Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Is the Plague Coming Back?

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Well, we had a good run while it lasted. It looks like the plague–yep, the same deadly disease that decimated Europe's population during the Middle Ages–might be back.  

Last summer, a 42-year-old man showed up at a rural Colorado hospital complaining of fever, chest and muscle pain, and blood-tinged mucus, according to a new case report from the New England Journal of Medicine

At first, doctors thought he was suffering from a particularly bad case of pneumonia. But when they found out that his dog had recently gotten sick and died–and had likely been exposed to flea-harboring prairie dogs–they got the idea to test him for pneumonic plague. Bingo.  

This scare prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a report last month reminding doctors that the plague is still out there. 

(Will you get the disease so devastating that people used to call it BLACK DEATH? No. Probably not. You're way more likely to develop one of these 10 Diseases Most Guys Will Have by Age 50.)

But since Men's Health didn't exist in the 14th century, there isn't a handy guide for how to handle the plague. So here's a quick run-through for the worst-case scenario: 

There are three types of plague: bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic. All are bacterial illnesses caused by a specific bug called Yersinia pestis, which are harbored by fleas. You can contract it if an infected flea bites you, or if another animal they bite scratches or bites you, too.

Expect flu-like symptoms when you're first infected. People with bubonic plague develop swollen, painful, and tender nodes called buboes in the groin, armpit, or neck. With septicemic plague, you would experience abdominal pain, shock, and blackened skin on your fingers or toes caused by dead tissue.

Pneumonic plague, on the other hand, is a lot harder to pinpoint. It comes with coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, and watery or bloody mucus–as a lot of other more common diseases do, too. 

“It can be quite hard to distinguish from regular pneumonia,” says infectious disease specialist Kristine Erlandson, Ph.D., who coauthored the NEJM case report.

The good news, of course, is that any kind of plague is super rare. Less than 1,000 U.S. plague cases were confirmed between 1900 and 2010.  And in the last four or five decades, an average of 7 people have been diagnosed per year. 

For comparison, from 2009 to 2013, more than 20 people died each year after some unfortunate encounters with lightning, according to the CDC.  

Related: The 5 Fastest Ways That Men Die.

Still, you might want to be a little extra cautious if you live in southwestern states like Colorado, Arizona, California, or New Mexico, where most U.S. plague cases occur. (Experts aren't exactly sure why, but it seems like the plague-causing bacteria is mostly confined to that area, says Erlandson).   

Avoid playing with or feeding wildlife like squirrels, rodents, or prairie dogs. And use flea repellant when hiking or camping, as well as on any outdoor dogs and cats.

And if you do happen to come down with weird flu or pneumonia-like symptoms? Consider those common illnesses first. Because again, it's probably not the plague. 

But if you know that you've been exposed to fleas or animals that might carry an infection–and especially if you're developing tell-tale buboes or blackened skin–call your doctor. Immediately. 

 

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Monday, June 29, 2015

When Heart Rate Is Top of Mind

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How to win $100,000. Meet our latest Precision Nutrition prize winners and hear their stories.

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Scroll down to meet our latest Precision Nutrition $ 100,000 prize winners. Find out who won the Grand Prizes and hear their stories.

Every year in the Precision Nutrition Coaching Program we help men and women from around the world lose weight, gain muscle, and transform their health and fitness.

We also give them a big, motivating goal to shoot for: $ 250,000 in cash prizes every year. In our experience, big, inspiring goals are much easier to achieve when something awesome is at stake.

Here’s how it works: Every six months, we give away big prize money for the best transformations among our male and female clients.

For the current coaching group—which started in July 2014 and is wrapping up now—we’ve committed over $ 100,000; $ 50,000 for the men and $ 50,000 for the women.

For today, I’d like to announce the Precision Nutrition prize winners from this round of coaching:

$ 25,000 Grand Prize Winner: Lindsey

Lost 44.5 lbs and 42.3 total inches!

  • Age: 37 years
  • Weight Lost: 44.5 lbs (from 201.5 lbs to 157 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 42.3 inches (from 248.3 inches to 206 inches)

About Lindsey

At 37, Lindsey Piattoly seemed to have it all. A supportive husband, a fulfilling job, and a healthy baby girl.  What she didn’t have was a habit of self-care—and she paid the price in added weight and a nagging sense of disappointment.

In college, she had been an avid gym-goer and runner. Back then, she was motivated and eager to face each day. But double foot surgery had made it hard for her to continue with many of her favorite activities. And years of serving as caregiver to her mother, who suffered from ALS, took a serious toll on her natural vitality and optimism. When her mom died in 2007, it was as if she lost a bit of herself.

At her highest weight of just over 200 pounds, Lindsey wore a size 16 dress. And while she loved her husband, loved her job, and loved her daughter, she was finding it harder and harder to respect herself.

It was her husband, Tavis, a registered dietician, who suggested she try Precision Nutrition coaching. “You used to be so happy when we were active,” he said. “I want to see you happy again.” It was as simple as that.

Putting aside her worries, Lindsey made a commitment to work hard. And while her goals were vague when she began, the program helped her clarify them.

“I was fat and miserable when I started, still grieving the loss of my mom,” she says. “But this program is so personal. It makes you think and helps you get to the root of why you’re not taking care of yourself.”

In the process, it does more than strip away body fat. “It strips away your preconceptions about who you are and what you can be.”

These days, Lindsey wears a size 6 for the first time in her life. But more importantly, she loves her newfound strength, her abundant energy, and the clarity she’s reached about her values.

“I’m a whole new person,” she says. “I did the work, but Precision Nutrition gave me the support and the tools. I cannot stress enough how much it changes your life.”

Note: To hear more about Lindsey’s emotional story, listen to this audio interview. In it, Lindsey talks with Precision Nutrition’s Susan Olding—a fellow Precision Nutrition Coaching graduate—and shares her experience.

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Lindsey, accepting her prize, wears a Steve Gleason t-shirt. Gleason, formerly of the New Orleans Saints, lives with ALS and runs the Gleason Foundation, which helps ALS patients in the state.

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$ 25,000 Grand Prize Winner: Tim

Lost 100 lbs and 54.3 total inches!

  • Age: 36 years
  • Weight Lost: 100 lbs (from 295 lbs to 195 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 54.3 inches (from 277.3 inches to 223 inches)

About Tim

Tim Cook knew how to get in shape. He’d proved that to himself more than once. What he hadn’t been able to do was stay in shape. He’d tighten up on nutrition, hit the gym more regularly, lose weight, build muscle—and then he’d start to feel bored and deprived. And before he could consolidate his improvements, he’d go back to his “bad old ways.”

“I’d burn out,” he admits. Man cannot live on chicken breasts and broccoli alone.

The day Tim came across a copy of Gourmet Nutrition was a lucky one for him. Not only did its recipes give him the variety he craved, but its underlying principles made sense. So when the time came to get more serious about his fitness, he naturally turned to Precision Nutrition’s coaching program.

By then, Tim weighed over 300 pounds and was wearing a size 44 pant. At that weight, exercise wasn’t fun. In fact, it hurt. And that, in turn, damaged his self-respect. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, he knew the value of good health, and he wanted to be a positive role model for his patients. Plus, as the father of two young kids, he wanted to set a healthy example.

Precision Nutrition gave him the structure and the encouragement he needed. If he had questions, he reached out to his coach or looked to the wider PN community. When he hit a plateau, he kept checking in with the program and reminded himself that this was a process. Meanwhile, his wife offered her own invaluable support on the home front. Month by month, the excess weight melted away. Soon those size 44 pants were falling off of him.

These days, Tim’s wearing size 36 jeans, and even those are getting loose. He looks forward to bike rides and ball games with his kids. He’s considering further training and certifications in his field, including PN’s Certification program. Most of all, he now has the tools to maintain his healthier habits—for life. “This program is an investment in your future,” he says. “It’s worth it.”

Note: To hear more about Tim’s inspiring story listen to this audio interviewIn it, Tim talks with Precision Nutrition’s Susan Olding—a fellow Precision Nutrition Coaching graduate—and shares his experience.

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Tim accepts his prize with his family by his side. “This program is an investment in your future.”

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Also check out our other women’s winners:

$ 5,000 Women's Winner:|Donna

Donna

$ 5,000 Women’s Winner:

Age: 54 years

Weight Lost: 68 lbs (227 lbs to 159 lbs)

Total inches lost: 50″ (270″ to 220″)

$ 5,000 Women's Winner:|Tracy

Tracy

$ 5,000 Women’s Winner:

Age: 39 years

Weight Lost: 53 lbs (263 lbs to 210 lbs)

Total inches lost: 60.2″ (275.7″ to 215.5″)

$ 2,000 Women's Winner:|Leslie

Leslie

$ 2,000 Women’s Winner:

Age: 42 years

Weight Lost: 80.6 lbs (299 lbs to 218.4 lbs)

Total inches lost: 68.2″ (305″ to 236.8″)

$ 2,000 Women's Winner:|Natalie

Natalie

$ 2,000 Women’s Winner:

Age: 26 years

Weight Lost: 56 lbs (214 lbs to 158 lbs)

Total inches lost: 41.3″ (247.8″ to 206.5″)

$ 2,000 Women's Winner:|Cathy

Cathy

$ 2,000 Women’s Winner:

Age: 49 years

Weight Lost: 59 lbs (216.7 lbs to 157.7 lbs)

Total inches lost: 56.5″ (266.5″ to 210″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Katie

Katie

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 30 years

Weight Lost: 33.2 lbs (176.2 lbs to 143 lbs)

Total inches lost: 24.1″ (233″ to 208.9″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Annika

Annika

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 24 years

Weight Lost: 77.8 lbs (352 lbs to 274.2 lbs)

Total inches lost: 55.9″ (313″ to 257.1″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Lori

Lori

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 42 years

Weight Lost: 36 lbs (168 lbs to 132 lbs)

Total inches lost: 44″ (227″ to 183″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Deb

Deb

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 49 years

Weight Lost: 56.4 lbs (374.4 lbs to 318 lbs)

Total inches lost: 39″ (321″ to 282″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Jaclyn

Jaclyn

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 35 years

Weight Lost: 70.8 lbs (246.8 lbs to 176 lbs)

Total inches lost: 47.9″ (268.7″ to 220.8″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Jenn

Jenn

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 26 years

Weight Lost: 36.2 lbs (191.6 lbs to 155.4 lbs)

Total inches lost: 28.3″ (233.1″ to 204.8″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Carrie

Carrie

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 49 years

Weight Lost: 36.6 lbs (216.1 lbs to 179.5 lbs)

Total inches lost: 28.3″ (248.5″ to 220.2″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Kathy

Kathy

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 56 years

Weight Lost: 50 lbs (229.5 lbs to 179.5 lbs)

Total inches lost: 39.8″ (266.3″ to 226.5″)

$ 1,350 Women's Winner:|Mary Ann

Mary Ann

$ 1,350 Women’s Winner:

Age: 62 years

Weight Lost: 57 lbs (302 lbs to 245 lbs)

Total inches lost: 34.2″ (291.5″ to 257.3″)

Also check out our other men’s winners:

$ 5,000 Men's Winner:|Rich

Rich

$ 5,000 Men’s Winner:

Age: 54 years

Weight Lost: 50.4 lbs (223.6 lbs to 173.2 lbs)

Total inches lost: 27″ (255.5″ to 228.5″)

$ 5,000 Men's Winner:|Kevin

Kevin

$ 5,000 Men’s Winner:

Age: 37 years

Weight Lost: 100 lbs (367 lbs to 267 lbs)

Total inches lost: 66.1″ (341″ to 274.9″)

$ 2,000 Men's Winner:|Brian

Brian

$ 2,000 Men’s Winner:

Age: 45 years

Weight Lost: 26.5 lbs (199 lbs to 172.5 lbs)

Total inches lost: 24.5″ (245.5″ to 221″)

$ 2,000 Men's Winner:|Charles

Charles

$ 2,000 Men’s Winner:

Age: 47 years

Weight Lost: 37.4 lbs (216.4 lbs to 179 lbs)

Total inches lost: 19.3″ (251.3″ to 232″)

$ 2,000 Men's Winner:|Jeff

Jeff

$ 2,000 Men’s Winner:

Age: 46 years

Weight Lost: 35.2 lbs (190.6 lbs to 155.4 lbs)

Total inches lost: 32.8″ (243″ to 210.2″)

$ 1,350 Men's Winner:|Dave

Dave

$ 1,350 Men’s Winner:

Age: 49 years

Weight Lost: 26.6 lbs (181.6 lbs to 155 lbs)

Total inches lost: 15.3″ (230″ to 214.7″)

$ 1,350 Men's Winner:|Frank

Frank

$ 1,350 Men’s Winner:

Age: 45 years

Weight Lost: 27.5 lbs (188.4 lbs to 160.9 lbs)

Total inches lost: 23.9″ (225.3″ to 201.4″)

$ 1,350 Men's Winner:|Dylan

Dylan

$ 1,350 Men’s Winner:

Age: 35 years

Weight Lost: 36 lbs (186 lbs to 150 lbs)

Total inches lost: 23″ (234″ to 211″)

$ 1,350 Men's Winner:|Milt

Milt

$ 1,350 Men’s Winner:

Age: 55 years

Weight Lost: 44.1 lbs (242.2 lbs to 198.1 lbs)

Total inches lost: 32.9″ (265.9″ to 233″)

Recognizing all our winners

I’d also like to recognize the hard work of the other finalists, and all of our incredible Precision Nutrition clients.

Bodies were transformed, obstacles overcome, health was restored, and lives were made more complete.

It’s been an honor to work with each and every one of you.

To view all the men’s and women’s finalists from all of our Precision Nutrition Coaching programs, click one of the links below.

Of course, if you’re interested in working toward a body or health transformation of your own, consider joining our next Precision Nutrition Coaching group. We’re opening up a few spots in the coming weeks.

Want to know more about Precision Nutrition Coaching?

Twice per year we accept new clients in our Precision Nutrition Coaching program, where we coach men and women to help them eat better, move more often, and improve their health.

The results, to date, have been nothing short of remarkable. Over 450,000 pounds of fat lost, and over 35,000 lives changed in the process.

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Yoga For Pain In Neck And Back

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Neck aches and back aches seem to have become the norm for us urbanites. Due to our hectic schedules long hours of sitting in the office, wrong postures or simply stress can lead to chronic neck and back ache.
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How to Do a Muscleup

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Want to impress everyone you know? Learn how to do a muscleup.

“The muscleup is the hardest pullup you've ever done combined with the most difficult dip you've ever done,” according to Sean Garner, a contestant on Men's Health Next Top Trainer, who wowed the judges with his muscleup skills during the competition. See him crank out the movement in the video below. 

(Garner is one of the 7 remaining contestants on Next Top Trainer. You saw a glimpse of the second challenge in the video above. Watch the full Episode 2 and find out who gets sent home in 7 Trainers Share Their Most Creative Exercise Variations.)

Ready to become a muscleup master? Follow Garner's six tips below. Work these into your routine two or three times a week, and you'll amaze onlookers in no time. 

1. Get mobile

“Shoulder mobility is a limiting factor of the muscleup,” says Garner. 

If you sit behind a desk all day, chances are you won't have the range of motion needed to pull your chest to the bar and push your way out of the deep dip. Lacking shoulder mobility makes the exercise even more difficult and increases your risk of joint and ligament injuries, he explains. The fix: Add wall slides to your routine. 

Do it: Lean your head, upper back, and butt against a wall. Place your hands and arms against the wall in the “high five” position, your elbows bent 90 degrees and your upper arms at shoulder height.

Keeping your elbows, wrists, and hands pressed into the wall, exhale and slide your elbows down toward your sides. Squeeze your shoulder blades together. Inhale, sliding your arms back up as high as you can while keeping your hands in contact with the wall. Your arms should form a “Y.” That's 1 rep. Do 10.

2. Pull like a pro

Before you attempt a muscleup, you should be able to do 5 strict pullups, bringing your chest to the bar with every rep, says Garner. 

Do it: Grab a bar using an overhand grip that's hip-width to shoulder-width apart. Hang at arm's length, pointing your legs slightly in front of you to form a wide C. 

Now press your thighs together and brace your abs. Your body should remain rigid for the entire movement. As you pull yourself up, imagine that you're pressing down on the top of the bar, and focus on bringing your belly button up. Both steps will help engage your lats and core to boost stability. Look straight ahead and pull until your collarbone touches the bar. Reverse the movement to lower back to a dead hang.

RELATED: The 10 Secrets to the Perfect Pullup 

3. Demolish the dip

Just like the pullup, you should be able to do 5 deep triceps dips before trying a muscleup.

“Go as low as your shoulders will allow,” Garner says. “As soon as they start to round or tip forward, stop and press yourself back up.” Pausing at that point maximizes the amount of work your upper body does without risking injury to your joints or connective tissues.

Do it: Grasp the bars of a dip station and lift yourself so your arms are completely straight. Slowly lower yourself by bending your elbows until your upper arms dip just below your elbows. Pause when your shoulders begin to round forward. Push back up to the starting position.

4. Prime the pattern

The pullup and the dip are tough, but the most challenging part of the movement is transitioning between the two movements, explains Garner. 

“It takes a lot of coordination and timing,” he says. “So it helps to rehearse the motion.” You can do this by practicing on a low bar while the floor supports the majority of your body weight. 

Do it: Grab a low bar or set up a barbell in the middle of a squat rack. You can use a set of low-hanging rings, too. Kneel underneath the bar with your toes curled under. Sit your glutes back on your heels and the bottom of your feet. Grab the bar above you with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. You should have a slight bend in your elbows.

Lift your chest to the bar as if you were performing a pullup. At the same time, press the tops of your feet into the floor and raise your glutes off of your heels so your knees come off the floor. 

Immediately go into the bottom of the dip by pulling your arms behind you. Pretend as if you're tearing off the front of your shirt. Your chest will tip forward on a slight angle and your shoulders will be below your elbows. Only your toes will touch the floor. Now press your body up until your arms are straight. Your feet will come off the floor. 

5. Add a jump

Once you've nailed the transition starting on your knees, gradually increase the height of the bar until you have to jump to reach it. You're improving your muscle memory each time you do this.

“You'll still get extra help from your legs when you launch yourself off of the floor, but your upper-back and arm muscles will carry more of the weight,” says Garner.

Related: The 6 Best Back Exercises

6. Put it all together

Once you can crank out a few reps of the jumping muscleup in a row, start the movement from a dead hang.

“If you allow your legs to separate or kick out, you'll ruin your momentum,” says Garner. Keep your core tight and your legs pressed together. Your torso and lower body should form one solid unit. 

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

What’s Your Beef?

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Tenderloin
a.k.a. filet mignon, tournedos, or beef medallions
Saturated fat: 2.7 grams (g) per 3-ounce serving
Distinguishing characteristic: Velvety tenderness
Restaurants have access to higher grades of meat than consumers do, according to Ben Benson, owner of the New York City steak house that bears his name. But you can trust filets, no matter the source. “Mostly, filet is a safe bet in terms of consistency,” he says.

Brisket
Saturated fat: 1.9 g per 3-ounce serving
Distinguishing characteristic: A Texas barbecue all-star
Brisket comes in three cuts. You want the รข€˜first' or รข€˜flat' cut, says Sara Moulton, host of the Food Network's Sara's Secrets. “It's leanest,” she says. To break down the connective tissue, prepare it with a long, slow roast. If your grill is in storage, cook the brisket in broth or wine, she advises.

Flank
a.k.a. London Broil (the name of the dish in which this cut most often appears)
Saturated fat: 2.6 g per 3-ounce serving
Distinguishing characteristic: Flavor
รข€˜It's one of the great beef cuts–very lean and with a lot of flavor if you know how to cook and slice it,' says John Jobbagy, of J.T. Jobbagy, a New York City meat purveyor. Don't cook it past medium rare, or it'll toughen up faster than a mama's boy at military school. Then slice it across the grain.

Rib Steak
Saturated fat: 3 g per 3-ounce serving
Distinguishing characteristic: Nice marbling with fat
This means it'll cook up nice and juicy on the grill. Here's how to buy one: “If meat is a bright orangey red, it's very fresh,” says Benson. “Although fresh sounds good, you want something darker that's been aged for extra tenderness.”

T-Bone
Saturated fat: 3.0 g per 3-ounce serving.
Distinguishing characteristic: Contains both strip steak and filet mignon
“A T-bone is a bit of filet mignon hugging the bone, and the other side is a strip loin steak,” says Jobbagy. Don't confuse it with a porterhouse, though. A porterhouse contains a full strip steak and full filet on either side of the bone.

95 % Lean Ground beef
Saturated fat: 2.5 g per 3-ounce serving
Distinguishing characteristic: Barely-there fat
Ultra-lean ground beef can dry out fast. Keep the meat moist with vegetables, Moulton advises. Try onions, red peppers, and mushrooms. Add them raw or sautรƒ© them in a little bit of oil to soften them up, then cool and mix into the meat.

Round Tip Roast
Saturated fat: 1.9 g per 3-ounce serving
Distinguishing characteristic: A tough beef cut that needs tender love
Slow, moist cooking brings out the best of this tougher cut. Moulton's recipe: Brown the meat and vegetables in a skillet; then put them in the pot along with some wine and broth. รข€˜Make sure the liquid comes halfway up the roast,' she says. Go to work. Return home. Eat the wholesome meal that's sitting there waiting for you.

Eye Round Roast
Saturated fat: 1.4 g per 3-ounce serving
Distinguishing characteristic: A fryer favorite that deserves better
“It's a dead ringer for a tenderloin,” says Moulton. “Except it's so much cheaper.” Which is why you should take an approach healthier than the fryer: “Cook it like roast beef, to medium rare, and slice it very thin.”

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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Yoga And Weight Loss

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Excess weight gain has become a phenomenon in today’s age, when lifestyles have become sedentary, and food more liberal with extra calories.
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Upgrade Your Grill Tools

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Barbecue Fork
With teeth splaying in all directions, this is the great white shark of barbecue forks. The Fork it Overร‚® has a hardwood handle and stainless steel prongs on the sides that help you hook the edge of a piece of meat without puncturing it so your steak will stay juicy.

Basting Brush
The new Grill FriendsTM Super Silicon Angled BBQ Basting Brush's heatproof silicon bristles transport large amounts of sauce, resist odors, and won't shed. Unlike traditional hair-bristled brushes, you can toss this one in the dishwasher.

Carving Board
This Weber carving and serving board is large enough for the biggest of briskets–12 by 18 by 0.8 inches. It won't dull your knives, and wide juice grooves hold liquids to save for sauces.

Charcoal Briquettes
Kingsford Charcoal is made with natural ingredients and real wood, so you'll get an authentic smoky flavor every time you light 'em up. They're ready to cook on in about 15 minutes, and they burn longer than the competition.

Chimney Starter
The Steven Raichlen Ultimate Chimney Starter lights up to 7 pounds of charcoal simply by lighting a wad of newspaper in the base. You can find cheaper chimneys, but not with this capacity–your grill will be hot for at least an hour.

Hardwood Briquettes
Duraflame Hardwood Briquettes don't have any chemical additives, mineral fillers, or coal or petroleum byproducts that may ruin your meat's flavor. The hardwood reaches higher temperatures than charcoal.

Grill Basket
This Nonstick Grill Basket by Steven Raichlen has four compartments for all of your delicate food items like fish fillets and vegetables. The knit wiring keeps small foods from falling through your grill grate, and a detachable handle lets you close the grill lid to keep in the all-important smoke.

Grill Brush
Weber grill brush is engineered for maximum performance on indoor and outdoor grills. No-rust brass bristles completely clean your grill, and the notched scraper gets rid of the stuff that really sticks. This brush is built to last too–even if you rarely get around to cleaning it.

Meat Thermometer
The mantra of a master barbecue cook is simple: If you're looking, you're not cooking. Plug the sensor of the Grill Right wireless talking BBQ thermometer into any meat and select a desired doneness ranging from rare to well-done. The sensor communicates to the main unit within a range of 330 feet to let you know when the food is almost ready, ready, and overcooked.

Spatula
Steven Raichling's multi-tasking Signature Spatula puts previous models to shame. Its large stainless steel head has a sharp leading edge that easily slides under your food, a sawtooth edge cuts meat, and steam holes in the head prevent sogginess. 

Tongs
Grilling after dark? A tiny halogen flashlight attached to the handle of these 20″ tongs puts a spotlight on whatever you're cooking. Detach the plastic light case for easy cleaning.

Zester
The Microplane Zester was named best in its class by the New York Times, Washington Post, and numerous cooking magazines. And we agree. This tool's blades shred everything from delicate strands of cheese to any citrus fruit giving you maximum flavor with minimal effort. The teeth won't clog, and it's dishwasher safe. 

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Why Your Shoulders and Neck Hurt When You Run

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You would expect any pain you experience while running to be located in your lower body, but that's not always the case. Pounding the pavement can also cause discomfort in your neck and shoulders, according to Mike Reinold, D.P.T., co-founder of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bad posture from years of sitting–at a desk, in a car, on a couch–doesn't magically disappear when you head out for a run, explains Reinold.

To compensate for a slouchy stature, you may subconsciously hold your shoulders close to your ears or you may pull your shoulder blades together, according to Ian Torrence, assistant running coach and ultra marathon guru for McMillan Running Company.

RELATED: 10 Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running

Those positions may not feel uncomfortable at first, but they can cause tension and tightness in your shoulder and neck muscles if you run that way for a long time or distance, says Reinold. Suddenly, your upper body is aching, cutting your run short. 

But you can stop discomfort before it begins. The key: Be loose. The more fluidly you move, the less likely you'll be to tense up, according to Torrence. And the less pain you have from head to toe, the faster and longer you'll be able to run.

Start with your hands, says Torrence. He recommends that while you run, pretend as if you're holding potato chips in your hands. Don't crush them. 

This will keep your hands and forearms slack to prevent extra tension from traveling into your shoulders and neck. Make sure you only have a slight bend in your elbows, he says. Too much bend can contribute to tight, high shoulders. (Want more ways to run faster? Try The Simple Trick That Will Take 85 Seconds off Your 5k Time.)

And your arms shouldn't be the only body parts moving above your waist. Let your shoulders get in on the action, says Torrence. There's no need to keep them completely stiff. 

“Move them in sync with your stride,” he explains. While you don't want a lot of energy to leak from your shoulders, you can let them sway a bit with each step. This enables you to stay relaxed, cutting down on your desire to shrug them up or pull them back. 

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

For a 63-Year-Old, One Workout a Day Isn’t Enough

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Cliff Rhodes of Maui does 3 a.m. yoga workouts and lunchtime swims at the local municipal pool.
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Yoga Nidra Newsletter – I

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Yoga nidra has been experienced as “the” most powerful relaxation technique known to man. Yet, in yoga, it is used much more than that.
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How Long Does It Really Take for the Water to Get Warm in a Shower?

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You hop out of bed to grab a hot shower when you hear a chilling sound: Your wife or kid beat you to it. Now most of the hot water will be gone.  

Jump in too soon and you'll end up sudsy, shivering, and swearing. You gotta wait. But for how long?

To find out, use the following equation. Plug in how long you want to shower and how much hot water might be left.

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WAIT TIME FOR HOT SHOWER

[Expected Shower Duration minus Minutes of Hot Water Remaining] multiplied by 4.3 for electrical heater or 1.9 for gas.

 

For this second stat, check your tank's capacity (listed on its side) and note whether it's gas or electric.

Then see the chart below to find your tank's total available minutes of hot water, and subtract how long the last person hogged it.

Say your electric heater is 30 gallons. If the previous shower lasted 15 minutes, you're looking at about four minutes of hot water remaining.

If you want to loll in your own 15-minute shower, you'll need to wait 47 minutes before stepping in. (Gas units heat faster, so multiply by 1.9 instead of 4.3.)

Use that time to iron or brush your teeth. Then set your alarm 16 minutes earlier to get there first tomorrow.

Tank
Capacity

(gallons)
Minutes
of Hot
Water

(electric)
Minutes
of Hot
Water

(gas)
 30  19  30
 40  25  40
 50  31  50

Assumptions: The water heater is set to 120ร‚°F; usage rate is 2.5 gallons per minute. Your target is 105ร‚°F. In this example, electric heaters are 4,500 watts; gas units are 3,800 BTUs.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

July 2015 Precision Nutrition Coaching for Women finalists. Help us give away $50,000!

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48 women who changed their lives. $ 50,000 in prize money for the best body transformations. Scroll through the photos and vote for who you think should win. 

Ever year in the Precision Nutrition Coaching Program we help men and women from around the world lose weight, improve their relationship with food, and transform their health and fitness.

We also give them a big, motivating goal to shoot for: $ 250,000 in cash prizes every year. Consider it an antidote to the “you must suffer and feel guilty to get in shape” message typically voiced by the fitness industry. In our experience, big, inspiring goals are much easier to achieve when something awesome is at stake.

Here’s how it works: Every six months, we give away big prize money for the best transformations among our male and female clients.

For the current coaching group—which started in July 2014 and is wrapping up now—we’ve committed over $ 100,000: $ 50,000 for the men and $ 50,000 for the women.

And right now, we need your help to choose our women’s Grand Prize winner.

Help choose our women’s Grand Prize winner ($ 25,000)

The women pictured below came in all shapes and sizes, from all parts of the globe, and from all walks of life.

No crash diets. No Biggest Loser-type bootcamps. And no full-time chefs.

These are real women who improved their body and health by following our proven nutrition program for 12 months and getting the support they needed. 

Here’s how to vote

Scroll through the photos of all the Precision Nutrition women’s finalists below.

To make your choice, simply click the “Vote for Finalist” button under the individual you think achieved the best transformation.

But please don’t stop there. Once you’ve seen all the finalists and selected your #1 choice, scroll down to the bottom of this post.

At the bottom you’ll need to verify your choice and click the “Place your vote” button. This will log your vote and help us make our decision.

Finalist #1

Lost 53 lbs and 60.2 total inches!

  • Age: 39 years
  • Weight Lost: 53 lbs (from 263 lbs to 210 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 60.2 inches (from 275.7 inches to 215.5 inches)
  • Finalist #1 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #2

Lost 68 lbs and 50 total inches!

  • Age: 54 years
  • Weight Lost: 68 lbs (from 227 lbs to 159 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 50 inches (from 270 inches to 220 inches)
  • Finalist #2 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #3

Lost 44.5 lbs and 42.3 total inches!

  • Age: 37 years
  • Weight Lost: 44.5 lbs (from 201.5 lbs to 157 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 42.3 inches (from 248.3 inches to 206 inches)
  • Finalist #3 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #4

Lost 80.6 lbs and 68.2 total inches!

  • Age: 42 years
  • Weight Lost: 80.6 lbs (from 299 lbs to 218.4 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 68.2 inches (from 305 inches to 236.8 inches)
  • Finalist #4 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #5

Lost 33.2 lbs and 24.1 total inches!

  • Age: 30 years
  • Weight Lost: 33.2 lbs (from 176.2 lbs to 143 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 24.1 inches (from 233 inches to 208.9 inches)
  • Finalist #5 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #6

Lost 36.6 lbs and 28.3 total inches!

  • Age: 49 years
  • Weight Lost: 36.6 lbs (from 216.1 lbs to 179.5 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 28.3 inches (from 248.5 inches to 220.2 inches)
  • Finalist #6 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #7

Lost 56 lbs and 41.3 total inches!

  • Age: 26 years
  • Weight Lost: 56 lbs (from 214 lbs to 158 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 41.3 inches (from 247.8 inches to 206.5 inches)
  • Finalist #7 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #8

Lost 59 lbs and 56.5 total inches!

  • Age: 49 years
  • Weight Lost: 59 lbs (from 216.7 lbs to 157.7 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 56.5 inches (from 266.5 inches to 210 inches)
  • Finalist #8 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #9

Lost 36 lbs and 44 total inches!

  • Age: 42 years
  • Weight Lost: 36 lbs (from 168 lbs to 132 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 44 inches (from 227 inches to 183 inches)
  • Finalist #9 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #10

Lost 52.8 lbs and 43 total inches!

  • Age: 48 years
  • Weight Lost: 52.8 lbs (from 221.8 lbs to 169 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 43 inches (from 254.5 inches to 211.5 inches)
  • Finalist #10 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #11

Lost 16.5 lbs and 24.1 total inches!

  • Age: 38 years
  • Weight Lost: 16.5 lbs (from 146.5 lbs to 130 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 24.1 inches (from 225 inches to 200.9 inches)
  • Finalist #11 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #12

Lost 36.2 lbs and 28.3 total inches!

  • Age: 26 years
  • Weight Lost: 36.2 lbs (from 191.6 lbs to 155.4 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 28.3 inches (from 233.1 inches to 204.8 inches)
  • Finalist #12 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #13

Lost 70.8 lbs and 47.9 total inches!

  • Age: 35 years
  • Weight Lost: 70.8 lbs (from 246.8 lbs to 176 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 47.9 inches (from 268.7 inches to 220.8 inches)
  • Finalist #13 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #14

Lost 77.8 lbs and 55.9 total inches!

  • Age: 24 years
  • Weight Lost: 77.8 lbs (from 352 lbs to 274.2 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 55.9 inches (from 313 inches to 257.1 inches)
  • Finalist #14 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #15

Lost 24 lbs and 17 total inches!

  • Age: 47 years
  • Weight Lost: 24 lbs (from 139 lbs to 115 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 17 inches (from 210 inches to 193 inches)
  • Finalist #15 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #16

Lost 44 lbs and 34.5 total inches!

  • Age: 43 years
  • Weight Lost: 44 lbs (from 206 lbs to 162 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 34.5 inches (from 246.7 inches to 212.2 inches)
  • Finalist #16 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #17

Lost 21 lbs and 25 total inches!

  • Age: 73 years
  • Weight Lost: 21 lbs (from 129 lbs to 108 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 25 inches (from 207 inches to 182 inches)
  • Finalist #17 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #18

Lost 56.4 lbs and 43 total inches!

  • Age: 49 years
  • Weight Lost: 56.4 lbs (from 374.4 lbs to 318 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 43 inches (from 321 inches to 278 inches)
  • Finalist #18 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #19

Lost 34 lbs and 27 total inches!

  • Age: 48 years
  • Weight Lost: 34 lbs (from 150 lbs to 116 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 27 inches (from 217 inches to 190 inches)
  • Finalist #19 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #20

Lost 50 lbs and 39.8 total inches!

  • Age: 56 years
  • Weight Lost: 50 lbs (from 229.5 lbs to 179.5 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 39.8 inches (from 266.3 inches to 226.5 inches)
  • Finalist #20 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #21

Lost 31 lbs and 29.4 total inches!

  • Age: 41 years
  • Weight Lost: 31 lbs (from 183 lbs to 152 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 29.4 inches (from 232.2 inches to 202.8 inches)
  • Finalist #21 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #22

Lost 24 lbs and 20.6 total inches!

  • Age: 46 years
  • Weight Lost: 24 lbs (from 163.8 lbs to 139.8 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 20.6 inches (from 228 inches to 207.4 inches)
  • Finalist #22 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #23

Lost 17 lbs and 15 total inches!

  • Age: 56 years
  • Weight Lost: 17 lbs (from 172 lbs to 155 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 15 inches (from 217 inches to 202 inches)
  • Finalist #23 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #24

Lost 31.4 lbs and 29.4 total inches!

  • Age: 34 years
  • Weight Lost: 31.4 lbs (from 232.5 lbs to 201.1 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 29.4 inches (from 252.2 inches to 222.8 inches)
  • Finalist #24 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #25

Lost 25.5 lbs and 16.5 total inches!

  • Age: 30 years
  • Weight Lost: 25.5 lbs (from 172 lbs to 146.5 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 16.5 inches (from 223.3 inches to 206.8 inches)
  • Finalist #25 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #26

Lost 20.4 lbs and 15.5 total inches!

  • Age: 40 years
  • Weight Lost: 20.4 lbs (from 156.6 lbs to 136.2 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 15.5 inches (from 223.5 inches to 208 inches)
  • Finalist #26 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #27

Lost 57 lbs and 34.2 total inches!

  • Age: 62 years
  • Weight Lost: 57 lbs (from 302 lbs to 245 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 34.2 inches (from 291.5 inches to 257.3 inches)
  • Finalist #27 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #28

Lost 43.5 lbs and 43.4 total inches!

  • Age: 56 years
  • Weight Lost: 43.5 lbs (from 195.3 lbs to 151.8 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 43.4 inches (from 242.2 inches to 198.8 inches)
  • Finalist #28 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #29

Lost 21.2 lbs and 20.3 total inches!

  • Age: 43 years
  • Weight Lost: 21.2 lbs (from 146.4 lbs to 125.2 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 20.3 inches (from 215 inches to 194.7 inches)
  • Finalist #29 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #30

Lost 33.2 lbs and 32.4 total inches!

  • Age: 36 years
  • Weight Lost: 33.2 lbs (from 158.6 lbs to 125.4 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 32.4 inches (from 218.5 inches to 186.1 inches)
  • Finalist #30 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #31

Lost 33.8 lbs and 27.2 total inches!

  • Age: 53 years
  • Weight Lost: 33.8 lbs (from 191.6 lbs to 157.8 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 27.2 inches (from 235.6 inches to 208.4 inches)
  • Finalist #31 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #32

Lost 40.6 lbs and 28.5 total inches!

  • Age: 46 years
  • Weight Lost: 40.6 lbs (from 267.6 lbs to 227 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 28.5 inches (from 293 inches to 264.5 inches)
  • Finalist #32 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #33

Lost 20 lbs and 15 total inches!

  • Age: 52 years
  • Weight Lost: 20 lbs (from 143 lbs to 123 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 15 inches (from 209 inches to 194 inches)
  • Finalist #33 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #34

Lost 6.6 lbs and 13.3 total inches!

  • Age: 43 years
  • Weight Lost: 6.6 lbs (from 139.7 lbs to 133.1 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 13.3 inches (from 211 inches to 197.7 inches)
  • Finalist #34 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #35

Lost 20 lbs and 23 total inches!

  • Age: 27 years
  • Weight Lost: 20 lbs (from 168 lbs to 148 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 23 inches (from 228 inches to 205 inches)
  • Finalist #35 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #36

Lost 29 lbs and 30 total inches!

  • Age: 49 years
  • Weight Lost: 29 lbs (from 236 lbs to 207 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 30 inches (from 260 inches to 230 inches)
  • Finalist #36 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #37

Lost 15.4 lbs and 15.3 total inches!

  • Age: 27 years
  • Weight Lost: 15.4 lbs (from 194 lbs to 178.6 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 15.3 inches (from 241 inches to 225.7 inches)
  • Finalist #37 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #38

Lost 14 lbs and 24.4 total inches!

  • Age: 31 years
  • Weight Lost: 14 lbs (from 164 lbs to 150 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 24.4 inches (from 222.8 inches to 198.4 inches)
  • Finalist #38 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #39

Lost 20.2 lbs and 12 total inches!

  • Age: 49 years
  • Weight Lost: 20.2 lbs (from 182 lbs to 161.8 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 12 inches (from 234 inches to 222 inches)
  • Finalist #39 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #40

Lost 35 lbs and 26.7 total inches!

  • Age: 25 years
  • Weight Lost: 35 lbs (from 200 lbs to 165 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 26.7 inches (from 234.3 inches to 207.6 inches)
  • Finalist #40 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #41

Lost 17 lbs and 17.9 total inches!

  • Age: 47 years
  • Weight Lost: 17 lbs (from 140 lbs to 123 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 17.9 inches (from 205.3 inches to 187.4 inches)
  • Finalist #41 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #42

Lost 20.2 lbs and 17.9 total inches!

  • Age: 48 years
  • Weight Lost: 20.2 lbs (from 134.5 lbs to 114.3 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 17.9 inches (from 204.7 inches to 186.8 inches)
  • Finalist #42 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #43

Lost 10.8 lbs and 8.3 total inches!

  • Age: 30 years
  • Weight Lost: 10.8 lbs (from 130 lbs to 119.2 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 8.3 inches (from 197 inches to 188.7 inches)
  • Finalist #43 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #44

Lost 32 lbs and 34.8 total inches!

  • Age: 35 years
  • Weight Lost: 32 lbs (from 183 lbs to 151 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 34.8 inches (from 242.8 inches to 208 inches)
  • Finalist #44 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #45

Lost 25.7 lbs and 27.9 total inches!

  • Age: 55 years
  • Weight Lost: 25.7 lbs (from 160.6 lbs to 134.9 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 27.9 inches (from 223.6 inches to 195.7 inches)
  • Finalist #45 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #46

Lost 21 lbs and 22.5 total inches!

  • Age: 44 years
  • Weight Lost: 21 lbs (from 171 lbs to 150 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 22.5 inches (from 229 inches to 206.5 inches)
  • Finalist #46 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #47

Lost 30 lbs and 36.6 total inches!

  • Age: 52 years
  • Weight Lost: 30 lbs (from 233 lbs to 203 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 36.6 inches (from 262.6 inches to 226 inches)
  • Finalist #47 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Finalist #48

Lost 20 lbs and 20 total inches!

  • Age: 37 years
  • Weight Lost: 20 lbs (from 132 lbs to 112 lbs)
  • Total Inches Lost: 20 inches (from 205 inches to 185 inches)
  • Finalist #48 selected!

    After reviewing all the finalists – you can change your vote at any time – click “Place your vote” at the bottom of this page to record your choice.

Confirm your choice for the $ 25,000 Grand Prize winner

When confirming your vote, it’s important to remember that we’re not rewarding the best bodies per se. We’re rewarding the best transformations.

In the Precision Nutrition Coaching Program, we don’t expect folks to start off looking like fitness models. Heck, we don’t even expect folks to end up looking like fitness models.

We’re looking for winners who’ve made the most dramatic changes in their own bodies, starting from wherever they were at the beginning.

That’s because the Precision Nutrition Coaching Program is for men and women of all shapes and sizes. And your vote should reflect who you think achieved the most dramatic changes over the last 12 months.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

Want to know more about the Precision Nutrition Coaching Program?

Twice per year we accept new clients in our Precision Nutrition Coaching Program, where we coach men and women to help them eat better, exercise smarter, and improve their health.

The results have been nothing short of remarkable: over 450,000 pounds of fat lost and 35,000+ lives changed in the process.

To see some examples of the amazing changes taking place in this program, check out all of our Precision Nutrition Coaching men’s finalists and women’s finalists to date.

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