Summer Swimming
June 30, 2008
Summer is here and everyone wants to have fun, enjoy the weather, and feel great in their swimsuit. Splashing around is one way you can accomplish all three of these things. In addition to the aerobic benefits, muscle toning, and pleasantry of cooling off, swimming is an incredible way to help you meet your fitness goals.
For an average, 150 lb adult, a leisurely swim can burn over 400 calories an hour! One willing to get a little more serious and swim the freestyle at a moderate pace can burn over 600 calories an hour. At that rate and and with no dietary changes, an average person can shed almost 2.5 lbs a month by swimming for one hour three times a week! And the really great news is that swimming is fun, relaxing, and enjoyable. You can do it with your friends, family, or by yourself, morning, day or night.
Swimming can really work up an appetite and our Lean1 is the best way to satisfy your hunger while getting the incredibly well-balanced nutrition of lean proteins, powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, daily fiber, organic fruits and vegetables, and natural energizers. So go ahead, take a splash this summer and then treat yourself to a deliciousness of a Lean1 shake.
A Letter From Our V.I.P.
April 28, 2008
We recently recieved this awesome letter from Joe, a member of our Team53 V.I.P. program:
“I didn’t know who to send thiss message to, but I wanted to give a big THANK YOU for everything Nutrition53 has done for me. I am still in shock to have recieved my autographed jersey by Mr. Romanowski (Please pass on my thanks). On top of all that, the change in my life due to the products are outstanding. I have lost 24 lbs using Lean1 as a meal replacement, and using Neuro1 to give me that little extra for my workouts. If there is ever anything I could do, besides being a loyal customer, do not hesitate to ask. Thanks again Nutrition53!”
Wow! Joe, thank you for writing to us with your grateful and motivating story! Team53 is happy to support you in your quest for health, fitness, and optimal life performance. Keep up the good work! 
Men, Belly Fat And Love Handles
April 18, 2008
It can be said that the new movement towards perfect bodies is not a new movement at all. What has sparked the sudden rush to exercise, watch diet and be mindful of nutritional habits is simply the publicity that has been spearheaded by the media regarding the importance of physical fitness.
Men too, just like women, attach a heavy premium to the way they look. To men, the bronze appearance of Brad Pitt or the rugged boyish looks of Ben Affleck have to be emulated at all costs. Sadly, men have to wrestle with the tendency to accumulate fat especially in the bellies and “wings,” which end up forming a fatty ring commonly referred to as the love handle. As sweet as they sound, love handles are the nightmare of every man who wants to develop six pack abs and a trim appearance reminiscent of a modern day Spartan athlete.
Why is it to easy for men to accumulate belly fat and also develop love handles? Is there something in their genetic makeup that makes this part of the body susceptible to fatty accumulation? According to researchers, this is not necessarily the case. Women, too, have a problem keeping a flat stomach especially after they pass 30.
This is predominantly because of a general slow-down in body metabolism, which results in less energy being burned by the body and more food being restored. This inevitably leads to an accumulation of fat in the belly and an additional unsightly “ring” of fatty tissue develops right in the mid-section. This is what is commonly referred to as the “love handle.”
How can men rid themselves of belly fat and love handles?
Exercise
Love handles and belly fat occurs because there is more food storage as opposed to food burned. This slowdown in metabolism can be as a result of age or can be caused by an under-reactive thyroid gland. In some cases one could be suffering from a low digestive enzyme count. When a slowing of the metabolic rate causes the problem, exercise can correct this. This is because exercise burns the stored fatty deposits and releases more energy so that the person is more energetic. Specific exercises that target this part of the body, such as sit-ups or working on the bench-press can eradicate belly fat and love handles
Diet
Food rich in fat can result in an accumulation of fat and surely lead to a hefty belly. Beer can also accelerate this process. It is recommended that a diet rich in fruits, white meat, low-fat milk and fibers be adopted in order to replace the fat-depositing diets.
Dietary supplements
There are some diet supplements that can be purchased from manufactures. But be careful make sure you know all about the product you are taking. Digestive enzymes can also be purchased and these are very effective because they act as digestive accelerators causing more food to be digested faster and used up for energy requirements instead of being stored.
How to Maintain a Lean Physique
April 7, 2008
Determine Your Starting Point
Although you may have initial hesitations, it is important to know and record certain parameters about your body that will probably be changing in your quest for a lean physique. First, you should know how much you weigh on an accurate scale and record this number on a weekly basis. Try to weigh yourself at the same time everyday, and remember to control other variables like whether or not you have shoes on, clothing, and what foods and liquids you recently consumed. In addition to how much you weigh, you can also measure the circumference of your waste area, arms, or legs to determine other changes through your body. You can purchase a measuring tape designed for this purpose, or you can use a cloth measuring tape usually used for sewing and alterations. Be sure to measure in the same location every time and record your measurements. Additionally, you can also have your body mass index and body composition determined by a health professional.
Set Goals for Yourself
Once you know where you are starting from, you need to determine where you want to be going. For some, the goal may be to add lean muscle to their physique. Others may be looking to eliminate excess weight from their frame. You should set goals that incorporate the parameters discussed in step 1, such as total body weight, body composition and various measurements of other areas. Your goals should be realistic, healthy, and attainable. Write down your goals in a place where you will review them frequently, such as a personal bulletin board in your home or a journal.
Outline a Plan to Your Success
To reach your determined goals, you need to establish a plan that outlines your steps to success. This plan has to include both exercise and diet to attain and maintain a lean physique. Aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, kickboxing, or treadmill activities are important components of any lean lifestyle. However, your goals will determine how much of one activity or another you partake. If your goal is to add lean muscle to your physique, then you need to incorporate both aerobic exercises as well as muscle-building activities, like weight training and plyometrics. If your goal is to eliminate excess weight from your frame, then you need to focus most of your activities on aerobic exercises that will boost your metabolism and help you utilize more calories, as well as provide heart healthy benefits. Create a weekly schedule for yourself, including what time you are exercising and what exercises you will be doing. Designate one day a week as a “recovery day,” when you can do very light exercise and stretching to maximize your fitness and strength gains.
What You Consume
Your diet, or what foods you consume and don’t consume, is of utmost importance in your quest to attain and maintain a lean physique. Try to limit consumption of excess calories, such as soda, alcohol, sweets, and fried foods. Focus on consuming a balance of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grain, fiber-rich, carbohydrates at every meal and snack. It takes additional time and energy to seek out or prepare a fresh, healthy, and well-balanced diet, but it is crucial to attaining your goals. You can take advantage of nutritional supplement formulas that provide complete, well balanced nutrition, conveniently. Look for a product that blends different protein sources to provide a wide profile of essential amino acids to support lean muscle, as well as curb hunger. Also seek a formula that is fiber-rich and contains complex carbohydrates to deliver high energy fuel. Healthy polyunsaturated and omega 3 oils provide long term energy, as well as aiding in the absorption of certain essential vitamins, such as A, D, E, and K and may be incorporated in to nutritional supplement formulas as well.
Stick to Your Program
The trick to getting lean and staying lean is to make simple lifestyle changes and stay dedicated to your plan of exercise and diet. Crash diets are short-lived and often times unhealthy. You need to re-evaluate both your goals and plan on a weekly basis, recording important data and other information like your energy levels, motivation, what foods and exercises have brought you closer to your goals, and what has become an obstacle to your goals. If something is helping you reach your goals, focus on including that in your weekly plan. For example, if drinking a meal replacement provides you with a satisfying and energizing pre-workout meal, continue to use that in your plan to success. Try to eliminate or move past any obstacles. For example, if walking past the pastry shop on your way to the office is too tempting to resist, take a different route to work. When you can stick to these five steps, you can get lean and stay lean, as well as accomplish your additional fitness goals.