26. January 2010 by Don Ebuen.

<p>Geeze Don your face is definitely leaner looking. That’s just amazing what a change in a diet and staying active can do to someone. Too bad we didn’t take real documented before and after pictures.

Being consistent is key. Don just received more Muscle Link supplements from me today while we had a healthy lunch. He seems to be going through the protein at a good rate. The more lean muscle he builds the more calories he will burn. In about another month I will evaluate his diet again and make some changes if needed. We will talk about what foods he likes and dislikes, what foods he altered for his taste buds, along with maintaining his motivation which he probably doesn’t need. SERIOUSLY guys and gals, if this doesn’t motivate you then nothing will.</p>

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7. January 2010 by Mervin Petralba.

I’m glad you are extremely motivated because workout pains and exhaustion can be frustrating. Yes you lost a lot of your water weight due to your normal diet that probably had high sodium levels and starchy sugars. Plus drinking lots of water throughout the day will flush all your toxins. So it’s a combination of that and the small portion meals that naturally speed up your metabolism.

It’s really amazing how you can transform your body just by structure and being consistent. Heck you only did this for only a few days. Just imagine what you body will look like as the days pass?

So all you people that just sit around and do nothing physically constructive and complain that I don’t have time to workout or it’s too expensive to eat right, is just a lazy excuse to me. If you have the time to watch TV for a few episodes then you have the time. And all you people that are into fashion and trying to look good that don’t take care of themselves, WHY? Why buy yourself those expensive clothes when they don’t fit or look right on you? Enough of the Coach bags and 7 jeans in the 805. Wouldn’t you rather use your money to purchase healthier foods or get a gym membership. I bet if you put Walmart clothes on a fitness model you wouldn’t notice the difference. Geeze I can go on and on. Enough for now.

Merv~!

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5. January 2010 by Mervin Petralba.

So far it seems that you like your diet. Yes, that Profusion chocolate protein is great tasting. Wait until you try the Muscle Meals meal replacements in cold ice water. The protein will help you build lean muscle and help recovery. I know you want me to put you on fat burners but trust me, you don’t need it at this time. You may never need them. Don’t get involved in the magic fat burner pill hype. If anything they are more thermogenic than anything else.

As you progress you will achieve natural energy just by eating you daily seven meals. I call it the natural high. You’ll see.

We will tweak your diet and supplementation as needed. Nothing is set in stone. Most trainers and nutritionist just go by the rules which is not always good. Remember everyone’s body is different in terms of how your body reacts to certain foods and exercises.It really shocks me every time a new guru says that this exercise and this diet will work for you. In most cases it doesn’t work. That’s why you see the same everyday Joe and the gym for years looking the same. They don’t take the time to think and know their OWN body potential. If I trained and did everything like Arnold Schwartzenegger, would I look like him? Of course not due to the different bone structure and genetics.

So first thing first, we will be playing trial and error in terms of diet nutrition and exercise. Let’s get ready to get ready!

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