Some people will have to try harder than others to lose body fat quickly, but that does not mean that it is not possible to lose body fat quickly. This can be attributed to the fact that each individual’s personal set of circumstances, genetic factors, and metabolism are different. Despite this fact, there is a [...]

The quest to develop a stunningly fit, lean and attractive body is a long, slow journey. It’s not something you achieve overnight by popping a few pills or strapping an electric gizmo to your belly. Which reminds me, did you know that by the time the FTC finally blew the whistle on the electronic ab [...]

In most of my Lean-Body Secrets Newsletters, I like to provide a healthy snack or meal recipe that not only is delicious and healthy, but also helps to get you closer to that hard-body appearance that everyone is looking for, while also more importantly, improving your health for life. In this article, I’d like to [...]

In this article, I cover what needs to be done with your diet. Don’t worry; I won’t take your carbs away or stick you with a liquid or celery diet. If you want a great body and have the determination necessary to do what it takes to get it, I describe the path that will lead [...]

You have decided to take the plunge and start a weight loss program, read on to find out how to find a good one. How do you know which are good weight loss programs? Good weight loss programs have certain aspects that you should look for. If it sounds too good to be true, it [...]

Legendary bodybuilding trainer Vince, “The Iron Guru” Gironda was famous for saying, “Bodybuilding is 80% nutrition!” But is this really true or is it just another fitness and bodybuilding myth passed down like gospel without ever being questioned? Which is really more important, nutrition or training? This IS an interesting question and I believe there [...]

You’ve been deceived into thinking that saturated fats are bad for you, but let’s look at some facts below… I’ll preface this article by saying that it will help if you have an open mind and accept that some of these facts are a slap in the face to politically correct nutrition in this day [...]

Everywhere you turn, someone’s promising the next secret to getting 6 pack abs. Some of these so called ‘secrets’ have some degree of accuracy, while others, not so much. Deciphering which are the best methods to getting 6 pack abs is going to be critical to your having success with this goal. The biggest area [...]

I’d like to start a little discussion today about carbohydrates… and in particular, “white foods” as well as potatoes. One reason I wanted to mention this is because so many health and fitness professionals trash talk potatoes about being a bad carbohydrate choice because of the high glycemic index. Some even say such ridiculous things [...]

Athletes – Labels provide a tremendous amount of important information. Most foods are now labeled, even those that are not in a package (the label is usually listed by the price in the store). The food label lists the amount of each ingredient in descending order. If a food is mostly water, it will list [...]