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No, he is not on that crack diet….no steroids…no surgery. HARD WORK! I am not a fan of his, but he gets props from me.
If you need that extra motivation to shed those 10 or 15 lbs to get right, look no further than Mike Jones, who has lost the equivalent of a small woman by eating fresh via Subway (the Subway Diet):
Rapper MIKE JONES has shed a third of his body-weight – thanks to a diet of Subway sandwiches.
The Still Tippin’ star used to tip the scales at nearly 300 pounds (136 kilograms) – but after embarking on a new exercise regime and special diet of the U.S. sandwich chain, he’s now down to a healthier 190 pounds (86 kilograms).
He tells BallerStatus.com, “I was almost 300 pounds man. I lost almost 100. I’m 190 right now. That goes from eating Subway, running on the treadmill, and watching what I eat.”
Back then they didn’t want him…
Mike Jones! Who??? Mike Jones!
Another BlackFitness Champ! I know this pic is photoshoped but the dude looks good…Congrats, I wonder if Jared will take a back seat to Mike Jones?
Have you ever considered making your own protein bars? I used to buy them and eventually stopped because of the costs and because many of the ones I tried just didn’t taste very good. Then I started reading the labels and thought WOW that’s a lot of sugar! Then I saw this youtube video last year:
There are several advantages to making them yourself:
* No preservatives
* Lower in sugar
* You can add your favorite ingredients (protein powder, nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
* High fiber
* Lower in fat
* Costs much less than store brands
Looking for something to take with you on the road, or a snack to munch at your desk? Forget about those awful Powerbars and other various “healthy protein” bars. Granola bars are OK, but they don’t have much protein. High quality protein bars are available at the store, but for $5 a pop! We are looking for something cheap and easy, and here it is. Do-it-yourself, homemade protein bars.
Homemade Protein Bars
The Recipe
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 scoops protein powder
1 egg whites or 1 egg
2 tablespoon orange juice and water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins, dried fruit (cranberries) or dieters trail mix (almonds,flax seed or sunflower seeds)
2 tablespoon wheat germ and fiber
Sugar free syrup (this gets the mix to a sticky consistency about 2-3 tablespoons)
Start by preheating the oven to 325 degrees. Line baking dish with non-stick butter flavored Pam spray. In a large metal bowl, mix all the ingredients until the oats are well coated (sticky). Spread the mix onto the pan and press down to make it flat so you can separate them into 10 protein bars later. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. While still warm, cut them apart and allow to cool before wrapping.
The bars can be stored airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Use these as a afternoon snack, they are a good protein/carb/fat balanced meal!
Ok…this week my local grocery store had a sale and I went goo goo …ga ga because my favorite drink was buy one get one free. So this week I’m featuring Bolthouse FARMS smoothies and drinks. This makes getting your servings of fruits and vegetables a lot easier.
The Bolthouse Farms line of fruit and vegetable juices at the grocery store are 100% all natural juices. They have all kinds of cool names like Blue Goodness, C-Boost and my favorite, Green Goodness. They are way better than Odwalla juices, no disrespect.
Here is a list of ingredients in Green Goodness…
Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness is a blend of wheat grass, de-odorized garlic, spirulina, spinach,broccoli, barley grass and blue-green algae with fruit including apple, pineapple, mango puree, banana puree and kiwi juice. There’s also a bunch of exotic sounding ingredients like jerusalem artichoke, Nova Scotia dulce, dragon fruit juice, open-cell chlorella and even echinacea purpurea extract.
Trust me its good. The carb count is a little high for me so I dilute this 2 parts Green Goodness one part water. Keep in mind the calories, especially if you drink the whole bottle. Use this as a full blown snack, NOT A DRINK AFTER YOUR SNACK!
Green Goodness or any of the other mixes will do fine, I would stay away from their coffee line which seems to be a gimmick sad to say. But overall have a drink and get your 5-6 servings!
So its Sunday night, what am I doing hopefully the same thing as you. Prepping my meals for the week. Grilled chicken, tuna, salads, sweet potato fries, my emergency protein bars, fruit and veggies. This week I am adding a new treat FAGE ZERO%
FAGE’s Total 0% will give you a new benchmark to what yogurt is suppose to be. I don’t care if you don’t like yogurt give it a try. The flavored versions i.e. honey and blueberry bring this over the top. At 120 calories per serving with 20 grams of protein you can’t lose.
The 0% is so thick, rich, and creamy that it’s hard to justify upgrading to more calories.
Not convinced? Not only is this delicious and creamy, but yogurt is one of the SuperFoods we all should be eating regularly. Plus, yogurt is also ranked as one of the World’s Healthiest Foods.
This is official an alternate for my 10 o’ clock protein meal. You are cheating yourself, if you don’t at least give it a try.
These food and drink options will help your body fight off the damage caused by aging (see exotic anti-aging foods for some odder longevity foods). Just work them into your daily and weekly meal plans and you’ll be getting extra vitamins, antioxidants and other substances that will help your body fight age-related illnesses. Start today!
Avocados lead my list of anti-aging foods because that are just so delicious. Of course, avocados are loaded with healthy fats to help improve your cholesterol, but the main reason to eat avocados is because they taste so good.
I know I need to eat more omega-3s and that fish are a great source, but I have to admit that possible mercury contamination of fish has got me a bit scared off. That’s where walnuts come in. Turns out that walnuts are a great (and mercury-free) source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Eat a handful or two a day for all your omega-3 needs.
I know, it’s pretty boring to talk about the need to eat more vegetables — but here’s the thing, we all really need to do it. In fact, if the country could get 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, we’d see a huge decrease in heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure and more. So find some way to eat one more veggie or fruit this week, then add another next week until you get to 9 servings. Focus on leafy or deeply colored vegetables for the most benefit.
Water is good for you. This seems pretty basic. There is some disagreement in the medical world whether drinking TONS of water is really a good idea, but while they sort that out stay focused on water. Your goal should be to make water your primary drink. This way, you’ll be drinking a no calorie, no chemical drink all day long instead of the many, many high-calorie, high chemical alternatives.
Berries are packed full of antioxidants and other chemicals that your body can use to make repairs and prevent some of the damage caused by aging. Best of all, berries taste really, really good. Be sure to eat your berries without any sauces or sugars. Just enjoy them plain for their goodness.
Green tea has been a longevity supplement in Asia for thousands of years. It is a great thing to work into your daily life. Green tea contains high concentrations of just the chemicals your body needs. Green tea is also inexpensive, delicious and gives a mild (and gentle) energy boost from its caffeine.
Red wine is good for you — it contains a substance called “resveratrol” that help your body fight off age-related illnesses. At the end of your day have a glass or two to relax and unwind. You’ll get the benefits of a delicious drink along with the anti-aging properties of resveratrol.
Beans are a great source of healthy protein and antioxidants. Really, beans are a wonder food. Some researchers (like T. Colin Powell) believe that animal protein may cause many of the illnesses we face as we age. Switching to a (healthy) vegetarian diet certainly will help improve the health of your heart and arteries. Beans are a necessary part of any healthy vegetarian diet. If you don’t want to go all the way to vegetarianism, then just start by substituting a few meals a week with bean-based entrees.
When I think of fruit, I don’t always think of melons. That’s a shame because melons have some of the best nutritional profiles of all the fruits. They are pulpy (so they fill you up) and contain lots of vitamins for your body. Work melons into your daily/weekly diet and you’ll be reaping health benefits as you enjoy them.
I put chocolate last in this list only because it doesn’t need to be higher up to get your attention. Chocolate (dark chocolate, that is) is good for you. It has a balance of fats that don’t harm your body and tons of healthy chemicals that your body needs. The only draw-back is that chocolate also has calories. Have a little square every day, but don’t overdue it.
Get creative and incorporate these foods in your diet and see your body change. Trust me…berries will become sweet and replace candy, beans will fill you up and make you reconsider heavy meats and water…I can’t say enough about water…WATER IS LIFE!
Of course, you have already heard it a hundred times, Drink water! I had a family friend who use to say “Water is life”. It is important to note that a majority of dehydration occurs during the winter months. Between chopping wood and shivering to keep the body warm a lot of hydration is required during the winter too. Drink WATER!
As if it were summer, drinking water improves energy, improves your mental and physical capabilities and reduces cardiovascular stress during workouts. Protein and amino acids the building blocks of muscles, need to be synthesised using water.
8 glasses a day (64 oz) is a good way to start. I carry a gallon around personally, especially on the days I hit the gym. If you consume an excessive amount of protein Drink WATER!…if you drink and excessive amount of coffee, coke or any other kind of soda, Drink WATER!
Any form of fitness i.e. loss weight, diet or athletic fitness will be stunted without proper hydration. You are really missing out on one of the cornerstones of a healthy, youthful and resilient body without water.
More Great Benefits From Drinking Water
*Aids Digestion
*Helps Body Absorb Nutrients
*Reduces Risk of Kidney Stones
*Increases Metabolism
*Natural Appetite Suppressant
*Regulates the Body’s Temperature
*Facilitates Proper Blood Flow to Organs
*Did We Mention Losing Weight?
Not sure if I made my point clear, but you don’t need a resolution to start Drinking WATER!
Whether you are already a health nut or just starting out on the road to healthy living, we all can use some help to stay on path. There are many health applications on your iPhone that can help you reach your new year’s resolutions for fitness, strength, and general well being. From tracking weight loss to simply breathing better these apps are easily downloaded to your iPhone. Here is a list we have compiled that we think will help you manage a healthy and more fulfilled life in 2009.
Diet & Weight Loss: Keeping track of your diet & weight can be a hassle. Here are some ways the iphone can help.
Diet: If you are dieting while you are traveling this application will give you nutritional information and calories for over seven thousand foods sold nationally and internationally.
Weight Tracker: Keep record of your weight on a day to day basis. You can also set goals to help you reach your target weight loss.
Trim For Life: This is a new high protein diet application. It allows you to measure your body fat percentage (BFP) and keep a daily log of your weight. There is also a list of foods that will help you satisfy your hunger for a lot less calories. You can add your own foods and Trim for Life will let you know how helpful they are to your diet.
Sensei for Weight Loss: A weight loss app that learns about your preferences and lifestyle to develop a program suitable for you. Sensei provides motivational messages and advice from experts and community members.
Gluten Free Diets: Offers recommendations and instructions on creating a Gluten Free diet. Can also help you locate restaurants that offer Gluten free food on their menu.
Exercise: These applications can aid you in exercising to maintain good health.
iPump: Hiring a personal trainer can be costly. With videos, images, and audio coaching you can have a personal exercise program right at you fingertips. This total body workout targets all the major muscles in the body. There is also an iPump series that includes Yoga, Pilates, and Swiss Ball.
iMapMyRun: This app works with your GPS to give you speed, distance, pace, running maps, training logs and more. They also have iMapMyRide for cycling workouts.
StretchZ: If you sit in front of a computer all day, this app allows you to access regular stretching routines for your work environment. It can help relieve neck, shoulder, and backaches. This is good because most jobs will not let you install software on a company computer.
Fitview: Manage and track your aerobic activity, strength training, and vital statistics. Data is recorded over time and will show you accurate graphs to track trends.
Steps: By wearing you iphone on your waist or in your pocket you can use it as a pedometer. This will also help you determine your speed, distance and calories burned.
Health & Medical: Here are some surprising abilities your iPhone has that just might improve your quality of life.
Pocket First Aid & CPR Guide: Be prepared at anytime for a medical emergency. This is a great application that gives you precise instructions on anything from CPR to seizures. You can also enter medical, doctor and insurance information along with emergency contacts, allergies, and medications.
My Life Record: Put an end to waiting for results to get from one doctor to another by giving you instant access to your entire medial chart. Keep detailed track of all your medical records including lab results, medications, and imaging.
Doctors: Locate a doctor in minutes with this app. Whether you are local or traveling you can find specialists, hospitals and even pharmacies in your location.
Significantly Glucose-Charter: For patients with Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, this is the ideal tool for keeping an eye on your blood glucose, insulin and other medications. A comprehensive food list has a number of means to help you assess the foods you are eating. There is also an option to report this information to your doctor every 30 days.
Breath Pacer: Studies have show that slower breathing makes for better health. With this app you can learn how to pace breathing with visual and audio encouragement for twenty minutes a day.
Nutrition: Whether you are a vegetarian or just trying to eat healthy, these apps can give you needed information on your food intake.
Food Additives: This app lets you quickly get access to over 450 food additives. You can avoid those that are potentially dangerous to your health & see which ones are safe. Great for parents, vegetarians, and the health conscious.
Calorie Tracker: Search for foods you consume during the day and this app will tally up the calories. It also shows fat, carbohydrate, and protein intake.
Restaurant Nutrition: If you are someone who likes to eat out then this application is for you. Choose a restaurant and find out calories, carbs, fat, and fiber content for listed menu items.
FDA for iPhone: Get current announcements such as recalls, news releases, and MedWatch safety alerts from the US Food & Drug Association. There is even a FDA warning letter search.
8h2o: An easy application that lets you know if you’ve consumed the recommended 8 glasses of water a day.
Folks, the goal here is to use technology to improve your health. That doesn’t happen if you just read the article but don’t actually pick a few of these applications to try out. While some of theses apps are free, most only cost a dollar or two and are great ways to keep your health in check. So for the price of a Starbucks coffee, give a few a try this week.
Current Stats: Weight 212, Waist 32.7, Moral OK, Eating: Poor
Some people say …”Wow your lucky you can eat anything you want!” Only if they knew or “You see… your body type lets you pack on muscles pretty easy!” only if they knew…Here is to all of those that say “I was born like this” or ” Why restrict yourself?… you can die tomorrow getting hit by a car”.
There is hardwork and then there is … I dont want to work hard…thats it!
For the longest I’ve been promoting this bodybuilding website for the longest. It gives me inspiration and motivation through out the day. Here is another amazing transformation from a sister who is a Grad student, instructor,wife and mother. Damn are there really an excuses now?! If I met this lady I’d give her a hug on the spot and then ask her to spot me, time to hit the gym!
Before and After
She did so well that the BodyBuilding community put her up as Transformation of the Week (Women). I can’t say enough about before and after pictures, accountability and hard work. She displays all of it and more. I can rant and rave all day but when will you be the next Amazing Transformation?
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