December 2010
219 posts
iwillbefitandfab-deactivated201 asked: Thank you so much!
You Rock!
You Rock!
iwillbefitandfab-deactivated201 asked: Thank you so much!
You Rock!
You Rock!
You might not decline, but you won't improve.
You may not get weaker if you quit, but you will not get stronger. You may not get slower if you quit, but you will not get faster. You may not lose endurance if you quit, but you will not gain it. You may not gain fat if you quit, but you will not lose it. Your health may not decline if you quit, but it will not improve. You can quit when you face challenges, and maybe you will remain the same....
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now...”
– Author Unknown
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your...”
– Henry Ford
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
– Les Brown
Anonymous asked: I've been trying to loose so weight for a while now. I'm 19 5'11 260lbs. Should it be better to do a combination of cardio and strength training, or pure Cardio with dieting.
Anonymous asked: Hey DAVID!
Okay pertaining to diets. I've heard that people would have a free day once a week to spike their caloric count so that they wouldn't hit a plateau. Is this true/effective?
Okay pertaining to diets. I've heard that people would have a free day once a week to spike their caloric count so that they wouldn't hit a plateau. Is this true/effective?
Anonymous asked: I've been trying to loose so weight for a while now. I'm 19 5'11 260lbs. Should it be better to do a combination of cardio and strength training, or pure Cardio with dieting.
Anonymous asked: So I've tried drinking protein shakes after my workout but I have been noticing armpit oder. Does the protein have anything to do with ... uh the extra body odor?
Anonymous asked: Hey DAVID!
Okay pertaining to diets. I've heard that people would have a free day once a week to spike their caloric count so that they wouldn't hit a plateau. Is this true/effective?
Okay pertaining to diets. I've heard that people would have a free day once a week to spike their caloric count so that they wouldn't hit a plateau. Is this true/effective?
Anonymous asked: So I've tried drinking protein shakes after my workout but I have been noticing armpit oder. Does the protein have anything to do with ... uh the extra body odor?
Cardio types and times
Cardio is a big part of getting a lean, hardened physique. And while some people don’t care for it (me included) it seems to be a requirement for most of us. But what I find is that many individuals results are not moving along as they would prefer due to the individual being confused on the details concerning cardiovascular activity. I thought I would attempt to give some information that...
Anonymous asked: Hey David!
I know that after working out its good to eat protein, but how much is recommended?
I know that after working out its good to eat protein, but how much is recommended?
Anonymous asked: Hey David!
I know that after working out its good to eat protein, but how much is recommended?
I know that after working out its good to eat protein, but how much is recommended?
I think there tends to be a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to cardio.
Working on a new post- Cardio types and times.
Cardio types and times
Cardio is a big part of getting a lean, hardened physique. And while some people don’t care for it (me included) it seems to be a requirement for most of us. But what I find is that many individuals results are not moving along as they would prefer due to the individual being confused on the details concerning cardiovascular activity. I thought I would attempt to give some information that...
pgthept-deactivated20110217 asked: Hey mate. Excellent blog! I've been searching for someone who actually means what they say when it comes to fitness and then I happily stumbled across you. I'm a personal trainer, and I'm about to blog my journey through the Insanity programme. Is it something you've ever done? In terms of training techniques, what have you found the most rewarding? Not physically, but in a...
pgthept-deactivated20110217 asked: Hey mate. Excellent blog! I've been searching for someone who actually means what they say when it comes to fitness and then I happily stumbled across you. I'm a personal trainer, and I'm about to blog my journey through the Insanity programme. Is it something you've ever done? In terms of training techniques, what have you found the most rewarding? Not physically, but in a...
jesuslivs replied to your photo: This is a fairly current picture of my back. The…
Nice, what do you do for back workouts?
I do a lot of different exercises for my back. The back is very complex so working it from different angles is a good way to go about it. I am known for being very consistent with deadlifting. Deads will build size and strength faster than any other lift. Deads are...
Calorie count is NOT the only aspect
Calories in vs. calories out. This is the answer that many people will give you when trying to explain how to lose weight or gain it. The idea is that we can all maintain our physiques at a certain calorie count. If this maintenance number is exceeded through calories taken in, meaning we take in more then we burn, it will lead to weight gain. Of course the opposite is thought to be true as well....
whenmysexyisright asked: Oh before I forget to tell you. I recommended you for the directory. You're amazing, inspirational, and a very well grounded person. I wish there were more people like you in the world! <3
whenmysexyisright asked: Oh before I forget to tell you. I recommended you for the directory. You're amazing, inspirational, and a very well grounded person. I wish there were more people like you in the world! <3
Guaranteed results, right here...
I will give you my personal guarantee that the fastest way to elevate yourself is by elevating others. Do something for others and trust in the fact that the universe will bring it back around to you. Too many people focus on, “me, me, me” and totally forget about others. Big mistake. Support someone else, motivate them, inspire them, work together, and your results will follow, I...
notean replied to your post: Getting ripped without cardio?is it true that cardio will make you loss muscle mass?
It can, yes. The problem is when people get excessive with cardio levels. Again, HIIT sessions maintain muscle mass VERY well, which is one main reason I have people focus on it.
slacknomore replied to your post: Getting ripped without cardio?
Also dont shorter brake times, or none at all in between sets speed up fat burn?
Yes, weight training can be designed to burn more fat. Heavy lifting also burns a lot of fat throughout the day; research shows more so than higher rep work.
Getting ripped without cardio?
Some people love cardio, others hate it. I think the big question seems to be, do we have to do it in order to get lean? Is it possible to get lean, hard, conditioned, without the use of cardio? Possible, yes. Likely for most, no.
Now again, I am not saying it can’t be done. In fact I have known individuals who, even when nearing contest time, barely made use of cardio. They got ripped...
To mom, and all the other beautiful people in...
While hanging out with friends and family over Christmas time, my mom made a comment about me that she “did something right” while raising me. You’re right mom, you did do something right.
Despite having a father who made fun of me for being fat, tormented me, made me feel worthless, you stood tall, and were the most beautiful mother anyone could ask for. You showed me that...
Perception is what REALLY matters.
We all face challenges, it cant be escaped. But our choice lies in the fact that we get to decide how we will repond to them. Perception is everything! You have the ability to intuitively recognize your situation in whatever way you want, positive or negative.
The next time you face a challenge, physically or mentally, embrace it as an opportunity to grow and change. Recognize the most successful...
livefitboy replied to your post: Your blessing
How exactly would you say you able to take control over your mind and body? What finally convinced you to do it?
The way I took over was by making conscious choices to do the best for ME. Every move I made I decided to make it for me, and I decided to make everything my decision. In other words, I stopped making moves based on what others thought...
beingincontrol-deactivated20110 asked: All the time I'm reading your well written, positive, inspiring posts..... and I just want to hug you! So if you travel to N. Carolina, who doesn't want to visit the beaches near Wilmington, lol... let your followers know. :0)
Do you currently write for any other papers, or blogs?
Happy upcoming New Year!
Gretchen
Do you currently write for any other papers, or blogs?
Happy upcoming New Year!
Gretchen
beingincontrol-deactivated20110 asked: All the time I'm reading your well written, positive, inspiring posts..... and I just want to hug you! So if you travel to N. Carolina, who doesn't want to visit the beaches near Wilmington, lol... let your followers know. :0)
Do you currently write for any other papers, or blogs?
Happy upcoming New Year!
Gretchen
Do you currently write for any other papers, or blogs?
Happy upcoming New Year!
Gretchen
Your blessing
Our health and physique is something we actually have control over. Make sure you maximize this amazing opportunity. I took control over my mind and my physique and have been fortunate enough to recognize the blessing I have. Recognize YOUR blessing. Your body, your choice.
Fat loss mistake
How do people train when they are trying to strip off body fat? They typically train with higher repetitions and lower weight. This is a common method accepted as a way of burning more body fat. My belief is that this is a huge mistake.
Heavy, intense lifting causes our bodies to use up resources for the recovery process while we are resting, which means more calorie burn and fat...
Fat loss mistake
How do people train when they are trying to strip off body fat? They typically train with higher repetitions and lower weight. This is a common method accepted as a way of burning more body fat. My belief is that this is a huge mistake.
Heavy, intense lifting causes our bodies to use up resources for the recovery process while we are resting, which means more calorie burn and fat...
Anonymous asked: Hey David its Sarah.
I need your email boy!!
I need your email boy!!
Results and excuses do not blend.
You can make excuses, or you can get results. Doing both simply do not go together. The second excuses began to pill up then results began to slow down. And of course the opposite is true as well; once results began to go up there is no need for excuses.
In order to fix the issue of creating excuses part of the battle is being honest with oneself. Many times we feel as though we have...
Anonymous asked: Hello, I am a boy who has a really big but. I really need help to get it down because it is really unatractive. If you could tell me anything that would help tone it or burn the fat thad be great. Also, how long would it take to tone my but?
destinationup-deactivated201012 asked: Hey there,
I just read through pretty much your entire blog and I have to say, you are an inspiration.
Training and working has always been one of my passions but I recently had a battle with Anorexia and Exercise Bulimia and lost all of my hard work and got down to a very dangerous weight. I damaged my heart.
I am just starting to get back into working out and eating...
I just read through pretty much your entire blog and I have to say, you are an inspiration.
Training and working has always been one of my passions but I recently had a battle with Anorexia and Exercise Bulimia and lost all of my hard work and got down to a very dangerous weight. I damaged my heart.
I am just starting to get back into working out and eating...
destinationup-deactivated201012 asked: Hey there,
I just read through pretty much your entire blog and I have to say, you are an inspiration.
Training and working has always been one of my passions but I recently had a battle with Anorexia and Exercise Bulimia and lost all of my hard work and got down to a very dangerous weight. I damaged my heart.
I am just starting to get back into working out and eating...
I just read through pretty much your entire blog and I have to say, you are an inspiration.
Training and working has always been one of my passions but I recently had a battle with Anorexia and Exercise Bulimia and lost all of my hard work and got down to a very dangerous weight. I damaged my heart.
I am just starting to get back into working out and eating...
Anonymous asked: Hello, I am a boy who has a really big but. I really need help to get it down because it is really unatractive. If you could tell me anything that would help tone it or burn the fat thad be great. Also, how long would it take to tone my but?
I am the reason...
When you are truthful with yourself, other details fall in place.
I was the reason I was overweight, I was the reason I didn’t exercise, I was the reason I felt like crap. I was the one who needed to change, I was the one who needed to take the first step, I was the one who needed to put the effort forth. I was the reason I took control, I was the reason I concurred my fears, I was the...
curvyandlovinit-deactivated2011 asked: Hi David, I just have one question.
So Jillian Michaels always says this, and I'm not sure if I'm taking her too seriously or what.
She says that you always need cardio when you're doing strength training. So is it almost pointless to lift weights in front of the TV without doing cardio beforehand? Sometimes I'll be doing weights, and not be sweating or out of...
So Jillian Michaels always says this, and I'm not sure if I'm taking her too seriously or what.
She says that you always need cardio when you're doing strength training. So is it almost pointless to lift weights in front of the TV without doing cardio beforehand? Sometimes I'll be doing weights, and not be sweating or out of...
curvyandlovinit-deactivated2011 asked: Hi David, I just have one question.
So Jillian Michaels always says this, and I'm not sure if I'm taking her too seriously or what.
She says that you always need cardio when you're doing strength training. So is it almost pointless to lift weights in front of the TV without doing cardio beforehand? Sometimes I'll be doing weights, and not be sweating or out of...
So Jillian Michaels always says this, and I'm not sure if I'm taking her too seriously or what.
She says that you always need cardio when you're doing strength training. So is it almost pointless to lift weights in front of the TV without doing cardio beforehand? Sometimes I'll be doing weights, and not be sweating or out of...
operationtransformation-deactiv asked: Hey David!
My questions are:
1) Are strength training sessions that are over 30 minutes too long?
2) What are the most effective upper body and lower body strength training exercises that women can do, sans weight machines.
All I have are hand weights, and they've been working great for me so far. Will I need to eventually start using...
My questions are:
1) Are strength training sessions that are over 30 minutes too long?
2) What are the most effective upper body and lower body strength training exercises that women can do, sans weight machines.
All I have are hand weights, and they've been working great for me so far. Will I need to eventually start using...
operationtransformation-deactiv asked: Hey David!
My questions are:
1) Are strength training sessions that are over 30 minutes too long?
2) What are the most effective upper body and lower body strength training exercises that women can do, sans weight machines.
All I have are hand weights, and they've been working great for me so far. Will I need to eventually start using...
My questions are:
1) Are strength training sessions that are over 30 minutes too long?
2) What are the most effective upper body and lower body strength training exercises that women can do, sans weight machines.
All I have are hand weights, and they've been working great for me so far. Will I need to eventually start using...
slacknomore asked: Hey David,
Question for you, is it true that it may be counter productive to do fast paced weight lifting. By this I mean constantly moving and doing like a 1:1 movement instead of a slow methodical movement like a 2:3 or2:3 rhythm ? thanks in advance,
Question for you, is it true that it may be counter productive to do fast paced weight lifting. By this I mean constantly moving and doing like a 1:1 movement instead of a slow methodical movement like a 2:3 or2:3 rhythm ? thanks in advance,
An open mind
I think one very important point about life is that just because we may not have the answer to something, doesn’t mean there is no answer. We grow when we keep our minds open and continuously accept new information. Fitness is no acception to this rule. Keep your mind open, and continue to grow.