If you’ve emailed me last week, I will get back to you this week.

Last week was just a little too nuts for me at some points with all
the travel I did.

Before I get to this week’s edition I want to just tell you about a
couple fitness sales going on. Remember, this is just for people
INTERESTED in knowing about them.

If you’re not interested, don’t worry about them.

First, Craig Ballantyne of Turbulence Training is celebrating his
birthday for the next 3 days (if you’re on other fitness pros list,
you’ll probably be getting a lot of emails about it, just a warning).

Anyways, he’s got some great additions he’s added to the package, and
once you’ve bought it once you’ll always get new bonuses for life.

I bought his program last June and since then he’s given out some
pretty sweet bonuses after the fact.

So IF interested go to Turbulence Training.

Second, Mike Geary of Truth About Abs is doing a $4.95 trial offer
on his best selling program.

So IF interested about that go to Truth About Abs.

Alright, let’s get on to the crazy thougths in my head:

- The big Apple Blossom Festival happened this week in Winchester.
Jerry Rice was even here. Anyways, you know what the snack of choice
was? FRIED OREOS….I’m pretty sure I saw a few people grab their
chest immediately after scarfing them down.

- I was at a baseball tryout with a pro team on Tuesday and our warm
up was all static stretching. I guess I just assumed the industry
was a lot farther along. I had to re-warmup right after our supposed
warm up.

- A guy at the high school came up to me the other day frustrated as
to why he’s only lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks. I’m pretty sure I hate
The Biggest Loser for putting this crazy weight loss crap in people’s
heads.

- The best part about my job, changing people’s lives.

- I promised you the 100 Calorie Snack report last week. Here’s the
download link: 100 Calorie Report by Jayson Hunter

- I have a list of exercises that are pretty much always found in
my programs. One of them is the pull-ups. They are far more better
for you then pulldowns. If you can’t do a regular pullup then try a
horizontal pullup.

*Set the barbell at a height, typically a touch about your waist level.
Then lay underneath the bar and grab so you’re hanging with just your
heels are touching the floor (or bend your legs and have the soles
of your feet touching for beginners). The pull your chest to the bar
as many times as you can.*

- I may repeat myself quite abit but it’s only because I’ve found that
people just don’t get things right away sometimes. It takes constant
reminding and teaching.

- quote of the week: “Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what
you’re up to.”

- I understand that fat loss training can seem complicated at times,
but the best way to learn is by doing. So go out and try to figure
out what works for you. You don’t have to follow what everybody else
is doing. You can get in great shape in about 15 minutes, 3-4 times
a week. I wrote an article about it at The Soko.

Here’s the link to it: http://thesoko.com/thesoko/content.html?name=News&file=article&sid=1710

Have a great week,

Dan Grant

PS - What’s your number one question about fat loss training? Email
me and let me know. Thanks. admin @ dangrantfitness.com

Here’s my latest column article at The Soko:

Since I now have the honour of writing a column for The Soko, I thought it was about time to have a ‘get to know me’ kind of article. Since it’s baseball season, and since it’s the greatest sport in the world (Sorry hockey fans — I love hockey too, but it’s just not baseball.), I figured I should do a baseball themed article. I’m currently training to play pro baseball this summer, so this article is going to be a lot of fun.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Baseball’s famous song ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ is 100 years old this year. A lot has happened in 100 years, especially regarding nutrition and exercise. Have we learned anything? Of course. Has it made the industry any better at solving problems? Sadly, not really.

Let’s face it. A lot of trainers out there just don’t have a clue. There are many great ones, don’t get me wrong. Unfortunately, you really have to be skeptical these days about personal trainers, since it’s so easy to get certified. If you want to be a personal trainer, there is actually a way to become one in just a couple days. I mean, how scary is that?

In an industry that makes over $100 billion a year, while at the same time the results are actually getting worse, it’s probably time to rethink the strategy. But I guess I could be wrong. Maybe it’s not about the results anymore.

Just remember to keep your eyes open for some of the stupid stuff this industry gives you. A few examples would be any kind of pill that guarantees you significant fat loss, a diet that involves all your favourite foods and still helps you lose 30 pounds in 30 days and any advice Bob from The Biggest Loser gives you (sorry, I had to say it).

My Favourite Food Ever

I grew up playing ball. I played college ball. I’m going to be playing pro ball. I love being at the ballpark. You can’t help but love life when you’re at the ballpark on a sunny day in the afternoon whether you are playing or watching.

But before I get way too sentimental on you, I should probably get to my point. (Note: If you want to keep talking baseball with me just email me…I can talk forever about it). My point is my favourite food.

Hot dogs, of course.

I understand I’m a fitness professional and I shouldn’t be eating hot dogs or telling you it’s okay to eat them, but let’s be honest, they taste amazing. All those ‘trainers’ who tell you that you have to be on a crazy strict diet must be people who get all their meals cooked for them, and they also apparently want you to hate your life as much as they hate theirs.

It’s fine to have a cheat meal. It’s just not okay to have cheat days or cheat buffets. I’m a real person, just like you, and I like to eat some things that I know aren’t the best for me sometimes. Sue me.

I go by the 90 per cent rule. A lot of people can be extremely successful following the 85 per cent rule, meaning 85 per cent of your meals are nutritionally sound and will help you towards your goals. The other 15 per cent of your meals throughout the week can be meals of your choice. So sometimes I have a couple hot dogs, but not all the time. — just every once in a while in the summer.

So next time you’re enjoying watching the boys of summer (potentially me), go ahead and enjoy a dog and a beer…just don’t have one every second inning.

Slumps Are Part of the Game

Baseball players have slumps and so do people trying to get the body of their dreams. Sometimes the process might not seem fun anymore or the results seem to be stuck at a stand still. Maybe you go on a week vacation and you end up being less than healthy about your choices.

The best advice I ever heard when I was in a slump was, “just keep swinging the bat and they’ll start to fall.” I think that’s good advice for exercising too. Just keep working hard at it and the results will come.

Taking a week or two off isn’t going to destroy months and months of hard work. Sometimes going through a little bit of a tough streak gives you more momentum once you break out of it as well as new focus and excitement.

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persistence will pay off

I’ve had my share of ups and downs in my baseball career. I’m sure you’ve had ups and downs during your mission to get a better body. The only thing that will get you through those down times is persistence. There’s no miracle, quick-fix answer, unfortunately. It just takes a little bit of hard work. Every day is a new day to start or get closer to your dreams. Or as the famous pitcher Bob Feller once said, “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.”

Want to keep talking baseball with Dan? Email him at dan (at) thesoko (dot) com.

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Have a great one,

Dan Grant