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Sent:                               Friday, August 01, 2008 12:58 AM

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Subject:                          I Was Right All Along & My Evil Plot

 

8/1/2008

Low Carb Validation (I Was Right All Along)

It's always nice when studies can backup what many of us already know to be true from years in the trenches of real world work.

Over the years there have been several smaller similar studies, but this is the largest and longest term study of its kind to date.  The test subjects were split into 3 diet groups, a low fat diet, a low carb diet and a Mediterranean diet.

The Wall Street Journal sums it up quite nicely:

The study, which tracked 322 Israelis for two years, surprisingly found that a low-carb diet, often associated in the U.S. with high levels of meat consumption -- was better than a low-fat diet in boosting blood levels of "good" cholesterol, or high-density lipoproteins associated with cardiovascular health benefits.

The only word I take issue with is "surprisingly".  I think those who were surprised have either not read or completely ignored research that has come to similar conclusions in the past.

Was it the fact the fat loss was greater or was it the drastic improvement in blood markers with the low carb dieters?

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This guy used low carb to get ultra-ripped

In any event the winner is clear.  Low carb dieters lost an average of 12.3 lbs, the Mediterranean dieters lost 10.2, and the low fat dieters lost 7.7 lbs.

I will concede that these numbers are not mind blowing by any means.  But what is important is that it was an even playing field (and low fat got it's ass kicked.)

You can read the full Wall Street Journal Article on the study Here.

If you are so inclined the full study (yawn) from the New England Journal of Medicine can be found HERE.

Plus, if Katie Couric says it, it must be true


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Let me give some free advice that will get you well on your way to better nutrition and accelerated fat loss. Here are the top 2 things you can do starting TODAY to get it done:

#1 Drop the Carbs
The study above is just the latest proof. So what are you waiting for? Step away from the pasta...

#2 Write it Down
I spoke to this point in a previous post: "Log of Food".  When dieters write down what they eat they lose more weight. How much more? Twice as much. No joke.

So let me break it down for you: Nutrition is not rocket science, and one diet does not "fit" all (get it? that was a pun).  But in most instances intelligent low carb nutrition will help people lose fat and improve health factors faster, and with better compliance.

And one last thing- nothing is written in stone.

Joshua Carter
http://carterfitness.com

Want to know the latest tips and tricks to take your fat loss to the next level? Do not hesitate to Contact Me.

 

Joshua Carter, CPT
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness
http://carterfitness.com
818-337-6175

 

Mr. T, Snickers & My Evil Plot

Speed walking just looks stupid.  I don't even think it is debatable. But I'll come back to that.

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Just keep walking...

Let me start with some disclosure.  I was a fan of Mr. T in the 80's.  The first time I saw the mohawked, verbose muscle man encased in gold chains was in Rocky III where he beat the crap out of Sly Stallone.

It was not long after that that he starred as "B.A" Baracs on the hit show "The 'A' Team".  I can still hear the the theme song...

"B.A." Stands for "bad attitude" if you were curious.  Side note: One Halloween, my mother, younger brother and step-father all dressed up as Mr. T.  They looked like dorks, if you were curious.

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The One and Only Mr. T

Like many TV stars of the past, Mr. T has had his ups & downs. And a man has got to make a living.  So shooting a candy bar cannon at wusses sounds like a pretty decent gig.  Hell, I'd do it for free.

So there is a new ad campaign in England (the ads have not aired in the US) where Mr. T shoots Snickers bars through a machine gun at less than manly men, telling then to "Get Some Nuts."  That alone makes me snicker.

In the following spot Mr. T is targeting a speed walker.

Now I will admit that I believe speed walking is probably the stupidest looking sport there is.  It just looks absolutely ridiculous.  Some people might even argue it is the gayest looking sport around (some people would, certainly not me, I'm far to enlightened.)

I'm not saying it's easy. I'm not even saying it is not a sport.  I'm saying if you choose to speed walk you are knowingly taking part in an activity that makes you look like a giant dork.  You are *asking* to be pelted with high velocity confections.

Anyway, I thought the ad was funny.  Not outstandingly hysterical, but funny.

Here it is:


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Silly right?  Well apparently the folks at Snickers got 2 (yes two) complaints and then pulled the ad in fear that it could be seen as offensive towards gays.   I guess English gay rights groups got up in arms too.

This is making the HUGE leap that being a speed walking dufus somehow makes you gay.

Sister, please.

That would mean by extension that being gay makes you a dork. I have found quite the opposite to be true.  I am sure there are gay dorks out there.  Statistically they must exist, I have just never met one.

Now I know gays.  And I certainly know offensive.  I even know offensive gays. But that ad is not offensive.

Maybe the English are particularly sensitive to gay issues because most Americans can't tell if and Englishmen is gay or just an Englishmen.

Anyway, here it is...

Whoever started with all this fuss needs to eat a Snickers and lighten up. That's right, I said it - chomp down on that nutty, nougaty, chocolaty goodness you English girly man, whoever you are, and then chill the F out.

***You read it here folks- fitness boy Josh wants someone to eat a Snickers- many actually. But take note this is directed solely at Great Britain. This is just the start of my sinister plot to make other countries as fat as the US (making us look thinner in comparison).

Canada be ware, you are the target of my next volley.

If I have my way, Mr. T will be shooting a shotguns full of Reese's Pieces in the Great White North very soon.

 

Joshua Carter, CPT
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness
http://carterfitness.com
818-337-6175

 

PS: Hey France, I have my eye on you...

 

Japan's WTF Pizza

Not long ago (earlier today actually) I launched an evil and dastardly plot to make other nations fatter.  That way we Americans will seem less piggy in comparison.  Sinister right?

I am well aware I have very little influence one way or the other at this point, but at least I know Mr. T is on my side.

Well it seems Japan has started without me.

Not long ago Pizza Hut in Japan released the "Mega Pizza".

 

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The Actual Mega Pizza - (If You Can Call It That)

 

This caloric monstrosity has 2 halves:  The "Gourmet" Half and the "Hamburger" Half, all surrounded by "double rolls" which are hot dog AND bacon wrapped in dough.

The Gourmet half includes  bell peppers, Ham, Bacon, Onion, Basil, Mushroom, Bacon bits, black pepper, sliced tomatoes, Italian sausages, and garlic chips.  I swear I see corn flakes in the picture too- that could just be me.

The Hamburger half has hamburgers (made from pork/beef), Green soybeans, corn, red bell peppers.

This Franken-pizza comes with generous sides of ketchup and maple syrup.  Take a second- read that again.  Uh, why?

The large version of this beast clocks in at almost 3000 calories, and I honestly think that is a conservative estimate.

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At the top it says "Will Make you as Fat As Crazy American!"

Individually I like most of these ingredients, but this random assortment of culinary weirdness just nauseates me.

One taster commented "Its like they combined things that taste and feel like meat (but nothing was actual meat)."

I think it should be called the "WTF" Pizza.  As in when the Japanese Pizza Hut chefs were making it (possibly drunk) one guy said "should we sprinkle corn flakes on the top of the meat like patties?" and the other guy says "Sure, WTF."

In any event I applaud Japan for trying to catch up to the US's 2/3 obesity rate.  A few more dietary disasters like this and they will be sure to catch up to us within 5 or 6 decades.

Keep up the good work, Japan.

Joshua Carter, CPT
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness
http://carterfitness.com
818-337-6175

 

I Give Up (In Case You Missed It)

Damn Nintendo Wii. Ruining everything. I thought that I was on the cutting edge, delivering state of the art fat loss training and nutrition programs online and at my highly regarded Carter Fitness training facility in beautiful West Hills, Ca. But apparently that is not the case. I saw this commercial and I just knew. I knew I was glimpsing the future.


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Who needs a highly educated, inventive, motivating trainer with over 15 years of in the trenches experience guiding you every step of the way?

Not you. All you need is a video game.

Thank you, Nintedo Wii.

 

Joshua Carter, CPT
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness
http://carterfitness.com
818-337-6175

PS: If you do not feel comfortable entrusting the future of your health and fitness to the makers of Mario Brothers, feel free to contact me. I now have online training, in person training and fat loss bootcamps the are specifcally desinged to help you reach your goals. If you want I can whistle the theme to Donkey Kong while we train.

Study confirms the Fountain of Youth

In recent weeks a female Olympic swimmer has been making headlines and she doesn't even hold the fastest time in her events. So what makes her so amazing?

She's swimming with women half her age.

Dara Torres, 41, and is headed to her fifth Olympic games. Oh, and did I mention that she also has a two year old daughter? While other women her age are whining about pregnancy pounds and being ‘over the hill', Dara looks like the 20 year olds she competes with.

What makes her different from other 41 year old moms?

"I love to exercise," Dara says. "I love how it makes me feel. I love how it makes me look."

Here's the fountain of youth part:

Because of exercise, Dara's body is actually younger on a molecular level than her out-of-shape counterparts, according to a recent study led by Tim D. Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College in London as reported by the Washington Post.

The results were astounding. They found that exercise appears to slow the shriveling of the protective tips on bundles of genes inside cells (called telomeres), which means a slowing of the aging process.

"These data suggest that the act of exercising may actually protect the body against the aging process," said Spector.

Here's the study in a nutshell:

  • Telomeres cap the ends of chromosomes and every time a cell divides, the telomeres get shorter.
  • Once a telomere gets too short, that cell can no longer divide.
  • Aging occurs as more and more cells reach the end of their telomeres and die. This results in weakened muscles, skin wrinkles, loss of eyesight and hearing, organ failure and slowed metal functioning.
  • The study analyzed the telomeres from the white bloods cells of twins over a 10-year period. Telomere length was used as a marker for the rate of biological aging.
  • It was found that the length of telomeres was directly related to that twin's activity level. "There was a gradient," Spector said. "As the amount of exercise increased, the telomere length increased."
  • People who did 100 minutes of weekly exercise had telomeres that looked like those from someone about 5-6 years younger than those who did 16 minutes of exercise each week.
  • People who did 3 hours of vigorous exercise each week had telomeres that looked like those from someone about 9 years younger.

What does this mean to you?

The fountain of youth is literally at your fingertips!

Add to that the previously proven benefits of exercise (such as a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases) and it's no wonder that exercise lovers look and feel as great as they do.

Do you want to start an exercise program or get back on one?

Whether it's been months, years or even a lifetime since your last workout, remember that it's never too late to start looking and feeling your best.

Call the number above or just reply to this email to set up your first workout.

And while you may not share Dara's passion for swimming, you can share her secret for staying young and looking your best.

Want a Smaller Stomach?

Are you doing dozens of sit ups in the hopes of reducing the size of your stomach? You cannot greatly reduce the size of your midsection by stomach exercises alone. While exercises are great for firming your abdominals, a fat burning workout is the most effective way to lose weight and take off inches.

Ask me how to burn the most fat from your body!

Perfect Honey-Glazed Salmon

Talk about an easy way to prepare a delicious salmon dinner; this main dish only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. Salmon is a wonderful source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Servings: 2

Here's what you need...

  • 1 (8oz) sockeye salmon fillet, cut into 2 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  1. Heat oven to 450. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray foil with non-stick spray. Place salmon on sheet.
  2. In small bowl, combine honey and ketchup; blend well. Spread mixture over salmon.
  3. Bake at 450 for 12 to 18 minutes or until thickest part of the fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 220 calories, 11g fat, 4g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, and 26g protein.

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