http://empowerednutrition.com Be... energized + transformed + empowered Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:22:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://empowerednutrition.com/anti-inflammatory-fisth-oils/ http://empowerednutrition.com/anti-inflammatory-fisth-oils/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:42:10 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/anti-inflammatory-fisth-oils/ http://empowerednutrition.com/anti-inflammatory-fisth-oils/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/10-health-benefits-of-ginger/ http://empowerednutrition.com/10-health-benefits-of-ginger/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:36:11 +0000 http://empowerednutrition.com/10-health-benefits-of-ginger/ http://empowerednutrition.com/10-health-benefits-of-ginger/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/empowered-core-conditioning-day/ http://empowerednutrition.com/empowered-core-conditioning-day/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:30:41 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=8694 http://empowerednutrition.com/empowered-core-conditioning-day/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/top-foods-to-fuel-your-workout/ http://empowerednutrition.com/top-foods-to-fuel-your-workout/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:09:58 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=8513 > 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 ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/top-foods-to-fuel-your-workout/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/coconuts-lower-cholesterol/ http://empowerednutrition.com/coconuts-lower-cholesterol/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:47:28 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=8232 > 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 ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/coconuts-lower-cholesterol/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/shapeshifter-body-redesign-bonus/ http://empowerednutrition.com/shapeshifter-body-redesign-bonus/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:25:28 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=8026 > 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]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/shapeshifter-body-redesign-bonus/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/2010-body-transformation-success-survey-results/ http://empowerednutrition.com/2010-body-transformation-success-survey-results/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:38:52 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=7183 > 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]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/2010-body-transformation-success-survey-results/feed/ 8 http://empowerednutrition.com/taking-control/ http://empowerednutrition.com/taking-control/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:44:04 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4960 > 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/ ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/taking-control/feed/ 1 http://empowerednutrition.com/ultimate-transformation-rewards-challenge-v2/ http://empowerednutrition.com/ultimate-transformation-rewards-challenge-v2/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:44:27 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4936 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/]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/ultimate-transformation-rewards-challenge-v2/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/spec-ops-bodyweight-training-works/ http://empowerednutrition.com/spec-ops-bodyweight-training-works/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:13:51 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4869 http://empowerednutrition.com/spec-ops-bodyweight-training-works/feed/ 3 http://empowerednutrition.com/tacfit-bodyweight-training-detainee-escapes/ http://empowerednutrition.com/tacfit-bodyweight-training-detainee-escapes/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:51:43 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4754 http://empowerednutrition.com/tacfit-bodyweight-training-detainee-escapes/feed/ 6 http://empowerednutrition.com/happy-can-am-weekend/ http://empowerednutrition.com/happy-can-am-weekend/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:40:31 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4622 > 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 ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/happy-can-am-weekend/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/budget-diet-free-report/ http://empowerednutrition.com/budget-diet-free-report/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:55:56 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4614 > www.empowerednutritionmealplans.com ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/budget-diet-free-report/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/inspiration-and-your-challenge/ http://empowerednutrition.com/inspiration-and-your-challenge/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:41:34 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4490 > 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 ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/inspiration-and-your-challenge/feed/ 3 http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-squat-challenge/ http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-squat-challenge/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:39:30 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4292 http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-squat-challenge/feed/ 14 http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-chin-up-challenge/ http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-chin-up-challenge/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:40:28 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=4269 > http://e.ggtimer.com/3minutes Be prepared in advance. Here's what you need: A bar, steel gurter or even a park play ground to do chin ups a strong mind a stronger will grip strength of steel and a fear of failure... believe me you will fail, this is next to one of the most impossible tasks I have ever attempted I suggest having a towel handy to wipe the sweat from your hands so you don't slip and hurt yourself. The Techniques You have 2 techniques to choose from, both with mid grip width. The two styles are Overhand and Underhand grips. You need to pick on and use that technique each time you test yourself... oh and be sure to let us know which grip you used in the blog comments and your videos. I like overhand shoulder width as it truly taxes the back and is a strong position for this test. However for maximum stretch, power, strength and endurance the slightly narrower than shoulder width underhand grip will allow you to use more biceps, but be careful in this test they could burn out and be your weakest link. OK its GO-time! Read the rest and find out what today's prize is... Let me know how you do with this one. Add it to your training notes and compare this test again in the near future, say ever 30 - 60 days, or whenever you feel like it. Here's some more images to help you visualize a wide chin up in case that is the method you choose to test yourself with wide grip chins. Again anyone who videos this one and either sends it to me for validation or post the video results to YouTube.com and tags or links EmpoweredNutrition.com will receive a 1 night hotel stay at one of thousands of 4 and 5 star hotels to choose from. Challenge #1 - http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-push-up-challenge/ Challenge #2 - http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-chin-up-challenge/ Challenge #3 - Bodyweight Squats Challenge #4 - Bodyweight Dips]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/3-minute-chin-up-challenge/feed/ 11 http://empowerednutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance/ http://empowerednutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:00:41 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=3498 > www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance Alright enough with the BUZZ talk for today. Point blank I want to share some evidence on caffeine and how it can help and hinder your results for the gym, the office and the home. This is quite typically the most over documented product in the world and the most blogged about topic on the net. I am taking a more clinical approach to this blog post as I have given you some of the more simple evidence in past posts. Today we get technical and with this information you will see how caffeine can enhance most other products and foods you may be using or ingesting. Specifically I am always impressed with the good old "Grapefruit and Coffee Diet" or more accurately "Naringin and Caffeine" for fat loss. Now to the technical stuff for Caffeine. Caffeine is a Nonessential Micronutrient My Summary Caffeine is the most widely used "drug" in the world, consumed daily by millions in coffee, tea, and sodas. We use it for its stimulating effects, for a jolt of energy, or in an attempt to fight fatigue — and it does work. What most coffee drinkers don't know is that caffeine mobilizes fat for use as energy, which is a great thing if you are exercising and trying to reduce fat but not so good if you spend your days sitting at a desk eating doughnuts. Caffeine is a standard part of many stimulating, weight-loss supplements. Find out all the crazy goodness and badness of caffeine over at www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance Other names for Caffeine: caffeine anhydrous... or as I like to say “the BUZZ” Where to find Caffeine: Caffeine is found naturally in coffee (most prominently), tea, chocolate, cola products, guarana (an herb), kola nut (another herb), and many "fat-burning" type weight-loss products. In Today’s post when it comes to caffeine we cover... PERFORMANCE BENEFITS Why athletes use Caffeine Ways that Caffeine can enhance Fat Loss: Ways that Caffeine can enhance Energy & Endurance: HEALTH BENEFITS Signs of Caffeine deficiency: Potential uses for Caffeine Research indicates that Caffeine may be useful in the treatment of: • Migraine headaches • Fatigue/Weakness • Obesity • Senility • Depression More about Caffeine How it works A jolt of energy for the gym Performance enhancement More good news How many of us can relate? A potent "stimulant" cocktail – referred to the E/C/A stack NOTES ON USAGE including... Amounts Important note Timing Energy jolt Athletic performance Synergists of Caffeine Safety of Caffeine Toxicity of Caffeine: Bans and restrictions: Now, of course, a dose of common sense is very important when using caffeine or any stimulant. Drinking two entire pots of coffee by yourself in a day is just plain nonsense! There is truth in the old saying, "too much of a good thing can hurt ya." But in moderate amounts, up to three cups of coffee a day, caffeine has been shown in research to have no ill effects. In conclusion The stimulating facts about caffeine are that it's not "evil" and has in fact shown itself to be a valuable aid for increasing fat loss, boosting energy, and effectively helping athletes reach higher levels of performance. You can read the entire post and the benefits of caffeine, caffeine, caffeine, buzz, buzz, buzz over at >> www.EmpoweredNutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/caffeine-for-fat-loss-and-performance/feed/ 0 http://empowerednutrition.com/naringin-for-fat-loss/ http://empowerednutrition.com/naringin-for-fat-loss/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:41:48 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=3481 http://empowerednutrition.com/naringin-for-fat-loss/feed/ 5 http://empowerednutrition.com/fish-oil-and-healthy-joints/ http://empowerednutrition.com/fish-oil-and-healthy-joints/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:03:32 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=3405 http://empowerednutrition.com/fish-oil-and-healthy-joints/feed/ 6 http://empowerednutrition.com/3-crazy-sets-of-freebies/ http://empowerednutrition.com/3-crazy-sets-of-freebies/#comments Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:23:02 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/?p=3323 > www.EmpoweredNutrition.com ]]> http://empowerednutrition.com/3-crazy-sets-of-freebies/feed/ 13 http://empowerednutrition.com/interview-nick-nilsson-metabolic-surge/ http://empowerednutrition.com/interview-nick-nilsson-metabolic-surge/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:40:38 +0000 Patrick http://empowerednutrition.com/interviewing-nick-nilsson-and-metabolic-surge/ http://empowerednutrition.com/interview-nick-nilsson-metabolic-surge/feed/ 9