The Fitness Advisory - from Joey Atlas

This is the 'Old' Joey Atlas Blog; Here are the 'New' Ones...

2009-05-01T15:01:00.002-05:00

This is the 'Old' Joey Atlas Blog; Here are the 'New' Ones...

While there is some very good material on this site - I spend most of my time at the newer sites - where I post content and release new programs, for people just like you, more frequently.

Here are the new sites:

http://www.CelluliteReductionReport.Info
http://www.LegButtHipThighExercises.com
http://www.LowerBodyMakeover.com
http://www.YourFitnessBook.com
http://www.Atlasjuice.com
http://www.CoreAbdominalExercises.com
http://www.MakeYourButtSexy.com
http://www.UpperBodyExercise.com
http://www.OptimumFlexibility.com
http://www.BestFitnessAdvice.com
http://www.ProGolfStretchingExercises.com

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Don't Be Like Every Body Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

Fitness Success via 'Gradual Progression'

2008-03-19T12:15:00.003-05:00

'Gradual Progression' - is a term used in the circles of fitness pros
and trainers who understand the importance of building on a solid
foundation and making gradual improvements from there - this type of
approach yields permanent results more often than other approaches
(significantly, more often).

This is the way I have chosen to build my fitness business - and with
that in mind I would like to give you a sneak preview of the next
generation of 'Joey Atlas' interactive websites and blogs: (I will be
phasing out this blog 'The Fitness Advisory')

1 - http://www.YourFitnessBook.com - this one represents my first book
which set for release in May. (Don't forget to 'Subscribe to Feed' on
each of these sites - so you can get all of my articles automatically
as I post them.)

2 - http://www.LowerBodyMakeover.com - this is the official site for
the Digital e-Manual version of my world famous 'Ultimate Leg, Butt,
Hip and Thigh Makeover' Womens' Home Fitness Program.

There are 7 other sites of mine that are being revamped for my
subscribers and clients - stay tuned for their unveiling...

Joey Atlas - Author, Fatness to Fitness

How to Shock the World

2008-02-27T12:13:00.004-05:00

What’s the easiest way to shock the world?

One person at a time.

No matter what you do or what your passion in life is – the most powerful way to share it with the world is one person at a time – and in most cases it’s the only way to do it.

This is the way my websites and newsletters are designed. …to speak to the individual and build a relationship.

This is so powerful that it even works on people who may have known you for decades. Here’s an example:

We got an email last week with the question:

“Is that you Joey Gennusa?”

Those of you who have been getting this newsletter for a few years already know that my birth name is ‘Gennusa’ – Atlas has become my professional/pen name.

[for those that are curious - read this: Joey Gennusa]

Short story is, a longtime friend, Chrissy (we basically grew up together with our families being very close – and they still all keep in touch) was doing some research on the ‘net' for specific exercise info – and ‘by chance’ she came across one of my sites – but didn’t realize right away if it was the Joey she grew up with. Hence her email to see ‘if it is me’.

We told her it is – and she was ‘shocked’, surprised and happy to know that I am spreading knowledge that I have been developing over the last 20 years – I asked how she was doing and here is her response:

“Joey...in January I started a 12 week body transformation at Gold's Gym. Tonight is the half way point and I have to get measured and weighed in.

I lost 12 lbs already and realistically have 15 more although I would like to do 20 more. I go to the gym at least 5 times a week and have a trainer once a week. It is really getting expensive

Do you think I need to continue with a trainer? I really have to lose this weight. I was gaining so much weight so fast so I went to the doctor and was told that my glucose was high and I was borderline diabetic.

She said that it can be controlled with diet and exercise. I'm eating great and have so much energy and actually look forward to going to the gym. I love taking the "Bodypump" classes. I'm afraid that I won't do the right things if I give up the trainer.
What do you think?”

--The key to Chrissy’s question is in this statement,” I'm afraid that I won't do the right things if I give up the trainer.”

Here’s my answer – not just to Chrissy – but anyone who is in this type of situation…

If your motives are based on your values and fueled by your desire to take good care of yourself – for all the reasons I write about:

- Being the best you can be for your family.
- Being as productive as possible at work
- Wanting to be around when your kids have kids (being around, and full of vitality, for your grandkids)
- Setting the priceless example (for your kids, nieces and nephews) of protecting the gift of life you’ve been given.
- Reversing diabetes (and any other conditions that can be fixed) and preventing the long list of ailments with proper nutrition and smart exercise.

This list can be longer, of course – but you know where I am coming from.

If we read the question closely – its not about keeping ‘the trainer’ for instructional purposes – as Chrissy points out that she has made great progress – mostly via her own efforts. She is referring to the element of outside accountability in the form of a trainer.

When our thoughts and motivations are coming from the right place – we can easily internalize the accountability factor and in effect ‘become our own trainer’.

Remember that phrase - ‘become our own trainer’ – I talk about it much more in my book, ‘Fatness to Fitness’ which is coming together very nicely – stay tuned for the official book launch – its going to be amazing.

As I mentioned last week – there is A LOT going on behind the scenes here at Atlas International Headquarters – most of it geared toward helping you achieve permanent fitness success of the ‘whole body’ - i.e., body, mind, spirit (it’s all one).

Stay tuned for this week’s ‘Fitness Stories from Around the World’ - you’ll be getting it in about 2 days.

Don’t Be Like Everybody Else…

Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

The Big Fitness Exposition

2008-02-21T09:57:00.003-05:00

As I always do, when I've been invited to speak or participate in a fitness related event, I just wanted to let you know about this next one. Its shaping up to be the largest internet based Fitness Expo. There are over 80 speakers lined up - covering over 100 topics in all areas of fitness.

Fit-Com-Xpo

Since you are a Joey Atlas subscriber, and I'm one of the speakers - you will have access to the event at 50% off what the general public will pay to attend.

At minimum go check out the sites to see the complete list of speakers and the topics to be covered.

A great feature about this - is, if you can't make the web based seminars as they are happening - you'll be able to access them anytime you want because they'll be saved and hosted on the site permanently.

Go see Fit-Com-Xpo

On a side note - I was leaving Atlas International Headquarters last Friday and as I put my stuff in the FitMobile - I noticed a beautiful Osprey on the tree directly in front of me. The Osprey is a bird that is very common in Northeastern Florida. So, I took out my camera and snapped of few shots - here they are...

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

More Custom Fitness Programs Coming Soon...

2008-02-14T23:33:00.001-05:00

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-- Secrets of a Trainer --
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Happy Valentines Day! (if you celebrate it)
- I'm just spreading some love - and for the guys
reading this, no need to get squimish or squeemish,
its brotherly love, ya know....

Alright here is what you made me do: (this is ALL GOOD)

- most readers of this newsletter have also purchased
one or more of my dvd sets (I thank you sincerely).

But - many subscribers are in parts of the world where
they cannot purchase fitness materials from abroad and
have them shipped into their country and to their home.
This just doesn't work in some parts of the world, for
a host of reasons.

Because of this, I've received A LOT of requests to create
digital versions of my programs for the people who can't
get the actual DVDs. Doing this properly requires a hefty
investment.

And because of how well my dvds have been selling over the
last 3 years - I've been able to start investing in creating
digital versions of my programs.

Right now - I have a company who is recreating the New Ultimate
Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh DVDs into a downloadable home
and travel exercise manual. This digital PDF version will be
available in the next 3 - 5 weeks - Stay tuned...

Also - with the upcoming release (early April) of my first book
'Fatness to Fitness' - I've hired a company to build a custom
website & interactive blog which will also become the new
'Joey Atlas' site - its going to be amazing - Stay tuned for that...

Additionally - the same company is revamping all of the
Joey Atlas websites, complete with active blogs and
subscriber tools, etc... - This is all geared toward
taking things to the next level and making your visits
to my sites helpful, comfortable and user friendly.

You will see a very neat display of simple branding
across these sites - and again some very useful tools
for your fitness and self improvement efforts.

I am also working on a another project that I can't say too
much about - but here's what I can tell you...

One of the biggest body areas that we get questions, comments
and inquiries about is - the 'butt' - I mean A LOT...

So much that I decided to create a site dedicated to helping
women (and some men) fix whatever problems they have with
their 'butt'.

I have teamed up with one of the top programmers
in the USA to put this site together as it will be completely
interactive with all kinds of tools to offer solutions for many
'butt' related challenges - and because of all the inquiries
from overseas - we are making it completely digital.

There is nothing like this - at all. There's lots more to
tell about it - but I have some cut-throat competitors
who 'secretly' subscribe to my newsletters to see what I'm
planning on creating, etc.. So I can't say much more
right now. Stay tuned for more...

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit!

Joey Atlas
PS - all of my DVDS play anywhere in the world
you can order via the websites...
- through www.JoeyAtlas.com
or you can call us toll free to order 866-Yes-Joey
- if you don't get me or Pam - just leave a voicemail
and Pam will get back to you to take your order.

Fitness Emails From Around the World

2008-02-08T12:40:00.000-05:00

Here is this weeks live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'.
I've posted it here - as I realize it did not get through to
all subscribers email in-boxes. Enjoy!
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Welcome to this week's live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'.

Well, its been about 3 weeks since we released the Ultimate
Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover, Professional Remake - and
the great feedback is starting to come in from our first wave
of clients. Lots of success stories are in the making as we speak.

Stay tuned for these before & after success stories - as we
put together the ULBHTM Remake to foster each client's simple
tracking of progress and improvement.

Ok - regarding the "I owe you this..." in the subject line.

Up until about 7 or 8 weeks ago - I was sending out a
newsletter every Friday titled 'Amazing Emails From Around
the World' - or some version of that.

Basically - it was the most recent week's collection of
success stories, inspiring comments and suggestions and
great questions that warranted answers to be shared with
you and all other subscribers.

With everything going on - from revamping all of my websites
to finishing my book and planning several new DVDs to be
produced this year - I have been lax about sending out the
'Emails From Around the World' Edition of the newsletter.

I recently realized how much that it was appreciated and missed
because we've been getting emails daily, asking "How come you
don't send the 'emails from around the world any more, Joey?"

So - I'm making the effort to start sending it out at least once
every other week. The good thing is we have no shortage of
truly amazing emails that have been coming in every day.

So without further delay here are a handful of the most recent
emails from around the world...

Hello Joey,

You made me feel guilty with this latest newsletter,
but to be honest I wasnt quite sure when I should
let you know what an amazing result your dvd is
having on my bod! The first time I did the dvd
disc 1, I was stunned at how much I felt it in places
I had never felt it before...like the inner thigh!

Well after 2 weeks only doing the dvd 3 times a
week I thought I was fit...Ha!

who was I kidding! anyway....... I walked into my
sisters and she stood opened mouthed and said 'where is your
(fat) butt?' I knew I could feel the changes but I didnt realize
how good it looked. Now I have to share my secret with
her! which I dont mind at all, as we have a family
trait.....BIG FAT BUTTS!! well, its a lot smaller, my thighs are
thinner, my waist is thinner!

I have combined your dvd with
a better eating regime and other excersices that I like
to do, upper body dumbell weights,trampett, stair running, stepper,
skipping rope, gym ball and stretches that I do
anyway.. But I was doing these before and my body lost
the weight but it wasnt toning it like your dvd said it would.

Joey... I cant thank you enough.

After 20 years of my weight going up and down, and my butt
and thighs getting fatter and wobblier, and my belly
getting bigger and bigger, I am now getting the body I
never had before I was 20!

My Husband is so impressed too.
I have tried loads of other weight loss and toning teqhniques,
but nothing has worked so quickly. (even pilates has nothing
on you!) I dont want to stop, you have me hooked, so next week
is week 4. at week 5 I will do the dvd all 5 days. I will stick
to this until I can do a count of 15 each excercise (cos some
of them is right tuff and I can only do five!)

I have a photo
of me in London in september and I hadnt realized how
tubby I had become, this was my inspiration to do something.
I am 41 in march and cant bear the thought of still looking
and feeling like I did and beyond! and thats when I found
you!

So when I feel I am looking photo worthy I will send
a snap of the old tubby me with the new slim sexy
'Look at the great butt on that chic' photo!

One more thing, I am a terror for starting things and not
finishing, I lose interest, especially if I dont see results, but
this is for life, its like a breeze, I dont feel its hardwork at
all, and when you see what you can achieve in such a short time,
thats the kick I need.

Wished I had discovered you years ago, I have wasted so much on
worthless equipment and other dvds.

I will be in touch with more updates and hopefully
some photos. take care Joey and once again a big thank you!
regards & Best wishes,

Lisa T in the UK.

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Hi Joey -

I bought the 'classic' lower body dvds last summer and used them
religiously for three months or so (mixing with cardio and some
machine work at the gym). I've always been a walker and tend to be
pretty slim and I eat healthily, but the cellulite and jiggly
motion down there was NOT good.

Being able to see 40 creeping down the pike has really motivated me
to keep my desired shape :). You won't be surprised to read that I
was amazed at the rapid results - and pleased :). I was pregnant
and eventually used that as my excuse to slow down the exercise
(read "stop" :)), but having had my baby six weeks ago, I've
started up again.

I credit the increased muscle tone from this summer as one reason
why I had no issues with gaining too much weight during my
pregnancy and why - at six weeks postpartum - my "baby" weight is
pretty much gone!

Also, I LOVE that your dvds are not irritating (no hyper
motivational hollering, music I wouldn't listen to if someone paid
me and far, far too much peppiness :)) and just focus on getting
the job done. You're the man, Joey!

Sincerely,

Chandar Payne

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Make your ads believable? Come on, Joey!
If the auto companies can turn out cars
with ads that show women with happy, calm
children in the SUV or a guy with a sexy
babe because he has the newest, hottest car
and we think THAT'S believable?
Well, our culture must!

So screw 'em! If you get testamonies and
they are great, show them off!!!
Those folks worked hard for that honor; don't hold them back.

Kimberly Purcell

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Dear Joey,

Just to let you know since I have been doing your leg exercises, my
legs, thighs and butt have improved so much I cannot believe in
just a few short weeks... I do them every day faithfully and they
are so much more toned. I don't believe I will ever stop doing
them... they are part of my everyday exercises.....thank you for
all of the information on diet, fitness, etc....I look forward to
all your newsletters.

Donna Smith

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Joey:

The LBHT Makeover videos are kicking my bottom, it feels
like I am using muscles that haven't ever been used
before and I used to be a very athletic person.
WOW, great DVD! Thanks

Sarah S. Davis
Structural Designer
Mustang Engineering

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Hi Joey,

I recently purchased your Leg, Butt, Hip, And Thigh Makeover DVDs
and I have been doing the 3rd exercise (the free one) from your
website for the last 2 weeks. Let me tell you - I have been so
happy I found your programs in my desperate search for something
that really works!!! That exercise is a KILLER!!! :)

I have been doing gym 6 days a week ffor the last 3 years, and I
have been a vegan for that same period. While my skin appearance
have improved significantly, I could never find a proper routine
that would tone my lower body muscles, without making me look bulky.

I have done some serious sports activities in my childhood and
early teenage years (sports gymnastics, athletics, skiing) and
since I stopped I always found that ANY weights or gym exercises
for the lower body made my muscles grow big instantly and I
couldn't reach the results I was targeting - etc. a lean, skinny
and toned lower body!

Your exercise is doing just that and I am constantly being amazed
at how smart it is and how it makes my muscles work hard. Believe
me, I am amazed beyond my wildest dreams!!
THANK YOU, JOEY!!!

I have only one question... I work at home on a computer and have
plenty of time so that I can exercise. So, could I do LBHT routine
every day, instead of every second day?
Would that improve and help me reach the targeted results quicker?

Thanks a lot for all your on-going help and e-mails!
You inspired me to pursue my gym and body goals more than anyone
else in my whole life!

Donna Stonehouse - Australia

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Joey,
I love the exercises and they are effective,
especially because I take the time to make sure I am
using proper form and doing them slowly. I have just
started so I'm only on the first DVD, but I am
completely satisfied with your product and
down-to-earth tactics. Thank you for sharing your
workouts with the rest of the world!!!

Kind Regards,
Margie Brasil-Butaitis

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Hi Joey,

Quick question, I am currently on level 2 of both abs and legs,
butt/hips, thighs (and i love the changes your workout is giving
me, the saddle bags are decreasing!!) dvd workouts and i know it
says to do whole dvd once and then repeat again for the next rep.

Is it necessary to do it this way or can i do the repeat exercise
straight after the first one? Just curious as thought there might
be a reason as to do whole workout once then repeat.

-ANSWER - GO THRU ONCE THEN REPEAT

Thanks
Michelle from Australia

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Love these emails! Stay tuned for more - next week,
Maybe one will be yours!

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas
PS - If you want to order the Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip and
Thigh DVDs - go here and just look for the BIG BLUE ORDER links.
http://www.butthipandthighmakeover.com/wst_page2.html

Or call us toll free - 866 - Yes Joey [866-937-5639]
- if you dont get Pam or me - just leave us a voicemail
and we'll call you back between orders.

Pregnancy Fitness - An Article for Moms (and Mums)

2008-01-25T09:45:00.001-05:00

Pregnancy Fitness - An Article for Moms (and Mums)

I strongly believe that some of the best trainers and lifestyle coaches are people who have been on the opposite end of the fitness spectrum - like myself going from 'fat kid' to fitness pro. Here is another such person who has become very popular by helping moms (and mums) get healthy and fit. Read on...

Submitted by Author and Certified Personal Trainer, Holly Rigsby:

"Prior to becoming pregnant, the extent of my fitness routine included a breakfast of 3-5 doses of doses of diet pills, and hour of yoga, light lunch and a satisfying dinner. I somehow managed to keep myself "thin" by avoiding any type of healthy eating or exercise plan. I am emphasizing the word THIN for by no means was I fit and healthy. I did understand that once the topic of "Let's have a baby" arose in a conversation I was having with my husband at the time, that I need to get my body healthy. The first thing I did was drop the diet pills trading them out for folic acid and prenatals and I begrudgingly began the habit of eating breakfast...

- You can read the rest of Holly's story at her website: Sexy Mommy Again - but first take a look at her her 'before and after photos and read the fantastic article she submitted to help moms (and mums) in their efforts at fitness and health improvement...

105LBS Skinny but Unhealthy ===========> 159LBS - 9mos preg.

Getting better - getting 'fitter'

Holly Being a Fit Mommy (or Mummy)

Here is Holly's article:

Skinny Jean Strategies: 5 Powerful Moves for Moms to Reshape Problem Areas

After having a baby, a new mom’s desire to “get back to normal” is of utmost concern. The timeless measure of our success seems to hinge on the “skinny jeans” we keep in our closet. Sadly, many moms hold on to those jeans for years as they slowly begin to accept that their body will never be the same. After several failed attempts at weight loss it is quite easy to fall into this limiting mindset.

You do not have to settle for the out of shape “mommy body”. Getting your body back after birth is not only achievable but comes with benefits no mom should be without – increased self-confidence, loads of energy and a positive outlook on life ~ just to name a few.

Lack of time is consistently the number one reason why many new moms fail to lose the baby weight. However the most damaging reason why moms struggle is because they are falling prey to two of the biggest fat loss myths:

1. cardio as the end all be all answer to fat loss
2. shaping exercises or “spot reduction”– working a specific body part will burn the fat

Not only are moms wasting their precious time, but these strategies are completely ineffective methods for losing the lingering baby fat.

When it comes to your implementing a fat burning workout, your goal is to work your muscles. The more muscles you work, the higher your metabolism, the more easily you can burn the stubborn fat and a result in a lean, toned body that slips easily into those skinny jeans!

What follows are 5 powerful moves to help you effectively reshape your problem areas so you can reclaim your pre-baby body and look and feel fabulous!

1. Get Into Intervals. Getting back to normal does not mean you have to work longer and harder. When it comes to cardio and fat loss, it’s less about the number of calories you burn while you workout and more about the calories you burn all day long. Traditional cardio does little to nothing to boost your metabolism and in fact the longer your session, scientific studies have shown that your body begins to become more efficient by breaking down muscle for fuel. Intervals are the perfect solution! The shorter, more-intense your session, the more calories you burn and you preserve lean muscle, which will make you look tight and lean as you reach your goals. In addition, the shorter, more intense sessions will have a more profound effect on the calories you continue to burn 24 hours after completing your interval session. Great if you are a busy mom who is short on time! The best “skinny jean” intervals are walking/running on an incline, using a Stairmaster or my favorite – Sprints!

2. The Squat: The single most effective lower body exercise for it is a compound movement –works more than one muscle group at a time. The squat targets every major muscle in your upper leg – the front and backs of your things – your glutes – the muscles in your bottom- PLUS the muscles in your back and your core! Movements that work many muscles at once will burn more calories, increase your metabolism, tone and strengthen your lower body so you see and feel results faster. If you are just starting out, body weight squats are just as effective as squats with weights.

3. Lunges: Next to squats, lunges are the next best thing for strengthening and toning your glutes and thighs. This is also a compound movement so you will experience similar benefits. There are many ways to do lunges. You can begin with static lunges and progress to more dynamic versions such as the forward and reverse lunge.

4. Strengthen Your Core: I Want to Get Rid of My Mommy Belly! Yes, the lovely bulge that hangs over our jeans. It’s vital to understand that the best Ab exercises in the entire world will only work to strengthen your core muscles. You must use the strategies designed to make your body lose the fat that COVERS your abs in order to get results.
Doing “abs” as part of your routine is beneficial for strength purposes but doing hundreds of crunches a day will do nothing to flatten your tummy. Planks, Push Ups and wood chops for example do so much more to help your fat loss efforts. Remember the key is to recruit as many muscles as possible so use all of the muscles that wrap around your core, and you will burn more calories, boost your metabolism and shrink your mommy belly faster.

5. You are What You Eat: The move you can make that has just as much impact – if not more – than your total body, metabolism boosting workouts is the action that takes place between your hand and your mouth. It is time to stop eating for two and time to trade the junk for more supportive choices – quality proteins, fresh produce and whole grains. And yes, you need to eat. It is impossible to boost your metabolism and impossible for your body to release fat if you only eat once or twice a day. Make sound choices, eat every 3 to 4 hours and you will notice a huge difference in the shape of your belly, thighs and bottom!

Finally, as you begin your pre-baby body transformation, be sure your focus is to lose fat – not pounds. This makes a huge difference in how you measure your results and more importantly – how you look in your skinny jeans!

Holly Rigsby, CPT, MAT America's #1 Fat Loss Expert for Busy Moms and the author of Fit Yummy Mummy (see Sexy Mommy Again . She has helped hundreds of Mom's effectively lose the lingering baby fat and get their pre-baby body back. Don't miss her Free Report: Top 5 Busy Mom Metabolism Boosters.

Re: FREE Fitness Audio Series Below...

2008-01-08T10:09:00.000-05:00

NOTE - all who sign up for the free 9 week series below will have the option of listening to each call in streaming audio via the internet - if you do not wish to pay for the phone time to hear the calls in real time.

FREE Audio Telelseminar Series with 18 BIG Names

2008-01-07T23:03:00.001-05:00

OK - just like I mentioned last week - here is one of the big teleseminar series I have been invited to participate in - and just like I promised - you get free access to all the calls.

I'll remind you - that you'll be offered the chance to actually purchase the MP3 downloads and PDF transcripts after you enter your name to reserve your spot on the calls - but YOU NOT OBLIGATED to do so - pretty cool huh?

NOTE - all who sign up for the free 9 week series below will have the option of listening to each call in streaming audio via the internet - if you do not wish to pay for the phone time to hear the calls in real time. Each call will accessible for FREE for a 24 hour period.

My Interview is on Jan 21st - but the first one is on the 14th.

Spaces are limited since the calls are being offered to you at no charge - so click the link and go see the amazing line-up of speakers - you'll have a chance to reserve your spot at the bottom of the page when you get there.

18 Expert Audio Series - ALL FREE FOR YOU <== click here to sign up

As I mentioned - I'm involved in several of these - and you get to have access to all of them for free - you only pay if you want to have your own downloadable library of MP3s and PDF files. Stay tuned for announcements of the other ones.

"Be Fit!" - Joey Atlas

PS - Stay tuned for some MAJOR announcements from me in the next week regarding the Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover(TM) program.

PPS - I've been getting inquiries about me doing a 'Joey Atlas Only' Multi-Media Coaching program in the early spring to get people ready for the summer once and for all. If you are interested in this as well - leave a post here (below) - just click on comments --- or you can just send us an email.

5 Great Exercises for a Better Butt

2007-12-30T16:59:00.001-05:00

5 Great Exercises for a Better Butt

- by Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
http://www.TurbulenceFitnessTraining.com
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I remember when I first realized how much women cared about guy's butts. I
was in University, working as a trainer, and heard through the "grapevine"
that one of the trainers thought I had a great butt.

My first reaction was, "Huh? Girls care about guy's butts? And here I've
been wasting my time on my arms and pecs". So after getting over that shock,
my next thought was, "Hmm, so what am I doing right? And how can I keep this
information all to myself so no other guys knows about it!"

So I went through my workouts, analyzing each leg exercise for maximum "butt
boosting", and came up with a list of 5 exercises that are essential to
building a better butt for a guy (and gal!), especially someone who wants a
more athletic type of workout and body.

After all, I trained "athletically", not with bulking bodybuilding type
workouts. And as the trainer who designed workouts for the female basketball
team, I could "see" that those workouts were building better butts for girls
as well!

Years have passed since my introduction to the female interest in guy's
butts, and I've become less selfish. I'm now happy to share my "butt-
boosting" exercises for every other guy, and of course, every woman that
wants to build a lean, athletic body with a beautiful butt.

So here are my top 5 exercises for building a better butt that you can do at
home or at the gym, and with nothing more than your bodyweight or a set of
dumbells. Just like all of my workouts, these exercises are designed to get
the most amount of results in the least amount of time.

1 - Squats

2 - Split Squats

3 - Forward Lunges

4 - Step-ups

5 - Bulgarian Split Squats

I use all 5 of these exercises in my Turbulence Training workouts for men
and women to help build better butts, boost metabolism, incinerate fat, and
sculpt beautiful bodies. Add in interval training to burn off even more fat,
and you've got a set of abs to match.

So while things never worked out with the girl that liked my butt, I learned
a valuable lesson from her about the importance of a guy's butt in a girl's
dreams. And that's helped me help thousands of men and women boost their
butts with these 5 simple exercises.

-- Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, M.Sc.
Contributor, Men's Health Magazine
Inside Fitness Training Advisory Board
Oxygen Magazine Training Advisory Board
http://www.TurbulenceFitnessTraining.com

Fat-Loss and Fitness

2007-12-21T11:49:00.000-05:00

Hey Joey,

I just wanted to let you know that so far I have lost 61 lbs on your "diet" and workouts - and I have below a success story and pics for you to put in your book in the new year.

I can't say thanks enough Joey for your program.

I wish you and your family all the best for the season and for 2008. Pass on best wishes to Pam when you get a chance.

I'll keep in touch as the pounds melt away. Oh and before I forget, I can't wait for exactly one week till I get my Christmas dinner which will be a reward for a job well done.

Colin

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My Success Story:

I started this program at 301 pounds and in 15 weeks I have lost 61 pounds and 11.9 inches on my waist. In two and a half years I have lost a total of 136 lbs and 24.7 inches from my waist.

Starting this program I wore a size 46 pants and have lost enough weight to where I'm now into a size 40 pants and the pants legs are looking loose where I'm continuing to use this program.

Since starting I have gained physical strength that I never had before. I keep going steady at anything I do sometimes without breaking a sweat or getting beat out. The simple exercises that comes with my program builds my strength nearly everyday.

My mental strength was around 35% before I started but now after three months on the Blowtorch weight loss diet I'm at 100% and seeing how fast I have come in these few months helped me gain the confidence and strength be motivated in everything I do not just for this diet but for anything I have to face for the rest of my life.

The changes I have experienced over the last few months regarding my health and fitness has helped me strive for a healthy me. I now wake up full of energy and ready to start everyday.

Being healthier and fit make me so much happier now than before. Eating the right foods on this diet had dropped my blood pressure from 155 down to 122.

So to anyone who is struggling with weight troubles both young or old alike I say please try these exercise programs from Joey Atlas because it will be your best move ever I assure you, it's packed full of information for your fitness and health. He'll show you how to eat right and keep fit with very simple exercises, not just for this program now but for the rest of your life.

I consider Joey one of my best friends now and I'm so very thankful for him and his work and to be able to share his work with many people world wide who needed the help like myself.

Keeping fit!

Colin Cramm
Newfoundland, Canada

Free Fitness Gift From My Good Friend Chris...

2007-12-18T13:25:00.000-05:00

'17 Ways to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger'

In this season of giving and sharing - I was able to get one of my health and fitness colleagues to allow me to offer one of his $49 audio CD programs to my subscribers for free. Of course - I will return the favor for his subscribers.

He saved the CD into an MP3 version and as a streaming online version. You can go listen to it right now or save it for later when things are quiet. I'm not sure how long he will allow me to offer this to my subscribers so you may want to get it while it's available. The direct link is below.

http://gift.17ProvenWays.com

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

Fitness Photos Say a Thousand Words

2007-12-13T13:50:00.001-05:00

Here's is what happens when you put GOOD free advice to use:
[Julia got her start with all the freebies I give away on my websites and naturally began using my actual dvds after the results started coming so easily. She knew she was onto something very different than what she had tried in the past.]

So far Julia is in the top spot for 'Female Before and After Cover Story' for my book coming out in Feb/March (Fatness to Fitness)

We are still accepting photos and stories and will do so indefinitely, as the book will have it's own website - which will be continuously updated with your 'Before and After' Fitness Success stories. We'll be waiting for yours.

Joey Atlas
PS - to read some of Julia's words just scroll down a bit as she sent an update on her progress to add to this blog...
You can get your DVDs here:
http://www.TheBodfather.com/Home_Fitness_Program.html

And don't forget to leave Julia a comment on her amazing success below - just click on 'comment'...

Your New Year's Resolution?

2007-11-30T13:22:00.000-05:00

It's the Holiday Season in many places this time of year - likewise,
there are many places in the world that are in a different season.

No worries - because what I'm about to share will help you no matter
what time of year it is for you.

I've created a downloadable PDF file from an article I wrote a few
weeks ago for a local publication. Doesn't matter if you are a pure
beginner or an advanced fitness follower - anyone can get something
out of printing, posting and sharing today's gift from me to you.

(Fitness pros feel free to reprint and share it with your
students and clients - just be sure to leave the copyright
notice and author resource box intact.)

Here is the page on my main site where you can download your
copy. And please feel free to print as many as you wish to
share with co-workers, family members, etc...

Your Free, New 'Life' Fitness Resolution Checklist

When you get there just click on 'New Life Resolution'
and print out as many as you like.

And feel free to forward this page to anyone you think will
appreciate it.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

Fitness Self Destruction

2007-11-21T15:16:00.000-05:00

When it comes to the practice of fitness, I like to observe the
habits of others. It's extremely insightful and this helps me refine
my coaching and teaching methods. (True masters never stop
learning.)

Anyway, since I moved into the new Atlas International
Headquarters location a few months ago - it has given me an
opportunity to get my own workouts in at some of the public
places in town here. One of them being the YMCA.

On rainy days I'll do my cardio indoors - usually treadmill
intervals or jumping rope mixed with treadmill sprints. During this
time I make it a point to observe what other people are doing and
at the same time, try to guess what their goals are. A fun exercise
that does highlight some of the problems in the fitness industry.

The more I watch the more mistakes I see. Mistakes ranging from
lots of wasted time to risk of severe injury. Very poor/dangerous form,
inappropriate use of certain exercises, machines and/or weights...

This I've come to expect and accept, for now...
- but sometimes I'll see
something that is totally over the edge and ridiculous. Such as
someone using the lat pulldown machine with way too much weight
and slamming the weight stack on the way down as the user gets
jerked up out of the seat and then leans way back while jerking the
bar back down in a sloppy and fast manner. Crazy, but true...

And this is just one example - it literally never ends...

It still intrigues me as to how people are allowed to join a fitness
center and just go workout on their own if they choose to do so...

This is one of the top factors in the Fitness Failure Epidemic. I will
be highlighting several others in my book, Fatness to Fitness, when
we release it in early 2008 - and most importantly, I'll be teaching
you how to sidestep these 'obstacles' and avoid self destruction
along with a host of other
powerful strategies and techniques to help you achieve permanent
fitness success.

If you have any friends, family members or co-workers who will be
able to benefit from this book - please forward them this email and
they'll be able to sign up for early notification of the book's release
via this page on my main website:
www.TheBodfather.com/Joey_Atlas_Blog.html

- Remember this book will be accompanied by several valuable bonuses,
one of them being a f-r-e-e home exercise dvd - 'Foundational Fitness'.

Stay tuned for 'Fitness Stories From Around the World' - we have a
bunch that we need to get out to you as they have been piling up...

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas
PS - I've been getting requests for producing a few exercise e-books,
as some of our overseas friends are adverse to ordering physical
products (dvds) because of shipping concerns, etc... - I'm planning
on releasing 2 e-books in 2008 along with "at least" 2 new dvd series,
resistance band training and dumbbell training. Also, the current plan
is to have Fitnessjuice(TM) ready for release in late 2008.

Fitness Success

2007-11-08T13:52:00.000-05:00

Hi Joey

I'm really good! Thanks for asking.

I have been keeping up to speed with what you are up to via you site & blog, hope that you are as well & good as you seem! It all looks very busy at your end, exciting stuff, good luck with it. I cannot wait for the book etc.

Actually it's kind of mirroring what is happening in my life at present!

You know that pattern of when you start to sort out the crap that you know that you need to face for ages & then the positive stuff starts to snowball off of it? Well that's what has been happening in my life.

If you are interested this is what I has happened.....

You may remember that I have mentioned that I am a sound engineer...i'm self-employed, barely make a living at it etc but, as with all professions, it is my passion & you have to follow your passions when you believe in them.

I got to a point earlier this year where I hated myself, my life, it just wasn't working for me any more, I felt stuck & alone, despite having a wonderful boyfriend of 10 years & a good circle of friends.

I decided to try to do something about it so I picked on the one thing that I hated most about myself & my life & tried to change it.

I had always wanted to be leaner, healthier & it was dawning on me that I could not physically do the job that I had chosen because I was not fit enough. I would do a gig, load PA in & out of a venue & run the gig then I would need two days to recover! Not good! not sustainable.

In a fit of spring madness at the beginning of this year I went on the net & looked for abs exercises because that was the part of my body I hated the most & wanted to change. What I found was your stuff. As I have previously mentioned I did the free exercises & tried to eat better & gradually ended up on the Blow Torch Diet, LBHT & Abs & Core stuff too.

I have gone from 10 1/4 stone (143.5 lbs) to 8 1/2 stone (119 lbs). I have been here for months now! Feel fantastic! Everyone has complimented me & wants to know the secret. I point them towards your site & have loaned some of them the DVDs to see for themselves, before snatching them back as I need them.

This has all totally changed my life. Not only have I lost weight, gained muscle, I have so much energy & confidence that I cringe to look back at that person that I was 8 months ago. I am well aware that 8 months is not a lifetime or even a year but I KNOW that I will never go back to being the way that I was. I feel kind of free, I am determined in my mind, my energy & my actions & I know that I can do anything that I want now. Hell! I even run now & I was one of those people who laughed at joggers in the rain! Now I like running in the rain & even found new & exciting places to run whilst on holiday recently.

Nobody's perfect! On off days I think to myself "Oh well I feel crap! & I don't want to do this or be bothered with that." Then I remember that I am somebody different now & that you are telling me to "F*+~#*g get on with it !" or something & I get up & carry on.

What this has ultimately led to is better career stuff.

I was working out one day, abs & core stuff, & I get a phone call from a friend who runs a studio. They had a call asking for a live sound engineer to do a gig, just down the road from me, as the touring engineer was sick.

Off I trundled at 1 1/2 hours notice. The PA that they had hired in was looking for an engineer, permenantly, as their's had left for another job. So, now that I have the energy to lift PA, run gigs & run home afterwards I am the engineer for a PA that goes all over. I have spent the summer engineering on dome stages all over the country. This autumn we have been doing gigs for the Drifters & the Kommitments. Both of these groups are so pleased with our work that we have now been asked to cover all of their gigs! Our work diary is full for next year! & that's before the random surprise cool stuff that you get to work on with this job!

Oh yeah! & the migranes have still not come back, except for one time I ate a multigrain baguette because I was starving & working & forgot! Just to remind me not to be so stupid! LOL!!!

Anyway, Thanks Again ;-))

What else can I say? It really IS your fault! ;-))

Cheers Joey x

Oh...& sorry for the essay! It seems I had quite a lot I wanted to say ;-)

Julia Atkins
Nottinghamshire, UK

Dangers of Aspartame - Side Effects, etc...

2007-11-02T14:20:00.000-05:00

My view on the dangers of artificial sweeteners, including aspartame seems to strengthen with every new article and independent review. As I finalize my first book, Fatness to Fitness, for early 2008 release and work on the Fitnessjuice(TM) beverage concept (aiming for launch in late 2008) - I continue to come across so many interesting reads. Some of them I feel I must share with you. Here is one I found today.

I even went so far as to look up some of the references listed at the bottom - to continue digging and reading. Intriguing stuff. Here is the article

Dangers of Aspartame and Side Effects

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas
Learn the True Path to Permanent Fitness at www.JoeyAtlas.com

Fitness Lunch and a Movie

2007-10-31T12:13:00.000-05:00

I usually only do this inside my members only site, Best Fitness Advice - but as my Halloween Treat to you, I'm making it available to everyone. Today I spent a few hours working on the book. Part of which was covering the subject of organic foods and beverages and how they play a part in our fitness success. One of the issues (albeit, diminishing) with organic food is cost.

Well - today I had a completely organic, body toning, fitness promoting lunch for $2.75!! Less than half the price of an artery clogging, sodium loaded, health crushing, fast food meal.

Below is the actual can of Lentil soup I ate. It's already cooked so you don't even have to heat it - just open and serve. NO EXCUSES!!

Info for entire can:

220 calories

42 grams of carbs

-- 16 of them FIBER!!

16 grams of muscle toning protein

Only 90 grams of naturally occuring sodium
- (I added some extra sea salt, too)

And I made a Mighty Mango Fitnessjuice(TM) (only 28 calories!) to go along with it.

And now for the movie. See below. Its about 9 minutes of footage shot this past weekend after we shot the bonus DVDs for my book, Fatness to Fitness.

Enjoy,
Joey Atlas

Fitness Success with Joey Atlas

2007-10-29T14:47:00.000-05:00

Here is a 9 minute 'behind the scenes' video clip of my interview with the production crew of the dvds we recently recorded. Again, it's a little rough but still valuable...

Be Fit!
Joey

FREE fitness DVD and updates

2007-10-26T11:44:00.000-05:00

Most of you know that I am working hard on my
first book in order to have it ready for early 2008 release. But,
unlike every other fitness book - I don't plan on including 50
pages of exercise photos with 'start' and 'finish' shots. No,
I plan on going way beyond that. The true way to learn how
to exercise is by watching a DVD, so you can see and hear all
the small details.

My plan is to include with the book a bonus DVD that will
teach a complete home workout routine. This will be
geared toward beginners and semi-beginners who are ready to
make a true commitment to fitness but don't want, or have time,
to get to the gym 5 or 6 times per week.

This DVD will also be very helpful for trainers who work with
clients in their homes or offices.

The book will provide lots of valuable insights, lessons,
strategies and time tested principles for permanent fitness
success - that will benefit you, no matter what level of
fitness you are currently at. Oh, and of course, it will
include the 30 day version of the Blow-Torch 'Di.et'.

We are set to professionally shoot this DVD this weekend, on
Sunday to be exact. As the book is now 3/4 done - we are
starting to pull together all the pieces of the puzzle
that will make this one of the top fitness/nutrition books
on the market, by virtue of how it helps anyone who is ready
to read and act on what they learn.

Speaking of DVD productions, many of you know that we plan to
release the Leg, butt, hip, thigh Makeover REMAKE in mid-2008.

Before it gets released to the public, it will first be made
available (at a 40 - 55% discount) to all of you who own the
the current LBHTMakeover version. It's my way of
saying 'thanks!' for believing in and using my programs.

Pretty cool, huh?

Regarding titles: 'Fatness to Fitness' seems to be the most
popular - but we will set up an official survey page soon so we
can make the results official. The survey will be similar to the
one we set up for my Fitnessjuice(TM) concept...

Speaking of which - I want to thank all of you who have taken the
time to answer those 4 questions - it has revealed some incredible insight as to how many others would like to see a
product like this on the market. There is a lot of work
involved with bringing a fitness beverage to market, but the more
research I do on the actual product that I make for myself, the
more I realize that there are benefits that are not offered
by any other RTD (ready to drink) beverage that is formulated
for the fitness lifestyle.

Here is just one little snippet of info that you may find
interesting and helpful - if not, I'll expand upon it next week:

---* This is from the Dietitians in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
website-------------------------------------------------

Drinking during exercise or sports aims to provide:

* Water and electrolytes to replace sweat losses
* Carbohydrate to supplement energy stores

The choice of drink will depend on whether you need a drink to replace fluid losses or to provide more energy / carbohydrate or both.

There are three types of drinks

* Hypotonic
* Isotonic
* Hypertonic

Hypotonic

Hypotonic drinks are absorbed into the body more quickly than plain water. They usually contain low levels of carbohydrate, less that 3g carbohydrate/100ml and may have a little salt added. They quench thirst and provide fluid, but do not provide significant amounts of energy.

When to Use: They are a good type of drink to choose when you want to replace fluid quickly without a lot of carbohydrate e.g. when training lasts for less than one hour and is of low intensity. They can also be useful if you need a high fluid intake when in a hot climate and do not want to consume too many calories

Isotonic

Isotonic drinks are absorbed as fast as or faster than plain water. In addition to replacing fluids they also provide carbohydrate, 5 - 8g carbohydrate/100ml.

They are designed to provide some carbohydrate to fuel the muscles, and have a little salt added to enhance the absorption and retention of fluid in your body. Most commercial sports drinks fall into this category.

When to use: Isotonic drinks are good for replacing fluids and providing carbohydrate if you are training for more than one hour. They can be drunk before, during and after exercise.

Hypertonic

In these drinks the carbohydrate content is much higher, usually more that 10g carbohydrate/100ml. Hypertonic drinks are absorbed more slowly than plain water. They replace lost energy rather than replacing fluids and therefore are not an effective fast way to re-hydrate. e.g. pure fruit juice, many canned drinks and energy drinks

When to use: These types of drinks are taken when energy replacement is the priority rather than fluids and can be used to top up your daily carbohydrate intake.
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I'm uncovering more insights such as this one on a daily basis.
I'll share them as I find them.

Stay tuned for the next edition of:
'Awesome Fitness Emails from Around the World' - it may
be going out tomorrow...

Don't be like everybody else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas
www.JoeyAtlas.com

Total Fitness - Beyond the Workouts

2007-10-19T11:19:00.001-05:00

What we feed our cells has so much to do with our health and wellness. What you do for your workouts is an essential element to total fitness - but what you feed your body reaches to levels so deep they can't be seen with the naked eye. What/how we eat can make or break us.

Many of you already know about the Fitnessjuice(TM) concept and how it came about. It's another project I'm working on along with several others. As I do my 'homework' to find out what it takes to launch a true fitness beverage so I can plan and execute properly - there is a lot I'm learning that can benefit you too. I've come across so many articles with vital fitness promoting info - that most people would miss if you weren't specifically looking for it. I'll share some of them here today...

First here is a beverage industry article with some great quotes from various sources - This article reinforces most of my philosophy about nutrition and about most of the products already in the market place, it also highlights a few of the key reasons why I started formulating my own 'fitness beverage':

Fake Fitness Beverages?

(TM)

If you've been a client or subscriber long enough - you know my views on clean foods - more specifically - organics versus non-organically produced foods and beverages. [So much happens at the cellular level when it comes to our health and longevity that it makes so much common sense to put the cleanest nutrients as possible into our bodies....]

Over the past year we've noticed Walmart adding more organic items to their stores - which hold many issues and opinions - In general I think its great - but read this article to hear a few more perspectives:

Every Body Wants Organic Foods (and Drinks)

Here is another article about some of the differences between organic foods and non-organic foods (This whole site has great info and blog posts.):

You Might Become What You Eat

Well - I have more but I don't want to overload you with too much reading material.

Regarding my book - we just finished Chapter 4 and Ch. 5 will be done next week - at this pace the book should be released in January or February - It's gonna be a good one.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

The Perfect Fitness Drink

2007-10-10T15:22:00.000-05:00

We've been getting lots of emails and inquiries about the fitness beverage I've been making for me, my family and a few of my clients, that I posted about last week. I truly believe it's a product that can benefit MANY people - so I am slowly pursuing the possibilities of making Fitnessjuice(TM) a reality and I'd love your input.

Below is a link to a short survey I created to get your direct input about the Perfect Fitness drink. It will take no more than 43 seconds for you to fill out - but I would tremendously appreciate you help.

Your Fitnessjuice (TM)

(TM)

Thanks and Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

No Such Thing as Willpower

2007-10-09T10:37:00.000-05:00

We always hear about 'willpower' being the reason why some people
have the ability to get into and stay in shape - or the lack of
willpower being the reason so many people experience 'fitness
failure'.

The truth is we all have willpower in unlimited amounts - the
difference is whether or not you want to use it. So - the real
buzzword should be 'wantpower'. Definition: How powerful is your
desire to succeed? How bad do you WANT to be fit and healthy.

Your 'wantpower' will dictate whether or not you choose to
use your willpower to your advantage or keep using it as an excuse to prevent you from becoming who you want to be and
feeling how you want to feel.

Alright - on to this week's awesome emails from around the globe:

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Hi Joey

I just wanted to say that your no frills fitness DVDs are spot on. I'm interested about learning how to do exercises
properly and am not concerned about what music is or isn't playing in the background. To me, your DVD's are
just like having my own personal trainer next to me, you explain things slowly and show people the right way
to do these exercises to get maximum benefit from them.

I started the LBHT makeover about a month ago and it has definitely helped me strengthen my legs for the half
marathon I did on the 30th September. I finished the half marathon with hardly any aches and pains and alot of
that is down to your DVD, so thank you for that! Keep up the good work, you're a great motivator and I really
enjoy receiving your emails, they are very informative!

Regards

Sarah Morley (UK)

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Joey,

The DVDs are GREAT!!! I have already firmed up and my hip (saddle bags) area has gotten smaller (not that I really had much, but I just love to be in shape) You have made a HUGE difference in my life and how I feel (both physically and about myself). Thank you sooooo much!!!

Wendy Beier

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[This one was in the Fitness DVD Order Info & Comments Box from
a client coming back to order some of my other DVD programs]:

Joey, I think your Dvds are great. I feel safe and secure putting my time, effort, money, and trust in you and your products. I see results, I feel results,and I can't wait to let my mom, and mother inlaw borrow them so they can too. (Who know's, they might buy them.) I appreciate your genuine concern and honesty. Your a peach.

Thanks, Micayle Petersen

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Hi Joey,

I've been using the abs/core dvds - they are awesome. I did level one for a week but I think I was already ready for level two . I have been using level two for two weeks doing two sets of each exercise (wow) I see a difference already. About another week or so I will step up to level three.These are some of the best exercises I have ever done for the abs and core. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything.

Thank you
Steve Boyd

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Hi Joey,

Well I have to say that I am LOVING your DVDs !!! I am a massive gym
junkie and go to the gym AT LEAST 5 times a week and can I just say that
I was really struggling to get a great all over workout for my legs,
butt, hip and thighs and I was really praying to the gods that you could
help me. I have never had any problems with toning and sculpting my arms
and my stomach has always been flat but I can only ever get my top half
of my abdominal area toned and the bottom area near my hips and back
butt area was a real struggle BUT since I started to do your workout
(only on DVD 1 still - I wanna learn how to do this properly !! ) I have
to say .. WOW !!!!

My muscles feel worked all over !!! I love it and I love that to me that means I am making
an improvement but I have to be honest I've only been doing it for the
past ten days cos I have been busy, blah blah blah BUT I am now sticking
to it and I am so proud of myself and so shocked that your workout
routine and your simple instructions have helped me so much - my ASS
looks great !!! Thankyou and I love that I trusted myself enough to get
your DVD and I am looking forward to getting your others ones (the ab
workout is what I need to concentrate on as well) .

From Dafina Avramovski!!! :)

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Hi Joey,

Thank you so much for the Optimum Flexibility program.

Yes I am using it and the stiffness that I have is slowly going away.
I was really surprised at the methods you used.
I thought that I will have to stay on the floor all the time and that is
a battle that I have (to get up from the floor) as I have a lower back
injury of the spine - falling from a horse as a youngster and having a
curved bottom spine.

I know that with time I will feel the sore back and legs less and less.
Thanks again.

Annette Pieters

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Joey,

The Ultimate Upper Body DVDs are great! I feel great, and I'm looking great.

I've been working
on Level 2, it's fantastic, I'm going to start level 3 on monday!

William Falcone

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Joey,

I am doing really well....I am noticing a difference even though only
slightly at this stage. I was not well last week so I have had a week off
and was back into it today......I really felt it after not doing it for 7
days...but worth it.

I feel the program is easy to follow and really not that difficult to get
started so my small bit of advice to people just starting out give it a go
and you will be pleasantly surprised, I was.

At this stage I am doing it every second day and the days in between I go
for a run for 30 minutes.I can say that I am glad that I stumbled across your website.

Cheers,
Karen

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Dear Pam and Joey

I cannot begin to thank you both and tell you how thrilled I am with your techniques! I was HIGHLY suprised to hear back from you the same night and again in the morning, first of all. That same morning, I used a suggested abdominal exercise ... I could only do four - and I am THRILLED!!! For two years I've been exercising regularly, trying to "hit" this specific target area in my abs to help recover from my abdominal injury... and I was FINALLY able to hit it! Dead on! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am! This is only day one, I'm so excited! I am so looking forward to ordering books and DVD's to see just how much farther I can go... and how much better I can feel! I'm going to tell everyone I know about you guys - including my Doctor! Thank you so very much!!!

Sincerely,
Zhayin Beee

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Great stuff - keep them coming everybody!

All of the programs mentioned above can be ordered via this page
http://www.TheBodfather.com/Home_Fitness_Program.html

or by calling us at 866-Yes-Joey or 904-436-6052

And a 'thank you' for those of you who sent feedback and/or
some graphic design ideas for Fitnessjuice (TM)

A Truly Healthy Drink...

2007-10-03T13:59:00.000-05:00

While I love straight water - I also enjoy a flavorful yet healthy drink at least once a day. The problem is there are not many out there that fit my criteria for a true 'fitness beverage' - actually - there are none that fit my criteria.

So I decided to start making my own a few weeks ago. I've been putting together several different flavors that I like - and my personal team of taste experts (Jeri, JoJo, Alexa and Darah and several of my clients) have been doing the official critiques. I think I'm doing well so far - because they all keep asking for more - a lot more.

Some of you already know my opinions on the garbage that goes into much of the foods we eat and the beverages we drink (as a society in general). If not - there will be a nice section of my book devoted to this topic.

Anyway - I have a feeling I am onto something with this stuff - so stay tuned...

Who needs 'vitaminwater' when you can have FitnessJuice(TM):

Any graphic designers feel like working on the label just for fun?

Joey

Fitness Headquarters

2007-09-06T14:14:00.000-05:00

Ok - I'm just about settled in at the new location for Atlas International Headquarters - still have some more work to do - but the 'big stuff' is done.

Here are some snapshots at the new office:

Joey Prepares to Make His Afternoon Double Espresso Mocha - Notice the left hand on the Organic, Fat Free Milk

Joey Tries to Figure Out What to do With a Medicine Ball That is not Enclosed in an Atlas Bag

Take a look to my left, your right - see the white boards on the wall? These are one of my favorite tools for helping me think out loud and develop ideas, concepts, and just take notes that I don't want to forget or will need to refer to later.

Anyway - gotta run, still lots to do here at Fitness Headquarters.

Stay tuned...

Joey Atlas

Positive Side Effects of the Blow-Torch 'Diet'

2007-08-13T10:57:00.000-05:00

This was posted recently by a BestFitnessAdvice.com member:
- (it's not the first time this has been experienced...)
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I just wanted to share with you a 'positive side effect' that I have noticed as a result of going on the Blow-Torch 'Diet' & to ask if anyone else has noticed anything similar?

Ok here it is!

For some years now I have suffered from migraine headaches. They would last for 3 days at a time typically, the 1st day & often 2nd also I would be confined to bed. Nothing worked to even barely relieve the pain.

They would occur occasionally at first but more recently they came every month, sometimes more often, they were seriously affecting my quality of life.

Over the past 3-4 years I had tried everything I could think of. Eating & drinking different things, avoiding situations that I thought might be triggering them, I even marked them down on a calendar, desperately looking for patterns, thinking that it was hormonal changes but to no avail.

Earlier this year I got into Joey's stuff. Initially I did the exercises, later I got onto the diet.

NOW THE MIGRAINES HAVE JUST DISAPPEARED! it's amazing!!!

I'm pretty convinced that it is the diet as opposed to the exercises as I recently had a bug & had to eat plain starches to settle it down. This consisted of mostly toast & stuff & boy!!! Did I get that migraine back double quick for the first time in months!!!

Anyway i'm back on the Diet now & definitely not planning to go back to eating what I used to as it appears that's what was making me ill. I'm pretty certain that it was specifically bread that was the problem, I know a lot of people with wheat intolerances, had no idea that I was one of them.

Thanks for Listening

Julia ;-))

Download your free 7-Day version of The Blow-Torch 'Diet'<- Click Here.

Butt Building Exercises for a Rounder, Bigger Butt

2007-08-06T14:01:00.000-05:00

Butt Building Exercises for a Rounder, Bigger Butt

While many women seek to reduce the size of their butt. There is a strong segment of the female population that would love to increase the size and roundness of their butt.

I've come across very few articles on this subject and of the ones I have seen - 98% of them were not helpful at all.

Being that I get so many questions about this 'small and flat butt' problem for women - I figured I would clarify the issue a bit.

First - the butt can be made larger and rounder. However, it can only be done if the exercises are correct and caloric intake is adequate enough for the body to 'build more flesh in the desired areas'.

Take a look at this photo of the butt and thigh area:

**Photo currently unavailable - new one to be added soon.**

While the photo may seem a little confusing - it's really not. See, what you are looking at is all of the muscles that lay beneath the skin, fat and superficial muscles of the butt and thigh area.

As you look at the photo and realize how many different muscles are in your thigh and butt area (keeping in mind that some of them have been moved aside in this photo so you can see the deeper layers) - it should make sense to you that only an exercise program that makes use of these muscles (all of them) to stimulate a 'training response' is the type of program that will increase butt size and roundness.

The great news here - is that you do not need a gym membership (if you have one, that's cool) and you do not have to kill yourself with high intensity, 'weights and machines' type workouts.

The 2 most important elements for you will be a complete exercise series that targets all the muscles you see in the photo above - AND - a simple, yet consistent intake of healthy calories (avocado, various nuts, olive oil - just to name a few foods) that will provide your body with the building blocks it needs to 'build more of itself' - in this case, building more butt size and roundness.

Click the link below for an exercise to start building up a sexy butt:

Butt Building Exercise

Medicine Ball Exercises - with the Atlas Body Bag

2007-07-27T10:43:00.000-05:00

Medicine Ball Exercises - with the Atlas Body Bag

Here are some preview photos and a video clip of The Atlas Body Bag. The video was cut short in the process of getting it on Youtube and this blog - but I am working on fixing that and getting the whole segment, plus a few more segments, posted by the end of next week.

Here is the Youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiP0gdMYxPE

or you can watch it right here:

Press the triangular 'play' button:

Stay tuned for more updates and the official release of the Atlas Body Bag Fitness Kit and DVDs.

Please share this blog post with your friends, family and co-workers.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas - M.S., Exercise Physiology
www.JoeyAtlas.com
www.BestFitnessAdvice.com

Butt Exercises

2007-06-15T06:40:00.000-05:00

Butt Exercises - A Few Helpful Facts

The butt (bum, buns, buttocks, glutes) is made up of many muscles of various sizes, shapes and thickness. Some women want to increase the size and shape of their butt, while others want to slim down and firm up their butt - and remove cellulite as well.

[This drawing shows only a few of the muscles that make of the butt and thigh area - the outer layer have been 'peeled away' to show some of the smaller, deeper butt and thigh muscles.]

Both women can do this - with no weights or machines. But, the butt exercise program has to be complete and must make use of all the muscles mentioned above. Each woman, though working toward different goals - would just have different caloric needs.

One would need more calories to increase butt size, while the other would keep calories at lower levels to reduce fat and flab while toning and firming.

Most traditional 'butt exercise' programs are focused on squats and lunges with weights, as well as 7 or 8 leg machines that are typically found in fitness centers.

The problem with these types of programs is that they are very limited in how they target the muscles of the buttocks. Also, these types of programs leave out the vast majority of people who do not want to exercise in public - for whatever reason (there are lots of good reasons).

The best butt exercise workout can be done with amazing results in your own home with nothing more than a floor mat, an exercise ball (55cm or 65cm) and a 12 inch step (or staircase).

Hope this helps,

Joey Atlas - M.S., Exercise Physiology

http://www.ButtHipAndThighMakeover.com

Artificial Sweeteners and Your Fitness

2007-06-04T12:36:00.001-05:00

I get lots of emails asking about my position on artificial sweeteners. I mention briefly in my free version of the Blow-Torch Diet ebook that I am against them and I advise all readers to stay away from them.

(you can download your free ebook here:)
The Blow-Torch Diet

I also mention the herbal extract, Stevia, as a safe and natural alternative. I give it to my kids - thats how much I believe in it. Me and Jeri-Jo do not allow them (or us) to consume chemically altered sweeteners.

I also mention that I will be addressing some of the finer details about this subject in my book, "Fatness to Fitness".

In the meantime - here is an article that Pam forwarded to me last week. (In her email Pam wrote, "Joey, you are on the cutting edge!") - in some regards, she's right - however, being on the cutting edge sometimes just involves using a little bit of foresight and some 'universal' common sense.

Before you read the article - please be warned that there is information that sits 'between the lines' - and most who read this will not pick up on this vital info - but I am making it a point to address it solidly in my book (I know many of you have been waiting very patiently for the book - please note - we are getting closer! & are hoping to have it published in the first half of 2008).

Read the article for all that its worth - but also remember - the most important stuff is not in black and white - it's 'below the surface'.

Here is the article in the Wall Street Journal:

Artificial Sweeteners Replaced by Natural Ingredients?

Have comments or thoughts about my book title? Feel free to post them on this blog.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

2003 Toyota Sequoia - Introducing "The Fit-Mobile"

2007-05-11T14:26:00.001-05:00

OK - like I said a few weeks ago - Toyota and Joey Atlas are teaming up to create the first official 'fitness vehicle'. The test graphics are being worked on as I write so right now we are looking at a bare bones version of the Official Joey Atlas Fitness Vehicle (official name yet to be determined). Enjoy the sneak peeks and stay tuned:

I'm trying to get a few more angles on here but I'm having some trouble - photos may be too big... Stay tuned...

Joey Atlas
2003 Toyota Sequoia For Sale

Another Fitness Food Recipe

2007-04-20T19:23:00.000-05:00

=> Peanut Butter Balls <=

Note - this is the type of recipe that members of www.BestFitnessAdvice.com have full time access to.

And we add at least one new recipe each month for
members to incorporate into their fitness nutrition plans.

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This one is from Pam, my Kick-Butt assistant - those of you
who have emailed us for one reason or another know her as:

Pam Timbie
'Atlas Fitness Advisor'

1/2 c honey
3/4 c crunchy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c instant nonfat dry milk
3/4 c quick-cooking oats
1/4 c toasted wheat germ

Mix honey,peanut butter,& vanilla. Mix dry ingred., add to honey mixture. Mix thoroughly. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Chill in refrigerator.
Makes 2 dozen
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Now - if you are allergic to nuts - this recipe is probably not one for you to try. If you have a substitute, maybe soy-butter, I would give it a try with that in place of the peanut butter.

In terms of calories - this is not a 'low-cal' treat - BUT if you make 'em for the weekend and keep it to 2 or 3 instead or 7 or 8 - then you'll be 'in the zone'.

These are pretty healthy too. But if you want to kick them up a notch and 'Atlasize' them - you can add some ground flax seed in place of part of the wheat germ ingredient. And you can go with Smucker's All Natural PB (they also make an organic version). Once you try this PB you'll never go back to 'regular' PB.

Enjoy, (and don't forget to thank Pam for this one)

Joey Atlas

Legs, Butt, Hips Thighs Exercises - for Bikini Season

2007-04-18T07:54:00.000-05:00

No, No, No - I'm not wearing a bikini. - The subject is actually:

"Joey Atlas in a Bikini Newsletter."

Click the link to read my most recent leg, butt, hip, thigh and core exercise article in the Spring 2007 Venus Swim-wear newsletter:

Oh - and if you are a customer of Venus - please email them to let them know how much you like the fitness material in the newsletter from Joey Atlas. (use the 'contact us' link at the bottom of their web page).

It's about half-way down the page - Titled - "How to be 'Sexy to the Core'"

Lower Body Exercises for Beach Season

Please note - on the last exercise - the editor cut out a sentence by mistake:

"Cross your right elbow toward your left thigh/knee as you breath out, lifting your right shoulder off the mat - then return to starting position."

Enjoy & thanks for reading,

Joey Atlas

Another Example of Nutrition Supplement Scams

2007-04-13T09:08:00.000-05:00

Here's another example of why you must proceed with caution when contemplating the use of vitamins, supplements, 'fat burners', 'muscle-builders',etc, etc ...

Pay close attention to things like, "unregulated supplement industry" - here it is, enjoy & learn...

Magic Pills & Potions? I don't think so...

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On a healthier note - here are some beach photos from Easter weekend:

----------------------- JoJo, Jeri-Jo (in back), Darah, Alexa

------------------------------- Jeri-Jo & Darah

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Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas

Your Trainer Always Knows...

2007-04-06T09:36:00.000-05:00

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Your Trainer Always Knows...

Almost always, I can tell when someone is 'lying' about their nutrition intake. It's a skill I've sharpened in my 20 years of fitness consulting and personal training. Sometimes it takes a bit of analysis and observation - but sometimes I can see it immediately.

Some people don't even know they are 'lying' about their nutrition habits or caloric intake - they may honestly believe they are doing exactly what they are supposed to - and so, when we sit down and take a close look at the details we can usually find where things are going wrong, make appropriate adjustments and progress can be made. This takes a little time - but It works when you know what to look for.

The instances where I know immediately what someone has been eating is actually very easy. All I need to do is take a look at someone's mouth area - chin, lips, cheeks, etc...

Here is a great example:

If you look at the photos below - you'll see that Darah has left the evidence of her chocolate pudding right where everyone can see it - making it a dead give away of what she has been eating. Of course, it's not always this easy, but sometimes it is - allowing me to make a quick and accurate analysis.

Keep in mind - this also works with older kids and adults - some of you may have seen this yourself. --- I'll try to get JoJo and Alexa with evidence of their Easter Chocolate this weekend.

Enjoy,

Joey Atlas

The Fitness Trouble I Go Through...

2007-04-06T09:13:00.000-05:00

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The Fitness Trouble I Go Through...

Well, its really no trouble at all - although many others would have a different opinion.

One of the main ways I reach new people with my brand of realistic and effective fitness principles is by educating and enlightening first and then offering help via my freebies and DVD products. Most of this happens via the internet where people sit down at their computer and type in a search phrase or keyword.

Now, there are hundreds and hundreds of keywords that describe the programs I produce - and quite often people will use different words to describe the same thing. For example someone may search for 'fitness videos' while someone else may search for 'workout dvds' or 'exercise videos'...

...all can mean the same exact thing - so when I write an article - I usually write it with each synonym in mind so that I can put together several variations of the article. Now, when people search for a topic, using their own words to define the topic I have a better chance of connecting with that person and helping to educate them on the topic they are seeking information on.

Here is a perfect example: (feel free to click the links to read the articles)

Fitness DVDs

Exercise Videos

Exercise DVDs

Workout DVDs

Some would say this is a waste of time to repeat all of this - but the truth is, it's not. I am reaching so many more people by doing this, that would not have found the info they were seeking if I had not made several variations of the same article.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas

Here is the link for...

2007-03-30T16:24:00.000-05:00

Busy Womens Fat Loss

Joey's Preferred Fitness Gear Provider

2007-03-30T09:10:00.000-05:00

Joey's Preferred Fitness Gear Provider

I often get questions from clients who use my videos- - such as, "Joey, where can I get a mat like yours?", "Where can I get an exercise ball like the one you use in the videos.", etc...

The best supplier of fitness gear for trainers and for people living the fitness journey is:

Joey's Top Fitness Gear Provider

They have stuff you've never even heard of before - while still having the best selection of essential basics - such as mats, balls, steps...

Enjoy & tell them Joey Atlas sent you.

He Says 'Body Toning', She Says 'Body Sculpting'

2007-03-30T08:48:00.000-05:00

He Says 'Body Toning', She Says 'Body Sculpting'

Two people can talk about the same exact thing - but use different words for the subject being addressed. Prime example - over the course of my personal fitness training career the words 'body toning', 'body shaping' and 'body sculpting' have been used by many clients to define the same thing. Nothing wrong with that - as there are synonyms for many more things in this world - and a critical element in communication.

People, like yourself, who find me via the internet usually find me via one of my online articles. Knowing that people often use different words to find info on the same subject - I've been writing articles to address this and posting them on my own websites - with the sole purpose of educating searchers of quality fitness info that is simple, straight forward and easy to understand.

Take a look at these two articles for a sample of what I'm talking about:

Body Sculpting

Body Toning

Yes - its a bit time consuming, but I know that the more people I can educate, the more my name and reputation will spread to others who are seeking trusty and helpful fitness advice. And the business side of things will take care of itself - which is exactly what has been happening.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas

Fitness and Microwave Ovens

2007-03-22T07:52:00.000-05:00

Fitness and Microwave Ovens

Last week I sent out a recipe which called for microwaving for a few minutes. I received several emails asking about or pointing out the potential harm of microwave radiation to our health and longevity.

First I want to thank everyone who sent an email regarding that issue and second I want to apologize for not realizing that many people currently reading my weekly newsletters were not subscribers to this newsletter 2 and a half years ago.

Way back, when I first put myself on the internet, one of the first newsletters I wrote was more of a personal position/overall fitness philosophy summarizing my general thoughts and opinions about achieving and maintaining optimal health and wellness.

Lat week I just assumed that most people would remember this - a stupid thing for me to assume...

So I thought this would be a good time to reiterate that 'position':

Regarding food - It is my strong belief that the best foods for us are the ones we consume as close to their natural and unprocessed state as possible. For example, fresh, organic fruits and vegetables would be my first choice and first recommendation to anyone who asks. Second choice would be frozen organics - third would be canned organics.

After this we would get to the non-organic - fresh, frozen, canned - etc, etc...

This goes for the other food groups as well - natural & organic are the first choices...

Regarding food preparation (this is where the microwave oven comes in): My position, as stated over 2.5 years ago is natural cooking ([fire - an element of nature] oven, stovetop, etc) is the hands down winner over microwaving. I'm not going to get into the details of how harmful the use of a microwave can be - all you need to do is a search for "harmful effects of microwave ovens" - or something along those lines. You'll have more reading material than you'll know what to do with.

Before I go any further - I want to clarify why I suggested microwaving in my recipe last week. Most people reading this are in life/work situations where time is extremely limited and in certain situations there is no possibility of using a real oven or stove. So, I suggested the 2 minute cooking time via microwave oven - also thinking that people remember me writing about the first choice of cooking should always, if possible, be a natural method.

Many people reading this may be totally new to the subject, so what I'd like to do here is take a step back and look at this from a common sense/logic/slightly philosophical point of view.

Forget all those eye-opening articles, studies and reports about the deadly effects of microwaving for a minute. (I'm not saying I disagree with them, because I do believe there are ill effects to be suffered through the use of microwaves for food preparation.)

When the microwave first hit the mainstream in the late 70s or early eighties it was almost like a miracle. The novelty of this device was better than magic because it was as real as your standing there waiting for whatever it was you where re-heating or cooking.

I remember, as a ten year old, my amazement with this incredible device that was now able to reduce cooking times by as much as 80 or 90 % - not thinking one bit about what was happening on the molecular level.

The important things about the foods we eat are contained at the cellular/molecular levels - this is a universal law - no 2 ways about it. For food to be heated to extremely high temps in such short periods of time - something has to happen at these levels that does something to the actual structure and composition of the food (hence that rubbery type of feeling) - even when 'boiling' water for a cup of tea - it just doesn't taste/feel the same as when we do it the 'old-fashioned' way - there are good reasons for this - ITS NOT THE SAME.

There were warnings issued and 'rumors' about the ill effects of the microwave oven before they even hit the market (you can see some of this in the articles that can be found on the internet).

But when something passes government testing and meets specific criteria - and gets cleared to be introduced to the consumer market - we (for the most part) assume that it is safe and has been tested properly and proven to be of no harm to humans. Wrongo!

The only way we know if something is actually safe is by the public using it long term - thats where the real tests are. Think about it - how many drugs have been cleared by the FDA only to see an amazing number of deaths and medical complications caused by a specific drug - causing the govt to pull it out of circulation - and then the law suits follow, etc, etc...

Back to my 'philosophy'...

Fire is a gift from the universe - a vital tool created with and for humans to thrive (mainly for cooking our foods with ...) The microwave oven (and radiation) is a creation of convenience, an artificial method of replacing fire - a method that carries with it definite sacrifice against what is gained.

Gain some time and lose some of your health. I can't say it any simpler.

Do we still use the microwave in our home? Yes - but we've decreased the amount we use it by about 90% in the lat 18 months - and we are going to make it 100% very soon. We know our foods have to be 'whole' in order for our health and fitness to be as good as it can be.

Destroying foods at their most critical levels does not allow the body to derive the proper nutritional elements in their ideal state, therefore sacrificing optimal health and fitness.

The nutritional part of the fitness equation is more powerful than what exercises you choose to do or what workout program you choose to follow - I say this from experience and this will never change.

So what am I saying here?

1) Start to cut back on your use of the microwave oven.

2) If you have a family - discuss it with them and start talking about how you will use the methods given to us by nature to prepare your foods.

3) Even if you think this is all bogus - just stop and think for a second that maybe its true and by using the microwave you will be taking 11 years off your life - How much time are you saving now?

4) Set a date for total elimination of the use of a microwave in your household.

5) If this is too extreme for you - then try to keep it to a minimum until you've had a chance to read some of the articles on this subject that you can easily find on the internet.

Hope this helps you and I hope I've clarified my position.

Don't be like everybody else... Be fit !

Joey atlas

Fitness Questions Answered

2007-02-21T08:54:00.000-05:00

Your Fitness Questions Answered...

1) "Joey, I am allergic to wheat and glutens - what advice can you give or resources can you direct me toward to help me manage my nutritional needs and challenges?"

Having done some research on Celiac Disease - I am familiar with certain aspects of your challenge. My first suggestion is to see this as a blessing, because you will naturally have to stay away from many foods that are simply 'not good' for most people in the long run. Your diet will have to be 'cleaner' - lending to better overall long term health and fitness.

In my research, I found one resource to be most helpful:

The Essential Gluten Free Guide

When you get to the site look in the left column - you'll see a sign up link for the free newsletter - its a good one - and the e-book is incredible.

2) "Joey, I just found out I am pregnant - what suggestions do you have for fitness during pregnancy?"

While I am very successful with post pregnancy fitness programming - I have always 'proceeded with caution' when asked for fitness advice during pregnancy - and almost always, I have referred women to consult and coordinate with their OBGYN.

I understand many women are frustrated or just not satisfied with getting fitness advice from their OBGYN and on that note I would direct anyone interested in this topic to a fantastic resource:

Mom's Fit Pregnancy

Its a must have for any women who is planning on becoming pregnant or who is pregnant.

Enjoy,

Joey Atlas

Best Fitness, Nutrition and Workout Advice

Life and Death Fitness

2007-02-08T14:02:00.000-05:00

Life and Death Fitness

Whose life (or lives) would be affected by your death?

When you let yourself go you not only hurt yourself - you hurt those around you.

When you feel guilty about taking the time to take care of yourself - think twice. If you are not in top operating condition and at your relative best - you are not giving all you can to those around you - kids, spouse, etc...

Ironic isn't it? We must be 'selfish' in order to be able to give to others. Well, maybe its just another way of the universe exhibiting the universal law of balance.

There are 24 hours in a day - some of that time - even if its only 30 minutes MUST be for you.

What you put in your mouth - is not a function of 'Oh - I can't get enough of this - I'll eat more of it." - but more a function of "This is going to give me the proper fuel to function optimally without sacrificing my health and fitness."

Some of you reading this do all the right things as if it is second nature - and I commend you for that. But for every one of you there are tens of thousands - maybe hundreds of thousands of others (many reading this right now) - who are still learning how to reprogram their subconscious.

For those of you still trying - know this; everything you need to get where you want to be is within you right this second waiting to be tapped into. Start right now - don't wait.

Great Photos I Promised:

Darah on left and Alexa on right (9th Birthday last week!)

Alexa Playing Hoops

Darah at the Soccer Fields

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas
http://www.BestFitnessAdvice.com

Fitness Photos, A 3 Minute Fitness Video & Fitness Fraud

2007-01-23T12:23:00.000-05:00

1) Fitness Photo - 2 Year Old In Training For Major Event

2) Three Minute Fitness Video

3) Fitness Fraud

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(NOTE - I'm typing this blazingly fast - so forgive me for the typos)

1) Fitness Photo - 2 Year Old In Training For Major Event

Lat week when I sent out my humorous (was that a typo?) email about stretching exercises for fitness flexibility - I got a lot of emials asking questions about the age range for people who can/should do a complete stretching pogram - some of you expressing surprise about my 2.5 year old, Darah doing the program with me.

Here is Darah - demonstrating the 'Butterfly' srtetch. The major event she is in training for is "LIFE" - thats right, her life, along with her big brother and sister's - (JoJo and Alexa) is a major event - just like mine, Jeri's & just like yours should be (& maybe it is already).

My point here is this - a kid is never too young to teach the ways of protecting the gift of life through fitness... exercise, good nutrition, etc.

Stretching is one of the best ways to do this especially when they are young - and the benefits they get from this are priceless.

Sports at any level are also a great way to help develop healthy habits. Alexa plays soccer and basketball (photos to come soon) and JoJo plays flag football and soccer - the photo below is from a travel team tournament we entered in Ormond Beach, FL - just a couple of weeks ago. They lost every game - but we took many positives from the weekend, and improvement is coming - another aspect of emotional fitness there...

2) Three Minute Fitness Video

Here is a short clip of me this past weekend on Jacksonville's WJXT Ch. 4 - The Morning Show - talking about staying committed to your program and goals (its applicable whether you are trying to lose weight or just get more fit without needing to lose weight). It plays in Windows Media automatically (internet explorer, not Firefox)

--->> The Great Joey Atlas Speaks.

3) Fitness Fraud

Part of this entry has to do with the countless email questions I get every day about fat burning/diet/weight loss supplements and the dangerous 'gray area' in the vitamin/nutritional supplement industry:

About 5 companies (very 'popular' I might add) were recently fined multiple millions of dollars (and I mean Big Bux) - for all kinds of bad stuff - all tied to advertising lies, marketing fraud and flat out ripping people off in various ways.

I'm working on a complete write up about these companies and how this happens and will continue to happen for years to come - all at the consumer's risk!! This write up will be featured in the members area at Best Fitness Advice .com within the next week.

"Hi - This is Darah, Joey's youngest daughter. You probably already know that my daddy is one Smart Dude - especially if you already have some of his DVDs or you are a member of BestFitnessAdvice.com ---- Now, if you don't have any of his stuff - What are you waiting for?

He makes these things for people just like you - he loves helping people - and sometimes he works all hours of the night just to get an important magazine article done or a news segment - or writing plans for the next DVD series - or some other complicated stuff. (He does bathe me & put me to bed almost every night though.)

If you are not sure which DVD programs he makes - they can all be found right here:

My Dad's Awesome Fitness Videos For You

Dont be like everybody else... Be Fit! And if you are already fit - Be Fitter! And start teaching your kids how to be fit, if you have any.

I write well for 2 and half years old, don't I?"

Free 12-Week Ultimate Fitness Makeover Program

2007-01-09T14:59:00.000-05:00

NOTICE: for BestFitnessAdvice.com Members-

- Here is the link to sign up for the...

Free 12-Week Ultimate Fitness Makeover Program

See you there,

Joey Atlas

Listen To This Free Audio Interview About Your Fitness Success

2007-01-08T12:31:00.000-05:00

Listen To This Free Audio Interview About Your Fitness Success...

Click here for access to the free...
==> Best Fitness Advice Audio Interview

Everything below will make even more sense to you...

Joey Atlas

About the FREE 12-Week Fitness Makeover Tele-Coaching Series

2007-01-07T23:07:00.000-05:00

About the FREE 12-Week Fitness Makeover Tele-Coaching Series:

Lots of questions this weekend about the $597.00 bonus that is being offered for FREE to all new members of BestFitnessAdvice.com:

People wanting more info, to see if this is for real, who the 12 fitness/self improvement coaches are, etc.

Here are just several of them: (click the blue links to visit their sites)-

Jon Benson:
Author of Fit Over 40

David Grisalfi:
Author of Firm and Flatten Your Abs

Kyle Battis:
Author of Home Gym Secrets

John Berardi:
Author of Gourmet Nutrition
- and creator of Precision Nutrition

Craig Ballantyne:
Author of Turbulence Training

Tom Venuto:
Author of Burn The Fat

And several other big names, such as:

- Me (Joey Atlas)

- Dr. Joe Vitale: (Author of too many books to list here - search for him on Amazon.com)

- Kelli Calabrese:
-- Author of 'Feminine, Firm & Fit Body'

Pretty impressive line-up. If you want to be a part of this FREE 12-week, life changing program (it doesn't matter if you are a total beginner or a seasoned fitness pro)- go to Best Health and Fitness Advice and read how...

But hurry up - spots are running low...

See you there,

Joey Atlas

FDA Approves Diet Drug, Slentrol

2007-01-06T22:47:00.000-05:00

FDA Approves Diet Drug, Slentrol

The government approved the first drug for obese canines on Friday. Called Slentrol, the Pfizer Inc. drug is aimed at helping fat Fidos shed extra pounds.

The liquid drug appears to reduce the amount of fat a dog can absorb. It also seems to trigger a feeling of satiety or fullness, according to the FDA.

The prescription drug also can produce some unfortunate side effects, including loose stools, diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite.

And it's not for dog owners. The FDA discourages the drug's use in humans and lists a litany of side effects should anyone ignore that advice.

Like all diet drugs, Slentrol is meant to be part of an overall weight management program that includes a complete and balanced diet and exercise, according to its label. Slentrol is not a cure for obesity; its effects cease within a day or two of stopping treatment.

Joey's Comments: "It won't be long before this one finds it's way into the 'black market'. There are dozens of drugs, orals and injectables, that are 'for animals only' that humans take for fat loss or muscular enhancement. The 'fitness pharmaceutical' underground has ways of bringing new products into it's distribution system - and there are plenty of customers 'willing to take a chance'...

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Want to find 'Fitness Success'?
Go to ==> Health, Fitness and Nutrition Tips

www.BestFitnessAdvice.com is Officially OPEN!

2007-01-02T17:12:00.000-05:00

Its Official - the first annoucnement went out today before noon (EST, USA) to all Joey Atlas Clients/Customers:

Best Fitness Advice is open & accepting Charter Members.

It truly is a one of a kind Interactive Fitness Website & its growing everyday.

There are still a few dozen Charter Membership spots available - so go take a look...

See you there,

Joey Atlas
www.BestFitnessAdvice.com

Fitness Review of 2006 - The Meaning of Fitness

2006-12-28T09:20:00.000-05:00

Fitness Review of 2006 - The Meaning of Fitness...

This time of year is always a great time to look back and reflect
on your life. As 2006 comes to an end and 2007 arrives (I realize
many readers may be on a different calendar - but the principles
are still relevant and applicable) I find myself focused on what
I've learned about fitness through interaction with so many
people all over the world, so many of you - my clients and
subscribers.

Regardless of age, 'fitness level', exercise experience, goals
and challenges - fitness success is a crucial element in 'balance
of life'.

When one's fitness has been neglected - a dangerous imbalance is
created and the consequences of this are evident around us every
day. The aging process is accelerated, illness is prevalent and
the state of optimal health has no room to grow - so, compromised
health is the result.

On the other end of the spectrum - fitness can be overdone - and
as a result - a different imbalance is created, resulting in many
of the same consequences. When 'fitness' becomes an all consuming
obsession it becomes destructive. Self-destructive and also
harmful to those around you. This is the exact opposite of what we
are trying to achieve through a fitness lifestyle.

I've realized that finding a natural balance of fitness in daily
life for many people is just as much a challenge as just finding
'the right program' - this has not been hard or me to pick up on
as it was one of my major challenges in life.

Many of these factors affect and are affected by each other - not
just on the physical level but even more so on the mental and
spiritual levels. When thoughts affect your actions (which is 100%
of the time) we realize that state of mind and thought processes
hold the keys to how your life unfolds and what you are able to
achieve in various aspects of our life.

The meaning of fitness is about finding balance in your
expectations of yourself and how you go about manifesting those
goals and expectations. For most of us, 2 and a half hours in the
gym is not realistic nor would it be 'health promoting'.

Nutrition is a critical element in helping us remain in a state of
'fitness balance' which is, by the way, a part of the definition of
'fitness success'.

Fitness success is not an end result - its a state of being.

Ponder this & answer the question - Who is experiencing 'fitness
success'?:

A sedentary mother of two, who has never exercised, is about 65
lbs overweight, low on energy & self esteem and realizes the best
thing she can do for her family is to start taking care of herself.

She starts exercising 30 - 40 minutes per day and paying attention
to her choices of food and beverage intake, making healthier
choices and making note of calories.

Each day she is making progress and feeling healthier, stronger
and 'sexier' - even though she has many pounds to go before her
health is in balance.

A male fitness/muscle fanatic spends over 2 hours in the gym, after
working from 9 - 5, 6 days per week. Spends hundreds of dollars
each month on 'muscle formulas' and various supplements. By most
peoples standards, he is in great shape. In his own mind, he is
fearful for what would happen if he cuts back on his workouts and
doesnt eat protein every 2 hours. In short, his 'fitness' rules his
mind and his life - instead of making it better and enhancing it.

Who is achieving 'fitness success'?

In 2007 - Aim for 'balance'. Its what life is about. But don't wait.
Start today - start working on your thought processes & your state
of mind by thinking proactively and not leaving your fate up to
your very impressionable subconscious.

Take control of your subconscious by being more conscious of your
thoughts and actions. Draw up your plans, gather your resources,
combine the 2 and get moving. Create your version of 'fitness
success' and your entire life benefits.

Happy New Year (for all who are celebrating it) and thank you
for reading what I write and sending your success stories
and feedback.

Lots of incredible stuff in store for 2007 - the first project,
the Official Interactive Joey Atlas Membership Site, will be
announced very soon - and in the context of the article above
the main focus on the new site will be to bring you fitness
success AND balance at the same time.

Need some inspiration? Read these:

Hi Joey,

My sister & I have been using your fitness DVDs 3-4 times, I must say I'm very
happy and pleased with your products, I feel a difference! Before I started
working out I was not fit at all, so I have to take 2-3 days off between
every workout. But I continue doing them as soon as my fatigue wears off, and
I'm always excited to work out your way, because it's not as complicated as
the fitness work out classes in my local gym, but it feels better! And when
I check in the mirror, it is as if the cellulite seem less! Already! All in
all your work out method makes me continue with staying fit, and it also
makes me think twice before I go wreck a healthy eating routine. I combine
your DVD (level 1) with another work out DVD (Flat Stomach - Strong Back)
and this gives me what I need.

So thank you for the time you spent on getting to know the body, muscles and
work out theories, and sharing them with the rest of the world (to an
affordable price!), I know it's gonna do wonders for my self esteem, and my
husband is just gonna love that!

I wish you and your loved ones a merry christmas and a happy new year, once
we get that far :o)

Greetings,

Mehtap and Selma
Denmark
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Hey Joey

My name is Joseph Ward the one Kathleen Ward bought the DVD's for.
I have been using the DVD's that were sent and feel I must compliment you on
a job well done. This is like gold dust to anyone who picked up lower back
or epically groin strains (sprint interval training six months ago ran into
a pothole you can guess the rest).

I just got back from a trek to the Himalayas and to get back into training
that didn't involve hours on treadmills is a god send.
I got the ultimate upper body DVD's as well because I lost all my upper body
strength and bulk through endurance training and cant wait to get back to
normal.

Thank you for some of the best workouts I have seen in a long time and I've
seen a lot (used to be a gym instructor years ago)

Yours in training
Joseph Ward
Harbour Road
Ballinasloe
County Galway

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Hi Joey,

Just wanted to let you know that I am really happy with your DVD. Yes I
have been using it & it is really changing my shape!!!! Although I wasn't
overweight, I have never been able to shift weight from the thighs, to
achieve a look I was satisfied with. My hubby & I walk 50mins everyday & I
was working out another 40 mins about 5 days per week. I just couldn't
believe my shape couldn't change with all that. But since I've been doing
your dvd I've finally found POWER to achieve my goal. Thank you soooo much.
Knowledge of the right exercise is certainly the key!

I also really like the way there is no music on the dvd, it seems more like
a personal training session that way.

I've ordered the abs dvd for my hubby for Xmas & I've also ordered the
upper body one for tips on my arms.
- Can't wait to receive them.

Thanks again, Jenny from Australia
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Be Fit !
Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
http://www.JoeyAtlas.com

Yes - the Holidays are Here...

2006-12-21T13:41:00.000-05:00

No major 'fitness info' today - except for me working ard on the New Joey Atlas Member Interactive Website - to be massively launched on January 1st or 2nd.

Most people don't know this, but I used to be a blonde when I was younger:

Just kidding - thats actually my son, JoJo, (he dyed his hair blond yesterday 'for football' season) - he's 'helping' me today (we just took the photo about 7 minutes ago) at the office - giving me his great input on the new site, etc. - the kids are out of school, lots of things going on this time of year that take our normal routines and shake 'em up a bit.

Darah is home sick with Mom (my wife Jeri-Jo), and Alexa is at a friends. Here is one of our recent Christmas photos (a little blury, but you get 'the picture'):

We all wish you and your family a Merry Christmas (or whichever version of it you celebrate) & a Happy, Prosperous and 'Fit' New Year.

Just two more notes:

1) 'Secrets of a Trainer' e-newsletter will pick back up again soon - But my amin focus is to get the new website 'ready enoug' to release to the public on January 1st or 2nd - its going to be truly incredible.

2) Here is one more photo - its a photo of one of my favorite places:

An incredible International Company...

Many of you already know Costco gets one of my highest recommendations for home fitness equipment - Additionally they have a great selection of some incredible fitness foods - all of them to be featured and profiled in the members area of the new website in 2007. They also publish a fantastic monthly magazine for members called 'Costco Connection' - if you are a member dont forget to pick up and read yours in January. Members can also request a free subscription to be mailed to you.

PLEASE EXCUSE ALL TYPOS - I'M WORKING VERY FAST TODAY>>>

Be Fit !

Joey Atlas

Two Extremely Important Fitness Subjects For You

2006-12-18T23:23:00.000-05:00

1) Your Free 'Fitness Resolution' Tele-Coaching Gift Reminder
2) How To Become a Charter Member of The Official Joey Atlas
Membership Site (Actual Name & Site Opening to be Revealed
on New Years Day!)
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1) Your Free 'Fitness Resolution' Tele-Coaching Gift Reminder

For a true gift of thanks, as this year comes to an end and we all look forward to a new year, I've decided to conduct a 1 hour Tele-Coaching Workshop at no charge to you (Joey Atlas Customers & Clients). Its my way of saying 'Thank you' for helping me achieve continued success in the health and fitness industry.

'Your Fitness Resolution' coaching call will focus on getting you thru the rest of 2006 in a 'healthy and fit' way, while helping you make plans for continuous fitness improvement in 2007 and beyond.

There may be some time for questions and answers. And time for other material as well.

There may not be enough spots for everyone to be on this coaching call - and thats why I can only offer it to Joey Atlas clients/customers (Sorry, newsletter subscribers - but I will try to make a free recording of the coaching call available thru this blog - so stay tuned).

If by chance the lines are all full and you cant get on the call - there is a possibility that we will have a recording of the call made for all to listen to via internet.

NOTE - the only cost for the live call is your normal long distance charge for making the call. This is also available to International clients - and INTL long distance charges apply as well.

OK - here is what you need, to be present at:

'Your Fitness Resolution' Tele-Coaching Call 2007

It happens on Tuesday, December 19th at 4pm Eastern time USA.
(PRINT THIS OUT)

Call in at about 3:55pm to get your spot.

Dial: 319-256-0200

Your Telecoaching access code is: 984781# (dont forget to enter the # sign)

When you come onto the line - please introduce your self, full name and location if you wish.

And be ready to get ENERGIZED Joey Atlas Style !
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2) How To Become a Charter Member of The Official Joey Atlas Membership Site (Actual Name & Site Opening to be Revealed
on New Years Day!)

(Keep in mind, as I write this it is 11:51 pm EST, USA)

As I've been mentioning over that past few months, the interactive membership site is coming along well. Its an incredible amount of non-stop 'work' (I'm enjoying every minute of it - even the frustrating moments - so I don't consider this work in the traditional sense.) but I'm am so energized by watching what used to be an amazing idea become an actual reality.

The excitement is born of the possibilities this new 'website' will offer to all its members - The site will never be 'complete' as I (and future contributors) will be adding new content every 2 - 4 weeks, in the form of articles, PDF downloads, audio interviews, video segments (working on digitizing a series of workouts), case studies, food label profiles, downloadable fitness recipes, interactive members forum, and a lot more - too much to list here. I'll have alot more details for you next week. (Corporate plans will be available.)

The 'site' will not be EXACTLY where I want it to be in January (it will be very close) but the site will still be launched because it is an important time of year for so many people as we all tend to focus on our health and fitness with the start of a new year. - And so I am structuring a limited number of very inexpensive Charter Memberships to be offered first to Joey Atlas clients/customers and then, if there are any left - I will make them available to 'Secrets of a Trainer' newsletter subscribers.

Every Charter Member will have the opportunity to enroll in an incredible 12-week Fitness Makeover Tele-Coaching Series - AT NO CHARGE ! (Don't ask me how I was able to do this... It was very tricky.) There is a possibility that all free spots may be filled for this series, but we will be making all calls available as a recording for a short time after each actual call takes place.

Each week will feature a top fitness or self improvement expert (me being one of them) guiding listeners through some of the top strategies of self-mastery and fitness improvement of the body, mind and spirit.

Ok - time for me to get some sleep.

I promise to keep you posted.

Don't be like everybody else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas Shot Twice, Brother Ends Up In Hand Cuffs

2006-12-07T14:44:00.000-05:00

OK - lots to talk about today regarding your fitness - but before I clarify the Title you see above, here is a quick but IMPORTANT NOTE.
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NOTE - I am working day and night on the new membership site - it is going to be truly amazing - it won't just knock your socks off when I pull the curtain back to reveal it - this project is going to blow your socks up to the moon. I will be launching it in the first week of January - and if you become a Charter Member, you will be automatically signed up (At No Charge!!, Thats right , Free!!) for a $597.00, 12-week Fitness Tele-Coaching Program that starts in the 2nd week of January. What a great way to start the New Year, right? STAY TUNED...)

PS - the offer will be available to all subscribers regardless of location (all countries) but I dont know if all countries will have access to the Tele-Coaching bonus - we'll see.
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One of the biggest 'fitness complaints' is lack of energy. Most clients I've worked with have checked off 'I want to have more energy.' on their initial evaluation forms.

Most of the time the right fitness program with wise nutrition habits can bosst overall energy levels astronomically...

However there are certain instances where even very fit people can feel as if they have no energy at all. This was me a few years ago.

I would have bouts of full body, extreme fatigue and sleepiness. I would literally need to lie down and go to sleep sometimes right in the middle of the day - and this was not typical of me at all.

I let it go on for a while - but then decided I needed to be 'checked out' - based on my knowledge of allergies and my history with them - I decided to see an allergist.

I went thru the whole skin testing profile of every type of alergen in the environment - and we found out I was allergic to 37 'things' that are in our daily environment. The only logical treatment for this type of allergy profile is immunotherapy (IT) - of which I am a very BIG fan off.

IT. is not a symptom treating drug it actually fixes the source of the problem - it operates more like a homeopathic remedy is supposed to.---> for abut 12 weeks the Drs would actually inject the things that I am allergic to, into my body in very small amounts - but slowly increasing the amounts over time.

Eventuallly I would go every other week then every 3 weeks and know I go every 4 weeks - and each injection holds my highest dose of allergens for my maintenance stage - I get 2 shots, 1 in each arm (this is where I got the first half of my headline) - and they are so small, its hard to tell when the needle is in.

And the effects have been incredible - no more body busting fatigue and extreme sleepiness - high energy all the time. A tremendously helpful element in my fitness lifestyle.

I highly recommend immunotherapy to anyone with mulitple allergies who is a good candidate for the treatment (most people with allergies are).

So - now you are thinkin, "What about your brother ending up in handcuffs, Joey?"

Take a look here at my brother, Domenick:

The photo was taking a few years ago after, Domenick was cuffed and put into the back of the Police car in front of the house where we all grew up (we have a sister too, I'll get her on here soon enough.)

Any way - it was a happy day, very funny, lots of laughs the day Domenick had this photo taken. (I wasnt there, hence the photo for me - and I still laugh every single time I look at it - I keep it on my desk with photos of the rest of the fam...)

See, my brother is one of the funniest kid's (he's 33) on earth - he has put me in tears on many occasions & still can (and yes, I've done the same for him.)

Take a closer look: (and keep in mind, he's reading this too, with all 74,000 worldwide subscribers - so I know he's laughing pretty hard right now knowing how many people are seeing this.)

A police friend had stopped at the house, while he was out of the car, Dom got out a hat, pulled out a set of fake teeth (look at those babies!) took Randi's cuffs - climbed into the back seat and told my siste Marisa to take a few snapshots. Freakin' Hilarious !!

And if you know Dom - its that much funnier - thats why I laugh everytime I look at it.

Alright enough of the funny stuff - Dom is also in the fitness business - he's a great trainer and medical rehab specialist (and a great family guy too).

I plan too get some more photos (and some fitness tips from him) up of the 'other real Dom' and possibly an audio interview to be hosted via the new membership site in January.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !
Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman

Tell Me You Love Me & I'll Tell You A 'Big Secret'

2006-12-01T12:42:00.000-05:00

OK - first things first - just so I don't offend anybody, I'm using the word love in a spiritual sense here, not an intimate one...

Now, if you don't love me yet (I know there are still a handful of you who haven't gotten to that point yet) - you will love me after reading this article. Its a long one but a good one - one that may change your life - FOREVER.

Last month Larry King hosted two shows dedicated to living life on your own terms - living the most ideal life you could ever wish for your self. Both shows had a panel of some of the best world recognized life improvement authors, coaches and experts.

One of them you probably know. Jack Canfield, who is the co-author of the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' series of best selling books AND now sits upon one of the biggest publishing empires with his partner, Mark Victor Hansen. (Before these guys wrote the first Chicken Soup book [and made it a best seller despite being turned down by every major book publisher] - they were both hard working guys hardly known to anybody except for their immediate circle of family friends and biz associates.)

Another expert, Dr. Joe Vitale, was on the panel for show # 2, which aired on Nov. 16th, right beside Jack and several other incredible people.

The stuff that was being said on these 2 shows was unlike anything else - I mean it stopped my wife dead in her tracks - and that is hard to do after baby Darah goes to sleep - and there is alot to get done before bed...

The information being delivered was life changing stuff for those who listened, internalized and took action --> in this regard, Dr. Vitale absolutely rocked the house. Let me make it clear that there are people reading this right now who may have watched that show, or if they were watching it, would have said things like, "Oh come on, this is a bunch of bulls__t! - This kind of stuff can't happen. We can't control our lives.", etc, etc.

No problem - the world will always have people like this - and it is their choice to think like that...

Anyway - if you had a chance to watch it you know what I mean - if you didn't - you can still learn about what was being brought to light for the world to see hear and learn. This is where the 'Big Secret' comes in that I'm going to share with you.

Most of the experts on the show, including Dr. Vitale, took part in a movie called 'The Secret' - something everyone should at lerast be exposed to. (I just bought the audio CD version - at Amazon. - incredibly powerful stuff.)

Here is an article on ABC News' website with other references about this movie 'The Secret'- clips of the movie were shown between breaks on the Larry King Live show.

'The Secret'

Go read it & then come back to continue here...
- and don't forget to check out some of the links at the end of the article.

OK - you are back. Pretty good stuff, huh?

Hopefully, you are starting to get a feel for what I'm talking about here.

So besides you just getting some life changing info (remember - it will only change your life if you do something with it ;-)) - what does this mean to you and else do I have for you?

Well, as most of you already know - I'm working on an fully interactive, membership based, fitness advisory & coaching web-magazine/forum - I'm working very hard to get it launched in early January & will keep everyone posted on progress.

And - in January - if all goes to plan, I'll be a participating expert in a 12-week fitness transformation coaching series that will run until the middle of April. And here is the kicker - the first expert to conduct the opening coaching call will be The Dr. Joe Vitale! ...Awesome! & if you can be there you'll see why. (Keep reading to learn more about Dr Joe Vitale's free offerings.)

Now - here is the really BIG kicker - I was invited into this project by a great guy - who is very passionate about helping people achieve fitness success (sounds like me right?)

I'm working on getting him to agree to allow all new members of my membership site that will be launched in early January, to participate in the 12-week coaching series for FREE. (The site name I have chosen is BestFitnessAdvice.com - its not live yet so you wont find anything there...)

He's not quite there yet - but I think I will convince him on this one. And if I do, you will be in for something special that no value could be put on. I promise to keep you posted.

Wow - thats alot - and you'll have lots to read and share with others over the weekend.

Before I say 'See you later' - here are just a few of the emails I received this week (please forgive me if your is not here - I get so many it impossible for me to put them all here.)
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"Dear Joey

I have received your package containing the "Abs of Stone" exercise package and was truly inspired, giving it a go for the first time early this morning - and it gave me a huge lift because I could actually feel it waking up muscles in my mid-section I didn't know existed! My mid-section is on notice and I just know your routine will work wonders. I liked your simple-straightforward approach (no frills, no equipment), as well as your presentation, which really makes all the exercises achievable. So many other methods I've seen have been so intimidating that I've felt discouraged even before starting. With yours I feel the opposite. It's great. Well done, because this is a real service to flab fighters like myself.

I'll let you know how things work out, but I know already that as long as I do the work, this will work for me."

All the best
Rodney Jackson-Smith
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"Hey Joey,
I apologize for not being able to contact you as often as i'd like, anyway as far as I can see you're doing everything a trainer does and more. I've had trainers before and they don't even come close to what you do, I also appreciate how dependable you are no one can say you don't keep in contact with your clients. I love my exercises I'm not even sure what I was looking for when I found you on the internet but I thank God I did find you. I know I should, but I don't follow the diet I'm on my own diet which consist of simple control. I eat until I feel full and even if I only have a spoonful left if I'm full I just stop and put it up until I'm hungry again. I pretty much eat what I want but I don't eat before going to bed and I've cut back on drinks and coffee and substitute them for water which I hate so I put a lemon in it to give it a taste. Joey, I have just about every exercise machine that has ever come out and my husband is having a fit now because I stopped using them all, because of your great DVD fitness programs."

Thank you, Joey
Kathy Malone
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"Joey,

I want to thank you for your invaluable expertise and information. I am a former Olympic athlete (alternate on 1980 US Ice Speed Skating Team), and see many similarities between your training routine and the one I used back in the 1980's. Unfortunately, I went the bench press routine due to my own lack of understanding. After reading the material you gave me as a free down load, I will be switching back and following your routine.

Regarding your recommendation to do interval training instead of "steady state" aerobic training, I can testify that this works. I have been doing interval training for 6 months (because I wore myself out and suffered injuries through steady state exercise). I am in better shape with no injuries,

Your recommended nutritional diet is top notch!!! You must really care about people because in all honesty you do not charge enough money for your information. The information you gave me free, easily, should have cost me $50.

In addition to trying to qualify for the Champions Tour, I travel as an itinerant gospel preacher in the US and as a missionary in other countries. I deal with a lot of very ill people due to poor diet and lack of any exercise. I very seldom recommend anything to people other than a relationship with Jesus Christ. However, I find your information to be so accurate and full of common sense that I am going to recommend your web site in my travels.

Keep up the good work!
Kim A. Wetteland
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I get chills up my spine when I get these types of emails - and its not in a vein way - its because I've set out to help change this world with the tools and gifts that are inside me - AND ITS HAPPENING !!

Ok - just like I promised - here is Dr. Joe Vitales website - he offers a good bunch of free articles, etc. - http://www.MrFire.com/
- And tell him that Joey Atlas sent you - he knows who I am.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !
Joey Atlas - At The Playground ----

Coming in 2007 from Joey Atlas:

- Interactive fitness/nutrition advisory/coaching/user forum, membership site- ---> ---->BestFitnessAdvice.com

- Ultimate Playground Fitness DVDs - (for you and the Kids!)

- Fitness Training Band Workouts (the big rubber bands with handles)

"I Need Your Advice."

2006-11-28T12:54:00.000-05:00

"Joey, I Need Your Advice."

This is one of the most frequent emails that I get - on a daily basis. And I love it.
But - I dont have the time or tools to respond to all the emails I get - but I still want to help and guide you.

I have tons of info to write and share but I need to be sure it gets to you and is ALWAYS accessible for you to use.

... This is a subject I touched on a few weeks ago [see 'The End of Joey Atlas???' in the Previous Post section over on the right--->>]

-- and I've been working hard at coming up with the perfect solution - and I found it, read on...

If you remember, I mentioned the monthly newsletter/DVD/CD program - being the solution for giving you what you need to stay on the path of fitness success.

Lots of you have sent me incredible feedback on this concept along with things you would find helpful.

Well, I stayed up very late a couple of nights looking at what would be required to really make this work for everyone. I looked at EVERY aspect, content, cost, delivery, accessiblity, etc, etc.

My main goal with this is to provide you with a constant resource to turn to for ongoing fitness advice, coaching, guidance and fuel for motivation - all at a cost that makes it extremely affordable to anyone - and in the age of $3.95 coffees - I have the ultimate solution.

Because we live in the age of the internet - there are many tools available to us that remove many obstacles and barriers to communication that would prevent my grand solution from being a reality.

Instead of actually sending a printed newsletter and audio CDs on a monthly basis I am building an interactive website that will allow for so much more information to be passed along at a minimal cost compared to the actual physical pieces needing to be produced and shipped.

The website is under construction and here is just some of what will be available to members, US AND International.

- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced fitness areas with exercise/workout photos and instructions - lots of variety here including dumbbell workouts & exercises.

- Strength, Toning, Fat loss, weight control, cardio, stretching & flexibility articles and audio segments.

- Nutrition articles, Supermarket product picks with photos and label analysis, quick and easy fitness recipes, & weight management strategies.

- An active member forum for Q & A, advice, sharing fitness & nutrition ideas & strategies, looking for local exercise partners, etc, etc. and most of all, constant SUPPORT and fuel for motivation.

- Articles on workout variations, goal setting, staying commited, creating a fitness schedule, travel fitness, outdoor fitness.

- Audio interviews with top health and fitness professionals.

- Access to the complete 'Blow-Torch Diet - 30 day to Life' plan with variation suggestions for vegans, allergies, etc.

- Fitness & health product reviews and recommendations.

- Guidance on modifying your personal program to fit your life.

- Inspirational articles to fuel your motivation.

- Commentary and analysis on top fitness & nutrition stories and what they mean to you.

Thats just some of what will be made available to all members - lots more to come but cant fit it all here - its going to be incredible. Lots of work for me to do - but I am excited about it as it is going to help so many people learn about and achieve fitness success.

It should be ready to go live in January - just in time for everybody's New Years Resolution.

To give you an idea of the concept here are a few sites in different subject areas that are utilizing the same technology for a membership based, interactive, web-magazine & coaching site:

Personal Assistant Pro

Dog Training

Underground Strength Coach!

Fit Golf For Women

6 Weeks To Soccer Magic

Of course our site will be all fitness, nutrition and health - and its going to be a bit better than those sites above - - > Stay tuned & feel free to post your comments below or send me an email at Joey@JoeyAtlas.com

Get More Done By Reducing Stress

2006-11-22T16:31:00.000-05:00

You’re sitting at your desk, trying to concentrate on work that needs to get done. But your hips are stiff, your back aching and your neck and shoulder area is getting tighter by the minute. These signals of stress build up diminish your ability to focus on the task at hand, resulting in additional stress.

As a silent enemy of productivity, stress can affect employees at any level in any position, regardless of the type of work being performed.

There are mental exercises that can help reduce stress and there are physical exercises that can do the same. However, by combining mental and physical exercises, the synergy between the two methods will give you better results in a shorter amount of time.

Taking ten minutes to ‘stretch & massage’ the body and mind, once or twice a day, can go a long way in keeping stress levels in a manageable zone.

Try the following ‘StressBusters’ to reset your body and refocus your mind:

- Close the door and play some light classical or new age music. Calm and instrumental is the key here.

- Shut off all other distractions (just for 10 minutes!), such as your cell phone, pager or television.

- Lie down on the floor, face up (an exercise mat would come in handy, but not absolutely necessary), arms out to the side, legs down – do this for 2 minutes.

- Pull your knees into your chest, wrap your arms around your shins & hold for 45 seconds.

- Turn over, face down. Put your hands under shoulders and push your upper body off the floor while keeping your hips and legs down on the floor & hold for 45 seconds.

- Stand up and put your hands behind your head with fingers interlocked. Slowly tilt your chin toward your chest and gently push forward with your hands. Keep your posture upright and you should feel a tension-releasing stretch in your neck, upper back and shoulders & hold for 30 seconds.

As an added bonus, this little routine will also give you an energy boost. Consult with your physician if you are unsure of your ability to do these stress reduction exercises.

As a preventive measure, this simple routine can be done at the start of your day, mid-day and mid-afternoon.

It’s a medical conclusion that stress can kill, unless you kill it first. Take a few minutes a day to manage your stress and give yourself the needed boost for productivity.

Conquer Stress, Depression & Anxiety

300 Breakthrough Stress Relief Tips

(c) 2006 Joey Atlas - All rights reserved.

Have a stress free & Happy Thanksgiving !

Joey Atlas
- The Fitness Shaman

The End of Joey Atlas???

2006-11-16T12:22:00.000-05:00

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---->>> I Dont Think So !!

But it was a passing thought last week & then I just laughed it off and moved forward.

Here is how the thought came about.

Most of you may remember me mentioning the launch of the 'Fit For The Holidays' - 2006 Fitness Coaching program just a few weeks ago - many of you raised your hands & sent emails to say "Joey, count me in if you offer the program."

Well, with the big response from so many people wanting this type of coaching for this Holiday season - It was something I decided I would offer & was really looking forward to it - as it is obviously one of the most 'fitness challenging' times of year.

Anyway, I put together the website for it - http://www.HolidayFitnessSuccess.com & as I promised, I sent notice to all Joey Atlas DVD Clients/Customers first, to give first chance at the 96 spots that were open for this prorgam...

- and then I sent notice to the entire Secrets of a Trainer e-newsletter subscriber list because there were still about 2/3 of the spots left open - which sort of puzzled me - but I moved forward.

So - there were 96 spots available.
- about 6,000 customers emailed
- about 67,500 subscribers emailed

- all 96 spots should have been filled based on these numbers alone - but knowing how many people gave an early indication of interest in this type of program - told me that it would fill up very quickly.

To my surprise - when all was said and done - not even half the spots had been taken.

Now - after brainstorming the program, putting the website together, outlining the content, figuring out all the logistics and sending out all the emails - and then having only a handful of people sign up - the old Joey would have been cursing Brooklyn style and I'd have kicked at least one desk upside down... & the cursing and all that goes with it would have lasted about a day or two.

But the old Joey wasn't around - the new Joey was here...

I had an idea about what had been happening as all of this was unfolding - so I decided to follow my hunches... (I just got up to make my early afternoon CoCoChino - I'll tell you what this is in the future.)

I'm back ->> For internet based writers and marketers - email deliverability is a very big problem. Spam filters & email blockers have minds of their own - and emails we dont want to receive get thru, while junk & spam emails do - this happens to me every day.

So, I've known for a while that a certain % of my emails/newsletters dont get thru to many subscribers and customers. I figured this had something to do with what happened last week ---> so looking further into my email/newsletter records and speaking directly with a bunch of customers & subscribers I was able to learn that a very, very large % of those emails regarding the Fit For The Holidays program did not make it to the intended recipients.

When I was able to actually calcualte the best estimate - I was shocked and I thought to myslef, "Is this the end of Joey Atlas?" - hence the title of today's newsletter.

So instead of reverting to my old coping mechanisms - I just sat back and started to think of a better solution. - I looked at the whole picture:

- Why I need/want to communicate with you.
- My interest in writing and sharing what I write with all who want to read it.
- The great number of you who find inspiration, direction, guidance and all that kind of good stuff that you guys email me about.

I also spoke with one of my business coaches about turning this problem into a better solution. One of the great questoins he asked was, "For the people that do get it - is your email newsletter enough for them - or do they want more - do they send questions requests or comments about the things they want to know more of or need more help with?"

Of course my answer was a big "YES".

So this put me on the path of finding a way to communicate with you in a more interactve way AND most importantly, gets my information to you with no obstacles, no mistakes & no overzealous spam filters, etc.

Let me digress here... In my 'investigation' of how many of my newsletters have been, and have not been, getting delivered - I learned that many issues of the e-newsletter barely made it to 10% of all customers & subscribers in some instances.

Now, when I write I write to you, the individual - and when I learned that many of you - haven't received a bunch of some of my best enewsletters - it was a little disheartening. --> So, back to where I left off...

Many of you who have emailed me in the past several months about the monthly 'Fitness Insider' concept have sent in some incredible ideas that many others are also interested in.

My current brainstorming state is focused on a monthly type of program that allows me to get everything I write into your hands regardless of what the 'email gods' are doing out there. And also allow s for a better level of interactivity - ie, questions answered, case studies, helpful tools for fitness and nutrition - and much more - such as a community forum, where you can interact with other members to exchange ideas, find local exercise partners, or like minded fitness friends, fitness recipes, health experiences, tips - advice, etc.

A membership site is the forerunner in this race for what idea is going to allow you to get the info I want to share with you, which is priority number one. If I go this route, the members area ('Fitness Insider Monthly' or something like that)will also include all of my articles - past and future, audio interviews with other health, fitness and nutrition experts, audio interviews with you as a case study/success story, video segments on various topics, fitness measuring and monitoring tools - and lots of other great stuff

Now, I'm sure you are thinking "What is this & how does it work?"

In short, its a deep, interactive, continuously updated website loaded with very helpful fitness & nutrition content, JOEY ATLAS STYLE, in several formats. The only way to access this type of site is by becoming a member - and by becoming a member you DO NOT MISS ANYTHING I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU.

Now, please keep in mind, this is not definite, I'm still in the brainstorming stage for 'the solution'. It is a large undertaking that would require several months of 'nose to the grindstone' preparation and lots of detail work. But here is the good news...

I've seen many membership sites out there in many different industries - and the monthly cost on many of them is quite prohibitive to most people - $95, 145, even $495 per month on some of them - obviously these companies operate these types of sites for profit as a priority - which I have no problem with.

But - my # 1 priority is to stay in contact with you to help you achieve health & fitness success. Of course, I cant build and run a membership site for free - as they are quite costly because of all the capabilites built into them - but I certainly wouldnt plan on a $95 per month membership fee.

The monthly rate for the site that I envision for you would be around the $15 - $30 per month range, maybe more, maybe less. But the value would be worth so much more than that as it would be set up to help you handle your most pressing health and fitness challenges - and the interactivity would be something you just cant put a value on (I'm a member of a business coaching program that is in one of those higher price ranges - and its one of the best self help investments I make on a monthly basis.)

Again this is preliminary but eminent - a new solution must be implemented. Yes - all of my current websites will still be free to the public, of course, and I may still do the free 'Secrets of a Trainer' e-newsletter - just not as often.

But most of my energy will go into 'the solution' - whether its a membership. site or an actual printed & mailed monthly newsletter & audio CD combo package or something else.

Well, that is it for now. My aplogies to all who did not get the 'Fit For The Holidays' emails --->> But sometimes these are the types of 'life's imperfections' that lead to better things...

Feel free to send your thoughts, feedback, comments & questions about all of this to me at Joey@JoeyAtlas.com - Let me know what you think about possible solutions mentioned in this post and what other things you would like to see included.

Be Fit !
Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
- I promised to get some more pics on the blog, as many of you loved the one on the post below this one - This one is a little outdated & Ill get some more recent ones in the next week or two - but these are our other 2 'little rascals' - Alexa and JoJo.

'Fitness News Updates' - Nov 6th - 2006

2006-11-09T11:13:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's 'Fitness News Updates':

1) My 2 segments on 'The Morning Show' - WJXT Jacksonville Ch 4 went very well - so far I only have one uploaded to the main Joey Atlas website - to see it just click on 'Media Room' below:

- then click on 'Media Room'
- scroll down to 'TV Appearances' & click on '11/05/06'
- it will play automatically in Windows Media Player - (it won't work with Firefox)

- the other segment on 'Holiday Weight Gain' will be uploaded in a few days...

---> This week's live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer' (to be sent on Friday) will be my take on being a guest on TV - the tricks, the challenges & the satisfaction.

2) Good News - It looks like the 2006 Holiday Fitness Coaching Program will be a reality.

The official title will be 'Fit For The Holidays' - the official website & sign up page is almost done & the first teleconference 'meeting' should be set for Thursday evening, Nov. 16th - at 9pm EST & will last about an hour -- lots more info to come - stay tuned.

The Bad News - spots will be limited to 96 'students'.

-- Joey Atlas customers/clients (over 5700 worldwide!) will get first option (in the next day or two)

-- If any spots are left - all newsletter subscribers (over 65,000 worldwide!) will be notified and offered remaining spots.

3) As always, a sincere 'thank you' to everyone who sent me their success story last week or over the weekend - I read them ALL so keep 'em coming !

Oh - and please feel free to pass this email on to anyone who will get something out of it.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !

- I had to put this photo of Baby Darah here - I couldn't resist - I came across it as I was looking for a good one to post on the Blog today. As you can see she is 'eating her veggies' - she's a little older now (over 2 years old!) - so I'll get some updated photos for the next blog - and of course I'll have to get the other angels in here too - JoJo and Alexa - so stay tuned.

Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman

'Secrets of a Trainer' Fitness E-newsletter - Nov 3rd 2006

2006-11-07T08:54:00.000-05:00

OK - it's been a busy day here in JoeyVille - before I get into the 'trans fat' topic - I just have to say - even though I write 'please excuse any typos' at the end of most of my enewsletters - some of those typos give me a good freakin' laugh. Yes, I read my own newsletter - because its very different than typing it and sending - reading it is a different mindset - and I want to 'see' what you are seeing on your end...

Anyway - back to the 'trans fat' issue - I'm gonna keep this simple - so here is the scoop.

Trans-fats kill. Just read this:

Top nutritionists at Harvard have stated as follows:

'By our most conservative estimate, replacement of partially hydrogenated fat in the U.S. diet with natural unhydrogenated vegetable oils would prevent approximately 30,000 premature coronary deaths per year, and epidemiologic evidence suggests this number is closer to 100,000 premature deaths annually.'

30,000 to 100,000 premature deaths each year means between 82 and 274 each day! - and these are conservative numbers which translates to 'the actual numbers are even higher'.

Now - this is just talking about death caused by trans fats - nothing about fatal diseases that may be caused by them...

Kraft Foods eliminated trans fat from Oreos and reduced or eliminated it in about 650 other products as the result of a 2003 law suit.

On October 30, 2006, KFC announced that it is converting all of its 5,500 restaurants in the United States to a 'zero grams' trans fat cooking oil. The new oil, a low linolenic soybean oil, will replace the partially hydrogenated soybean oil in current use in KFC restaurants. The conversion, which follows over two years of extensive testing of oil options to identify the same taste profile, has already begun in many KFC restaurants and is scheduled to be completed by the end of April 2007 nationwide.

I show you these examples of 'change' because there is a message in these examples (there are many more - and alot more info on the topic). The message is this - You can't hide the truth.

So, however painful or costly the changes these large companies have implemented have been - its a sign that the hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils they were using in foods do in fact have detrimental, even fatal effects on health -

So - it all comes back to my Science of Logic and Common Sense - if you put a chemically altered substance in the body - things will happen.

The more there is the worse the effect. Yes - some people can life a long life with a horrible diet and no exercise - but those people are not the norm, they are just lucky.

But we dont want to leave our health and fitness to 'luck' - we want to control it and optimize it. A key way to do that is by looking for trans fats on food labels and inquiring at restaurants about their cooking methods (especially their frying methods, but we don't eay mauch fried food anyway, right?) and keeping them out of your body.

For more info check out www.BanTransFat.com

Tons more great info at the site than I can even imagine putting in this newsletter - but at least I can point you in the direction of 'enlightenment' - its up to you to take action.

Enjoy the weekend &...

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
http://www.JoeyAtlas.com

'Secrets of a Trainer' Fitness E-newsletter - Oct. 27th, 2006

2006-10-30T14:19:00.000-05:00

- Here is your copy of this week's live issue of the world famous 'Secrets of a Trainer' Fitness E-newsletter - feel free to pass it on...
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NOTE - for all Jacksonville subscribers and clients: I am sheduled to appear as a guest on The Morning Show - WJXT - Ch. 4 on Sunday, Nov. 5th. - stay tuned...
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1) The Cinnaflapple Recipe -- (very EZ, fast and extremely healthy)

- This is a response to the huge # of requests for nutrition tips and recipes.

As will be evident in the full length book - I am a big advocate of natural, organic & whole foods - Now don't get me wrong, we are not total maniacs about what we eat - we are slowly making a wise transition to a diet that is as 'clean' as realistically possible.

Which means we eat foods that are not organic, but are making changes over time - that bring the percentage of natural & organic foods in our diet higher and the non organic lower. The why's to all of this will be explained in the book. That being said, you can still make alot of progress in the right direction even if going organic is not on your list of priorities right now.

Back to the recipe....

Start with your favorite apple:
We like - Jonagolds (these are awesome), Braeburns and Galas.

Cut it into wedges about 1/2 inch thick on the outer edge (the skin).

Lay them flat on a plate & sprinkle with cinnamon to your taste level.

Now here is the big health booster:

Sprinkle with a table spoon of flax seed - ground or whole.

There you have 'The Cinnaflapple' - its very likely the kids (if you have any) will enjoy this too.

Why the flax seeds?
-great amounts of natural fiber.
-great source of lignans - powerful antioxidant
-great source of omega 3s

I will expand on a lot of this info in the book - enjoy the recipe & email me to let me know how you like it.
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2) Joey is happily overwhelmed.

I mentioned this a few weeks back and wrote that I would revisit the subject.

Although I get a large amount of email questions from subscribers and clients - I've been getting an increasing amount of requests over the past 6 months. Please forgive me if I haven't been able to respond directly to your request - I only have 10 fingers - and I can only use 2 of them to type ;-))

The requests are for more Joey Atlas products and services:

More fitness DVD programs such as:

- Outdoor workouts (I am working on Ultimate Playground Fitness - so be patient)
- Full Body Dumbbell workouts (this is in the works - outline is being drafted)
- Alternative Condtioning Workouts - using big rubber bands, med balls and other home gym friendly pieces of equipment.

- An actual printed & mailed newsletter

- A low cost private membership website with member support forum, audio interviews, monthly aricles from Joey and other top fitness & health pros, fitness tools, recipes and much more.

- A fitness e-book

- An inspiration/motivation audio CD set that addresses the mindset success factors of lifelong fitness and wise nutrition.

Services such as:

Group Fitness/nutrition coaching - (this is under construction & will be based on the 'Before and After' concept but with more interaction and accountability via phone & email with other tools.)

One-on-one long distance mentoring/coaching.

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This is just a sampling of the requests that have come in over the last 6 months & as you can see I am working on creating the solutions to most of the requests. If I get enough requests for something specific - then I will be sure to plan for it - as I want to deliver the solutions that are going to help you succeed.

Feel free to respond to this email to add your input. Did you see something mentioned above that would help you? Is there something not mentioned that you want?

Or even if you just want to tell me about the one or two things that are the most challenging to you. What are the biggest obstacles you face that are keeping you from where you want to be?

I look forward to hearing form you.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
http://www.TheFitnessShaman.com

Please excuse any typos.

Secrets of a Trainer - Oct. 20, 2006

2006-10-21T14:15:00.000-05:00

Ok - for this weeks issue of 'Secrets' I promised I would share some criticism about the Blow-Torch Diet - & explain some misunderstandings about it.

Wait a minute - what am I doing ? All of this info is in the Blow-Torch 7 day Quickburn version - you just have to read ALL 18 PAGES OF IT ! If you dont have it you can get it at no cost at JoeyAtlas.com

Keep in mind - the full book (30 day plan) (due out in 2007) will give even more insight & guidance on how to customize the plan to fit your needs.

Anyway here is the 'critique' I received - my comments are in caps.
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Joey,
Sorry, but I think you need to rethink this diet. I ALREADY DID

To me, it is more of a starvation diet than anything else. YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES WHO CAN EAT MORE CALORIES
It might be fantastic for bodybuilders getting into contest shape, but for the average person it is a non-starter. HOW MANY AVERAGE PEOPLE ARE ACHEVING FITNESS SUCCESS RELATIVE TO THE NUMBER THAT ARE JUST TRYING?

It contains many foods that I, for one, will not eat. MAKE MODIFICATIONS

For example, it contains soy products. The Kashi GoLean Cereal contains soy grits and soy protein. Soy causes men to have increased levels of female hormones--not a good thing. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE JOKE - I EAT ALOT OF SOY COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE PERSON, I AM A MALE AND MY 'FEMALE' HORMONES HAVE NOT INCREASED - IN FACT I HAVE MORE LEAN MUSCLE SINCE I STARTED EATING ORGANIC SOY PRODUCTS - (TO SEE THE NONFEMININE MUSCLES GO TO THE JOEY ATLAS BLOG)

So what high-protein food would you substitute for breakfast? It contains peanut products. I am not allergic to peanuts, but they don't digest well and they cause me to retain water. CHEW THEM WELL OR GO WITH NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER - LIGHTLY OR NON-SALTED

Many of the lunches and even dinners have only vegetables--and only low carb ones! I would be hungry no more than 1/2 and hour after that meal. YOU ARE GIFTED WITH A HIGH METABOLISM

Several meals use eggs. I can't have eggs because I have tested as intolerant of egg protein. FIND A SUBSTITUTE

So for me the diet would have to be entirely recomposed. But there is the larger, more important issue of the effects severely calorie-restricted diets on people's metabolism. THIS IS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO SEVERE

A diet like this would cause the metabolism to revert to starvation mode. THIS IS ANOTHER JOKE OF A MYTH - SO WHY DONT HUNGER STRIKERS LOOK OVERWEIGHT WHEN WE SEE THEM IN THE NEWS? I LAUGH WHENEVER I HEAR THIS - THE TRUTH IS 'STARVATION MODE' IS ANOTHER DIET & FITNESS INDUSTRY GIMMICK BUZZZWORD - AND I ONLY SAY THIS FROM 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.

And some people get stuck in that mode even after the diet ends, ITS NOT A DIET - ITS A MODEL OF A WAY OF EATING THAT MANY PEOPLE NEED HELP WITH - BECAUSE WHAT THEY ARE DOING IS NOT ONLY NOT WORKING BUT THEY ARE GOING BACKWARDS - PART OF THIS IS BECASUE OF ALL THE RIDICULOUS MAINSTREAM INFO OUT THERE IN THE PUBLIC...

causing them to be in worse shape than before dieting. NO - MOST OF THESE PEOPLE FALL OFF OF THEIR FITNESS LIFESTYLE - WHAT YOU ARE REFERRRING TO IS ANOTHER SOCIETAL EXCUSE TO KEEP PEOPLE DAZED & CONFUSED - AND VICTIMS OF THE FITNESS FAILURE EPIDEMIC

This has happened to many people. SEE ABOVE

I have experience with that, and it can have long-term health consequences, such has hypothyroidism. Hate to rain on your parade, but unfortunately I have to speak up when I feel strongly about things. I APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK - BUT YOU MUST KEEP IN MIND THE BT PLAN IS NOT A SET IN STONE PLAN - FOR SOME IT IS - BUT OTHERS MUST MODIFY TO FIT THEIR NEEDS --- AS A FREEEBEE - I CANT CUSTOMIZE IT FOR EVERYONE - & THATS WHY I WRITE IN THE FRONT OF IT TO CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT IT...

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Stay tuned for next weeks email - lots of good things to talk about:
Main Topic - 'Joey Is Overwhelmed - And Happy About It'
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Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !
http://www.JoeyAtlas.com

'Secrets of a Trainer' - Oct. 12th, 2006

2006-10-12T10:31:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'.
Published by Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
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Special Note - I received an email yesterday from someone claiming that I need to rethink 'The Blow-Torch Diet', "I hate to rain on your parade." "Here are all the reasons why its not good.", "Here is why it doesn't work for me.", etc, etc...
- Next week I will share the email via this newsletter & illustrate all the examples of how myths & misperceptions can really screw up alot of people (which is why so many people are still out of shape in this world) - Stay Tuned.
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==>> Joey's Painful Experience as a Cult Member

As I've mentioned in previous issues of this newsletter - I competed in a series of bodybuilding competitions from my late teens into my early twenties. I did what evey body else did - worked out alot (too much) and planned my days (& my life) around working out and bodybuilding.

If you've ever been exposed to this 'crowd' or have been a part of it (some of you reading this may be in that crowd right now) - you know how much of your life it can consume. I define it as a Cult. The bodybuilding industry (and all of its followers) is a subculture - it is a 'cult'.

In my younger years, I never gave any forethought (not sure if that is a word - but I know there are a handful of you who read my newsletters specifically looking for my errors to send back to me - THANSK!) about how I'd be able to spend 2 and a half hours in the gym 6 days a week (there are people that do alot more than this!).

Also, I accepted the aches and pains that came with my workouts as part of the territory - and sometimes they were BAD and unrelenting. But I wouldn't dare miss a workout out of fear of losing one ounce of muscle mass (stupid).

I also spent too much (way too much) money on 'muscle builders' - such as powders, pills and other 'proprietary' formulas (very stupid).

I ate too much, too often. The bodybuilding subculture has been 'trained' to consume high calorie diets to 'enhace musscle growth & prevent musscle breakdown - this gives the supplement marketers reason to market meal replacement formulas, bars and shakes, etc - - see the connection : workout out alot more & eat alot more to build more muscle - sounds logical but its not.

What it means is this: Workout alot more (much more than you need to) so that when you are taking in all the extra calories that we are selling you in the form of magic musscle builders you don't get too fatt (some of these mispellings are intentional so your newsletter doesn't get stopped by the email filters.)

Anyway - without getting too far of base here...

As I got on with my life - starting my training business, getting married, having kids - the challenge of devoting so much time to my workouts began to take its toll on my emotions. I just couldnt stick to 'my routine' - and never gave thought to how I should adjust it to blend with my new life - I just didnt think another way would work for me. The cult I had been a part of for so long was really hurting me now.

I went thru ups and downs - but I didn't give up. After all, fitness was (and still is) my specialty. The biggest obstacles and problems I had to overcome were the ones in my head. Not scheduling conflicts, not time demands of business, not family resonsiblities and obligations - none of these superficial elements prevented me from maintaining a healthy level of personal fitness success.

It was the myths and misperceptions created by the Cult - the bodybuilding subculture, that molded my mindset which prevented me from being able to even comprehend the possibility of 'a better way for me' (and for so many others).

I get emails on a regular basis from people who are trying to make the same 'transition' - but they face alot of conflict from different life areas. This will be a subject addressed in more detail in the near future. For fitness pros - this type of info is extremely helpful when working with your fitness clients.

I've run out of space and time (for now, anyway) - & this issue probably evokes alot of questions and thoughts - which is the whole point of this in the first place because without thought comes no action.

Last note - I am seriously contemplating integrating The Blow-Torch Diet book into a well rounded fitness book titled 'The Fitness Code' - it will be much more than just the 30 BT Diet plan (which can be followed for life). The book will be a symbol of the Joey Atlas methods and fitnes philosophy, etc.

Please feel free to post your comments right here on the Official Joey Atlas Blog.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !
Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
http://www.TheFitnessShaman.com

Secrets of a Trainer

2006-10-06T13:12:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'
Published by Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
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Coming In Next Week's Issue -
- Joey's Experience as a Cult Member
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This issue applies to all fitness levels (doesn't it always?) - from the sedentary fitness beginner about to take the first step, to the veteran fitness professional.

(As I'm typing this an order for DVDs just came in from Albania - its amazing what power lies within each of us that goes unused...)

Stats to know for this issue:
Countries in the World = 194 - give or take one or two
Est. World population = 6,548,694,123 (thats a lot of people)

Back in early 2005 when I decided to help people around the world with my fitness expertise I didn't even have a DVD fitness program, let alone a way to get it out to the world. But I did have a pretty good vision of both of these components.

I put together the first DVD set - The Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover - and got it out to the public in August of 2005 via the internet. This can be thought of as that first step that a fitness beginner would take on their new journey toward fitness.

I figured the program would sell in the US, Canada and maybe Australia & the UK - I really didn't give much thought to more countries than these - only because I was making an uneducated subconcious assumption.

When I received an email notification (New Order Notice) that I had made my first DVD sale - it was almost surreal - I had a hard time believing that someone actually purchased my program - it was just something that was hard to grasp. However, it was very exciting an energizing - similar to when someone makes their first significant step in fitness progress.

Fast forward to today -
Six DVD programs (I am working on several more - based on numerous requests)
Clients (DVD purchasers) in over 55 countries (possibly more, I lost official count)
E-newsletter subscribers in over 160 countries

How do I see this? I am helping A LOT of people - and based on the emails I am getting back - I am helping in some big ways. When beginners send emails of gratitude and success - its an unbelievable feeling. But when fitness professionals and personal trainers send the same type of emails its an awesomely inspiring feeling because for each trainer that incorporates my methods into their programs the number of people who benefit grows exponentially. Great stuff !

I share with you my latest stats for this reason...

It all started with one step, just one. Each day I took another step - and kept this gong until today - and I'm not stopping. Tomorrow I will take another step, and so on.

I have realized that potential is limitless - no matter what the goal is. Limits are only self imposed - sometimes quite innocently. And that is why we should all be open to continuous learning - we only move forward by learning.

Have you taken your first step or are you still waiting? If you are still waiting, what are you waiting for?

If you are well into your journey - are you planning your next steps or are you leaving it to chance?

If you are a trainer to others - are you working on your own 'life plan' as diligently as you are working on the plans of people you are guiding?

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman
http://www.TheFitnessShaman.com
PS - please feel free to pass this on to your circle of influence

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-09-29T12:57:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'...

In this issue:
1) The Joey Atlas video winner (Re: Kung Fu Fighting Remake & Music Video)
2) Your fitness nutrition questions answered
3) Questions regarding info on the new website
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Alot of you had fun with the video contest earlier this week & so did I. It was the first time I had ever posted anything on YouTube - and in less than 4 days it has been viewed over 2,000 times ! It even reached the top 30 most viewed on Wed. in the Music category - something I did not expect. Feel free to share it and pass it on - and for all of you who keep advising me to get on Myspace (I'm working on it) please share the link to the video with your network - they'll enjoy it.

Darlene Martin from Canada was the first to spot me at 40 seconds and 1:14 seconds. She chose the 'Ultimate Upper Body' DVD set as her prize because her lower body is starting to look 'really good' (via The, Leg, Butt, Hip And Thigh Makeover) and she wants her upper body to have that same look.
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Most of you know I rarely return personal email fitness questions - not because I don't want to - Its just physically impossible with all of the email I get every day. Many of the emails are questions about the same topics. One of those topics being supplements, either d.i.e.t or ffat bur.ning pillz (I have to do that for spam reasons).

Here is the short answer (this happens to be the chapter topic I'm writing for my book that comes out in 2007 and its the subject of a news release that will be broadcast in 2 weeks.)

Most of the supps. in this category are aimed at the weaknesses of people. The names, the labels, the images, the buzzwords, & the claims are all carefully crafted to take advantage of your emotions, hopes and desires in order to get you to buy and buy and buy. What most people don't realize is that the FDA has minimal regulatory involvement as it applies to the vitamin & supplement industry.

This is one of the reasons why these dubious companies can get away with this kind of stuff. Now, keep in mind I don't think the govt. should have complete oversight of the vit. & supp. industry but the way things are right now is probably the worst scenario that can exist. Think about this: over $20 billion is spent annually on these types of products and only a few weeks ago a report was issued that documented obesity rates rising in the US (and in other counries). Something is wrong, wouldn't you agree?

Anyway here is what it comes down to: You must be your own consumer advocate - and the number one filter you must put in front of you is one that you already possess - Logic And Common Sense (sound familiar?)- most of you know this is a common theme in my approach to fitness and nutrition success. This is easier said than done - and I say that from experience. If you do nothing else just repeat this to yourself when thinking about your self improvement, 'Use my Logic And Common Sense.' - More on this in 2 weeks and in the book in 2007.
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Many questions coming in about the future product and services coming out that are mentioned on the new website http://www.TheFitnessShaman.com
These are all being put together and sructured as we speak so please be patient. As each is ready I will make announcements as I know many of you are anxious to learn more based on all of the feedback and suggestions I've been receiving.

Because of volume limitations I will send out notification in the following order:
1 - Current clients (over 5,000) who are already using a Joey Atlas Fitness Video set.
2 - 'Secrets of a Trainer' subscribers (over 54,000).
3 - The public, via traditional media.

Feel free to continue sending in questions about the things that challenge you the most regarding your health, fitness and nutrition that you want answers to.

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Special note to all Jacksonville, Florida clients and subscribers - I am set to appear as a guest, again, on Ch 4, WJXT's 'The Morning Show' on October 29, Sunday - at about 7:10 am and 8:10 am - so mark your calendars and don't forget to tune in. I am also going to be back on as we get closer to the holidays - I'll keep you posted.
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As always I will send out notice later that this issue has been posted to the Joey Atlas Blog. Feel free to pass this issue on to your friends family and co-workers.

All DVD Fitness Programs can be purchased via the main Joey Atlas website -
Ultimate Home, Office and Travel Fitness Videos

If you want more fitness material to read for the weekend go to the main site and click on 'Media Room' & check out all the links - there is some great Joey Atlas stuff there.

Enjoy.

Don't be like everybody else... Be fit!

Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-09-19T14:32:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's live issue of: **'Secrets of a Trainer'**

- Joey Atlas Goes From Homeless To World Recognized Fitness Expert
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Its never a 'perfect' time for many of the things we do in life. In 1999 I divorced my wife of 5 years. It was an 'unhealthy' marriage that slowly wore away at my spirit, and this started to manifest in actual physical symptoms and I knew it was time, there was no other option.

The divorce occured when JoJo and Alexa were almost 2 and 4 years old (far from perfect timing). I had been 5 months delayed in opening my new personal training facility and because of this we were living on credit cards and more credit cards with debt adding up very, very quickly.

Because the business was brand new - income was slow and profits were extremely tight. Because of this, I knew I wouldn't have enough money to afford a place to live
for a while.

So, on the evening of my decision, I went to the only place I could - to my training facility. Living in this biz location was prohibited in my lease agreement, but I had no choice. And as tough as it was, not to be able to spend the night under the same roof as my kids, I immediately felt 'myself' coming back, my spirit rebuilding.

I lived in the training facility for a year and 4 months, sleeping in the massage room on a massage table. The biggest challenge (for MANY reasons) was getting JoJo and Alexa every other weekend, staying in hotels, trying to find help while I worked, etc... But they needed me as much as possible and I needed them, so we did what was necessary to make it through week by week.

There were times when I would think things through. 'What if the biz doesn't make it - how will I get out of this place? What if I have to work in a field that I do not have passion for just to pay the bills?' But I also knew I had the power to choose what would happen, what my future would hold - and that is what I would focus on and continuously envision and work toward.

Part of my vision was and still is, helping people around the world find newer and better ways to achieve fitness.

I put so much energy into my training business that there were periods of time where I had no choice but to put new clients on a waiting list. There were some days when I would train people from 5 am unitl 10 pm, back to back with 2 or 3 thirty minute breaks somewhere in the day. I was, and still am, completely grateful that I was blessed with such an abundance of people who wanted what I had to offer.

Since those wire to wire days of 2000, I have met my perfect mate, Jeri-Jo, we live in a great neighborhood with our daughter, Darah, and we've had alot of quality time with JoJo and Alexa who live just a few miles from us.

I've transformed my business to complement our lives and provide me with the means necessary to deliver my knowledge and expertise to people all over the globe. I have truly lost count of the number of countries that we have shipped DVD packages to and I'm happily emabarrased to say that we've shipped packages to places that I've never even heard !

I get emails day and night from people thanking me for how I've helped them find success with regards to their fitness - this is one of the things I envisioned laying on that massage table (my bed) in a room just thirty feet from Starbucks.

Getting divorced and being homeless was not easy to step into - but there were many benefits that came out of the experience. It helped me focus on what I wanted most out of life. It helped me learn that where your mind is, holds the most importance beyond any physical situation we are presented with. My spirit began to grow again - and I knew whatever I learned from the experience I would be able to pass on to my kids in some beneficial way.

What can you take from this? Well, keep in mind that there is a vast array of people reading this with you. Some have yet to do their first workout ever, and some are seasoned fitness professionals, with a fantasitc mix of people in between those 2 extremes.

There is rarely a 'perfect' time in life to do something. Whether its 'gettting yourself fit and healthy', leaving an unpleasant career to pursue your true passion, moving to a new country or getting divorced, there is no perfect time to do it. 'Perfect' is what you make from it. Your mindset has more to do with what is 'perfect' than anything else.

Take a look at your life, step outside of yourself and have a talkj with 'you'. What do you want for yourself? Where do you want to be in a year, 2 years or 10 years. This applies to all facets of your life - its yours to do what you want with it, only yours.

WHEWW!! Sorry if some of that was vague - but I think you got it.

Thanks for all your feedback on the new name choices - It looks like 'The Fitness Shaman' has the popular vote with the worldwide audience (it will also sound good on Oprah and Dr Phil)... and on that note please take a look at the new site - its about 90% done - I think you'll enjoy it.

All feedback is appreciated - and if you like what you see please forward a link to the site to everyone you know. http://www.TheFitnessShaman.com

Don't Be Like Everybody Else... Be Fit !
Joey Atlas - The Fitness Shaman

The Before And After Project - Step 10

2006-09-01T14:54:00.001-05:00

Here is Step 10 of 'The Before And After Project:
For all new subscribers, you can read Steps 1 - 9 at the Official Joey Atlas Blog:

http://joeyatlas.blogspot.com/

And you can learn what the 'B & A Project' is at:
http://www.TheBeforeAndAfterProject.com
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Ok - Here is step 10 - 'Habits'

I'm still gettting alot of enthusiastic 'Yes!' responses from many of you who are 'still in this' - along with some great feedback and early success stories. One of the common threads in all of the incoming emails is the replacement of 'bad habits' with 'good habits'.

Now this can mean different things for different people - but one thing is for sure - those who are finding success have incorporated new habits into their lifestyles, which are conducive to improvements in health and fitness (which also means different things to different people, a good thing...).

So, 'Whats the big deal?', you ask.

Well, in order for this to have any meaning to you and whoever you pass today's piece of 'fitness wisdom' on to, we must know what a habit is and how it 'becomes a habit'. A habit is basically a physical manifestation of your mindset. And a habit becomes a habit by way of your proactive control of your thoughts. Good habits don't just happen by accident - they happen because you decided to make them happen.

Thats a simple definition - but that is all that is needed here.

What seperates the people who achieve permanent fitness success from those who do not - is usually (and there are always a few exceptions) a function of 'the mindset' which dictates what habits will be exhibited, good ones or bad ones.

As your 'instructions' for Step 10, reflect, and write in your fitness journal how your mindset has changed, and how your new mindset controls your new habits. Then read what you have written (add more if you wish) and use those thoughts and the words you have put on paper to strengthen your new mindset and the new you.

Now get to it !

Before I go, here's a bonus for you. I just submitted a press release based on a report that was released last week citing how obesity is on the rise. Now, I know there are many different readers of this e-newsletter and some of you are quite fit and not overweight (there are many pro trainers that subscribe to this) - but keep readng to learn how you can use this info to help others around you who may be challenged by this epidemic.

I believe that one of the main reasons for the spread of obesity is the lack of attention given to address the 'mindset' of those who need help. There is a ton of info regarding 'do this, do that, don't do this, eat that not these, etc. etc. - but all that stuff is worthless until the 'state of mind' is addressed. As most of you know my 'philosophy' is quite different than that of most, if not all, other fitness pros out there. Yes, my actual fitness programs are unique, but they are so because of the part they play in letting people know there is a 'different way' to do this.

What does this mean to you?

Over the past several months I've been paying close attention to email inquiries and origin of dvd sales - specifically, how people have been 'finding me'. There is a clear and powerful trend of more and more people finding me by way of good old fashioned 'word of mouth' - i.e. - you are telling our friends, family members and co-workers about my e-newsletter and/or the dvds. On the business side of the picture we call this a 'virus'.

Of course its a good virus and it only spreads if it starts from something beneficial and helpful. This is how we can all band together to fight some of the ills out there. Whether its my stuff or someone elses out there, if you trust it and you believe it is helpful, pass it on to those who can may be able to benefit from it. It will come back to you many times over.

Yes, sending this no-cost e-newsletter to over 50,000 people around the world does cost me money - but the more I share, it seems the more good is coming back to me - proof positive ! So pass it on as a gift...

Thanks for spreading the word and keep it up.

Gotta run. Stay tuned...

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit !

Joey Atlas - 'The BodFather'
'I'm Gonna Make You An Offer You Shouldn't Refuse.'
http://www.MyFitnessMotivator.com

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-09-01T14:54:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's live issue of:
Secrets of a Trainer - Published by Joey Atlas
Worldwide Subscribers - 51,367
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In this issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer':
You Can Do This Too...
-Emails From Around the World
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First things first:
Stay tuned for Step 10 of 'The Before And After Project'-
- tomorrow or Friday...
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As most of you already know, I'm big on people sharing their experiences with others to help inspire them to success. I get so many email 'success stories' daily that it is impossible to share them all with you - but I've pulled a few from my file to share with you today:

'Joey, People around me are asking 'What have you done, you look incredible'. My response, 'I feel incredible'. I have passed your information on to several nurses and doctors that I work with. Thanks for the motivation!! ' Charlene

'HEY JOEY, BEING NEW TO THE FITNESS GAME ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS TO GET INTO THE GYM AND GET GOING. I LOVE WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND HELPING THEM ACHIEVE THE RESULTS THEY SO DESPERATELY WANT AND NEED. I'VE STUDIED MANY BOOKS, DVD'S AND WEBSITES FOR NEW EXERCISES THAT WILL HELP ME AND ALSO MY CLIENTS AND TO A DEGREE IT HAS. I WANT TO START FOCUSING MY ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE GYM AND GO PRIVATELY BUT DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF POUNDS FINDING PREMISES AND ALL THE EQUIPMENT THAT GOES WITH, SO WHEN I SAW JOEY'S WEBISTE I HAD TO HAVE A LOOK AT IT. I TEACH TO AB CLASSES A WEEK AND TEND TO TRAIN MY CORE AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK USING CERTAIN PIECES OF KIT BUT THE EXERCISES THAT JOEY HAS SHOWN ME ARE PHENOMINAL. NOT ONLY HAVE THEY HELP ME ACHIEVE THE PERFECT ABS BUT MY CLIENTS CAN'T STOP RAVING ON ABOUT HOW GOOD THE EXERCISES ARE AND HOW GOOD THEY FEEL. I'VE PICKED UP SO MANY CLIENTS USING THESE EXERCISES ALONG WITH EXERCISES FROM THE UPPER BODY DVD'S THAT ALL I CAN SAY TO JOEY IS THANK YOU MAN.'
PAUL GILLINGHAM dip pt

'Hi Joey,
I just received the abs program this last Monday. I ran through it that day, quite gingerly, somewhat picking and choosing which of the exercises and how much I could do.
Today I did the program in its entirety and I am blown away. This is a fantastic, well rounded, yet reasonable program for level I. I am looking forward to going on with it, progressing, and know already I am going to need the hips, thigh, etc program as well.
This is a terrific workout, even for the beginner, which I always consider myself until I really know the ropes of something. I do cardio, and some weight training, but really need something just for the core and the stretching that accompanies the program. Gee, thanks! I don't really look for stunning aesthetic results, but improvement in strength and tone would be fantastic.'
Very pleased in Honor, Michigan, Terri Corner.

'Joey,

Thanks so much for all your encouragement through your newsletters and e-mails. We(my husband and I) have been doing your Abs of Stone DVD's and Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh DVD's for the last 2 weeks and really enjoying the challenge. Cant wait for the upper body workout DVD's to arrive.

Most of the beginners exercises we can do 20 but there a a couple of challenging ones in there that will take some work. But we are up to it.

I have been going to a Legs, Bums and Tums class at the gym for the last 6 months and I have to say your workout does so much more for me than that class. I still go for the cardio but come home and do yours afterwards.
Don't you just love those squats and lunges - I can't get enough.

I was really motivated by a comment in your Blow Torch Diet book which came with the DVD packages. This comment mentioned how looking after yourself and staying fit is the most unselfish thing you can do for your family.
This is so true. Unfortunately so many people don't see it that way and are too lazy to make changes. I was one of them and I can tell you that the way I feel now to the way I felt 6 months ago - I will never ever go back to that couch potato lifestyle. My lower back problems have dissappeared, as have my shoulder and neck complaints. The money I save on the appointments at Chiropractors and massuers can now be spent on a new wardrobe for my new figure and hopefully some bikinis real soon.

Will let you know in due course how much we lose and how we go with the intermediate levels of the program.

Keep up the great work - you are a true gem.

Thanks again Joey,
Regards from Karen in Australia

'Joey
I have been seriously exercising for many years. I felt I should be farther along than I am today with all the effort I put into exercising and eating healthy, BUT I wasn't. That is until I came upon your website and decided to take a chance on your cd.

I want you to know instant is not what I was looking for in your cd series because I had been down that road before many times. Although it was almost instant when I noticed the bloating in my upper thighs was leaving and within in a couple of weeks my sideview was much slimmer. My skin texture in the thigh area toned up and smoothed out very quickly.

I kept chugging along as usual but this time with real results in that I could stop exercising for at least a few days and the results were still there and I didnt feel atrophy in the muscles that I had worked. Well, of course, you know I was happy, elated and all that good stuff!
Today as of this writing I am proud to say I am thoroughly pleased that I took a chance on the Butt Hip & Thigh Makeover cd. It did the job!

I also love how my purchase was not just a sell to you, you didnt just stop there for the personal training but I had the choice to sign up to receive your weekly newsletter tipping me on how to achieve my goal with a stick-to-itness attitude. That's what is unique about you as a personal trainer; I have never, ever purchased a cd and had this kind of motivation and dedication to the client after the purchase.

You stressed maintenance of a lifetime results by eating healthy as well as knowing exercising the body brings beauty while making an emphasis on staying the course to get your results. Now! That told me an awful lot about your philosophy about being the wizard of fitness. I like that you portray this not as beauty contest but a lifelong journey toward better health which of course leads to looking slimmer and feeling much better overall.

Now, thanks to your cd, most of my body parts move in unison with each other and I can actually feel it as I walk and my clothes fit much better.

This also led me to purchase your Abs of Stone Core of Steel cd.
Oh boy, yet another awesome cd to continue the journey of fitness.
My first result was the slimming of my sideview to which my daughter made comments about.

I continued to tackle what I had thought (before this cd) was a never ending cycle of slim results as I become older. Hey, I noticed extreme results after a month of the Abs of Stone and Core of Steel cd...it just slipped upon me one day. This is remarkable because instead of targeting the abs and aimlessly doing frontal exercises for the abs, this cd has targeted the core and all surrounding muscles to attain that trim and slim look. I feel better and am more aware of my fit midsection now! Yeah!
Yeah!

I like how you stress drinking water and resting in between sets if you need to and enjoy the ride because it is not a marathon.

I also like your many variations to one exercise to get the same results with no emphasis on rushing to get to the advanced stage. You don't start with the advanced exercise and the participant has to start out with this level with it becoming a major uphill battle as a beginner or a person new to the exercise to achieve the exercise set.

With this cd, you helped me keep my eye on the goal and have fun while doing it. I Certainly saw and continue to see the results.

Well, yet again this led me to your next cd, Optimum Flexibility. You just keep them coming and flowing with tremendous results. Wow! this cd improved my flexibility and made me aware that I had more flexibility than I thought.

This was right on time to help me prevent injury to my body and definitely improve my circulation problem because I sit all day and am stiff when I get up from my chair. I also do some stretching in my chair thanks to your tips and many suggestions throughout the cd. I feel like a well oiled machine, my joints have no clicks and twitches of pain when I bend or sit now.

Again thank you! You are the bomb! Keep them coming and I will purchase everything you have out there because they truly do work. Throughout all of your cd collection, I now know what I truly like along with the real results and nuggets of wisdom you give, it is your down to earth persona. THANKS for being you!'

Kai

And Yes you can publish this If you'd like!

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Great stories, huh?

Don't Be Like EveryBody Else...

Be Fit !
Joey Atlas
http://www.absofstonecoreofsteel.com/AbsOfSteelMainPage.html
http://www.butthipandthighmakeover.com/wst_page2.html
http://www.upperbodyfitness.com/upper_body_workout_main.html
http://www.optimumflexibility.com/Main_Flexibility.html
http://www.AthleticLegsForMen.com

The Before And After Project - Step 9 - part 2

2006-09-01T14:52:00.000-05:00

Ok - last week I sent Part 1 of The Before and After Project. It was the request to have anyone who is still participating to send me that simple email response - 'Yes, Joey - I'm still in!'

And I must say I'm pretty impressed with the enthusiastic response I received. We are going to have our hands full here when your B & A stories & photos start coming in - (stay posted on when the submission dates will be.)

In case you didn't figure it out - that was Step 2. You being prompted to respond and reaffirm your commitment & dedication to your personal B & A Project was another step forward, both on a conscious level and a subconscious level - pretty clever, huh?

Step 10 will come later this week.

In response to the other topics I put in last week's issue - your replies, suggestions and reciprocal support is greatly appreciated and always welcome. The testimonials I've received, so far, are out of this world - no hype, just you guys putting your experiences and results and how these affect your life into words - pretty easy - but still tremendously appreciated.

Don't stop - keep them coming - the longer and more detailed the better - I love reading. And remember it doesn't matter if I've helped you by way of this f.r.e.e e-newsletter or by way of my DVD programs - I still want to hear about it. Even if you think you are not a 'writer' - it doesn't bother me - just keep it simple if it helps you - you can even make it an outline or list if you wish.

We will be including as many of these 'success stories' (in addition to the B & A Project stories) as we can fit - so you'll be able to say, 'I was mentioned in a best selling book.'

Some of you asked for ideas on 'how can we help spread the word about Joey Atlas?' For now, the easiest and most effective thing to do is to go the your local papers (US or INTL) and tell them about your fitness success, BOTH physical and mental, with Joey Atlas's help. Most papers have websites where you can go and easily find the email addresses and phone numbers to the editors. They make this info public because they need stories and they need to hear from people like us.

They want unique story lines, such as - 'I 've made the best fitness progress of my life because of a true to life and trustworthy fitness expert I found on the internet, and here's how he helped me.'

Or, 'I think I found the next Jack Lalane, your paper may want to find out more about this guy - here is how he helped me.'

I think you get the idea. And when you are asked how they can contact me just send them to www.JoeyAtlas.com - all of my contact info is there.

This is how 'news is made' - so lets work together to spread the word about Joey Atlas.

THANK YOU !!

Stay tuned for 2 more emails this week:
1) 'Secrets of a Trainer'
2) The Before And After Project - Step 10

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit !
Joey Atlas - 'The BodFather'
http://www.JoeyAtlas.com
http://joeyatlas.blogspot.com/

The Before And After Project - Step 9

2006-09-01T14:50:00.000-05:00

[Note - 'The BodFather' is getting a trememdous 'YES!' response - so far keep your emails coming.]

This Step of The Before And After Project is actually 2 parts.

This email is part one:

I need feedback - Whoever is still following through with this:
http://www.TheBeforeAndAfterProject.com
- please send me a simple note - 'Yes, Joey - I'm still in !' - you can reply directly to this email...

The second part will come later today or tomorrow - depending on your responses.

Talk later,
Joey Atlas
http://www.JoeyAtlas.com

Joey Atlas on Oprah...

2006-08-25T10:30:00.000-05:00

In this week's live issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer' you will learn about how 'ordinary' people, just like me and you, get on shows like Oprah and how I am already scheduled to appear on the show.

But before I get into that - I must tell you about this...

Yesterday, I was brainstorming how I would put this email together, you know, a basic outline - then sleep on it (while letting my subconcious do some more of the work) and then sit down today & type it - then send it.

Well, while going through my emails this morning, I came across this one - which most people would write off as coincidence - but if you understand the power of the mind (and our thoughts) and its relation to the energy of the universe - I know you understand this is no coincidence.

It came as a response to the free info I offer thru my websites and my emails.

'Hi Joey: You do have a body that is to be envied. I wonder why Oprah hasn't discovered you. Thanks...you are a social contributor!'
- Rabia

Did you catch that line about Oprah discovering me?

As I mentioned at the beginning of this email, I am already scheduled to appear on the show - the program directors just don't know about it yet.

You see, just like achieving permanent optimal fitness, we must be able to 'envision' the results we are working toward AND we have to truly believe we are capable of achieving those results. So in this context I have already scheduled myself to appear on the Oprah show - the rest is just a function of time and me doing what is necessary to make it possible for Oprah to 'discover me'.

Now - I am no different than you, or any of the others 50,000 subscribers to this e-newsletter - I just happen to have a neatly defined & flexible gameplan - which some of you may in fact also have. Whether or not you desire to be on the Oprah Show is another story. My reason is that an appearance of that magnitude will make my ascent to 'wordwide fitness personality' just a little bit faster.

Besides the piece of mental energy I may have provided you with in the paragraphs above here is something else that may fuel your fires...

Last week I received an email from an actual client who has purchased 2 of my DVD sets and does read each issue of this newsletter (You'll know who you are once you read the next paragraph ;-)

She happens to be a biz develpoment/marketing specialist and here is what she had to say:

'Joey,
Just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for your programs - I've been doing them for almost 3 weeks and I love them - but from a business standpoint may I offer some advice?

First, everytime I get one of your e-newsletters (which goes out to both actual clients and non-paying subscribers) I have to wonder why you are not charging for it. I believe that even those of us who have purchased some of your DVD programs should still pay extra for what your now offer as a freebee e-newsletter. You are spending valuable time writing it and the content is usually brilliant compared to most of the other fitness newsletters out there.

What intrigues me most is that you allow people who have never purchased any of your programs to subscribe as long as they wish - thats charity, not business. Now I am a little 'mature' (from the old school) and sort of new to the internet models of doing business, so maybe I'm not seeing the whole picture.

I think you have alot more to offer in terms of your biz structure and what you offer and ultimately how successful the business is.

Please take this as constructive criticism/advice from a client who believes you have lots of upward potential.'
- name withheld

Now - rather than answer this one directly - I thought it would be best to answer thru this newsletter so everybody understands why I do what I do AND how we can help each other move forward in life.

My motivations are simple - by helping others with small but powerful pieces of advice without expecting 'payment' in return - that goodwill comes back to me in some form or another. Its one of the laws of the universe. By unselfishly offering helpful information to those who want it - with no strings attached, at some point the same 'energy' is going to come back to me with something that I desire to be 'helped with'.

Sometimes its fast sometimes it takes a while. But part of this is based on our mental state and our readiness to 'accept' the aid being offered.

From a business standpoint this has been proving to be a wise way of operating. One example is that just by 'word of mouth' or 'word of email' many of you have sent your friends and family members to my one of my websites to sign up for the newsletter - and a good many of those people have purchased at least one DVD program - and that is just one small example.

On a related note, as many of your testimonials and success stories have proven what help I am capable of offering - even just from some of the no-cost info I provide, in the near future I may be looking for some assistance (in the form of some return 'energy') from all subscribers and clients, in an effort to help me speed up the process by which the program directors at Oprah actually put me on the schedule.

In other words, we are all going to have a hand in this and I'm going to illustrate by example that almost anything you can think of in your mind's eye can become reality if you truly desire it.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's 'Before and After Project - Step 9' email.

For now, here is what I can use - If you have truly benefitted (I know there are many of you by the emails I continue to receive) from my advice/instruction - be it just the no-cost info or my DVDs and the no-cost info - would you just take a few extra minutes to add some more detail to your 'success story' in describing how my methods and 'philosophy' are helping you. Please be as specific as you can - for example:

-inches lost
-weight lost
-change in clothing sizes
-changes in physical strength
-changes in mental strength
-outlook on your life regarding haelth and fitness

..whatever you think of that is most important to you - write it out, put it into an email and send it to me. This is for anybody - not just participants of the 'Before and After Project.'

Thanks,

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...
Be Fit!

Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness
http://www.JoeyAtlas.com

The Before And After Project - Step 8

2006-08-18T12:27:00.000-05:00

Before I get into Step 8, I have a few quick points to make.

1) The Before and After Project is not necessarily about 'losing weight' - for some maybe it is - for others it could just be toning up and for most it should be seeing 'total fitness' in a whole new light - maybe learning what realistic fitness actually is, as opposed to what you may have 'learned' from others over the years, etc...

2) Thanks for all the great feedback regarding the ideal match between my 'gymless' BodyWeight workouts and certain branches of the military in the US and abroad - we are seeking inroads to the 'decision makers' as I write this.

3) As a result of #2 above, I also received a good number of emails form other 'public safety' personnel - especially law enforcement, and the need for simple yet effective conditioning programs AND nutrional guidance - any more feedback (testimonials) from our L.E. clients would be quite helpful as we are in talks with several organizations to package my workouts as a total solution for L.E. personnel.
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Ok - here is Step 8 of 'The Before And After Project':

With about 4 weeks to go before all participants are supposed to turn in your before and after photos and success stories - your subconcious may be telling you, 'the end is in sight' - now, I know this may not be true for everybody.

In actuality, this should be seen as just 'the beginning' - think of this as you getting off to an ideal start on your path to permanent fitness. As most of you have come to realize - true fitness is just as much - if not more - a state of mind, as it is a number on the scale or 'how you look' in the mirror. Its everything - its how you feel, its how you take care of yourself, its not letting your workouts rule your life at the expense of all the other aspects of your life, and those around you. Its about how you feel about YOU...

When the mind is in the right place - you just do all the right things - and when you 'mess up' - its no big deal because 99% of the time you are doing the right things.

For those who have hit a 'plateau' - don't worry about it - just keep doing what you are doing, plateaus are natural - and if you feel 'stuck' for too long just add a little to your workouts or change the time of day you do them - in other words inject some variety - maybe even tinker with your foods...

Just don't be too critical of yourself - look at the BIG PICTURE - long term goals...

Any Joey Atlas clients/customers who are interested in getting into the book (who are not doing the Before And After Project) may do so by writing a 'success story' about how my DVDs/philosophy/Blow-Torch diet or anyone of those has helped you reach your goals or get much closer to your goals - or even understand what fitness is really about. You may include photos - but I can't guarantee that all photos will be in the book - space is a consideration - but we will try our best.

I look forward to and appreciate all feedback - please just keep in mind I get hundreds of emails daily & can't respond to all of them.

Stay tuned for more info regarding new fitness materials from me (based on alot of client feedback & suggestions) which will be set for release in early 2007.

Don't Be Like EveryBody Else... Be Fit !

Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness
PS - for all newcomers - you can order all dvds from the sites below:
http://www.absofstonecoreofsteel.com/AbsOfSteelMainPage.html
http://www.butthipandthighmakeover.com/wst_page2.html
http://www.upperbodyfitness.com/upper_body_workout_main.html
http://www.optimumflexibility.com/Main_Flexibility.html

Athletic Legs For Men

Fitness Celebrity Attacked

2006-08-18T12:17:00.002-05:00

Here is this week's issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'
Published by: Joey Atlas, M.S. - Exercise Physiology

'Fitness Celebrity Attacked' - this is a headline that you may very well read in the near future. But I'm going to decrease the chances of this becoming a reality right here, right now.

You see, whenever you take your destiny into your own hands to guide your life toward a big goal or goals - there are always others who want to bring you down out of pure envy, jealousy or hatred - or even just the fact that they are not taking the same kind of action themselves (envy).

If you've ever come up with an idea that was out of the norm for you or the people around you, and you talked about that idea with others - it is highly likely you would hear responses such as 'Oh, that won't work.' 'Oh, that's not a good idea.' 'Oh, your such a dreamer.'

People who choose to live healthy get this kind of stuff all the time - when out with friends and ordering dinner for example - the fitness minded person who orders a meal that is in line with their goals is usually bound to receive some sort of mocking.

I'm getting a little off point here...

The more you succeed in life the more you become a target of criticism, gossip and verbal (sometimes physical) attack. People will look for, and sometimes conjure up (start rumors) dirt about the person who they want to harm.

So, as you are well aware that I've already planned out my roadmap to become a world recognized fitness leader/celebrity (this only happens by helping ALOT of people, and it is happening everyday), you can bet there are already people waiting for me to get to a certain level so they can start firing away.

One of the things I can assure you they will use as ammunition is the subject of my name, Joey Atlas. But it is going to be a non-issue, because I will set the record straight in this email and I will permanently record it in my official blog for the world to see, forever.

Joey Atlas is my real name - my real professional/pen name.
The last name was given to me by my first personal training client, Mike Letis, a true marketing genius in the world of TV and sports (he is responsible for turning The Breeder's Cup into one of the biggest horse racing events in the world).

When I first started working Mike he asked me, 'Where do you see yourself in 15 or 20 years, professionally?' My answer was, 'Helping people around the world achieve fitness, like Jake or Tony Little, but with my own distinctive style, personality and methods.'

He said 'You just came up with your professional name that is going to help you achieve that goal. Your last name is Atlas for 'the world' - Joey Atlas - Joey who helps the world.'

He knew that word of mouth is a big part of anything that becomes wildly popular and famous - and a good, easy to remember, say and spell name is a key element in fostering word of mouth business growth and development.

Ever since that day, I've been using Joey Atlas as my professional and pen name - and the strategy has worked extremely well.

So, I 'm sure you are wondering, 'What is his real name?' - what you really mean is, 'What is his birth name?' (They are both real names - one is my birth name and one is my professional/pen name.)

My full birth name is Joseph Gennusa - that is whats printed on my birth certificate.

For some this may be easy to pronounce or remember - but for MANY, and I mean MANY, this last name is hard to pronounce, spell and remember. Not good for people who want to tell their friends, family and associates how they've been helped by me and my fitness products and services.

So there you have it. Now, even though I'm putting this into the public arena - you can bet, in a year or two, when I'm on the world stage (In a much bigger way than I am now.) - someone is going to try to make a big deal out of this and 'cause me harm'.

No sweat - I'll just tell the world to go the Official Joey Atlas Blog and read about my announcement on this very day.

As always, please excuse the typos.

And stay tuned for a few more emails from me this week, including Step 8 of 'The Before And After Project'.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...
Be Fit !
Joey Atlas
http://www.absofstonecoreofsteel.com/AbsOfSteelMainPage.html
http://www.butthipandthighmakeover.com/wst_page2.html
http://www.upperbodyfitness.com/upper_body_workout_main.html
http://www.optimumflexibility.com/Main_Flexibility.html
http://www.AthleticLegsForMen.com

Its Done...

2006-08-15T10:37:00.000-05:00

Before I tell you what's done I want to let you know this weeks issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer' will be sent out tomorrow and Step 7 of 'The Before And After Project' will be sent out on Friday.

A BIG notice to all men (and women who want their men to have better legs) who have been waiting for the 'Athletic Legs For Men' DVDs - They Are Done! and the website is live. It has not been publicly announced because I want to give all of my current subscribers and clients a chance to get to the website without crashing the hosting servers.

Visit the site at http://www.AthleticLegsForMen.com
Please note these DVDs are almost the same at the Leg, Butt, Hip And Thigh Makeover DVDs - But the Progression Plans are different as they have been modified to be more conducive to the fitness goals of men.

Also, another quick note - due to high demand, we've added the 'Order By Phone' to all DVD websites - & the response has been overwhelming. Please be patient if you use this option as we are getting more calls than we can handle but are working hard to 'fix this good challenge'.

As always, please excuse any typos.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit...
Joey Atlas - The Fitness Messiah (what do you think of that name?)

Military Personnel Fitness Update...

2006-08-15T10:35:00.000-05:00

I needed to get this out to all of my Army/Navy/Airforce/Marine clients around the world.

*First, 'thank you' for the service you provide.*

Second, I've been getting a regular and steady number of orders from more and more of you. Because of this, I was struck with an idea. The idea is that there is a possibility of an unfilled need regarding fitness training programs for military personnel.

Of course, this may not be for all personnel at all locations (or maybe it is). But, logic would tell me that there are staions/bases that do not have traditional exercise/fitness equipment (due to space/logistics) and therefore would stand to benefit by making my programs available to all personnnel - being that my programs do not require any equipmment for about 98% of the workouts.

Depending on your feedback - I may research the process for becoming a govt. supplier to fill this potential need.

Any and all feedback is welcome - I look forward to hearing from you.

Be safe and fit,
Joey Atlas

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-08-15T10:32:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's main issue of:
'Secrets of a Trainer' published by: Joey Atlas

- My Public Confession...

Over the course of eight weeks in the summer 1991, I completely took apart a human body. From skin to organs and limb by limb, like a surgeon, I carefully cut my way through all layers of the body. At first I really didn't want to do it, but I had no choice. And once I got into, I actually started looking forward to doing more and more.

A lot of people already know I did this. As a matter of fact, there were six other people involved in this undertaking. We made a pact and we all stuck to it, until the job was done and we could cleanly dispose of the body.

At the end of eight weeks we all congratulated each other and waited to see who was gong to be in trouble and who would be able to walk away without a problem.

I was one who walked away without a problem. I got an A.

You see, this was an eight week Med. School level gross anatomy course and if we wanted to graduate, with an Exercise Physiology degree, we each (in groups of 7) had to disect a cadaver and learn every function of the human body while we were at it.

(A special 'thank you' to the gentleman who donated his body to science which gave me the opportunity to learn more about the human body than I could ever imagine.)

So, what does this mean to you?

At the beginning of the eight weeks, on Day # 1 - we were all 'introduced' to our cadavers - 150 college seniors preparing to enter a medical lab with stainless steel tables with covers - under which, the bodies were stored in large plastic bags.

Some people were getting quesy in the hallway, a handful got lightheaded as we entered the lab, a few fainted as we all opened the stainless steel covers and a couple of students burst into tears, running for the doors as we were instructed to remove the plastic bags which enclosed the cadavers.

Most of these people recovered just fine, and everyone was able to regain their composure and finish out the eight weeks. Not every body passed - the grades ranged from A's to F's with most falling in the middle somewhere.

Nowe, here's the point - on the surface it appeared we were all starting in the same position and at the same level - but by emotional and physiologic reactions alone, it was clear that we had students at many different 'levels'.

Some completely frightened and unsure, and some absolutely at ease and quite confident where they would stand at the end of the eight weeks.

But in the end none of this really mattered - because everybody moved forward in some way. Even the people who failed the class moved foreward. They learned about gross anatomy and more importantly they learned about themselves and became a stronger wiser person because of the whole experience.

And how does this relate to fitness? There are many people reading this e-newlsetter (close to 50,000) and I can assure you, the fitnes levels range from minimal to phenominal. But here is the common thread - it doesn't matter where you 'starting point' is - you can always learn more & develop more wisdom to move foreward in your endeavors.

Its not always easy & you may feel that all your failed attempts are a message for you to quit. But if you can look at a failed attempt and take form it, a lesson to help you be better prepared for your 'next try' - then you have not failed, you have not given up.

For those who are very fit - success can still be found. Maybe you devote too much time to 'working out' and it interferes with your family or professional life and relationships - and your success can be in a better 'fitness solution'.

Maybe your current program is causing you more aches and pains than it is doing you good - and you wish you could find an alternative way to stay fit and healthy.

All these answers exist - it is up to you to seek them out with your best judgement.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit,
Joey Atlas - The Fitness Mentor
PS - 'The Fitness Messiah' didn't go over too well yesterday, thanks for all the great feedback.
http://www.MyFitnessMotivator.com

(c) All Rights Reserved. Joey Atlas

The Before And After Project - Step 7

2006-08-15T10:30:00.000-05:00

First things first - Comments and a few questions answered...
1) OK - 'The Fitness Messiah' will not be used - enough said
... maybe 'The Fitness Mentor' (The Wizard of Fitness is still in the lead).

2) With every passing month, the addition of several hundred new clients (DVD purchasers) and several thousand new subscribers to 'Secrets of a Trainer' is bringing in a staggering amount of email - please understand I do read all of them, but it would be humanly impossible to answer all of them - so do not take it personally if you do not get a direct response from me. I am brainstorming a few ways to give you the opportunity to take advantage of Q & A type program with me - so stay tuned for that.

3) Here is a question that came in yesterday which I though would be wise to answer via this issue of the newsletter (I think this person is a new subscriber...):
'Hi Joey, what exactly do you sell? I need help with my fitness. Can you help me?'

- Now, some people quickly skim websites and do not pick up the important points during the first read. No problem - thats exactly why I put my email address and phone number on all web pages. So I can answer your questions...

Here is the answer: Currently, I sell several DVD fitness training programs for both men and women. The programs follow the model of gradual progression and are being successfully used by fitness beginners as well as seasoned fitness enthuiasts. I can help you with your fitness... IF you are TRULY ready to achieve fitness success.
The DVD programs are all available via the main website (see link below).

This is a perfect segway into 'Step 7' of the Before and After Project'...

Above I mention 'TRULY ready...'

A good handful of you have made incredible progress since this started (as has been indicated by your emails) and I am very excited about reading your success stories and seeing your before and after photos.

For those of you who have been struggling with your fitness commitment - I will share with you the common thread shared by those who are 'doing well'.

Those who are making great progress are learning about the psychological aspect of the fitness commitment. These people are 'getting it'. They are understanding that being fit is more a function of how you think as opposed to what you do and what you eat. In other words...

Without the right mindset - you stand a sure chance of experiencing fitness failure (remember failure is only temporary - unless you allow it to be permanent, its simply a decision you make, followed by specific, planned actions [temporary failure]).

And in every failure - you have to draw from it, a lesson learned that provides you with more wisdom about YOURSELF.

Backing up to the phrase 'truly ready' - what I mean here is 'Do you have the true desire to improve your life and your well-being [physical, mental, spiritual].] And are you ready to go through the thought processes necessary for continuous behavior conducive to bringing you closer and closer to 'your ideal level of fitness'.

This is the 'quick fix' or the 'magic fitness pill' that most people pray for - its in your mind - waiting for you to tap into it. Its more powerul than anything on the shelves at GNC or any product in a farfetched infomercial or magazine ad.

If your desire is deep and strong to 'be the best you can be' - gathering the rest of the ingredients becomes very easy and natural. Yes - it may require some perisistence but we all have unlimited amounts of that too.

So I end Step 7 with this:

Participants who are 'getting it' - keep it going and look areas where you can improve - for example - last weekend we finally cleaned out our pantry. Took out all foods that did not fit into our family health goals. Things with MSG - food colorings & things we could not pronounce, etc - went into the garbage.

We now stock up with more and more natural, organic & whole grain type foods.
(A note - removing alot of these 'foreign substances from your diet allows your body to be leaner, more toned and more ENERGETIC - try it and see for yourself).

For those of you who have 'fallen off' - take some time to think about what you want to acheive in terms of your health and fitness AND more importantly... WHY?

Write this stuff down - write ALL of the reasons why you want to look good, feel good and get great health profile results every time to receive a full physical. Write them all down - even if you think it may sound selfish - its OK to be 'selfish' with your well-being because its only your responsibilty and nobody elses.

Now get your journal and pen and start writing your future.

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas - 'The Fitness Mentor'
http://www.MyFitnessMotivator.com

The Before And After Project - Step 5

2006-08-15T10:28:00.000-05:00

Before I get into this: First, if you do not wish to recieve your 'Secrets of a Trainer' any longer - you can unsubscribe at the bottom of this email.

But be warned if you unsubscribe - you won't be able to say 'Hey, I knew that guy when he used to send me his email fitness newsletter.' - when I become a worldwide fitness guru/celebrity (its already happening) - bigger than Jake, Tony Little, Gilad, Denise Austin, etc. - this is not a hokey pokey dream - this is a well tought out plan and true desire of mine...

The only way this will occur is by me helping millions of people discover the true path to 'ultimate fitness' success.

Watch it happen if you wish...
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Don't let the subject line fool you. When most people talk of 'ultimate fitness' - they are referring to the superficial/cosmetic/physical element of fitness, paying no heed to the 'mental/metaphysical' aspect of true fitness.

As most of you know, the Joey Atlas fitness philososphy is built on the foundation of the unseen elements of fitness - what goes on in the mind to bring about undeniable and permanent results.

As I continue to write the rest of 'The Blow-Torch Diet' book - alot of these little known concepts and ideas I speak about in these emails, are getting 'fleshed out' - so those of you who 'get it' - the intangible side of health and fitness success - will really love what will be in 'The Book' when it is released.

But for now - we have some issues to address regarding recent emails from 'Before and After Project' participants (those of you who are working toward making health & fitness progress, worthy of getting yourself a feature spot in 'The Book' and possibly getting on the cover)

Many emails from you are talking about amazing changes (mental and physical) taking place - to those of you who fall into this category - just keep it up and keep it going - you are doing perfectly.

For those of you who have 'fallen of the band wagon' or have given up for one reason or another - I say this. Stop and think, reflect. What were the events & thoughts that followed that 'made you want to give up'? ( I know several of you had health issues etc. - come up, that needed to be addressed, no problem there...)

What did you 'say to yourself' that made it so easy to not want to continue?

Some people emailed me about - 'life situations adding too much stress' or parties and vacations 'setting me up for failure' - or - 'I have no willpower' - etc, etc.

And what happens is this - exercise stops and poor nutrition habits increase. And you move away from health and fitness success - not toward it.

And guess what - YOUR LIFE GETS WORSE !

You must pre-rehearse your thoughts and actions during times 'when life gets tough' - I can speak of this because I've been, there several times (I will make these experiences public in 'The Blow-Torch Diet' book'. - You must know that throwing in the towel on your own health and well-being will only make any situation you are going through much worse. (of course there are a few exceptions).

If you let yourself go - and lost control of your thoughts and the power that comes from that - why not get started right now - reclaim your mind and the thoughts you produce - and get back on your program.

If you were doing well before you got sidetracked, even if it was just for a few days or weeks - build on that and keep it going this time.

Don't get discouraged easily and don't expect unrealistic results in 1 or 2 days - this is a lifestyle not a fad.

Now get to it and keep me posted - if you need a refresher on Steps 1 - 4 just scroll down as they are posted on this blog.

As always - please excuse the typos (I type fast & hit send/publish - it allows the thoughts to flow freely)

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas
www.MyFitnessMotivator.com

The Before And After Project - Step 6

2006-08-03T12:48:00.000-05:00

Before I get into Step 6 - anyone who wishes to learn more about 'The Before And After Project can do so at http://www.TheBeforeandAfterProject.com
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Ok - so here is Step 6...

As I sat down to type this 6 emails came into my inbox - 3 of then were New Order Notices for DVD sales, 1 of them was from a business contact and 2 of them were spam/hoax diet/fitness product marketing emails.

Now, I get alot of these and I ignore them. But I realized that these things keep going to millions of people because many people place false hope on the fact that some magic pill does or will exist which will hold the key to their dream body.

Messages like these are around us all the time in every form of media, trying to capture your mind, increase your emotional pain and then sell you magic in a bottle or something closely related. This method is used so much because it works. I guess you can say '(false) hope springs eternal profits' for these types of companies.

Here is the problem it creates for people who are unsuccessful in their fitness quest. It is human nature to look for 'the next best thing'. As if there is a program that could be better or easier than one that is currently being followed. It is one reason why many people are yo-yo dieters - "This new one might be better - so I'm going to try that one."

The point I'm trying to make here is you must take your focus off all the distractions 'on the outside' and focus on 'your plan', which comes from inside you.

What distracts you? What dislodges your internal focus and crushes your willpower (by the way - we all have willpower in UNLIMITED amounts - the question is do you know how to tap into your unlimited supply of willpower?)

Within your reach is everything you need to know in order to 'get where you want to be' - Take a look at your self from the outside - act as your own trainer and start guiding your self toward your goals (of course I'm here to help...) - Most people generally know the things they 'need to do' - most just don't do those things - or they don't do them long enough to SEE the benefits.

Don't allow yourself to be distracted - teach yourself about the vulnerability of your 'hope' and pre-plan your reaction to the chaos that goes on in the world around you.

Don't be an object that is acted on - be a force that exhibits a necessary amount of control in your environment (this is little known 'law of the universe' - and it is a method by which many BIG people in this world have risen to tremendous success).

OK - time to get back to work (writing The Blow-Torch Diet book)...

Six weeks to go before all 'before and after' photos and stories must be in, in order to be considered for a feature spot in the book.

BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE !

As always please excuse the typos...

Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness
http://www.absofstonecoreofsteel.com/AbsOfSteelMainPage.html
http://www.butthipandthighmakeover.com/wst_page2.html
http://www.upperbodyfitness.com/upper_body_workout_main.html
http://www.optimumflexibility.com/Main_Flexibility.html

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-06-23T10:50:00.000-05:00

Here is today's issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'
Published by Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness
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Yes, you read the subject correctly - I'm going to tell you how to get your gym membership - with out paying a penny for it. And here is why...

1) I just finished writing an article, about this topic, for one of the magazines I write for (OnFitness Magazine) you can visit them at http://www.OnFitnessMag.com

2) I just finished my own workout at one of these locations - and figured it was time to share this with you.

Every neighborhood has at least one of these places - some of them have several. But these zero cost gyms are hardly ever used to their full potential and this is why you have such a great opportunity to add a new element to your workouts or get started in the first place.

Playgrounds. Yeah you read that right. Playgrounds are one of the BEST places to get some of the most effective workouts, outside of the typical, crowded gym or health club. The possiblites are endless and you can always find one no matter where you are.

General conditioning, toning, muscle building, sports conditioning - all can be achieved on a playground - I know this because I train a good number of my own clients on some of the local playgrounds - and I do a few of my workouts on the playground.

For some of you who already exercise in a gym - this may be a little psychologically challenging - because you are used to machines and weights , etc.

I used to be that way too, until I learned better. Yeah, weights and machines are good, at certain times, but they are way overused (usually misused) and there is much more to being fit, looking great and feeling strong from the inside out than doing the same weight machine routines over and over and over.

Anyway, get outside - mix it up a bit - there is alot you can do with a few monkey bars and various levels of steps.

As always - please excuse the typos.

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas (Many of you emailed me after last week's issue asking "Where are the ordering pages for your DVDs? - Well, here they are:)
The Leg Butt Hip And Thigh Makeover
Abs of Stone - Core of Steel
Optimum Flexibility
Upper Body Fitness

The Before And After Project - Step 4

2006-06-22T12:22:00.000-05:00

Who is this for??

I thought it would be fitting to address the question posed above in this step, Step 4.

Although this 'B & A Project' is filled to capacity - I've been getting emails from many people asking 'Is this for someone like me?'.

Some of these people have gone on to explain:

- "I've never exercised before and I really want to get fit and in great shape - Am I too new to fitness to be a part of this project - to get into your book?"

or

- "I've been into fitness my whole life, and most people would think that I am fit, and I am, but I've never really achieved the goals that I want to acheive - I still think I can be in much better shape - Is your Before/After Project for a person like me or only for people who are really out of shape?"

And I've also received inquiries that would fall somewhere in between the 2 above.

The ultimate answer is - "The Before And After Project is for anybody who wants to improve - not just the physical part of fitness, but the other dimensions as well."

So, it doesn't matter where you are starting from - the key is that you admit to yourself that there is room (and true desire) for improvement AND you acknowledge that the potential for improvement is exists - just waiting to be tapped into.

So for all who are 'in the journey' - I'm going to lay out a strategy that I've personally used in the past, along with many friends and clients - to successfully create a mindset and physical environment for guaranteed success. - and here it is...

One of the biggest 'tricks' I was taught as a teenager (going into my first competition for MR. Teenage Buffalo), by my father, (who, currently, is the busiest 60 year old Personal Trainer in Greenwich, Connecticut) was to schedule your actions - actually put them on a calendar - just like you would anything alse - that is of extreme importance to you.

As a reinforcing tool to your 'journal' - the calendar allows you to 'SEE' your plan - to see what actions will be coming up for you to fulfill. A truly helpful tip for this was to use a few colors - not just black or blue ink.

For instance - you get a monthly calendar to use only for this purpose. Using red for exercise - green for food - black with highlight yellow for oncoming 'challenges' that you will neutralize (and how you will neutralize it) - before you are in the midst of it. IE - a family gathering where food is the focus, etc.

So, I leave you with this as your action plan for the next few days (in addition to what you are doing). Set your sites on Sept. 11 (that date has a lot of meaning for us - it can be our way of paying (more) tribute to it - never forgetting it.)

Mark that date on your calendar - not as an end date for the 'B & A Project' BUT as a beginning date - the beginning of your new approach to 'YOU'. By that date you will have made huge strides in your approach to multidimensional fitness - and from then on you will continue to move forward on your fitness journey as it becomes a part of your life AND WHO YOU ARE - not just something you do...

We have about 12 weeks - 80 something days - give or take. Anyone doing this and being true to themself will make tremendous progress - it can't fail.

Keep your journals going and make those calendars - create your own version - there are several ways to do this - do what works for you. Lay out your 'action plan' all the way up to Sept 11th - on that day - you can write in "Send my 'Before And After Package' to Joey Atlas". - so the second you write this down - it becomes your reality - it is in your schedule - IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN.

Special note - write notes in your journal - such as questions - uncertainties - anything you are not sure of - just write it down - maybe create a seperate section of your journal to recored these types of entries - whatever it is - just record it. Often times - your answers come to you when you don't expect it - BUT - you have to send out that energy that you 'want to know the answer' or you want some direction.

Remember - life is all about balance - neglecting yourself creates an imabalance that not only hurts you but all of those around you.

As always please excuse the typos and feel free to send any emails you wish.

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas
Your New Trainer

The Before And After Project - Step 3

2006-06-16T15:11:00.000-05:00

OK - from the emails I've been getting - it looks like there are going to be some great stories to be told and 'after' photos to look at.

Regarding the emails - please understand if you have not received a personal response form me - I get hundreds of emails every day - it is humanly impossible to respond to all of them - although I do try to return as many as I can during lunch, etc.

Today is Friday & you should have weighed in this morning (& taken other measurements if you wish) - the idea is to beat that number on Monday (this will help keep you focused on the weekend) - iF weight loss is your goal. But do keep in mind - for those who are not seeking to lose weight - make note of the other factors that are important to you - this should all be going into your journal.

At this point you should reflect on the past few weeks.
-What has gone well?
-What hasn't worked for you?
-Etc.

You want to focus on the things that have worked & aim to replace the things that have not.

For example - our environment has an impact on our behavior. Do you find that you eat and drink more when you are in certain locations or in the presence of certain people? If so, you either have to exhibit more control in these situations or YOU MUST REPLACE THEM.

And yes, sometimes that means looking for new friends - friends that are of the same mindset. But not always. - On occasion - your actions may be the wake up call someone close to you needs, in order for them to get their own act together. So I leave the rest of that up to you (for now).

A few emails came in with the basic question, "Joey, how can I make this easier."

A good question - and here is a better answer.

If you think (and tell yourself) something is tough or difficult - then it is.

But if you tell yourself "This is easy - its not a problem for me."

Then guess what - IT IS EASY !!

What you think - actually is. You get it?

IF you TRULY want to creat your personal 'Before And After' Success story - then every single though and action should be laser focused on (not making it happen) but LETTING it happen.

A challenge is only a challenge if you tell yourself it is. Now, I'm not saying a physical transformation can happen overnight (it can in the mind) but if your plan of action is in place and your mindset is positioned properly - it is ONLY a matter of time before you realize you are moving closer to where you want to be (and further away from where you do not want to be).

So, I leave you with this...

Know that you control your every thought & action - NOBODY ELSE.

Use this weekend to keep the good things going and to make a schedule, a plan, for next week and maybe even beyond next week.

Send your emails if you wish - I do read all of them.

Set your sites on mid Sept. as the goal date.

Please note (here is some motivational fuel for you) - one male and one female will be chosen to be on the cover of the book with the other success stories going into the book.

As always - please forgive me for the typos.

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas

The Before And After Project - Step 2

2006-06-12T11:05:00.000-05:00

This is unbelievable - I've already started receiving emails from some of you getting great results & we only started a week or two ago !! Just keep it up the best is yet to come.

Anyone having trouble 'making things happen', just keep going - sometimes the body is 'stubborn' & you have to 'outlast' the resistance - once you get things moving, you just keep the momentum going - until later, when we just set things on 'cruise control'.

OK - so by now everyone should have taken 'before' photos - please save them in a file for this project - Try not to send anything to me until we wrap things up at the end of September. I want you to knock my socks off when I see the difference !!

You should have gotten yourself into a simple journal/tracking habit - if you haven't, start today - THIS IS IMPORTANT - putting things on paper has an effect on the mind much more powerful than just thinking about it.

In Step 1 I told you I would answer these questions:
-Why I am doing this for you.
-What does "The Blow-Torch" mean - how I got the name.
-Seeing fast progress.
So here are the answers...

1) Why Am I Doing This?
- I get a staggering amount of email (questions) every day from my customers (and 'Secrets of a Trainer' subscribers) asking for advice - most of the questions have to do with putting EVERYTHING together and making consistent progress that is permanent. I know that a coaching program is needed and even though I've done these before (on a smaller scale) I wanted to do a 'test run' to get a feel for communicating through the online methods. This 'Project' is actually what I am going to build my coaching service around.

- This past year has been amazing - thanks to you who have purchased my programs I have been able to help many more people as compared to training 10 people per day in a one on one setting - and as a 'thank you' I thought it would be fitting that I offer this first coaching program at no charge to any of my customers who need/want this kind of support and fuel for motivation.

- And, of course, we are all on a mission to turn my first book into an Amazon Bestseller with all of your inspiring, life-changing 'Before And After Stories And Photos'.

2) What Does 'The Blow-Torch' Mean?
- We all know how hot a blowtorch burns & burning hot is what we want our metabolisms to do, all the time. Using a descriptive name gives our metabolism a more concrete identity, it becomes less ambiguous. And by making it a more tangible object, we can exhibit more control over it.

- I used this term when I began to prepare for competitions (in my younger years). "Its time to ignite my blow-torch." My mindset would help me focus on 'seeing' my metabolism as something that I could control through the combination of certain thoughts and actions - this is something anyone can do.

- Once ignited, 'The Blow-Torch' can burn forever - as long as you provide it with the fuel. I will talk more aobut 'the meaning' in 'The Book'.

3) Seeing Fast Progress
- Many of you are already experiencing this. All you have to do is keep it going - you are doing all the right things - don't let anybody derail you of your efforts. If you leave your friends in the dust - so be it - they also have a choice to take care of themselves just like you are doing.

- If you are not seeing fast progress, don't worry - even a little bit of progress can snowball into very big changes - So focus on the things that are going right and keep building on those. If you have certain challenges send me an email & let me know what they are - keep in mind I cannot respond to you individually as it is humanly impossible - but I will address your emails in future 'Steps'.

For the rest of this week - keep doing what you are doing - if you want to spend more time exercising - just listen to your body - if you are not too tired or sore then go ahead and stay active !! On Friday morning WEIGH YOURSELF & record your weight AND your other measurements. THEN on Monday morning do the same exact measurments & record you results. Knowing you are going to do this will help keep you focused over the weekend.

Any opportunity to 'mess up' over the weekend is also an opportunity for you to prove to yourself how serious you are about your fitness, your health, your life (mind, body spirit).

Remember, TAKE THE ACTIONS THAT ARE IN LINE WITH GOALS YOU ARE AIMING FOR (the ones you wrote down and commited to) - DO THIS AND YOU CAN"T "MESS UP".

To close this 'Step' out - please refer to Step 1 and read the part about old photos and visualizing your transformation.

One last note - Print out each of these steps as you receive them and keep them in a binder or folder - use them to make notes on, questions, reminders, etc. - THIS WILL BE EXTREMELY HELPFUL AS THE WEEKS PROGRESS - you will want to refer back to these.

That's it for now - KEEP IT UP and stay tuned !!
Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness (please excuse ANY typos)

The Before And After Project - Step 1

2006-06-09T11:13:00.000-05:00

Ok - This thing has officially started.

I know many of you have already taken your photos. Great ! Just make sure they are from 3 angles - front, back and side. Remember, it doesn't matter how bad you think you look - becasue we are going to change that.

If you haven't taken your photos yet - Get them done ! this is extremely important to this whole process - and here is why (read carefully, this is part of what is going to create change for you!)

We exist in our own body - it is very hard to see ourselves as well as we can see (& judge) others. In order for you to really 'see' where you are starting from you must photograph yourself at your worst - which is something almost everybody does not do. Why? Becasue they don't want to see what they look like form the outside looking in.

In order for you to know what changes you want - you need to know what you want to change & therefore you have to see those things as if you were looking at someone else "WHO IS ASKING YOU FOR YOUR LOVING, HONEST OPINION AND ADVICE."

If you do both print and digital photos, great! If not, try for digital. If you must do physical - OK.

Keep some of these handy - put them in places where you will see them daily so you will constantly know what you are working on.

More importantly - You need a vision in your mind - and maybe even a physical remimder of what you want to achieve. Find some old photos of when you felt you were attractive, fit or just in a great weight range. Keep these photos around daily - so you know "where you are going".

Notice the proactive steps you are taking here to bring about desired results. You are moving away from existing in this world in a subconscious state to taking control of your life by operating in a conscious mode.

The second most important thing you need to have done by the end of this week is all of your measurements. Record all of these in a journal specifically used for this project - you can use a simple notebook, etc. (these and your photos is what you will send in at the end of September - so we can decide which stories will make it inot "The Book")

- weight
- clothing sizes
- body fat (all drug stores & department stores carry home body fat scales now)
- & anything else you want to measure with a tailor's tape measure

Also, in your journal, write about how you feel physically, mentally and spiritually. If the spritual part is hard for you to grasp right now - don't worry, just right that, because that is part of what we are going to improve during the next 3 and a half months.

On a scale of 1 - 10 rate your: (1 is none - 10 is extremely high) [5 is medium]
1- pain levels (if you have nagging aches & pains)
2- energy levels
3- fitness levels

Don't worry about grading your self - this is all relative to your self. If you feel very unfit - it doesn't matter how you do on a fitness test. We are trying to change how you feel about you.

Main things to be doing daily:
1 - some form of exercise - most of you have at leasat one of my DVD programs - you need to be putting it to use - no excuses.

2 - if you can't get a full workout in - don't worry - do half or a third - this is a million times better than doing nothing.

3 - focus on proper diet (proper eating) (not dieting - in a sense of 'not eating')- many of you have 'The Blow-Torch Diet - 7 Day Quick-Burn Version' - use it & modify it as you see needed for yourself.

4 - If you do not have it I will be offering a free E-book copy of it in the next few hours - you'll get notice by email. Click here to get it - The Blow-Torch Diet.

5 - if you can - get some extra exercise in - for example - if you did my workout and still have time or find time later in the day - go ut for a jog, a power walk or anything that gets you to break a little sweat.

Thats it for now. Print this out - make copies - start keeping these notes in a folder with your journal. Make notes for yourself, write questions for me, etc.

Stay tuned & stay focused & watch yourself change!

I may be doing a teleseminar for all participants in the next few weeks...

Coaching emails & "B & A Project" blog updates will be AT LEAST weekly.

Coming next:
-Why I am doing this for you.
-What does "The Blow-Torch" mean - how I got the name.
-Seeing fast progress.

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas - Pleas excuse any typos !!

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-06-06T14:35:00.000-05:00

- Fitness Motivation E-Newsletter
Published by Joey Atlas - The Wizard of fitness
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This issue is short but powerful.

Three years ago I was looking for someone to build one website for me - to advertise my personal training services to my local community. I never thougth about doing it myself because I was horrible with computers in school and I barely got by with my grades in any computer class I took.

So building my own site was not even an option.

Several 'interviews' and several months go by and I still have nobody who I feel can do the job at a reasonable cost.

One morning I bump into a former client who happened to be pretty tech savvy - long story short - we ended up trading services - I trained him & he built our website for our training facility. He did an incredible job (thanks, Marc!)

Three years ago, putting together my own series of fitness DVD training packages was just a dream that I would fulfill maybe 8 or 10 years later. Not because I didn't know what to put on the DVDs - but because I was 'afraid' of the challenge, the uncertainty, the unkown, the costs involved, etc.

I also knew that to produce my own DVDS would mean I would have to spend alot of money to get the websites built for each product - becasue Marc just did not have the time to do this amount of work - and additonally I would need the ability to work on, modify or improve my websites at a moments notice.

Something hit me one day - as I was coaching a client - I was trying to get her past the same exact issues that I was going through - it was just in a different context. She had many psychological barriers preventing her from moving forward in her quest for total fitness and likewise I was allowing the same type of psychological barriers to prevent me from doing the things I wanted to do - achieve the goals I wanted to achieve.

It was a big wake up call for me.

So I sat down and started to map out - with pen and pad - the things I would need to do to accomplish my goals (one of them being to reach people all around the world with my fitness knowledge and programs - to help get people fit properly and permanently).

I had to face my fear of computers and programs and decide how I was going to conquer them. I did that by sitting down - logging on the the 'net' and doing research. Many late nights - some of them with no sleep at all - and many weekends spent indoors (when my wife and kids let me) - was the time I used to learn what I didn't know - to learn what I was afraid of.

This is quite condensed - but in short I learned how to build my own websites - I learned how to use the programs to support my website sales and everything else that goes along with my online existence (like these emails) - I never thought I could master this stuff - EVER!

And I know there are many people who are this way with their fitness levels. Uncertain, unsure, scared to try - afraid that they will fail - afraid they will find out 'they are not meant to be a fitness person'. Even people who are somewhat fit may be uncertain if they can be as fit as they really want to be - to reach their full potential.

Well, I'm here to tell you - you can do whatever you truly want to do. If I can produce 6 DVD fitness dvd training packages, build seven webites and master the technology to suppport what goes on 'behind the scenes' - all in less than 2 years...

then you can also achieve any goal you have - you just have to commit to yourself that it is something you truly want - then the obstacles become nothing - you simply blast right through them - sometimes with a little effort - but you get there.

Now sit down with pen and pad and start writing your life script - what do you want to achieve and by when do you want it to happen.

If any of its fitness related - I'll be here when you need me. If you happen to know some of it is fitness related then go take a look at this site I just finished it may be what you are 'wishing for'.
http://www.TheBeforeAndAfterProject.com

Also if you want to learn one of my favorite upper body toning and strengthening exercises ( and learn about my latest DVD training package) go to:
http://www.UpperBodyFitness.com

Don't Be Like Everybody Else...
Be Fit!
Joey Atlas

What Do You Want?

2006-05-05T14:33:00.000-05:00

'Secrets of a Trainer'

Published by Joey Atlas

What do you want? (out of life)

Okay, I know you missed last week’s issue of ‘Secrets of a Trainer’ – but I’ve been VERY BUSY – but I’m gonna make it up to you today…

As most of you already know, a week from this Monday is the actual release date for the ‘Abs of Stone – Core of Steel’ DVDs, the program is amazing & whoever reserved theirs is going to be glad they did.

If you noticed the subject line/title of todays issue, ‘what do you want?’ you are probably wondering, “What does Joey mean?”

Here is what I mean:

How fit do you want to be? How energetic do you want to feel? What do you want to see when you look in the mirror? What size waist do you want? How much would you like to weigh? What body fat % would you like to achieve. I can ask an endless list of these types of questions here.

And with tens of thousands of people reading this, some questions will apply to certain people and others to others.

But here is the point:

There are people make amazing strides in their lives EVERY DAY. (Some readers of this newsletter are doing it – thanks for your emails by the way!!) I’m talking about people who have ‘tried and tried’ without success – and all of the sudden something clicks and progress is being made.

Keep in mind, I’m not just talking about fitness related success – This happens in all aspects of lives. But this is a ‘fitness’ newsletter – although with a different ‘slant’ to it than most mainstream (boring) fitness newsletters.

Sometimes it’s a ‘trigger’ that starts a person in the right direction. One of the most popular triggers is the experience by which a person witnesses someone else do something that the witnessing person wishes they could also do. By witnessing someone accomplish something, the possibility that they can also do it becomes a reality – a reality that they can envision in their own mind – their mind’s eye.

Very powerful! Part of learning is the acquisition of confidence that enables one to be successful at a specific task or feat.

Remember the saying, “Seeing is believing.”?

See something being done, believe you can do it too – then see it in your minds eye – and you are clearing huge obstacles, for you to move toward success.

I have a pretty good idea of most ‘Secrets’ readers are interested in. And I’m working on a ‘trigger’ that will get a lot of today’s readers started on their own journey toward fitness success- or for those who have started but have hit a plateau – this may be what you need to start making progress again.

I’m currently writing two books, one is a compilation of the principles and lessons I’ve learned in the journey from a ‘fat kid’ To a ‘FitMan’ - principle that will help millions of people find their own success with health and fitness.

The other book is going to be an expanded version of ‘The Blow-Torch Diet Handbook’ that comes with the Abs/Core DVD package. This expanded full length book is going to be a best seller on Amazon, (I can see this in my minds eye).

And here is the ‘trigger’ I am presenting all Joey Atlas customers and ‘Secrets’ readers with today. The full length book will include a great number of ‘before and after’ success stories. Photos and stories!!

I WANT YOU IN MY BOOK!!

These before and after features will be put together from your submissions. You will have a chance to be in a book that is going to be a bestseller.

The only thing you will need to do is get a copy of the Blow-Torch Diet Handbook – if you didn’t get it in the Abs/Core PreRelease Package, and follow the method of eating while tracking your progress.

You record your starting info- such as weight, clothing sizes, etc (more on this later) how you feel about your self and your health – nothing major – just marking your starting point.

Then you follow the Blow-Torch Fat-Loss Diet and whatever exercise program you prefer – it can be mine or anything you choose.

After about 3 months or so, we will be ready to start taking submissions that will go into the full length book – AND here is the big payoff…

Someone will be chosen to be featured on the front cover of the book!! That’s right, we will be putting one of the submitted success stories on the covers of a future bestselling book. THIS COULD BE YOU!!

Now you might be wondering – “how does Joey know he will produce a bestseller?”

Its part of envisioning your path, your goals, where you want to be, what you want to happen – you can’t go somewhere unless you first see it in your mind!!

I’m not going to create a bestseller by myself – You are going to help by becoming successful with something you may have been challenged with for a while.

Here is the big benefit – I’m providing you with a ‘trigger’ that may fuel your motivation to finally become what you’ve been trying to become – AND when your success story makes it into my book – it will be there for millions of people who are looking for their own trigger – their own inspiring event that puts them into motion – aimed for their own success path.

You can do this!!

I will be sending more info next week with more details about this undertaking - it is not going to involve any gimmicks or expensive supplements – what you read is what you get.

For those who need the Blow-Torch Diet Handbook – we will be making it available in physical form or PDF download for just a couple of dollars - $7 or $8 , something around there.

As part of this ‘Project” – the ‘Secrets’ of a Trainer newsletter will include a coaching element for those who are going to work toward being included in ‘The Book’ and possibly on the cover!!

This is not about fitness models or anything like that – this is about real people making big changes that inspire others around the world to do the same. The worse shape you are in the easier it should be for you to make incredible changes – see, you have to look for the positives here and build on that.

Much more to talk about, so stay tuned. Please send any questions about this exciting undertaking – I will not be able to answer them individually, but I will use them as answers for all interested participants in the next issue/email.

Start taking photos now and start envisioning yourself in my book in the shape you want to be in!!

Be Fit!

Joey Atlas – The Wizard of Fitness

www.ButtHipAndThighMakeover.com

www.AbsOfStoneCoreOfSteel.com

www.OptimumFlexibilityForGolf.com

www.OptimumFlexibility.com

– a modified version of the golf flexibility program for general fitness and sports flexibility

Don't Fall For Diet Pill Scams

2006-04-25T12:33:00.000-05:00

'Secrets of a Trainer' E-Newsletter

Published by Joey Atlas

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1) Diet Pill Scam

- I've written about this one before - but I haver to do it again because its getting worse. Last night I went into my spam block folder to check for anything important that may have ended up there, before I deleted everything.

I was shocked to see how many spam emails I had regarding 'Hoodia' fatt burnning di.et ofers. It was ridiculous. The marketers of these products are taking advantage of a largely misleadings series of news stories that aired on majow networks in the last few years. (The all make mention of these stories from a very slanted perspective.)

The truth is these actual products are nothing more than legal stimulants that heave been around for years, mixed with some other 'magical' herbs & such.
Bottom line - this is just another 'product fad' aimed at the lazy consumer who hopes for the magic pill that will be found and get them inot shape overnight.

These spammers keep going because a certain percentage of people buy this stuff - and there will always be people that fall for this.

I'm hoping that as a reader of 'Secrets of a Trainer', you look at the world around you a little differently and think about yourself a little bit differently. You are capable of more than you might know, with just a little bit of proper guidance - not some modern day snake oil gimmick.

Summers coming - are you where you want to be? If not, whats stopping you and how can you think, so those old thoughts do not stop you anymore?

If you are waiting for the perfect time to start workout out - well, get started - now is the perfect time - put that excuse to rest!!

2) Abs of Stone - Core of Steel DVDs Update

Things are moving along with this awesome workout program - we had a great time filming them - and boy, did I get worked out! The masters are heading out to the production company for fine tuning and packaging - We are on schedule for the MAy 15th ship out date. Those of you who purchased the PreRelease Kit are in for some truly great fitness material. If you want to see the DVD cover artwork, click here DVD Cover Preview for the preview & let me know what you think.

Be Fit!

Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness

The Wizard of Fitness

AS ALWAYS PLEASE EXCUSE MY TYPOS- I TYPE VERY FAST & HIT 'SEND'

Your Success Awaits You!

2006-04-09T15:27:00.000-05:00

'Secrets of a Trainer'
April 7th, 2007
Published by Joey Atlas
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In this issue:
1) Do you have heavy hands?
2) Getting a Great Body Starts DEEP within the mind
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1) Do You Have Heavy Hands?
This section is brief - And I just want to pose the question above to you - as something to think about & not answer until later.

2) Getting a Great Body Starts DEEP Within The Mind
Anyone who achieves lifelong fitness, defined by a great body, a sound mind and a fit spirit does so because their mind started the process with the right thoughts. What we think and believe becomes our reality.

If you think you are not meant to be in good shape and healthy, then you are already deciding what is going to happen to you. Your mind is more powerful than you know. It is connected to the universe.

When you have a thought, it just doesn't stay in your head. That thought goes out into the universe, its almost like energy - you can't see it but it sure as heck exists.

These thoughts that go into the universe eventually become manifested by the universe - there is a constant flow and exchange of 'thought energy' - and so, what you think becomes your reality.

Now don't get me wrong - You can't think you are going to win the lottery tomorrow and then actually have it happen - it is not as superficial as you might be thinking.

Your thoughts have to be genuine to you and must truly believe in them.

I'm going to illustrate this with a real example - of my life.

As you know, helping people achieve optimal fitness and health is my passion - it is what I am on this earth to do. Many of you who have purchased my DVDs know exactly what I mean.

I've been working VERY hard over the last 2 years to expand my reach and offerings across the globe. My name, articles, and products can be found in many corners of the internet - the best way to reach out to the world.

Some of you may already know, from a past issue of 'Secrets' that I aspire to become one of the most popular (by helping MANY people) fitness personalities in the world. Someone has to take over for Jake, Tony Little, Denise Austin, Richard Simmons - These people will all retire sooner than you think.

New faces, new ideas, new philosophies, new approaches to total fitness and health will be necessary for people of the world to turn to for guidance and coaching.

I will be one of those figureheads, as I am already on my way there. The one thought I recently ran through my mind, on many occasions, was someone of significance in the fitness industry is going to 'notice' me AND approach me, reach out to me.

Not to say 'Hey you are great, here is a million dollars - we are going to put you on TV to sell a lot of home exercise equipment.'

But more for the sake of noticing that someone is putting a different twist on something that does in fact need to be delivered and brought to the masses in a newer, more enlightening way.

Two days ago I focused on this thought a bit more - I envisioned it happening (not necessarily the person) - but the event & how it would come to be.

Yesterday morning I received a voice mail from a 'Secrets of a Trainer' subscriber - whom I did not know was a subscriber (so he is also reading this right now, too! Hi Len.)

The voicemail was from Dr. Len Schwartz, the inventor of the 'Heavyhands' concept and products.

I was quite surprised and honored to hear form him - because I have used his invention countless times with the numerous clients I have worked with over the years. (For those of you who may not know of Heavyhands - they were the biggest thing to put walking into the 'fitness activity' category after jogging was 'invented' -they are comfortable dumbbells with padded bars that go across the back off the hand.)

I consider Dr. Schwartz a true pioneer in our industry and to get a personal call from him, requesting that I call him back at his home was an incredible experience.

I did call him back and we had a remarkable conversation that could have lasted for hours. Needless to say a friendship was started that I look forward to nurturing - because it is from people like Len (Dr. Schwartz) that I will gain more wisdom & insight as to how I can better help the world become a healthier and more fit place for us.

It will also allow him the opportunity to pass on ideas, concepts & thoughts so they do not fade with time but become more refined and developed so they are helpful to many the people who can benefit from them.

(This is a little long, huh?)

The point I am making is this:
My thoughts are having a tremendous impact on the things that 'happen to me'. My beliefs are under my control, my mind creates and releases the thoughts that I produce, the universe receives those thoughts and has to do something with them - they are energy. The easiest thing for the universe to let happen is to let these thoughts manifest themselves into reality.

Your life, your body & your health can all be impacted the EXACT same way - nothing different about it.

You have to believe that your true desires are possible. Your thoughts must reflect this and your actions have to be in the direction of your goals.

What you believe, is. Did you get that? Your mind creates your reality.

(Len I hope you enjoyed this.)

Regarding #1 - Do you have heavy hands?
Now you know what I mean. For those of you who don't, go to

www.heavyhandsfitness.com and take a look - you can also learn more about my new friend Dr. Lenny Schwartz at that website.

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas
www.ButtHipAndThighMakeover.com
www.AbsOfStoneCoreOfSteel.com

Sharing Success

2006-03-24T15:45:00.000-05:00

This is a brief, but important, issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer'.

As many of you, who have purchased my first fitness DVD package - The Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover, continue to email me your progress and success stories, I thought it would be inspiring to you if I shared one of my own recent successes with you.

The popularity and 'buzz' about the LBHT Makeover recently caught the attention of a worldwide womens' company. As a result of this, I was invited to be THE Fitness Writer for their newsletter AND website. This company has been around since the mid eighties and has MillYunz of loyal customers around the world.

I was quite flattered and honored when they invited me to write my premier article for this project. It's an article you should read for motivational purposes in your quest for a betterbody, mind and spirit. I'll give you the link in a second.

Just do one thing if you like the article - send the company a quick email saying something as simple as 'Hey, great article by Joey Atlas' or something along those lines. Thanks in advance!!

Here is the link:
'Get Summer Ready'

Thanks for reading,
Joey Atlas - The Wizard of Fitness

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-03-20T22:06:00.000-05:00

In This Issue:
1) Coffee Tea or Both (I promised this last time!)
2) Dangers of a new weight control pill
3) Future Developments
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1) Coffee Tea or Both
- OK, as promised here it is. We've all read articles, seen news reports, heard about research studies and still there is no definitive answer on the effects of coffee and/or tea on our health (body, mind, spirit). Truth is you can find arguments for both sides of the story and this will go on forever. The 'why' isn't as important as the 'what' - in the context of "What sense am I supposed to make of the debate over coffee and tea and their relation to health and fitness?"

Well here is my position (Remember there is 36 yearsof wisdom behind this - my birthday just passed on the16th of March):

OK, first I want to get this out of the way: If you or anyone you know has a hypersensitivity to caffeine or any other elements in coffee or tea - what I'm about to say will not apply. The following information is intended for the general population who are not hypersensitive to coffee or tea.There is nothing wrong with a few cups of coffee AND tea being consumed on a daily basis - at all.

It is actually my strong opinion that this is quite healthy in many regards.You may be wondering, "Joey what is your daily in take ofcoffee and tea?"Well, I start EVERY day with a double shot of espresso, a halfcup of skim milk and a rounded tablespoon of sweetened cocoa.In the mid morning I'll usually have a cup of green tea. Right after lunch I'll have my double espresso drink again. And after dinner I usually have one or two more cups of green tea, sometimes black tea.

Keep in mind, I workout pretty regularly and eat very healthy. I really didn't get into a regular coffee and tea habit (I consider it a good habit) until a few years ago - as part of my overall approach to nutrition. My energy always feel optimal, I rarely get 'painful' hunger pains and I truly believe there are long term health benefits that come out of moderate coffee and tea consumption (ie - disease, cancer fighting properties). On a spiritual level, I believe that many things that were put on this earth long ago were put here for good reasons, coffee and tea being two of those things.

(Keep in mind I'm sipping on my afternoon green tea as I write this issue of 'Secrets of a Trainer')There will be alot more on this in my book 'Transformationof a Fat Kid' - due out later this year on Amazon.com

2) Diet/Fat Loss Drugs
There have been recent news reports and print stories about the latest weight/fat drug that is supposed to be coming to market very soon, followed by a handful of other prescription drugs in the same category. I believe the main one is named Xenical. The most important part of these articles which is usually brief and sometimes left out completely is the part that talks about side effects and health risks.

The newest versions of these types of agents are nothing more than variations of some of the older ones that were on the market a ew years ago (Phen/Fen, Redux, etc.). Yes, some are original creations, but essentially function the same way - especially in regards to side effects.There are too many too list but some of the top ones are:
-uncontrollable bowel movements!
-leaky diahrea (I know I didn't spell that right)
-loss of speech
-death
This is crazy!! - just do some of your own research to learn more about these new creations coming to market. Now I understand that there are extreme cases of obesity which require extreme intervention, and in these cases such meds may be warranted - although I'm not fully convinced of that quite yet - only because I know what we, as humans, are capable of from within.

The point here - you can achieve alot of success with what you have been supplied with by nature, you are quite capable of extraordinary progress not just with how you look and feel but in all aspects of your life. Trust me, go try something you haven't tried because of uncertainty & don't give up easily! I tell you this because this is what I've been doing for the last 3 years of my life and some of the most incredible things are happening because of this!!

3) Future Developments
I've received many emails and phone calls asking about other fitness, exercise & workout DVDs & products that are in development. While I welcome all emails and encourage everyone to keep writing and sending in your questions, just know that it is physically impossible for me to answer every email that comes in every day - but I will try to answer them in a future issue of this newletter.

With the success of The Leg, Butt Hip and Thigh Makeover has come the realization that I am offering an approach to fitness and working out, that is fairly different than what is out there already. "Abs of Stone, Core of Steel - Unleashing Your Perfect Midsection" DVDs will be out in just a few months -we are working hard on them as we speak (or as I write) PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND ME YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE TITLE by email.

And the UpperBody DVDs (Which I haven't named yet, are being outlined right now) so stay tuned.

Be Fit!
Joey Atlas

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-02-28T14:12:00.000-05:00

1) Going After Your Goals
2) Coffee, Tea or Both
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1) Going After Your Goals
- Goals, we all have them. Some are very similar, some are very different.
The fact that you are reading this newsletter tells me that we have at least one goal in common. That goal is maintaining or achieving a higher level of health, fitness and self mastery.

One goal that we may not have in common is that I'm writing my first fitness book(but not just any regular fitness book) with two sub goals in sight. (I'm sharing this with you because the steps I'm taking to move toward my goals are universal steps that you can use for your fitness or any other goals you may have.)

OK, First I want to reach and help as many people throughout the world as possible. The information in the book will change lives in a big way. Second, I want to become a BestSeller on Amazon.com.

At first thought these would seem like two, almost impossible tasks to most people. I even have a few fellow trainers saying things like,"Come on Joey, only the big names achieve the things you are trying to do.

"And I say, "How do you think the big names become big names? Its not magic and it is not luck. You reach the higher level by moving yourself there. You give the universe reasons to pull you to the top."

Now, before I released the BHT Makeover DVDs, my name was known in only three countries: the US, Canada and Italy.

Since the release of the DVDs I have become popular (by way of new customers) in 11 other countries! A couple of which I have never even heard of, but I'm sure are beautiful places. This list is growing, so I know that I am capable of reaching and helping my wordwide audience. (one step closer to my book goals)

There were a few areas in book writing, publishing and marketing that I knew I would need help in. Now, many other people would put this kind of project off to the side as a 'fantasy they would like to fulfill one day'- alot of people do this with their health and fitness.

Not me, I looked around - did some research, spoke to a few people and decided to invest in a course that will teach me the things that I do not know about completing and marketing a book - AND making it a bestseller.

I am in the middle of this course now, with 5 more weeks to go. I am going to reach my goals, without question.

So what can you take from this lesson. Decide what you want.What is important to you? If you are reading this, I'm sure that looking and feeling great are important to you.

If this stuff doesn't come easy to you, don't give up. Keep an open mind, look for new ideas, new lessons. Don'tbe afraid to invest in something you think will help you. Chances are someone out there has already been in your shoes and has achieved success. There are people like this everywhere who then decide to help others with the things they do not know.

This is a universal law of our existence. There is not one personwho knows or knows how to do everything. But we all possess special qualities, some realized, some not yet. And it is these qualites that allow each person to lend something to others in the world.We all need each others help and assistance. Everybody, who does not abuse this universal law moves higher.

Yes, we all encounter challenges and setbacks - this is partof the process. The world would not work properly if everything cameas easy as most people want it to come.

I think you see what I am getting at. Now go get as fit as you want to be!

I know this was a little long, so I'm going to save the 'Coffee or Tea'article for the next issue.

Be fit!
Joey Atlas
http://www.butthipandthighmakeover.com/wst_page2.html

'Secrets of a Trainer'

2006-02-21T12:43:00.000-05:00

'Secrets of a Trainer'
Feb. 21, 2006
Published by Joey Atlas
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Topics:
1) Fat Burning Lunch
2) A Free Gym
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1) Fat Burning Lunch - A big question asked not just of me, but a lot of Professional Trainers is, "So,what did you you eat yesterday?" or some variation of that question. It is a good question because it gives people some insight as to what habits one should follow to feel and look their best.Well, my answer for one of my favorite all around lunches is:

1/2 can chick peas (garbanzos) crushed up a bit
3/4 chopped baby carrots
1 tablespoon of raisins
2 tablespooons balsamic vinegar
1 tablepspoon olive oil
salt & pepper to tatse

How does it burn fat?
- it is under 400 calories (a huge difference compared to alot of other garbage people eat for lunch)
- it has good amounts of protien, fiber and healthy high nutrient value carbohydrates (the good ones)
- since this meal is highly UNprocessed, the body has to work at breaking down the foods, a great thing for boosting metabolism.

2) A Free Gym - I train most of mt clients at TheTransformation Studio in Ponte Vedra Florida & someI train at their home. For the past several years I've been doing one or two of my own workouts on a play-ground.

Yes, you read that right on a playground built for kids to play on. A few months ago I started introducing some of my clients to these playground workouts. every single one of them has LOVED these training sessions. At first thought one might think, "Work out on the playground?How are we going to do that?"

And after one workout they are crazy about how awesome it is to do this type of workout. The exercises are endless. There are so many variations of push ups, chin ups, dips, sit ups, step ups, agility drills and on and on.

Occassionally, I'll add in some exercises fromThe Butt, Hip And Thigh Makeover DVDs (even for some of the guys I train) and some rubber band or medicine ball work.

Take a look around your neighborhood, find a playground and go do some simple exercises - use your imagination, you'll love it. If you can't figure out what to do - just stay tuned we are currently producing a DVD set called UltimatePlayground Workouts & it should be done in about 3 months.

I'll keep you posted.

Until next issue...
Be Fit!
Joey Atlas

THANKS!

2006-02-15T15:20:00.000-05:00

First I want to thank everyone who purchased thier copy of The Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover DVDs as a result of the Valentine' Day %50 off promotion. (We are still running the promotion for anyone who didn't get the email or if you were not able to place your order because of heavy traffic on the website.)

You can order here: http://www.butthipandthighmakeover.com/wst_page2.html

Second, (and this is part of the reason I've started the blog) alot of 'Secrets of a Trainer' subscribers did not get the %50 off promo email because many spam filters are now stopping email newsletters, such as 'Secrets of a Trainer'. It is highly likely you have not been receiving all of them.

So what I am going to do from here forward (for the most part) is post the most recent issue of 'Secrets' to the blog and then just send out a short simple email to all subscribers to let each of you know that a new issue is on the blog.

Now, not all of those short emails will go thrrough to all subscribers so you may just want to check into the blog each week to see which new issues have been added. Additionally, our subscriber base is going up by several hundred each day! For this reason it is getting costly to run a free e-newsletter - and there is a possibility we may need to start the annual subscription fees again. If we do this it won't be for at least a few months from now. So, in the meantime keep enjoying your free subscription to 'Secrets of a Trainer'.

Be fit!
Joey Atlas

Free articles from Joey

2006-02-14T07:46:00.000-05:00

This issue is another answer to an email that camein recently from a Joey Atlas customer, the question:

"Hi Joey, My husband told me to give you a big thanks from him. He loves what The Butt, Hip and Thigh DVDs have done for me, and so do I. This is the first summer since I had my twins that I am going to wear a two piece bathing suit. We are looking forward to your DVDs for men.

We did have a question for you, Where can we read more of your internet fitness & weight loss articles? - Jillie - PS - I will send you the 'after' photos in about 3 weeks."

I have also received other emails asking where my online articles are published. So, I thought it would be easiest just to tell all 'Secrets' subscribers how to find my articles. Here's what you do: Just go to your favorite search engine and type in: by Joey Atlas

These three words will bring up a bunch of my recent articles on health, fitness & weight loss.

Enjoy & Be Fit!

Joey Atlas

This Blog Has Begun!

2005-09-21T23:50:00.000-05:00

This is the official start of The Joey Atlas Blog.

2005-09-21T22:04:00.000-05:00

News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Joey Atlas - 904-280-2270

Fitness Expert Points to Halloween as a Major Cause of Cellulite

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- For many women the holiday weight gain season starts before Halloween, not Thanksgiving. When women gain weight the appearance of cellulite intensifies.

“Stores start offering mountains of Halloween candy in September. Naturally, women buy their candy early. If Halloween is six weeks away, some, if not all of that candy is going to be eaten,” claims fitness expert Joey Atlas.

“To make things worse, women will buy the things they like. They'll buy extra 'just in case' they get a lot of trick or treaters and they'll keep the leftovers to snack on during the week after Halloween.”

After genetics, nutrition habits play a key role in a woman's cellulite condition. Joey Atlas believes woman can use this piece of information to prevent the typical, unwanted holiday weight gain which starts before Halloween and doesn't end until after New Years Day.

Joey Atlas offers the following advice to women who want to stay in control of their weight through the early part of the holiday season:

1) Don't buy your candy in September or early October. Wait until the week before Halloween.
2) Don't buy too much.
3) Pre plan what you are going to do with the leftovers.
4) If you can't give away the leftovers just throw it away.
5) Don't buy Halloween candy that you like.
6) Buy healthier treats such as 100% dried fruit snacks instead of candy.
7) Stay on or start an exercise program. Don't wait for the New Year.

Your readers can receive full instructions on how to do one of the best butt, hip and thigh exercises at www.ButtHipAndThighMakeover.com

Joey Atlas is a co-owner of GAC Personal Training & Fitness Services. He is also a contributing editor of OnFitness Magazine.

For more information, articles, and review copies or to schedule an interview contact Joey Atlas at 904-280-2270, or via cell phone at 904-891-6336.

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