Nutritional Tips

SWEET POTATOES- The Carb That Breaks The Mold

When people think of getting visible six pack abdominal muscles, they normally think of cutting carbs in their diet.  Eliminating most breads, white pasta, white rice, processed foods & sugar is a substantial nutritional commitment necessary in the pursuit of six pack abs.  That being said, many people are surprised, if not shocked by the [...]

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Vegetables — Green Tea — Fat Burning & Six Pack Abs?

Did you know there are certain types of vegetables that contain a specific phytonutrient that actually helps your body eliminate abdominal fat?  Conversely, there are pesticide chemicals in our food supply & environment that can cause a hormone imbalance in both men and women. These chemicals that we are exposed to on a daily basis [...]

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Essential Nutritional Elements For Six Pack Abs

Carbohydrates are both a vital necessity & a curse when it comes to creating a great toned, ripped physique.  They are instrumental in fueling your muscles and allowing them to recover from heavy training, but too many carbs will make it impossible for you to get lean & lose body fat.  Too many carbs during [...]

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Just HOW MUCH Is 1 Pound of Fat?

Did you pay attention the last time you went to the supermarket and picked up a one pound package of hamburger?  It really doesn’t seem like very much.  Imagine smearing that same pound of hamburger on your stomach & around your waist.  JUST ONE POUND.   The thought isn’t very appetizing,  but I wanted to make [...]

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STEP 1 – BASIC, SIMPLE Steps When You Start

When people start a workout program it can feel like a big mountain to climb.  Taking the first step can be difficult because when you start, you have no momentum.  At the very beginning, if you can eliminate the b-i-g mistakes, you can start to create success—and there is nothing like seeing results from your [...]

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So What’s the Deal with Alcohol & the “Beach Body”…?

Often, when people ask about  “the best”  alcohol to drink, they actually really mean “how can I get a good buzz, with the least impact on my waistline”.  Personally, I hate the counting part—but here goes… 12 oz of beer = 5 oz of wine = 1.5 oz of distilled liquor  ( vodka, gin, whiskey, [...]

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6 Pack Abs – A Smart Athlete Never Misses Breakfast

Do you want to finally get those 6 pack abdominals that have been eluding you?  You “gotta start somewhere”.  As an initial building block—think of this as STEP 1 — Are you in the habit of missing breakfast?  We’ve all done it. Unfortunately, when you are trying to get in shape, stay in shape, or [...]

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