My Video Review of the Fusion Mixer

When I received this thing called the Fusion Mixer, I’d never owned an automatic protein shaker cup.  Never had the need really and probably still do not but it was nice to be able to quickly mix up a drink intra-workout or after. Pros: easily mixed protein not too bulky smooth mixing action Cons: uses…

I'm Fat – You're Fat – We're Fat – No I'm Not

Seriously several times a day my mind convinces me that I’m a bit chubby, to a bit leaner today, to convincing me I need to go low calorie or low carb for a few too if I want to get serious in the gym, I need to be in a surplus. Somebody once said, “listen…

Fake it Till You Make it

At some point you’ve head the phase, “fake it till you make it.”  This could be in regards to almost anything.  I’ve heard it in the context of becoming a better author.  Maybe you’ve heard it regarding public speaking. But maybe you’ve not heard it in relation to bodybuilding and building the body of your…

I Love Bodybuilding Because You Get What You Put In

It occurred to me while driving that not many things in life are free and certainly without somebody taking a piece of your effort.  Take for example… Wages Financial Income Bonus Checks Licenses Purchases and so much more All these things can be taxed.  While this isn’t a fair comparison (the cost of living in…

Carb Backloading Results

I think I got a few raised eyebrows when I quietly announced I was going to try Carb Backloading.  There was a little bit of a shock factor.  Here are my carb backloading results. There’s something so glamorous about swimming upstream contrary to the popular opinion and there is perhaps something unglamorous to being moderate or preaching…

How to Create a Successful Supplement Company

While there are many ways to get rich (I know of seven), there’s fewer to creating a truly successful supplement company from the ground up.  With all the laws governing the creating and sale of supplements, the previous entrepreneur path of making a product in your garage and selling it are long gone.  By the…

The Right Way to Do Dumbbell Squats

I think when his trainer said dumbbell squats, maybe they meant hold the weights not stand on them? How do people come up with this stuff? While on Facebook, this image came across my timeline.  I knew immediately this wasn’t some joke or staged exercise.  It was another “functional fitness” believer preaching the virtues of…

Carb Backloading FAQ

Marc’s Carb Backloading FAQ for those who still seeking answers. With every bodybuilding program that hits the market, over time people have a slew of questions that the book or forums might not answer.  While the carb backloading pdf is filled with science references and a complete table of contents, the one thing missing is organization….

Does Alcohol Make You Gain Weight?

“Does alcohol make you gain weight?” is a common question I get in my Inbox at least once a month   They are probably referring the common imagery of the classic beer belly. Or as my friend up North asks, “can drinkin alcohol stop you from building mucsle?” It’s long been a myth that alcohol alone can…

Where's the Beef?

That’s a good question!  If your meat comes from the third biggest seller of meat, United Kingdom based Tesco, it might contain some horse meat.  And not traces! In an effort to revive consumer faith, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland revealed 37% of its hamburger meat contains horse DNA in the Everyday Value line…