Metabolic Mind Games!!

I had a light bulb moment a few weeks ago while having a discussion with a client. We were discussing metabolic damage and how much more common this is becoming these days in female competitor circles. Well, figure has been around for about seven years now and really popular for let's say, the last four or five. Let's also add in the fact that the 'standard/common' contest dieting practice is very large amounts of cardio, very low calories and in some cases, very low, or no, carbs. You know, because you can't lose fat when you eat carbs right? (insert sarcasm). What happens after the show to the large majority? A big post-contest weight/body fat rebound. And then they diet... read more 41 comments

Are You Training For A Weight ... or a Look?

So one of the changes I've made in how clients submit biweekly progress reports is to have them fill in all the commentary BEFORE taking any measurements or checking bodyweight. I've found, and I'm sure this'll come as no surprise, that the numbers dramatically affect the subjective commentary of progress, so I figured I'd try to remove that influence by suggesting one making their comments on perceived progress and what not, prior to any numerical assessments.

And you know what? It sure has made a difference in the comments that are associated with certain numbers. For example, I just reviewed a biweekly in which the comments are fantastic – perception of progress includes being more muscular, leaner, dropping... read more 12 comments

Pride

I just couldn't pass up posting this great post by Pauline Nordin. It fits so much in line with some of my writings on the site. It's a bit wordy, but this is a good tough love read. Get to it.

Is she talking to you?

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As adults we are supposed to be held accountable for our actions. Whatever we do we know there is a consequence of the action. There are no “it just happened”, no “I couldn’t help it”, “I did not know what I was supposed to do” when it comes to you and your commitment to yourself.

Lack of consistency is what keeps you from reaching... read more 11 comments

The Key To Successful Fat Loss

Today's post isn't really going to be anything new, but it's one of those subjects that people need, apparently, constant reminding of when we're talking about successful fat loss.

What am I talking about? Any guesses?

I'm hoping it's obvious.

I'm talking about dietary adherence; that is basic compliance to your nutritional plan. This is and always will be the KEY to long-term, successful fat loss. I don't care how hard you train, I don't care how many metabolic workouts you do, or how much cardio you do, if you can't nail your diet week in and week out, you're short changing yourself of results. You're working hard in the gym for sub-optimal, or... read more 8 comments