Allison Ethier Two Weeks Out From The Arnold Classic

I just recently received some updated progress pictures from IFBB Fitness Pro Allison Ethier, and thought I'd post up to show everyone where she is.

We still have the fun stuff to come - all the peaking fun. This time we're probably going to do something a little different in an effort to come in a bit fuller. So less focus on any depleting and more focus on food.

One thing you should notice if you've been a follower of Allison's over the years is the marked improvement in her back and shoulders. This has been an area of focus for Allison's and so they've been hit hard, specialized on, etc. It's nice to see the fruits of... read more 9 comments

Is Empty Stomach Cardio Better For Fat Loss?

Does it matter if you do cardio in the am on an empty stomach? I get up at 4am and do my cardio at 6:30am so i've been eating my first meal of the day at 4am. Am i defeating the purpose of burning fat?

No, it does not have to be done fasted. Can it be if it's more convenient for you? Sure. But it's not something that must be done. That said, intervals and other high intensity modes should not be done fasted.

What matters isn't so much where the energy is coming from (ie. fat vs glycogen), but rather, how much you're burning (overall caloric expenditure). 300 calories is still 300 calories at the end... read more 4 comments

Countdown to the NY Pro - 6 Weeks Out

This weekend marks 6 weeks out from NY Pro. Now it's time to shoot for 110% every single day ... no excuses. This is the time where I need to dig deep and push, the time when I can either make significant gains or stall out. I choose to push on ahead, trying to be better than I was last time I took the stage.
 
My physique is almost there ... from the front. From the back? Well, let's just say Beyonce has nothin' on me. Alas, I was cursed (or blessed, depending on your point of view) with 'juicy booty syndrome'.  I'm still sporting the bubble butt, but hopefully, not for much longer. Sigh ... it would be... read more 2 comments

You're Not Starving. You Simply Want To Eat.

Quick hit today ...

Quote of the day from my buddy Brad Pilon:

"For weight loss - change your internal dialog. You are not hungry and you are not starving. You simply want to eat. It's under your control."  

This ties in nicely with The Power of the Dieting Mindset article found elsewhere on the site. You're in charge. Your choice. You're making the decisions.

As I've seen Scott Abel say:

"Choose the behaviour, choose the consequences".

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