It seems there are more low fat foods than

ever.

We have all these low fat foods…but are there more

low fat people than ever?

Recent statistics from the National Institute of Health

indicate that 26.7% of the US population is now

obese.

So why haven't low fat foods led to more low fat

people?

This is because there is no relation between fat

calories eaten and the amount of fat on your body.

Your body can convert ANY type of calories into fat,

not just fat calories.

If you ate white rice for every meal you'd add fat to

your body even though rice is fat-free.

So don't automatically reach for the low fat foods.

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The only fat that really matters is body fat.

Body fat percentage is better indicator of

your health than your weight.

The way your jeans fit you will tell you more about

the success of your diet than the scale will.

This is today's fat loss secret:

Your body is more than willing to work WITH you and

burn your fat.

If you've tried many diets in the past but didn't have

long term success, then I know it probably doesn't

seem that way.

It might seem that your body is destined to work

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How fat loss, muscle building, and health are affected by alcohol consumption

by Dr. Saman Bakhtiar

This topic seems to be a common struggle I hear from a lot of people during labor day… They want to get lean, but they don't want to give up drinking alcohol.

Now, I'm not talking about alcoholic type of drinking (that is obviously a problem)… we're just talking moderate social drinking here.

First, although some people may willingly choose to give up alcohol entirely, I still think most of us can drink in moderation, and still stay perfectly healthy and lean.  But there are a few tricks that can help you to not pack on the pounds… and I'll mention those in a little bit.

As for myself, it comes down to choosing what I'm going to be strict about to maintain my fitness lifestyle and what I'm not going to be strict about.

For example, I'm pretty strict about never eating anything deep fried or made with trans fats, never eating white bread, and never drinking sodas or sweetened soft drinks of any kind… but I'll admit that one thing I've chosen to not be strict about is drinking alcohol.

I'm in my 30's now and I certainly don't drink as frequently as I did back in my crazy college days, but I'll certainly enjoy some cold ones when hanging out with friends, going to a bbq or dinner party, or during a night out at the bars and nightclubs.

It's all about balance in your life, and not every aspect has to be perfect in order for you to still get the body and health that you want. You'll drive yourself crazy if you're trying to be perfect.

Of course, if you have no problem abstaining from alcohol, then that will certainly be the best thing for your health and your body.

However, for the rest of us, that actually do like to partake in some social drinking, here are a few tips that have helped me to stay single-digit bodyfat lean, while still drinking alcohol occasionally.

1. Obviously alcohol gives you extra empty calories on the days that you choose to drink. Alcohol has 7 calories per gram, compared to 4 calories per gram for carbs and protein, and 9 calories per gram for fats.

On nights that I know are going to involve some drinking, it helps to make sure that dinner is based only around protein and vegetables. You're going to take in a lot of empty calories with the alcohol, so eating a good portion of appetite-satisfying protein along with nutrient-rich vegetables can help to control your appetite and give your body the nutrients it needs.

Plus, most importantly, there's just no room for loads of carbohydrate-rich foods if you're also going to be consuming alcohol. Carbs + alcohol is a perfect recipe for growing a beer belly! Try to keep that evening meal a fairly low carb meal to save yourself from extra empty calories.

2. If you want to save your body from adding layers of ugly fat, by all means stay away from syrupy, fruity drinks that are loaded with sugar… this is a double whammy for your gut as you're not only getting all of the empty alcohol calories, but also loads of empty sugar calories. Big fruity drinks such as a margarita can sometimes have as much as 500-600 calories per serving!

Instead, your best bet is to stick with a clear alcohol mixed with club soda and a squeeze of lime or lemon. Vodka with club soda and extra lemon/lime squeeze is my drink of choice at the bars and nightclubs.

Stay away from tonic water mixers! Some people don't realize this, but tonic water is loaded with almost as much sugar as regular soda pop… on the other hand, club soda has no calories at all. It's clearly the lowest calorie way to drink.

3. If you're going to drink beer, you're better off choosing just 1 or 2 dark beers rather than 5 or 6 light beers.  Sure, dark beers have more calories than light beers, but dark beers also have more B vitamins and antioxidants than light beers, so you actually get more nutrition from the dark beer.  As long as you keep it to just 1 or 2 dark beers, you may still stay within 150-400 calories.

4. Try to get in a high intensity full body workout before your night out of drinking. At least you've revved up your metabolism and have your body processing calories a little faster.

Also, trying to get in some sort of exercise the morning after your night out can also help to get your body back to a good state of health. This may not be your best workouts in terms of energy, but it can help to just get your body moving and break a sweat.

5. Avoid the late-night munchies after a night of drinking! This is where most people do the biggest damage to their waistlines.

Instead, make sure to have some lean protein and vegetables quickly available at home (perhaps some pre-cooked chicken breasts, or even tuna fish and some veggie sticks) so that you can satisfy your late night post-party appetite with lean protein instead of carbohydrates.

The worst thing for your body is loading up on pizza, ice cream, and other carb-rich junk after a night out of drinking.

6. If you drink multiple drinks socially, try to keep drinking alcohol to only 1-2 days/week maximum if you want to stay lean. On the other hand, if you never drink more than 1-2 drinks per day, I think having 1-2 drinks daily with a meal can still be part of a healthy lifestyle. As long as those calories are accounted for and you still stay within your daily caloric maintenance.

7. Wine is one of the healthier drink choices… if you must have a drink, you might as well choose wine so you at least get a good dose of antioxidants as well. Red wine is known for it's antioxidant content, however even white wines contain antioxidants as well.

And finally, like I mentioned before, drinking alcohol just adds one more thing to your list that you have to work against in getting the body you want.

Abstaining may always be the best choice, BUT we also need to be realistic and know that social drinking is not something that most people are willing to give up entirely.

For that reason, this list of tips to help manage social drinking in a healthier way can really help you to stay leaner and healthier and still balance a little bit of social drinking into your life.

Today I thought I'd kick things off by addressing the

question people who want to lose weight always

get around to asking sooner or later.

Do you really have to count calories?

Let's look at it this way…calories are like

money.

If you spend money mindlessly, you eventually get

into trouble and get into debt or run out of

savings.

It's the same with calories.

If you mindlessly eat food without paying any

attention at all to calories you eventually pay a steep

price.

And you know what that is…unwanted fat.

So it's good to know how many calories are in the

foods you typically eat.

Knowledge is always a good thing.

But does this mean that you have to slavishly

count calories at each meal?

Nope.

Look at our ancestors and the way humans lived up

until 10,000 years or so ago.

Some days they feasted, when the hunting was good.

Other days they barely scraped by with whatever

scraps they could find.

Our bodies are not machines - they are versatile

and can adapt to changing situations.

This is why it’s best to keep your metabolism

on its toes and not eat the same way all the time,

like most diets require that you do.

Otherwise you hit a plateau and can't lose

weight even on a low calorie diet.

If you've been there and are tired of it, I have

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Belinda’s Get Lean program is designed with the

understanding that every body is different.

The number of calories that are just right for

your body aren't the same for someone else's

body, even if you are the same size.

But we do know that you need calories from

protein, carbs and fat.

A diet that is all about low carbs or high

protein or low fat shortchanges you.

So here is today's fat loss tip:

Your body needs the right *types* of calories.

It needs them every day.

This is more important than the number of

calories.

The Get Lean program gives you recipes and daily

meal plans that you will work WITH your body,

rather than a one-size fits all diet.

You don't have to starve yourself.

You don't have to whip out a calculator.

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As all of you know, yesterday Fitness Concepts launched its "Camp".

This is an indoor Boot Camp designed to get you in shape in a hurry.

Here is a little peak of what happened on the first day.

Side Note:

I think Alejandra and Judy (the instructors at the camp) have some personal issues.

They had everyone sweating like a mule when we were all finished.

I personally think these gals weren't hugged enough as a child. 

See the below video and you be the judge?

That's right…

Getting lean by eating.

You see, it's not so much about eating less food.

It's about eating the foods that fire up your metabolism

and help you burn fat.

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If you're skeptical, take a look at how our ancestors

lived back in the day.

Turns out we’re hardwired for short spurts of

intense physical activity.

That’s how early humans moved around.

Their physical activity pretty much involved

throwing spears, dashing over to fallen prey,

lifting heavy carcasses and stones..

Our early ancestors were lean, mean fat burning machines.

They also ate plenty of food throughout the day.

Rather than 5 course meals, it was lean meats, lots of greens

and veggies. No dairy or junk food.

Here’s where I’m going with this…

They didn’t spend an hour a day doing aerobics or arm curls.

Most of the time they were moving around  at a normal pace.

Conserving their energy for those moments when physical exertion

was needed.

That’s how our bodies were built — it’s the most

efficient way we burn fat. So they ate accordingly (and

so should you).

Rather than heavy, fat laden meals, they ate healthy

mini meals throughout the day.

They weren't slaves to a stove either and didn't obsess over

portions but naturally ate the foods that worked with their

bodies.

Now flash forward to the present.

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and delivers fast and powerful results.

It's a way of eating that is easy to stick to and follow.

The recipes and nutrition plan she gives you is flexible

enough to fit any lifestyle.

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Weight gain doesn't have to be inevitable. But so many middle-aged

people - and even young people - seem to believe that.

For example, I'm sure you've known women going through

menopause who just gave up and assumed gaining 15 or

more pounds was "natural."

Or know men with back pain and other problems

that would go away if they just ate a better diet and lost some

weight.

If you find yourself listening to the chorus of

people who say that weight gain in middle age

is normal…or that you have to spends hours

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Be sure to watch the video on the website so you can

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It's a lot of food!

She gives you 50 recipes and a 90 day nutrition plan.

As you'll see in the video, the foods are natural and you

won't have to do much cooking because it's not

processed or loaded with sugars and fats.

Don't worry though…Belinda will show you how to include

occasional cheat foods in your diet.

Simply by eating more lean you will lose weight gradually

You don't have to do 1000s of crunches or endure

long boring cardio routines.

You'll lose actual fat, not water. And it will happen

gradually so that it stays off.

Imagine how you'll feel when that happens.

You'll be healthier, happier and in control.

Your energy will skyrocket.

You'll do more without feeling tired.

You'll boost your immune system.

You'll say goodbye to medical bills and hello to freedom.

You'll go from frumpy and dumpy to sleek and sexy.

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Too many diets are about what foods you should

NOT eat in order to lose weight.

I have emphasized over and over again that

the cardinal sin of weight loss is skipping meals.

The right foods at the right time are the KEY

to weight loss.

The downside to that is that by making food the

enemy you almost will yourself to gain weight.

Or at the very least you sabotage your weight

loss attempts if you worry about NOT eating food.

So, to begin losing weight you must realize this

fact and open your mind to a new way of eating NOT dieting.

Belinda Benn is a 47-year-old fitness model and

she has created a program called Get Lean.

She has put together recipes and meal plans

so you no longer have to worry about which foods

to choose to get lean.

Cheat days are even allowed.

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If you want to lose weight fast then you must

eat the right foods.

Fortunately Belinda has that all mapped out

for you.

These foods will keep your blood sugar level

stable throughout the day.

Your energy will be steady all day long, too, and

you'll have plenty of energy.

Also, when your blood sugar level is stable then

your body's natural fat burning engine will begin

burning more fat tissue.

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We were talking a bit and I noticed that Elaine was very unhappy about the way she looked. She said that due to a back injury she hasn't been able to work out and therefore has gained 20lb.

Of course I knew that that's not all there is to it.  So I asked about her diet and she admitted having an affair with In-N-Out double double on a regular basis.

So, being a proud fitness expert I issued a challenge to her. It's called "put up or shut up". (OK I deleted a word there that wasn't appropriate).

You see to us fitness trainers there is nothing worse, I MEAN NOTHING WORSE than someone complaining about how they look without doing anything about it.

It reminded me of my insecure girlfriend in college who wasn't happy about her body but when it came down to going to the gym she had more excuses than a pregnant nun.

I hope you are reading this post Ginger. lol  (yes that was her name. Real name)

Now remember Elaine actually has a valid excuse for not working out her back is really in bad shape. (she is like 6'0" tall or maybe I am just short) but what's the excuse with the love affair with In-N-Out.

On the opposite side of my college girlfriend is my beautiful wife Johnette. She thinks the gym is like Disneyland. If you let her,  she will workout all day and night.

Watch the video below to see the "The Put Up Or Shut Up Challenge"

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The #1 reason people die is their friends have died or been dispersed to the four winds; their family doesn't visit them anymore, and they have no more reason to get up in the morning.

I'm sure all of us have visited long-term care facilities and seen the blank stares and hopelessness of aged people living out their last days.

Facebook has changed that.

There are many, many 77 year old folks in nursing homes who now have 60 Facebook friends and interact with them on an hourly basis.

This is literally extending life spans - to the point of wreaking havoc in the long-term care industry.

This is because many of the payment models are based on people living only so long and their communities on Facebook are literally extending their lives.

(It's also creating some interesting social gaffes.

Like after a person dies their friends are still getting reminders:

"You haven't reached out to Ethel for awhile. Send her a note. Click here to POKE Ethel.")

It's also obliterating illiteracy.

Kids might be able to fake reading books in school, but they can't fake writing comments on their friends' pages.

I seriously believe that within 5 years, nearly every single kid in the developed world will be able to read, write and type - because of Facebook.

Within 10 years, the same will be true in developing countries - because of mobile phones.

***********************************Please Note**************************************

In My opinion social networks can't substitute for face-to-face interaction, but for people who already have healthy real-world relationships, technology can help amplify them.

For those already prone to isolation, however, technology may encourage them to further retreat from society — and possibly Facebook themselves into an early grave.

If we try to substitute technological content for the interpersonal, we run into a whole host of problems. You see that on college campuses with increasing psychological stress rates. But I do think our interpersonal relationships are refreshed because we network socially. There's a healthy balance there somewhere.

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If you've ever lacked motivation to workout or eat healthier, then you'll want pay attention to the following 8 tips I've got lined up for you.

But first, it's helpful to understand what motivates us. In general, we move towards pleasure and away from pain. It's that simple. I would argue that human beings do more to avoid pain. Think about the fact that most people act retroactively, meaning they first need some type of "pain" (ie. a heart attack, diabetes, being obese) to move them into action.

Masters of motivation skillfully associate pain and pleasure. Whether it's the words they use, the thoughts they think, the images they visualize, or the actions they take … they stack up pain deliberately to move away from behaviors or habits that they don't want anymore, and they "build up" pleasure to help move them towards new behaviors that they do want, or to reinforce good habits.

So with that being said, let's have a look at 8 ways to help get you more motivated to workout and eat healthier.

1. Find Your Reasons Why (and the more reasons the better)

You need to figure out a compelling purpose. For example, if your goal is to lose 25 lbs you need to identify WHY that's important to you. Is it to feel sexier for your spouse, fit into that old pair jeans, or feel more confident? Once you identify your initial reason, keep asking "why?" to go deeper and finally come up with true reason that will motivate you!

2. Connect to Your Core Values

This is the ultimate secret. If you can connect the process (ie. working out, eating healthier) to your core values, even in small ways, you can change your game. For instance, some core values might include freedom, happiness, love, connection, family, or growth. Figure out what matters to you most and work from there.

3. Change Your Mindset

You can instantly find your more enjoyment in working out by shifting your mindset from "having to workout" to "getting to workout". I have a good friend who always says, "I've got to workout, I've got to workout!" He feels compelled and thus less empowered. I told him to consider adopting the phrase, "I get to workout", which would put him in a state of gratitude instead of obligation. Be difference.

4. Anchor the Feeling

Remember how good it feels when you finish you workout or eat a healthy meal. Find a way to anchor that feeling into your body so that anytime the going gets tough you can easily revert back to feeling that way. For instance, after an exhilarating workout you may want to do a fist pump to celebrate. Do this enough times in that state and you'll anchor the good feeling. In the future, you can do a fist pump at any time of day to get that great feeling once again.

5. Use Reference Points From Past Successes

Sometimes you might feel overwhelmed or unsure about your ability to get in a good workout or prepare a healthy meal. However, if you can think back to similar situations in the past (ie. reference points) where you were successful, then realize that you can do it again. If you were once able to do 50 push in one go, then go back to that experience and reassure yourself that you can do it again - if that's your goal.

6. Find a Meaningful Metaphor

Find a metaphor that fuels you - a tag line if you will. Maybe you're the "Little Engine that Could." Maybe you're "in your element." Maybe you are "David vs. Goliath (the workout). One of the most powerful things you can do is find a metaphor that connects to your values. Whatever you choose make sure it resonates with you.

7. Pair Up

This is one of my favorite ways to make something fun and sustainable. One person's painful task, is another's pleasure. Pair up with somebody who compliments you or who can mentor you and get you over the humps. This is why hiring a trainer can be a great way to get your butt into shape! At the very least, training with a friend can take your workouts to a whole new level.

8. Take Action and Reward Yourself

Here's a secret that once you know it and apply it, can change your life. Action often comes before motivation. You simply start doing an activity and then your motivation kicks in, especially if you reward yourself for taking action. For example, you might not always look forward to your workout, but once you start, I'm sure you find your flow. And once your workout is done reward yourself with something that makes you feel good - and preferably not a piece of chocolate cake!

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Focus Your Way to a Fitter Body

In today's fast-paced society we're bombarded by a thousand different things at once. As such, it's often difficult to get anything done. And the same goes for your workouts.

I'll explain what I mean in just a second but let me first clarify why focus - not multi-tasking - needs to be your modus operandi if you want to reach your fitness goals.

For some reason, we've been told that multi-tasking is good and that if we can juggle several "plates" at once, then we'll get more done. But the reality is that mulit-tasking can take a toll on your brain - and your results.

In a study of 14 participants who underwent fMRI, researchers at Vanderbilt University found that when people try to juggle two tasks at once, a bottleneck occurs in information processing. The posterior lateral prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain that is involved in decision making, delayed one task until the other was complete.

Another study, by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, involved 14 participants (mean age 26) who were asked to learn a task under two conditions. They learned one task without any distractions. Then they learned another task while listening to, and trying to count, a series of beeps. Not surprisingly, their ability to recall how to do the task later on was much better when they learned it without distraction.

Preliminary research also suggests that maintaining focus, on the other hand, might help build brain tissue. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital conducted MRI studies of people who regularly practice meditation, and found that compared with controls, they had more gray matter (brain cells) in areas associated with attention and sensory processing.

Okay, so what does all this have to do with you achieving your health and fitness goals?

Well, everything really!

Let me give you an example of a typical person working out in the gym. They show up with no plan. Wander around trying to improvise their workout as they go. Become distracted by talking to other people, reading a magazine, or watching TV - remember we're still in the gym here.

The result - a sub-par workout. And if this continues….sub-par results!

You see, when most people go workout they don't have a specific workout that they're going to follow. So they do a little bit of everything. Their workout is not focused - it is scattered.

As a result, they don't achieve much other than being able to brag to their friends that they "went to the gym".

I don't know about you…

But for me, results speak louder than words any day of the week.

And, in order to get results, you need to be focused - not only on your ultimate goal - but also on the process that will take you there.

Focus is one of the qualities that will help you achieve tremendous health and fitness success.

In fact, it's one of the greatest qualities of the world's top fitness pros.

If it works for them, it can work for you too!

To help you get started (if you're a little scattered)…

Here a few practical tips for fostering focus, even in distracting environments such as the gym or your home (if that's where you workout):

1. Turn off the cell phone or e-mail

2. Review your goals before working out.

3. Write down your workout plan before you even begin to workout.

4. Visualize yourself going through your workout successfully.

5. Stay in the moment. Don't allow your mind to drift about what you need to do after your workouts. Just enjoy the process.

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Some people blame modern technology for the lack of activity so apparent in our society. After all, 100 years ago there were no computers, cell phones, and TVs that enabled people to sit on their butt 8-10 hours a day.

Back then, people were more active. They had to be.

But a recent 2010 study suggests that your phone - yes your phone - can actually help you lose weight!

Sounds crazy, I know but…

Bear with me for a second while I explain this.

Researchers in Finland studied 27 participants who used a "wellness diary" application on their mobile phone, which enabled users to track their weight over the course of 12 weeks.

As you would expect, the amount of physical activity correlated significantly with weight loss, as did different measures representing healthy changes in dietary behaviours.

The study's results suggest that the mobile phone diary is a valid tool for observing weight management and related behaviours in helping people to lose weight.

So why was the application helpful?

Basically, it doesn't matter whether you use a fancy application or a piece of paper, what matters is that you're tracking your progress.

What you measure gets managed, and what is managed gets done.

This is a well-known secret to anyone whose achieved any degree of fitness or weight loss success.

When you track your workouts (such as the weight used, reps performed, etc…)

you are more likely to progress towards your goals.

Ask any fitness expert and then tell you exactly what their benching, squatting, or how many pull-ups they can do.

Because they keep track of it all!

Similarly, when you weigh yourself on a weekly basis and record your progress, you are more motivated to continue moving forward because you have a visual representation of your progress.

Plus, writing things down keeps you accountable to your goals!

So if you want to lose weight, grab a sheet of paper, write down your goals and start tracking your progress.

You'll be amazed at how this ONE simple success secret will help you stay on track and reach your goals that much sooner!

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Reference:Mattila E, et al. (2010). Use of a mobile phone diary for observing weight management and related behaviours. J Telemed Telecare. Jul;16(5):260-4.

I recently read a book by John C  Mawell. He said "If excuses roll willingly from a person's tongue, it's certain that money doesn't flow easily out of his pocket. You can estimate a person's bank balance from the excuses he makes. The habit of excuses is the worst of all habits."

Obviously that statement applies to health and fitness as well.

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Ever notice anyone in the gym doing a pre-lift ritual with their eyes closed - kind of like Olympic athletes do before an event?

Most likely not.

And the reason is that most people, outside of high performance athletics, have yet to realize the power of the mind on their ability to workout more effectively and muster more strength.

That trend might be changing, however. And for good reason.

Why?

Well, a brand new study out of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research suggests that indeed, mental imagery (aka. visualization) can make you stronger.

Aside from the promising "performance" benefits of using visualization, this study actually begins to explain how mental imagery might work at a neurological level!

And that's pretty cool.

Here's what the study looked like…

Twenty-two sports students (average age of about 20), participated in the 6-week long experiment. Prior to the study, none of them had done mental imagery before.

The students were divided into a control group and a mental rehearsal group.

The aim of the study was to see if mental imagery could increase bench press and leg press strength.

Each participant was given very specific instructions on how to perform the visualization. Essentially, between sets, they were "taught" to vividly imagine the exercise movement and the muscle contractions generated from each rep.

The study found that after 12 workout sessions, the mental imagery group had significantly increased their strength more than the control group, especially on the leg press.

As a result, the researchers concluded:

"The results provided evidence that mental imagery did contribute to improve strength of the leg muscles without any macroscopic structural change"

In plain English, what this means is that because there was no "physical" change in muscle size (or other physiological measures), the strength improvements were mentally induced.

Now just so you know…

You can get stronger without seeing a concurrent increase in muscle size. This is due to neuromuscular adaptations, which essentially means that your nervous system is "learning" how to generate more strength.

For instance, you can become stronger as a function of having more motor units (the nerve and muscle fibers it supplies) become active during contraction. This is like hiring more workers to lift a given load. Imagine how much easier it would be to have 10 people lifting a car instead of just 3 or 4.

Make sense?

And that's one of the areas where mental imagery can come into play. By visualizing a specific lift or movement you can teach your body to recruit more muscle and generate more force, all in the comfort of your own mind.

This has been known for a long time in high performance athletics where top-level athletes have mastered the art (and science) of seeing themselves execute their event with perfection even before doing anything physically! Think of Olympic divers, ski jumpers, and many others.

Scientists have even shown similar EMG activity (aka. the electrical activity produced by muscles) between visualizing an event and actually doing it physically! That's because the brain cannot tell the difference between something it vividly imagines and something it actually experiences.

So if you want to get more out of your workouts, then try taking a moment or two before each set and see yourself performing each repetition (or movement) with ease and perfection! You'll be amazed at how much stronger you feel.

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Reference :

Benefits of Motor Imagery Training on Muscle Strength, Lebon F, et al, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24:6, 1680-1687, 2010

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There are several different ways to create a 300 calorie deficit:

* Skip the morning bagel (-300 calories)
* Walk on the treadmill for an hour and half (-300 calories)
* Perform a very high intensity interval session (-300 calories)

In all 3 instances, the net calorie burn is -300 cals; however, as mentioned in the previous post,

scenario 1 sucks

scenario 2 really sucks

scenario 3 trumps them all-by far

And today I want to share 3 other "scenarios" with you, with yet another lesson to be learned.

Out of the below 3 individuals, who will burn more fat and achieve better, faster results?

Scenario #1 - Subject A

* Basal Metabolic Rate of 2,000 calories
* No additional calories burned per day through exercise
* Total calories burned: 2,000
* Dietary intake: 1,300
* Deficit: -700 calories

Scenario #1 - Subject B

* Basal Metabolic Rate of 2,000 calories
* Additional 200 calories burned per day through exercise
* Total calories burned: 2,200
* Dietary intake: 1,500
* Deficit: -700 calories

Scenario #1 - Subject C

* Basal Metabolic Rate of 2,000 calories
* Additional 600 calories burned per day through exercise
* Total calories burned: 2,600
* Dietary intake: 1,900
* Deficit: -700 calories

Paying careful attention to the 3 scenarios above, you see that Subject A, Subject B, and Subject C all have a Basal Metabolic Rate of 2,000 calories, and all subjects are creating a -700 caloric deficit daily.

Who will be more successful?

If fat loss were simply a mathematical phenomenon, then all three subjects would have equal success and would experience the same exact fat loss.

But, just in case you didn't already know, there's MUCH more to fat loss than just the numbers.

Fat loss, by and large, is largely hormonal (yes, I'm aware, that was redundant).

Indeed, a caloric deficit must be in place for fat loss to occur, but not all deficits are "equal".

Subject A, while still being negative 700 calories, is creating a hormonal environment in the body resistance to fat loss.

Subject B is slightly better, but still far from optimal.

Subject C is the clear winner here.

Although Subject C is creating the same exact numerical -700 calorie deficit, this individual will without a doubt experience greater fat loss and overall results.

Why?

When you decrease calorie intake, the body's anti-starvation mechanisms are alerted and it creates a hormonal environment conducive to fat storage.

So, 1) if you need to create a calorie deficit to burn fat,

but 2) you DON'T want to drastically reduce calorie intake for the reasons mentioned, what are your options?

It's called G-flux, or energy flux.

Eat more.       Exercise more.      Lose more.

It really is THAT simple.

Simply put, the more calories you burn through exercise (versus a dietary caloric deficit), the greater your fat loss results will be.

Every.                  Single.                       Time.

Fat burning enzymes will be elevated, the body will remain happy from a nutritional stanpoint, and let's face it, eating an additional 600 calories per day is a lot more livable from a psychological standpoint than attempting to create a large caloric deficit through diet alone.

My challenge to you:

Starting this week, on top of what you are already currently doing, add an additional 300 calories to your daily diet, and strive to burn an additional 300 calories via exercise.

Watch what happens.

You'll be surprised.

Or maybe now that you're "in the know", you won't be.

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