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Drink light beer?

Light beers account for $50,000,000,000 in U.S. sales per year.

chill, drink Select 55

Alcohol = Weight loss??

Keep in mind that alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, whereas protein only contains 4 calories per gram. This means that calories from alcohol adds up a lot faster.

With Americans fighting the battle of the bulge, our beer companies have obliged to demand by producing lighter and lighter beers for heavier and heavier people.

Your low calorie beer options

1. Miller Genuine Draft 64 contains (you guessed it) 64 calories with… 2.8% alcohol. You would need to drink two of these to equal one ‘standard drink.’

2. Anheuser-Busch Select 55 has its calorie count in the name as well, with a whopping 2.4% alcohol.

So far, responses to the beers have been positive in terms of popularity and revenue. We’re talking millions of dollars in sales, for beers that people say, “tastes kind of watery.”

This blogger would like to take a moment and state the obvious, that at 2.4% alcohol, it is almost entirely water!

Alcohol is NOT weight loss friendly

With high caloric and toxic effects on the body, alcohol will never promote (safe) weight loss. We all know that alcohol in excess harms the body, so keep it in moderation.

Pick your poison, then drink to friends and good times.

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“Diet and Exercise Doesn’t Work”

Stylish, but displaying a visible lapse in body image, a young woman looked to supplements for a guaranteed way to lose weight.

"Maybe I should just...try again."

Her: “What will make me lose weight for sure?”

Me: “Diet and Exercise”

Her: (Smile) “I tried that already, didn’t work.”

First time dieters and exercisers have it the hardest

The first time is ALWAYS the hardest. This is why so many people recruit specialized Personal Trainers and Nutritionists for their knowledge and support system.

But change is hard. You all know how hard change can be.

If you did everything right, you could lose 10 pounds of fat per month, but without the experience — how could you possibly do everything right?

Good news: Dieting gets easier and easier each time you succeed

The trick is to gauge success not by the ultimate goal (ex. “I want to lose 20 lbs by next month”), instead you should view each healthy choice as a success in itself.

Did you have broccoli today? This is a success, a victory, and an ACCOMPLISHMENT!

Success tends to grow upon itself, leading to more and more victories. Define “winning” as reaching daily goals, and not letting yourself get down for slipping up.

Winners are happier about their bodies no matter if they lost that 20 lbs or not.

You already are a winner — it may just be a matter of realizing it.

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Knowing who you are makes weight loss easier

What makes you happy?

How does your behavior reflect how you really feel on the inside?

What do you most value in life?

All of these questions improve self awareness — knowledge of the self. Knowing these things can be a great tool to aid in weight loss, new research shows.

Patients who were able to improve their self-awareness were more likely to lose weight than those who were not

Even though clinical psychologists are a great benefit, there are many ways to improve self awareness on your own.

Self awareness is developed through practices in focusing your attention on the details of your personality and behavior.

Think of learning to be mindful and self aware as learning to dance. When learning to dance we have to pay attention to how and where our feet move, our hands and body motion, what our partner is doing, music, beat, floor space, and other dancers.

Making changes in your behavior is much easier to do when you catch them early in the dynamic, before the momentum of thought and emotion has gathered steam.   The changes in your mind, and behavior become simple and easy steps when you develop self awareness.

What part of me wants to write this blog right now? How do I feel about my readers? What motivates me to spread useful information?

Self-awareness. How your emotions relate to your behaviors and how your thoughts influence understanding.

For myself, self-awareness has been an incredible motivator for physique transformation and nutrition. Not to mention how I interact with others.

To all readers everywhere, I know that you can learn so much more from yourself, than you could ever learn from me.

But keep coming back anyway 🙂

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Branched-Chain Aminos as a STAPLE Fitness Supplement

Staying fit isn’t hard with the right tools.

There are tablets that are proven to…

  1. Give you energy
  2. Assist leanness
  3. Promote optimal levels of balance in body

Lean with ease

And even more benefits…

  • Decrease muscle soreness
  • Improve endurance, especially in high temperature situations
  • Increased strength gains
  • and, a…strong Healthy YOU!

They ARE… Branched Chain Amino Acids

Besides being one of the most safe and dependable fitness supplement, Branced Chain Amino Acids (BCAA’s for short) are three essential amino acids found in muscle. Most of us acquire these amino acids through dietary sources of protein such as chicken or tofu, yet supplementation of BCAA’s in the proper ratio leads to all of the benefits listed above.

There are 22 standard amino acids found in protein. BCAA’s are like the Three Amigos: each amino acid has a unique relationship and function to the others.

Aminos are just like Amigos, except much more elemental

Branched Chain Aminos are just like Amigos, except better dressed

The Three Aminos:

L-LeucineL-Leucine


L-IsoleucineL-Isoleucine



L-ValineL-Valine

Essentially, BCAA’s stimulate the metabolic pathway, which results in net protein growth.

How, When, Where, and WHY?

This is how to take BCAA’s…

  1. Anytime of the day, to give you energy and maintain strength through muscle loss prevention.
  2. Prior to physical activities for endurance, sustainability, and performance. (Before a hike, a run, sports, or even a long night of dancing!)
  3. Just before a meal. Your meal will become even more anabolic, which means you can burn fat easier!
  4. DURING intense physical activity. Aside from the benefits above, weightlifters were found to have increased testosterone levels after the workout, as opposed to DECREASED testosterone levels that most people unknowingly experience.
  5. Who am I kidding? You can take BCAAS ANYTIME ANYWHERE!

My own personal use:

  • BCAA’s before and after workouts
  • I bring along a bottle in my bag for when I’m mobile. I would use BCAAs instead of McDonalds anyday. But, usually it’s best when I’m staying in someone elses place for the night.
  • At work during breaks.

If you are interested in any of the above benefits that I experience on a daily basis, go try a bottle. Right now, I’m using…

For some its about looks, for me its about strength.

For some it is about looks, for me it's about strength.

and for bumping up the power of my Green Vibrance health shakes, I often use:

Three Aminos in a powdered form, value and quality.

Three Aminos in a powdered form, value and quality.

Final points:

  • BCAA’s are as good for women as they are for men
  • Strength and muscle only comes through hard work, and nutrition is KEY.
  • Average serving size is 4-6 capsules, if you can’t swallow those, choose BCAA in powdered form.
  • BCAA’s are just one secret we have today for healthy, permanent leanness. Why would you pass it up?
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Burning Fat without EVEN thinking about Calories!

Burning Fat without EVEN thinking about Calories!

  1. Consume a diet 33% protein, 33% carbs, and 33% fat.
  2. Increase ratio of protein to carbs in as many meals as possible. Tip: Lean meat, fish, cottage cheese, yogurt, and protein shakes can be the foundation of protein in the diet.
  3. Eat HIGH Protein ALL DAY LONG. However, consume more of your carbs in the morning, and more of your fats in the afternoon for optimal nutrient efficiency. For example, enjoy a bowl of oatmeal in the morning, and then have almonds as a snack in the afternoon.
  4. Decrease overall carbohydrates consumption. EXCEPTION: High density carbohydrates are beneficial to body composition. You can eat as many vegetables, fruits, and greens as you want. In addition, beans and oatmeal are also especially healthy and give great energy for the days events.
  5. MORE Fiber! Okay, there is such a thing as too much fiber, but don’t ask me about that, pal! Anyway, 25 grams fiber per day is a healthy amount, keeps you regular and relatively detoxified. More importantly, fiber also controls your blood sugar so you are no longer a slave to hunger!
  6. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise! No brainer here. More energy expended on physical activity has a whole range of health benefits as well as promoting the BURNING of PURE fat!
  7. Surround yourself with fit people. Yes, genetics plays a role, but lifestyle is key. Does your current support system encourage your weight loss or are their negative habits toxic? Communication helps, so lets make sure we’re all on the same page about each other’s health. Personally, I like when my family, friends, and girlfriends enjoys living healthy with me. I suppose our healthy habits rub off on each other. In fact, my father’s dedication to exercise and running accomplishments have inspired me for years.

My final points are simple and practical

  • Exercise and Nutrition reduce incidence of nearly every disease known to man.
  • Sick family is emotionally painful, while a sick healthcare system is expensive.
  • Fitness is a path to vitality that hundreds of millions are traveling, but each experience is unique as the person behind the subcutaneous fat.
  • Do it for you, not for anyone else.
  • Fitness can be highly satisfying, improve relationships, and SAVE YOU TONS OF MONEY!

I look toward the future, knowing we’re all on the same team.

...and it works...

Sometimes all it takes is a little perspective.

Time is Money Weightloss Now