Training ideas and refreshers

I've read many of the comments some of you have made back to RLL and myself and thought I would post something.

Many of you have said something in regards to the volume and the weight of work that I do. Please, do not compare. This is years of very specific training. No way did I start out with this volume, let alone anywhere near the weight being handled. I remember when I squatted 600 for the first time and we all thought I was a bad ass. In the powerlifting world, that's a typical weight.

It's a bigger deal that you work out consistently. It's not a matter of working yourself to the point of exhaustion, just being consistent. And yes, you do need to work hard but, it never requires going completely ape in the gym. It's the same with food. Say it with me, I will never DIET again. Diets never work because you are changing something for a breif period and then once you feel you've achieved your goal, you change the habit and whammo...here comes the weight gain. Have a plan, yes, a food plan. Same with working out, have a plan and be consistent. Do not go ape shit over food. You don't have to go crazy and eat only skinless chicken, alfalfa sprouts and water chestnuts. Who eats that shit all the time anyway? It really comes down to making consistent and sensible choices. Again, what I do is very different in what many of you would need. I have worked with several where I work and with some simple food modifications, note-NOT A DIET- and supplements, boom, 30-40 pounds gone. I had one young lady yesterday come to my office who checked her body fat right before she started working out and following a food and supplement plan. She has dropped 12% body fat in a 6 month period and I promise you, she doesn't go crazy with huge changes in what she does. Good food choices and supplements and being consistent along with consistent workouts, does the trick every time.

So, I encourage all of you, do something every day to be active. Then, choose good foods and stay hydrated. More issues can be resoved by being hydrated.

If you are starting back after a period of laying off, work your way back slowly and give yourself a break in period. Muscle has memory and will quickly adapt to the work load. The biggest thing again, stay patient and be consistent.

Everyone, have a wonderful day!