Monday, October 13, 2008

How To Make Your Own Supplement Company

If you think my last video on the supplement mafia was disturbing, wait until you watch this one...

...you're going to laugh, scream and then show all your friends after you watch this.

You'll also notice a few dozen very emotional and thought provoking responses to last weeks video on Christian Boeving saying, "...you should be smarter than that..." when it comes to choosing bogus bodybuilding supplements.

I got a lot of feedback defending the "good guys" in the supplement industry and I would like to believe there are some really high quality products out there but when I see a video like this, I really lose all my trust and hope.

After watching that video, I have 3 questions for you...

1. How do you feel about supplement companies being able to make products for $1-2 and than selling them to you for $60?

2. What do you think of the supplement industry being unregulated and not needing FDA approval?

3. Why do you justify buying supplements when you know that supplement companies can easily put out low quality products?

It's no wonder the supplement industry is a 24 BILLION dollar per year industry - anybody can make them and we keep buying them because we're pathetically desperate!

Hey, I'm guilty too - I won't lie. I've been in the supplement store, just like you, and have given in to my lust for instant gratification thinking, "Maybe this will help me muscle up quicker.."

Here's some more of my own thoughts with supplements...

1. Even IF certain supplements are high in quality, I never expect them to work miracles.

2. I'll ask myself, "What am I trying to get this supplement to do that my training, diet and lifestyle can not?"

3. I've lost 90% of my trust in the supplement industry.

4. I'm so skeptical that even when a new product comes out and it's from someone I trust, I'm not even interested in "looking into it" because I've wasted enough time and money in the past only to be disappointed.

5. I know that my body is not getting what it says on the actual bottle and I can't believe what the store owner says because (for the most part) they just want to sell you the product they have the biggest margins on (i.e. biggest profit).

6. I've never seen a friend muscle up on supplements or hear someone say, "I got big because of this supplement..." Have you? Seriously, all the guys I know who are really muscular and strong have at least one of the following commonalities...

- they either have amazing genetics.
- they have used anabolic steroids.
- they have a true love for good old fashioned training.
- they live and breath a healthy bodybuilding lifestyle.
- they have been consistent and committed to their goals since they started.

7. Lastly, you just don't know what you're putting in your body. You don't - no matter what it says on the bottle - how in the world do you really know if it's good or bad?

Do you think any company is going to admit the truth about their absorption rates and manufacturing process? Why gamble your health and money on supplements if you're not confident in the return you're getting for your investment?

Instead, I would encourage you to put your efforts into the 90% that DOES work.

1. A structured and progressive training program.
2. A healthy and balanced eating plan.
3. A lifestyle that provides 8 hours of sleep each night.

If you're sick and tired of the pills and powders that promise the physique of your dreams but deliver nothing but gastrointestinal stress then get started with my muscle building program to muscle up the natural way...

http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

If you're already bulked up and need to cut the fat, then I have a completely different system at

http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Take your pick and learn how to change your body for life.

Talk soon,

Vince DelMonte

P.S. Don't forget to leave your comments...

Thursday, October 09, 2008

Christian Boeving Says, "You Should Be Smarter Than That..."

Over the next few days I'm going to send you some very disturbing video content that, I am confident, will make your blood boil. I feel it's necessary to wake you up to the ugly reality of the supplement industry and encourage you with the words my father shares with me, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for everything."

If you think or already know the supplement industry is scamming you - wait until you watch this 60 second video - you haven't seen or heard anything yet...

Don't state your opinions... state where your stand. If you're not sure, think about it and return when you think you know.

I'll go first.

1. How did Christian's comments make me feel?

Interestingly, it seemed like this was the first time Christian was ever asked this question as his moral compass started spinning. I do respect him for being honest and not beating around the bush.

My main issue is that a guy like Christian (he's just one example) may be inspiring thousands of young guys to look like him, but he is also misleading thousands by assuming everyone is trusting and unassuming. He cleverly puts his moral compass back in line by saying "...you should be smarter than that."

And he's absolutely right, you and I should be smarter and not obsessed with instant gratification and supplements that promise to work like fairy dust. Unfortunately, most guys have to learn the hard way and have to flush a few hundred dollars (or a few thousand dollars) down the drain to see these pills and powders do not work like they promise but it's too late - the sale has been made and the supplement company has got your money and laughing all the way to the bank and off to create their next "propriety blend" they'll convince you to buy next month.

You actually think the models and bodybuilders in magazines got muscular and ripped off NO2 and gluatamine (just to name two)? They tell you that hard training and certain supplements were the solution, but it's really anabolic steroids.

2. What am I going to do about it?

I've known this information for the past 6 years and I have been preaching it on my website ever since I learned about the supplement mafia but I think we easily forget because we are obsessed with a society that glorifies instant gratification and the desperate thought that, "Maybe this one will work..."

I made my stand in 2002 - it's quite simple. I vote with my dollar by not spending money on any bogus supplements and will not experiment with anything until I see it stand the test of time and be on the market for at least 3 years (IMO, that's the best test).

I only introduce a few supplements (BCAA's, creatine, caffeine) that have been proven to work when I hit a 90% threshold in my training, diet and lifestyle. I don't expect them to get me to that point, just to give me an extra edge when I'm 10% away from my goal.

Are you going to stand for something or keep falling for everything?

Share away...

Vince DelMonte

P.S. Today's and the next few blog posts have all been (re)inspired by the latest documentary by Chris Bell called Bigger, Stronger, Faster* I highly, highly recommend you make it your next rental or google search it and start watching the deleted scenes online.

Monday, October 06, 2008

4 Minute Fat Loss Workouts (Try em...)

I got two sweet fat loss workouts for you today...

...both of them are 4 minutes in duration (but you should build up to 4-5 of these circuits to give you a 16-20 minute belly-busting workout). I'm confident they will both work you over if you pick the right weight selection.

They are both in line with density training, which means, "Focusing on doing more work in a pre-set time frame."

Day 1 focuses on all the pushing exercises like chest, shoulders and quads. Day 2 focuses on all the pulling exercises like lats, mid back and hips.

I would love to hear your feedback after you try a few of these circuits. You could do this kind of workout instead of cardio or when you're crunched for time.

4 Minute Fat Loss Workout Part 1 of 2

4 Minute Fat Loss Workout Part 2 of 2

Watch the videos to learn the "secret" behind these workouts. Enjoy the back ground music too - this is one of my favorite workout songs :)

Take charge and train like you mean it,

Vince DelMonte

P.S. Need a brand new fat loss plan you can trial with no risk?

--> http://www.yoursixpackquest.com/trial_offer.html

Saturday, September 06, 2008

The Anti Diet Solution Plan

I don't watch TV too often (except for 24, The Soprano's and Entourage) but I was flipping the stations and was reminded of how much weight loss has become a North American obsession.

You don't have to flip many stations to get bombarded by new gadgets, pills, diets, books and programs endorsed by celebrities and you can get access to this stuff with three easy payments.

Perhaps you have tried one of these methods that are happy to take your money and you still never achieve your goal.

Sure, anything works in the short term but I am only interested in talking to you about stuff that works for the LONG TERM.

This reminded me of my new friend Isabel De Los Rios who I had the pleasure of meeting in Colorado and in Toronto a few months prior.

I was blown away and extremely impressed after she let me take a look at a program she put together at:

http://www.AntiDietPlan.com

I consider her to be one of the most knowledgeable nutrition experts I've come across over the years.

I decided to interview her for you.

Vince: Why did you decide to write The Diet Solution Program when there is more than enough nutrition info out there?

Isabel; I decided to write the Diet Solution for that exact reason. People are being bombarded with nutrition information and either one of two things is happening: They are either being grossly misinformed with information that is the complete opposite of what is the truth or they are so overwhelmed with all of the good information and they just don’t know where to start. What I did with The Diet Solution was take all of the BEST information out on the market today and compiled it in an easy to understand, easy to read and easy to implement program. Basically, took the best of the best and saved my readers hundreds of hours and hundreds of dollars in research and trial and error.

Vince: You clearly state that soy is NOT a health food. Does this go for my friends who want to build muscle and lose fat?

Isabel: This goes for absolutely everyone, but especially for those who want to build muscle. I would even say the effects of eating soy will contribute to the exact OPPOSITE hormonal changes in your body that you want if building muscle is your goal. This is because most soy products on the market today contain phytoestrogens. These phytoestrogens mimic the effects of estrogen in the body and have been shown to decrease the testosterone levels of rats, monkeys and other animals, including humans. It has been known for quite some time that soy lowers testosterone to the point that there is an old Japanese wives’ tale that says women punish straying husbands by feeding them a lot of tofu. Now what do you think that means?

If building muscle is your goal, definitely stay away from any protein powder or protein bar that contains soy or soy protein isolate. Make sure to read labels carefully as it is in more products than you think.

Vince: When choosing a protein powder, should I really be concerned about artificial sweeteners harming my body?

Isabel: Artificial sweeteners have been found to be one of the most toxic substances we can put inside our bodies. Besides the fact that it causes brain and metabolism dysfunction, they clog up your liver to a point where it can not fully function.

Why is your liver so important? Your liver is not only responsible for eliminating toxins from your body but it is also responsible for metabolizing fat. If it is so busy processing through artificial sweeteners (a harmful toxin), it will not spend a sufficient amount of time processing through the unwanted fat you are trying to lose.

Believe it or not, I have had clients give up Diet Coke and lose up to 10 lbs in 2 weeks!

Vince: In your program, you talk about good dairy and bad dairy. Any tip you can provide before I buy any more dairy?

Dairy is one of the leading reasons most people can not lose weight or, worse yet, are constantly gaining weight. The shocking truth about dairy is that it is only healthy in its raw form. All of the pasteurized dairy in the supermarkets today are really keeping people fat and making them fatter. Besides the countless amount of research that has been done showing us how healthy raw dairy is, the proof is really in the thousands of people and children that are overweight or obese and drinking several glasses of pasteurized milk each day.

Vince: Eating organic food is really expensive. Is it worth the extra cost or completely over rated? Will it really make a difference in building muscle faster and losing fat quicker?

Isabel: The answer to this question takes us back to the function of the liver. The pesticides, antibiotics and hormones that are being added to most foods are clogging up our livers. Again, a clogged up liver can not burn fat. And worse yet, will continue to store fat. Yes, organic food may be a bit more expensive. But most of my clients notice their grocery bill is the same once they eliminate the expensive cereals and “so called” expensive diet foods they were eating before.

Vince: The last thing I want to share with my friends is another "diet program." How is your nutrition program different and who would be a perfect candidate for your nutrition program?

Isabel: My nutrition program is the best way and the only way most people should be eating. It is not some crazy fad diet, nor is it some extreme crash diet. It is how everyone should be eating on a daily basis, as mother-nature intended. What most people don’t realize is, if we ate they way our ancestors ate centuries ago, we would all be lean and healthy. It is the over-commercialized and toxic processed foods in our countries that are keeping everyone so overweight and unhealthy. Does it really seem healthy to sign up for a diet program that makes you buy their food and only their food? Or to nourish your body with fake powders and bars? That’s really not how are bodies were designed.

What I teach in The Diet Solution Program is exactly what your body needs to maintain a lean and healthy body for a lifetime.

What is the biggest benefit of following your nutrition program and does it come with meal recipes and meal plans?

The biggest benefit of my nutrition program is that it is made up of all real food. It also recommends that you eat good healthy portions of food and that you should NEVER be hungry. If you are walking around hungry, you are doing something wrong. You are most likely starving your body of the nutrients and whole foods it needs.

I have done all the hard work for you. I have put together all of the healthy principles into easy to follow meal plans, no matter what your starting point is. I have also included 61 of my favorite meal recipes so that you can always keep your nutrition program delicious.

Vince: How important is it to eat based on your metabolism and eat the right foods for your metabolism? Do you touch on this in your program?

Isabel: Eating the right foods for your metabolism is so important, that it is the difference between losing weight and not losing weight. We are all individual and so are our metabolisms. In order to pinpoint exactly which meal plan will work best, I have included a Metabolic Typing Test so my readers can determine exactly how they metabolize food and which foods are “fat burning” foods and which foods are “fat storing” foods. The results of this test have been a true “AHA” moment for thousands of people, finally, maybe for the first time, finding why they have not been able to shed their unwanted fat before.

END OF INTERVIEW

If you want to eat the healthiest diet possible for your specific body and learn to stay lean for life, make sure to read through Isabel De Los Rios' program at:

Click Here --> http://AntiDietPlan.com In my strong opinion, this is MUST-READ resource if you care about your health and your family and want to really optimize your muscle building and six pack quest.

I learned more in this program than I did during my nutrition classes at University!

Download a copy of Isabel's program today:
--> http://AntiDietPlan.com Your friend and coach,
Vince DelMonte

Friday, September 05, 2008

White Water Rafting Part 1 and Part 2

Okay, I meant to send my white water rafting adventures to you a few weeks ago. This post has nothing to do with building muscle or losing fat.

My younger brother put together some footage of our trip. I'm sending part 1 and part 2 and you can meet my youngest brother Mikey, my middle brother Adrian and our buddy Andrew.

White Water Rafting (prequel before the rapids)

White Water Rafting Part 2 (the rapids!!!)

Feel free to post some comments too and laugh at me when I throw the paddle out of the boat at 3:42 because for some reason I thought it was going to knock my teeth out.

The soundtrack to both video's is really good too.

If you only have time to watch one then watch part 2 which shows me attempting to swim... LOL

Over the next few weeks, I'm going to start sharing the new muscle building programs (there are two of them) that I've been using to squeeze out SUPER short workouts that have have allowed me to maintain my physique all summer without spending hours in the gym.

Most likely, lifestyle is probably more important than the way your body looks but that does not mean you can't have one without the other. Don't let anyone tell you that. Most likely they don't know how to train properly or make the most of their gym time if they believe that.

I can't wait to share these two new muscle building programs I've been using to maintain my strength and muscle size while spending LESS time in the gym than ever.

Enjoy the videos and have a great weekend,

Vince DelMonte

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Sciatica: What Causes It and How to Treat It Effectively

I got some free gifts for you today...

If you have ever suffered radiating pain running down the back of your leg that just won't go away then you probably have sciatica and I have an article that discusses how to treat it effectively by my friend Jesse Cannone.

Click here --> Sciatica: What Causes It and How to Treat It Effectively

I guarantee you that what you are about to read will likely be far different than what you have read or heard anywhere else!

Also, I made a huge mistake recently...

I was supposed to include a bonus product called The Ultimate 10-Minute Warm Up in my six-pack program but my video editor thought it was supposed to be a free You Tube video so posted it there.

I don't feel right about charging for it since it's been on You Tube for free for some time now so here it is... (this routine can easily save you hundreds of dollars in therapy)

The Ultimate 10-Minute Warm Up

This is far more powerful than static stretching and is a very cutting-edge way of priming the nervous system before you lift your weights or do cardio. It only takes 10-minutes and will create mobility and flexibility in all your major joints.

Let me know what you think by posting your comments and posting a rating for this video. I would be very interested in hearing your own comments.

Kids are back in school today (most places) and this is the time to get a new routine if you're in one right now...

Click here if you're looking for a new fat loss plan this fall --> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Click here if you're ready to pack on some more muscle mass --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Train hard and train even smarter,

Vince DelMonte
Author, Your Six Pack Quest
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor, Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. I got another email from Scott who's using my six pack routine and you got to read his comments...

"This program will kick anyone’s butt who tries it!! The one thing I know is that you have to be committed, determined and think about you standing right there telling us to get that next rep, set and perfect form. Most importantly to get it done.

I feel sorry for anyone looking for the next new program to try out without having a committed goal to get lean and lose fat. Once I finish a workout I am so wiped out I can barely think about anything else but changing my clothes, getting my protein shake & finishing off my water.

The program videos are bar none the most valued piece of the program. I have watched them so many times I actually hear them in my head while working out. Bottom line, I really think you need to know you have come up with a great program and a flexibility approach found nowhere else. Awesome!!"

Take care,
-Scott Fulkerson
Garland, TX

Monday, September 01, 2008

Leaving Vegas... 3 Muscle Tips for Jordan and Hilton

Sorry for not writing as soon as I got back from Vegas last Thursday night. It's hard to believe a place like that actually exists!

I honestly don't think I could do anymore than the 48 hours I spent but I had an amazing time with 10 of my fitness buddies, some of whom you know from my newsletters like Mike Geary, Ryan Lee, Craig Ballantyne, Jeff Anderson and some other great guys.

Last Wednesday night we went to LAX night club in the Luxor and saw Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson and Nikki Hilton who all recognized me and invited me into their private booth guarded by a 6'9 bouncer so they could ask me for some muscle building advice. LOL I wish! However, if I did get the chance to share some muscle building tips with Jordan and Hilton who are both classic hard gainers, here is where I would start;

Top 3 Muscle Building Tips For Skinny Hard Gainers

--> Treat each set like an all out sprint.

Have you ever tried sprinting as fast as you can for 400 meters, which is one time around a high school track? You'll be lucky to get to 300 meters before you start sucking for air. Training to failure during an exercise is like sprinting all out around the track. You'll probably only be able to do 8-10 repeats which is why your muscle building workouts should be shorter. The harder you train, the less you can stand. Typically, you will only need 3-4 super intense workouts per week to maintain your muscle mass or grow new muscle mass depending on your caloric intake.

--> Rotate your reps around every few weeks.

Your body will adjust to reps and sets faster than any other training variable like rest periods, tempos or exercises. The more variety you can incorporate into your program, the less chance of your body plateauing and adapting. During some of my muscle building workouts, I'll have you rotate through workouts that consist of 5x5, 4x10, 3x15, 6x6, 4x12, 2x20, 10x3, 5x8 etc You'll constantly be stimulating all your different muscle fibers to ensure maximal muscle growth. With the first tip above, treat each set like it's an all out sprint and stop "pacing" yourself. Your weight training workouts should not be treated like a marathon.

--> Stick to the bread and butter movements.

Anybody who has used my No Nonsense Muscle Building program will know that my exercise selection is not very fancy. I stick to all the "bread and butter" movements that emphasize horizontal pushing (chest), horizontal pulling (mid back), vertical pushing (shoulders), vertical pulling (lats), hip dominant (deadlift variations) and quad dominant (quad variations) exercises. You're not going to see any Bosu balls or balance boards or rocking chairs in my mass programs. Just the good old fashioned exercises that allow you to load up the bar with the most weight and "give her."

I nicknamed Vegas, the "City of Superficial" since so much emphasis is stressed on out ward appearance but I have to admit that it feels pretty good chilling by the pool, cruzing the strip and hitting the clubs and feeling confident about your appearance and physique.

I don't think "Skinny Vinny" (my nickname before I gained 41 pounds of muscle) would have enjoyed himself in Vegas as much because I still remember how insecure I was about my scrawny frame and never being able to find a shirt that "made me look big." Now, I don't worry about that.

Click here to download my muscle building plan --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

I used the first 29-week program to gain 41 pounds of drug free muscle in six months and now it's your turn. Especially, since it's already September!

Train hard and train even smarter.

Vince