'll let you decide. But statically it's far more accurate than any blood test... and get this:
You can do it at home for freee.
So far, are you with me? Good.
I'm going to go in reverse order, third test to last...
The third test is simply this:
Measure your waistline. Use a tape measure and do not pull it tight. Measure right below the navel.
Write down that number in inches.
Then measure your height out of shoes in inches. Write that down too.
If your waist in inches is more than twice your height you are FOUR TIMES more likely to have heart disease.
Four times. That's more predictive than cholesterol tests by far.
And a lot less expensive to boot.
Don't just read about this test -- DO IT. I'll give you something you can do ABOUT it if you fail this test in a second.
The great news is that this is one factor that is totally within your control.
Test number two: Know your SED rate. This is an inflammatory marker in the blood.
Test number one: Know your hsCRP and LP(a) levels. Both of these can be done as one test usually. Both are inflammatory markers as well as key indicators of heart health.
Go to your doctor and ask for these three blood tests. Usually they can be done all at once. Sometimes they are separate, but they are all crucial.
If you are thin and look healthy, listen to this:
You too can be Lance Armstrong or Jim Fixx....and not know it.
Lance and Jim looked like two of the healthiest men on the planet. Lance beat testicular cancer but came within an inch of his life. Jim died after a short jog of a heart attack very young in life.
Looks can be deceiving.
This is Sherry's argument -- and she's totally correct.
That's why I give you THREE (well, actually four) TESTS.
You see, it's virtually impossible to have a normal SED rate, a normal hsCRP level and a normal LP(a) level and be at imminent risk for any of these killer diseases.
Possible, perhaps -- but almost not.
So, if you look healthy and feel like a bazillion bucks, you still need to know your levels of these inflammatory markers.
If you are overweight or obese, you totally absolutely MUST do the waist/height test as well as the others.
You see, it goes both ways.
Some obese folks test out okay at the doc's office. Their cholesterol, blood pressure, and all typical readings are okay. Rarely does a doc run an hsCRP or LP(a). And rarely do they run a SED rate.
See the importance here?
Both the fit and the unfit can be at dire risk and not even know it.
Now, here's the solution:
A low-inflammatory nutrition and training plan, along with plenty of stress-free time.
I can help you with the first two things.
The third thing -- de-stressing -- is up to you. You may want to spend 30 minutes a day doing yoga, walking, meditating, praying, or whatever calms your MIND and BODY down.
Check it out:
Lance and Jim were both doing insane amounts of exercise... so much that they demanded insane amounts of high-inflammatory foods. Foods like processed carbohydrates for example.
And they both got sick. One of them died.
My good friend Dr. Steven Chase believes that 85% of cancer is preventable.
Re-read that: 85%. And he's an oncologist -- a cancer doctor.
And you know heart disease is 95% preventable... or did you?
But all of these killers, especially diabetes, demand a low-insulin, low-inflammatory nutrition and exercise plan.
Lance and Jim had sky-high inflammatory levels from all that exercise. It was literally TOO much exercise.
That's why so many marathoners die of heart attacks. They eat inflammatory foods and engage in high-stress exercise for too long of a time.
So, what's the answer?
1. Short workouts that are intense, effective, and enjoyable. Weights and cardio both, or in-home resistance workouts will work fine.
2. Longer "soft" workouts like brisk walking that helps de-stress the body and burn more bodyfat.
3. A nutrition plan that allows for your favorite foods at the RIGHT TIME of the day but also helps you burn bodyfat without activating your body's stress-producing hormones like cortisol...cool.
Most nutrition plans are stressful. Big mistake. Stress can cause you to hold on to bodyfat. Plus stress causes inflammation.
Most workout plans are either too easy or too intense for too long a period of time. My System is super-short (7-14 minutes a day, plus walks when you can.) This is enough to build all the muscle you need plus burn bodyfat when combined with the nutrition plan.
My System's nutrition plan is ideal if you are willing to "diet" for a day or two, then enjoy a day of eating "normal" foods.
Hey, no one is perfect. Anyone who has half a brain should know that not very many people (myself included) are willing to do without their favorite foods forever.
That's silly -- and it's not necessary to burn bodyfat.
In fact, my System 'demands' that you eat these foods at certain times TO BURN MORE BODYFAT!
Wild, isn't it?
It's the System I've used for years.
It's the combination of two books:
7 Minute Muscle + Every Other Day Diet
Get them both for one low price...
Go here:
---> Helps You Pass the Tests <---
Any of my three Upgrade Kits come with both books, a full year of support from me on the Every Other Day Diet group Forum, and so many bonuses I can't list them all.
This combo is something I am so very proud to share with you.
It's the ultimate System for lowering bodyfat, increasing lean muscle, lowering insulin, lowering inflammation, and ensuring your health.
Whether you are in shape or obese, this System is one that will work for you.
--- > Helps You Pass the Tests <---
To Your Strength,
Gregg
How about a stroke? Diabetes?
Okay, this isn't sounding like a positive letter... but hang in there. It gets a lot better and more positive.
I was having lunch today with my CPA and my good friend Sherry Strong. Sherry's upcoming book is a must-read. I will let you know when she's ready to release it.
Since Sherry has been here visiting me in Dallas I have learned SO much about natural food preparation and what really causes disease.
Our conversation took a turn to "doctor's tests." I think most of them are worthless. Some are vital.
It's important to know the difference.
I'm going to give you the three tests you absolutely must take if you want to help ensure your future health in a moment.
But first, let me give you Sherry's argument to my third test.
Yes, we nutritionists argue sometimes. ; )
I'll let you decide. But statically it's far more accurate than any blood test... and get this:
You can do it at home for freee.
So far, are you with me? Good.
I'm going to go in reverse order, third test to last...
The third test is simply this:
Measure your waistline. Use a tape measure and do not pull it tight. Measure right below the navel.
Write down that number in inches.
Then measure your height out of shoes in inches. Write that down too.
If your waist in inches is more than twice your height you are FOUR TIMES more likely to have heart disease.
Four times. That's more predictive than cholesterol tests by far.
And a lot less expensive to boot.
Don't just read about this test -- DO IT. I'll give you something you can do ABOUT it if you fail this test in a second.
The great news is that this is one factor that is totally within your control.
Test number two: Know your SED rate. This is an inflammatory marker in the blood.
Test number one: Know your hsCRP and LP(a) levels. Both of these can be done as one test usually. Both are inflammatory markers as well as key indicators of heart health.
Go to your doctor and ask for these three blood tests. Usually they can be done all at once. Sometimes they are separate, but they are all crucial.
If you are thin and look healthy, listen to this:
You too can be Lance Armstrong or Jim Fixx....and not know it.
Lance and Jim looked like two of the healthiest men on the planet. Lance beat testicular cancer but came within an inch of his life. Jim died after a short jog of a heart attack very young in life.
Looks can be deceiving.
This is Sherry's argument -- and she's totally correct.
That's why I give you THREE (well, actually four) TESTS.
You see, it's virtually impossible to have a normal SED rate, a normal hsCRP level and a normal LP(a) level and be at imminent risk for any of these killer diseases.
Possible, perhaps -- but almost not.
So, if you look healthy and feel like a bazillion bucks, you still need to know your levels of these inflammatory markers.
If you are overweight or obese, you totally absolutely MUST do the waist/height test as well as the others.
You see, it goes both ways.
Some obese folks test out okay at the doc's office. Their cholesterol, blood pressure, and all typical readings are okay. Rarely does a doc run an hsCRP or LP(a). And rarely do they run a SED rate.
See the importance here?
Both the fit and the unfit can be at dire risk and not even know it.
Now, here's the solution:
A low-inflammatory nutrition and training plan, along with plenty of stress-free time.
I can help you with the first two things.
The third thing -- de-stressing -- is up to you. You may want to spend 30 minutes a day doing yoga, walking, meditating, praying, or whatever calms your MIND and BODY down.
Check it out:
Lance and Jim were both doing insane amounts of exercise... so much that they demanded insane amounts of high-inflammatory foods. Foods like processed carbohydrates for example.
And they both got sick. One of them died.
My good friend Dr. Steven Chase believes that 85% of cancer is preventable.
Re-read that: 85%. And he's an oncologist -- a cancer doctor.
And you know heart disease is 95% preventable... or did you?
But all of these killers, especially diabetes, demand a low-insulin, low-inflammatory nutrition and exercise plan.
Lance and Jim had sky-high inflammatory levels from all that exercise. It was literally TOO much exercise.
That's why so many marathoners die of heart attacks. They eat inflammatory foods and engage in high-stress exercise for too long of a time.
So, what's the answer?
1. Short workouts that are intense, effective, and enjoyable. Weights and cardio both, or in-home resistance workouts will work fine.
2. Longer "soft" workouts like brisk walking that helps de-stress the body and burn more bodyfat.
3. A nutrition plan that allows for your favorite foods at the RIGHT TIME of the day but also helps you burn bodyfat without activating your body's stress-producing hormones like cortisol...cool.
Most nutrition plans are stressful. Big mistake. Stress can cause you to hold on to bodyfat. Plus stress causes inflammation.
Most workout plans are either too easy or too intense for too long a period of time. My System is super-short (7-14 minutes a day, plus walks when you can.) This is enough to build all the muscle you need plus burn bodyfat when combined with the nutrition plan.
My System's nutrition plan is ideal if you are willing to "diet" for a day or two, then enjoy a day of eating "normal" foods.
Hey, no one is perfect. Anyone who has half a brain should know that not very many people (myself included) are willing to do without their favorite foods forever.
That's silly -- and it's not necessary to burn bodyfat.
In fact, my System 'demands' that you eat these foods at certain times TO BURN MORE BODYFAT!
Wild, isn't it?
It's the System I've used for years.
It's the combination of two books:
7 Minute Muscle + Every Other Day Diet
Get them both for one low price...
Go here:
---> Helps You Pass the Tests <---
Any of my three Upgrade Kits come with both books, a full year of support from me on the Every Other Day Diet group Forum, and so many bonuses I can't list them all.
This combo is something I am so very proud to share with you.
It's the ultimate System for lowering bodyfat, increasing lean muscle, lowering insulin, lowering inflammation, and ensuring your health.
Whether you are in shape or obese, this System is one that will work for you.
--- > Helps You Pass the Tests <---
To Your Strength,
Gregg
Labels:
burning bodyfat,
extreme fitness,
fat loss
Sunday, February 22, 2009
New Research: Fat Is Contagious?
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 tha makes complete sense.
Even if a "virus" is responsible for 20% of our weightgain, 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 --
---> 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 free. It comes out March 1st.
That's 3 good reasons to go here and check out 7 Minute Muscle...
---> 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.
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
"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 tha makes complete sense.
Even if a "virus" is responsible for 20% of our weightgain, 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 --
---> 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 free. It comes out March 1st.
That's 3 good reasons to go here and check out 7 Minute Muscle...
---> 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.
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
Friday, February 20, 2009
The Secret To A Better Lovelife
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 do 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://www.naturapause.com/aff/mlmexec <--- 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...
---> 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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Training With Weights vs "Weight Training"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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:
---> More Muscle in Far Less Time
To Your Strength!
Gregg
Fitness and Mental Strength Coach
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 do 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://www.naturapause.com/aff/mlmexec <--- 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...
---> 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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Training With Weights vs "Weight Training"
----------------------------------------------------------------------
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:
---> More Muscle in Far Less Time
To Your Strength!
Gregg
Fitness and Mental Strength Coach
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Burn More Bodfyat With Spices
[ Editor's 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 --
Every Other Day Diet <--- 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 --
Every Other Day Diet <--- more thermogenesis, less bodyfat
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
Physical and Mental Strength Coach
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 --
Every Other Day Diet <--- 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 --
Every Other Day Diet <--- more thermogenesis, less bodyfat
To Your Physical and Mental Strength,
Gregg
Physical and Mental Strength Coach
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Fitness is the Foundation of Fulfillment
I received a note from a friend of mine Jon Benson and I HAD to share it with you:
“If you keep doing exactly what you are doing now for the next ten years what will your life look like?
Will you be thriving, healthy, fit, alive and fearless? Or will you be heavier, more depressed, fearful, and in a strained relationship?
The choice yours…No one else has a say. Now...I want you to receive this message loud and clear:
Fitness is the foundation of fulfillment.
That may sound shallow to you, but hang on a sec...
Some would say the foundation of fulfillment is love. Some would say God. Some would say family.
It's fitness.
And the reason why is simple: You can have love, family, spirituality, wealth and more and be in wonderful health. Fit, lean and happy. Never worried about what your friends might be saying about you behind your back. Never concerned over losing a relationship to that "younger, thinner" guy or gal at the office of your spouse.
Or, you can have love, family, deep spirituality, wealth and more... and be over-fat. Burdened by your own body. Sick and dying well before your time. Leaving children and loved ones left to worry about you.
Disappointed.
Having the essence of life itself without the vehicle to carry it around is NOT living.
An old pastor once told me, "Jon, all I have is this old mule (pointing to his 68-year-old healthy body) and a message. If the mule dies fails, I cannot deliver the message."
Yes, fitness is the foundation.
From there, you can build the life of your dreams. You can put anything you like on top of a solid foundation, but the nicest house in the world will crumble with a weak foundation.
Do me a favor:
Take out a sheet of paper and a pen. Go ahead. Do this for yourself. Do this for your future.
Draw a line down the center of the page.
On the left, write down three things about your body or your health that are holding you back from feeling truly fulfilled.
On the right, list all the reasons you can think of as to WHY you are carrying around the burden of these three things ONE DAYLONGER than you have to.
Why??
Can you honestly say there is any valid reason to continue one more moment not taking action to remove these three life-takers from your destiny?
Is there any price you would not pay to have the left side of that sheet of paper completely blank?
Today is your day. It's time to ease that burden. It's time to live the life of your greatest destiny.
These are not just "nice words" -- this is a call to arms. This is a slap in the face... a splash of cold water... or a loving nudge off the high diving board.
Call it what you will.
But today you WILL ACT.
You will either take action and walk toward that greater destiny or you will put a side that piece of paper for the mundane and the trivial. What's on TV. What's in the newspaper. A small-talk phone call perhaps.
Refuse.”
Jon Benson, Author of "7 Minute Muscle", “Fit over 40” and other great fitness programs and I consider him a close friend and a fellow mental strength practitioner.
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
“If you keep doing exactly what you are doing now for the next ten years what will your life look like?
Will you be thriving, healthy, fit, alive and fearless? Or will you be heavier, more depressed, fearful, and in a strained relationship?
The choice yours…No one else has a say. Now...I want you to receive this message loud and clear:
Fitness is the foundation of fulfillment.
That may sound shallow to you, but hang on a sec...
Some would say the foundation of fulfillment is love. Some would say God. Some would say family.
It's fitness.
And the reason why is simple: You can have love, family, spirituality, wealth and more and be in wonderful health. Fit, lean and happy. Never worried about what your friends might be saying about you behind your back. Never concerned over losing a relationship to that "younger, thinner" guy or gal at the office of your spouse.
Or, you can have love, family, deep spirituality, wealth and more... and be over-fat. Burdened by your own body. Sick and dying well before your time. Leaving children and loved ones left to worry about you.
Disappointed.
Having the essence of life itself without the vehicle to carry it around is NOT living.
An old pastor once told me, "Jon, all I have is this old mule (pointing to his 68-year-old healthy body) and a message. If the mule dies fails, I cannot deliver the message."
Yes, fitness is the foundation.
From there, you can build the life of your dreams. You can put anything you like on top of a solid foundation, but the nicest house in the world will crumble with a weak foundation.
Do me a favor:
Take out a sheet of paper and a pen. Go ahead. Do this for yourself. Do this for your future.
Draw a line down the center of the page.
On the left, write down three things about your body or your health that are holding you back from feeling truly fulfilled.
On the right, list all the reasons you can think of as to WHY you are carrying around the burden of these three things ONE DAYLONGER than you have to.
Why??
Can you honestly say there is any valid reason to continue one more moment not taking action to remove these three life-takers from your destiny?
Is there any price you would not pay to have the left side of that sheet of paper completely blank?
Today is your day. It's time to ease that burden. It's time to live the life of your greatest destiny.
These are not just "nice words" -- this is a call to arms. This is a slap in the face... a splash of cold water... or a loving nudge off the high diving board.
Call it what you will.
But today you WILL ACT.
You will either take action and walk toward that greater destiny or you will put a side that piece of paper for the mundane and the trivial. What's on TV. What's in the newspaper. A small-talk phone call perhaps.
Refuse.”
Jon Benson, Author of "7 Minute Muscle", “Fit over 40” and other great fitness programs and I consider him a close friend and a fellow mental strength practitioner.
To Your Inner Strength,
Gregg
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Monday, January 19, 2009
The 100 Rep Workout - Fat Burning, muscle building, time saving workout
The 100 Rep Workout... fat burning, muscle building, time saving workouts for the working man
Fitness Expert Swears: “If you can give me 5 minutes a day, 3 times a week and can count to 100 I’ll show you how to drop body fat like a bad habit and build lean strong muscles…guaranteed!”
You’re busy, you don’t have time to spend hours working out – not with your hectic schedule - and you certainly don’t want to waste your hard earned money on diet pills and supplements that leave you feeling sick and bloated and fail to deliver the real fat melting, muscle building results you’re after…
…but despite your busy schedule and responsibilities you can still lose that gut and get into awesome shape by following my time-saving high intensity, fat vaporizing 100 Rep Workout system.Let me tell you all about it…more at 100 Rep Workout
Fitness Expert Swears: “If you can give me 5 minutes a day, 3 times a week and can count to 100 I’ll show you how to drop body fat like a bad habit and build lean strong muscles…guaranteed!”
You’re busy, you don’t have time to spend hours working out – not with your hectic schedule - and you certainly don’t want to waste your hard earned money on diet pills and supplements that leave you feeling sick and bloated and fail to deliver the real fat melting, muscle building results you’re after…
…but despite your busy schedule and responsibilities you can still lose that gut and get into awesome shape by following my time-saving high intensity, fat vaporizing 100 Rep Workout system.Let me tell you all about it…more at 100 Rep Workout
Monday, January 12, 2009
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