Creatine Monohydrate Saved My Gains Over the Holidays

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

I had Abby over for this past week and I stayed busy with her so I deliberately planned a recovery week with no workouts. 

So I had to break the rust off the joints and get back on the weights. I anticipated pain and a substantial loss in strength which is common after a week off. To my surprise, I had neither one of those expected results. 

I hit the bench press and my performance and strength was shockingly good. How can this be? The answer was creatine monohydrate. 

I consistently took in 5-7g of creatine monohydrate everyday in my morning coffee. 

I have been unofficially studying this phenomenon for a few years now. 

Even after a week off and losing 5lbs, my strength on the bench was easily where I was a week prior except with no pain and the joints feeling good. 

The break was actually a time of healing and rejuvenation. The creatine intake was consistent and never missed. 

I have repeated this process numerous times over the last few years with the same results. 

Creatine monohydrate has consistently provided many benefits for me over the last 30 years. I swear by it and recommend it for everyone. 

As one of the most studied supplements out there, the amount of scientific research to support creatine monohydrate is beyond substantial. 

This new year, if you want to improve your strength, performance, and the ability to retain and build lean body mass, while enjoying the dozens of other benefits, consider adding in pure creatine monohydrate to your supplement stack for daily use.

Lean Meal Replacement Shakes are back!

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Same owner, same high quality products, and service, just with a new name. 

I've been using and selling their high quality products for over a decade. 

I will continue to do so now with the new brand name as before.

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MS, NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist

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MS, NASM Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
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Performance Enhancing Drug Use in Sports

      Performance enhancing drug (PED) use in sports is still a very controversial topic, with many valid arguments, that are both for and against its use. In today’s world of sports, winning is everything, especially at the professional levels. Many people think that PED use is a recent development. History shows that PED use has occurred long before organized sports were created. Some accounts of PED use date back to ancient Greek Olympic athletes. Athletes from all sports, have used and are using PEDs to enhance performance, to recover quicker, to relieve pain, for quality of life enhancement, and for many other reasons. Governing bodies, such as the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), have been established to regulate and control PED use in sports. The effectiveness of these agencies continues to be questioned. The various arguments for and against PED use is a raging debate, which will probably continue indefinitely. As long as there are competitive sports, with high stakes and stressors, there will be athletes looking for different ways to enhance their performance and ultimately, to win (Coakley, 2015).

    The ethical dilemmas surrounding PED use in sports are many. Some argue that PED use gives athletes an unfair advantage over other athletes who do not use PEDs. Because of this unfair advantage, many believe that PED use should be banned outright. Others argue that as organized sports evolved, sports nutrition has evolved alongside it.

    Many of the nutrition supplements and drugs that are common today did not exist fifty years ago or longer. Science has made great strides in analyzing the nutritional needs and requirements of modern athletes. Sports maybe generally the same as they were many years ago but a lot of variables have also changed. The demands on athletes today are far greater than they were in years past. Today, on average, athletes are bigger, stronger, faster and more powerful than the athletes of the past. The levels of performance and competition are far higher and the correlating stress levels are much greater. Sports nutrition has a higher level of importance as the demands on athletes are now so much greater than the past (Reardon & Creado, 2014).

Other ethical arguments surround the morals and values of PED use. Some say that PED use is cheating, it diminishes the accomplishments of clean athletes, it sends a negative message to youth, it creates unequal playing fields, it gives athletes unfair advantages and makes success far too easy to achieve. Counter arguments discuss the increased sports nutritional needs of today’s athletes and the remaining requirement for technical skill. Many argue that to throw, hit or catch a ball with professional level skill, it still requires thousands of hours of training and practice that PED use can never replicate. Another argument refers to athletes who use PEDs do not deserve credit for whatever they accomplish, in an enhanced state. Counter arguments discuss advances in equipment, training, technology and uniforms that also increase athlete’s performance but are not banned (Beck, 2013). Another interesting trend, noted by Beck (2013), points out that competitive swimmers now use specially designed swimsuits, developed with the assistance of NASA, which has been shown to undoubtedly increase performance. There is no requirement to use these swimsuits and they are allowed. Swimmers who do not use these swimsuits stand little chance of any equality with swimmers who do use them.

It is apparent that the ethical arguments for and against PED use are numerous and both sides have many valid points. Doping and PED use has been considered unethical since the ancient Greek Olympics. Beck (2013) points out that back then, when an athlete was found to be using PEDs, they were sold into slavery. The solution will not be a simple one. It will require some serious thought and application, to devise an answer that makes the playing fields as fair and equal as possible, in light of modern athletic demands (Coakley, 2015).

Another major argument against PED use in sports is the potential hazards and health issues. Many claim that the unregulated use of PEDs can cause all sorts of dangerous side effects and health problems for athletes. While many drugs and supplements have already been banned, many are still used today, by athletes from all sports. Each drug and supplement has its own list of risks and rewards. Some are more validated by science than others. The fall of the Berlin wall, gave the world its first look into eastern bloc, European PED use, which was highly suspect for many years. It is now known, that almost all Soviet bloc countries used government sponsored PED programs. Many Soviet and eastern European athletes suffered numerous side effects of PED use, especially with anabolic steroids. Several athletes died at an unusually early age. Science has now shown the disastrous effects of anabolic steroids and it has been banned in sports for many years now (Reardon & Creado, 2014).

Despite the known and potential health hazards of some PEDs, there are those who still argue for it to be legalized. Many people say that modern, professional sports are dangerous and full of risks anyway. Calling it a known, high risk event, somehow makes it easier for some people to want PEDs legalized. Some think that if PEDs were legalized, it would truly even the playing fields of professional sports. Sports medicine doctors could administer the drugs in a controlled setting, athletes could be monitored for health issues, the high cost of drug testing could be eliminated and the entertainment value of sporting events would be much greater. The drug testing procedures are not fool proof and many athletes learn how to slip through the cracks and avoid detection. Many other athletes are accused of PED use because of increased performance but manage to pass the drug tests. And there are still many athletes who are genetically gifted, train ridiculously hard and achieve record breaking performance, without the use of PEDs (Smith, 2012).

There are also many PEDs that are not on the banned list and are legal to use, such as caffeine and creatine. It is assumed that all modern athletes are taking some form of PEDs, whether it is banned or legal. And the simple question is, in light of advances in science and sports nutrition, if some are legal, why shouldn’t they use them? Some of the legal PEDs have been shown scientifically to be generally safe and of great value to athletes. These arguments go back and forth between those that are for and against PED use. Until a logical answer or middle ground is achieved, PED use will remain a controversial topic, for many years to come (Beck, 2013).

Who do I believe is the all-time home run leader in Major League Baseball, Bonds or Aaron? I would have to say it is not a simple answer. The fact is that regardless of PED use or not, Barry Bonds still hit 763. Did his PED use contribute to this number? I would say, of course it did. But he still had to have the technical skill to hit the ball. PEDs were banned and he knowingly broke the rules and the law, so I would have to give the title to Hank Aaron. But do we know for sure, that Hank Aaron wasn’t using some form of PED? There weren’t any formalized drug tests back in his day and there weren’t any governing agencies, with lists of banned PEDs. 

It can be said that comparing athletes from different eras, isn’t a valid comparison because of all of the changes and the evolution of modern sports. Does it even really matter? Some say it doesn’t. Others still argue that it does. There have been so many changes in sports over the years, such as baseball’s racial integration in the 1940s and the mound being lowered by five inches in 1969, that comparing athletes from different eras, doesn’t even seem logical. The one constant that has remained true throughout the centuries, is that athletes have an indomitable spirit and desire to win. They will always do whatever it takes, to try to excel and win, with PEDs or without (Smith, 2012).

References:

Coakley, J. (2015). Sports in society: Issues and controversies (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Beck, J. (2013). The Only Good Reason to Ban Steroids in Baseball: To Prevent an Arms Race. The Atlantic. Retrieved from http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/06/the-only-good-reason-to-ban-steroids-in-baseball-to-prevent-an-arms-race/276932/

Reardon, C., & Creado, S. (2014). Drug Abuse in Athletes. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4140700/

Smith, C. (2012). Why it's Time to Legalize Steroids in Professional Sports. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2012/08/24/why-its-time-to-legalize-steroids-in-professional-sports/#16bb3ea1c0db

Eric Dempsey

MS, ISSA Master Trainer

Dempseys Resolution Fitness

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MS, ISSA Master Trainer

Dempseys Resolution Fitness

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MS, NASM Weight Loss Specialist

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MS, NASM Weight Loss Specialist

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A One Day Diet? Check it out!

Guest post by Coach Josh

The ONE Day Diet

(Entire Diet Laid Out In This Article)

By Coach Josh Bezoni

Hey, it's Coach Josh and today I'm going to reveal a VERY simple, ONE Day Diet you can follow daily to get a flat belly fast.

But first, let's be honest… dieting, well… sucks. (I bet you don't hear many nutritionists admit that.)

It's not surprising that almost no one on the entire planet gets excited about dieting. (Yippee I get to EAT LESS and stress myself out MORE with a confusing and time consuming program!)

But what if I told you that there is a very simple (dare I say easy), way to get an attractive flat belly that removes all of the guess work and also allows for daily "treats" that you can't wait to enjoy?

You'd probably say I'd lost my marbles, right? Well, maybe that's true... but let's jump right into the secrets of my new ONE DAY DIET plan.

Secret #1: Harness the power of intermittent fasting. This is where you send your fat-burning hormones into overdrive by eating your meals during a specific window of time during the day. (I won't bore you with all the science details now, but just know it's a cool trick to remove that pesky flab.)

Secret #2: Enjoy two, super-quick, 60-second flab-burning "milkshake" meals during the day (I'll show you how you can get my favorite recipe book, 53 Fat-Burning Smoothies & Milkshakes100% FREE in just a minute).

Secret #3: Eat a balanced dinner in the early evening.

So here's my typical One Day Diet plan:

MEAL ONE: Skip breakfast (what?!) and then eat your first meal at 12 noon. Your first 60-second meal will consist of a fat-burning, all-natural, high-protein BioTrust "milkshake." I change up the flavor almost daily, but here's what I enjoyed today:

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

Ingredients:

2 scoops of all-natural BioTrust Low Carb Vanilla Protein
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
stevia (to taste)
5 ice cubes

Notes: Put all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

MEAL TWO: Three hours later at around 3PM have your second 60-second fat-burning, all-natural, high-protein "milkshake" meal. Here's the recipe I used today:

Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (delicious!)

Ingredients:

2 Scoops of all-natural BioTrust Low Carb Vanilla Protein
1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1/2 Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1 Cup Frozen Strawberries
1/2 TSP Cinnamon
Stevia (to taste)
5 Ice Cubes

Notes: Put all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

MEAL THREE: Three hours later (post workout) at around 6 pm have a healthy dinner which consists of:
A portion of a lean protein source (like chicken, grass-fed beef, wild salmon, or turkey) equal to the size of your palm and the thickness of a deck of playing cards
A half cup of a nutrient-packed complex carbs like half a sweet potato, quinoa, barley or beans
A cup or two (eat all you want really) of fibrous veggies like asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, peas or a dinner salad. (Use a bit of olive oil and seasonings to flavor.)

I also drink at least 8 large glasses of water per day (important)… and I enjoy a cup of green tea or organic coffee most mornings. Then, one day a week, I take a day "off " the One Day Diet plan and eat regular meals all day (typically Saturday for me). I follow the One Day Diet for 30-days and then take a full week off and repeat.

To keep things interesting, I constantly switch up my BioTrust fat-burning milkshake recipes and as mentioned I'm going to give you the opportunity to get the same recipe book I use called "53 Fat Burning Smoothies & Milkshakes"… for FREE!

It's that simple? YEP!

Does it really work to fight flab fast? DOUBLE YEP!! It works like a charm.

So to recap, you simply have two great tasting, all-natural, flab-fighting milkshakes a day, and then eat a nutrient-packed dinner. Simple, easy, fast. But the key is to stop eating after your third meal and not eat again until your first meal the next day. This fast will send your fat-burning hormones into overdrive, help shrink your stomach, and keep your fat-storing hormone insulin in check.

Now, the #1 most frequently asked question I get about the one day diet is, "Is it important to use all-natural BioTrust Low Carb protein for my milkshakes?"

And my response is, "YES!" Here's why…

For starters, it's the best-tasting protein on the planet, period. If you're going to be drinking shakes daily, you want to make sure you're using a brand that you truly enjoy and look forward to. This stuff is like dessert... literally.

Beyond that, it's 100% all natural. That means it contains no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, preservatives, or additives... at all. Instead, it's naturally sweetened with stevia and a naturally sweet form of fiber called inulin that adds a sizable 4 grams of fiber per 24 grams of protein.

Next, BT Low Carb is Certified Hormone-Free, sourced from cows not treated with dangerous growth hormones like rBGH and rBST (not the case for 99% of all other protein products).

On top of that, it's a true time-released blend of 4 different fast- and slow-acting proteins that
provide your body with quality nutrition for up to 8 hours, without the insulin-spike associate with whey-protein-only products.

Lastly, and perhaps one of the coolest aspects of BioTrust Low Carb, is its use of a new breakthrough enzyme blend called ProHydrolase that has been shown to more than DOUBLE protein absorption over other products. In fact, it's the only protein supplement on the market that has access to this enzyme blend currently… truly cutting-edge stuff!

Beyond that, Prohydrolase completely eliminates the bloating and gas that many complain of with whey protein supplements. Instead, BioTrust Low Carb is about as easy on your GI track as a glass of water!

And as if that weren’t enough, you’re also going to get a TON of free bonus gifts with your BioTrust Low Carb order today to make getting started on the ONE Day Diet even easier. 

Check this out:
We’re going to GIVE you a free downloadable copy of 53 Fat Burning Smoothies & Milkshakes with your order, so you have a near-endless variety of milkshakes to enjoy on the ONE Day Diet plan.
While our limited supplies last, we’re also going to include a BioTrust Blender Bottle with any and every BioTrust Low Carb order. 

With its patented wire whisk ball, you can mix and enjoy an extra-smooth and delicious shake anywhere, anytime. This will really make it extra convenient for you while following the One Day Diet plan, but don’t delay, these will go fast as we only have a limited amount on hand.

I’m also going to GIVE you a FREE downloadable copy of the full and expanded version of the ONE DAY DIET program. You’ve got the basics already if you own the Cheat Sheets version of the One Day Diet, or by simply reading this article to this point, but this expanded version goes a step further by answering all of your questions in detail so you’re guaranteed to get the best results possible.

These three bonus gifts are valued at over $100… but they’re yours FREE when you order now.

BioTrust Low Carb + ALL the ONE Day Diet Bonuses

Enjoy the results,

Coach Josh

Josh Bezoni
Co-Founder, BioTrust Nutrition

BioTrust Mocha Delight Protein and Last Call for the 30% Off Sale! Ending Soon!

A quick video on the last call for the BioTrust 30% Off Sale
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BioTrust 30% Off Sale and New Cafe Mocha flavor

BioTrust 30% off sale!

I just ordered some new cafe mocha low carb. Hopefully I'll like it as much as I do the chocolate. 

BioTrust low carb protein is my go to protein after every workout and when I don't have time to cook. 

High quality and great taste make it a staple in my supplement line up. 

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Eric

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Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
Ranger qualified, Infantry
Afghanistan & Iraq veteran with the 101st Airborne Division
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Masters Degree in Exercise Science
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
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Limited time offer -80% off sale on BioTrust Glutengone!!!

Fact is, gluten is secretly hiding as a food additive in sauces, salad dressings, soups, seasoning blends, and the vast majority of packaged foods (even if you think they're gluten-free)... not to mention all your favorites like bread, pasta, cereals, and desserts. Even worse, gluten is virtually impossible to escape when dining out, even when ordering from gluten-free menus as cross-contamination runs rampant in most restaurant kitchens.

So why is gluten such a problem that you MUST avoid? You see, gluten is extremely difficult for most people to properly digest, leading to digestive issues like gas, bloating and overall discomfort. And even if you don't "feel" the side effects of gluten, rest assured it's still causing "silent damage" to your gut and immune system. When ingested, gluten acts like shards of glass cutting into the intestinal wall, causing inflammation and compromising your immune system, overall health, and can even be the cause of slowed or completely stalled fatloss.

Because of this, we truly believe that everyone should be supplementing with a premium, natural gluten-digestion formula, every day, to avoid the harmful effects of hidden gluten while also allowing you to regularly enjoy your favorite gluten-containing foods like bread, pasta, and dessert without worry. And simply put, there is none better than BioTrust GlutenGone.

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Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
Ranger Qualified, Infantry
Afghanistan & Iraq veteran with the 101st Airborne Division
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Masters Degree in Exercise Science
Dempseys Resolution Fitness

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Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Graduate Student in Exercise Science at Cal U.
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
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I'm still waiting on a Columbus location to launch my 21 day detox challenge program but in the meantime if you want to do it on your own, you can check it out here:

21 Day Detox Challenge Program

Have a great week and don't forget to come try a free workout!


Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Graduate Student In Exercise Science At Cal U.
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
www.dempseysresolution.com

The One Day Diet? Check this out!

How would you like to end frustrating, confusing, and
time-consuming dieting once and for all?

Well, you CAN, if you just follow the simple ONE Day
Diet meal plan that top nutritionist
Josh Bezoni is GIVING AWAY at the below link:

The ONE Day Diet (exactly what to eat)

At this link, Josh lays out the entire diet for you, showing you
EXACTLY what to eat, meal-by-meal...no guesswork!

Just follow this DROP DEAD simple meal plan, and you'll be
on your way to a flatter belly in no time.

The ONE Day Diet 

I am an affiliate of BioTrust nutrition. I use their products and recommend them to others.

Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist
Graduate Student In Exercise Science At Cal U.
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
www.dempseysresolution.com

Limited Time Offer! BioTrust 20% Off Moving Sale!

BioTrust is moving to a new location and they are offering a 20% OFF SALE on all products for a limited time.

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Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Weight Loss Specialist
Graduate Student In Exercise Science At Cal U.
Dempseys Resolution Fitness
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Eric Dempsey
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Weight Loss Specialist
Graduate Student In Exercise Science At Cal U.
Dempseys Resolution Fitness 

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MRI BLACK POWDER ULTRA PRE-WORKOUT REVIEW

So with any supplement, the first thing to keep in mind is that each supplement has different effects / results for each person. This month's review is of MRI Black Powder Ultra. I don't sell this product or get anything for endorsing this.

I tried a sample of the original version of black powder and I really liked it. So naturally I couldn't find it anywhere. I bought the black powder ultra and gave it a try for a week of workouts. I liked the original formula better. But having said that, the ultra worked well for me.

There were no jitters or any negative side effects that I noticed. I did have increased focus, motivation, energy, strength and endurance. I like it.

I got the watermelon flavor which isn't bad. I've tasted some horrible pre-workout powders before so this was much better. Did it perform any miracles? -No. But it did allow me to get in some really good workouts and I was pleased with it.



Bodybuilding.com reviews rated it at 7.1 out of 10. You can see by their reviews that some people hate it and some people love it. It works differently for each person like I mentioned earlier.

http://reviews.bodybuilding.com/search?q=black+powder+ultra&output=xml_no_dtd&client=wwwbodybuilding&proxystylesheet=wwwbodybuilding&getfields=description&filter=0&site=reviews

It has worked well for me and I will continue to use it. One thing to remember is that a good rule to use is to rotate supplements frequently so you don't get used to the supplement or adapt to it like a plateau. I generally use a variety of proven supplements and take different ones at different times. If I use one brand too long, the effects / benefits diminish over time. I will add it to my pre-workout rotation mix.

And there is the "OMG it causes cancer" bit on the label. It's pretty much a required label for certain products in CA. I'm not too concerned with this. You can read about it here.

http://mri-performance.com/california-prop-65-warning-and-information/

40 Servings Watermelon Serving Size1/2Scoop(6g) Servings Per Container40 Amount Per Serving % DV†** Sodium 65mg 3% (From Disodium Phosphate & Sodium Bicarbonate) Potassium 192.5mg 6% (From Potassium Aspartate & Potassium Bicarbonate) Total Carbohydrates 1g <1 span=""> Phosphorus (From Disodium Phosphate) 25mg 3% Proprietary Blend For Size & Strength 2,327.5mg ** L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Carnosyn® Beta-Alanine, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Aspartate, Choline Bitartarate, ActiNOS CFM P® Proprietary Blend For Stamina And Endurance 800mg ** Potassium Bicarbonate, N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride, Sodium Bicarbonate Proprietary Blend Of Neuro-Modulators For Focus & Intensity 587mg ** L-Tyrosine, Taurine, Caffeine Anhydrous, Glucuronolactone, Vanadyl Sulfate, Mucuna Pruriens Extract 10% (Seed), Advantra Z® (Bitter Orange) (Fruit) † Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ** Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients: Natural And Artificial Flavor (Watermelon), Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose, FD&C Red #40. NO Statement: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy, Gluten, Fish, Shell Fish, Nuts, Tree Nuts

Bottom line - it works for me and I like it - Thumbs up from me. Try it if you want and see how it does for you. If you do try it, let me know what you think of it.

Eric Dempsey

Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired

NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Weight Loss Specialist

Graduate Student In Exercise Science At Cal U.

Dempseys Resolution Fitness

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The ONE Day Diet

The ONE Day Diet
(Entire Diet Laid Out In This Article)

By Coach Josh Bezoni


Hey, it's Coach Josh and today I'm going to reveal a VERY simple, ONE Day Diet you can follow daily to get a flat belly fast.

But first, let's be honest… dieting, well… sucks. (I bet you don't hear many nutritionists admit that.)

It's not surprising that almost no one on the entire planet gets excited about dieting. (Yippee I get to EAT LESS and stress myself out MORE with a confusing and time consuming program!)

But what if I told you that there is a very simple (dare I say easy), way to get an attractive flat belly that removes all of the guess work and also allows for daily "treats" that you can't wait to enjoy?

You'd probably say I'd lost my marbles, right? Well, maybe that's true... but let's jump right into the secrets of my new ONE DAY DIET plan.

Secret #1: Harness the power of intermittent fasting. This is where you send your fat-burning hormones into overdrive by eating your meals during a specific window of time during the day. (I won't bore you with all the science details now, but just know it's a cool trick to remove that pesky flab.)

Secret #2: Enjoy two, super-quick, 60-second flab-burning "milkshake" meals during the day (I'll show you how you can get my favorite recipe book, 53 Fat-Burning Smoothies & Milkshakes 100% FREE in just a minute).

Secret #3: Eat a balanced dinner in the early evening.

So here's my typical One Day Diet plan:

MEAL ONE: Skip breakfast (what?!) and then eat your first meal at 12 noon. Your first 60-second meal will consist of a fat-burning, all-natural, high-protein BioTrust "milkshake." I change up the flavor almost daily, but here's what I enjoyed today:

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

Ingredients:

2 scoops of all-natural BioTrust Low Carb Vanilla Protein
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
stevia (to taste)
5 ice cubes

Notes: Put all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

MEAL TWO: Three hours later at around 3PM have your second 60-second fat-burning, all-natural, high-protein "milkshake" meal. Here's the recipe I used today:

Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake (delicious!)

Ingredients:

2 Scoops of all-natural BioTrust Low Carb Vanilla Protein
1 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
1/2 Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1 Cup Frozen Strawberries
1/2 TSP Cinnamon
Stevia (to taste)
5 Ice Cubes

Notes: Put all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

MEAL THREE: Three hours later (post workout) at around 6 pm have a healthy dinner which consists of:
A portion of a lean protein source (like chicken, grass-fed beef, wild salmon, or turkey) equal to the size of your palm and the thickness of a deck of playing cards
A half cup of a nutrient-packed complex carbs like half a sweet potato, quinoa, barley or beans
A cup or two (eat all you want really) of fibrous veggies like asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, peas or a dinner salad. (Use a bit of olive oil and seasonings to flavor.)

I also drink at least 8 large glasses of water per day (important)… and I enjoy a cup of green tea or organic coffee most mornings. Then, one day a week, I take a day "off " the One Day Diet plan and eat regular meals all day (typically Saturday for me). I follow the One Day Diet for 30-days and then take a full week off and repeat.

To keep things interesting, I constantly switch up my BioTrust fat-burning milkshake recipes and as mentioned I'm going to give you the opportunity to get the same recipe book I use called "53 Fat Burning Smoothies & Milkshakes"… for FREE!

It's that simple? YEP!

Does it really work to fight flab fast? DOUBLE YEP!! It works like a charm.

So to recap, you simply have two great tasting, all-natural, flab-fighting milkshakes a day, and then eat a nutrient-packed dinner. Simple, easy, fast. But the key is to stop eating after your third meal and not eat again until your first meal the next day. This fast will send your fat-burning hormones into overdrive, help shrink your stomach, and keep your fat-storing hormone insulin in check.

Now, the #1 most frequently asked question I get about the one day diet is, "Is it important to use all-natural BioTrust Low Carb protein for my milkshakes?"

And my response is, "YES!" Here's why…

For starters, it's the best-tasting protein on the planet, period. If you're going to be drinking shakes daily, you want to make sure you're using a brand that you truly enjoy and look forward to. This stuff is like dessert... literally.

Beyond that, it's 100% all natural. That means it contains no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, preservatives, or additives... at all. Instead, it's naturally sweetened with stevia and a naturally sweet form of fiber called inulin that adds a sizable 4 grams of fiber per 25 grams of protein.

Next, BT Low Carb is Certified Hormone-Free, sourced from cows not treated with dangerous growth hormones like rBGH and rBST (not the case for 99% of all other protein products).

On top of that, it's a true time-released blend of 4 different fast- and slow-acting proteins that provide your body with quality nutrition for up to 8 hours, without the insulin-spike associate with whey-protein-only products.

Lastly, and perhaps one of the coolest aspects of BioTrust Low Carb, is its use of a new breakthrough enzyme blend called ProHydrolase that has been shown to more than DOUBLE protein absorption over other products. In fact, it's the only protein supplement on the market that has access to this enzyme blend currently… truly cutting-edge stuff!

Beyond that, Prohydrolase completely eliminates the bloating and gas that many complain of with whey protein supplements. Instead, BioTrust Low Carb is about as easy on your GI track as a glass of water!

And as if that weren’t enough, you’re also going to get a TON of free bonus gifts with your BioTrust Low Carb order today to make getting started on the ONE Day Diet even easier. Check this out:
We’re going to GIVE you a free downloadable copy of 53 Fat Burning Smoothies & Milkshakes with your order, so you have a near-endless variety of milkshakes to enjoy on the ONE Day Diet plan.

While our limited supplies last, we’re also going to include a BioTrust Blender Bottle with any and every BioTrust Low Carb order. With its patented wire whisk ball, you can mix and enjoy an extra-smooth and delicious shake anywhere, anytime. This will really make it extra convenient for you while following the One Day Diet plan, but don’t delay, these will go fast as we only have a limited amount on hand.

I’m also going to GIVE you a FREE downloadable copy of the full and expanded version of the ONE DAY DIET program. You’ve got the basics already if you own the Cheat Sheets version of the One Day Diet, or by simply reading this article to this point, but this expanded version goes a step further by answering all of your questions in detail so you’re guaranteed to get the best results possible.

These three bonus gifts are valued at over $100… but they’re yours FREE when you order now.