If you know me at all, then you know how hard that
subject line was to type…

Because I’m a talker. I love to talk. One of my
favorite parts of being a leading health and fitness
authority is speaking on camera or in front of large
audiences.

But after I read this letter, I was literally speechless.
And I think you will be too.

This is from Megan, who was on a road to self
destruction until she found something that turned it
all around.

I’ll let her tell you herself…

————————

“I am 24, female and I live in Australia. Approx 6
months ago I was a totally different person to the
person I am today. I was overweight, depressed and on 3
different antidepressants, I quit my job and was
unemployed, smoking pot and cigarettes. I ate junk food
all day every day. My usual day would consist of waking
up laying in bed till about 9am, eating toast with
butter and cheese having coke with my breakfast, then I
would graze on junk food all day and night while I laid
on the lounge.

A lot of this behavior had to do with my depression. I
came to a point where I had all these clothes but could
only fit into 2 pairs of my pants and a few tops, but
mainly wore big baggy t-shirts. I was so desperate to
pull myself out of this, I knew deep down this wasn’t
me, the medication made me even more lethargic as well,
and also made me retain a lot of fluid so I looked
extremely bloated all the time.

I went searching on the net one day just for something
to pull me out of this black hole. I started researching
depression and a lot of information came up on how
exercise helps with depression, my initial thought was
“yeah right most people who are depressed barely
have the motivation to shower and dress themselves
for the day” How was I going to start exercising?

I started surfing the web on how to motivate yourself
etc etc there was sooo much information out there. Then
I came across Chris’s website - and bought his audio
and book. I just started reading and reading, and I
don’t know exactly what it was but I just started off
by cutting the junk food out, I did this for a bit and
I started seeing some results, so I then thought if I
exercised as well I would lose even more, it just seems
as soon as I started the ball rolling along with the
help of Chris’s program everything just started to
change.

I started exercising, eating right, and to date I am
now 30lbs lighter, lost 2 dress sizes, lost over 6%
body fat, off all my antidepressants, I have a full
time job as an Administration Manager, I have given up
smoking drugs, and cut down from smoking two to three
packs of cigarettes a week to one pack a month, so
nearly given up on them to.

All my family, and my partner cannot believe the
change, and if you think it is to good to be true, I
can have testimonials from my psychiatrist, family,
friends and work colleagues.

My testimonial may make it all seem so easy but as
everyone has, I had my tough moments, and times when I
thought I couldn’t make it or just wanted to give up, I
have had them many times over the last 6 month, but I
guess the important thing is I didn’t give up and Chris
helped me realize that this isn’t just about losing the
weight as fast as you can, it is about a lifestyle
change, so whether or not I lost the weight I believe
this is a much healthier way to live and I wouldn’t
change back to how I was for the world.”

Thanks Chris
Megan …

———————–

Amazing, isn’t it?

Sometimes I forget how much a program like the Total
Body Transformation System can literally turn someone’s
life completely around.

And not just by losing a few dress sizes. But by
changing your whole attitude…your level of self
confidence…and your entire mental outlook on the
world.

Megan is well on her way to becoming the healthy,
successful, and vibrant person she knows she can be,
thanks to the Total Body Transformation System.

Are you?

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com
If you’re feeling down and discouraged because of your
weight, and think there’s no where else to turn, think
again.

You CAN make a change. You CAN drop those pounds and
become the person you’ve always wanted to be. You CAN
wake up every morning feeling exuberant and full of
energy, ready to take on the day.

All you need is a proven system and someone to hold
your hand. And I’ve got some pretty big hands.

Just ask Megan.

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

Best Always…
Chris

P.S. Megan’s story is just one of many I’ve received
from people whose lives have been changed by the Total
Body Transformation System.

In fact, I’ve purposly added handfulls of these stories on
the TBT website, along with audios, videos, before-and-after
pictures and more, so you could see how your peers are
doing it:

Check it out…

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

“My book idea is stupid, Chris…”

Have you ever had this idea cross your mind? Don’t feel
bad–it’s very common when you think about writing your
own book.

But I recently had an Automatic Best Seller student who
took his “stupid” idea and ran with it.

His name is Dr. Jeff Betman, and he’s quite the
character. In fact, he had me cracking up the whole
time I was talking with him.

Jeff had an idea for a book about stupid stuff that
happens every day at work, which is something we can
ALL relate to…

Here’s what he had to say…

—————

“One day my friend Keith and I were having dinner and
talking about stupid stuff that people do. Then BAM! It
hit us–why not write a book about stupid stuff?

We moved fast–got a domain, found a web designer, the
whole works. And then…nothing. Without the marketing
knowledge to really push our sales, our site just sort
of melted into the background. We were frustrated and
stuck.

Then I heard about Chris’ Automatic Best Seller
program. Every small detail of the system was taught
and modeled for us. Chris taught me how to do tasks the
easiest and most efficient way - and when, where, and how
to outsource all the stuff I didn’t want to do.

Chris made everything seem so easy and doable. I now
know how to make money while I write, publish, market,
and sell my book. This system is repeatable and I plan
on using it over and over. I didn’t just learn some
vague system or a system with missing pieces. I
learned the entire “book empire” system in detail.

It was amazing!

My thinking and mindset totally changed during program.
I went from being a poor, struggling author to Donald
Trump running my book empire. Now, I’m an entrepreneur
looking at and managing the big picture with a proven
method for doing so.

Chris’ program helped make my book “Stupid Stuff at Work”
possible again. Before getting the program, I had a great
concept and a website that was nice to look at, but was
a lousy marketing site.

After Chris’ program, I had a far better concept, and a
great marketing site.

I’ve learned every element that is critical to selling
my book. Chris’ enthusiasm and excitement rubbed off on
me. My time is valuable, but every minute of class was
worth it. I couldn’t sleep after listening to the audios
because I was so excited and had so many new ideas in my
head. Nobody has a better book-writing model than Chris.”

——————-

Jeff’s story is only one of many I’ve received from people
who have taken advantage of the Automatic Best
Seller program.

And these are not business gurus or marketing geniuses
by any means. They’re just like you.

They have the same dreams, same hopes, and same
aspirations to create something bigger than
themselves…to break away from their J-O-B…and to
generate wealth without working 80 hours a week for
someone else to get it. .

Jeff is going after his dream, and achieving great
success along the way.

Why aren’t you?

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com

Although Jeff’s idea was “stupid”, it still struck a
chord with his audience.

And that’s the key–you don’t need a blockbuster idea
for your book. You just need to look inside and find
that one thing you’re passionate about, then put it
into book form and get it in front of your audience
using a proven system.

It’s a lot easier than you think…and much more
profitable than you could ever imagine. And the
Automatic Best Seller is your roadmap to getting there.

Why not get started today?

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com

See you on the bestseller list…
Chris

P.S. Jeff recorded a hilarious audio for me that tells
his story in more detail. Take a listen and see for
yourself how the Automatic Best Seller has changed
Jeff’s life.

www.automaticbestseller.com/jeffs_story

OK…

Over the past few days I’ve been getting some
interesting feedback on my posting…

If you recall, I posted the Top 10 New Year’s
Resolutions that people make. Here they are again,
in case you missed it.

–Spend More Time With Family And Friends
–Exercise More
–Lose Weight
–Quit Smoking
–Write My Book
–Quit Drinking
–Get Out Of Debt
–Learn Something New
–Help Others
–Get Organized

Now, some of you agreed with this list. Others did not.
And a few of you had some VERY interesting things to
add (which, for the sake of some of our younger readers
I won’t print here

But what amazed me most was how many of you were so
perplexed about the second and third resolutions
listed…”Exercise More” and “Lose Weight”.

And not because it was hard to believe they were on
there, but because you had tried desperately to
accomplish these two goals…but weren’t able to.

It’s amazing. Year after year, I hear the same thing
from friends, students, and peers…

“Why can’t I lose weight?”
“I tried the low carb thing, but it didn’t work.”
“How can I get rid of my pot belly?”
“Is there an easier way to make my butt look smaller?”

And on and on and on. So many people get trapped in the
vicious weight loss circle, jumping from diet to diet,
supplement to supplement, expensive product to
expensive product.

It’s insane!

But guess what? There’s a better way…

Remember when I told you about how I had created a diet
and exercise program that had people scrambling for my
personal coaching?

Well, that was years ago. And it really worked great.
So great, in fact, that I wrote a best-selling book
about it.

But since then, I’ve been continually tweaking the
formula…making it simpler…making it better…making
it deliver results faster.

And today, I truly believe I’ve perfected it to a
science. And if you thought my earlier version was
great, wait until you see Version 2…

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

The Total Body Transformation System is simply the
fastest, easiest way to shed those unwanted pounds you
put on in the past, and get the body you’re always dreamed
of for 2008.

In these 8 audio coaching sessions, I’ll virtually take
you by the hand and help you identify and target your
trouble areas.

You’ll learn how to quickly and easily reshape your
body, losing ugly fat from the areas you desire most -
like your waist, thighs, buttocks, hips, and upper
arms–without hours of exercise or starving yourself.

Soon you’ll look in the mirror to see a tight, lean,
strong, youthful looking body that’s bursting with
energy…instead of bursting at the seams.

Isn’t that what you really want?

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

This is not another fad diet or “magic pill” that melts
your fat while you sleep.

This is a proven, tried-and true method that uses your
body’s own natural metabolic processes to purge those
unwanted pounds and boost your energy levels, giving
you a slimmer waistline, a smaller dress and pant size,
and an abundance of energy all-day, every-day.

Think of it…you NEVER again have to wonder whether or
not you’re doing the right thing. Because the Total
Body Transformation System delivers maximum results in
minimum time–every time!

How does that sound?

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

Are you ready to learn the REAL truth about what it
takes to get rid of that extra body fat–and what
doesn’t?

Are you ready to discover how to really Maximize Your
Metabolism, so you can effortlessly melt away the fat–
without all the normal trappings of diets and exercise?

Are you ready to stop wasting money on all those fad
diets, useless fitness programs, dangerous pills,
expensive exercise machines, and everything else the
so-called “experts” are trying to sell you that sucks
cash from you wallet–but not inches from your
waistline?

The Total Body Transformation System can deliver all
this…and much more. You’ll look better…feel better…
and have more confidence than you ever dreamed of.

2008 is YOUR year. And this is your chance to make
it the very best it can be.

Are you ready?

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

See you inside…

Chris

P.S. I’m so sure that my Total Body Transformation
System can give you a slim, trim and healthy body in
the fastest, easiest way possible, that I’ll even back
it up with this promise…

If you implement the strategies, tactics, and
techniques that I teach, but are still not thoroughly
convinced that this program is worth every penny you
paid, just let me know before I deliver the second
audio and I’ll promptly refund 100% of your payment.

It’s that simple. You get results or you don’t pay.
Case closed.

Can you think of a better deal than that?

http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

RE: An interesting fact that could help you in 2008…

According to a poll, these are the top 10 resolutions
made almost every year:

–Spend More Time With Family And Friends
–Exercise More
–Lose Weight
–Quit Smoking
–Write My Book
–Quit Drinking
–Get Out Of Debt
–Learn Something New
–Help Others
–Get Organized

Ouch. Did I hit a sore spot? Chances are I probably
did with a few of you (maybe with many of you).

Because we’ve all made a steadfast, I’m-gonna-really-
do-it-this-time resolution…yet failed to follow up on it.

Present company included

I can remember one New Year’s Eve when I promised
myself (and everyone around me) that I would
absolutely, positively, spend less time at the office.

And guess what happened? Yep. Just a few days later, I
was back doing the same ol’ thing again. And my
resolution fizzled out faster than a firecracker on the
Fourth of July.

Truth is, it takes something special to follow through with
a resolution. Not more work. Not more effort. Not more
time…

What it really takes to finally follow through and reach your
goal - is ‘insight’.

You can do anything, if you learn the insights - the loopholes,
the strategies, which others have used to reach similar goals.

So what about you? Did you make a resolution this year?

Maybe it was to lose weight. Or improve your health. Or
get a better job. Or learn a new skill.

All these are fantastic goals, and well worth trying to
achieve. But the problem is, they rarely stick.

Why? Because most of the time we don’t take a look
around and find others to learn from… others who have
already achieved what we want to achieve and now have
a SYSTEM in place to produce results time and time again.

For instance, if your goal is to spend more time with
family and friends, you can’t just say, “By golly, I’m
gonna do it!” and expect to see results.

You need a system to help you make specific changes in
your life to find that time. And unfortunately, time is
something that’s not at all forgiving. You only get so
much, and that’s it.

But what if I could show you a system that can give you
that cherished extra time with your loved ones?

And what if this method could not only offer you that
extra time, but also a way to escape the 9-5 ball and
chain?

And what if this tried-and-true process could possibly
even create a whole new life for you, filled with
wealth, freedom, and a legacy that could provide for
your children long after you’re gone?

Interested? Good, because I’ve accomplished all that–
and more. And it all started with just one single step.

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com

With the Automatic Best Seller, you’ll learn a proven
system for transforming your passion and expertise
into a large, long-term income, providing the freedom
to do the things you love most–like spending more
time with your family.

With this breakthrough program, I’ll show you, step-by-
step, how to write, publish, and market YOUR book for
maximum exposure…and maximum profit.

You’ll discover my insider secrets for quickly creating
a potential best-seller from scratch… using that book
to gain immediate and long-lasting credibility… and
easily converting it into a web-based program that can
drop $2000…$3000…even $5000 a month or more in
your lap like clockwork.

Doesn’t that sound great?

Listen up: This is NOT a fly-by-night, get-rich-quick
program that promises the world but only delivers a few
chunks of dirt…

This system has been tested, re-tested, and re-tested
again. Plain and simple–it works, And I’m living proof
of that, as are the others who have put this system to
work in their lives - see what they have to say:

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com/real_life_stories

Look I’m no different from you…

I was just a guy who had a passion for health and
fitness, but was looking for a better way.

And even after I wrote my first book, I was still
struggling. I shopped that thing to so many publishers
it made me dizzy. And not one wanted anything to do
with it.

But then I discovered how to market my book effectively
using the power of the internet. And almost overnight,
I was able to help thousands of people around the world
to get into great shape.

And that one key discovery has snowballed into a
publishing empire which includes more books, a TV
show, videos, audios, and speaking engagements
throughout the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and Asia.

If I can do it, there’s no reason you can’t as well.

Ready to get started?

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com

Listen, you CAN have more time with your family and
friends…

You CAN have the freedom to vacation whenever and
wherever you want at a moment’s notice…

You CAN break the chains of your dreary, dead-end
job…

All you have to do is take the first step. And the
Automatic Bestseller Multi Media coaching program is
your ticket.

Can’t wait to see you inside…
Christopher

P.S. By the way, I’m offering a special one-time bonus
to those who take action now…

I’m throwing in a free 30 day membership into the
Automatic Best Seller “Inner Circle”, featuring hours of
video, audio, live telecoaching, personal email support,
and much more.

If you’re serious about generating massive income and
getting that extra time with your loves ones, this
is by far the fastest, easiest way to get there.

Normally, I charge $997 for access into this exclusive
club. But for the first 30 days, you’ll have unlimited
access at no charge whatsoever.

But membership is limited, so please claim your spot
now by grabbing your copy of the Automatic Bestseller
program before it’s too late.

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com

Do you remember that old Elvis Costello tune?

I hadn’t thought of it in years until I was writing
this, but it fits in ao well with the subject at hand…

Because when we last left off, I was telling you about
how I was trying to find a way to teach my innovative
body transformation system to a greater number of people.

Then a mentor told me to write a book about it, and it
was like a light bulb turned on in my head.

But that wasn’t the first time I had thought about
writing a book…in fact, I had already started one.

Sort of.

It’s like this…back in college, my interest in
health, fitness and nutrition was really starting to
blossom, and I had a lot of thoughts and ideas that I
wanted to get across.

So I decided to write a book. I clacked out my Table of
Contents and the first chapter in record time. Then I
set it aside to finish later.

And guess what happened? Yep–there it stayed in all
its dust covered glory for 12 solid years.

Every once in a while I would look at it and think,
“Man, I really need to do something with that.” But I
never did.

Then I heard those fateful words from my mentor:
“Everyone in this room has a book inside your head, and
it’s time to bring it to life”.

He was right. My book was right there, just waiting to
bust out. All I needed was to get it on paper and do
something with it.

I was so pumped up. I couldn’t wait to get home and
finish my best seller. And then something horrible
happened.

I actually GOT home. And real life set in.

Emails, phone calls, meetings, appointments…they all
took precedence over my project. So back to the shelf
it went.

Fast forward to a few years later. I was talking with a
friend about how to be more productive during my day.

He suggested that I start waking up an hour earlier
every day to read something inspiring. It was a great
idea, so I began to do it.

And after a few weeks, I had a thought. “Why don’t I
pick up on that project again and do some writing in
this hour?”

So I did. And once I got the first few paragraphs down,
it was like a dam broke.

The book that had been bursting to get out for so many
years was finally being loosed from its chains, and 18
days later I had a finished manuscript.

That manuscript eventually ended up becoming a best-
seller. And today, I’ve parlayed that one book into a
global organization that has helped millions of people
worldwide not only succeed in their health and fitness
goals, but in their business building goals as well.

There’s a LOT more to the story than that. But the
point I’m trying to make is, all this should have
happened WAY earlier than it did.

I spent a lot of years with this book inside of me,
just waiting to be released. I was that close to major
success, freedom from the everyday workplace, and
becoming an established authority in the health and
fitness field–but I had no idea.

So what about you? What kind of a book do you have
inside you? Is it trying to break out?

Or have you started and stopped so many times, you’ve
lost count? And now when you think about it, you simply
and sigh and whisper, “Some day I’ll finish that.”

Well, I’m here to tell you that you CAN pull out that
book and turn it into a best seller. And I’m living
proof that it can happen.

Wanna know how I did it? Cool–step right this way…

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com

See you inside…

Chris

P.S. Let me ask you a quick question: If you were to
write a book what would it be about?
And what would be different in your life if that book
became a bestseller?

Because I can show you how to take your book idea and
turn it into a bestseller in a very short time–without
a lot of money or hard work. I’ve done it over and over
again with great success. And I know you can too.

Ready to find out more?

http://www.AutomaticBestseller.com

If you remember, a few days ago I was basking in the
afterglow of our Christmas holiday, and thanking the
heavens for the opportunity to live my dream–helping
others.

But it hasn’t always been this way. In fact, there’s been
times when I didn’t know which way to turn. And I
needed some guidance.

That’s an important lesson, and one I paid a lot to learn
but let me give you some background first…

I’ve been a health and fitness buff for as long as I can
remember. Since I was a kid, I wanted to be slim,
trim, and muscular.

I didn’t want to be someone who blends into the scenery.

I wanted to have magnetism and charisma… and living
healthy was my ticket – because living healthy gave me
the physical and mental energy to excel!

So I began developing my own method of shedding pounds,
building muscle, and staying fit. And once I had it perfected,
I opened a chain of health clubs so I could teach it to others.

It wasn’t long before word of my breakthrough methods
started spreading like wildfire, and my phone was
ringing off the hook with people seeking me out for
personal training and coaching.

But as I watched dozens of people experience amazing
transformations using these training and diet techniques,
I knew I could do more. Much more.

I didn’t just want to reach a few hundred folks in my
immediate area…I wanted to reach a few hundred
THOUSAND–maybe even a MILLION.

Because I knew my techniques worked wonders to help
overweight people shed pounds fast and keep them off,
and I wanted to get them in front of as many as
possible.

But the problem was, I didn’t have a clue where to
start.

Should I open more clubs? (but that would mean money
which I didn’t have at the time)

Start more business ventures? (but that would mean
having more contacts – which again, I didn’t have many
of at the time)

How do I spread the word?

The possibilities nagged me daily and kept me up at night.

I was a mess!

Ever feel like that?

You know you’re destined for something bigger…something
greater…something that will establish a legacy for you and
your family for years to come…

…BUT!

But you don’t know how to find it. It’s like looking for a
single grain of sand on a beach that’s miles long—it feels
like an impossible task!

Or is it?

Back to the story…I was still struggling to find a solution to
my dilemma, so I attended a seminar where a friend and
mentor was speaking.

And he gave me one single piece of advice that I’ll never
forget…one sentence that instantly changed my life forever.

He said, “Everyone in this room has a book inside your head,
and it’s time to bring that book to life”.

BINGO!

It was like the heavens opened up and light shined down
upon my face, with angels singing and the whole bit. I could
write a book about my system!

It was so simple, and it had been right there in front of my
face the whole time. I just couldn’t see it until a trusted
advisor pointed it out to me.

And that’s what many of us need–a person we can trust
who can look at our problems, our struggles, and our
issues objectively and give us candid advice.

Do you have someone like that in your life? Whether
it’s personal or professional, a mentor can be the difference
between struggles and success.

So find yourself one today. Look for a mentor who can give
you the straight, no-holds barred guidance you need to
advance towards your goals.

It’ll make a HUGE difference–I promise!

2008 is going to be your year…

YOUR Year!

Make that a promise to yourself.

Promise yourself that you’ll do something in the
next few months that will create greatness in your
life – something that will make you and your family
proud!

Then let me know what your goal for 2008 is.

Post your goal (or your list of goals) – in all their
glorious detail. Once you take that action – once you
write it for the world to see – you’ll be farther ahead
than you’ve ever been – farther ahead than 96% of
the rest of the world!

Here’s to a memorable 2008,
Chris

P.S. When you look for a mentor, look for someone who
has a lot of experience in the area you need mentoring
in.

Don’t just got to a friend or relative–find someone who
has the moxy and the know-how to cut through the
clutter and get to the REAL issues…and how to solve
them.

You may not like what you hear. But I can assure you
that the information they provide will be extremely helpful
in getting you to where you want to be.

First of all, Happy Holidays! I really hope you had
a wonderful holiday with family and friends!!!

As for me… I just put the kids to bed after enjoying
a terrific Christmas day, full of love, good food,
presents, and loads of laughter…

It was quite a day, one of those that stays in your
memories for a long long time.

…and I’m truly grateful for that, in fact more
grateful than I’ve ever been, so much so that I really
felt the need to sit down in front of the fireplace
with my laptop in hand and write you a quick note.

So the following is sort of a “Christmas lesson”
combined with a heartfelt “Thank you”…

Read on and I’ll explain.

As I sit here thinking about my life, and all the great
things that happened today, I’m thankful for a LOT
of things…

Thankful for a loving, supportive wife who always puts
our family first…

Thankful for 2 amazing kids who bring a smile to my
face no matter what else is going on around me…

Thankful for the success of my books and my
television show…

…and thankful for you, and the millions of others,
who regularly read my newsletters, attend my seminars,
and constantly keep me striving to provide better
content.

But here’s a dirty little secret…

My goal wasn’t to have a TV show, or books, or a
newsletter, or any of that stuff! My only goal, the
one that’s driven me for the past 17 years has been
“to help the greatest number of people to live the
life of their dreams.”

Really!

I know it might sound a little hokey pokey, but if
you dig into the Vision Statements of any of my
companies for the past 17 years - they’ve all been
built around that same statement.

All I’ve really ever wanted to do was to help people
achieve their goals…like better health, increased
confidence, and greater personal success.

And by following this passion, I’ve inadvertently,
almost accidentally, built up a global organization
that positively affects the lives of millions of people
around the world.

So as I sat today, watching my kids open their
presents, I got all misty eyed…because I’m actually
living my dream.

Now don’t get me wrong - I’m not bragging here! It
wasn’t always this way… in fact, not too long ago,
if you had told me I would be living the life I’m
living today, being able to reach out and touch
millions of people every year– I would have
laughed.

You see, there were times when I wanted to give
up…times when it was a struggle to get out of bed
and face another day…times when I really didn’t
know if this entrepreneur thing was going to fly.

But I stuck it out. I focused on the end goal, instead
of my current situation, and made it a point to take 1
simple action step each day to get me closer to my
goal.

And every day I did that, I gained momentum. Slowly at
first, but picking up…bit by bit…until that momentum
turned into a virtual racehorse, speeding towards my
personal and professional goals.

The result? For the past several years, I’ve been blessed
to be able to host several large holiday parties - first for
groups of families who can’t yet afford to have a holiday
celebration of their own - second, for my staff who work
day and night helping my clients to achieve more with their
lives …

…and final - the big payoff for me, which is my family
get-together. The holiday party that family and friends
drive-in, and fly-in to be part of. What a blessing to be
able to share!

I know this isn’t the normal email you get from me but
if you bear with me, I promise it’ll change your life.

All this began by taking that one step each day to reach
my goals and live my dream.

So as you look back on your holiday, give thanks for
all the good things in your life, and think about what
steps you’d like to take in 2008 to achieve YOUR goals.

Because you too can live your dream…just like me,
and just like all those who set their focus on reaching
their goals by helping others reach their!

You should read that last sentence 4, 5, 10 more
times - it’s that powerful - because when you follow
a plan to build your ‘dream life’ by helping others
to live their dream life - everything becomes easier.

Take a moment right now and list 3 things you’d
like to achieve in the new year?

Maybe you’re wanting to break away from the J-O-B. Or
finally shed those extra 20 pounds. Whatever it is,
write them down. Then start thinking about the steps
you need to take to finally achieve them.

I guarantee you–just getting them down on paper will
make you feel great. Because you’ve taken action. And
in that one simple action, you’re one step closer to
achieving those goals.

So go do that right now, and we’ll talk again soon…

Have you ever been on a diet or a workout program - done really well for a time, but then “something” happened that took you off-course, and you didn’t reach your goal?

Did the diet fail you?

Did the exercise program fail you?

Did you fail?

Come on - really think about this…

The answer is No to all of the above.

More than likely, the diet was fine, the exercise program was fine, and you did a great job - at least for a time

You see, Life Happens - and life happens to all of us, in every area of our lives, and it will always happen -> and those of us who stay focused, reach our goals, and are seen as ‘lucky’ by all those who gave up.

Take my NASCAR venture for example -> on January 1st, we’ll be going live with a new, interactive health site that will be unlike anything you’ve ever seen, with international (automatically translated) chat rooms so you can create a powerful support group from around the world no matter what language everyone speaks, and you’ll see their chat in your own language… as well as the most cutting edge live, video coaching programs to help you stay in-the-loop with all of the latest health and wellness information in real-time.

I can’t get too specific with all that we’ll be giving you in the site - yet, however, I promise to bring you up to date as soon as I can.

…as I sat watching the Nextel cup race, looking for the car we sponsored to help tell the world about this amazing new web site - I was amazed to learn that it takes more than a fast car to qualify for the race… it takes something called owner points (or something like that).

OK - I have to admit, I was shocked to see that, at the last minute, we didn’t qualify to be in the race… so my friends, you may not have seen the car in the race - but I promise that you’ll see the site on January 1st, AND you’ll see the car in several more NASCAR races in 2008.

I’ll keep you information!

C

For all of you NASCAR fans…

Watch as I race onto the scene this weekend to introduce the worlds first interactive, and most comprehensive health website at the NASCAR Nextel Cup race on Sunday, November 11th, 2007…

Here’s a photo of me standing guard near the car which is being used to roll out this exciting new site.

I just came across this list of nutrients and nutrient benefits. It’s from my friend Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD – for more great info from her and her company visit: www.maximizeyourmetabolism.com/supplements.html

I hope you print this list and tape it to your wall so you can refer back to it time and time again.

Nutrients & Nutritional Benefits:

Vitamin A : Antioxidant promotes eye health, immune system, teeth & bone, tissue repair, skin disorders, new skin growth

Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine): Antioxidant to enhance circulation, carb metabolism, aid digestion, energy & muscle tone

Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin): Promotes red blood cell formation, antibody production, cell respiration & growth, alleviates eye fatigue, skin, oxygen uptake

Vitamin B-3 (Niacin) : Circulation, healthy skin, carb-fat-protein metabolism, bile secretion, memory enhancer, cholesterol control

Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid): Anti-stress, antibodies, converts fats-carbs-protein into energy, produce adrenal hormones, stamina, neurotransmitters

Vitamin B-6 (Pyrodoxine): Fat & protein absorption, red blood cell formation, brain function, activates enzymes, inhibits homocysteine, diuretic

Vitamin B-12 (as Cyancobalamin): Aids anemia, folic acid in red blood cell formation, helps iron, digestion, metabolism, memory, enhance sleep

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Antioxidant, tissue growth, immune response, adrenals, healthy gums, anti-stress, collagen promotion, blood clots, cataracts

Vitamin D-2 (as Ergocalciferol food source): Calcium and phosphorus utilization, growth, bones & teeth, osteoporosis, thyroid function, blood clotting, osteoarthritis

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acid succinate): Antioxidant, circulation, promotes clotting, reduces blood pressure and scarring, cataracts, skin & hair, heart

Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone from plants): Prothrombin promotion necessary for blood clotting, bone formation and repair, osteoporosis, liver-glucose to glycogen

Biotin: Aids cell growth, carb-fat-protein metabolism, healthy hair & skin, nerve tissue, muscle pain, nerve tissue, bone marrow

Boron (as Sodium Borate): Mineral for healthy bones & muscle growth, calcium, phosphorus & magnesium metabolism, brain function, osteoporosis

Bromelain Enzyme: Enzyme to eliminate digestive upset, duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, blood clots, plaque, anti-inflammatory

Calcium (as Calcium Phosphate): Mineral for strong bones & teeth, healthy gums, controls cholesterol, aids cardiovascular health, muscle cramps, aids control of blood pressure

Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate): Mineral, glucose metabolism for energy, stabilize blood sugar levels, diabetes & hypoglycemia, cholesterol synthesis

Copper (as Copper Gluconate): Mineral for formation of bone, hemoglobin and red cells, elastin formation, energy, healthy nerves, joints, hair health

Folic Acid (PGA): Brain food, energy, formation of red & white blood cells, depression & anxiety, homocysteine regulator, heart, pregnancy

Ginger Root Extract (4:1-Zingiber Officinale): Herb-phytochemical for inflammation, cleanses colon, antioxidant, bowel disorders, circulation, nausea, indigestion

Iodine (as Potassium Iodide): Metabolizes excess fat, physical & mental development, healthy thyroid gland, fatigue fighter, aids goiter health

Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide): Mineral for enzyme catalyst & energy production, depression, dizziness, muscle weakness, PMS and proper pH balance

Manganese (as Manganese Citrate): Mineral for protein & fat metabolism, healthy nerves, immune system, blood sugar regulation, joint & cartilage lubricant

Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate): Mineral for nitrogen metabolism to convert purines to uric acid, cell function & enzyme activation, bone and teeth health

Papain Enzyme: Enzyme to break down proteins-fats-carbs, aids digestion and nutrient absorption

Selenium (as L. –Selenomethionine): Mineral as antioxidant with Vitamin E, prostate relief, heart & liver health, lung, prostate and colorectal health, blood pressure

Trace Mineral Kelp: Mineral for brain & sensory nerve health, nails & blood vessels, thyroid, hair loss & ulcers, stool softener, radiation protection

Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate): Mineral for cellular metabolism, bone & teeth formation, inhibits cholesterol synthesis, improve insulin utilization

Zinc (as Zinc Citrate): Mineral for prostate & reproductive gland function, acne, liver protection, colds, antioxidant, protein

Q: Do those supplements that say that they can reduce fat specifically from around your stomach actually work?

A: Absolutely not - in fact the FTC has gone after the companies making those claims with a vengeance and you’ve seen all but 1 company stop making those claims - and that company is losing the battle as we speak - those claims are false.

Q: How to keep up with a diet if you eat out a lot?

A: Order healthier foods - there s no excise…You see them all the time – good looking, lean, healthy people eating in restaurants. So why do you have to be different? When healthy people go to a restaurant they order quality food (they normally start with a big healthy salad minus all the dressing, then they move on to a lean source of protein like a fish dish, or a chicken meal – one that’s not heavily coated with sauces; they avoid the pasta dishes, the desserts, and the alcohol. And most importantly, they choose the right restaurants to eat at…if you don’t see healthy, lean, in-shape people eating at the restaurants that you go to – maybe it’s time to re-examine your choice of restaurants.

Q: If you could only follow 3 tips, and you absolutely had to lose weight and increase your energy level - what would those tips be?

A: Stop doing things that are killing your results and begin doing things that are going to help you live a stronger, healthier, leaner life in tighter, younger looking body … like:

1st…Alkalize your body
2nd…Drink more plain fresh distilled water
3rd…Avoid all candy, soft drinks, and fried foods

Q: What can I eat that will increase my energy - it seems that I am TIRED everyday around 6:30 and feel like I could just go to bed and sleep for 12 hours! I don’t go to bed, but because I am TOO TIRED I don’t get any of the house chores or errands done that I need to do!! HELP…

A: More meals (small meals) spaced throughout the day is the key to having sustained energy from the time you wake up till the time you’re ready for bed…your first meal increases your metabolism and your energy level - but that begins to diminish after 2-3 hours so you really need a series of healthy meals spaced throughout the day…healthy meals consist of loads of fresh raw vegetables and a lean source of protein like fish, chicken, turkey, egg whites, lean red meat, or even a protein shake if you’re on the go.

Have you ever heard the saying, “ if you rest…you rust”?

It’s true!

Unless you’re active in some “structured” way everyday, your body will begin to seize up.

Every function in the human body relies upon your moving — everything, everyday. Without movement there’s no life. You must get your metabolism moving so the rest of your body can function efficiently and effectively.

One type of exercise you can do to stimulate your metabolism is aerobic exercise. These are exercises that promote cardiovascular health. Aerobic exercise consists of any exercise performed non-stop for a length of time long enough to force your muscles to use more oxygen to produce energy. This type of exercise makes your body burn more body fat and keeps your metabolism higher than normal not only during exercise but also for up to 2 hours after.

There are many types of aerobic exercise. You can walk outside, walk on a treadmill, jog, ride a bike, go to a gym, walk up and down a flight of stairs or just practice getting up and down from a chair if you’re really out of shape. Basically, doing any motion that gets your heart rate into the right zone for an extended period of time is considered aerobic.

To make exercising fun, try choosing activities that are convenient and enjoyable. Keep a list of fun aerobic things you can do — keep adding to that list. Set a goal of doing at least 1 different activity each week to help ‘spice up’ your training. Boredom is the number one reason people stop their exercise program.

Another reason many people quit is because they try to do more than they’re physically capable of doing, eventually giving up. Talk with your physician first to see what exercise styles are right for you, then follow your physician’s recommendations and make sure you pick exercises or activities that are within your physical limits.

For beginners or those with health issues or who are more than 50 pounds over weight, you might start with mild stationary bike riding, or light treadmill walking or simply sitting in a sturdy chair, then gently standing up, then sitting back down. If you do this over and over again, you’ll find your heart rate goes up quite fast.

When you get tired, take a break by sitting in the chair.

For intermediate people, or those who have exercised regularly in the past but recently let themselves get a bit out of shape, try mild to mildly intense stationary biking or treadmill work. You can even take an aerobic class or follow a video program. Go out dancing — this is always a fun way to get your metabolism moving.

People in the advanced category or those who have been exercising regularly without fail for at least 8 months, can try interval training. For example, for interval training using a stationary bike, start by riding slowly with a low intensity for 1 minute, then immediately increase both your speed and intensity for the next minute. Then, ride slowly at the low intensity for another minute and repeat this process 10–15 times.

Interval training burns more calories in less time than nearly any other aerobic exercise.

Advanced folks can also try 100 rep squats. Make no mistake, this is an advanced exercise and should not be performed unless you fit into this category.

If you are up to it, begin by holding a light dumbbell in each hand, hanging them down at your sides. Gently and slowly squat down with your back straight and head upright until your thighs are parallel to the floor (like sitting in an imaginary chair), then push back up to the standing position without locking your legs.

Repeat this for 100 reps. This is not a fun exercise, but rather one that will completely sculpt and define your lower body — FAST, while burning a ton of calories. If you’ve never tried this exercise, don’t do it without a training partner.

Remember, it doesn’t matter what level you’re at or what exercise or activity you choose, just keep variety in your exercise choices, be persistent and have fun!

Get yourself a copy of the 2 Day Workout – NEWLY REVISED edition at www.2DayWorkout.com - it’s an amazing workout that helps you get results from only 2 workouts per week rather than the 5 or 6 workouts that most programs require!

Women who exercise regularly have a 20% less chance of developing breast cancer, a 30% less chance of suffering from heart disease, and a whopping 50% less chance of developing diabetes. And that in men… 50 percent of all deaths due to chronic disease are caused by a lack of physical exercise? Now, these are some compelling reasons to exercise more regularly.

Truth be told, you must be “active” every day, in some way. But that doesn’t mean that you must “exercise hard” every day - see www.2DayWorkout.com

You must increase the amount of activity you do regularly…you must exercise hard enough to breath heavy and work up a good sweat, but not so much that you feel pain, out of breath or faint. And the best way to do this is through some form of aerobic exercise.

It doesn’t matter what exercise you decide to do as long as you successfully get your heart rate into what I call the proper zone. This means reaching an optimal level of physical exertion that will stimulate your body to burn excess body fat and increase it’s metabolic rate. In order to do this, it’s best to exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, 3–5 times per week, with your heart rate around 70–80% of your max.

Exercising with your heart rate under your 70% low range is still healthy, but it’s not enough to make a noticeable change in your body fat level. On the other hand, exercising with your heart rate above your 80% high range is potentially unhealthy and burns muscle rather than body fat. So stay above or at 70% and never go above your 80% target heart rate.

There’s a number of ways to monitor your heart rate, but a simple formula to use as a guideline is:

220 – your age x .70 (gives you your low range)
220 – your age x .80 (gives you your high range)

You can also use a heart rate monitor (about $70–150 in a sports store).

And for those of you who are thinking I don’t have any extra time in my day to exercise, this doesn’t mean you should wait until you can fit that 30-minute workout into your schedule 3–5 times per week!

Start now. Start slow. Start with the time you have. Just start!

The key is persistent action. Set your alarm clock 1 hour earlier right now (stop reading and go do it!). Then get up tomorrow morning earlier and work out — you’ll be glad you did. If you can’t do 30 minutes, then do 15… just do it.

If you can’t exercise 3–5 times each week at first, then do it twice. Then, as you can, fit more exercise into your schedule and work your way up to the correct amount.

Becoming fit should be a priority in everyone’s life because your health and the state of your body effects every aspect of living. The way in which you perceive yourself is a great indicator of how the rest of your life is functioning.

Before I was confident in my appearance, I had a small income, a small bank account, no one special in my life, a faulty business, I was regularly sick and the only friends I had were those that enjoyed spending time sitting around and complaining. None of my clothes fit me, I was out of shape and I looked… well… just not attractive. The key to my success — financially, socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and even spiritually — was to take control of my health and how I looked once and for all.

So put some motivating pictures in your exercise area to keep you motivated – then get moving. If you have troubles getting out of bed early in the morning, then put a few great pictures on your bed-stand and look at them right before you go to sleep, then again as you wake up. The point is, just start now… and do it. You will change your life – forever – and for the better.

The best techniques I’ve ever seen for cutting your workout time in half while doubling the results you can get from your time were all put into The 2 Day Workout book - grab a copy now and begin seeing better results in the mirror…

Best Always,
C

Dieting doesn’t have to be torturous. Committing yourself to a weight-loss program doesn’t automatically constitute a life sentence.

In fact, most diets fail because people either become bored or they simply can’t commit themselves day in and day out to a strict and monotonous regime. But what if I told you that… not only is it OK to take a day off from your program, but that it’s absolutely mandatory to your success?

Over 82 percent of people who start a diet or exercise program get burned out or stop before they reach their goal because they never learn the value of taking Mandatory Days Off. I have a quote etched into the walls of one of the classrooms in the research center that says:

“Woe and behold the farmer who saw that if he plowed his fields once per season, his crops grew tall and strong. Thought this farmer, if once per season brought me good crop to sell at market, then plowing twice per season would bring me twice the crop to profit from. So twice he plowed and all was lost, for more work was not needed. Time to grow was what the crop really sought.”

I love this quote because it so clearly illustrates the mindset of someone who’s desperate to reach a goal — so desperate in fact, that they skip the number one ingredient of all success in life — Time Off.

Time off from your diet is just as essential as taking a day off work.

You don’t work seven days a week, every week, every month of the year. You would literally burn out. The same holds true for dieting. It’s an essential part of developing the body of your dreams! Those who skip this step usually get slower results, stop before reaching their goal or see the whole process as being too difficult.

For over 18 years I’ve worked with people in many different professions and there’s one thing that remains common among each of them; they all want results as fast as possible and they all want those results to last forever.

Hey…that’s not too much to ask!

In fact, that’s why the research center was developed in the first place, and why we spend so much time and money sifting through the top programs to find out what works best every time for everyone. And I’ll tell you right now — nothing works if you don’t give your body time off.

Think about a bodybuilder. When a bodybuilder lifts weights, their muscles don’t grow while lifting, they grow only while they rest.

When an Olympic track star tries to increase their speed they run but their speed doesn’t increase while running. The neurons associated with developing greater speed become fixed only when they rest and recuperate. They run faster during the next day’s session.

In fact, most athletes know they need 2 or even 3 days rest to assure their body’s working at optimum levels before an event. I know there’s a lot more to Olympic training and bodybuilding, but the fact still remains, the actual results occur not during the exertion phase but during the recuperation phase.

The same applies to living a healthy lifestyle. To use your Mandatory Days Off to your benefit it’s essential to take 1 meal off every week and take 1 full day off every month (some may even do better taking 1 day off every 2 weeks).

But what constitutes a Day Off — well, eating reasonably, but not sticking 100% to your diet.

This isn’t a day to gorge yourself or stuff yourself with fatty, sugary, toxic foods! A sample meal off might consist of: a slice or two of pizza, several pieces of fruit or a bit of whatever you’ve been craving (within reason), like cheese, chocolate, a hamburger, a bowl of cereal. Then get right back to your diet the next day.

The point is, in order for your body to work at optimal capacity, it needs time to rest. Simply taking a day off will accelerate you towards your goal body and make the process far easier!

See you after I take a few days off ;-)

The majority of people who want to transform their body, or their health, or their energy level – fail – because the information they’re given is faulty. In fact, this epidemic of ‘mis-information’ is causing our nation to become ‘mis-formed’ – but there is a solution and it’s not “to work harder”, in fact by implementing a few simple techniques you can work less and get far more results.

Today I’d like to discuss a technique that my team developed more than 10 years ago that has made a drastic difference in our clients lives – helping them to transform their bodies from out of shape, to tight, lean and energized in less time and with far less effort.

Now a few authors or so-called guru’s have tried to copy this process but they usually end up failing because they try to put a spin on the basic technique, which in the end messes up the results their readers get.

If used properly though, this technique is a sure-fire way to keep your metabolism running as high and efficiently as possible…and it’s called Cycling Your Calories.

So, how does this truly amazing technique work? If you are used to eating 2000 calories per day for example, then your metabolism is used to burning up that amount of energy every day. If however, you suddenly drop 500-1000 calories from your diet (preferably from complex carbohydrates) our research clearly shows that your body will continue to burn about 2000 calories per day for approximately 24-48 hours.

So, if your body is still burning 2000 or so calories, but you’re only feeding it 1500 calories, it must find those calories somewhere else.

And if you’re following a healthy diet, one that eliminates acid building-foods and concentrates on fresh vegetables, lean protein sources and fresh water, along with a healthy exercise regimen (see http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com), then your body will find those additional calories in your stored body fat — particularly in those stubborn fat cells you previously thought you could never lose.

So, what does this mean? It means that by cycling your calories, you’re actually forcing your body to burn all that extra body fat as energy for the day. This one technique alone has changed the lives of more of my clients than any other, and it has the ability to change your life as well if you use it properly.

There are some restrictions though. You have to be careful when using this technique because you can’t maintain this low calorie intake for too long. In fact, I don’t ever suggest that my clients maintain it for longer than 2-3 days at a time. So, after a few days of this lower calorie intake, you need to raise your calories up to your normal intake again (2000 calories in this example). The great part about this aspect of the program however, is that your metabolism will keep increasing as long as you keep cycling your calories. And it will keep increasing until it reaches its peak fat burning level!

To give you a better idea of what I’m talking about, use this example of what your week might look like:

Saturday and Sunday = regular caloric intake
Monday and Tuesday = drop 500–1000 calories from your diet (dropping mostly complex carbs, while maintaining your lean protein and your raw vegetable intake).
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday = regular caloric intake

If done properly, this is a technique you can use right now to really boost your metabolism.

Even if you think you’ve damaged your metabolic system in the past or you have a slow or sluggish metabolism, this technique will quickly help you to increase the effectiveness of your metabolic system now so you can effectively lose those unwanted pounds and then maintain that lean, tight body you have always wanted.

If you don’t want to do any of these calculations and you just want a full program which uses this technique perfectly, then let me do it all for you at: http://www.TheTotalBodyTransformation.com

Most diets advocate low-fat, low-carb, high-protein foods as the standard weight-loss regime. Truth be told, not only is this type of diet very restricting, but it doesn’t supply your body the optimal nutrition it needs to boost you metabolism. This type of diet can also be confusing and often time consuming, making you count calories or decipher color-coded cards — it makes you work for your food.

A healthy diet is one that makes your food work for you — a diet that gives you the maximum nutritional value in each meal, nutrition that will help boost your metabolism for the long-term. Why would you want to just eat a diet that helps you lose weight when you can create a diet full of foods that not only helps you drop weight, but also have loads of energy, and sets your metabolism up on autopilot so it helps you burn more fat — allowing you to exercise less and get back to living life.

Let me explain. There are two main types of nutrients out there… micro- and macro-nutrients. To put it simply, micro-nutrients are all the vitamins and minerals. These are the nutrients that supply your body with the sustenance it needs to keep your metabolism “healthy”.

Macro-nutrients are nutrients like protein (chicken, fish, lean red meat and egg whites), carbohydrates (rice, potato’s and vegetables), fats (oils, fatty meats and fried foods) and fiber. These nutrients can either boost your metabolism and burn body fat, or force your body to store fat.

Think of the food you eat like a drug for a moment. Each micro- or macro-nutrient you ingest causes a very specific chemical reaction in your body. Some foods cause your body to release chemicals which force it to store more body fat, while others force your metabolism to burn hotter and thus burn more calories and stored fat. It just makes sense that you should strive to eat only those foods proven to make your body healthier, tighter and leaner like those found in the Psychology of Weight Loss and/or Maximize Your Metabolism (see: www.MaximizeYourMetabolism.com for both books).

Creating a diet that’s going to get you these results is as easy as following three basic rules:

1. Eat 5 or 6 meals every day — equally spaced about 2 to 3 hours apart.
When you eat a healthy meal your metabolism automatically kicks in and begins burning that food as fuel for energy. In order for this process to work efficiently however, it shouldn’t be interrupted, except when you sleep. It takes your body about 2 to 3 hours to break down the macronutrients and then assimilate the micronutrients from foods. Your metabolism is high and in fat burning mode during this entire process (assuming you choose the right foods). Once your body digests that food, your metabolism begins to slow down. So, by eating every 2 to 3 hours, you’re forcing your metabolism to remain high, maximizing your body’s ability to burn body fat and stay healthy.

2. Eat lean protein like chicken, fish, lean red meat, egg whites, or protein powder in every meal. Also add a wide variety of raw vegetables in each meal, making your serving size as large as possible—avoid starchy vegetables.

3. Eat complex carbohydrates like potatoes, rice, grits, or rice cakes in your first few meals. These servings should be smaller, like a cup of rice or 1 regular size potato for example.

It’s important when following these rules to also remember your first meal should always be your largest and should be eaten within 30 minutes of waking. When you sleep, your metabolism is at it’s absolute lowest, so you need give it a boost as soon as you can to trigger the fat burning process to begin as early in the day as possible.

The two best ways to jump-start your metabolism after waking up in the morning are by eating a breakfast that contains protein, vegetables and some complex carbohydrates, or by exercising.

If you skip this vital step and don’t begin eating anything substantial until lunchtime, you’re missing out on all those golden hours of fat burning you could be automatically taking advantage of simply by eating a healthy breakfast.

Your last meal of the day should be the smallest and should consist of only lean protein and raw vegetables.

Best Always,
Christopher

Over the years I’ve found that eating an alkaline diet is the fastest way to burn stubborn body fat, increase your natural energy levels and to look and feel younger.

In fact, it’s now recognized that the primary cause of a sluggish metabolism is living an acid lifestyle. I know that’s a pretty bold statement but once you switch from doing things that cause acid to build up in your body and start doing things to create an alkaline environment, your body will immediately begin to look tighter and younger and you’ll instantly have more energy.

So, what causes acid build up in your body? A poor diet is the number one cause. Specifically, these foods cause acid build-up.

1. Sugars and sugar-containing foods such as pastries and raised baked goods, including most breads, rolls and cakes.
2. Alcoholic beverages: all alcoholic beverages cause acidity in the body.
3. Condiments and sauces: things like ketchup, mayonnaise and salad dressing.
4. Processed or smoked meats: all processed and smoked meats cause acidic build-up.
5. Leftovers: If not promptly and properly refrigerated, these foods trigger acid build-up.
6. Fruit juices and most fruits: the high sugar content of these foods causes instant acid build-up.
7. Caffeinated beverages like coffee and tea.
8. All yeast products and vitamins or minerals that are not yeast free.
9. Soft drinks (depending on where you live, you may call soft drinks soda or pop). There’s absolutely nothing good in soft drinks. Every ingredient in them causes acidic build up in your body.
10. Almost all diet foods, white flour products and white sugar products.
11. Fast foods, artificial sweeteners, all preservatives, cooked oils, fat-free, sugar-free, low-carb, pre-packaged foods and hydrogenated oils.

This might sound like everything you eat. Do you know anybody who eats everything on this list?

Well, now that you know what causes acid build-up,, let’s look at what constitutes an alkaline diet. This is the diet that has the ability to boost your metabolism within a matter of days. It can help you look younger, leaner and sexier and it’s can keep every cell in your body healthy, vibrant and pulsating with energy.

In order for your diet to alkalinize your body, it has to be rich in nutrient-dense foods, such as clean water and a lean, healthy protein source, free of most toxins. I say “most toxins” because in today’s world, it’s very difficult to avoid all toxins because toxins are found in almost everything around us.

Foods that promote a strong, healthy looking, energy-rich, alkaline body are fresh, raw, preferably organic vegetables. Eating fresh, raw vegetables is the single most important step you can take today in order to alkalinize your system. It will allow your body to actually use the live enzymes, the life inside these vegetables and the energy from them, to energize and build health within you so you are able to increase your energy, strengthen your metabolism and reduce the signs of aging from the inside out. Eat raw vegetables all day long. Have a variety of them in each meal. Juice them at least once, preferably twice a day if you can. If you can’t juice them or you don’t like eating vegetables on a regular basis, then buy a ‘greens’ drink and drink it at least once a day.

It really is that simple. An alkaline diet consists of loads of fresh, raw vegetables, lean sources of protein in each meal like fish, chicken, turkey, or egg whites and lots of fresh water. If you don’t want to get that strict yet, then at least begin removing all the foods from the acidic list, especially those loaded with preservatives and other chemicals, and then slowly add the really nutrient-dense foods like organic vegetables, lean sources of protein and fresh water. If you take just this one step toward rebuilding your health, you will notice a huge difference in how you look, how you feel and the amount of available energy you have throughout the day.

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