It's Completely All About Your Diet

New research has shown that exercise is not going to melt all your fat away, but rather diet will. Diet and exercise are a lethal weapon when combined, but if we isolated the two, diet would come out on top. A person looking to lose weight could run endlessly on the treadmill and do 1000 crunches a day, but if they are getting margaritas after work with coworkers shit will happen.

All About Consistency and Planning

Try to eat small meals throughout the day and cycle your calories so you never reach a plateau. Making your body guess with workouts and diet plans is always a good idea. The human body is very good at adapting and when it does it no longer will burn any fat. Also cycle your supplements, as in two weeks on and two weeks off because those too will become less effective. 

Now Sweat it Out

 What I like to do is I take little sheets of paper, write down different cardio workouts that I like to do and then toss them in a hat, I make sure that there are at six different workouts, always allow your body one day of rest. Then I close my eyes and take a sheet of paper out and put it aside and that is the cardio I do in the morning on an empty stomach. No more than 45 minutes because I don't want my cortisol levels to rise. No matter what I choose I make sure I include HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) so that I can burn maximum amount of fat.

I recently hurt my back, so I have been unable to run, which sucks, but I can still bike, climb stairs, and walk on a treadmill. HIIT can be done on any piece of cardio equipment, not just the treadmill and it can even be done outside. I love the rotating stairmaster, it is a killer on the glutes and the quads, great for sexy legs and a nice ass. A great link that goes into further detail on HIIT is listed below:

http://www.intervaltraining.net/hiit.html

To be hot you should definitely incorporate the squat;-P

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Maca, Let's Have Sex Baby

What is Maca and what is all this hype about?

Maca is an ancient root vegetable grown in Peru and is known as the "Superfood of the Andes." Peruvians have been using this magic root for hundreds of years for all sorts of maladies. Maca can increase strength, energy, stamina, and most importantly it is said to be a natural Viagra. Maca can also help hormonal imbalances. I personally love maca and if you need help with your liido or getting it up eat some maca before you go to the doctor and ask for Viagra.

Maca is available in capsule or powder form. I prefer a cocoa powder blended with maca that is available at Whole Foods for $4.99 per bag. I put it in my oatmeal in the morning.

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Protein Powder Reviews

As someone that works out a lot I need an adequate amount of protein to get me through my day and my workouts. There's an advantage to drinking them:

* After working out, who wants to spend time in the kitchen preparing a meal and then having to worry about getting in all of the amino acids

* Depending on the type of protein, there are different uses and benefits

* Protein Powders are all encompassing when it comes to amino acids, vitamins and minerals

*Protein powders can curb hunger and help with weight loss

* If you find the right powder, the taste can be incredible

Best Animal Derived Protein:

 BSN Lean Dessert

My favorite flavor of the BSN Lean Dessert is Fresh Cinnamon Roll, but it is also available in Chocolate Fudge Pudding, Chocolate Coconut, Whipped Vanilla Cream, Banana Nut Bread, and Banana Cream Pudding. I love this one the best because the amino acid profile is the best and it is top-notch for staying lean, it combines casein, egg, and whey protein. I don't eat ice cream, but the rich taste mixed with chocolate unsweetened almond milk is so delicious. Yummy! Besides who wouldn't trust a brand that sponsors the UFC.

http://store.bsnonline.net/detail/leandessertprotein.html

Best Blended Plant Protein

LifeTime Life's Basics Plant Protein Powder with Greens

Don't let the green color or smell fool you. I have taken many green powders, powdered wheat grass, chlorella, etc and they happened to taste like horse shit, but this protein powder is amazing. I just got some a 1 1/2 weeks ago and it's almost already gone because I can't stop drinking it. I love it and I use it to make protein cakes, and protein pudding. It has all of the green power you need and is hypoallergenic as it is a blend of rice, hemp, pea protein, and chia seed. The amino acid profile is very good for a plant-based protein powder and one serving has all your needs of EFAs (Omegas 3-6-9). 

Best Pea Protein

I love Biochem's Chocolate Vegan Pea Protein when I opt for plant-based rather than milk or animal-based. I really love the way this protein mixes, I choose to drink it with unsweetened chocolate almond milk. The amino acids are very complete for plant food.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bioc/veganprotein.html

Best Hemp Protein

Nutiva Organic Chocolate Hemp Protein with Superfoods

This protein is best for a post-workout or pre-workout shake, as the carb and sugar content are higher than most other protein powders. One thing that helps with weight loss is taking in enough fiber and this shake by far is a fiber source super giant with 12 grams of fiber per serving. The protein is only 7 grams, so I would suggest combining this protein with another type. Taste is way better than any other hemp proteins I have tried, but regardless, if you're eating hemp protein then expect a nutty flavor and a grainy texture.

http://www.nutiva.com

Best Rice Protein

Nutribiotic Chocolate Rice Protein

I don't think this mixes all that well, but I do love the taste and the amino acid profile. It's better to shake this powder into a liquid, will not stir in. Great when mixed with egg whites and cooked, yum chocolate scrambled eggs.

Best Protein Pudding

Instone Nutrition Chocolate Protein Pudding

This protein is amazing, 20 grams of protein and 2 grams of carbs, 1 gram of dietary fiber for only 100 calories. I don't know how they did it, but it's great. Plus I like this pudding much better than any other puddings because the sizing is the biggest, the calories are the least and the it is very satisfying. Throw away that Jell-o pudding right now. 

Check at GNC stores

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