Empowered Nutrition

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

Are you a roadie?

Patrick — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:51:43 +0000

Are you a roadie? So I am getting back at it again for riding season. Logging some kms on the bike, some on foot and apparently now some on a road bike and doing more body weight and sandbag metabolic type training. I’m more or a trail rider myself and hoping to race again this summer at Kelso Conservation. That said, a bunch of the guys I hang with and respect are a bunch of lightweight spinners and road cyclists… yeah, you know them as “roadies”. So I hit the road with them on Saturday for my first ride on a road bike since grade 9. YIKES! read the rest and see the silver bullet http://empowerednutrition.com/are-you-a-roadie

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 2

Patrick — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:56:22 +0000

I got a lot of feedback from many of you in just 24 hours. WOW! Thanks. So I better come totally clean if you haven’t already realized what I meant. I felt that I have been more than supportive of some of my online fitness friends and given them a pretty fair advantage with my meal plans and by me NOT including my workout programs with my meal plan packages that is was just time to start giving you everything I could to really make an impact to your body and results. I’ve been pretty “mum” about it for years at the pleading of many fitness pro’s. So here is why I said that “Empowered Nutrition Meal Plans SUCK!” The reason I said my mealplans suck is because they were just meal plans. Notice I said “WERE” just meal plans. Two reasons... Reason #1... http:empowerednutrition.com/why-empowered-nutrition-meal-plans-suck-part-2

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 ...

15 Superfoods for Less Than $20

Patrick — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:43:42 +0000

Discover these 15 Superfoods for Less Than $20 I give it to you point blank, the why and how to find, prep, cook and enjoy these superfoods. Read it all on the blog post http://empowerednutrition.com/15-superfoods-for-less-than-20

Grilled Swordfish Recipe

Patrick — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:15:53 +0000

Grilled Swordfish Recipe with Southwest Flare. Try this recipe and love it. Believe me this has some sweet heat and packs lots of delicious protein to increase fat burning and muscle building. Health Benefits An excellent source of protein and delicious to eat. Low fat, low calories and low salt content. Rich in omega 3 fatty acids and chock full of vitamins and nutrients. The chili sauce is prepared in a healthy manner too, and are essential to anybody's fitness program. Read the full recipe...

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.

21 Days to BIGGER Arms

Patrick — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:48:48 +0000

Today is something of a different day. I am busy as ever these days and mostly focused on just keeping my butt from getting bigger at the computer drowning in new developments and a lot of online coaching. Yesterday was another one of my quickie workouts that covered the total body with 3 exercises non stop for 12 minutes. Yeah that sucked! But that is NO WAY to build big massive muscles. [THIS IS http://empowerednutrition.com/MI40/twice-the-muscle-in-half-the-time] It certainly isn’t the way I built my 19 inch arms when all I wanted was to be big and strong. That is why today is a different kind of day...

7 Foods That Help You Lose Weight

Patrick — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:20:40 +0000

7 Foods That Help You Lose Weight Not all foods are evil. They aren't all out there to make you fat and lazy. Here are 7 foods that help you lose weight and make things work and keep you lean and healthy. Don't get sucked into the idea that food is your enemy when you're trying to lose weight. In fact, it's just the opposite: Befriend the right foods, and the pounds are much more likely to peel off than if you just try to cut calories across the board. Here, seven foods known to nutritionists to boost your body's fat-burning potential.

Anti-Inflammatory Fisth Oils

Patrick — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:42:10 +0000

...read the full article http://empowerednutrition.com/fish-oil-and-healthy-joints/ The polyunsaturates found in Omega-3 Fish Oil have significant anti-inflammatory properties. It is thought that they work by suppressing the production of inflammation. In vivo, studies have shown that Fish Oil consumption reduces the production of the body’s pro-inflammatory compounds. Rheumatoid Arthritis; Reduced Joint Pain and Stiffness Discover the whole story about fish oils and how to use them http://empowerednutrition.com/fish-oil-and-healthy-joints/

12 Super Foods with Healing Powers

Patrick — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:55:11 +0000

These 12 Super Foods with Healing Powers can really change the way you look and feel. Eating them could even make you smarter. As part of a healthy diet, whole foods play a significant role in helping our bodies function at their best. There are hundreds of extremely nutritious whole foods, but the dozen on this list do more than contribute healthy nutrients -- they help you heal. In fact, every food on this list boasts multiple healing effects, from fighting cancer to reducing cholesterol, guarding against heart disease, and more. Eat these super-healing picks and start feeling pretty super yourself. Get all the details, read the blog.

6 Simple Steps to Successful Weight Loss

Patrick — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:36:11 +0000

6 Simple Steps to Successful Weight Loss These may not be the most radical approaches to weight loss, but that is because they work. These six simple steps to successful weight loss worked in the past, the present and will work well into the future for everyone. Learn more visit the blog

Immortals 11.11.11 Part 1

Patrick — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:34:42 +0000

Discover the secret IMMORTALS possess and what it takes to have the body of an IMMORTAL with this unique approach to Total Body Transformation. Learn the Secrets and get your copy of the complete system FREE http://empowerednutrition.com/immortals-part-1 This is part one of a 3 part series to get the complete Nutrition, Training and Challenge System to Transform your body in as little time as it takes to watch IMMORTALS the movie.

How to Blanch Your Vegetables

AteeqRafeeq — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:56:42 +0000

How to Blanch Your Vegetables Discover how to blanch your vegetables, increase the flavor and cancer fighting nutrients in a few simple steps. You will find it's easier to be a culinary creator than you think. Seriously read it and try it and you too will be an epicurean expert... well at least all your friends will be impressed that you know what blanching is. Read more today.

10 Health Benefits of Ginger

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:36:11 +0000

Ayurveda medicine gives ginger the status of a virtual medicine chest. That’s because this wonder spice has time-tested digestion-friendly properties, in addition to its numerous other health benefits. In India, we use ginger liberally in our daily life. Ginger-spiked chai is a household favorite, and it’s grandma’s antidote of choice for battling cold and flu. On millions of dining tables in India, you’ll see matchsticks of fresh ginger that have turned a soft pink from being soaked in lemon juice and salt: a zingy accompaniment to our favorite dinner, dal-chawal. Here are 10 Health Benefits of Ginger... Also find a series of ginger recipes you are going to love. Read More...

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

4 Ways to Live Longer

Patrick — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:16:28 +0000

4 Ways to Live Longer >> http://empowerednutrition.com/4-ways-to-live-longer/ There are four things you can do to increase your odds of living a longer, healthier life. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seven out of 10 deaths in the United States each year are caused by chronic illnesses. Fifty percent of all deaths are from heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Some lifestyle choices can add to our risk of chronic illness and early death. A CDC study found that people who engaged in all four of the healthy lifestyle choices listed below are 66 percent less likely to die early from cancer, 65 percent less likely to die early from cardiovascular disease, and 57 percent less likely to die early from other causes compared to people who don’t. There are a lot of ways you can live longer, but these are 4 basic staples that cover all your bases. Seriously you should already know the answers, but knowing and doing are two different beasts. Read all the details here and live longer >> http://empowerednutrition.com/4-ways-to-live-longer/

12 Home Chores that Burn the Most Calories

Patrick — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:10:23 +0000

Running marathons and swimming laps are not the only way to burn calories. Housekeeping and yard work can also help you keep off the pounds. Here are 12 of the top calorie-burning home and garden chores, with estimated hourly calorie-burn rates for an average 145-pound person. Of course, each person mows, mops and dusts at ...

Top Foods To Fuel Your Workout

Patrick — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:09:58 +0000

I got my hands on this article and think it is pretty good, but not 100% accurate, at least not for the full blown fitness performance athletes, but it is an excellent article on the Top Foods to Fuel Your Workout by Laurel House from Planet Green for the majority of the population and for those trying to simplify thier life, get fit and unclutter the mess of nutrition confusion. Stay focused. Do what is best fo you. Practice common sense. Don't get confused. See if you agree with Laurel and let's discuss the details in the comments. Enjoy this. >> http://empowerednutrition.com/top-foods-to-fuel-your-workout If you want to get a really good workout, you have to remember to fuel it. It may seem counter-intuitive, but consuming some calories before, during and after your workout will actually help you to burn more calories. Conveniently, the greatest foods for fueling your green exercise are often the greenest: natural, whole, organic local foods. [but you don't always have to shop organic] Food is your body’s fuel. But don’t just go out and grab a candy bar and consider yourself adequately gassed up. Though they aren’t called “candy bars,” many of your favorite “energy” and “protein” bars are loaded with just as much sugar as a chocolate bar. So how do you know what’s “healthy” when it comes to the best food to fuel your workout? If it’s green it’s good (at least most of the time). Enjoy this. >> http://empowerednutrition.com/top-foods-to-fuel-your-workout

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

And the Winning Gift Request Is…

Patrick — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:29:06 +0000

And the Free Gift Winner Is #FatLossGift Find out how to get your free fat loss gift >> http://empowerednutrition.com/and-the-winnin…ift-request-is/ but give me another 50 comments and I will release a free #MuscleBuildingGift as well... Check this blog out tomorrow to download your free #FatLossGift tomorrow. Thanks for the amazing community of Empowered Insiders for the comments and a lot of compliments too, thanks. Patrick. Get your Fat Loss Gift >> http://empowerednutrition.com/and-the-winnin…ift-request-is/

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 Body Redesign BONUS

Patrick — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:25:28 +0000

Learn the secrets to the BEST bodyweight training program of the year with the Shapeshifter Body Redesign Program, get some insight on the project now >> http://empowerednutrition.com/shapeshifter-body-redesign-bonus Discover easy to do bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere in a few minutes a day to completely redesign your body, lose weight and increase energy. Special BONUSES only available with from this blog post review ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/shapeshifter-body-redesign-bonus Enjoy the review and the bonuses ~ Patrick

7 Diet Myths Revealed

Patrick — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:53:24 +0000

Surprising Truths Behind 7 Diet Myths Read all 7 Diet Myths Revealed ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/7-diet-myths-revealed In doing a little personal research and contemplating the many crazy stories I hear about weight loss every day over the course of 17 plus years, I came up with this short and sweet list of some of the more ludicrous diet myths. So here are 7 totally odd diet myths full disclosure. I cut the fat out of these myths for you. Not only that I stepped it up and cross referenced my knowledge with that of a top nutritional researcher working in university and medical labs. Thanks to the Internet, there’s a ton of nutrition information or “MIS-information” available. Unfortunately, some of it comes from unqualified people writing about their own theories or companies pushing their products. It’s no surprise, then, that misinformation is repeated as often as it is—and that it often comes to be taken as truth. On my request a friend of mine went to Keri Gans, MS, RD, a highly regarded registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, to help set the facts straight once and for all. Read all 7 Diet Myths Revealed ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/7-diet-myths-revealed Patrick McGuire, BSc. RNCP, CSCS founder Empowered Nutrition Products Inc.

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

My Opinion on Lean Cuisine and Ready Made Meals

Patrick — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:12:38 +0000

Reader inspired blog post regarding "ready-made" meals and yogurts. http://empowerednutrition.com/my-opinion-on-lean-cuisine-and-ready-made-meals ---------------------------------------------- On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 3:22 PM, Barbara wrote: Patrick, Quick question...do you think yoplait yogurt and lean cuisines are bad for a weight loss program. I buy these meals because they are fast to make and I buy the yogurt because all you have to do it take the top off and it's a “ready-made” meal just like the lean cuisines. Do you think I would be better off eating an apple, orange or other fruit in place of these? Barbara ------------------------------------------- Get the scoop on Barbara's question ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/my-opinion-on-lean-cuisine-and-ready-made-meals WARNING! The following comments are not sugar coated and may offend the readers of this blog post. Do not attempt to read this without your personal security blanket and a big strong cup of reality for fat loss. The owner of this comment is not your “soother” and does not pretend to be your overweight morbidly obese physician who will tell you anything you want to hear as long as it ends in a prescription from his pharmacy. Read this with all caution and protect yourself at all times. This is a SAFE for workspace blog post that will not need ear-muffs or blinders for the kids. My answer to Barbara, totally unedited ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/my-opinion-on-lean-cuisine-and-ready-made-meals Patrick McGuire, BSc, RNCP, CSCS, Empowered Nutrition

FULL-BODY-LICIOUS DVD Set

Patrick — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:11:27 +0000

BURN FAT & ADD SEXY CURVES, With The FULL-BODY-LICIOUS Hard Copy DVD Set! from Flavia Delmonte Shipped to your front door - anywhere in the world! AND Save $100 Until Friday May 20th Plus BRAND NEW Bonuses... Flavia Delmonte is lighting it up these days and there is no better way than to have her coaching you in th comfort of your own living room. Check out Flavia's Full-Body-Licious DVD Set before it's gone. I know that Flavia only had 500 of these girls made, so act fast. ==> http://bit.ly/fullbodiliciousDVDspecial

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!

8 Super Simple Steps to a NEW Green Diet

Patrick — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:51:35 +0000

8 Simple Steps to a New Green Diet Nowhere does the win/win of green living for health and the environment show up more than when one chooses to eat the foods of a green diet. This diet is the old and timeless one of eating real food grown locally in well-tended soil, with some adaptations for modern life. Some might say this is the original diet, the way we (humans) were meant to eat. I just call it common sense for longevity of a great life, not a short mediocre life. Here are the steps to living a greener, healthier, longer life ==> http://empowerednutrition.com/8-super-simple-steps-to-a-new-green-diet

Muscle Bunny Workout and Recipe

Patrick — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:32:07 +0000

Muscle Bunny Easter Monday Workout and Recipe Get Your Easter Monday Workout and Recipe http://empowerednutrition.com/muscle-bunny-workout-and-recipe Happy Easter... Or should I say “Happy Eater”? We all tend to eat a little too much every holiday season, but Easter poses a new threat with all those cute little chocolate bunny’s and the candy easter eggs lying around. Today's post will help you beat the cravings, control your insulin and get past the passover sugar monster looming inside you. Get yours today, read it all, no sign ups, nothing to buy... http://empowerednutrition.com/muscle-bunny-workout-and-recipe This post is brought to you by Patrick McGuire (BSc, RNCP, CSCS) founder of Empowered Nutrition.

TRX for Mountain Biking

Patrick — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:43:57 +0000

TRX for Mountain Biking Watch This Workout --> http://empowerednutrition.com/trx-for-mountain-biking Let’s face it. If you’re like us, you’d rather be out on the trail this weekend than in the gym. Ripping some sweet singletrack sounds much better than pumping iron and besides, you’ve tried “lifting weights,” but you didn’t really notice any difference on the trail. If you’re going to invest some of your precious time into something, you’d better be able to ride faster, longer and with more confidence. However, we’re going to share a secret with you: the fastest way to getting better on your bike is through strength training, not just riding your bike more. The trick is to do the right kind of strength training that will build “trail strength,” not just some random “gym strength.” If you base your program on increasing body awareness and strength-to-weight ratio, you’ll see a marked increase in your ability to muscle up climbs, bomb through rock gardens and basically dominate the trail. Get the TRX Workout for Mountain Biking use this link --> http://empowerednutrition.com/trx-for-mountain-biking

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

Fat Burning Frappucino Protein Smoothie

Patrick — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 16:00:23 +0000

Fat Burning Frappacino Protein Smoothie www.empowerednutrition.com/fat-burning-frappucino-protein-smoothie This has to be one of the BEST Protein Smoothie taste sensations ever. If your Greek its the old school "frap" flavor that gets you. For me, it sends me back to sitting on the beach in the French island of Course. This one is especially delicious when you use the right instant coffee. For a more chocolate flavor use 1% Chocolate Milk. All I can say is "ahhh...mmmm". Add these ingredients to the blender (ice cubes first), set it on high and blend for 30-60 seconds or desired consistency. Enjoy this one chilled in a frosted glass on a hot summer day and you will be sure to increase the fat burning from your recent Fat Blasting Workout. www.empowerednutrition.com/fat-burning-frappucino-protein-smoothie

the Assessment

Patrick — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:01:30 +0000

The Assessment This is not fun. This is not easy. This is meant to find out where you are today and how you are progressing to your goals on a monthly (30-60-90 days) basis. This is FOOLISH! ...but it will deliver tangible results that you can quantify and qualify as you aim for your next goal. http://empowerednutrition.com/the-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

FAQ – Getting Rid of Love Handles

Patrick — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:47:47 +0000

FAQ – Getting Rid of Love Handles I just got another question that I get a lot of the time and thought perhaps you would find it of use. This one has three components to losing love handles; Nutrition, Exercise and Weird Science. Joe asked me: “hey Patrick, I had a question what is the best thing for getting rid of love handles but still maintaining your weight? i want to gain weight but build muscle not fat. I seem to do so pretty well but that one section seems to always be more than I want.” And below you can read my response to what Joe has said and take it or leave, it, but know this, if you apply these tactics you will tighten your abs and make the hated love handles go bye-bye. Read it all >> http://empowerednutrition.com/FAQ-getting-rid-of-love-handles

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

Lean Hybrid Muscle Reloaded

Patrick — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:54:41 +0000

Hey there, this is not one of my normal posts, but more of a plug, so if you skip it I get it, but I have to share this RELOADED version of one of the most effective fat loss and muscle building programs out there. It comes from my good friends Mike Westerdal and Elliot Hulse. Totally awesome guys, grounded in Faith and forged in iron... and chains, rubber tires, big ropes and refined in Empowered Nutrition. Check it out... just look at everything inside their Lean Hybrid Muscle Reloaded Program TODAY! Read it here >> http://empowerednutrition.com/lean-hybrid-muscle-reloaded-post

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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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.

Lipos Dirty Secret

Patrick — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:15:33 +0000

Just what is lipos dirty secret? Let's start with the real reason you are here. WEIGHT LOSS; Fat Loss More Specifically. Every now and again we all have that desire for some added weight loss, but what we really mean is we want to lose fat. The problem is that more often than not we are looking for the magic bullet or fancy fat loss potions. I hate to say it, but you've been had. It's NOT your fault.... Discover Lipos Dirty Secret >> http://empowerednutrition.com/lipos-dirty-secret There is nothing "safe" about going to the hospital or private clinic to get cut open in order to lose weight. Look I am not totally against surgery, but after helping tens of thousands of people accomplish incredible weight loss goals in teh past and seeing incredible results I know that a little nutrition and exercise can effectively save your life. Recently Empowered Nutrition helped Blake Smith, Lose 122 pounds of fat and gain 22 pounds of muscle in 12 weeks. Empowered Nutrition saves lives, like Police Officer John Laurienzo who lost 40 pounds of fat and stopped taking his cholesterol and blood pressure medicines on the doctors orders. Get the Details >> http://empowerednutrition.com/lipos-dirty-secret Get 2 free resources to lose fat and perform your own lipo miracle from Empowered Nutrition.

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

NEW Project… Beat the Sweet-Tooth

Patrick — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:42:28 +0000

NEW Project... Beat the Sweet-Tooth Today is a perfect day to get started on my next personal project, how about you? What is my personal project? Cut out the sweets and unnecessary calories. You can do it too. Find out how >> http://empowerednutrition.com/new-project-beat-the-sweet-tooth Why is today a perfect day to get started? Simply because the holiday treats and eats are wreaking serious havoc on my body. I have constant heart burn, feel sluggish and a constant foggy haze over my brain. So this will kick off my personal journey to clean up my sweets and treats. The side effects could lead to detoxification, clarity, mental alertness, fat loss, less water retention, increased energy and overall well being. The number one thing to do is get back to drinking plenty of water. This will help reduce cravings, snacking and help detox the body. Discover my next few strategies and see the video from celebrity trainer Kim Lyons >> http://empowerednutrition.com/new-project-beat-the-sweet-tooth Be energized, transformed, empowered!

2010 Body Transformation Success Survey Results

Patrick — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:38:52 +0000

2010 Body Transformation Success Survey Results... and a GIFT The Results are in and they are astounding. A HUGE number of people turned out to participate in the 2010 Body Transformation Success Survey. Get all the results >> http://empowerednutrition.com/2010-body-transformation-success-survey-results You very well may have been the one that nearly killed my server. Thanks for taking part in the survey. Your survey reward gift is on its way. I started to gather all the emails and gift packages on Monday, I am nearly complete and will be sending yours out before Friday. I think you are going to like your gift, just in time for Christmas. I am excited for you. Here is a snap shot of the results... -100% of the participants shared a little more about themselves -2% of the participants are undecided of their gender... Really that was just me having some fun with that question... trying to keep it light and fun, thanks to the two percent that got that -Over 87% participants tried to lose weight in 2010 -87.8% also tried to build muscle -Only 33.70% were successful accomplishing goals... I am floored by that and will do my best to help change that in 2011 -26.8% tried 2 programs to accomplish your goals -4.10% tried 6 or more programs in an attempt to transform their bodies -27% were satisfied with their results -50% were kind of – sort of satisfied with their results... totally unacceptable, I have to do more to help you -51.10% said Fat Loss is the number one goal for 2011 And I got hundreds and hundreds of great questions that I am personally going to cover as best I can over the next few weeks. I added a whole bunch of comments to each of the questions and I am all about open door full disclosure so you can see all of the results posted on the web page. Just use this link >> http://empowerednutrition.com/2010-body-transformation-success-survey-results Have an empowered day, Patrick P.S. The survey is up on the blog, my comments are embedded throughout the survey after each question and your thank you survey reward gift is on its way before Friday. It’s a big one, hope you like it as much as I do. >> http://empowerednutrition.com/2010-body-transformation-success-survey-results

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

10 Foods That Fight Cancer and WIN!

Patrick — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:55:56 +0000

10 Foods That Fight Cancer and WIN! “You can’t eat your pudding if you don’t eat your vegetables”... as made famous by that song from Pink Floyd. This statement rings true in my household almost every day. Read the full story >> http://empowerednutrition.com/10-foods-that-fight-cancer-and-win Let’s stop the lab coat geek speak for a minute, it’s really a no-brainer. When you eat real food, you stay healthier. So now you’ve got a bunch of government programs telling you to eat your 5 to 9 servings of fruit and vegetables per day, and you’ve got mom standing behind you telling you to do the same and finally you got me harassing you do eat your veggies and cancer fighting foods! I’m going to give you few plant-based suggestions to help fight more cancer and just might be easier to enjoy. Here are 10 kick-butt cancer fighting foods you will enjoy – these ten were chosen for their seriously butt-kicking cancer powers, as described on the site for the Stanford School of Medicine Health Improvement Program. To make this even easier you will find these cancer fighting foods are in alphabetical order. Get These 10 Foods That Fight Cancer and WIN! >> http://empowerednutrition.com/10-foods-that-fight-cancer-and-win

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

Golden Harvest, Golden Ratio… Your Perfect Body

Patrick — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:32:14 +0000

The Golden Harvest, Golden Ratio and Your Perfect Body Part 1 http://empowerednutrition.com/golden-harvest-golden-ratio-your-perfect-body This is a mini series that will explore and define the Golden Ratio and the Perfect Body. Examples include the Parthenon, Exodus, DNA, RNA and many others. For Guys, your Golden Ratio and Perfect Body are also referred to as the Adonis Index. I have included a link to discover your Adonis Index and an Interview with its creator John Barban at the end of the blog post. Discover your perfect body, your golden ratio in the golden harvest month and get all the details on the blog >> http://empowerednutrition.com/golden-harvest-golden-ratio-your-perfect-body

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.

August is Awesome Muscle Month

Patrick — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:19:50 +0000

OK so when you think about nutrition do you think muscle building or fat loss? August is Awesome Muscle Month The answer is BOTH because Nutrition is the key link to BOTH Muscle Building and Fat Loss. Wihtout empowered nutrition, you won't accomplish any of your goals. You won't burn fat and you won't build muscle. You certainly won't be able to build it up and cut it off and show that lean sexy body you'be been working so hard for. Just to remind you that muscles are sexy and fun, I included this cool video at the end you just have to see... it's awesome! So to help you I want to remind you to cycle your training and your nutrition for the Ultimate Transformation. You will want to build muscle as much as you can, as fast as you can and as effectively as you can. You will also want to cut the fat as fast and efficiently as you possibly can. That is why I am going to stick to a theme for you and keep reminding you that August is Awesome Muscle Month. Need I remind you that Muscle Building is for BOTH Men and Women. Come on guys, don't be so ego-typical and think I was writing this just for you. yeah right a whole month dedicated to guys... might was well call this Alpha Male Fitness Ladies... STOP. Stop that little voice in your head. Stop it from saying "but I don't want to look like a guy... I don't want to be She-HULK". Trust me even if you were loaded to the gills with pharmaceuticals you still won't start to look like a guy. Perhaps like a very muscular fish consider you grew gills... sorry pharmacopia humor. Muscle building is for both Guys and Gals and if you thought differently, then you are missing out on incredible results. Not only that you are missing out on fast tracking your results and having that dream body faster than you planned. So train hard, train smart and enjoy this months August is Awesome Muscle Month features I got lined up for you. Watch the video... Now this is Awesome Muscle! >> http://empowerednutrition.com/august-is-awesome-muscle-month

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