Your Health: Science vs. Emotion

Posted by Tony in Motivation, Muscle Gain, Weight Loss

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” - Saint Francis de Sales

When it comes to adopting a healthy lifestyle and transforming your body, it’s easy to get confused by all the science out there.

“What should I be reading?”

“Is what I’m reading true?”

“What the hell am I reading!?”

These are typical responses when people start to do some research.  This can often lead to being discouraged and ultimately, giving up.

I have good news though! Continue reading →

Ask Tony: What Supplements Do You Take? (Part 2)

Posted by Tony in Ask Tony, Q&A, Weight Loss and tagged with , , , , , , ,

In the last blog post, I went over some of the supplements that I take on a regular basis.  Currently, I am preparing for a bodybuilding competition on March 31st, so I have added some different elements into my supplement program to maximize my results.

The list goes like this;

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Ask Tony: What Supplements Do You Take?

Posted by Tony in Muscle Gain, Science, Weight Loss

Welcome to the first edition of “Ask Tony.” THis is where I will answer questions that I get the most about my personal rituals, experiences, habits, likes, dislikes, or whatever. So if you have a question you want to ask, feel free to post it on Facebook, Twitter, or E-mail me! If it’s something I hear often, I might feature it on a post here!

Question: Tony, what kind of supplements do you use?

I use a variety of supplements depending on what kind of goals I have at the time. Most of the time, I’m pretty conservative with my supplement use, but at the moment, I am preparing for a bodybuilding show in approximately 8 weeks so my supplementation has changed.
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Interview with David from DavidIsFat

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Sometimes, it feels like you’re all alone in your quest to change your life.  However, in reality, there are countless people out there who’ve made positive changes in their lives by overcoming obstacles and relentless attitude.  These are everyday people who have had enough with their situation and and decided to do something about it.  I hope by reading these interviews, you become inspired to make changes in your own life.

Plenty of people make excuses on why they can’t exercise or make the lifestyle changes they want.  When they do get started, they are derailed by the slightest obstacle.  In this interview, you’ll meet David who has overcome many obstacles in his quest to change his life and his health.  You won’t find any “Oh, I don’t like chicken breast so dieting isn’t for me!” garbage here.  Read on to find out how David over came Diabetes and then some! Continue reading →

Happy New Year!

Posted by Tony in Motivation

“Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.” – Annonymous

Happy New Year everyone!  Welcome  to 2012!

So, it’s been a week since New Year ’s Day has come and gone.

For those of you that made resolutions to change your body, you’ve been at it for seven whole days!  I congratulate you for making it this far.

But it’s not over yet. Continue reading →

From Russia with Love (Part 1)

Posted by Tony in Muscle Gain, Strength Training

For the past 3 months or so, I have been spending a lot of time with some Russians.

Although it may sound sexy in that James Bond sort of way, there was nothing pleasurable about these past 3 months.

If you’ve read my posts “Going Against the Grain” and “Personal Records and You”, I briefly mention the training that lead me to add 40 lbs to my squat in 4 weeks.

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Track Your Progress

Posted by Tony in Motivation

“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”
-Benjamin Franklin

Knowing where you want to be is the first step in achieving your health and fitness goals.

Actually, that’s the first step for achieving ANY goal.

The hard part is the “in-between.”  That stuff that’s between where you’re starting and where you want to be.

Sometimes, you start working at your goal for so long that you have no idea how much of a difference you’ve made.

Have you ever felt that way?  I know I have.

Like most people, I see myself everyday in the mirror.   Continue reading →

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Posted by Tony in Recipes

Ah, can you smell it?

Fall is in the air.  Do you know what that means?

Stores are going to be getting canned pumpkin in by the truck loads!

While you may not be as excited about that as I am right now, after you have my Pumpkin Protein Pancakes for breakfast, you’ll be stiff-arming little old grannies out of your way to get to the canned pumpkin first!

Let’s do this.

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3 Tips to a Better Squat

Posted by Tony in Uncategorized

There’s one exercise that is generally hailed as the “King” of all exercises.

That is the squat.

While the “King” status might be up for debate, there’s little doubt that it’s a kick ass exercise.

Unfortunately, it’s a very technical movement , which makes it difficult to master.

I wouldn’t call myself a “master” when it comes to the squat, but there are a few things I’ve picked up along the way that have dramatically improved my squat game.

Lucky for you, I’m a nice guy and have decided to share my secrets.

Here they are, in no particular order, my 3 tips to a better squat. Continue reading →