So you see, until The Shapeshifter brought together all the workout elements he had studied, he couldnʼt hope to build the kind of superhero body he has now.
But thatʼs part of the problem. They donʼt look at the whole picture. Diet books offer a token workout. Workout programs pay lip service to diet. And NOBODY ever mentions the importance of lifestyle in building your dream body. No wonder itʼs so hard for you to change the way your body looks. Youʼre only getting a fraction of the solution! Here are three of the WORST sins of conventional diet and exercise programs.
Thatʼs right, a roll. That unsightly bump of belly fat that breaks up the outline of a tight fitting t-shirt. That slight bulge around the middle thatʼs the first thing to emerge from a foggy mirror after a shower.
Iʼve always been able to push myself during workouts. And when I buckle down, Iʼm one of the most disciplined eaters on the planet. (Of course the opposite is also true…) So yeah… I hit rock bottom and fought my way back into shape… Over and over again.
But nobodyʼs talking about lifestyle! And thatʼs why you keep getting derailed just when you think youʼre about to reach your goal.
I went from being an athletic teen to a seriously overweight university student. Then I spent what seems like a lifetime in a constant state of fluctuating weight. For a trainer, instructor and coach, thatʼs a very humiliating experience! There were times when I was proud to show off my body and I felt great about how I was representing the profession.
I didnʼt even want to train my clients because I was so ashamed of how I looked… The only thing that saved me back in those days was hard work and discipline.
But there were other times when I had to hide behind layers of baggy clothes, hoping my growing waistline wasnʼt too noticeable.
Low fat diets mess with your hormones and shift your metabolism towards burning carbs, which only makes you store fat over the long term.
I kept plugging away with my training over those years, and my nutrition was clean, but I was hiding a shameful little secret: I had developed a roll.
They fail to mention the types of workouts you should be doing. Instead, they almost always focus on a onedimensional “gimmick”. Those gimmicks might sell more books, but they wonʼt help you redesign your body. No, you need a carefully planned combination of workout methods if you want to make people sit up and take notice.
The story of The Shapeshifter is a great example of how fitness gimmicks can kill your progress and leave you a sad flabby shell of your health and fitness dreams.
But after a while the hard work and discipline stopped working. Programs that used to get me back into shape were leaving me flabby. The 3 SINS were catching up with me… To my credit, Iʼd tested ALL the gimmicks and fads. And thatʼs great news for you, because I figured out they NEVER work. And thatʼs when the pieces started falling into place. Ryan and I got on the path that led us to the body “ redesign ” methods we now use on ourselves and on thousands of clients around the world.
The funny thing is, an ineffective one-dimensional program isnʼt any easier to follow. You still have to work your butt off. But your body stays flabby even though the scale says youʼre making progress. And that sucks ! We know, because weʼve been there too . Sin #2: Diet Programs Have Blinders On Low fat diet. Low carb diet. High protein diet. Food pyramid diet. Whole grain diet. Dairy free. Gluten free. Fat free. Sugar free. Is your head spinning yet? None of these diet crazes are totally “wrong” (ok, some of them are…) . Itʼs just that they donʼt give you the complete picture. Diet books and programs need an “angle” to make them more appealing. So they latch on to one idea, and thatʼs all you get. Itʼs good for marketing but bad for your physique! Low carb diets leave you feeling and looking “depleted” and flat.
For years weʼve been sniffing out the secret weapons that you need to change your SHAPE, not just your “weight.” And The Shapeshifter has been quietly guiding us from the shadows… — Adam And What About Those Guys Who Never Have to Worry About Their Weight? Ryan Used To Be One… Iʼve never once done a diet.
How should you deal with that? You canʼt just ditch your friends and family. You need the skills to navigate your social circle and STILL reach your physique and health goals! The list goes on: sleep, setting goals, personal development and other important lifestyle factors all have a huge impact on your fat loss and muscle toning results.