Written by Joshua Carter on February 16th, 2012
Did you know that just one stupid can of Coke is 10.91% high fructose corn syrup?
Let me do the math for you ….
That is about 45g of sugar, which is just about same as 8-9 tsp of sugar!
I just had a client do one of my programs and she told me he used to drink 5-6 cans of coke a day.
6 CANS A DAY!
That is an addiction and it’s scary and will definitely lead to some health issues fast!
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HCFS) is basically a sweetener that is produced from uneatable corn that the Government pays farmers to grow! Read the full post ... (500 words, 4 images)
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Written by Joshua Carter on February 14th, 2012
I posted this image on my Fanpage and got a pile of comments…
Here’s the thing- I have literally written a book on fat loss nutrition. I have also written dozens if not hundreds of articles as well. But you know what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words (in this case probably more).
What do you think, could you get lean with a plan this simple?
Let me know…
-Josh
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Written by Joshua Carter on February 14th, 2012
It’s always nice when studies backup what many of us already know to be true from years in the trenches of real world work.
And it’s nice to say “suck it” to the disbelievers out there.
Over the years there have been several smaller similar studies, but this is the largest and longest term study of its kind to date. Here’s the deal: Test subjects were split into 3 diet groups, a low fat diet, a low carb diet and a Mediterranean diet.
The Wall Street Journal sums it up quite nicely: Read the full post ... (483 words, 2 images)
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Written by Joshua Carter on February 3rd, 2012
Have you ever thought of a great idea, only to discover someone beat you to it? Well that was the case this morning. I got up with every intention of writing a uber cool (duh) Super Bowl Workout. Well, I found out someone already had. And it was very cool. My Solution? Theft.
Here is a workout you can do DURING the big game by the fine folks at Sparkpeople.com (where I have all my successful clients log their nutrition.) It is modeled after a standard dirking game (something I’m sure you’ve NEVER even heard of) – so it will actually be kinda fun. So here are some burpees and squats to earn those chips and dips. Read the full post ... (147 words, 2 images)
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Written by Joshua Carter on February 2nd, 2012
Sometimes smart people do stupid things, so don’t fall for these stupid myths
1. "Doing weights will bulk me up."
Truth: Muscle is denser than fat and thus takes up less room, so two people who weigh the same can look much different if one has a higher ratio of lean muscle mass to fat. Check out this example: Same women, same weight…
See the difference?
Also, the ONLY way to ever bulk up, is to eat more calories than what you burn off…This makes you gain weight mostly as FAT! Read the full post ... (587 words, 2 images)
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Written by Joshua Carter on January 30th, 2012
I’m well known for speaking my mind, and more to the point speaking the truth.
That does not mean that I am an ass about it (although that *does* happen from time to time.) You see, I was raised by a pack of sarcastic wolves, and my humor and wit do not always translate well to normal humans, but I digress…
A few weeks ago I was asked to speak at a conference of high-level personal trainers. I personally knew (or at least knew of) most of the speakers there as we are generally a pretty tight bunch. Read the full post ... (899 words, 5 images)
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Written by Joshua Carter on December 29th, 2011
I came across this exceptional video by Dr. Mike Evans not long ago and it really made me think. More specifically it made me think of you.
Especially at this time of year when people are ramping up for their “New Year’s Resolutions” (which are absolutely ridiculous by the way, more on that tomorrow) this is something we need put into action.
This video makes a singular point. You have 24 hours each day with which you can do what you want. Sure, you gotta sleep, you gotta go to work or take care of the kids (or both) whatever. Lot’s of stuff I’m sure. But are you making the most of it? Read the full post ... (248 words, 1 image)
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Written by Joshua Carter on December 23rd, 2011
A very clever holiday poem by Mrs. Claus (my wife Denyse), all new for 2011.
Happy Holidays to all…
A Very ‘Carter Fitness’ Christmas
‘Twas the night before bootcamp when all through West Hills
Not a resident was seen taking fad diet pills
For there was a place that took care in the matter
Of turning “bowls full of jelly” into something much flatter
Away to Carter Fitness they clambered and fled
While visions of protein shakes danced in their heads
There Josh Carter stood in a red Santa cap
As he shouted to bootcampers, “Go take a long lap!” Read the full post ... (452 words, 1 image)
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Written by Joshua Carter on December 19th, 2011
You’re going to want to give this to ALL of you’re fat friends… and your loved ones 
I hope you caught my post last week about how I don’t pull punches when consulting clients, that rewarding mediocrity is ludicrous and “trying” is for losers not to mention if you want hugs and cuddles I can give you directions to Curves (becasuse we don’t do that here).
If you liked that, then this is right up your alley. Read the full post ... (429 words, 2 images)
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Written by Joshua Carter on December 9th, 2011
This post is a doozy. It chronicles my journey in realizing how rewarding mediocrity has ultimately led to one big giant FAIL and why I can no longer be a “nice” trainer (if I ever was.) It is a reality check for you, me and everyone who has a goal.
This post covers many years and a lot of ground. It’s about: my college English professor, Yoda, Chad Ochocinco, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, tears, hugs and cuddles, directions to Curves, how I am possibly the biggest jerk in my own gym (and why that all equals fast and furious results for you.) Read the full post ... (1698 words, 7 images)
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I just had a client do one of my programs and she told me he used to drink 5-6 cans of coke a day.
