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Five foods to avoid

- April 8th, 2013

(Note: The following post is courtesy trainer Bruce Krahn of www.ebodi.com.)

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Bruce here from www.ebodi.com.

Everyday millions and millions of people are unknowingly consuming foods and ingredients that are making them fat and unhealthy.

Check the list below for five of the most common ones and get them out of your diet asap!

1. Cow’s milk. Most people consume dairy products for their high calcium content, however here is something to think about — North Americans are the biggest consumers of dairy but they also suffer from the highest incidence of osteoporosis.





 Dairy is also one of the most common food allergens and contains trace levels of antibiotics and hormones that can disrupt the digestive and hormonal system. Dairy is also inflammatory and inflammation can cause insulin resistance — a major contributor to weight gain. If you do consume dairy from cattle make sure it is organic and preferably fermented. As an alternative, you can also try Goats milk and yogurt products.

2. Wheat bread. Another lie that is being promulgated is that “whole wheat” products are good for weight loss. Truth is wheat contains gluten and many people are sensitive to gluten and this can cause inflammation, bloating, gas and weight gain. In addition, many wheat products contain high fructose corn syrup (horrible stuff — see No. 4 below) and hydrogenated oils (more garbage).

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Greek yogurt. I love Greek yogurt however it is not always healthy. Those flavored Greek yogurts as well as those with fruit on the bottom are way too high in sugar. Stick with plain organic Greek yogurt instead.

4. High fructose corn syrup. This Frankenstein “food” is in everything these days so you really have to be diligent about keeping it out of your diet. I have seen HFCS in beverages such as sport drinks and it is a common fixture in many “diet” foods, bars and meal replacement drinks. This is something you should NEVER consume.

5. Granola. Crap. That is about all I can say about this high-fat, high-sugar and hydrogenated oil-filled “healthy” snack.

Did you eat any of these today? If so, do yourself a favor and don’t do it again!

Thanks for reading, 







Bruce

www.ebodi.com

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Common cardio mistakes (and how to fix them)

- March 6th, 2013

(Note: The following post is courtesy trainer Bruce Krahn of www.ebodi.com.)

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Hi, Coach Bruce here from www.ebodi.com checking in with you.

Walk into any gym and you will observe men and women exercising on a variety of different cardio machines, the three most common being;

Treadmill

Elliptical

Stationary Bike

All three of these have their strengths and weaknesses. Personally I prefer the treadmill (because I love to perform interval sprints) but there are benefits to including variety in your exercise program. Regardless of what modality you choose here are some common mistakes and how you can fix them;

Treadmill — when it comes to using the treadmill many people forget about using the incline to increase difficulty. For some people running isn’t a good option however walking on a steep incline can produce similar results. Start low and increase in increments of 1%. This makes for a more difficult workout without overstressing your joints.

Elliptical — Most folks love this machine because the motion is easy to do. Problem is that nothing that is easy ever works worth a darn. To fix this simply increase the resistance so that you are having to push hard with each “step”. This will increase calories burned and results while still being easy on your joints.

Stationary Bike — This my least favourite machine simply due to the fact that sitting on those little seats can reduce blood flow to vital parts of your anatomy!  I can recall feeling numb “down there” after a long stint on a bike seat — not good for the manly parts. Also, the seated position lends itself to further tightening of the hip flexors which most of us have a problem due to being seated most of the day. To combat this always stand at regular intervals to improve blood flow and increase range of motion.

There are three simple tips to help you get more out of your exercise program. Have a great week!

Bruce

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7-Day Trivia Challenge wrap-up

- January 2nd, 2013

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first-ever Keeping Fit 7-Day Trivia Challenge. The steady onslaught of submitted responses to each day’s question kept my BlackBerry buzzing, but it helped make this week-long contest a tremendous success.

And I don’t know about you, but I definitely learned a few interesting facts about weight-loss and nutrition.

Thank you to Genuine Health and fitness guru Bruce Krahn for all the great prizes. And thanks again to Bruce for supplying all the questions and answers.

Here’s the answer to yesterday’s question:

Green coffee bean extract contains Chlorogenic acids which have been shown to increase weight loss. Look for a standardized extract as found in Svetol.

And here’s a list of the daily winners (randomly drawn) in the inaugural Keeping Fit 7-Day Trivia Challenge:

Day 1 — Sharon Thurston, of Saint-Anicet, Que., a one-month supply of abs+ from Genuine Health.

Day 2 — Stephanie Arsenault, of Calgary, a copy of The Fat Fighter Diet by Bruce Krahn.

Day 3 — Nancy Roy, of Belleville, Ont., a one-month supply of lean+ extra strength from Genuine Health.

Day 4 —Sergey Gelfgat, of Toronto, a one-month supply of go4trim from Genuine Health.

Day 5 — Tara Muldoon, of Toronto, an online consultation from Bruce Krahn (ebodi.com).

Day 6 — Win Tobin, of Port Perry, Ont., a one-month supply of proteins+ from Genuine Health.

Day 7 — Tim Roy, of Belleville, Ont., an ebodi.com membership from Bruce Krahn.

Congrats! Prizes will be shipped to you in the coming weeks.

Best wishes to all trivia participants in making 2013 your fittest year yet!

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Special offer from fitness expert Bruce Krahn

- January 1st, 2013

As the incredibly successful Keeping Fit 7-Day Trivia Challenge winds down, here’s a special offer from Bruce Krahn, celebrity personal trainer and bestselling author of The Fat Fighter Diet:

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Hi Bruce here from ebodi.com,

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season & are ready for 2013! It just seems to go so fast…but Santa isn’t done yet, lol.

I sincerely appreciate that you have stuck with me over the past year and that you take the time you read the information I provide.

Many of you have forwarded my emails and links to friends and family and for that I say “thank you”!

As a token of my appreciation I have prepared a special offer that will help you kick off 2013 and empower you to make it YOUR BEST YEAR EVER.

For a limited time, if you join my Ebodi coaching program you’ll get the discounted price of $47 (retail is $197). This will provide you with ONE FULL YEAR of customized meal plans, recipes, exercise programs and videos PLUS email support from yours truly.

This is like hiring me to be your personal fitness consultant (just like all the big shots do) for only a fraction of the cost.

In fact, $47 is about half of what I charge for ONE in person training session so this should give you an idea of what the value of this offer is.

In case you didn’t know, I answer all member questions personally so you can imagine that I do have to keep things under control and if I have more members than I can handle I will have to cut this sale short.

Get an early start on achieving the body you desire by clicking below.

https://ebodi.com/JoinUs.aspx

PS- once you sign up I will send you my personal email address where you can ask questions and I can help you through any challenges you may be experiencing.

Remember, only ACTION produces change.

Bruce

https://ebodi.com/JoinUs.aspx

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And don’t forget that Bruce Krahn will be in Alberta this month.

The Mississauga-based fitness guru is slated to present a free lecture next month in Calgary.

Yup, free.

Krahn really knows his stuff and he presents it in a way that’s easy for his audience to understand and apply.

If you’re looking to kickstart your fitness regimen in 2013 and you’re going to be in Cowtown on Jan. 17, then you won’t want to miss this event.

For more details, here’s the press release issued today:

Sifting Through the Oz-Approved Weight Loss Maze 

Bruce Krahn offers simple tips to figure out what will work for you 

free public lecture

Community Natural Foods downtown (1304 10 Ave. Southwest)

Jan 17 @ 7pm free

Type weight loss into doctoroz.com and over 4,500 articles on the subject are available for your perusal. Now that’s a workout for the brain!  “And it explains why most people are as confused as ever about how to lose weight and get in shape,” says Bruce Krahn, celebrity fitness expert & author of The Fat Fighter Diet.

From hypnosis to the power of positive thinking; lazy day workouts to spot reducing exercise; fibre to the power of protein;  from safflower oil to fish oil and coconut oil; green coffee bean extract to raspberry ketones; fertility weight loss to caveman weight loss; Qnexas to Qsymia; the list goes on and on.

Krahn simplifies fitness, nutrition and weight loss strategies by insisting on these 3 attributes:

·         Human scientific studies on effectiveness

·         Research proven dosage/time/intensity

·         Proven safety

His motivation: “A lean, well nourished body is a healthy body and I can help you achieve it-naturally,” says Krahn. “With proper nourishment and regular activity, you will feel more energized, while reducing your risk for serious disease and illness – not to mention a slimmer waistline too.”

Exercise:

Don’t waste your time in the gym. Discover how and when to exercise to get the most bang in the shortest time.

1.      Highest metabolic cost exercises

2.      Crunchless abs

3.      Timing of exercise depends on your fitness goals

4.      How much cardio, stretching, resistance training

Nutrition:

“You can’t out-exercise a bad diet,” says Krahn. “How you eat will determine your bodyweight. How you exercise determines your body shape.”

1.      Eat every 2-3 hours

2.      Protein and fruits and vegetables at every meal and snack

3.      Eliminate sugar

4.      Drink 8-12 glasses of water a day

5.      Add essential fatty acids

Weight loss ingredients:

While there are no “magic pill” solutions for easy weight loss, when combined with a healthy diet and exercise, they can help boost your results and achieve your goals.

1.      Determine your major issue: cravings, slow metabolism, belly fat, feeling hungry all the time. Do you want to increase lean muscle or your energy levels?

2.      Research proven ingredient?

3.      Research proven dosage?

Doctor Oz has single-handedly taken ‘alternative’ medicine into the mainstream. Bruce will help viewers figure out what will work best for them.

Bruce has been impacting lives one body at a time since 1995. Widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading authorities on healthy fat loss, Bruce Krahn is a bestselling author, expert fitness trainer and nutrition guru. As a personal trainer, Bruce has logged more than 20,000 training hours helping hundreds of clients reach their health & fitness goals. His client list has included notable celebrities such as Nelly Furtado, Criss Angel, Tom Cochrane and Trish Stratus.

Drawing upon his extensive experience working with everyone from students to C.E.O’s, Bruce penned the bestselling book The Fat Fighter Diet. Published by world renowned publishing house John Wiley & Sons, The Fat Fighter Diet is unlike any “diet” book ever written. Instead it is a unique and comprehensive guide to attaining your health and fitness optimum.

Recognizing the need for a “one to many” fitness & nutrition resource, Bruce founded eBodi.com —  an online “virtual” personal training and nutrition company providing personalized programs to thousands of people worldwide.

Through his book, websites, companies and presentations, Bruce has touched the lives of more than 500,000 people from all walks of life.

A professional speaker and spokesperson for multi-national companies, Bruce has delivered his message to audiences from coast to coast including companies such as General Electric, TD Bank, Kraft and Amgen. Meeting planners rely on his consistent ability to garner positive feedback from clients such as “Bruce is the most entertaining and realistic speaker we have ever had the pleasure of hiring”.

Today Bruce divides his time between training clients, writing and speaking.

Day 7 of 7-Day Trivia Challenge

- January 1st, 2013

Happy new year! It’s the final day of the first-ever Keeping Fit 7-Day Trivia Challenge with Genuine Health and fitness expert Bruce Krahn! (Bruce Krahn has supplied the questions and a few great prizes, including some one-on-one coaching, while Genuine Health is supplying a variety of fitness/weight loss supplements — all to help make 2013 your fittest year yet.)

Here’s today’s question …

Green coffee bean extract has been touted for its weight-loss benefits but it needs to contain this to be truly effective.

Photo hint:

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Submit your answer to me before midnight tonight (MST) for a chance to win a prize from Genuine Health. (Email me at cary.castagna@sunmedia.ca or leave a comment below. Include your mailing address — all prizes will be mailed.)

Check back tomorrow for the answer from fitness expert Bruce Krahn.

Answer to yesterday’s question:

Increase your protein intake. Increasing protein is as simple as having one or two servings of proteins+ daily.

Congrats to Day 6 winner: Win Tobin of Port Perry, Ont., who wins a one-month supply of proteins+ from Genuine Health.

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