MOBM Letter #5 Is Now Out
The new "MOBM Letter" is out. It's about Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption and is a must read for every person that is trying to lose body fat.
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June 30, 2006
New "MOBM" Letter Coming Out Today
I am just going to let you all know that the next issue of the "MOBM" Letter is coming out in about 2 hrs.
I'll post the link then.
Lots of great energy flux info is being covered.
June 29, 2006
I forgot to tell you...
I am extending the bonus availability for "Weight Loss Black Ops" until 11.59 ET July 4, 2006. I can't think of a better way to celebrate Independance day than to be "independant" for unwanted body fat.
Make sure to return tomorrow for the next installment of the "energy flux" breakdown
So You Wanna Lose Weight, Huh?
If you haven't noticed already, I am a huge fan about this new phenomenon that's starting to come around. Of course, if you've been following for the past few months, you'll know that I am talking about "energy flux".
So what IS this topic about...
Let's just say that it's the anti-diet.
Seriously, the whole basis behind it is pushing as many total calories through your body as possible and not gaining weight. Seems impossible right.
Well not only is it possible, but if your whole idea of fitness is getting absolutely RIPPED (and it should be), this should be the only protocol you should follow.
So, the mantra for right now is "Eat More, Move More, Lose More"
There are a few studies that have to do with energy flux and I'll share one with you tomorrow.
All I ask is that you hold your feelings about this controversial subject until a few days from now. I am about to show you how to get in better shape and in less time per day than you have ever thought possible.
Oh, and I'm not talking about the whole "make sure to take the stairs instead of the elevator deal"
You know what, before I get started on energy flux tomorrow, I'll tell you why everyone tells you to "find ways to exercise" (like the stairs thing).
It'll blow your mind...
June 28, 2006
Oh, I forget to tell you...
I have a new myspace "for fun" blog that you can check out at:
http://blog.myspace.com/mindoverbodymatter
Be prepared for tomorrow...
More energy flux and a few explanations start just for you
Getting Back On Track
Starting tomorrow... I'll starting posting everyday on a subject that I am most fascinated with... energy flux. Make sure to check in everyday for great content and tips to help you get ripped!
You see, that's the real ticket. No one really wants to just "lose weight"... no they want to lose body fat AND keep a healthy amount of muscle (like a sprinter)... not super skinny and pasty.
Pay attention, the fun's about to begin...
June 24, 2006
Helping People Lose Body Fat
It's always funny when I talk to people about losing weight? Everyone seems to want to lose it as FAST AS POSSIBLE.
Now, while that's great in theory, think about one thing before you decide to run down the 'speed' isle:
Your skin is only SO elastic... and... as you get older... it gets less and less elastic.
Remember, loose skin looks worse than body fat.
Take your time and do it right.
June 20, 2006
Go, Go, Go, We are now LIVE!
"Weight Loss Black Ops" is now live. Everything about this is limited. Make sure to get in today.
June 19, 2006
The Big Day Tomorrow
June 15, 2006
Fit for Life - A No-Nonsense Look at Fitness
Now, more than ever, becoming fit for life should be your mantra. Obesity is becoming more and more a problem. According to the F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America (2005) report, about 119 million Americans, or 64.5% of adult Americans are either overweight or obese. Consequently, a rise in obesity-related diseases such as type II diabetes, breast and colon cancer, gall bladder surgery and cardiovascular diseases has been seen. So do you really want to be come an obesity statistic or would you rather take that step now to be fit for life?
Fit for Life - It Starts with Small Steps
The simple truth is this - you are overweight because you consume more food /energy than you burn off. However, instead of thinking of how difficult it will be to lose ALL those pounds, start with small, realistic steps. You lose the first pound and the rest will follow.
• Do SOMETHING, ANYTHING, it will always be better than NOTHING. It would be great if you can find a fitness buddy but if not, fine; don't be afraid to go on your own. After all, it is your body that will stand to benefit anyway.
• If you started walking and started seeing the first pounds melt away, change your routine. Boredom has killed many a fitness enthusiast so although you may be elated at the first pounds lost, doing the same thing over and over again will kill your enthusiasm soon enough.
• Challenge yourself a little bit - for 3 days a week at 30 minutes a day, do some weight training exercises. Start light; just use a set of dumbbells (even filled up water bottles will do!)
• Now you are ready to cross-train! Mix and match your fitness routine. Walk, run, jog, skip, whatever keeps you going.
Of course, all this activity is for nothing if you come home panting and then start grabbing a bag of chips. Remember, being fit for life is also a lifetime commitment to opting to eat healthy food!
• Do not deprive yourself of anything. It is human nature folks. If you tell yourself you can never have chocolate cake again... yes, you'll end up wanting chocolate cake... NOW.
• Start taking a look at what you put on your food or what you are eating with it. Sure cauliflower and broccoli are healthy but you are dipping them in cheese sauce, you are just sabotaging your own diet. Start going back to basics. Think of it this way - nude food is good!
• You know what? You really are, what you eat. If you are too busy to cook and grab a bag of chips and chug it down with cola, don't ask other people why you feel 'heavy' and 'down'.
• Drink people, drink! It is said that by the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Of course, don't gulp down soft drinks go for flavored water instead if 8 to 10 glasses of 'plain' water is too much for you.
Copyright 2006, Brad Howard
Have you ever wondered what "The Secret" to weight loss is? Let me assure you, it's not what you think. Brad Howard knows, and he's willing to tell you...for a price. Of course, it's not what you think here either. There's really only one way to find out... http://www.mindoverbodymatter.com
June 14, 2006
29 Off-The-Wall Reasons To Get In Better Shape
Establishing clear expectations while working out often can be the difference between success and failure. Too many people try to do too much and get frustrated. Instead of “lasering” in on a few great strategies, they try to do as many things as possible. As they say, “Jack of all trades, master of none” applies here.
To help renew your spirits of why proper diet and exercise is important for the New Year, I’ve compiled a somewhat comical list. See how many apply to you:
• Because it costs you (or your loved ones) over 5 million pennies in future health care if you aren’t
• Because feeling better tomorrow starts today
• Because torture is a bad persuasion technique
• Because studies show that fit people make more money
• Because if you don’t, you suck
• Because movie stars do it
• Because performers do it
• Because everyone that is cool in your life, does it
• Because you CAN commit 1.5 hrs/wk out of 176
• Because avoiding a wheelchair is a good thing
• Because hugs are better when you can actually wrap your arms around someone
• Because your kids really don’t want to put you in a rest home
• Because no matter what you keep telling yourself, thick is not sexy
• Because feeling grandpa’s muscles at Thanksgiving can be a yearly ritual
• Because cottage cheese is for fruit
• Because squeezing into a size 6 means you’re not a size 6
• Because love making is much more fun without the extra rolls
• Because being able to see your toes……hmmmm
• Because bigger clothes cost more money
• Because shopping for smaller clothes raises spirits
• Because hitting the State Fair and observing everyone shouldn’t be the only thing that puts a smile on your face
• Because having the woman in your life open a stuck jar of pickles for you is embarrassing
• Because no matter what anyone says, women are always in competition with each other. You do want to win, right?
• Because you had to ask your 10 year old son to take out the trash…..after all you couldn’t lift it
• Because beer makes everyone else look better while making you look worse
• Because weight training makes you look better while making everyone else look worse (see competition in women)
• Because yelling at the gym is a lot better than yelling at work (unless you are a cheerleader)
• Because “Shut your mouth or I’ll kick your ___,” now actually has meaning
• Because being told you look 40 when you are actually 60 does something strange to self confidence
Again, make sure to renew your sense of self worth this holiday season and strive to become a healthier you. Great information is always key but watch out for the dreaded “information overload.” Get equipped and make ’06 the best year of your life.
Copyright 2006, Brad Howard
Brad Howard knows "The Secret" to getting in shape. And...it's not what you think. If you'd like to know the difference between success and failure, you'll go to http://www.mindoverbodymatter.com
June 12, 2006
Weight Loss Secrets Your Trainer Doesn't Want You to Know
Copyright 2006 Brad Howard
People today are highly concerned with their bodies and their health so it is no surprise that more and more people are hiring personal trainers to help them lose weight and get in shape. For the most part, this is a good thing. It’s great to see people taking a positive step towards weight loss and a healthy future.
However, do you really need a trainer? There are some people out there that can greatly benefit from the regular expertise of a personal trainer. There are many other people who could likely do it just fine on their own if they would only set their mind to it. The trainer merely serves as a person to answer to; the person you are paying to kick you in the tushie when you don’t get moving!
It’s true that your trainer knows a lot about helping you get in shape and lose weight to be a healthier and more beautiful you. So what are some big secrets your trainer doesn’t want you to know?
1. You don’t have to “feel the burn”. We’ve all heard the phrase “no pain, no gain”. You may have even chanted it a few times yourself during your workout but one thing your trainer might not want you to know is that working harder and pushing further won’t help you lose weight if you are injured. Remember, for beginners, slow and steady wins the race!
2. You do not have to give up junk food entirely. Trainers have a habit of blacklisting certain foods that just might happen to be your favorite. There is good reason for this. Most people that are overweight may already have a problem with saying no to food. However, cutting out a favorite treat altogether can lead to serious cravings and secret binges. It’s okay to have a little chocolate or a soda now and then – just learn how to pace yourself and keep it to a minimum. Be sure you never use the food item as a “reward”. (As a side note, in most states, trainers cannot give nutritional advice unless they are a registered dietician.)
3. You don’t need a routine to burn calories. Trainers train you to focus on a set, regular weight loss and exercise routine because that is the best way to get you in the habit of exercising and to push you to do what you need to do to burn calories. However, you can just as easily burn calories and get the exercise you need in your regular daily activities. There are many healthy habits that can be incorporated into your daily activity that do not require a gym, or a trainer.
4. Losing weight is often simply about forming better habits. You need better and healthier eating habits, sleeping habits and exercise habits. Forming these habits will help you lose weight and keep it off- without needing a trainer!
If you are using a trainer, keep in mind that you should feel comfortable with the trainer that you are working with. It should be someone not only knowledgeable but also someone that cares about you and your needs. Remember, you should work together as a team with your health as the common goal.
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Brad Howard knows "The Secret". It's what keeps many personal trainers in business, especially the bad ones. Can you guess what it is? No one has yet....
Learn about "The Secret" to lasting weight loss at www.mindoverbodymatter.com
June 09, 2006
Creation Duel
In the beginning God created the heaven and the Earth. And the Earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Devil said, "It doesn't get any better than this."
And God said, "Let there be light" and there was light. And God said, "Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit," and God saw that it was good. And the Devil said, "There goes the neighborhood."
And God said, "Let us make Man in our image, after our likeness, and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air and over the cattle, and over all the Earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the Earth." And so God created Man in his own image; male and female did He create.
And God looked upon Man and Woman and saw that they were lean and fit.
And the Devil said, "I know how I can get back in this game."
And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
And the Devil created McDonald's. And McDonald's brought forth the 79-cent double cheeseburger. And the Devil said to Man: "You want fries with that?" And Man said: "Supersize them." And Man gained 5 pounds.
And God created the healthful yogurt, that woman might keep her figure that man found so fair. And the Devil brought forth chocolate. And Woman gained 5 pounds.
And God said, "Try my crispy fresh salad."
And the Devil brought forth Ben and Jerry's. And Woman gained 10 pounds.
And God said, "I have sent thee heart-healthy vegetables and olive oil with which to cook them."
And the Devil brought forth chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained 10 pounds and his bad cholesterol went through the roof.
And God brought forth running shoes and Man resolved to lose those extra pounds.
And the Devil brought forth cable TV with remote control so Man would not have to toil to change channels between ESPN and ESPN2. And Man gained another 20 pounds.
And God said, "You're running up the score, Devil."
And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition.
And the Devil peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fat fried them. And the Devil created sour cream dip.
And Man clutched his remote control and ate the potato chips swaddled in cholesterol. And the Devil saw and said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
And God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
And the Devil canceled Man's health insurance.
Then God showed Woman how to peel the skin off chicken and cook the nourishing whole grain brown rice.
And the Devil created light beer so Man could poison his body with alcohol while feeling righteous because he had to drink twice as much of the now-insipid brew to get the same buzz. And Man gained another ten pounds.
And God created the life-giving tofu.
And Woman ventured forth into the land of Godiva Chocolate and upon returning asked Man: "Do I look fat?"
And the Devil said, "Always tell the truth." And Man did.
And Woman went out from the presence of man and dwelt in the land of the divorce lawyer, east of the marriage counselor.
And God said, "Let there be light" and there was light. And God said, "Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit," and God saw that it was good. And the Devil said, "There goes the neighborhood."
And God said, "Let us make Man in our image, after our likeness, and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air and over the cattle, and over all the Earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the Earth." And so God created Man in his own image; male and female did He create.
And God looked upon Man and Woman and saw that they were lean and fit.
And the Devil said, "I know how I can get back in this game."
And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
And the Devil created McDonald's. And McDonald's brought forth the 79-cent double cheeseburger. And the Devil said to Man: "You want fries with that?" And Man said: "Supersize them." And Man gained 5 pounds.
And God created the healthful yogurt, that woman might keep her figure that man found so fair. And the Devil brought forth chocolate. And Woman gained 5 pounds.
And God said, "Try my crispy fresh salad."
And the Devil brought forth Ben and Jerry's. And Woman gained 10 pounds.
And God said, "I have sent thee heart-healthy vegetables and olive oil with which to cook them."
And the Devil brought forth chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained 10 pounds and his bad cholesterol went through the roof.
And God brought forth running shoes and Man resolved to lose those extra pounds.
And the Devil brought forth cable TV with remote control so Man would not have to toil to change channels between ESPN and ESPN2. And Man gained another 20 pounds.
And God said, "You're running up the score, Devil."
And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition.
And the Devil peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fat fried them. And the Devil created sour cream dip.
And Man clutched his remote control and ate the potato chips swaddled in cholesterol. And the Devil saw and said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
And God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
And the Devil canceled Man's health insurance.
Then God showed Woman how to peel the skin off chicken and cook the nourishing whole grain brown rice.
And the Devil created light beer so Man could poison his body with alcohol while feeling righteous because he had to drink twice as much of the now-insipid brew to get the same buzz. And Man gained another ten pounds.
And God created the life-giving tofu.
And Woman ventured forth into the land of Godiva Chocolate and upon returning asked Man: "Do I look fat?"
And the Devil said, "Always tell the truth." And Man did.
And Woman went out from the presence of man and dwelt in the land of the divorce lawyer, east of the marriage counselor.
June 08, 2006
How Comforting Is Your "Comfort Food"
How true is this cartoon from MarkJoyner.name?
I guess we could say that political correctness is getting ready to go out the window in this blog. More cartoons and comments to come...
By the way, make sure to take a look at my Squidoo Lens on Weight Loss. It will eventually have all of my most helpful resources.
==> www.squidoo.com/mindoverbodymatter
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June 07, 2006
The Official Launch for "Weight Loss Black Ops"...
Mark the calendar...
June 20th, 2006 is the day I release the much anticipated, "Weight Loss Black Ops". Make sure to get on the announcement list to guarantee yourself a copy...
Only 1500 copies will initially be released to the public.
June 06, 2006
What Kids Really Think About Weight Loss
Where do you think kids come up with some of this stuff...
Sadly enough, I think they're right...
June 05, 2006
How to Lose Weight - The Angry Pep Talk
I can't help it. I am really getting tired of all of you being lied to on a day to day basis. You've got companies selling everything from videos to diets but what you really have is a complete OVERFLOW of information. Everyone knows that you'll buy one thing, try it, and then buy something else when that doesn't work.
The bad part is that these same companies will BLAME YOU for not working hard enough when the whole basis for their system revolves around how easy it is to implement. Sounds fishy doesn't it.
It's the classic smokescreen and it happens all of the time. The three industries I've seen it happen the most in are credit repair, internet marketing (work from home), and health and fitness.
Each of these has one thing in common: the ability for someone to exploit one thing, the fear of something bad happening to you it you choose to go another direction than theirs.
Save your money.
There are no real quick fixes. There is always a trade off. For example, when you see some famous person with mucho money and a killer body, you never see the sacrifices these people go through to achieve these things. Shows like "Driven" and "Behind the Music" can do a little justice but only really scratch the surface. It takes commitment, dedication, and persistence to get to these points. You have never heard of any of these people talk about how EASY it was to get on top.
Fact: just about every successful person hits "rock bottom" before their explosion onto the scene. "The Rock" slept on a mattress he pulled out of an alley before he started wrestling. Don't believe me, look it up http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/...de_about.jhtml
How many times have you lied to yourself today? How many times have you said that you couldn't do something when all you have to do is take the first step?
Life isn't as bad as you think it is. Take some responsibility for where you are in life. It's your fault. You are where you are based on your decisions, no one else’s. If you have put on a couple of pounds, it's not the food industries fault. You put the food in your mouth. If you don't have time to exercise, make it. Are you busier than Edison, Einstein, FDR, and every President of the United States?
You have two choices in life: live or die
If you are eating horribly, you are slowly killing yourself
Not exercising, slowly killing yourself
Smoking, same thing
Being accountable for your station in life is a very powerful thing. You will never be in a better position. Say it, "It's my fault, and its okay." Your failures dictate your successes. If you aren't successful, you haven't failed enough. Period.
There is no such thing are inaction. You are always actively choosing to do something. If you are sitting on the couch, you are choosing to be there.
For every action, there is an equal reaction in magnitude. For the action of sitting on the couch, the reaction is that you gain weight. If you sit on the couch for 2 months, obviously you gain more weight.
Throw a small rock in a pond, small ripples. Throw a big rock, waves. Make waves. Do something big.
If you are scared, admit it. Is it going to kill you? Probably not. So big deal. Get it done. Your fears are just a manifestation of your ego projected onto the world. Most things aren't as bad as you think.
Here is a great quote: Honesty is conforming your words to reality, integrity is conforming reality to your words.
In other words, honesty is telling the truth and integrity is doing what you said you are going to do.
Have integrity and be honest with yourself. Watch all of the self-destructive "white" lies you tell yourself each day. Walk big. If you don't believe it, no one else will.
Only you determine where you go in life. Are you going to make the decisions or are they going to be made for you? Either way, a decision will be made. Quit being a victim and take charge. The world is filled with too many victims and cynics. Get off your ass and do something, make something happen.
Like Henry Ford said:
"Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right."
After all, it's your life we are talking about.