I linked to these before and after pictures of LBC client Sunny Daye in the most recent newsletter, but I thought I’d also post them on the blog. Sunny went on to win three classes at the Pacific USA Naturals Bodybuilding and Figure Championships, taking first in Figure Short, Figure Masters Short and Figure Masters.. Read more →

Have you ever watched a food advertisement on television and suddenly felt you were hungry? Have you ever heard someone cough and immediately felt the need to clear your throat? Ever watched someone release a big yawn and felt the urge to yawn yourself? That is the power of suggestion. We naturally move toward whatever.. Read more →

Last week I wrote up a post called Spotters: You Don’t Need One where I explained why 9.9 times out of 10, they’re a waste of time and how their biggest ‘use’ is to stroke your ego and somehow have you believing you actually lifted that weight – when they said “it’s all you, come.. Read more →

Ok, I better qualify that to ensure that what I’m saying is very clear – 99% of the time and 99% of you, do not need to use a spotter – ever! Who and when would the 1% be? Someone like a powerlifter going for a big 1RM on the bench or the squat for.. Read more →

The quote in the title is one that a number of us on the Lean Bodies Fitness forum have gotten used to seeing – namely from one long-term LBC client and personal friend, Ileen Natic. It’s a quote she stands by in the pursuit of her physique goals and it’s powerful in its simplicity –.. Read more →

A conveniently timed blog post from Lyle McDonald adds more to what I’ve been harping upon for the last few posts about hunger, expecting it when dieting, and fat loss. One quote in particular: There are other adaptations, folks often decrease their activity levels (conserving energy), fat burning goes down and fat storage goes up,.. Read more →