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Taking Control

Posted by Patrick on July 31, 2010 at 8:44 am

There is nothing greater than being in control of your own destiny. There is no better way to do this than taking control of your energy, your emotions, your physical appearance and your abilities.

Looking and feeling great is the most incredible experience one can have and it can only be enhanced by celebrating your success with a vacation retreat on a pristine, white sand beach with soft glowing blue waters, and subtle white tops cresting the tide as you walk in the surf and peel off your shirt for the first time in what seems like an eternity to reveal the newly etched details upon your flawless abdominals and body.

Being able to take control of your destiny is something millions of people are attempting to do right now at this very moment. The world over people are working harder and longer than ever before in an effort to take control of their lives financially as their health, fitness and mental vitality painfully spiral out of control.

One of the best things you can do that truly will put you in control of your life is to take control of both health in mind and body. While many are gaining unimaginable amounts of weight and losing control of their health sitting in office chairs in front of computer screens for hours on end, there is an elite few that are doing the exact opposite by taking control of their health and destiny eating well, being active and going on multiple vacations every year away from computer screens while enjoying beaches, sun and surf.

Read the full article Click This Link: http://empowerednutrition.com/taking-control/

The great thing is this can be you too. You can take control of your future and be the master of your own destiny in this unstable economic time by taking control of yourself. It is without a doubt (and some pretty compelling empirical data) that fit bodied professionals are paid better, receive promotions sooner, work less and perform better than their sedentary plump partners. They also command nonverbal respect in and out of the boardroom…

… It has been reported that a 30-60 minute workout first thing in the morning provides a mental and physical focus that allows an individual to complete 9 hours work in 8 hours or less, thus providing more time to enjoy more vacation time.

One of these elite few is none other than Patrick McGuire, President Empowered Nutrition Products Inc, a professional nutrition and fitness expert with a focus on living life to the fullest and providing powerful proven results and ultimate transformation rewards…

Keeping nutrition at the forefront of the three pillars of performance…

Learn More. Visit this link >> http://empowerednutrition.com/taking-control/

… The Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge is a 12 week event providing a unique user experience with a Personalized Nutrition Program, Workouts That Work!, Online Video and Email Coaching, Physique Critiques and too many components to mention all focused on accomplishing one thing; Your Ultimate Transformation Success Story.

Every participant of the Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge receives all of the tools necessary to get their dream body, take control of their life and $3000 in vacation rewards.

This is the first challenge of its kind providing powerful proven results… in 12 weeks…

Learn more and watch a short video to help you further understand just what the Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge is about follow this link >> http://empowerednutrition.com/taking-control/

Patrick McGuire BSc. Kin, RNCP, CSCS, is a professional nutrition and fitness provider and President of Empowered Nutrition Products Inc. Patrick is a former competitive bodybuilder, RCAC military member, semi professional athlete (hockey and football) and the mastermind behind the Vacation Rewards in the Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge. Learn more from Patrick, watch this video >> http://empowerednutrition.com/taking-control/

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Ultimate Transformation Ultimate Rewards 3

Posted by Patrick on July 30, 2010 at 12:21 pm

This is a simple, fast attack blog post to let you know that there is a new video for the Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge. Its video #3 in a 3 part series. Watch the Free Video Now
» Click Here » http://empowerednutritionmealplans.com/ultimate-transformation-rewards-challenge-v1/

To go with this video you will want to check out the live event. As of August 1st 2010, we go LIVE with the Ultimate Transformation Challenge and $27,884 in Vacation Rewards for 12 Grand Champion Winners.

This is HUGE! $27,884 in Vacations to 12 winners!

This event coincides with the Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge where every participant will receive $3000 in Vacation Rewards as well as the tools to finally accomplish their DREAM body.

There is ONLY 100 spots in the Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge available as it is rife with quality and the most needed tools for your Ultimate Transformation.

Each of the 100 participants will receive…

» $3,000 Vacation Rewards
» Personalized Nutrition Program
» Workouts That Work!
» Weekly Video Coaching
» Weekly Email Coaching
» Monthly Physique Critique
» Super Supplement Files
» Advanced Fat Loss Meal Plans (for later)
» Advanced Muscle Building Meal Plans (for later)
» Quick Start Guide
» Empowered Nutrition Manual
» Transformation Tracker Workbook
» and more than we can list here in this short post today…

If you have ever wanted to change your body and change your life, this is your best opportunity to do so. Act fast, there are ONLY 100 spots available and the event is open for 3 days ONLY!

Click Here to Watch the Free Video and Reserve Your Position TODAY
» http://empowerednutritionmealplans.com/ultimate-transformation-rewards-challenge-v1/

3 days ONLY. 100 members ONLY.

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Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge V2

Posted by Patrick on July 26, 2010 at 9:44 pm

Hey this might NOT come as a BIG surprise, but I just got a ton of traffic with my second video for the Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge.

This one is all about the Vacation Rewards…

> What are they
> Where are they
> How do you get them
> Why and How is this NUT case going to give everyone $3000 in Vacation Rewards for joining the challenge
> What is the Grand Prize Awards $27,884 in vacations

I also cover the important stuff, like when it starts and when it ends.

If you have NO IDEA what the heck I am talking about here is a short info clip for you. If you find this interesting, click the link below and JOIN the CONVERSATION.

Watch the intro video follow this link >> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/Ultimate-Transformation-Rewards-Challenge-v2

Want to see the full length video and see what the hype is all about? CLICK HERE and get all the details follow this link >> http://empowerednutrition.com/ultimate-transformation-rewards-challenge/

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Ultimate Transformations Ultimate Rewards

Posted by Patrick on July 23, 2010 at 4:42 pm

Today is a glorious day here in the land’o’green that is EmpoweredNutrition.com YEZZIR… today is a fantastic day. All week, actually for 3 weeks now I have been toiling in the lab working on several projects at once and finally today I have been able to get the first one out of the incubator and [...]

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TACFIT Bodyweight Training Detainee Escapes

Posted by Patrick on July 8, 2010 at 11:51 am

This is serious, if you want unbridled fat loss and total body control and strength…
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Watch the ESCAPE video: http://bit.ly/cVp1rm
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Visit www.GetTACFIT.com for your FREE Challenge Workout Videos and eBook

I have to share this with you right NOW! (Because at midnight the FREE Challenge Video is GONE).

My friends at TACFIT have put together yet an even more enhanced training protocol for TACFIT and are once again offering you a free video and workout. There is only one PROBLEM.

The FREE Israeli Special Forces Challenge Video is closing tonight at midnight.

This is the most intense bodyweight training program I have ever used. Its really impressive, it works and its extremely challenging to say the least.

I mean really, if you are thinking about fat loss and dont care for the gym during these amazing summer months, then I encourage you to get this FREE challenge workout and head outdoors. You can do it anywhere, since it is bodyweight based.

Quite honestly, if all you do is use the Israeli Special Forces Challenge Video you will increase your power, strength, endurance and fat loss in the next few weeks guaranteed!

Go NOW and get your FREE TACFIT Israeli Special Forces Challenge Video and Workout TODAY! www.GetTACFIT.com

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TACFIT Commando Bullet Points

Posted by Patrick on July 6, 2010 at 7:23 pm

Ammunition for building awesome an awesome Body with TacFit Commando Training…
Watch the TACFIT – KIDNAPPED VIDEO at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/tacfit-commando-bullet-points

Whether you dream of training exactly like the world’s elite special ops or you just want that shredded special ops physique, TACFIT Commando addresses both lean muscle gain AND fat loss WHILE exposing you to a level of skill development that’s been kept “classified” until today.

High-Intensity Fat-Burning Circuits:

Each mission in the TACFIT Commando dossier can be completed in less than 30 minutes, and those 30 intense minutes melt fat faster than hours of cardio-style exercise.

Equipment Free Muscle:

When on a mission, “black-ops” types need to maintain or even continue building muscle mass without equipment. We put the Commando program together to maximize continued muscle growth while ensuring optimal fat loss. When you’re on vacation, too busy to get to the gym, or simply want to shake things up a bit while still building muscle, this is the perfect equipment-free solution.

Complex Skills that promote “neurological sophistication”:

Special ops guys tell us that after training with TACFIT, time appears to slow down as they speed up, fine motor skills become more accurate, gross motor skills more efficient, and they feel significantly less stress in a crisis. Imagine how much easier it’ll be to put up with the stresses of day to day life? That neural stimulation also means you’ll be able to activate more of your muscle fibres and lift more weight when you go back to the gym. You’ll also avoid fat loss plateaus by continually adding new stimulus.

Injury-Proofing and Active Recovery:

The tactical operator needs specific low-intensity mobility exercises to accelerate recovery from intense effort, to prevent overtraining, and to diminish the delayed muscle soreness typical of extreme exertion—which translates to constant mission readiness. YOU will get the same benefits applied to accelerated fat loss and recovery from intense training.

High Octane Cardio Conditioning

Tactical training programs must target the energy systems of tactical response: that means high intensity, three-dimensional movements done for repeated bursts of short duration, with fast recovery—serious workouts for those who aren’t afraid to push limits others call impossible. For YOU that means faster fat loss through interval-style training, and more energy for your work, leisure and life.

Improved Stress Management:

Finally, the extreme psychological stress experienced by active tactical responders requires methods that safely reabsorb the adrenal dump of “fight or flight.” You’re of no help to your teammates if you’re sick or burnt out. Your ammunitions only as good as your rifle—and if your equipment breaks down you can’t even shoot blanks. Daily life translation: a run in with the boss, your spouse or an irate neighbour won’t tax your system like it used to — you’ll be calm, cool, collected and ulcer-free.

Well Rounded Physical Specimen…:

Crisis response demands a physical training program tailored to the specific needs of the field agent: tireless stamina, extreme range reactive strength, ballistic speed, the agility and coordination of a Free Runner, and active recovery and pre-habilitation. Tactical operatives need these things NOW, and TACFIT delivers in spades. Using the programs designed for these guys means YOU will benefit from the same kind of well-rounded athleticism they use on real life James Bond missions.

Cool Applications — Party Tricks

Real Tactical Applications: each exercise has been carefully programmed to forge the highest level of specific conditioning while building and reinforcing tactically relevant skill sets. Want to move like Mission Impossible? TACFIT will teach you how. By incrementally working up to the “crazy” tactical exercises these guys use, you’ll have an endless source of “party tricks” to amaze your friends and freak out your kids. You’ll also build an incredible movement palette for your sport, leisure activities or just your everyday life.

“And what guy doesn’t dream of learning the methods that Navy SEALS, Marines and real-life secret agents are using right now to chisel those rock hard bodies…?”

Program Specs:

-> Bodyweight only — No equipment

-> 4 distinct types of training days performed cyclically (mobility, flexibility, strength, conditioning)

-> Choice of a rotating 4 day or 7 day cycle OR…

-> Integration of specific components into your existing workouts (cardio, flexibility, etc)

-> 9 28-day “Missions”

-> Instructional videos for each Mission

-> Follow along videos for each Recovery session

-> Follow along videos for each Mission (Deluxe Deployment Kit)

-> eBook manual and pdf Mission Guides

-> And many more “goodies”

Read it all and watch the KIDNAPPED VIDEO at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/tacfit-commando-bullet-points

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Happy Can-Am Weekend!

Posted by Patrick on July 5, 2010 at 3:40 pm

I hope you enjoyed the weekend. As a Canadian who carries his Irish passport and his American green card I take the liberty to thoroughly enjoy every festive holiday I can.

This weekend was no exception as we are enjoying July 1st Canada day and July 4, Independence Day in the US. It’s truly great as my mom and step father are up from Naples Florida and they joined me, my wife and 3 kids at the Canada Day fireworks display at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington ON. But Not before I got some park time with the kids and my wife. After the park we did lunch, and then I hit a killer ride in Kelso, where I met two other riders that were out for some fun as well. Then we had a nice family dinner, kept the kids up late and went to the fireworks, it was a great day. I captured most of the day on my Hero Cam for you.

To celebrate Independence Day on July 4, we had a great big BBQ at my mom’s apartment (albeit here in Burlington ON) and ate a lot of whole beef hotdogs and sliders. (For anyone who does not know what a slider is, think mini hamburgers or just go to White Castle and order a sleeve). It was great; we swam, played and ate. Starting with veggies and lots of water; going heavy on the veggies first prepped us for all the other food to come. Of course after all the veggies, and eating more than my share of meat, I washed it down with a pop and chased it with a cappuccino ice cream drumstick. I got a lot of this day on video too, including… YUP! Another mountain bike ride at Kelso.

Well, I hope you enjoyed your Can Am Weekend as much as I did and I hope you let loose on a day or two having your cheat, treat and reward meals. If for any reason you feel you over did it and are feeling guilty, then there is a quick easy fix to get you back on track with your calorie plan. You can always include a STOP day this week. I am having a STOP day today. Seriously I am STOPPING all food consumption for 24 hours. Just liquids with ZERO calories, starting with an ice cold glass of water with lemon juice followed by black coffee lots of water, green tea (hot and cold) and more water and black coffee.

BEFORE you scream at me, you better do some research on the subject like I have. Stopping is NOT Starving. You WONT lose muscle. You will NOT be lethargic and tired. You will NOT feel empty and starve. In fact the opposite of all those will occur. You WILL be more focused. You WILL get more done. You WILL burn more body fat today and you WILL keep all the muscle mass you started the STOP day with. Just as my friend Brad Pilon, he wrote the book on Intermittent Fasting and called it Eat STOP Eat.

I am going on a STOP for 24 hours from dinner to dinner as I choose that to eat the main meal with my family as it could be difficult to explain to 6 and 4 year old girls why daddy is not eating dinner with them.

So if you have not yet enjoyed a good cheat, treat and reward meal for a job well done this past week, or celebrated the Canadian and American Holidays, then today is the day to do that. Have a HUGE BBQ dinner tonight, have a glass of wine or a pop and have that ice cream treat when you are done. Trust me your body will thank you for it, especially after a week of staying focused on your nutrition game plan.

If you already did over indulge, then get back on your Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans and consider adding a STOP day to your schedule and surprise yourself just how easy it is and how much work you get done today.

Need a meal plan package that works CLICK HERE >> www.empowerednutritionmealplans.com

Need something more personal? Get a Personalized Nutrition Program CLICK HERE >> www.empowerednutrition.com/personalized-nutrition-programs

Have the urge to try a STOP day? Learn more CLICK HERE >> www.whatiseatstopeat.com

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Budget Diet FREE Report

Posted by Patrick on June 25, 2010 at 3:55 pm

I just wanted to give you a simple something to talk about.

its called the Budget Diet. I am offering a free report, free samples of the Ultimate Transformation Meal Plans and a little something extra just for visiting.

That said, I won’t bore you with the details to day… maybe tomorrow or next week, but one day.

I am stock raving mad about the price of eating healthy and did some research on the matter. That prompted a brand new book and of course that prompted me to make a brand new FREE Report for you.

Get the Budget Diet Report: 10 Money Saving Tips for Dieting on a Budget

Save $1200 and Lose 30 pounds of fat in 3 months.

Get the Report and Get the Ultimate Transformation Sample Meal Plans and
a very cool BONUS to celebrate your new body.

CLICK HERE TO GET IT NOW >> www.empowerednutritionmealplans.com

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Inspiration and YOUR Challenge

Posted by Patrick on June 17, 2010 at 9:41 am

I have to admit, this is going to be tough to admit… but the truth is out. I don`t know if I will ever be able to do this.

Can you do or even imagine doing what this guy is doing… its crazy and you need killer skill, strength, and balance and muscle control to pull this one off.

Enough hype and awestruck babbling, just watch the video and you will know what I mean. Then read the rest of the post and find out how you can issue your own challenge and get 1 Night Hotel Stay for your challenge efforts.

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Watch the Planche Push Up and Inspiration Video on the Blog
>> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com
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WOW! Enough said. I am literally awestruck and amazed!

So if that doesn’t inspire you to think of something crazy, or get you to try it yourself, then I don’t know what will. No like I said, I am not really sure if I can even do some of the training push ups let alone the full Planche Push Up, but you have to know that I have tried (and failed) and will continue to challenge myself and try it again every few months. When I finally do a full planche push up I will be sure to post the video. I may even be obliged to add my failures for fun video viewing pleasure.

Now here is the cool, fun and rewarding part of this blog post and how you can have 1 Night Hotel Stay Certificate.

Get ALL the Details on the BLOG
>> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com

I want to encourage you to be creative in your training and inspire others to try something new too. I want to hear what crazy exercise or personal challenge you set for yourself either now or in the past. All you need to do is make it short and sweet and post a comment on the blog below for others to read and try.

If you DO try someone else’s crazy challenge exercise or activity, then post a reply on their comment and let them know how you appreciate the challenge and just how well you did.

For every Challenge Exercise or Activity posted I will issue each person 1 Night Hotel Stay Certificate on Sunday night by email.

If you have the chance and ability to put it on video and post a link to EmpoweredNutrition.com from or in your video and post link to your video in your comments, I will make a blog post featuring your video and you and I will give you 2 Night Hotel Stay Certificate just for going that extra step to be different and inspire and challenge others.

You will have to hurry as the CHALLENGE for YOUR CHALLENGE is over Sunday June 20, 2010 at 9pm. After that you can still post your own challenges, but I won’t be able to give away any more 1 or 2 Night Hotel Stays. Sorry.

So WHATS YOUR CHALLENGE?
>> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com

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3 Minute Dip Challenge

Posted by Patrick on June 7, 2010 at 4:27 pm

Part 4 of 4 in our 3 Minute Challenge…
3 Minute Dip Challenge
This is not an easy task by any means since you will be using a very small muscle group to move your body through space.
Another factor that is going to limit the consistency of the results is how you perform the exercise. To make this equally fair for all we will be using a chair dip or bench dip. To execute this one, you need to have your arms behind you on one chair and your feet either on another chair or on the ground simply as pivot points not to be used for pushing and cheating.
This falls into both the muscle ENDURANCE and POWER challenges, since you will be using a small muscle to move your weight you need power to even get started and since it is such a small group exhaustion will come quickly and you will need muscle endurance for your triceps to keep going rep after rep for 3 minutes. You will also be working your core stabilization, some front delts and even traps during this exercise.
Here are the requirements for this dip challenge:
1 or 2 chairs
Timer – here’s one for you http://e.ggtimer.com/3-minutes
State Your Name, Weight and Total Reps
Will power and muscle endurance

INCENTIVE:
To challenge yourself
Set a new standard for you to beat each month
Video this and post it on YouTube for all to see
Tag and link EmpoweredNutrition.com and add your link to the comments on this post (this helps build your YouTube traffic as well)
1 Night Hotel Stay – Do the Video version of your challenge and let us know and I will send you 1 Night Free Hotel Stay on me just for entering. Come on its going to be fun, motivate you to beat yourself and others and I will give you a prize just for entering a free contest.
I look forward to seeing your results. Even if you don’t do the whole video thing, post your results as a comment on the blog post and we will be sure to add you to our long list of Empowered Achievers.
Here is the list of 3 Minute Challenges for you…
Challenge #1 – Push Ups
Challenge #2 – Chin Ups
Challenge #3 – Squats
Challenge #4 – Dips
For ideal results and the ability to track your results from all your nutrition and training you should set up a standard set of tests for yourself to see where you are today and where you are going and to make sure you are on track on the way. After all you can’t drive to Disney without a road map, a game plan and some check points on the way.

JOIN the 3 Minute Dip Challenge FREE and Get 1 Night Hotel Stay www.EmpoweredNutrition.com

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