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The New Go Sleeveless Blog

2009-06-18T09:42:00.001-07:00

The All NEW Go Sleeveless Blog can be found at www.GoSleevelessBlog.com

or you can Click Here

Malin Akerman's workout improved

2009-04-03T11:17:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post to let you know that I've set up another free workout and video for you to get your hands on.

It's a revision of actress Malin Akerman's Watchmen Workout, and you can get it for free at the new Go Sleeveless Blog.

Also, here is the Kate Gosselin Workout

Get paid to workout?

2009-03-24T17:10:00.001-07:00

Need I say more?

Click here to find out why I will pay you to get in shape.

I'm Moving...

2009-03-19T11:36:00.001-07:00

Yup, I've had enough of blogger. I'm moving to Wordpress because it gives me much more control over my content and how it is presented.

Overall it's much cleaner look if you ask me.

Now that I think of it, it will probably make my life more complicated rather than easier. Oh well...

All of the content on this site will remain as it is, so you can always come back and flip through the archives to find old posts.

However, the new Go Sleeveless Blog is now located at www.GoSleevelessBlog.com

Nice and easy to remember hey?

See you there!

Which exercise is best for sculpting and toning the upper arms?

2009-03-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

Q: Hi Rylan, The video for sculpting and toning the upper arms is great and I'm sure it will help many out with their arms. I have been doing these for a long while now and as I said I'm consistent with my workouts. But to be honest I haven't found much of a difference. Yes my arms are stronger but the flab is still there...
Silvia

A: Hi Silvia,

Yes, that’s because just doing one arm toning exercise is NOT enough.

I think that’s what women struggle with more than anything.

You cannot expect one or two arm exercises to completely eliminate the arm flab. That’s why Go Sleeveless incorporates so many more exercises to hit every possible area of the arms.

Remember, working the biceps and shoulders are so important in toning your overall arms as well, and most women ignore these areas when they are working on toning their upper arms.

You have to start thinking about the body as a whole as opposed to working only one little area to eliminating one little trouble spot.

Yes, Go Sleeveless eliminates your sagging upper arms, but not by excluding the rest of your body.

This would be considered spot reducing, and spot reducing doesn't work - it misses about 90% of the equation..

Remember this formula for getting rid of all your problem areas:

Burn tons of fat

Focus extra attention on sculpting the problem area

Include exercises that will burn fat and tone muscle on your entire body

Crank up your metabolism.

That is the only sure way to eliminate flabby arms – or any other problem area for that matter.

Whether your trouble spot is muffin top, love handles, thunder thighs, chubby calves, etc., etc., it makes no difference – the formula is still the same.

Hopefully that clears it up for you.

I realize one or two exercises is simply not enough to transform your body like the complete Go Sleeveless system does, but not everyone is going to be able to buy the Go Sleeveless system. Some can't afford it, and others are just not comfortable buying anything off the internet.

For those people who are saving up and sitting around and waiting, I want to give them something for free so they can get started today.

That’s why I’ll often post free exercise videos or quick workout programs; because what I care about most is getting women healthier and happier with their bodies.

If my income has to suffer as a result, then so be it.

I truly believe that what goes around comes around, so I try to be as generous as I can in the hope that more women will trust me as a result and take advantage of my services.

So, thanks for the question, and I hope that clears it all up for you.

Sincerely,

Rylan

Exercises to tone and sculpt your arms...

2009-03-11T17:38:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the delay getting these videos up friends, it's a lot more work than you might think ;-)

Anyway, as this exercise is the one I received the most questions about, here is a demonstration video to show you exactly how it's done.

Performed correctly, the Bench Dip is one of the best arm sculpting exercises imaginable, and you should always strive to perform the 'advanced' version demonstrated in this short clip. Of course, you don't need to start with that, but I want you to push yourself so you can do the straight leg version as it will have a much great impact on toning your arms.

Check the video out below, or see it on youtube by clicking here for bench dips for sculpted arms.

International Women's Day - Free Workout

2009-03-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

In celebration of International Women's Day I have put together a beginner's workout routine that I am making available to all women, free of charge.

This workout program only requires one piece of equipment - a $10 exercise band (resistance band), and is a great program if you are just getting back into an exercise program after not doing one for a while, or for those who might be starting for the first time.

It is designed to be a whole-body fat loss program that will take you only a few minutes a day, and is a great system to use for about 2-3 weeks.

If you haven't started Go Sleeveless yet, this is a great way to prep your body and get some results quickly before you tackle the full Go Sleeveless System.

For those of you who are currently using the Go Sleeveless program, you are still more than welcome to try this workout for some more variety, but is not required.

To check out this free workout video and it's instructions you will need to do one of two things:

1) If you are already a subscriber to my mailing list (the sign-up form is just over to the left of this post) then you don't need to do anything, I will be mailing out the link tonight for the video and workout instructions.

2) If you are not yet a subscriber, then just pop your name and email into the form on the left and I will send you the link (along with your free E-Books) tonight.

Again, there is no charge for this, it's just my way of contributing to International Women's Day with the skills that I have available to me.

Don't procrastinate though, if you don't sign up within the next 48 hours, you'll miss out on the link that I send out and you won't be able to get the free workout.

Enjoy!

Rylan

Gwyneth Paltrow's Workout Critiqued

2009-03-03T17:48:00.000-08:00

Gwyneth Paltrow is back in the spotlight again, and as many of you know, her workout was recently featured on Oprah’s website.

The video clip features Gwyneth and her personal trainer demonstrating her two hour per day, six day per week, marathon workout routine.

The program consists of multiple exercises for toning her arms by using an elaborate elastic band set-up, resistance-free exercises, and a tiny set of 3 lbs weights for the remainder of the strength training routine.

This is in addition to a 40 minute ‘cardio dance’ routine that looks like something out of “Riverdance”.

Now, before you get excited and think “I can get a body like Gwyneth Paltrow if I just follow her workout program” - think again.

Gwyneth Paltrow's workout encompasses all that is wrong with celebrity fitness programs, and celebrity personal trainers.

It is a total disaster in every sense of the word.

Her workout program is fraught with physique ruining mistakes, and her trainer is completely out to lunch as to how the female body actually responds to exercise.

In a word, her program is…crap.

Due to the popularity of Gwyneth (and Oprah) this simple video clip has polluted the minds of women all over the world who will now think they need to workout for 12 hours a week just to get a lean and toned body.

And thanks to Gwyneth’s trainer, many women also now believe that if they lift 3 pound weights they’ll develop big, ugly, bulging muscles.

This is not Gwyneth Paltrow’s fault, in fact, she probably has no clue the damage she is causing to herself.

However, I’m not about to let you make the same mistakes.

The mistakes Gwyneth Paltrow is making in her fitness program, and how to make sure you don’t fall into the same trap.

Mistake Number One - Gwyneth’s workouts are too long.

At two hours, 6 days per week, the poor girl is going to run herself into exhaustion just to try and maintain her body. She has young children to look after, and an incredibly busy career that requires constant travel and long hours. Burnout is on it’s way if it hasn’t struck yet.

When your workout creeps past an hour in duration, your body starts to release hormones that cause decreased muscle tone, increased fat storage, and increased stress. It doesn’t take long for this to lead to exhaustion, stress, anxiety, lethargy, weight gain, and a whole host of other problems.

Not to mention it also takes a significant amount of time out of your day, and away from your family and the activities that you would rather be doing.

Who wants to spend 2 hours a day working out?

I certainly don’t, and I hope you don’t either!

My Solution - Keep your workouts short and sweet.

1 hour is the absolute maximum time you need to be training unless you are a competitive athlete.

Keep your intensity high. You should have a sweat going within the first 5 minutes, and you should be pushing yourself for the entire duration so you are working hard without long rest periods. The harder you work, the less time you need to spend.

You can work moderately hard for 2 hours, or you can work really hard for 20 minutes.

Pssst...take the 20 minutes.

Mistake Number Two - Gwyneth uses light weights or no weights at all, for fear of bulking up.

This is a direct quote from Gwyneth’s trainer “no woman should lift more than three pounds…less weights equals less bulk”.

Then I guess she shouldn’t be lifting her children anymore then should she? Not to mention she should never carry a shopping bag, a heavy purse, do a pushup, or even bend down to pick something up off the floor.

If it's true that women should never lift more than 3 pound weights, then all these activities are out, and you had better find yourself a nice assistant who will carry out your everyday tasks for you.

This type of ignorance is absolutely astonishing, especially coming from someone who should know better.

Obviously her trainer has absolutely no concept of physiology and how the female body responds to exercise.

In fact, in the same video, Gwyneth states how she carries her son in her left arm, and how that arm is much more toned and defined. In fact, her trainer has her spend more time working on her right arm to stop it from sagging.

Does anyone else see the irony here?

In one sentence her trainer is saying she should never lift more than three pounds, and in the other, Gwyneth states that the arm that is more toned and defined is the one that she lifts her thirty pound child with.

Heavy weights mean lean and sculpted arms, light weights mean saggy and droopy arms, period.

My solution - Lift weights that are as heavy as you can handle for 6-12 repetitions.

I have worked with many women who can lift incredible amounts of weight, and still have a lean, toned, and sexy body, and are still under 120lbs.

They aren’t big and bulky, and they aren’t gaining weight.

You can put a man and a woman on the exact same program, lifting the same amount of weight, and two very different results will occur: The man will build large and bulky muscles, and the woman will lean out and become more defined.

If you neglect to lift heavy weights, then you won’t build the lean muscle tissue that is so important for giving you a high metabolism and making your body burn off calories while you rest. This means you will have to constantly restrict your diet and starve yourself because your body simply will not be capable of getting rid of extra calories.

Remember - heavy is a relative term. Heavy is considered any weight that YOU can handle for 12 repetitions or less - and if that’s only three pounds for now, then so be it. As you get stronger and you can lift more weight, then do it.

Mistake Number Three - Gwyneth is not utilizing the after-burn effect.

Something incredible happens when you work out with heavy weights and high intensity: You create a shift in your metabolism that stokes the calorie burning fire. You force your body to increase the amount of calories it burns during your workout , and more importantly, during the entire day.

When you work hard, you ignite your fat-burning furnace for the rest of the day, and you are torching away body fat and calories even while you sit at your computer. This is the after-burn effect.

This does not happen with low or medium intensity workouts like Gwyneth Paltrow’s.

My solution - Workout at a high intensity to take full advantage of the after-burn effect.

Set yourself a time limit of half an hour and make every minute count. Don’t take long rest periods, make sure to lift weights that are as heavy as you safely can handle for 6-12 reps, and do short duration, high intensity interval cardio training. This is exactly how the workout programs in Go Sleeveless are set up, and that's exactly why they are so effective.

By following these three steps you will ensure that you turn on the after-burn effect and transform you body into a 24/7 fat burning machine.

Here's what to do.

Here’s a simple workout to get you started sculpting your entire body. This will take you about 20 minutes, you don’t need any fancy equipment, and it will get you better results than Gwyneth Paltrow’s workout.

For more details on how to perform these exercises refer to the Go Sleeveless program.

The “Better Than Gwyneth Paltrow’s Workout”
by Rylan Duggan RK, BHK, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Skipping 3 minutes continuous + 2 minutes of alternating between 15 seconds as fast as you can + 15 seconds slow.

1a) Weighted Step-Ups (20 steps up and down)
2a) Forward and Reverse Lunge (10 lunges front and back - each leg)
3a) 2 minutes of continuous skipping

REST 30 SECONDS

1b) Plie Squat to Overhead Press (8-10 reps)
2b) Good Morning with Forward Reach (8-10 reps)
3b) 2 minutes of continuous skipping

REST 30 SECONDS

1c) Swiss Ball Wall Pushups (8-10 reps)
2c) Left-To-Right Moving Elevated Pushups (8-10 reps each side)
3c) 2 minutes of continuous skipping

REST 30 SECONDS

1d) Band Curl To Press (8-10 reps each arm)
2d) Bent Over Reverse Band Flyes (8-10 reps)
3d) 2 minutes of continuous skipping

There you have it. This better than Gwyneth Paltrow's workout routine will get you burning tons of body fat, revving up your metabolism, and sculpting your entire body in less than half the time that Gwyneth spends swinging her 3 lb weights around.

Exercises to get toned and sculpted arms.

2009-02-28T15:54:00.001-08:00

What exercises are the best for toning and sculpting the arms?

There isn't just one that's better than the rest; it takes quite a few exercises that work various muscles to get the absolute best overall effect for sculpting the arms.

But instead of me preaching to you about which arm toning exercises I recommend, why don't you let me know which exercises you have the most difficulty with?

There are always exercises that many folks don't know if they are doing correctly, so let me know what those are.

Over the next couple days I am going to be filming custom workout videos for some private clients, and while I am at it, I thought I would do a few free exercise demos for you as well.

Just leave me a comment with the exercise that you want me to film, it doesn't even have to be from the Go Sleeveless program, and I will do a video of the top three exercise videos and post them on my YouTube page for you to view at no charge.

So, the floor is yours. Ask away...

Michelle Obama's Arms part 2

2009-02-27T12:18:00.000-08:00

My last post caught the attention of CNN.

Check out the link below to read the article that I was interviewed for...

How To Get Michelle Obama's Toned Arms

Also, I should point out, that I do not agree with Jessica's Matthew's prescription for 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise three times per week. Not if you want quick results anyway.

Remember, high intensity interval training can cut your cardio time by more than 50% and give you better results. It also boosts your metabolism and makes you burn more calories while you are sitting at your desk.

Moderate intensity cardio for long durations is DEAD.

See Go Sleeveless for more tips on getting toned and sexy arms in less than 90 minutes per week.

Rylan

Michelle Obama's Arms Workout

2009-02-26T07:39:00.001-08:00

Michelle Obama has been thrust into the public eye now that she is the new First Lady of the United States.

There are probably few other women in North America that will be forced to Go Sleeveless as much as Michelle will in the coming years.

How many times have you made excuses for not going out because you were unhappy with the way you looked or were having an 'off' day?

I know I've had my share. I've turned down going for a pint with my mates because I just didn't want to be seen in public (this is not something that just women go through).

But what happens when you are in a position like Michelle Obama, and you can't simply shrug off the invitations? It's not as simple as just throwing something on, doing your hair, and hoping no one will notice...there are going to be camera's pointed from every possible angle just waiting to catch an unflattering shot.

So how does a woman like Michelle Obama keep in shape, and get arms that are worthy of the cover of Vogue?

And how does she find time being a 44 year old mother of two, and arguably, now the busiest woman in the United States?

Momlogic asked Michelle Obama about her toned arms and workout routine. “I go to the gym three times a week — as often as I can, really. I work with a fabulous trainer for about an hour each session. We do a lot of cardio and weight training. For me, exercise is more than just physical — it’s therapeutic.”

That is one way of doing it, but can it be done in less time and without a trainer?

You bet!

You don't need to spend an hour a day working out, and you don't need to bore yourself to tears on a treadmill or elliptical to get a decent workout in, and you don't need a trainer with you to push you to the limits each day.

Look, if the busiest woman in America can have toned and sexy arms, then YOU can have toned and sexy arms. It's that simple.

Here is a quick no-weight workout that I recommend for getting toned and sculpted arms like Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama's Arms Workout

2 minutes of jogging in place

Rest 60 Seconds

Superset #1
15 No-Jump Burpees
15 Step-Ups
15 Deep Plie Squats

Rest 60 seconds

Superset #2
Alternating Plank - 16x6 seconds holds
Narrow Grip Incline Pushups - As many as you can
Chair Dips - As many as you can

Rest 60 Seconds

Repeat entire circuit twice more

This whole workout will take you about 18-20 minutes, you don't need a single piece of equipment, and you can do it with only about 6 square feet of floor space.

This workout will get you arms like Michelle Obama's, in half the time.

If you need detailed descriptions of how to perform these exercises, check the photos and step-by-step instructions in section 3 of your Go Sleeveless manual.

How To Get Toned And Sexy Arms In 3 Simple Steps

2009-02-24T13:58:00.000-08:00

Although every woman wants to have washboard abs and a tight butt, how often are you really going to show these body parts off to the rest of the world?

With trips to the beach aside, probably not all that often right?

So what’s the body part that grab’s people’s attention and let’s them know that you have an incredible body?

What body part stands out and says “I am HOT!” without having to walk around in skimpy clothing, baring a bunch of skin?

The arms of course!

Think of it this way: whether you are dressed for the office, the gym, or a night out on the town, your arms are out there for everyone to see.

I’m not going to sugar coat this and tell you that people aren’t judging you, because the sad fact is, they ARE.

And it’s your arms that tell people in 3 seconds or less whether you have a great body or not.
So how can you get toned and sexy arms like Angeline Jolie, Madonna, or Kelly Ripa?

Better yet, how can you get toned and sexy arms like these stars, but WITHOUT a personal chef, dietician, trainer, and herd of assistants at your beck and call?

Follow these three simple steps and you will be well on your way:

Step 1 - Build The Muscle

Most women spend waaaay too much time on long cardio sessions, killing themselves trying to lose an extra pound or two, but never spending enough time with a serious strength training plan.
Here’s the problem with this course of action: If you only ever focus on losing body fat, your arms will look worse!

Even some of the leanest women in showbiz have bat wing arms and droopy skin because they have neglected to build and tone the muscles in their arms.

Don’t let this happen to you!

Start a strength-training program that emphasizes building, toning, and defining the muscles in your arms before you do anything else.

Step 2 - Burn The Fat

If you don’t burn the fat away from your arms, then regardless of how much you sculpt and tone your arms, nobody will ever know.

You have to get rid of the layer of fat on your arms if you ever want them to really stand out in a crowd.

You cannot do this by spending hours on cardio and exercise classes that take months to show any visible difference.

Likewise, you can’t get your arms lean by just doing arm exercises - this is spot reducing, and no, it doesn’t work.

What you can do is start a cardio and strength training program designed to torch body fat rapidly, and you will not only lose body fat from your arms, but the rest of you as well.

Step 3 - Raise The Metabolism

You can tone and define your arms by losing body fat and building muscle, but if you don’t raise your metabolism, it will be a never-ending task to try and maintain them.

You MUST increase your metabolism if you ever want to keep toned and sexy arms without starving yourself, and without spending hours in the gym each day.

The unfortunate fact is, that even the slightest increase in body fat will show up immediately on your arms.

You need to turn your body into a 24/7 fat burning and muscle building furnace that is working even when you aren’t.

How To Put it All Together

If you want to get toned and sexy arms, then you need a program that will burn fat, build muscle, and raise your metabolism all the same time; while putting specific attention on the arms to bring out maximum definition and sculpting.

The great new is this: Any program, such as the Go Sleeveless program, that accomplishes all three of these goals will not only tone and sculpt your arms, but will also melt fat from your entire body, shrink your waist and stomach, and tighten and define your whole body.

There is no reason that you have to put the rest of your body on hold while you work on creating a pair of toned and sexy arms that will stop traffic.

Rate Rylan's Glasses

2009-02-20T09:11:00.000-08:00

Please let me know what you think in the comments section below...

Thanks in advance!

NOTE: I just added my own before and after photos at Go Sleeveless thanks to some prodding from you ladies, so after you are done rating my glasses, go check those out too.

Go easy on me ;-)

How to tone your upper arms and get rid of bat wings

2009-02-17T15:00:00.000-08:00

Can you believe this?

I am still shocked when I look at this before and after photo.

This is proof positive that you can undergo an incredible transformation at any age.

DO NOT buy into the crap that the plastic surgeons and cosmetologists tell you about the 'inevitable process of aging'. It is a bunch of bull, and you deserve to know the truth!

At 60 years old, Christine discovered The Truth, and is now in the best shape of her life.

Click Here to discover the truth and get the exact formula that Christine used to make this happen...

Fitness Expert Interviews Rylan Duggan

2009-02-16T10:02:00.000-08:00

Hey folks, here is the rest of the interview with that was done with me last week (the interviewer has asked to remain anonymous until their article is published, at which time I can reveal their identity)...

As promised, I’m back again today with the juicy details of my interview with Canada’s ‘Problem Part Pro’ fitness expert, Rylan Duggan, and our discussion about his new Go Sleeveless system that promises better results than plastic surgery.

This morning at 12:01 am was the start of his very short and secret 72 hour sale where he is offering a massive bundled package of all his fitness products for over 90% off. Did you get your copy yet?
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Go Sleeveless
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So I am sure you are wondering, just like I was, how Rylan can offer better results than plastic surgery with his Go Sleeveless system. After all, he claims to be able help women eliminate sagging and flabby arms, muffin top, mommy belly, and so much more, with a simple system that only requires 90 minutes of work per week. It sounds too good to be true, but after interviewing him, it all makes perfect sense, and I can see that he is definitely on to something here, so lets get to the details of my interview with him…

Q: Rylan, your program states that your customers will be able to get better results than plastic surgery! How is that possible? This must be a scam! It’s simply too good to be true.

Rylan: I know how incredible in sounds, but trust me, this is no scam. Yes, you will get better results with Go Sleeveless than if you went under the knife, it’s no trick, and there is no fine print.

Let me explain how this is possible…

If you were to go in for plastic surgery for liposuction, the most fat they could take out of you is 4-6lbs (or roughly 2-3 kilos). Any more than this, and the risk of serious complications skyrockets due to the chance of excessive bleeding, being under anesthetic too long, and other such factors.

After the surgery, you will experience significant pain and swelling from anywhere from 6-12 weeks depending on how fast your body recovers. You will also have to take potentially harmful medications to handle the pain from this invasive surgery - have you SEEN the way they ram that sucker in and out of people’s bodies on shows like Extreme Makeover? Not exactly delicate! Many women are also confined to their easy-chair for over a month to ensure that they don’t cause any further damage to the tissues while their body heals.

Furthermore, whenever there is trauma to the tissue, the muscles in that area essentially shut-off and go into protective mode. This coupled with the fact that you aren’t able to exercise and move around results in muscle wasting, a lowering of your metabolism, and fat gain.

By the time the full results from your surgery are seen, it has been more than 8 weeks, your metabolism is slower, you’ve gained body fat, you’ve lost muscle tissue and tone, your fitness has decreased, you’ve been taking harmful painkillers, and you’re also several thousand dollars poorer from the cost of the surgery and having to take time off work. All for a couple measly kilos?! Doesn’t sound too appealing to me.

On the other hand, in the time it would have taken you to recover from plastic surgery, you could have completed the first Go Sleeveless program. You would have lost over 10-20 lbs of body fat (or more), gained muscle, toned and sculpted your arms, boosted your metabolism, improved your health and cardiovascular fitness, gotten stronger and done it all in the comfort of your own home in less than 90 minutes a week (freeing up even more time for you and your family).

Better yet, there would be no time off work, you wouldn’t have had to endure any pain, and you could live a normal life. Once you really put these two options side to side, why would anyone chose plastic surgery over Go Sleeveless?

Q: Okay, that makes perfect sense. I guess I didn’t realize that surgery was actually like that. I think most of us assume it’s an easy quick fix, but it doesn’t seem to be the case does it?

Rylan: No, it’s definitely not. You see, the plastic surgery industry has been lying to you. Remember, this is a multi-billion dollar industry that preys on people’s insecurities and makes them think that they only way they will ever be happy with their body is do go under the knife.

I was fed up with it, and I was determined to give women a solution to eliminating their problem areas quickly, easily, and without going under the knife. That is how Go Sleeveless was born. I wanted to prove to women that they didn’t need plastic surgery to be happy.

Q: Okay, so what about women who haven’t considered surgery, or aren’t looking for results that are that extreme. Can Go Sleeveless still help them?

Rylan: Absolutely. The reason why I compare my system to plastic surgery, is because for many people, they think that surgery is the ULTIMATE solution. They don’t really think that they can get results that are that good through targeted exercise and a proper nutrition plan. However, even if you would never even consider surgery, but are unhappy with your flabby arms, then this program will without a doubt help you in ways you never thought possible.

Q: All right, that makes sense. I guess we do put plastic surgery up on a pedestal. I guess it is shows like ‘Extreme Makeover’, and ‘The Swan’ that glorify it and make us think that way. So let’s talk a little more about flabby arms. Your program initially started as a solution for women with wanted to eliminate ‘bat-wings’ or flabby and saggy upper arms right? Can you tell me more about how someone using your program will be able to lose them once and for all? And also, what about women who are already in good shape, but still have sagging arms even though they don’t have too much body fat? Can this still help them? Isn’t that just sagging skin that they are stuck with?

Rylan: Those are great questions. Yes Go Sleeveless initially started for a program for just the arms, but in my upcoming 3 day launch sale on February 16th, I have added many new programs to cover every problem part that women routinely deal with.

But regardless of what problem areas you have, I want to make something very clear: Whether you’ve got 1 pound to lose, or 100, the principals are really the same. Burn fat, build muscle, and raise your metabolism, and you will eliminate your problem areas, arms included.

Go Sleeveless accomplishes all three of these tasks. If you are already at the point where you don’t need to lose any more weight, the exercises in Go Sleeveless will simply rev up your metabolism ever further (making it even easier to keep the weight off permanently) and bring out the definition and tone in your arms.

By focusing specific attention on all the muscles of the arms - not just simply the triceps - which is the mistake that every other program for arms out there makes - you will cause the loose and sagging skin to form back to the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding the muscle) and eliminate the drooping. Your muscles will become sculpted and defined without becoming bulky, and the hormonal changes that will happen within your body will cause the skin to rejuvenate itself and regain its elasticity and firmness making your arms toned and sexy again. So even sagging skin is eliminated.

Also, by utilizing the full-body exercises and fat-burning cardio workouts, and a nutrition plan that boosts your metabolism by keeping a steady flow of high quality nutrients coming (you will never be hungry on this plan) you ensure that any remaining body fat is melted away quickly and effectively.

So I guess that’s the long answer for; whether you have arms that are too big and saggy, or arms that are skinny and saggy, this program will work for you.

Q: So Rylan, a concern that many women have is that if they start exercising their arms more, that they will bulk up and get even bigger. How do they avoid this?

Rylan: First off, let me make something very clear. Women simply do not have the hormones to build big and bulky muscles; it defies nature. The monstrosities you see on stage at women’s body-building competitions are often injecting male hormones, and taking their training to the extremes by lifting weights up to three or four hours a day. This WILL NOT happen to you unless you start following the same habits as bodybuilders.

What can happen to some women is this: when they begin strength training, they don’t follow a program that successfully eliminates body fat at the same time. This is actually the most common reason why no other program out there has been successful at eliminating saggy and flabby arms until now. These programs ignore the important role of burning body fat, and just focus on exercises for developing the arms. As the muscle starts to develop, it will push the fat out further, making the arms appear even bigger.

Go Sleeveless eliminates this problem by not using exercises that build the arms, but instead using exercises that sculpt and define the muscle, and burn off body fat rapidly as well. All of the exercises in Go Sleeveless have been chosen because they are great at boosting the metabolism, burning fat, and tightening and toning the arms, NOT making them big and bulky.

Q: That’s great. I am sure that will come as a relief to many women. Now, I think another obvious question is this. If someone wants to focus on their arms for a few weeks, what happens to the rest of their body in the meantime? I can imagine that if I did only an arm program for 6 weeks that the rest of my body would fall behind. What happens in this case? I mean, even if you love your arms by the end of the program, I doubt you would be satisfied if the rest of you got worse right?

Rylan: I was hoping you would ask this, and I’m glad you realize that you can’t just work on one body part while the rest of your body just sits around and waits for some action.

If you chose to focus on just one body part for 6 weeks, chances are, the rest of your body could slip during this time. When I created Go Sleeveless I knew women needed to fix their problem arms, but I also knew that if they had problem arms, they probably have some other areas they aren’t happy with as well. That’s why I designed Go Sleeveless to be a full-body transforming program that places extra focus on toning and sculpting the arms.

The fact is, while Go Sleeveless will eliminate saggy and flabby arms, it will also help women lose a ton of body fat, as well as tone and define their whole body at the same time. Women who have completed Go Sleeveless have not only eliminated their problem arms, but have defeated many other trouble spots like love handles, mommy belly, and big thighs as well.

Q: Wow, that sounds great. So what about the other programs that you are offering during this secret promo of yours? Do they work other areas of the body too?

Rylan: Indeed they do. The way the Go Sleeveless system works is like this: You pick a specific problem part of your body that you want to eliminate, work on that for 6 to 8 weeks, then pick the next one. For example, if you are sick and tired of flabby arms, then you would choose the Go Sleeveless program. This program is 6 weeks in duration, and by the end of it you will have eliminated your problem arms. During this program you will also be given exercises to help improve your whole body at the same time. After completing that, you may then choose to work on your love handles, so you would then progress to the Love Handle Eliminator program for 6 weeks. Every program in the Go Sleeveless system allows you to focus on one trouble area, while at the same time losing body fat and transforming your entire body as well.

Q: So this system really seems like a way to design your body exactly the way you want it right?

Rylan: Exactly! During my 3 day promo, I am giving every program away in one bundle for over 90% off. In this package there are over an entire YEARS worth of training programs that can be done in your own home. One for every problem part you may have. This entire system is a step-by-step process for creating your body exactly the way you want it, without expensive or invasive plastic surgery. You won’t even need your gym membership or your personal trainer anymore.

Q: I didn’t even think of it that way, so people could literally save several hundred or even thousands of dollars in the next few months by giving up their expensive gym membership and personal training sessions couldn’t they?

Rylan: That’s the idea. Everyone is in a cash crunch now, and that’s why I am offering this special 90% off sale for three days only. I want everyone to be able to get these programs regardless of their financial situation, and also save them money on expensive and useless services that aren’t working for them anyway. And because it takes such a small time commitment, you will free up literally hours each week.

Q: That does sound pretty enticing. But with this sale, obviously you can’t keep that up for long can you? What happens at the end of three days?

Rylan: You’re right. I need to make a living too, just like everyone else. At the end of the three days, the price has to go up to be able to cover my costs (I am actually losing money during the three day promo). The bonuses will get removed and the programs are only available at their cover prices. That’s why I want people to know about this 3 day promo, so they can get every program for one really low price while everyone is feeling the crunch.

Q: Well Rylan, I want to thank you for your time. I can clearly see that this is no scam or smoke and mirrors, this is the real deal. It’s nice to find someone who really cares about getting his customers results, and not just making a quick buck off them.

Rylan: You are more than welcome. I really do care for every one of my clients and customers, I want to see people succeed; I want to see them finally achieve a body that they are happy with. That is the reward I get from this work. And that is why I give my special ‘Better Than Surgery Guarantee’. If you use my program and don’t get results that rival that of plastic surgery or better, I will repay you every single cent. I know I could lose my shirt on this, but I know how well the program works, I have seen it work time and time again, and I know people will be so happy that they aren’t going to want their money back.

Q: Well I think that says it all. Thanks again Rylan, and where can they get the Go Sleeveless System and your special 90% off 3 day sale?

The sale runs 72 hours for February 16th, 17th, and 18th, and can be found at the link below.

Exercises For Flabby Upper Arms

The ALL NEW Go Sleeveless LAUNCHES TONIGHT!!!

2009-02-15T15:08:00.000-08:00

It's finally here folks!

At 12:01am Pacific Standard Time tonight, the ALL NEW Go Sleeveless system launches with over a DOZEN new bonuses.

The 72 hour sale starts at 12:01 sharp!

Remember, you have a window of opportunity to get this massive package for over 90% off for a very limited time.

Do not sit on the fence because this sale is going to come and go before you have time to clean up the chocolate wrappers from Valantine's Day.

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW GO SLEEVELESS

How To Lose Body Fat

2009-02-07T08:59:00.000-08:00

The constant struggle - the battle of the bulge. Why is it that you continue to grow in size, month after month, and year after year when we are told that we are finished growing by age 25? Why do you always end up a few pounds heavier than you were the year before, despite the fact that on New Years Day you vowed you wouldn’t? Why do you constantly find yourself shopping for larger sizes, and still squeezing yourself into your pants in the morning, hoping the zipper will make it all the way to the top? Why is it that your health has declined steadily, you never have any energy, and you are always tired? Why is it that you are ashamed to look at your naked body in the mirror, and too embarrassed to wear anything even remotely revealing?

For most people, it’s because you’ve tried every quick fix in the book. It’s time to realize that a quick fix doesn’t exist. You aren’t going to create the body of your dreams by taking a pill or two every day. You aren’t going sculpt and define your stomach and butt by spending 10 minutes, three days a week, with some fitness gadget. And you DEFINITELY won’t get fit playing a fitness video game on your Nintendo Wii (no matter how much you want it to be true). If that’s the case, then why bother? You can’t possibly spare a couple hours a day, 6 days a week to slave away in a crowded and noisy gym. Maybe you’ll just have to come to terms with being fat. After all, everyone ends up fat eventually anyway when our metabolisms slow down and we get older.

Nonsense! Don’t think for a minute you are some special case, with an abnormally slow metabolism, and bad genetics. You are fat not because you are getting older, not because you have a bad metabolism, and not because your parents gave you bad genes. It’s thinking like this that landed you in the position you are in now. You and everyone else is fat because they keep ignoring what they KNOW works.

There is hope, really there is. In my line of work, I see proof of it every single day. All ages, every size, every ethnicity, every background - everyone has the potential to have the body of their dreams, EVERYONE. It’s time you got serious and do the thing that you know you must. The one thing that is proven again and again to be the only thing that actually works, and works every time: a proper diet and exercise program.

So here it is. The program that has one goal, and one goal only: To blast body fat off you as fast as humanly possible. You don’t need a gym, and you don’t need to spend hours a day working out. If you follow this program start to finish, don’t stop and take time to analyze if you’re doing the right thing or not, and forget about supplements and fitness gadgets altogether, in 8 weeks you will be looking at a healthier, happier, skinnier, and sexier you. Period.

How To Get Rid Of Big and Jiggley Thighs

2009-02-07T08:52:00.000-08:00

There’s no other way to describe it…Thunder Thighs. It conjures such a vivid image that everyone knows exactly what I’m talking about without getting into the gory details. For most women, big and bulky thighs and calves are probably the most stubborn and un-responsive problem area they will ever confront. Hormones are working against you, making fat storage in this area almost inevitable. It seems that Mother Nature intended you to have big thighs. Why couldn’t you be lucky like men who have to work desperately to build up their legs? Wouldn’t that be a nice problem to have?

Unfortunately that just isn’t the case. Instead you’re stuck with legs that seem to grow no matter what you do, exercise or not. They jiggle when you walk, your inner thighs constantly rub together, and you simply will not wear skirts or shorts that show off your legs - and bathing suits or lingerie - forget about it!

For women, body fat has a notorious affinity for the areas on the inside and above the knees. When standing with your legs straight, this has the unfortunate habit of bulging and hanging over the tops of the knees, making the problem look even worse than it is, and adding to further embarrassment. Of course, so does cellulite; and more than anywhere cellulite loves to take hold on the inner and outer thighs and knees. And lets not forget the calves either. Heels can only do so much to create the illusion of long and sexy legs. At some point the heels have to come off and you’re stuck with reality again.

Unfortunately the fitness industry has unethically preyed on women like you who are desperate to trim down their thunder thighs. They’ve created equipment and exercise machinery that actually contributes to bulking up your thighs. Just walk into any women’s only section of a gym and you will find women squeezing away on machines designed to work the inner thigh, the outer thigh, the front of the thigh, and the back of the thigh, all while thinking they are combating the problem. The real problem is that these machines do nothing to shrink your thighs, and will actually make your thighs bulge even more.

So is the solution just to abandon exercise all together and simply cover-up with long skirts, pants, and jeans, and then hold it all in with various types of control-top pantyhose? Well, you could continue to create the illusion of toned, defined, and sexy legs like most women concede too, but wouldn’t it be better to actually have long and lean legs that you are proud to show off? Of course it would, but genetics are working against you, so it’s nothing but a pipe dream to get your hopes up and think that way, right? Wrong!

The answer is really quite simple. There are a number of exercises that work your entire legs, from calves to butt, that will NOT bulk you up, and that WILL tone, define, and sculpt your legs. Now, they aren’t machine’s you will find in a gym, and they don’t require the use of heavy weights. However they are still incredibly effective at melting body fat, tightening and firming the legs, reducing fat and cellulite around the knees, and sculpting the calves. Now, these exercises aren’t well known, in fact some of them you wouldn’t even think were designed for your legs. However together, combined with a cardio program designed to melt fat and tone muscle, they work synergistically to create an incredibly effective program that ensures thunder thighs will be eliminated for good; regardless of genetics, regardless of age, regardless of how bad the problem is right now.

And you’re about to discover this life-transforming program right within the pages of the Thunder Thigh Eliminator Program.

How To Firm, Tone, and Lift Your Butt

2009-02-05T13:23:00.001-08:00

Ah, the elusive great butt. So few ever achieve it. Our anatomical pillow, by it’s very nature designed to be soft and squishy. But soft and squishy doesn’t look good in a bikini or lingerie does it? Nor is a big bubble butt easy to hide. As unfortunate as it is, our butts are out there and subjected to other people’s judgment…“look at the size of her butt!’’…“look at the caboose on that one!”… “she doesn’t have the butt for those pants”... “wow, she shouldn’t be wearing a bathing suit with that thing”. Not flattering comments, but if you listen closely at the gym, the beach, or just about anywhere on the street, this is the hurtful reality of what people are saying.

Your problem butt may fall into one of two classes: too big, or too small. Too big and you can’t do a thing to hide it no matter what you wear, except maybe a trench coat or poncho. It makes finding jeans that fit you properly a near impossibility, and when it comes time to don that bathing suit, well, you don’t even want to think about how self-conscious you become. It seems like every step you take you are worried about how your butt looks, who’s staring, what comments they are making, and “how long is it until winter again?” The jiggling, cellulite, and unsightly bulges are absolutely mortifying, but what can you do? Besides, if you try and make some excuse not to wear a bathing suit, it makes it so obvious how embarrassed you are about your body. Sometimes that’s even worse.

If you’re on the other side of the coin with a flat butt, it isn’t any better. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some shape and lift that sagging, droopy rear end? Some have actually resorted to padded contraptions like ‘falsies’ for your butt, and on the extreme side even butt-implants. For some, doing anything to keep their jeans from sagging in the rear, and adding some shape to their figure when wearing anything snug (especially those blasted yoga pants) is worth the cost. And isn’t it so ironic that even through you have a flat butt, it’s still not firm and toned? You just can’t win can you?

While programs like “Buns of Steel” and other such devices and exercise videos have came and went, they always missed the mark. And that’s because nothing has ever attacked all the reasons why your butt is flabby, droopy, and unshapely. These programs have never included exercises that work your butt from the necessary angles that sculpt a well-defined rear-end, and more importantly, never achieve the single most important goal that any program focused on firming your butt must include…burning fat!

If you ever want to shape, tone, and define your butt (whether its too big, or too small) you must burn off the fat, and then develop the underlying muscle. I really is that simple, but until now, has been completely ignored by fitness gadget and exercise video manufacturers.

So if you want to create a sexy rear-end that looks great in jeans, yoga pants, bathing suits, or lingerie (and even naked), then you are in the right place. By the end of this program, you’ll still be able to hear the comments whispered as you walk by, but this time they will be ones of envy.

How to Get Rid Of Love Handles

2009-02-05T13:22:00.001-08:00

Before you do another side-bend, crunch, or sit-up to eliminate love handles, STOP! You may be making your waist bulge even more! I’m not sure who coined the phrase ‘love handles’, but it must have been the same person who started using the terms ‘big boned’ and ‘baby fat’ to excuse away their problem areas with cutesy words. The truth is, nobody loves love handles. Who wants to squeeze into their jeans each morning and feel those rolls bulging out the sides? And trying to cover it up with oversized shirts doesn’t seem to work as the rolls always have a way of showing through no matter how big and baggy your tops are. Of course wearing a two-piece bathing suit is out of the question entirely, and as if it wasn’t already difficult enough to try and hide your love handles, why do jeans seem to be cut even lower and snugger every passing season?

If you’re like most women, you’ve struggled with this problem area nearly your whole life, but no matter how many crunches and sit-ups you do, and no matter how many desperate hours you’ve wasted on treadmills, steppers, and cross-trainers, you still can’t get the bulges to budge. And maybe you’ve made the horrible mistake that many other women unknowingly have and actually made your waist thicker and more bulky by doing exercises that you thought were supposed to trim your midsection. Imagine your horror as you find your jeans getting even tighter six weeks after you start an intense training program that is supposed to make you smaller. When you look at yourself in the mirror and you see more of a rectangle, than the much-desired v-shape that you strive for, well, that’s enough to make anyone throw in the towel in surrender. After all, what’s the use wasting all this time and effort if you’re actually making yourself bigger! I guess it’s back to the old standby of holding it all in with control-top pantyhose.

But I’m here to tell you that there is a solution to a bulging waistline and unsightly love handles that doesn’t require an optical illusion, and it’s really surprisingly simple. The big secret is using exercises designed to tone and shrink the waist as opposed to building big and bulky muscles around your hips - which is exactly what many abs machines, weighted side-bends and many other exercises do. Combined with a short duration cardio program designed to melt away body fat (instead of the marathon cardio sessions that actually make fat loss slow down), and you have the makings of a guaranteed success program that will not only eliminate love handles and shrink your waist, but tighten and tone other trouble spots like the lower back, tummy, and hips, all while improving your health, vitality, and energy.

And the solution my friends, is right within the pages of Love Handle Eliminator.

How To Get Rid Of Muffin Top

2009-02-03T19:46:00.000-08:00

Although Elaine from Seinfeld may argue that this is the best part, when your midsection begins to resemble the bulging and overflowing shape of your typical muffin, I doubt you would agree that it is anything remotely good.

Who would blame you? Nobody wants to squeeze themselves into their pants each morning and be faced with the ugly rolls that protrude so obviously and embarrassingly from the top of their pants. But what is the solution?

Many women resort to buying another size up, wearing big and bulky shirts to hide it, or trying to cinch themselves in with control-top pantyhose and products like Spanx.

But of course you can’t hide it all the time can you? At some point you would like to visit the beach and actually wear a bathing suit without throwing a t-shirt on overtop. And wouldn’t it be nice to feel sexy in lingerie again?

You could start a fat loss program and hope that the rolls will eventually disappear, but wouldn’t you like a solution that is specifically designed to melt fat off like crazy, but at the same time tighten and tone your midsection?

Wouldn’t it be great to not just have a flat stomach, but have a hard and toned stomach too? After all, many women have achieved a flat stomach, but still think of themselves as ‘skinny-fat’ because they lack firmness and tone. And what about those embarrassing lower back rolls? Wouldn’t it be nice to nuke those off in the process?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you are in the right place. The all new Muffin Top Blaster program is specifically designed to eliminate rolls, pooch, and mommy belly. It will shrink your waist, tighten and tone your stomach, help you drop inches and pounds, and let you finally do away with ‘sucking it in’.

At the end of this simple eight-week training program you will have to shop for new jeans again, but this time a size smaller.

Coming Soon...

MY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

2009-02-02T20:38:00.000-08:00

Okay everybody, the moment you've all been waiting for, my big, HUGE, gigantic, ENORMOUS announcement!

Drumroll please......(brrrrrrrrrr).........

Mark your Calendars for February 16th!

It's Go Sleeveless' Birthday and I'm having a MASSIVE SALE!

Let me tell you what's going to happen...

Since even before the original Go Sleeveless program was launched, I've been working on various secret projects, and trying my best to keep it really hush hush.

I've conducted numerous surveys over the last year, listened to all of your feedback and your questions, and considered every single email I have received from you since the launch of Go Sleeveless nearly a year ago.

As a result I have put together an entire series of new programs that will guarantee an end to ALL of your stubborn problem parts. That's right...it's not just about arms anymore!

I have received numerous emails from you about "how do I get rid of muffin top and stomach fat?", "how do I get rid of love handles", "how do I get rid of thunder thighs", "what types of foods should I be eating", "is there a diet program" and much much more.

In two short weeks, ALL of your burning questions will be answered, because Go Sleeveless is going to be re-launched, updated and revised, and will be accompanied by over a DOZEN ALL NEW PROGRAMS designed to eliminate every single one of your stubborn problem areas once and for all.

Now, I know we're in a recession, but that just makes it even more important for us to take care of our health.

With the cost of health care and medication rising exponentially every year, we can no longer afford to keep getting sicker like we are.

We have to start taking responsibility for our own health and our bodies and make changes to our lives for the better.

Not only that, but aren't you sick and tired of being sick and tired? And aren't you fed up with New Year's Resolutions that last little more than a couple weeks? Haven't you had enough of covering up your body and being embarrassed about the way you look?

It's time to wake up. We're already in February and most of us have left out New Year's resolutions somewhere behind us a week or two ago.

The scary thing is March is just around the corner, and spring is only a matter of weeks away! The reality is, if you don't get something started soon, chances are, spring will come and you will still be stuck in the same rut you are in now. And once spring is here, then summer is just around the corner, and bathing suit season is upon you. Then what? Give up for another year? Cover up the arms and legs, and the entire body and stress over another summer ruined because you are unhappy about how you look?

NOT THIS TIME!

You need to do something about your body NOW, and I am going to make you an offer you simply cannot refuse.

Like I said, we're in tough economic times, and money is tight, so here is what I am going to do.

For 3 DAYS ONLY, on February 16th, 17th, and 18th (that's the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after Valentine's day) I am going to put every single one of my new programs into a huge package, bundled all together, and I'm going to give it to you for....

...wait for it...

....still waiting?...

OVER 90% OFF!

Yes, you read that right. NINETY PERCENT OFF!

Of course, the only way I can actually do this is to offer it for three days only. After the 3 day promo, then each of the new programs will still be available, but at cover price, and individually only, not in one big package.

Ok, so I know you want to know what's included in the big promo package, so here's what I am going to do. There is simply so many new programs that are going to be launched, that if I told you all at once, you would be stuck here reading for hours.

So as not to overwhelm you, every day until Valentine's day, I am going to preview one of the new programs right here exclusively on this blog. You will get to read the intro and see the cover art for each new program that will be launched - a new one every day up to and including the 14th.

Then you will have Valentine's day and the next day to get your fill of chocolate and candy, and then on the 16th, at 12:01 am eastern time, the gates open and you will have your one and only chance, for 72 hours, to get over 12 new programs in one big package, for over 90% off the cover price.

So mark your calendars folks, it simply will not ever get any better than this.

How to Eliminate Sagging Arms and Body Fat

2009-02-01T20:40:00.000-08:00

I thought it might be a good idea to post this video, since I am still getting a lot of questions asking if Go Sleeveless still works if you want to eliminate saggy arms and a lot of body fat at the same time.

I want to be very clear, whether you have 10lbs or 100lbs to lose, the principals are exactly the same. However, there are a few secrets that you MUST follow if you want to lose a lot of weight very rapidly. I reveal one of those secrets in this video. The other secrets can be found in the two free ebooks I am giving away at http://www.gosleeveless.com

If you haven't grabbed your copies yet, make sure to head over there after you watch this quick clip on Exercises To Get Rid Of Flabby Upper Arms. and snag yours before they get taken down. At some point these ebooks will be paid access only, but for now at least, they are still free, so take advantage of that while you can.

PS. HUGE announcement tomorrow! Stay tuned!

My number one diet advice

2009-01-24T10:29:00.000-08:00

Just a quick one this morning folks. I've been working like mad on something that is going to be huge. And when I say huge, I MEAN huge.

I will be telling you more about that very soon ;-)

Today, I wanted to share with you a little piece of advice, that although simple, can make an incredible change to your body almost overnight.

And this has to do with diet.

Although the Atkins diet has come and gone for the most part (thank heavens!) it did leave us with one tid-bit of information that is truly valuable.

And that is, GET RID OF STARCH!

What I mean by starch is potato, pasta, flour products of any kind, rice, etc. On top of this, refined carbs like sugar and high-fructose corn syrup and even fruit juice are all ticking time bombs; waiting to make you explode into jean sizes you'll be embarrased to admit you wear.

Now, most people assume that many of these foods are healthy choices. I mean, you would think that a baked potato is great compared to a plate of french fries.

Let me put it like this: Starches are a form of highly condensed energy. Energy that you just simply ARE NOT BURNING. If you have job that required to you be physical all day long (like a farmer, carpenter, laborer etc.) then you can get away with it, but then again, if you have one of these professoins, chances are your weight isn't too much of a problem.

The reality is, our lives are VERY sedentary. Even if you're 'busy' (who isn't) you probably aren't all that physicaly active. And while you do need some carbs to fuel your brain and keep you going throughout the day; the carbs you are getting from fruits and veggies are plenty to accomplish this task.

Quite simply, if you are eating carbs, and you have an inactive lifestyle, those carbs are not being used as energy, and WILL end up as body fat, period.

You need to make a shift from having meat, potatoes, and veggies for dinner, to having a salad, meat, and some cooked veggies.

Resist it as much as you want, but my clients who have the best success are all following this type of plan. This is what my wife and I have been doing for years now, and I can tell you the results were visible nearly overnight.

If you MUST have carbs, eat them only in the morning, and in sensible amounts. After that, focus on fresh fruits and veggies, and protein for the rest of your meals, and you will be amazed at the changes in your body.

Put this in to practise now folks. Don't wait any longer. The sooner you do this, the sooner you will get great results.

RD

The truth about Alli

2009-01-16T20:11:00.001-08:00

Don't even go here folks. Not one bit. Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars.

You know how people who abuse laxatives are considered bulimic?

Yup, same idea here.

Alli is a pill you take with your meal that binds to fat rendering it incapable of proper digestion.

Here's the process: Take Alli...eat a burger...fat in burger binds to Alli...Alli and fat from burger ends up in toilet.

Eat all the fat you want, and your body won't absorb it. Great huh?

Not really.

Two big problems here.

Number one (well number two actually) is that this causes laxation. Well, to be fair, let me tell you exactly what the manufacturer states: “gas with oily spotting, loose stools, and more frequent stools that may be hard to control.” Sounds like party to me.

The other is that it doesn't do a damn thing about the carbs, sugar, and all the other garbage you might be jamming down your throat.

And a third problem (I know I said two, but who's keeping track anyway) is that you NEED some of the fat you are eating. If you are eating healthy fats like olive oil and fish oils, you'd then be depriving yourself of some incredibly beneficial and healthy nutrients that actually help you BURN fat.

Okay, so I've got one more. Alli comes with a little manual that contains an eating plan and exercise guide. Guess what? It states for this pill to work, it must be combined with healthy diet and exercise plan.

WAKE UP PEOPLE! It's not the pill that is making you lose weight, it's the strict diet and exercise plan they include with it that MUST be followed in order to achieve the 'incredible' results.

You will not, I repeat, NOT get healthy and skinny from a bloody pill. Give up on the magic bullet, it does not exist.

Your body is NOT meant to be fat.

It's also not meant to sit around all day at a desk, and it's not meant to consume the types of things that are getting passed off as food these days.

Move more, eat less. It's a no brainer folks. Two simple steps and you will lose weight; while maintaining control over your sphincter I might add.

Yeeesh!

PS. Want a done-for-you program that guarantees to melt body fat like crazy and eliminate saggy and flabby arms WITHOUT horrible side effects, AND costs less than 6 weeks worth of Alli? Check out the Body Fat Blowtorch expansion pack, now included for a limited time with the Go Sleeveless program. If you hurry up, I'll throw the other 3 expansion packs in for free as well. That will save you well over $100.

Getting rid of flabby arms without surgery

2009-01-12T00:05:00.000-08:00

The three steps to eliminating sagging and flabby arms, at any age, and without plastic surgery.

Heart Rate Monitor Recommendation

2009-01-07T13:17:00.000-08:00

This is one piece of equipment that I recommend all my clients get. It is imperative that you know your heart rate when you are training to ensure that you are working at a sufficient enough intensity to cause a change in your body. The only way to know this for sure is to wear a heart rate monitor such as this.

All of my programs contain heart rate guideline for the cardio training sections, and trying to take your pulse manually is nearly impossible to do while working out (you will end up with major errors). Therefore all my private clients are instructed to get one of these.

I have seen many different models and prices of monitors, but my favorite continues to be the Polar F4. The price is great, it is easy to use, and it even tracks how many calories you burn during a workout so you can make sure that you are training just as hard each session.

The best price I've seen to date has been Amazon, and you can click the link below to take you right to it.

How to eliminate cravings and get back on the wagon

2009-01-05T09:46:00.000-08:00

Lot's of you may be struggling with cravings, especially during the recent holiday season. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Click the play button to find out. PS. When I refer to junk food and garbage, I mean EVERYTHING that is not good for you: Sugar, alcohol, heavy starches (breads, pasta, white rice, white flour products), deep fried foods, processed foods etc.

Chin-ups for women

2009-01-01T16:35:00.000-08:00

Everyone needs to be able to do a full chin-up, women especially. If you can't, then you need to start trying right away. There are no excuses here, women are every bit as capable of performing this exercise as men, period.

In my experience, the best way to start doing full chin-ups when you can't even manage one, is to do resisted lowering first.

Start by standing on a bench or a chair that lifts you up to the chinning bar, take a good grip on the bar, then step off the bench and try to hang for a second.

Next, try to slowly lower yourself down to the floor. This may not be slow at first, but keep trying and eventually you will get to the point where you can slowly lower yourself all the way to the floor.

Do this as many times as you can in a row, and then once you can complete about 10 controlled lowerings (is that a word?) then try and pull yourself up once.

By doing resisted lowering (or eccentric contractions as we call them in exercise physiology) you actually build more strength than during the concentric phase (or lifting of the weight).

This is why it is so essential to slowly lower your weights when you are doing reps, and not simply dropping them back to the start position, you will miss out on some of your best possible gains.

Detox plan for the new year

2008-12-30T15:58:00.000-08:00

This is a question that I get asked a lot, so here is my recommendation.

And YOU just don't have the time?

2008-12-24T11:01:00.000-08:00

From The Guardian online news...

He breezed through the rigors of a marathon 21 months on the campaign trail. On polling day he mixed it up on a basketball court. And within hours of his election victory, Barack Obama was back in the gym for another grueling workout. Has an American president-elect ever been fitter for office?

Exercise, Obama says, is the key to remaining fresh and focused in the face of a punishing schedule. "The main reason I do it is just to clear my head and relieve me of stress," he told an American fitness magazine. "My blood pressure is pretty low and I tend to be a healthy eater."

While presidents before him were keen to display their physical fitness - Bill Clinton, for example, would take three-mile jogs through Washington's National Mall, accompanied by a posse of secret service agents on bicycles - few could match the dedication shown by the early-rising Obama, 47.

"Most of my workouts have to come before my day starts," he told Men's Health. "There's always a trade-off between sleep and working out. Usually I get in about 45 minutes, six days a week. I'll lift [weights] one day, do cardio the next. "I wish I was getting a 90-minute workout," he added. But even at his current pace, Obama will have spent at least another 2,700 minutes in the gym before inauguration day on January 20.

So the busiest man and father in North America has time to workout 6 days a week? Suddenly the rest of our excuses look pretty lame.

More Exercises To Get Rid Of Flabby Arms

2008-12-22T23:29:00.000-08:00

Over the last two weeks, due to the heavy snow and treacherous roads, I have elected to do my workouts at home. I must say, it is nice to take a break from the gym scene every now and again. Seeing as how Christmas is just around the corner, I thought maybe you would want to take a break away from the gym stuff for a week as well.

So, as my little gift to you, here is short exercise video I put together with three of the best exercises to help you get rid of flabby arms. They require no equipment, and virtually no space. Combine these three exercises with the Plank exercise I posted a little while back, and you now have four great exercises you can string together in a little mini-circuit that you can do anywhere, anytime.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Rylan

How to lose saggy and flabby arms over the holidays

2008-12-17T10:42:00.000-08:00

Now that I’ve cleared my head with the holiday rant, what if you
are one of the proud few who are actually sticking to a diet and
training program over the holidays?

Can you allow for a little wiggle room for some holiday treats?

You sure can!

Strange as it sounds, you can use the holiday season and all its
indulgences to your advantage, and actually see improvements in
your body, especially with your upper arms.

Assuming you’re following a strict diet and training program for
90% of the time, 10% of the time you can be free to eat what you
like.

This is based on research that shows that when you are in a
state of caloric depletion, your metabolism attempts to compensate
by switching into starvation mode and slowing down; ultimately
leading to decreased calorie burning throughout the day.

Think of a campfire: Forget to stoke it with new fuel and it
slowly smolders out, add a few fresh logs and it blazes to life.
Your metabolism is much the same.

You can use this to your advantage. If you are maintaining a
rigorous physical training schedule with a spot-on diet, the extra
calories will actually help your body recover faster, build more
muscle, re-fuel you for you next workout, and keep your metabolism
blazing. That means eliminating saggy and flabby arms even faster
over the holidays.

And you thought you would have to put your goals on hold until the
new year didn't you?

So how can you put this into practice?

Six out of seven days per week, train hard and keep your diet clean.
Come the seventh day, forget about the diet and training for a day.
Eat what you want and relax. Just be sure to plan your schedule
around days that you know you will want to indulge (office parties,
Christmas Day, New Years Eve).

There you have it. Use this little bit of knowledge and you can
actually further your progress over the holidays. Just make sure
you stick to the 90%-10% rule!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-16T10:18:00.000-08:00

Q: How many reps do I do of the exercise you sent me for flab under the arms. I saw your video, you look awesome!!! Lucy

Lucy is referring to the exercise video of the "Exercises For Flabby Arms - Plank" that I demonstrated a post or two back.

A: Hi Lucy,

Thanks for the compliment.

For most people, I would recommend starting with a 15 second hold on all fours, then do 6 second holds for each limb (when you lift one limb off the ground) and then go back to another 15 second hold on all fours.

I sometimes use this exercise as test of an athlete's cores strength and endurance, in which case they need to be able to hold on all fours for two minutes, then 30 seconds on each limb, then 1 minute on all fours again. That’s what I encourage people to work up to because, if you can do it, it shows that you have incredible core strength and endurance.

Of course, start with what you can at first, and slowly build yourself up by a few seconds at a time. You will need to perform this exercise at least twice a week to make improvements, and I recommend doing two sets each time you do it (taking a 2 minute break in between your sets).

Hope that helps,

Rylan

My Holiday Rant

2008-12-14T12:26:00.000-08:00

(bonus points for anyone who can find all the Canadian-isms in my rant)

"It’s the holidays; I’ll start fresh in January."

How many times have you said this?

Being a trainer, I’ve heard this more times than I can count.

There was a time in my life where even I used to say it too.

The calendar is chock full of ‘excuse opportunities’ as I like to call them. The big one, of course, is the Christmas holidays. After all, with all the goodies around, you couldn’t possibly not indulge, could you?

You know, if it was only the Christmas holidays that were the problem, then it wouldn’t really be that much of a problem. After all, what’s a couple weeks out of the year to forget about your exercise and nutrition, and just do whatever you feel like for a change? No big deal right?

I’ve often told clients that there is no difference between 100% and 90% when it comes to your diet and exercise plan. What I mean by that, is if you eat clean and stick to your exercise plan 90% of the time, your results are going to be pretty much the same as if you were 100% spot on; there really is no need for perfection is there?
Problem is, most people blow this 10% “free time” before they even get the year started.

And that is the start of the perpetual excuse cycle...

The goodies start flowing in December. Christmas parties, office parties, relatives and friends showing up at a moments notice; seems like everyone who comes to your door is carrying a plate of cookies, or Christmas baking of some sort. No hope even trying to fight it right, so what’s the big deal giving in for a month? After all, it’s just a month right? You’ll start back at it in January with a newly instilled sense of determination. Right! Okay, so now you can relax until the new year.

New years eve rolls around, and you party a little too hard. New years day is spent recovering from the night before, and of course we all know how greasy foods seem to cure a hangover right? So much for starting your new diet and exercise plan January 1st. Besides, there’s still so many goodies lying around left over from the holidays and the new years party, and in your condition you’re not likely to be heading to a gym anytime soon. You‘ll need a week to get back to work and get into a routine anyway, so you’ll start next week.

February rolls around, and you managed to get a couple solid weeks in at the gym, but it’s been a rocky start. Valentines day is here though, and the chocolate is a calling. You have a nice calorie ridden dinner with your significant other, and of course, a decadent dessert. So much for this week. Besides, you can’t NOT eat those chocolates you got right? That would be rude. You take a couple days to consume all the goodies, and you don’t feel like going to the gym because you're so bloated and sickly feeling from all the sweets, so you’ll get back at it next week.

Finally it’s March, and spring is just around the corner! Uh oh! That means summer is on the way too! Better buckle down or you’re going to be avoiding the beach AGAIN this year. Nothing worse than feeling fat and bloated and trying on bathing suits. But, then again, there is still snow on the ground, you’ve got time, no need to panic. But you should start thinking about putting some use to that gym membership you bought back in January.

April arrives, and you maybe got another solid week or two at the gym, but then Easter hits, and the stores are stocking their shelves with chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and other nice goodies. You find yourself unable to resist the temptation, yet again. Chocolate is just too damn good, but after this, that’s it! And you mean it too!

Spring is now in full effect, and now May long weekend is here. The official start to the camping season, (and drinking season). You might go camping, you might stay at home, but either way, it’s a holiday and time to celebrate. Bring on the chips, hot dogs, and beer!

Oh no! June is here already!? Okay, time to get serious now. Summer crept up on you again, how does it always do that? If you really push hard, and I mean REALLY hard, you might be able to feel a little better about your body for August. At least you’ll get one month of summer time fun with a half-decent body right? And September is still summery anyway right?

July hits, and the heat is on, literally. It’s getting harder to go to the gym in this 35+ degree weather. You simply can’t go for your after work run anymore because it’s just too hot. Oh, but guess what? It’s Canada day long-weekend! Let’s have a barbecue at the lake! That’s what summer is all about right? Going to the beach, camping, barbecues, boating, cold drinks. You work hard all year to get to the summer, you’re not going to not enjoy it right?

August is a complete write-off. It’s too hot to work-out, there is a barbecue every weekend, the kids are at home and you’re trying to keep them busy, and then you have your holidays coming up too. Oh well, so much for this summer. Next year will be different. NO! Forget I said that, you’re not going to wait until next year. September is right around the corner, and the kids will be back in school, the weather will be better, and you’ll be back at work and in a routine. September it is then, so just relax and enjoy the rest of your summer and you’ll start fresh next month.

It took a couple weeks to get the kids into their routines and get settled back at work, but now that you are half way through September conditions are perfect to get serious about your diet and exercise again. You might even take a trip somewhere warm this coming winter, so you’ll want to be in your best shape for the beach. Okay, down to business now!

October brings the beautiful colors of the fall, and the weather is perfect for exercising, and you are starting to get a little momentum with your diet over the last couple weeks. It hasn’t been perfect, but it’s certainly better than the month before. But here comes Thanksgiving and what is Thanksgiving without the feast? Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, mmmmm. Sounds good doesn’t it? Okay, after this, things are going to get serious.

Oh shoot, forgot about Halloween. All that candy lying around… is gotta go somewhere. All right, after this THAT IT!

Now that November is here, you are really treading on thin ice. That holiday to Mexico is coming up just after Christmas, so you’ve got less than two months to make some serious headway with your body just to get BACK to where you were last November. After all those indulgences over the past year, and your inability to stick to your exercise program for longer than a couple weeks at best, you’ve actually put on 10 lbs since last year. That means that you’ll have to lose at least 20 lbs to look a little bit better than you did last year. Oh man, where does the year go? You might be in trouble if you can’t get it together in the next couple weeks.

Ahhhh ta hell with it! It’s December, and who are you kidding…. Christmas parties, office parties, relatives and friends showing up at a moments notice…Wait a minute. Why do I have this feeling of Déjà Vu?

Does all this sound familiar?

Stop making excuses, and STOP PUTTING IT OFF!!

If you don’t make NOW the time to get in shape, then when will you?

Stop saying tomorrow, because tomorrow never comes.

Let me make something perfectly clear. The only reason that you don’t have the body you want, the ONLY reason….

...is because you haven’t made it a priority.

It’s not because of genetics...

It’s not because you were dealt a bad hand...

It’s not because your mother has large thighs so you are doomed to have large thighs...

It is because you’ve put everything else ahead of yourself.

So STOP!

You must take responsibility for your body. It is the way it is because YOU made it that way, good or bad.

Do NOT wait until January.

If you do, you seriously run the risk of ending up in the exact same position you are now….

…except maybe 10 pounds heavier

CLICK HERE TO START NOW

Exercise to get rid of flabby arms

2008-12-10T11:47:00.001-08:00

Here's a great exercise to get rid of flabby arms. You don't need any equipment, and it can be done anywhere you have the smallest amount of floor space.

I'm Back!

2008-12-07T23:49:00.001-08:00

Do they make Spanx for arms?

2008-11-27T13:34:00.000-08:00

I found out about Spanx one day when I was watching Oprah with my wife.

The 'footless pantyhose' is basically just a control-top pantyhose that squeezes all your fat, sucks everything in, and is designed to smooth out problem areas such as muffin top, thunder thighs, and love handles.

While I think this is a fantastic product for women who desperately want to look better instantly, of course, they don't actually solve the problem.

Worse yet, they don't make Spanx for your arms.

Even if they did, I doubt you would want to wear something like this that would be so visible to the world; you would be forced to get the long sleeves out again to cover up the problem.

So what do you do if you want to look better instantly?

Well, unfortunately nothing exists that will make you look better instantly, HOWEVER, the Go Sleeveless program has been shown to give results in as little as just one week!

So while you might not solve your problem overnight, in less than 7 days you can visibly reduce sagging and flabby arms, and in 6 weeks you can see incredible results.

Wouldn't you like the results of control top pantyhose for your arms, but without the pantyhose?

If you do, go get your copy of Go Sleeveless now, and get started today. In less than 7 days you could be well on your way to tightening and firming your problem arms.

Will I come back from my honeymoon fat?

2008-11-19T19:26:00.001-08:00

I hear this all the time..."I'm going away, so I'll have to put my workout on hold until I get back".

That's usually the point when I realize that this person is not going to ever get in shape, no matter what I do, especially not anywhere in the near future.

It's the making of excuses for not being able to workout while traveling that truly separates those who will achieve their ultimate fitness dreams, and those who will continue to be disappointed with the way they look and feel.

For those who really want to get the body of they desire, they WILL find a way to get in a great workout, regardless of the circumstances.

I'll use myself as an example here...

Most of you know that I am currently on my honeymoon in Hawaii. I've had a lot of my clients ask me if I am going to be working out while I'm on my vacation - after all, you only get one honeymoon, so why not just sit back, relax, and enjoy it right?

My answer to that...

Of course I'm going to workout!

At this point in my life, working out is not looked upon as a chore, or something I have to just 'get done'. I actually enjoy it, and I really, really mean that. While I'm working out, AND during my workout, I have a great time. My body craves the expenditure of energy. I feel revitalized, fresh, and incredibly alive.

When I don't workout, I feel like crap.

I get antsy, irritable, and anxious. I simply do not like the way I feel when I can't get a good workout in.

So why would I want to spend three weeks lying on a beach and feeling horrible?

Of course, I'm logging my fair share of time lying in the sun, but I also make time to get a great workout in too.

In fact, in the past week or so, I've actually watched my bodyfat percentage go DOWN just from the different workouts I've been experimenting with while I've been here. And this is with no treadmill, no weight machines, no exercise ball, no bands, no nothing. Just a stretch of open beach and myself, and 20 minutes.

This is incredible...I'm actually going to come back from my honeymoon in better shape than I left!

So what I'm getting at here is that you don't need access to a gym or any fancy gym equipment to have a great workout. In most cases, you can do incredible things with just your own bodyweight, even for an advanced trainee.

The most important thing to take away from this is that you need to make working out part of your daily routine - just like brushing your teeth and taking a shower - regardless of where you are in the world or what is going on in your life.

And when you feel stressed out beyond all belief and feel like the world is coming down around you...

...THAT is when you need it most!

So no more excuses, get out there and have a great workout! Start now, and in three weeks you'll be looking at a leaner, more attractive, and healthier you!

For those of you who want to follow along at home, here is what my exact workout routine has been since I arrived in Oahu:

Warmup
200 yards sand jogging

Cardio
6 Intervals of 100 yard sand sprints + 6 100 yard recovery laps
12 x 100 yard sand jogging laps

Bodyweight Training
Rock Squats - 10 reps, 3 sets
3 Point Sand Pushups - 15 reps, 3 sets
T-Pushups - 12 reps, 3 sets
Rock Sand Slams - 10 reps, 3 sets
Plank + Elbow to Knee - 12 reps, 3 sets

Cooldown
100 yards easy swim

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms,

RD

Twitter: That little bird thing at the top right of the page...

2008-11-15T20:56:00.001-08:00

For those of you who haven't heard of Twitter, it's a new form of 'micro-blogging'.

What it does is, basically, is allow me the opportunity to update you on what I'm doing in short message format. It's kind of like a form of on-line text messaging.

Although I often don't have time to update the blog with longer posts, I still want to be able to keep you abreast of whats going on in my life and what projects I'm working on - and Twitter allow's me to do just that.

By continually checking back to my blog, you can see what I'm up to by checking the little bird icon to the right. These little messages are called 'tweets' - so you might want to add that to your computer lingo vocabulary.

This allows me another great way to keep you informed and pass along info, tips, tricks, and any little messages that I want!

RD

Guess where I am?

2008-11-12T11:47:00.000-08:00

Hey there everyone,

I am excited to announce that the day has finally come for my honeymoon!

Yes indeed, my beautiful bride and I just arrived in Oahu for our two week stay, before hopping over to Kauai for another week or so.

Obviously, we'll be enjoying some R&R, so I won't be posting as often, and since internet access is going to less than consistent, it might take me longer than normal to respond to emails, but I will get to them all eventually. At the very least, I should be able to respond once a week while I am here. I sincerely appreciate your patience in this matter.

That being said, I am going to take advantage of my time here and work on a couple projects and video blog posts over the course of my stay. I also hope to put together a "Vacation Workout" for all you folks who have asked what to do when you travel and don't have access to ANY equipment. And what better backdrop than the beaches of Hawaii?

Well, that's all for today, hope this finds you well and I will be speaking with you again as soon as I can.

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms,

RD

Can you eat halloween candy and still get rid of flabby arms?

2008-11-03T09:52:00.000-08:00

Hope you had a great Halloween. I actually spent the entire weekend
at a conference for Kinesiologists in Vancouver, BC.

But that didn't stop me from carving a pumpkin!

(In the photo from left to right, that is my brother's, my wife's, and mine on the far right.)

Anyway, as usual, the conference was filled with great speakers and I learned a lot.

I got to meet with some top experts in the field of human performance
and conditioning, and spoke personally with the trainer of celebrities
Jessica Alba, and Hugh Jackman. I also met with Roger Takahashi, the
strength and conditioning coach for the Vancouver Canucks.

Additionally, I attended a presentation from one of my old professors who is now
heading some fascinating research into genetics and what is called
'gene doping' for the 2010 winter Olympics here in Vancouver.

I learned something very interesting from Dr. Rupert, and it might
surprise a lot of you to know that there really isn't a 'fat gene'. So those
of you who have been blaming genetics on your physique, sorry, that
excuse no longer works!

Anyway, I will be posting some great tips that I took away from this
weekend sometime soon, but today I wanted to address something
that is probably more important at the moment.

And that is...

What do you do with all that Halloween candy?

Now I'm not going to be a Drill Sargent and say that you can't have
any of it, (but good for you if you have been able to resist!),
however, there is definitely something you should NOT do.

If you have Halloween candy lying around, you might be thinking,
'it's okay just to have a little bit here and there, as long as I
don't pig out', right?

No, no, no!

Do NOT do this.

I'm also not advocating binging and eating as much as you can all
at once and making your self sick either.

What I do recommend is allow yourself two days to have a moderate
amount of candy, then throw it out, or give it away.

The problem with having a little bit each day is that it puts your
body into a constant state of "fat storage mode", making it impossible for you
to lose any weight, even if your calories are kept very low.

The reason for this is a little hormone called insulin. When you eat
anything that contains sugar or starch, your body releases insulin to
gobble it up. The problem is, insulin can be a dirty little bugger
when it comes to fat loss because it likes to store body fat.

The more insulin you have rushing through your system, the more body
fat you are likley to store. Also, if you have insulin flowing through
your system all day (like when you take a piece of candy here and there
throughout the day) you are in a constant state of fat storage mode,
and there is no hope for you to lose any weight at all.

So even if you are watching the rest of your diet, fat loss is futile
if you are constantly eating sugar (even if it's just a little bit).

You had your fun, you've enjoyed a few pieces of candy, and now
it's time to toss it, give it away, or burn it. I don't care how you
get rid of it, but it ends today.

Get back on track, and get the fat falling off again!

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms,

RD

The shocking reason why you have flabby arms

2008-10-28T21:29:00.000-07:00

To start, I want to extend my thanks to everyone who took the time to send in your questions, I’ll get to the answers in a minute, and tell you how to collect your program.

But first, I need to tell you what really shocked me, and I mean REALLY shocked me. Out of the hundreds and hundreds of people who subscribe to my email list, only 9 people bothered to send in a question and get their free program. ONLY 9!

What does this mean?

This means that the single most obvious reason that you have flabby arms, is because of your inability to actually do something about it.

It’s not because of genetics, diet, lack of exercise, ill health, lack of money (I mean come on, I am GIVING you the program for absolutely nothing!) or anything else other than the fact that you simply refused to take any action.

It’s as simple as that. I was offering a totally free program, no strings attached, no catch. All you had to do was submit a question, and you would get your program.

This is astonishing people, and it’s time for a wake-up call. You can sit there and complain about how things are day in and day out, but if you won’t get off your butt and do something about it, then you only have yourself to blame.

ACT. And ACT NOW.

Ok, enough with my rant, on to the questions.

I have not altered these questions at all, they are exactly as they were sent to me. My answers are kind of long, so I’m going to split this up over two posts. We’ll start here….

Q: My question is I am 51 years old. What happens to all the flabby arm bits? Will I have loose skin or will it shrink back to what it use to be like? Regards Lyn

Well Lyn, what I am about to tell you is something that the plastic surgeons would not want you to know. Unfortunately, the media has tried to brainwash you into thinking that sagging skin is a result of aging and there is nothing you can do about it (except cutting it off with surgery). This is dead wrong. Most of the women I have worked with in their quest to eliminate sagging and flabby arms have been in their late fifties and early sixties, and not one of them had a problem with excess sagging skin at the end of the program.

If you exercise, hydrate yourself properly, and eat a healthy diet, the skin’s elasticity returns and tightens as you reduce the fat deposits surrounding the arm. Also, as you tone the muscles underneath the skin with the exercises in the Go Sleeveless program, you actually cause the skin to tighten further around your arms. If you just lose weight without toning the muscles, then you WILL be left with sagging skin. That is why Go Sleeveless helps you lose fat, but tone muscle at the same time. Doing one without the other will result in horrible results.

What happens to all the extra bits? Well, your body is in a constant state of ‘remodeling’ and cells are being destroyed and recreated every day. The cells that sit on your body are not fifty years old, even if you are. Quite simply put, your body metabolizes (eats up) the extra fat and skin cells and re-creates healthy new cells to put in their place, but ONLY if you provide them with the necessary direction by following a proper program like Go Sleeveless.

Q: I GUESS MY QUESTION WOULD BE BEING A GUY HOW DO YOU KNOW SO MUCH ABOUT HOW TO GET RID OF FLABBY ARMS ON WOMEN??? Donna

Great question Donna. First off all, if you haven’t already read my recent post on my story and how I got into this line of work, please do. It will explain a lot, and I think it illustrates very clearly that I once was in horrible shape myself, so I know what it’s like to be challenged with weight and health problems. But that doesn’t change the fact that I am a man, so what do I know about woman’s problems?

I guess the best analogy that I can give you is in the case of male doctors. Many women have male doctors, but what could a male doctor possibly know about women’s problems? A lot actually, because they have spent extensive time studying, researching, and working with women’s bodies. Some even specialize in this area and become obstetrician/gynecologists. It is very much the same in my case.

I spent 6 years in university studying human performance, exercise physiology and sports medicine, with a specific focus on women’s health and body issues. Since graduating, I have further specialized in this field, and I work almost exclusively with women. To be quite honest, most men are too macho to admit they need a personal trainer (they think they know it all already ;-)

I decided very early on in my career that I wanted to work with women because they needed my help more. Women have very specific challenges when it comes to getting in shape, challenges that men do not have, and so, this is who I have found I prefer to work with. With regards to flabby arms specifically, I have devoted a large part of the past two years of my life to finding a solution to this problem, because nearly all of my clients were faced with this challenge, and I was determined to help them. Through trial and error I succeeded in creating a program that worked incredibly well, and that program is now what you know as Go Sleeveless. I may not be a woman, but trust me when I say I know how to help women achieve their goals.

Q: My name is Bea and I am a 38 year old woman living in Norway. I am a single Mum and I love to get to the gym and work out and I do it 5 times a week. I have been overweight my whole life but I am quite fit and have plenty of energy to get me through long days. I eat sensible and when I started to work about a year ago, about 40 pounds came right off me, but now I don't get anywhere regarding my overweight and I find it very strange. Not a pound in 3 months. My question to you then is as follows: Is there any advice you can give a person like me that seems to stay the same weight no matter what I do?

Bea, great to hear from someone from Norway! It’s so exciting to hear that my help reaches women all across the globe! That is one thing that is so incredible about working with clients through the internet, you can reach anyone, anywhere.

Now, without getting into too much detail (In a private consultation I would gather extensive data on your history, what you have tried etc), the first thing that sends up a red flag is that you lost a bunch of weight, then it stopped. This is a classic case of hitting a ‘plateau’ or in other words, everything just seems to stop working. This is almost ALWAYS a result of following the same program for far too long. You need to shock the body into change, and then the weight will start falling off all over again, and keep falling.

I highly recommend you get yourself a new program and completely revamp the way you train. Many women are in your shoes. They feel fit and healthy, and they have lots of energy, but the body they see in the mirror doesn’t reflect that way they feel inside. You may feel fit and healthy, but when you look at yourself you see fat and out of shape.

Again, this is almost always a result of staying on the same program and same eating plan for far too long. What also interests me is that you say you have been overweight your whole life. I would highly suspect that you have a ‘fat’ picture of yourself in your mind, which tends to create a ‘fat’ picture of yourself on the outside. I spoke about this in more detail in recent posts relating to using self-hypnosis and subliminal messages to help you re-program your mental picture of yourself to get the fat to start dropping off again.

I would recommend paying particular attention to the mental aspect of your weight loss. A women of your age will have absolutely no problem losing weight as soon as the mental aspects are dealt with, and you are put on a more effective program. That's not to say that older women will have much more difficulty, just that at your age the results should come exceptionally fast.

So that's it for today folks. I will post the answers to the remaining questions in a couple days once you've had a chance to read and digest the information presented here.

Now for everyone who has submitted a question, thank you, and please check your email for your free program. I look forward to hearing about your imminent success!

Talk to you later,

RD

Free Exercises For Flabby Arms and Bat-Wings

2008-10-26T18:42:00.001-07:00

I'm going to make you an irresistible offer in a minute, so you'll definitely want to keep reading this post to find out what it is, but first I want to address the big purple elephant in the room.

And that elephant is....

....why I want your money.

Confused? Keep reading...

Sometimes those of us in the fitness information and personal training industries get accused of 'selling too much' or 'not giving any useful information'. Many trainers I have spoken with are also frequently accused of being scam artists.

Myself, I have received many, MANY nasty emails where I am berated by people for what I do for a living.

These are just a few quotes from recent emails I have received over the past two weeks:

"I don't want your emails, you aren't who you say you are"

"This is a scam, you just want me to buy your book, stop emailing me"

"....there is no real information, just junk"

I have to be outright honest with you...this hurts.

Really, it does.

Imagine for a second that you are a doctor and you have your own family practice.

A patient comes in and asks you to help her. She is complaining of a sore throat, and upon further examination your discover she has a bacterial infection that can be cured with a simple coarse of antibiotics.

You hand her a prescription and tell her to take that for a six weeks and the problem will be gone.

Now imagine your patient crumpling up and throwing that prescription back in your face and telling you that you are a scam and 'all you want is my money', and that 'this is useless I thought you were going to help me!' She then storms out of the office in a rage and slams the door behind her.

You probably would be a little disheartened right?

After all, you spent years in med school under intense pressure and perpetual test anxiety, long sleepless nights studying for exams, and working part time jobs every hour your weren't studying just to try and pay down your student loans.

All this so you could help people.

Thankfully doctors aren't often treated this way otherwise there would be far, far less of them in the world today, and boy do we need our doctors.

But this is exactly what I experience on a constant basis. And why?

I don't know.

Maybe it's because you aren't meeting me face to face and you think that I'll take your money and run and you won't have anything to show for it.

Maybe it's because the media likes to portray the internet as rampant with scam artists.

Maybe it's because you think I should give away everything for free.

Whatever it is, I don't really know, but I want to.

I want you to trust me, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to gain that trust.

To start, I believe that in order for you to trust me I need to be 100% open and transparent about what I do and how I make my living.

To do that, I am giving you an opportunity that very few professionals in my position are comfortable giving.

I am opening myself up to you - to ask any question that you want about me and my business, no holds barred, no punches pulled, and no limitations.

I want you to trust me, and I want you to see that I am here because I want to help.

So here's what I'm going to do...

I am going to give you one of my programs for free. No gimmicks, no catch.

I'm even going to give you my private email address to show you how sincere I am about this - and I am taking a HUGE risk doing this because I have previously only made this address available to my private paying clients.

And since we're on the topic of honesty, here is why I am doing this...

I feel that if I give you one of my programs for free, you will be so impressed by the quality of work that I do, and you will then trust me with your hard earned dollars by actually purchasing one of my programs in the future.

Of course, you could simply take your free program and never give me a red cent.

You could also take my private email address and flood me with questions, harass me, and spam my inbox until I have to shut it down (what happens if you have a business and suddenly change your phone number? Past customers who used to call that number will have no way of knowing that you changed it and will take their business elsewhere - not a smart idea for any business person, but this is exactly what I'm doing.)

Of course, I am risking a whole lot by doing this. But I am going to put my trust in YOU and hope that this doesn't happen, and that you show me the same respect that I'm showing you.

So here is what you need to do to get your free program...

I want you to email me at my private email address (which is info@adonisfitness.ca) with one question. The question should be answerable in a couple sentences, and should relate to my business and how I can gain your trust.

For everyone who sends me a question, I will then send you the Go Sleeveless Results Booster program absolutely free.

That's all there is too it.

I will compile all the questions asked, and post the most common and applicable questions and answers here for everyone to see.

The only catch is you need to have your question in to me by no later than midnight October the 28th pacific standard time, to get your free program.

I will send out all the free programs on the 29th by midnight to an email address that you specify in your message to me.

So there you are folks. My door is open for you, so walk on through.

Helping you achieve sexy and toned arms.

RD

P.S. To answer the question I posed at the beginning of this post, why do I want your money? Quite simply, because without it, I couldn't pay my bills. For me to be able to spend time writing blog posts, making YouTube posts, and talking to you, I need to be able to make money while I do it. Without your support, there is simply no way I could spend the time doing all these things that I do. So to all of you who have already put your trust in me and purchased one of my programs, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, as does my family. Without you I couldn't do what I do.

The Get Out Stakes

2008-10-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

You may be thinking what on earth is the “get out stakes”.

I know I had blank stares when the words were mentioned to me.

Anyway, it seems that the get out stakes is something the Aussies like to use to describe the last race of the day (horse racing terms I guess).

Anyway, today is the last chance, your get out stakes you could say, to get on board the Aussie Fatblast Success System before the price increases by $10 tomorrow AND the 5 fast action bonuses are taken down.

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Normally the price goes up when you ad bonuses but the Aussies like to do things differently. So I’d definitely recommend you get on board TODAY before the bonuses are taken down.

So by my reckoning if you miss the bus on this launch special you are missing some great bonuses and of course the super low price that will never see the light of day again.

Of course, the Aussie Fatblast System has a 60 day guarantee so it really is a risk free option. If you’re not happy, you don’t have to pay. Simple as that.

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At the end of the day, the choice is yours but I know what I would do if I were in your shoes!

Have a great weekend.

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms,

RD

An Aussie's Secret To Fat Loss Success

2008-10-22T09:38:00.000-07:00

I recently had the great opportunity to interview Australia's leading fat loss expert, Daniel Munday, and I put YOUR questions to him. I was impressed with his Aussie Fat Blast system
already, but now I am a TRUE believer in his system. Check it out....

Q: So Dan, the question all my clients want to know is, will this work
for me? How can I reassure them that their money is well spent on your
program? I mean, I know that it works because I am a trained professional - it is
my job to know what works and what doesn’t, but what can you tell me
that will convince my readers that this isn’t just another scam or hyped up
program that doesn’t deliver results?

A: I know what you mean mate. I've seen so much rubbish out there that
people can?t help but be skeptical ESPECIALLY when I'm saying some
things that are so far out of left field for some people. My answer to
those who may be a little skeptical is good. You should be. That way I
know you're seriously thinking about what I say rather than just
glossing over it and nod your head.

But here's why it's not a scam. I knew that I had to be a guinea pig
myself to show people what can happen. My own transformation came
after I got home from an overseas holiday in June carrying a few extra
kilos and knew I needed to be the example for everyone. I followed
everything that was in the Secret Guide to Smart Eating.

I followed the workout routines in the Success Manual and I even
enjoyed no more than 4 cheat meals each week. Look at the home page
before and after photos and you can see the difference from 2 hours of
exercise a week. I couldn't fake that otherwise my reputation would be
ruined. I don't want that.

Low intensity, boring aerobic sessions just doesn't cut it anymore. I
needed results in less time and I've proven, along with those success
stories from my clients that it can happen to you too.

Q: Ok, sounds great, but my clients are women, and they have their own
special needs. You and I both know that women have more trouble
losing body fat than men, how does the Aussie Fat Blast address women’s issues
(metabolism, genetics, etc) specifically?

A: I think that women traditionally have more problems because they
believe a lot of the rubbish that society tells them about nutrition.
Women especially need to stop listening to nutritionists with out of
date qualifications that preach the benefits of low fat diets. Low fat
foods are just full of artificial sweeteners and too much sugar that
just makes you fatter and hungrier so you eat more. So that's the
first big thing.

With regards to metabolism, the way the Aussie Fatblast workouts are
structured is to literally put a blowtorch to your metabolism by
choosing exercises that use multiple muscles at once and not focusing
on exercises that do nothing to promote fat loss like crunches.

In my women only Little Black Dress Workout I also discuss the number
one secret that women need to know to eliminate cellulite.

Q: Ok, let’s talk about time. The Aussie Fat Blast contains some
workouts that are as short as 10 minutes. Now, everyone is busy and
wants more time to spend with their family and doing things that really want to do, but 10 minutes? Can you really get a good workout done in 10 minutes?

A: Yeah I used to think that too! I'm a busy person, like you and like
your readers and clients are so I knew that I always couldn't get my
traditional workouts in, sometimes even the 20 minutes workouts.

It just comes down to making sure your exercises are multi-joint
movements that will get your heart rate up ? so like Swings, T Push
Ups and a Hover to Push Up. Do those 3 for a minute each and repeat x
2 and you will be smashed!

If you chose something like crunches, leg extensions and chest press
machine then you are right. It is not enough time. I fact, you've just
wasted 6 minutes!

Q: Excellent stuff! Now, my readers know that I live up in Canada (we’re
just about into winter here) and we can hide behind warm baggy clothes
for six months out of the year and we tend to 'forget’ about our bodies during
this time. But you’re from Sydney, Australia where it is beach season
all year long right? You folks don’t have the luxury of covering up and taking
a break from it all. Can you tell me two secrets that you have that
allow you to stay in great shape ALL year long? Because I know I sometimes
struggle with keeping lean when those cold winter months hit here.

A: We think we get a cold winter but compared to you guys we
definitely get off easy! But you're right. It is easy to go into a
winter hibernation. People even do it here.

My first big secret is to do what basically everyone else doesn't
recommend you do. That is to make sure you reduce, or eliminate if
possible, the wheat and gluten in your diet. That means basically
everything that is processed. That way you are not ingesting any extra
nasties that are just causing you to put on weight. In fact, if you
get off wheat and gluten for only a day or two, your belly will
instantly shrink and you won't be bloated anymore!

Secondly, the other secret is to use my Pulse Intervals training tips.
So instead of pounding the pavement or treadmill like most people do I
actually encourage people to STOP jogging. That will just encourage your fat to
stick around and ruin your joints.

By following the Pulse Intervals method of training you are using high
intensity sprints followed by low intensity recovery. This can be done
indoors or outdoors with any equipment except a cross trainer. They
are no good when it comes to fat loss. So that's a bonus tip for you
right there!

Q: Thanks Dan, this is great info. I just have to tell you again how
impressed I was with your Aussie Fat Blast program, and now I’m sure
my clients can see why. Why don’t you take a sec and tell me about the great
promotion you are offering for the rest of this week.

A: Thanks mate, I really appreciate the kind words. I have had some
great response from people about this which really excites me. I
really feel that this can finally give people the body that they
deserve and actually make a difference out there.

I'm actually offering 2 special incentives to get people to take
action today. First of all, the special launch price investment is
only $29.77 USD which is a steal for what you get. On Saturday, this
goes up to $39.77 USD so you can save $10 to start with.

You will get your hands on all of the following:
* Aussie Fatblast Success Manual - the main exercise manual
* Secret Guide to Smart Eating - nutrition guidelines
* Pulse Intervals - interval cardio section
* 13.5 Recipes in 13.5 mins or less
* Optimise Blowtorch bonus workouts
* Little Black Dress program to get the girls into their LBD for that
special function
* Can the Man Cans program for the fellas to get rid of man boobs
* Beginners Body Weight Blitz Manual for the first timer
* Chris Widener MP3 of the Best Test ? an awesome resource for serious
professionals
* Workout Muse Tabata MP3 and Post Workout recovery stretching manual
from my mate BJ Gaddour
* The Maniac Unleashed MP3 audio interview with Tommy Pavia - The
Maniac Mental Skills Coach which is essential listening for anyone
looking to get to the top with the right mindset.

There are also 5 time sensitive bonuses that you can get your hands
on. AND I promise these will be taken down on Saturday so if you
snooze you loose!
FAST ACTION BONUS # 1: Your PERSONAL Food Diary Review (a value of $50) -
Simply print out the food diary that comes with the Secret Guide to
Smart Eating which starts on page 41. Fill it out with everything you
eat and drink for 7 days and then email it back to me for review.
I'll personally get back to you with suggestions on how to improve
your nutrition within 14 days.
This bonus alone has the potential to transform your fat loss results forever.

FAST ACTION BONUS # 2: Benson Manento's 73 Rapid Fat Loss Tips E-Book
( a value of $19.99) -
ATL's finest, Benson Manento, shares his 73 most coveted tips for
rapid fat loss so that you can experience the benefits of his simple,
yet effective strategies just like his loyal clients have!
Benson really believes he was put on earth to serve and change the
lives of many. It is safe to say he is living out his purpose.

FAST ACTION BONUS # 3: Ed Scow's 10 Minute Workouts (a value of $19.99) -
Ed gives you the perfect companion to the Aussie Fatblast Optimise
Blowtorch Sessions bonus exercises. No excuses for not exercising when
you don't have the time or when you have finished the exercises from
the Aussie Fatblast Success Manual. Ed?s fat blasting exercises will
ensure you get a sweat on, and fast!

FAST ACTION BONUS # 4: Chris Lopez on the Aussie Fatblast Hotseat (a
value of $29.77) The World's Busiest Dad, Chris Lopez, shares his secrets on how you
can still get your workouts in even if you are the world's busiest dad
or the world's busiest person. Chris spills the beans on some of his
favorite time saving exercises and food tips that will ensure even
the busiest people stay lean.

FAST ACTION BONUS # 5: Noel Lyons Interviews Daniel Munday (a value of
$29.77) One of the UK's Premier Fitness Experts, Noel Lyons grills Daniel on
why he does what he does as well as discussing attitudes to exercise
and motivation secrets that you must know to succeed on your fat loss
mission including why Determination plus Motivation plus Perspiration
really does equal Performance.

And I tell you what Rylan, because I like what you're doing I'll even
throw in another secret bonus that is exclusive for your readers ONLY.

I did a great phone call with my mate Ben Warstler on Friday, who's
known as The Former Fat Kid. Ben has some great insights on what
made him take action to get the great body that he has today.

For anyone that signs up through your site Rylan, I'll personally
email that to them as well. But they have to take action before
Friday. How bout that?

Thanks for having me on board champ and I just want to say one final
thing to everyone out there.

There is a new world order of fat loss that is emerging and I believe
that once people embrace these new theories only then will they get
the body that they have dreamed about for years. Imagine how great
that will feel?

Thanks Dan for this opportunity to chat with you, I really appreciate it.
So there you are folks, if you want to get in on this great deal head on over
to Dan's site by clicking below and pick up your extra bonus for being one
of my readers.

Aussie Fat Blast

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms (and the rest of your body as well)

RD

Gauranteed Fat Loss? Yes, really!

2008-10-20T10:39:00.000-07:00

I have something I am really excited to share with you today.

My friend Daniel Munday has just today launched his ultimate fat
loss solution for the busy professional – the Aussie Fatblast
Success System and he asked me to tell you about it.

After checking out the program, I felt that it is something you
should really be checking out for yourself.

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I must admit I was a little skeptical when this guy from down in
Australia came out and told me he had another fat loss product.

But the difference with this one though is that the Aussie Fatblast
System shows that it’s possible in only 20 minutes or less a day to
achieve some pretty cool fat loss results.

The Aussie Fatblast Success System has really filled a hole in the
fat loss market as most programs realistically did not cater for
the person who was too busy to fit in regular workouts.

The Aussie Fatblast system definitely hits the nail on the head for
this, delivering short workouts that maximise the big bang
exercises to put your metabolism into overdrive and help you burn
fat even while you sleep.

The program itself is pretty cool, but the thing that really got me
onside was the amazing bonuses that Daniel has been able to get his
hands on.

Most of them he created himself – such as the Secret Guide to Smart
Eating which is a lot different to anything else I have seen.
Basically, Daniel doesn’t pull any punches and tells some pretty
hard hitting truths about nutrition and how people have been lied
to for so long (even by nutritionists). He even designed a new look
food pyramid that shows you what we all should really be eating.

There is also his manual specifically dedicated to interval
training – Pulse Intervals. These sessions are quick – 10 minutes
max plus warm up and cool down of 5 mins total yet still give you
results, so are ideal for the busy person short on time.

One of the other bonuses is really cool too. He has come up with 13
½ Meals (don’t ask me how you can get half a meal!) that you can
cook in 13 ½ minutes or less so the busy person no longer has an
excuse not to cook. Pretty handy huh?

There are also two mp3 audios, one from the master motivator,
speaker and author Chris Widener and one from an up and coming guy
who is known as the Maniac Mental.

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But it gets even better. Daniel has got a special launch offer of
$29.77 just for you guys and the price is going up $10 before he
tells the rest of the world.

And if you are still to cross the line, he has put up another 5
fast action, time sensitive bonuses on top of the 12 books and
mp3s. One of these alone will pay for your investment many times
over and that’s a personal food diary review where you can submit
to Daniel what you eat over a 7 day period and he will personally
give you some feedback on where you can improve!

To check out all of the bonuses that you can get your hands on, I’d
seriously recommend you check out the Aussie Fatblast Success
System at the following site:

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And as Daniel often says:
Don’t let fear hold you back!

It simply would take me months of hard work for hours and hours a
day to put together a dedicated fat-burning program like this,
so I have no hesitation in recommending this product for you. I
son't see any point in creating my own version when Daniel has
done such an amazing job.

And if anyone knows how to stay lean, it's the Aussies. These folks
have beach season all year long. They don't have the luxury of
covering themselves up in warm baggy clothes like us Canadians up
here.

Helping you acheive toned and sexy arms,

Rylan.

PS. Remember how I've been telling you about my success with
self-hypnosis and subliminal messages in my own f.at loss goals?
Well, I was so impressed with Daniel's program that I contributed
two of my very own bonuses to this great offer he's making.

Now, this isn't listed on the webpage, as it's a bit of a secret,
but if you go to his website and decide to pick this offer up by
clic.king on the purchase button, you
will have a one-time chance to pick up the "executives club package''
and I highly recommend that you get it.

It's only an extra 38 bucks, and it will get you BOTH my self
hypnosis AND subliminal re-programming audio sessions, PLUS three
other bonuses. When and if I decide to release these to my customers,
they will be sold for much more than $38 bucks each. But right
now I don't know if I have the time to add them to my website,
so I just might leave them with Daniel.

So if you want effortless fat-loss, head over to
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and pick up the "Executives Club Package" to get the most lethal
and effective fat burning program I have ever come across.

What do you know about exercises for flabby arms Rylan?

2008-10-15T16:45:00.000-07:00

"What would you know about exercises for flabby arms Rylan? You're a man, and you're a personal trainer, you don't know what it feels like to be out of shape. Walk a mile in my shoes and then you'll know how hard it is!"

This was the response I received to one of my recent emails talking about exercises for flabby arms.

Not exactly the type of response one hopes for when they're trying to help people out is it?

But it is a valid point. How can I help you if I've never experienced what it feels like to have your problem?

So you want to know the truth about me? It might shock you.

Ok, so here it goes....

The majority of my life I've been fat. I steadily gained weight all through elementary school, and when I hit high school it got worse, much much worse.

As hard as it is for anyone to be overweight, trying going through high-school as a fat kid. People can be cruel, but kids are the cruelest of the bunch, and it was not fun.

Desperatley trying to avoid the older kids who would push you down the hall and call you "fat ass", never having a date, not going to any school dances because you know nobody would dance with you, covering up your entire body in baggy and oversized clothes because you think it will hide how fat your are, getting to gym class early to change so nobody would see your body, not showering with the rest of the guys because of how embarrased you are. It was hell, and I would never go back for all the money in the world.

So why didn't I do something about it?

Boy did I try..

Diets didn't work. When I tried dieting I was always hungry. When I wasn't dieting I ate the same things as the other people and I gained weight while they stayed lean and in great shape.

Besides, if I brought things to school to eat that were 'diet foods' god help me - it makes me cringe remembering the harassment I got there.

Exercise didn't seem to do it either.

I joined the rugby team and basketball team and baseball team (I was accepted only because they had a policy that no kids would be turned away).

I also got a gym membership at 15 and would spend an hour there after a two-hour gueling basketball or rugby practice.

I showed a little improvement from the exercise, but it was impossible for me to sustain three hours of high-intensity workouts with all the studying and school work AND while working on our family farm.

That's right, I worked on a farm. If that isn't exercise, I don't know what is.

No good. Still fat.

So when did it all change? And more importantly, WHAT changed it?

I went to my high school graduation alone.

After our ceremony, we were announced as couples as we walked into the hall where our dinner was being held.

When I heard just my name called (I had no date remember), it was beyond embarrasing to walk to my seat alone.

I had enough.

Once school was out I immersed myself in learning everything I possibly could to do with exercise and nutrition. I was determined to end this cycle of misery. I started working out with a passion, and I totally changed my eating habits.

One thing I got really into was self-hypnosis and subliminal audio programs.

I started visualizing myself with the body I wanted, and I started to re-program how I viewed myself and my body.

In a matter of just three months, my body had transformed. and I mean TRANS-FORMED. People who I had graduated with couldn't even recognize me when I came up to them, my family was shocked, and all of a sudden I started getting attention. GOOD attention this time!

But why didn't this all work before? Remember I had tried dieting and working out before and I didn't get anywhere?

The difference was, I no longer saw myself as a "Fat Person". I successfully re-programmed myself to be lean and muscular, and it was literally effortless after that.

That doesn't mean that I didn't have to workout and eat right, it means that working out and eating right was no longer difficult. I enjoyed it, in fact I LOVED it.

In summary

I started as "fat person" with a "fat person" mind.

I decided to change my mind, and I became a "fat person" with a "skinny-person" mind.

I then quicky, VERY quickly, became a "skinny person" with a "skinny person" mind.

Where ever you mind goes, your body will follow. It's as simple as that. I am living breathing proof. I suffered through years of torment and anguish until I found the missing key to lasting success.

Helping you acheive toned and sexy arms,

RD

How to get rid of flabby arms effortlessly with hypnosis

2008-10-08T10:37:00.000-07:00

If you constantly fight to try and lose weight, if you feel like it is always an uphill battle that just leaves you beaten up and hopeless at the end, then this post is for you.

There is a secret that I use as part of my daily routine that makes exercising and maintaining a healthy diet virtually effortless. In fact, the challenge is when I need to take a day OFF from working out - that's the hard part.

Now isn't that a problem that you would like to have?

So what is this secret, and how can you make it work for you?

The secret is self-hypnosis and subliminal messages.

Now before you click away, hold on a sec and hear me out...

Most people balk at the thought of hypnosis and subliminal messages as they immediately think of people on stage walking around clucking like chickens at the command of a stage hypnotist.

This is not what I'm talking about.

Basically speaking, if you find it difficult to exercise and eat right, it's simply because you have programmed yourself to dislike these activities or you associate more pain to giving up the sweets and treats and having to get off the couch than the alternative.

What hypnosis and subliminal messages do is simply re-program your subconscious towards whatever the new goal is.

For example, if you want to eliminate flabby arms, but you find it hard to motivate yourself to exercise, and you can't seem to stop your sugar cravings, then by getting yourself into a hypnotic state (which is really nothing more than a very relaxed, but awake state) and then giving yourself new suggestions such as "exercise is easy and effortless for me", and "I strongly dislike the taste of sugary foods" you will begin to reset your habits.

All hypnosis and subliminal messages do is get your conscious mind out of the way so you can then fill your subconscious mind with 'good stuff' that makes it easy to accomplish your new goal.

Your conscious mind is notorious for getting in the way when you try and create new habits and goals. It's that voice that you hear when you tell yourself "I'm skinny, good looking, and smart" that pipes up and yells "No you're not! Your FAT, UGLY, and DUMB!"

How can you ever hope to acheive your goals with this back and forth going on?

You can't.

This is why it is so difficult to start new healthy habits, and why close to 95% of people who start an exercise and nutrition plan, go back to their old habits in less than 30 days. It's because their subconcoius mind is programmed to be fat and lazy.

So how can you re-program yourself to get rid of flabby and sagging arms forever?

Well, I've made it super simple for you.

I've been working on two new projects over the last month or so, and they're just about ready to be released.

The first is a guided self-hypnosis session that will take you step-by-step through re-programming yourself to guaranteed success in your health and fitness goals. This is a simple as setting aside about 20 minutes a day where you can just sit and listen to this relaxing audio track with headphones on.

The second is a recording of subliminal messages that are to be listened to as you sleep. You will hear nothing but soothing sounds and relaxing music that will lull you to sleep, but your subconscious mind will pick up on all the great new affirmations that will start to re-direct you subconciously on a path to absolute success.

By listening to these audio track for about 30 days, combined with the Go Sleeveless program, you (and everyone around you) will be shocked at your incredible results.

So how do you get your hands on copies of these life-transforming audio programs?

I'll be making that announcement next week! Until then...

Helping you acheive toned and sexy arms,

RD

Rylan's Recommended Fitness Tools

2008-10-03T17:27:00.000-07:00

Every once and awhile a product comes along that I just have to let you know about, and these headphones are one of em!

I have always hated the way that in-ear headphones tended to fall out of my ears when I was jogging, and the way they started to hurt after a while. For me, music when I workout is a necessity, I just can't get a good workout in without my own tunes, but my headphones were always causing me grief.

Then I found these things. They fit so comfortably that I could wear them for hours on end with no discomfort. They also come with multiple ear pieces to fit all different types of ear sizes, and they block out outside noise (making them great for in flights or car-rides when you want a little peace and quiet - or for blocking out annoying gym music) and the sound quality is amazing. At $63 these things are worth three times that in my opinion.

I also like listen to audio books and relaxation audio programs when I sleep, and I have been able to sleep with these headphones in all night with no discomfort whatsoever, and they stay in perfectly.

If you like to listen to music while you work out, or if you just want a great set of headphones, click the link above to pick up a set of these now!

Exercises to get rid of flabby upper arms

2008-09-28T11:42:00.000-07:00

If you want to watch today's post click the you tube link below...

Exercises for flabby upper arms

Otherwise, keep readin'...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again:

If you really want to get rid of flabby arms, and I mean REALLY want to, then you absolutely, positively MUST get rid of as much body fat as you possibly can. While you're at it, you also need to seriously focus on toning the underlying muscle so that when the fat is all gone, you can really see the definition underneath.

Furthermore, if you want to keep this incredible body and easily maintain it without having to constantly keep struggling week to week with dieting and strenuous exercise, then you also MUST increase your metabolism. When you accomplish this, even when you're sitting on the couch watching a good movie, your body will continue to burn fat and tone muscle while you sit there.

Fail to do either one of these three things and you will never have nice arms.

So what exercise accomplishes all three of these tasks?

Is there even such an exercise that can burn fat, build muscle, and boost your metabolism?

Yes there is, and it's called the Squat.

I know I've mentioned this before, but it bears repeating because I still get flooded with questions about which exercise is the BEST.

Because the squat involves so much of your body, and so many muscle groups, it burns a ton of calories, tones your ENTIRE body, and revs your metabolism through the roof (if done properly, and with the right weight, sets, and reps of course).

So what are you waiting for, start squatting!

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms,

RD

PS. Want to see my own special version of the squat that is guaranteed to tone your arms even more than the normal version? Check out page 2 in your Go Sleeveless Exercise Manual, or page 23 in the Results Booster Expansion Pack for your step-by-step guide to this exercise.

Double your chances of getting rid of flabby arms

2008-09-21T19:16:00.000-07:00

Good Monday morning!

So I just got back from my morning walk around my quaint little town of Lake Country (what a view hey?) and I was thinking about what to write to you this morning that will help you get one step closer to getting rid of sagging arms forever.

As I was walking about, listening to some music on my iPod, I let my wind wander, and I suddenly had an idea 'flash' into my head about what I wanted to discuss with you.

This is what I thought...

What was the reason that I got out of bed at 6:00am this morning as opposed to hitting the snooze button a gajillion times and annoying the heck out of my wife? What was the reason that I ate a healthy breakfast of a half a grapefruit, two poached eggs, and my steel cut oats? What was the reason that In the last month I've made more progress on my fitness goals than in the last 6 months combined?

It was so simple it was rediculous.

I just wrote it down!

I know how wishy washy goal setting can be for some of us, and I'm not going to start preaching to you about how often you should set goals, and so forth, but check this out...

When I sit down sunday night, and plan out my week's meals, and my week's workout routines, I can personally attest to the fact that I have nearly double the success with my own programs!

It really comes down to having a plan.

If you know eactly what time you have to get up, you know exactly what exercises you need to do, exactly how long it will take you, exactly what you are going to have for breakfast, and you know that you have all the right foods in the house, then you are SET UP FOR SUCCESS!

On the other hand you could wake up 'around an hour' before you think you need to, hit the snooze buttons a couple of times, get up and stumble around the bedroom while you try to ponder whether you should spend 20 minutes on that pilates tape, or maybe go for a walk. You then waste time trying to decide, and since you only have a little time left, you say "screw it" and get started on breakfast, and instead of it being a healthy breakfast, you don't really know what you should eat, so you grab for the muffin because it's quick and because "I already blew it today for being healthy" and you leave the house feeling guilty, stressed, and tired, and you haven't even accomplished the two simple things you set out to do. Exercise, and have a healthy breakfast.

Chances are, since you got off to such a bad start this morning, the rest of the day will be shot as well.

Listen up!

You must, must MUST have a PLAN!

You need to sit down on Sunday, and plan out your week in advance to set yourself up for sucess. Write down what you will have for your meals, what groceries you will need to buy, what exercises you will be doing, what time you will be working out. These details are vital.

By following this one simple rule of writing down your weekly plan I personally gaurantee you will more than double your chances of success!

Helping you acheive toned and sexy arms,

Rylan Duggan

PS. Have you got yourself a plan yet? If not CLICK HERE TO GET ONE NOW!

My monday morning workout...

2008-09-14T22:27:00.000-07:00

I just got back into my office about 10 minutes ago from my morning workout (today consisted of a light jog by the lake, then down to the local gym for a date with some barbells, then back to my place). But before I sat back down in my desk to answer some of my emails, I did something I almost never do on monday morning...I LOST IT! With all the time I've been spending working on getting the new Go Sleeveless Expansion packs ready for launch, I've been spending more then my normal share of time in front of a keyboard, as a result, I've gotten a little irritable lately.

So instead of sitting down at the computer for another 4 hour stretch; I hung up my 80lb heavy bag (punching bag) in my garage and went to town!

After getting my aggressions out with a 15 minute boxing session, I must say, I was RELIEVED! As a result, in the last hour, I've gotten more work done than I likely would have in four hours if I hadn't gotten that release of tension.

So my words of advice to you are this: If you think you absolutely positively don't have time to workout - then you need it more than anyone.

Take just a little time each day to get that physical release, and the quality of your work (and your life) will take a dramatic turn for the better, I promise you that!

PS. If you want to see what I've been pouring my heart and soul into the last few months, check out www.gosleeveless.com for more details.

See you there,

RD

How to get rid of upper arm fat for GOOD!

2008-09-12T08:51:00.000-07:00

They're finally here!

I've been spending the last few months listening to my clients and experimenting with some really exciting new workout programs, and I am happy to finally say that the Go Sleeveless expansion packs are now LIVE!

With all the success of the original Go Sleeveless program, I've been swamped with emails from all over the world asking 'what next?'

Well, here they are...

Expansion Pack #1 - Results Booster

Expansion Pack #2 - Toning Accelerator

Expansion Pack #3 - Sculpted and Defined

Expansion Pack #4 - Body Fat Blowtorch

Each one of these programs will sell for the same price as the original Go Sleeveless program.

But for a very limited time, because I'm so excited to finally have these programs available for you, I'm going to give them away for FREE with any purchase of the Original Go Sleeveless program.

So if you are interested in getting over 5 months of workout programs guaranteed to help you get rid of upper arm fat for GOOD, then head over to www.gosleeveless.com right now and grab your copies quick, because this offer could end at a moment's notice.

Helping you achieve sexy and toned arms,

RD

7 years

2008-09-11T12:16:00.001-07:00

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family's affected by the events of September 11th.
Even though we don't share the same country, our thoughts are with you up here in Canada.

RD

A great exercise for flabby upper arms

2008-09-05T15:14:00.000-07:00

If there were only one exercise you could do to sculpt yourself a pair of lean and sexy arms - besides the squat (as I've mentioned before, for burning body fat and transforming your entire body, nothing else really compares to a squat) then I recommend the push-up.

The push-up is the single most underrated, and under appreciated upper body exercise there is. Done right, it can sculpt your arms, lift and tone your chest (pay attention ladies - before you even consider a breast lift you need to try this exercise first), tighten your stomach, stabilize and strengthen your lower back, and build tremendous strength.

The push-up is also the most poorly executed exercise I see on regular basis. In fact, most women don't even attempt it because they think they could never do even just one. This is nonsense. I have seen so many of my personal clients come to me who couldn't do even one 'girl push-up' when they started, and a couple months later they are doing full 'men push-ups' better than most guys.

So to help show you the correct way to do a push-up, I snapped a couple photos when I was doing one of my 15 minute home circuits the other day (I'll post the full workout at a later date).

1st - Correct Way

This is the proper way to execute a pushup (that thing I am holding onto makes the pushup more difficult by lifting me off the ground a few inches).

My back is pretty straight as I'm pushing up (except for my bubble butt - a result of very tight hips and lots of heavy squats - hey I'm working on it ;-) and my hips aren't drooping down.

2nd - Incorrect Way

In this photo, see how my back is lifting, my hips are drooping towards the floor, and I'm arching backwards? This is really, really bad form, but the way that most people do pushups.

If you can't keep your back straight when doing a pushup, then you MUST switch to a modified pushup or 'girl push-up' until you are strong enough to do at least 3 regular pushups with perfect form (see below).

3rd - Modified Pushup

In this photo, I'm going from my knees, but my back is straight (again, except for my butt sticking out) but my hips aren't drooping, and it's significantly easier than a regular push-up. This is where you'll want to start if you can't yet complete a regular push-up.

My recommendations.

To get the most out of the push-up, start by doing three sets of as many reps as you can (with perfect form), three to five times per week. Once you can complete 15 reps of the modified pushup, switch to the regular pushup. This will build strength and muscle tone quickly, and you should be seeing some changes in your upper body within about 2 weeks.

How to get in shape for a wedding

2008-08-29T12:12:00.000-07:00

I'm baaaaack!

Wow, what a week! With my wedding last Saturday, it has been a crazy time.

I have never been more terrified in my life - and more excited - at the same time.

I've spoken, lectured, and given presentations many times before about health and fitness, and how to help women lose weight - but this was different.

As soon as I stepped out of the Hummer (yes, I got to drive a hummer to my wedding! - not mine I'm sorry to say, but it was still incredible to drive!) it hit me, and the nerves set in. But as soon as I saw my beautiful bride coming down the isle, it was all worth it - she was absolutely stunning.

With all the commotion around my house over the last month in preparation for the wedding, of course, one of the most frequent topics was "Rylan, how to I get in shape really fast?"

My bride, of course, knows what to do because she's been around me for over 5 years, soaking up all the knowledge she can - but that's no discredit to her. I have never seen any one of my clients work as hard as she does in the gym - no lie. That girls works, and the results show! And she has been working hard for a long time and was more than prepared. In fact, she had to have her dress altered down a number of sizes before the big day (it's usually the other way around for most brides).

But my sister, friends, and family members all wanted to look great in the wedding photos too, so they wanted my advice, and they were in more than a little panic.

First lesson - Don't wait until the last minute!

Second lesson - How to lose weight as fast as possible (see below)

By far the quickest way to burn through body fat when you have only the least amount of time available - is interval training. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, long duration easy cardio will do nothing for you if you want to look better.

My advice, start implementing interval training into your routine TODAY, not tomorrow, and you WILL see results in the first week.

If you're not too familiar with interval training, it basically goes like this:

Go as hard as you can for a short duration, then go slower and recover for a slightly longer duration. Repeat this a few times.

It's as simple as that.

This forces your body to burn maximum calories, and stoke your metabolism through the roof. If you want a more detailed explanation of how to do interaval training, with the exact program and durations for the best results, then see page 11 in your Go Sleeveless manual.

September is just around the corner, so its time to buckle down and get back to a routine.

PS. Wedding photos to follow

PPS. Go Sleeveless expansion packs launch in 3 days!!!

Exercises for flabby upper arms

2008-08-20T21:55:00.000-07:00

Of course, one of the most common questions I hear is...

"what exercise can I do to get rid of flabby upper arms?"

It bears repeating that no single exercise can effectively eliminate flabby upper arms. You need to have a whole arsenal of the best exercises at your disposal. Furthermore, you must be able to put these exercises into a workable program that will have the just the right frequency, sets, reps, and rest intervals included to make sure you get the results you are looking for.

But with all that being said, I do have a favorite or an 'all star' exercise for toning your flabby upper arms, and that is the "Bench Dip"

Bench Dips have a way of hitting the muscles of the back of the arm exceptionally well, and they are often difficult enough (and modifiable) such that they can remain in your training program for an extended period of time.

Below is the description for how to perform the bench dip from the Go Sleeveless program. Want more exercises for flabby upper arms, and how to banish them for good? Check out the Go Sleeveless website today.

Bench Dips

• Hold yourself off the end of the bench with your hands on either side of your hips.

• Place your legs out in front of you with your knees bent (as your strength increases you can straighten your legs completely to make the exercise more difficult).

• Lower yourself down towards the floor, as low as possible, or until you feel a good stretch in the armpit area or shoulders.

• Push yourself back up (making sure to reach elbow lockout) and hold for half a second to complete the rep.

NOTE: If you cannot complete the required reps, you may do partial repetitions (only lowering yourself down part way) until your strength increased to the point where you can complete full repetitions.

PS. This will be my last post for a week. My wedding is Saturday, and I will be taking a little time off to enjoy this exciting and monumental event in my life. Wish me luck, and I will talk to you soon!

How to get rid of bat wings and jiggly arms

2008-08-17T23:51:00.000-07:00

What is the quickest way to get rid of flabby arms and bat wings?

I hear this question on a daily basis.

Since the popularity of this blog has increased, I find myself at the center of attention more than I am usually comfortable with. People sometimes recognize me from the photo on my website and this blog and come up to me and start asking me questions such as " so how DO I get rid of my arm flab"?

Of course, I want to help more than anything, and thats why I chose this proffesion. But how can I help someone eliminate flabby arms and bat wings when I may only have a matter of seconds with them.

That's when I realized I needed an elevator speech. You know - if you get in an elevator with someone, and they ask you a question about "what you do" you need to be able to give a complete and quick answer before they reach they're floor.

So here's what I've come up with:

1) Strength train to build and sculpt the underlying muscle - you can be the skinniest person in the world, and if you don't have any muscle tone, your arms will still flap.

2) Lose body fat - you will never see the nice sculpted muscle you've worked so hard to develop if you have a layer of fat on top of it all.

And that's all there is to it.

At the most basic level, if you can accomplish these two things, you WILL get rid of bat wings and flabby arms - GUARANTEED.

Need more detail than that? Read the free report I offer on my website by signing up with your name and email address for the Go Sleeveless newsletter.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE

Even if you've read it once, read it again. This free manual will lay the foundation for your plan to getting rid of flabby arms and bat wings forever.

And remember, your information is always kept strictly confidential, and you can unsubscribe at any time if you no longer wish to receive my newsletter. I don't want to spam anyone, because I hate spam as much as you do!

Helping you achieve sexy and tones arms,

RD

P.S. For those of you who are interested, I will be launching four new expansion packs to the Go Sleeveless system on September 1st. Keep checking this blog for details that will be released closer to the release date.

P.P.S. It seems that the whole Bigfoot press conference didn't answer any questions. DNA evidence was inconclusive. My offer still stands though - if and when this is proven to be the 'real deal' one of my readers will be getting a nice gift.

10 hours left!

2008-08-15T14:16:00.000-07:00

The deadline to get ALL FOUR Go Sleeveless expansion packs for a dollar is looming very near.

By midnight tonight, the expansion packs will no longer be available at the same price, and will be bundled with the original Go Sleeveless program at a higher price.

Get those orders in so you don't miss out on over four months of training programs for a buck!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW

Helping you achieve sexy and sculpted arms,

RD

PS. Bigfoot press conference news to follow!

Bigfoot found!

2008-08-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

Ever since I was a young boy I've been fascinated by Bigfoot or
"Sasquatch" as it's more commonly known where I'm from. I live in
an area of Canada where Sasquatch sightings have been very frequent,
and we even have a brand of beer that has a trademark Sasquatch
mascot in it's TV commercials.

My grandpa used to keep me and my younger brother awake at night
with stories of the hunting trips he used to take when he was a
young cowboy - hunting trips where he would come across signs of
Bigfoot tracks, hair left on barbwire fences, trees knocked over etc.

Of course, when I grew older I kind of figured these were nothing but
stories, but he always remained adamant that they were the truth - which
he then followed up with a pat on my back and him breaking into his
infectious laugh.

After my grandpas funeral, my dad bestowed upon me an envelope of
"Sasquatch hair" that grandpa kept with him in the corn truck on the
farm. Of course, I now know that he would collect hair from the barbed
wire fences (the bears would pass through the fence to get into the corn
fields and their hair would get caught on barbs) to add further
creditability to his Sasquatch tales.

As goofy as all of this sounds, those are some of my fondest memories
of my grandpa. And to this day when I'm camping in the backwoods,
I must admit, I'm much more terrified of being snatched up by a
Sasquatch than running into a bear or cougar - or anything else
a little more "realistic".

Even now as I write this, that envelope of "Bryan Duggan's original
Sasquatch hair" sits in my office in a drawer next to me and reminds
me of how important it is to let your imagination run wild every once
and awhile. It's that uninhibited imagination that so many people
lose as they grow older - but would help to keep you looking and
feeling years younger.

Anyway, there is press conference scheduled for tomorrow at 12:00pst
where these men who have captured Bigfoot will be supposedly by
providing photographic and DNA evidence of their capture, and hopefully
proof of the existence of Sasquatch.

Hoax or not, I know Grandpa Bryan will be watching over this event
and grinning from ear to ear.

So what does this have to do with fitness, again you ask?

Well, I guess nothing really, I'm just really excited and I wanted
to share my enthusiasm with you.

I will tell you this, if Bigfoot is proven to be real tomorrow at
this press conference, I will be sending one of my subscribers a nice
little gift.

If you want in, all you have to do is send me and email and let me know if you
think Bigfoot is real or a hoax.

Hope to hear from you soon!

RD

Very Important News!!

2008-08-12T09:19:00.000-07:00

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Since the
release of Go Sleeveless I have been secretly working on a NEW PROJECT!

You have to read all of this post to get the details, and I promise
you, it is very, VERY, VERY worth your time!

As you may recall, in a recent blog post I wrote about how
important it is to constantly change and adapt your program. As a
result, I got a swarm of emails from clients asking me what they
should do when they complete the 6 week (or optional 12 week)
program included with Go Sleeveless.

Well, here is the answer!

I have developed an amazing group of new expansion pack add-ons to
the Go Sleeveless programs. Even better yet, I'm going to tell you
how you can get them for a DOLLAR! No bull. A single dollar

But you have to keep reading to find out how...

But first, a little more about the incredible new programs that are
coming your way...

Go Sleeveless Expansion Pack 1 - RESULTS BOOSTER

In this new four week program I have focused on taking the rapid
results from the original Go Sleeveless program, and boosting them
even further. With this program, you will get the benefits of
further fat loss and muscle toning, and even greater reduction in
arm jiggle.

Go Sleeveless Expansion Pack 2 - TONING ACCELERATOR

This entirely new four week program has been designed to take
muscle toning to a new level. This program will help you tone and
define your entire body from head to toe, with - of course -
particular emphasis on tightening up those arms even more.

Go Sleeveless Expansion Pack 3 - JIGGLE ELIMINATOR

You guessed it, another extensive four week program. The Jiggle
Eliminator has been created to put the finishing touches on any
last problem areas and jiggle spots on your body. Use this program
and watch your body firm-up like no lotion or pill can.

PLUS - EXCLUSIVE GO SLEEVELESS SUBSCRIBER BONUS - Go Sleeveless
Bonus Expansion Pack 4 - WHOLE-BODY FAT MELTER

This is an exclusive bonus program, available ONLY to subscribers
to the Go Sleeveless newsletter. As my thank you for all your hard
work, and time spent reading my newsletters, I am going to throw in
this incredible program with the other 3 expansion packs.

This program is an advanced fat loss program designed to utterly
melt and blowtorch body fat off every inch of your body. Not only
does this program promise to put the finishing touches on flabby
and jiggly arms, your whole body will benefit from the rapid
results this incredible bonus program offers.

With all these incredible expansion packs and your original
Go Sleeveless program, this totals over 5
months of workout programs, at an over $458 value.

So now you must be wondering, "How do I get all these new programs
for a dollar?"

Very simple...

=> if you have already purchased Go Sleeveless

If you have already purchased Go Sleeveless, and you want these
incredible new programs for a dollar, simply email me at the
private email address you were given when you purchased your
program, and I will give you the details personally.

=> if you haven't purchased Go Sleeveless yet

If you haven't purchased Go Sleeveless yet, all you have to do is

=> CLICK HERE TO BUY GO SLEEVELESS

When you go to the purchase page, it will be
listed at $68 instead of $67 and you will receive
the bonus expansion packages automatically!

(IMPORTANT: I will be making no
mention of this exclusive bonus on my website - this is for
registered subscribers to my newsletter only).

Also VERY IMPORTANT!

When I release these bonuses with the Go Sleeveless program in a
few weeks, I will be increasing the price. This is your only
opportunity to get these programs for a dollar! No gimmicks, no
bull, just my thank your for your patronage, and over $396 of
incredible programs for a DOLLAR!

These new expansion packs are scheduled to release to the public on
September 1st, and you will receive yours one day in advance.

But DO NOT DELAY until then, this offer is only going to be
available to you for the next few days, and then when they are released
on September 1st, they will not be available separately - only bundled
with the Go Sleeveless program, and the price of the package is going
to go up.

Head over to Go Sleevleess and get your copy of
the original program and ALL FOUR incredible expansion packs now, for the
cheapest they will ever be!

Helping you achieve sexy and toned arms,

RD

How to drop 16 pounds before the closing ceremonies!

2008-08-08T14:39:00.000-07:00

And they’re off!

The Olympics in Beijing are officially underway. And when most in this country are sitting lazily by the pool, or away on vacation enjoying barbecues and fatty foods, the best of the best, of the best are out there giving it their all an the worlds stage.

Many people tell me they’ll get started in September. After all, the summer is almost over, so why bother trying to get in shape now?

But what if you could lose up to 16 pounds or more by the closing ceremonies?

Your friends and co-workers will probably have gained a few pounds, and they’ll be even FURTHER away from their goals in September. Imagine how nice it will be to look even better, especially when the September weather is beautiful and you are out in your sleeveless tees and shorts.

But then the excuses start…

I hear excuses after excuses about why it’s too difficult to work out in the summer. How many of these have you used?

It’s too hot!

Actually, with the extra heat you will burn more calories, lose more weight, and melt off more fat.

I don’t have time!

There is one thing in this world that everyone has equally, and that’s time. Many of the busiest world leaders find time to work out every single day and they run entire countries. If it’s important, MAKE TIME! Besides, you have no excuses because the Go Sleeveless workouts take LESS THAN 40 minutes – and many people are even done in less than 20!! Everyone can squeeze out an extra 20 to 40 minutes a day, period.

My kids are home from school, I just can’t get leave them and go workout.

Workout at home! Many of my Go Sleeveless clients do their workout in the living room while their kids watch a movie. You don’t need any elaborate exercise equipment. Just a couple of little things that will slide under the couch when not in use. The great thing about working out when your kids are at home are that many children will even join in with their mom. What better way to set a healthy example when over half of our children are now heading towards obesity!

I don’t know what to do!

This is usually the only valid excuse, but with the detailed exercise descriptions, programs, and step-by-step instruction in Go Sleeveless, any 12 year old could do it. To make it even better, I’m offering a free email consultation with the program. That is a $150 value for free. No guesswork for you.

I don’t feel very good. When my health improves, I’ll start exercising.

As a nation, we are heading towards a medical crisis. People are living longer, but not healthier. Doctors everywhere are pleading with their patients to start exercising and eating right, and to take responsibility for their own health. Nobody wants to be at the mercy of the drug companies. If you are at all able, start exercising now, and watch your health start to improve on a weekly, if not daily basis.

So what are you waiting for?

Turn off the computer, and pick up those dumbbells! If you need some inspiration, turn on your local Olympic coverage and work out in front of the TV if you like.

You can make excuses all day for why you can’t, but if you really want toned and sexy arms, and you want to lose some serious weight while the rest of the country is ‘bulking up’ then make the choice now.

Helping you achieve sexy and tones arms,

RD

Part II of Not So Personal Trainers...

2008-08-06T11:06:00.000-07:00

Okay, so it seems that (as I expected) I caused a bit of a stir
with my last past about 'not-so-personal-trainers'.

I have received a whole slough of questions from you on the subject,
and there are a lot of you who have had bad experienced with these
people.

I got one email from a lady in Seattle who paid her trainer
$175/hr, and he did little more than show her how to use the
machines at her gym. The catch is, there is a free orientation at
this gym where a staff member will take you around and demonstrate
how to use these machines FOR FREE! This is a blatant rip off.

Yet another woman hired a trainer to come to her house for over
$200 an hour. She wanted to lose about 20lbs before her daughters
wedding and she needed results fast. The program this idiot (to
put it lightly) put her on was almost entirely stretching and
core-stability work. She lost about two pounds over the course of
6 weeks - utterly ridiculous!

For those of you are have just started reading my blog - go check
out the report I give away on my site -
CLICK HERE - when you confirm your free subscription
I will throw in a bonus report on the fallacies of core training
that you MUST READ! And for those of you who already have this
report, go back and read it again. This core-training garbage is
becoming epidemic it seems, and you need to read this information.

Anyway, I'm ranting...back to the subject at hand.

So how do you find a trainer who is worth the bill?

First off, education. You need to find someone that at the very
least has two years of university study under their belt - and
preferably have a four year degree in a field such as Kinesiology
or Human Physiology.

Second, ask for their certifications. Anyone certified by the NSCA
(national strength and conditioning association) is a good bet.
There are two things you should look for here, NSCA offers two different
certificates. NSCA-CPT and CSCS. NSCA-CPT is a
certified personal trainer - and CSCS is a certified strength and
conditioning specialist.

To make things easier for you, anyone who is a CSCS has to
have a degree in a related field to even get certified. So if you
find someone who is a CSCS, your work is done. They will have
completed at least 4 years in university studying human performance
and exercise, and they will have passed the most highly regarded
certification process in the WORLD.

If you look in any of the top reputable magazines or books on
fitness (Men's Health and Women's Health are two of the only ones
that I recommend) look at the article contributors. Nearly every one
will have the CSCS designation. There is proof positive that these
people should know what they're talking about.

There is another reputable source that I would
recommend, and that is CSEP (Canadian Society of Exercise
Physiology) but it is not found outside of Canada, and there are
far less people certified by this organization so it would be
harder to find someone with this designation.

So there you have it! Now you have the information you need to
ensure that you find the kind of personal trainer who knows what they
are talking about.

Helping you achieve sexy and toned arms,

RD

How to find a personal trainer

2008-08-01T12:49:00.000-07:00

I must admit, I'm not well received by my 'peers' in my city. For that matter, personal trainers all over the US and Canada aren't much better.

I'm not sure if it's just the overwhelming ego that so many people in my industry seem to possess, or the fact that they feel threatened by my presence for the fear of me stealing their business; but I tell you, it's like walking on eggshells around these people. Quite honestly, I don't know how their clients even stand them. On many occasions I've been met with downright snobbery and rudeness.

The whole 'tough and macho' bit has never been a routine that I've endorsed or took part in, partly because it's just not in my nature, and more importantly, I want my clients to feel comfortable and at ease in my presence. The health and fitness realm is intimidating enough as it is without me barking orders and making my clients feel somehow inferior to me.
I so often see trainers prancing around with the attitude like "maybe one day - if you're lucky - you could look HALF as good as me!" Sorry guys, this just aint my shtick.

So how do you find a good personal trainer? And how do you know who to avoid?

First off - STAY AWAY FROM CEREAL BOX PERSONAL TRAINERS!

(Thanks to my friend Cara for this term!)

Cereal box personal trainers are, I'm afraid, the norm in the entire industry. What I mean by this, is a personal training certificate that is so easy to get, it's like they got it off the back of a cereal box.

There are many, many, many personal training certifications out there. One of which is so incredibly easy to get, a fellow Kinesiologist had his dog certified just to prove this point. This is no joke. Somewhere out there, there is a golden retriever who is a certified personal trainer!

Most of these certifications require no post secondary education, no hands on training, and virtually no prior knowledge of health, the human body, or exercise science.

On average, to obtain a personal training certificate it requires little more than a couple weekend classes, and a brutally easy exam.

To illustrate this further, when I was fresh out of high school I obtained one of these certificates. And I did so without ever cracking open a text book, studying, or receiving guidance of any kind. I knew enough from reading fitness magazines (and you know how I feel about these crummy things) to pass with 98 percent. I even corrected the class instructor on some anatomy mistakes she made on a diagram.

This is not to brag folks, this is to let you know how bloody easy it is. I was by no means prodigy or fitness guru or anything like that. I just knew a little bit from reading garbage magazines and working out with my buddies.

Unfortunately, this is all it takes for you to call yourself a personal trainer in North America.

I won't name the types of certifications - and the trainers that they're attached to - that you should avoid (as I mentioned, I take enough heat from my peers as it is - and I guarantee this is going to upset many of them even further).

What I will do is let you know how to find a personal trainer that you can trust to get you in the best shape of your life, and do it safely, quickly and in a way that isn't torture.

So you'll have to check back here over the next couple days, and I'll let you in a little secret that will weed out 99% of the crappy trainers out there instantly, by asking ONE question.

Helping you achieve sexy and toned arms,

RD

How to get rid of flabby arms without getting scammed!

2008-07-29T23:31:00.000-07:00

If you want to avoid being scammed in your quest to get rid of your flabby arms, you need to do two things:

1) Stop reading fitness magazines
2) Don't buy supplements

As I touched on a couple posts ago, nearly all the major fitness magazines are owned by large companies that sell supplements, diet books, or exercise equipment.

Worse yet, the fitness models that appear in these magazines are nearly always sponsored by the same company.

I remember reading an article in a muscle magazine back in the day, and the newest champion professional bodybuilder had an interview in this issue with one of the editors.

In the interview, he attributed his recent success to a fantastic new fat loss supplement he had introduced to his nutrition program. He went on to talk-up this product for the remainder of the interview, then finished by recommending that any young guys looking to get into professional bodybuilding should seriously consider using the same supplement regime that he did - and then went ahead with outlining the laundry list of products he was using. Of course, they were all made by the same supplement company, and that supplement company just so happened to own the magazine that this article was printed in.

This type of thing is so commonplace, it's nearly impossible to pick a magazine off the shelf that doesn't use this shady form of self-endorsement. There are some publications that still offer useful information, but they are an exception rather than the rule.

Furthermore, the supplements that the magazines promote, rarely, if ever, work. 99.9% of the stuff on shelves out there doesn't do a damn thing, and it doesn't have to. As I have eluded to before, because it's classified as a 'supplement to a healthy nutrition plan' it doesn't have to do anything at all. Supplement companies can make all the outlandish claims they want and don't have to back any of it up because it's not classified as a drug that is used to diagnose or treat an illness.

So what do you do? Who do you trust?

First off, leave the supplements and magazines on the shelves. You'll get light years further by spending your hard earned money on real, wholesome and nutritious food, and a good personal trainer.

Second, keep reading this blog.

I have your best interest at heart, and I hate seeing people getting taken advantage of.

If something is crap, I'll be the first to tell you. And better yet, if I find something that I think is worth taking a look at, I'll let you know about that too.

And don't forget, your inquiries are what fuels the content of this blog. If you have questions or comments, I want to hear from you so I can post content relevant to you, my readers.

For that, you can reach me at info@gosleeveless.com

Helping you achieve sexy and toned arms,

RD

Rylan, does your fiance use this program?

2008-07-27T11:12:00.000-07:00

I was working with a young bride-to-be the other day in her home gym. She has been part of my very exclusive "sexy bride" program where I take brides-to-be and put them through a total body makeover training program before their big day - to help them look and feel their best.

I put the emphasis on feel because I think this is the most important thing about what I do. I allow women to finally feel good about themselves - for some that means fitting into a couple sizes smaller, and for many more, it means simply being able to wear something sleeveless in confidence.

Anyway, with my own wedding less than a month away, my client was asking about whether my fiance was using the Go Sleeveless program to get ready for our big day.

And that's when I told her the shocking truth...

No...she doesn't use it at all.

But before you freak out and think that I am a scam and a fraud because my own wife-to-be doesn't use my own program, keep reading.

It's not because it doesn't work.

And it's not because she is 'too young' to have this problem (in fact many of my clients on the Go Sleeveless program are only in their early 20's).

And it's not because I give her a 'top secret' program that works even better.

The reason that she doesn't use the program is because she knew the secret to eliminating flabby arms way before I ever met her.

And what's that secret?

Well, no secret really, I've been talking about this all along.

And here it is...

She wasn't afraid to build muscle.

Very early in her life she instinctively knew that she should be strength training and building muscle - for a variety of health reasons, and to look great.

And this girl trains hard!

I've seen her lift weights heavier than some of my male clients.

Never once have I heard her mention the words "but I don't want to get big and bulky' come out of her mouth.

She is anything but bulky...

She is lean, toned, and gorgeous.

Because she isn't afraid to lift some serious weight.

And as a result, she has melted away her body fat and created sexy, lean, and toned muscle underneath.

Therefore, when I met her, she had already eliminated the chances of her having flabby arms because she worked hard at building muscle, boosting her metabolism, and staying lean for life.

But for those of you who haven't accomplished this yet, it's not about age, it's not about diet, and it's not about doing endless cardio.

It's about building muscle with the proper exercises and in the proper combinations, to torch your body fat and leave you with a lean and sexy body.

Your step-by-step manual to Eliminating Flabby Arms and discovering how to create a body that is lean for life can be found by clicking here.

Helping you achieve sexy and toned arms,

RD

OHH So close!

2008-07-25T19:04:00.000-07:00

Sorry folks, nobody got both the answers I was looking for but here are a few of my favorite answers. Congrats to these ladies for paying attention and sending some really great replies - I really enjoyed reading your guesses!

She didn't realize that sometimes workouts can't happen, but no need to postpone working out for a month. Come on. Even when you miss your scheduled time, there is always time an hour later or what. - Katie

Her workout isn't tailored to her body. It is a standard workout and it might not be what her body needs. - Shanna

Today is the day to start - not tomorrow - tomorrow never comes - Action needs to be taken today for its the only day that counts! Then the results will come. Having a plan and alternate plans and working it, will get you to your goals. - Diane

...she didn't stay on her food plan and didn't remain consistent with her exercise or diet. - Barbara

she has an all or nothing mentality (and) she didn't plan ahead. - Jeanette

She doesn't plan her meals, or if she does, a change in plans (like having to pick up her son) sends her into a tizzy and she gets pizza for dinner. She doesn't have a "plan b" for workouts if her schedule changes. - Angela

she makes one little mistake, her attitude is that she has failed miserably and thus not only falls off the wagon, she rolls on off the trail, through the field and into the next territory - Stefanie

Lots of you got one part of it right, but nobody was able to get both answers.

There were lots of really great answers, and it seems that many of you have been listening to my advice.

So on to the answers...

The two big reason's Sally's plan failed:

Mistake #1: Sally didn’t plan

She left everything up to willpower and a hope that she would do the right thing at the right time. But when she was confronted with a sudden schedule change, or a momentary lapse in willpower, she threw in the towel for the time being and told herself she would start fresh some other time.

Lesson #1: Life WILL get in the way.

Most people plan their workout schedule around a ‘best case scenario’, but think back to how many weeks you’ve had in the recent future when everything went as you planned. Probably not one. You must, I repeat, you MUST have a plan, and a backup plan. If you can’t get your workout in after work, then maybe you get up early the following day and go for an extra jog. If you miss Monday’s workout, do it on Saturday, if you know you get busy in the afternoon, workout in the morning. Make it a priority, and have a PLAN.

And the big one that nobody got...

Mistake #2: Her workout plan was only good for 6 weeks.

Sally got a program that was supposed to be 6 weeks long, and she ended up dragging it out over three months. She then wondered why her results sucked when she actually did it properly.

Lesson #2: Change your program, and change it often.

I've preached this time and time again, but so many people underestimate the need to constantly adapt and change your program. Never use and re-use the same workout program. When you start a new program your body is learning everything from scratch – you recruit muscles in ways they haven’t been used before, and it’s a complete shock to your system. This shock is what causes your body to change by losing body fat and building muscle. But when you don’t follow through, you are missing out on a tremendous window of opportunity where your body could see dramatic changes. Worse yet, when you pick away at the same program by getting in a workout here or there, your body is still learning and adapting even if the results aren’t showing. So when you finally do get around to doing that workout program the way it was intended, your muscle memory is there and already knows what to do so the results are dismal.

I see this so very often with people who stop working out in the summer, then pick up their old workout routine in the fall. Even though it’s been quite some time since they did that workout, their results will never be close to what they could have been over the first 6 weeks they started that program.

If you’ve been using the same workout program for longer than 6 weeks, EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONSISTENT…it’s time to change it.

And for bonus points...

Sally was using a program from a magazine.

I was really quite impressed with the number of people who mentioned this one to me. Good work!

How can a program really work for you if it was designed for everyone and their dog? It can't.

However, this isn't the REAL problem.

The real problem is that all of the major fitness magazines are OWNED BY BIG SUPPLEMENT COMPANIES!!! They just throw random workouts into their magazines, then promote their recommended diet that, of course, must have such-and-such supplement to see the best results.

I'll talk more about this in a later post, but for now, leave the fitness magazines on the shelf. If you want the real answers to your fitness questions...yours truly is only an email away.

Yours in health,

RD

A Quiz For You...

2008-07-23T16:14:00.000-07:00

Q: Rylan, what’s the biggest mistake you see people making with their fitness programs?

To answer this question, I’m going to present you with a scenario. There are TWO major things that Sally does wrong here. To test your knowledge of fitness, and to see how closely you’ve been following my instructions, send me an email me with your answer. The first person to email me with the correct answers for both of Sally’s mistakes will get a nice little prize!!

Here’s a prime example of a scenario I see waaay too often:

Sally picks up a fitness magazine that contains the latest workout routine that guarantees to give her a bikini body in 6 weeks. She’s going on holidays in less than two months, and she’s got about 10 pounds to lose so this gives her just enough time.

Sally starts her new program on Monday, and has a great week. She manages to fit in all her scheduled workouts and sticks a healthy diet plan, but then next week rolls around. She forgets to pack her gym shoes, misses her workout, and gets off to a bad start.

“Ah screw it” she thinks. “This week is too busy, since I already messed up this week, I’ll start fresh on Monday.”

Next week rolls around and she get four workouts in, but then Friday some people from the office want to go and grab a drink after work. She caves in - “I deserve a drink, I’ve worked hard all week” - so she skips her workout and has a couple drinks followed by a few wings and some garlic bread.

On Saturday she’s so disappointed with herself for ruining an almost perfect week of her new program, that she vows that she will be 100% next week.

Monday through Wednesday she does great and gets her workouts in and all is well. She then gets a call from her husband on Thursday afternoon that she needs to pick up little Timmy from soccer practice because he’s going to be stuck doing overtime tonight.

So Thursday’s workout is scrapped, and since everyone is so pressed for time, she picks up pizza for dinner because she’s too exhausted to cook.

Friday afternoon she’s still pretty tired, and just wants to go home at the end of the day, so Friday’s workout is a no-go as well.

On the weekend she comes to the realization that there’s no chance in hell she’s going to look good in a bikini before her holidays, so she gives up because it’s just not worth the stress and guilt of trying to workout and then not. So she decides when she comes back from her holidays, she’ll start the workout plan again, and this time she won’t have the stress of preparing for holidays so it will be much easier.

What then happens is Sally gets home from her holidays, and since it’s the third week of the month, puts the program off again until the beginning of the next month because she’s going to be really busy with catch up at work.

She finally gets around to doing the full program, and although she’s not 100%, she’s pretty close, but her results are dismal and she can’t understand why. She only lost a few pounds, and when she looks in the mirror she can’t see any difference in her body.

Why hasn’t Sally got the results she wanted? What two critical mistakes did she make that kept her from reaching her goal?

Send me your answers to info@gosleeveless.com and check back here in a couple days for the answer.

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms,

RD

Here I Am on Youtube

2008-07-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I thought I should introduce myself with a little video clip so you can put a face and voice to my name.

Please excuse the shaky video, I was shooting this from my MacBook and the screen tends to wobble a little bit.

You can check it out by searching for Exercises For Flabby Arms on YouTube or simply by cutting and pasting the link below in your browser address bar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pxGsbl-y0U

Nice to meet you!

Helping you achieve toned and sexy arms,

RD

Supplements: Magic Bullet or Major Waste?

2008-07-21T09:07:00.000-07:00

This morning I was making my way through my huge Monday monday morning stack of emails, sorting through questions from clients, and deleting the usual batch of viagra spam, and I came across a weekly flyer for an on-line supplements company that I've used in the past.

It reminded me of one of the most common questions I get asked...

What supplements do you recommend for the Go Sleeveless Program?

Well, that's kind of a loaded question, but let me tell you this...

When I was 16 and just starting to hit the gym and lift weights (and new absolutely NOTHING about anything) I used to walk by the supplements store in the mall in awe. This place was stacked full of 10 pound laundry tub sized buckets of protein and things with labels like "Obscenely Massive Hippopotamus Mass Gainer 8000" and "Ultra shredded lean cutz fat blaster XXL" (not real names of products - but not much of a stretch either).

I remember thinking to myself, "All I need is to save up a little money, get the biggest tub of that Rhino protein, and I'll be the biggest baddest dude in high school".

Man was I wrong.

Years later, and literally thousands of wasted dollars flushed down the drain I came to realize that 99.99% of the crap sold in these stores is just that...crap.

There is no magic bullet when it comes to getting in shape. If it were as simple as popping the right pill, or choking down the right powder two or ten times a day, then everyone would be in great shape.

The sad reality is, most of the stuff on the shelves of these places is absolutely worthless. Because supplements are sold as 'supplements to your healthy diet' they don't HAVE to do anything. They bypass the FDA regulations as they are not promoted as Food or Drug.

Have a look at the fine print on any supplement advertisement or bottle, and you'll find a little blurb about "These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA blah blah blah..."

And just because they don't work, doesn't mean they won't also HARM you. I can think of countless times over the course of my career when supplements have been pulled from the shelves because they were found to be harmful AFTER they had been in wide spread use for a lengthy period of time. Most recently it has been fat loss products containing the potentially deadly ephedrine, and steroid like prohormones such as Androstendione and the toxic Methyl 1-Testosterone.

The latter is actually a full blown steroid that was being sold in supplement stores! They got away with this simply because it was so new to the market that it hadn't been scrutinized by the FDA and classified as such yet. Of course once the government caught on it was pulled immediately, but not before thousand upon thousands of teenage kids had gotten their hands on this extremely harmful steroid and caused some potentially irreversible damage.

Proper nutrition, and exercise is the ONLY way to get the body you want, and no amount of supplementation will even make a dent in your progress until you have this down.

Once you have your diet dialed in to at least 90% clean and your exercise program has progressed well and you have been steady and unwavering for at least the past 6 months, then there are a few supplements that can be helpful to give you that little extra boost.

Until then, spend your money on home exercise equipment and healthy food - that will get you light years further then an overpriced jug of Mammoth 2500.

Yours in health,

RD

Starvation doesn't work!

2008-07-17T12:53:00.000-07:00

You CANNOT starve yourself, and ever hope to have a great, lean body, PERIOD.

It is simply impossible.

When you cut the amount of calories you eat, your metabolism (the rate at which your body burns fuel) slows to a crawl.

If you are able to sustain this starvation diet for an extended period of time, your body will start burning muscle tissue for fuel (not fat) because muscle uses up a lot of energy.

You will lose weight, but you will actually be getting FATTER proportionately because you won’t be losing any fat. And because you now have less muscle mass, your metabolism with drop even further.

And when the inevitable happens, and you slip up on your diet, or have a ‘cheat day’, your body is going to hold on to those extra calories and store everything as fat.

What essentially happens, is that your body is being starved, and so when it finally gets some calories, it thinks “we might not be getting any more of this for a while, so we’d better store it quick!" And you wind-up packing on extra fat tissue (even if you now weigh less).

Eventually you give up on the diet completely (because deprivation diets are always impossible to maintain), and go pack to your normal eating habits - except now your body is set to ‘storage mode’ and everything you lost comes right back - except this time its all fat, and not the precious muscle you lost.

And the cycle continues.

You diet – you lose muscle, you lower your metabolism

You slip up on the diet – you gain fat, and you gain it easier because your metabolism sucks.

After every diet, you’ve lost some muscle, and gained more fat so you end up getting fatter, and fatter, and fatter.

Deprivation does not work.

Strength train to build muscle and boost your metabolism. Get cardiovascular exercise to help burn off even more calories. Eat sensibly, and get enough calories of the RIGHT foods.

It’s a simple as that.

Helping you Go Sleeveless in confidence,

RD

Check out this email!!

2008-06-25T18:45:00.000-07:00

"Hey Rylan,

First off, thanks for all the help. I realize I am a little demanding on your time, and I know you are busy, but I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to answer my emails.

Second, I want to let you know how excited I am to be seeing definition in my arms! I can hardly believe it. When I was working out today, I caught a glimpse of my arms in the mirror, and I distinctly see a couple of new 'lines' there that I didn't before. It might sound a little trivial, but it got me so excited.

And wow, those bench dips are killer, but man do they work. I was feeling those today, thanks for the pointers on that one!

Thanks a bunch!

Kelly"

As always, I love getting feedback from everyone like this. For those of you who have purchased the Go Sleeveless program, DON'T FORGET, you also received a free email consultation - so please use it. I love hearing from my clients, so if you're having any problems, or you have questions, let me know. I am here to help.

Keep up the fantastic work everyone!

Yours in health,

RD

Price Reduction

2008-06-23T13:19:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all the customers who recently made their purchases of the final copies including the bonus audio cd's. Your packages have been shipped, and I'm already getting emails coming in with your stories of your first few workouts, and the changes you have been seeing.

Keep up the good work everybody, and keep those emails coming in - I LOVE hearing about your success stories.

Also, now that the Go Sleeveless program is no longer available with the bonus audio program, I think that it's only fair to drop the price accordingly.

As such, Go Sleeveless is now being made available for only $67!

So for those of you who might have been sitting on the fence, what better time than now to go get your copy and start toning up those arms for summer.

Yours in health,

RD

Last Call!

2008-06-18T13:29:00.001-07:00

I caused a bit of an uproar over the bonus audio cd packages that
were being offered with the Go Sleeveless program.

The last four copies sold out in about 20 minutes after I sent the
email out.

It seems that there were a lot of folks who wanted to get their hands
on this last chance offer, and I got a ton of people asking if
I was going to have another printing of the cd's done.

Well, I hadn't planned on it, but because there was so much demand,
here is what I am going to do.

For the next 48 hours, everyone who buys the Go Sleeveless program
will get a bonus package. After the 48 hours is up, I will
put in an order for everyone who bought the program, and have
the exact number of audio cd's printed that I need to cover your
order.

After that, no more bonus cd's will be available, so this is your
last, last, last chance to get em.

For a reminder, the content on the bonus audio cd's is really worth
getting while you can.

In it, I cover detailed exercise descriptions of every exercise in
the program (you can actually put this in your mp3 player or
cd player, and listen to me walking you through how to do the
exercises, while you do them).

I also have a Quick Start CD that will teach you only the essential
steps to starting the Go Sleeveless program. With this cd, you don't
even need to read the info in the manual. I walk you step by step
through everything you need to start seeing incredible changes in
your arms TODAY!

And finally, as an awesome addition, I have included an 'essentials'
cd that I created that you can listen to in your car, and it takes
you through all the essential elements of the Go Sleeveless plan, and
how to make the most out the program and how to supercharge your
results in less than a week.

So get those orders in, you only have 48 hours, then Go Sleeveless
will no longer be available with these great limited time bonuses.

Yours in health,

RD

http://www.gosleeveless.com

Four bonus packages left!

2008-06-13T12:18:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder to everyone that there are only four bonus packages left with the http://www.gosleeveless.com program.

After these last copies are gone, Go Sleeveless will still be available as a downloadable e-book, but we will no longer be printing anymore of the three bonus audio cd's.

So if you want to be one of the last customers to grab a copy of Go Sleeveless with the bonus package, head over there now and get your order in asap.

Yours in health,

Rylan Duggan
RK, BHK, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Only 13 Left!

2008-06-04T18:23:00.000-07:00

For those of you who haven't picked up a copy of the Go Sleeveless program yet, you should know that there are only 13 copies of the program still available with the bonus audio CD's.

I have been getting tons of great feedback on the audio CD's. It seem most of you are putting them in your vehicle and listening to them on your way to work and back again. This is a great opportunity (especially while you're stuck in traffic) to get some great knowledge while you drive. It's like I was sitting right there with you!

Remember, once these last copies are gone, there won't be another printing of the audios, so this is your last chance to get this bonus included with the purchase of your program for only $99.

And don't forget, results are Guaranteed or you get all your money back, and you keep the program! Risky for me, but I know you will love it.

So head over to www.gosleeveless.com now and get your copy before I'm out!

What about calories?

2008-05-27T09:52:00.000-07:00

So how does diet play into getting rid of arm flab?

Well, first you must consider weather or not your weight is stable, ie. you haven't been gaining weight over the last couple weeks.

If your weight is stable, then you can pretty much be assured that what you are eating is being burned up by your metabolism just fine.

Now here's the important part.

If your weight is stable at the time you begin the Go Sleeveless program, then you don't even need to worry about diet. All the extra calories you will be burning on the program will have you melting off body fat in no time.

Of course, that is assuming you don't start increasing your calories when you start the program.

But what if your weight isn't stable? What if you've been gaining weight?

In that case you will need to find out how many calories you are burning, and how many you are eating, and bring that into balance.

...stay tuned for a super simple method for exactly how to do that!

Yours in health,

RD

Why work your lower body?

2008-05-21T09:06:00.000-07:00

This is a question I get asked a lot. In the Go Sleeveless program, you may have noticed there are quite a few lower body exercises.

"But this is a program to help me lose arm flab, why do I need to work my legs too?"

Two reasons.

#1 By working your lower body, you are using a group of muscles that are so large and powerful that you burn extreme amounts of calories just by doing a simple exercise like a squat. This will cause you to melt body fat from your ENTIRE body, and especially from your arms.

#2 Why not tone and tighten the rest of your body while you are at it? You don't have to neglect the rest of your body while you focus on your trouble spots. By including exercises for the rest of your body, you will actually be sculpting and toning your entire body (tummy, thighs, butt, etc) while eliminating your flabby arms. Nice bonus huh?

So just because this program is designed to eliminate flabby arms, doesn't mean the rest of your body won't benefit. In fact, you will probably be very pleasantly surprised when a number of your other trouble spots start dissappearing.

Yours in health,

RD

Are detoxes a good idea?

2008-05-12T10:10:00.001-07:00

Q: Rylan, I have seen (insert favorite infomercial here) talking about this new detox plan with herbal supplements. Do you think that it's a good idea? I've been feeling a little sluggish and 'toxic' lately and have been considering doing a week long detox plan.

A: In my humble opinion, 99.9% of these products are simply a total waste of time and effort. A quick search on google for 'detox' will yield you countless results for everything from grapefruit detox, to herbal detox, to god knows what else.

We are a toxic society. We live and breath toxins, and I don't blame you for being concerned, but you have to pick your battles.

You don't need to go on some expensive and fancy detox plan to see fantastic improvements in your health and well-being. Your body wants to do this naturally.

But only if you stop loading it up with crap!

When a heroin addict stops their habit, they go through incredibly traumatic withdrawal symptoms as their body detoxes from the poison. They don't need to go on a detox plan to help their body out, they just need to stop filling it with garbage and let the body do it's work.

Your body will detox naturally, and safely, if given the opportunity.

Stop loading yourself with refined sugars, alcohol, refined flour products, and caffeine, and your body will gladly detox naturally on its own.

In fact, if you add certain herbal detoxifying supplements into your diet at the same time you are eliminating all the nutrition problems, you will probably feel really, really crappy, as your body is flooded with more garbage than it can handle.

This is where the headaches, shakes, and nausea set in.

Instead of worrying about whether your toothpaste is all natural or not, getting rid of that glass of wine or martini with dinner will go much farther in your quest to live a healthier life.

Make sure you drink plenty of water so your body has a way to eliminate the toxins freely, and get plenty of rest and exercise to help it along its way.

You will be so much more comfortable as you detox, it won't cost you a thing, and you will be amazed how how good you will feel in a few weeks.

RD

Time to hit the panic button...

2008-05-01T23:51:00.001-07:00

Yes, it's official. In less than two months, summer will be here.

Are you ready?

Have you lost the weight you said you were going to lose on New Years Eve?

Have you trimmed the inches off your waist?

Is your body bathing suit ready?

If you don't want to waste another summer hiding under oversized clothes and wearing t-shirts over top of your swimwear, then you don't have any more time to waste.

The good news is, you can accomplish a lot in two months.

You could drop 15-25 pounds or more

You could reduce your body fat by up to 5%

You could turn your soft tummy into hard abs

You could lose your bat-wings (ladies)

You could drop clothing sizes

You could be happy with your body for once.

So what are you waiting for?

Part V – Is Paul McKenna’s “I Can Make You Thin” a Scam?

2008-04-23T20:32:00.000-07:00

And last but not least…

Step 4 – “When You Are Full, Stop EATING!”

Paul McKenna states that many of us belong to the “clean plate club” in which our parents ‘guilted’ us into cleaning every morsel of food off our plate because there are starving children in china – a piece of logic that makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.

Additionally, we have been conditioned to experience fullness as a ‘stuffed’ feeling where we can’t possible eat another bite.

McKenna recommends that if we eat slowly and consciously, we will be more attuned to the actual full signal which is much more subtle than we think. And if you don’t know, just guess. Besides, if you are hungry, you can eat again later anyway.

Rylan’s Verdict:

Great! For some people, I tell them to eat to 80% of full, because they have become so conditioned to the idea of full being “I cannot stick one more square inch of food into my stomach” type feeling. Full is much, much less than that.

It takes about 20 minutes for the full signal to make it from your stomach to your brain, so if you are cramming food down your yap faster than Jughead at a burger king, then you won’t get the message until it’s too late.

And for goodness sakes, just because you have food left on your plate doesn’t mean you have to eat it. Once it’s cooked, it’s wasted and you having an extra pound on your rear end isn’t going to make life any more pleasurable for starving children overseas.

RD

Part IV – Is Paul McKenna’s “I Can Make You Thin” a Scam?

2008-04-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

If you haven’t read the last posts on this topic, make sure you go back and review them before checking this one out…

Step 3 – Eat Consciously and Enjoy Every Mouthful

Paul McKenna states that we eat like it’s going out of style. We shovel food into our mouths, hardly chew it, and don’t stop until our stomachs are completely stuffed full. He states that we don’t even stop to taste the food we’re eating, but rather are getting “high” off the chemicals our brain releases in response to the rapid consumption of the food itself. As well, because of these ‘happy chemicals’, we never hear the signal from our brain to tell us that we’re full because we’re in a state blissful oblivion (which is why so many people use food to boost their mood).

Mr. McKenna recommends that we put our fork and knife DOWN after each bite, savor the taste of the food, and chew each bite thoroughly (20 or more times).

Rylan’s Verdict – Great!

I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. McKenna on this one, and this is something I was always guilty of.

Many of us are simply too rushed to even be present in the moment when we are eating. I used to rush from appointment to appointment, and I never had any time to eat. I would pack my day’s worth of meals with me in my car, and when I was speeding from one session to the next I would be munching on something, as I drove, not the best for road safety or my personal sanity.

I have since changed my habits and I book my appointments further apart to allow myself an extra 15-20 minutes to pull over somewhere, sit in a park, and enjoy my meal.

I not only found my stress reducing, but I also would enjoy my food much more, and allow for much better digestion because I would actually chew my food and not simply gulp it down as fast as possible.

I would recommend that you start implementing this habit into your life immediately. It has been one of the most positive changes in my daily routine that I have experienced in some time, and I know it will be for you as well.

RD

Jamie Lee Curtis, Oprah, and Sagging Arms

2008-04-09T00:09:00.000-07:00

"I did it all but, you know what, it didn't work. The fraud is it doesn't work; it doesn't work because there are complications, and I got them all."

"It doesn't work because you still look in the mirror and you see the fraud of what you were trying to do."

That was Jamie Lee Curtis, yesterday on Oprah, talking about her nightmares with plastic surgery.

At one point Jamie told Oprah about how she was horrified when she watched footage of her last visit, and when she was waving goodbye to the crowd she felt her arm wiggling in the opposite way.

This was when she was 34. Now, turning 50, she spoke about about she went about it all the wrong way. Instead of eating sensibly and getting a proper personal training program, she opted for the knife, a mistake she deeply regrets.

You may have considered perusing the same option. Although this is often in a fleeting moment of sheer disgust when you realize how you have let yourself go. In that moment of desperation the scalpel seems like the last reasonable choice.

But I want you to take a deep breath think about this for a moment.

You, like so many women out there, might feel like you have no other choice if you are ever going to be happy with the way you look. But this simply does not have to be the case.

I am here to tell you that you CAN achieve the body you want, and you CAN do it without surgery, pills, starvation, and all other torturous methods of self flagellation.

If you want the body that you have always dreamed about, and you aren't willing to subject yourself to the dangerous "shortcut" methods that Jamie spoke about, then it's time to get your program....www.gosleeveless.com.

RD

Part III - Is Paul McKenna's 'I Can Make You Thin' a SCAM?

2008-04-04T17:01:00.000-07:00

Moving on to the next step…

Step 2 – Eat What You Want, Not What You Think You Should

Paul McKenna states that you should throw out all the things you don’t like to eat (including the healthy foods like fruits and vegetables), and eat only the things that you like. He reasons that by blacklisting bad foods, you naturally increase your desire for them (we want most what we can’t have).

Rylan’s Verdict:

Flawed! While I wholeheartedly agree that by restricting certain foods you are more likely to want them, I follow exactly the opposite approach as Mr. McKenna. He goes into client’s homes and tosses all the foods they don’t like (which are usually quite healthy). When I go into my client’s homes, I toss the foods that are making them fat – the complete opposite approach.

While I never expect my client to eat something they hate, I also don’t want them to keep eating the things that are making them fat and unhealthy.

Let’s face it, willpower is not something many people have, and with my approach you simply eliminate the temptation. With McKenna’s approach, you eat the temptation.

The problem with only eating what you really want is that many of the foods that people are eating on a regular basis - they have become addicted to. People crave them because their body is going through ‘withdrawal’ like symptoms. It’s no different than an alcoholic craving booze, or a nicotine addict craving a cigarette.

Many of the foods that people love are also very hazardous to their health; things like trans fats and high fructose corn syrup. Ever try to have just one bite of chocolate? Once that sugar hits your lips it’s like a hungry lion on a wounded gazelle; you’ll keep eating until every bit is devoured. That, my friend, is not a healthy reaction.

In my line of work, I’ve met many people would simply live on hot dogs, cola, and potato chips if they could. Regardless of how much or how little you eat of these things, your still putting garbage into your system, and I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, garbage it-garbage out.

This rings true here as well. You might lose a little weight because you are reducing the total number of calories you consume, but you aren’t going to be feeling or performing your best.

However, if you are able to eliminate the offending foods from your diet for long enough, you can regain your natural taste for good, healthy food. This is something you can’t hope to do while you are flooding your system with white flour, sugar, and alcohol.

So for Mr. McKenna’s second step “Eat What You Want, Not What You Think You Should” I think you are much better off eliminating the temptations, and making some healthier choices.

RD

Part II - Is Paul McKenna’s "I Can Make You Thin" a Scam?

2008-03-31T17:16:00.000-07:00

Last entry I touched on the new TLC program “I Can Make You Thin”, hosted by Paul McKenna.

As I mentioned last time, I always encourage a healthy dose of skepticism when someone makes tantalizing claims of effortless weight-loss.

Mr. McKenna states that this is possible by following his four simple steps. In this series of upcoming posts I will summarize each step, and then give my verdict on as to whether the information is great, okay, flawed, or just plain awful.

Step 1: If you are hungry, EAT!

Paul McKenna’s Reasoning: By starving yourself and restricting calories, you are ultimately lowering your metabolism. Your body thinks that it is going into starvation mode and starts holding on to body fat for dear life and lowers the amount of calories your burn.

Rylan’s Verdict:

Great Advice: This is actually one of the biggest problems I see with my client’s nutritional plans (or lack thereof). Most are simply trying to starve themselves into losing weight, and this never, I repeat - NEVER works! Your metabolism drops, and when you go off the diet, you gain ALL the weight back plus some. Thus you end up in the all-to-common cycle of crash diets followed by weight gain.

By eating when you are hungry, and eating frequently, you keep your body burning calories throughout the day – you don’t give your metabolism the opportunity to slow down.

Rylan’s Recommendation:

This doesn’t mean you now have a cart blanche for pigging out. Keep the meals conservatively sized (portion size is probably the biggest nutritional problem - no pun intended – that I see) and spaced out to every 2-3 hours at most. By feeding yourself frequently, you don’t allow your metabolism to bite the dust, and you don’t let your hunger get out of control either.

Note: The biggest trick to this step is knowing when you are actually hungry, and not just using food to boost your mood. More on that later…

Is Paul McKenna's "I Can Make You Thin" a SCAM?

2008-03-25T13:01:00.000-07:00

If you haven’t seen it yet, there’s a new show on TLC called “I Can Make You Thin”.

It’s hosted by professional hypnotherapist and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) specialist Paul McKenna.

Mr. McKenna promises that he can teach you how to lose weight without will power. He accomplishes this by teaching four simple steps that he states will fundamentally change the way you view and eat food.

Now that’s a pretty big statement.

I’m usually VERY skeptical about anyone that comes up with some new and fantastic weight loss method.

99% of the time it’s snake oil.

But I have to admit, after watching the first episode of this program I was actually pretty impressed. There are some similarities between myself and Mr. McKenna in our approaches to weight loss.

The four steps that Mr. McKenna’s method contains do consist of some very valuable information. However, there are certain things he preaches that I do take exception to.

In case you missed this program, or you don’t have access to it, you will want to check back here often over the coming days.

In the next few posts I am going to review each of Mr. McKenna’s steps, and give my unbiased review as to weather they are something that you should consider implementing into your life, or better off left alone.

In fact, many of these ideas that I will touch on are the perfect compliment to the Go Sleeveless Program.
By implementing these tactics with the goal of reducing flabby arms, you could easily amplify your results, and change even faster.

So keep checking back to learn more about my thoughts on Mr. McKenna's program and learn a few secrets about how to you can make some major improvements in your body today.

RD

How To Get Rid Of Arm Flab Forever!

2008-03-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

Get ready for the most advanced personal fitness program to ever hit the internet.
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It has been tried and tested on hundreds of clients and the results have been staggering!

Go Sleeveless comes with a 100% unconditional money back Guarantee. If you don't like it, you have 2 months to get a full refund.

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