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I just started reading the book Skinny Bitch based on my friend from the gym's recommendation.  She said it had so funny moments that it was very in your face direct and I like books like that. I am about 1/2 through the book and it has stirred up some mixed emotions for me. Points I agree with: some women are sick and tried of being fat there is no ...

I'm 8 weeks out from my show and now its when I start to really firm it up. Elliptical 20 min itread 20 min -- great kick ass interval running program. I did level 3.  Great sprint and hill workout 30 min routine practice -- starting to really get my air lifts and sushanova's ...

Tip #1 by Dr. John Berardi As a God-fearing Italian, I have to admit that I love pasta. But, as a gut-fearing weight lifter and athlete, I definitely have to choose the lower GI, nutrient dense whole-wheat variety. During training phases that require or allow for higher carbohydrate intake (higher volume training) I'll eat one whole-wheat pasta meal per day. During other phases (like where I'm trying to lose fat), ...

Okay, so we decided to have a mother's day bbq -- Easy right. Other than the stress of cleaning and cooking , I add in the stress of how do I make it as clean as possible without offending my guests. Really easy.  Here was the menu. Shrimp Skewers Flank Steak Boneless Chicken Breast Cucumber Salad substitution - 1/2 c balsamic vinegar instead of rice vinegar and no equal was ...

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You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself. -- Galileo Here I am 9 weeks out from my show. This is where I really need to dial it in and get focused. To do that I take weekly pictures of myself so I can make corrections as well as look at myself and see progression. This also helps me face the brutal facts! ...

I get this question all the time. The textbook definition is: Body Mass Index (BMI) a measure used to evaluate body weight relative to a person's height.  BMI replaced the height and weight charts insurance companies used. Here is the issue that some exercise physiologist and personal trainers have with it.  If  you are someone with a lot of muscle you will have a high BMI. Here's what I mean ...

Most of you work in a compnay that may have multiple floors. So, instead of using the elevators try using the stairs. (Provided for security measures haven't closed them) You will burn about calories per trip up the stairs. Hold on.. before you say SO WHAT! If you took the elevator how many calories would you burn' If you had to go up and down the stairs 5 times you ...

Not sure where you are but here in Boston we had the first taste of winter this week. Were you ready to come out from under ALL those winter clothes' I got tell I wasn't I tried on a pair of pants and OOOps, not what I was expecting, So, if you are like me you're feeling that Memorial Day is less than a month away.  Every day for the ...

You seen them on infomercials or maybe at the gym.  It called a kettlebell and it has been around since the 1800s and now the great training program is getting a major resurgence.  Okay enough history, what does it do for me' Well the kettlebell combines FAT BURNING and STRENGTH training.  You heard me.  Cardio and lifting in one!!!! There is a little bit of a learning curve and you ...