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A Weight loss Sabotaging Myth that keeps you from losing weight.

For many, losing weight is not an easy task. As you know, weight loss success is a direct result of a clean,low-cal diet coupled with the proper exercise routine that makes you burn calories and build lean muscle.

……If you don’t know that then you have been living under a rock and I think you should sit down and eat everyday at least 1 box Kellogg’s Special K, a juicy Whopper and a nice big tall glass of orange soda …oh ya, make it diet with lots of fizzy chemicals .

Yet, for those who have been trying to  reach their weight loss goal but can’t get there………….here is a weight loss sabotaging myth that i see many fall victim too when trying to drop pounds

#1 Myth:Exercising only 4 days per week, 15-45 minutes per workout leads to your best body.

You’ve probably been told via commercials, Internet garbage, trainers and other non substantial paraphernalia that if you workout just 3-4 days per week for 15-30 minutes per day that you’ll lose massive amounts of fat and you’ll look your absolute best?????

Well, I’m going to tell you that’s garbage. Yep, perform just 20 minutes of cardio 3 days per week and you’ll be running in circles.  Yes, you’ll get a blip of energy, little tone but really..c’mon, change your body.  I know your smarter than that, I hope.

The only way the  20 minutes of cardio 3 days per week plan will possibly work is if your a genetic freak or if you have the cleanest, low-carb, low-calorie diet and additional 3 day body building program that is at least another 30-45 minutes per workout.

Exception:  serious power squatting, power cleans and dead-lifts at maximum weight which is minimum another 30 minutes, twice per week with the possibility of blowing out your lower back added to nice big shoulders and a bulging neck :)

Sure, working out like this is better than nothing.  Yet, if your goal is to get lean then Exercising only 4 days per week, 15-45 minutes per workout isn’t the plan for you.

Suggestion:

for those who are limited in time, work out at home and can’t possibly workout more than 30 minutes in the morning…. then get up a earlier.  Add an additional 10 minutes of intense cardio to your 30 minute cardio routine.  Do this everyday.  Yes, every day!  At night, perform 15 minutes of boot camp, core and weight training exercises.  Example, 1 minute of low squats(1-2 inches below parallel) followed by 1 minute of mountain climbers followed by 1 minute of straight punches to a stand up bag followed by 1 minute of push ups ….if your a beginner than try 15-30 seconds of each….I’d like to give you a complete program but don’t have the time.

If your using free weights then try to use a heavier weight (80% max) for 8-12 reps on day 1 of training.  On training day 2, perform lighter weights (50-50% max) for 15-30 reps.  Don’t be scared to lift heavier.  You will get leaner not bulkier if you’re on a great diet and training program.

If you have all the time in the world then train for a 5k, 10k…better yet a triathlon.  Add 2 days of resistance training( one high rep, 20-50 reps/1 day low reps,5-12 reps) plus 1 day of 30 minute core training.

Yes, all the above takes work…oh well.  If you get going it will all get easier and you’ll feel faster, healthier and leaner :) .

2 previous post that explain cardio:

cardio matters   ****short distance or long distance cardio (read this)

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Guilt Free, Easy Great Tasting Protein Recipe for Non Vegetarians.

Lean Turkey and Currant Recipe for just the right amount of sweetness.

As you know, a diet that consist of a combination of lean proteins, organic veggies, high fiber carbs and organic fruits can lead to weight loss success when combined with a calorie burning, muscle developing plan.

Yet, eating just plain simple protein foods is boring for many and usually leads to failure.  The best solution is to defeat diet blues and create ” Go To” recipes that are tasty and good for you.  I prefer recipes that you can double and even quadruple to use throughout the week or month if frozen.  Also, I cook protein recipes that I can place on top of salads, stir fry with organic veggies or simply eat with organic fruit.

So, below is one of my favorite ground turkey recipes that gives turkey chili a run for its money since its alot more versatile.  Try it out and let me know if you enjoy it as much as i do….

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of unprocessed lean ground turkey meat
  • 16 ounce can of organic diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup of brown rice ( Trader Joes’ or Whole Foods ready-made frozen)
  • 1/2 cup of chopped raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup of organic golden raisins or currants (chopped)
  • 1-3 tbsp of  each cinnamon, oregano, sea salt and black pepper (all to taste)
  • 2 medium chopped white onion
  • 1-2 tbsp chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • chopped fresh parsley to taste (I use a small handfull)

Procedure:

  1. Brown turkey in olive oil.  Cook thoroughly. Place aside
  2. Saute’ chopped onion, garlic in olive oil till lightly brown.  Add cinnamon, oregano, sea salt and black pepper (all to taste).  Stir in currants or golden raisins , walnuts and brown rice.  Combine and mix together well.  Add Turkey and again mix and combine together.

Options:

  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top
  • Place on mixed greens with side of organic fruit.
  • Mix with organic Stir Fried veggies
  • Place on a toasted Ezekiel English Muffin
  • Wrap in high fiber wheat tortilla with natural mozzarella, spinach leaf and tomatoe slice.
  • Stuff peppers and bake for 40 minutes in foil

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Q & A: I just need to get firmer legs and a tighter butt. How?

Spot reduction can’t be done with just exercises.  However, thru clean dieting, a good fitness plan, consistency and healthy metabolism a change in a  trouble area can be possible.

For example, Like most women. They want to focus on just legs and butt.  ( I get this question at least 3x per week).  So, depending on their body type, medical history etc… they need to stay consistent on a program that targets these areas.  The fundamentals are the same unless they are genetically gifted and just look at a weight and start transforming…for the majority of women it breaks down to:

  Example of a focus area (leg and butt) training session: Try this out at your own risk.  As you know always seek medical advice before starting any exercise routine. Beginners: perform 15 seconds                     Intermediate: perform 30 seconds                          Fit girl: perform 60 seconds

  • Speed Jump Rope or Jumping Jacks>>
  • High Step ups (2 steps or 12-14inches on same foot, so example: 60 seconds each leg)>>
  • squats with 20 lb medicine ball (deep squats, hold ball with fingers facing up)>>
  • Jumping squats (go half way down, fist under chin, jump up pointing toes as far as you can jump, land on heels and start over)>>
  • Speed Jump Rope or Jumping Jacks

Rest 1 min

  • Skators (low squat position starting with feet together, jump right to left in a speed skating position with slight forward position and emphasizing speed and power of leg)>>
  • lunges (stay on same leg for total time and switch. remember to land on heel and push off heel not toe!)>>
  • jumping split lunges (lunge position. lunge down stationary and as coming up jump up and switch feet to land in a lunge positon with opposite stance. Land soft and squat and power up)>>
  • Speed Jump rope or Jumping jacks>>
  •  birpies ( i call them down ups) with 3 mountain climbers ( so squat, throw hands directly in front of you and throw both feet back almost straight back, don’t throw your hips toward ground in low position to protect back.  Perform 6 mountain climbers fast and repeat exercise).

rest 1 minute

  • Jog 1 mile
  • Sprints: 2 x 25 yds, 2 x 50 yds, 2 x 100 yds
  • Jump rope: 3 minutes
  • Kick boxing:  Front kicks to a heavy bag:  beginner 25 each leg            intermediate: 65 each leg                     fit girl:  100 each leg
  • Jog 1 mile

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Q & A: Doug healthy food choices do you choose when you go out to eat?

Last week a Fitbytes Insider (to become one just put your name and email on the home page or below this post) asked me what I eat when I go out for dinner.  So,I decided to show you what I had eaten at a Sports bar which is not the easiest place to eat healthy.

I’ve listed their salad menu options of which I would choose from and listed some changes I would ask the waitress to make.  I like to go directly to the salad menu and change things up because I can go low-carb, protein and lots of flavor without the preservatives and heavy salt.

Which salad would you choose??

House Salad

Seasonal greens, julienne carrots, red onions, vine ripe tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons – 5.95

Doug tip:  get rid of croutons and use an oil and lemon dressing.

Caesar Salad 

A traditional favorite with our homemade dressing – 7.95

Top your Caesar Salad or House Salad with your choice of

Chicken, Steak Tips, Teriyaki or Turkey Tips

Blackened Swordfish Tips

Dougs Tip: I would keep the parmesean cheese on the salad.  I’d go for the chicken or blackened swordfish.  Turkey tips sound healthy but really they are saturated in preservatives.

California Cobb Salad

Grilled chicken breast, bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, tomatoes, scallions and ripe olives

Dougs Tip: I would scratch the bacon and again go for the oil and vinegar or lemon.  You could put ranch on it but keep it to a minimum.

 Chopped Salad

Shredded romaine, red and yellow cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, red beans, cucumbers, olives, red onions, feta cheese and Italian vinaigrette – 11.95

Doug’s Tip:  not a bad salad but I’d limit the feta cheese. 

Grilled Salmon Salad

Fillet of salmon lightly seasoned and grilled, then served over seasonal greens with tomatoes,boiled egg, steamed potatoes, green beans, pickled red onions, kalamata olives and lemon walnut vinaigrette – 15.95

Doug’s Tip:  My overall favorite on the menu and of course this is the one I picked.  I added blackened swordfish.  I just used olive oil and lemon and it tasted great.

Arugula Beef Salad

Baby arugula tossed with gorgonzola cheese, toasted pine nuts, balsamic dressing and served with fire roasted top sirloin crusted with peppercorns – 17.95

Doug’s Tip:  If you wanted steak and you were craving salad I’d say you could eat this salad.  Just eliminate or cut back on the cheese.

Salad Dressings

Creamy Bleu Cheese, Parmesan Peppercorn, Zesty Italian, House Vinaigrette, Balsamic, Raspberry,Honey Mustard, Lemon Walnut Vinaigrette, Caesar, Ranch or Olive Oil & vinegar.

Doug’s Tip:  Try to stay away from the creamy dressings.  Not because of the fat as much as the artificial flavors, preservatives and saturated fat. Paul Newman’s makes a decent commercial line of dressings.   Yet, it won’t kill you to add a tablespoon of any of the above to your salad if you’re just concerned about losing weight.

Free Range Organic Chicken

Oven roasted half chicken rubbed with provençal herbs over a bed of mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus and garlic chicken jus – 16.95

Doug’s Tip: I thought I’d throw this one on the post to show you a decent option.  Cut the mashed potatoes and garlic jus.

 
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