DoggCrapp Training – DC Training Program Overview

If you've read more than two articles I've written then you should know that I favor unconventional training methodologies that push and challenge both body and mind. I firmly believe that this is the only way to get really big and hit your goals. From that perspective DoggCrapp Training (a.k.a. DC Training) definitely fits the bill. This incredibly intense program includes heavy progressive weights, lower volume/higher frequency of body parts trained, high intensity/rest-pause training, extreme stretching, a high protein diet and periodization ("blasting" and "cruising"). Here are the basics:

Lower volume/higher frequency:

In most training routines you train each body part once a week doing 3-4 different exercises per muscle group. With DC Training, you only do 1-2 exercise per muscle group per day but you're hitting each muscle group twice every 8 days. The lower volume of exercises means that your body can recover more rapidly, which in turn allows for a short turnaround between training sessions;

Exercise rotation:

The base program runs on a cycle hitting every body part 2 times every 8 days. It's not as complicated as it sounds-you start by picking 3 exercises for each the various muscle groups like this: chest, back (width), back (thickness), delts, triceps, biceps, forearms and calves, hamstrings and quads. You do only one of those exercises per muscle group per workout but then you rotate to the next exercise in the following workout. Remember though that you're doing each exercise 3 times to total failure in each workout so don't fool yourself into thinking it's easy. Here is what a sample routine might look like:

So you can see how every 8 days you've cycled through each body part twice, doing a different one of each of the 3 exercises you've chosen per workout. Keeping a training journal can keep you organized and help keep track of where you are in the training cycle;

High intensity/rest-pause training:

DC Training demands intensity. To begin, you do 2-5 warm-up sets (lighter weight) before the first set is performed to failure followed by 10-15 deep breaths before performing another set to failure. This is again followed by 10-15 deep breaths and then a final set to failure before moving on to the next exercise or muscle group. The goal is to explode on the uplift and descend with a controlled negative of about 6-8 seconds. You've got to be prepared both mentally and physically to take on Rest-Pause training though because instead of taking a one or two minute break between sets, you're only resting for 20-30 seconds between each one;

Extreme stretching:

Stretching is an important part of the recovery process in DC Training. There are specific stretches for the chest, triceps, biceps, shoulders, back, quads, hamstrings and calves; Diet:

The DC Training diet is very high in protein with a recommended intake of between 1.5 to 2.0 grams per pound of body weight; Periodization:

The "blasting" phase is 6-12 weeks of high intensity, all-out training followed by a "cruising" phase of 10-14 days of maintenance training before repeating the cycle once again;

One of the nice things about DC Training is that it leaves plenty of room for customization. For example, instead of Monday-Wednesday-Friday-Monday, you could do Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Friday but split the workout into 3 parts in order to shorten your training sessions (great if you've got a hectic schedule). Day 1 could include chest, shoulders and triceps. On Day 2 you could train biceps, forearms and back (width and thickness) and on Day 3 you could work calves, hamstrings and quads. This cuts your workout down to about 35 minutes including stretching but still has you hitting each body part twice in 9 days.

A lot of guys have had phenomenal results following the DC Training program. If you're going to do it though, be prepared to really commit yourself to doing it right. DC Training requires you to push your body as far as it can go and then some-that's why it works. To get the best results you've got to be prepared to give it your all and make it a really intense workout, pushing on for one more rep even when your mind and body are screaming "No!" If not, you'll just be wasting your time.

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Fat Burning Meals you and your family will love

This week my sister is visiting me in South Carolina from New Jersey. I absolutely love it when my family comes to visit and we always have an absolutely incredible time. The other great benefit about these family visits is that, without fail, everyone always goes home lighter.What do I mean?

Inevitably, when friends or family spend a whole week eating with me they quickly learn how delicious healthy eating really is (and how easy it is too!) I promise I do not starve my guests. Actually, it's quite the opposite. They always feel like they've "eaten TOO much", but somehow managed to lose weight over the course of the week.

So what exactly do I eat all day? People ask me this question all the time because with the demands of being a mom, working full time and being pregnant (5 months now), they just can't believe how I'm still able to keep up with a healthy lifestyle.

Here's exactly what I ate yesterday and how I was able to keep my eating plan delicious and simple even with the demands of a busy day.

6am Wake up – Have to wake up before my son (18 months) to get a little time to myself in the morning. I check my emails and sip on some Green Tea with a bit of stevia.

6:30am – Flax seed and Athletic Greens shake.

Athletic Greens has become an absolute staple in my eating plan. It's made from a variety of organic fruits and vegetables with added probiotics and digestive enzymes…it's like "nutrition insurance" in a jar. Not only does this stuff taste great, it's quite satisfying and energizing, especially first thing in the morning.

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I put 1 Tbsp of fresh flax seeds in my Magic Bullet (you can also use a coffee grinder). I grind up the seeds to make flax powder. I then add 1 Tbsp Athletic Greens, water, ice and a touch of stevia and blend. Yummy morning shake!

7:30am. By this time my son is awake and ready for "FOOD, EAT, FOOD, EAT"…that's exactly what I hear until I get his breakfast on the table. We both have 2 soft boiled eggs, sautéed spinach, and fresh blueberries and strawberries (yes, my 18 month old son eats exactly what I eat). The eggs were quick and easy to cook and the spinach was left over from dinner the night before.

I pack some raw nuts (Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts and almonds), 1 apple, and a bag of baby carrots for my snacks and my lunch (see below).

9am – My son goes to grandma's and I'm off to work.

9:30am – 10:30am – As I work I snack on my raw nuts, baby carrots and ½ of the apple. I have the same snack in the afternoon. I don't always do this, but sometimes it's just easier.

12:30pm – Lunch. I actually made my lunch the night before while I cleaned up after dinner. I've got some Chilean Sea Bass (broiled in the oven), over a pretty big salad (greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, peppers) with 1 sweet potato. I use apple cider vinegar and extra virgin olive oil as my dressing along with some salt and pepper.

Packing my lunch in the evening while I clean up after dinner has become such habit and routine for me, I don't even think about it. I have definitely found that creating a "system" for packing and prepping your food will make following a healthy eating plan much, much easier. Find a "system" that works well for you and your family.

3:30 – Afternoon snack is the same as morning snack. Again, I don't always do this and many times I will have 1 slice of Ezekiel Bread with 2 Tbsp of almond butter and 1 Tbsp of apple butter (my favorite snack!)

5:30pm – I head home. We put some skirt steaks in to marinate and my hubby got the grill going (it was 80 degrees and sunny, a phenomenal day in the south!) We also grilled eggplant and zucchini that I marinated in balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and Italian spices. I made some brown rice to go along with the meal.

9pm – before bed – Almond butter and apple sauce with cinnamon sprinkled on top. I love this snack because it is a bit sweet and filling and really helps to curb any sweet cravings that may start in the evening.

There you have it…nothing complicated and nothing bland and boring. I love my clean, healthy food and love how it makes me feel all day. I always choose foods I enjoy and never "make" myself eat something just because I think it's supposed to be good for me (although it is important to be open minded and adventurous).

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COFFEE – 3 Tricks to Make it Super-Healthy

Mmm, coffee… almost everybody drinks it… some people have 3-4 cups per day or more.

But most people don't think of it as a "health drink".  And it's certainly NOT healthy the way most people make it with loads of added sugar or artificial sweeteners and artificial creamers.

But I'll give you my tips here on how I make a healthier cup of coffee and what to watch out for…

First, you may have seen debate in the past about how coffee has some compounds in it that could have negative health effects such as some tars or other possibly inflammatory compounds in brewed coffee.  But, the good news is that coffee has such high concentrations of beneficial antioxidants, phenolic nutrients, and other good compounds, that it counteracts the bad compounds.  Also, this article here shows various studies that prove coffee reduces risk of many common diseases.

So what's the best way to make a healthy cup of coffee?  Well, here's my 3 most important tricks to maximize the benefits of coffee and minimize the negatives:

1.  First of all, you need to AVOID adding any refined sugar or harmful artificial sweeteners.  What I do instead is use either a very small touch of organic maple syrup or a half packet of natural stevia to just lightly sweeten my coffee.  If you like your coffee black with no sweetener at all, that's the healthiest way.

If you're getting your coffee at a coffee shop, make sure to avoid all of those fancy specialty coffees (lattes, frappuccinos, etc) as they are almost ALWAYS loaded with extra sugars or artificial sweeteners.  Some of those fancy coffee drinks at Starbucks or other coffee shops can have 300-400 calories in just one coffee!  Definitely not good for your body.

2.  You also need to AVOID any of those crappy artificial creamers (liquid or powder), which are usually made with corn syrup solids and hydrogenated oils (harmful trans fats).  Instead, use a little bit of REAL cream (organic grass-fed if you can find it).

Or, better yet, what I've been using for a while now is coconut milk/cream as a much healthier creamer alternative.  I get this by buying cans of organic coconut milk, and then after opening the can (shake the can well before opening), I store the coconut milk in the fridge in a container.  Note that the cans of coconut milk are much creamier and better as a coffee creamer than those cartons of "coconut milk drink" which are just watered down coconut milk.

The thick creamy coconut milk is the healthiest option for coffee creamer because it's loaded with super healthy saturated fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which boost your immune system and your metabolism!  Plus, coconut milk in coffee is just plain delicious!  It's the best healthy creamer option by far.

3.  If you want to load your coffee up with more healthy antioxidants and good taste, consider trying some added cinnamon to your coffee (cinnamon can help control blood sugar and has many other health benefits).  It's also really tasty in coffee!

I also sometimes like to add a teaspoon of organic cocoa powder (non-sweetened) to my coffee to make my own sort of mocha coffee (but without the loads of sugar in a typical mocha you'd get at the coffee shop).  The added cocoa powder also gives you great taste and a good dose of extra healthy antioxidants (and cocoa is also known for helping to lower blood pressure!)

I personally only drink coffee about 3-4 times per week, because I'm sensitive to caffeine and don't want to get addicted to caffeine like some people are.  I see people that drink 3-4 cups per day that get a massive headache if they don't have their daily coffee due to caffeine withdrawal.  I choose to avoid this addiction by only drinking it about 3-4 times a week, and I drink various teas most other days, which are much lower in caffeine.

But despite the caffeine content, there is loads of data that show health benefits to coffee.  Make sure to read this article about the unique compounds in coffee that can improve your health and reduce your risk of disease.

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Avoiding Work at Home Scams

Working at home is attractive for many people, from stay at home moms, students, retired people, to seniors. While some work at home opportunities are legitimate, many are scams. Unfortunately, many people are going to fall for home business opportunity scams and lose their hard earned money.

So, how do you know the legitimate work at home jobs from the scams?

Research any home-based business opportunity you are considering before purchasing. Do your homework before paying for any work at home business opportunity.

Here are some tips to help you distinguish the good from the bad work at home opportunities and avoid home business scams:

1. Look for a name. If you cannot find the seller's name on the website, steer clear. If they don't want you to know who they are, you can't contact them after they got your money.

2. Look for contact information. Legitimate companies will give you their contact information. Is there a phone number? Use caution if you see a free email account from Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail, especially if they don't provide a phone number. If someone is using a P.O. Box and free email account, they are hiding their identity.
3. Do they answer email messages? If they're not answering your questions before your purchase, they won't answer them after they got your money.

4. Visit message boards, work at home message forums and mailing lists and ask about the company. Use the forum search function to search for the product name, company name, seller's name, and web site url. Check what people are saying about the program or product you're considering. If the work at home is a scam people are going to talk about it.

5. Check web sites that specialize in reporting work at home scams. Victims of work-at-home scam often report there how they were scammed.

6. Visit review sites but don't believe everything they're saying. Many sellers and affiliates put up reviews sites and review their own products. They are often negative about one work at home opportunity to look trustworthy and then recommend their own product.

7. Check the refund policy and payment processor. When paying through Clickbank for example, you are protected by a two month money back guarantee, regardless of the merchant you're buying from.

8. Closely read the web site or ad and examine the offer. Check the facts. Know exactly what you'll get – especially if they charge start-up fees for software, supplies, memberships, or lists of hiring companies. Get in touch with the seller, ask questions. A legitimate company will tell you exactly what you will get, what you will be doing, and for whom you'll work. If their answers are vague and elusive, or if they don't answer your questions, steer clear.
   

Here are some good questions to ask before buying a work at home program.

Use common sense. Avoid any business opportunities that make claims that sound too good and too easy to be true. Operating a home-based business requires work, skill, good products or services, and time to make a profit. If an ad or web site promises unrealistic income for easy work that doesn't require experience or skills, watch out and be wary — especially for jobs you would expect to need experience for, like typing or data entry.

There are good work home at home opportunities available. If you follow these tips and use common sense, you'll avoid work at home scams and will find a legitimate work at home opportunity that is right for you.

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Abnormal Sweating – 3 Cures to avoid Sweating

More than eight million men and women in The United States alone are afflicted by excessive sweating. Sweating excessively is labeled as a medical problem which causes an abnormal degree of sweat to be excreted in excess to that required for natural body regulation. Even though this medical condition will not be lethal, it could be essentially embarrassing. Needing to regularly check out wet stains underneath your armpits or the awful odor can definitely ruin your self esteem.

Luckily, you do not have to accept hyperhidrosis for a lifetime. We have outlined three natural solutions to avoid excessive sweating below. If you adhere to all these tips, you should be on the right path to sweat free life.

Wheat grassExcessive Sweating – 3 Solutions to prevent Hyperhidrosis

More than eight million people in US alone are afflicted by hyperhidrosis. Sweating excessively is classified as a medical problem that leads to an exceptional degree of sweat to be excreted in excess to that essential for natural body regulation. Despite the fact that this condition will not be lethal, it may be very embarrassing. Needing to continuously check out wet stains under your armpits and the bad odor will surely ruin a person's self esteem.

Fortunately, you do not have to accept hyperhidrosis for a lifetime. We have given three herbal solutions to avoid hyperhidrosis below. If you adhere to the guidelines, you are on the right path to sweat free life.

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Wheat grass is a drink that's jam packed with the vital vitamin B. Vitamin B has been proven for being exceptional for fighting excessive sweating. Therefore if you wish to stop sweating soon, take in 1-2 portions of wheat grass day-to-day. Within just weeks of drinking this powerful natural remedy, you are going to notice a tremendous decrease in sweat.

Sage

Sage is another natural medicine which is outstanding to prevent sweating. Brew 1 tablespoon of sage leaves or 1 teaspoon of sage powder to a pot of boiling water. On the other hand, when you go for sage leaves to brew, you should be very careful as in the event you over brew the leaves, it might become toxic. If done correctly, you will be able to notice a decline in sweat in a week or two.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most known natural options for preventing excessive sweating. It has been tested to counteract well over time, so take 1 tablespoon of lukewarm ACV every morning. When you continue the dosage good enough, you must be able to prevent sweating.

These three natural treatments are designed to keep excessive sweating away. If you wish to permanently cure excessive sweating, one of the best decision to pick is to obtain a stop excessive sweating guide. Such guides will take you step-by-step through detailed instructions on how to proceed appropriately to ensure you stop sweating for good. If you frantically desire to stop sweating, I highly recommend that you buy a stop sweating guide.

Sweating excessively does not have to be a lifelong burden. The sooner you are taking action, the faster you will live the sweat free life you always wanted. Learn to Prevent Excessive Sweating now.

Wheat grass is a drink which is jam packed with the important vitamin B. Vitamin B is proven for being excellent for preventing excessive sweating. So if you would like stop sweating soon, consume 1-2 glasses of wheat grass day-to-day. Within weeks of consuming this powerful natural remedy, you should notice an incredible reduction in sweat.

Sage

Sage is another alternative medicine that's exceptional to prevent sweating. Brew 1 tablespoon of sage leaves or 1 teaspoon of sage powder to a pot of boiling water. Nevertheless, when you opt for sage leaves to brew, you have to be very careful as in the event you over brew the leaves, it could become toxic. But if done efficiently, you should be able to notice a decrease in sweat in just a week or two.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most known natural treatments for preventing excessive sweating. These have been tested to be effective in the long run, so take 1 tablespoon of lukewarm ACV every morning. When you maintain the dosage long enough, you must be able to prevent sweating.

These three natural remedies are intended to keep hyperhidrosis away. If you wish to once and for all cure excessive sweating, one of the best alternative to pick is to buy a stop sweating guide. These guides will walk you through comprehensive instructions on what to do appropriately to make sure that you stop sweating forever. Should you frantically wish to stop sweating, I highly suggest that you purchase a stop sweating guide.

Sweating excessively does not need to become a lifelong burden. The faster you're taking action, the quicker you'll experience the sweat free life you invariably desired. Learn to Prevent Excessive Sweating now.

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7 Tips for Selling Expensive Collectibles On eBay

Recently, a friend asked me to help her brother sell his collection on Lladro glass figurines on eBay. These are expensive glass collectibles and I knew nothing about them – but I don't have to.
The principles for selling expensive collectibles on eBay are the same, regardless of what is being sold.
Obviously, like any eBay auction, the seller must have a powerful listing with great pictures. This is always true regardless of what the merchandise is. Expensive collectibles offer splendid opportunities, but also need special precautions.

1. Price: decide the lowest amount you will accept for each figurine and set that price as a reserve. Then make your opening bid absurdly low – yes, absurdly.

Example: if you will accept $1,000 – make your opening bid $25. There is no risk in this, because you don't have to sell unless the bidding reaches $1000, but the low price attracts buyers, (assuming there is demand, of course).
Looking at completed eBay auctions allows us to track prices, Again and again we learn that starting the price where the seller hopes it will end is not a wise tactic.
For instance, a seller wants to get $750 for his figurine. An opening bid of $750 won't attract nearly as many buyers as an opening bid of $25 and – surprisingly – the lower bid almost always gets higher prices. There is some psychology at work with the cheap price. It may not make logical sense, but it's the reality of life on eBay.

2. Devote space in your auction listing explaining how you will pack your item to ensure safe transit. This is critically important because in the back of every buyer's mind is the dread of receiving a package that rattles.
A collectibles buyer will inevitably be thinking of the hassle she will have to go through – and the possible loss of purchase price – if her item is broken. She needs to know that the seller has carefully considered this issue and has a solution.

3. For the protection of both of you, insist that the buyer pay for appropriate insurance. Don't allow this to be an option. You definitely do not want the liability of a broken collectible that costs hundreds of dollars. In fact, if a customer objects to paying for insurance, this might possibly be a red flag. A genuine collector is very eager to add to her collection and wants her figurine to be protected.

4. We can safely assume that every Internet buyer has heard stories of fraud on eBay and elsewhere on the Net. Therefore, anything you can do to prove the authenticity of your collectible is well worth your time.

Is there a marking on the bottom? Do you have the original box or other container? Does it have a label? Is there a certificate of authenticity or an appraisal by a respected organization? If the answer to any of these is "yes", then be certain to emphasize your authenticity in your auction. Taking pictures of your proof is especially effective.

5. I don't suggest offering a guarantee except in the most general way – that is, you, the seller, are telling the truth about the product. Anyone bidding on a collectible is knowledgeable and therefore they know what they're buying so there should be no reason for a return.

If someone expresses dissatisfaction and mails your merchandise back, there is every likelihood of it being broken. You do not want the hassle of trying to collect on broken merchandise or putting yourself into a litigious situation with someone who refuses to believe that the collectible was broken via return shipping.

Also, you don't want to take a loss on your eBay fees, which might be substantial if the price is high.

6. With a really expensive item, always offer the option of an escrow service – at the buyer's expense, of course. They may not take want this service, but make certain they have the option. You, of course, know that your merchandise is legitimate, but the buyer isn't so certain. eBay recommends an escrow service that is available to all members.

7. If you're willing to ship worldwide, you need to take special steps to protect yourself. In the US we have AVS (Address Verification System) which offers some protection. A very large portion of the fraud suffered by buyers occurs outside the United States and you are justified in protecting yourself.

Losing the purchase price on a $5 item isn't such a big deal – but a $1,000 collectible absolutely does matter.

Your bank can advise you on the time it will take to verify foreign funds. Be certain to let any prospective buyer know in your auction that there will be a delay if they are outside of your country.
Do not let your merchandise out of your hands until you are sure!

If you follow these 'rules', the chances of selling your expensive collectibles at the highest possible prices will be greatly increased.

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