ALRIGHTY!

If there was EVER any question about why we’re a nation full of fat, out of shape, unhealthy junk food junkies, I am here today with your answer.

… and fancy that, the answer came to me IN THE MAIL!

Check this out and tell me I’m wrong. I DARE YOU!

Oh, here’s that link I mentioned about how this ‘chicken patty’ meat is processed:
==> MANUFACTURING MEAT PASTE

Okay … Now LISTEN!!

Ultimately we can only blame ourselves.

I mean, if we CHOOSE to put this crap into our mouths, how can we REALLY blame the marketers?

They’re out to make a buck. Their ultimate goal is profit.

So, of course they’re going to produce something that appeals to our tastebuds (might even be addictive on certain levels) and keeps us coming back again and again, spending our hard earned cash on their wares.

They don’t care if we’re healthy or not. “BUY OUR STUFF” … Period.

WE are the only ones that can look out for our own health.

Let me repeat that:

YOU are responsible for YOUR own health. YOU and YOU ALONE!

So take responsibility, people!!! And CHOOSE to eat what keeps you lean, strong and healthy.

Not what COULD ultimately be slowly killing you …

Want better things for yourself than what this kind of crappy eating can (and eventually WILL) do to you?

Want to look better, feel better, have more energy and live longer?

Sure!! We ALL want THAT!

Need a better idea of what GOOD nutrition looks like?

Want to know HOW to do it?

I’ve said it a million times before and I’ll say it a million times more …

Fat Burning Kitchen authors Mike Geary and Cat Ebeling REALLY know their stuff.

This is a ‘must have’ resource for ANYONE interested in eating for health and longevity.

If you don’t have it yet, plain and simple: you’re nuts. So, change that situation RIGHT NOW.

Grab It Here ==> Fat Burning Kitchen

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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You’re into healthy eating, right?

I mean: You’ve got goals.

Big goals.

Good goals.

Goals that involve muscle building, fat burning and optimum health and energy.

Goals that make you look better, feel better and live longer.

And you don’t want bad nutrition getting in the way of those goals.

Am I right?

So, in striving for those lofty and admirable goals you avoid what we have all recently become aware of as being a rather bad ingredient in most packaged foods, “High Fructose Corn Syrup” (aka “HFCS”) … right?

We know that HFCS contributes to the obesity epidemic and we know that it’s highly processed and chemically produced.

We also know it’s not a very healthy thing to put into our beloved bodies because our bodies don’t really know how to digest it, nor does it offer any nutritional value to help our bodies function.

Well, if you were suddenly faced with the choice of buying or eating a food product that contains HFCS or a food product that includes something called “Corn Sugar” in its ingredients list, which would you choose?

Which do you think is healthier? High Fructose Corn Syrup? or Corn Sugar?

Wait. Before you pick up that can of “whatever” that has Corn Sugar in it, watch this.

Because the answer is going to surprise you.

Alright, now that you know the truth, go find out even MORE about the foods you need to avoid that can hinder your progress towards reaching your goals …

… remember those goals? The ones we just discussed up above … looking better, feeling better, living longer, more energy, fat burning, muscle building … all that good stuff that equals a better LIFE!

… and find out which foods can HELP you get to your goals … faster, easier, and way more efficiently.

Fat Burning Kitchen authors Mike Geary and Cat Ebeling know their stuff.

Get it … and then you really WILL “get it” when it comes to nutrition. No more confusion. Everything will be crystal clear and you’ll know what to do and how to do it to get there. Fast.

Great Nutrition = Optimum Health. Optimum Health = Looking Good and Feeling GREAT!

And who doesn’t want THAT?

Grab It Now ==> Fat Burning Kitchen

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Ah, the weekend is upon us! And it’s a long one up here in Canada!! It’s gonna be a sunny one too! Woo Hoo!

So, anyway last week I found a recipe for Chocolate Pudding that is actually HEALTHY … but contains avocado.

At first I thought “YIKES! AVOCADO IN CHOCOLATE PUDDING? YUK!“

But the recipe was from one of my favourite health authorities.

Yup, we’re talking Mike Geary again …

… so I absolutely HAD to try it.

Watch now as I whip up a batch:

It really is absolutely delicious! Give it a try! Here’s the recipe:

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Mike Geary’s Healthy Fat-Burning Chocolate Pudding

• 1/2 of a ripe avocado (soft to touch)

• approx 3 tablespoons of almond butter (preferably raw if possible)

• approx 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk

• 2 heaping tablespoons of organic cocoa powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

• 1 or 2 packets of stevia (or to your desired sweetness level)

• 1/2 to 3/4 of a scoop of chocolate protein powder

• just a small pinch of salt

Put the avocado and almond butter into a bowl and mash together with a fork until smooth. Then add all of the other ingredients into the bowl and mix together vigorously until all is mixed and smooth.

If everything went right, the consistency will be similar to pudding … except normal pudding makes you FAT with loads of sugar!

Mike’s healthy pudding recipe will actually HELP you to burn fat, control cravings, and satisfy your body’s need for micro-nutrients, protein, healthy fats, and fiber.

If the pudding ends up too thick, simply add a bit more almond milk or coconut milk for more moisture.

If you want to get a little wild and add some more nutrient-rich additions, feel free to add some chopped pecans, chia seeds, rice bran, or walnuts at the end.

(This recipe will make about 2 – 3 servings and is a great healthy dessert or late night snack)

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To get more great Mike Geary nutrition information like this go here:
Mike Geary Nutrition

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Wow!! Wednesday again and yet another week half over already… really, where DOES the time go?

It feels like the weekend JUST ended … oh wait … I’m in Canada and last weekend was a LONG weekend, so it DID just end!! LOL

Here’s how I started MY long weekend:

Yes, its true! The guy that got ME started on my path to better health, a ripped body and a six pack was in town. And, I FINALLY got to meet him in person.

Mike Geary, author of The Truth About Six Pack Abs was in Vancouver last week on business and we hung out for an extended brunch on Friday morning.

… and YEP, he IS just that nice, just that smart, and just that interesting. I had a great time trading thoughts, ideas and stories with him.

And, while we were having brunch, he also happened to mention something I had previously been unaware of (how I missed THIS I have NO idea!):

The Truth About Six Pack Abs ALSO comes as an MP3 Audio Book!

Now THIS is a VERY valuable piece of news. I’m going to load it into my mp3 player and listen to it while I work out!

Talk about having some good motivation!!

Plus, you get the added benefit of saving time by getting your workout in while listening in and learning all the things you need to know about how to do it most effectively!

Anyway, after Mike departed I was at the front end of a long weekend where I knew I was going to take a much needed break from all things “Jackie“ … and that included working, messing around on the computer, running, working out, waking up early and even eating totally on target.

The honest truth is that I was starting to feel a little burned out emotionally, mentally and physically, and I really just needed a big ol’ break… from EVERYTHING.

So, I just let it all go in the dumper for a few days.

But here’s the interesting part: I expected to wake up on Tuesday morning totally refreshed and rarin’ to go with bucket-loads of energy and bouncing off the walls.

But I didn’t.

My first thought when I woke up (after deciding whether to throw the alarm through the window or not) was “Oh man, do I really have to go running today? Maybe I’ll skip just one more day and just really get a solid rest in, instead.”

!!!!!! WHAAAAT ?????!??!

Trust me, that surprised EVEN ME !

But, that’s just not how I roll.

So I pulled my lazy ass out of that bed, strapped on my running gear and got my butt out the door before I could start up the argument with myself.

As I walked down to the seawall I imagined that’s how a lot of good intentions must wind up falling by the wayside.

I didn’t “feel like it“.

I could have bailed.

But what about tomorrow? What if I didn’t “feel like it” again tomorrow?

And then the next day? And the next?

Before I know it I could wind up with a year’s worth of “tomorrow I’ll feel like it” and not one iota of accomplishment.

And you know what else?

When I was done I felt better. A LOT better. Emotionally, mentally AND physically. Fresh air, a little sweat, endorphins and NO GUILT. I found freedom from all the things that were making me feel crappy. And I got ‘er done even though I didn’t “feel like it“. Good for me!

And then just to hammer my own point home to myself, something else interesting happened later today …

I also had an interesting conversation with one of my clients during her session.

She had a similar weekend of ‘just screw it, I need a break‘ debauchery. And subsequently didn’t really feel all that up to our scheduled workout.

SHE could have skipped out, too. But that’s not how SHE rolls either.

She showed up and by the end of the workout we were both talking about how she felt better having gone the distance and gotten her workout in.

And, the endorphins were rockin’ her mood by then, too.

Good for her. She’s my kind of peeps.

THE MORAL OF THIS STORY IS: a “break” is fine … IF you REALLY need it… but don’t let that “break” get carried away on you and become the “habit”. You just won’t get anywhere if you let that happen.

So, once that break is over, whether you “feel like it” or NOT, get your butt out there and JUST DO IT !!! (boy, I sure do love Nike for coming up with that slogan… it just says it all)

Besides, I mean really: Who’s got time for regrets?

That’s it for today, but before you head out, make sure you grab The Truth About Six Pack Abs MP3 Audio Book.

Listen to it during your next workout and motivate the heck out of yourself … and learn stuff at the same time! GOOD stuff, too …

Mike Geary really DOES know what he’s talking about and if you don’t listen to ANYONE else, you should listen to HIM.

GET IT HERE ==> The Truth About Six Pack Abs MP3 Audio Book

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day!
Girlwithnoname

ps. Here’s Mike’s other stuff, just in case you haven’t grabbed some of it yet. They’re all very worthy investments for anyone striving for better health, strength, fitness and a great body:

The Truth About Six Pack Abs eBook

The Truth About Six Pack Abs VIP Videos Area (with Dr. Kareem Samhouri)

The Fat Burning Kitchen (with Cat Ebeling)

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Finally!!

Yes!! I finally managed to get an introduction to NONE OTHER than the “next-to-impossible-to-meet” Mike Geary !!

Mike is the author of the incredibly informative and absolutely life-changing fitness and nutrition books “The Truth About Six Pack Abs” and “The Fat Burning Kitchen” (which he co-wrote with Catherine Ebeling).

Listen, if you’re interested in getting … AND STAYING lean, then you HAVE to hear this interview.

Why?

Because during this exclusive and in-depth interview Mike actually reveals the TRUTHS YOU NEED TO KNOW about how to get that lean, toned and tight look.

As you may (or may not) know, Mike is one of my personal heroes because his books have been life-changing for me.

If you want to change your life too, this is the guy who can show you how.

Before I discovered “The Truth About Six Pack Abs” I didn’t have six pack abs, nor did I even have a clue how to get them.

I do now. AND I have maintained this level of fitness for several years now…

… and NO, it’s NOT impossible. Hey, if I did it, ANYONE can do it.

Finally getting in kick-ass shape has changed my life in ways I never thought possible:

I feel better.

I look better.

I have more energy.

I get more respect.

And for that I am forever grateful to Mike and the invaluable advice imparted in his books.

So I was intensely honored when he agreed to do an interview for us here at Girlwithnoname.com.

We really get into the ‘nitty-gritty’ stuff, and delve deep into the facts and controversies surrounding fat loss …

• Want to know exactly what it does take (and doesn’t take) to get “Six Pack Abs”? You’ll find out!

• Ever wonder whether striving for a “Six Pack” is actually a REALISTIC GOAL for the average person … or for someone who thinks they’ve been away from the fitness game for far too long and wonders if it may just be too late for them? Here’s your answers.

• Want to know the right vs. the wrong exercises? He’ll tell you.

• Have you ever been confused by the stuff you hear and see in the media and just want to know what’s true and what’s not? Mike clears up the confusion.

• Want to know more about what role nutrition REALLY plays? Find out here what YOU need to know about food to achieve “six pack abs” …

This is an absolute “must-listen” interview chock full of valuable information and hard-to-come-by honest and heartfelt advice from someone who REALLY knows what he’s talking about and wants to help YOU get there.

But, just so you know: Mike is a busy guy who is hard to track down, and doesn’t sit for interviews very often … so, that he sat with me for over NINETY MINUTES and shared EVERYTHING asked of him makes this A VERY SPECIAL EVENT.

**SO SPECIAL in fact, that I’m only releasing this interview on an “Invitation-Only” basis**

IMPORTANT: To hear my exclusive interview with Mike just put your name and email in the box below and you’ll be granted IMMEDIATE ACCESS.

You really don’t want to miss this one. It could change your life … the way he changed mine.

So make sure you get in NOW to hear EVERY NUGGET OF HEALTH & FITNESS GOLD that Mike shares with us.

Let Me In … I don’t want to miss this!

See you there!

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day.
Girlwithnoname

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Hey everyone. Hope you’re all doing fantastic!!

As usual I’m in a race against time (which seems appropriate since I love running so much!!). However, I had to make time to touch base with you today because one of my very favourite fitness pros Mike Geary (author of The Truth About Six Pack Abs), now has a new book out called Fat Burning Kitchen he has co-wrote with with Catherine Ebeling (RN BSN), and I’m here to tell you the book is hands down maybe the BEST nutrition book I’ve ever read.

He covers everything from sports drinks and energy bars right down to organic food and whether or not they are necessary (from his perspective) all the time (answer: no).

He talks about packaged food, pre-made diet meals from places like Weight Watchers and Lean Cuisine, fats and oils (which are good and why, which will HARM YOU and how, plus what to cook with), butter vs. margarine, carbohydrates (should you eat high carb if you work out a lot? or low carb all the time? are carbs evil?).

What about artificial sweeteners? Good for fat loss diets? Or could they actually be harming you and working AGAINST your fat loss goals?

Vegetables, fruits and greens … meats and seafood … dairy, nuts, seeds and grains … YOU NAME IT, he talks about it in complete detail including how these foods are produced for the mass-market and how to get the healthiest benefits out of the foods you choose to eat.

It is in-depth and absolutely CHOCK FULL of information you want to know… NO, actually it’s information YOU NEED TO KNOW.

I am not over-exaggerating here. If you are interested in being a healthy human being and eating for better health and/or fat loss, then this is an absolute MUST READ.

… listen you guys, even before he wrote Fat Burning Kitchen, Mike Geary single-handedly changed the way I personally think about food, what I choose to consume and how I choose to consume it. This guy IS the … (insert complimentary naughty word here).

You really have to check this book out. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

‘Nuff said!

CHECK IT OUT HERE:

Fat Burning Kitchen by Mike Geary

Today’s Workout Song of the Day is in honour of Mike Geary’s fantastic new book “Fat Burning Kitchen” and aptly named Banquet!

The book is a veritable banquet of nutrition knowledge… and such a tasty read!! HA! Aren’t I sneaky, eh? Like how I worked the two together that way?

Anyway, now that I’m finished tooting my horn about Mike and his great book I should probably mention that the song is great for Weight Training, it’s got angst galore just pumping out of it. Give it a try, it’ll jack you up, I promise!

BLOC PARTY – Banquet

Don’t forget, if you love it and want to work out to it too, you can get it fast by clicking on the ‘Buy’ button on the player widget above and Amazon will set you up in a few clicks of your mouse!

That’s it for today everyone!! Enjoy your new book, I promise you it’s an enthralling and eye opening read!

Have a fit, fun and fantastic day! See you soon!
Girlwithnoname

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Hi everyone!! Just a quick catch up on what I’m up to, plus I share a new discovery for an absolutely FANTASTIC oatmeal recipe (and I know how much you guys have loved my oatmeal recipes in the past, so just WAIT til you try THIS one!! mm mm MMMMM!!). Its chock full of protein and is great for post-workout, pre-workout, breakfast, dinner, whenever!!! Any time is a good time for oatmeal!!

Enjoy:

So, here’s the recipe again (courtesy of my fabulous beach pal and fellow fitness fanatic Rod):

Oatmeal Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Equal Parts (ie, 1 cup/1 cup/1 cup):
Regular (preferably organic) Raw Rolled Oats (oatmeal)
Non Fat Cottage Cheese
Eggs (or Egg whites, but why chuck out all the nutrition, I say), preferably Free Range, Organic

Plop the whole mess into a blender. Blend for about a minute, enough to grind up the oatmeal… this will make a pasty mixture… sounds delicious so far huh? LOL

Cook ‘em just like regular pancakes: heat the griddle, pour some mixture in the pan, wait til it looks dry around the edges and is showing bubbles/air pockets in the middle, flip. Simple Simon!!

According to Rod, it goes great with butter (do yourself a favour and try to find some of the raw milk variety) and Maple Syrup (prefereably organic, right? seeing a theme or pattern here yet? ha ha), but I know that they also go great with just organic honey or your favourite All-Fruit Spread (mine is raspberry).

I haven’t tried THIS yet but it just occurred to me that you could probably even add banana chunks or blueberries to the mixture before you cook it, too (after the blending, I mean)!! mmmmm…. that’s what I’ll try next!!! Can’t wait!

Okay, so the recipe above I discovered from Rod, but I’ve also got another HUGE, fantastic resource with LOTS of great nutrition information right down the same alley…

Check it out!

Fat Burning Kitchen by Mike Geary

…and I know you’re all anxiously waiting for me to get finished talking about food so we can all listen to today’s Workout Song of the Day!! LOL. Can you tell I’m having fun today? Anyway, without further ado, here it is:

Workout Song of the Day – BLONDIE – Atomic
(this song is great for Cardio, which, for me as you guys all know by now, is almost always some form of running)

Love it? BUY IT. Its cheap … like what? $0.99 or $0.79 or some ridiculously low price! Don’t ya love the world of the music download? So easy!!

Anyway guys, have a GREAT week. Its full of promise, so lets make sure it keeps that promise!! HA!

Over ‘n out til next time.
Girlwithnoname

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