The Art of Weight-Loss # 5

The Art of Weight-Loss-You will get there

                                

The terms 'fat loss' and 'weight loss' often get used interchangeably, but they shouldn't. 


     If you lose a pound of fat, then technically you should weigh a pound less.

 This however is hard to detect if your daily water fluctuation and the amount of food and drinks you have in your body can be as much as 5-7lbs in any given day.

 If you just drink a few glasses of water you will easily be a pound heavier due to the extra water weight added to your body.

 Eating a big meal can easily add 3-5 pounds of weight to your body while you're digesting and assimilating the food.

 These are temporary gains in bodyweight and do not necessarily mean you've gained body mass be it fat or muscle.

 It's really just food in your gut. Understanding that your daily body 'weight' can fluctuate 3-5 pounds just from the weight of the food you have eaten it's not surprising that you may not really be able to detect a 1 pound decrease in fat mass.

 At least not detectable on a scale. Also when you have a significant amount of fat to lose (in excess of 40lbs) your body will be carrying excess water along with the excess fat. 

This means that if and when you decide to start cutting fat you will experience a 'weight' loss that exceeds your actual 'fat' loss.

 As you lose body fat you will also lose a certain amount of excess water retention. 

This is a good thing as excess water makes you look smooth and bloated and it takes away from your muscular definition.

     It's typical for someone to lose twice as much 'weight' as 'fat' in the initial stages of a fat loss cut down.

 Someone who needs to drop 40lbs will likely see a big weight loss at the beginning.

 It's a good bet that in the first 2-4 weeks at least 50% of the 'weight' that is coming off is water, the rest is actual fat.

 This higher ratio of weight loss to fat loss starts to drop as you get to lower body fat percentages.

 It seems that as you drop below 15% body fat you can assume that most of the actual weight you lose is due purely to fat loss.


     Finally when you're close to 10% body fat or lower you may notice that you get visibly leaner and can lose fat without seeing your bodyweight change much at all. 

At this final stage you will be lean enough that even minor changes in fat levels will make a difference on your visible definition.

 These changes will be proportionally small when it comes to measurable weight, however the changes they make to your visible definition will be big.

 It's true that losing 1 pound of fat when you're body fat is 25% will not even be noticeable, however losing a full pound of fat when your body fat is 10% will make a dramatic difference in your look even if the scale doesn't budge at all. 

Your muscle hydration and weight training status will also change how full and heavy your muscles are on a day to day basis. Having fully hydrated and glycogen loaded muscles can dramatically increase your bodyweight, even if it only lasts for a day or two.

 This ability of your muscles to swell with water, nutrients and glycogen can also throw off your measurement of fat loss vs weight loss.

 When you're very lean you can actually lose fat, and even gain weight at the same time. These likely won't be huge swings but it's definitely possible.


     With automaticbody you can lose fat without losing weight.

 You can even gain weight while losing fat. If you have lots of fat to lose, you'll start out by losing significantly more weight than is accounted for by fat due to a reduction in water retention…this is a good thing.

 When you're approaching 10% body fat and attempting to cut even lower you will likely get leaner without seeing much of a change in bodyweight. 

(This odd effect is partly why people think the last 10 pounds are harder to lose.) 

In reality they're still losing fat but the total amount of weight that is coming off starts to slow down.

 Aren’t you tired of starting and failing, starting and failing, take control this year and finish this weight-loss journey once and for all. Move forward into your new life.

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Bodybuilding- The Ultimate Arm Workout

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Bi's and Tri's in the Same Day?????

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     In the bodybuilding world there are as many routines for the arms as there are opinions on how to exactly work the arms.

 So say high reps to feel the pump and flow the muscle with blood. 

Other say heavy is the only way and if you go on the Internet you can find hundreds of routines.

 Here's another one!!!


     Arms recover quickly from a workout. Its part of the greater design, we use them all the time. 

With that being said overloading them with too many workouts in a week or month isn't the best opinion.

 They need recovery time being involved with the back and chest routines.


     I myself tend to work the bi's and Tri's together an only once a week.

 Psych yourself up for your one day and hit them hard with compound movements.

 Isolating moves are good for details, but the real strength is in heavy movements.


     Rest time for these is the usual 45 to 90 seconds.

Proper warm-up with 2 or 3 sets of lighter weight, and I always use an easy curl bar because it's so easy on the wrist.


Easy Curl Bar-

Medium Weight- 4 sets@ 8 to 10 reps
Heaviest Weight- 4 sets@ 6 reps
Preacher Curl
  Medium Weight- 4 sets@ 8 to 10 reps
  Heaviest Weight- 4 sets@ 6 reps


Seated Curl- try different angles with the bench and see what works for you.

Medium Weight- 4 sets@ 8 to 10
Heaviest Weight- 2 sets to failure


Close Grip Benching-

Medium Weight- 3 sets@8 to 10 reps
Heaviest Weight- 4 sets@ 6 reps


Dips for the Tri's-

Add Weights- 4 sets@ 6 reps
Bodyweight- 4 sets@ to failure


Pushdowns-

Medium Weight 4 sets@ 8 to 10 reps
Heaviest Weight 4 sets@ 6 reps


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Bodybuilding and the Perfect V

Sculpting the Shredded Look

Ab Workout Routine-

Can you Really Form that "V"

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     Getting the "V" formation and sculpting the perfect set of abs may be easier for the genetically blessed, but you and me the average individuals can obtain them also.

 Although exercise and diet are important aspects in the bodybuilding lifestyle, diet is the most relevant aspect in the bodybuilding arsenal when it comes to the abs and there appearance.

 With most of us the first place the excess weight goes is the abdomen and in order to get that super shredded look diet is the superstar here. 

     As far as the workouts for the "V" formation we need to concentrate on the lower abs, the obliques and the lower back. 

Don't overwork the muscles, they like other body parts need rest and a 48 hour rest should be sufficient. 

Like all workouts the warmup is essential, being done with body weight and stretching to force extra blood into the abs.

 In addition the abs like any other muscle group require moderate to heavy weight to grow.

 Doing a 1000 crutches in a workout it NOT the way to go. 

A cautionary note here if you tend to be chunkier around the waist area stay away from side bents, especially with weights.

The Workout-after the warmup-

Hanging Leg Raises-add weight and lift the knees

     4 sets@ 6 to 12 reps.

Hanging Leg Twist and Raise-add weight

     4 sets@ 6 to 12 reps


Reverse Crunch-add weight or not and do variations just to mix it up
     4 sets@ 15 to 20 reps


Decline Russian Twist-add weight
      4 sets@ 6 to 12 reps


Extensions-don't ignore the lower back- don't hurt your lower back, once established with the movement start adding plates held to the chest
    5 sets@ 10 to 15 reps

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Nasty to Nice

Moving from Nasty to Nice

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Moving from Nasty to Nice has far more to do with health and longevity  than it does with physical appearance or one's perception of oneself. 

Well at least in this article it does. Aging comes with a variety of issues and you're  never too young to start addressing them. 

Anti-Aging and the Sun

We should be familiar with some of the external things to avoid, too much direct sunlight

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especially in our youth. 

Young people love to get those tan lines activated, thinking that 50 is a long way off and life will be over anyway. 

Let me assure you though as I'm quickly approaching 55 there is still a song or two

inside of me. Other externals to avoid are smoking, recreational drugs,

Anti-Aging and the things to Avoid

 excessive alcohol use. Moving from Nasty to Nice is about the internal practices we perform day in and day out that keep us free in the last 10 or 15 years of our lives from being in and out of the hospital or nursing home. Living free and independent until one day we just simply surrender our lives back to the creator.

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automaticbody-Healthy For the Summer Months

Happy April:From Your Celebrity Automatic Body Coach! Summer is rapidly approaching and there's no better time to "hop" into a good healthy routine. This month I want you to focus on the one single thing that will make the biggest change in your life. It will change the way you look and feel and while it takes a bit of creative thinking, it's life changing and I really mean that, LIFE CHANGING! Are you ready for the ONE SMALL CHANGE? Here you go, let's do this! This month I want you to focus on eating foods that have ONLY ONE INGREDIENT. I'm sure your head is spinning and it should be because I want you to get creative. You can combine your "one ingredient foods" but try not to buy them already combined. The benefits: No need to de-code complicated food labels. Most foods that have one ingredient don't have, or need, food labels. Example: apples, berries, green beans, chicken, nuts, etc. Save money and spare yourself calories and chemicals found in store bought sauces. Instead, use fresh spices and citrus Ex: fresh rosemary, basil, garlic, a squeeze of lemon or lime, fresh tomatoes, etc. Cleanse for the summer! No need for complicated fancy cleanses. The simple act of getting processed foods out of your diet will do wonders for your digestive system. Don't forget to add in your Skinne, Fuel, and Energe to keep you on track. Yes, they have more then one ingredient, but these ingredients are worth the exception and I want to be sure you all get enough protein, keep your fat on the move, and kick the cravings all while feeling amazing and energetic! Here is a list to start with in order to get you thinking creatively: Protein - Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Shrimp, Flank steak and Beans just to name a few. Carbs - Quinoa, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Sweet potatoes/yams, fruit and endless veggies. Fats - Avocado, nuts and nut butters, coconut oil, olives and olive oil, seeds. Here are a few swaps that will help: Taco shells, tortillas, and bread - Replace with lettuces wraps/cups. Romaine and cabbage are great as well! Chips and salty snacks - Use instead apple chips, kale chips, sliced cucumber, roasted chickpeas, endive leaves. Pasta - Exchange for zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, shredded cabbage, or eggplant slices for lasagna noodles. Sweets – Reach for apples baked with oats honey and cinnamon, Greek yogurt blended with berries and frozen into popsicle molds, nuts drizzled with honey, frozen grapes. Salad dressings – Try olive oil and vinegar with a splash of citrus. Add in a bit of maple syrup or stevia or herbs to change it up. Skip the mayo and blend up some chickpeas with peppers, herbs, or spices to create a simple hummus. Make homemade pesto with basil, garlic, nuts, and olive oil to top your chicken breast or veggies and serve over a bed of quinoa. Mash up an avocado add in a little a little lemon, sea salt and pepper and cilantro for a perfect spread of dip for all your veggies or meats. Dice up some tomatoes with onions, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro and parsley for a great burst of flavor for eggs, salads, or mixed in with ground turkey over brown rice or in a lettuce cup. Click the video below to see my five favorite snacks! Celebrity Trainer This is one of my favorite healthy snacks! Ingredients:1 avocado 5 large basil leaves 1 clove garlic 2 teaspoons of lime juice ¼ teaspoon of sea salt 1 dash of pepper 1 cucumber 1 sprinkle paprika for the topDirections:1. Use a mandolin to cut the cucumber into long thin slices. 2. Blend all the ingredients (except the cucumber and paprika) in a food processor and thinly spread on the cucumber. 3. Roll the slices up and sprinkle with paprika. You can do the same thing with hummus. The cucumber is watery and softens quickly so assemble right before you plan on eating them! For the Best in Hormone Free Protein For the Best in Weight-Loss For the Best in Kick Ass Energy I'm an Online Marketer, specializing in Bodybuilding, Fitness, Nutrition, Weight-Loss and just about anything to do with Body-Image. Interested in a Home Based Business- Contact me Let's Talk.

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     You've decided to focus on getting into better shape, but with hesitation in your voice you're not sure where to start of how to go about it.

 No need to panic, we all have to start somewhere.

 To make this blog a lot more fun, whenever you see a word highlighted and in italic it will be linked to a beginners workout.

 So let the fun begin.

These workouts can be done at home or in the gym.

If you're in the gym let's go over some

 politeness rules-

.....after using a piece of equipment wipe it down.....if your gym doesn't provide paper towels then bring a towel

.....all dumbbells and barbells that you use...re rack them

.....sharing it nice....if you're resting for any extended period of time don't sit on a machine someone is waiting for

.....I'm not against phones in the gym simply because I use one to listen to music...but really to sit on a piece of equipment and send endless texts....I mean really, who's so important...are you there to lift or to text

Let's check out some 

common mistakes

.....don't go through your repetitions to quickly, unless you're trying some new cardio or crossfit routine....less tissue damage it caused with the weights being moved in a controlled fashion....of course some tissue damage will occur this is to be expected but the muscle group you're incorporating should be under tension at all time.....with a good squeeze at the top of the rep

.....starting out with too much weight is a issue....if you're swinging the weight you've got a greater potential for injury....injuries will occasionally occur with weights anyway why increase the likelihood of that happening.....your joints might not be able to take the pressure of the added weight....being a little sore the next day is acceptable...but hurt your joints and you may never recover

.....starting out with light weights is the way to go....but if you can do 30 to 40 reps consider that the warm-up and slowly increase the weight.....PS always do a warm-up

.....rest between sets for about 60 to 90 seconds.....too much rest or too little can zap your workout

Some Things to Remember-

     The workouts I've linked to are for beginners and if you are in a gym use the machines as much as possible. Again I'm mainly concerned with the health of your joints. 

They're not use to the added workload and can be easily injured.

.....workout 2 to 3 times a week...you're not in a race

.....take a day between workouts

.....increase your reps if you need to shed that spare tire

.....rest 60 to 90 seconds between set...60 seconds between reps.

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Red Rush the Ultimate Nitric Oxide

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Red Rush the Ultimate Nitric Oxide

Red Rush contains both Beet and Black Cherry Juice together a winning combination.

 We've seen what the beets can do now let's see what Black Cherry can do.

 Black Cherry juice lowers uric acid levels in the blood through a pigment compound called anthocyanin and be useful in treating the rich man's disease of gout.

 However when the before mentioned pigment combines with the antioxidants in the black cherry juice it becomes useful with a host of problems.

 Black cherry juice can lower hypertension, lower the risk of strokes and heart attacks,  remove free radicals, prevent some forms of cancer and treat recurring headaches.

Wait, there's more.

 Black cherry juice is an anti-inflammatory stopping free radical damage from injured areas of the body.

 This makes is extremely effect with beet juice for athlete's from bodybuilders, to runners, to weekend warriors and beyond.

 The antioxidant in black cherry juice contains large amounts of melatonin known best for helping sleep patterns.

 It improves memory in the elderly and improves overall learning ability. 

A great choice for your children. LOL.

Your kids or anyone doing steroids will enjoy it's topical benefits as it reduces acne, reduces skin irritation, cleanses the pores and heals occurring acne. 

Topically it's also great for ingrown nails on the hands and feet.

 This is for black cherry juice alone and not with the beet juice blend.

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Bicep 101 #3

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     Here we are again in our never ending pursuit of the softball size bicep muscles, and I've got a couple of routines that will pump out the sleeves on your shirt so let's get going. 

 The first routine employs the forced reps approach, as this routine works well with a partner, but if your training alone don't think you can't give it a try.

 The second routine is a shocker, as we try to shock those stubborn biceps into growth. 

Remember that as a smaller muscle group we try to hit the bicep, on average, only once a week, so give it everything you've got. 

Then for the next 5 to 7 days let them rest and grow.


Make Them Grow-


Standing EZ Bar Curl---4 sets@ 15,12,10, and 8 reps


Standing Dual DB Curl---3 sets@ 8 to 10 reps


Machine Curl---3 sets@ 10 reps-short but sweet,work hard



Switching it Up-


Barbell Curl---4 sets@ 15,12,10, and 8 reps


Dual Hammer Preacher Curl---4 sets@ 8,8,10, and 12 reps


Seated Barbell Curl---3 sets@ 10 reps-concentrate on the squeeze at the top of the rep


compound with


Alternate DB Curl---3 sets to failure

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The "man-up Punk" Workout-Day 2

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     In today's hurry up world it may seem impossible to get in a two hour workout, but if you're looking for the ultimate in workouts and to get into incredible shape than this series of workouts is for you.

 Meeting all of the standards of today, you will pack on muscle, build your cardio as if you were doing cross-fit or running, and drop any excess weight to become the shredded beast you want to see in the mirror.

 It would be advisable to take a break mid way and take in 30 grams of protein.

With the first week of this series being fairly, { and I use the term loosely }, easy in the progressive weeks to follow some of the multiple squatting routines will have you literally crawling out of the gym.

    You are responsible for lifting weights{ I'm not your mom}, you should be lifting for a period of time 1 year before attempting this workout,pace yourself. The workout is based on a % of your one maximum lift, it's takes about two hours to run through it, and it stands up to any of today's new cardio workouts. Have fun???

Remember you're responsible for your safety during a workout--same rule apply based on the % of maximum one lift.


1/-Lat Pulldown or Bent-Over Rowing

    14reps@50%--14reps@50%--14reps@50%--12reps@60%--12reps@60%--12reps@60%--1oreps@70%--10reps@70%


2/Barbell or Dumbbell Overhead Press
   14reps@45%--10reps@60%--12reps@50%--10reps@60%--14reps@45%--10reps@60%--12reps@50%--10reps@65%


3/Bicep Curl
   14reps@40%--14reps@45%--14reps@50%--12reps@55%--12reps@60%--10reps@65%--10reps@65@--8reps@70%


4/Barbell Squat

    10reps@40%--10reps@60%--10reps@45%--10reps@65%--10reps@50%--10reps@70%--10reps@50%--10reps@70%


5/ Bench Press Fly's-can by done on a ball also

    16reps@35%--16reps@40%--14reps@45%--14reps@50%--14reps@55%--12reps@60%--10reps@65%--10reps@65%


6/ And again 80 sit-ups in groups of 10


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