ZERO CARBS FOR FAT LOSS: HOLY GRAIL OR SURE TO FAIL? Part I

For the last several years there has been a lot of intense discussion, controversy and disagreement amongst bodybuilders, trainers, nutritionists and coaches within the fitness industry regarding whether avid exercisers looking to decrease body fat, while gaining/maintaining muscle,should utilize a zero-carb approach to dieting for the best results (also known as a “keto diet”). As a professional natural bodybuilder myself who has prepared for about twenty competitions, as well as one that has coached hundreds of clients, at all levels, whose main goal was to strip off fat without losing … [Read more...]

Anabolic Steroids, Exercise and the Heart…

As a drug-free-for-life professional bodybuilder I made the decision very early on to pursue my physique goals without the aid of anabolic steroids. I began weight training at age sixteen, and competed in and won my first competition just a few months shy of my 20th birthday. It was right after winning this title, The Natural Mr. Eastern USA, that I became even more serious about my bodybuilding pursuits. I started to talk with every high-level bodybuilder at my gym (and there were many), about what I needed to do to take things to the next level. One particular subject was brought up again … [Read more...]

This New Year Find the TRUE Fountain of Youth!

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Most of you have likely figured out that there is no secret “Fountain of Youth” out there located in some far away land, where a quick dip will suddenly return you to the glory of your early 20’s. In addition, trust me when I tell you that there are no “magic bullet” supplements, herbs, or drugs that can visibly transform you from the Dairy Queen into Queen of Fit without discipline, dedication and shedding a little blood, sweat and tears. You see, the truth is, there are no short cuts, and there are no secrets. The answer lies in a well-designed nutritional program and a no-nonsense … [Read more...]