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Quarterly Ritual: How Has Your Physique Improved and What Have You Learned From The Process?

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8 months down and 4 to go… how has your physique improved in 2013? What have you learned during your body sculpting journey so far this year? These two simple, yet powerful questions should light a fire under your butt to finish the year strong.

If you’ve made improvements to your physique you should be hungry for more.

If you haven’t made improvements it’s time to say, “Enough is enough!” You can’t put your goals off any longer. The time to take action is NOW!

…and whether you improved your physique or not, there is something to be learned from the process. about Quarterly Ritual: How Has Your Physique Improved and What Have You Learned From The Process?

Starve Mode: Your Go-To Resource For Resetting a Sluggish Metabolism

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If you feel like you have a slow metabolism or have been stuck at a weight loss plateau after months of dieting down, I would like to introduce you to an incredible resource called Starve Mode: Explaining and Resetting Metabolic Problems That Come From Dieting.

Frankly, I would love to see everyone who ever plans on going through a fat loss ‘cutting phase’, read the book Starve Mode. I explain why in this complete book review…

Review: Starve Mode

Starve Mode

Let’s begin this review with a quote from the book…

“People often think their body is against them. The truth is, the body is always trying to help you as that’s always in it’s best interest, but in many cases, the help could be misguided or problematic in a particular situation.”

I shared this particular quote because I have witnessed too many people fighting against their body…

…and I wholeheartedly believe that Starve Mode reveals the keys to working with your body, while allowing it to do what it does best… help you.

Starve Mode is not your typical diet book. It’s a serious education in how your body responds to the food you eat.

Frankly, it’s the best damn nutrition book I’ve read in a long time. The amount of research and work that went into writing Starve Mode is absolutely astonishing.

With all of the hype and controversy out there, it sure is refreshing to come across a resource that is thoroughly researched with your best interests at heart. about Starve Mode: Your Go-To Resource For Resetting a Sluggish Metabolism

Carb Cycling, Carb Phobia, and Dieting Down: Interview With Leigh Peele

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I recently recorded a fantastic discussion about carbs and dieting down with my friend Leigh Peele, who happens to be at the top of my list of most trusted fat loss experts.

Leigh is the author of two MUST have fat loss resources… Fat Loss Troubleshoot and Starve Mode. If you can’t lose fat, she’s your go to girl. She’s a master at trouble shooting your nutrition and lifestyle… to put you in an optimal fat burning state. The best part… she helps you help yourself… empowering you to become ‘In-Tune’ with your body.

During our discussion about carbs and dieting down we covered the following topics; about Carb Cycling, Carb Phobia, and Dieting Down: Interview With Leigh Peele

8 Sets Of 8 For a Serious Muscle Pump and Insane Muscle Definition

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8 sets of 8 is among the top hypertrophy training protocol I enjoy incorporating into my workouts. Popularized by one of my favorite Classic Physique Artists Vince Gironda, 8×8 will produce a pump like you’ve never experienced before and is perfect for carving out insane muscle striations.

From my personal experience, it’s been the most effective training protocol to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time.

Here’s an example of how to effectively perform 8 sets of 8 to gain maximum muscle hypertrophy benefits…

As you can see in the video 8 sets of 8 is very time efficient. I completed all 8 sets in less than 6 minutes… with controlled form.

How To Effectively Perform 8 Sets Of 8

Weight Selection: The first step about 8 Sets Of 8 For a Serious Muscle Pump and Insane Muscle Definition

Calorie Confusion… What Gives?

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Do calories count or not? This question alone is enough to send some health nuts into an absolute rage… which is when I like to hand them a plate of starchy carbs and say, “chill bro” 😉

Unfortunately most of the attention typically gets focused on the extreme end of both sides of the debate.

On one end you have the die-hard calorie counters who believe eating 2000 calories in candy bars will have the same outcome as consuming 2000 calories of chicken and broccoli. Think Dr. Twinkie… the prof who proved you can lose weight eating crap as long as you are in a caloric deficit.

On the other end you have the hardcore hormone police who say that calorie counting is a waste of time and doesn’t work. They firmly believe consuming more calories than you burn isn’t what makes you fat. All you need to do is keep your hormonez and insulinz in check and you’re good to go.

Note: I thought I would act all trendy and add a ‘z’ to the end of those words, because it seems to cause a positive reaction… but for some reason it just doesn’t feel right 😉

Personally, I don’t like to get caught up in debates. I pride myself on having an open mind and respecting the views of others. That’s how I continuously learn and grow. about Calorie Confusion… What Gives?

Recovery Week: Return With Renewed Strength, Passion, and Drive

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Recovery week

Taking a week off from the gym can be a challenge for some fitness enthusiasts who worry that the break will erase all of their progress.

Smart Physique Artists know when it’s time to “take a knee”… to rest, recover, and recharge… returning with renewed strength, passion, and drive.

Think of a recovery week as a one step back two steps forward approach.

Scheduling a recovery week is one of the best things you could do for your physique… but how often should you take a week off? about Recovery Week: Return With Renewed Strength, Passion, and Drive