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1. Weight Gain, Weight Loss or Weight Control? Which Do You Want?
   by Joey Atlas
   Fitness has many meanings. For many it's about losing fat weight & toning up a bit. For some it's about gaining healthy weight & building strength. And for others it's all about maintenance. Figuring out what you need is usually the easy part - not always - but usually. . . . keep reading
   
   
2. Fitness Nutrition Secrets - Food Label Trickery
   by Joey Atlas
   You pick up a box or package of a healthy looking fitness food, give a quick read of the front of the label and add it to your shopping cart. What you read made sense and the nutrients per serving looked great. But, you go to prepare your new find for a meal or snack, and a closer look at the label reveals it's not what you thought. . . . keep reading
   
   
3. Fitness Lifestyle Blueprint: Your Start-Up/Re-Start Roadmap For All Fitness Levels
   by Joey Atlas
   Starting (or Re-Starting) a fitness program can be confusing, overwhelming and extremely frustrating. There are so many factors to consider and organize if you expect to make continuous progress. It is the lack of attention to one or more of these elements that can be responsible for the 'Fitness Failure Epidemic'. This Blueprint illustrates all of these factors that must be addressed if you expect to achieve optimal, lifelong health and fitness. . . . keep reading
   
   
4. Three Variations of the Push Up for Extreme Beginners (...it's not just for beginners)
   
   
   These three variations of the push up, for Extreme Beginners are not just for beginners. Most extreme beginners are not ready for even a try at regular push ups or even the modified, female version. But by changing the effect of gravity... . . . keep reading
   
   
5. Workout Schedule Tool: My Top Fitness Pick
   by Joey Atlas
   Your fitness success depends on your daily commitment to exercise. Scheduling your workouts into a day planner or calendar is one of the simplest yet most effective strategies for helping you 'stick with the program'. There are many ways to do this, yet most people do not employ this easy strategy. Here is my top pick for making this as easy (and fun) as possible. Bonus: IT'S A FREE FITNESS TOOL!! . . . keep reading
   
   
6. The Perfect Fitness Schedule
   by Joey Atlas
   One of the most frequently asked questions regarding fitness scheduling is, "What's the best time for me to workout?" You hear and read so many different 'opinions' on this topic - it's enough to drive you nuts. The truth is there is only only one good answer to this question. Most people find that it's an answer they can not only live with, but make great progress in both short and long term fitness goals. Read on to find out your best time to exercise. . . . keep reading
   
   
7. Fitness Recipe: 'Three C' Power Pasta
   by Joey Atlas
   Fast, easy and very nutritious, this quick fitness recipe is one of my weekly favorites. Please Note - carbs are a necessity for sustaining life, especially when you are on the proper fitness program. BUT - not all carbs are created equal. And even more so, not all pastas are created equal. This recipe fits perfectly into 'the fitness lifestyle'. Here's why . . . keep reading
   
   
8. The 'E.V.C.' Fitness Quesadilla
   by Joey Atlas
   
   Quesadillas and wraps are an easy, fast and inexpensive way to get high quality nutrients into your diet. However, it is also easy to go overboard when it comes to the calorie content that can be loaded into these quick and simple meals. From your choice of wrap to how you actually cook it can make the difference between bloating yourself up with unnecessary carbohydrates and fat or feeding your body in way that leaves you full of energy & satisfied, while keeping you in a favorable calorie range. . . . keep reading
   
   
9. Fitness Recipe - Healthy Banana Bars
   by Joey Atlas
   Most of my fitness recipes are quick and easy - less than 20 minutes to prepare. This one takes a little longer, but it's worth the extra time. When you taste these healthy snacks - you'll be glad you took the 35 minutes to put them together. . . . keep reading
   
   
10. Fitness Recipe: '14 Carrot Tuna Quick Meal'
    by Joey Atlas
    Not being able to eat healthy is one of the most common excuses for people who can't stick with a successful, long term fitness lifestyle. Here is another fast and easy fitness recipe that tastes great, is easy to prepare, requires no cooking and provides optimum nutrition for the fitness lifestyle. . . . keep reading
    
    
11. Body Composition, Fat and Fitness -- Part 1 of 2
    by Joey Atlas
    Body composition, body fat, body weight and fitness -- the relationship between these four elements is confusing for most people. As all four are inter-related, they each effect or are affected by the others. Simplifying and understanding this relationship will help you define or refine your long term fitness goals with clarity and purpose, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned fitness veteran. . . . keep reading
    
    
12. Week # 2 - The Blow-Torch 'Diet'
    by Joey Atlas
    The long awaited week # 2 section of The Blow-Torch Diet is here. Download and print it now in the 'Download Library' section, over there on the left under the 'Departments' heading. Spring is just around the corner and Summer will here soon. If you have some Winter weight to lose or just a little toning up to do - the time to start is now. Will you be ready? . . . keep reading
    
    
13. Simplify Your Fitness Program With 'Micro-varying'
    by Joey Atlas
    A silly myth called the 'fitness plateau' has many people believing "you're supposed tho change your exercise program every 2 or 3 months or your body gets used to what you are doing then nothing happens and you stop getting results..." - This myth is one of the reasons so many people are unsuccessful at the attempt to reach their desired fitness goals. . . . keep reading
    
    
14. Severe Liver Injury From an Over The Counter, Best Selling Herbal Supplement
    by Joey Atlas
    As there is an enormous, and ever growing 'gray area' in the nutritional supplement industry - the potential for harmful side effects is a natural and inherent part of the landscape. One specific herbal supplement has been a top seller in the US since the late '90s. However, sales of the herb have been restricted in a number of countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and Switzerland based on documented hepatic (liver) failure in combination with taking this supplement . . . keep reading
    
    
15. Deadly Fitness Myths
    by Joey Atlas
    Numerous myths and misconceptions about exercise and nutrition have created widespread confusion and a subsequent lack of fitness success in the general population. In this article, I will dispel these falsehoods to clear the way for a clean mental slate upon which we will place the foundation of your new belief system. . . . keep reading
    
    
16. Secrets of Building a Strong Fitness Foundation
    by Joey Atlas
    Building a Strong Fitness Foundation is the Essential Element to Lifelong Fitness Success. Building this base properly involves both mental and physical exercise programming. Learn the secrets of building (or rebuilding) your fitness foundation (or that of your clients') to ensure natural continuous progress and long term success. [This article was originally written for personal trainers and fitness professionals.] . . . keep reading
    
    
17. Calorie Shifting for Weight Loss or Gain
    by Joey Atlas
    The challenge of eating a nutrient dense diet that promotes healthy weight and optimal fitness - while at the same time trying to keep daily caloric intake at appropriate levels for one's goals can be one the most difficult juggling acts to master. In working with many clients with various daily habits and patterns - I've realized that a good number of people can benefit from shifting their calories to accomplish healthy nutrition and weight management. . . . keep reading
    
    
18. Body Composition, Fat and Fitness -- Part 2 of 2
    In part 1 of this 2 part series I addressed the importance of body-fat monitoring and how it relates to your heath, fitness, quality of life and longevity. In this article I will highlight the most common methods of measurement and my top pick for easy & accurate body fat measuring and monitoring for gradual fitness progression and long term success. . . . keep reading
    
    
19. Fitness Food or Fake?
    by Joey Atlas
    One of the hardest parts of sticking to a fitness lifestyle is knowing which foods are 'good for you' and which ones are not. Sometimes this line can be blurred as seemingly healthy foods are not really what they are cracked up to be when we take a look 'below the surface'. . . . keep reading
    
    
20. Fatness to Fitness - Part 1
    by Joey Atlas
    [This is the introduction section of my book which is due out by early 2008.] The journey to overall fitness of mind, body and spirit often has many twists and turns, but do not be discouraged. Sometimes, reaching our goal simply requires us to embrace the road less traveled by being true to ourselves and remaining focused on the ultimate goal of improving our overall well-being. . . . keep reading
    
    

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