How To Turn Back The Age Clock

This past weekend in New Jersey the weather was perfect. I spent the entire weekend outdoors. On Saturday I worked on prepping my garage for contractors to come make repairs this week. I've hired a mason who is set to fix the foundation and painters scheduled to give it a face lift. I dug a deep trench along the entire foundation on three sides a few feet down into the dirt. I had to remove a lot of rocks and small boulders to expose the foundation so the Mason can get in and repair the cracks. It is saving me a good sum of money by doing this work in advance myself.

I also replaced a bunch of siding that was beyond weathered. It was a big job, but I got it all done and I feel great about the fact that I had the strength and stamina to work this hard all day. It was a a perfect Spring day. In fact, it was the first day of Spring!

It's very gratifying to be able to do this type of work for yourself. It's difficult to put into a few sentences what took 10 hours to do. But trust me that I moved well over a ton of rocks by hand. And I had to dig each one out first!

I'm not trying to impress you with my feat of endurance. But I would like to "impress upon you" that being able to work this hard is what our bodies are meant to do.

In contrast to the human body, a car can last ten years and easily rack up 100,000 miles and it will not perform better or go faster. The more you push it and work it, the more it wears out. But the human body is a very unique machine. When you work your muscles they actually get stronger and unlike a car, the harder you push your muscles the stronger they get and the better your body performs. In addition, you can eat more and not gain weight. Muscle is king!

Pretty cool, eh?

I turned 52 this past February and I don't think of myself as being "old". I prefer to go by my "fitness age" not my biological age. "You're as young or old as you feel". True, but you are also as young or old in what you can or cannot do! So make sure you CAN DO!

My message to you is simple. You're going to get older, that's inevitable. But your muscles (and other body parts) don't have to yield to gravity. If you are willing to put up a fight by exercising strenuously on a regular basis, then you will age gracefully and maintain improved health as well as keep disease at bay.

That's one of the reasons I developed Body Basics Boot Camps. I was once a victim of circumstance. I commuted to NYC everyday and worked in a job that required me to sit on my butt all day long. I was a "weekend warrior", but it wasn't enough, and before I knew it a decade had passed and I had become a back pain sufferer and a knee pain sufferer as well. At first I accepted my fate and chalked it up to getting older, and possibly bad genetics. So I began to "avoid" activities that might hurt me. Boy, was I ever WRONG!!!

I didn't find the "fitness solution" till age 42, so I suffered for quite a few years. But even at age forty-two I began to turn the clock back. I am now 52 and I can still do pretty much the same things I did a decade ago. Can you?

I want to get a message in your head that if you can't do some things that you want to do, or that others your age can do, maybe you need to stop, figure some things out and make some changes.

I created Body Basics Boot Camps for this very reason. As a "teaching trainer" I consider movement omnipotent, and correct movement patterns to be a top priority. And if you learn how to move properly, you'll begin to get stronger, you'll feel better, and thus be able to do more. Growing older doesn't have to mean settling into doing less.

Our fitness boot camps are designed to get your body moving in dynamic ways so that your brain and muscles coordinate better. By activating more muscle you also fire up your metabolism which is your body's fat burning furnace of sorts.

Most of the time I talk about fat burning and weight loss as that is what people want to know more about. But lets not dismiss the fact that getting older is a factor too. BTW, I'm not so arrogant as to deny the aging process. But I am determined enough to be an advocate for mobility and being as active as I can for as long as I can. I don't know about you, but I want to die young...at a VERY OLD AGE!

Press on!

P.S. We are a week away for our Spring Boot Camp Season. I would like nothing more than to see more of you (get out of your own way and) come to boot camp classes! See below for the updated schedule of classes and events for April 2010.

What Do Happy Hour and Boot Camp Have in Common?

"Happy Hour is so much fun, you get two drinks and you pay for one!"

I don't know where I first heard this, but for some reason it stuck in my head. It's a little diddy about "happy hour". And yes, there's a tune that goes with it, but you'll have to make up your own for now.

Silly? Absolutely. But it perfectly symbolizes the " 2 for the price of 1" or what we have come to refer to as the "Two fer".

And that brings me to boot camp. We have a "two fer" also. If you are a new member you can join with a friend and "split the cost" of a one month membership. Two people, half the price, the perfect "two fer".

Register Here For "Two for One" Boot Camp

What's really great about this is that it gets people excited for "two" reasons. First, everybody loves a deal and to save money. By getting a perceived value, they feel good about their purchase and that's also a good thing. Second, they have established a low barrier of entry into boot camp.

First time boot campers are often tentative. They don't know what to expect and they have some reservations that they might fail or not be able to keep up with the group. It's easy for us veterans to know that their apprehensions are just FEAR or what is referred to as

False Evidence Appearing Real.

But within a week or so, their fears are gone and they know how boot camp works. Aside from some sore muscles everything is hunkey dory.

But then by the final week, they are beginning to feel awesome and their energy levels pick up. Many are getting their nutrition dialed in and their clothes are a tad looser. And many begin to realize that boot camp exercise works. I live for is the look on people's faces when they talk about how their lives are changing, how amazing they feel, and that they can do things they never could before.

But, they also begin to realize the appreciate the value of boot camp that is far beyond the price.

Here is a recent testimonial I received from a boot camper.

"I was getting ready to leave my office and head over to Boot Camp when I received a call from my boss advising me that our offices were going to be moving and I would have an hour-long commute. While I was driving to Boot Camp I could barely hold back the tears, I was a complete wreck at the thought of such a grueling commute. I got to Boot Camp and Larry put us through another great workout, which is always different and and fun, and always kicks my butt (in a good way though). Got back in the car to drive home and started thinking about work again, and realized that I was in such a great mood that even the thought of that commute couldn't bring me down. I just felt a sense of contentment that wouldn't go away. I was totally amazed that the power of a great workout had changed my mood from being completely miserable to being very happy, and changed my outlook to make a bad situation seem not so bad at all, or at least fixable. If I can change my body to make it better, then I can change anything."

Boot camp is about life. Everything we think and do adds up to the experience we call "our life". It's not complicated, but it is about our thoughts and our actions.

So let me get back on point. If you want to change your life, then you need to start working towards creating the life you want. Fitness goals should not take over your life, they should enhance every other part of it. Your body, mind, and diet aren't stand alone islands. Everything interacts and weaves together.

And boot camp is a place where all of this comes together. It's here for the taking if you want it and if you are willing to do the work.

And we're making it easier than ever because now you can join with a friend for half price. (new members, one month only).

Register Here For "Two for One" Boot Camp

Press on!


P.S. Please forward this blog post to anyone you know that might be able to benefit from our program and this New Year's Special.


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Boot Camper in the Spotlight

Do You Know Joe?

At first glance Joe Hirschman is just an average guy. But there's a lot more than meets-the-eye with Joe. He joined Body Basics Boot Camps last January and has been a regular ever since. From day one Joe understood what boot camp is all about. He is always the first one to arrive at 6am and starts his own warm up whether it be running a lap or doing light calisthenics. I imagine Joe's a self-starter in all that he does.

Like many men his age, Joe had let his diet and exercise take a back seat so-to-speak to his work and family. It happens to the best of us Joe! I wouldn't be here today if I didn't have my own story to tell.

But unlike many people, Joe decided to change his life, and man is he is on a roll! Below is Joe's story in his own words. As you read Joe's narrative, imagine what you would challenge yourself with. What makes Joe so special? Well, in two worda, "Joe does", and that makes him our boot camper in the spot light.

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Joe's Story

As a prefix to this story, I realized at this point in my life I want and need to challenge myself. Most people reach a point and everything becomes routine or work-related, but they are unchallenged on a personal level. Last September I took on 3 distinct and new challenges.

In no particular order:

1. To perform 35,000 pushups in one year.
2. To start exercising on a regular basis and drop 20lbs.
3. To learn a second language.

I started doing 25 pushups each morning and night. Soon after a co-worker told me I inspired him to do 75 a day. Doing this many push ups a day would really add up and I decided I would do 100-a-day for an entire year or 35,000 pushups. One hundred a day would be a bigger challenge and just seemed so much more impressive.

Forty-five weeks later, I have now done over 32,000 pushups and I am now shooting for 36,000 to 37,000 total pushups for the year.

This takes determination and a some effort. In addition I train four days-a-week at 6am. I have greatly improved my diet and I am in better shape than I have been in for quite a few years. Our 6am workouts with Larry Wasserman at bodybasicsbootcamps.com are an even bigger challenge with bigger results. Not only am I reaching new goals, but I am taking better care of myself.

My third goal is also a work in progress. I have been taking Greek lessons for the last 6 months. I am able to read and write in Greek which even impresses me! I have a decent vocabulary but stringing together more than a simple sentence and conjugating verbs is very complex.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. My message to you is to ask you to challenge yourself. Every day we are challenged professionally and invest a huge amount of time in our family lives, but we don’t create personal challenges since we are so busy at home and at work. There is much more time than we realize. Turn off your TV and turn that time into something more productive. You just might amaze yourself.

- Joe Hirschman

Two 4 Minute Workouts

This past Saturday morning we did two 4 minute workouts with a one-minute rest in between. We repeated that cycles three times for six 4 minute workouts. Total workout time: 24 minutes. Total rest intervals: 5 minutes.

As is typical in boot camp we had a range of people that varied in ability and level of conditioning. So we set two protocals for the group. Beginners would follow the traditional Tabata format of :20 work and :10 rest for 8 rounds. More advanced people would follow a :50 work :10 rest cycle for 4 rounds.

Notice the variations that people use. It may look like they are doing a different exercise, but they are all doing a variation of the exercise that is either less, or more challenging based on their level of ability.

This facility already has stability balls and body bars, so we use what is available. Unfortunately, I can't bring in my dumbbells, kettlebells, sandbags, etc. as there is logistical
way to get them in the building for just one class a week. So we'll use what is available and make the most of it. Which is exactly what boot camp teaches us!

Can You Do 100 Push Ups?

My good friend and fellow fitness expert Scott Colby (www.theabsexpert.com) posted a personal challenge last October where he was going to strive to achieve the following by Thanksgiving.

- sub six minute mile
- bear crawl the length of a foot ball field
- 20 pull ups
- 100 push ups

I was pretty impressed by these goals and even more so that Scott put himself on YouTube to make it or break it. Scott's challenge inspired me and I got to thinking. What can I do?

We'll I've always been pretty good at doing push ups, but I've never considered doing 100! How many people do you know that can do 100 push ups? Okay, now how many of them are over 50 years of age? I thought so.

Well, I'm closer to 51 now, so I want to use that to motivate and inspire you to join me. I certainly have no excuses. Do you? If you do I've got a six week program that I found on the web that will help you get to 100 push ups. I can imagine without seeing your faces that some of you don't believe me. That's cool. Go to this site.

http://hundredpushups.com/index.html

I don't know who the author is, and there's nothing to buy. There's just this great program for you to use. It's broken down into simple steps and it doesn't matter if you can do two push ups right now or 50, there's an easy to follow scale that will show you what to do and where to start.

Think about how amazing it would be to be able to say that at one time in your life you could do 100 push ups. As an incentive they've got a web page where you can add your name and the date of your accomplishment. There's also a "badge" that you can proudly display on your website or blog. To help you train, there's also an online site to log your workouts. I think this is fantastic and is a great way to stay motivated.

My goal to do 100 push ups is New Years. It's a little over two weeks from now. If you start this week and you are at beginner level 1, you might be able to make 100 push ups by Valentines Day. And what better way to say I Love You! Okay, that's "pushing" it a bit too far. Still, Valentines Day will come and go. It's a real date with a real beginning and come February 15th it's over. I like to set goals with real deadlines like that. Goals with teeth!

I hope you'll join me in my quest. If not, I hope you'll support me. Please comment at the bottom of this post. I'd love to hear from you. I'll put up my next "progress" video in a week, and we'll go from there.

Yours in health and excellence,
Larry

Boot Camp or an Orgasm? 5 Things You Can Do To Feel Better Right Now!

Okay, that's a thought provoking title, and photo come top think of it. But I'll bet you are either laughing or blushing right now. Stay with me and I'll make my point.

The two things on everyone's minds lately is the economy and the upcoming presidential election. It seems that the two events ares strongly linked together in that many blame our current administration for getting us into this economic mess, and many are choosing a candidate based on the belief that the next administration will get us out. I have my opinions, but I'm not going to take up your time expressing my political views.

What I am interested in is how the present climate effects you emotionally and physically. Let's face it, this problem is too big for any of to solve and in many ways we feel victimized and even a lack of control. Whether it's the price of gas or a spiraling stock market, it's out of our control and that is just something we have to deal with. Perhaps you've been affected by the economy personally, or you are reacting to the present state of things and have changed your spending habits. Perhaps you feel "off" in a way you can't quite put your finger on.

There's no question about it, we are a nation in a funk of sorts and we don't know what the future holds. If we haven't personally been affected by the losses in the stock market, then we can possibly feel a sense that things could get worse and that it's only a matter of time before our own portfolios and businesses are impacted to a greater degree.

I can't fix the economy, but I can help you with how to manage your stress. I believe we have absolutely no control over what happens to us in life. But we have complete control over how we respond to people and circumstances. It all boils down to the choices we make. And if ever there was a time to be aware of the choices we make, it's now.

Now more than ever is the time to take care of yourself. There are so many "little things" you can do everyday that can have a dynamic impact on your health and mental outlook. And you know what? These are the same things we should be doing anyway. Here's a few to remind you.

Eat Healthy Foods:
Drink plenty of water.
Eliminate sugary foods.
Get a good night's sleep.
Eat smaller meals five to six times a day.
Eat more fruits and vegetables.

CHANGE YOUR MENTAL STATE

The best way to change your mental state is to do something that triggers endorphins. Endorphins are neurotransmitters produced in the brain by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. They can induce an elated feeling, which can last up to 12 hours for some people and are also a natural pain killer.

There are many ways to get the body to produce endorphins. Here's a few to consider.

1) Think Positive Thoughts:
The power of positive thinking has been very effective in helping to elevate mood. Some times its a conscious process and other times it's not like in a drug test where a placebo is used. If people "believe" that something is helpful, it often works. That's a direct result of the power of positive thinking, which can release endorphins that may actually ease pain even if a medication is physically ineffective. So keep a positive outlook and don't let your brain play out doom and gloom scenarios. Try reading the comics instead of the obituaries!

2) Eat Chocolate:
This one won't help your waistline if you get carried away, but cocoa beans are a food that is close being a drug. Eating dark chocolate can trigger endorphins in the brain and make you feel better. If it's your waistline you are watching try these, they're my personal favorite. IsaDelight Chocolates

3) Have an Orgasm:
It's true, having an orgasm is a great way to get a rush of endorphins. In comparison, you may have to run for an hour to get a runner's high, depending on your body. Sex is less effort. (And, ahem, much more fun.)

4) Laugh a Little:
Ever hear the phrase "Laughter is the best medicine"? In addition to changing your emotional state in the moment, laughter produces endorphins that will increase your immune function and make you more resistant to disease. So go to a comedy club, or actually take time to read those "annoying" joke emails you receive every day.

5) Work out
People who jog regularly often talk about a "runner's high," which is a release of endorphins that happens when they hit a certain point in their workout. Overall, exercise has been proven to enhance mood. I can tell you from my own experience after working with thousands of people over the last ten years that there is quite often a huge difference in the way people feel when they start a workout with me and when they leave.

Exercise is my passion and one of the key things it has always provided is a "physical exit to release stress". I can't tell you how much that has helped me personally through some tough times in my life. Of all of these recommendations, this is the grandaddy of them all.

I can tell you a joke, give you a piece of chocolate, fill your brain with positive ideas, and give your body a great workout. Well, that's four out of five things you can get out of boot camp. As for having an orgasm, we'll leave that one up to you.

Sunday morning hike in the rain

One thing is certain, the weather did not cooperate this morning. The last report I saw said the rain was supposed to move out by today. When we arrived at the park it was overcast and not raining. But as fate would have it, just as we were getting started with the nutrition lesson, it began to rain. I started to speak faster so we could get to the hike. I even moved us over to the park bulletin board that had a small overhead canopy which provided a bit of shelter from the rain. It wasn't raining hard so we set out and hit the trail. But that quickly changed!

Those that showed up this morning are real troopers. No one complained about the rain, and I think most of us felt like kids jumping in puddles, thrilled to get splashed. I did make one very important observation. The rain made the trail a lot more challenging . The trails are hilly, and with wet rocks and wet moss covered logs to walk over, it added an opportunity to easily slip and get hurt. Fortunately, no one did.

We had one "brand new" visitor today, and I don't think she was prepared physically for this hike, especially in the rain. Also, I think the trails were a lot more challenging than she expected. I was impressed as she was very resourceful and quickly fashioned a "walking stick" from a tree branch she found in the woods. I spoke to her as we walked and asked her if she'd come back again. This was a "not so great" first-time experience. I encouraged her to come back and try this again on a dry day. We really have a fun time. I hope she does.

To make matters worse, her sneaker's sole came apart and was flapping at the front of her shoe where it was still attached at the toe. She had no rain gear and she wasn't alone. We were all pretty well soaked to the skin by the end of our 3.6 mile trek.

One of the things I personally enjoy is talking with people as we hike. We walked and talked, touching on the subjects that are on most people's minds, namely our nation's financial crisis and the upcoming presidential election. Good stuff.

We actually wrapped up on time and afterwards three of us met up at Dunkin Donuts for coffee. I don't drink coffee very often, but this cup was sooo good after being soaked to the skin. The conversation continued and we all enjoyed the spontaneity of the moment.

So what does all of this have to do with health? It has everything to do with health!!

Part of being healthy is finding activities you like to do, so that you'll do them and do them more often. Getting together with other like-minded people makes activities a lot more fun. Not only do we meet to hike and get some exercise, but being social is important too as it makes us feel connected and this makes us feel good. Feeling good is a very healthy state of mind wouldn't you agree?

Some of our hikers are not in the Body Basics Boot Camps program ( I know, can you imagine?) For those that are not in boot camp, or any exercise program for that matter, the hikes provide everyone with a great fat-burning workout.

If you are an avid exerciser, the hikes provide you with an "extra" workout. If you are not an exerciser at all, the hikes provide a means for which you can gage your current level of fitness and then find/create opportunities to get more exercise during the week.

If you live locally in Central New Jersey, please join us! I've set up a group on MeetUp.com called "Body Basics Boot Camps Hiking Group".

And if you don't live locally, consider finding a group or starting your own group around one of your favorite activities.

Exercise hurts so good

This week was a good one for workouts. I introduced a "300 Style" workout and got some terrific feedback from boot campers. The "feedback" was in the form of ..."name a body part" followed by, IS KILLING ME! Believe it or not that's a compliment!

I often wonder what it is about us crazy exercise "enthusiasts" that we enjoy sore muscles. Actually it's more of a love-hate relationship for me. Having sore muscles let's me know that I pushed myself hard enough to know that my muscles were stimulated and sufficiently overloaded. This means more calories burned and lean muscle growth. That's the love part.

The hate part is the pain I feel after a heavy squat workout, where my legs and butt are punished to the point where just trying to get up from a chair (or the toilet for that matter) is painful. I know you are laughing with me, right?

Still, I believe the love part wins out. I think it's because our brains rationalize the pain we feel after exercise as the price we have to pay for letting our bodies get out of shape. It's also the price we have to pay to "earn" our improved shapely physique. It's not a conscious process, we just accept it as part of the deal.

Of course there are many people who don't like the muscular discomfort and quit. Personally, I feel for these individuals. I know if they just hang in there for a few weeks, they'll be so very glad they did. The benefits are so worth it. If you are one of those people and you are reading this, please try again. Just start more slowly and progress gradually. It's the too much, too soon exercisers that often give up. And can you really blame them? The limbic part of the brain codes anything that is new and different as "bad and wrong". What follows is the brain equates exercise with pain, and well, you know how this story ends. It saddens me when I see people who have passed through boot camp. They come for one session expecting miracles and then just give up. I know, because I often see some of these individuals around town months later and they are often, well, a lot fatter.

Another thing I've noticed is that we like to share our pain with others. It's cool to let others know we hurt too! No one likes to hurt alone, and more importantly no one likes the person who kicks it hard and doesn't hurt at all. What's with that? I guess we all secretly want to be one of those fortunate few. Hey, if you were thinking that person is me, guess again! To prove my point, we often have a week off in between each boot camp, right? Well, I use that week to organize, write, work on marketing, follow up phone calls, etc., and I rarely work out. After just one week off, I can feel the effects of my workouts when the next boot camp starts. In only a week!

But what does it mean to you? Care to comment? By all means please do!

You Might Be On You Tube!

Hi All!

I just added a new video about our boot camp on You Tube.
Take a moment to see if you are in the video and then share
it with your friends!

Enjoy,
Larry

Here's the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsjGCI3jk84

"They" Are The Champions!

I want to introduce you to some new friends of mine. They just completed a 30 Day Isagenix cleanse and participated in the Group Coaching program. For the most part they are just average folks, hard-working, raising families, and very involved in life.

First on the list is Deana, a young mom with an 8 month old daughter about to celebrate her first Mother's Day. Right by her side is her younger (but taller) sister Laurie, who is a Claims Officer for MetLife as-well-as our new part-time trainer for Body Basics Boot Camps. Next is Addy, a mother of two and a veteran dental assistant who by the way can comfortably stand the sight of blood. Up next is Robin, also a mother of two and corporate mogul for a large pharma. Back to the far left is Lisa S., a self-employed Career Coach and mother of teenage twins. On the end is Lisa R. who has a lot of new challenges like moving to Blairstown and commuting to Warren for 6am boot camp and then going to work, taking college courses in environmental science, and if that isn't enough taking on this coaching mini-course to boot. Pictured in the left photo is Steve Warner who you might remember from a recent email celebrating his 47 pound fat loss. Steve's a busy guy too!

All of these people made a choice to participate in the Isagenix coaching program. In spite of their demanding schedules, they all somehow turned a switch in their brain that now points to the "I'm going to do this and succeed no matter what" position. This just impresses the hell out of me. You see I meet so many people who ask about boot camp and after I tell them all about it they sometimes respond with, "It's too early for me" or "I can't make it early, I have kids", or "It's too expensive".

All of these responses are seemingly valid until you meet people like this group mentioned above. They make other people look bad, plain and simple. In the words of T. Harv Eker who responds to people who make excuses with "That's just your story". Basically Eker is saying that people will tell themselves whatever they need to so that they can excuse or forgive themselves for not having to do whatever it is they are avoiding.

Bottom line, it's individuals who demonstrate a powerful sense of commitment and follow through that seem to always come out ahead. This is why I am so proud of this group. Deana and Laurie both travel almost an hour to get to the 6am boot camp and Deana has to wrestle with her husband's demanding schedule to make sure their baby daughter is attended to. Robin has a travel schedule that is downright menacing and she often has to have power lunches and dinners out. Steve is a partner in a busy law firm. And the last time I checked attorneys earn a living by practicing law! It's clear Steve, albeit 47 pounds leaner truly "pulls his weight" at the office. Lisa R. not only commutes from Blairstown to the 6am boot camp, but she's taking a night class for college credit, she's the town clerk and has late night court one night a week, and that's just for starters.

Not to leave anyone out, but you get the picture. Everyone of these individuals has challenges that would make most people take a pass on the coaching program. But every week they manage to take their measurements taken and send them to me. They manage to log on to the cleanandlean.ning.com website and post a comment or respond to a comment. They made the time to commit to themselves, the program, and each other in addition to everything else thay have going on.

They have all lost fat weight, maybe not as much as they had hoped, but they learned so much and will keep putting one foot in front of the other to continue. In a few months they will be down multiple double digits in weight. They have shared with me how great they feel. Lisa R shared that she tried to eat a meal that was once a part of her staple and she felt sick from it. Her body actually rejected processed food. Can you imagine? It's true, when you get healthy your body becomes sensitized to chemicals it once could handle.

Forgive me for waxing on, but I am so very proud. I'd like nothing more than to have you to join the next coaching program. But I want you to strongly consider the group that has preceded you. Ask yourself, "Do I have that level of commitment, persistence, and self discipline?"

Think about this. This group wasn't hand picked. I didn't interview them. I just told them the truth, that there were some requirements to join. I hope this newsletter inspires you to find that same inner voice. Because with it anything is possible.

Your Coach and friend,
Larry Wasserman

First Boot Camp of the New Year

Today was a pretty great first day of boot camp. The facilites at Temple Har Shalom are proving to be just what we needed, a much bigger space. More room means better relays, speed drills, and room for more people too!

I began the first day talking about good nutrition and the key role it plays whether you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, gain weight, build muscle, improve athletic performance, or improve body composition. Yes, the answer lies heavily in one's nutrition habits.

It's hard to impress upon people the importance of this, as everyone has an approach that they use either out of habit or lack of a better plan. Well, if I were Dr. Phil I would ask you point blank, "How's your program workin' for ya?"

Being results oriented, Dr. Phil and I have a lot in common. If whatever you are practicing isn't getting you the results you are looking for, perhaps you had better consider trying a different approach.

When it comes to nuitrition, Precision Nutrition is the right tool for the job. Being an "outcome based" program PN allows individuals to find the exact methods that work for them. It pretty much works for everyone, everytime.

I'm sending you a link to download a free ebook called:
Precision Nutrition Strategies.

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/cmd.php?pageid=696774&u=s


Here's an excert from the PN site:

"This E-Book is an extension of our Precision Nutrition program and it's called Precision Nutrition Strategies. With 43 pages and 7 chapters (plus appendices), it's obviously no where near as comprehensive as the full Precision Nutrition Program. However, it provides a nice and simple overview of some critical PN strategies including: "

- The rules of good nutrition
- Protein intake
- Balancing dietary acids
- Altering your eating schedule to make it more PN friendly
- Preparing foods
- Eating on the road
- Reving your metabolism and more.

Good nutrition is what will move you forward. Good nutrition is what will feed muscle and shed fat. It’s what will improve nearly every health marker you can measure. It’s what will drastically improve recovery and mood, so you can work harder, longer. Good nutrition is what will get you the body you never thought you could have.

Change your nutrition, and you’ll change your body entirely. Change your nutrition, and you’ll quite literally change your life.

“Well, great,” you say, “I understand the importance of nutrition to my body – and I do want to change – the question is how!”

The answer is (drum roll please)... Precision Nutrition

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