Are You Caught Up In A Cycle Of Fat Loss & Fitness Confusion?
By Rob Poulos, Fat Loss & Fitness Expert ...
Excess Abdominal Fat – a Serious Danger Beyond Vanity Issues
Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra ...
Your Cooking Oils – Healthy vs Unhealthy (the truth may surprise you!)
Some of these oils are healthy and some are VERY unhealthy -- soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, corn oil, etc... Let's take a closer look. by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified ...
Cardio Enthusiasts – Discover a More Effective Training Method for Fat Loss and Heart Health!
It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. ...
Are Whole Eggs or Egg Whites Better for You?
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I was on a weekend trip with some friends recently and one of my friends was cooking breakfast for the whole ...
How to eat more antioxidants
Foods rich in these substances, which can help prevent premature aging and some chronic diseases, also may help boost your immune system this flu season: [caption id="attachment_137" align="alignright" width="300" caption="More Antioxidants"][/caption] * ...
Why You Should “Just Say No” To Diets To Burn Fat (Part 1)
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Seeing Is Believing If You Want To Burn Fat – Or Is It?
By Rob Poulos, Fat Loss & Fitness Expert ...
The Hidden Truth About “Reducing Your Cholesterol”
You may be surprised at the REAL causes of heart disease -- and it's NOT saturated fat or cholesterol by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer We all know that ...
Good Trans Fats vs. Bad Trans Fats
Artificial trans fats are one of the most prevalent poisons in our food supply; but most don't know that healthy natural trans fats DO exist. by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition ...
If Fast Food is a Must, Make the Healthiest Possible Choices
I was out recently with some friends and we stopped at a fast food joint. I hate fast food joints, but sometimes everybody else wants to go there, so you ...
Healthy Trans Fats vs. Unhealthy Trans Fats Revealed
I'm going to talk about something today that most of you have probably never heard...that there is a distinction between good trans fats and bad trans fats. There is some ...
Barbell, Kettlebell, and Dumbbell Complexes to Take Your Body to a New Level of Hardness
If you’ve been looking for a different training technique to break out of a rut, eliminate the boredom, and bring on new results, “complexes” may be just what you’ve been ...
The Top 10 Healthiest Superfoods You NEED to Know About for Great Health
This article was contributed by my friends at US Wellness Meats - be sure to check out their unbelievable variety of healthy foods such as grass-fed organic meats & cheeses, ...
What is the Best Ab Workout for Belly Fat Loss?
The answer to the age-old question of "What is the best ab workout for losing stomach fat?" is... None! Ab workouts alone don't create enough of a metabolic response in your ...
Make Better Choices When Forced to Eat Fast-Food
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I was out recently with some friends and we stopped at a fast food joint. I hate fast food joints, but sometimes ...
Beware of Junk Foods Being Promoted As Health Food – HFCS is Not Healthy
You may have seen a whole new slew of advertisements online and on television trying to revamp the poor image of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). They are basically ...
Antioxidants – One of the Secrets to a Youthful Appearance, Anti-Aging, Disease Prevention, and a Leaner, Stronger, Healthier Body!
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I’m sure by now you’ve heard all about the amazing health benefits of antioxidant rich foods in your diet. Not only do ...
Saturated Fat – Deadly Food Demon or Healthy Part of a Natural Diet?
You've been told for decades that saturated fat will kill you. Even medical and health professionals have believed this was a "fact". However, did you know that this "fact" has ...
The 2 Worst Foods That Make You Fat – One May Shock You
The 2 fattening foods that I'm going to talk about in this article may actually shock you... most people falsely believe these 2 foods are "healthy". In all of my ...
Sculpt a Better Body with Proper Post-Workout Nutrition
Ideas for healthy post-workout shakes to help build muscle and enhance fat loss by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very ...
Lose Belly Fat Fast with 2 Vital Secrets to Real Fat Loss
Do you struggle to lose belly fat? I bet you're thinking that you've tried every technique in the world to try to lose your stubborn belly fat, but it just ...
The Mass Confusion That Dominates In Fat Loss & Fitness Today
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Do You Really Need “Cardio” Workouts?
Are cardio workouts or weight training more effective for losing fat... by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio workouts, which ...
Is Your Fat Burning Exercise Routine Keeping You Fat And Unhealthy?
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The Top 3 Fat Burning Foods – Surprising Hidden Gems
In all of my years as a professional Nutrition Specialist, I've noticed that most people are shocked to hear some of my picks for the top fat burning foods that ...
Playboy model and DWTS’ Joanna Krupa reveals exercise and diet secrets (VIDEO)
Playboy magazine has bagged Polish-American model and Dancing with the Stars contestant Joanna Krupa for the December cover in what is reported to be her "most unique sexy shoot to date". [caption id="attachment_137" ...
Do You Really Need Cardio?
In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio training, which will hopefully get you thinking differently, and trying new things. [caption id="attachment_137" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Need Cardio?"][/caption] You may know I've ...
Killer Outdoor Workouts in 20 Minutes or Less
I've got just a quick tip today to help get you started on your summer beach body. With summer right around the corner here in the US, the weather is ...
The Top Fat Loss Secrets for Flat Six Pack Abs
I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by a fitness professional from NYC, Geovanni Derice, of 4evertoned.com. The interview is below and I think you're going to like it...I ...
My 5 Minute Healthy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I like to find ways to prepare delicious foods that most people can't believe are actually healthy for you. If you have a sweet tooth ...
The Best Way To Fire Up Your Metabolism, Burn Fat Fast & Developing Lasting Health
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Ab Workout and Fat Loss Mistakes You Must Avoid
If you want to discover some areas where you may be going wrong in your ab workouts and your attempts at losing stomach fat, I have an interview for you ...
The “Land Meat” That Rivals Wild Salmon in Omega-3 Content — Grass Fed Beef & Other Grass Fed Meats
Improve your health, lose body fat, and build muscle with one of the healthiest protein sources available by Mike Geary -- Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I know you've heard all ...
The Ultimate Secrets to a Flat Stomach and Six Pack Abs
With this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs. These are the main reasons ...
Fall Asleep Easier, Sleep Deeper, and Watch Your Body Fat Disappear
I want to take a step away today from my normal discussions about various training techniques or nutrition ideas, and look at another vitally important aspect in your life that ...
Target Heart Rate is Useless for Losing Body Fat
I co-wrote this target heart rate article with Craig Ballantyne because we want to get the message out to everyone who keeps struggling with this outdated mentality that they must ...
Get A Great Fat Burning Workout Wherever You Are, Anytime
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The Truth About Saturated Fats
by Mary Enig, PhD, and Sally Fallon authors of: Nourishing Traditions - The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats Eat Fat, Lose Fat - The Healthy Alternative to Trans ...
Unique Fat Loss Workouts for Time-Crunched Individuals
Warning: this style of workout is WAY different than anything you've ever tried before and may result in a dramatically leaner, stronger body so that your friends no longer recognize ...
5 Reasons Why Elliptical Machines and Treadmills are Useless Exercises
I know that all of the elliptical and treadmill worshipers are probably fuming at me now after that article headline, but the fact is, ellipticals and treadmills are one of ...
Dread the Colonoscopy and Do It Anyway
The procedure is surprisingly bearable but the payoff is extreme in averting colorectal cancer. If you're over 50, you need to do this, yes, need. By: Al Valente O.K. now that you're ...
My Top 55 Lean-Body Foods to Build Muscle and Lose Body Fat
by Michael Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer In most of my Lean-Body Secrets Newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is ...
Does Hoodia Work for Weight Loss, or Just Empty Your Pockets?
I bet you want to know... Does Hoodia really work to help you lose weight? After all, billions of dollars are being spent worldwide annually on this supposed "miracle" diet ...
Why You Should “Just Say No” To Diets To Burn Fat (Part 2)
By Rob Poulos, Fat Loss & Fitness Expert ...
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away (Recipes Included)
Written by Zachary Shahan Apples are not only delicious and an easy snack, but also very healthy in numerous ways. What are the main benefits of eating apples? What are some ...
Post Workout Nutrition: Secrets to a Hard, Lean Body
As you’ve probably heard before, your post-workout meal may very well be your most important meal of the day. The reason is that when you’re finished with an intense workout, ...
8 core reasons to eat more apples
This weekend, I’m headed to the annual apple festival in my city to do my part in honoring this highly-acclaimed fruit. That means tasting as many varieties as my stomach will ...
Healthy (and Delicious) Mid-Meal Ideas for Between Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I receive a lot of questions from my readers where they have been doing much better at choosing healthy breakfasts, lunches, and ...
Energy Drinks – Do They Give You Energy or Just a Fat Gut?
I receive a ton of questions about all of these new "energy" drinks that have hit the market over the last few years. They seem to be all the rage, ...
The Shocking Truth About Dietary Fats And Saturated Fats
You've been deceived into thinking that saturated fats are bad for you, but let's look at some facts below... by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I’ll preface this ...
Does Acai Berry Juice Really Work?
Every so often, a new food is discovered, or in many cases rediscovered, and is immediately touted as a miracle fruit or "super food." Blueberries, especially in concentrated juice form, ...
Eating Healthy at Restaurants is Almost Impossible… Stay Lean with These Healthier Dining Tips
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I've been traveling a lot for business in the last year, and I've noticed that most people totally fall off their fitness ...
Abdominal Exercises – The Truth
Abdominal exercises are one of the hottest, and yet, most controversial topics in the fitness and exercise industry. Hundreds of ab gadgets, gimmicks, and exercise machines have flooded the market ...
Do Artificial Sweeteners (splenda, aspartame, etc) Make You Fat? Natural Alternatives Including Stevia
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer Hey there, it's Mike again from TruthAboutAbs.com & Busy Man Fitness .com with your latest Lean-Body Secrets Ezine. [caption id="attachment_137" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Artificial ...
My Top 15 Non-Traditional, Muscle Building, Fat Scorching Workouts
If you have been a subscriber to my newsletter for some time, you know that I'm always trying to give you ways to make your workouts more interesting and fun, ...
Antioxidants Can Work For You
By ALISON JOHNSON The (Newport News, Va.) Daily Press Foods rich in antioxidants, which can help prevent premature aging and some chronic diseases, also may help boost your immune system this flu ...
Ideas for Healthy Lower Calorie, Lower Sugar Desserts
My Delicious and healthy recipe for reduced-sugar, nutrient-dense, peanut-butter chocolate fudge (takes less than 5 minutes to make). by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer [caption id="attachment_137" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Low Sugar ...
My Top 55 Hard Body Foods
In most of my newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is delicious, but also helps to get you closer to that hard-body ...
Healthy Saturated Fats? Yes, You Heard Me Right!
I’ll preface this article by saying that it will help if you have an open mind and accept that some of these facts are a slap in the face to ...
Does Diet Soda Make You Fat, or is it Really Good for Weight Loss?
by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer We all know by now that soda (aka "pop" in some areas) is one of the most evil things you can put ...
The Ultimate Hard Body Exercise
The Front Squat: As you may have already discovered, the squat is at the top of the heap (along with deadlifts) as one of the most effective overall exercises for stimulating ...
Cardio Workouts Are Not the Best Way to Lose Body Fat
Below is an interview about cardio workouts done by Craig Ballantyne. This presents a great example of how cardio workouts are typically misused by exercise enthusiasts in their attempts to ...
Is Saturated Fat Evil, or Not So Bad After All?
The myths, lies, and misconceptions about saturated fat and your health. by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I've written many times in the last couple years about the mistaken ...
The 3 Best Ab Exercises That Are Not Direct Ab Exercises
Instead of the typical ab exercise routines that we see so often with crunches, situps, leg lifts, etc... I like to give my readers better options for metabolism-boosting high intensity ...
The Ultimate Muscle Meal Plan
With this article, I just wanted to share with you one of my special muscle meal plans that I love. Surprisingly, it actually comes in the form of a salad, ...
Why Choosing Healthy Food at the Grocery Store Can Be Tricky
I was at the grocery store (super-market) yesterday and had to shake my head at all of the clever deceptive food labeling that's everywhere. In every aisle, I saw tons ...
Nutrition Quiz: Maqui
Every change of season seemingly brings a hot new "super fruit." Pomegranate? That's so 2008. Acai? That went passé last spring. Take our quiz about maqui – the newest berry touted ...
Can Stepping On A Treadmill Can Lead To Sickness, Injury Or Fat Burning Disaster?
By Rob Poulos, Fat Loss & Fitness Expert ...
The Best Thigh Exercises for Sexy Thighs and a Firm Butt
When it comes to the best thigh exercises, you see a lot of ads promoting all of these fancy so-called thigh-toning machines, and inner-thigh blasters, and thigh squeezers, and so ...
Advanced Workouts For Not Only Abs and Core, but Full Body
I received a question today from a Sergeant who was looking for high intensity workouts with some work for abs, core, and full body to take his team of 30+ ...
Antioxidants – Add a Lean, Muscular Body to the List of Benefits!
I’m sure by now you’ve heard all about the amazing health benefits of antioxidant rich foods in your diet. Not only do these free-radical fighting antioxidants help you look and ...
Drop the Pounds by Modifying Southern Recipes For Healthy Weight Loss!
By Yolanda Keating Ah, those good old southern recipes! It might seem that healthy weight loss while on a southern-cooking diet is impossible, but it's not. By modifying southern recipes for ...
The Best Ski Exercises For Rock Solid Skier Legs
Don't miss another powder day with an injury or weak legs that can't ski more than a half day! Every time I read a skiing magazine or see another so called ...
Epson Salt Colon Cleanse
There comes a point in a person's life when they find the need to “clean out” but don't know if a colon cleanse or a body detox is a better ...
Honey vs. Sugar? Are There Really Any Health Benefits to Raw Honey, or is it as Bad as Refined Sugar?
I'm sure from reading these newsletters, you already know my stance that artificial sweeteners are pretty much one of the most evil things you can put in your body. [caption id="attachment_137" ...
Olly Olly Cancer-Free
Figo’s antioxidant-rich pasta Photos/courtesy of Figo I created this dish to celebrate October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and broccoli, spinach, kale, acai and walnuts are incredibly high in antioxidants, which help fight ...
The Importance of Physical Variability in Cardio Exercise
Your Cardio Workouts may not be helping you unless you incorporate a high range of heart rate shifts in your training By Mike Geary – Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist [caption ...
Your Energy Bar Or Protein Bar May Actually Be Junk Food Cleverly Disguised
You see them all over the place these days... nutrition bars that claim to be healthy and good for weight loss or muscle building, but when you read the label, ...
Body Part Isolation vs. Complex Movements in Strength Training – Build Real Muscle Instead of Fake!
Working as a fitness professional, there is one type of question I get all the time that shows that many people are missing the big picture regarding the benefits of ...
Fat Loss for Visible Abs — Workouts, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Tips for Success
Craig Ballantyne, Men's Health Training Advisor interviews Fat Burning Expert and Personal Trainer, Mike Geary CB: Mike, let's start off with some background on the types of people you train, and ...
3 Important Tips to Build Muscle Faster – Get Lean and Ripped
Let's face it... building muscle is not the easiest thing to accomplish even despite regular hard workout schedules and trying every type of workout and supplement. [caption id="attachment_55" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Learn ...
3 Tips to Eat a Healthier Diet to Lose Weight Faster
If you want to lose weight, we all know that eating a healthy diet should be your first priority. Sure, exercise is important, but diet is king when it comes ...
One of the Key Secrets to Life-Long Leanness
One of the things that I do on a regular basis to help me continually learn about fitness success and failure is observing people's habits and actions. I feel that ...
For Maximum Fat Loss and Muscle Gain, Focus on Both Consistency and Variability in Your Workouts
In one of my recent articles, I spoke about the fact that you must alter your training variables that make up your workouts if you want to continuously get good ...
The buzz on fiber
There’s a lot of talk about how beneficial fiber is to your health, but what is fiber and why is it so important? [caption id="attachment_137" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Buzz On Fiber"][/caption] Fiber is ...
5 Tricks to Eat Healthier at Restaurants
Dining out is a big part of most people's lives. Maybe you have to eat out frequently because you entertain clients at restaurants. Perhaps you don't even like eating out. ...
Ab Workouts Do Not Cause Stomach Fat Loss
It seems that everyone is always asking me what the best ab workouts are to get a flatter stomach. The common belief that ab workouts will help you to lose ...
Two Magical Substances That Allow You To Burn Fat Faster & Create Lasting Health
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Grocery Store Health Deception – Understanding the Truth about Food Labels
Nutrition & Weight Loss Tips that Start with Your Food Shopping by Mike Geary, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist I was at the grocery store the other day picking up some ingredients for ...
Avoid Junk Food or Eat Healthier Junk Foods?
As a fitness professional, I'm always amazed (and puzzled) with the conflict people seem to have with losing weight, yet they refuse to stop eating junk food. An interesting thing ...
Calculate Body Fat – Which is Your Best Option?
When you calculate body fat, you are doing something good for yourself and your future! Obesity statistics claim that the majority of the world's population is overweight, and that is ...
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