Death to Rationalization

Manage energy not time

2009-06-18T05:25:00.000-07:00

I am currently reading Power of Full engagement and I recommend everyone read this book if you want to get more out of life than the normal grind.

The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal

Talent, some have it and some don't

2009-05-01T10:11:00.000-07:00

So, I cannot play “Crazy Train” with my hands but I can get you to drop two jeans sizes in 8 weeks. Fit into those skinny jeans by July 4th. Program works for fitting into tight shorts and bathing suits too.

Darren Garland
Dynamic Fitness Solutions
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UNthink KFC's Ploy!

2009-04-28T05:52:00.000-07:00

UNThink KFC’s ploy!

April, 27^th 2009, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) gave away a free piece of their New Grilled Chicken in every store in the country. I took the bait and tried a piece of the new grilled offering from KFC. The chicken itself was little greasier than I expected but overall I thought it had a nice flavor and could see myself eating more in the future. KFC has been called the second unhealthiest fast food in the country behind Taco Bell and I think this marketing plan is intended to bring pseudo healthy people back into the restaurant.

Even though I thought the chicken had promise, I have a problem recommending people go to KFC because the rest of the menu is garbage. There was not a single option except for the chicken that I would say is remotely healthy. White flour Biscuits, mashed potatoes and corn drenched in gravy, and soft drinks are too processed to be a part of a healthy diet.

The cashier was amazed when I purchased additional chicken and asked for water. KFC knows that most consumers are not health conscious enough to eat the chicken, drink plain water and forgo the other bad offerings. To make matters worse the branch I went to is a KFC/Taco Bell so I anyone that is working on improving their health is playing Russian roulette with going to KFC for the Grilled Chicken.

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The dietitian told you to eat what?

2009-04-18T08:28:00.000-07:00

My client asked me how she could lose weight and tone-up, which is the most common question any fitness person receive. She told me she wanted a fitness plan but that she had a nutrition plan a dietitian had created for her. I told her I would love to know what the dietitian from a local hospital had given her so I could tailor the plan to what the diet recommended.

She agreed, and later that week she brought in the materials. I was immediately shocked at how dated the materials were. I swore it was straight from the 1992 food pyramid with low fat, low protein, high carbohydrate recommendations. Now, most fat loss practitioners do not use low fat high carb diets any more but that was not my biggest issue with the materials.
The Plan recommend that if person eats at a Mexican restaurant then they should eat tortilla chips because of the health benefits and the to curb overeating. Now, I know from my experience and many people would agree that is terrible advice. Similar advice was given for eating fried wonton strips at Chinese restaurants. It typically takes 20 minutes for you satiation mechanisms in the body to respond to eating. Given that the body will easily over eat if we follow the advice.

Let's take highly processed foods that are calorie dense and add them to meals where most people overeat. If you goal is to lean out then: DO NOT EAT TORTILLA CHIPS OR FRIED WONTON STRIPS before your meals. I would recommend avoiding most appetizers as they add to many too calories to the average meal and most are overly salted, high in poor fat sources and have highly processed carbs.

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DFS Party Wednesday March 25th

2009-03-17T05:13:00.000-07:00

Excessive sugar intake causes narcotic dependence symptoms

2009-03-11T05:00:00.000-07:00

2002 Princeton study showed rats fed an excessive sugar diet showed signs of withdrawal similar to seen in opiate users. Apparently, the sugar reacts with similar brain receptors to produce drug like euphoria. Link

A better choice for healthy living is to follow the six pillars of nutrition. Check it out

Alcohol and cancer linked in new study

2009-02-25T06:47:00.000-08:00

ABC News is reporting: A new study published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute points to a link between alcohol consumption and a greater risk of cancer in females.
News story: Link

It seems even in moderation Alcohol usage can show significant risks.

Disney Eggs!

2009-02-24T05:47:00.000-08:00

I was food shopping Sunday night and one of the items on my list was eggs. Normally I buy Eggland's best eggs but I didn't because they were almost twice expensive as the Disney eggs. That's right.... Eggs from Disney farms with colored character logos on each egg. The nutritional value and diet source are equivalent to the Eggland's and like I said they were considerably cheaper.
don't believe me here is the video... http://tinyurl.com/cv24ul

Now I don't have anything against capitalism, but this venture seemed weird to me. However, I have eaten the eggs in a few dishes and I did not notice a difference.

I guess the variations in eggs came out of the need to add more essential fatty acids into our western diet. People started talking about Omega 3s and their role in health. The chickens from the two companies I spoke of feed the chickens with omega 3 rich items like flax seed. There is definitely a need form more omega 3s in most diets, but I think a better source is from marine animal sources. I won't bore you with the conversion rates of ALA to EPA and DHA, but Animal sources of omega 3 are more beneficial to the body. So in addition to the omega 3 rich eggs add essessiantal fatty acids from marine sources like Krill.
Check it out!
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School Pride

2009-01-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

My Alma mater is the #1 public university in the country in the best value category. Okay, enough gloating. In the next few days I will be reveiling the breakout fat loss plan for 2009 so keep reading and enjoy the video!

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Time to make a YOU turn

2008-12-29T12:20:00.000-08:00

The holiday gluttony is almost over and we need to start talking about our fat loss strategies. We need a map(fat loss program) to get from here to there. We talked about self discipline in our last entry and that is very important but there will be times when we fall of the path.

In YOU: On a Diet, by experts Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD state that making lasting fat loss changes takes time and no one will excede on self discipline alone. Analgous to using a GPS device you will fail to to follow the directions but instead of returning to the starting point, you need to gently remind yourself to make a u-turn at the next opportunity and get back to the correct route.

First rule of Fat Loss: Self Discipline

2008-12-19T06:55:00.000-08:00

You cannot out run a bad diet! The simple fact is if you do not have a nutrition strategy your fat or weight loss goals will not be reached by exercise alone. I am often asked what is the best exercise and have to say pushing your plate away from you reigns supreme.

So taking a cue from coach Mike Boyle, I am giving DFS members self Discipline wrist bands. 2009 is the going to be the year we learn self discipline.

Hank did it so can YOU!

2008-12-16T06:44:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday my trainers and I attended a training seminar to continue our growth. World Famous Strength Coach Mike Boyle held a presentation on working with obese people and people with back issues. He presented these two videos on a successful client. Mike's techniques are what we have been using at DFS for long time but he did offer some helpful ideas to enhance fat and weight loss. Over the next few entries, I will be explaining the methods for successful weight loss.

Hank Part 1

Hank Part 2

Beer Can Turkey

2008-11-26T12:41:00.000-08:00

I have messed with beer can chicken a few weeks ago and had the most moist and tender chicken EVER! So I am currently beer can turkeying and hopefully will have the same effect. Substitute diet lemon lime soda and discard the skin for a healthier varaition.

Pasta makes you fat

2008-09-25T07:18:00.000-07:00

Turns out that having your post workout pasta will not make you fat!

You think we are that naive?

2008-09-18T12:56:00.000-07:00

The website associated with this ad posted the following: The American Medical Association (AMA) recently concluded that "high fructose corn syrup does not appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners."

Their argument is that you are going to eat substances that make you fat but High Fructose Corn Syrup(HFCS) is not worse than the other sweetners.

You sold me!?! Too bad that our society doesn't eat anything in moderation. The Corn refiners think we are idiots. There is a graphical correlation of the start of major soda companies using HFCS instead of sugar and the diabetes epidemic we are seeing.

Our bodies are designed to filter toxins from our bodies, otherwise a lot of us wouldn't have made it out of our twenty's but that doesn't mean we should abuse it. Yes, HFCS are probably fine in moderation but they do not contribute to a healthier lifestyle and we have seen their abuse. Why don't we as a society try to change the mindset of sugar/HFCS abuse.

I will get off my soap box now and let the presidential candidates take over.

Great example of human potential

2008-09-14T08:24:00.000-07:00

It is always good to strive past what you are currently capable of. One of the items that I have been stressing is body control and the use of body weight exercises. This is the upper reaches of body control and it's impressive.

Don't fool yourself steady state cardio doesn't work

2008-09-08T06:50:00.000-07:00

My mentor Rachel Cosgrove talks about the misconceptions of steady state cardio in the her latest article. She was training for a triathlon and thought she would see significant fat loss. Check out what she found in the article "The Final Nail in the Cardio Coffin."

Come find out the fat loss secrets I learned from the folks at Results fitness!

What a lion can teach us about friendship

2008-08-28T05:34:00.000-07:00

Having a social base of support is very important to continued success.

What is your main goal? Are you working towards it?

2008-08-14T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here is a video form Brain tracy that I found very inspiring!

I am working towards building the best empowerment facility in south jersey. That is why I am off to Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove's Results Fitness in Santa Clarita California. I hope to come back and create the best facility in the Philadelphia region.

Why I wear number 73?

2008-08-11T06:26:00.000-07:00

I have lived in three NFL cities in my life and up until this past December, I had not bought a football team jersey. I went to high school in Tampa and college near Washington DC, and currently preside outside Philadelphia. Tampa bucs, for of most my stay ,was terrible team including the famous or infamous "REPUS" bowl where the loser of the game received the first draft pick. Washington redskins fans are so obnoxious that I never felt like I wanted to join their minions. I am an eagle fan and finally wanted to brand myself as one. Not to wear any old Eagles jersey I decided to get a Shawn Andrews Jersey because I played offense line in college and like to think the lines are ultimate reason why teams are successful.
Well, I got the jersey and wouldn't you know the he is not in training camp. I was frustrated at the news and assumed that he was holding out for more money or some of the selfish reasons people often hold out of camp.
I was sad to learn that he was dealing with depression. At 6 feet four inches and 340 lbs you would think this man would be able to with stand anything. He has stated that he has had some emotional issues related to his size since he was a kid and the scars are still there. I had felt some of the same pain over my appearance when I was younger and can relate. These issues don't go away you just have learn to acknowledge them and use them as assist. I hope he learns how to deal with his pain and I hope he recovers and not because he is an all pro lineman. Even if he never plays again, I will wear his jersey!

A new video of people of different sizes and shapes working hard!

New Trainer works through pain

2008-07-29T09:28:00.000-07:00

Katy Bodenberg is seen here working out in spite of her broken wrist. The back extension record has been broken by almost a minute. Who is man or woman enough to step up and compete. Good luck and have a great day

What's your excuse?

2008-07-24T05:07:00.000-07:00

I am as guilty as anyone falling into self dialogs, which are usually 80% negative, but it is the slow and steady idea that works. Consistency and commitment to your goals is the most important components to achieving results. It is very easy to a miss a meal, workout, etc. and say screw it I failed what is the point of continuing. The reality is that one missed meal or missed workout is not going to prevent you from getting results if you are consistent with the rest of your activities.

Self defense classes for women are forming, so if you know anyone who could benefit from learning how to defend themselves please have them contact me.

Darren goes Campaignin

2008-07-16T06:22:00.001-07:00

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Are you where you want to be?

2008-07-07T09:28:00.000-07:00

Are you always working towards you goals? It is true in most cases that slow and steady wins the race. We have completed half of 2008. Have we worked enough to be in position to reach our goals? My goal was to lose 60 lbs by oct 10th and I am a little behind having only lost 25 lbs. I was on pace but fell into bad habits last week and now I will have to be strict to make up that ground. Do your behaviors match your goals?

I want to focus on a client that motivates me. Ashley G was able to drop 19 lbs(18 lbs from fat) and go from a size 14 to a six. During her training she has dropped almost 10% body fat and continues to strive to get her figure back post pregnancy. Congratulations to Ashley and I wish her continued success.

I am having a second half of the year special. Training sessions can be purchased in blocks of 6 sessions for $150 with a minimum of 2 blocks. Also, there is prizes for the people who refer the most business to DFS.

Summer strength programs forming in july

2008-07-03T08:50:00.000-07:00

DFS is starting summer strength programs for high school and college athletes. DFS will have the benefit of two new instructors, who both have extensive backgrounds in sports training. Coach Katy Bodenberg and Ryan Gore worked with the athletics program at Drexel and Temple Universities respectfully.

The Above video demonstrates the type of work it takes to be a champion.

Happy Fourth of July Everyone!