Well, no. Usually, I’m very healthy and I rarely get cold or sick. This past week, though, has been [...]]]> Over the past 10 days, I’ve been suffering from a cold which triggered a sore throat and an eat infection. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: “What’s wrong with this guy? Is he one of those sickly types?”

Well, no. Usually, I’m very healthy and I rarely get cold or sick. This past week, though, has been a challenge. My condition has kept me from doing a lot of things I like, whether it’s going out during these cold winter nights or doing my workouts. Being the fitness freak that I am, my mind naturally begins wondering just how much of a price am I paying for this lack of activity. There are moments in which I’m actually scared that I may be gaining weight during this week because I’m not exercising.

Well, being that it’s winter and a lot of people are getting sick, I thought I’d give you some tips on how to not get fat when you’re sick. I hope this will make you feel better:

1. Are you really bedridden – This is the first question you need to ask yourself. Being sick does not mean that you’re totally immobile. You can still move about even if it’s to wash the dishes and clean the house a bit. You don’t have to be motionless. Every little bit of movement helps you burn more calories, so get moving.

2. Drink a lot more – You need more fluids if you’re fighting a cold like I am. You can’t settle for your regular water intake. In addition, drinking more water and tea will help you to feel full for longer.

3. Watch what you eat – You can’t really get fat unless you don’t eat right. By eating right I mean eating the right kind of food and not too much of it. Now that you’re not exercising, make sure to not overeat. Don’t allow the fact that you’re sick to serve as an excuse for you to eat fatty things like chocolate, cakes, and so on.

4. Don’t worry too much – Being sick for a few days is not the end of the world and should not mean that you’ll be getting fat any time soon. Say to yourself that you’re on vacation, nothing more.

I’m off to make myself another cup of tea. Take care and keep warm.

I first heard about Scott Sonnon nearly a year ago when I stumbled upon some of his videos. I was very impressed with how physcially capable he was. He could do things with his body that even [...]]]> The Tacfit Warrior program is a functional fitness, nutrition, and psychology program created by Scott Sonnon and Steven Barnes.

I first heard about Scott Sonnon nearly a year ago when I stumbled upon some of his videos. I was very impressed with how physcially capable he was. He could do things with his body that even fit people can’t.

I later learned that he is considered one of the best physical trainers for military units, firefighters, bodyguards, and counter-terrorist squads, in the world.

These are guys who aren’t just interested in being able to lift bigger weights or just look better. They need to be able to perform in the field of battle and be able to use their body as a weapon. This is why the program is called Tacfit Warrior, it’s based on the work Scott Sonnon does with his clients

This is the difference between regular fitness and functional fitness. Regular fitness is all about looks. Functional fitness is about being actually able to perform with your body.

The workouts in Tacfit Warrior are all meant to get you to be able to do better and greater things with your body. All the workouts are take up to 30 minutes and are all shown in video by Scott Sonnon. They include a variety of movements:

• Heaving: moving up and down
• Swaying: moving right and left
• Surging: moving forward and backward
• Pitching: bending forward and backward
• Yawing: twisting right and left
• Rolling: turning right and left

As you can see, this kind of workout is much more complex than the regular gym workout.

The workouts are made of high intensity circuits and are focused on movement, flexibility, strength, and endurance, the things that actually make you more physically able.

Click here to see a sample of a Tacfit Warrior Workout

Tacfit Warrior – Mind and Body Combined

There’s no doubt that you can get a highly effective full body workout with the Tacfit Warrior videos. Even if you’re used to working out, these will challenge your body in a whole new way and you will develop skills you never had.

However, there’s more to being a warrior than just physical ability. You also need to mentally poweful as well. This is where Steven Barnes comes in. Barnes is an acclaimed author and a martial arts fighter, holding 3 black belts. He became Sonnon’s mental coach, preparing him mentally for a martial arts contest in which he won 4 medals.

It is the combination of the mental preparation a warrior must go through and the physical capabilities he must develop to be able to meet challenges, whether in the battlefield, or in martial arts combat, or in life in general.

Is Tacfit Warrior For You?

Tacfit Warrior is not for everyone. If you’re interested in just building a bit more muscle tissue or lose some fat, it may not be right for you. You may be able to get good enough results with other programs.

This program is about more than just looks. It’s about becoming more physically able, developing flexibility, strength,  stamina, and actual capabilities. Losing fat and building lean muscle tissue is just a side effect.

If you’re interested in developing a better body through skills, not just looking fitter but actually being stronger and fitter, Tacfit Warrior will give you a whole new challenge, the likes of which you’ve never known before.

You will also learn the mental techniques you need to become more psychologically fit and be able to attain a higher level of focus, fortitude, and motivation.

You need to be ready for some hard work, physically and psychologically. However, if you are ready, then TacfitWarrior will help you have a better and stronger and more capable body.

Click here to learn more about Tacfit Warrior Workouts

The keys, as this report described them [...]]]> I’ve just read a report called the 4 Keys to a Faster Fat Loss that’s being offered for Free by Arnel Ricafranca and Joel Marion (author of the Cheat Your Way Thin program). It’s a report which teaches an ambitious workout method to burn lots of body fat fast.

The keys, as this report described them are:

- Increasing the number of repetitions

- Using greater load or simply weight

- Reducing the rest time between exercises in a specific workout

- Doing more rounds of the same workout circuit that you’re used to doing.

I say that this is ambitious as the goal of the report is to show you how it’s possible to do workouts that burn a 1000 calories each. Well, I have to admit that the report also seems to have been made to arouse interest in a program Arnel Ricafranca and Joel Marion are releasing later this month called the 1000 Calorie Challenge.

The report also touches on the nutritional aspects of this program. This part is actually more interesting, at least in my opinion, than the workouts themselves.

How easy it is do such workouts

There is no doubt that doing such intensive workouts is not easy. It takes a lot out of you so expect some difficult moments if you’re going to be doing this kind of workouts. Naturally, as you build your fitness and stamina, it will get easier. The good thing about this report and the workouts it teaches about is that they are mostly made of circuits of strength exercises and not some long and boring cardio workout. I actually like to do long cardio, but if you’re short on time, it can be quite hard to fit into your schedule.

You can get this report for free here: 4 keys to a faster fat loss.

As I understand, it will only be available for a short time and then it’s gone so get it while you can.

Now, you have a chance to get a one-on-one coaching session with Dr Kareem Samhouri, a leading fat burning expert with a Phd from the [...]]]> Normally, to consult with a fitness training expert will cost you hundreds of dollars. Especially if this expert has a Phd from one of the most prestigious universities in the country.

Now, you have a chance to get a one-on-one coaching session with Dr Kareem Samhouri, a leading fat burning expert with a Phd from the University of Miami.

Kareem Samhouri is launching Double Edged Fat Loss program tonight at midnight. You may know the program by it’s short name: DEFL 2.0

This is the best fitness plan I’ve seen in a long while and I’m using it myself.

The first 50 people who get this program will also get a one-on-one phone consultation with Dr. K to make sure that they do what they need to achieve their own personal goals.

The coaching is totally free for the first 50 people who get a copy of Double Edged Fat Loss (which I highly recommend).

To make sure you have a chance of being one of the lucky 50 people, you need to sign up to the early-bird notification list that Dr. K has on his site. Then, you’ll get an email informing you, ahead of other people, of when you can get Double Edged Fat Loss and the personal coaching call.

Get your one-on-one coaching here <===

When you sign up to the notification list you will also get a collection of fat loss resources that Dr K is giving out. Check out some of these resources as they’ll help you to train right, burn more fat, and look fantastic.

Get your fat loss freee gifts right here <=== 

This kind of coaching call can transform how you workout, eat, and the results you can get with your fat loss efforts. Take advantage of this special bonus and get a copy of DEFL 2.0 as soon as it’s open for sign ups.

Today, I did a home workout that lasted for less than 15 minutes. I [...]]]> I try to have my workouts in the early morning. I found that when I train during the morning, my energy level jumps up and I am more focused and relaxed. I’m able to work better and I’m less tired. It’s great.

Today, I did a home workout that lasted for less than 15 minutes. I only used my body weight and two dumbbells of 15 pounds each. That didn’t stop me from creating a workout that made me grunt like crazy. I was sweating profusely by the time I was wrapping up the exercises.

Here are the exercises I did:

Jumping Jacks - This exercise was my warm up. I wanted to get my heart rate up and to get my body ready for the exertion I had planned for it.

Forward lunge with bicep curl - This is a powerful exercise for the upper and lower body together. You hold a dumbbell in each hand (I used my 15 pounders). You take a step forward for the lunge and curl both dumbbells together. You return to the starting position and repeat. Don’t forget to train both legs.

Burpees - An ultimate favorite and one which is still causing me trouble. I find this exercise very hard to do. To perform the burpess you begin with a squat. Place both palms on the floor. Jump with both legs backwards until you’re in a push-up position. Do a push up. Jump with both legs back to the squat position. Stand up and jump high. Try to do 10 of those. I dare you.

Side step squat with dumbbell hold - Hold a dumbbell with both hands at the center of your body with both arms curled. Stand with both legs together. Take a step to the right with your right leg and go into a squat. Go back to the starting position. Repeat with the left leg. Do as many as you can.

Horizontal dumbbell swings – This works the shoulders but it’s much less intensive than the previous exercises. Take a dumbbell in each hand. Stand with your feet slightly apart. Swing both dumbbells to the side. Make sure to focus on how your shoulders feel and play into the exercise.

That’s it. It takes a few minutes and it can be really intensive. I learned some of these exercises and combos from Dr. Kareem Samhouri, a fitness expert I admire. Dr. K has allowed me to offer you a free report in which he shares a unique fat loss formula.

Fat loss formula (free download) <=== Click here to download

This involves doing short and intensive strength workouts, no more than 30 minutes long each. However, I also walk 30 minutes to the [...]]]> I want to share with you some of my activity for today. I think this is a good and balanced workout routine for me and one which I’m using quite a lot recently.

This involves doing short and intensive strength workouts, no more than 30 minutes long each. However, I also walk 30 minutes to the gym and 30 minutes back home, before and after the workout.

I wouldn’t have done this had the gym no been 30 minutes or so away by foot. Had it taken me an hour I wouldn’t have walked all the way. However, now that I’ve begun doing this workout I like it more and more. I find that the walking clears my mind off my work and eases any tension I have right out of me. When I get to the gym I don’t need to do any warm up exercises as the entire walk has done enough to bring my heart rate up.

In the gym I do 2-4 sets per muscle group. I usually do more sets for the big muscles (legs, chest, back) than for the smaller ones. I focus on form and not weight as the most important thing for me right now is to maintain my current body weight and muscle formation and nothing more. I am not interested in losing more fat or getting much bigger muscles.

After the workout, walking back cools me off nicely and allows me to eat my post-workout meal without overcompensating myself and stuffing myself full of calories. Overcompensation is a big issue for many people and one which is preventing them from shedding weight.

Overcompensation happens when you eat too much after a workout and negate the calorie burning effect of the workout that you just finished and, in so doing, avoid losing any weight.

Again, I find that walking after my strength workout is done is a great way to stop this from happening to me, so try it out.

And, if you’re looking for a program to burn fat with check out this Cheat Your Way Thin Review as it goes over a widely popular program that I believe can help you lose body fat.

At that time I cut down my body fat drastically. However, it was time consuming and boring.

There is a way to make cardio more effective, less time consuming and more fun…

It’s called Interval Training and it’s a workout technique [...]]]> For many years I was a serious cardio addict. I used to run half-marathons twice a week!

At that time I cut down my body fat drastically. However, it was time consuming and boring.

There is a way to make cardio more effective, less time consuming and more fun…

It’s called Interval Training and it’s a workout technique that you should adopt. Doing intervals means that during your workout
you have high intensity segments and lower intensity ones.

For instance, this morning I walked to the park close to where I live and I did the following workout:

1. I sprinted for about 30-35 yards between two signs in the park.

2. I either ran back at a medium pace to the starting position or walked briskly to it.

The sprinting really pushed my heart rate up and the brisk walk back allowed me to “rest” for the next sprint. I did this 10 times and by the time I finished I was wiped. And it only took me about 10 minutes.

My girlfriend told me that she watched me from our apartment window and that I looked pretty funny doing it (-:

However, my point is that I was able to get a great cardio workout in just 10-15 minutes! No need to be on a treadmill for an hour.

You can do intervals with practically any cardio workout you like doing. It’s powerful and it works.

If you want to learn more about how to do interval training to burn  lots of fat, I have a great resource for you. It’s a no-cost report about interval training made by Craig Ballantyne, probably one of the top 10  experts in the world on this topic.

You can grab this report at no cost to you.

Click here to get the interval training at no cost today

Here’s what you can learn from this excellent report:

* What the latest research says about interval training exercises and how they should be done.
* How many times a week you should do these workouts.
* How intervals may help you overcome a bad diet and still lose fat.
* Examples of routines that you can begin doing today.
* Much, much more.
Click here to get the interval training at no cost today

Let me know what you think about this report and write to me to tell me if you want me to send over some more content about this topic.

Today, I have some bad news… but also some good ones.

I’m sure that by now you may have heard about Joel Marion’s Xtreme Fat Loss Diet. You may even be one of the 5,206 people and more who bought their copy on the first day of its release (crazy, I know).

In case you haven’t [...]]]> Hi friend,

Today, I have some bad news… but also some good ones.

I’m sure that by now you may have heard about Joel Marion’s Xtreme Fat Loss Diet. You may even be one of the 5,206 people and more who bought their copy on the first day of its release (crazy, I know).

In case you haven’t heard or read about it, it’s a 25 day program to burn up to 25 lbs of fat. It’s done with special nutrition and fitness combination routines that “force” the body to shed more fat.

Because this program has just been released, Joel Marion is giving a special $30 off discount until this Thursday. It’s a great deal to help you transform your body in 25 days.

Xtreme Fat Loss Diet Special discount <===

In addition, Joel is giving away a special bonus worth $397 for people who get his program. The bonus is a 120 minute VIP coaching call with Joel, and two other fitness and fat loss experts, John Romaniello and Dr. Kareem Samhouri.

To hire these guys to answer your questions can cost hundreds of dollars an hour, so this bonus is super worth having.

The bad news is that the bonus will only be given to people who order Xtreme Fat Loss Diet today. You can get the discount until Thursday, but the VIP coaching call will be taken off at Midnight tonight.

To read more about this call visit:

VIP Coaching call with Joel Marion, John Romaniello and Kareem Samhouri <===

So much for the bad news…

The good news is that the bonuses I am giving to anyone who purchases Xtreme Fat Loss Diet through the special link in this email will be live until this Thursday.

The two bonuses include:

- The Emotional Eating Solution guide which I wrote myself and that shows you how to overcome any kind of overeating and emotion driven eating. This is something Joel’s program doesn’t deal with so I believe this guide will make it more complete.

- The Maintain Don’t Gain guide that will help you maintain your new fat loss for years to come. This is the big challenge really as you want your results to last.

To get these bonuses you need to take the following steps:

1. Order Joel Marion’s program through this link:

Xtreme Fat Loss Diet special bonus offer <===

2. Once you order the program you will get a receipt by email. Forward that email to me for verification. My address is John [at] FitFirmbody.com

3. I will email you your two bonuses right back.

Easy as pie.

So, the VIP coaching call that Joel Marion is offering will be coming off tonight. My special bonuses will run until Thursday.

I highly recommend this program as a way to burn off body flab and get leaner
and fitter.

To get the bonuses visit:

Xtreme Fat Loss Diet special bonus offer <===

My bonuses are worth over $40 easy and they make Joel’s program even more complete. This is why I’m offering them.

It’s called 5 Sneaky Tricks to Triple Your Fat Loss and it’s eye opening for anyone who wishes to burn fat and tone their body:

Click [...]]]> If you’re looking for a way to virtually triple your fat loss, I highly recommend that you grab the Free 27 page report that Joel Marion has published on his site.

It’s called 5 Sneaky Tricks to Triple Your Fat Loss and it’s eye opening for anyone who wishes to burn fat and tone their body:

Click here to download 5 Sneaky Tricks to Triple Your Fat Loss

One of the best things about this report is that it explains the concept of “Cheat Days” something that I know a lot of your are interested in.

Being able to eat things like Pizza and Ice-cream and still shed pounds is something not everyone believes in but it can work if done right.

There’s no better expert on cheating days than Joel Marion, creator of the Cheat Your Way Thin program.

If you want to learn how to lose weight while indulging in some of the most non-dietary foods around, I recommend that you take a moment, download this free report and go through it. You should be able to finish reading it in a very short time.

Click here to download 5 Sneaky Tricks to Triple

This report actually lays the basics of Joel Marion’s new program, Xtreme Fat Loss Diet. I will post more about this program soon, but you can visit the following page to read a complete Review of Xtreme Fat Loss Diet.