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My Story of Hope At the time of this writing many of my friends had noticed that I had been losing a great deal of weight and asked me to share with them how I was doing it. So I decided to put up this Web site. In closing I will introduce you to the ebook that literally changed my life. It is the source of all the free information that follows and so much more. But first let me share with you my vision for this Web site. In the simplest possible terms, it addresses the question that some of you may already be asking.  And that's it! A diet comprised of equal parts fat, protein and carbohydrate sources with the focus on maximum nutrient density. This program works because it is not about deprivation. Neither is it concerned with eating low fat, low carb or counting calories. It is about eating smart. And eating smart means feeding your body the highest quality fuel available. When you do this, your body can only respond by using said fuel more efficiently and converting less waste in the process. This in turn enables greater levels of stored fat to be burned while simultaneously increasing your energy output. And increasing your health. These are the tools you need to be in control of your body and your weight for life. Speaking of which, and before I present to you the very special resource that inspired me to build this Web site, please enjoy the following assortment of my personal favorite lifestyle cues. These are things I have found to be especially relevant and vital in the daily quest for a lean and healthy body. With my compliments. eat less of these things keep it real Use butter instead of margarine. Raw grass fed is best. a word on processed foods When I say to eat less processed foods, what do I mean by that? Simple. A processed food is any food that has been taken from its natural state and processed to be something else. One of the most obvious examples of this would be snack chips. This includes potato chips, corn chips, banana chips, wheat crackers, cheese puffs, party mix and virtually all other crunchy snack varieties that come in a bag. Along with snack chips, this also includes packaged meals such as ramen style noodles, canned soup, frozen entrees and most anything else you buy in a bag, box or can that is able to be prepared by simple microwave or stovetop heating. The solution? Either eat foods in their natural state or use fresh, natural ingredients to prepare meals yourself. This is not to say that all processed foods are bad or that you should stop eating them entirely. Only to be aware that due to the likelihood they were prepared using inexpensive, low quality ingredients and then combined with high levels of chemical additives, foods from these sources are generally much less healthy and counterproductive toward weight loss or steady weight maintenance goals. a word on fried foods Fried foods are among the most unhealthy foods that you can eat. This includes french fries, fried chicken, fried fish, corn dogs or any other meat or vegetable preparation that is cooked by immersion in boiling oil. Without going into a lot of detail, the main problem lies in the chemical transformations that occur to the oils when they are exposed to the kind of extreme and sustained heat required by the frying process. For your own personal health, it would be wise to dramatically reduce your intake of fried foods and consume them only during very special occasions. a word on bread and cereal This one's easy. If you want to get fat, there is no better way than with a steady diet of foods from the bread and cereal group. This would first include bread of any type. Either white or whole wheat; it doesn't matter. The same goes for cereal. From sugary kid's breakfast cereal to organic granola. Cereal is cereal, and it's all on the list. Other less obvious items in this food group that you need to be aware of would include cake, cookies, donuts, tortillas, pasta and rice. Finally, to be clear on the subject, please understand that the full range of pancakes, waffles, crepes and pastries must be included as well. Foods from the bread and cereal group need to be closely monitored and consumed in very careful quantities if your goal is weight loss or even steady weight maintenance. You don't have to stop living. You just need to be aware. make your own salad dressing Since you will be eating salads on a regular basis, this is very important. Bottled salad dressings are made with cheap ingredients and are terrible for your health. You want to start making your own salad dressing from now on. The most healthy is a simple vinegar and oil blend, using good quality extra virgin olive oil as a base. For the vinegar portion I like a nice balsamic, although you can use any variety you prefer. Make this yourself with one part oil to one part vinegar and use it as much as possible. My favorite is to pour this dressing generously over chopped romaine lettuce and then add some roasted peanuts with a couple shakes of fresh ground pepper. Toss and enjoy in good health! a word on sugar drinks Unchecked consumption of high calorie beverages will sabotage the very best of efforts to lose weight. Quite simply, that which you drink must be considered food and closely monitored in order to reach your goals of weight loss or even steady weight maintenance. Sodas and energy drinks containing high amounts of refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup are the obvious culprits here. But also be aware that regardless of how natural or pristine the source, fruit juice is absolutely loaded with calories and must be viewed as a sugar drink as well. To receive the health benefits and enjoy the goodness of fruit, it is far better to eat fruit in its natural state and then quench your thirst by drinking water. a word on sugar free drinks I am neither a chemist or a dietician, but I have seen very compelling research on the subject of zero calorie sugar substitutes and their ill effects on the body's natural processes. In particular, artificial sweeteners commonly used in all the popular diet sodas, energy drinks and vitamin waters have been shown to produce a range of health problems in independent laboratory tests. For this reason, I urge you to avoid these beverages as "healthy" alternatives to their higher calorie counterparts and instead choose to drink either plain water, water with a squeeze of fresh lemon or naturally sweetened brewed tea with the majority of your meals. a word on tea In its natural fresh brewed state tea is a nourishing beverage containing powerful antioxidants to help your body stay healthy. But as with so many things, the popularity of tea as a healthy alternative to sodas, energy drinks and the like has inspired a proliferation of processed tea beverages in recent years, often containing just as many harmful additives as the unhealthy drinks causing the problem to begin with. At the very least, I encourage you to read the labels of these bottled tea beverages and avoid brands containing either high fructose corn syrup or any variety of zero calorie sugar substitute. The best solution is to either brew your own tea at home or simply purchase a tea bag and cup of hot water if you are out. yogurt for health Try to eat a little bit of yogurt every day. The live cultures help your intestines fight off many diseases before they start as well as aiding with healthy digestion processes, better enabling your body to absorb nutrients from the foods that you eat. Be sure the label indicates that it contains live or active cultures. And to insure the purest source, try to avoid any flavored or pre-sweetened blends of yogurt. Just start with plain white cultured yogurt and mix in a little fresh fruit, jam or jelly to flavor. Avoid any low fat blends of yogurt. For your health, always look for the full fat variety. eat fat to lose fat Whenever you have a choice between low fat and full fat foods, choose full fat and simply learn to moderate your portion size. Low fat foods are highly processed which makes them unhealthy to eat. They also send mixed signals to your brain causing your body to ultimately store fat instead of burn it. Stay away from low fat foods as much as possible. Your body actually needs fats on a regular basis to stay healthy. Just focus on choosing healthy fats from nutrient dense sources such as eggs, nuts, nut butters, avocados, fresh butter, milk, cheese and extra virgin olive oil. eggs in the morning Eating a nourishing breakfast every day is crucial for giving you long lasting energy and helping you resist the urge to snack before lunch. Eggs will satisfy you and provide long lasting energy to begin your day right. Make them the centerpiece of your lean and healthy lifestyle. bring a lunch to work When you bring your lunch to work, you are putting yourself in control of what you eat. First because this eliminates the possibility that you will make poor food choices based on emotion. Second, the vital issue of healthy food preparation is addressed and placed firmly in your favor. Fast food restaurants and lunch counters typically use cheap, low quality ingredients and employ unhealthy food preparation methods. Fried foods in particular are extremely common in these types of establishments. So get in the habit of bringing your lunch to work. Your body will thank you for it. exercise smart for best results The goal of your exercise program should be twofold. First, for a healthy cardiovascular system you want to find some physical activity that you enjoy and perform it with moderate to high intensity for at least 20 minutes three times each week. For the long term success of your program, it is crucial that you find something you enjoy doing. My personal favorite is walking. Walking is great because you can do it anywhere, it's low impact so it's easy on your joints and you can vary the intensity to get a good full range cardiovascular workout with a minimum investment of time and equipment. Second, to neutralize your body's natural tendency of converting food to fat you need to build your core muscle groups on a regular basis. For this you will need to engage in a resistance training program that involves full body multiple joint exercises such as barbell squats, deadlifts and kettlebell training. I realize that for many this may sound intimidating or even alien, but there is simply no better way to build the fat burning furnace that will enable long term success with your weight loss and then steady weight maintenance goals. And for those who have either never lifted weights or can no more imagine themselves doing so than they can flying to the moon; take heart, because I was one of you. And today, after nearly three years of applying a very simple resistance training program 2 to 3 days each week, I am happy to say that I am more excited than ever about the future and practicing resistance training for life! So people can change. We all can change, and that includes you and me. The bottom line is that for the kind of lasting results we all want, a coordinated strategy integrating both diet and exercise is required. But the right kind of diet. And the right kind of exercise. in conclusion Want to go further? That's easy. The resource I am about to share with you inspired me to lose over 130 pounds - safely and naturally - over the course of the past three years. But I cannot take full credit for this, because without the detailed information and tools presented in Mike Geary's superb ebook I would have been totally unprepared to eat and exercise in the correct way to enable the kind of dramatic visible results I am happy to say that I have now achieved. If you are looking for a weight loss plan that works, then look no further. Mike's program allows you to start wherever you feel comfortable and progress at your own pace. And it will take you as far as you want to go. You will learn to eat healthier and live better than you ever thought possible. And finally, you will lose the weight - and lose it for good this time! One final personal note. I was so impressed with Mike Geary's groundbreaking ebook, I became an affiliate. This means that for every sale of "The Truth About Six Pack Abs" that is generated through this Web site, I receive a portion of that sale. So if you want to show your appreciation to me for introducing you to this valuable information that you can use to change your life, then be sure and use this page as your starting point to buy Mike's ebook when you are ready. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact me at the following address:  Or to learn more, click on the book cover below. And thank you.  To your success, David § [home] [blogs] [resources] [more]
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