Archive for October 2008

Eat right and Plan to WIN!

Okay everyone wants to lose weight even myself but there are fundamental mistakes we make. I am going to list a few in the coming weeks and it’s going to be fun.

I meet so people that are battling with their own bodies to lose weight and remain unsuccessful. Most them will say “I’m doing everything right but I can’t get any meaningful results” While so many people who are trying to lose weight think they are doing the right things, are they really?

You can workout till you’re blue in the face if the diet is not tight you can (like my buddy Tony Soprano use to say) “FORGET ABOUT IT!”

Carbohydrates are too high. A lot people I meet think they are doing a good job keeping their carbs low when in reality they are consuming a lot of hidden sugar carbohydrates. People really buy into these food and snack companies that promote so called healthy foods and snacks. Beware! Some examples are a lot of cereals, crackers, yogurt, chips and cookies and even breads that are advertised as being a healthy addition to the diet when in fact they are loaded with simple sugars. Daily consumption of these types of food will make weight loss very tough. Nearly all cold cereals are loaded with excessive simple sugars. The only ones that are worth eating are the original all bran and fiber one. Be sure to read labels of these products and check out the sugar content. Some of the yogurts out there will have a sugar content that is comparable to a king sized candy bar! Chips and crackers and cookies should just be off limits all together, none of them will support a weight loss diet. And no it doesn’t matter if they are baked they’re not good for you. Again take a look at the ingredients and nutritional information.

Yes I’m a dude and a good cook at that! This weekend I made my almond chicken recipe. What I do is cook and plan out for the week. This way, there is no last minutes rationalization or doubt, remember

“Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!”

I do this while enjoying my football games or doing some paperwork in the office. Top this off with some salad and BOOM! Lunch is set for the week. This is my 2 for 1 deal: eat great and don’t waste money eating out.

Topped off with some pomegranate raspberry salad dressing.

If you want the recipe email me and feel free to comment below

The Iron Gym and Calisthenics Video

Don't settle for less! Lose Weight Now!

If your personal Fitness goals are important to you, work as hard as you possibly can, and pay attention to every hour of every day. Then, after a while, you might decide your goal is a bit more important so start paying attention every minute of every hour of every day. Seek out people, who are better than you, take an open mind and ferocity for learning when you meet them. Their example will inspire or intimidate you and if it’s the former you must dig in and learn. Be the best black man or woman you can be. Be the black man or woman you are suppose to be!

In fact, you might find being exposed to their superior discipline and fitness levels will drive you to work harder than you thought possible, or necessary. In time you’ll overcome your self-imposed limitations and make progress you didn’t think was possible. Now, you understand; there is positive reinforcement for suffering and hard work in your workouts and especially in your nutrition regimen. Family and friend are one thing but mentors and associates or an other drown yourself in their knowledge.

Now, perhaps you give your fitness goals even more importance and you begin paying attention every second of every minute of every hour of every day, and you maintain this discipline for weeks and months at a time. You no longer think yourself as powerless, and uninformed. You are a focused, disciplined individual on a mission, a mission that doesn’t end after 90 days. It only takes 4 weeks to establish a habit. Not sure what your habits are now? Look at your actions today, yesterday and anticipate tomorrow…those are your habits.

An honest self-assessment is the place to start. Don’t be lazy, or confused about the meaning of hard work and nutritional discipline. Self-discipline doesn’t mean eating two M&M’s instead of twenty. Taking a ton of supplements cannot make up for a poor diet and inadequate recovery. Remember, appearance is a consequence of fitness.

How many of you know exactly what you want to achieve? Where are you now in your progress towards that goal? What is your plan to get from here to there? How many will start on the path to extreme fitness, but fail? How many will settle for less? The answer to these questions is that very few people know, and too many people will settle for less.

DONT SETTLE FOR LESS! LOSE WEIGHT NOW!

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