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!
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?
Saturday, September 25th, 1976. My 5th birthday was 2 days earlier but Saturday was my party. I was SO excited. I had just started kindergarten and all my new school friends were invited.
My mom had it all planned out. It was a Batman themed party. We had Batman streamers, Batman tablecloths, Batman plates and Batman napkins. Of course we also had a kick ass Batman cake.
My mom had also arranged for Batman himself to come by. This was a big deal for many reasons. One was it’s freakin’ Batman – HELLO! That was awesome. But it was also a big deal because an appearance by the Caped Crusader was not cheap and we did not have much money at the time.
Before we answer that, let me start with this bit of breaking news: This Friday, September 23rd I turn 40. (And btw I have a present for *you* so keep reading to the end.)
To be honest, the thought that keeps popping up in my mind over and over is how the f*^k did this happen?
It seems just a few weeks ago I was driving down the 5 freeway, leaving my parents’ home in Palo Alto in my ‘66 VW Bug heading off to UCLA. Uh…Nope, that was over 20 years ago. Man…
I don’t think it will be a surprise to anyone that “sugar” isn’t exactly a health food. The overconsumption can lead to a slow metabolism, a faulty insulin system (diabetes), increased body fat and eventually obesity.
Well I came across a website the other day that stacks sugar lumps (cubes) next to commonly consumed yummys. It is an interesting visual to see how much actual sugar is in each product. By the way, this is just the “sugar” not the total carbs. (Each teaspoon of sugar has 4 carbs) Check it out…
WARNING: This post is completely juvenile and contains a few 4 letter words and numerous poop jokes. This post has no redeeming qualities and should not be read by anyone. You have been warned.
So how hungry are you? What if you were REALLY HUNGRY?
Do you think you’d ever be hungry enough to eat at Turd Burger? Well thanks to some intrepid Japanese scientists now you can.
Yes, it is true.
From the same country that brought you Hello Kitty and Karaoke. Those wacky Japanese now give the world shit steak.
We’ve all been hungry.
Hell, I’m hungry now.
But chances are if you are reading this you have never known TRUE hunger. The hunger of not knowing when you might be able to eat again. And unfortunately those people live right here in our community.
As we sit and backyards this Memorial Day and enjoy our day off and eat our BBQ surrounded with friends and family there are many (too many) who will not be enjoying the day off at all, but wondering when they might get to eat again.
It’s not what you think…I wanted to introduce you to my friend and female fat loss over 40 expert, Shawna K.
I interviewed her when we were in Las Vegas (working , I swear) and she shares her top three tips on what women over 40 need to consider when trying to get in the best shape of their life.
I find it interesting that we tend to agree on many things, no matter what your age, some fitness and fat loss principles apply.
Check out the video here:
Here is a re-post of an email I just sent out. ===>>
Hey Gang, I hope you are doing great!
I have gotten a flood of emails with questions regarding the “Human Billboard Project”. This is the seriously cRaZy deal where you get personal training for only $19 and get to be my walking and talking advertisement.
You see I’m no marketing genius, and referrals are the BEST way for me to grow my business. That is why I need people just like you to get in great shape and share their story with their frineds.
Ho ho ho and seasons greetings from Carter Fitness.
I’m feeling very Santa-like. (In the festive sort of way, not the “bowl full of jelly” sort of way.)
In the spirit of the season I have decided to give away $2400 worth of training – for free.
I have 24 cards worth $100 ea. of free training at Carter Fitness. I have decided on $2400 because that makes it 2 cards for each of the 12 days of Christmas.
Yes, it is that and also that I had 24 cards, so it works out great.
