No Nonsense Muscle Building - Build Muscle - Gain Weight - Hardgainers - Vince DelMonte

How To Make Your Own Supplement Company

2008-10-13T13:05:00.003-04:00

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...

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

2008-10-09T00:52:00.002-04:00

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.

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

2008-10-06T23:10:00.003-04:00

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

The Anti Diet Solution Plan

2008-09-06T18:21:00.003-04:00

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

White Water Rafting Part 1 and Part 2

2008-09-05T00:59:00.002-04:00

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

Sciatica: What Causes It and How to Treat It Effectively

2008-09-02T23:18:00.003-04:00

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

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

2008-09-01T23:31:00.001-04:00

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

Michael Phelps' Diet

2008-08-26T08:13:00.002-04:00

Imagine being able to eat 12,000-calories a day and win 8 Olympic Gold medals and still have a six-pack?

I think the media has blown this out of proportion and I don't believe he consumes 12,000-calories a day - maybe 6,000 to 8,000 max. But for the sake of entertainment and discussion, let's entertain a typical day...

Breakfast: Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise. Two cups of coffee. One five-egg omelet. One bowl of grits. Three slices of French toast topped with powdered sugar. Three chocolate-chip pancakes.

Lunch: One pound of enriched pasta. Two large ham and cheese sandwiches with mayo on white bread. Energy drinks packing 1,000 calories.

Dinner: One pound of pasta. An entire pizza. More energy drinks.

Yes, that's insane!

I personally assign meal plans from 2,000 to 6,000 calories for my skinny guys and I rarely meet anyone who needs more than 4,000-5,000 calories to get super muscular in conjunction with high intensity weight training.

NFL linemen don't even consume that many calories yet Phelps' is able to maintain not a single ounce of fat on him.

Some interesting thoughts...

--> Phelp's plan is the equivalent of eating of 25 Big Mac's each day, yet he is still able to maintain single digit body fat despite the massive amount of unhealthy fats and lack of veggies and fruits in this diet.

Take home lesson:

Perhaps the saying, 'Your abs are made in the kitchen,' is not completely true if you can train 5 hours a day and 6 days a week. Unless you can increase your overall training volume then you'll have to take your diet much more seriously. I am not saying you need to train 30 hours a week but perhaps you could consider more often for starters?

--> Many would argue that Phelps' diet is full of 'garbage,' yet he has proven to be one of the most decorated Olympic athletes of all time.

Take home lesson:

If you're training up to 5 hours a day then you need calories or else you'll 'hit the wall' and be completely drained the last 2 hours of your workout. (I just hope that all the saturated fat in Mike's diet does not result in heart disease in the next ten or twenty years... )

As far as building muscles goes, it's practically impossible to bulk up by resorting on just veggies and fruits (unless you want to live on the toilet) so be prepared to do more cardio training to counteract the excess calories and remember you can only build 3-4 pounds of dry muscle each month and anything else will be fat, so don't attempt to 'force feed' your muscles into growth.

--> Phelps is ULTRA skinny and your classic hard gainer so he has a super charged metabolism which allows him to consume about 6x more (2,000-calories a day) than the average man. So how the heck is he an alien-human-fish instead of a fat whale?

Take home lesson:

It's all about about energy in versus energy out. If his weight is staying constant, which it is, then he's obviously burning the same amount that he is taking in.

You're probably wondering, what's going to happen now that the Olympics are over... I don't think he'll have a problem of maintaining his weight because his metabolism is so high and he still needs to be in the water several hours a day.

Don't worry, I'm like you and if I tried to eat like Mike then I would end up in the hospital too. I don't mean to sound like Dr. Phil but as you can see it all comes down to what comes in and what goes out. If you want to lose fat then you need to move more and eat less.

If you want to gain weight then you need to move less and eat more. It's that simple.

If you are looking for a more sensible way of gaining muscle without training 5 hours a day and six days a week then I highly recommend you grab a copy of my No Nonsense Muscle Building program.

Click here to get your own 'world class Olympic body'
--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

If you're looking for a more sensible way of leaning down without training 5 hours a day and six days a week then I get started with my No Nonsense Fat Loss program at http://www.YourSixPackQuest.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

The Truth About Abs

2008-08-25T00:47:00.003-04:00

So I got an awesome interview for you today with my buddy Mike Geary who is the author of http://www.TruthAboutAbs.com

This is very important if you have ever wanted to get a flat stomach or ripped 6-pack abs.

Mike is not only the author of the best selling abs book on the entire Internet but a really good friend of mine who I went skydiving and white water rafting with two weeks ago in Colorado.

After you read the interview (it's really good) then be sure to check out Mike's website to learn more.

Here is how our interview went down:

Vince: What is the number one component to getting a six pack?

Mike: Your training style, nutrition, and mindset are all extremely important if you want to stand a chance at getting a six pack... However, if I had to choose 1 component that is most important, it would probably have to be nutrition. Maybe you've heard the saying before that "abs are made in the kitchen".

It really is true, and that's where the majority of people go wrong in the goal to get super lean. Of course, this also ties into mindset, because you really have to get your mind in the right place in order to have the discipline to be able to eat consistently clean enough to get six pack abs.

There's a lot of confusion out there these days about calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates... every "expert" disagrees with one another on proper ratios and types of diets. I think people make this way too complicated...

If you are just to focus on a good balance between fats, carbs, and proteins, and make sure to eat only natural unprocessed organic foods (as close to their natural state as possible) instead of packaged, processed foods, a lot of the problems that most people have with cravings, sweet tooth, overeating, blood sugar swings, etc all take care of themselves.

We still can't lose sight of the fact that you can overeat on healthy foods and gain fat even while eating healthy. Therefore, your caloric intake needs to be controlled to a level that will promote fat loss if that's the goal.

Vince: What is one thing I might be doing, unknowingly, steering my quest for a six pack in the wrong direction?

Mike: I'll give 2 things that may be steering you in the wrong direction...

a. Too much cardio

Some people, in their efforts to try to get lean, focus way too much on hours and hours of cardio exercise. The problem is that this can backfire on you by making you lose lean muscle mass over time, which decreases your resting metabolic rate. Once this happens, it becomes easier to pack on body fat than ever before. I've even seen many people that do too much cardio and end up getting that "skinny fat" appearance, where they have very little muscle tone, yet they have excess stomach fat (even a "gut" possibly).

Instead of excess cardio, focus more on high intensity weight training (yes, even during a "cutting" cycle). This will help maintain your lean muscle mass throughout your body, so that you don't experience the metabolic rate decrease. Maintaining as much lean muscle mass on your body at all times is one of the most important things for staying super-lean for life.

b. Not eating enough healthy fats

This is another area where I see people go in the wrong direction. They are trying to lose body fat and they end up going WAY too low on their fat intake. When you decrease your fat intake too much, you are basically messing up your fat burning and muscle building hormones. It's not uncommon to see people decrease their fat intake too low and end up reducing their testosterone levels significantly.

Try to get some sources of healthy fats with every meal to make sure you don't go too low... This could be avocados, any and all nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc), seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds), nut butters (almond butter, natural peanut butter, etc), virgin coconut oil (good source of medium chain triglycerides), extra virgin olive oil, grass fed beef (good source of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3s), whole eggs (yes, whole eggs...not egg whites), etc.

Vince: What is one unique way of boosting your metabolism, to finally burn fat, that I might be overlooking?

Mike: Incorporate any form of clean & presses into your routines twice per week. This could be barbell clean & presses or using kettlebells or dumbbells. If I had to choose one exercise that burns the most calories and has the biggest impact on increasing your metabolic rate, I'd have to choose high intensity clean & presses (with squats and deadlifts being at the top of the pack also). I like alternating the use of barbells for C&P's one workout and kettlebells for another.

Vince: What is your number one plateau busting secret to lose the last 10 pounds?

Mike: When you get to the point that you're already fairly lean, but just need to lose that last 5 or 10 lbs of body fat that is covering up your abs, you really need to take your workouts to a whole new level of intensity.

Consider adding all-out wind sprints and/or hill sprints into your routine if you want to take it to the next level of intensity.

As for gym workouts, this also means no jibber-jabbering for 5 minutes in between sets at the gym... Instead, you need laser-focused intensity, and one of the best ways to keep high intensity is super-setting or alternating sets. This means while you're resting one area of your body, you're working another area of your body. I usually like to do this by alternating a really tough lower body exercise such as a squat, lunge, or deadlift, with a multi-joint upper body exercise such as a bench press, overhead press, bent over row, or pullup.

Think short rest periods, full body exercises, multi-joint exercises, lots of sweat, and your chest heaving for air... if that's what your workout is looking like, then you're on the right path. If not, then you're not working hard enough, so stop being lazy.

Vince: What is your advice for me to deal with the social temptations of alcohol, eating out, and junk food?

Mike: This is something many people struggle with, but if you set some limits, it can be easy to deal with and still stay lean. One thing I'd suggest is to make sure to not get n a habit of drinking alcohol excessively on a daily basis. If you're going to go out and have some fun with friends, try to limit the drinking to only 1 or 2 days max per week. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that we can still go out and have fun with our friends without getting totally smashed.

You need to decide what is more important in your life... do you want to live healthy and have a sexy lean body, or do you want to get full-blown drunk every night? There's a lot more to life than alcohol.

As for eating out... If you're serious about getting and staying lean, eating out should only be an occasional event. Cooking your own food on a daily basis is extremely important as it's very hard to know what is in all of the junk at restaurants and fast food joints. One of the tricks I use when eating out is to NEVER eat fries or sodas (in fact, I never eat fries or sodas AT ALL).

Instead, go ahead and order that burger, but substitute steamed veggies or a salad for the fries. Almost every restaurant will make that substitution for you. And water or unsweetened iced tea are the best beverage options to keep the calories under control when eating out.

Vince: Why do I lose motivation when trying to get a six pack?

Mike: Most people lose motivation because they simply aren't seeing the results fast enough. If that's why you lose motivation, go back to all of the tips and techniques we've been talking about in here and see where your nutrition or training programs are going wrong so you can get faster results. Be patient and consistent and the results will come.

Also, you can really stay motivated by focusing on what has been successful so far. For example, maybe your fat loss hasn't been what you wanted so far, but maybe you've increased your pullups from 8 to 13 and your squat weight from 185 to 225 lbs. Keep focusing on your successes rather than your failures, and keep going for more successes.

More motivation tips -- Train regularly with a partner. This will keep you both focused and will keep you accountable to someone other than yourself. You don't want to disappoint someone else that you've made a goal with.

Also, keep a picture up in your house or at work of someone's body that motivates you to strive for those results. Look at it every day and keep visualizing your own body improving. Set a realistic goal and a time frame to acheive that goal, such as "I will lose 15 lbs of body fat in the next 8 weeks". The important thing here is realistic goal... don't expect to lose 30 lbs in 30 days (despite those weight loss scam ads that you see everywhere saying this is possible).

Vince: I understand you number have the number one ab book on the Internet, Truth About Abs. Why do you think it's so popular?

Mike: My Truth about Abs program is so popular because it works! It's REAL nutrition and REAL training programs. I give the TRUTH on what people really need to get lean sexy abs for life and why they DON'T NEED fad gimmicks like diets, ab infomercial gadgets, and bogus fat burning pills that people waste way too much money on.

Vince; Who should order http://www.TruthAboutAbs.com and who is this book not for?

Mike: This program is for anyone that wants to truly live healthy and get super-lean for life. I have college students, parents, busy professionals, and even grandparents using this program successfully.

Who is this program NOT for? Anyone who is lazy, or thinks that there is a "quick fix" out there. There isn't! So stop looking for a quick fix, and learn the truth!

Click here to learn the truth --> http://www.TruthAboutAbs.com

As you can, Mike is fountain of information and I strongly believe that staying motivated and educated is a huge part of your transformation so I wanted to share this fantastic resource with you.

I'm flying out to Las Vegas to hang out with Mike as well as some of my other fitness friends Craig Ballantyne, Ryan Lee, Jeff Anderson, Rob Polous, Scott Colby and a few other buddies!

Next update will be from Vegas baby!

Vince DelMonte

No Nonsense Video About Getting Ripped Abs

2008-08-20T00:16:00.002-04:00

I got another honest, edgy and inspiring 100 second "music video" for you that will tell you EXACTLY what you're getting yourself into if you want to transform your body.

In the theme of the Olympics, I think this message will truly honor the athletes and reveal the secret to their success too.

Whether you want six pack abs, more lean muscle mass or just to take your fitness to the next level then get ready to watch a message not often shared about getting fit.

You can give the video 5 stars or 1 star and I would love your feedback on the message I share and would you to hear your opinion. No comments are censored so light up the comment board!

What Is The Secret To Six Pack Abs?

2008-08-16T00:57:00.002-04:00

Watch this 100 second inspirational video I put together to some of my favorite inspirational music from the movie Transformers.

Post a comment on the blog and/or on the You Tube site (by double clicking the video) and feel free to rank it too. Let me know if you agree with my secret...

vince

The Olympics and Deadlines

2008-08-15T10:16:00.003-04:00

Wow... so I survived my 'Fear Factor' style vacation these past few days with my buddy Mike Geary here in Colorado. The highlight was conquering the 3rd hardest and most violent set of rapids in US called Gore Canyon!

We went over three sets of 8-foot waterfalls and I still have no idea how we didn't do any swimming and I came out completely unharmed.

In between hot springs, wine tasting, hiking to water falls, sky diving and white water rafting, I've been watching the Olympics and wanted to point out ONE reason I believe they have achieved so much in their respective sports.

The athletes set deadlines.

They don't wing it.

They don't hope they qualify or make it.

They don't have a 'We'll see what happens...' attitude.

They have VERY SPECIFIC goals.

And goals without deadlines are DREAMS!>

Each athlete knows on a specific day that it's show time!

Now let's apply this to you...

Have you set a deadline for when you are going to gain another 6 pounds of muscle mass around your shoulders, chest and arms?

Have you set a deadline for when you're going to lose that last 15 pounds of stubborn belly fat?

Have you set a deadline for when you're going to be 12 weeks closer to your goals instead of 12 weeks further from your goals?

So here's how I am going to help you.

I cordially invite you to take on my 12-week transformation contest. I'm giving $1,000 cash to the best skinny guy transformation, best chubby guy transformation and best overall female transformation.

Go to http://www.vincedelmontefitness.blogspot.com to read the rules. After that you need to send your Before Pictures to vincedelmontefitness@yahoo.ca

The contest ends November 9, 2009 so your last day to start would be this Monday August 18th.

Here are the benefits of setting deadlines and using a transformation contest to make the most of the next 12 weeks:

1. Help you finally prioritize your goal of improving your health and physique and the way you feel about yourself.

2. You're outside your comfort zone and will be forced to take continual action and this is the ONLY time change happens.

3. You won't procrastinate - every single workout and meal counts now and will move you closer to your goal or further from your goal.

4. You will build experience quickly and be forced to apply my 'trial and error' technique and ensure you lose 1% each and every week.

5. You'll have a kick-butt set of Before and After pictures that you can share with your friends for life.

If you want to seriously lean down then grab my fat loss program --> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

If you seriously want to gain some size then grab my muscle program --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Both programs work even better when you put a deadline to them :)

I'm off to catch a plane for Kelowna, BC to watch my brother race in the National Triathlon Championships this Sunday.

I'll be looking forward to getting your Before pictures over the weekend.

Have a great weekend,

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

P.S. Check out what Pam said about the Female Only workout that accompanies my Your Six Pack Quest program...

'Just finished day one of the women's version and I have to say that is quite a workout! I really was surprised it was that hard (and I like hard!) So thanks for the start. I know it's up to me to finish.'

12-Week Transformation Contest Begins

2008-08-10T23:53:00.005-04:00

Yes, I survived my first sky diving experience at 16,000 feet with my buddy Mike Geary and have it all on DVD - hopefully I can post the video of the jump too.

As promised on Friday, I am running my 1st ever 12-week No Nonsense Transformation Contest - and will be giving away cold hard cash in the following categories:

Best Male Skinny Guy Transformation:
1st place - $1,000

Best Male Chubby Guy Transformation:
1st place - $1,000

Best Overall Female Transformation:
1st place - $1,000

You're training to either get super muscular or to get super lean so you might as well bring your training to life the next 10-weeks and tell all your friends and family you just entered Vince DelMonte's No Nonsense Transformation Contest!

There a number of reasons you should enter:

1. You have a DEADLINE. Goals without deadlines are dreams!

2. In 12 weeks you can gain around 5-10 pounds of lean muscle mass or you can lose 12-36 pounds of ugly fat.

3. You will have a set of before and after pictures that you can show off forever.

4. You will, finally, be 12 weeks closer to your goals instead of 12 weeks further from your goals.

5. Your motivation will be sky high and your quest for a new body and a new life will be capturing serious momentum.

And, you'll be competing against a few hundred other contestants with the same goals and ambition. My advice to you? Train with NO REGRETS!

If you think you would look better packing on some rock-hard muscle and ready for some clean bulking then use my http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com program if you don't already have it.

If you think you would look better after a solid 12-weeks of committed cutting then your a great candidate for my http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com program if you don't already have it.

Here are the rules:

1) You must be using either my No Nonsense Muscle Building or No Nonsense Fat Loss program and be using my workouts for your results.

2) You must mail me your before pictures with a newspaper for date verification. Also send me a casual before picture without a newspaper (you'll be surprised how many people will think that your before and after pictures are fake). Send to vincedelmontefitness@yahoo.ca with the subject line: My before pictures

3) The transformation contest begins now and ends November 9,2008. That means you can start today or you can wait and start in 2 weeks but I hope you start this week.

4) You must keep a training journal that tracks your measurement progress, body fat percentage, weight, strength and endurance. This is not all necessary but the more progress you record the better.

5) Your after pictures must be taken 12-weeks with a newspaper for proof of date plus a few candid after photos of your choice.

6) The judging will be determined you and thousands of others.

7) In addition to providing Before and After photos, you must write a 300 word essay that summarizes your success story.

Ready to transform?!

Click here to build muscle
--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Click here to cut fat
--> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

I can't wait to see your pictures and hear your story!

10 Reasons You'll Get Your Abs

2008-08-08T00:18:00.001-04:00

How would you like to see me get thrown out into class 4 rapids on the Ottawa River during a wild water rafting trip?

I just got the DVD of my adventure (from last week) and will post some funny and entertaining footage (on my blog next week) of me doing a reverse sumersault out of the boat... unintentionally :)

I survived the rapids but tomorrow I am flying to Denver Colorado and as soon as my plane lands I am going back up to 16,000 feet and sky diving with my buddy Mike Geary (it was his idea) and then we're going white water rafting on the weekend in class 5 rapids!

So this might be my last email to you! (Don't worry Mom... I'll be safe :) )

Before I fly to the airport tonight, I'm raising the price of my 6 Pack in 6 Months fat loss program. At 72 hours, 1045 people have begun a mission to build their best body ever.

Click here to get the half-price discount before MIDNIGHT tonight --> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

There will be no exceptions or "One more chance" promos next week - a deadline is a deadline so don't miss out on this opportunity to lose 1% of your body each week, safely and effectively.

Here are the top 10 reasons why you should take action before TONIGHT at midnight... enjoy.

1. Proof! I helped a regular guy with HORRIBLE genetics lose 100 pounds in six months and the entire transformation is on video.

2. More proof! I dropped 23 pounds of ugly lower ab fat that was preventing me from getting on stage and I did it in 8 weeks - not months.

3. You'll be 2-3 pounds closer to your goal (instead of further) by this time next week.

4. I am "THE GUY" that WILL help you. I know EXACTLY what you want and need and I have it. Come and get it.

5. Your abdominal fat is a SERIOUS problem and is FAR worse than you think. If you choose to ignore the problem, please be prepared to live with the health consequences.

6. Other people are telling you that you can lose 9 pounds in 11 days and I won't take you for a fool. I don't make false claims and that's why my program is called 6 Pack in 6 Months and not 6 Pack In 6 Days or 6 Weeks.

7. You've been lied to by so many experts and supplement companies that I feel compelled to say, "Of course you're struggling with your body fat... heck, look at the horrible advice you're following. It's not your fault!"

8. You'll finally feel in control of your health and have the motivation and knowledge to make your body leaner, slimmer faster, stronger and more functional. My workouts will not only make you look fit but will get you in to the best shape of your life. Period.

9. You give me your trust and commitment to make this small financial investment into yourself (and huge lifestyle investment) and I'll give you the keys to a brand new body and a brand new life.

10. You will learn a lot of new knowledge that you can even apply to your bulking program and if you are currently in a mass phase now then grab a copy at half price, so you can use it when you're ready to cut.

You can continue to get advice from friends, wing it, read magazines and articles, buy a diet book, buy a new ab gadget, buy a treadmill, try a new fat burning pill or even get surgery but these are ALL short term solutions to a long term problem.

Your REAL problem can be or a combo of the following

-> you don't have a step-by-step plan
-> you get bored easily
-> you don't have proper training technique
-> you lack intensity in the gym
-> you have no variety in your workouts
-> you lack motivation
-> you don't know what to eat or when to eat
-> you don't know what supplements are necessary
-> your program is not structured or progressive
-> you don't know when to changes things up
-> you don't know how to crash through plateaus
-> you have never made a TRUE commitment
-> you lack the social support and accountability

As a personal trainer, I've had personal clients spend up to $10,000 a year on getting these ROOT problems solved.

The good news it that you don't need to pay nearly that... For the same price as a night out for dinner and a movie, you can get the most complete ab and fat loss resources I've EVER seen.

The only thing my product is missing is a membership forum which will be coming in September so you can meet the other 1045 members currently on their six pack quest. I am sure you will make a lot of new friends as well.

Take your pictures this weekend, and start on Monday and in 16-weeks, I'll be giving out $1,000 cash to the best transformation!

Click here for six pack abs

Vince DelMonte

P.S. Hurry, the price goes up tonight at midnight. And remember, I have a 100% money back guarantee. If this is not what you're looking for then just let me know and I'll refund every penny so you have ZERO risk to just try it out.

If the 12 hours of online training videos (you can see me shoulder press 90's during circuits) does not show you how to get the job done then I will personally write you a recommendation for plastic surgery or liposuction to the doctor of your choice (I'm serious).

Click here to get a 6-pack in 6-months

My Vision For You

2008-08-06T21:00:00.002-04:00

I am going to answer a load of questions today on how I am guaranteeing you a 6-pack in 6-months.

Imagine what it would feel like to finally have the exact body you want...

Here is my vision for you for Feburary 1, 2009 (6 months from today) after you finish http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Here's what you want...

To increase your energy levels
To decrease your stress levels
To lose that last 10 pounds
To lose that first 100 pounds
To be a little bit fitter
To look good for the opposite sex
To be known as someone who has a healthy lifestyle
To make the most of your time in the gym
To not have to worry about what clothes to wear
To live a long life free of health problems
To be a good example to your family and friends
To not feel like you "have to" work out
To "just look good" for your age
To only spend money on foods, books and supplements that work
To find someone you can trust and get good advice from

How would life look with that entire list checked off? You would probably be more than happy with just a few of those, no?

You ready for my vision? Imagine...

Your energy levels are contagious and infect everyone you meet.

You attract very high quality people in your life.

You are never tired and your body operates like a machine.

You will never, ever feel you are "stuck" with what you got.

To know exactly how to blow torch fat - any time of the day.

To have no limits and no fear of the "hurt box" when you train.

To turn heads where ever you go - the streets, the gym, the beach!

To be the "fitness celebrity" amongst your family and friends.

To have people stare at you while you train.

You wear the ugliest clothes and still look good because of your physique.

You demand respect just because of your appearance.

Your friends are secretly jealous of what you've achieved.

To go on any trip or adventure with your kids or grandchildren.

To be the parent who inspires their kids to value fitness.

You work out because it's a gift to yourself, not an obligation.

Your spirit lives in a fit and healthy place.

Click here to start fulfilling this vision
--> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Okay, on to your questions before the price doubles Thursday August 7th at 11:59pm

Question: My abs never show and I only have 8 weeks to flatten it. My stomach area has always been my problem spot...

Answer: You better get serious because 8 weeks is going to fly by! Three things need to happen:

1. Follow one of the 84-day meal plans 80-90% of the time.
2. Start with the 3-day Metabolic Boost program
3. Perform at least 3 additional cardio workouts on your off days.

You will start losing at least 1% of your fat each week. If not, add a 4th cardio session or drop your calories 200 per day.

If your weight is the same, repeat the step above. If you are dropping then don't change anything.

Question: Should I bulk using your muscle building program or cut using http://www.YourSixpackQuest.com ? Which program should I get?

Answer: Which is more important to you? Size or cuts? If you are hovering between 13-18% fat then you are a serious candidate for http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

I would recommend cutting to at least 10% fat and then start a bulking cycle using my muscle program. It's a pretty cool experience to see how tight and defined you can become after you put all your efforts into cutting. The "lean look" can become very addicting.

Question: How long does it take to ship this product?

Answer: It only takes seconds. Check your junk folder because your email receipt will probably get forwarded there which will give you access to the customer only page, a user name and password.

Nothing is sent in the mail because this is a completely digital package. In January 2009, you will be able to purchase the online DVD's in hard copy but the price will be $197 for the complete set. Take advantage of the price now.

Question: Does this program work for females?

Answer: 1000% You'll notice that I even include a special Female Only workout and the online video includes me taking a national level fitness model through the workout.

Lets put it this way. If you were my girlfriend, this is the exact workout I would give you :)

Question: I train at home so not sure if your program can help...

Answer: I got you covered. I include a specific "Home Gym Workout" that is done by myself and an ex pro bodybuilder. There are some really funny clips on this video too. Once involves me getting sacked by a medicine ball while I'm tired during a workout.

I also include my Bodyweight Conditioning program which can be done anytime and anywhere and is VERY challenging and far beyond just sit ups, push ups, squats and chin ups.

Question: I don't eat dairy, eggs and wheat... can I still use your meal plans?

Answer: Of course but you will obviously have to make those changes and not follow the plan blindly. Don't forget you also get 12 hours of training footage, cardio plans, weight training routines and more. You need these to lose fat as well - not just a meal plan.

Question: Can you extend the half price deadline?

Answer: No... even if I wanted to, I can't. My wembaster is going on vacation for 2 weeks as of Friday AM and i will be in a plane flying to Colorado for the week so no one can change the price on the page.

Even if you do miss the half price discount, don't worry. I don't know anywhere else you can spend less than 100 dollars and get every tool and resource you need to get your best body ever and change your life forever.

If you have any more questions, let me know. I'll be looking forward to rewarding someone, (maybe you?), $1,000 cash every 16-weeks for the best transformation.

Click here to get 6-pack abs in 6-months

--> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Q & A re Your Six Pack Quest

2008-08-05T18:31:00.003-04:00

Have you seen my new ab and fat loss program yet? --> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Get it for half-price until Thursday August 7th at 11:59pm and then the price doubles.

Even if you are a bulking phase or in the middle of someone else's program, grab it now so you can take advantage of the half-price deal so you'll be ready to go when the time comes.

Almost 500 people have begun there six pack quest in the past 24 hours and I would like to address a number of common questions:

Question: Does this six-pack program come with my muscle building program?

Answer: No. These are two completely different programs from the ground up.

Question: Is the price a mis print? I almost didn't buy it because it seems too low for what I am getting.

Answer: No. But the price doubles Thursday at 11:59 pm. You are probably right - the price is way too low but I have a vision of flooding my website with dozens of amazing before and after pictures so I want to give my ab and fat loss system to as many people as possible.

Question: I already have your No Nonsense Cutting program and many other fat loss programs. How is this different than your new six-pack program?

Answer: I am a tad concerned about this question.

If you already own my No Nonsense Cutting program and it has not "worked" for you then most likely my new one will not work for you either. That goes for other programs you may have not been successful on either.

Rarely, does a program ever fail you. Only YOU can fail the program if you are not consistent, committed and progressing on it. You might need to ask yourself, "How serious am I about getting six-pack abs?" before you go spend more time and money on something you are not truly committed to.

However, let me give you an idea on what to expect. The weight training programs are the gem of this product. There is over 12 hours of online DVD footage which means you will never get bored or run out of workouts.

Whether you are advanced or intermediate or beginner, I have a complete step-by-step program and I demo the entire workout in the gym. Real sweat, real breathing, real weights!

The weight training really focus on increasing lactic acid in your body and making your heart rate pound - these are NOT easy and simple workouts. You will no longer be spending time in the gym - you will be investing time in the gym!

The workouts are very functional and include a lot of super sets, giant sets and quad sets meaning you will be burning an enormous amount of calories and literally digging out your stubborn love handles and pot belly just to finish the workout. These workouts will be very humbling to you!

The workouts include very short rest periods and longer workouts than my muscle building program. If you are looking for a 10-minute workout than this is not for you.

I give you lots of rep ranges, set ranges, rest ranges to choose from so that there is always a goal of progression.

Question: Which program did you lose to get ripped in 8 weeks for your show?

Answer: I used the 5-day Metabolic Overdrive program plus the 2,600 calorie meal plan. I did a higher volume of long and slow cardio in the early AM on a empty stomach before my first meal and then I sometimes did another interval or tempo cardio session in the pm after my weights.

Yes, this a lot of volume but I PROGRESSED to this over time. I am just telling you what I did. You may be able to get the same results on the 3-day Boost program and three 20-minute interval sessions without the extra cardio in the AM. I have no idea and you will not know until you begin the quest.

I'll teach you how to start and how to progress to ensure you lose 1% of your fat each week and finally get "checked out" because of how different you look!

Question: I feel so miserable with my health and overwhelmed with all the programs to choose from on the Internet. Why should I choose yours?

Answer: It works IF you decide to make it work. Start with the 3 Day Metabolic Boost program, one of the pre-set 84-day meal plans and choose one of the cardio programs and jump on the scale every week to ensure you are losing at least 1% of your fat each week.

I will be VERY surprised if you don't lose 12-24 pounds within the first 3 months just by having a plan to follow each day.

The closer you follow the plan, the faster the results.

Question: Nothing has been working for me... yada yada yada

Answer: The only time I truly see a difference in my own physique is when I follow a meal plan. Let's put it this way.

I always see results when I change my nutrition.

I rarely see results if I keep my nutrition the same and only change the weight training program.

Why? Any weight training program works if it's done at the right intensity. However, your body can not build muscle or lose fat if your calories and hormones are not consistent with your goals.

My guess is that you have never, truly, followed a pre-designed meal plan customized to your schedule and goals. My program comes with a set of 84-day meal plans that range from 1,200 calories to 3,000 calories. You know exactly what to eat, at what times and in what amounts.

Question: How do I know if this is a scam?

Answer: The best thing for you to see that I am a real person is to check out my You Tube videos that have been collectively watched hundreds of thousands of times - and for good reason - I'm giving away for FREE what many personal trainers charge $50 to $150 an hour for!

If for some reason you have not seen them yet, simple head over to...

--> http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=VinceDelMonte&p=r

You'll quickly see that I give you almost enough advice to get a flat stomach and ripped abs without even ordering my program. If I was out to scam you and did not care about really getting to know you and helping you then I would not be wasting my time giving you my best information for free!

Every 16-weeks I am giving away $1,000 cold cash to my best six-pack transformation and will be featured on my website and you can be an inspiration to thousands of people.

Click here to check out my 6-Pack in 6-Months Fat Loss Program --> http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Your Six Pack Quest Begins Today

2008-08-04T20:30:00.002-04:00

Just a few minutes ago I launched my brand new ab and fat loss system http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com

Read the incredible story of Peter Carvell, a regular guy who has horrible genetics and had his doctor drop a bomb on him that turned his entire world upside down.

I wasn't surprised when Peter approached me for help because his social life was hurting.

Getting rid of your belly fat and getting six pack abs might sound like a dream (and without a deadline it is) and this plan might not be for you if you're not prepared to overcome

*Your perceived lack of time
*Your lack of motivation
*Your confusion of all the plans to choose from
*Your lust for quick results
*Your "slow metabolism"
*Your age
*Your frustration with everything you've already tried....

Listen, my No Nonsense 6 Pack system is not fairy dust and might not be the magic bullet if you're looking for ultra quick results and not prepared to do your part.

That's why it's called 6 Pack in 6 Months and NOT 6 Pack in 6 Weeks. I'm not going to set you up for failure.

I'm not afraid to tell you that getting a six pack might be the HARDEST thing you do in your life but I can tell you that it's worth it!

It was hilarious - the day I posted a new photo album with my six pack pics on Facebook... I had (no joke) over 15 random girls emailing me telling me, "You're hot..." and I can't tell you what else because I think my Mom reads this newsletter too :)

Let me say, the compliments, the stares, the new respect from others, the new level of fitness and lifestyle is just gravy!

The biggest benefit of achieving the trophy of all trophies - six pack abs - is the confidence and empowerment you will feel and experience every day when you become "that guy" or "that gal" in the gym, on the streets or at the beach that turns heads.

How would you live life differently if you had the body of your dreams?!

Anyways, I'm not going to lie to and make false claims like the late night infomercials, fat burning supplements, ab gizmo's and diet plans that say losing belly fat and getting abs is EASY EASY EASY!

I wish it was!

Let me offer wisdom from a friend - "Losing fat becomes easy once you discover it's hard!"

Click here to start your six pack quest

Vince DelMonte

P.S. Until Thursday August 7th at midnight (EST), I am offering a half price discount on the complete program.

The price is NOT a misprint and don't be surprised if you burst out laughing... you'll see what I mean.

Only click here if you're FINALLY ready to lose your belly fat and get a flat and ripped stomach

Most Effective Form Of Cardio

2008-08-02T21:49:00.004-04:00

Tomorrow at 12pm EST (Monday August 4th), I am very proud to invite you to a huge event! It's the launch of my Nononsese 6 Pack in 6 Months Guaranteed Program.

The price will be discounted HALF PRICE for 84 hours so make sure to go to http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com at some point tomorrow.

As for today, I want to share some more Q and A with you:

Question: Do you need to do cardio to burn body fat? If so, what kind of cardio is the most effective?

VD: Unless you have amazing genetics than you can probably eat whatever you want and do zero cardio and still have ripped abs but lets leave those people out of the equation.

Fat is simply “stored energy’ and we need to burn that energy off our bodies. There is no “best” form of cardio because I have gotten ripped doing interval cardio, long and slow cardio and a mixture. It all works and just depends on your fitness level, your time availability and what you prefer.

Personally I like to do long and slow cardio on an empty stomach in the early morning for about 45-60 minutes – this does not drain me for my weights later that day and it does not strip my muscle off.

In the evening, after my weights, I'll do another 20-30 minutes of interval cardio or moderate intensity cardio to really dig out the fat.

My cardio regime might appear intense and my total training volume can be over 2 hours a day during the last 4 weeks before a show – but realize that I progressed to this over time. Did you get that?

A beginner should create a “pre-set” cardio regime and just add “sessions” or “units of time” each week if necessary. For example, you might start with four 45-minute cardio sessions and then add a fifth 45-minute session when your progress halts. A few weeks later you might need to add a sixth 45-minute session. However, if you are dropping weight with four 45-minutes sessions then you don’t need to add the fifth. See how YOU must think too?

There is no magic formula that works like fairy dust. You need to be involved in the process and watch your body change and add more intensity and volume based on your progress. This is not a guessing game and “hoping it will come off” game.

Click here to watch my Fat Loss For Idiots video which shares more info on cardio and fat burning.

Question: What is the best exercise to lose belly fat? VD: I honestly have no idea – I have not found that exercise yet.

Any exercise that forces you to sweat furiously; causes your heart rate to pound out of your chest; makes you suck for air like you’re sprinting; and makes your muscles burn like they are on fire would be the best exercise.

If you had the fitness level to perform 10-20 minutes of squats or dead lifts then this would create the experience I just described above.

Remember, fat loss is a function of being in a caloric deficit and creating high levels of growth hormone in your body. Now ask yourself, which exercise or combination of exercises will achieve this?

Click here to watch a FREE weight training circuit that will give you a solid feel of what I am describing Question: How did you use social support during your competition preparation phase? How did you deal with people who wanted you to go out drinking or for crappy food?

VD: Despite how strong your will power is, certain situations are best off just being avoided so I developed a mentality, "I can drink alcohol and eat the foods I'm missing out on for the rest of my life but for the next 8 weeks I'm going to get ripped or die trying."

People make you feel like you're obsessed and doing this "crazy thing" the rest of your life but in reality it's only 6-12 weeks of your LIFE and then you'll look SO different you'll be motivated to stay where you are which is much easier than getting there.

I announced that I was competing to my closest friends, on facebook, my blog, to my family, and clients. When that happens all eyes fall on you and people are now watching your every move and will decided if you're just a talker or really serious. That was HUGE motivation for me personally.

Get ready to begin to your six pack quest tomorrow,

Vince DelMonte

P.S. Go to http://www.YourSixPackQuest.com at 12pm EST time on Monday August 4th to take advantage of the half price launch price that will ONLY last for 84 hours.

Truth about Fat Burners

2008-07-31T13:50:00.003-04:00

Before I share a video on fat burners I am going to touch on some motivators for getting lean that might appear superficial...

So I am at Wasaga beach this weekend - one of the craziest beaches in Ontario. It's pretty much where all the young people flock to during long weekends.

Some people call it a "meat market," some people call it a "car show" and some people call it a "fashion show" and it's definitely a place you'll get "checked out" if you're muscular or ripped. Superficial, I know, but if you have a choice between looking good and looking bad... you might as well take care of yourself and look good.

When you're at the beach - you either have "it" your don't.

It's pretty hard to fake ripped and muscular while wearing just a bathing suit or bikini.

That goes for girls too. You can't fake lean and toned. Either you have it or you don't and if you don't have it today, let me ask, "What are you going to do about it?"

Can you imagine going to the beach and WANTING to peel your shirt off and not having to worry about what you wear because ALL clothes look good on you because you have the right cuts, curves and proportion everywhere on your body.

Imagine being that guy that girls whisper to their girlfriends, "He's hot!" Or maybe you are the guy with the smoking hot girlfriend because she wants a guy who looks hot too.

I am very comfortable when I hit the beach, go to the out door restaurants and eat shirtless, wear a tank top and walk along the strip in just sandals and my swim trunks.

If looking good for the opposite sex is one of you primary motivators for training in the gym and you would like to be "that guy" or "that gal" at the beach who turns heads and makes other jealous then you can't afford to waste your time.

Summer comes 2 months a year and you have ten months to prepare. You have NO EXCUSE in the world not to have the body you want.

I have 3 more FREE videos for you today to help you build a "beach worthy body!"

Check out this video to discover The Secret To Six Pack Abs (live from my show)!

My Favorite Ab Exercise (done shirtless from my show)

The Truth About Fat Burners

I would love your comments and to learn from you too so post some feedback and opinion after you view the videos.

Life is good,

Vince DelMonte

P.S. Another reminder that you can begin your six pack quest with my complete ab and fat loss system on Monday August 4th at 12pm EST.

Advanced Ab Workokut

2008-07-31T12:00:00.002-04:00

As you know I had to delay the launch of my new ab and fat loss program almost 6 weeks which was pretty embarrassing but I am sending you loads of free workouts, plans and advice before you can get your hands on the complete step-by-step plan this Monday, August 4th, at 12pm EST!

It makes no difference whether you have to lose the first 100 pounds or the last stubborn 10 pounds and I don't care how bad your genetics are or what you've tried.

Lately, I've been getting interviewed by some of the top fitness guys on the Internet and have cut and paste some of my favorite responses to some of the best questions I've received. Enjoy...

Question: A lot of people know you as the skinny guy who put on a heap of muscle, so can you tell me why I should listen to you when you start talking about fat loss?

VD: I asked myself this question a few years ago and that's when Peter Carvell stepped into my life.

Peter was cursed with horrible genes and transformed his 276 pounds of stubborn, ugly, belly fat into a stunning, sexy, rock hard body with eye popping abs in 24 weeks. We have the entire transformation on video.

Helping Peter lose 100 pounds in six months convinced me that I can help anyone achieve the same results.

Recently I just lost 23 pounds and competed at the World Fitness Model Championships. You have probably already seen the transformation pictures (on my blog) and if you haven't then you'll see them on Monday.

Question: What do you think about low reps versus high reps for ab training?

VD: I don't think it really matters if you do low reps or high reps if your body fat is too high - you'll have no idea if any ab workout is working unless you focus on your diet.

You can do the worlds best ab workout but if your body fat is too high - you'll never know.

Interestingly, you can get a six pack without doing a single ab exercise or ab workout in the world if your body fat is low enough.

But to address your questions, I prefer a combination of higher volume circuits on abs and weighted exercises for lower reps - I incorporate both methods into the same workout to ensure I hit all the muscle fibers. I have over a dozen ab routines that I blend into my weight training and cardio workouts and just rotate them around so I never get bored.

Question: What is the biggest mistake men make when trying to get 6 pack abs?

VD: Winging it and just “hoping” the fat will come off. How do you believe that you consistently lose 1% body fat each and every week until your shredded without following a specific plan?

That's like hoping to become a millionaire one day without having a saving plan.

Most importantly, not having a pre-designed meal plan that is based on a set number of calories and tells you exactly what to eat, at what times and in what amounts and exactly what to shop for.

If you do not have a specific meal plan and just trying to “eat healthy” then how do you know at the end of the day if you over consumed or under consumed? How do you know what to change next week when you get on the scale and have plateaued? How can I help you tweak your diet if you’re not even following one?

Question: What is the weight training program like in your new program?

VD: Hard!

This is not a "10 Minute Simple Workout" like that new one on T.V. right now. When I figure out how get six-pack abs in 10 minutes a day then I'll will certainly let you know though :)

If you were the laziest person in the world, you would still sweat and suck for air during some of my workouts because of the exercise combos, sets, reps and (lack of) rest periods.

My weight training program has strength, function and conditioning all under one umbrella which is critical for getting the trophy of all trophies - six pack abs!

My philosophy is, "If you want to look fit then you must become fit," so these workouts, unfortunately, are not easy but very exciting, challenging and rewarding.

Question: Could you provide me with a beginner "style" ab workout?

VD: I consider this kind of circuit "foundational" before building six pack abs from the inside and out and having a core as strong as a bear.

This is an excellent mini circuit for beginners or if your just getting back into it (but I've made some pretty big guys shake like crazy while doing this so give it a try):

1. Plank in push up position - 10 legs raises each leg
2. Plank from elbow position - 10 leg raises each leg
3. Side plank from hand position - 10 legs raises each leg
4. Side plank from elbow position - 10 leg raises each leg

Build up to 2 sets of 20. These will engage your core, gluts, shoulders and arms all at the same time. This will "switch on" your entire nervous system before an intense weight training workout as well. Don't be surprised if you start sweating. You can do this every day.

Question: Do you have any advanced ab workouts we can watch?

VD: Yes, I just posted my favorite one on You Tube which you can view and comment on.

Check out this advanced ab workout... it's definitely not for beginners:

1) Hanging Leg Raises -> 3-4 sets to failure

2) Wood Choppers (high to low) -> 3-4 sets for 15-20 reps a side

3) Weighted Cable Crunches -> 3-4 sets to failure

Rest for 60 seconds if you want to do it again.

One of my secrets to getting a six pack is not being a slave to the details of your program. I did this ab workout every day after my early AM cardio.

In case you missed my email yesterday, I gave away a free book called How To Improve Your Posture In 30 Days. There is an excellent stretching routine, core circuit and shoulder stability program included.

Click here for your FREE book
--> http://www.yoursixpackquest.com/posture_freegift.html

That's it for today. Tomorrow I am going to show you the exact post workout shake I use during a mass building phase and how I adjust it for a fat burning phase.

Life is good,
Vince DelMonte

Improve Your Posture In 30 Days - FREE Book

2008-07-30T10:56:00.006-04:00

I just got back from 3 days of white water rafting in the Ottawa River and this is one of the coolest high adventure trips you can take... especially when the water level is high.

For the most part, my brothers and I wanted to flip the boat and get tossed in but there were a few sets of rapids that we were quietly thinking, "I don't want to fall out here!"

For some reason, I think I spent more time swimming than in the boat and even got slammed against a rock in a wave called Frog In A Blender. I survived Butchers Knife and Coliseum which jacked up my adrenaline the most.

My brothers are putting together a little video of our trip and you'll see some live footage of me getting thrown out of the boat... it's pretty funny.

Today, I want to give you a free book I wrote last year. It's called How To Improve Your Posture In 30 Days.

In the book, you will find it broken up into 4 weeks (but you use the core and stretching routines all year round):

Priority #1 For Days 1-7 – Improve Posture By Stretching Shortened Muscles

Priority #2 for Days 7-14 – Improve Posture By Strengthening Weaker Muscles

Priority #3 for Days 14-21 – Improve Posture By Increasing Core Stability And Strength

Priority #4 for Days 21-28 – Improve Posture By Increasing Shoulder Stability

You can incorporate the stretching routine, ab workout and shoulder stability exercises at the start or end of your current weight training workouts or on your cardio days.

Following this regime allowed me to beat up my body on the Ottawa River and get back into the gym the very next day without taking ANY "recovery" time.

Get started on this routine right away because next Monday August 4th at 12pm EST, I will be FINALLY releasing my complete ab and fat loss system called Your Six Pack Quest and I want your body ready for the workouts in this program.

I understand that you know you have lots of options in trying to get a six-pack and you might be considering a few options right now.

I understand that you have probably already used a variety of six-pack programs, similar to mine, in the past and wandering how or why mine is different or better.

You have probably tried it all and you know the market is loaded with ridiculous weight loss products and over the next few days I am going to be sharing lots of FREE tips and advice that helped me get ripped abs and helped a regular guy lose 100 pounds in 6 months.

Click here --> How To Improve Your Posture In 30 Days to get your free e-book.

I suggest book marking my blog
--> http://www.vincedelmontefitness.blogspot.com

Before you begin Your Six Pack Quest next Monday, I am going to give you lots of my best tips to get you started. I am going to give you

-> Some of my best ab workouts on video
-> Interviews of me discussing common fat loss myths
-> Some of my best fat burning exercises on video
-> The meal plan I used to get ready for my show
-> Some of my favorite "Meals On The Go" recipes

And more stuff (when I remember what I am missing).

Vince

Craig's Ab Plan VS Vince's Ab Plan

2008-07-23T22:54:00.005-04:00

So this weekend, both my brothers and I, plus two other guys, are hitting the Ottawa River for a wild six-man white water rafting trip. I am SO pumped!

My brothers told my Mom, 'Don't worry, we're going on the 12-man boat...' because that's the one that is almost impossible to flip.

I am the biggest guy in the boat and my brothers are already cracking jokes about how they won't be able to pull me back in the boat WHEN I get launched out!

This will be good preparation because in a few weeks I'm going to Colorado for more white water rafting with my buddy Mike Geary.

Anyway, did you get a chance to check out Craig Ballantyne's brand new ANTI CRUNCH HOME AB WORKOUT yesterday?

You might have asked, 'What's the difference between Craig's ab program and my ab program coming out soon?'

A few things stand out...

My program involves a lot of actual floor and ab specific exercises, and Craig's is a CRUNCH-FREE Home Abdominal Workout program. So this is perfect if you train at home.

My program involves more time, and Craig's requires only three short, but intense, 45minutes per week. I know that you might like hitting the gym a solid 1-2 hours a day, six days a week. If so, this program is not for you.

Those are the two 'program' differences. I also include a very profound and thought provoking motivation book that can be the difference between your four-pack and six-pack.

Check out how Craig can help you get six-pack abs!

Just this morning I switched up a few of my core exercises that were getting boring and easy for Craig's new fat-searing exercises.

My two favorites are his Pull Ups + Knee Ups exercise and Spiderman Pull Up and a few other exercises that really engage your DEEP core muscles - and I am already sore a few hours later!

I am looking forward to incorporating some of his challenging circuits to 'keep my program alive' and ensure I don't get bored while I'm training inside this summer.

Also, since I do trips almost every weekend, I might only be able to train from Monday to Thursday so I like to 'compact' as much into each workout as possible and CB's ANTI CRUNCH Program will help you with this too.

Even if I am not going on a trip, I try to cut my workout time back in the summer(not just because my gym does not have air conditioning) because I would rather be outside socializing and enjoying the sun with my family and friends.

If you like to train at your home and you like to do shorter style workouts then this program will appeal to you and is worth adding to your fat loss library before he takes down the bonuses.

Check out TT for Abs for all of the details on this Limited-Time Special Offer that ends at midnight TONIGHT

Helping you look great this summer,

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

P.S. Hurry, you only have until TONIGHT at 11:59 pm EST to claim your THREE limited-time bonuses.

P.P.S. Try Turbulence Training for Abs for 60days. If you aren't thrilled with your NEW ab workouts and exercises, decreased workout time, increased belly fat loss, and enhanced energy from the TT for Abs system, just let Craig know and you'll get your money back.

Guess Who's Getting Married?

2008-07-23T22:44:00.003-04:00

What a weekend and a dream come true for my 25 year old brother who proposed to his girlfriend on Saturday night... and she said YES! Isofacto, my little brother is getting married!

On top of the eight course Italian dinner we had afterwards and my brother running down eight guys in his triathlon on Sunday morning to capture 2nd place (he did this in front of her entire family which was pretty impressive)... I think it's safe to say he's the happiest guy on earth!

Now onto some more exciting news that concerns you!

Since, Your Six Pack Quest (my new ab and fat loss program could be delayed another week or another month - the reason for this delay has become a NIGHTMARE) I asked my buddy Craig Ballantyne, from Men's Health, if he had any ab workouts or ab advice he could share while you are waiting.

Check out Craig's new abs workouts.

I wouldn't be telling you about this if Craig didn't have his shirt off to show you that this really works. I have to say, Craig's abs are 'beach worthy' and I'm sure he turns heads when he's out and about.

I've been messing around with some of his circuits the last few days during my workouts and tomorrow I am going to share with you how his program is similar and different from mine.

I will tell you that I've been using Craig's programs, off and on, for awhile now and if you love burning fat with 'circuit training' style workouts, you'll love this simple 5 exercise combo he includes in the program. The benefits of this one workout alone outweigh the minor investment of this program, which will get you one step closer to a firmer and flatter midsection.

Plus, this stuff is really geared to you if you train at home and can only work out 3x a week for 45 minutes at a time.

Click Here to check out
--> Turbulence Training For Abs

Helping you look great and feel amazing this summer,

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

84-Day Meal Plans

2008-07-18T22:52:00.004-04:00

As much as I love reading magazines like Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Maximum Fitness and Reps... I discovered that they might be leading you astray (unintentionally) when it comes to nutrition.

This email will speak to you (bluntly) if you live by a 'But I eat healthy,' mentality, and I'll share more reasons why you'll never see your gym efforts transfer to time invested instead of time spent.

Let's see if you and I think alike and if you see the same problem with these 'health facts' and 'nutrition tips' that make up a good percentage of the magazine content.

* A McDonald's large chocolate shake has 1,160 calories and and 168 grams of sugar so make your own home made smoothie instead.

* Eat more Vitamin E from sunflower seeds and almonds because it will help you combat free radicals and live longer.

* Eat more salmon instead of white tuna because it has less mercury, keeps you full longer and has the same amount of protein.

* Eat 'this' instead of 'that'

* Drink 4-7 cups of red wine each week to decrease your chance of diabetes by 48%.

* Kick your liquid sugar habit by cutting out milk, alcohol, juices and sodas and replace it with green tea and water.

* When you're craving sugar, go for a handful of berries and melons that will not affect your six pack like muffins and doughnuts.

None of this information is wrong, and if you're a complete beginner then you might be able to knock off 10-20 pounds by just applying this new knowledge.

But, do you see the main problem?

* How do you know if you've over consumed?

* How do you know if you've under consumed?

* How do you know exactly how much to consume?

* What do you do at the end of the week when you've applied this advice and still weigh the same? What do you change?

* How can I help you change anything if I don't see what you are currently putting in your mouth and in what amounts?

* What do you take out and how much do you take out if you jump on the scale and have gained more fat than muscle?

* How do you know if you should buy 12 apples or 6 apples or if you should buy 2 loaves of bread or 1 loaf of bread?

Do you see how you're setting yourself up for failure if you are just guessing and relying on a 'But I don't eat bad food' mentality?

These are just a few problems with 'winging' your nutrition and not having a specific meal plan designed to your specific goal.

That's why in almost 2 years I've never sent you an email with a bag full of 'tips' and 'tricks.' I always redirect you back to my website to get a complete plan you follow each and every day - because this is the only way I can TRULY help you.

Click here to invest into your own 84-day healthy meal plans --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

The next component is figuring out how many calories you should start with. Included in my NNMB program, you get a customized Metabolic Calculator that will ask you some personal information and give you four options:

* Do you want to bulk up progressively?

* Do you want to bulk up aggressively?

* Do you want to maintain?

* Do you want to cut?

Plug your info into a formula and you'll be told which meal plan to begin with. I will note that these meal plans may appear 'intense' and you will have to increase the 'intensity' of the plan over time - just like your training.

Your ultimate goal is to follow your plan at least 90% of the time which might take you a few months to build up to and incorporate into your lifestyle.

But at least now you have a benchmark and standard to aim for each day. If you only hit 2 of your 5 meals then it's no surprise that you are weaker in the gym today, and sore.

If you had 3 cups of pasta instead of 1 cup then it's no surprise that you have not lost any weight this week.

Grab your 84-day meal plans at http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com and get a complete set of healthy plans, veggie plans and cheap plans that range from 2,000 calories to 6,000 calories.

Start with one and progress your way up if you want more mass and size, or work your way down if you want to turn your zero-pack into a two-pack, then four-pack then six-pack.

The Metabolic Calculator will tell you where to start, and the best part, as I mentioned in my last post, is that you will have these meal plans for LIFE!

Print them off, bind them and put your plan in the kitchen, and get started.

But let me say, these plans are not perfect. You WILL see foods you do not have in your country, or foods you do not like, or that are too expensive. Follow what you can and tweak what you must - you can have a say too :)

Don't be a robot or slave to the plan. If you hate beef then just eat the same amount in chicken or fish. No big deal.

Get Your Healthy, Cheap & Veggie Meal Plans and start Day 1 this coming Monday --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Do it today so you have the weekend to review them, shop and prepare. I am off to the beach right now to rent sea doos! I'll let you know how that goes next week.

Have a great weekend,

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

Introducing Your Secret Weapon...

2008-07-18T22:35:00.003-04:00

Since it's been more than two weeks since I competed on stage I've stopped following my meal plan to the letter and all I have to say is this:

'I have NO IDEA how you could possibly think that you can get ripped and muscular without following a meal plan!'

No offense, but whether you're trying to gain muscle mass or lose your stubborn love handles, consider both these goals a LOST CAUSE if you're just guessing and 'eating healthy.'

Stop confusing yourself and listen to me VERY clearly.

'You WILL NOT stop struggling with your physique and will not gain the respect you want UNTIL you start following a meal plan designed around your specific goal.'

Did you get that?

Here are 5 reasons you MUST have a meal plan (or I have to question how serious you are):

1. You know exactly WHAT TIME to eat.
During my contest prep I knew I had to consume a meal at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm every day, and the rest of my day was structured around these times - not the other way around. You can ask my friends to confirm that we would be on the phone around 11:45 am and knowing that I needed to consume my meal in 15 minutes I would politely say, 'Hey, I got to go cook my next meal... I'll call you in an hour.'

2. You know exactly what to SHOP for.
While I was at the cottage with my parents last week I had to battle the temptation of cookies lying around, ice cream in the freezer, Frosted Flakes for breakfast, and muffins for snacks. At my home in Hamilton, I don't have those battles or slip-ups because that food is not allowed in my house, period.

3. You know exactly how MUCH to eat.
If my meal plan says 1 slice of bread for breakfast and I have 2 or 3 then at the end of the week when I step on the scale and have not lost my 1-2 pounds of fat I have to admit I didn't follow my plan and it's MY fault.

4. You WILL get all your veggies.
If your meal plan says 1/2 cup of mushrooms, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup of onions and 1 clove of garlic with your eggs in the morning then you can experience how your body recovers quicker, sleeps better and does not get tired at 3pm in the afternoon every day. Experiencing this will be far more powerful than hearing or talking about it.

5. My pre contest diet was 2,600 calories until the last few weeks, so let's say I slipped up and had an extra slice of bread, which is around 150 calories. Now I know that I need to burn an extra 150 calories during my workout, which means an extra 20 minutes of running that night.

Do you see how crazy this can appear? Do you see why you or some of your friends will go through your entire life with a 'decent body' but you will never get your dream physique?

Do you like how hard I am on you today? :) I just can't stand when people say, 'But I eat healthy...' and can't figure out why they are not gaining muscle or losing fat.

Do you know that you could eat chicken breast and broccoli all day and still get fat if you consume too much of it?

Click here to get your own 84-day meal plans included in my No Nonsense Muscle Building program --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

They range from 2,000 calories and go all the way up to 6,000 calories so you are in complete control of how much muscle you gain.

I have have a set of Cheap meal plans and Veggie meal plans if this helps your situation.

You even get my Metabolic Calculator that will tell you how many calories you should be starting off with - and the calories are hormonally balanced perfectly.

Make your life easy and stop guessing
--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

By the way, if you were to get one of these meal plans customized from Empowered Nutrition Systems (the company that makes these for me), they'd cost you $235.00 for an entire set.

And no one has these meal plans ANYWHERE. I know this because...well... plans like these are not cheap to have made. I'm able to offer them because, well, the guy who owns the nutrition company, Patrick McGuire, is a personal hometown friend.

Aside from building a quick and easy 2-3 lbs of clean, lean muscle weight in the next 4 weeks, not next 4 months, you will have these meal plans as a resource forever.

You can print them off, bind them and set them up in your kitchen as a TREMENDOUS starting point to move you closer to your goals and get the respect you deserve for your hard efforts in the gym.

Get Your 84-Day 'Secret Weapon' Meal Plans --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Enjoy the rest of your day,

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

Take A Listen Into My Private Life

2008-07-04T23:05:00.002-04:00

A few days ago I did a phone interview for another teleseminar series.

Lately I've been getting interviewed almost 3-4x a week and the questions are usually the same thing you've already heard me talk on.

But after 60 minutes I WAS UTTERLY IMPRESSED with the conversation that just went down, and the depth of information that Jim Katsoulis sucked out of me.

This call is not for you if you just want me to preach on reps, sets and rest periods...

... this is by far the most honest and revealing interview into my private life, my mindset and belief system. Don't worry... if you listen carefully you will learn a few gems that that make you "that guy" or "that girl" at your gym that turns heads!

We go pretty deep here... so get ready for the ride!

I really WANT you to hear this call. Especially if you're struggling with motivation and getting your physique to the next level.

Click here to listen to the interview for F-R-E-E
--> http://www.theelitebody.com/liveteleseminar/

I believe Jim is letting you listen to the call for free and then there will be a fee. Download it now and listen to it before your next workout.

If you were a follower of my Ultimate Muscle Advantage teleseminar series then Jim is running a similar one called The Elite Body with a tremendous lineup of speakers which you can check out at this link --> http://tinyurl.com/6c4lg7 <-- CLICK HERE

You know that I am a big fan of audio programs and investing in your knowledge and continuing to fine tune your training with new tips so take a moment and check out Jim's interview series at the link above.

Have a great weekend and we'll talk on Monday,

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

P.S. Did I say that you don't want to miss this call ?! :)
Click here --> http://www.theelitebody.com/liveteleseminar/

Click here for Jim's Elite Body Interview Series --> http://tinyurl.com/6c4lg7 <-- CLICK HERE

Become Human

2008-07-03T13:01:00.002-04:00

Hello hello. I have two brothers who are my biggest heroes in life. I'm about to introduce you to both of them. My youngest brother, Mikey (who is 21 years old and competing in the Olympic trials this weekend), accompanied my 25 year old brother Adrian yesterday and they took some video, and came up with an AMAZING little short film.

In it, Adrian suffers badly, talks about why he got into triathlons, and gives some insight into why he does what he does. I hope you like it.

Mikey tells me this video is part of a project that he’s working on that looks for ways to combine body, mind, and soul. I’ll post his website link when things are ready and try to get him to do something like this with me too!

Bulking VS Trimming

2008-06-20T22:50:00.002-04:00

If you are using my 29 week muscle-building program and have committed to bulking up and 'overshooting' your goal ripped look then you might be suffering a dilemma right now.

Should you keep bulking or start trimming?

I know summer is here and bulking comes with some extra weight gain that can make you look flabby at the beach - and nobody cares that you're in a 'bulking phase' when they check you out!

You probably would look 'perfect' with an extra 5-7 pounds of clean, dry muscle around your upper clavicle, arms and butt, but you might not be prepared to go through the summer with only a two-pack or four-pack - summer time is all about the six-pack baby!

At least it is for me :)

If you're debating between a trimming phase and commencing back into your bulking phase when the winter gets closer then this is for you.

I know what it's like to be in both phases so consider some of these points from my personal experience - ultimately the final decision is all yours.

1) Do you have the will power and commitment to cut your calories, especially your sugars, with all the summer festivities just around the corner? Leaning down is all about DIET DIET DIET.

2) Do you have the time to get in at least 5-7 cardio sessions each week which should last 30-75 minutes each depending if you are doing long/slow cardio or interval cardio? Don't fool yourself - getting lean is going to take MORE energy expenditure.

3) Don't worry about your weight training program - as long as you're lifting HARD and CONSISTENTLY then you'll maintain your muscle. Keep this the same.

4) If you're between 13-18% body fat then realize you're sitting in 'no man's land.' You might look big with a shirt on but when you hit the basketball courts for a shirts and skins game you're not going to have any cuts or lines - and that's what gets the attention.

5) If you're ultra skinny and clearly need to gain 10-30 pounds of rock hard muscle then forget fat loss and get that word out of your head and don't even look at my Your Six Pack Quest website being released next Tuesday June 24th. That's not for you.

You need to keep hammering the calories and weights and pack on some pure beef and then we can talk fat loss in a few months from now.

If you're in that 'no man's land' and have been bulking up, applaud yourself, but it might be time to melt that pot belly off and take a look at what's underneath that rock hard muscle you've been building.

You'll actually look MORE MUSCULAR when you get closer to 10% body fat and (females around 15%) and more sculpted and ripped so 'my final answer' (unless you're ultra skinny) is to focus on TRIMMING for the summer.

That's personally what I do. This summer I'm heading off to Italy, Spain, Vancouver, Las Vegas and Los Angles and I don't plan on posting pictures on Face Book with a pot belly!

Once September and October rolls around, I'll set some new bulking goals. Right now - it's all about the six-pack!

Let your lady friends know that, for the majority, they should focus on cutting too -especially for the summer. Lots of energy expenditure, lots of water, keep the calories and sugars nice and low and hit those weights at least 3-4 x a week.

I can't wait to show you the exact ab and fat loss system I used to get contest ready and that you can use to finally burn all that fat off and reveal a world class physique.

On Monday, you'll be the FIRST to know how to begin YOUR SIX PACK QUEST!!!

Have a great weekend,
Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com <-- Click here if you're SKINNY

P.S. Think about me on Sunday afternoon as Italy plays Spain - I'll be downtown Toronto in Little Italy getting ready to fly the flag after their victory :)

FAME 2008 Pictures

2008-06-18T00:38:00.010-04:00

As I write this to you my body is attempting to digest a large cheese burger, a large fries, 2 large garlic cheese breads, 3 pints of Heineken beer and a chocolate chip ice cream cake.

That was my post contest "cheat meal" but I m trying to convince myself it was a "treat meal." :)

Here are some pictures of myself from the past weekends competition. I competed in Muscle Model (bodybuilding looking physiques with 4-6% fat), Fitness Model (Men's Health cover look) and a Swimsuit category which I'm still not totally sure of the "look" I was judged on.

There was 25-30 guys in each category and they only announced the top 3 of each category. I did not place in Muscle Model or Fitness Model but earned 3rd spot in Swimsuit. I honestly was not too concerned with my overall placing because the judging is so subjective (and IMO very biased but that's another story for another day)...

Not bad for 6-8 weeks of DIALED IN training and eating but I know I would have done way better if I had given myself an extra 6 weeks to drop into sub 5% body fat.

Over the 3 days I had a camera crew follow me around and I recorded over twenty different "video coaching lessons" that will teach you how to create a jaw dropping mid section and confidence that will become contagious to everyone around you.

That will happen next Tuesday, June 24th at midnight when I launch my brand new ab and fat loss system called Your Six Pack Quest, which will show you exactly how to eat and train to take your shirt off at a moments notice.

If you can't wait a week and want to get started on your six pack today, grab a copy of my No Nonsense Muscle Building program and follow the 29 week weight training program in conjunction with my 84 day meal plan, the 3 basic supplements I recommend and my advanced cardio plan.

Click Here To Get Started Today
--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Train hard because it's WORTH IT,

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team for Maximum Fitness
H.B.K. CPT

MP3 Interview w/ Jennifer Nicole Lee

2008-06-12T18:45:00.004-04:00

Have you ever had a chance to listen to an Oxygen Cover Model? I just got off the phone with Jennifer Nicole Lee and am completely convinced that ANY women can look like a fitness model (even if they don't want to be one).

Whether you've slaved hours in the gym without nothing to show; spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on pills and gimmicks; failed over and over; have the lowest motivation in the world or just unsure of how to maximize your little time in the day - Jennifer's personal success story is truly inspirational.

Click here to listen to the interview

--> http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=3248310 Here's what you'll learn;

1. What are the top 3 obstacles a female faces in developing her best physique?

2. How to deal with the "motivation" factor so that you don't become another yo yo trainer.

3. Three training tips Jennifer uses to train smarter and not harder (her training volume will really surprise you).

4. Jen's life changing mindset to throw the excuse, "I don't have time..." completely out the window.

5. What Jennifer would say to you if said, "I eat healthy but can't lose weight.."

6. Jen's philosophy on supplements and the ONE you MUST have.

And much, much more!

I also made a "mouth watering offer" to anyone who takes on Jen's http://www.FemaleFitnessModelProgram.com by Saturday June 14th at Midnight EST.

On the call, I'll explain why I'm doing this but here is the limited time offer:

1. Get my complete No Nonsense Body Shaping Program for females as a bonus gift ($97 value if ordered from my site)

2. A private "closed door" call with every lady who wants to use Jen's program, myself and of course Jennifer who will be answering your PERSONAL questions. I will un mute the lines and we'll have a free for all and you get your top fitness, nutrition, supplement and beauty questions answered.

This call will be Monday June 16th at 2:30 pm EST for customers of her program ONLY (if you purchase it and can't make the call then I'll send you the replay).

That's how much I believe in the http://www.FemaleFitnessModelProgram.com

Just forward your receipt, for proof of purchase, to vincedelmontefitness@yahoo.ca

Click here to look like a fitness model without becoming one --> http://www.FemaleFitnessModelProgram.com

Talk to you soon.

Vince DelMonte
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor To Mens Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Tomorrow night I will be on stage - I can't wait to show you all the video footage and camera footage of myself and all the other world class competitors.

If you're in the Toronto area, drop by Friday night at 7pm to the Metro Convention Center and introduce yourself. I'll be there all day Saturday and Sunday as well.

4 Days Out Pictures - Feedback Welcome

2008-06-10T00:00:00.006-04:00

With 4 days out, I'm feeling very tight but still full. My calories could be lower but I don't want to lose any size. Three more workouts with 25-50 grams of carbs a day till Wednesday night and then I'll start carb loading Thursday AM and I'll cut my water on Friday at noon to really dry up - I can't wait to hit the stage Friday night.

Here are a few pictures I took this afternoon after my 3rd last cardio workout and a tan:

Feel free to post more comments and feedback!

Vince

5 Days Till FAME!

2008-06-07T12:43:00.003-04:00

So, this Friday night, I'll be up on stage competing against many of the world's top fitness and muscle models!

Lots of those guys you see on the cover of Fitnss Rx, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Reps and Maximum Fitness will be on stage with me...

... I can't wait to share the pictures and stories in a upcoming blog with you.

Just for you, I'll be milking this show for all it's worth and will have a video team and camera team compacting loads of footage to inspire and motivate you to take your physique to the next level.

Check this out... I'll probably go around and interview top bodybuilders, fitness models, muscle models, figure athletes (males and females, young and old) to compare their training techniques and systems with mine.

With (almost 3 hours of training a day), I'm spending quite a bit of time at my computer relaxing and lots of time in my kitchen preparing food and washing dishes and thought I would take a quick break and mess around with Ryan Lee's http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com "robot" that allows you to make your own workouts.

Here is "arm and core" workout I through together:

Combo #1 Total Sets Reps
Alternating DB Bicep Curls 5 6-8
Close Grip Stability Ball Push Ups 5 6-8
Chopper Sit Up 4 15-25

Combo #2 Total Sets Reps
Concentration Curl On Ball 5 8-10<
1 Arm Overhead DB Tri Extension On Ball5 8-10
Ab Rollouts With Ball 4 15-25

Combo #3 Total Sets Reps
1 Arm Preacher Curls 4 10-12
1 Arm Reverse Grip Pressdowns 4 10-12
Alternating DB Plank Pull Ins 3 15-25

Combo #4 Total Sets Reps
1 Arm Incline Hammer Curls 3 12-15
Overhead Tricep Rope Extension 3 12-15
Standing Cable Rotational Crunches 3 12-15

I'll teach you all of the workouts I used to get ready for this competition on June 24-26 in my new fat loss and ab program.

But for now, you can make your own workouts at http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com

One of my secrets for getting ready for this show in a VERY short period of time is "keeping the program alive" and not being a "slave" to the program details.

You'll notice that this workout looks A LOT different than my muscle building course and I'll explain my "6 pack system' in the future.

For now, grab yourself the basic or higher level membership that Ryan is offering until tonight at midnight which is the same cost as a 5 pound tub of protein powder.

Click here if want more info on how to create your own workouts http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com

Train hard because it's WORTH IT,

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team for Maximum Fitness
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Ryan's lifetime membership to this program expires tonight at midnight so be sure to get on board by clicking here http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com

4 Minute Fat Loss Solution ?

2008-06-04T00:02:00.002-04:00

First off, thanks a lot for all the feedback and support on my pre contest pictures below.

I wish I was leaner (that's what happens when you procrastinate) but I am doing a "swim suit" show on June 29th and should be sub 5% by then which should be pretty cool!

A lot of you have asked, "How did I lean down SO fast?"

A couple of things:

1) I DECIDED it was worth it.

2) I went HARDCORE.

3) I FOLLOWED a plan without broken focus.

Getting lean DOES comes down to being HARDCORE. Being hardcore is a state of mind and is not something you can buy, wear, or inject. Getting lean comes down to having the mental strength, drive and will to do whatever it takes (within legal reason, of course) to get the job done.

There is SO much information and SO many programs on the net and I will continue to do my best to provide you with as much information as possible (the good, bad and ugly) and let you decide what you will do with it.

For example, you have probably heard about Ryan Lee's http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com by now, which people are describing as the "4 minute fat loss solution."

As you know, I think it's possible to build muscle in minutes a day but I can't say the same thing for fat loss - especially after what I've put myself through the past 6 weeks.

I do have to admit, http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com is a pretty cool robot that even a caveman could figure out how to use and allows you to:

- Design your own workouts
- Pick your own exercises
- Choose your own music
- Create intense 4 minute circuits

And much, much more.

Like I said, I'll be revealing my entire 6 Pack In 6 Months, fat loss system during the week of June 23rd but Ryan is giving away some great fat loss info at http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com that you can get right now.

If you're crunched for time, you can set up a workout in less than 60 seconds using Ryan's software and like I said yesterday, it's a great little resource to accompany my muscle building book because he demonstrates all the "bread and butter" exercises with proper technique - instead of watching my 3D animated pictures that are not perfect.

Get all the details at http://www.UltimateVirtualTrainer.com and you'll find some cool videos showing you how this tool can help you get ready for summer.

Train like you mean it,

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team for Maximum Fitness
H.B.K. CPT

Pre Contest Progress Pictures

2008-06-02T16:31:00.008-04:00

Hey guys... here are three pictures from over the past 6 weeks of training for the World Fitness Model Championships in Toronto June 13-15, 2008

1 st picture --> April 16, 2008 (still undecided if I should compete)

2 nd picture --> May 4, 2008 (committed to competing but dialed in only 85%)

3 rd picture --> May 31, 2008 (training like a madman and eating like a bird... dialed in 100%)

I started around 210 pounds and over 16% fat and I'm around 201 pounds today and no idea of my body fat (I think 8-9% now). I'm using the mirror strictly for my monitoring.

I'll be competing in 3 categories:

1) Muscle Model - smaller than a bodybuilder physique but bigger than a fitness model

2) Fitness Model - Men's Health cover look

3) Swimsuit Model - no idea what the look is for this category but I'm guessing it's a combination of your overall look favoring lean versus bulk.

Feel free to leave your comments and offer any tips or advice (feel free to be brutally honest... I can take it :) )on my physique.

On June 23rd, I'll be revealing the entire Six Pack System I used to train, diet, supplement and live and how you can get your own 6 pack in 6 months too!

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team for Maximum Fitness
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Join my Facebook Fan Group and get to know all my friends and customers

More 7-Minute Muscle Q & A

2008-05-29T14:33:00.004-04:00

Wow, I knew the www.7MinuteMusclePlan.com would be a hit but I had no idea it was going to involve so many emails with questions (thanks for sending most of them to Jon and not me!) :o)

Whether you have ordered or not, take a look at some of the most popular questions people have been sending in. If you're currently on the plan then this will be VERY helpful for you too.

All of these questions were answered by Jon himself.

Question
********
I ordered your program a few days ago after listening to your interview with Vince. I was very intrigued by what I heard. I have now read the book, and even did the Phase 1 Chest workout today. (I got my hubby to do it too which was great!) The chest workout was moderately challenging, but I am not sure if I should have done Phase 2. I have worked out with weights for years, but especially in the last year I have done it consistently and really pushed myself to work hard.

Answer
******
'Moderately challenging' sounds ideal for your 'first' 7MM workout. Assuming you were down into the lower reps (1 or 2) by the end if your first 5 minutes and that was 'truly' hard, then you're doing just fine.

If not, increase the weight as I instruct in the book. It's 'very' important that you get the correct weight; otherwise the workout will not be challenging enough.

Also, give 7 minutes a try...but you sound like an intermediate-advanced level trainee who would do fine on 14. 14 is brutal, just fyi. Still, take that whole 'mental' bit seriously, as well as the 'starting in the middle.' It's vital that you save your time and maintain a good lifestyle while you get results, otherwise it's kinda pointless, right?

Question
*********
I workout regularly with Cathe Freidrich, and I have gone through P90X, so I think I am fairly advanced. I was planning on ordering P90X Plus to do over the summer, when I have a little more time for my workouts, but when I saw your program, I thought maybe I would try that first. I am definitely intrigued by the idea of doing more in less time. However, I am going to be really frustrated if I start losing ground with your program! How do you think your program compares to one that does more like 45 min. strength training 2-3 times per week w/about the same for amount of cardio on other days?

Answer
*******
Great question.

If you've been seeing results on this level of training, then there may be a 'bit' of backsliding in the form of deconditioning. However, MOST people do not see results from this degree of work for more than 12-16 weeks before they stall. That's been my experience.

Now, that being said: If you go with 14 minutes 5 days per week and take into consideration 'density', you're probably going to increase your total work output compared to the 45 minutes.

If bodyfat is a problem, you may want to keep the 45 minutes of cardio 2-3 days per week. But again, try GXP and walking and see where you get. Again, you are burning more calories with 45 minutes 6 days a week of training, but at what cost? The calories you are burning could 'easily' be cut from your diet - literally about 300-400 tops for a workout of 45 minutes, and that's pushing it.

I prefer to eat slightly less (100 calories per meal...big deal!) and train less BUT with greater intensity to see results.

There's no way you can compare 45 minutes of standard training with the intensity 7MM workouts deliver, especially when you get used to the system.

Question
*********
I know Tom Venuto says that both time and intensity are factors that should be taken into account. He seems to say that if you can do more, you should, but you shouldn't do more than you need to.

Answer
******
Yes, I know Tom quite well. He's a great guy and a fabulous trainer.

But we disagree on this point. Tom's training works, but it takes him to the point of utter exhaustion. It is his life's passion. If that is cool with you, then I say go for it. If you have the genes to recuperate (that's a big if) training like that works fine. If not, or if you do not want to live, eat and sleep bodybuilding, then my system is superior.

Also, 7MM 'does' ask you to do more - it just starts with far 'less'. The studies in my book clearly illustrate the benefits of brevity training as shown over the history of clinical research on the subject.

Tom and I chatted prior to the release of 7MM (I'm still waiting for his review...it should be a doozy... : ) Here's what he said:

1. I'm all for short and brutal workouts (and I know this as I've trained with Tom.) He loves Vince's 8x8 protocol, which ironically is how we met! Vince Gironda's 8x8 takes 6-8 minutes to perform.

2. He's into 'longer' workouts for cardio and eating 'more' food. This too is covered in my book, as well as the reasons I disagree with this if your goal is to have a good body 'and' a freakin' life! Does it work? Sure, but the cost is too great.

Finally, I urge you to look at the results guys like Bass and Winett (covered in my book) have had with very brief cardiovascular raining protocols.

Question
********
So I guess what I am asking is how do you think I could best utilize your program now that I have a little more time than I do during the school year? At my level of fitness I was thinking I might either do Phase 1 + approx 30 min. aerobic training each day, or phase 2 w/ a little less aerobic training. I would love to do just 9 min like you suggest, but I did Turbulence Training a while back, and I started gaining weight (maybe a pound) after a month or so. I figured that was because I was burning less total calories due to decreased work out time.

Answer
******
Sounds like you'd be better off doing Level 1 but REALLY working it (mentally and physically) while keeping your cardio at the same level. The difference in calories would only be at most a few hundred per week.

Try that first. Then alter it from there.

Question
********
You really didn't mention much about diet in your book, but it seems to me that almost any exercise program can work, as long as your calories are in the right range . I just have no idea where that range would be if I cut back my exercise time by that much. I currently do about 3- 4 hrs per week divided between 2 days of full body weight training, and 2-3 days HIT and moderate intensity cardio.

Answer
********
I will -- and while I agree with this partially, the hormone factors I 'did' cover in my book will come into play.

My basic philosophy is eat a bit less, train a lot less, and walk a lot more IF you want your gains to be measured in the decades rather than in the months or years (if you're lucky.)

Who do you think eats more: A sprinter or a marathon runner?

Now, who looks leaner? More muscular? The sprinter, of course. They do 'far' less work volume-wise, but far 'more' work intensity-wise and produce the hormones that build muscle and burn fat accordingly. Very few sprinters bother with weight training or diet except for the elite few Olympic-level guys.

Question
********
Please let me know what you think. I would really like to simplify my workouts, and I can see that your program would be great for that, but I also really want to do a program this summer that will take of the last 7 lbs. that have been my goal for a long time now. I am a very busy mother of 6, so every minute really counts when I work out.

Answer
*******
Well, a mother of SIX (wow!) needs all the time she can get. The last 7 is an issue of both diet and training, but FAR less weight training. While WT burns calories longer, it requires 'very' little to kick the body into this hyper-calorie drive. Too much WT drains the body and forces you to 'conserve' fat for survival. Cardio...not as much, as long as the intensity is not all-out all the time.

END

Man, I have to thank you Jon (if you're reading this) for all the research and effort you've put into developing the http://www.7MinuteMusclePlan.com Lot of my readers are telling me this is first book they've ever ordered on the Internet and they are VERY happy with their decision and looking forward to the next 6-12 weeks on your program.

Click here for more information --> http://www.7MinuteMusclePlan.com

Talk soon,

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team for Maximum Fitness
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. This Saturday night I'll be doing a photo shoot, 2 weeks out from the World Fitness Model Championships and will be posting them on my Facebook Fan Group page and on my Blog for you to see. Even though I made the decision last minute, with little time to prepare, I think I'm going to be ready to make quite a presence on stage! I'm sitting at 200 lbs and 8% fat!

The Muscle Plan I Used in Mexico

2008-05-26T23:48:00.005-04:00

Did you get a chance to check out Jon Benson's controversial http://www. MinuteMusclePlan.com?

As you can imagine, I've been getting lots of emails on the program and I want to answer some of them, Q and A style.

Trust this helps.

+++++++++++
Question:
This sounds great, but how does it tie in to your No-Nonsense Muscle Program? I'm currently reading your eBook and watching the videos, and feel a little overwhelmed with all the info there. So where does this 7-minute workout come in to play with your program?
+++++++++++

Answer: Jon can speak pretty fast sometimes. I think it would be an ideal split. Jon's program is excellent for giving your joints some rest because your 1 RM are between 40-55% tops.

Some people go 12-16 weeks on Level 1 of 7MM. Personally, all I could handle before I went back to my NNMB program was 6 weeks because I 'have to' train longer than 7 minutes.

I would recommend doing NNMB for 6 weeks and then 7MM for 6 weeks, and that will keep things very fresh in the cellar!

++++++++++
Question:
What about fat loss?
++++++++++

I personally used 7MM during a fat-loss phase, and loved it because IMO, the weight-training is a primary vehicle to send a signal to your brain to KEEP your muscle.

It's diet and cardio that is going to create the fat-loss effect in conjunction with keeping your hard-earned muscle, which 7MM does very well.

You might even gain some new muscle while in a caloric deficit because of the 'brains' behind the program.

++++++++++
Question:
What if I want to train longer than 7 Minutes?
++++++++++

Answer: You're actually not allowed, or else I'll send 'Vinny the Knife' after you!!!!

The 'basic' workout is 7 MINUTES on the dot, not including a warm-up and cool down or stretching.

Personally, after I did the first 7 minutes, I was AFRAID to do another round - especially on the same muscle group!

If you're really nuts then be my guest and hit the 'intermediate/advanced' workout which is 14 MINUTES (intermediate) or 21 MINUTES (advanced).

++++++++++
Question:
What was it like using the program for 6 weeks yourself?
++++++++++

Answer: Great question. Jon told me about this program back in Florida months ago, and after learning the system, I set up my week like this for the first 3 weeks:

Day 1 - Back, Triceps, Abs
Day 2 - Legs, Shoulders, Abs
Day 3 - Chest, Biceps, Abs
Rest and Repeat

And the second three weeks: Day 1 - Chest and Back
Day 2 - Legs, Abs
Day 3 - Shoulders, Arms
Rest and Repeat

So I was using the 7MM protocol on each muscle group every 5 days to maintain a high frequency on the muscle. Jon provides a whole whack load of program set-ups that you can be creative with. Here are my highlights from the program:

-> Honest system to MEASURE progressive overload each workout
-> Only ONE variable to beat each workout
-> Little thinking which equals higher intensity
-> Incredible PUMP and BURN
-> Less stress on joints from working in 40-60% of 1RM range
-> Zero opportunity to socialize for 7 minutes
-> Actual system that SHOWS you how to apply concept of LOW VOLUME and HIGH INTENSITY
-> More time to read, go to movies, hang out with friends and family

The coolest thing was that I did this program while I was writing to you from my vacation in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico a few months ago. While I was on vacation, I did not miss a single training day due to my http://www.7MinuteMusclePlan.com

++++++++++
Question:
Is this program better than yours?
++++++++++

Answer: Both Jon and I would tell you that this program is NOT for everyone, and that Jon and I are not like Mike Mentzer who would tell you 'It's my way or the highway...'

The program that works the best is the one YOU make work. You know that ALL programs work - it's just a matter of how long. This is absolutely an incredible resource to have for when you literally only have 20 minutes in the gym and need to get the most out of your workouts.

+++++++++++
Question:
What if this is not for me?
+++++++++++

Answer: You have nothing to lose by trying the program. Jon has a 60-day money-back guarantee so you can try the program out for 56 days and then email him, even after you get ripped and muscular, and screw him over by asking for your money back.

That's the guarantee he makes, so there is no risk in trying the workout. When you order the program, you'll get too see me coach five of my personal clients through one body part each. Every workout is filmed on video for you to watch so you have no reason not to get the system straight.

Click here to save hours in the gym and build muscle --http://www.7MinuteMusclePlan.com

Vince DelMonte
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor To Mens Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

7 Minute Muscle? Are You Kidding Me?

2008-05-23T18:48:00.003-04:00

Just seconds ago I got off the phone with Jon Benson and am literally the VERY first person to interview him on his brand new controversial muscle building system found at http://www.7MinuteMusclePlan.com

Yeah, I know, anyone who who associates his name with the words "muscle" and "minutes" in the same sentence is either a crack job or has some serious talking to do.

Skeptical?

You should be.

Jon's got nothing to hide and reveals all!

If you've ever heard Jon speak, you'll know he's a FUNNY guy, very ENGAGING and I can assure that you're about to discover one of the most effective ways to build muscle (and lose fat) by applying his 7 minute muscle protocols.

Still think it's BS?

Still think it's hype?

Suit yourself, but you'll never know until you listen to the call and try the workouts for yourself.

Click here to listen to the FREE MP3 for the next 24 hours:
--> http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=3025479

Have a great weekend,

Vince DelMonte
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor To Mens Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. http://www.7MinuteMusclePlan.com is by far the most challenging, time-efficient and motivating workout I've done in a long time and it lives up to the hype.

I personally filmed all the DVD's for Jon (my compliments) because I thought this was such a tremendous workout IF it's done properly. Listen to the call and grab yourself the book to learn how to apply the concept of "low volume" and "high intensity" with the 7 minute muscle plan.

Guess who's getting on stage in 25 days?

2008-05-21T10:58:00.004-04:00

Guess what? I've just made a big decision and finally pulled the trigger!

I've been debating for the last few weeks if I'm going to compete at the World Fitness Model Championships in Toronto Saturday June 14 - which is 25 days away.

It's been 3 years since I've competed on stage and I've always said, 'What's the point of competing if I'm not going to look different?'

Last time I competed I went down to 170-ish pounds and 6% fat. This time I plan to be around the same body fat but at 200 pounds!

I was going to compete in South Beach Miami at the Universe Model Championships (you've probably seen this advertised in every fitness magazine) but that's the day of my little cousin's wedding.

The Miami show would be perfect because I figure I need to lose 6-7 pounds of fat to be 6% fat, and the Toronto show is cutting it close, but I said, 'What the heck... let's do it!'

I've also decided to compete in the Mr. Chin (swimsuit competition) two weeks after that, so I'm going to 'milk' these two shows and get LOTS of new photos, interviews with other competitors, and video footage to share with you over the next six weeks.

I've got a mini photo shoot this Wednesday night and will probably post the pictures for you to see. I'm training twice a day and dialed right into my diet (which I'll post soon too).

With all this 'social' stuff going on I figured I would create a 'Vince DelMonte Fan Group' on Facebook, so I wanted to invite you to join my group.

Click here to join (it's free): --> Vince DelMonte Fan Group

I will be posting articles, videos, fresh content, events and product launches on a regular basis.

If you don't have a 'facebook profile' it only takes a few minutes to set up and it's currently the world's biggest social network site, so you'll be able to meet all of my other customers and clients and start 'mingling' and making new friends (I have over 30,000 customers from more than 100 different countries).

I want to invite you to start posting your own videos and pictures, and start discussions on any topic you wish.

Make sure you join my facebook FAN GROUP to get in on the action - NOT my personal facebook account (I don't mind if you do add me but you'll miss out on all the training info).

Lastly, the long weekend here in Canada just passed and I realize the official start to summer is next weekend in the U.S.

Hopefully your goal of getting ripped and muscular has stayed at the top of your 'goals list' this year, but if not, don't panic.

If I can make tremendous progress in four weeks then so can you. All is not lost and NOW is the best time to get your body prepared for all your summer socializing.

The best thing about being lean and muscular is that you don't have to worry about what clothes to wear. Seriously! I've found that as long as you look fit then any shirt, tank top, jean, short, or bathing suit will look good on you.

It's funny that way - get the body you want, and shopping for the 'right clothes' will go to the bottom of your 'to do' list - you'll see how you make the clothes and the clothes don't make you.

If you need a plan to get started with, your best bet is to start with my low volume and high intensity muscle-building workouts (start with the Beginner 29-week program) and pick one of the 84-day meal plans (depending on whether you need to gain mass or lean down) - and go to work.

Guys click here --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com
Girls click here --> http://www.vincedelmontefitness.com/home3.html>

It's important that you start lifting some heavy weights relative to where you are if you want to accelerate your results. And that's what Arnold would tell you too. Here's a funny story I just ready about Arnold (cut from a magazine):

A wannabe fan strolled up to Arnold and complained that he couldn't get his calves to grow. 'I don't use heavy weights because I want to get a really high intensity burn,' said the fan.
'Listen,' Arnold replied back, straight faced, 'if I got a match and lit it under your ass, you'd get a fantastic burn,but it wouldn't help your muscle size. You have to use heavy weights!'
Not too subtle, but the point was made.

I love that story! Before you do anything else today, order yourself my complete No-Nonsense Muscle-Building package at http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com and get ready for summer!

Train hard and expect success,

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor To Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

Create a 'Muscle University on Wheels'

2008-05-13T14:17:00.002-04:00

I just bought a brand new car that has this 'technology' package with a brain smarter than mine! Seriously, to operate this car I think I need to go back to school.

As I've told you before, I'm probably the only guy that looks forward to doing a 24-hour road trip because I turn my car into a University on Wheels. I'm not sure if this is good or bad but I think I'm addicted to 'learning.' I find it extremely powerful when I'm in a conversation and can back up my points by referencing an author and a book.

I love when my friends say, 'Where do you learn all of this stuff?' And I reply very cooly, 'I'm very well read,' as I smile.

And even though my new car is equipped with 299 satellite stations, I still prefer to cycle through my personal audio tapes. If you came into my car you would find the following:

1) The Pacha Experience (that's my house music from Ibiza I listen to on the way to the gym to get pumped up)

2) The Word of Promise (I'm attempting to listen to the New Testament Bible on Audio during longer rides in the car)

3) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey (this book or 3-hour audio is a MUST for everybody)

4) Built to Last by Jim Collins (an audio series on the successful habits of visionary companies to help build my website)

5) Instant Italian Immersion 2.0 (a 6-hour audio series that promises you'll be able to speak Italian in 6 weeks)

6) Ultimate Muscle Advantage MP3's (interviews with the world's biggest experts on building muscle)

What kind of audio do you listen to in your car that helps you grow in all areas of your life?

Over the last 8 or so weeks, since I launched the Ultimate Muscle Advantage teleseminar series, there has been a great deal of interest about the Upgrade Package (which is the one that allows you own the MP3 recording forever).

Many of you have already ordered the Upgrade Package to get access to the interviews I've completed with:

Scott Abel
Chad Waterbury
Bill Hartman
John Berardi
Charles Staley
Mike Mahler
Nick Nilsson
Eric Carlson
Jeff Anderson
Hugo Rivera
Eric Cressey
Mike Robertson
Chris Guerriero
Dax Moy
Peter Siegel
A.J. Roberts

This is by far the coolest and most powerful muscle building resource anybody, including the speakers, can own.

(By the way - let me know if there anybody else you want me to interview... I have no problem continuing the series for you)

Hundreds of you listened to the calls live each week.

Thousands of you have listened to the replays of the interviews I leave up for 24 hours.

Some of you have no idea what I'm talking about because you missed the calls (check out http://www.UltimateMuscleAdvantage.com)

Once the calls are over, I'm going to charge $47 per call, but right now your investment is just $97 which includes all 16 downloadable calls - that's $6 a call (and will be less as I add more interviews). I am guessing that even ONE tip to get you more attention and more respect is worth more than $6?!

Click here for the complete offer
--> http://www.ultimatemuscleadvantage.com/upgrade.html

If you missed a call or would prefer the luxury of listening to the calls while you browse the Internet, do your cardio or drive around town, then this is the option for you.

I know that a lot of my success is contributed to investing into inspiring and motivational CD's while I travel in my car.

With summer only a few weeks away, you don't have much time to absorb and implement these experts' confessions 'caught on tape.' The sooner you get this resource, the faster you'll have a whole new outlook, a whole new body and a whole new life.

Turn your car into a 'Muscle School on Wheels' --> http://www.ultimatemuscleadvantage.com/upgrade.html

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor To Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

Mike Gained 35 Lbs Of Muscle In 6 Months & Got The Girl Of His Dreams!

2008-05-11T23:01:00.008-04:00

Check out this most INCREDIBLE success story emailed to me: "Hello Vince,

I have finished training 6 months with your program, No Nonsense Muscle Building and I got some very satisfying results! Inclosed in this email are 2 pictures, my before picture taken November 1, 2007 and my final picture taken May 1, 2008.

I am extremely happy with the result and now that I have trained my ass off I know that I can only achieve higher results and a more sculpted body.

I followed your program like my life depended on it and I think that made all the difference in the world. At first, it was very hard for me to "let go" of my previous beliefs of bodybuilding but I trusted in your program, the words you wrote and followed it as planned.

I had been liked in school and did not have a hard time making friends, but I wanted to impress the girls and I was ashamed to take my shirt off when we went to the pool or beach.

Starting out I weighed 149.5 pounds (as of 11/02/07) Final weight in today (188.1 Pounds)

I gained over 35 pounds of muscle and am not intimated by the other "gym rats" People are taking notice of my gains, saying, 'Wow I have never seen an exercise like that, can you show me!' I did not skip meals in fact I even ate more than 6 meals a day sometimes. I made it into a competition with myself to see if I could eat more than I had the previous day. Starting out at just 2,000 calories a day I was able to eat over 6,000 calories. It has helped me gain an incredible amount of muscle and add size to my frame.

I can only hope that I will continue to build even more muscle and get up to my goal of 195 pounds. It has been a long, tough, last 6 months but my hard work has paid off. I want to thank you again for putting together such an amazing, easy to follow program. Your DVD added onto the program enhances the overall programs value 2 fold. If I had to pay 107 dollars all over for the " deluxe package " I would pay plus more!

Thanks again Vince for giving me the confidence to believe in myself, change my outlook on life, and more importantly get the girl of my dreams :) - I have been going out with her 2 months now it has meant the most to me to be able to achieve such a high level of sucess following your guidance, tips, advice and outstanding program. I love going to the gym, changing up my rep schemes every few weeks, changing exercises it has made all the difference in the world!" Your friend, Mike Williams

WOW! Let's all give Mike a round of applause - you should be proud of yourself bro and I know you will be one of the great ones!

Click here to get the same results as Mike:

-->http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

So what can we learn from Mike's story?

1. He is just like you - he wanted to impress the opposite sex.
2. He was ashamed to take off his shirt at the beach of pool.
3. He trained his a$$ off.
4. He followed the program like his life depended on it!
5. He "let go" of his previous beliefs on bodybuilding.
6. He trusted the program.
7. He followed the plan.
8. He is now inspiring people at his gym.
9. He did not skip meals.
10. He progressed his calories from 2000 to 6000 over time.
11. He gained 35 lbs in 6 months by cycling his reps the way I showed him.
12. He is now dating the girl of his dreams.
13. He loves going to the gym now.

I think it's safe to say that Mike has become a NEW MAN, would you agree?!

I am also confident that Mike will climb to his next goal of 195 pounds and maintain his lean and athletic frame and contine to fill out and get stronger and fitter.

Click here to get the same results as Mike:
--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

As modestly as I can say, Mike is right, the FOUR HOUR digital DVD that I include in the package increases the value of the package 2 fold - I would say 10 fold :)

Mike's email hit a soft spot on me because his story is very similar to mine. I, too, was 22 years old when I gained the similar amount of muscle mass in 6 months and it changed my life - inside and out.

If you have a success story you would like me to share then please send it to my personal email address vincedelmontefitness@yahoo.ca

If you want to be the next success story then MAN UP and order my No Nonsense Muscle Building program and get started with the first 29 week program at http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Train hard and expect success,

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor To Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

Melt Your Belly Fat Part 2

2008-05-07T05:32:00.004-04:00

As promised, I have the 2nd part of my interview with Men's Health fat loss expert Craig Ballantyne.

Let's just jump right in because you don't have much time left to lose your belly fat and get lean for summer (and you only have until TONIGHT at midnight to get 10 'birthday presents' he's giving you to get a 'beach body' this summer).

***********
Interview
***********

Vince: What is one thing most guys are missing the boat on for fat loss?

Craig: Most guys, at least that I deal with through Men's Health, are still doing outrageous amounts of slow cardio.

It's lame.

It's gotta stop.

One guy today wrote that he's doing an hour twice a day. It's stupid. I have to reign in a lot of guys who get the 'more is better' thinking going on.

You and I might think a lot of people know about interval training, but in reality, the people that do are very few and very far between.

So I just spend my time teaching guys that if they want to look like the college athlete they remember themselves to be, then they need to train more like an athlete, and less like a marathon runner.

Vince: Share your top 3 secrets for single digit body fat...

Craig:

1. Drop the grains from your diet. That doesn't mean drop all carbs, it just means drop the bread, pasta, and processed cereals. And I shouldn't have to mention that all sugar has to go as well.

Eat whole, natural foods only.

2. Do total body resistance training sessions 3x's per week. Hit the upper back, the chest, the posterior chain, the quads, and the torso/abs. I have a new program out called the 'Big 5 Fat Loss Circuit' which shows guys how to do that with dumbells, barbells, or bodyweight exercises.

I believe there are 5 big movements a fat-loss focused workout should contain.

a) A squatting exercise
b) A pushing exercise
c) A pulling exercise
d) A single leg exercise
e) A total body ab exercise

3. Add interval training, 3-4 times per week, for 20-30 minutes. NOT 6 days per week for 45 minutes...that's another thing guys screw up...they bring the marathon mentality to interval training. That's not how it works. It's like bringing a 'hot dog eating contest' mentality to Happy Hour at a bar...do that, and you're in a heap of trouble.

Vince: How would you address the 'skinny fat' syndrome with your program?

Craig: Most skinny fat guys eat a wussy diet, full of sugar and foods from bags and boxes. They have good intentions, but lie to themselves about how many times they go astray from their nutrition plan.

They are the guys who say they eat almost perfect, but in reality, are more like 60% compliant. They are the guys who give in and eat a bag of M&M's (the chocolate kind, not the manly peanut kind) while watching chick flicks with their girlfriend.

So they need to cut the crap out of their diet. It's painfully obvious.

Next, they need a good total body program, something that addresses the Big 5 movements. When these guys do go to the gym (often only twice per week - Monday for chest and Wednesday for back - and the rest of the week they are at Big Box stores picking out drapes with the girlfriend) they use machines and isolation exercises.

They need to do the exercises they hate - squats (and not Smith Machine Squats), free weight rows, split squats or lunges, pullups, and total body ab exercises (not 2-inch crunches).

And they need to do intervals, rather than flipping through magazines while doing slow cardio.

Personally, I think the ultimate beach body physique that most guys are looking for is what a typical NFL or NCAA football cornerback looks like.

Now imagine how he eats and trains. He'd be doing something like my TT Hard-core Fat Loss Program.

You think you'd see one of those guys on an elliptical machine? Or doing cable crossovers?

No way.

So why are you?

**************
End of interview
**************

If you want more amazing information from Craig then be sure to check out his new Turbulence Training 'Birthday Celebration' bonus package at: http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

You have less than 24 hours to grab the incredible bonus package Craig has put together to help you lose fat in time for summer.

I'm off to Italy for the month of July and am working against the clock myself - I have two months to get to 5% body fat so that I'll be ripped for the beaches!

Whether it's a summer wedding or a trip to the beach, you want those defined arms, rock hard abs, and those inches off your belly, and Turbulence Training gives you a roadmap to do just that.

What good is it having a great body if you have to be a slave to the gym - especially in the summertime?

You should be outside enjoying your new body, not wasting your life away on the treadmill every day. You need short, effective workouts that allow you to get in, get out, and get on with your life.

I'm recommending that you check out Turbulence Training so you can find a balance between working out and spending time with your family and friends, because Turbulence Training, unlike most workouts, requires only three short, but intense, 45-minute workouts per week.

Click here to get started
--> http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributor, Men's Fitness Magazine
Advisory Team, Maximum Fitness Magazine

P.S. Hurry, you only have until tonight (Wednesday, May 7th, at 11:59 pm) to claim your TEN limited-time bonuses.

And remember, you get everything in the Turbulence Training package (including a 60-minute audio interview, the Turbulence Training Nutrition Guidelines, and all the regular bonuses), PLUS the 10 additional bonus reports mentioned above.

Have You Melted Your Belly Fat For Summer?

2008-05-05T20:10:00.003-04:00

I think I mentioned that I'm currently dieting and training hardcore in preparation for 5 days of filming my brand new (six-pack) DVD series. The only thing holding me back from filming today is that last bit of ugly belly fat around my lower abdomen...

I friggin hate it...

If you can't stand your ugly belly fat and trouble spots and just realized that winter has flown by - I'll admit - you might not have enough time to get ripped for summer...

... I just had a pro bodybuilder look at my physique this weekend (and I'm 11% right now) and he said, 'You defintely are not ready to compete in 5 weeks - maybe 7 weeks - IF YOU SMARTEN UP!'

This email is to help anybody who's ready to SMARTEN UP and:

1) Burn that last 10 lbs of fat
2) Burn the first 100 lbs of fat
3) Sculpt your body so it turns heads this summer

Especially if you are looking for a TIME EFFICIENT workout and can't afford double day workouts that include five 45-minute morning cardio workouts plus 5 weight training workouts in the evening (which is another option but not for busy people).

Back in January I introduced you to my friend Craig Ballantyne, creator of the fastest fat burning workouts I've seen. He's been recommended by Men's Health magazine, Oxygen magazine, and even by Jillian Michaels, the Personal Trainer from the Biggest Loser TV Show...

Before I saw the before and after pictures on Criag's http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com site, I was skeptical because he recommends less supplements then I do, minimal cardio and you don't even need to be a member of a gym.

Here is a little interview I did with him recently (Part 2 is coming on Wednesday).

After the interview, I'm going to tell you about some outrageous fat burning workouts and meal plans he's giving away to help you lose your belly fat and fit into smaller clothes before swimsuit season.

This is all in light of his (33rd) Birthday Celebration going on today and until Wednesday...

****************************************************
Craig Ballantyne and Vince DelMonte Interview Part 1
****************************************************

Vince: How do you personally maintain your 'Mens Health' physique?

Craig: I train very similar to my Fusion Fat Loss and Hard-core TT programs, using a lot of classic barbell exercises, some olympic lifts, and then single-leg exercises and bodyweight exercises to finish it off.

I train 3 days per week, but sometimes I go in for a 4th day just because, hey, I find training to be fine. But I have to hold back otherwise my joints get overworked from lifting and some other sports combined.

Nutrition wise, I don't think I eat anything from a bag or a box, with the exception of the chocolate milk I drink after training. I eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, dry roasted almonds, pecans, walnuts, eggs, steak, chicken, sweet potatoes, and cheese. Even a couple of beers per week. But I try to eliminate all sugar - again, with the exception of the chocolate milk after training.

Not only do I stay magazine-lean with this approach, but I don't get tired or mentally fatigued during my day of work. If I eat a lot of carbohydrates, such as pasta or oatmeal, I find I get sleepy.

Vince: Tell me about your own personal weight training program?

Craig: This is my 3-day routine right now. Total body workouts, with a different main exercise each day, and then the rest of the exercises are superset's.

Workout A

Squat (3x3, 1x15)
BB Incline (3x5)
Lunge (2x8)
Snatch-grip BB Row (2x12)
Cable Rot'l Ch Press (2x12)

Workout B

GM (3x6)
Deadlift (3x6)
DB Shoulder Press (2x8)
Pullup (2x8)
OH Squat (1x5)
Ab Work

Workout C

Bench (3x5)
Row (3x5)
Leg Press (3x12)
1-Arm DB Press (3x8)
EZ-Bar Tri Extension (1x8)
Chinup (2x15)

This is working out well. It changes every 4 weeks. My deadlift is about as strong as ever, but squat and bench are a little low...focus is on boosting my squat for the next 8 weeks.

Vince: Do you have any 'little known' diet tips to get 'men's health' abs?

Craig: Personally, I find that eliminating grain-carbohydrates from my diet is an ultra-fast way to help me go from 10% to 8% body fat. Probably takes 3 weeks or less. And I can even do this while consuming some dairy, which a lot of people think holds them back from getting really lean.

So I just eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, and my post-workout chocolate milk to get carbohydrates. And that is the nutrition key.

With that approach, I don't even have to do any interval training. Just weight training. I do a little unstructured interval training when I walk my dog (I just do a few sprints whenever I feel like getting my dog to chase me), but I don't have to do intervals to get really lean.

For ab exercises, I really like cable ab exercises, and hanging leg raises and pullups combined with a knee up. Plus, I'll mix in a bunch of bodyweight ab exercises into my warm-ups.

Vince: Why you don't use supplements?

Craig: For me, the only supplements that work for building mass are creatine and meal-replacement drinks. But the latter is just another source of convenient calories, so I sub in chocolate milk.

I have used creatine in the past, but right now I just want to see how I can do without it.

For fat loss, I call B.S. on any supplement that claims to help someone lose fat fast. I don't believe anything works.

For health, I do use supplements. I consume several tablespoons of Omega 3-6-9 blend oils per day, fish oil, Green Tea (I guess this doesn't count as a supplement), and Greens-Plus (which I'm not even sure if I need because I eat a ridiculous amount of vegetables everyday).

**********
End of Part 1... Part 2 coming on Wednesday
**********

You see why Craig's TT workouts have helped tens of thousands of men and women escape the prison of long workouts, crowded gyms, and more importantly, the shackles of unwanted, ugly body fat?

He really knows his stuff!

And as I mentioned, Craig turned 33 yesterday, but he's the one giving away the gifts. In fact, he's giving us over $537 of fat burning workout bonuses and meal plans to help every busy man and woman burn belly fat fast.

But these 10 bonuses will only be available for the next TWO days at http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

After Wednesday, May 7th, at 11:59pm, you won't be able to get all of these bonuses together again.

Craig's put together the ultimate Turbulence Training package that contains not only the regular beginner and advanced workouts (and regular bonuses), but also an extra 10 new 'Birthday Celebration' bonuses that are available only for the next TWO days, including:

1) Meal Plans for Men & Women by Dr. Chris Mohr and Jayson Hunter (Value $97)

2) Bikini Ready Abs by Holly Rigsby (Value $29.95)

3) 10-Minute Trouble Spot Workout for Women by Joey Atlas (Value = $27)

4) The Abdominal Exercise Index (Value = $77

5) Kettlebell Fat Burning Workout Unleashed by Troy Anderson(Value = $47)

6) Home Gym Muscle Building Workout by Jay Ferruggia(Value = $79.95)

7) The Big 5 Fat Loss Turbulence Training Circuit Workout by Craig Ballantyne (Value $19.95)

8] TT for Amazing Lower Abs by Craig Ballantyne (Value = $19.95)

9) The Turbulence Training Hard-core Fat Loss 4-Week Program by Craig Ballantyne (Value $19.99)

10) A 6-Month Basic Level Membership to the Turbulence Training Discussion Forums & Other Exclusive Fat Loss Info (Value $119.70)

Again, this entire package is only available for less than 72 hours. On Wednesday, May 7th, at 11:59pm, the 10 new bonuses will disappear from the offer, quite possibly never to be given away again.

Just a few days ago Craig awarded the winner of his transformation contest $2000 - you have to check out this girl's physique.

Click here to see the collection of 'before' and 'after' pics: -->http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

You really do only have 5-7 weeks to SMARTEN UP and maybe this summer you weren't meant to take back the beach; maybe you are fine wearing oversized clothes this summer; maybe you have learned how to deal with your health problems; maybe you could care less about turning heads...

...maybe you should just wait until New Years again to set the same goals?

Or maybe you should 'man up' and grab the information that can take you from a fat loss plateau to a brand new body just in time for summer!

After you check out Craig's website, if you are truly serious about burning off your belly then I have no problem recommending the Turbulence Training workouts and the fantastic nutrition bonuses to change your body once and for all.

Let's SMARTEN UP these next 5-7 weeks and get started: -->http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Contributing writer Men's Fitness magazine
Advisory Team for Maximum Fitness magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Hurry, you only have until Wednesday, May 7th, at 11:59 pm to claim your TEN limited-time bonuses. -->http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

Supplements: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

2008-04-24T13:21:00.013-04:00

Supplement discussion is a touchy subject for a guy like me.

I didn't realize how much "abuse" I would take when I exposed the "supplement industry" a few years ago and then went on to recommend some of the "basic" supplements I DO use.

LOL

I guess this can be perceived as "hypocritical."

Fair enough. I'm like you and can get easily frusturated with the conflicting supplement advice and advertisements out there and it's hard for ME to find people I should trust too.

The supplement industry is loaded with fraudulent claims, bogus products that sometimes aren't even what they claim to be, and lots of ineffective products (even when they ARE what they claim to be).

Despite these problems, I've always contended that there ARE a handful of useful products out there, and certainly some honest companies mixed in with the abundant scam artists.

Today's discussion will be around Prograde Nutrition - the one company I've found that is actually honest and sells only research-proven products at http://www.VinceDelMonteNutrition.com/

******** It's also their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY today! (Make sure you read right to the bottom to get a 10% Off Coupon that expires tonight at midnight) ********

This company has been in the making for about 4 years now, and was built by a group of fitness professionals whose main goal was to try to fight against the problems in the supplement industry and offer an honest solution without the hype and without the loads of products that have no research behind them and don't work.

Let's discuss some of the typical problems with supplements, and how to avoid them and choose the right products that will actually get you results.

******** **Problem #1 with supplements: ********

Ever since the passing of the 1994 Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) in the US, supplements have been excluded from federal regulation.

One of the negative aspects of this is that certain unscrupulous companies could now pretty much get away with putting anything they wanted in the bottle because it did not have to undergo quality control testing to make it to market. Their label didn't even have to match what was in the bottle, since nobody is policing them.

The only way to catch these companies was for independent testing firms to run tests on their own dime to find out which companies are honest and which are fraudulent.

Prograde solved this problem by requiring that all of their products go through High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) testing to guarantee what they say is in the bottle is TRULY in the bottle, and delivers the desired results.

Their manufacturing plant is also a GMP certified manufacturer - "A" rated facility to assure quality.

******** **Problem #2 with supplements: ********

One of the other major problems I've had with the supplement industry are falsely hyped up claims about "miraculous" results with their products giving you the false hope that your body will turn into a fitness model's within a couple weeks of using their "miracle pill".

Well, we all know by now that most of these products do very little, if anything to actually create results in the body. Even if some of them have minor positive effects, it does not address the underlying cause of the problem in the first place, and results will never last in the long run without lifestyle changes to both your exercise and nutrition habits as a whole.

In response to this, the founders of Prograde made sure there was absolutely no hype or ridiculous claims... only a very limited line of the most effective research-backed products without any BS or confusing "stacks".

******** **Problem #3 with supplements: ********

Most people overlook this problem when buying vitamins and supplements. The fact is that your body does not properly absorb nutrients from artificial sources as is common with many supplements and vitamins.

Once again, I asked the founders of Prograde to respond to this. I was happy to find that their products are actually extracted from whole-food sources instead of artificial sources, meaning better absorption in your body.

They even purchased a 2500-acre farm in mineral rich soils in sunny Florida where all of their raw materials are grown. I must say...I'm impressed!

******** **Problem #4 with supplements: ********

Another problem I have with typical supplements is this...

The normal scenario when someone buys supplements is that they may go to their local supplement/vitamin store and they are given advice by some high school kid making $7/hr who has no education whatsoever in nutrition.

Do you really want to put your health in the hands of some kid who is simply telling you that you need to get such and such supplement because he saw something about how great it was in a magazine advertisement?

Once again, the founders of Prograde solved this problem by assuring that all of their products were designed by professionals in the industry -- dietitians and nutritionists who carefully analyzed which products actually are beneficial and which are a waste of time and money. They then narrowed their line of products down to only a handful of the most effective.

They also have decided that their products will never be sold in stores because they don't want unqualified store clerks with no education in nutrition to recommend products for your health. That's why you can only obtain them from their website, so you know you're getting them from qualified professionals in the industry.

******** **Problem #5 with supplements:********

This problem is quite simply this... YOU DON'T NEED THEM for optimal health, IF you're eating right.

The fact is, you don't need supplements as long as you eat a well rounded diet full of unprocessed whole natural foods, lots of variety, high nutrient density, lots of fruits, veggies, whole unrefined grains, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, organic meats, fish, etc, etc.

The problem is that most people don't have time or don't make enough of an effort to eat this type of optimal diet with proper balance and super-high nutrient density.

In this case, I concede that supplementation has many benefits for people who struggle to eat right all of time and may be missing many essential nutrients.

To solve this problem, the founders of Prograde have actually formulated their men's and women's formulas with extracts of natural whole foods instead of synthetic sources. They even use whole food extracts from broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, wheat grass, alfalfa, artichoke, chorella, kale, collard greens, papaya, grapefruit, tomato, omega-3's, and dozens more.

Well, I think that's enough for today.

I've been using these supplements for the past 12 months and although I can't say they have performed miracles, I have not been sick in over a year, my recovery is incredible, and I never suffer from energy lows.

Many of my customers can attest to the same results.

*************** One Year Anniversary Sale ***************

Until tonight, Thursday April 24th at midnight, Prograde is offering a 10% Off Coupon

I personally use these three products:

1. Workout (pre and post workout drink)
2. EFA Icon (more powerful than standard fish oil)
3. VGF 25+ (multi vitmain)

Click here to get 10% off till tomorrow night --> http://www.VinceDelMonteNutrition.com

The coupon code is:

oneyear

Yes, that is one word. And yes, it needs to be lower case.

For everyone outside of the US and Canada, unfortunately they are not offering shipping yet outside of the US/Canada, but are currently working on getting shipping to all other countries in the near future.

Please be patient and they should have it soon.

Tomorrow, I'll be posting an interview with one of the founders of Prograde Nutrition, Jayson Hunter R.D., CSCS

Stay tuned for that.

Your friend and coach,

Vince DelMonte
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com
Contributor To Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Remember, these are the exact supplements I personally use and recommend to my customers and family.

Click here to get 10% off for their One Year Birthday Day Sale until Thursday at midnight:

--> http://www.VinceDelMonteNutrition.com

"16 Year Old Is No Longer A Stick..."

2008-04-13T15:13:00.003-04:00

Check out Jay's recent success story.

If this story does not kick you off the fence and motivate you take action then I can't help you.

Another testimonial with pictures that speak louder than words. Great work Jay!

Three keys to this guys success:

1. Determination to eliminate the name calling
2. Lots of hard work with a low volume and high intense plan
3. A willingness to take action

Here are Jay's pictures and testimonial:

*****************

"I was tired and sick of being called skinny, so I decided to take up weights and get a muscular body.

Not an easy task at all when the world looks at you and criticizes about your body (negatively).

When I started bodybuilding I knew nothing, literally, I would do the dumbest things, like train 3 times a day.

But it takes a lot of knowledge to get anywhere in bodybuilding and Vince has got a sh** load of info. I no longer shake when I train and can barbell shoulder press 140 lbs with strict form now.

Over the past year and a few months I've gained 45 lbs of lean muscle and I'm sure I'll double it in years to come."

Jason Long
Australia

***************************

What do you say to that? Jay is a man of action. He emails me once or twice a year and every time he does, he has attached a new picture of himself. That's what I call a man who takes action!

So enough with the excuses. Man up like Jay did.

Click here to get started with No Nonsense Muscle Building

"Overcomes Near Death Experience And Gains 22 KG Of Lean Mass!"

2008-04-13T14:53:00.006-04:00

Check out Duane's recent success story.

I'll tell you one thing, Duane's transformation is my way of "smacking" all the skeptics and nay-sayers who think they are doomed to be skinny and can't gain any muscle weight.

As you can see, pictures speak louder than words. Great work Duane!

Three keys to this guys success:

1. Consistency
2. A structured and progressive plan
3. A burning desire to be successful

Here's Duane's pictures and testimonial:

*****************

"...this before picture was taken was I was given 2 months to live after liver failure due to alcohol. At the time I weighed 76 kg and after coming across your website and starting your 29 week NNMB program I am now 98 kg!"

Because of my low sodium diet I was unable to take in protein supplements because of the high sodium and was able to get these results with just the 29 week program and no supplements!"

Duane Sloan
Singleton NSW, Australia

***************************

What do you say to that? Duane came back from a near death experience and gained 22 kg of rock hard muscle.

So enough with the excuses. Man up like Duane did.

Click here to get started with No Nonsense Muscle Building

Are You In The 5% or 95% ?

2008-03-20T19:29:00.001-04:00

I was reading an email from Alwyn Cosgrove the other day and he was explaining his 'Closed Loop Theory.'

First off, only 5% reading this email fit into this "closed loop." These people recognize that success requires an investment of time, resources and energy into studying their chosen area.

95% of the other people reading this email don't see that. They see everything as an expense. The 5% think differently - education isn't an expense - it is only an investment - and the return on that investment is entirely up to you.'

A great example of this, without tooting my horn too much, is my trip to New Hampshire last weekend. I was visiting one of the top "movement specialist" in the world to help me with my lower back.

Man, all I have to say is that the time and money I invested in traveling 8 hours to see this guy was worth it. Long story short, he was able to give me some mobility exercises that no other therapist has provided me and I was able to deadlift heavy, pain free, in a VERY long time.

So if you want to climb into that 5%, keep investing in your education. Heck, I didn't need to interview 17 of the worlds top muscle building experts for the Ultimate Muscle Advantage event but I was certain that I would learn dozens of tips, tricks and techniques that could take me up one more level.

If you have not joined me on the FREE calls yet then you need to check out http://www.UltimateMuscleAdvantage.com to sign up and if you want to invest into your education and knowledge - if you consider yourself in that 5% then you can own the CD's and transcripts by clicking here:

--> http://www.UltimateMuscleAdvantage.com/upgrade.html

Remember, this is the DISCOUNT offer for now - soon this entire series of calls will be $297 so don't miss out.

Live to love and love to live,
Vince DelMonte

Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Author, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

Ultimate Muscle Advantage Is Here

2008-03-01T17:14:00.003-05:00

If you have any desire to build a ripped and muscular physique, but you still don't have the body you deserve and you're frustrated and confused with all the conflicting info, this might be the most important post you read in 2008...

For the past few months, I have rounded up up the world's biggest muscle building experts all in one place to bring you a brand new program...

--> http://www.UltimateMuscleAdvantage.com

I've pulled together the "REAL WORLD MUSCLE AUTHORITIES" to reveal their their most jealously- guarded secrets, tricks, tactics, formulas, shortcuts and strategies to build pounds of lean muscle at will!

(Even if you need to lose pounds of fat at will - keep reading because *LEAN MUSCLE* is your secret weapon to burning fat)

Over the next 7 weeks, I'm going to interogate this elite team of 16 bodybuilding experts who will finally cut through all the B.S. that has been preventing you from having a world class physique. I will not allow any of these guys to blow any smoke...

--> http://www.UltimateMuscleAdvantage.com

I have set up this program so that you can get an ALL EXPENSES PAID ACCESS PASS !!!

To listen to the calls, you don't have to pay a single penny.

Now don't misunderstand me, this program IS going to require you to take the information you learn, apply it and TRAIN HARD.

I can't wait for you to see the line up of speakers I've got (with a few more big guns in the works).

I personally believe this program will slap on AT LEAST 5 pounds of muscle onto your frame in the next 2 months.

So if you're ready to check out the "Ultimate Muscle Advantage" program featuring 12 of the biggest bodybuilding experts on the planet visit...

--> http://www.UltimateMuscleAdvantage.com

...to get all the info, and enroll at no cost to you.

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Host, Ultimate Muscle Advantage
Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Mens Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. The program starts March 5th, and you DON'T want to miss it. Click here for more info

--> http://www.UltimateMuscleAdvantage.com

Frusturated With Supplements?

2008-02-12T14:22:00.002-05:00

In the last 4 weeks I've had over 2000 new people sign up for my No Nonsense Muscle Building program...

...and I'm getting hammered with emails on "supplement recommendations."

So lets talk supplements today :)

Even though I am quite "anit-supplement" on my website,I have to admit that using CERTAIN sport supplements CAN help you get faster muscle building and fat loss results.

And better health, most importantly.

I personally recommend supplements more strongly when you hit about a 90% threshold in your training, nutrition and lifestyle. Supplements WILL help an advanced trainee getto the "next level."

For beginners (training less than a year), supplements will improve health and recovery but the affects will not be as noticeable as an advanced trainee who has hit a plateau.

So which supplements REALLY work at building mass, burning fat, or increasing hormones...and which ones are designed to simply suck money out of your wallet like a Hoover vacuum?!

Do you know how to tell?

Sure, you can read reviews in forums by amateur 16 year olds...

...or you can fall victim to the latest hyped-up "natural mass-builder" supplement that promises you "freakishly huge muscles" like the steroid-fueled pro who's holding up the bottle in the magazine ad...

...but you've been there before, haven't you?

Well get all this BS out of your head because I'm going to introduce you to the ULTIMATE solution for all of your supplement frustrations...

If you've been with me longer then a few months, you will have heard me talk about my good friend Jeff Anderson, also known as "The Muscle Nerd." He's the only guy I know who actually TEACHES YOU how to make your OWN powerful sports supplements in the privacy of your home. Honestly, this is the one supplement product I wish I created first!

This step-by-step program has gotten RAVE REVIEWS from users who are now saving HUNDREDS on their monthly supplement bills and discovering just how easy it is to copy the formulas of the best selling supplements on the market today.

Jeff emailed me last night, right after I sent my newsletter to you, to tell me about his special promotion going on right now that's going to get you to that "next level."

Until February 15th, Jeff is adding an amazing 5 EXTRA GIFTS to the already jam-packed package...including his own PERSONAL supplement formula recipes that have taken him over 16 months to develop and test! Don't wait on this because the extra bonuses are gone after this Friday!

Click here to check out Home Made Supplement Secrets Oh yeah... check out the price on this baby too... I wonder if you'll laugh as hard as I did when I saw it!

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor To Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Pay special attention to his 5 special supplement bonus gifts... My favorite is the "supplement cycling secrets" and "how to personalize your own supplement program." Incredible info for a dirt cheap price... check it out today before Jeff rips the page down like he did last time he ran this promo.

Add 1/2 Inch To Your Arms In 5 Days

2008-02-12T14:05:00.000-05:00

Here's a story of how Arthur Jones helped pro bodybuilders gain 1/2 inch on their arms in 5 days!

Back in 1971, Arthur Jones issued a challenge to readers of Ironman magazine:

"Build your arms as big as you can by any method except Nautilus equipment, and then come to DeLand, Florida, in muscular condition with the largest arms you can develop. Then, if you will follow my instructions I'll put a full one-half inch on the cold measurement of each of your upper arms - from one workout only."

Here's some interesting notes:

--> This was a call to pro bodybuilders... not beginners.

--> This was a challenge with guys who already hit their "genetic potential."

--> These guys were consistent all year round with their training.

--> They were DESPERATE for even a fraction of an inch on their arms.

--> Jones backed up his promise by reimbursing any travel expenses from disappointed bodybuilders.

Guess how many asked for refunds? Only 2 of 50 but later on they withdrew their requests. So what was Jones "secret?"

How did he induce muscle growth so fast?

The first part you already know - high intensity weightlifting like I show you in my brand new training DVD. The second part is what most lifters neglect - RECOVERY from the workout. Taking enough days between training sessions and getting enough sleep.

The Surefire Formula

Jones treated almost each bodybuilder the same. He greeted them at the airport, bus station or restaurant. He would measure their arms almost immediately and then he would make small chat and explain his hard-but-brief training philosophy.

After some eating and food, Jones would check the bodybuilder into a resort or beach side hotel and instructed him to take the next three days sleeping, relaxing and resting. Guess what the bodybuilder said, "What about the workout?" Jones knew that the bodybuilder was over trained and needed everything BUT a workout and it would be counterproductive to train the bodybuilder in that condition. The bodybuilder needed a layoff - not a workout.

After a few days of enjoying the sun, beach and fresh air and ZERO exercise of any kind, Jones would meet the bodybuilder after 4 days of nothing and measure his arms again. As with everyone else, his arms would be 1/4 inch larger! That's because for the first time in years, the guy was fully recovered from his last workout.

Next would come the "all out" bodybuilding workout similar to the advanced training protocol I used in my program. After the "intense-but-brief" workout, Jones would instruct the bodybuilder to go back for a good nights sleep and then measure his arms the next morning. On almost every bodybuilder, each would gain another 1/8 of an inch. Incredible!

My training formula is based on the same one Jones uses: "Training stimulates growth but only full recovery permits that growth to actually occur."

As you know, I have JUST uploaded 4 hours of DVD footage to accompany my weight training program. For more info on how to own the Internet's Top Muscle Building Course & DVD and learn more informationon specific recovery methods... you know where to go:

--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Check out what the CEO of Global Fitness just sent me:

"I've seen good books on this, and even found a video or two, but you've combined everything someone would possibly need, including personal consulting, in one comprehensive package. Very impressive, and I'd recommend your program highly without the slightest hesitation!"

Chad Tackett, BS, CPT
President, CEO Global-Fitness.com

FREE $29 Muscle Sculpting Audio For You

2008-02-04T16:11:00.000-05:00

My good friend Christopher Guerriero, author of dozens of books and one of my few friends who has appeared on television many times has given me an awesome $29 audio program to give to you for FREE.

Click here to get it now:
--> http://www.maximizeyourmetabolism.com/vince

It will help you discover the cold, hard facts about how to:

** Cut your workout time in half - while doubling the results you get!

**Build incredible strength Fast! ... even if you've never been a strong person!

** Structure a "Super-Workout" that improves your body every single week!

** Maximize the benefits you get from your body's natural hormone secretion!

**Drastically improve your workouts without injuring your back, destroying your knees, or over stressing your other joints.

**Never again waste time doing an exercise that doesn't give you the absolute best results for the time and effort you invest.... you'll learn how to create mega-efficient workouts that are short, intense, and productive!

AND MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE...

Click here to get your free audio: --> http://www.maximizeyourmetabolism.com/vince

Again, it's FREE, so take advantage. I met Chris in Florida a few months ago and he's built like John Rambo (kind've looks like him too) so very worth listening to.

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

Passing Your "Break-Even-Point"

2008-02-04T12:59:00.000-05:00

My book is based on this one concept...

...training to failure aka passing your "break-over point."

Lets put aside all the academic debate and text books and let me define "training to failure' as HARD WORK - gut busting all-out effort.

Did you get that? ALL OUT EFFORT.

I'm not talking, like a marathon race but like the 100 m dash.

Marathon training (with weights) is when you fall over because of set after set which results in fatigue - not overload.

Do I need to remind you that you must FORCE your muscles to grow?

I don't need to remind you that growth does NOT come easy - it must literally be *forced*.

Ending a set just because you've completed an arbitrary number of reps and sets has been completed has nothing to do with stimulating muscle growth.

Even if you can curl 100 lbs for 10 reps, and you never attempt that 11 th rep, your body has no reason to change and simply laughs back at you saying, "No problem... we've done this before."

Your body will ALWAYS try and maintain it's existing situation.

Too be honest, your body does not mind being skinny. Muscle is metabolically demanding (meaning you always have to feed it)and could care less if you get super buff and muscular.

Only when you impose some extraordinary demand on your body upon it will it change. You don't need to be physiologist to understand that.

Carrying a set to momentary muscular failure ensures you pass through the *break-over-point* (as Mike Mentzer called it) - which is the level of effort in a set which growth stimulation commences.

Where is this point? Is it at 80% effort? 90% effort? Nobody knows for sure but you can be certain that if you train at 100% effort, you have reached that *break-over-point*!!!

For those of you who are just new to weight training (less than 4 years), I suggest starting with 4 weeks of my Upside Down Training program then commence into the Beginner Intermediate 29 week training program at my site

For those of you who have trained longer than 4 years, I suggest starting with 4 weeks of my Upside Down Training program then commence into the Advanced 29 week training program at my site

If your goal is fat loss then start with the UDT phase for 4 weeks, then commence into either the Beginner or Advanced program like everyone else. You will simply follow a lower calorie meal plan and a more aggressive cardio program (included)

Train hard,
Vince Del Monte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CAPT

P.S. In 3-4 days, the NNMB DVD will be LIVE on the site! It would have been up sooner but my video editor gave me the completion date based on thinking it was only 60 minutes of footage.

It's officially over 4 HOURS and absolutely amazing which has resulted in the delay.

Too be honest, it's so good, you don't even need to read the book (but you should)... reserve your copy today and check out the 60 second DVD trailer

Testosterone - Your Secret Weapon Part 2

2008-01-28T21:44:00.001-05:00

First off, it's 4 weeks into 2008... which is 8% into the year!

That means you should be 8% closer to your yearly goals!

Are you?

Time to talk about testosterone again, it's called the "juice" in some workout circles. Bodybuilder inject it illegally which should sell you on, "How can I increase mine naturally?"

And it's the stuff that gives guys an erection at 5 am every am :) All men should be sold on this fact too, knowing that it's the hormone responsible for boosting optimal sexual function.

It's the stuff the starts to decline in your mid 20's so here are two nutrition tips you should know for boosting T levels:

--> You need at least 2 grams of protein for every kilogram (2.2 lbs) of body weight. So if I'm 210 lbs then I divide by 2.2 which equals 95.4 x 2 = 191 grams of protein a day.

You can consume more in aggressive bulking phases but this is the minimal you need to maximize T levels. You should be hitting this amount from a fat loss stand point too because you need to maximize your metabolism and protein does this the best.

--> It's hard to sell a book that says, "Eat fat to lose fat" so you may not have heard this message before but it's true.

Eating the right fats will take away from the need for carbs that make you fat, increase your mood, sex drive, heart and overall well being.

Also, if you had to rank the world's populations in terms of pure hairy chested manliness, chances are Greeks and Sicilians would rank at the top! So it should be obvious that an eating plan similar to the classic Mediterranean diet, which derives 25-40% of it's diets from healthy fats is optimal for raising T levels!

Don't believe me? Go watch the Godfather ("Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.") See?!

Most of the fat in the Mediterranean diet comes from olive oil, meaning most monounsaturated fats. Just like my meal plans.

Most of the protein comes from fish, eggs and cheese. Just like my meal plans.

The carbs come from whole grain bread, pasta, rice as well as lots of seasonal fruits and veges. Just like my meal plans.

Your meal plan should have very little saturated fat and zero refined or sweetened carbs.

This is the same information that I used to design my 84 day Healthy Meal Plans at http://www.vincedelmontefitness.com

Some people forget that my program comes with thirteen meal plans that range from 2000 to 6000 calories in 500 calorie increments allowing YOU to decide how much muscle you build and how much fat you lose.

These meal plans are your next step to boosting your T levels to enjoy life like a real man!

Train hard,
Vince Del Monte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CAPT

Check out the 84 day meal plans you get at -->
http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Truly Huge Interviews Vinny!

2008-01-26T11:24:00.000-05:00

Q. Can you give us some background about yourself?

A. I grew up as a competitive long distance runner and triathlete. Not the best genes for bodybuilding! I found my identity through high school and University in my endurance sport success.

Once I went to University I started living with some really buff and ripped room mates who all had smoking hot girlfriends so that started to rub on me and I started getting jealous of some of the superficial benefits that go along with having a muscular and ripped body!

I was also nick named “Skinny Vinny” but it wasn't so bad when I was running. Thankfully I was so focused on my running that I managed my insecurities of being the smallest guy.

As superficial as this sounds, the thing I hated the most was that I could never fit into a the clothes I wanted. I could never wear a tight fitting shirt without screaming “scrawny.”

Q. What got you started with bodybuilding?

A. Once University was over I had to make my way into the real world and find a career. That's when I decided to enter the fitness industry and become a personal trainer.

The only problem? I still looked like a lean, running machine. It was time to look the part of a personal trainer.

The driving motivation was that I always had this fascination with 'how big could I get.' I was always curious about what kind of physique I could build if I transferred all the same efforts I put into my running world into a “muscle building lifestyle.”

If I could be a successful endurance athlete, could I still be a successful bodybuilder with the same efforts?

Q. What is it about bodybuilding that you love so much?

A.Too be honest, I'm not a huge fan of lifting weights. It does not give me a "high" or sense of satisfaction like my endurance days.

I guess I like two things:

1. The pride and respect that comes with having a solid physique.

2. The experimentation with different training programs.

Q. What adversities have you had to overcome?

A. 10 years of long distance running and triathlon training does not make your genetics 'better' for building muscle!

I personally hate eating every 3 or 4 hours. I'm Italian and would prefer to just eat 2 huge meals a day. Changing my nutrition was a huge challenge.

Also, curiosity with supplements. I lost a lot of focus and wasted a lot of time putting too much thought on supplements I read about in the magazines that did very little if anything for my overall gains.

Q. What are your favorite and least favorite exercises?

A. I don't like any exercises... meaning that I train VERY hard. I make every exercise hurt so much, how can you like any of them?

If I had to pick a favorite... I like deadlifts because they are not only physically challenging but mentally.

I don't care for arm exercises. They are too boring.

Q. What has been your favorite bodybuilding moment so far?

A. Most likely gaining 41 lbs in my first six months of training. Basically I had a new body. It's like getting a new car. You want to show it off and drive it everywhere!

Q. What are your tips for the beginner, intermediate and advanced bodybuilders?

A. For a beginner - find ONE program and stick to it for at least 12 weeks and learn as much as you can from it.

For an intermediate - Cycle your reps and sets more frequently.

For an advanced bodybuilder - Focus on getting stronger by 5% every 1-2 weeks.

Q. Where do you stand on the use of steroids and supplements?

A. I've never used steroid but I won't lie - I'm curious to know what kind of gains I could get but I'm too afraid of the side effects and for what? I'm happy with my physique as it is and I do not want to attract too much attention to myself by getting huge.

As for supplements - I use a multi, greens product and fish oils all year round. Creatine and protein powder as well. You won't find anything else in my cub boards.

Q. What are your future goals?

A. I'm more interested in training for performance now instead of pure physique. I don't have any specific training goals for myself except to film a few more DVD's for my website which will require me to stay in "camera ready" shape.

I'm creating a "six pack' DVD so that will require me to dial down and get in "contest shape" because I would like to film a lot of it without my shirt on.

Q. What is the toughest part about bodybuilding for you?

A. I just find weight training kind've boring unless I'm doing hard core fat loss circuits. So I'm constantly lifting with new training partners and experimenting with different programs. As long as I'm getting results - I'm happy and stay motivated.

I like to socialize a lot too so controlling my alcohol intake is my biggest challenge.

Q. Give us a review of your No Nonsense Muscle Building program?

A. Currently, NNMB is ranked the number one muscle building course on the entire Internet (as per Clickbank.com) and I'm considered the worlds' top "skinny guy" expert.

I help skinny guys build muscle and gain weight quickly without drugs, supplements and training less than before. My course includes everything from a 216 page book, DVD, multiple 29 week programs, 84 day meal plans, exercise data base, supplement reviews, forum, and email support. Literally, everything you need to get muscular, ripped and super strong.

Q. Is there anything else you would like to say?

A. Yes - a quick message to guys training drug free.

Would you take money advice from a guy who inherited a fortune? So why take muscle building advice from a guy who inherited great genetics?

Would you take money advice from someone cheating on his taxes? So why take muscle building advice from someone who is taking drugs?

Skinny guys need to focus on a few basic principles:

-- Getting stronger from week to week
-- Proper lifting technique
-- Progressive overload, not progressive fatigue aka “body part training”
-- Less volume per muscle group
-- More frequency on their muscle groups
-- Variety of compound movements
-- Living a lifestyle to maximize testosterone levels
-- Eating in a “surplus” with clean calories
-- Being truly committed to their goals with a “Whatever it takes...” attitude

Those are the most important ones that I can offer.

--END--

Testosterone Benefits You Don't Know ! Part 1

2008-01-23T15:42:00.000-05:00

The best bodies I've ever seen are built two ways:

1. by building NEW muscle

2. by preventing CURRENT muscle from

degrading. Testosterone (T) has a number of indirect effects on muscle growth:

--> T helps convert Type I slow-twitch (endurance fibers) and Type IIb fibers to Type IIa fibers which have the greatest potential for muscle growth from weight training.

--> T greatest effect is preventing muscles from breaking down. It's been shown that when T is introduced during fasting or starvation, the body pulls less protein from your muscle tissue. A lot of research as shown that additional T helps prevent muscle from degrading.

--> A hard weight training session only boosts your T levels for about 1-2 hours after the workout and then fall for about 48 hours and tend to be even lower than your initial resting T levels.

This is actually a good thing, although research does not know why this happens, because T is taken up by the muscles to increase protein synthesis. You see the importance of recovering from workout to workout?

--> As you workout more and more and get bigger and stronger, your body's hormone receptors become more sensitive and are able to do more with the same amount of T.

--> Consistent training also results in activating your T receptors with small bursts of testosterone, making your body more efficient at using T.

--> As you know, muscle is your secret weapon to fighting abdominal fat, especially the fat that accumulates around your mid section.

Research shows that increased abdominal fat decreases T levels, so essentially, weight training increases testosterone's effects simply by reducing body fat.

This is the same information that I used to design a low volume and high intense workout that involves short and infrequent workout bouts at http://www.vincedelmontefitness.com

I've already provided two 29 week programs in my course that are very intense but it's your job to do what it takes to recover from them.

In the next blog post, I'll touch more on nutrition, sleep, stress and alcohol and it's effect on testosterone levels.

Train hard,
Vince Del Monte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CAPT

--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

P.S. Check out Thoma's comments after his first workout:

"I started straight into the 29 week workout and thought I was ready for it, having dragged people time and a half my weight on my shoulder, doing trench walk...

... I couldn't have been more wrong!

By the time I was halfway done the workout I felt faint... by the end of it I was wishing that I would faint!

It's a great feeling though now that the workout is done, protein shake in me and cold/hot interval shower is done! I m looking forward to my Wednesday workout... anyways, time to go eat again."

-- PET Thomas Baldwin
Canadian Grenadier Guards

Check out the 29 week programs you get at -->

http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Your Muscle Building DVD Is Ready!

2008-01-13T22:56:00.000-05:00

Get Your No Nonsense Muscle Building DVD

Over the holidays I just finished filming the brand new No Nonsense Muscle Building DVD to accompany the top muscle building course on the net, No Nonsense Muscle Building.

I've got a 60 second trailer of the DVD on my site, but before you go check it out I want to tell you about all three BRAND NEW muscle building bonuses I've added to my package for the next 72 hours ONLY.

Consider this my gift to you for 2008 :)

Once you check out these bonuses, you'll see why everybody is emailing you about this limited-time offer for the next three days!

On top of the standard muscle building package that includes the following...

* 201 page e-book (literally EVERYTHING you need to know about muscle)
* 29 week Beginner-Intermediate Weight Training Plan
* 29 week Advanced Weight Training Plan
* Upside Down Training (specialized workouts)
* Five 84 Day Healthy Calorie Meal Plans
* Three 84 Day Veggie Mass Meal Plans
* Three 84 Day Cheap Mass Meal Plans
* A Virtual Trainer (exercise database)
* The Supplement Files
* 24-7 Email Coach
* MP3's of entire course
* 8 Week Guarantee

...you also get for the next 72 hours ONLY:

Bonus #1 - The brand new No Nonsense Muscle Building DVD shipped right to your door step - 60 minutes of yours truly - super ripped, muscular and strong teaching you my entire program in person.

This will be sold for $47 (plus shipping and handling) after the promo.

Bonus #2 - Three Months FREE to my No Nonsense Muscle Building Zone. A brand new private members site that will be launched in March. Membership will be $197 a year if you don't reserve your seat before the promo ends.

Bonus #3 - Digital CD's and transcripts to my 2008 Bodybuilding Teleseminar Series: Uncensored Interrogations Of The World's Biggest Experts On Building Muscle.

In a few weeks I will be interviewing Chad Waterbury, Jon Benson, Charles Staley, Mike Mahler, John Berardi, Jeff Anderson, Eric Cressey, Bill Hartman, Mike Robertson, Hugo Rivera, Eric Carlson, Nick Nillson, and Chris Guerriero. This product will be $97 to own once it's recorded in February but you can reserve your own copy until Wednesday at midnight.

Total value of these extra bonuses is $341 (real world value)!!!

Click Here For More Information (you'll also be able to watch a 60 second trailer of the DVD too) --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Men's Fitness Magazine Contributor
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Hurry, not only do the limited-time bonuses disappear Wednesday at midnight but I'm bumping the price of the entire course by $30.

--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

P.S. Here are a few emails I just pulled from my Inbox today:

"After a few weeks I m amazed !! I am getting cut, and even see a few veins popping. After only 2 weeks on the upside down training phase alone I was able I see noticeable changes on my arms and chest ... wow !

I am really looking forward to the next 6 months ... I m already starting to see my abs, and it's shocking to me. Wow! Thanks!"

Wojtek Iwanczyk

"Hey Vince, I have been doing the Upside Down Training and am now finished it. So far I have no complaints. It has worked great and helped strengthen my core and I am much more flexible now. I look forward to starting the 29 week beginner program. The meal plans have really helped me.

I was just not eating enough food, at first it was very hard for my body to adjust but I took it in steps and right now I am eating 3,500 - 4,000 calories a day. It has helped me add 5 pounds! Thanks for the great program so far I look forward to it, this was ( honest to god ) the best Christmas gift I got this year and I bought it my self! I will keep you updated on my progress"

Michael Williams

Click Here For More Information
--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Body Part Splits Are A Joke...

2008-01-10T22:43:00.000-05:00

Maybe it's because I am Italaian... but sometimes my blood really boils...

Recently I got in a heated debate about full body routines versus body part routines. This post only scratches the surface of this debate...

After the rant, I want to tell you about how you can get a copy of my brand new No Nonsense Muscle Building DVD starting Monday January 14th at 12:01 AM EST... (plus two other amazing NEW bonuses for my 72 hour New Years Promo)!

Read right to the bottom...

Why Body Part Splits Are A Joke...

1. No transfer to reality.

Legs one day, back one day, chest one day, arms one day... why don't we have another day allocated to face muscles and another day for just finger muscles ?!

You've probably heard the saying, "Form follows function." The way you train will determine the way you look but it will also determine the way you perform and live life.

Yes, many people have improved the way they look with cosmetic oriented training -- bodybuilding -- but it has little to no transfer to functional living. I am assuming that you also want to be fit and be confident knowing that you have muscular strength, power, speed and endurance.

Let me clarify, I'm not against "split routines" where you split up "movements' to different days like squats, pull ups, over head presses one day and then deadlifts, bent over rows and bench press another day.

2. Hormonal response.

Science has shown that the more muscle one ues during a training session, the greater the amount of testoterone and human growth hormone that is released into your body.

These are the two MAJOR hormones resopnsible for building muscle mass. Doing exercises like squats, presses, rows, DB swings, and snatches is like shooting testosterone and hGH through a powerful fire hose into your body!

Doing a body part workout like biceps and triceps is like shooting testosterone and hGH into yoru body with little dinky squirt gun.

3. Training length.

Bodybuilding programs usually prescribe 12-24 sets for ONE muscle group. That's insane!

Bodybuilding programs are like saying, "Go sprint a marathon!"

It's impossible.

Consider this. If I'm doing 12-24 sets on one muscle group then I can only train at 60-70% of my one rep max. Do you think that's actually intense? No! Where are the gains coming from? Where does the strength increase occur?

That's why people do these marathon body part workouts for up to 2 hours. And when you train longer then (about) 60 minutes, hGH and testosterone hormones drop and cortisol, a catabolic hormone, begins to rise (leading to muscle LOSS).

I will even go as far as to say that body part workouts tailor to wimps because the workouts are easy. They barely make me sweat.

4. Bone and joint strength.

Again, science would tell you the only way to strengthen your skeletal structure including your tendons, ligaments and bones is HEAVY lifting.

This requires multi-joint movements like deadlifts, cleans, presses, chin ups, rows and squats. Bodypart programs are filled with isolation exercises like leg curls, extensions, side raises, cable flys etc. These are all exercises that put the weight at the end of a long lever.

This puts minimal stress on your skeletal structure because it's difficult to lift even if you're using a "heavy" weight. The only way to build NEW muscle mass on your body is to lift heavier and heavier weights and you can not do that by doing exercises that waste your energy and do not maximize strength gains.

Now check out this AMAZING 72 hour New Years Promo I'm having ALL day Monday January 14th, ALL day Tuesday January 15th and ALL day Wednesday January 16th.

When you order No Nonsense Muscle Building during these 72 hours, you also get:

Bonus #1 - The brand new No Nonsense Muscle Building DVD shipped right to your door step - 60 minutes of Vince - super ripped, huge and strong teaching you my entire program in person.

This will be sold for $47 (plus shipping and handling) after the promo.

Bonus #2 - Three Months FREE to my No Nonsense Muscle Building Zone. A brand new private members site that will be launched in March. Membership will be $197 a year if you don't reserve your seat before the promo ends.

Bonus #3 - Digital CD's and transcripts to his 2008 Bodybuilding Teleseminar Series: Uncensored Interrogations Of The World's Biggest Experts On Building Muscle.<

Total value of these extra bonuses is $341 (real world value)!!!

You know where you need to go Sunday at midnight!

Click Here --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

How VISION = More Muscle

2008-01-05T19:11:00.000-05:00

I was thinking about how "vision" can help you build the most muscle EVER (or lose the most fat) in 2008... this is super amazing stuff (especially the life changing story of Logan at the bottom of this letter)...

My Dad and I used to read the book of Proverbs together when I was growing up and I recalled a statement the wisest man on earth, King Solomon quoted, "Where there is no vision, the people perish."

Hardcore, I know... but check out how this applies to your fitness goals this year...

Many people are starting a new training program with some sort of general idea of what they want to achieve but in a few weeks end up very unhappy or frustrated because they are not seeing results.

All I have to do is ask them one question and the problem is instantly exposed. They have no vision!

Do you know the vision for your life? Forget your life, do you know the vision for your physical body?

King Solomon's vision is based on this definition:

A VISION IS A PRECISE, CLEARLY DEFINED GOAL WITH A DETAILED PLAN AND TIMETABLE FOR ACHIEVING THAT GOAL.

Read that again and apply it to your fitness goal.

Lets say you are 150 pounds and 13% fat. That equals:

20 lbs of fat and 130 lbs of lean muscle on your body.

Your goal is 190 lbs and 5% fat. That equals:

10 lbs of fat and 180 lbs of lean muscle on your body.

So your *precise, clearly defined goal* would be:

Gaining 50 lbs of lean muscle mass + losing 10 lbs of fat.

PLAN on 10 months to gain the muscle based on gaining 5 lbs of lean muscle mass each month.

PLAN on 5 weeks to lose 10 lbs of fat based on losing 2 lbs per week.

Your *timetable* will work out to 11 months following your *detailed* plan.

Don't be one of those people at your gym who have no vision and wonder around the room waving weights and star gaze on the cardio machines not really sure what they are doing.

Life should not be about "just getting by" and "trying." You deserve a life of happiness and extraordinary achievement and I know that having your dream body will be apart of that equation.

Take control and get yourself a *detailed plan* at http://www.vincedelmontefitness.com and set your goals around a timetable. If King Solomon was here right now, he would tell you that not having a vision or plan is literally a matter of life and death and will result in you wasting away.

Man up,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

P.S. Here is recent testimonial about Logan who is on his way to fulfilling his vision:

"Hey Vince, my name is Logan LeBlanc, I'm 5'9", 25 years old and I live in Lafayette Louisiana. First, I'm going to tell you my results so far using your program then I'll give you my story.

The results of using your program are as follows, on Sept. 24 of this year I started your program and I weighed 144 lbs. and as of yesterday Dec. 17 I now weigh 171 lbs. I'm writing you this e-mail because in your book, which I've read 5 times already, you requested an e-mail at the mid point of the program.

Now, my story begins back in high school where I ran cross country and track just like you did; that's why I was so drawn to your program. I worked out off and on throughout college but never made it past 153 lbs. I was working out almost 6 days a week and only eating three meals a day and wasn't gaining weight go figure!!!

While doing research I came across "Transformations of the Week" on bodybuilding.com and that's where I met Vince DelMonte and I was like damn this dude has a body just like I want. So I clicked on the link, started reading and I seen your before pictures; and I was like oh yeah now he's got my attention. Then I read on further and discovered that you wrote a book revealing your secrets and I was like where do I sign up??!?!? And the rest is history.

Here is some before and after stats for you:

Bench press before: 135 lbs. struggling with spotter
Bench press now: 205 lbs. 5 sets of 5 with no spotter

Squat before: 135 lbs. struggling
Squat now: 255 lbs. 5 sets of 5

Deadlift before: 115 lbs. not struggling to much but still weak
Deadlift now: 225 lbs. 5 sets of 5

On a final note I just want to say thank you for doing what you do. You do an amazing job and I feel that you are doing what you were born to do. You have helped me change my life completely for the better. I can't thank you enough for giving me the tools I needed to get on the road to the body I've always dreamed of.

At 171 lbs. my dream is starting to become a reality. The goal is by Mid April of 2008 to be 195 lbs. then to shred down to 180 lbs. at 8% body fat. I'll have pictures for you of the beginning, middle, and the final product; I'll send them sometime around the summer. Once again keep up the good work because you really are helping people. Sorry to cut this e-mail short but it's time to go eat, hahaha!

Your friend,
Logan

WOW! You know what you need to do know --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Vince DelMonte VS Craig Ballantyne Part 2

2008-01-02T04:32:00.000-05:00

Today, I bring you part 2 of the interview between fat loss expert Craig Ballantyne (writer for Men's Health) and myself...(Read to the bottom... Craig is giving away 5 NEW bonus gifts until tonight at midnight)

VD: What are you thoughts on fat burners and ECA stacks?

CB: If you only look at the theory, they are great. For example, one study found that the components of Green Tea can burn an extra 80 calories per day. Yet, you'll rarely find long-term studies that show fat loss results when you cram Green Tea and all the other fat burning compounds into an actual product.

It's my belief that your body gets used to the compounds and the effects don't last. So that's why the majority of people won't see any benefit from using supplements. Not too mention product quality and meeting label specs...so I just don't believe these products will have an impact.

VD: I heard that you did the 300 workout in around 19 minutes?! That's sick. I think it took me around 24 minutes the first time I did it (but I'm also bigger than you :) )

Are your workouts similar to these 300 style workouts? If not, could you give me a sample circuit or workout that my readers would find in Turbulence Training?

CB: Kind of similar, but Turbulence Training workouts are done in supersets, rather than as one long circuit as the 300 was done. In fact, I "copied" the 300 workout model and put together my own "Bodyweight 500" workout that is available through Turbulence Training.

What I did was I created two traditional superset TT workouts to be done during the week, and then on the weekend a bodyweight challenge was performed. It was a 4-week program, and it worked up to the Bodyweight 500.

So at the end of week 1, a very easy Bodyweight 100 was done. After week 2, a Bodyweight 200 was done. After week 3, you were challenged to a Bodyweight 350, and then finally, after week 4, you did the 500.

The traditional TT workouts go like this...

Bodyweight Circuit- This takes about 3-5 minutes and replaces the traditional "5 minutes on the treadmill" which I find inefficient and irrelevant. Then we move to...

Strength Training Supersets- This takes 20 minutes, and we'll pair "non-competing" exercises together in the supersets. Often this means upper and lower body exercises, or pushing and pulling exercises. Non-competing supersets allow us to get more work done than traditional supersets.

Interval Training - Finally, we finish with 10-20 minutes of interval training. We use traditional cardio machines, kettlebells, and bodyweight circuits at this time. Fast, fun, and effective.

VD: I understand you are 10x more "anti-supplement" than me. You don't use ANY supplements?

CB: Fish oils. That's it. I did use a Greens Plus drink, but I eat so many vegetables I found this to be redundant. Same with a multi-vitamin and mineral. I eat really well, so its a toss-up whether these would have added benefits. Sometimes I use them, sometimes I don't.

I have no problem with creatine, but I'm experimenting to see the results I can get without it. Similar thoughts about protein.

One gram of protein per pound of bodyweight in a lean person isn't too hard to reach if you eat meat, dairy, eggs, nuts, and peanut butter. And even then, I've cut my meat consumption lately without problems. I just think protein supplements aren't worth the taste.

VD: What's the worst fat loss program you have ever done or seen?

CB: I just think that anything requiring you to train for over an hour everyday is overkill. And I also dislike these fluffy workouts you see where people are told to lift soup cans and water bottles.

Listen, the models demonstrating triceps kickbacks with a water bottle in hand did not get those arms by doing tricep kickbacks with water bottles.

So I find this type of info to be shameful and misleading. I'm all for getting maximum results in as little time as possible, but you have to tell people there is going to be some hard work involved.

Fortunately, I like to think that I've made the workouts as fun as possible because we have a lot of variety in the Turbulence Training workouts.

Click here to get more information on Craig's fat loss workouts...
--> http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. The FIVE bonus New Year's gifts offer ends at midnight on Wednesday - no exceptions. Go here to start losing fat immediately:
Click here to get more information on Craig's fat loss workouts...
--> http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

Win $$$ In TT Fat Loss Transformation Challenge

2008-01-01T18:41:00.000-05:00

(Sent from my hotel in LA...)

After the last few weeks, even though I'm in a bulking phase, I felt obligated to hit the gym REALLY hard this am for a "fat loss" workout after the last few weeks of feasting.

Aside from the gym being dead (I guess alot of people are still "recovering" from last night), I only had about 30 minutes to blast my muscles and get a wicked sweat on...

I figured I would do one of Craig Ballantyne's "fat loss" workouts which put me in the "hurt box!" I can make any workout painful but I was very impressed with how he combined certain exercises and rest periods to make for a very intense 30 minutes! I ended up tacking on an extra 30 minutes (12 x 1 minute sprints on treadmill) of interval cardio and walked out of the gym CHARGED and SATISFIED (especially knowing that half the world is still hung over right now and sleeping) Not me!

Click here to check out the site I got the fat loss workouts from, which I used this AM to kick off my 2008!!!

Another thing...

While texting Craig yesterday, he reminded me that he's giving away $2000 just by losing body fat and changing your body (something you were going to do anyways, right?!)

Craig is running the 1st ever Turbulence Training 12-Week Transformation Contest. In my opinion, the TT contest is WAY better thane Body for Life for a few reasons:

1. Body for Life was only a 12 week program, but with the TT package, you get over 26 weeks of advanced workouts.

2. Craig's Deluxe package, provides 1 year of fat blasting workouts!

But back to the TT Transformation contest... Craig has put together some incredible prizes...

Grand Prize - $2000 & a 3-year Platinum TT Membership

Second Place - $1000 & a 2-year Platinum TT Membership

Third Place - $500 & a 1-Year Platinum TT Membership

Click here to check out the fat loss workouts to transform your body and win $2000!!!

Here are the rules:

1) You must have purchased Turbulence Training and used the TT programs to achieve your results.

2) You must keep a training journal in the Turbulence Training Membership forum (don't forget, you get 3 months free access to the Turbulence Training Membership site when you order Turbulence Training).

3) You must post before and after photos in your training journalin the TT Membership section.

4) The TT Transformation Contest runs from Nov. 26th to April 15th.

All transformations must start and finish during this time period. Therefore, you could start as soon as today (which I hope you do!) or as late as January 21st...but I know you won't wait that long!

5) Each client has 12 weeks to complete their transformation. Photos must be taken on Day 1 and Day 84.

6) The Transformation Contest will be judged by a panel of experts, including but not restricted to: Craig Ballantyne, Brad Pilon, and Holly Rigsby.

7) In addition to providing Before & After Photos, each contestant must write a 300 word essay on their before and after success story.

Photos must include a newspaper for Date Verification.

Click here to get started with Turbulence Training for fat loss and your chance to win $2000!

Live to love and love to live,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. You can order Craig's fat loss manuals anytime in 2008 but all FIVE of your New Year's Fat Loss bonuses will all be removed from the Turbulence Training webpage at midnight Wednesday, January 2nd.

This is your first, last and only chance to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to grab Turbulence Training AND all the extra bonuses in this great package. Don't wait till after New Year's! Click here to get started!!!:

Vince DelMonte VS Craig Ballantyne Part 1

2007-12-31T02:49:00.000-05:00

Can you believe it? 24 hours to go in 2007...

I've got an AWESOME interview for you to kick off 2008 (especially if you're goal is to get LEAN and APPEAR more muscular)...

Being on the net, I've heard A LOT about this guy named Craig Ballantyne... you may have heard of him?

He writes for Men's Health and Oxygen regularly and he's famous for his fat-burning workouts (known as Turbulence Training ) and he's got this new 500 workout out that's supposed to be tougher than the 300 workout.

Anyways, I always wondered if he was the real deal, till I had an opportunity to meet him in Florida a few weekends ago...

... I figured, I would try some of his fat loss workouts on myself (the first test) and then on my clients (the 2nd test).

I also tracked down his cell phone (he lives 45 minutes from me) and called him and texted him with no response until he FINALLY answered on a Sunday morning (I think he answered because he knew he was going to have to meet me face to face in a few weeks after that :) )

Both Craig and I would tell you that based on "the lean threshold" you will create the *illusion* that you are MORE muscular by stripping off the fat before building any NEW muscle !

... so the question is, "How are you going to strip the FAT in 2008?"

This is only PART 1 of our phone conversation (make sure to read to the bottom to hear about some gifts Craig has for you)....

VD: What's the worst thing someone can do in 2008 if they want to lose fat?

CB: Eat crap and not exercise of course! Actually, just trying to "wing it" is going to leave most people frustrated. You have to put some work into preparing your plan, and if you do that, you'll succeed.

If you lack education about nutrition and exercise, you're going to run into a lot of problems. But the more you know, the better off you will be.

VD: What is the best thing someone can do in 2008 if they want to lose fat?

CB: Plan. Get a good workout plan that suits your lifestyle, physical interests, time constraints, equipment availability, and training history.

Don't do a heavy cardio program if you don't have a lot of time and hate doing cardio. If you only have time for 3 short workouts per week, then grab something like Turbulence Training that you can do at home or the gym with minimal equipment.

At the same time, plan your nutrition. Figure out what eating schedule works for you. Address your weak points and work around them. Get rid of all the bad foods in your house and replace them with good, fat fighting foods.

Look at your schedule and determine the two best times each week to spend an hour or so preparing your meals for the next coming days (for example, an hour on Sunday and an hour on Wednesday). If you have your plan set out, all you have to do is follow it.

Once you commit, stick to it. Don't bounce from program to program, or diet to diet. Also, plan in "mental breaks", such as cheat meals (once per week), and fun workouts - such as taking a long hike on the weekend or replacing one workout every month with a sport or workout with a friend. This plan will be your guide to success. Do it once and you don't have to spend mental energy on it every week.

VD: A lot of readers ask me, "Should I build muscle or lose fat first?" When we were hanging out in West Palm together, you shared with me some interesting numbers on how to decide whether you should build muscle first or lose fat first. Can you provide my friends with those numbers and guidelines.

CB: Here's the range...if you are at this height and below the corresponding weight, my rule is you MUST gain MUSCLE...

5'4" - 130 lbs
5'6" - 140 lbs
5'8" - 150 lbs
5'10 - 160 lbs
6'0' - 170 lbs

And so on...5 lbs per inch in either direction.

VD: I agree.

So you don't think you can build muscle and lose fat at the same time?

CB: No, I do believe you can. Of course, the worse off you are, the easier it is. In fact, over fat beginners with poor exercise and diet habits can make dramatic gains in muscle while losing fat. In fact, I also found a research study last year that shows it is possible in men and women over the age of 50.

VD: So this is where you and I would slightly disagree. I've seen it happen too but I teach my clients to chase one goal at once.

Put ALL your efforts into LOSING fat or GAINING muscle.

Interestingly, most people would *appear* more muscular IF they dialed down to 10% fat (for males) and 16% fat (for females).

I know you teach short and intense weight training workouts for fat loss but you see bodybuilders and fitness models doing 2 hours a day of cardio plus 1 hour a day of weights to get lean. How is Turbulence Training so different?

CB: I believe that resistance training and interval training are more efficient than most people give them credit for. So I think you can get the same results with 50% less volume.

Four chest exercises done for 3 sets each does NOT result in four times as much muscle growth as doing one chest exercise for 3 sets. At some point, you have to ask yourself, what is this set really doing? By the time most guys get to their chest flyes, haven't they already stimulated the pecs to maximal growth?

I truly believe you can stimulate the muscle with much less volume than most people use. So focus on 1-2 exercises done hard, and then move on.

Same with interval training versus cardio. There is more going on here than just the numbers of calorie counter readout. Long, slow cardio is inefficient. And to keep things in perspective, my programs are designed for men and women that don't have 2 hours per day to train anyway... so its not an option. These people are lucky to have 2 hours per week. So there is no option but to use total body workouts, supersets, and intervals. Nothing else will work in that short of a time frame.

VD: I have an issue with interval training for fat loss. As a competitive endurance athlete with zero fat on my body we stayed lean by doing lots of long, steady cardio and you preach the opposite. Why is interval training more superior?

CB: A couple of things make it better... First, it works in less time. We are getting great results with our three sessions of 20 minutes of intervals per week, sometimes even less time than that. It works, and it works in less time per week than most long endurance workouts require per session.

Second, we see less overuse injuries with shorter, less frequent workouts. As a young guy, you might not have had too many aches and pains from your training, but go into any physio office and its packed with runners and triathletes that have overuse injuries. If you do the same motion thousands of times per long workout, the stress adds up. Almost no one can avoid it.

Third, I've found that long cardio works best for young guys, and worse with age, and worse with women. We've all seen too many women on the same machine day after day for months with the same body, no changes. Now that's also due to diet and often a lack of resistance training, but I'm just not convinced long cardio works for everyone.

VD: Also, interval training is HARD and intense on your joints if you don't have a conditioning foundation to build off of. How do you make interval training safe and effective for everyone?

CB: Well, interval training is subjective, right? I mean, for a beginner that is 150 pounds overweight, no trainer in their right mind would ask them to sprint all out for 30 seconds. But, we can ask them to take their walking speed from 3.0 mph to 3.6 mph for 30 second intervals. And then they would go back down to 3.0 mph for recovery.

Now that is interval training, safe and effective for beginners. Alternatively, I use bodyweight circuit training in "place" of interval training for both beginners and advanced fitness levels.

For a beginner, we could do a circuit of hip extensions, kneeling pushups, planks, side planks, and stability ball leg curls and we'd burn just as much fat as slow cardio, but we'd also get the benefit of total body strengthening at the same time. And this will prepare them for future, harder workouts.

Basically, I'm asking everyone to take a leap of faith and trust the latest research along with my years of experience, and see that there is a better way to burn fat rather than 2 hour marathon workouts of long slow cardio and light weight machines.

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle BuildingB
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Now check this out...

Craig's put together the ultimate Turbulence Training package that contains not only 16-weeks of advanced fat loss workouts and 10 weeks of beginner programs, but he's also added 5 new bonuses that are available only for the next three days.

1) Secrets of the Transformation Masters E-book

You'll learn the insider fat burning secrets from 3 of the most experienced Transformation Trainers in North America. We squeezed every last one of their fat burning secrets from them so YOU can achieve your ultimate body transformation.

It will help the absolute beginner and even the fitness competitor. The report contains detailed, step-by-step information for every fat loss level.

No fat burning stone was left unturned, diet plans were scrutinized and reviewed, and these experts share the exact details for looking your best on the big day (whether it is at a wedding, a physique contest, or simply to be ready for your transformation "after"photos).

2) Fit Yummy Mummy Fit-Fast 4-Week Workout

When you are pressed for time and have no access to equipment, the Fit Yummy Mummy Fit-Fast Workout is your rescue routine to keep your metabolism burning strong and fat loss efforts on track.

America's #1 Fat Loss Expert for Moms, Holly Rigsby, has designed an exclusive 4-week workout plan you can do in the comfort of your own home.

3) Workouts for Busy Dad's Bonus

The World's Busiest Dad and personal trainer, Chris Lopez, shares with you his 20-minute workout secrets to get Dad's back into fighting shape so they can keep up with their kids and outlast their wives.

4) The Revolutionary Eat-Stop-Eat Diet Book from Brad Pilon

Brad is a nutrition expert and his controversial fat loss eating guideline is making waves in the dieting community. People are busting through fat loss plateaus and loving the lifestyle that Brad's approach allows. It's a simple, anti-diet approach to fat loss.

5) Mastering the Fat Loss Mindset - A How-to Guide for Fat Loss Goal Setting that is Guaranteed to Help You Get Maximum Results

This is the year. How many times have we all said that? Well, this IS the year. Listen to the UK's top fitness and motivational expert Dax Moy and learn how to set goals and live the lifestyle to reach those goals. No more dropping out, this is the year you will go all the way and finally succeed in changing your body!

But this entire package is only available for the next 72 hours. On Wednesday, January 2nd at midnight, all 5 of these bonuses will disappear from the bonus package and will never, EVER be offered again.

Click here to get more information
--> http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

If you don't pick-up this incredible collection of fat loss bonuses today, you might kick yourself for missing out. This is the kind of information that can take a fat loss program from zero to sixty in just days, snapping you out of even the deepest, darkest fat loss plateau you've ever experienced.

Remember, if I didn't know Craig personally and if I hadn't used Craig's workouts personally, I would not be recommending his fat loss resource...

This is ONE fat loss package that EVERY committed person should take into 2008 if they are truly committed to losing fat!

P.P.S. Hurry, you only have until Wednesday, Jan. 2nd, at 11:59pm to claim your bonuses.

Click here to get more information
--> http://www.NoNonsenseFatLoss.com

#1 Thing To Do For 2008 (for more muscle)...

2007-12-28T00:26:00.000-05:00

So if you were in my office and asked, "Vince, what's the number one thing I should do to build as much muscle possible for 2008?"

I would say three things:

PLAN PLAN PLAN

I would then quote the late Benjamin Franklin, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”

Training without a program is like building a house with out a blueprint.

(I'll add, not just a "program" but a program specifically designed for YOU... not a body part bodybuilder program that only works if you're using drugs and have great genetics... )

So what should a muscle building "plan" include?

-- You need a specific weight training program. You need to know how to split up your muscle groups. You need to know how many reps and sets. How fast to lift the weights. How long to rest for. When to switch the program completely...

-- You need a specific meal plan. You need to know EXACTLY what and how much food to put in your mouth every 3 hours.

-- You need proper lifting technique. You need to train safely and effectively so you don't hurt yourself and so that you isolate the targeted muscle group.

-- You need to know EXACTLY which supplements to use and which ones to avoid.

-- You need to know how much sleep you should be getting.

-- You need to know how much cardio you should be doing on your workout days and non-workout days.

-- You need to know how to stretch and when to stretch or else you will get injured (if not now... later).

-- You need to know how to cut all the fat after you bulk up.

-- You need to know when and for how long to take take recovery periods.

These details MUST be pre-planned before you start... before you start going to the gym!

Having this information is TRUE planning.

Once you have your plan... you have ONE job only ...

... WORK IT and EXECUTE IT.

Click here to get your complete muscle building plan: --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com Here's what you get when you use my plan:

Two 29 week muscle building programs (beginner and advanced included) are essentially your blueprints – they are very powerful and intense workouts I used to gain 41 pounds of muscle.

84 day meal plans that range from 2000 calories to 6000 calories in 500 calorie increments can be printed off and put in your kitchen so all you need to do is FOLLOW YOUR PLAN!

An exercise database that will teach you how to do EVERY single exercise with proper lifting technique (even if you workout at home).

The Supplement Watch Files will tell you exactly which supplements to buy and which ones to save your money on.

My private email. If you get stuck with your plan then you can contact me personally!

What else do you want?

Now man up and show me you're truly committed to your goals in 2008!

Click here to get started with your 2008 muscle building plan: --> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

My Christmas Gift To YOU :)

2007-12-25T01:16:00.000-05:00

Accept this skit and song as my little Christmas gift to you. It's been downloaded by almost 3 million people.

It's amazing how powerful a message can be sent with just song and drama! Hope this helps you remember the true reason for the season. Enjoy!

Have a VERY Merry Christmas!

Vince

Joint-Specific Mobility & Stability Seminar in Florida

2007-12-22T14:27:00.000-05:00

One of my online fitness buddies, Eric Cressey, a sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike just let me know about an incredible one-time opportunity to learn how to prevent and correct the most common musculoskeletal problems once and for all!

Topics to be covered include:

-Functional Anatomy of Various Joints

-Static and Dynamic Assessments

-Corrective and Preventative Exercise Programming

-The Art of Hardcore Corrective Exercise: How to Maintain a Training Effect While Correcting Imbalances

-Troubleshooting Resistance Training Technique

When: January 5, 2008: 9AM-4PM

Where: Bahia Mar Beach Resort and Yachting Center
801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Ft Lauderdale FL, 33316
(888) 802-2442

Cost: *$99/person prior to December 26th, $129 thereafter; *$20 off for those with a valid student ID

*** Click Here for the EARLY Bird Rate ***

*** Click Here for the Regular Rate ***

You can email Eric at ec@ericcressey.com for more details and a registration sheet. Please type "Florida seminar" in the subject line.

Hope to see some of you there!

Vince DelMonte
P.S. For more info on Eric, check out http://www.ericcressey.com

The ONE thing that will make 2008 your best year EVER

2007-12-21T13:47:00.000-05:00

What is the MAIN thing that will determine your fitness results in 2008? Not genetics. Not drugs. Not time. Not motivation. Not knowledge. Not a better program. Not a coach. Not a piece of equipment.

There is one thing MORE powerful, in my confident opinion, than any other factor - CONSISTENCY!

Here's what is going to happen in about 10 days when 2008 hits:

Every single person is going to be surfing Google for "muscle building program" or "build massive muscle" and they will be surfing every bodybuilding website and forum, until they find the ONE.

Once they find the ONE, they will feel confident that this is the solution to their problems. They are excited because the program is new.

But after 3 or 4 weeks (maybe they make it 3 or 4 months if they're really ambitious) it gets old. It's not "exciting" anymore which results in a few more Google searches until they find another program from someone they have never heard of before or perhaps they discover a unique training method which looks better than the hard training they are already doing.

They immediately print off this new workout, and the program you planned on being the ONE a few weeks ago, is suddenly by the waste side because it's been replaced with a new one.

This will happen over and over and over again until, believe it or not, it will be 2009 and they'll have little to show for all the programs they've "taste tested" and not been consistent with.

Can you relate?

The program has not failed you. You have failed yourself. You have failed in NOT being consistent and NOT giving it enough time to work.

Do you think pro bodybuilders switch between full body workouts for a few weeks then kettlebells another month then sand bag training, then Olympic training, then Pilates then 10 x 10, blah, blah, blah. NO!

Pro bodybuilders (or eliete athletes for that matter) do not program hop. They do the same things year in and year out - they are consistent! Sure, they might incorporate some better methods over the years but they are consistent in applying the FOUR things that truly make a difference in a muscular physique:

Overload + Progression + Caloric Support + Consistency

That is it. Nothing more. Nothing less.

In recent conversations with some of my most muscular friends, a common theme arises. Each of these guys and gals have built their physiques with only 1 (or maybe 2) methods of training. But they are CONSISTENT, year in and year out, with the method they follow.

They are okay with "missing out" on the latest trends, programs and philosophies because they are getting great results being consistent and not getting distracted by the "latest" no matter how promising something may seem.

Committ yourself to being consistnet in 2008!

Vince DelMonte
Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine
H.B.K. CPT

The Anti Gym - My thoughts

2007-12-16T15:19:00.000-05:00

I can't resist sharing my thoughts on The Anti Gym.

I have not read the entire site so forgive me if some of my info is not dead on...

Here's some background on The Anti Gym (before you go to their website which looks like a soft core porn site):

--> Their motto: "Have sex with the lights on."

--> The owner wears a shirt that reads, "NO CHUBBIES"

--> During your workout you might get handcuffed to the treadmill.

--> You'll be interviewed for the privilege to work out there.

--> They throw cupcakes and Twinkies at you (literally) while you work out.

--> They have super hot, stripper like girls, dancing on boxes while you work out.

--> You might get urine tested to see if you had any ice cream last night!

--> The owner runs around the gym screaming stuff like, "You gotta pick up the pace if you ever want to wear lace," or "You gotta pick up the pace if you want a girl who wears lace," or "You'll never get a hubby if you're chubby." It goes on and on... pretty funny stuff actually.

--> It's the only gym in history that does not discourage alcohol and marijuana use as part of a healthy lifestyle.

--> Their meal plans include favorites like pizza, steak, and even pot pies. They say, "We know you don’t actually like tofu."

--> The owner offers people who call in with hate calls, death threats and law suit warnings, $1000 to come down to the gym to show that they are in shape, as they claim, and not fat or chubby. If proven "guilty" then Michael, the owner, donates the $1000 to charity - www.getphysical.org

You really have to go The Anti Gym website and watch Michael's commercials and T.V. interviews... personally, I got all fired up after watching them, but I can see why people hate this guy in Denver Colorado! All I have to say is that this guy has BIG balls!

It's not the approach I take, have taken or will ever take but if it gets even ONE person fitter and healthier then that's great.

Enjoy my comments and thoughts on the AG...

1. The Anti Gym hates excuses. So do I. Excuses are for the weak and people need to stop supersizing their orders, get off their butt's and stop making excuses. I always question obese clients who say, "I don't want to lose weight," or "I'm happy with myself." I'm not overweight so maybe I should not be talking but I find this hard to believe... perhaps the truth hurts?

2. The Anti Gym does not sugar coat the truth on the obesity epidemic. Our nation is 61% sloppy, lazy and chubby. It's out of control. Nobody is being held accountable and people hide in a field of excuses and a kitchen of gluttony.

I agree with the AG on this point. "How can you truly agree that it is tolerable for America to be fat?" And to make matters worse, is it acceptable to pull youth into this disgusting behaviour?

In my opinion, parents should be CHARGED fines of $50 for taking their kids to McDonald's and $100 if they let their kids supersize their meals!

Not enough money is being spent on nutritional education. I think it's interesting that the same angry chubbies and "bearded ladies" (the site talks about) who are protesting against the AG are the same ones buying wacky exercise gimmicks from late night infomercials...

...the same people who are looking for an easy way out are the ones causing a stink when they are told the TRUTH about their weight problem by an obnoxious bald guy (don't worry Mike, I think the bald looks good on you).

3. I think (and hope) Michael's intentions are genuine and that he has the obese persons best interests at heart. Only he can answer that. Michael believes in accountability so I'm sure he does not mind being held accountable and questioned by his fellow trainer.

4. The Anti Gym knows what it stands for and (hopefully) believes in the message it's sending. The message is only as strong and credible as the messenger. I'm not going to say if Michael's marketing is right or wrong but I will say that if people sense he is not TRULY committed to helping obesity then he will lose his integrity and influence.

5. Results only matter. It would be interesting for Michael to compete against another professional fitness trainer. Take 10 of his clients and 10 of my clients and see which group gets better results in 12 weeks from now! I would gladly accept the challenge :)

6. I want more testimonials. I had a great time reading the Pillow Talk section (testimonials) on his site but was a little disappointed when I didn't see any Before and After pictures, any contact information (to boost credibility) and only SEVEN testimonials... (sorry if I missed something). If I was the owner of The Anti Gym, I would be building my business around client success... not around the controversy I'm stirring up in the media etc... It just goes to show there is no "one size fits all" way to motivate.

7. I don't know Michael's background or story, but I would be interested in knowing what he was doing to help the obese before he opened the Anti Gym... please post below if you know. I'm genuinely interested.

8. Is the Anti Gym really any different from any other gym? People join gyms for ONE reason - to get results and to make friends (social component)! The gym industry has a 60% failure rate in the first 3 months unless the person is seeing results. To get results they use the exact same methods of any high quality trainer at any other gym: Weight training, body weight training, interval training and nutritional counselling.

More importantly: Structure and progress, proper technique, variety, motivation, intensity, consistency and commitment. These are things you can find in any reputable fitness club.

9. The new definition of "chubby..." Michael has come up with his own definition of "chubby," which is, "A person who is lazy, makes excuses and blames others for their behaviors." That's fine but he should put that on the back of the shirt he wears because the reality is this: The word "chubby" is a physical description of 99% of the population, not a mental description. So if he is trying to rewrite a term, he should make an effort to go to the other end of the world to explain himself, or I question his motives for helping others... I trust Mike and his team are not trying to boost their own egos. Great way to make me curious but this can result in loss of credibility to many if not explained.

10. The AG site is a little too vain and obsessive about "looking sexy" for me... Life is not all about looking "sexy" and "hot" although that appeals to a large market. The truth is... there are millions of people who are "sexy" and "hot" and even super fit who are NOT happy with themselves... maybe you are one of them? Happiness is not a result of what is on the outside. It can be a starting point but it will NEVER be an ending point.

10. The reality is this. Any reputable fitness coach or gym, including the AG can bring all the training knowledge, marketing, hype and whatever else... but the INDIVIDUAL must TAKE ACTION and DO IT. You must bring one thing to the table that no gym can do for you - that is "JUST DOING IT." You, still, must do the work! No trainer, no piece of equipment, no website, no gym, no Twinkie, no handcuff, no urine test, no hot stripper, no $1000 can do the work for you.

I applaud the AG for TAKING ACTION and attacking the obesity epidemic. I look forward to hearing more success stories from their "lifestyle boutique."

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Men's Fitness Contributor
H.B.K. CPT

Are readers more muscular?

2007-12-15T12:32:00.000-05:00

Would you agree with the statement? "Leaders are readers."

I don't know who coined this phrase but it's something that has had a massive impact on my physical, intellectual and spiritual life.

If leaders are readers then let me ask you a question...

Why do less than 4% of North America even own a library card?

Why only ten percent of people who begin reading a non-fiction book ever get beyond the first chapter?

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln used to walk miles to borrow and return books. He read them by candlelight after working long, hard days. Do you think his reverence and devotion to books made a difference in his ability as a leader to lead a troubled nation?

I do.

I personally can't go into a bookstore without buying a book (lately I have been getting lots of audio books - I'm probably the only guy who looks forward to a 24 hour drive because I get to learn the entire time.)

I was once asked, "If your house set on fire and you could only grab one thing, what would it be?"

I can't answer that 100% but I'm guessing my personal library collection since I consider that one of my most valued material possessions. I take MASSIVE pride in the fact that I have over 300 non-fiction books in my office.

So what does this all have to do with muscle building and getting super buff, ripped and muscular for 2008?

Here's what Chalres Poliquin would advise you:

"The basic rule is that you have to read ten hours a week on a particular topic for five years to develop an appreciable level of expertise on that precise subject. If you're not willing to commit that much time, you might consider a different line of work."

To get to the point where you know enough, you've gotta make some serious investments - probably both time and money are required.

That what I did before I wrote my book.

This should be true for any serious student of success.

If you are truly committed to building the strongest, healthiest and most muscular body ever this 2008, I implore you to become a voracious reader.

A book a month will keep you in the middle of the pack.

A book a year and you're in the very back of the pack.

I don't care if you love it or hate - reading is just one of those things you NEED to do to be successful.

So what are you reading these days Vince?

Remember, leaders are readers and if you need the best book to kick start your quest for your best body ever in 2008, you know where to go --> http://www.vincedelmontefitness.com :)

Train hard,
Vince DelMonte

Author & Creator, No Nonsense Muscle Building
Men's Fitness Contributor
H.B.K. CPT

P.S. Here's a list of four books that I'm reading right now.

1. The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer by John Little 2. The Millionaire Workout by Ryan Lee 3. King Solomon's Secrets To Success, Wealth & Happiness by Steven K. Scott 4. Built to Last by Jim Collins

A nice balance of physical, business and spiritual development!

Forget 2008... go get ready right now!

--> http://www.VinceDelMonteFitness.com