I’ve been hyping up yet another rant to my clients and gym members for a couple of weeks now.  If you’re easily offended, GOOD.  We all need a swift kick in the butt to make us stay focused on our goals, especially this time of year. Let’s do this. First of all, let’s start with this.  If you ask about a plateau and say the words, “I know it starts with nutrition”, and then you proceed to “check in” on Facebook at Fat Joe’s BBQ Grill and Bar, then you DON’T know it starts with nutrition.  Your head isn’t in the game, so just understand you will not lose fat until you have some kind of nutrition plan in place.  I don’t care if it’s low-carb, intermittent fasting, calorie cycling, Continue reading…

I am going to see about perhaps doing a weekly post called, “C’mon Man – Gym Edition”.  That’s how  much I love “C’mon Man” on Monday Night Football.  That’s how I roll.  Here’s the deal.  I want you to comment below on what you saw last week in the gym that made you say, “C’mon Man!”.  Let the games begin… I saw a dude come in the gym every day last week and you know what he worked every single time – his chest. C’MON MAN Soccer Moms who spend 2 hours on their arms and then cardio C’MON MAN When someone talks to me about wanting to lose fat, but they say, “I’m willing to be consistent at the gym, but I like my food so I’m not going Continue reading…

Just some Friday randomness… enjoy! Random Recipe – 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder – 1 medium apple In a bowl, add the protein powder and just enough water to make the powder a “pudding-like” texture.  Add the water slowly and mix well.  It takes less than you think.  Cut the apple into slices and dip the apples in the “chocolate sauce” You’re welcome. Random Finisher – Steal a barbell from the dudes that are doing 20 sets of bench presses Do the following circuit twice AFTER your workout, resting for 30 seconds between circuits.  Also, don’t be afraid to to use less weight if a barbell (45 lbs) is too heavy. 1) BB Front Squat (15) 2) BB Bent-Over Row (15) 3) BB Romanian Deadlift (15) 4) BB Military Continue reading…

Oh boy, here we go.  “Ahh yeah, it’s a new year and I’m going to look dead sexy this summer because I’m going to go to the gym 7 days a week every day until I am vacationing in Paradise City, you know… where the grass is green and the girls are pretty”. 3 weeks later … “Hmmm, this losing fat thing is kinda hard.  Hours and hours of cardio isn’t doing much for me.  It’s alot easier to watch ‘Friends’ on the Tivo.  Oh well, maybe next year.” You have no idea how good that felt to get that out of my system.  Please, please PLEASE don’t be one of “those” people.  Now to continue on my rant… 1. Here in Atlanta, GA, most people were “snowed in” for Continue reading…