I know that saying “everyone should follow Tom Venuto“, is a pretty bold statement to make. After all, not everyone may want to follow Tom’s nutrition strategies and not everyone will want to workout like him. Even if this is the case, I guarantee that there are countless fat loss lessons that you can learn from him, especially in the area of mindset and long term motivation.

If you haven’t listened to the amazing 18 minute interview that I did with Tom covering the topic of overcoming limiting beliefs, I recommend that you drop everything and pop it into your mp3 player now. You can download it by visiting Fat Loss Belief System with Tom Venuto and look for the audio player at the bottom of the page.

That is seriously one of the most powerful interviews that I’ve ever conducted, especially considering that it was only 18 minutes long. It’s all content with action steps that you can easily implement.

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Imagine if you could achieve the lean and healthy body that you deserve without ever having to go on a diet again. Imagine if your fat loss came effortlessly and you no longer had to struggle and obsess over calories, carbs, and fats. Think about that for a moment.

I’m sure that one of the thoughts that crossed your mind was, “What kind of liquid potion or magic pill is Scott going to try to sell me?” After all, releasing unwanted body fat takes plenty of hard work.

No worries… I’m not trying to sell you a hyped up miracle in a bottle. I’m trying to ’sell’ (not in the monetary way) you on an idea, an approach,… a concept that can have a dramatically positive impact on your life.

Yes, releasing unwanted body fat takes hard work and effort. But the approach that we will be sharing with you will help you effortlessly put in that effort during your workouts and preparing healthy meals.

This “Naturally Thin” approach will bring a great deal more joy to your fat loss journey and significantly reduce the instances of guilt that’s associated with not following a certain program to a ‘T’.

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It’s time to turn the tables when it comes to nutrition advice. You are used to hearing me share what I eat and how I eat, but now I want to hear from you and learn from you.

So tell me, what should I eat? How do you eat? Is there a certain diet program or nutrition program that has worked really well for you? Have you been able to stick with the program and maintain your results?

In my opinion there are no right answers here. Everyone’s views are more than welcome.

I bet that you’ve read more than your share of nutrition and diet books in the past. If you have applied that information that you learned I’d say that you are pretty knowledgeable on the subject.

There’s nothing wrong with continuing to search for new nutrition information. I’m still learning and love to learn about all the different recommendations when it comes to healthy eating. That’s why I want to hear from you. I want to hear your views on the subject.

So let’s get this discussion going. Tell me… What should I eat?

Keeping It Real,

Scott Tousignant

Angie and I are always experimenting with fun ways of making healthy snacks that taste great, satisfy our cravings, and are packed with nutrients. In yesterdays post I shared an avocado dip that we experimented with.

Today we would like to share our homemade roasted red pepper dip, which is at the top of our favorite healthy snack options. Here’s a video of Angie and I demonstrating how to make roasted red pepper dip…

Roasted Red Pepper Dip: A Healthy Snack Option

Here’s the ingredients:

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When it comes to healthy snacks Angie and I absolutely love a variety of home made dips. Today I’m going to share an avocado dip recipe that we experimented with last night and really enjoyed. Check it out…

Healthy Eating Tastes Great!

Here are the ingredients in this recipe and a note about what we will do next time we make it…

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When I was watching television yesterday I saw a commercial about the Taco Bell Drive Thru Diet and I was initially shocked. Taco Bell and diet don’t usually go hand in hand. It was kind of an oxymoron to me.

I’m not sure how new this menu is to Taco Bell as I haven’t eaten there in a long time and I don’t watch television enough to be aware of their marketing campaigns, so this may not be new news to you, but I thought it would make for a lively discussion.

As I mentioned, I was initially shocked, but then I thought of the other fast food chains that have been doing this for years. McDonald’s has their healthy menu and Subway has Jared and their healthy menu, so why can’t Taco Bell do the same thing now with Christine and the Fresco Menu?

Here’s a quick video to give you a peak at the Taco Bell Drive Through Menu…

Highlights from the video:

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Five reasons why you should feel guilty about over-eating during the holiday weekend and indulging in chocolate bunnies…

5) You believe in striving for perfection

4) You love to verbally abuse yourself with phrases such as, “You’re such a failure. I hate myself for always sabotaging my goals.”

3) You believe that chocolate is evil and will go directly to your hips the second it touches your lips.

2) You get a high from the self torture that you go through as you watch everyone else eat desert while you refuse.

1) You believe that you must never eat junk food as a punishment for bad behavior
in a previous lifetime.

I hope that you realized I was joking before you got to #1.

Bottom line, you should never

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Do you want a quick breakfast for the road? Looking for a healthy snack option? Need some ideas for your child’s lunch? Try making these Banana Nut Muffins. They are easy to make and full of many nutrients.

Banana Muffins

Here’s how I make them really healthy:

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I have never seen an opportunity like this in the fitness industry. Trust me, you are going to want to keep reading and click on the links below. This is all thanks to my friend Nick Nilsson, the most creative fitness guru out there. He’s so creative that he’s adopted the nick name “Mad Scientist”.

Angie and I have both experienced great success with Nick’s workout programs over the past 4 years. I have also been using his programs to help my personal training clients achieve phenomenal results.

I gained six and a half pounds of lean muscle mass in just 28 days with his “Muscle Explosion” program. Angie firmed up her thighs and tightened her butt with Nick’s “Gluteus To The Maximus” program. This is also the program that I put many of my female clients through as well as some of the guys who want to build a butt because theirs is flat.

Lets face it. When you get a new workout program you expect to learn something new. Often times you discover that it’s the same old recycled crap on the market. One thing that I can guarantee with Nick’s programs is that you will learn something new from each one.

Here’s The Great News…

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When it comes to keeping your waistline trim for life, take a really good look at the types of food you are choosing. Foods such as fruits and vegetables are low in calories and can therefore be consumed in high volumes. You will feel full longer on these types of foods. Whereas, if you choose sweets and processed foods, you are risking consuming a high number of calories by eating only a small volume of food.

Just envision this: a small hamburger on your plate. Or, a large salad, sandwich on whole wheat bread, and celery sticks. Now, what do you think will keep you feeling full longer?

Try this today: For your first 3 meals, have a serving of fruit. For your next 3 meals have a serving of vegetables at each meal. There are many reasons why eating more fruits and vegetables will keep you slim:

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I came across an excellent article published in the UK involving families. The government is mandating that PE be implemented 2 hrs each week in the schools. The problem is that the children are not getting any slimmer.

A more recent study decided to focus on the families of these children. Parents were educated on changing their entire behavior by eating more healthy foods and the importance of exercise on a daily level.

The results were quite astonishing.

A review of 64 studies involving 5,230 people found that “children lost up to seven pounds through changing their home diet and activities over 12 months.”

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I’m totally psyched to do my first live video broadcast tonight at 9pm EST and even more excited about the guest expert who will be sharing the spotlight with Angie and I. Jon Benson with be helping us answer some of your most pressing fat loss questions that you have been sending in. You can watch the broadcast live or view the recording at Unstoppable Fat Loss Live with Jon Benson.

If you are joining us live there is a chat box where you can have a back and forth conversation with us. I’m really interested to see what you think about the live video broadcast and if you find it any more helpful than webcasts or the traditional teleseminars that you may have been a part of.

The thing that I like about the video broadcast is that I can demonstrate an exercise or movement and you can visually see it, rather than me trying to explain it over the phone.

We are really looking forward to answering your questions tonight and plan on doing many more of these live video broadcasts to deliver the best possible quality information to you.

Have an absolutely amazing day!

Scott Tousignant

Did you know that most Americans will consume over 4500 calories at this Thanksgiving dinner?!
Does that sound crazy to you? It should! Now that you are AWARE of the ‘over eating’ and high calories that tend to take place, make yourself accountable and stick to a plan.

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If you are like me and want a healthy and quick meal idea…this one is for you! Especially on a cold, windy day this soup will warm up your bones AND give you a lot of ENERGY to get your workout in! Enjoy!

I hope that you enjoy this meal as much as our family does! There are also MANY HEALTH BENEFITS associated with BARLEY, here are just a few:

1. alleviate diabetes
2. aids to lower cholesterol
3. improved blood sugar levels
4. high in fiber
5. appetite suppressant
6. protect against colon cancer

Have a healthy and hearty day!

Angie

ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

Stuffed Green Peppers are full of so many nutrients. They are an excellent, healthy meal packed with fiber. This meal does NOT need to take up much of your time…simply prepare the rice ahead of time, add a few more ingredients, stuff the peppers, and put them into your crockpot to simmer all day. Voila! A nutritious meal in NO TIME!

What I love about this meal is you are getting lots of vegetables and protein. I used black beans for protein, however you can add lean ground beef.

I hope that you enjoy the video and give this meal a try!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.