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5 Female ‘Toning Myths’ That MUST Die

Patrick — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:43:05 +0000

So I am sure you know I am a guy… a dude… a simple minded boy who really doesn’t know what it is to be a woman let alone a CURVALICIOUS lady with moxy. You are totally right, but I do know without a doubt how to coach train and mentor the Curvalicious and future ...

Gridiron Dominance Football

Patrick — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:47:54 +0000

I just did a review of Gridiron Dominance a total training system for Football Dominance. I was going to write a complete review, but after reading a personal note from my friend Elliot Hulse and his Gridiron Dominance partner Chris, I thought I would let you read it for yourself. It's not a review, but simply put you will certainly get the point. If you are a football player, amateur, highschool, collegiate, professional or just darn serious about being the best football player you can be, you need to get Gridiron Dominance I know from experience as an explosive 240 pound middle line backer that this sort of training is what will make the difference in being dominated or Gridiron Dominance. Read the letter from Elliot http://empowerednutrition.com/gridiron-dominance-football

Older Not Slower… Happy Birthday

Patrick — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:31:21 +0000

Hey superstars, just wanted to say I hit another nasty workout 100 Burpee Presses with my 40 pound Ultimate Sand Bag yesterday, then in the afternoon I got a text to go with the "roadies" and hit up another 37.9 kms on the silver bullet Good news to report, in just one ride we increased our average speed and hit a new personal best Max Speed. It was AWESOME! AWESOME YES.. but let me tell you it came at a cost. I think I came close to VO2 Max a few times. Today my hamstring glute tie ins are pretty tight. Here are my details thanks to my Strava Cycle iPhone App GPS April 18, 2012 - Patrick McGuire, Roadie Stats Distance: 37.9 kms Ride Time: 1:22:44 Elevation Gain: 128m Average Speed: 27.5 kph Max Speed: 65.3 kph Not too bad the night before I turned 38 years young. Speaking of that, I am having a bit of a Birthday Special to celebrate. I am almost giving away my complete Empowered Transformation Program for just $19 bucks. http://empowerednutritionmealplans.com/birthday-special

Is This More Dangerous Than Aspartame

Patrick — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:19:17 +0000

Normally I like to post 100% original content, but I've been a bit behind lately... okay; ALOT. But for good reason, I am killing it with progress on a whole bunch of nutritional research and some killer NEW workouts that will be released as iPhone and Android Apps in the next few months. Now here is why I am borrowing some content from Dr. Mercola. I am all for going as natural as possible, one of the reasons I will say have a coke over diet coke any day of the week, but suggest you just skip it unless you are going into diabetic shock or smack in the middle of a stage win on the Tour de France. This new sweetener scares the crap out of me. Read what Dr. Mercola has to say, I will follow this up with my private clients and a personal audio/video message (if you want private coaching drop a comment on this page and I will get you a special link for being a loyal fan, friend and reader of the blog (...but you have to read this sentence to know the key to getting the secret link) and get the inside scoop and fast track to your ULTIMATE Transformation. Is This More-Dangerous-than-Aspartame Sweetener Hiding in Your Food? Originally Posted By Dr. Mercola | March 28 2012 | 62,040 views Read the full story on this deadly sweetener http://empowerednutrition.com/is-this-more-dangerous-than-aspartame

24 hours for Loyal Friends and Fans SAVINGS

Patrick — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:33:37 +0000

Hey my friends, I am not going to deep on this one, but I DO want to let you know that the Loyal Friends and Fans of Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans promo is about to end. Only 24 hours LEFT! Get Yours NOW Right now I am not doing anything weird, I do not want you to “opt-in” or “sign-up” for anything. If you have been following me for a while and have any desire to change your body, then this is the chance of a lifetime to get my recently updated and enhanced Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans with Workouts and the limited time Coaching BONUS Audios and Workbooks for $39.95 not $77. http://empowrednutrition.com/24-hours-for-loyal-friends-and-fans-savings

How To Get a Weight Loss Coach For FREE

Patrick — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:02:32 +0000

Have you ever wanted to lose fat, but didn’t know what to do or how to do it? How about those crappy diet books… have you ever read one and it left you more confused and feeling stupid with no action plan? Well if you answered YES (and I know you did) to those you are not ...

Why Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans SUCK! Part 1

Patrick — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:23:02 +0000

Why Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans Suck! [Part 1 of 2] At least I got your attention. But truth be told I have always felt this way. Even though my Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans are the BEST on the planet and every internet fitness pro wants to get their hands on my meal plans or promote them for their own, I have to say that “Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans SUCK!” Now don’t get me wrong they are AWESOME! Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans deliver Powerful Proven Results. If you are looking for weight loss, fat loss, muscle building, endurance, performance, energy or just adding a bit of health and vitality to your life... they work. Learn why Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans SUCK! >> http://empowerednutrition.com/why-empowered-nutrition-meal-plans-suck-part-1

NEW Transformation System Released

Patrick — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:55:33 +0000

I am going to keep this short and sweet. I will elaborate on it thru the week, but for now, I will keep this sweet and to the point. If you put your training ahead of your nutrition you are wasting your time. When embarking on a fat loss or muscle building transformation journey you ...

Ultimate Sandbag Holiday Special SAVE 25%

Patrick — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:16:06 +0000

Ultimate Sandbag training is becoming all the rage and for good reason. It is part of my routine and will be a bigger part in 2012. Here I provide you with a simple yet effective fat loss Empowered Ultimate Sandbag "FLOW" Workout that will incinerate fat for hours on end. Another great reason to get into Ultimate Sandbag Training now is to tighten your core and save a few dollars because the crew at Ultimate Sandbag are having a Holiday Season Sale, right now and using the link in this blog post you will save 25% today. No coupons or codes required, just use the link, but before you do that, test yourself with the workout and let me know how you did in the comments below.

Empowered Core Conditioning Day

Patrick — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:30:41 +0000

Empowered Core Conditioning Day Yesterday I had a great day and I wanted to share it with you. WHY? Simply because if I can work 3 sessions a day into my crazy busy routine you can too. OK granted they were all under an hour and not all three sessions were totally intense. Watch the video then grab the exact workout I did and try it yourself. Its a great long term metabolic simulator (that means long term fat loss my friends). read more... http://empowerednutrition.com/empowered-core-conditioning-day

11 Diet Truths You Are NOT Going to Like

Patrick — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:10:57 +0000

11 Diet Truths Are NOT Going to Enjoy In today’s non-stop media environment, there’s certainly no shortness of tips, advice, and gimmicks for weight loss. Magazine and billboard ads tell you how to “Lose thirty pounds in thirty days!” TV infomercials claim that you can “Eat what you want and still lose weight!” And magazine headlines claim it’s easy to “Lose one jean size every seven days!” read more... http://empowerednutrition.com/11-diet-truths-you-are-not-going-to-like

7 Tips For Eating to Look Younger That Actually Work

Patrick — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:48:18 +0000

7 Tips For Eating to Look Younger That Actually Work http://empowerednutrition.com/7-Tips-For-Eating-to-Look-Younger-That-Actually-Work The day I turned 25 years old I headed straight to the store and bought loads of different ultra pricey skin creams. I was sure this would keep me wrinkle-free. By 30 my tone had changed. I began to realize that while I still wanted to look young and vibrant, youth came from the inside. The foods you eat show through your skin. They’re what end up keeping you looking young or not so much. After all, your food is your medicine, three times a day, everyday. As you already knew it’s loads of fruits and vegetables as well as other whole foods that end up doing the trick. If you’re concerned with aging gracefully, start where it matters, in your diet. Here are seven foods that will keep you looking younger longer. Try these 7 tips and start feeling and looking younger today http://empowerednutrition.com/7-Tips-For-Eating-to-Look-Younger-That-Actually-Work

Your Goals and a Gift

Patrick — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:27:09 +0000

Hey on the notion of being called CRAZY I want to give you another GIFT. Get More Info - http://empowerednutrition.com/your-goals-and-a-gift/ I am going to challenge you for your comments. All I want to know is... What is your #1 Goal and how can I help you? Pretty simple question right. But you may be asking... How are we going to do this? Easy. You comment below and let me know your #1 Goal either Fat Loss -or- Muscle Building and I will prep a totally free gift for you and all your friends. Learn More, Get Your Free Gift http://empowerednutrition.com/your-goals-and-a-gift/ This message and free health and fitness gift is brought to you by Patrick McGuire's Empowered Nutrition, the #1 Most SWIPED Meal Plans on the planet and the Best PERSONALIZED Nutrition Programs ever!

Free Workout Journal

Patrick — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:36:44 +0000

Yesterday I posted this and it has had an alarming response. I am floored to say the least. Thank you. Did you get your copy? Get it TODAY! In case you missed it, the information to get your free Workout Journal Copy is below. I have a burning desire to really start sharing some of ...

Journal for Success

Patrick — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:20:04 +0000

I have a burning desire to really start sharing some of my secrets to gaining an absurd amount of muscle in a relatively short period of time. Sure you may know me as the “Nutritionist” or the Transformation and Fat Loss Coach, but the reality is in order to get totally shredded and show off ...

YIPEE! I landed my first cover…

Patrick — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:17:14 +0000

OK before you read any further I have to say this is the exact email subject line I got from Vince the other day. “Yippee! I Landed My First Cover With My Beautiful Wife So We're Celebrating..." Read the Vince's Story http://empowerednutrition.com/yipee-i-landed-my-first-cover/ Pretty cool as I can relate to the energy and excitement of landing your first cover. I still reminisce about landing my first calendar cover [Men at Work]. It was a bit cheesey but cool none the less. So I am stepping out and asking you to JOIN me in a simple "CONGRATS" to Vince and Flavia Delmonte for landing BOTH their first covers. I am so proud of them both and it means more to me, knowing that on that cover stand two of my friends and all around great people. Give Vince and Flavia a little love, just "LIKE" this post or take that next step and comment below. Here is the cover that should be hitting the magazine racks anytime now. ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/yipee-i-landed-my-first-cover/

Free GIFTS for Live Large LIVE

Patrick — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:11:03 +0000

Hey my friends, I am sure you are busy having a great time, a great day and a great summer. If you aren't, you better get started NOW! I am really pumped for the end of this August. WHAT?! Yeah that sounds totally odd and just for the record I am NOT rushing the end of the summer. I am excited for many reasons. Among the many things happening August 28 thru 31 I will also be attending and taking part in a HUGE Fitness Industry Event with my good buddy Vince Delmonte among many other fitness and lifestyle professionals and a whole lot more fun loving fitness enthusiasts just like you. I want you to come have fun with us. It is going to be a real blast and change all of our lives. Learn More About Live Large LIVE (more... http://empowerednutrition.com/free-gifts-for-live-large-live) This is going to be the biggest and best thing you ever did to further your future as a athlete, fitness model, bodybuilder and fitness professional. Meet, greet and rub elbows with some of the shakers and movers in the fitness industry from coaches, trainers, celebrities and more. Learn More ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/free-gifts-for-live-large-live

Coconut Recipes!

Patrick — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:39:07 +0000

COCONUT RECIPES! (con't from Coconut Lowering Cholesterol) Get Your Fat Loss Coconut Recipes Here ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/cocnut-recipes OK this post is a continuation of the recent Coconut Lowering Cholesterol post. We discussed many of the great things about coconut and some of the ways to open, prepare and include coconut in your diet. Now we are going to cover some of the amazing delicious and nutritious ways to ENJOY coconut with these taste-bud tantalizing COCONUT RECIPES! Enjoy my friends. http://empowerednutrition.com/cocnut-recipes

Coconuts… Lower Cholesterol?

Patrick — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:47:28 +0000

Cholesterol Lowering Coconuts www.empowerednutrition.com/coconuts-lower-cholesterol Coconuts... Lower Cholesterol? OK so I was digging around and had a craving... several in fact and it prompted me to do some digging on something very specific... coconuts! ... and this is what I found. Pretty interesting read if you ask me. Parts of this have been pulled from various sites and documents and I interject my own comments and usage ideas throughout. Enjoy this post as I go add the other parts for tomorrow and the next day... yeah I went off the deep end of a coconut milk oasis with this one. It’s way too long and way too good to chop it up to fit into one little post, so I am going to make a micro series on COCONUTS... I am COOCOO for Coconuts! Read it all >> www.empowerednutrition.com/coconuts-lower-cholesterol Who can resist a coconut, with its creamy, tropical flavor? For too long, many Americans have done just that. Thankfully, that misguided coconut era is over. The coconut is receiving long-overdue accolades as a highly nutritious food. In fact, research has shown that it’s the saturated fat in coconuts that not only helps our bodies absorb nutrients and fight viruses, but also reduce cholesterol levels. Traditional American uses of coconut are sugar-laden affairs — think baked goods like pies, cakes and macaroons — that mask its health-promoting properties. But now cooks everywhere are incorporating coconut into a wide range of flavorful recipes that support good health. And many people are going even further, using coconut milk as a wholesale replacement for dairy. When coconut is fresh, it has a sweet, rich aroma. Before it reaches the grocery store, the coconut’s smooth outer shell has usually been removed, revealing a rough husk with three indented “eyes” at one end. Inside is the seed; it consists of a layer of creamy, white meat surrounding a center filled with refreshing, mildly flavored coconut water. Whatever form of coconut you choose — shredded coconut; or coconut milk, cream and oil — it is sure to add an exotic twist of flavor to an otherwise ordinary meal. www.empowerednutrition.com/coconuts-lower-cholesterol

Live Large LIVE Last Chance

Patrick — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:14:25 +0000

Join me at Vince Delmonte's Live Large LIVE Event, get all the details on my blog and get 2 for 1 tickets to attend and a special live gift pack from me at the event. Learn More ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/live-large-live-last-chance

Dad and I “Thank You”

Patrick — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:28:01 +0000

Dad and I Thank You with a Free Fat Loss GIFT Watch the video ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/dad-and-i-thank-you I want to personally thank you for the many, many positive comments, the likes and the love. I got more out of that than you did I am certain of it. I read so many personal stories of how so many of you really love your dad's too and appreciate the honoring I am offering and the GIFT that dad and I agreed to give you on his birthday. We went over, had a swim and brought him some Mud Pie Ice Cream Cake... which my wife, 3 kids, me and "Baba" (my step-mom) all enjoyed. I think my brother got some after his hockey game. If you missed it or missed out, I apologize. For the rest of you, we are prepping the emails right now and you will get Your 7 Day Fat Loss Plan Download Page Link and Password in a few hours. Keep your eyes peeled as I prep something cool over on my facebook page. So if you missed out on this package you might be able to get it over at the Empowered Nutrition Facebook Fan Page ;-) Watch the video ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/dad-and-i-thank-you

7 Day Fat Loss Plan

Patrick — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:44:03 +0000

Your 7 Day fat Loss Plan Get Yours NOW ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/7-day-fat-loss-plan This is a pretty unique system that is going to make an immediate impact in your fat loss goals. It’s pretty tough to say the least, but it works. By tough I mean you have to put in some serious effort, but nowhere near the super human efforts and extremes of the final week of contest prep. This is a total gift from me to you to honour my dad. They guy is hard working and gives what he can, when he can and Wednesday July 6, marks his birthday. That is why I am giving you this gift to honour him and thank you for being a loyal friend and fan. Thanks. (The download details are at the end of this post, no sign ups, no opt-in, no emails required for the next 48 hours ONLY, just a comment and a like) OK why would dad’s birthday inspire me to give you a 7 day fat loss program for free? Come on and find out http://empowerednutrition.com/7-day-fat-loss-plan

Getting Away from Fitness

Patrick — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:15:44 +0000

Getting Away from Fitness and Going Off-the-Grid Learn how I discovered to get back to basics and embrace my surroundings and the opportunity that exists to stay motivated and fit and get a renewed passion for being active. http://empowerednutrition.com/getting-away-from-fitness Take this accidental off the grid concept to keep your nutrition and fitness goals in check when on the run, travelling or vacation without equipment and weights. I've included an easy to use "Off the Grid Fitness Check List Chart" for you. http://empowerednutrition.com/getting-away-from-fitness Enjoy and share your off the grid fitness concepts by adding a comment below the post ~ Patrick BSc, RNCP, CSCS

5 Foods Women Should Eat More Of for Vibrant Health…

Patrick — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:15:04 +0000

SUBJECT: 5 Foods Women Should Eat More Of... ...a bodyweight workout to alleviate “MAN-o-pause” syndrome I fired up a new blog post after doing some research for an email. Turns out it was way too much info and I had to convert it to a blog post. I cover the top 5 Foods Women Should Eat More Of and thought I better give you something to help you with your “MAN-o-puse” problem as well as helping you with health and vitality. Ladies Learn the 5 Secrets to Vibrant Health ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/5-food-women-should-eat-more-of-for-vibrant-health GUYS: you need this as much as the ladies do so do NOT avoid this email like housework. Get your body weight workout to avoid chores NOW ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/5-food-women-should-eat-more-of-for-vibrant-health Patrick McGuire BSc. RNCP, CSCS, founder of Empowered Nutrition Products Inc. Weight Loss Transformation Expert taking it personal and helping you accomplish your goals one client and one pound at a time.

ShapeShifter: Launchpad

Patrick — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:15:29 +0000

Ok so you might think this is an odd post, but I have to say I am amazed at just how well this FREE 6 day Fat Loss Muscle Building Launchpad program is going. The only problem so far is that I haven't emphasized how amazing this thing really is and how incredible the package is. I can't believe its free. Learn More ==> http://shapeshifteronline.com Look if you want fat loss and you want it fast and cheap there is nothing cheaper than FREE. It is so well laid out, that there is no way you can't get results with this program. Seriously, just give it 6 days and let me know how well it worked for you. Get your 6 Day Body ReDesign Program Now... FREE! Get Yours NOW ==> http://shapeshifteronline.com

Skinny Vinny is Dead

Patrick — Sat, 07 May 2011 05:21:57 +0000

WATCH THIS VIDEO ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/skinny-vinny-is-dead/ WOW! It’s been 5 years since Vince Delmonte made it official and started it all. I remember just 6 years ago sitting in his living room revamping his diet, training and working on his posing routine for his first fitness model contest. That was it. The end of Skinny Vinny! PRO Vinny Lives! Watch this Video and see the NEW Pro in Action ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/skinny-vinny-is-dead/

Cinco de Mayo Vegan Style

Patrick — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:54:33 +0000

Many folks confuse Cinco de Mayo with Mexican Independence Day, but these are two different holidays. Cinco de Mayo celebrates a small Mexican army defeating the French in Puebla against all odds. Folks in Puebla still celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but Cinco de Mayo celebrations are actually more widespread in the U.S. than they are in most of Mexico. http://empowerednutrition.com/cinco-de-mayo-vegan-style Most Cinco de Mayo menus I’ve run across are pretty heavy on the meat, cheese, and sour cream, but you can absolutely make your Cinco de Mayo meal cruelty free. If you’re throwing a Cinco de Mayo shindig of your own, here are some tasty, vegan recipes to help get your menu planning in order! Read the rest and get the recipes ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/cinco-de-mayo-vegan-style I want to know how you celebrate Cinco de Mayo and if you got a great recipe to share please add the comment below using facebook comments or wordpress comments. Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to see all the awesome suggestions. Go here to share your celebrations and recipes ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/cinco-de-mayo-vegan-style Happy Cinco De Mayo Celebrations my friends!

GSP Inspired Assessment

Patrick — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:12:39 +0000

GSP Inspired Fitness Assessment and a Killer Fat Burning Fat Loss Frappucino Recipe Get it here --> http://empowerednutrition.com/gsp-inspired-assessment Georges St. Pierre is about to defend... no make that attack the defense of his UFC title in Toronto ON Canada April 30th, 2011. A friend of mine, who trains with GSP sent me an Assessment they use to determine ones fitness and performance levels. I did it for the first time and did better than I thought I would. See if you can match up against GSP, his scores are on the Assessment Challenge Sheet, so are mine. Add a facebook comment and let us know how you did. If you have the gusto, shoot your own Assessment Video and send a link in your comment. Get your GSP Inspired Assessment Challenge and Fat Burning Frappucino Protein Smoothie Recipe Today http://empowerednutrition.com/GSP-inspired-assessment

Idiot Sightings 2 Are Food Related

Patrick — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:09:51 +0000

Idiot Sightings, Fun with Food and Fat Burning Read about these idiots and burn calories doing nothing >> www.empowerednutrition.com I have to admit, today is one of those days. I feel like an IDIOT, too much to do, not enough time to do it, but forge ahead none the less. Tehn to break up my day my awesome wife sends me an email that just had me rolling and busting a gut. So here it is formated and posted for your fun too. 2 of these are food related, the rest are just there to make you laugh and make you burn a few extra calories. Enjoy. ~ Patrick Read it all www.empowerednutrition.com

Fat Loss Recipes, Metabolic Cooking and a Workout

Patrick — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:17:24 +0000

5 Fat Loss Questions, A Fat Loss Workout and Metabolism Boosting Recipes... All Free http://empowerednutrition.com Learn how to boost your metabolism and burn more calories in your sleep without breaking a sweat and this new free guide from my nutrition partner in crime (NOT... he just looks like a superhero and has a supergirlfriend) the Muscle Cook. Learn More http://empowerednutrition.com

St. Patricks Day Dinner and a Spring Break Beach Body Kick Start

Patrick — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:43:30 +0000

St. Patricks Day Dinner and a Spring Break Beach Body Kick Start www.empowerednutrition.com Get a Muscle Building Meal, A Fat Loss Recipe and Fat Loss Workout You Can Do Anywhere in less than 20 minutes and learn how you can have the incredible week I did full of Pain, Pleasure, Fat Loss and Results... without the pain of course. Read the story and get your recipes and fat loss workout today http://empowerednutrition.com

Your Questions Answered: Muscle Building, Back Pain and Protein

Patrick — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:28:08 +0000

Your Questions Answered: Building Muscle, Back Pain and Whey Protein Read it all here >> http://empowerednutrition.com/your-questions-answered-muscle-building-back-pain-and-protein OK so this is not one of my typical posts, but this is something I truly enjoy and would like to do more of. In fact, I am going to open the doors... maybe the floodgates and answer your questions. At the end of this blog post I am giving you a chance to get the answers your questions. Anything goes (nutrition, fitness, supplements, muscle building, fat loss, contest prep, photo shoots, fasting, anything). All you have to do is make it a good one and I will answer them all, one a day for the next 30, 60, 90 days... whatever it takes to help you accomplish your goals. So read this from Riley Jarvis (yes I asked him if I could use this on the blog) and at the end you can ask any question you like. I will pick the best of each day for the next 30 days and answer them online in audio and blog post. If your question is a bit more private please let me know in the comment and I will not post it in a blog response. I will personally answer every question that gets added as a comment for the next 30 days (March 1-30, 2011). So read this blog post and get your questions answered by adding them as a comment to this blog post. Patrick. Read it all here >> http://empowerednutrition.com/your-questions-answered-muscle-building-back-pain-and-protein

Hockey Accident Causes 11 Pounds Fat Loss

Patrick — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:13:51 +0000

My Hockey Accident Helped Me Lose 11 lbs in 3 days... ... And 8 of those pounds have stayed off. http://empowerednutrition.com/hockey-accident-causes-11-pounds-fat-loss Thanks to a silly accident on during a hockey game, I have challenged myself to see how far I can go on a STOP day to test my will power and he power of intermittent fasting. I didn't eat for 59 hours and felt great while losing 11 pounds. 59 hour fasting challenge that changed my life. http://empowerednutrition.com/hockey-accident-causes-11-pounds-fat-loss

A New Challenge

Patrick — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:33:16 +0000

Embarrassing true story of a nutrition and fitness professional, his personal journey and a challenge for all. Discover the real secrets of this 3 Minute Challenge. Challenge Yourself, Submit the Results and Win. http://empowerednutrition.com/a-new-challenge This ones an easy read, but the 3 minute challenge is far from easy.

A Whole Lot of NOTHING for a Fat Free Body

Patrick — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:08:03 +0000

A whole lot of nothing... works like a charm... Nothing to buy, no links to click... Refreshing isn't it? http://empowerednutrition.com/a-whole-lot-of-nothing-for-a-fat-free-body I hope you are doing great today, as every day. This is a simple fast email to give you one simple suggestion. This email is full of a whole lot of nothing... but fat loss results! You see I am hard at work at my desk and realized that the one thing I really can't stand is a bunch of emails from someone or a whole bunch of people who tell me the exact same thing and none of it works unless I do something about it. So this post is very different. I want you to do NOTHING. NADA, ZILCH, ZIPPO. Well what is it that is full of nothing and works like a charm for fat loss? Learn the secret >> http://empowerednutrition.com/a-whole-lot-of-nothing-for-a-fat-free-body About all I want to suggest is that you DO track your food, your workouts and your results. It's the only way that 2011 will be any different for you and your new fat free body. Read my secret of nothing for a fat free body use this link... http://empowerednutrition.com/a-whole-lot-of-nothing-for-a-fat-free-body I hope you don't mind this candid approach to doing nothing, consuming nothing and nothing to buy or do at all and increasing fat loss every day. Have an empowered day. Patrick www.empowerednutrition.com SUCCESS STORY from one of my transformation coaching students Patrick, I did exactly what you told me to do. I did nothing for a week straight and it worked like a charm. I stopped "snacking and consuming liquid calories" for one week. I stuck to my Personalized Nutrition Program and lost 4.3 lbs. This little trick helped me break through my fat loss plateau. Thanks for all your help, coaching and all the little things you do to help everyone in the program. Thanks to you I feel empowered! - Pamela Brown, 43, South Bend IN.

Fat Loss Quiz

Patrick — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:45:34 +0000

Take this simple nutrition quiz. When you are done you will come out knowing you have the power to change your body at will. You will learn some answers to questions you never knew before and start to think about your foods with specific intent.

Take the quiz and challenge yourself today.

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Take the test >> http://empowerednutrition.com/fat-loss-quiz

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Let me know how you scored (if you like) or just add a comment to the bottom of this and share your insights with others and let me know if you would like more quizes like this in the future.

Transformation Tracker App

Patrick — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 09:18:48 +0000

Want more results? Fed up not accomplishing your goals? Frustrated not seeing results on your weight loss or weight gaining program? Get the Transformation Tracker App Watch this trailer and get instant access to the Transformation Tracker App Demo Video >> http://empowerednutrition.com/transformation-tracker-app-intro This Transformation Tracker App Intro Video will lead you to an impressive demo and online, cloud based mobile app that provides you a place to track your personal stats, measurements, weight, body fat, lean body mass, transformation pictures, food journal, fitness journal and many personal fitness calculators and Patrick's personal recommendations and resources for programs that will advance your results. Watch this trailer and get instant access to the Transformation Tracker App Demo Video >> http://empowerednutrition.com/transformation-tracker-app-intro

Transformation Satisfaction Survey

Patrick — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:36:31 +0000

The Results are Astounding! >> http://empowerednutrition.com/transformation-satisfaction-survey I want to say thank you for all your amazing questions, comments and for sharing your information answering the survey. The goal was to get you to think about your goals, past, present and future as well as your recent and future accomplishments and results. I will keep working on the survey results and report to you withing 24 hours with the free gifts for all who completed the survey and emailed me. Thanks again, I think you are going to love the results, the report and your free gift. Until tomorrow my friends, have an empowered day. Patrick. http://empowerednutrition.com/transformation-satisfaction-survey

Insiders Survey December 2010

Patrick — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:12:05 +0000

I am running this simple little survey and want your opinion. For taking time to click on 8 short answers I will give you one big gift that I guarantee you will love. Help me, help you... take this survey >> http://empowerednutrition.com/insiders-survey-december-2010 Think hot, fit bodies in Mexico and Vegas my friends.

Combat Shopping, Power Pumpkin Recipe and Fun In The Cloud

Patrick — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:27:50 +0000

It’s a crazy world out there and I am just one more crazy guy in business. I fired up a new blog post I would love to share with you. www.empowerednutrition.com < --- read it here It covers my shopping experience as a combat sport, a killer recipe as a result of my combat shopping experience, a suggestion to prepare yourself for the battle and a solution to help trainers and small business owners increase your time and efficiency in and out of your business, in and out of the gym and have more time to join the professional leagues of competitive combat shopping this holiday season. If you are tired of feeling sick and tired and weak fighting off the competition for the very last “buzz light year” or the newest must have “mommy I’m gonna love you forever... i got to have that Barbie or I’m gonna explode gift” then I suggest you take a read of the new blog post www.empowerednutrition.com Have an empowered day, Patrick. Your Empowered Transformation Warrior P.S. If you own a Small Business or are a Personal Trainer, I have something special for you. Make your business lean, clean and powerful, make more time for yourself, increase productivity and have fun in the cloud. Click this link >> www.vanaworkforce.com/thecloud

Eat More To LOSE More This Holiday Season

Patrick — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:10:14 +0000

Eat MORE to LOSE More This Holiday Season... and a Tantalizing Turkey Recipe OK that title seems confusing doesn’t it. Well it’s not that difficult to really read between the lines, but let me help make my point clear. In today’s world of weight loss we keep hearing about calories in and calories out. I clearly add to that fire as well. So this title could be confusing to you... I apologize. Discover the Secret to Eating More to LOSE More This Holiday Season follow this link >> http://empowerednutrition.com/eat-more-to-lose-more-this-holiday-season (more from the article)... OK so here is the ticket, you need to know what MORE to Eat in order to pull this off. I am going to share this with you. Eat MORE Calories I want you to eat more calories this holiday season. I am sure (as I write this on Cyber Monday) you already ate more over the Thanksgiving Holidays in the US. I ate mine during the Canadian Thanks Giving festivities. I want you to consider eating all the things you wanted to... Get All the Details Click the Link >> http://empowerednutrition.com/eat-more-to-lose-more-this-holiday-season Eat More, Lose More and Be Empowered. Patrick McGuire BSc. RNCP, CSCS the Empowered Transformation Warrior www.empowerednutrition.com

Cyber Monday 50% Sale

Patrick — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:48:32 +0000

Cyber Monday 24 hour Special SAVE 50% on ALL Things Empowered SAVE 50% On Fat Loss and Everything from Empowered Nutrition Use This Link: http://empowerednutrition.com/cyber-monday-50-sale No messing around, now, it's go time to Lose the Fat and Build MORE Muscle before Christmas and New Year's Eve. You want to look your best before the family and friends return home and check out your progress. Let's not give them any reason to condemn or challenge your efforts. Let's show them who's the boss and got the boss body to back it up. I want to help and I want to have a big sale to celebrate the Holiday Season. So since today is Cyber Monday, here you go, 24 hours to SAVE 50% on everything on EmpoweredNutrition.com >> http://empowerednutrition.com/cyber-monday-50-sale Add anything you want or need to your cart and when you are ready to check out with our good friends via PayPal, you can add this simple code to your checkout and SAVE 50% Instantly. Cyber Monday 50% Savings Coupon Code: CyberM311050 Consider this Empowered Nutrition and Coaching Program and LOSE 7 Pounds in the NEXT 7 Days and MORE Do You Want Added Fat Loss? Try BURNER Advanced Fat Loss Formula Check Out the Empowered Nutrition Products for Weight Loss and Muscle Building>> http://empowerednutrition.com/cyber-monday-50-sale

Twinkie Diet REVIEW

Patrick — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:42:22 +0000

Twinkie Diet Review http://empowerednutrition.com/twinkie-diet-review CNN recently exposed the world to the exploits of a college professor [Mark haub], a nutrition professor, nonetheless, who lost 27 pounds through his so-called “Twinkie Diet”. For 10 weeks Mark Haub limited himself to 1,800 calories a day by eating a Twinkie (or sugary cereals, Oreos, Doritos, or Little Debbie snacks) every three hours, instead of meals. Read the entire review on the blog. And ask yourself... “Was it the Calorie Cutting, the Twinkies or the Protein that was responsible for Mark Haub’s Twinkie Diet success?” Let me know your thoughts. I want to hear from you, add a comment and join the conversation >> http://empowerednutrition.com/twinkie-diet-review

10 Cereals to Avoid For Optimal Fat Loss and Health

Patrick — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:36:28 +0000

A bowl of cereal alone shouldn’t give you or your kids the shakes first thing in the morning. But considering the amount of sugar in these breakfast favourites, don’t be too surprised if you start feeling a little rattled. Here are some of the least healthful breakfast cereals marketed directly to children according to the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University, which studied 277 different types of cereal and ranked them based on a variety of health factors. Don’t be surprised if they’re among your adult favourites too. (This might just change your grocery shopping habits.) We are going to rock this from 10 to 1... #1 is NOT a good thing... Get the "Top 10 Worst Cereals to Avoid" Follow this link >> http://empowerednutrition.com/10-cereals-to-avoid-for-optimal-fat-loss-and-health

The Healthiest Oatmeal

Patrick — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:41:12 +0000

The Healthiest Oatmeal Ever and Other Healthier Breakfast Options After digesting all sorts of sugar-crashing information (read this post first: 10-cereals-to-avoid-for-optimal-fat-loss-and-optimal-health), cereal lovers need not despair. Healthier options are available. Kellogg’s Mini-Wheat’s, for example, contain 10 percent fiber and as little as 2 percent sugar. If you’d prefer something a little sweeter, Kashi ranks as the best brand overall in terms of ingredients, according to the Rudd Center’s studies. And we’ve heard that Kashi Honey Sunshine cereal, which is about 20 percent sugar, tastes just like Honey Smacks, which is about 56 percent sugar. Or make this >> The Healthiest Easy Oatmeal Ever! (read the rest of this blog post to get this amazing recipe) >> http://empowerednutrition.com/the-healthiest-oatmeal

Golden Harvest, Golden Ratio… Your Perfect Body 2

Patrick — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:02:09 +0000

Part 2 - Golden Harvest, Golden Ratio... Your Perfect Body Read it all: http://empowerednutrition.com/golden-harvest-golden-ratio-your-perfect-body-2 This is an extension of our Golden Ratio Discovery Series. Today you will discover some amazing links to the Golden Ratio, Fibonacci Sequence, Davinci, and Your DNA. Included at the end is an interview with John Barban, the Golden Ratio Geek for Men to discuss just what is the Adonis Index. Discover the secrets to the Golden Ratio and the Perfect Body >> http://empowerednutrition.com/golden-harvest-golden-ratio-your-perfect-body-2

Thanksgiving Monday LOSE 7 pounds in the Next 7 Days

Patrick — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:59:06 +0000

It’s Thanksgiving Monday! Read all about your Thanksgiving Feast and Fat Loss Plan >> http://empowerednutrition.com/thanksgiving-monday-lose-7-pounds-in-the-next-7-days Well at least in Canada it is and for those of you ex-patriots running abroad... “Happy Thanksgiving!” If you are already over stuffed and want to LOSE 7 pounds in the NEXT 7 Days watch this short video. >> http://empowerednutrition.com/lose-7-pounds-in-7-days/ OK so this is a bit of a personal post, but I want to do it anyways. Bear with me... humour me and i will make it worthwhile at the end of this short post.

DNA and the Perfect Body

Patrick — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:18:03 +0000

DNA and the Perfect Body. Today is a great day, a bit cold in Canada, but I have to say it is a great day. The only thing that sucks about today and this past weekend is that I was supposed to be in Las Vegas for a Mastermind gathering for a few days including a visit to the Mr. Olympia with our group. Really wish I was there, but this project that is coming to fruition is years and years, decades even centuries of research is just now about to become public knowledge and is going to shake the entire weight loss, diet and fitness industry. Since I am an integral part of the research and nutrition team I had to make a very expensive choice and miss seeing some of the biggest built bodybuilders on the planet and hang out with my fitness buds in Vegas. Hey I don’t know if you noticed but I said “the biggest built bodies on the planet” not the BEST built bodies on the planet. Why would I specifically choose to say BIGGEST and not BEST like all the other hype artists out there? Discover Why I Said BEGGEST and NOT the BEST Bodies... http://empowerednutrition.com/DNA-and-the-perfect-body The answer is simple. Although I love the big bulging muscles and am still a bodybuilding competitor at heart, I feel that not all of these bodies are in perfect ratios and proportion to the rest of their bodies. This leaves the “athlete” at a less than perfect ratio, certainly NOT the perfect body. Take a moment, watch the video of Jay Cutler 2010 Mr. Olympia (below) and see what I mean. He has a great build, a great body and super lean no fat physique, but is it perfect? Are the ratios lending to each other, making each one look better and better? Do you think his DNA allowed him to get that big or did his DNA make him that big? Check out that Video in awe or disgust, you be the judge and drop me a comment below with your opinion. Watch a video of what some call the “BEST” body in the business... http://empowerednutrition.com/DNA-and-the-perfect-body 2010 Mr. Olympia - Jay Cutler Video So like Gatorade says... “is it in you?” Do you have the DNA and the perfect Golden Ratio? Are you willing to take up the challenge and finally learn and get YOUR perfect body? October, the Golden Harvest Month is the month to finally achieve your Golden Ratio. For me I had to pass on the Olympia and hanging with my buds in Vegas (totally sucks) to give you the power of your DNA and the Golden Ratio. It might be a bit confusing at times, but bear with me, get past the geek talk and I will make it simple enough for you to absorb the information giving you what I consider to be an unbelievably enlightening and powerful bit of knowledge that will help you harvest your golden ratio. Read it all and watch the video http://empowerednutrition.com/dna-and-the-perfect-body

Is Your DNA Making You Fat?

Patrick — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:14:17 +0000

OK so I have to let you know, but I am sure you can already tell, we are working on a new blog theme. Hope you like it so far, but we had an internal debate about blue or green headers. Which would you choose? Blue or Green (drop a comment and let me know). Alright this is nuts, I haven't even had one minute to create a new post. I have been locked up in some labs with a bunch of white coats and brain Olympics champions (I am not kidding about that) for days on end. We are working on a project that is going to revolutionize the way we think about food, fat loss and muscle building. I can't say much but I can tell you this. ITS AMAZING! I recently learned some amazing things about the human body and I quite frankly (who's frank?) know a lot. But my eyeballs were opened and my brain was expanded this last week in the labs. Here are a few bits of information I learned. Read it all and discover if your DNA is making your fat --> http://empowerednutrition.com Some people hold fat, some people release fat, some people do both, some don't do either, learn some insight on your DNA nutrition and be Empowered. You might be fat because... --> http://empowerednutrition.com

5 Fast-Food Fixes

Patrick — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:58:01 +0000

5 Hidden Fast-Food Fixes for Fat Loss and a Healthy Body Restaurants have hidden menus – you know stuff they will make for you if you know to ask and know how to ask for it. I have been lurking around the counters to find some options that are healthier than some of the standard menu goods. Learn the 5 Secret Orders >> http://empowerednutrition.com After you review these 5 Fast-Food Fixes you will walk in and order like you have X-ray goggles on and get exactly what you want without all the junk. Here We Go... 5 Fast-Food Fixes They Don’t Want You To Know About. >> http://empowerednutrition.com/5-fast-food-fixes/ SUCCESS STORY Paul Burnstein Lost 12 pounds of fat... is eating 1000 times better and now knows anything is achievable. Read Paul's Success Story and Get Free Sample Fat Loss Meal Plans >> http://empowerednutrition.com/5-fast-food-fixes/

Shrimp, Spinach and Bacon Dressing Salad For Fat Loss

Patrick — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:59:21 +0000

Shrimp And Spinach Salad With Bacon Dressing This Butt Kicking Fat Loss Salad Is Perfect To Support Our September Is Super Fat Loss Month Theme Or Any Time Of The Year. This Thing Is Pretty Substantial And Slams 3 Different Protein Sources Into One Meal. Best Part Is When You Are In A Rush You Can Prep It And Hit The Table In 20 Minutes. What You Will Need: Get The Complete Super Fat Loss Shrimp and Spinach Salad Recipe Click This Link: http://empowerednutrition.com/shrimp-spinach-and-bacon-dressing-salad-for-fat-loss/

7 Micronutrients for Macro Results

Patrick — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:57:21 +0000

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

Awesome Muscle In Motion Video

Patrick — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:38:04 +0000

I really was amazed today when I got this video from my step dad (Thanks Dave). http://empowerednutrition.com/awesome-muscle-in-motion-video Since August is Awesome Muscle Month, this video is perfect for us all to see just what you can do with a combination of bodyweight and weight training along with streching and flexibility training can do. Watch this video and enjoy... http://empowerednutrition.com/awesome-muscle-in-motion-video Oh yeah, if you have any desire to build a big chest, then the place to learn how is here: Critical Bench with Mike Westerdal. (Click here to get the link: http://empowerednutrition.com/awesome-muscle-in-motion-video) the time to do it is NOW, since Mike is celebrting 10 Years online with Critical Bench, the best Chest Building, Bench Press Specific Total Body Program I have ever checked out. Its AWESOME! Check it Out Today, Mike is giving us 50% Off unitl Midnight Friday August 13th. Pretty cool since yesterday was my sister-in-laws (well fiancee to my brother Dan) birthday and today is my brother Dan's birthday. Thanks for giving us another reason to celebrate Friday the 13th guys. To celebrate... anyone that gets CBP2.0 today will get 15 plus bonuses. http://empowerednutrition.com/awesome-muscle-in-motion-video

405 Pound Bench Press Video

Patrick — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:50:28 +0000

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/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

Super Sexy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

Patrick — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:54:40 +0000

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/

Taking Control

Patrick — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:44:04 +0000

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/

Ultimate Transformation Ultimate Rewards 3

Patrick — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:21:05 +0000

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.

Ultimate Transformation Rewards Challenge V2

Patrick — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:44:27 +0000

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/

Ultimate Transformations Ultimate Rewards

Patrick — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:42:26 +0000

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 ...

TACFIT Commando Secret Bonus

Patrick — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:27:48 +0000

TACFIT Commando Secret Bonus Congratulations to everyone that has already grabbed TACFIT this week. The event will self destruct at midnight tonight and the 51% instant savings are gone. If you are still thinking about getting in great shape, looking and feeling great and being able to perform at your best, then TACFIT Commando Training Programs ARE the ANSWER. The BEST time to get it is NOW... not now... but RIGHT NOW! www.GetTACFIT.com The REASON is simple. I want to help you get in great shape this summer and the best way I can suggest to you go anywhere, do anything fitness is with bodyweight training and the most intense and unique bodyweight training since Turbulence Training is TACFIT. TACFIT is the Special Forces go to system for instant explosive fitness. Sure you aren’t going to get HUGE if you are already a power monster with bulging biceps, but it will get your truly explosive functional muscles and it will get you super lean low body fat levels and totally ripped. 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. To get ALL the Empowered TACFIT Bonus Gifts , first purchase TACFIT thru this link >> www.GetTACFIT.com Then grab your receipt and go to this link to get all your Empowered BONUS Gifts >> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/Free-Muscle-Gifts You have to hurry, this event page will self destructs in about 12 hours (00:00:00 hrs PST)

Spec Ops Bodyweight Training Works!

Patrick — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:13:51 +0000

Just wanted to make it official. I LOVE TACFIT bodyweight training... Find Out Why, Visit www.empowerednutrition.com/spec-ops-bodyweight-training-works I know you probably saw my videos the other week... you know the one of me getting locked in an unknown 3x6 foot cement room and forced to take part in some crazy bodyweight exercises until I crumbled... And the other one of me running for my life to escape doing another single bodyweight round of exercises... It was insane, partially exciting, somewhat scary and yet, very eye opening and amazing all at the same time, but let me tell you, I found new muscles (and aches) in places I didn't know I had. To show how much I love this program I am including a massive amount of FREE BONUSES for getting TACFIT. You better hurry if you want to SAVE BIG since they are having a sale and its over in less than 34 hours as this is posted. Check Out Everything They Have to Offer... www.GetTACFIT.com There is even more, but I just don't have time to list it all. For a full detailed mission acceptance brief on TACFIT go NOW... www.GetTACFIT.com When you place your order using this link you can get yourself my massive support package of Free TACFIT Empowered Bonus Gifts... 3 hours of nutrition strategy audios, 12 killer meal plans for fat loss, muscle building, mass assault, even veggie mass meal plans and 2 more incredible BONUSES I won't disclose here. Just visit this link for all the details and learn how you can get over $700 in Free Gifts from Empowered Nutrition.

TACFIT Bodyweight Training Detainee Escapes

Patrick — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:51:43 +0000

This is serious, if you want unbridled fat loss and total body control and strength... ================================= Watch the ESCAPE video: http://bit.ly/cVp1rm ================================= 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

TACFIT Commando Bullet Points

Patrick — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:23:59 +0000

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

Happy Can-Am Weekend!

Patrick — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:40:31 +0000

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

Budget Diet FREE Report

Patrick — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:55:56 +0000

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

Inspiration and YOUR Challenge

Patrick — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:41:34 +0000

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. ================================================ Watch the Planche Push Up and Inspiration Video on the Blog >> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com ================================================ 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

3 Minute Dip Challenge

Patrick — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:27:27 +0000

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

3 Minute Squat Challenge

Patrick — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:39:30 +0000

Today is the big day in our 4 part series of bodyweight challenges... 3 Minute Squat Challenge OK this one is probably going to feel a bit different than the other two. Push Ups for Chest (front delts, triceps and core stabilization) was pretty tough, but more of a muscle ENDURANCE event Chin Ups for back (rear delts and biceps) required more POWER than push ups and was probably the toughest of the three to complete even half the reps of Push Ups Squats for Quads, Hamstrings, even calves (lower back and core stabilization) will be more of a SPEED STRENGTH challenge. So far in Challenge #3 of 4 we have covered 3 different exercises and 3 different training techniques for 3 totally different outcomes even though we are limited to our bodyweight and our time (3 minutes). The other constant is we are always moving our bodies thru space, rather than moving weights through space which is pound for pound always easier than moving the same bodyweight through space. It’s weird but true. Think about this. You can do a Bench Press with say a max weight of 315 pounds. Now if you were 315 pounds do you think you could do the same amount of reps with your feet on a bench for push ups? It’s doubtful. Even if you can, you aren’t really moving a true 315 pounds of bodyweight through space, you are moving a portion of your total bodyweight... and it’s tough. So today’s 3 minute challenge is going to be really, really tough. You will need to have muscle ENDURANCE as you will no doubt be able to complete a fairly high amount of repetitions, but need to keep strict form. You need to combine POWER since you are moving your entire bodyweight through space up and down repeatedly. You need to have SPEED to set a pace that you can control for as long as you can to complete 3 minutes of body weight squats and yet to be the champion, to be your best you will need to move quickly and if you are a bigger guy or girl you will be challenged to keep that pace and strength going for the full three minutes. I am certain that you will complete so many reps in one set that you will start to creep into the lactic acid threshold very quickly. So here we go. I wish you the best of luck and the most reps to you. Everyone challenging themselves in this squat challenge that posts a video of their challenge and tagging or linking back to EmpoweredNutrition.com will receive a Hotel Night Stay on me. Good to use anytime within 1 year. How to Enter the Challenge: Set a timer for 3 minutes. Here’s one ready to go for 3 minutes for you http://e.ggtimer.com/3-minutes Set up your video camera, flip cam, phone or laptop camera to start recording Assume the position. In this case, the Squat position. Start the camera, start the timer and start the reps. In your video please share your name, weight and the number of reps you completed. Post a comment on this blog post and link to your video to build your YouTube traffic and I will send you 1 Night Hotel Stay just for tagging EmpoweredNutrition.com in your video. That’s it. 3 minutes of Squats. 1 minute to add a tag and a link to EmpoweredNutrition.com to your video. 1 minute to load your video to YouTube.com. 30 seconds to add a comment with your video link on this post. A total of 5-6 minutes and you get a FREE 1 Night Hotel Stay compliments of EmpoweredNutrition.com and me (Patrick McGuire) 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. www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/3-minute-squat-challenge/

3 Minute Chin Up Challenge

Patrick — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:40:28 +0000

This is part 2 of our 4 part series in the Empowered 3 minute challenge series. Todays challenge is the... 3 Minute Chin Up Challenge OK so before I say anything this is tough. A lot tougher than yesterdays 3 Minute Push Up Challenge. Check out some of the success stories for the 3 Minute Push Up Challenge CLICK HERE. Alright so you probably already know the protocol. Just in case here's the recap of the challenge details. Get a timer. Any timer, use your phone, egg timer or even try this online timer I set up for you, but before you click that link be ready to start, the timer starts as soon as you hit that page (you can always hit "refresh" to reset it). Here it is for you >> http://e.ggtimer.com/3minutes Be prepared in advance. Here's what you need: A bar, steel gurter or even a park play ground to do chin ups a strong mind a stronger will grip strength of steel and a fear of failure... believe me you will fail, this is next to one of the most impossible tasks I have ever attempted I suggest having a towel handy to wipe the sweat from your hands so you don't slip and hurt yourself. The Techniques You have 2 techniques to choose from, both with mid grip width. The two styles are Overhand and Underhand grips. You need to pick on and use that technique each time you test yourself... oh and be sure to let us know which grip you used in the blog comments and your videos. I like overhand shoulder width as it truly taxes the back and is a strong position for this test. However for maximum stretch, power, strength and endurance the slightly narrower than shoulder width underhand grip will allow you to use more biceps, but be careful in this test they could burn out and be your weakest link. OK its GO-time! Read the rest and find out what today's prize is... Let me know how you do with this one. Add it to your training notes and compare this test again in the near future, say ever 30 - 60 days, or whenever you feel like it. Here's some more images to help you visualize a wide chin up in case that is the method you choose to test yourself with wide grip chins. Again anyone who videos this one and either sends it to me for validation or post the video results to YouTube.com and tags or links EmpoweredNutrition.com will receive a 1 night hotel stay at one of thousands of 4 and 5 star hotels to choose from. Challenge #1 - http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-push-up-challenge/ Challenge #2 - http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-chin-up-challenge/ Challenge #3 - Bodyweight Squats Challenge #4 - Bodyweight Dips

3 Minute Push Up Challenge

Patrick — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:05:04 +0000

This is just part 1 of a 4 part series providing you with a pretty powerful tool you are going to love... 3 Minute Push Up Challenge Its that simple. how many push ups can you do in 3 minutes. You have to be true to yourself and you have to be true to your best form possible. Be forewarned as your peers and Empowered Insiders will call you out for cheating and lying. I challenge you to perform the 3 Minute Push Up Challenge. Warm up, get ready, drink some water... Set your 3 minute egg timer or iPhone timer or heck if you need one, try this online timer... >> http://e.ggtimer.com/3minutes But before you click on that link, you better assume the position. Do as many reps as you can in 3 minutes. Rest as much as you need to, perform perfect or near perfect push ups and do your best. Let us know how you did by posting your results as a comment below on this post. I will tally all the results and on Friday. Anyone who participates and posts a video tagged or linked back to this post for this or any of our four 3 minute challenges I will give a free night at any hotel they choose... I got thousands of hotels to choose from. That's right... anyone that can prove their worth and validate their 3 Minute Push Up Challenge abilities with a video, I will give you a 1 night hotel stay. You will need a video camera and a YouTube account. Be sure to tag it to Empowered Nutrition and add the link to your video in your comment with your "magic" number. Anyone can enter, anyone can win... best of all its FREE! I will also perform the 3 Minute Push Up Challenge tomorrow morning and let you know how I did. This is a great way to test yourself every month to see how your performance is ever increasing. It really validates if your weight loss is working by getting lighter and increasing your score or if your muscle building is working and your weight stays the same, even getting bigger and doing more reps each month. If you want to drop some weight to enhance your score try these done for you fat loss meal plans over at www.EmpoweredNutritionMealPlans.com Have an empowered day and let us see just how impressive your 3 minute push ups are. What's Your Magic Number in the 3 Minute Push Up Challenge?

315,532,800 Celebration

Patrick — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:39:58 +0000

315,532,800 Happy Anniversary to My Amazing and Beautiful Wife Terri! So why 315,532,800... well that is precisely the time we have been married in seconds. It could very well be the same number of pounds of fat I have helped people lose... I guess we need to start that tally now too. (I have a special gift for you too... click the link at the end of this post). Here is a weird way to tally how long I have been married and all during the process I have struggled with weight gain, weight loss, muscle gain, muscle loss, the urge to train, bulk up, mountainbike, resume MMA training and even from time to time think longingly for the days back in the royal Canadian Military. But I wouldn't trade what I have today with Terri and our 3 amazing kids for any of that silly boy stuff... Well sort of... I am back to training, but don't plan on competing in any body building events. I am flipping tires and doign strong man things, but won't compete again. I do like to toss the football and skate but won't go semi pro again.. not that I would even make the first round of cuts. I am mountain biking once again and it feels great... entering into a race series starting next Tuesday. So I am getting some old habits (only the good and healthy ones), but for the greater good of my personal well being and that of my family. When I train I am a better person. I feel better, look better and think better. I have a better eating habit and supplement more regularly with my multi vitamins and proteins... which by the way enhances your mental outlook and your internals and hormone profiles as well as functions. I encourage you today to consider doing at least 20 minutes of intense activity 3-5 even 7 days a week. I walk 20-30 minutes after I take the kids to the school bus in the morning and train or mountain bike 5 days a week. Its only been a few weeks and I feel great. So here's a bunch of dumb numbers to say its 10 years later and I am still married and love my wife and kids more today than I did 10 years ago (my oldest is only 6). Check it out... crazy numbers... The total number of days between Saturday, May 20th, 2000 and Thursday, May 20th, 2010 is 3,652 days. This is equal to exactly 9 years and 12 months. This does not include the end date (today), so it's accurate if you're measuring in days, or the total days between the start and end date. But if you want the duration of an event that includes both the starting date and the ending date, then it would actually be 3,653 days. The total time span from 2000-05-20 to 2010-05-20 is 87,648 hours. This is equivalent to 5,258,880 minutes. You can also convert 3,652 days to 315,532,800 seconds. May 20th, 2000 was a Saturday. It is the 141st day of the year, and in the 20th week of the year (assuming each week starts on a Monday), or the 2nd quarter of the year. There are 31 days in this month. 2000 is a leap year, so there are 366 days in this year. The short form for this date used in the United States is 5/20/2000. May 20th, 2010 is a Thursday. It is the 140th day of the year, and in the 20th week of the year (assuming each week starts on a Monday), or the 2nd quarter of the year. There are 31 days in this month. 2010 is not a leap year, so there are 365 days in this year. The short form for this date used in the United States is 5/20/2010. Yeah and just to be 100% truthful I am not smart enough or make that way to smart to do all those calculations myself. I used this handy tool >> http://www.convertunits.com/dates/from/May+20,+2000/to/May+20,+2010 Well I have to say I am more than excited for this day. I am pretty busy, but I will shut things down later today and do something with my wife and kids, then just my amazing wife (Terri). Today is the day that celebrates 10 years since we have been married... and to my amazement she still loves me... I hope its more or at least the same as back in the day, after all much has changed, especially me, our lifestyle and the number of people in the house (+3 kids). WOW! To celebrate I am having a 3 day sale. Starting at noon (12pm) today until noon (12pm) on Sunday I will be almost giving away the Done-For-You Fast Fat Loss System for half its normal price. If you are looking to lose fat fast, then today you can celebrate with me and lose some fat real fast. Come Celebrate My 10 Year Anniversary and Celebrate the Start of Your New Body CLICK HERE >> http://www.empowerednutritionmealplans.com/privatesale.shtml

My Top 10 Foods for Fat Loss

Patrick — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:58:43 +0000

Top 10 Foods For Fat Loss This is taken from My Q&A from The Empowered Transformation Coaching Program Empowered Member Question: "What are your top 10 must eat foods for fat loss?" You can read it in full detail on the blog www.EmpoweredNutrition.com, but for now here is the list and a sentence to get you thinking. Okay so Top 10 Foods For Fat Loss, this is not an easy task, there are so many things I want to do and say about foods for fat loss, for now, here we go. Water (I had a bunch of Transformation Coaching clients tell me “that’s NOT food!”) Okay fine so water isn’t “food” but it is the most important substance you can take into your body... Water is 100% essential need to the body, and 100% essential for fat loss. If nothing else remember this the next time you chug down some water. "How do you think that fat leaves the body?" I will give you a hint, it doesn’t just magically disappear into nothing. Eggs My next choice is eggs, especially egg whites and omega 3 eggs. You know there is just nothing you can’t do with good old fashioned natural eggs... Oatmeal Oatmeal is a personal obsession, it is hard not to put it at one because of my pure love for it but nonetheless here it is, Oatmeal. A lot of people get very confused about oatmeal, how to cook it, which brand to get... EFA’s (Essential Fatty Acids) Next up is EFA’s or essential fatty acids. These are essential. Yeah I know, not really a food either, or are they? They come from foods and are natural, so I consider EFA's empowerednutrition... Berries Berries. Particularly I would chose wild blueberries, raspberries and cranberries. Some of the best sources of anti-oxidants, fiber, low calories, easy to make anything taste good with and if you buy frozen you can save some cash... Fish I am NOT a huge fish fan for taste, but it IS one of the cleanest natrually occuring protein sources on the planet. I still don't love fish (except fish sticks)... GREENS Greens is classified as turnips, spinach, collard, kale, I would even throw in broccoli into that mix. These are the true super foods. Vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, low calorie, list goes on and on... Find out what I learned from Sam Graci about getting my veggies in... Protein Powders (YES I know... not really a food... or is it!?) Now that I gave you my “eat your veggies” talk, let's talk protein. Specifically, Whey Protein. ... Sweet Potato Sweet potatoes deemed the “antidiabetic” food are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and of all starch foods are the easiest to digest. Did I mention they are really yummy? ... Butters Yeah this sounds odd.. BUTTERS?... So with this list realize that if you ate nothing but what is on this list that you have a complete balanced diet right here. Complete amino acids, good fats, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, all right here in these 10 foods. Mix them up even and have real power meals, put the berries in the oatmeal, put the spinach in the omelets, it is endless. Some people might say “hey you didn’t list this or that”, don’t get me wrong there are definitely some other great foods out there, but as far as I what I feel the average person can easily and should keep in their daily diet, these are my top 10 for today. Get all these foods in a Personalized Nutrition Program Today at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/Personalized-Nutrition-Programs or try one of our amazing "Done-For-You" Meal Plans >> www.EmpoweredNutritionMealPlans.com As always I give you my 100% Money Back Guarantee

Caffeine For Fat Loss and Performance

Patrick — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:00:41 +0000

OK so today I want to cover a few things, lots of things, more things, totally too busy to get it all done, kind of crazy things... I mean lots and lots and lots of stuff... Read the entire Article on Caffeine >> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance Alright enough with the BUZZ talk for today. Point blank I want to share some evidence on caffeine and how it can help and hinder your results for the gym, the office and the home. This is quite typically the most over documented product in the world and the most blogged about topic on the net. I am taking a more clinical approach to this blog post as I have given you some of the more simple evidence in past posts. Today we get technical and with this information you will see how caffeine can enhance most other products and foods you may be using or ingesting. Specifically I am always impressed with the good old "Grapefruit and Coffee Diet" or more accurately "Naringin and Caffeine" for fat loss. Now to the technical stuff for Caffeine. Caffeine is a Nonessential Micronutrient My Summary Caffeine is the most widely used "drug" in the world, consumed daily by millions in coffee, tea, and sodas. We use it for its stimulating effects, for a jolt of energy, or in an attempt to fight fatigue — and it does work. What most coffee drinkers don't know is that caffeine mobilizes fat for use as energy, which is a great thing if you are exercising and trying to reduce fat but not so good if you spend your days sitting at a desk eating doughnuts. Caffeine is a standard part of many stimulating, weight-loss supplements. Find out all the crazy goodness and badness of caffeine over at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance Other names for Caffeine: caffeine anhydrous... or as I like to say “the BUZZ” Where to find Caffeine: Caffeine is found naturally in coffee (most prominently), tea, chocolate, cola products, guarana (an herb), kola nut (another herb), and many "fat-burning" type weight-loss products. In Today’s post when it comes to caffeine we cover... PERFORMANCE BENEFITS Why athletes use Caffeine Ways that Caffeine can enhance Fat Loss: Ways that Caffeine can enhance Energy & Endurance: HEALTH BENEFITS Signs of Caffeine deficiency: Potential uses for Caffeine Research indicates that Caffeine may be useful in the treatment of: • Migraine headaches • Fatigue/Weakness • Obesity • Senility • Depression More about Caffeine How it works A jolt of energy for the gym Performance enhancement More good news How many of us can relate? A potent "stimulant" cocktail – referred to the E/C/A stack NOTES ON USAGE including... Amounts Important note Timing Energy jolt Athletic performance Synergists of Caffeine Safety of Caffeine Toxicity of Caffeine: Bans and restrictions: Now, of course, a dose of common sense is very important when using caffeine or any stimulant. Drinking two entire pots of coffee by yourself in a day is just plain nonsense! There is truth in the old saying, "too much of a good thing can hurt ya." But in moderate amounts, up to three cups of coffee a day, caffeine has been shown in research to have no ill effects. In conclusion The stimulating facts about caffeine are that it's not "evil" and has in fact shown itself to be a valuable aid for increasing fat loss, boosting energy, and effectively helping athletes reach higher levels of performance. You can read the entire post and the benefits of caffeine, caffeine, caffeine, buzz, buzz, buzz over at >> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance

Grapefruit For Fat Loss

Patrick — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:41:48 +0000

Grapefruit For Fat Loss Grapefruit is highly abundant in a component called Naringin. It is this Naringin that makes the cragefruit diet work. That and the caffeine from coffee, the restricted high glycemic and complex carbs and low calories. But none the less Naringin is very effective for fat loss, medicinal assitance, performance boost and much more. This is a general overview. The full article is available at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/naringin-for-fat-loss Naringin is a Nonessential Micronutrient My Summary While Naringin has become most popular for its synergistic effects with other supplements, especially caffeine, it’s quickly gaining ground for its other potential benefits. In particular, its ability to support healing of our tissues after intense, grueling workouts. But make no mistake, the best reason to be interested in Naringin is to increase the effectiveness of the other supplements you may be taking. Get the facts in this unique and interesting review of Grapefruit and Naringin. Other names for Naringin: citrus bioflavonoid, grapefruit peel, orange peel Where to find Naringin Naringin is a flavonoid extracted from the inner peel of grapefruit and other citrus fruits (albeit in lower amounts). Much of the early research into citrus-fruit flavonoids was funded by the Florida orange juice industry looking for a commercial use for orange peel. Grapefruit product manufacturers try to use fruits with low Naringin content since it causes the bitterness characteristic of citrus fruits. The food industry, however, uses Naringin as a bitter in “tonic” beverages, bitter chocolate, ice cream, and ices. PERFORMANCE BENEFITS Why athletes use Naringin Interested in saving some cash by increasing the potency and lifespan of your supplements? Look no further. Naringin does just that and more. Ways that Naringin can enhance Fat Loss: Reduce hunger while potentially enhancing the flavor of foods by stimulating the taste buds Ways that Naringin can enhance Longevity: Extend the life of supplemented nutrients and increase their potency HEALTH BENEFITS Signs of Naringin deficiency: No deficiency conditions are known to exist. Potential uses for Naringin: Research indicates that Naringin may be useful in the treatment of: Herpes Diabetes Alcoholism Heart failure Chronic venous insufficiency Bruising More About Naringin can be found at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/naringin-for-fat-loss

Look Who’s Half Way to 72

Patrick — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:53:04 +0000

OK this is NOT your ordinary blog post from me... I am going to tell you this point blank and center for all our benefit. Today I turned 36 on April 19th, 2010. I am excited as I feel young, not old and I know that as bad as my nutrition is, it is the good nutrition that far outweighs my bad days and keeps me feeling this way. So to celebrate my 36 years young, 3 kids, 1 awesome wife and a great life, I am going to do my best to help you AND help others the one way I know how to do that... I am going to urge you to help me help others. I want you to help me accomplish my goal of providing FOOD and WATER for those in need and make it your goal as well. For example, Haiti is still in desperate need of BOTH Food and Water. They need much more than that, but those two are essential. My friends at the Village of Hope in Oouagadougo are always in need of more food and water, but tehy are now growing thier own food thanks to the water well drilling and installation (I was part of that team) that took place about 7 years ago and are now providing water and food for other neighboring cities and even tribes living in the bushes... yeah I know amazing since I was there when it was all red clay sand and the main factor to lush vegetation was simply WATER. So on my birthday I am going to give 5% of every Personalized Nutrition Program to an organization I work with to provide Food and Water thru the Empowered Foundations and I am going to give you a great deal, a great tool to accomposhing the body of your dreams faster than you ever imagined possible. Find Out What I Am Going to Do, So You Can Help, Without Leaving Your Computer... In order help you GIVE 5% I need to promote and sell something for your benefit. Something you want. But I can't ask you to give just because I want you to. I can't just ask you to buy because I want you and I to give to this worthy cause. So to make it worthy for all of us, I am going to GIVE you a Birthday Gift. If you have experienced the power of the Empowered Nutrition Done-For-You meal plans or Personalized Nutrition Programs or just love the information we keep putting out there, then today is yoru chance to take hold of a Personalized Nutrition Program and benefit from My Birthday Celebration I am going to give you an instant savings on a Personalized Nutrition Program of 36%. That makes the price just $159.36 and I will include the following: No Tax No Shipping Now that you know what the opportunity is and you know the price is $159.36 with NO shipping and NO taxes, then you also know that 5% of $159.36 is $7.97 and it will go directly to a Food and Water program that will benefit us all, especially those in need of Food and Water around the world and locally. Who knows it might even be you someday, I hope not, but if it is, I hope that our efforts can help. I got some more info for you and if you want to make a difference, please take this opportunity to do it and to benefit yourself on my birthday. Look at the kid in that picture and his chocolate cake… mmmm… chocolate cake… mmmmmmm. Sorry let me wipe that drool off my chin. Sorry I digress. If you see that cute kid above its not me (NO seriously, it’s not me). But I will tell you this. If you see that cute kid in place and NO VIDEO on this page by the time this “Birthday Celebration” goes live and for some reason you still see that cute kid up there when you get your Personalized Nutrition Program, then just email me and tell me the cute kid was still up there without the video and forward me a copy of your receipt and I will give you a FREE 30 minute Private Coaching Call. Anything goes on this Coaching Call and its all recorded so you get a copy of it the same day we are done. So if you are here you found me, found us, found this page or were told by myself or one of our good friends about this Birthday Celebration. Well I turn 36 today, April 19th 2010 and I am going to give you 36 reasons to get Your Personalized Nutrition Program TODAY. Today ONLY 24 Hours ONLY My Birthday Celebration SAVE 36% on Your Personalized Nutrition Program and 5% of Every Sale Will Provide Food and Water to Those in Need Today ONLY – 24 Hours – April 19th, 2010 Get Your Personalized Nutrition Program for regular $249 TODAY $159.36 There are only 136 (yup there’s that 36 theme going again) Programs Available Every Personalized Nutrition Program is personally crafted with your information, your goals, your schedule and your food selections. Each program includes a coverletter with your username and password to a Private Members Area as well as some simple strategies to make the program work even better for you. Your Program has incredible mouth watering recipes that will melt fat off you like butter on a hot plate while building muscle faster than Usain Bolt crossing the finish line. My Birthday Celebration Offer is NOT available on any site on the world wide web. You won’t even find it anywhere else on EmpoweredNutrition.com Oh yeah… the price includes the taxes and the shipping, so there are no sneaky additional fees to jump out at you later. Help me celebrate My 36th Birthday and Help Give 5% thru Food and Water to those in need around the world and get your professionally printed, bound and delivered Personalized Nutrition Program Today. Save 36% on My Birthday Save $89.64 Today ONLY Your Purchase Provides 5% to food and water programs around the world Get Your Personalized Nutrition Program for 24 Hours ONLY on April 19th, 2010 for the LOW Birthday Celebration Price of $159.36 Today! You Can Have My Cake and Eat It Too. Let Me Show You How. http://empowerednutrition.com/look-whos-half-way-to-72/

Bullet Proof Your Back!

Patrick — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:29:31 +0000

I know you are busy and have a lot to do, but I also know that there is a good chance you suffer from back pain like I do. I wanted to take a quick moment to give you some tips to help correct your back pain and create a “bullet proof back”, but to be honest my friend Eric does a much better job at it over at BulletProofYourBack.com You can read the rest of my painful story on the Empowered Nutrition Blog www.EmpoweredNutrition.com or you can go see the even more scary back pain experience that Eric has endured and the reason for this awesome program by visiting www.BulletProofYourBack.com The Number #1 Cause of Back Pain is Repetitive Stress The #1 Way to Relieve the Back Pain is Proactive Stretching and Exercise... The #1 Reason Most People still suffer from Back Pain is NOT knowing exactly what exercises to do and what order, how much and how often. I have chronic back pain. It’s so bad at times that I am laid out in bed for days. I mean this problem is mostly due to sports injuries and lack of active rehab. It’s ridiculous; you can literally see my hips shoot out and over by and inch or more and up more than an inch to the right side... always to the right, never the left. Read the rest on the blog > www.EmpoweredNutrition.com Or read Eric’s reason to Bullet Proof Your Back over at www.BulletProofYourBack.com I mean things get so bad with back pain that I can’t breath normally. It feels like I can’t breath at all and I have to do other stupid things just to get dressed. All my training was halted about 8 years ago due to a severe injury to my back. I got that “shift” right in the middle of an exercise and bottom line is I never got back to training. I was contemplating competing again and was leaner than ever 16 weeks out, so it would have been a good show and “POP” the back went out... I couldn’t fall down... I couldn’t get up... I couldn’t let go of the bar I was holding for fear of springing up and hurting it even more. The worst part is that my whole life changed. Back pain stopped me from doing the things I loved for several weeks and even months and still affects me today. I couldn’t do the simple things I loved. I couldn’t... Hold my daughter (now 3 kids) Workout Stretch (yeah couldn’t even do that to fix the problem) Prepare for the contest, photo shoots, calendars, nothing... Make money to pay the bills the way I was with my physique Work my day job Drive safely... I still did, but it was scary Play with family and friends Mountain bike... and I just got a $3000 bike then... I couldn’t do “squat”... literally squats to tie up my shoes, put on my socks or even squat to stretch with my own body weight. My back pain was so bad that I couldn’t even pick up a bowl to help empty the dishwasher. I tried and dropped it because the problem from my lower back caused me upper back and even grip strength problems. Let’s just face it back pain sucks and if you are like me you will spend thousands of dollars on rehab, tools and devices like I did... I still use my inversion table for peace of mind and when I just don’t feel like stretching or am too lazy and tired to be proactive, but nothing beats active rehab. If you have any back pain at all, you need to jump on it NOW. Do NOT wait to fix it like I did. That day will never come and it will be too late to avoid the PAIN... luckily its never to late to fix the problem and “bullet proof your back”. If you suffer from back pain like I did then you need to visit my friend Eric Wong... like me he is a back pain sufferer with a very scary back pain story that you won’t even believe when you read it, but I know Eric, we had lunch the other day and I know his pain. If you suffer from back pain visit Eric’s site and Bullet Proof Your Back Today. Your partner in pain, Patrick. P.S. If you order Eric’s program I will give you 5 Done-For-You Fast Fat Loss Meal Plans to fast track your successful back pain surgery without the needle and shave off the 10, 20 or 30+ pounds from your body that is causing 3 to 5x the pressure on your back. All you need to do is send me a copy of your receipt and I will send you the link to get your BulletProofYourBack.com Fat Loss Meal Plans FREE. Its time... Bullet Proof Your Back NOW! www.BulletProofYourBack.com I am honoured that you are an Empowered Insider. Like you I suffer from the struggle of fat loss and keeping as much muscle as possible and the pains of joints and a bad back. I am an affiliate of Eric Wong and as such when you order BulletProofYourBack.com using one of the links in this email I will be compensated for making a recommendation to such an amazing program. Hey BulletProofYourBack.com is so good that even if Eric wasn’t my friend... was a complete jerk and I didn’t like him even to throw him under the bus that I would still recommend checking out BulletProofYourBack.com

Fish Oils and Healthy Joints

Patrick — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:03:32 +0000

"Omega-3 fatty acids Improves Mobility, Healthy Joints and Other Inflammatory Disorders" Arthritis and Joint Disorders are inflammatory conditions linked to toxic free radicals. Conventional treatments, such as non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory prescription drugs (NSAIDs), only offers symptomatic relief; they do not reverse arthritic conditions. This group of inflammatory drugs including Aleave, Motrin IB and aspirin, can lead to side effects like stomach ulcers, kidney problems and ringing in the ears. These drugs hamper joint healing and the muscle-building process itself, which is why an increasing number of people with joint problems are choosing alternative approaches. One of the most promising natural alternatives is Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acids can help to ease morning stiffness and tenderness in the joints. Clinical studies of Omega-3 supplements in patients with rheumatoid arthritis have demonstrated a reduction of arthritic symptoms; including pain, the number of tender joints and morning stiffness. Also, studies conducted in this population have shown that taking Omega-3 supplements led to a decreased use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids, with effects peaking over a 6-8 month period. A very promising, recent study published in Surgical Neurology investigated Omega-3 supplementation (with EPA and DHA) for non-surgical neck and back pain. The results were striking - a majority reported improvement in their pain symptoms and 4 in 5 patients were satisfied with their improvement... Read More on this at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com I also loaded a great resource to a program from my friend Eric Wong called Bulletproof Your Back... this is a MUST read.

TOP 10 REASONS for Fruits and Veggies

Patrick — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:44:23 +0000

TOP 10 REASONS FOR FRUITS AND VEGGIES So as you can tell for those of us living in the “Great White North” spring has sprung and I am making a strong focus for fruits and veggies... and meats too, but let me get to that later this week. With the season on us, some of the early fruits and veggies are coming out and this season is shaping up to be a great one. Besides the obvious reasons to eat natural grown foods, it is also good to use fresh locally grown fruits and veggies for BOTH fat loss and muscle building as well as health and vitality. So here it is a short list of great reasons for Fruits and Veggies Fruits and veggies are delicious! Some crunch, some are juicy, some you can peel, some you can grow in your own backyard! Fruits and veggies are nature’s treat and easy to grab for a snack. Fresh fruits and veggies – there are hundreds to choose from. Try a new one today! Eating a healthy diet including fruits and veggies can help contribute to your overall health and vitality. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Most fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories. Fruits and veggies provide fibre that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive system happy. Fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and veggies are ready when you are! Fruits and veggies add color, texture and goodness to every meal and snack. Adapted from Produce for Better Health Foundation If you really want to learn how you can eat fruits and veggies for fat loss and muscle building you may want to get one of our Done-For-You Fat Loss Meal Plans or to really get incredible fat loss and muscle building results try a Personalized Nutrition Program.

Mix It Up

Patrick — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:36:37 +0000

OK so today's post was not starting out this way.. but I sure am glad it ended up this way... Mix It Up - Fruits and Veggies Yeah, oddly enough I was not going to talk about nutrition, I was doing some research today on the link between obesity and cancer. Then in a sidebar I saw this ad and its link. It was dancing fruit it was cool... it caught my eye. I clicked on the ad and got to a pretty cool sight. I think you will agree its pretty cool and provides lots of killer free simple ways to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your life. If you already have our "Done-For-You Fat Loss Meal Plans" or one of our Personalized Nutrition Programs, then you know we LOVE Fruits and Veggies. Most people (including lay nutritionists) will avoid fruits like the plague for weight loss, but in reality they are very powerful fat loss tools when combined with the right foods in the right ratios and at the right times. Eating a fruit rich diet increases long term success of any program. Performance athletes are cringing at these words right now. Especially the body builders since they run the opposite direction when they hear the word fruit. However when you use fruit to your advantage during a cutting or fat loss cycle, when it comes time to shred it up, it is easy and fast. Replace your "Wet" Fruits Carbs with "Dry" Grain Carbs... This will expedite the rapid fat loss and water loss that is so typically hard to shed at the end of a contest or fat loss strategy. Now I wanted to highlight something amazing about this site I am pumped up about... oh yeah there is no "kick back" or commission for this blantant site promotion... they don't even sell anything its all FREE! Visit www.FruitsAndVeggies.ca The site is super cool, looks great and has tons of free fruit and veggie tools that work wonders for you and your family. Cool Tools include... Fruit of the Month Veggie of the Month Meal Planner Top 10 Reasons Fruits A to Z Veggies A to Z and a whole lot more... Really this is cool and it looks cool too. Go check it out and get some even more creative nutrition ideas from FruitsAndVeggies.ca, and remember to eat your proteins and fats too. I mean really check out this bit I grabbed from one of thier pages (http://fruitsandveggies.ca/en/fruits-veggies-primer/variety-colours). VARIETY Eating a serving of fruits and veggies from each colour group is one way to add variety to your diet. Each colour group represents a different combination of nutrients. So, the more colours you can put on your plate, the better. COLOURS Fruits and vegetables can be divided into five colour groups: [veggie color chart image: Red, Yellow/Orange, Green, Blue/Purple, White/Tan/Brown] Try to include at least 1 serving from each colour group every day. Try new fruits and veggies! Choose a variety of colours! Keep a copy of the Colour Tracking Chart on the fridge, at work or in your grocery bag. Write down what you eat and add up the number of colours each week. Download Your Colour Chart We really need more of these types of resources out there. Many of you already know that we recommend compliance charts like the one you can download above and if you are in our Empowered Coaching (we are about to open another round of Transformation Coaching and Contest Coaching Slots shortly) programs you already have several that you are already putting to work in your daily routine. I think this is an awesome site and since it is a government initiative I hope they keep funding it many years to come and save people from boredom with fruits and veggies and serious long term health issues. Thanks FruitsAndVeggies.ca

I CRUSHED TACFIT

Patrick — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:13:00 +0000

Hey, I want to have some fun with my friends over at TACFIT. I need your help on this mission. I have personally been pretty lax these days when it comes to actually training. Some of you know I am in the midst of re-writing my own fatness fitness program. Let's just say with 3 kids (all under 6), a growing online and very established offline nutrition business, consulting to many organizations and sitting on several boards of directors all the while over the last 12 years sorting my way in and out and through partners that lack the long term vision and the pain threshold I put myself thru has needless to say wreaked havoc on my body and fitness. Sure I am more fit than most, but reality is I am totally unfit and nowhere near where I want to be, let alone mention it to you... but I am NOT fit, just OK. Why do I tell you all this? I am going to grab the free TACFIT Israeli Special Forces Workout and put it to the test tonight myself. I encourage you to do the same. Your Mission if you choose to accept it: Grab Your FREE TACFIT Video and Workout >> www.GetTACFIT.info Watch the Israeli TACFIT Video and Read the Workout Attack the Israeli Special Forces Workout Tonight and Report Back with a Comment Below. I am going to do the same and report back to you. The mission is mine... Do you accept this Mission to CRUSH the TACFIT Workout? www.GetTACFIT.info before the FREE Video and Workout are gone!

3 Crazy Sets of Freebies

Patrick — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:23:02 +0000

Get 3 Crazy Freebies from 3 of My Close (but CRAZY) Friends… FREE So this is pretty crazy that I got all three of these guys to give up a bunch of freebies for you and I really can’t believe it all happened in the same week! I hate to give you more than one thing to think about but when its 3 time sensitive loaded freebies, that I have personally checked out and am really impressed I just have to get it over to you. I have never before suggested more than one link, but I really want you to get all the free videos, workouts, books, reports and even a webinar before its too late. Here they are… 3 freebies that are going to blow your mind. Put your wallet away, this is all free, enjoy these… >> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com

I Got Grilled by Nick Nilsson

Patrick — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:08:47 +0000

I Got Grilled By Nick Nilsson! Yeah you read it... I GOT GRILLED! Nick Nilsson, and I have been bashing it back and forth, nutrition versus exercise and its all good. In fact we both agree that they are both integral to a successful fat loss and muscle building program. Nick fully supports the Nutrition side of things. I completely believe that if you are going to train you might as well get the best [Check out Metabolic Surge Program Click Here]. Like me, Nick believes you need to turn to a coach to maximize your results. I mean for example the Olympics recently happened and some of the athletes had as many as 6 coaches... just for one sport... and guess what. Some of them won medals! We had a few glitches at the start (my call dropped) but definitely listen in...we covered a LOT of good stuff. - the ins and outs of how his personalized nutrition programs work and what they can do for you - should you eat first thing in the morning before training - what's the best snack for on-the-go fat loss eating - can specific foods be used to target specific bodyparts? - do you HAVE to eat first thing in the morning in order to lose fat effectively? - is "afterburn" fat-loss real and does it stop if you eat after training? - Get all the info here! Listen to Nick Grill me (Patrick) CLICK the LINK >> http://attendthisevent.com/?eventID=11814357 If you are here to read or listen in to this interview where Nick Nilsson grills me about my Personalized Nutrition Programs and Nutrition Strategies. I suggest that you add a solid workout program to your Empowered Nutrition and if you want to maximize fat burning and muscle building then you should check out Nick's program Metabolic Surge Program >> www.MetabolicSurgeProgram.com

Fat Loss Super Shake Contest Update

Patrick — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:50:33 +0000

WOW! Amazing, tasty, tantalizing recipes my friends, thank you very much. I have seen some shakes and smoothies, had several more and yet you still deliver many more recipes I have not experimented with. Simply amazing, I love it. If you are NEW or new to the blog I suggest you check out these amazing recipes and try some for yourself, just use this link>> http://empowerednutrition.com/fat-loss-super-shake-contest/ I have to say, I am a little concerned with a few of them. But none the less I made a commitment to pick the top 5 and shop for, make and drink them. Some of these awesome recipes fall right into line with one or several of our fat loss meal plans. Others... not so quite, but I can modify them so they make the final tasty cut into the Social Proof Project - Fat Loss Super Shake Recipe Book and get you all a copy. I have to say I am proud of the efforts many of you put into these crazy recipes, some of you posting several recipes. Thank you. I can't wait to try these... well most of them. I will have our team read through, organize and pick out some favorites and we will start making and tasting them this week. Its gona be cool and I look forward to giving away the FIVE x $300 Grocery Gift Card Forms to our Top 5 picks. I am going to test you real soon with another contest promotion I think you are going to love and best of all its gonna be FREE! That's right, more of... SOMETHING FOR NOTHING Coming Your Way! Check out the great Fat Loss Super Shakes and Smoothies >> http://empowerednutrition.com/fat-loss-super-shake-contest/

Moving Day!

Patrick — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:22:48 +0000

Is finally here. I will be offline for the day, but had to comment in the best way I could and let you know that I am amaze at all the comments to our contest Fat Loss Super Shake Recipes (http://empowerednutrition.com/fat-loss-super-shake-contest/) and I will be getting to everyone's comments tonight. Great recipes and tonight I will send the winner of our Irish saying their link to PERSONALIZE their Personalized Nutrition Program. Thanks everyone, great recipes coming in... its going to awesome, can't wait to taste them... well most of them.

Fat Loss Super Shake Contest

Patrick — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:07:36 +0000

Today I am instituting a global call to action. Its contest time. Empowered Nutrition is hosting a Social Proof Project: Fat Loss Super Shakes and Smoothies Contest. Everybody that submits a recipe (as a comment) will receive a copy of the Social Proof Project: Fat Loss Super Shakes and Smoothies Recipe eBook. Top 10 (declared by rely comments and kudos by the community) will be short tracked like the Canadian Olympic Hockey Teams and move to Semi Finals (Top 5) to be judged, with ingredients purchased, made and drank live on video for your personal pleasure. The Top 5 Winners will receive $300 in Grocery Gift Cards and everyone that participates by submitting a recipe will get a copy of the Social Proof Project: Fat Loss Super Shakes and Smoothies eBook with hard copies available at cost upon request. Its going to be amazing... slightly scary what I might have to drink, but I will do it regardless... just be gentle with me, I'm fragile with a weak stomach. Check it out, enter early, enter often, tell your friends to come and reply comment on your recipe to increase your odds of winning. http://EmpoweredNutrition.com/fat-loss-super-shake-contest

101 Sneaky Weight Loss Tips

Patrick — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:41:47 +0000

101 Sneaky Weight Loss Tips - REVIEWED Jeff Anderson asked me to review his eBook as a friend. We often bounce things off each other so I thought sure... I quickly realized this could easily be 101 Sneaky Weight Loss Tips from Empowered Nutrition. I can't NOT suggest you read 101 Sneaky Weight Loss Tips... its too good to miss. Included is 3 Support Audios on Nutrition, Exercise and Motivation AND 2 Super Bonus items, an eBook Food Label Secrets Revealed and another Audio with Dr. Cory Holly and his wife the super fit Tracey Holly. At the end of this link, I provide a very special limited time Empowered Insiders link to save some dough if you choose to get 101 Sneaky Weight Loss Tips. The Empowered Nutrition Insiders Special is soo low I can't post it... but its over Sunday at noon CST.

4 sample days, 4 calorie ratios, 4 results

Patrick — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:00:12 +0000

4 sample days, 4 calorie ratios, 4 fat loss strategies and 4 results... well 1 result - pure uninterupted fat loss. Today we give 4 sample days of different ratios and fat loss strategies to continuous fat loss success. Its also a glimpse into our Done-For-You Fat Loss Meal Plans and Ultimate Transformation Personalized Nutrition Programs. Download this FREE 4 day sample meal plan PDF today - no strings attached, no sign up, nothing, just a free gift of fat loss from me to you at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com

Anyone up for some Transformation Coaching?

Patrick — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:50:02 +0000

New Announcements - Preview and information to the forthcoming Empowered Nutrition PREMIUM MEMBERS PROGRAM and the powerful TRANSFORMATION COACHING PROGRAM with live events, calls and personal 1 on 1 coaching calls. Transformation Coaching includes the Premium Members Program offers PLUS an Ultimate Transformation Personalized Nutrition Program, rare coaching programs, content, training, nutrition and supplement advice you need to experience a full body transformation for fat loss, muscle building, weight loss, weight gain and the ultimate healthy lifestyle.

Super Food and Super Bowl Ads

Patrick — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:30:24 +0000

Super Bowl Food and Super Bowl Ads, wings, pepsi, pop and chips and a a great game to boot. Love it. Check out these Super Bowl Ads right here in your browser, these are great. These are the real Super Bowl Commercials from the original US television feeds, not the substitutions they meshed into our Canadian television sets. Watch ALL the Super Bowl Ads right here in one easy to use browser without eating your band width.

Is this recipe healthy? Monkey Bread

Patrick — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:57:18 +0000

Monkey Bread “Hunks and hunks of baking love! This breakfast favourite is meant to be pulled apart. We healthified this recipe by removing the unhealthy ingredients and swinging in some healthier choices instead.” – Quoted from a cooking website. I grabbed this “healthified” recipe. Trust me its not perfect, but the original was disastrous. Regardless ...

Best and Worst Nutrition News of 2009: 10 Highlights and Lowlights in Healthy Eating

Patrick — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:55:49 +0000

Best and Worst Nutrition News of 2009: 10 Highlights and Lowlights in Healthy Eating Well I was reading and scouring the net for great new nutrition news. I came across an article from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dietician Susan Levin originally posted this in its entirety, but I pulled some more bits and bites for us to think about. I included a link to the full article and site at the end of the post. Enjoy these odd balls of nutrition success from 2009 and fire up some comments to get some bickering and bantering going on the state of our current “healthy eating” lifestyles and new directions both personal and corporate. Patrick. Tomorrow another monkey recipe... this one is more of a sweet dessert you will love... it’s almost like cheating.

MOTIVATED & EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED (part 3)

Patrick — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:43:03 +0000

Motivated to Succeed (part 3) in our mini series will help you commit to your goals and write them down to achieve optimal success. Accountability is a very powerful motivator. Write them down and go get your goals.

MOTIVATED & EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED (part 2)

Patrick — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:06:24 +0000

MOTIVATED & EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED (part 2). The second in a series to help you start your transformation, fat loss and muscle building goals on the right track. Its only 3 posts long but it will be the start of an amazing transformation.

MOTIVATED & EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED (part 1)

Patrick — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:05:04 +0000

MOTIVATED & EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED (part 1). The first in a series to help you start your transformation, fat loss and muscle building goals on the right track. Its only 3 posts long but it will be the start of an amazing transformation.

11 Do’s, 1 Don’t and a STOP for Fat Loss Success

Patrick — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:24:47 +0000

11 Do's, 1 Don't and a STOP for Successful Weight Loss. Get these tips and insights how to easily and quickly implement fat loss strategies that work without the work.

Top 5 Tips For A Great Day

Patrick — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:13:14 +0000

5 reasons to jump out of bed and get going each day. I want to know your reasons for getting out of bed, just fire me a comment and lets GO!

Reasons To Have An Apple A Day

Patrick — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:05:09 +0000

Top Reasons to Have An Apple A Day - this explores the reasons that old saying rings true... "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"... I guess mom was right. DARNIT. From Cancer Fighter, to nutritious and delicious, this fruit is abundant and very versatile.

Top 5 Easy Lean Body Lifestyle Tips

Patrick — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:59:56 +0000

Top 5 Easy Lean Body Lifestyle Tips for 2010 and life beyond. This are meant to be 5 instant action items not an exhaustive list of things to think about, these 5 tips actually work within hours of putting them to good use in your life for a leaner future. Included are links to help you put some of the tips into action for free. You can get started within minutes of reading this blog post. Hope you Enjoy it, I included a YouTube video that I thought you might like and make you laugh.

2010 Make It Your Best Year

Patrick — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:57:22 +0000

2010 has snuck up on us and great things are going to happen. Thank you for a great 2009, we are excited to help you accomplish your goals and make 2010 Your Best Year Ever!

Turbulence Training for Less

Patrick — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:54:04 +0000

Happy New Year’s… Eve that is. I am pretty excited for New Year’s Eve and especially for 2010. Its going to be a great year. I know everyone says that this time of year, but the difference is knowing it will be a great year because you have a game plan to execute. Here is ...