Secrets That The Fitness & Diet Industry Don't Want You To Know

How To Stay Lean While Eating At A East Bay Japanese Restaurant

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One of our favorite favorite things to do on the weekends is to go out to Japanese. It is one of those kinds of foods that is relatively healthy.

You can pretty much eat anything on the menu, just stay away from the fried battered food, the white rice, and avoid smothering your plate with soy sauce.

In this video we ate out a local east bay Japanese restaurant that we go to every weekend. We love the atmosphere, the staff, and most importantly the food.

Jenn describes what kind of Japanese food you can have if your on a weight loss plan. The best kind of food is to eat sashimi or chicken without the teriyaki sauce.

Sashimi is raw fish and is high in protein and has the good omega -3 fatty acids that your body needs to promote weight loss. Most sashimi is good, but watch out for the salmon. Salmon has a higher ratio of fat than the other kinds of fish.

If you decide to have sushi rolls, there are plenty of east bay japanese restaurants that offer brown rice rolls. I even seen sushi rolls wrapped up in cucumber which is really good.

Now if your not into fish that's o.k. Your next source of protein is chicken or beef. If you decide to eat the standard bento box, ask the waiter to have the teriyaki sauce on the side.

So the next time you go out to your local east bay Japanese restaurant make sure you:

• Keep the teriyaki sauce on the side
• Have sashimi instead of sushi rolls (no white rice, but if you have to make sure the rolls are wrapped with brown rice)
• Don't put any soy sauce on your food because of the high sodium.
• No miso soup, too much sodium

Well I hope you liked the video and found it informative. We would love to hear your questions and comments at the bottom

El Sobrante Fitness Trainer Shows How You Can Have A Sexy Back

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If your looking to tone and sculpt your back...You are in for a special treat. El Sobrante fitness trainer Jenn Aguirre demonstrates how to get a sexy and toned back.

Toning and sculpting your back is one of the most important body parts to train if you want to look good in that strapless dress.

In this video we will show you how to target your back and core muscles at the same time.

Checkout how El Sobrante fitness trainer Jenn demonstrates how to get a sexy back:

1) Plank position with dumbell rows 3x25 on each side

2) Plank position with a high or low tube row 3x25 on each side

3) Side plank with a tube row 3x25 on each side

Try these exercises back to back 3 sets around. You can even add in other muscle parts as well into this circuit to give your back muscles a break.

The most important thing is that you keep your rest periods to a minimum and keep moving.

This circuit should only take you 10 minutes to complete and a little bit longer if you super set your back with another body part.

Well we hope you enjoyed this video, we love to hear your comments and questions. Please leave them below

Get A Killer Shoulder Workout With This El Sobrante Bootcamp

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If your looking to sculpt your shoulders, then check out this killer shoulder workout from El Sobrante Bootcamp trainer Jenn Aguirre.

Shoulders is made up of 3 major muscle groups. In this video all you need is a pair of dumbells and a stability ball.

Because the muscles in the shoulder are so small, it doesn't take much time to get them fatigued. So this shoulder routine that we are going to show you today when done right should only take maybe 10-20 minutes to complete.

Here is the killer shoulder routine I promised you:

1) Lateral raise in a wall squat 3x25

2) Scare crows in the plank position on a stability ball 3x25

3) Inverted dumbell shoulder press on the ball 3x25

4) Rear delt flys on the stability ball 3x25

The best way to perform this shoulder circuit is to super set all 4 exercises back to back and repeat 3 times around to make sure you are keeping your heart rate up.

So the next time you want to burn out your shoulders and a great workout...Try our El Sobrante Bootcamp shoulder workout.

We love to hear your comments and questions. Please leave them down below.

El Cerrito Bootcamp Shows How To Get A Hollywood Body

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Ever wonder how the celebrities stay in the best shape and look incredible? Well most celebrities have personal trainers but not only that, they perform a workout technique called H.I.I.T. This stands for high intensity interval training.

High intensity interval training involves a full body workout that consist of resistance and aerobic training combined together. By combining the two exercise disciplines together you will have higher fat burning workout.

El Cerrito Bootcamp instructor Jenn put together this killer full body workout that with consistency you too can have a Hollywood body of your own. This full body circuit involves your core, shoulders, back, arms, and legs.

The more body parts are involved in an exercise at the same time, the more calories are burned.

Here's your Celebrity Full Body Workout:

1) Push-Up, Row, Burpee, Shoulder Press 3x25

2) Double-Arm Pullbacks (kettle bells/dumbells) 3x25

3) Double-Arm Flips 3x25

4) Pike w/ Shoulder Press 3x25

Perform these exercises back to back without any rest period. If you are wearing a heart rate monitor I guarantee that you will burn at least 600 calories doing this H.I.I.T. workout.

Well that's it for now I hope you enjoyed this Hollywood workout from your El Cerrito Bootcamp video. I'd love to hear your comments and questions down below.

Walnut Creek Bootcamp Shows How To Get A Flat Stomach

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What a flatter stomach? Then checkout how this Walnut Creek Bootcamp instructor demonstrates how to have a stronger core and tight abs.

The midsection is the most biggest problem area to get rid of. Getting a flat stomach is going to mainly come down to nutrition and cardio. Most of us hold majority of our fat cells in our stomach.

Unfortunately you can't spot reduce this trouble area by doing 1,000 sit ups a day. It take a combination of proper nutrition, the right amount of cardio, and ab exercises.

So we decided to put together this flat tummy workout video for you.

1) Reverse crunches 3x25-50 reps

2) Full body crunch 2x25-50 reps (can be done with weight)

3) Double crunch 3x25-50 reps (can be done with weight)

5) Russian Twists 3x50 reps (can be done with weight)

Watch this video closely to see the regression and progression of each exercise. Again this core circuit can be done by anyone and at any fitness level.

Do this Walnut Creek Bootcamp flat tummy workout 3-4 days a week and in no time at all you will have a tighter and toned midsection.

 We would love to hear your feedback, questions, and comments at the bottom. Take care!

Get a Kim Kardashian Booty With This Martinez Personal Trainer

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Hope your having an awesome day and that your getting in the best shape possible. For the last couple of years Kim Kardashian has been known for her adult videos, reality telelvision show, and most of all her big butt.

I think it's crazy how Kim and her booty has changed the way women look at their butt. It wasn't too long ago that most women didn't want to have a big butt. Now that Kim and her booty are famous, it is like a trend to have a nice big round butt.

I guess Sir Mix-A-Lot was ahead of his time with his famous song

So we decided to come up with this killer booty workout video for you today.

All these butt exercises are done with a 45lbs. barbell.

Here is your Martinez personal trainer booty exercise circuit:

1) Squats 3x25

2) Squat Jumps 3x25

3) Forward/Backwards Lunge 3x25

4) Split Jumps 3x25

5) Stiff Leg Deadlifts 3x25

Perform all these exercise consecutively all together without taking a break.

Do each exercise 25 repititions each 3 sets around.

Try this exercise for the next month and in no time you will have a nice and toned booty. I guarantee that your butt will be sore for a couple of day.

We love to hear your comments and feedback on the video below.

Walnut Creek Personal Trainer Shows How To Get Toned Arms

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If you want nice toned arms like Michelle Obama then check out this video from Walnut Creek personal trainer Jenn. Jenn will demonstrate and explain how to get nice and lean arms.

All you need is a pair of dumbells and rubber tubing and your're all set to go.

Check out this killer bicep and tricep workout:

1) Basic bicep dumbell curl (reps of 15-25)

2) Burn-Out bicep curls with rubber tubing (as many as you can do)

3) Lying Tricep dumbell extensions, better known as skull crushers (performe this exercise 15-25 reps)

4) Burn-Out push ups (do this tricep exercise until you can't do anymore)

There are various ways you can do this killer arm circuit. You can super-set the two bicep exercises together for 3-4 sets. Then super-set your tricep exercises together 3-4 sets.

Another variation would be to super-set biceps and triceps together for 3-4 exercises.

It doesn't really matter what order you do these exercises just as long as you keep your rest periods under 60 seconds.

I hope you enjoyed this bicep and tricep workout from Walnut Creek personal trainer Jenn and stay tuned for more workout videos.

We loved to hear your comments and questions down below. Take care.

How To Eat Healthy At Your Local All You Can Eat Buffet East Bay

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This past weekend my family and I went to Sizzler for lunch this past Sunday. Sizzler is known for it's all you can eat buffet style restaurant.

Even though it's an all you can eat east bay buffet, we still manage to eat healthy and control our portion sizes.

In this video we will show you how to eat and choose your food wisely. Because not all food at the buffet is healthy.

I hope you enjoy the video and please leave us a comment down below

8 Ways To Stay Motivated & Eat Healthier East Bay

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Have you ever lacked motivation to workout or eat healthier east bay? Then you'll want pay attention to the following 8 tips that I'm going to share with you today.

But first, you need to understand what motivates you. In general, we are motivated at makes us feel good and tend to move away from pain.  It's that simple. Wouldn't you agree that most human beings do more to avoid pain. Think about the fact that most people act retroactively, meaning they first need some type of “pain” (ie. a heart attack, diabetes, being obese) to move them into action.

So without further ado let's have a look at 8 ways to help get you more motivated to workout and eat healthier.

1. Find Your Reasons Why 

You need to figure out "why" and the purpose. For example, if your goal is to lose 25 lbs you need to identify WHY that's important to you. Is it to feel sexier, fit into that old pair of skinny jeans, or feel more confident? Once you identify the reason, keep asking “why?” to go deeper and finally come up with the #1 reason that will motivate you!

2. Connect to Your Core Values

This is the ultimate secret to getting what you want.  If you can connect the process (ie. working out, eating healthier) to your core values, even in small ways, you can change your mindset.  For example, some core values might include freedom, happiness, love, connection, family, or growth. Figure out whats most important to you and work from there.

3. Change Your Mindset

You can instantly find more enjoyment working out by shifting your mindset from “having to workout” to “getting to workout”. I have a good friend who always says, “I've got to workout," and feels compelled and thus less empowered. I told him to embrace the phrase, “I get to workout”,  which would put him in a state of empowerment instead of obligation.

4. Recognize the Feeling

Remember how good it feels when you finish your workout or eat a healthy meal. Find a way to recognize the feeling so that anytime the going gets tough you can easily revert back to feeling that way. For instance, after an exhilarating workout you may want to do a fist pump to celebrate. Do this enough times in that state and you'll anchor or recognize the positive feelings that come with it. In the future, you can do a fist pump at any time of day to get that great feeling once again.

5. Use Reference Points From Past Successes

There will be days when you feel depressed or unsure about your ability to get in a good workout or prepare a healthy meal. However, if you can think back to similar situations in the past (ie. reference points) where you were successful, then understand that you can do it again. If you were once able to do 100 push in a row, then go back to that experience and realize that you can do it again.

6. Find a Meaningful Metaphor 

Find a metaphor that fuels you – Maybe you're the “Little Engine that Could.”  Maybe you are “David vs. Goliath (the workout). One of the most powerful things you can do is find a metaphor that connects to your values.  Whatever you choose make sure it resonates with you.

7. Pair Up

This is a great way to make working out fun and sustainable.  One person's painful task, is another's pleasure.  Pair up with somebody who compliments you or who can mentor you and get you over the humps. This is why hiring a personal trainer can be a great way to get your butt into shape! At the very least, training with a friend can take your workouts to a whole new level.

8. Take Action and Reward Yourself

Here's the secret and once you apply it, it can change your life.  Action often comes before motivation.  You simply start doing an activity and then your motivation kicks in, especially if you reward yourself for taking action. For example, you might not always look forward to your workout, but once you start, I'm sure you find your flow. And once your workout is done reward yourself with something that makes you feel good -not a high calorie meal.

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Beware Of Getting Ripped Off By Your Local East Bay Nutrition Store

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Before you go out to your local east bay nutrition store like GNC or the Vitamen Shoppe watch this killer documentary called "Bigger, Faster, Stronger!"

It's a documentary about steroid use and supplements. Now I know most of you aren't taking steroids...But I found this documentary very interesting because this movie exposes the nutrition & supplement industry.

Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Need To Rent This Move:

1) You may have opened up a men & womens fitness magazine and admired all the beautiful models on these pages endorsing a fat burner or a weight loss pill.

Chances are these fitness models aren't even using these supplements. They are probably taking illegal performance enhancers to look the way they do.

In the movie there were two fitness models that admitted to never taking any supplements that they endorse in the magazine. They just getting paid to endorse the product.

2) Another shocking revelation that you will find in the movie is how photographers can make an overweight man look in shape by using computer technology.

These photographers openly admit that 97% of the before and after pictures you see in these fitness magazines are fake and are just there to extract money from the person reading the ad.

3) Most supplements now a days are approved by the FDA without proper examination of the product. The next time you look at the back of a bottle of your favorite supplement look for the word "proprietery blend" this is a fancy term for a bunch of ingredients that no one knows what it is. That's scary!

The movie shows a guy picking up day workers from Home Depot and hiring them to package his "proprietery blend." The ingredients, the bottle to package the product, and the help cost him per item about $5. And will probably try to sell the bottle for $75.

Because the supplement industry makes a ton of money the FDA doesn't want to bother with checking and examining every single supplement that hits the market.

As long as the product is making money, that's all that matters.

Hope you found this post very educational and informative. So before you go to your local east bay nutrition store like a GNC or Vitamen Shoppe remember to watch this documentary "Bigger, Faster, Stronger!"

Tell me what you think? Have you seen this movie? What do you think of the trailer?