“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3

Not too long ago tobacco companies were using cartoon characters to influence children into thinking smoking was cool. They got in a lot of trouble for that, eventually.

Fast food companies partnered with Hollywood and have all sorts of action figures from popular movies at their restaurants. And corporations do the same to sell all kinds of things – including vitamins – for children.

Have you ever taken a good look at the labels of the leading brands of kid’s vitamins? On there you’ll find:

• Aspartame, which is a VERY controversial artificial sweetener
• DiCalcium Phosphate, which is used in the “feed” that poultry eats
• Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, which NOBODY needs to be ingesting
• And all sorts of artificial colors

Does that look NUTRITIOUS to you? Ok, I know what you’re thinking:

“Yeah, that’s great. But what other choice do I have? If it doesn’t TASTE good, my kid’s not going to take it.”

Well, I may just have the answer to your prayers. But your child’s taste buds are going to have to decide. As a proud Prograde Partner I’m THRILLED to let you know they have just released an all-natural children’s vitamin. And they’ve gone to great lengths to taste test it with kids.

But again, your child will have to decide if it tastes good or not. So that’s why you can try Prograde Essentials for Kids for FREE! (Yes, there is a small Shipping & Handling fee.)

Discover how Prograde Essentials for Kids delivers the nutrition your child needs and deserves.
 
Dedciated to your health and fitness,

Nate

PS – Again, I understand, and so does Prograde, that your child MUST love the taste of their new chewable vitamin for kids. That’s why you can try it for FREE. Just CLICK HERE!

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“For many are called, but few are chosen.” – Matthew 22:14

Welcome to Underground Fitness Revolution! I hope you’ve had a chance to learn more about us and have read through some of our previous blog posts covering many health and fitness topics.

As you may know, we take highly dedicated, hard-working individuals (moms, dads, busy professionals) and high school athletes and make them lean, explosive, brutally strong and mentally and physically tough.

Although our training is not for everyone, the benefits our members get at Underground Fitness Revolution is incredible! They become stronger and less susceptible to injuries. They become more flexible. They become extremely well conditioned, and they become more athletic.

Below is a video of some of our members training earlier this week. You can see that the exercises we perform are simple but not easy.

We teach our members how to perform exercises that are easy to learn and have huge benefits when performed as part of a properly designed training program and with the right intensity.

In addition to exercises like Bulgarian split squats and neutral grip pushups, we also push our members to develop their conditioning and cardiovascular system with exercises such as sled drags, battling ropes, bodyweight circuits, complexes and the Prowler (see video below).

As you can see, the things we do are simple but not easy. No matter your age or present physical condition, you will benefit from our programs. Stop wasting your time and start getting results.

New Year’s is just a couple weeks away. Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions? Does your list include a new you? How would you like to gain muscle and strength, lose fat and be in your best shape ever for 2010?

We are running a special on our All-Access Elite Membership for the first 20 people that sign up. For $149/month, you will receive 3 coached training sessions per week during your 3-month membership (and you can renew at that rate for as long as you keep your membership current). This is a great deal!

Contact us to join now and change your life for the best!

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“Stolen water is refreshing; food eaten in secret tastes the best!” – Proverbs 9:17

So far we’ve talked about creating a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. And part of that plan was really watching your alcohol intake because it can lead to bad eating decisions. Now let’s talk more about enjoyment.

Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite foods. But enjoy them by savoring them, not devouring them. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for all the holiday parties and activities you may attend from now through New Year’s.

• Eat something before you head to a holiday party – it will help you eat less when you’re there
• Drink water as soon as you arrive and then wait 10-15 minutes before eating – the water will help you feel full
• And most importanlty, CHEW your food slowly – chew 20-30 times before swallowing

It might not seem it, but those are some BIG TIME tips.

Enjoy your favorites by taking your time eating them. That may mean finding a quiet space to eat when at a loud party. But it will be worth the little bit of extra effort.

And it’s going to take about 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain that you are full. So take your time. Enjoy every bite with zero guilt.

Again, this might seem too simple, but it’s not. It really can be this easy if you stay focused on your plan.

Also, remember that TONIGHT is the last day to save 15% on ALL of Prograde Nutrition’s awesome products. Their huge Holiday Sale ends at 11:59pm EST. Go to Prograde Nutrition – CLICK HERE!

Dedicated to your health and fitness,

Nate

PS – Again, Prograde Nutrition’s HUGE Holiday Savings ends in two hours! As a proud Prograde Partner I really cannot recommend their products enough. And I don’t know that they’ll ever again offer 15% off all their products like they did this week – CLICK HERE TO SAVE 15%!

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“Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.” - Proverbs 20:1

Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today’s tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.

Plan on staying away from the booze.

Look, a drink or two isn’t going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three…. I’m not getting on my soap box here. I’m just telling you something you already know: Booze leads to bad decisions. And in this case, we’re talking about bad eating decisions.

When alcohol enters the equation, even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calories from the cocktails is one thing. But really it’s the extra calories you chew that start to add up. One piece of cake turns to two. A handful of chips turns into a bag. The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes into your belly. You get the picture.

Have fun. Enjoy yourself. Just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making.

Dedicated to your health and fitness,

Nate

PS – Remember, Prograde Nutrition’s HUGE Holiday Savings ends TOMORROW night. You definitely want to get over to HERE right NOW and place your order to save 15% on all their killer products. It’s my duty as a proud Prograde Partner to remind you.

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“If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat.” – Proverbs 23:2

I know you know this. You know you know this. Fail to plan, plan to fail.

You can’t just HOPE you’re going to behave yourself at holiday parties. You can’t just do the same old things you’ve been doing. You can’t just miss breakfast, have a light lunch and then go to a party filled with temptation and not go a little insane on the dessert platter.

You have to plan your meals. You have to plan your workouts. You have to set your goals in stone.

You don’t want to be the person that comes out of the holidays 5 to 10 pounds heavier, do you? If you don’t plan your strategy from preventing it, well, you can PLAN on getting some new clothes that fit your new size.

This is far from doom and gloom. You can still enjoy your favorite foods at parties if you plan ahead (ask me about some good tips to follow). You can still have a great time. But what you can’t do is just free-for-it-all and stuff your face with everything put in front of you. You know that.

Tell you what: Plan on taking a nice 30-minute walk this weekend and do some solid thinking about what your plan will be. And when you get back home, put it on paper and commit to it. Figure out how many training sessions you will attend. Plan your meals for the week. Go to the grocery store and prep your food ahead of time.

And think about how great you’ll feel about yourself when January comes after you’ve followed your plan. Oh, and be sure to reward yourself by doing something special for yourself.

Dedicated to your health and fitness,

Nate

PS – As a proud Prograde Nutrition partner I have to remind you that Prograde is having a heck of a Holiday Blow Out on ALL of their awesome products. As mentioned before, I recommend their Protein Powder, Prograde Lean, EFA Icon and Longevity. Everything you need, including the coupon code to save 15% on all Prograde Nutrition products is right here: CLICK HERE!

Hurry because this deal expires this Friday, December 11th at 11:59pm EST.

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