tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67433630341695066872024-03-13T08:43:20.686-07:00Jeff Willet's Official BlogJeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-16073537126630706362011-05-19T12:25:00.001-07:002011-05-21T08:40:25.313-07:00New and Improved Website & Blog!<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.jeffwillet.com"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 264px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608511852321553394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrr2LJu6UmdEK43L6jXZt0OJ2iBx5Nma3J7aECVllviWsW3JN2d21ERhaVwEtkimStiJQghYN9HoT9FVj9w5mXAFfy9ey0R7Cjm0FwIgH6Qyfe-RVMEqg4oBQ8pruVQ56dC_gr93dw6Zg/s320/Screen+Capture_Resize.jpg" /></a><br />I am very excited to introduce my new and improved website and blog! My blog is now featured on <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">www.jeffwillet.com</a> which will allow for easier access to all my latest information, new product releases and free tips all at one spot.<br /><br />For those of you who have been following my blog, all new posts will happen at <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">www.jeffwillet.com</a>. I will no longer be adding any posts here at www.jeffwillet.blogspot.com. In addition to all new posts, all of my previous blog posts have been imported to the new blog for convenient searching.<br /><br />Be sure to sign up for my free email tips and check <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">my website </a>often for all the latest news, updates and lots of great FREE information to help you take your results to the next level!<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-81100218038279096482011-04-17T06:49:00.001-07:002011-04-17T06:52:17.599-07:00Exclusive Jeff Willet and Skip La Cour Podcast Series starts today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4gGcbjwJWZLH8l7WORQgyIaU8MAETNByeWoBmUVY6I-eJ6JYPqqEqlUP3LYBEjPBhiPX9vhIB5taTZpOpVKFi-OOdsifD09Nt0vLb42qcgBO2UYIPSymgOTDXP4HmUeRV125Iwb_dpw/s1600/Me+and+Skip.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596549287765148802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4gGcbjwJWZLH8l7WORQgyIaU8MAETNByeWoBmUVY6I-eJ6JYPqqEqlUP3LYBEjPBhiPX9vhIB5taTZpOpVKFi-OOdsifD09Nt0vLb42qcgBO2UYIPSymgOTDXP4HmUeRV125Iwb_dpw/s320/Me+and+Skip.jpg" /></a> Skip La Cour and I have joined for an exclusive <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/skiplacour/2011/04/17/skip-la-cours-mass-machine-bodybuilding-training-sponsored-by-mass-machine-nutrition">podcast series </a>that starts today at 10 AM EST. <br /><br />Listen in on our candid conversation about a variety of topics including our thoughts on steroids, pro-hormones, our personal bodybuilding origins and our thoughts on the sport of bodybuilding as it stands today. <br />Hope you enjoy! <br /><br />Believe. Achieve. <br /><br />www.jeffwillet.comJeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-9481603762452631632011-04-13T03:14:00.000-07:002011-04-13T03:20:40.584-07:00Six Pack Abs!Contrary to popular belief, the key to a great six pack is <strong>NOT</strong> crunches! You can do crunches day and night and never attain a trim waist line because you can not spot reduce fat no matter <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/secret_video.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595010502376225490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjPEkJbkFHWpuUR5TjA82rDJlj60utBIEo6Ogy-CbsX7pGuE9z2YQGTM7q9ePtrCZUtsTLRn84UK8DRqHIT3ozpr7VtiafX5TN9EZc45rInYz2vjne5X5W9CWKThUQVvI6RnQuRwceHQ/s320/Stu+Compare.jpg" /></a>how hard you try.<br /><br />The perfect "real world" example is Stuart MacDonald (Pictured Right) and the body transformation that he achieved in <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html">"I Want to Look Like That Guy." </a>Stuart went from a pudgy 44 inch waist to a shredded 27 inches in 6 months time. Stuart only trained abs directly 1 time a week. His strict attention to diet and consistent cardio is what made the magic happen. (You can learn the exact nutrition plan Stuart followed in my newest release "<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/secret_video.html">Secrets Behind I Want to Look Like That Guy</a>.")<br /><br />The next time you are tempted to add yet another day of curnches to your routine or buy the latest ab crunch gizmo remember once again the physiological fact that you can not spot reduce fat!<br /><br />The more you want to achieve a great six pack, the more you need to focus on diet and cardio!<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">www.jeffwillet.com</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-36065896922058324492011-04-07T13:04:00.000-07:002011-04-07T13:14:10.508-07:00"Secrets Behind I Want to Look Like That Guy" Supplement Key...<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/secret_video.html">"Secrets Behind I Want to Look Like That Guy"</a> details the nutrition program that Stuart MacDonald executed to achieve his outstanding body transformation in our award winning documentary <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html">“I Want to Look Like That Guy.” <br /><br /></a>Several supplements are listed by their product name with no real description. Also some of the products have since been discontinued so I <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/secret_video.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592935807588288898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYlzgvK2MmMXxiyoVZ-uPCLgWNMiJ0F-x_W0CSuFDey5PqtUbF3h96HiO6EHjIqNLcdjJyYbN9bD3Bt9Vx36yYPEWgvk8XIwaCjm-aVjCzlg5FY65Q9UUGVL3wNyY_lT_ivrIlDF2HWQ/s320/Stu%2527s+progression.jpg" /></a>thought a simple supplement key would help clear up any confusion and help you maximize the information provided in the video. <br /><br /><strong>"Secrets" Supplement Key: <br /><br /></strong><strong>Ny-Tro PRO-40</strong> = Meal Replacement (Discontinued) <br /><br /><strong>Creatine HSC</strong> = Glucose Crystals (DGC) with Micronized Creatine and Taurine. (Discontinued, however, Micronized Creatine and the DGC Crystals are still sold separately.) <br /><br /><strong>VP2</strong> = Whey Protein Isolate (Still Available) <br /><br /><strong>GL3</strong> = L-Glutamine, Amino Acid (Still Available) <br /><br /><strong>Myo-D</strong> = Omega-3 EPA-Amino Hybrid (Still Available) <br /><br />For detailed information on each product check out the <a href="http://www.ast-ss.com/">AST Sports Science</a> web site.<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br />www.jeffwillet.comJeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-31522696120506529682011-03-28T11:38:00.001-07:002011-03-28T11:44:22.040-07:00Fat Loss Cardio Tips...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xkqXmnUdDnCy-2NRL72ABYgtW1DtJ2Jq1Q7SzSvs8aWsoEFJ9uF5Qkjls7uwFHzfp0ZZ63mvXBXc4hMl3YCwkz6rPpNKxJ5fIGphqliKfALSBm7vRMe_73NkYNIRIreOiiFPfXhQ0ok/s1600/Ab+Close-up+Re-size.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xkqXmnUdDnCy-2NRL72ABYgtW1DtJ2Jq1Q7SzSvs8aWsoEFJ9uF5Qkjls7uwFHzfp0ZZ63mvXBXc4hMl3YCwkz6rPpNKxJ5fIGphqliKfALSBm7vRMe_73NkYNIRIreOiiFPfXhQ0ok/s320/Ab+Close-up+Re-size.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589203260156008546" /></a><br /><strong>Let's clear up some FAQ about cardio!</strong> <br /><br />1. <strong>DO NOT</strong> perform cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach! This is a great way to encourage muscle wasting. As soon as you wake up you should have whey protein isolate and a carbohydrate source (my favorite combo is VP2 Whey Isolate by AST Sports Science with breakfast cereal as you can see in my <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lostlogs.html">"Lost Logs" e-book</a>. After you have supplied the critical nutrition upon waking you can then attack Max-OT cardio and achieve great results! <br /><br />2. Keep cardio short and intense. 16 to 20 minutes of high intensity cardio will have a greater effect on elevating your metabolism and will keep your metabolism elevated longer after exercise than long duration moderate intensity cardio. <br /><br />3. Work out of your comfort zone the entire session. You should be "huffing and puffing" throughout. <br /><br />4. Set distance goals and try to beat them every session. Working to beat your distance goals will give you a tangible marker of intensity to strive for rather than simply putting in your time. <br /><br />5. Frequency. If fat loss is a high priority I recommend cardio 5-7 days a week. Remember every cardio session you do will give your metabolism a jolt and fire up the fat burning process! <br /><br />Believe. Achieve. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-79479374495494352412011-03-16T12:08:00.000-07:002011-03-16T11:25:22.382-07:00NEW VIDEO: "Secrets Behind I Want to Look Like That Guy"<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/secret_video.html">"Secrets Behind I Want to Look Like That Guy"</a> is a unique inside look at the exact methods I prescribed to Stuart MacDonald during his amazing body transformation.<br /><br />Using the strategies outlined in this video, Stuart went from an overweight 44 inch waist to a rock hard 27 inch six pack in only 6 months.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRS_qSDFUTvteQ2zBPxRbIGy2oANcK5REvghKjRYACz4cvXVTa3m2wtcYS7YyiLFJcIPGyQIJrUiRulsLR0OFpFVmHzt9mfkWARC1AyFMQpbW8h4W2kBWDd7nRlW921SsNjYUW6JcqvA/s1600/Before%2526AfterStu.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 204px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572030905482974770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRS_qSDFUTvteQ2zBPxRbIGy2oANcK5REvghKjRYACz4cvXVTa3m2wtcYS7YyiLFJcIPGyQIJrUiRulsLR0OFpFVmHzt9mfkWARC1AyFMQpbW8h4W2kBWDd7nRlW921SsNjYUW6JcqvA/s320/Before%2526AfterStu.jpg" /></a>With this video you’ll learn the exact nutrition principles I used to construct Stuart's plan and you’ll gain a valuable perspective on key mental strategies that will help you stay focused and execute every day at a high level.<br /><br />If you enjoyed the documentary <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html">I Want to Look Like That Guy</a> this video is a must see. It will give you a detailed road map to achieve the same kind of outstanding results seen in the film. If you have not seen the documentary don’t worry because this video stands alone as its own powerful teaching tool.<br /><br /><strong>Watch Instantly! No shipping, No waiting.<br /></strong><br /><br /><br /><p>This video is available in a convenient online format making it accessible instantly. When you purchase the video you will receive a link and you’ll be able to the view the video at your convenience any time right from your own computer.<br /><br />Run time: 33 minutes and 57 seconds.<br />Price:$14.95<br /><br /><strong>Bonus Feature!</strong></p><br /><br /><p>Along with the video you will also be given access to Stuart's complete 6 month nutrition plan. (.pdf format)</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/secret_video.html">ORDER NOW!</a></strong></p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p>www.jeffwillet.com</p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-4459149056539933032011-03-10T02:55:00.000-08:002011-03-10T03:06:28.064-08:00MANformtation: Life-changing Alpha Leadership Strategies<a href="http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 198px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 138px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582405063413213330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs7m-Br-FAXF8k6nLSQ5UVxFTfKF53NLt74Nnd3fCufHYvn0KRNC8qDGxun-oEMXVyheWQc2380A7dc_TO5fsw0qS4YQvbexPZaNNmSkb7jk-4R3XTnsOsPP4KPWritifra9JgJIJSR2E/s320/Me+and+Skip.jpg" /></a>For those who’ve followed my career closely you know that Skip La Cour is one of my bodybuilding mentors and was a big inspiration throughout my career. Skip continues to coach and inspire people all over the globe and you too can take advantage of Skip’s powerful mental strategies guaranteed to help you become the man you really want to be.<br /><br />Skip La Cour’s MANformation Audio Seminar Series is excellent and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in adopting life-changing alpha leadership strategies. Skip is a great coach and his passion comes through with every word. After listening to his audio seminars there’s no doubt in my mind you will be motivated beyond belief and empowered to get the most out of life!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 275px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 105px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582404200619992898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq4CXifAi1ywRcHgvDOi04RDasdLPShhunUcPlCZcmTsdp52xN8QHripoyr0Xh2shUDcbRH_ubWuXY3HopAhC0fK0CqvlI7weDifJZOTTz1A2ZAZdw8_Mv96vRzE41ciKanr54_Hh8Ym8/s320/MANformation.bmp" /></a>I suggest starting with the first audio seminar course <a href="http://www.manformation.com/mf_files.htm">"The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader"<br /></a><br />When you order be sure to type in <strong>Coupon Code WILLET</strong> and you'll get a free bonus audio seminar titled: <em>“The Top 10 Qualities, Characteristics, and Actions of the Most POWERFUL Alpha Male Leaders”<br /></em>$24.99 value--yours free<br /><br /><br />Start listening and start leading!<br /><br /><br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-8518851392964603992011-02-26T11:07:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:17:35.527-08:00Success Doesn’t Happen Overnight, But it Builds Each DayBelow is an excerpt from my book <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/mind_champ.html">"Inside the Mind of a Champion." </a>This passage talks about the importance of setting goals and working towards those goals each and every day. As I always say great things happen with the continual execution of a smart plan.<br /><em></em><br /><em>"....You can’t expect results to happen overnight but what you do today will definitely affect tomorrow and you can shorten the process by how intelligently you <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/mind_champ.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 258px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578079043248818626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlSwYkVGcKV3PkD8ztnaRagFoFOa7keGEZOtT03AZvQUKhTCblcdfKUwtreyy92RFdmlVljgIhMVgLIlBuDOyo00SZWkfEz7ZkMTTXzpNd5B6bt-yyHQ1DH6osq3rTrqVxV_ICwz7m1k/s320/Mind_Book_Cover.bmp" /></a>approach your training and nutrition. That is why you need to equip yourself with information and proven strategies. Then you need to execute those strategies consistently over a span of time. Don’t get me wrong, you still have to put in your time but the smarter you go about things, the faster your results will come.<br /><br />There are times when I speak with people and they want me to tell them exactly how long it will take before they see results. I always feel like telling them, “Let me dust off my crystal ball and I’ll let you know”, but I bite my tongue and try to explain that is impossible for me to speculate because there are way too many variables to consider. I have no idea how intense this person is training, how well they are eating, or what supplement program they are following, not to mention their genetic propensity to build muscle. So unless I am a fortune teller, there is no way I can say.<br /><br />I try to explain that the better you approach all aspects of your training, the better and faster your results will be. I don’t want to throw out some mythical number that you should reach in four weeks because if you don’t hit that number you will be discouraged for no reason or I might limit you with the number I say and you may have been able to blow right past it.<br /><br />I don’t think trying to figure out how much you can gain in the first four weeks of training is the best way to start. Instead, work hard each day and see how far you can go.<br /><br />You need to set your goals and work towards them daily. Keep in mind the bigger picture and the end results you want but realize that you get to that point by what you do on a daily basis, even if you can’t always see it. Just because you’re not at your destination tomorrow, doesn’t mean you won’t get there as long as you keep moving in that direction...."</em><br /><em></em><br />(This passage can be read in its entirety in my book <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/mind_champ.html">"Inside the Mind of a Champion"</a>)<br /><em></em><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-72130846568726541422011-02-18T13:10:00.000-08:002011-02-18T13:16:32.978-08:00"That Guy" to Screen at Arnold Sports Film Fest!Our documentary <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html" target="_blank">"I Want to Look Like That Guy"</a> has been chosen to screen at the 1st annual <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html"></a><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 191px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575141205068505826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixiEAksIqYVs8HuUJ_dDRkoE_ZdgisuGWqsBN89JAz_m3a-m1-hXvRQwUxpzT4N-iZq1YP9JdTPzjz2AlY9KEGgHUSO5fpUqY0vKkBqlgTr4vzNeZJ8gcqJT5jgPR2PxNA6KY7yWDUiwI/s320/Cover-Art.jpg" /></a><a href="http://arnoldsportsfestival.com/home/sports-and-events/arnold-sports-film-festival.html" target="_blank">Arnold Sports Film Festival</a>.<br /><br /><em><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html"></a>“I am happy to inform you that your film has been chosen to screen at the Arnold Sports Film Festival!</em><br /><br /><em>Your film will screen in one of several screenings throughout the weekend of March 4, 5, 6. The first screenings will begin Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday afternoon's awards ceremony, where Mr. Schwarzenegger will be on-hand." </em><br /><br />I want to take this opportunity to extend a "thank you" to all who have supported our efforts by purchasing a copy of "I Want to Look Like That Guy". We are thrilled to be included in this event and excited about the doors this could open for our film!<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-5204629955297354882011-02-15T10:10:00.000-08:002011-02-15T10:29:19.920-08:00Why So Many Supplements?<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 250px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573983959522958882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6dmLkWjGpQdIVHC2jbA98E4UoGp4oDRuk_OGa-LbTVDngfTsAJRz9J8LBAsqub-hyf0OAEaGo_aC6ErZLBQ05NMrcBKtP5w7tuaiJumVW4LPApAA0DYJdbNGQcvCOExzh-izHUY_4tw/s320/Jeff+Stu+Consult.jpg" /></a>A common question I get from people who view my <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lostlogs.html">"Lost Logs"</a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ebook</span> or watch Stu's amazing transformation unfold in <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html">"I Want to Look Like That Guy"</a> is why do I choose to have so much of my nutrients coming from supplementation rather than whole food? Here's the method to my madness:<br /><br /><br /><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Nutrient Density Maximized</span></strong> - A quality meal replacement typically maximizes nutrient density better than a whole food meal. This keeps protein and nutrients high with total calories low.</p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Convenience</strong></span> - Shaking up a meal replacement can happen pretty much anywhere and any time. It is not always as easy to break open the Tupperware and start eating your chicken and green beans. Meal replacements over the years have helped me stay 100% on track with my plan in a variety of situations.</p><p></p><p><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Easy to Measure</strong></span> - Meal replacements make it very easy to measure your intake and consequently make adjustments to your diet as you skim away calories. Measuring the cuts with supplements is very easy and accurate.</p><p></p><p>This is not to say you can't construct an effective nutrition plan with the use of more whole food. This is simply my preference and the reasons why. </p><p> </p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a></p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-9207259835278737432011-02-06T06:13:00.001-08:002011-02-06T06:19:37.582-08:00Arnold Sports Film Festival - "That Guy" Documentary Makes Second Round of Judging!<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570580498566484354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE28yJhfKwtLn5nZU4h-7xrvpPq4CcGWrPzkdTiUkt73tq5IOew9xaQCHJIKmySY0UbpF7gEha4jgNbkKhEHFr5GMZLKnzLBzcXvdGE9i48oZCW7Ji7ie-g7uwAo7t2o1fahTaH6AHLgo/s320/Cover-Art.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><p>This is the inaugural year for the <a href="http://arnoldsportsfestival.com/bulletins/articles/ASFNews11">Arnold Sports Film Festival</a> which is run in conjunction withe the Arnold Classic weekend in Columbus, Ohio.<br /><br />We entered our documentary, <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lltgdvd.html">I Want To Look Like That Guy</a>, and I am happy to announce that we have made it to the second round of judging. This means we have a chance for our film to be one of the select few out of thousands of entrants to be part of an official screening during the Arnold Classic weekend.<br /><br />The official announcement will be made later this month but either way we are honored to make it this far in the process considering the high level of competition we are against.</p><br /><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a></p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-46403685928948363202011-02-06T06:07:00.000-08:002011-02-06T06:12:45.964-08:00Does Soreness Matter?The answer to this common question is <strong>no.</strong> <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/trainingdvd.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570578860439031042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVOjQpJHScvmrez0ngfb4T5hE0qNLLMxHPdsinXzyYjaDl0kPk-c9SFREP5WAIQmQbx7853JUY3qTjO8miL3nQ1rAY3Uof-g6ULwMUR96PRiNl9qj5cA-AUxI2MJ2P7lQB47_vuI2O7M/s320/Curl_Bar_Resize.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Muscle soreness or lack there of is not an indicator of the success of your workout. Remember the goal of each weight training workout is to overload the muscle with a heavy weight <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/trainingdvd.html">(Max-OT style)</a> and therefore initiate the best muscle growth response.<br /><br />You have probably found there are certain muscle groups that always get a little sore and some muscle groups that never do. I think this is normal based on my own experience and the feedback from many others. I wouldn't put much stock into it one way or the other.<br /><br />As you go forward with your workouts I would suggest not placing emphasis on your degree of muscle soreness and certainly don't use it to gauge the success of your workout.<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-22720853046715576902010-12-03T13:45:00.000-08:002011-02-26T11:22:20.128-08:00Is 16 minutes of cardio enough to get shredded?<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 205px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546576226479153362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJqv6ky6krPByCvMcM02Kg-At3wFCM0MU7GplsHllGQ5Z1MjDBF4-3uMcK6ll4DAKaZmETu1dyghiNDCuJ970kfK0vZruX5-SitDcoM-pBU132Q8jcICEEdUW5G8c41VQD4sTZQSEWB9k/s320/Side_Abs_Resize.jpg" /></a><br />Throughout the years I've often been asked the question, "Is 16 minutes of cardio really enough to get shredded?" People ask this question as though I was secretly doing hours of cardio when no one was looking and reporting to the world that I was only doing 16 minutes. That's simply not the case. I have always practiced exactly what I preach.<br /><br />So is 16 minutes really enough? The proof is in the putting. I achieved what some called "drug like" condition in 2003 and finished an impressive fourth place in the light heavyweight class at the NPC USA (which is a non drug tested show) and capped off the contest season winning an IFBB Pro Card at the Team Universe. It was the best condition by far I ever achieved and I achieved that condition in large part due to the effectiveness of short duration/high intensity cardio.<br /><br />Another great example of how effective 16 minutes is can be found in the documentary <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/newdvd.html">“I Want to Look Like That Guy.” </a>In the film you see Stuart MacDonald undergo an amazing body transformation of 30% body fat to less than 6% body fat in 6 months. I’ll give you one guess what type of cardio Stuart did to achieve such outstanding results……If you said short duration/high intensity cardio you guessed correctly! Stuart did not spend hours doing cardio. He kept it short, he kept it intense and the fat melted away.<br /><br />Short duration, high intensity cardio has a bigger elevating effect on your metabolism and keeps it elevated for a longer period of time after activity compared to long duration cardio. Plus, short duration cardio has less of any negative impact on the muscle building process. Those are two of the main points that make it the most effective approach for getting totally shredded.<br /><br />The next time you are tempted to go for a 45 minute stroll on the treadmill STOP what you are doing and crank up the intensity for 16 crazy minutes of all out effort to really accelerate the fat loss process! <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/newdvd.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546576504411100770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46YTpr52psLQqholq6UJCDdSBmUsPAukY_08II0QC_Wg2LAnBQclliASQsivKx5RbT5RHQKbZrW-YJFKSs79VHYZ9kxvV458KYrPn6NnlTtL3BRwOM7mVPbcAV1_vh9e_gj8e6UfqkUs/s320/cardio+transformation.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The other component for getting shredded is of course diet! I reveal the complete winning nutrition game plan in my new <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/lostlogs.html">"Lost Logs" eBook</a>. Along with every minute detail of my nutrition/supplement plan for 2003 you will see my detailed cardio log for insight on exactly how I implemented short duration/high intensity cardio to achieve the condition of my lifetime!<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-43245224612518099532010-11-19T17:22:00.000-08:002010-11-19T17:27:29.201-08:00Body Transformation Tip!<p>To truly transform your body you need to have a strong muscle building component to your plan. This is true for men and women.</p><p></p><p>Remember that every ounce of muscle you build you will increase your resting metabolic rate and thus greatly aid the fat loss process.</p><p></p><p>Weight training is the catalyst for <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90Ng4dTljWCPyCwEkFrZBdI4aEO_VqzUJCmDzRt7s-cPwm6m8Nq0HEMbz0DkH80yS9cXcJ6LxGyW8M6mhBi_urVjJoqjNPaASwtov8By6nMlsHpS2qJM4HRHrUIPeqGjKeNAUHdM4Gkk/s1600/Before%2526AfterStu.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 204px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541436579734344530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh90Ng4dTljWCPyCwEkFrZBdI4aEO_VqzUJCmDzRt7s-cPwm6m8Nq0HEMbz0DkH80yS9cXcJ6LxGyW8M6mhBi_urVjJoqjNPaASwtov8By6nMlsHpS2qJM4HRHrUIPeqGjKeNAUHdM4Gkk/s320/Before%2526AfterStu.jpg" /></a>the muscle building component of your plan and there is no better weight training approach for encouraging muscle building than <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/trainingdvd.html" target="_blank">Max-OT</a>.</p><p></p><p>Pictured to above is Stuart MacDonald and he underwent an amazing body transformation in a 6 month period of time and one of the keys to that transformation was Max-OT training. <em>(You can see Stu's amazing transformation unfold in front of your eyes in the popular documentary </em><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/newdvd.html" target="_blank"><em>"I Want to Look Like That Guy."</em></a><em>)</em></p><p> </p><p><em></em></p><p>Don't have the mindset that you have to lose weight before you focus on building muscle. It is best for your plan to have an emphasis on muscle building right out of the gate!</p><p></p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a></p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-15278148646236481922010-11-03T10:43:00.000-07:002010-11-09T03:07:50.786-08:00New eBook Unveils the Secrets for Getting Totally Shredded!<p>I'm excited to announce the much anticipated release of my <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/lostlogs/index.html">"Lost Logs" eBook </a>is finally here.<br /><br />I believe this is the ultimate drug free bodybuilding nutrition resource. It’s a very rare look at the actual “play book” I used to become one the greatest drug free bodybuilders in history and now this eBook puts it all at your fingertips to help you construct your own winning game plan! <br /><br />My "Lost Logs" contains explicit detail documenting every single nutrient I ingested as well as the timing of each meal. <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/lostlogs/index.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 248px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535381091913332674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi986ufAz8fGNLrAv5ZYMkwQ9rvL1oL0FnlCvLgzLfW7zhohVF9XO2xl7XgbA3Uh1LOah7GyDYoY2_PuM6U4mVh908S16WagQjZqz8jXI1dY8Jb7McPTWlinhHGIj4TxMJcR4WMYsI-DmY/s320/Lost_Logs_Cover_LowRes.jpg" /></a>It also lists every supplement, exactly how much and specifically when I took them for the 18 weeks leading up to both contests.<br /><br />In addition to all that detail you’ll see complete nutrient ratio breakdowns for every stage of the plan and as an interesting point of reference there is documentation of my bodyweight changes over the 18 weeks.<br /><br />I often get asked how to adjust nutrition in the final days before a contest and what to do on the actual day of the show. No need to question any more as these logs illustrate exactly what I did with my plan right up to the very moment I stepped onstage.<br /><br />My "Lost Logs" is also packed with some bonus information you won't find anywhere else:<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">*Contest Color Schedule</span></strong> - Any of you who have competed know how important onstage color is. It can make or break your physique. It took me years to perfect my contest color and now with this schedule you can see exactly what I did to achieve the perfect winning tan.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">*Lost Cardio Logs</span></strong> - See record of all my cardio sessions from January 2002 through my Team Universe Overall Victory in August of 2003. Frequency, mode, distance, calories burned and intensity are all there in minute detail. This is the exact Max-OT cardio schedule I executed to get absolutely shredded.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000;">*Body Weight Chart</span></strong> - View my body weight changes from August 2002 through August 2003.<br /><br />Don't miss this opportunity to get the championship "play book" in your hands. <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/lostlogs/index.html">Act now and get your copy of my "Lost Logs" at a special introductory price.</a></p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a></p><p></p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-54238480614450736552010-10-01T14:07:00.001-07:002010-10-01T14:09:47.392-07:00Don't Skip Your Post Workout Drink!<a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.jeffwillet.com"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 186px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523187444105348498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODBYBbO8-9Pwk4FHN-x4eHeaXCEoHeqSXG85PmkOO8t9JsgpqCcyPgoPVT2aIB2r8Py0IkySf7R21SiW9MzKrGPBJOIGO0Dag-1LgPNlSoD67NnM-jtyW0rgLkUGWLq2yG4LVNavPFIY/s320/21willet059USA.jpg" /></a> The most important time of the day to supply nutrition is directly after your workout. Your muscles are like dry sponges after training and ready to soak up valuable muscle building nutrients. It is up to you to supply what your muscles are craving so don't miss this critical opportunity to ignite muscle growth.<br /><br />Directly after training I recommend whey protein isolate and my favorite is VP2 Whey Isolate by AST Sports Science. Along with whey protein you should mix a high glycemic carbohydrate like dextrose crystals or other liquid carbohydrate. In addition to the carbs and whey protein I add 5 grams of micronized creatine and 5 to10 grams of L-glutamine.<br /><br />I have an eBook that will be released soon detailing the exact nutrition and supplement plan I followed on my championship run in 2003, including specifically what I ate and how I supplemented post workout.<br /><br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">www.jeffwillet.com</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-82915196217164449992010-09-08T11:23:00.000-07:002010-09-08T11:43:22.598-07:00Max-OT Warm-up Protocol<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 177px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514613173019009250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1R3nZbIVG6F5vMCwcMer7HUwlBTTnodLEmzYljtvE5yJFiSg0UoYykAmllspk72icdEOMargn7j3IoTEUWQmnRzz7xXMlcJz6L25nCnZ27KuuU1uyC9n5LIuvEOhJkma7Py3aAqOCtQ/s320/Topic1_10-18_AST.jpg" /></a><br />The goal of the Max-OT warm-up protocol is to gradually introduce heavier weights without approaching the point of muscle fatigue.<br /><br />Below are the main points to consider when you are doing your warm-up sets. These points are taken from a passage contained in my book <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/book/index.html">"Inside the Mind of a Champion."</a> The complete passage explains each of these points in detail and gives some specific examples.<br /><br /><br /><ul><br /></ul><p><strong>* Warm-up on the first exercise for a body part only.<br /><br /></strong></p><p><strong>*Progressively introduce a heavier weight each warm-up set.</strong></p><p><br /><strong>*As you add weight each warm-up set, decrease reps.<br /><br /></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>*Do not approach the point of fatigue.<br /><br /></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>*Your last warm-up set (also called weight acclimation) should be close to your muscle-building set weight. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>*4-5 warm-up sets should do the job.</strong></p><br /><br /><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><br /><br /><p>www.jeffwillet.com</p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-4335534465114319462010-08-15T07:12:00.000-07:002010-08-15T07:28:08.195-07:00Principles are more important than the routine.<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 239px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505641584821879474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2CU5Es2mlwGuEZsHpDRKeWG4VJmU3K3Zq1qATj40RYpYLxtpXkO2t1jCYM_gPIFHsguNvK_fp_uPQdTuvq85bfPh6gsSOBYKWgFWVoO7rDeMFWdYWREVyrFCqbnxgkJAetaSSPEA_ZTs/s320/Push_Down_5-22.jpg" /></a> I get a lot of questions about which <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/trainingdvd.html">Max-OT</a> routine is best to follow. The answer is there really isn't one Max-OT arrangement that is better than any other. The important thing is that each routine sticks with the <strong>important Max-OT principles:</strong><br /><br /><p>*Train each body one time per week.</p><p></p><p>*Stick with basic free weight compound exercises.</p><p></p><p>*Train in a 4-6 rep range.</p><p></p><p>*6-7 total sets for larger body parts (chest, back, legs)</p><p></p><p>*4-5 total sets for smaller body parts (biceps, triceps)</p><p></p><p>*Train to achieve overload NOT muscle fatigue.</p><p></p><p>Remember, there are a number of different Max-OT routines you can follow and all can be effective. Let me reiterate the adherence to the Max-OT principles is more important than the actual arrangement you follow. </p><p> </p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p> </p><p>www.jeffwillet.com</p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-20807943820575748092010-07-31T10:41:00.001-07:002010-07-31T10:56:52.573-07:00See It, Be it!<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 212px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500130172291784210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU7CnQr87GvspqqTeRuGC06I_ky901UMk3_d2YFhSgdUTIsRTs2E2FHsHdHN3TLHY899bKV_-Gv_foBFFOz-1SEJ9TSdA9PQF6cx-_1M2SS78SFUTXJ6hJFsYRMH2P6Jyyfxfy1xhs3X0/s320/Seated_Sidechest_Resize.jpg" /></a> I've always used visualization techniques to help me stay on track with my goals and it was a huge part of my success when I earned my IFBB Pro Card in 2003.<br /><br />Before each workout I would visualize the body part I was about to train and see in my mind exactly how I wanted it to look onstage. Before each cardio session I would visualize how shredded I was going to be as well.<br /><br />Visualization helped me to continue to elevate my performances each and every day for the entire year. Here's a snippet from my book <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/book/index.html"><strong>"Inside The Mind of a Champion"</strong></a> where I talk about this powerful technique.<br /><br /><em>"....Great results aren’t going to happen by accident. They are a planned occurrence that happens through the design and consistent execution of an intelligent plan. To aid in the consistent execution of your plan it is helpful to create and stay connected to the vision of what you want to achieve. </em><br /><em><br />A clear vision of what you want to achieve is a constant reminder of why you are adhering to your disciplined schedule. This reminder will direct your thoughts and actions in a positive way and help you make the most of each day by successfully completing all your scheduled tasks. With a clear vision and clear goals you’ll be less likely to skip tasks because you’ll be aware of the important role each task plays in turning your vision into a reality...."</em><br /><br />To reach your full potential in anything you must unlock the power of your mind!<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-9298417477048447992010-07-24T12:05:00.000-07:002010-07-24T12:15:07.117-07:00Biceps Training Tip!<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 175px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497552735681683282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPgsfARjJDhcdClUiJTc1iyT88mG_GfCKxpJzS3rYv2ymgvVItdPWVruVJ80JRX2hKbYJlMaV2xNNuaoWQuNv-7Mj3abO-BXKtA3goY_c3YEhuqC9PhyTi6SC4BDi2uaMBfJa7K-7iFDs/s320/Bar_Curl_1-31.jpg" /></a>There are many instances where people search for "new" and "inventive" training methods that will pack on gobs of muscle and often in this pursuit of new techniques they overlook the basics. I'll warn you right now the routine I am going to suggest may not look real flashy but it will be effective.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ast-ss.com/max-ot/max-ot_intro.asp"></a>The best mass building biceps routines incorporate the <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/trainingdvd.html">Max-OT</a> principles and are revolved around free weight exercises like barbell and dumbbell curls. These basic free weight exercises allow you to achieve maximum overload on the targeted area while using a full and natural range of motion.<br /><br />Using the Max-OT principles means keeping the volume of total sets low and the intensity high. Here is an example of an effective Max-OT biceps routine: <ul><li>Barbell Curls: 3 sets 4-6 reps (After warm-up) </li><li>Standing Dumbbell Curls: 2 sets 4-6 reps </li></ul><p>This routine may not look fancy on paper but you can be assured if you apply the intensity it will blast your biceps and stimulate maximum muscle growth.</p><p> </p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a></p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-38438057355215554492010-07-10T10:55:00.000-07:002010-07-11T05:11:18.976-07:00The Power of the Mind<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/book/index.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 258px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492343410731047858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Nu6wL2iWKRWWNlxwcRpC4KgSM9ALCXu6uXiHkPrl8s5nRaX-ZWtbcsXqdkBZESF7Nw7JlVMBlE59BNA1VGmcRazfr2_LRQA3K1_P___zYwoKTOqg4wRW15nX1rIxvpI3UJLoOphL7wE/s320/Mind_Book_Cover.bmp" /></a>A big contributing factor to my success over the years has been the ability to focus on a goal and persevere through all the challenges that life throws my way. You have to work on your mindset and attitude just like you work on your body in order to achieve greatness in anything.<br /><br />My new book <strong><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/book/index.html">Inside the Mind of a Champion</a></strong> is a very unique look at the mental side of the game and how I directed my thoughts during the best competitive year of my career.<br /><br />Here's an excerpt from the introduction...<br /><br /><em>"...In late July of 2003, I placed 4th at the NPC USA in a light heavyweight class that was considered by many to be one of the toughest in the show’s history. For those that don’t know, what makes that feat even more impressive is the NPC USA is not drug tested. Not exactly a level playing field for a drug free competitor like myself but I relished the challenge to prove I could compete with the best, regardless of who was on drugs or not. In many ways that 4th place finish meant more to me than any victory.</em><br /><br /><em>Two weeks after the USA I achieved the crowning jewel of my career by winning the overall at the NPC Team Universe Championships and earned an IFBB Pro Card. Winning an IFBB pro card as a life-time drug free competitor is almost unheard of in the modern era of bodybuilding and cemented my place as one of the greatest drug free bodybuilders in the in history.</em><br /><br /><em>The training and nutrition philosophies I used that year were consistent with what I had done for the past several contests so what made the biggest difference in my results? Mindset!</em><br /><br /><em>In the pages that follow you’ll get all the mental strategies I used to push myself to the limits of personal performance day in and day out on my way to achieving what some would say is impossible...."</em><br /><br />If you work on developing a strong mindset and unlocking the power of your mind you can truly reach your full potential.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/book/index.html">Inside the Mind of a Champion</a></strong> is available in both e-book and hard copy formats.<br /><br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-26288217945018272192010-06-29T10:20:00.000-07:002010-06-29T10:45:27.137-07:00How to combat hunger while on low calories<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 186px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488250010927655298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_n0Xols7uOPeh8I0OLESAxWsUFQTBMjWxBamjEfF1EazZCGWr1AbtqzV8ZDoMdKP-YbGzpNSdna_EAdN06zY7szh3EnXgPwbxR9MwepkPGcfhjB7o9aIbOBTaifS10GFXDzYcVF_B5Y/s320/21willet059USA.jpg" /></a> I was recently asked how to combat hunger while following a low calorie diet. Here are a few tips to help.<br /><br /><br /><p><strong>*Drink lots of fluids. I don't have a problem consuming artificial sweeteners so I drink plenty of diet soda while on low calories. Coffee and tea are also great tools to combat hunger. I am a coffee freak and had plenty during pre-contest preparation.<br /></strong><br /></p><p><strong>*Eat lots of vegetables. Vegetables are the one food you can actually consume more of and it will help your weight loss. Vegetables add lots of food volume with negligible calories. Stick primarily with green crunchy vegetables and eat up!<br /></strong><br /></p><p><strong>*Keep your meals consistent. Eat a balanced meal every 2-3 hours max.</strong><br /><br /></p><p><strong>*Chew Gum. I found it helpful to chew gum to satisfy cravings and help bridge the gap between meals. </strong></p><p><strong><br /> </p></strong><p>Along with these tips keep your "eyes on the prize" and stay connected to the vision of the physique you want to achieve. Realize that a little hunger is a necessary price to pay if you want to achieve an extreme level of leanness.</p><p></p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a></p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-4605848469377419982010-06-22T14:12:00.000-07:002010-06-22T14:22:40.644-07:00Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485710525297246850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-a8S_KuTxLk59I6sJu2ISch-NLm-yWFoQ5rU_DhS9G0OvkUMShGNqKKm9_RzjQeZgT0R02lIq0kcg9TbT9tuRB43krJgT3KbzgLJSpbcunTvuIxBFbANuJ4Ajx53m29tSPVBKBakDDy8/s320/Seated+MM+Resize.jpg" /></a>I am against the biggest loser mentality because I think it encourages the wrong approach to fat loss. A person’s goal shouldn't be to lose as much weight as possible in the shortest amount of time. It should be to lose fat and build muscle on a continual basis. Emphasizing muscle gains will yield the greatest long term results. The key phrase there is long term.<br /><br />There are quicker ways to get more immediate weight loss results than the approach I follow, however, rapid weight loss often equals having a worse body composition (body fat % vs lean muscle %) than what you started with. Let’s examine why.<br /><br />If your program is simply focused on weight loss you are most likely not doing things very conducive to building muscle or at minimum maintaining muscle and that is where the trouble begins.<br /><br />Losing muscle is a bad thing for long term results because every ounce of muscle you can gain, you raise your resting metabolic rate. That’s right; with more muscle added to your body you will burn more calories each day right out of the gate. That is why having a strong muscle building component to your program is critical for fat loss.<br /><br />Following <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/products/trainingdvd.html">Max-OT style training</a> will set you up to build muscle, lose fat and really transform your body. That means you may not see much movement on the scale initially and that is OK. We are concerned with long term results and over time there will be a downward trend with your weight but it will not happen over night. For this reason I don’t encourage frequent weight checking.<br /><br />Here’s another cautionary tale for scale addicts. Contrary to popular belief muscle does not weigh more than fat. That is like saying a pound of bricks weighs more that a pound of feathers. A pound is a pound. Muscle is, however, more dense than fat. That means the same volume of muscle will weigh more than the same volume of fat therefore you could be a few pants sizes smaller and yet weigh almost the same as you did when you were carrying more fat. You see how that works? This is a prime example why the scale is not the best way to measure progress.<br />I believe a better indication of progress is how our clothes fit or if you want to get more exact you can chart inches lost or measure your actual body composition. Another good tool is visual assessments and the use of photos to see the changes made over time.<br /><br />The moral of this story is concern yourself with fat loss and not simply weight loss because they are two different things. Be patient and execute a smart plan that has an emphasis on building muscle.<br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">www.jeffwillet.com</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-91840985130542775622010-06-19T11:44:00.000-07:002010-06-19T11:53:55.232-07:00Father's Day MASS Pack Special!<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/store/index.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484558791726721378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggs4OEWcGvc5rjpdw-i9r_oqkiPuDlKPBJDSy3XwTEw9RhQpf7HpCHfEKbSiuFVPxAYPI-3lZoOEfQcXJ-VFYSSKwn8hxDhCUesB_aQUAdmKXDlvPqKoSXiX6g7KaXf9HoByi0D-zp0c/s320/MASS+PACK+JPEG.JPG" /></a><br />The <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/store/index.html" target="_blank">MASS Pack</a> is a collection of my best instructional products with a retail value of over $130.00. Normally the MASS Pack sells for an already discounted price of $79.95 but in honor of Father's day you'll save an extra $20.00 and pay only $59.95! <p></p><p><strong>MASS Pack Includes:</strong></p><ul><li>Training DVD A</li><li>Training DVD B</li><li>Nutrition Seminar DVD</li><li>Training Journal</li><li>Autographed 8x10 Photo</li></ul><p>This Father's Day special is only available until Monday so <a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/store/index.html" target="_blank">act now</a> and save over $70.00! </p><p></p><p>Believe. Achieve.</p><p><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a><br /></p>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-25155714202221200962010-06-15T11:38:00.000-07:002010-06-15T11:43:47.647-07:00NEW BOOK - Inside the Mind of a Champion<a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/book/index.html"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 220px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483072390004896466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnk6O9alfphppnksFOqZnetgoruPAOSetsZCUF8KBgP6jHX21qIhVJDw9AfnJ2pZRt3W9PHFX2AkxjfCFmk_vBhoxeDFv1pOvAGlEUhLGGRGgpv4vDPc-GqDkfgb95vy25fZESzzGGGlM/s320/cover.jpg" /></a><br />I am very excited to introduce <strong>Inside the Mind of a Champion.</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong>This special 118 page book is a collection of motivational thoughts, concepts and training tips captured during my remarkable journey towards earning an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">IFBB</span> pro card and becoming one of the greatest drug free bodybuilders in history.<br /><br />This book contains the best insights I can share from the best competitive year of my life. Throughout each page you'll get an intimate look at all the mental strategies I used to push myself to the limits of personal performance day in and day out on the way to achieving what many would say is impossible - earning an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">IFBB</span> pro card drug free!<br /><br />Inside the Mind of a Champion is available in e-Book and printed hard copy formats, both at a special introductory price. As an extra bonus, I will autograph the first 25 printed hard copy books sold!<br /><br /><a style="COLOR: #4068e1; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="http://64.22.108.18/redirects/1d797c7e6d0af352ebf5c920804bfae7?pa=" href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/book/index.html" target="_blank">ORDER NOW!</a><br /><br />Believe. Achieve.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jeffwillet.com/">http://www.jeffwillet.com/</a>Jeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.com2