NEW YEARS EVE - NO MORE BULL CORN

Ahh, the last hoo-rah! New Year’s Eve! Today is the last day that we have an excuse for not working out. Tonight is the last night that we can blame the holidays, family in town, Christmas shopping and every other excuse that we made up from Halloween to now. Tomorrow is a new year, a clean slate and a chance to make good on the same resolution we made last year….Wait a minute, did I just say the same resolution from last year? That can’t be right, or can it? This year make the difference!

I blogged about this topic a couple of days ago already, but it needs to be revisited. GET YOUR HINEY IN THE GYM!!!!! You are a grown up, so act like it. If you want something, then you know you have to work for it. One of my favorite quotes about getting in shape goes like this; “Getting in shape is easy once you realize how hard it really is.” – compliments of Steve Payne, a mentor and dear friend of mine.

The bottom line is that no matter what shape you are in now, you can change it. Whatever kept you from not training this past year can be stopped. Whatever your fears, you can overcome. Whatever it takes, you can take it. Never sell yourself short from the greatness that you can achieve. Believe in yourself. This year it’s time to realize your full potential.

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF CONFIDENCE, WELCOME TO FIT TO BE AN AMERICAN!

GET PERSONAL TRAINING FOR LESS THAN 9 DOLLARS A SESSION, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! EMAIL ME NOW TO LOCK IN YOUR NEW YEARS RATE. jason@safatloss.com

Hamsters Are Stupid

The great thing about not being a hamster is that we are smart. Hamsters on the other hand are stupid. They spend their whole life running on a wheel and for what? Sure they are heart healthy, but what do they look like? They are fat little balls of fur. Okay, so they are cute too, but the key word is fat ball. Do you want to look like a hamster? I didn't think so.

If you don't want to look like a hamster then quit spinning your wheel on the darn treadmill! If you run on the treadmill for 60 minutes every day, then you will have a very strong heart and a very poor waistline. Not only that, but you will have wasted 7 hours of your week! If you could cut your cardio to a third and get 10 times the results wouldn't you do it? Of course you would. You are smart, unlike the hamster.

Cardio for fat loss is best when done in short bursts like sprints. For example. When you perform a constant 60 minutes in your target heart rate zone you will burn X number of calories depending on your bodyweight and muscle density. If you were to instead perform 20 short bursts really fast for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of rest you will have burned X times 10 the amount of calories during the 60 minute session and you only went 20 minutes! Not only that, but when you perform long constant cardio you stop burning calories when you step off the treadmill. If you were to perform short bursts your caloric expenditure will continue for 78 more hours!

Give these cardio workouts a try next time you want to burn fat!

Welcome to the Weight Loss Resolution!

Well, last year about this time you may have made a resolution to lose weight. You may have even started a pool at work to help keep you motivated. However, something went wrong. Then you said I want to be in shape for spring break and life just got too busy. When the kids are out for summer I will have more time turned into when the kids go back to school I will have more time. And then finally after New Year's I will get back in shape. Sound familiar?

Don't blame yourself. Sometimes life gets in the way of our dreams. We rationalize things because we are smart. Being to smart for your britches is a burden that I'm sure you are willing to live with. The thing about it is that here we are in the same place that we were last year, and probably a little heavier. This time you will be successful if you just try these simple steps.

1. Write it Down - Keep a daily log of your food intake. Good, bad or ugly write it down. This will keep you accountable and help you stay on track.


2. Be a B student - Don't try to be perfect. Trying to be perfect will just burn you out and cause binge eating. Instead follow the 90% rule. Eat well 90% of the time. Make 90% of your workouts. By allowing yourself to focus on the 90% you will last much longer and be more productive. 90%, a 100% of the time is better than 100% for only a couple weeks.


3. Goals, Goals, Goals - Write 3 types of goals. A long term goal for you to always strive for. This should have a time limit of two to three months. Then write weekly goals. And finally write daily goals. That way every time that you achieve these short term goals, you will feel successful. These mini-victories will keep you motivated for success and help to push you forward!

There you go. That's it for today. Tomorrow I will share with you the benefits of why working out less is more!

What Happens When I Stop Seeing Results?

I can't tell you how many times I get this question. People have been working so hard to get to their goal, and then whammo! They stop seeing results. What went wrong? You are dieting so hard that you are basically starving, and you are doing so much cardio that you can't see straight. Why are you not seeing results?

The answer is simple. You are working harder instead of working smarter. Let me explain. First we will start with the amount of cardio that you are doing. You are just spinning your wheels if you are doing cardio sessions for long periods of time. We have been told for decades that if you perform aerobic activity for 30-60 minutes in your target heart rate zone, then you will burn body fat. WRONG!

Look at Olympic athletes. The long distance runners stay in their target zone for hours a day, every day. But physically they look soft and frail. However the sprinters never perform long distance running and they look defined and well sculpted. That is because the average body fat percentage of an Olympic sprinter is around 5% while the long distance runners are around 14%.

The point that I am trying to make is that if you want to shed weight and body fat then long bouts of cardio are not the way to do it. Instead try interval training. That means you work hard for short periods of time like sprinters do. Examples of this would be to walk for 30 seconds then run for 30 seconds or jump rope for 15 seconds then rest for 30 seconds, and do this for say 10-20 minutes. Anything that you do with high intensity coupled with low intensity will give you the results you are after. Also make sure that you perform cardio after any weight training. The reason for this is two-fold.


One, after you have trained with weights your glycogen storages are at a minimal level if not zero. When these storages are gone and you perform this advanced cardio; your body has no other choice than to burn body fat for fuel. Second, you want to have all of your energy for when you are performing resistance training because that is how you develop muscle tone. Every pound of muscle tone that you develop will burn an average of 50 calories per day. If you can develop 10lbs of muscle tone you will burn 500 calories per day while resting! Multiply that times seven days in a week, and you will incinerate a total of 3500 calories by doing nothing! 3500 calories equals an entire pound of fat!

Now let's address the diet issue. Another myth we have been taught is that less calories consumed than expended will equal a weight reduction. This is a half truth. It will result in a weight reduction, but at what cost? Remember that you want to keep the muscle tone and lose the fat because muscle tone burns extra calories. When you diet too hard or restrict too many calories then your body has to find a way to feed itself what you aren't. When that happens the body does not resort to burning fat because there are no nutrients in fat. Think about it. If you had a choice between eating a juicy steak and a bowl of fat; what would you choose? Of course you chose the steak. The body isn't stupid. It picks the same thing because there are nutrients in the steak that your body needs to function.

Next time that you want to restrict calories try to restrict certain types of calories like things made with flour, sugar and foods high in saturated fat. Also spread out your meals over five to seven small meals per day making sure that you eat within 45 minutes after training. This will keep your metabolism primed and help to shed unwanted pounds and body fat.

If you find yourself working harder instead of smarter give these tips a try. If you have hit a plateau, implementing these ideas are a sure fire way to get you over that hurdle.

What's in Your Wallet?

Wall Street is in shambles. Companies are cutting back. The cost of living is on the rise. Gas prices while low now, have been at record highs for months. Unemployment is worse than ever, and if you are one of the lucky ones to still have a job, there is no Christmas bonus this year! How are you supposed to hire a trainer to help you get rid of unwanted body fat and weight when you can't afford it?!

Great Question. Most people when they first go to see a trainer are amazed at the prices. Depending on where you live a training session could cost between $55 and $85 per session. When you add that times three times per week, then four weeks a month, you could be spending between $660 and $1020 dollars per month just on training!

While my fellow trainers and I appreciate your hard earned money, during times when the market has fallen out, we understand that you may not be able to afford us. What that means for you is that you are out on your own with no one to help guide you.

Maybe you have been training so long with a trainer that you have a basic understanding of what to do, but you know that without that accountability your workouts and your results will suffer. Even worse, you could be starting out on your own for the first time and risking injury and who knows what else by training alone! What do you do?

The answer is simple. Thanks to the Internet and you-tube, you have options. The best idea for your budget is what is called Virtual Training. Virtual Training is one on one personal training via the Internet. VT allows you all the luxuries of a personal trainer without all the costs involved from hiring one.

With VT you have your workouts emailed to you on a weekly basis. These workouts also contain links to proper step by step video instruction on how to perform your exercises. These videos are down-loadable directly into your IPod or equivalent device! This will allow you to have the power of a personal trainer right in the palm of your hand!

VT should also email your meal plan depending on which program that you purchase. That way you always know exactly what meals you should eat, and when to eat them! In some ways VT is better than a personal trainer because you do not have to adhere to anyone else's schedule. This way you can do your workout whenever you want to! Imagine having a user friendly program that you are in charge of!

The best part of Virtual Training is the price. Instead of spending a house payment on personal training, VT can give you everything that your body needs for around the cost of eating out twice in a month!

My VT programs start at $75 for the entire month! How's that for a bargain? Especially when compared to the cost of conventional training. For more information visit

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Personal Fitness

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Why Fish Oil Isn't The Best

Why do we need to take Essential Fatty Acids?

Today poor quality diets and processed foods create deficiencies in two very important fats. Those fats are DHA and EPA. Scientific research is showing that consuming sufficient quantities of DHA and EPA can help prevent certain diseases such as cancer, heart disease, depression and more.

Why not just take some fish oil?

General fish oil is weak in anti-oxidant content and do not contain the essential ingredients to allow for a high ORAC value as well as the efficient ability to deliver the DHA and EPA to your cells. We have found an oil that solves all the problems of general fish oil. It is called genuine Neptune Krill Oil. Studies have shown that genuine Neptune Krill Oil contains over 300 times the antioxidant power of Vitamin A & E. Over 47 times the antioxidant power of fish oil and lutein.

The unique formulation in EFA Icon of Antioxidants, Neptune Krill and Omega 3’s provides support for:

* Improved concentration and memory
* Protection for cell membranes
* Healthy nervous system function
* Improvement in cholesterol
* Support a strong immune system
* Relief of PMS symptoms
* A healthy heart
* Fights the damaging effects of aging
* And many more

Essential Fatty Acids cannot be manufactured in the body so we are required to get them through our diet. EFAs are essential for normal health and metabolism. EFA Icon is a powerful source of Omega 3’s. Most individuals diets contain too much Omega 6 fats and not enough Omega 3 fats.

When there is too much Omega 6 fats this promotes the production of inflammation causing chemicals in the body. Omega 3’s on the other hand encourage the production of inflammation fighting chemicals.

Our current diets consist of a ratio of 20:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3 fats. Some scientists believe that this ratio is contributing to certain diseases such as heart disease, cancer and obesity. This is why I truly believe that 90% of today’s population should consuming high quality EFA Icon to help offset that ratio.

This will not only decrease the risk for disease, but improve your overall quality of life.

EFA Icon is more stable than conventional fish oils and more resistant to rancidity. This means it will last longer and be more effective in your body. You will also not get the fishy breath, belching or reflux that is common with other fish oils.

Give it a try, you'll be glad that you did!

Lose 9-90lbs in 9 Weeks!

Impossible you say? It is if that is the attitude you start off with. The mind is a powerful tool. Just by thinking positively people have cured themselves from cancer, climbed Mt. Everest and invented most of our technology. Thomas Edison failed at making the light bulb thousands of times before he finally did it. He was able to accomplish his goal because he continued to stay positive.

There are tons of success stories out there. Michael Imperioli, Chrissy on the Soprano's, never booked an audition for years until he landed that role. Lance Armstrong was constantly scrutinized for his determination to ride his bike. Beethoven was deaf. Helen Keller was deaf and blind, but became a best selling author. Now it's time to add your name to the list!

The problem with most work out plans and weight loss programs is that they leave out the quintessential ingredient, motivation. Recent studies prove that motivation and accountability are more important than the workout, or the meal plan when it comes to losing weight. That is why you might have failed in your quest before now. It wasn't your fault, it was the jerk trainer's fault for not keeping you motivated. That's how my program is different.

Inside my book Lose 9-90lbs in 9 Weeks - The Guide to Becoming a Champion, is a motivational strategy that keeps you focused with positive reinforcement. I know that you can do it. It really isn't that hard when you have someone cheering you on!

You will learn step by step everything you need to know to be successful in fat loss and weight loss. I take all the guesswork out of it. Every workout is explained in great detail, and can be downloaded directly into your IPod! Each and every meal is laid out with perfection in mind to help you lose that unwanted fat around the belly, thighs and glutes. And to top it all off, I help you plan your goals in a way that you can only succeed. Losing is the only option!

Stop trying to lose weight and finally do it! Stop letting negative comments from ignorant people be your downfall. I believe in you! I know that you CAN do it! You ARE worth it! You DO deserve it! Don't let me be the only one who believes in YOU!

Stop what you're doing right now, and send me an email, jason@safatloss.com, and I will help you get started absolutely FREE! It's time to add your name to the list of successful people! I don't care if you have 9 or 90 pounds to lose. You can do it! The only question is.....will you?

The Price of Fat Loss

We reap what we sow. In other words we get back what we have put in. Boxer's express it with "The more you sweat, the less you bleed." But you get the point. The big question is....What are you putting in?

When a teenager comes home with poor grades, the parents usually ground him or her. They restrict them from enjoyable activities until their grades are brought up. The parents know that we reap what we sow. If you put more into your studies, then you will get better grades.

Why is it so different for you? Is your life really that hectic? A workout only takes about 30 minutes. If you normally hit the snooze button twice, then you do have time to get in shape! Pay the price.

If fat loss was for a grade, would you be flunking? As your parent should I ground you from certain activities like watching television, spending too much time checking emails and surfing or going out with your friends after work?

Are you acting too irresponsible to be allowed to do the things that you enjoy? The question isn't as important as the answer. If you are flunking your fat loss class, then you need to ground yourself from activities that will hinder your success. Stop eating fried foods, stop missing workout sessions and stop thinking about doing it and do it! Be prepared to pay the price for fat loss and weight loss.

What price you need to pay is different than the price for someone else. To you it may be a price of cost. You don't have the money for a personal trainer. Okay...fine, I can respect that. Find a cheaper solution. I offer virtual training for clients who need the perfect workout, but are short on money. You can check it out here http://twurl.cc/92s .

Maybe the price you need to pay is in the form of motivation. You need support and motivation to be successful. If that is the case, you can find the perfect blueprint for success in my book, "Lose 9-90lbs in 9 Weeks - The Guide to Becoming a Champion." or read about my philosophy for fat loss success here http://twurl.cc/92w.

Whatever the price of fitness you need to pay, just remember that you are not alone. You have the ability to succeed. I believe in you. You CAN do it! You ARE worth it! You DO deserve it! Don't let me be the only one who believes in YOU!

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Fat Loss Motivation

What would it take for you to accept the challenge of losing weight, burning fat and getting into the best shape of your life? It’s a bold question. Think back to everything that you have ever done to get into shape. Maybe you started going for walks after supper. Maybe you bought one of those products of the television from that guy with the ponytail. Maybe you even hired a professional trainer to get the weight off. Were you successful? And if you were, did you stay that way?
Most of the time I hear, no. The big question is why? Why were you unable to stay on track? It all comes down to motivation and support. Even if you had a trainer, you probably got bored after a while with the workouts. A poor trainer doesn’t know how to keep things different. He only knows a certain number of workouts, and not only will you get bored, but so will your body. When that happens, your body will stop changing. This is what happens if you continue to walk the same distance after supper as well. If you want to stay motivated then you have to change things up.
You can change the things you do by hiring the right trainer for one. This is the best advice I could give. The right trainer will make all the difference because he or she will continually challenge you and your body by always adjusting your training protocol. But you need to do your part as well. The best way to do that is to make goals for yourself.
By making goals you will always have something to strive for. I reccomend using nine weeks as the perfect time frame for you to set your goals. Every nine weeks you should sit down and write out three to five goals for you to meet. These goals need to be VERY specific, and should include your nine week time frame.
Let’s say that you want to make not missing any workouts your goal. If you say within nine weeks I will make more workouts, then you are starting off with a very poor goal. Instead say something like, “Within nine weeks I will have worked out at least 30 times.” This is a goal that can be measured, so it makes it harder to escape. If you have a hard time with your diet, then you could make a goal like, “Within nine weeks, I will have cheated on my diet no more than nine times.” This is a good goal because it allows you to mess up a little, but still do very well. You want to make sure that all of the goals that you make, you can achieve. That’s why I didn’t say, “within nine weeks I will not cheat on my diet even once.” If you make a goal like that and slip up even once, you will feel defeated and 9 times out of 10 give up. The whole point of making goals is to stay motivated.
You should also write your goals down. Emmit Smith, a future NFL hall of fame running back, once said that, “A goal is not a goal until you write it down.” This is so true. Writing down your goals make them tangible. Until you write them down, they are only an idea. Try writing down your goals, and watch your results come to life! If you need more Ideas you can always email me @ jason@safatloos.com or log onto my website http://www.fittobeanamerican.com/

What is it About Fat Loss?

Why do we want fat loss so bad? What is it about stepping on a scale or looking into a mirror that drives us bonkers? You could blame it on Hollywood movie stars, underwear super models or any number of other marketing ploys but the fact remains that over 90% of Americans are unhappy with at least one aspect of their bodies. And the problem is only getting worse!

Eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia are on the rise as is the quantity of gastric bypass procedures and plastic surgeries. More and more Americans are turning to drastic measures to achieve that ideal body, and yet the number one killer in America is obesity. There are more people with type II diabetes than ever before, heart attacks and strokes claim more lives than vehicle accidents, and new studies show that the number one cause of cancer is fat.

It seems that despite our best efforts, America is killing itself. How is this possible? The main reason is the lack of success from our attempts to lose weight. Most people try to crash diet or over exercise to try to increase the speed of results. This is the wrong way to go. You didn't gain the weight over night so don't expect to lose it overnight. The other problem is that we are ignorant of what it really takes to achieve fat loss. We try what we think should work, instead of seeking the advice of a trained professional. Look, if you had kidney failure, would you try to perform your own dialysis? Of course not. You would go to the hospital and seek the help of a doctor. Trying to lose weight shouldn't be any different.

As a real fat loss expert and fitness professional myself, I see this kind of thing way too often. Thanks to the information age we have way too many self prescribed experts on every subject imaginable. Instead of calling a plumber, we look up how to fix a leaky faucet on the Internet. While this may help with the plumbing, fat loss is a lot more intricate. Too many bad plumbers are on the web when it comes to fitness and fat loss. 9 out of 10 trainers out there really don't know what they are doing, at least not yet. They only have a certification to guide them. They lack the exp. and the know how to really help you.

If you are trying to lose weight, burn fat or get in shape, I urge you to seek the help from a real qualified professional. Don't let anything get in the way of fat loss success. You CAN do it. You ARE worth it. You DO deserve it. Don't let me be the only one who believes in YOU!

The Preamble To New Year's Fat Loss

You have exactly 31 days until you promise yourself that you will get in shape in 2009. Seems like a long time to wait. Especially when you could already be on your way to getting in shape this year. There is no magic about weight loss during the new year. In fact the odds are stacked against you. Nine out of ten people who resolve to lose weight during the new year never accomplish their goal. Five of the nine actually put on even more weight! Think about it. What did you resolve to change last year? Was it weight loss? Are you heavier or lighter? If you are lighter and accomplished your goal, then I applaud you. If you didn't...want to know why? It wasn't your fault.

You see, during the new year there is a great demand for fitness and fat loss products. As a result, prices go up. As a former gym owner I know that 45% of all revenue for the entire calander year is made during January and February. Higher prices eventually break you down, and cause you to give up on your dreams.

Reason number two. The gym is too crowded! When a person who is new to the gym scene shows up to the gym for the first time, it is intimidating enough as it is. When you throw in four times the normal average of patrons, then it is just plain scary. Individuals begin to feel alone in a crowd of people. This type of anxiety causes many people who were once excited to work out, to just avoid the big scary gym and all the crazy whackos in it.

And last, but certainly not least, the reason that most people fail to achieve their fat loss and weight loss goals is the inexperience and ignorance of wannabe expert trainers. Every day some village loses its idiot because some guy who likes to work out thinks he can help other people work out and get paid for it. Look you only have one body. Why leave it to some dude who is more interested in the size of his biceps over the health and wellfare of his clients? Make the right decision and find an expert. Like The Fat Loss Expert (shameless plug). I have 12 years of experience in helping thousands of clients. I promise that you will achieve your goals or I offer a double your money back guarantee! Guess What? No one has ever asked for their money back! Make the changes you want to make! Do it now! Don't wait for the New Year. You have been waiting too long already. Order my FREE Fat Loss Report and get started today!