Tuesday, October 13th 2009

A Simple Fitness Lifestyle Lets You ‘LIVE to the MAX’

A Simple Fitness Lifestyle Lets You ‘LIVE to the MAX’ With a Home Based Fitness Program

I’ve said this so many times – and I’ll say it many more times to come; The best way to teach others how to do something is ‘by example’…

So, here is my example of a typical day (yesterday, to be exact)… of how I ‘LIVE to the MAX’…

1 – wake up at 7am, put on my running shorts, running sneakers, grab a small towel, give my youngest daughter a kiss before she heads off to school – and I’m out the door for a 2.5 mile run (in Florida you can be outside all year – VERY nice!)

2 – back to Casa de Atlas – hit the shower, get dressed and fire up the espresso maker for a double, hot-body, Mospresso…

3 – Check emails, answer all the important ones, make a phone call or two, double check my ‘to-do’ list, do a few things on the list…. then…

4 – Make a quick, late morning breakfast at about 11am; usually oatmeal with some raisins, etc… – OR – some type of whole grain, low-sugar cereal with extra flax seeds and organic skim milk… – OR – a hard boiled egg with an apple or small banana…

5 – back on the computer to write an article or blog post (like this one), and get some more work done…

6 – before I know it – its time for lunch (2:30ish) and my afternoon shot of Mospresso…

7 – then onto the exercise ball for about 10 minutes of back soothing, energy boosting stretches…

8 - then back to my desk for some more ‘work’; writing, planning, emailing, etc…

9 – phone rings – Darah has a mild fever – so I go to pick her up at school – then back to the house to get her situated – and some more ‘work’ done…

10 – Dinner time rolls around – so I make a romaine, tomato & strawberry salad, baked chicken and some baked, sweet potato ‘fries’…

11 – do homework with Darah, some reading, get her in the bath – and ready for bed…

12 – clean up the ‘mess’ from dinner…

13 – turn on some music in the ‘fitness room’ and start warming up on the Atlas Gym Unit. Spend 20 minutes doing a complete shoulder routine and then 20 more minutes doing a full body stretch routine.

14 – its now about 9:30/10pm-ish – and time to hit the shower. I feel incredible, from the inside out. I also love what I see in the mirror – and despite the fact that I’m closing in on ‘40′ – I’m in better shape than when I was in my mid 20’s, the truth is undeniable.

15 – back to the desk to get some more “work” done and create a new ‘to-do’ list for the next day…

That’s one example, one day – of how I ‘LIVE to the MAX’… Not everyday is the same as life is never truly a carbon copy from one day to the next …

But for the most part – we all control our lives, whether we know it – or not.

How are you guiding your own life? How are you ‘LIVING to the MAX’? Post below (click on ‘COMMENTS’) – I’d like to know…

Your trainer for life – your trainer forever,

Joey Atlas

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  • deejay43
    Hi Joey, your new page is awesome!! Your work schedule is great! It fits you perfectly, you work at home. I have really enjoyed the dvd on the upper and lower body workouts.

    I am a runner but I do use the workouts for strengthening and toning my muscles. Last year I ran in 14 5ks. I have never did that before in my entire life. When I first started it was in late Feb of 2009, I just started doing a little jogging about 2 times a week. My first run was in my home town, I knew I wasn't in shape but I did it anyway. My time was 40:04 and I was very out of shape and out of breath!! I don't know what happened that day, but somehow I got addicted to running and registered for another race the next weekend and the next one after that. My race time had went down to 32:17 around my 11th race! I was really enjoying it!! I lost a total of 30 lbs in 6 months, and for me that is great. This year I plan on doing at least 3 10k runs and one half marathon.
  • handmade35
    Hiya Joey
    I wanted to say thank you for your encouragement and emails; also your blog is encouraging us regularly. I was just over 312lbs a month ago and my clothes are already looser :) I am 6' tall and I am still recovering from serious back injuries that left me almost paralysed 13 years ago.
    I'm really proud of myself. I'm slowly increasing the amount of movement I do each day, now I'm able to walk briskly and not fall over, well, not regularly anyway - ok it's not a 5 mile run but it might as well be as far as I'm concerned :) I stop to do push ups against a tree - to protect my neck and back as I'm not strong enough yet to do them completely prone. So, I'm not quite up to doin UHTLBM yet but I'm on my way. All this combines to say that yeah I'm over weight, no I'm not using your workout every day, but yeah we (the Physio, Dr and I) are able to use the exercises you have provided to maximise the workout I can do with the minimum adverse effect on a recovering body. So again thank you for your encouragement. I am alive, I love my family and I am hugely blessed by your blog and the people who contribute to it. I'd like to encourage anyone who reads this not to compare yourself with me, nor to feel badly about where you are - If I may use a couple of FLYladyisms (google FLYlady to find out) "You are not behind, just jump in where you, are any extra movement is better than none." :) A final word from me: You can do anything you set your mind to, there's no excuse not to, so long as you persevere, even if it means modifications. It's simply a matter of lifestyle and life choices.
    Handmade35
  • JoeyAtlas
    This is great stuff Handmade - and I GREATLY appreciate you sharing with me - and the world via the site...

    Your story is true inspiration - and will motivate many for sure... And I'm glad to be a part of your 'comeback' - I know you'll succeed - You are already on your way - and progress is being made... One day at a time will get it done.

    Keep on doing what you are doing - And 'spread the word'...

    Thanks!
    Joey
  • joanne
    hi joey, have been away, have blown my diet for a week, angry at my self, how can i stay with my diet when with family going out to dinner, i always give in, but hey its monday morning get back on the right track, i have to ask you , it looks like you do all your early exercise without breakfast, you dont eat till eleven, how can you hold up that long ??? i thought the norm was to have a good breakfast [ how long should you wait before exercises ] then two hours or so after have a carb and friut to help mucsle developement. love the new look, much more cheerful thanks joey, joanne
  • JoeyAtlas
    Hi Joanne - thanks for the comps on the new site...

    Re the breakfast time: Its really a matter of doing what works for you. I dont need food before I workout in the morning - so I don't eat til later... I also dont worry about the nutrient 'timing' issues of eating at certain times/intervals after workouts...

    If you do want breakfast before exercise - again, do what works for you - the less you eat - the sooner you can workout and vice/versa...

    Re your eating well when going out, etc.. question...

    That's a big one - too much to 'answer' here - wont do it justice.. But I am working on a program to address this - Should be ready before the new year.

    Thanks!
    Joey
  • joanne
    hi joey, i am so pleased you have this new sight, i finely feel that i can voice my opinion,and see other peoples responses, and comments, thank you so very much for answering my qestions, i can see you have a totely different out look to exercise and eating to help build muscle, so i am trying it your way,i have found i often dont exercise just because i have eaten breakfast, i feel to heavy, so i would postpone it till later, sometimes that didnt happen, so i am pleased to hear what you have said. As i mentioned once before,my former program stated i could not build mucsle unless i ate more meat, and i had to have carbs and fruit after each exercise routine,although i did all what was asked it didnt work, so yes i am trying it your way now,i have now saved for your two dvds, lower body and stronger abs,i will be sending for it in the very near future. also will be looking forward to reading your article on [ eating well when going out, ] Mind you it doesnt help going to the food warehouse with my husband and daughter and buying a kilo box of carrot cake to take home, i have to really steel myself ahh. keep up the good work, i espeically like your frank comments. thanks once again joanne
  • JoeyAtlas
    Thanks for the compliments Joanne.

    Good stuff you typed above - Keep meposted on your progress with theese changes...

    Yeah - it can be a challenge when your family wants 'this' but you don't... It all comes down to finding balance - and sometimes the balance is inside you - You know what your goals/values are.

    Joey
  • mirriam
    That,s sounds good.l do my work outs in the morning but not in the evening.lam also trying to catch a haelthier diet.l too feel good from the inside out due to the workouts l do every morning.
  • JoeyAtlas
    Very nice Mirriam!
    Keep at it and keep us posted.

    - Joey
  • Sharin L
    Joey:

    Hi! This is Sharin L. I have discovered Yoga! Having been an aerobic/step instructor many years ago, I kept in pretty good shape - teaching classes 5X a week. But, after 1997, I let myself gooooooooooooo....Shame on me! Well, I finally got it together again and am taking Yoga classes 2X a week and am exercising 8-10 min every morning b/4 going to work. Guess what? I feel better and am starting to look better and can get back into size 12's...I was in size 16's. (...this took me about a year...I was at 185-190 and am now at 168-172) . I am in law enforcement...and, I know that I am in much better shape than most of my fat-gutted donut-eating police buddies. I'm not being mean-spirited in making that comment. They used to tease me and now this fitness issue is on the other foot. Sometimes I slip up and sometimes I cheat. I know all the parameters of what being fit and not being fit can do to people. When I mess up, I don't beat myself up over it. I simply push myself a little harder the next day. Oh, I was going to a chiropractor for back and neck pain (e.g., work-related stress - DUH, do ya think?) Now since yoga, no more chiro visits. My chiro doc hates me!
    You have a FULL schedule. WOW! Oh, listen, I put in a good word for you to be on BIGGEST LOSER...what happened? And, what is your take on Jillian Michael's new reportoire (i.e., jumping on the fitness bandwagon - books/videos/supplements, etc)?
  • JoeyAtlas
    Sharin - good work! Way to turn things around.

    Thanks for the Biggest Loser vote - but you must realize - they have their own agenda ;-)

    No comment on 'Jillian' ...

    Joey
  • Suman
    Hi Joey,

    I love the new look of your websites. I am an old fan of yours but because of some major family loss, I could not start any of your programs. I bought both of yours ULBHT program and also a member of SBM online workout. Now I am out of that tragic phase, I would love to get my life back and start it again with strong, lean and happy body and mind.

    I want to lose 7 kgs of extra weight and want a more leaner and toned body. I am 5'5" and my weight is 62Kgs. Please help me how can achieve my ideal weight and how can I use both SBM and ULBHT programs together effectively.

    God Bless!

    Suman
  • JoeyAtlas
    Thanks Suman - great to hear from you...
    I've posted a detailed answer for you in the Private Client area at:
    http://www.BeautifulButtMakeover.com

    See you there!
    Joey
  • JoeyAtlas
    Wow! I walk away for a few hours and look at all this activity. Great stuff - keep it up everyone - Keep it clean - Keep the passion - but keep it up - Its all good here...

    Thanks,
    Joey
  • misssweetmary
    sounds like a busy day to me; i truly understand
  • elaine0428
    sounds like a typical day at my house. I have 1 away at college and my youngest is sixteen I do my best to still be part of her life between school, boyfriends and whatnot. Are bonding time is when we workout together 3 or 4 times a week. It's a great time to talk and catch up and stay in shape. I hit the big 40 in March and I would rather not let gravity take over. My 19 year old will be home this weekend from school and hopefully we can catch up on the college scene during our morning run. I've missed them. Your workouts and advice have been great and we love doing the workouts thanks, Elaine
  • JoeyAtlas
    Thanks for your great feedback Elaine - Way to go on all that you are doing, btw...

    I'll be hitting '40' in March (16th) as well - But I truly feel, act (and look) 'almost' half my age, as compared to the typical 40 year old man...

    Keep me posted on the 'family fitness' progress - I love hearing this stuff...

    Joey
  • Name
    firstly I think that you are a very lucky man to be able to get up and get sorted and out the door for a jog, while I presume you wife gets your child ready for school etc, its us ladies that are usually left to do all the other work along with the childcare and the running of the whole household, I can see how you would have the energy for the day because you can sit at your desk in between workouts and get your rest, but when you are facing into an early morning of kids, and work and home to cook and clean and homework and tea times and bedtime routine and time with the kids, its almost midnight before I get time for myself, so I would like you to elaborate a little more on 'how well you know women, and what they need' and how it is possible to do this program and give your work and children quality time. I dont have the luxury of having another adult to take over and get my kids out to school or have the house clean, or dinner cooked, so what would you suggest I do to boost my energy so I could be ready to take on such an exercise regime in the first place because I am exhausted and have very little time for workouts, literally. thank you.
  • JoeyAtlas
    Yes - my wife (soon to be former wife) - does get the little one ready on most mornings - As I handle the night shift most of the time - Making her dinner, getting her bathed - and then to bed...

    So - most mornings I do have that flexibility - But I have my fair share of responsibilities later in the day - Along with running parts of the household... But, alas - we all have slight differences in the logistics of how a household is run on a day to day basis...

    Re:
    "'how well you know women, and what they need' "
    - All too often - the typical woman is misled into believing she must be on a rigid gym based fitness routine - and a strict 'diet' to match - in order to get any kind of real results. Well, this is not only wrong - but it is what also prevents so many busy women from exploring the possibilities of a home based fitness/wellness program - that can deliver even better results than any health club membership can provide... In other words: most women 'give up' before they've even tried - because they think they can't commit to what is necessary on a daily or weekly basis.

    Now - in terms of fitting in my program - or another worthy program - With a day of work and kids, etc...

    This comes down to looking at your day objectively and deciding 'where' you can fit in 10, 15, 20 or maybe even 25 minutes of exercise. See, it doens have to be done in one straight 50 minute session - You can break things up to fit your schedule as it allows.

    IMPORTANT: You may need to let your spouse know that you are wanting to take better care of your self (and the reasons why) and ask for his support. Ask if he'd be willing to handle some of the daily responsibilities - maybe in the evening - to give you 30 minutes to 'take care of yourself', etc...

    When you get started - your energy will naturally start to increase - But you have to take the initiative. The power is in your hands - Its your choice to make good use of it - or not.

    Please keep me posted - I'd love to see you succeed.

    Joey
  • shahnazhanif
    hi joey....
    my name is shahnaz and i am a physiotherapist living in india.... i do yoga and i train people as well... i have seen your cd butt hip and thigh makeover and have even tried working out along... man!!! they r so effective i cuold feel the soreness for couple of days.. though i havent continued to workout but iam lookin forward to start working out with ur giudance... so how many times in a week can i do the workout.. n i wanna desperately lose cellulite around my waist... so what willl help in doing that asap...
    regards...
  • JoeyAtlas
    hi shanaz,
    do ulbhtm dvds 2-3 times/week
    and this for your entire midsection:
    Best DVDs for abs/core:
    http://www.AbsofStoneCoreofSteel.com

    JA
  • Jill
    That's great Joey, how you can fit your fitness routine in amongst work and still have time for you daughter! :)
  • JoeyAtlas
    Hi Jill,
    Thanks Yes - its simply a choice I make.
    Most people wasted so much valuable time watching BS tv shows... I don't - I put on some music and exercise instead ;-))

    Joey
  • Ramona Verburgt
    well I live in Wisconsin! and I start work at 7am, so I have to be showered and ready leave my house @ 6:30am to get there on time. I sit in front of a computer 8hrs a day, answering help desk calls. I try to get some kind of exercise in once a day, but it's hard. and it's not because of kids, it's because of weather, and time mostly! I'm pushing 50 and I'm trying very hard to not feel it, look it or act it. I'm also starting the perimenopausal thing. not good. I need help!
  • JoeyAtlas
    I hear lots of excuses there Ramona - come on... time to get serious, put it in your schedule and DO IT.... even if its only 25 minutes here and there - Just be consistent - then build on that.

    Joey
  • sana
    hi joey ,
    thx for sending e mails ,i m enjoing reading them. you r a great person .
  • Name
    Hi Joey, Thank you so much for your e mails, and excersise videos....... I am 49 years old, not overweight but have a bit of tummy fat.... is there still time to firm up??
    I work out 4 times a week, is this enough? what is the best ab and core excercise?
    Thanks AGAIN!!!

    Isabella
  • JoeyAtlas
    Hi Isabella - If you are alive - then its never too late.

    Best DVDs for abs/core:
    http://www.AbsofStoneCoreofSteel.com

    Joey
  • Becky
    Hi Joey,
    I really love your emails and free info! It is very helpful! I need help with time management... I am extremely busy! I wake up at 5am every day to go to work... I work for a school system early in the mornings and again in the afternoons. In between my work I take classes full-time at my university. I go directly from home to work to class back to work then back home by 5pm. I aim to be in bed by 9pm each night, leaving me only 4 hours to do homework, make dinner, eat dinner, clean up the kitchen, keep up with chores, and take a shower. I eat 6 small meals daily, usually about 3 hours apart, to boost my metabolism. I am doing what I can with diet alone but I absolutely have no time to exercise during the week! Please help!
  • JoeyAtlas
    Hi Becky - you have to take a look at your whole week - including weekends - and 'see' where you can plug in short sessions of exercise: 10, 15, 20 minutes, etc... Then - get to it - and keep it going.

    JA
  • Linda
    Joey,
    Sounds like a fun day - mixing work with workouts and eating. Unfortunately, most of us could not fit as much exercise in during the course of a day because we work at a day job.
  • Renu
    HI Joey, i've writen on your site many times asking questions and always got my answers from Pam. i wanted toherar directly from you so since i saw this comment forum i thought i'll quickly ask. I've been wanting to try your UBLHM programme from a long time but im not so sure i'f its for me. I am about 240 pounds and should actually weigh 160. Tell me honestly will your programme help an obese woman like me??????? please let me know i am really depressed about my weight since i'm only 28. I'll do anything!!!!!!
  • dr.anuja
    hey Joey great work..thanks for ur emails..really helps..
    keep goin...
  • JoeyAtlas
    Thank you Dr Anuja - please help spread the word.

    Best,
    Joey
  • JoeyAtlas
    You are only 28.
    You have about 80LBS to lose.
    Sure the ULBHTM will work for you - But you have to go about it gradually.
    And you have to eat decently.
    And you have to add cardio several times per week.
    And you have to take a long term view - and think of this as a lifestyle approach - so you can stay at your goal when you reach it.

    As long as you have no major medical issues holding you back - its time for you to get started. I suggest you get medical clearance FIRST before starting any program.

    You may also need direct coaching.

    Joey
  • cindy
    O.K.......how do you make a mospresso? Never heard of it.
  • JoeyAtlas
    Joey's 'Hot-Body' Mospresso
    _____________________________________________________________

    2 shots organic espresso
    1 tablespoon organic unrefined sugar
    1/3 tablespoon stevia extract powder (organic preferred)
    1 heaping tablespoon UN-sweetened cocoa powder (organic preferred)
    2 ounces (give or take a bit) organic SKIM milk

    Let me know how you like it!!

    Joey
  • kenslee
    Dear joey,thanks for your mail, every day i learn somethings different,i love your workouts,i will start your program very soon.
  • JoeyAtlas
    Very good, kenslee.
    Keep us posted.
    - Joey
  • patwoodruff
    Oh you are so good . You do exercises throughout the day. That was so interesting to read. I hope Darah is better now. Can't stay on here any more - have to go do my LBHT workout!!
  • JoeyAtlas
    Good observation Pat - "exercises throughout the day"...
    Darah is doing very well - thanks!
    Hope your ULBHTM session with me was a good one ;-)

    JA
  • leahleelacheary
    I have a friend who's up at 4 to get to the gym. At this point, I was making the excuse that I couldn't find time (being a single parent) to exercise... With my friend as an example, I made it a point to go to bed a little earlier to be up at 5:30 for working out :-) .. And with the results I starting getting, the extra strength, especially, I managed.. 2 - 3 times a week :-). I started Core of Steel, 2 weeks ago, and have managed to be up nearly every morning.. Core, one day, Buns the next!! With the increased strength and energy (and confidence that comes with it) that I've already gained from it (in 2 short weeks!!) it has become a joyful priority!

    I follow it with an organic milk smoothie, with raw (organic) eggs, whey and banana.
  • JoeyAtlas
    Leah - I have just one thing to say...

    YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Joey
  • gerdaflckingercbe
    Joey honeybun you are truly nuts. I'm trying to save your life, your digestion and God knows what else. I don't think you take me seriously at all. I don't know whether I'm strong enough to hear more of the insanities you are consuming. Don't forget I'm 81 going on 82 in a couple of months.

    Gerda
  • eric
    Your schedule is quite fitting for you because you work at home, but for those who work in office who have to meet some office time and schedules then after work has already exhausted oneselves, i think this is not much appropriate. JUst a comment
  • Susan Cliver
    I'm w/you Eric. I get up at 5 AM to get ready for work and don't have enough time to work out in the morning. I will take a brisk walk at lunch if the weather is good, but my workouts are relegated to after work and I am very tired. I go to the gym, but sometimes its a struggle. Be nice if I could work out of my home......
  • JoeyAtlas
    Hi Susan - what's stopping you from doing this?:
    "Be nice if I could work out of my home......"

    Joey
  • JoeyAtlas
    What about before work.
    What about lunch hour?
    I dont buy the 'exhausted' excuse... If you get started - you may find you are not tired after work.. You go to start somewhere though...

    So - what's your next move?

    Joey
  • Tammy
    Hi Joey,
    hey thanks for all of your great emails that you send. you have alot of great ideas! i am forty years old. a mother of four and a wife. and i love my work outs, i have lost 50 pounds since march, and plan to keep going.i have ten ponds left till goal. i do 70-90 mins.a day. and then my weights. so keep coming with the great ideas that you have.i still need all the help i can get.!!!
    thanks Tammy
  • JoeyAtlas
    Tammy - less weight lifting - and MORE bodyweight type exercises.

    Do it!!!
    Joey ;-)
  • gerdaflckingercbe
    Dear Joey,
    Thank you for your mail and desire for my comments. Whether they will truly please you remains to be seen. I would rather doubt it.
    Admittedly you do a fair amount of body stuff and keep well-exercised BUT your food intake is APPALLING. It's entirely unbalanced and you obviously have no respect for your pancreas. I can't see where you would even get the energy from for all your exercise. A little bit of linseeds and a little bit of "low-sugar cereal" with skimmed milk is a pathetic excuse for keeping your vitamin and mineral balance optimal. Perhaps you are taking vast supplements of both because it certainly doesn't happen with your food intake. There is current theory that skimmed milk is plain bad for you, and I'm horrified by your lack if fresh vegetable intake as well as your crazy idea of what constitutes a salad.
    Normally I would live and let live in these matters as so many people are daft about what they eat, but I'm seriously concerned about your health.
  • JoeyAtlas
    Gerda, honey - I LOVE your candid input here - it is MUCH appreciated...

    But stay tuned for more details on my 'diet'... I'll go into deeper detail in the weeks ahead.

    Still pleased,
    Joey
  • Name
    I am curious myself about your diet, I was hungry just reading your blog :)) Actually, I am always hungry. I am managing to keep my weight balanced, I could do better if I would go to sleep earlier and have enough energy to wake up at 4:10 for the 5:00AM gym. I am hoping I can find some answers and some solutions for my husband, can't get him under his overweight issue for a while now (stagnating)...so pls hurry up with your diet advices :)
  • leahleelacheary
    May I recommend? Look at the book Eat Fat Lose Fat... by Sally Fallon and Dr.Mary Enig.
    That's a symptom of Insulin Resistance.. which I have, and have been 'controlling' for years with their advice. :-)
  • Bubu
    Do you think that might be the problem? (And I am not sure if you meant me and my hunger or my husband weight stagnating)
    All our doc tests seem to be fine. Are there any specific tests to find out? I just read smth about hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp? Pls give me more details.
    I would appreciate it,
    Bubu
  • leahleelacheary
    :-) Hello there
    It's not a disease or real disorder as such..There are no specific tests.. it's a hyper insulin reaction to foods on the High GI end scale of things, such as white/wholemeal flour, white rice, processed sugars etc..
    Can also be called Syndrome X, if u'd like to google it, (or Insulin Resistance)
    The immediate symptoms, are a noticeable slump in energy after eating these foods.
    .. plus cravings for sweet foods, always being hungry, and stagnant weight gain, despite exercise..
    It can be managed by choosing low GI foods (such as sourdough rye, if u eat bread,) and adding more healthy saturated fats (coconut oil, butter) and proteins to your diet..
    The Zone diet is actually a pretty good example.. (Jennifer Aniston's choice lol)!


    I personally believe it is a body's response to processed foods that we are not cut out for... some people have more of a reaction than others. It is highly common!
    Unfortunately the long term risks with insulin rising too high constantly, are diabetes and heart disease..
    Naturopaths know a lot about it, but Dr's, not so much as, like I said, it is not essentially a disease, and has yet to filter down into the mainstream medical world.

    I've had a friend with the same problem, recently who was 'stuck' and reached his goal weight 4 months earlier than he scheduled by changing his diet to focus on keeping his insulin level.

    xoxox
  • JoeyAtlas
    Bubu - what does your (and hour hubby's) weekly exercise schedule look like??

    Joey
  • Bubu
    Depends Joey, we tend to change it every month, and now we are back from our vacation (and skipping gym), so we are in the "getting used time".

    I will give you though 3 months examples:

    Monday: back (upper, lower)+chest
    Tuesday: cardio 45 min (bike, stepper, or swimming 1h), core
    Wednesday: legs, biceps
    Thursday: cardio, core
    Friday: shoulders, triceps
    Saturday: usually tennis
    Sunday: rest, running errands
    (on weight days M&W&F, we usually play badminton till we sweat pretty good, for fun and a little cardio)

    or

    M: chest, triceps, abs cardio
    Tu: back, cardio
    W: rest
    Th: shoulders, abs, cardio
    F: legs, biceps, cardio
    Sat: swimming/tennis
    S: errands

    or

    M: shoulders, legs in circuit training 40min, 20min cardio on machines
    T: back, abs, circuit training 15-20 min, 40-50min cardio
    W: chest, biceps 40min, 20 cardio
    Th: shoulders, abs 20, 40min cardio
    F: back, triceps 40, 20 cardio
    Sat.: tennis, or running errands all day
    S: same as Saturday
    (2x/week same muscles, but once his heavy weights, once is lightly)

    In our fridge&pantry you can find lots of chicken, salmon (for grilling), lean beef some times, lost of eggs, some unsalted organic olives, plain greek yogurt, soy milk, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, carrots, squash, mushrooms, eggplant (for steaming), salads (cabbage, romaine), parsley, apples, strawberries, bananas (used for our protein shakes), whole wheat bread (that we have once in while, 3x/week w turkey burgers), spinach, lentils, black beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, cereals like organic muesli and oats.

    Hope that helps.
    Thx,
    Bubu


    ps: I am the "bad" one who eats sweets too, dark chocolate is my fav, and I bake (but as plain as I can and I use very few sugar, in European Recipes -my last one was pumpkin/or apple, aslo called apfel strudel).I usually eat some, and the rest I give away.
  • Name
    Excuse me for getting in something that I know is none of my business but I read Leah's comment towards you and she wrote that you should choose adding more healthy saturated fats(like coconut oil and butter)to your diet. I'm in a nutrition class and i just want to let you and Leah know that there is No such thing as HEALTHY saturated fats(healthy fats are called unsaturated fats),you should AVOID coconut oil and butter they are the worst kinds of lipids(fats) that you can use(give your body unsaturated fats instead). If you can you should try to see a nutritionist or take a nutrition class(I recommend this),it is the best thing to do.

    Good luck
  • Bubu
    Funny you say that to me, I know a bit more about food, nutrition generally speaking.
    But I don't see Leah mentioning anyhting about saturated fats and I quote "May I recommend? Look at the book Eat Fat Lose Fat... by Sally Fallon and Dr.Mary Enig.
    That's a symptom of Insulin Resistance.. which I have, and have been 'controlling' for years with their advice. :-)"
    So...I know though the books basic premise is that many chronic diseases can be healed by consuming coconut oil, cod liver oil, lard, and raw organic milk and butter, and they summarize the evidence that the vegetable oil industry has promoted oils which cause heart disease, hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue syndrome, adrenal insufficiency, reduced libido, allergies, hay fever, asthma, attention deficits, diabetes, hypoglycemia, food cravings, candidiasis, menorrhagia, immunodeficiciency, autoimmunity, irritable bowel, colitis, Crohn’s Disease, eczema, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes and so on.
    My question to you is have you ever tasted real real milk, like straight form a cow? But a cow that grows in the mountains let's say, eats a variety of foods, grasses and so on (not the cows grown fro milk in farms)? Have you ever ate an apple that is the "cleanest" ever, with nothing to pollute them in the air, soil and so on? And no, organic apples in the USA are not really that "natural". I am telling you this because I have, and it is nothing you have ever tasted before. And I know how much trouble processed food has brought me, and allergies and stomach problems and so on. So I would never compare butter made at home with a butter bought in store.

    I personally do not really eat butter (except if it's in a cake, hopefully low quantity, otherwise I wont eat it), and I don't like coconut oil (except in my body lotion lol). I use extra virgin olive oil on my salads, and the rest of healthy fats I take from a lot of variety of nuts and seeds, all unsalted and raw (walnuts, flax seeds, sesame, pistachios, cashew and so on) and of course fish with omega 3, like salmon and herring. The saturated fats can not be avoided in some cases (like the ones coming from meat, eggs, even salmon.

    Thx for your concern though, very kind of you.

    Bubu

    PS: Eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in your blood.
    Coconut oil contains primarily saturated fats, but does not contain cholesterol.
  • Erla
    I love the look on your new page :) I love even more your workouts, they are great, I can't believe how my legs are getter stronger and stronger as the weeks go by and as I have added upper body as well, its amazing :)
  • JoeyAtlas
    Thx Erla! Dont forget to share your 'before and after' story and pics with us all.

    Joey
  • laura52
    Joey

    I give. I am Canadian and have no clue as to what the heck your Mospresso is.

    My schedule is much like yours other then my children are all grown up.

    If I was to get up earlier and eat a small breakfast like Yogurt with fresh berries an hour before I worked out would that help me to release the 7 pounds that I cannot seem to shed from this 57 year young body? I usually get up, workout, eat breakfast after my workout which is usually around 10-11 depending on the workout and then continue with my day with lunch being around 1:30, snack around 4:00 and dinner around 7:00.

    I have been toying with this concept of eating small an hour before and then having steel cut oatmeal with walnuts and cranberries after my workout and figured I would ask the expert.

    Laura
  • JoeyAtlas
    So the only difference is you would add a small meal before your workout? Everything else the same? If so - I dont think it will help you drop 7LBS... Maybe adding 15 more minutes of sweat breaking cardio each day will do the trick.

    Also - do you know how many calories you take in every day?

    Joey
    ps - stay tuned for the Mospresso recipe ;-)
  • laura52
    Joey I follow the zig zag method of eating less calories of 1300-1400 calories on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday with higher calories (1600-1800) on Wednesday Thursday and Saturday for one month and change it up the other way around the next month with lots of fresh, raw veggies and fruit, very little dairy, soy milk with my oatmeal and red meat on Saturdays.

    I do strength training on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Cardio on Tuesday (30 minutes of Interval Cardio) and Interval Cardio/Strength training on Thursday (45 minutes) and Abs of Steel Saturday. All my workouts are finished with a stretch except Saturday. Sunday is my Stretch Day with your Flexibility. If I am unable to get the 45 minutes of this DVD in, then I get my walking in by going to the mall and walking for a couple hours.


    Laura




  • drhowell
    Nice look Joey! And I expected nothing less.
  • Maryam
    Hi Joey,thank you for sharing .I always loved simpilicity and honesty in your writing.
  • JoeyAtlas
    Thanks Maryam!

    JA
  • JoeyAtlas
    Thank you Dr H ;-)

    Joey
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