If you want to burn fat, gain muscle, and get in shape, then there is one thing that you need to learn more than anything else. Without understanding this one principle, you will never reach your body’s true potential. It’s not some earth shattering secret or anything, but you need to realize it and come to fully understand it. So here it is:

Physical fitness is as much mental as it is physical.

That’s it. No secret exercises. No magic combination of sets and reps. No pills, powders or foods that strip the fat away in your sleep. The most powerful secret ingredient that you will ever find is your own mind. Learn to master your mind and you will be amazed what you can do with your body.

Now I’m not talking about meditating your fat away or anything like that. I’m talking about self control and having the will power to push yourself beyond the limits that others have set for you.

I mentioned in my last post that Vince DelMonte is about to reopen his Maximize Your Muscle program for three days. The focus of this program is helping you to “blow beyond your genetic potential.” One of the things that Vince focuses on is the power of your mind and how others can influence it.

As part of the Maximize Your Muscle program, you get a 2 CD set that contains an interview style overview of the program. I just finished listening to it and I was very impressed. Vince covered a lot of material, but one of the things that impressed me the most was the motivational aspect of it. He talks about how your friends, family, and others can influence your mind and hold you back from reaching your true potential.

It’s important to surround yourself with people that have similar goals as you and who will motivate you to reach your goals. If your friends and family are not those people, I’m not suggesting that you should abandon them, but it is important to make associations with new people that can provide the support you need.

It can be difficult to find and build those kinds of associations, but one good way to do it is through an online community. When you join the Maximize Your Muscle program, you will become part of an online community of people who are motivated and dedicated to the same things as you. All of the members of the program have access to a private forum and private monthly coaching calls. On top of that, you will get new content from Vince ever month that will be full of motivation.

You will be hard pressed to find that kind of support among your friends and family. Even if you try to  make a lot of new friends, it would be difficult to find a bunch of people that are that laser focused on your goals.

As a final note, I’ve talked a lot about the importance of the mind but I don’t want you to think that the physical side isn’t just as important. You have to know what you are doing if you want to get in great shape. Don’t worry though, Maximize Your Muscle will teach you everything you need to know to get into the best shape of your life.

Make sure you stay close because Vince will be opening the doors to his program in a few short days and I don’t want you to get left behind. Check back often because I’ll be giving you more information over the next several days.

I am a firm believer that building muscle is the best and quickest path to an amazing body. Not only does muscle look amazing, but it also burns fat. That is why I love Vince DelMonte’s programs, he stays focused on building lean muscle mass.

If you’ve never heard of Vince DelMonte, he is the author of several programs like No-Nonsense 6 Pack and No-Nonsense Muscle Building. His story is pretty amazing, so you should definitely check him out.

Anyway, the reason I mention Vince is that he has another program that I want to tell you about. It’s called Maximize Your Muscle. This one is a little different than the others because it includes coaching calls with Vince and therefore has to be more exclusive. Vince can only help so many people at a time, so he only opens this program to new people every now and then.

The next opportunity to get into Vince’s exclusive program is coming up in the next couple of weeks. Right now it looks like it will be August 31st – September 2nd, but I’ll let you know for sure when Vince tells me the exact dates. Whatever the exact dates end up being, the program will only be open for three days. No exceptions, no bonus days. So be ready to pull the trigger when the time comes or you may miss your chance.

Vince has revamped his program for this latest release and I asked him to send me an advanced copy so I could review it for you. I’m still going through the material, but so far it is amazing. The program includes a monthly news letter and DVD, live coaching phone calls, and a few extra bonuses.

Each month, Vince will take you step-by-step through his program to help you “blow beyond your genetic potential.” His transformation story is one of overcoming his own genetic potential to finally get the body of his dreams. Now he wants to help you do the same with your body.

I think you will be impressed with what Vince has put together this time around. His program is truly unique and it is an amazing opportunity to take your body to a level that you only dreamed was possible. Make sure you keep checking back here over the next several days as I bring you more information about Vince’s program.

You’re going to want to be first in line when he opens the doors to this program. Vince has some special bonuses lined up just for those who sign up on the first day!

Product: Shake Weight Where To Buy: Official Men’s Website Official Women’s Website Rating: Price: $29.95 (Men) $19.95 (Women)

I first heard of the Shake Weight a few months ago. I guess that made me a little late to the party, but that’s because I don’t watch much TV so I hadn’t seen the infomercials. I wrote about the Shake Weight when I first heard about it and I promised that I would try it out and write a review. I know it has taken me a while, but I’m finally delivering on my promise.

What Is The Shake Weight?

If you’ve never heard of the Shake Weight, the best way to explain it is to have you watch the videos available on the official website.  You almost have to see it to fully understand what it is. There are two versions, one for men and one for women. There is a different website for each one and you can see the videos at Shake Weight For Men and Shake Weight For Women.

If you don’t want to watch the videos, I’ll try to explain it to you. Basically, it’s a dumbbell. It is shaped and looks like a dumbbell, but you don’t use it like a dumbbell. Instead of doing things like curls and shoulder presses with it, you just hold it in a static position and then shake it back and forth really fast. The weights on either end of the dumbbell oscillate as you shake it.

What Do You Get With The Shake Weight?

When you order your own Shake Weight, there will only be two things in the package when it arrives. You will get the dumbbell of course, but you will also get a workout DVD. The dumbbell comes in one piece, so there is no assembly required. The DVD is only six minutes long and it will walk you through the three exercises that you will need to get a complete upper body workout.

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Why I Like The Shake Weight

The Shake Weight is a very interesting piece of workout equipment. I’ve never seen or used anything else like it. That is one of the reasons that I like it so much. I know that working out can be monotonous and boring if you do the same things all the time. With this dumbbell, you get to shake things up a little (Yes, pun intended. I couldn’t help myself.) which can keep things interesting.

I also like the fact that you can get a really good workout in a very short amount of time. I know you’re busy, and finding time to workout can be difficult. Well, there’s no excuse not to use this thing. The exercise DVD that comes with it only takes 6 minutes to complete. You may think that 6 minutes isn’t enough time to get a decent workout. Believe me, you’re going to feel the burn long before the 6 minutes is up. Don’t worry about that.

Another great thing about this dumbbell is that a lot muscle is engaged while using it. With a traditional dumbbell, you usually do curls, presses, etc. With those exercises you are moving in a single direction and engaging limited muscle fibers. With the shaking moved used with the Shake Weight, you are engaging more muscle and exercising areas that don’t usually get engaged.

Why I Don’t Like The Shake Weight

As you know, there are negatives to everything and as expected there are a few things I should point out here. When I first picked up the dumbbell, I was immediately surprised by the construction. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but my first impression was that it was cheaply made. I think the reason I felt that way is because it is made up mostly of plastic and rubber. I am used to dumbbells that are made entirely of metal so I was surprised by the plastic. After thinking about it though, I realized that it had to be made of plastic in order for it to work correctly and to keep the weight down to five pounds. After further examination, it appears to be well constructed and durable. At the same time, I wouldn’t go throwing it around as plastics have a tendency to crack.

Another thing to keep in mind is that it will take a little getting used to. Since the exercises you will be doing will be new to you, it will take a couple times to get the movements down right. The first time I used it, I had a little trouble with the movements. They felt awkward at first, but I had it down by my second time through the exercise DVD.

Now, let’s get to the big concern that everyone has. If this isn’t the first time that you’ve heard of the Shake Weight then you have probably seen all the spoof videos of people making fun of it. Let’s face it, the thing is goofy. I admit it, but for me the only thing that really matters is whether or not it works. I think it works really well and that’s good enough for me. It’s a piece of home workout equipment anyway, so you will be using it in the privacy of your own home. If your pride is more important to you than getting a good workout, then the Shake Weight is not for you.

Why You Should Own A Shake Weight

There are several reasons why you should own a Shake Weight, but I’ll just mention a few. First of all, it’s really light so it’s easy to take with you when you travel or if you need to exercise away from your home. The one for men only weighs five pounds and the one for women only weighs two and a half pounds.

Another reason that you should own one of these dumbbells is that you can get a great workout in a really short period of time. You can’t beat a six minute workout and that is all it takes with this dumbbell. I was really surprised at how much of a burn I got from following the exercise DVD. It’s also easy to ramp up your exercises as you start to get stronger. Just do the exercise longer or shake the weight harder and faster.

To Sum It Up

The Shake Weight is a great piece of home-use exercise equipment. It’s small, light weight, quick, and effective. A lot of home exercise equipment will cost you an arm and a leg, but this one is rather inexpensive. It will give you a great upper body workout and will save you tons of time and money. It’s backed by a 100% money back guarantee, so it’s worth a try for anyone who wants an easy and inexpensive way to build there biceps, shoulders, and chest.

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Title: This Is Why You’re Fat (And How To Get Thin Forever) Author: Jackie Warner Where To Buy: Amazon.com Rating: Price: $24.99 $14.99 (Click Here For This Special Price)

I saw this book on Amazon.com a few months ago and immediately thought it looked interesting, so I decided to read it. It was a quick and easy read and I liked it a lot so I decided I would review it for you. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to understand what causes us to get fat and how to overcome it.

Meet The Author: Jackie Warner

I can’t really put one specific label on Jackie Warner as she is/does a lot of things. As it relates to this book, the most important thing to know is that she is a fitness expert. She is also a gym owner, has her own television show, and is an all around entrepreneur. Beyond writing books, she has also made a few exercise videos.

What’s In The Book?

The book is divided into four parts:

Part 1 – This Is Why You’re Fat

In this section, Jackie talks about all the things that contribute to making you fat. She talks a lot about sugar and the way it effects various chemical processes in the body. She also talks about different organs in the body and how they play a part in making you fat or skinny.

Part 2 – This Is How You Eat To Get Hot And Healthy

In this section, you will learn all about Jackie’s approach to eating healthy. Her approach is different than most other diets. In fact, I’m not even sure you would call it a diet. She calls it a food plan.

One interesting part of this section is Jackie Warner’s 2-Week Jump Start. During the first two weeks of her program, all you worry about is making sure you are eating certain foods. You don’t have to stop eating anything you are currently eating or control yourself in any other way. All you have to do it is add in the foods on her list if you aren’t already eating them. It’s kind of like the opposite of a “diet.”

Part 3 – This Is How You Exercise To Get Hot And Healthy

Here is where you will learn all about the Jackie Warner exercise program. Just like the previous section, this section starts with a two week jump start. All you do during these two weeks is a 20 minute cardio routine five days a week. She even gives you six different routines to choose from so there is something for everyone.

After the two week intro, she will take you through her Power Circuits. This is Jackie Warner’s personal approach to circuit training. The best way to burn fat is to build muscle and this is the approach that Jackie takes. She focuses on strength training, but all of the exercises use only body weight or a small dumbbell.

Part 4 – This Is How You Stay Hot And Healthy

In this last section, Jackie focuses on getting your mind right. You may not believe it, but so much of physical fitness is in the mind. If you can’t get your mind right, you will never get the results you want. Jackie will take you through getting in the right mindset to stay thin for the rest of you life.

After Part 4, there are several appendices with some very useful resources. She includes several meal plans and recipes, a sample food journal, and a sample training log.

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Why I Like This Book

There are several reasons why I think this is a great book. First of all, it is in line with my exercise and weight loss philosophy, so I know that the things she is saying are correct. Secondly, I like her writing style. As I said earlier, it is an easy read. I also like the layout of the book. The way Jackie takes you through it is very logical. The four parts of the book do a great job of taking you from beginning to end. She tells you why you’re fat, how to get skinny, and then how to stay skinny. It feels very complete.

Some other great things about this book are the meal plans and exercise routines. Jackie gives you great examples of what to eat and even gives you recipes you can follow. For the exercises, each one is illustrated by Jackie making it really easy to follow.

Last of all, the best thing about this book is Jackie’s program. Of all the weight loss programs out there, this one is really easy to follow. The meal plan isn’t too difficult and the exercises are rather simple. All you have to do is read it and do what it says.

Why I Don’t Like This Book

I don’t have many negative things to say about his book, however I will point out a couple things. First of all, this book was written by a woman for women. Throughout the book, Jackie makes it obvious that this book is for women by discussing things that are specific to the female body. This isn’t necessarily a negative (especially if you are a woman) but it does mean that certain parts of the book just won’t pertain to men. That being said, there is nothing about Jackie’s plan that doesn’t apply equally to men and women. I still recommend this book for men. They just need to gloss over the parts where she talks about breasts or getting a tone butt and legs so you will be attractive to men.

The only other complaint I have is with the Power Circuit routines. The routines are good, but there were a couple of things that weren’t immediately obvious to me when I read them. I had to take a minute to make sure I really understood how to complete the circuits. It wasn’t a big deal, but I thought the explanation could have been a little clearer.

Why You Should Own This Book

If you have struggled to lose weight, this book is for you. Jackie takes a different approach to weight loss because she knows how difficult it can be to stick with a diet and exercise routine. Her emphasis is on making her plan easy to follow and easy to stick with.

If you eat like most people eat, then this book is for you. So many of the things we are used to eating are responsible for making us fat. Even some of the foods that you think are healthy are actually contributing to making you fat. This book will educate you on exactly how you should be eating to get and stay thin forever.

If you have been doing countless hours of cardio with little to no results, this book is for you. Traditional cardio is not the answer to weight loss. You need to change the way you exercise to maximize your fat burning potential and this book will teach you how to do it.

To Sum It Up

This Is Why You’re Fat by Jackie Warner is a great book for anyone who wants to lose weight and keep it off forever. Everything you need is contained within this book. If you are ready to make a positive change in your life then you should definitely check out this book.

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Part of the reason that it is so difficult to build muscle is that there is so much misinformation circulating around the fitness world. When you look through the muscle magazines or browse the internet, all you see are these mammoth dudes whose mother’s probably put steroids in their bottles from the time they were newborns. All of the advice in these magazines is for these huge guys and has little relevance to you.

What you need is advice from a formerly skinny guy who has unlocked the secrets to packing on solid muscle mass. The expert in this field is Vince DelMonte. He is a former stick-thin distance runner who couldn’t gain muscle to save his life. He finally met a guy whom he calls the “Skinny Guy Savior” who taught him the right way to build muscle. Since then, Vince has transformed his body and now shares his knowledge with other skinny guys who are struggling to build muscle. It is a pretty interesting story and you can watch a video about it here.

Vince has a system that teaches skinny guys how to pack on muscle mass. The system is called No-Nonsense Muscle Building. If you’ve never checked it out before, now is a great time to grab a copy. Vince just started offering a $1 trial of his system. For just one dollar you can check it out and see what you think. You get to try it out for 21 days which should give you plenty of time to decide if you like it.

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With the $1 offer, Vince is also giving away a ton of bonuses. He calls it the Hardgainers Success Kit. I won’t list the bonuses here because you can read all about them when you click on the link above. There are 12 bonuses in all and you get some pretty cool and useful stuff. The only catch is that I don’t know how long Vince is going to leave this offer up so you should check it out now.

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I’ll admit it, you’ll look goofy shaking the weight back and forth (check out these videos to see what I mean: for men, for women), but if it works then who cares what it looks like. Supposedly, these things are supposed to be 7 times more effective than a regular dumbbell. They say that 6 minutes with the Shake Weight is like 42 minutes with a regular dumbbell.

As soon as I saw the Shake Weight, my thoughts immediately turned to P90X. Dumbbells are a major part of P90X, so I naturally thought about using the Shake Weight for the P90X workouts. Now that would be an intense workout. If you had one Shake Weight, you could use it for a lot of the P90X exercises, but if you had two of them you could really go crazy.

I just recently heard about the Shake Weight, so I don’t own one yet; but I plan on getting one soon. Once I get mine and try it out, I’ll write up a full review. If you don’t want to wait for my review, go ahead and get your own and try it out with me. There are two versions, Shake Weight For Men and Shake Weight For Women. If you get one (or already have one) leave a comment and let me know what you think of it.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor of Science from Susquehanna University
• Certified Nutrition Specialist
• Certified Personal Trainer

Books/Programs

• The Truth About Six Pack Abs (also available in video format)
• The Fat Burning Kitchen: Your 24-Hour Diet Transformation to Make Your Body a Fat Burning Machine

Websites

• Truth About Abs
• Busy Man Fitness

Media

• Muscle & Fitness Magazine – Contributing Author
• Oxygen Magazine – Contributing Author
• Guest on numerous radio shows
• eZineArticles – Platinum Expert Fitness Author
• Articles published on more than 1,300 fitness websites

As you can see, Mike Geary has quite a bit of experience under his belt when it comes to getting in shape and helping others do the same. To see if Mike Geary’s six pack abs program or diet guide is right for you, I have some other posts you should read: Review Of The Truth About Six Pack Abs, The Truth About Six Pack Abs Package, and The Fat Burning Kitchen.

What’s Included In The Truth About Six Pack Abs Package?

Let’s talk about exactly what you get with your The Truth About Six Pack Abs package. You have three options to choose from.

Package 1: The Book

With this package, you get the original The Truth About Six Pack Abs book. It consists of a nutrition plan and an exercise program. It is very informative and gives you everything you need to get started transforming your body and building amazing six pack abs. This is also the cheapest of the three options. You can get your copy of The Truth About Six Pack Abs book by clicking here.

Package 2: The Videos

With this package, you get the same great program that you get in package 1 except it’s all in video format. If you have a difficult time following written descriptions of exercise routines, these videos are just what you need. The best part is you can download them to your computer or to your iPod and take them to the gym with you. You can get your copy of The Truth About Six Pack Abs videos by clicking here.

Package 3: The Book And The Videos

With this package, you get The Truth About Six Pack Abs book and The Truth About Six Pack Abs videos. This package is by far the best value because you get a discount for getting the book and the videos together. With this package you don’t have to sacrifice anything. To get this deal, just click here and select option 2.

Whichever The Truth About Six Pack Abs package your choose, you will be getting a great deal. Just decide which package sounds like the best fit for you and then click on the link in that section.

Just imagine another summer of watching all the hot bodies having fun while you sit on the sidelines, unwilling to jump in the water and join in the fun because you are too ashamed to take off your shirt. Instead of enjoying your summer, you spend your time wishing you had lost those extra pounds.

It doesn’t have to be that way though. Instead of being on the sidelines, you can be one of those hot bodies. Just picture it in your mind for a minute. You’re anxious to get to the beach or to the pool so you can unveil your new body. As you walk around in your bathing suit, all eyes are on you. Your friends and family are blown away by how amazing you look. It feels good doesn’t it?

Okay, enough imagining. Let’s talk about how you can make it a reality in just 90 days. I truly believe, that with very few exceptions, anybody who wants to can lose their excess body fat. Since you took the time to go online and find this article about losing weight, that means that somewhere inside of you is a belief that you can lose weight. You just need to take that belief (no matter how small it currently is) and turn it into motivation.

I say you need motivation because it is going to take some hard work to get rid of all your excess body fat in just 90 days. I’m willing to bet that it took you longer than 90 days to put on that extra weight, so it stands to reason that it will take some time to lose it.

There are many programs and systems available to help you lose weight. The good ones almost always focus on the fundamentals, exercising and eating properly. I’ve seen many systems come and go over the years, and two of the best I’ve found are P90X and The Truth About Six Pack Abs.

You only have a few short months until Summer arrives. If you want to be in shape for bathing suit season then you better get moving fast. Either of these two programs can help you transform your body in 90 days. By the end of June you could be looking in the mirror at a brand new you. It’s yours for the taking if you really want it. Pick the program that best fits your goals and lifestyle and then get started today.

All that being said, The Truth About Six Pack Abs program has always had one main weakness. It’s a manual and you have to read it. It can be difficult to sit and read through an exercise and nutrition manual and then go out and implement what you read. Mike’s program is easy to understand and has great illustrations, but it is still a manual. That is, it was just a manual until yesterday.

Just Released: The Truth About Six Pack Abs Videos

Mike just released his entire The Truth About Six Pack Abs program in video format. No longer do you have to struggle to figure out what you have to do. Just watch the videos and you’re off. It doesn’t get any easier than that. You can even put the videos on your iPod (or other video device) and take them to the gym with you. It’s like having a personal trainer right in the palm of your hand.

70% Discount

The best part about The Truth About Six Pack Abs videos being released is that Mike is celebrating the release with a limited time 70% discount. The discount only lasts until Saturday March 13, 2010 at 11:59 PM CST. That means you only have a few days to take advantage of Mike’s crazy offer. After that, everything will go up to the regular full price (which is still a great deal by the way).

If you already own The Truth About Six Pack Abs program, these videos are a great add on. If you don’t own it yet, you can get the full program and the videos and still get the 70% discount on both. Either way, it’s a great deal. To get the discount, click here to go to Mike’s site, and don’t forget that this offer expires this Saturday.