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Hello Friends, I hope this finds you well, and encourages you to be your best. I am in a weird place in my training for Fitness America 2010. I have been working out really hard 6 days a week, eating clean (but enjoying my cheat days), and doing what it takes to be successful when November comes....

Good month to you! Here we are coming around the corner to the months of summer. For some of us this can be very intimidating. When the sun comes up we have to start taking off our extra layers of clothing. It makes us more vulnerable to show off that extra brownie and ice cream we ate during the holidays...

Weight Training—for some people it is a tool for achieving a leaner composition; for some people it is a tool for getting stronger; for others it may even be a tool for stress relief. Regardless of its purpose, weight training is something that can, and should, be kept interesting and full of variety...

At the tender age of 70, Sherman Goodrich has become the world’s oldest Body-for-Life® Challenge Champion. He competed and won in the 46 and over class. Here, in part, is how it all went down. By way of introduction, my name is Sherman Goodrich and, while I am better known—if at all—as...

It is safe to say just about everyone has heard the phrase “Muscle weighs more than fat.” However, many individuals remain obsessed with their scale weight. This might be attributed to fad diets or extreme weight loss television. Whatever the reason, this is truly unfortunate because the...

I want you to stop and think for a minute...how do you speak to yourself? Do you speak to yourself with kindness or anger...love or loathing...patience or frustration? How do you speak to others? Do you poison with words or do you bless with words? You see, words are so powerful that how we use them...

Starting your 12 week Body- for -LIFE® program can be a very exciting time for many individuals. You are motivated and excited to start seeing some great changes in your body. For some people it is difficult to stay focused and motivated. Particularly in the 6 th and 7 th week, some of that motivation...

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Hello everyone! Andrew here to discuss the power and genius behind EAS® Reload. I use it personally, and I’m so proud to say that. In today’s industry of health and fitness...

Congratulations on taking the first step to completing your 12 week Body For LIFE® program! At first, when you are starting the program, you may feel very motivated and feel there is no way you will not complete the whole 12 weeks. As time goes on though, it can become more difficult, and you may...

Body-for-LIFE® requires us to be structured and disciplined for twelve weeks. During that time, we focus on planning meals, finding time to cook and exercise, grocery shopping, and whether it’s our upper body or lower body day! Among all that planning and structure, it is hard to adjust to...

Whether you’re familiar with Body-for-LIFE, or new to the program, you have probably heard that the 20 Minute Aerobic Solution is most effective when performed in the morning on an empty stomach. If you are not a “morning person,” this can be a very difficult habit to make. For...

At some point in most of our lives, there are obstacles to healthy living. They can be physical, emotional or both; temporary or permanent. It’s what we choose to do in the moment of most difficulty that steers our intentions. Different people deal with stress in different ways. When some people...

Everybody gets weighed down by the occasional cold or flu bug. A lot of people are burdened by seasonal allergies, too. Some people are naturally prone to small injuries, impingement, or pain in joints, muscles, ligaments or tendons. These things are just a part of life that we don’t really like...

I chose Body-for-LIFE! As the old saying goes…"If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself." A great philosophy for hindsight, and good for a chuckle at parties. In my case however, these words became all too true when I was first ...

It’s a Mind Game Hello to the Body-for-LIFE® community! I hope your training is challenging your body but renewing your mind at the same time. It’s amazing how powerful you really can become if your mind is right, clear, and positive about what you’re doing. Today I want to talk...

With the public’s rising interest in fitness and nutrition, more and more carbohydrate products in the supermarket are available with a “whole grain” option. Whether it is crackers, bread, frozen waffles, cereal or pasta, it is very common to see label statements such as “Whole...

That time of year has begun when most of us are having difficulty finding the motivation to exercise. It is cold and wet outside, and dark by the time you leave work! Not only does that make it harder to get to the gym, but it also makes us crave those warm, fattening comfort foods. Instead...

Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling great and ready to start a day of healthy eating and exercising with the best of intentions? Then unfortunately as the day goes on life happens and those good intentions go out the window? Then you are like most of us who have encountered this at one time...

As I approach the brink of a new year I’m reminded of the excitement that stirs in the hearts of so many Body-for-LIFE contenders and advocates as they await to hear which new champions will take the stage and grab the torch. On behalf of the Body-for-LIFE Team Champions, I’m honored...

Joining the Body- for -LIFE challenge is the beginning of a journey that I pray all of you will soon recognize should not end with your final completion date. Rather, the challenge should be a stepping-stone that will propel you forward towards a much more enriching and fulfilling life experience. You...

After having completed the 26.5 miles and then 56 miles back to back days in my first week. I quickly learned that I have the aptitude and the heart to do the entire distance since I can will myself to do pretty much anything within reason--to me. On the other hand, while studying and reading a tremendous...

The two major challenges of eating healthy are typically time and money. If everyone could afford the freshest, high quality ingredients, and had the time to cook and prepare them everyday, we would all do it! How can you benefit from more healthful, unprocessed fresh produce and meat, and also save...

We all know that Body-for-LIFE is a great program for making healthy, long-term lifestyle changes, and for transforming your body composition from fat to fit! But what few people realize is that Body-for-LIFE is one of very few body transformation/weight management programs that can be worked into almost...

Have you tried our new product EAS Lean 15?! It’s our new protein powder and it is a great and nutritious way to help manage hunger; which can assist you in reaching your lean-body goals. The Lean 15 protein powder is packed with 15g of high quality protein. These proteins are a blend of both...

Have you ever wondered how Body-for-LIFE will ever fit into your hectic 2 nd or 3 rd shift work schedule? A person who works night shifts can still be successful on the Body-for-LIFE program, and without ever having to change a single thing about the program! Although the Body-for-LIFE program focuses...