Fitness Savant

Good news and Bad news from my partners over at Prograde. There isn’t much time, so read this right away.

From the Desk of Jayson Hunter, Prograde Nutrition:

Sure, this tip is simple, but it’s super powerful. And while it may not seem it at first, it really will save you gobs and gobs of time.

Something I’ve always shared with my coaching clients is to spend one to two hours per week prepping your food.

On Sundays and Wednesdays you can easily set some time aside to cut up veggies and put them in baggies so you have them all ready for meals and snacks.

And when possible, you can do this with your lean meats (proteins) as well.

It’s pretty obvious how that is going to help you keep from reaching for cookies or chips during the week. And it’s pretty obvious how it’s going to help you stick to a healthy meal plan all week long.

Now, what’s also obvious is how my Done-For-You 90 Day Meal Plan is going to make your life easier.

No more thinking. No more guesswork. No more wondering what to eat.

I literally lay it all out for you. And I’m giving it to you for FREE when you become a Prograde VIP today.

Yes, we are closing the doors TODAY to the brand new Prograde VIP membership because of the overwhelming response we’ve had. We want to be sure we can manage the program effectively and deliver an awesome experience to them.

Hey, not only will you be getting my Done-For-You 90 Day Meal Plans, but you’ll also receive 5% off ALL your Prograde purchases for an entire year and a whole lot more!

Reserve Your VIP Membership ==>

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/vip-membership.html

If you’ve already joined, well, let me say thanks yet again. We’ve got some really cool stuff coming up for you so just stay tuned!

Yours in health,

Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS

PS – Again, so we can laser focus on serving our VIPs we are CLOSING the doors on membership TONIGHT at 11:59pm EST, so reserve your spot RIGHT now and get all the bonuses and goodies that come with it.

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/vip-membership.html
PPS – Here are some FAQs about the Prograde VIP Membership you want to know about:

Yes, it only costs $47 to be a member for an entire year.

There is absolutely NO obligation to buy anything else.

Yes, you get the DONE-FOR-YOU 90 Day Meal Plan FREE of charge with your membership.

No, your card will NOT be charged again in a year from now.

There are NO hidden monthly fees or anything silly like that.

Yes, the 5% VIP discount applies to both sales and Smart Ships.

In other words:

Every month while you are a Prograde VIP your Smart Ship order will be an additional 5% off!

And as an example, when we do a sale for a Prograde product at 15% off our VIPs will get 20% off!

Finally, YES, it makes a heck of a lot of sense to become a Prograde VIP member! But you only have until 11:59pm EST to do so.

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/vip-membership.html

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I just received this update from my partners over at Prograde. Trust me, you want to read it.

I’ve got their permission to share it with you word for word.

From the Desk of Jayson Hunter:

Simply put, if you’re looking to flatten your belly you definitely want to be planning your meals.

Fail to plan, plan to fail. Sorry, but it’s true.

And yes, that means you want to plan what you’re going to eat a week in advance.

Ummm, yes again, that takes WORK.

But you don’t have to do the work. I’ve already done it for you.

Seriously, I really have.

I’ve got a 90 Day Meal Plan that outlines in simple language exactly what you need to eat and when.

And I’ve also got shopping lists and weekly planners for you as well.

I want to hand over to you everything you need to get faster results as easy as possible.

The best part is you get it absolutely FREE when you become a Prograde VIP member!

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/vip-membership.html

Which reminds me, I’ve been getting some questions about our brand new membership program, so here are some FAQs for you on that:

Yes, it only costs $47 to be a member for an entire year.

There is absolutely NO obligation to buy anything else.

Yes, you get the DONE-FOR-YOU 90 Day Meal Plan FREE of charge with your membership.

No, your card will NOT be charged again in a year from now.

There are NO hidden monthly fees or anything silly like that.

Yes, the 5% VIP discount applies to both sales and Smart Ships.

In other words:

Every month while you are a Prograde VIP your Smart Ship order will be an additional 5% off!

And as an example, when we do a sale for a Prograde product at 15% off our VIPs will get 20% off!

Finally, YES, it makes a heck of a lot of sense to become a Prograde VIP member! But you only have until tomorrow night at 11:59pm EST to do so.

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/vip-membership.html

Yours in health,

Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS

PS – And YES, we will be closing the VIP Membership temporarily as of 11:59pm EST tomorrow night. We’ve had an extraordinary response to this program so we will be focusing our efforts on making it an incredible experience for our VIPs.

PPS – We’re not exactly sure when we will reopen the Prograde VIP Membership, so join TODAY and receive your DONE-FOR-YOU 90 Day Meal Plan as our gift to you!

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/vip-membership.html

I often hear from people who workout harder than a freight train and eat less than a gnat yet  are having difficulties losing weight. Today I saw a post on the internet from a person asking for advice while having a similar situation, and she flat out asked if she should just stop eating carbs yet she has several medical issues going on.  That just terrifies me! I know that someone will post and tell her  sure, go ahead! This wasn’t even on a weight loss or health board, yet she was seeking health advice from just any old person out there not qualified.

On the Internet you are going to get a thousand different replies, but none of them will come from someone who really knows you and your history. You will hear about everything from Weight Watchers to the Snickers Diet (okay, I made that one up), and you may get lucky and have an actual professional answer you. The problem is only your doctor can determine what is best for you. You have to invest in yourself, and that means going to a doctor, hiring a personal trainer and or a nutritionist, and purchasing the right equipment or memberships upon their recommendations.

This is what I tell people because I would rather you find the correct path to true health. A good personal trainer will ask you all kinds of important health information and should be willing to work in conjunction with your other health professionals. Don’t compromise your health in your quest to be thin.

Today I had the best workout I’ve had in a long time! I’ve been feeling more rested lately, feeling that I have a little more room to breathe, and dragging myself to the gym. Today, though, I didn’t need to drag myself out. I was ready to go, I got there, put on my earphones and got to it. The music was great, it wasn’t too hot, and I practically had the gym to myself.

I had to think about what could have kicked in this great feeling and I finally decided it could only be one thing…I changed what time I go to the gym. That’s it! Just that one small thing seems to have worked a small miracle!

The other day I was asked by one of the gym regulars for any ideas I had that would help her drop belly fat. Knowing that she already eats well and excecises regularly, I gave her an idea I once used for myself that worked. I told her to cut out dairy (while upping her other calcium sources, of course!) I don’t recommend this for everyone, but for her we had to think of something to kick-start that fat loss.

So, if you’ve hit a wall somewhere, maybe by just changing something small, like what time you workout or eliminating one thing from your diet will get you moving in a forward direction again. If it doesn’t work, try something else. Just keep trying!

Wow! It’s been a while and I apologize, but I’ve got some exciting things going on! I wanted to check in with my friends to fill you in on my personal progress in shedding that bit of extra fat I had accumulated and make an announcement of sorts.

To recap, I began this journey on January 2nd. I have had many derailments to my efforts, but I never gave up.  My original goal was to lose 13 pounds of fat – yes, 13. Ouch

• My beginning weight: 1*8 (Sorry - still enough vanity in me to not tell the planet what I weigh! LOL!)
• Weight as of 5-6-10: 1*0
• Loss: 8 pounds!!!!!

Okay, breaking that down, it took me 4 months to get here, but I’ve lost most of that since the third week of April. Keep in mind in January I got sick, and stayed sick for a few weeks. Then, as soon as I was barely recovered from that I had to have mouth surgery which kept me out of the gym for a week or so.  I have had many doctor and dentist appointments these first few months for myself and my son. I also went to Louisiana  and Panama City Beach for Spring break for a week. Yet, through all that, I have not given up on my goal. For my efforts, I am almost there!!! I am noticing definition in my abs again, my clothes fit, and I’m feeling so much happier with myself. I have 4 weeks left to reach my goal, which brings me to my announcement….

I want this weight off before I launch my new boot camp!

As soon as I get the details finalized I will make a big announcement, so stay tuned for details.

It’s my guess this Monday you might very well be looking for ways to increase your metabolism.

It’s my guess this Monday you may have “misbehaved” a little bit this past weekend.

Well, lucky for you my partners over at Prograde Nutrition have just released another brief special report on some shocking research about Metabolism.

There’s some good news AND some bad news.

Find out for yourself how this story ends by reading it all right here:

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/part2–supermarket-slimming-secrets.html

Yours in health,

Memré

(Author: Prograde)

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Fitness Tip: Supplementation and Your Meal Plan – There are billions of dollars spent each year on meal and dietary supplements, from vitamins to protein bars and even those magic weight loss pills sold over the counter. The most important thing you need to understand is how is what you are taking really benefiting or supporting your overall fitness or health goals. Make sure you READ the labels and look for clean products that still support a healthy meal plan. Multivitamins are an excellent choice to fill in your nutrient holes from your eating plan and sometimes protein powders as well as protein supplements can help support a busy lifestyle.

Exercise of the day: Ball Band Upright Row – The Ball Band Upright Row really gives your entire shoulder region a workout as you tone and tighten your upper body with the help of your stability ball and exercise bands.
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Fitness Gear: Wrist Straps – Cotton

(From eFitnessTracker)

And I hate them. I have never looked good in them because I am not built for them, never have been and never will be.  I hate fashion in general anyway. I wouldn’t know  Prada from Target, but I can’t ignore all the ads that are raving about skinny jeans. They rarely look good on your average women, yet we feel compelled to try to wear them anyway. This is what the fashion world does to us, it makes us believe we have to wear what’s “in” and ignore what looks and feels good.

So, last month I decided to get a couple of pairs of fat pants since I had reached maximum density in my normal jeans. Although I could still wear them, they were making me miserable! I decided that comfort wins over fashion any day of the week, and indulged in some fat pants. : ) I had an unexpected result I wanted to share with you. Once I wasn’t constantly worrying how I looked, or pulling the jackets and sweaters low, or sucking in my belly more than normal, I was able to relax and I actually started to feel good about myself. I felt free to do what I needed without the aggravation of being uncomfortable in my own clothes. I smile more, I’m more relaxed, and just happier in general.

When you reach your goals, and you want to reward yourself with some new clothes, please remember just because it’s “in” doesn’t mean it’s for you. Instead, reward yourself by getting fitted for what suits your body best. Not only will you look better, you will feel more comfortable and will be able to free your mind to carry on as it should.You’ll be able to let that new found confidence shine when you’re not worrying about whether your butt looks big or how much of a muffin top you’re sporting.

If you’re currently a work in progress, then don’t be afraid of getting clothes that fit. There’s noting written in stone that says you will forever be stuck in that size. Find clothes that accentuate your positives and minimize your problem areas. For me, skinny jeans do just the opposite – accentuate the problems, like I need any more help making my thighs look huge or my butt out-do J-Lo. No thanks! I learned a long time ago I have to wear relaxed or wide leg jeans and pants, and I even know they should sit just below my waist.

If you’re having trouble with the lower extremities, I have a perfect plan for you, the Bootylicious Package for only $349!!!  Do you want to turn that junk in the trunk into a rock hard monument to muscle? This 6 week program is designed with getting your legs and butt into shape so you rock those jeans and can sashay with confidence! You will receive nutritional advice in addition to your exercise plan designed to lift your rear, tone it, and keep you from having to ask, “Does this make my butt look big?”

• 6 weeks of  strength and cardio plans focusing on the lower body
• 2 hours with your personal trainer (at the start and the end of the program) to familiarize you with your workouts and evaluate your progress
• Unlimited email coaching
• 30 minutes a week video and/or phone counseling
• Your reward for this achievement is your favorite pair of jeans up to $75 to show off your new booty!

Fitness Tip: Pace yourself for Weight Loss – Eat a small meal and wait 20 minutes before deciding if you need more food. This will give your stomach and brain time to communicate. If have eaten enough food, your brain will alert your body and you will find that you don’t desire anything more. If you are still hungry after this period, eat a small amount more and wait another 20 minutes.

Exercise of the day: Ball Reverse Curls – The Ball Reverse Curls provides another way to help develop and strengthen your very important core region of your abdominal area.
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Fitness Gear: Leather Rope

Fitness Tip: The Right Carbs for Weight Loss – Eat complex carbohydrates instead of simple sugars for a leaner body. Your body is in constant need of carbohydrates to be converted into glucose and used as fuel. When your body has extra glucose it will be stored as fat for later use. Complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes, and vegetables, take longer to break down into glucose, and will therefore be less likely to be stored as fat than simple carbohydrates such as table sugar, or fruit sugar.

Exercise of the day: Ball Torso Toner – The Ball Torso Toner is an effective core exercise with the use of a fitness ball for the best possible abdominal exercise.
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Fitness Gear: Pilates Mat

From eFitness Tracker, Fitness Tip: Persistence! – Violate this step and you’ll never achieve permanent results. We recently concluded conducted a 10 year study which proves that persistence is the single most important aspect of any diet or exercise program. The study followed a group of people (group #1) who exercised and dieted very strictly, but sporadically and compared those results to a group of people (group #2) who exercised mildly and followed a very basic diet, but this group never varied from their routine. Even though group #2 exercised and dieted far less (but did so persistently) they got 68% better results than those who exercised and dieted VERY STRICTLY but only occasionally.

Interesting article on your metabolism.

Metabolism Hacks: Tap into Your Calorie-Burning Power.