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"NO WORKOUT CAN OUT TRAIN A BAD DIET"

We've all heard time and again about the importance of eating healthy.  Proteins help build muscle, vitamins and minerals are the catalysts that keep those metabolic processes moving, complex carbohydrates gives us energy, and unsaturated fats and fatty acids are essential to a well-rounded plan.  Here are some simple staples to help you get started:

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     Six weeks left of school until summer break, seems like forever!

Six weeks to complete your book report. No need to start today, that is a long time.

Six weeks until I can get my first driver's license. UGH it will never arrive.

Six weeks of road construction on my route to work, it will never end.

Six weeks before my vacation, why does it have to be so long?

Six weeks before my new home is complete, an enterity.

Six weeks until my child is…

Well, it has been a while and I have been very busy. Just to summarize what has taken place the last 10 months so that I do not bore you guys to death, here goes.

Got engaged and wedding is to take place Oct. 2011

Broke the Squat Record in the Texas USAPL in the 198 Open Mens RAW Division.  Squat was 534 lbs.  Now I own both the Bench Press (402 lbs) and Squat records in the State of Texas

Competed in the First PPC competition for the BONA…

As discussed on REAL Talk with Jason C Powell and Kai, here is the formula I have found to be most beneficial in determining BMR.  For convenience, I have inserted the EXCEL sheet to make things as easy as possible for you guys using this formula...even with ratios of protein, carbs and fats.  Enjoy!

For MEN, use the following formula:

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What is the REAL?

REAL stands for Real Entertainment, Athletes, Leaders & is a natural & drug free competitive organization founded by Jason C Powell & Kai.

REAL athletes can, & have been seen in the top magazines across the globe like; REPS!, Muscle & Fitness (and Hers), Oxygen & Status Fitness to only name a few.

REAL is 100% focused on the athlete & providing athletes with…

 I hear it all the time. I'm sure you've been told the same thing or have even stated it yourself. "I just don't have it today."  I have a suggestion for getting past these moments. What usually works for me is taking a step back and adding more focus to my training. We do our best to act like Unbreakable Beast (shameless plug) when we're in the gym. We train hard all the time and give max effort more then we should in most cases. When…

New research suggests that eating turkey can increase athlete’s performance by a fifth.

Turkey contains large amounts of muscle-building dipeptides called anserine and carnosine, which are broken…

Hey guys,

I have been working hard on a website that is very special to me and I truly feel will help others. If you get a chance take a look and let me know what you think. I still have a lot of work to do but am confident that it will go well. I started a group on here, still making adjustments to that as well. Hope all is well and training is going solid.

JR…

It hurts a little at this point to think that I'll have this much downtime, but I have to do it now before it gets worse. This is one of those situations that I can't push the envelope on. If I don't do it right, it's going to come back. Can't believe the will be cutting into my muscles like this. Life happens then you get stronger…

Weightloss boot camp is the best solution for weight reduction program. They are experts in combining workouts and diet programs for over weight people. The workouts at these camps help in building your strength and fitness condition. These also shed the unwanted fats from your body. So to maintain good health and fitness you need you have proper food and workouts.…

When you pass through the street of restaurants and fast food hotels you will find more than 70 % of people overweight. And if you are among one of those 70 % then you need to reduce your weight before you suffer from heart diseases. The weight is classified into four categories i.e. underweight, normal, overweight and obese. If you are underweight or overweight or obese then you need the help of …