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They
Say it’s Your Birthday Well
folks, later this month it will be official: I will be old. Sad but true. I’ll be the age I used to
think was really old: 35. Holy crap.
That is actually the first time I have written it. That’s a big number, half of 70. In preparation for being old I have been
practicing some sayings. Here are some
of them:
I’ll
keep working on it. I’ll also be
wearing my pants much higher, taking Geritol, eating dinner at Denny’s at
around 4pm and applying Rogain regularly. Seriously
though, it has been an outstanding year for me. I have been given the gift of another son,
Nathaniel. He joins big brother Gabriel, and together with my beautiful wife
Denyse we moved into an amazing new house.
And if that were not enough Carter
Fitness West Hills is a go. I will
be opening a brand new training facility in West Hills Ca, within the next
few months. (I will make an official
announcement regarding the Grand Opening etc. soon). I am as lean as I have ever been (always a
challenge for me) and I am stronger than I have ever been. I truly have a great life, and I am extremely
grateful to have the continued love and support of my friends and
family. You can wipe your tears now,
the Hallmark moment is over. A
Special Congrats A new client recently came to me after being diagnosed with type II diabetes. The blood sugar levels along with a host of other blood markers (cholesterol, triglycerides etc.) were definitely out of whack. The doctor prescribed the standard diabetes medication, Metformin, and recommended some lifestyle modifications. So we set out to design a nutrition plan to manage blood sugar and normalize all other blood markers. We also created a regular exercise program to augment the nutrition plan. 6 weeks after the initial diagnosis my client has been able to come off the medication completely as blood sugar levels are now normal, and the other markers are now almost perfect again. At the 6 week check up the doctor said he had never in all his years of practice seen such a rapid improvement. A very special congratulations is definitely in order. Most would be content to continue with no-so-great food choices and let the medication put a Band-Aid on the condition. But why not attack the cause of the condition and cure it? Why take medication for the rest of your life if you did not absolutely have to? That is the approach my client took and it worked - by continuing with the nutrition and exercise plan, and the future looks great. To my client - I am extremely proud to have been even a small part of your turnaround- you have done an amazing job. Latest
Workout This new workout trend is sweeping the nation, and I must become a part of it. I will be including it in all of my upcoming training packages. The get a video preview into the future of fitness click below.
Joshua
Carter
Where
to Start People that come to me are often confused about how to start a training program. And that is of course where I come in. I always say start with the basics. Basic compound moves that use a lot of muscles per move. I generally put the exercises in a circuit and I can then evaluate and assess the client’s strengths and weaknesses. From there I am better able to customize a program. You can do the same thing. Below is a basic circuit similar to what I use to do many of my evaluations. I try to pick exercises that are technically easy to perform(relatively), yet will give me the info I need. If the move is too hard, meaning you cannot perform the specified reps with good form, regress it (make it easier) if it is too easy, progress it (make it harder). There are many ways to do that, but the easiest is to add or subtract weight, or add or subtract reps. Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions. Download Here
Which is Better: Exercise or Nutrition? If you are
like most people, then the fad diets and trendy exercises that are splashed
across popular magazine covers probably leave you more confused than ever
about how to meet your fitness goals. It seems like every week there is a new
‘results guaranteed’ technique for melting pounds or sculpting muscles. That is
probably why so many of my clients approach me with the age-old question:
“Which should I focus on to quickly meet my goals—exercise or nutrition?” This is a
great question…and the answer to it may very well be the catalyst that
transforms your physique in a way that you never thought possible. But before
I answer the question, let’s back up for a moment and clearly define the
healthy eating habits and exercise fundamentals that successful fitness
programs are made of. There
are three must-have habits for healthy eating… Healthy
Habit #1: Eating a
well-balanced diet. In practical terms this means including
plenty of veggies, whole grains and lean meats in your daily meals. It also
means staying within a reasonable number of total calories for the day. Healthy
Habit #2: Avoid junk
food. While this may seem obvious, your definition of “junk
food” may need an alteration. Refined sugar is one of the biggest culprits in
the junk food world—this includes soft drinks, blended coffee drinks,
cookies, cakes, packaged snacks, and other sinfully sweet treats. Processed
fat is another monster. As a rule of thumb you can safely view all processed
or refined items as less healthy than their unprocessed counterparts. Healthy
Habit #3: Eat small
meals frequently. The key here is to never let your
metabolism “crash” by going hours without eating. One of the biggest mistakes
you can make is to skip breakfast—as this is the meal that ‘breaks the fast’
that your body goes into each night. Stick with eating small meals every few
hours and avoid stuffing yourself at any given sitting. There
are three fundamentals for results-driven exercise… Exercise
Fundamental #1: Safety
first. I’m not just talking about the usual “consult with a
physician before starting an exercise program”—though you always should. The
key to successful exercise, that avoids injury while promoting results,
begins with the proper use of equipment and correct body alignment. Exercise
Fundamental #3: Challenge
yourself. Your body is such an advanced organism that it
quickly adapts to physical demands. This means that the exercise routine that
you have been doing for the past six months no longer results in noticeable
results. Use your body’s unique ability of adaptation to your advantage by
constantly challenging yourself with new and exciting exercise routines. Now back
to your question…“Which should I focus on to quickly meet my goals—exercise
or nutrition?” The
bottom line is that exercise and nutrition work hand-in-hand to produce the
results that you are after. Results won’t come as a result of intense
exercise coupled with a poor diet. And likewise a healthy eater has no way to
sculpt their body without the use of exercise! For the fastest most permanent
results, eat a healthy diet and exercise consistently. Want more
detailed information on this subject? Contact me now to take control of your
health and begin meeting your fitness goals today! Break It Down Want
to lose a pound? It helps to know what you are up against—a pound is made up
of 3,500 calories. In order to lose a pound you simply need to eliminate
3,500 calories from your life! This can be done by simply cutting out a few
hundred calories each day! Lemon and Dill Shrimp Dinner
Looking
for a delicious dish that is quick to fix? Look no further than this colorful
and refreshing delight! Shrimp and snow peas combine with the savory
compliment of dill and lemon. Yields 4 servings. Ingredients:
Instructions:
Know
anyone who could use these valuable tips and ideas? Do them a favor and use
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Joshua
Carter Body
Transformation Expert 818-766-8888 Successes
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