The Seven Most Important Vitamins And Minerals To Maximize Muscle Gains And Performance And Give Fat A Permanent Vacation
7 Micronutrients For Macro Results
http://empowerednutrition.com/7-Micronutrients-for-Macro-Results
When it comes to nutrition, you have to think small to get big results. To make sure you accomplish your goals and stay healthy; you have to provide yourself adequate water, not just huge amounts of protein, but also vitamins, minerals and for the body to respond effectively to your training.
The standard bodybuilding diet and get skinny quick diets relying on yams, chicken breasts and a few other staple foods is ideal for getting the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fat) you need to lose fat and build muscle, but it falls woefully short when it comes to certain micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
The fact is that no individual food provided adequate amount of all the micronutrients you need to maximize fat loss, muscle growth, and support recovery and optimal health. Chances are that you’re getting fit diet emphasizes a few foods at the expense of many others, which taps the micronutrient profile in ways unintended.
Active people including bodybuilders and weekend warriors need considerably more micronutrients than average people do. The Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) does only recommended daily minimums, 200 pound body builders need are noticeably more than the RDI minimums indicate.
Nevertheless, there can sometimes be risks involved taking too much of a particular vitamin supplement form, which may lead to toxicity or other side effects. This is particularly true of minerals. Therefore, we need to take these upper limits in mind while also making certain you’re getting more than you’re daily minimums.
Additionally don’t forget that many foods are excellent sources of particular micronutrients. For each micro we discuss, I would also provide you with a list of foods that are rich in the nutrient. The good news is that many of these foods are small calorie fruits and vegetables and work well with your body building and fat loss diet – whether you’re trying to add mass or cut body fat.
Here I will provide a rundown of some of the most vital micronutrients bodybuilders, fitness models, athletes and active individuals need, ranked roughly from the top in terms of their importance and supporting tissue growth, maintenance and fat loss.
In the next few paragraphs I will cover and uncover these magical micronutrients, why you need them, how to use them and where to get them.
7 Micronutrients for Macro Results:
1. Cool C
2. E for Excellent
3. Magnificent Magnesium
4. The Non Vitamin… All Washed Up
5. The Canadian Vitamin “eh”
6. Electrifying Electrolytes
7. Z = Results!
Let’s get started… read the entire line up here >> http://empowerednutrition.com/7-micronutrients-for-macro-results
You can get almost all the nutrients you need from a well structured meal plan like the Empowered Nutrition Done For You Meal Plans, that are full of all natural foods, including, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy for proteins as well as fruits, vegetables and grains for carbohydrates and nuts and oils for omega rich fats.
Want to learn more about vitamins and minerals? Check out the Empowered Nutrition Vitamins and Minerals Database http://empowerednutrition.com
Knowing What Is Good For You And Knowing How To Put It All Together For Maximum Results Are Vastly Different. To Get An Intelligent And Structured Meal Plan That Delivers Powerful Proven Results And Your Ultimate Transformation Visit www.empowerednutritionmealplans.com
Patrick McGuire (Bsc) Is A Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner, Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist. As A Nutritionist And Former Competitive Bodybuilder Patrick McGuire Founded And Is President Of Empowered Nutrition. You Can Read More From Patrick At www.Empowerednutrition.com
OK so this is pretty impressive to say the least. My buddy Mike Westerdal is a strong guy, but the cool thing is he is one of the nicest guys around… but clearly he can build up some anger management as you will see in these 2 videos of Mike doing 315 pounds for 8 and then doing 405 pounds for reps.
Critical Bench 2.0
I have done 315 pounds for 3 sets of 10.
I have done 405 pounds for 4, 5 and 6 reps just a handful of times, but this is just awesome muscle and power.
So in my honor to August is Awesome Muscle Month, here is Mike Westerdal, Owner of Critical Bench doing 315 and 405 on the Bench Press.
Mike Westerdal Bench Pressing 315 pounds… watch it at http://empowerednutrition.com/405-pound-bench-press-video/
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Mike doing 405 pounds the Critical Bench way… see this video here >> http://empowerednutrition.com/405-pound-bench-press-video/
Learn how to build strong “SHOW” muscles that are also “GO” muscles without looking like a gorrilla… unless you like that sort of thing.
OK so when you think about nutrition do you think muscle building or fat loss?
August is Awesome Muscle Month
The answer is BOTH because Nutrition is the key link to BOTH Muscle Building and Fat Loss.
Wihtout empowered nutrition, you won’t accomplish any of your goals. You won’t burn fat and you won’t build muscle.
You certainly won’t be able to build it up and cut it off and show that lean sexy body you’be been working so hard for.
Just to remind you that muscles are sexy and fun, I included this cool video at the end you just have to see… it’s awesome!
So to help you I want to remind you to cycle your training and your nutrition for the Ultimate Transformation. You will want to build muscle as much as you can, as fast as you can and as effectively as you can. You will also want to cut the fat as fast and efficiently as you possibly can.
That is why I am going to stick to a theme for you and keep reminding you that August is Awesome Muscle Month.
Need I remind you that Muscle Building is for BOTH Men and Women. Come on guys, don’t be so ego-typical and think I was writing this just for you. yeah right a whole month dedicated to guys… might was well call this Alpha Male Fitness
Ladies… STOP. Stop that little voice in your head. Stop it from saying “but I don’t want to look like a guy… I don’t want to be She-HULK”. Trust me even if you were loaded to the gills with pharmaceuticals you still won’t start to look like a guy. Perhaps like a very muscular fish consider you grew gills… sorry pharmacopia humor.
Muscle building is for both Guys and Gals and if you thought differently, then you are missing out on incredible results. Not only that you are missing out on fast tracking your results and having that dream body faster than you planned.
So train hard, train smart and enjoy this months August is Awesome Muscle Month features I got lined up for you.
Watch the video… Now this is Awesome Muscle! >> http://empowerednutrition.com/august-is-awesome-muscle-month
The heat of summer is on us and its high times we have more cool smoothies to get the nutrients we need and keep cool and hydrated at the same time.
That is exactly why I am posting one of my favorite strawberry smoothie recipes of all times… Get it here >> http://empowerednutrition.com/super-sexy-strawberry-smoothie-recipe/
Super Sexy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
First of all why Strawberries? let me tell you. Its the fruit of the month and its awesome and packs a powerful punch.
STRAWBERRIES
Nutrition Information
1 serving = 150 g (8 medium)
Very high in Vitamin C (159% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
Very high in folacin (8% Recommended Daily Intake per serving)
Source of dietary fibre (3.9 g per serving)
Source of potassium (274 mg per serving)
Sodium free (2 mg per serving)
LOOK FOR: Firm, plump berries that are fully red with bright green caps. Strawberries do not ripen once picked.
TO STORE: Arrange unwashed on paper towel in shallow pan. Loosely cover, refrigerate unwashed for up to two days or freeze for up to one year.
TO PREPARE: Gently rinse, pat dry, then remove caps.
I really hope that you try this recipe and let me know your thoughts. Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe? Add it to the comments below and enjoy each others amazing ideas and recipes.
Here is my Super Sexy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe… clearly the BEST Strawberry Smoothie Recipe >> http://empowerednutrition.com/super-sexy-strawberry-smoothie-recipe/
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/
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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/
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
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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/
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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If you are on the skinny side, never trained or haven’t trained in a long time, then it’s perfect to get started right now with TACFIT.
To celebrate today only TACFIT is throwing in an added BONUS. 53-page eBook and video downloads that will cover the recovery yoga techniques and more.
This TACFIT Bonus Program is a HUGE asset to your body. If you can recover faster, you can perform better sooner. The faster you recover the better you recover. That’s it plain and simple. The best recovery methods are active recovery and this is exactly what the TACFIT Secret BONUS is all about and it’s only for today and ONLY until midnight.
I am going to stick one more piece of C4 (explosive playdoh) in the powder keg. I am going to give you 15 Empowered BONUS Gifts to download.
These include: Meal Plans for Fat Loss, Muscle Building, MASS Building and even Vegetarian MASS Building Meal Plans as well as 3 hours of Audios cover fat loss, muscle building and calorie cycling for empowered results. I even have my own Secret BONUS in there for you too. Totally unannounced, top secret no-one even knows about this one. It’s worth $97 alone.
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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.
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