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		<title>Fitness Model Program Review</title>
		<link>http://www.figurecompetitionguide.com/blog/2011/08/15/fitness-model-program-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Jennifer Nicole Lee Price: $49.95 Refund Policy: 60 Day Money Back Guarantee Do you ever look at fitness models on the cover of magazines and wonder how do they look so good? They must put in a ton of work at the gym every day and eat next to nothing, right? Wrong! Famed certified [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Author</strong>: Jennifer Nicole Lee<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: $49.95<br />
<strong>Refund Policy</strong>: 60 Day Money Back Guarantee</p>
<p>Do you ever look at fitness models on the cover of magazines and wonder how do they look so good? They must put in a ton of work at the gym every day and eat next to nothing, right? Wrong!</p>
<p>Famed certified personal trainer and international fitness model Jennifer Nicole Lee explains everything she does to look like a fitness model, and it’s not what you think! Her new program, <a href="http://jnlfitnessmodelprogramreview.com/order.php" target="_blank">How to Look Like a Fitness Model… Without Being One</a>, gives detailed exercise routines that anyone can do in the gym or at home. These are simple and easy to learn exercises that require no fancy equipment. Several workouts are given with the option to mix and match to customize to your liking.</p>
<p>Jennifer also goes into great detail about her diet, and it’s not starving herself! She explains which foods to eat and which to avoid to help build lean body mass and shed body fat. A full week of meal plans is given, and even a grocery list is included! How much easier can it get?</p>
<p>And what fitness model program would be complete without Jennifer divulging her favorite beauty secrets, including how to get rid of cellulite, her favorite self-tanner, and how to get super shiny hair.</p>
<p>The Fitness Model Program can be utilized by anyone, even if you are over 200 pounds (like Jennifer once was), have never stepped inside a gym or even exercised. It is simple and easy to follow. Try it for a full 60 days and if you aren’t on your way to looking like a fitness model, simply ask for a full refund, no questions asked!</p>
<p><a href="http://jnlfitnessmodelprogramreview.com/order.php" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-31" title="fit_program" src="http://www.figurecompetitionguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fit_program.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="253" /></a></p>
<p>Order <a href="http://jnlfitnessmodelprogramreview.com/order.php" target="_blank">Fitness Model Program</a> today!</p>
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		<title>Source of Motivation</title>
		<link>http://www.figurecompetitionguide.com/blog/2011/08/14/source-of-motivation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FigureCompetitionGuide</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Figure Competitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[motivation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you just starting out in figure competitions, a seasoned pro or just want to lose a few pounds and look like a figure competitor, staying motivated is key to your success. Without knowing your motivation or goal, we tend to get quickly sidelined and never achieve our final goal. If your goal is just [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you just starting out in figure competitions, a seasoned pro or just want to lose a few pounds and look like a figure competitor, staying motivated is key to your success. Without knowing your motivation or goal, we tend to get quickly sidelined and never achieve our final goal.</p>
<p>If your goal is just compete in a figure competition, not necessarily win, it is important you visualize yourself as a pro figure competitor. Standing on stage among many professionals who have competed previously can seem daunting. Your mindset should be focused on succeeding, and being determined to not let the other competitors feel like you do not belong on stage. If you want to be the part, you need to first act the part! Act like a professional and you will feel like one. No matter how scared or nervous you are, do not let intimidation rule your mindset.</p>
<p>A very good source of motivation is seeing changes in your body in response to your weight training and diet. It is very hard to feel discouraged when you see positive changes happening and you are getting closer to achieving your goal. Keep track of your body changes, whether it is by weight, body fat percentage, muscle growth or muscle strength. A journal is a great way to document these changes so you can look back over them and see all the progress you have made.</p>
<p>Having an accountability partner is always a good idea. We have those days of not wanting to go to the gym, go train or stick to our diet. We sometimes need a little kick in the butt when we feel unmotivated. Having that partner next to you giving you words of encouragement is sometimes motivation enough. Other times it helps to report on a regular basis to your partner about your progress. It is very hard to skip a workout or eat a cheat meal when you know you have to tell someone about it.</p>
<p>A supportive family is always a great motivator. Your family will always be there for you and they have your best interests in mind. When you feel like eating that popcorn or ice cream, they will step in and remind you of why you are competing in a figure competition in the first place. We all want our families to be proud of us, so knowing they are behind you every step of the way will help you persevere and reach your goal.</p>
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		<title>Figure Competition Secrets Review</title>
		<link>http://www.figurecompetitionguide.com/blog/2011/08/13/figure-competition-secrets-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FigureCompetitionGuide</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Figure Competition Diets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Figure Competitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[competition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Karen Sessions Price: $47 Refund Policy: 60 Day Money Back Guarantee Now you can look like a professional figure competitor even if you’ve never competed! Don’t worry if you are over 25% body fat, over the age of 40, or have never entered a figure competition. Figure Competition Secrets explains everything you need to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Author</strong>: Karen Sessions<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: $47<br />
<strong>Refund Policy</strong>: 60 Day Money Back Guarantee</p>
<p>Now you can look like a professional figure competitor even if you’ve never competed! Don’t worry if you are over 25% body fat, over the age of 40, or have never entered a figure competition. <a href="http://figurecompetitionguide.com/order.php" target="_blank">Figure Competition Secrets</a> explains everything you need to do to look great on stage.</p>
<p>Former professional figure competitor Karen Sessions has compiled all of her knowledge from years of competing in numerous figure competitions and lays it all out in simple terms. Learn how to construct a solid training program that emphasizes all of the major muscles in your body, know how to eat properly to fuel muscle growth, and when the time comes to prepare for a figure competition you will know exactly how to do it.</p>
<p>The biggest mistake figure competitors make is not dieting correctly; this can totally sabotage all the hard work that is put into the gym. Now you can know exactly which foods to eat and which to avoid in a pre-contest diet. You will learn how to carb load and carb deplete depending on how many days out you are from the show, and exactly what to eat the night before and the day of the show to acquire maximum vascularity.</p>
<p>Karen explains all the secrets the professionals use to get that winning edge, including how to get paper thin skin, the best way to tan, how to pose, how to choose a flattering competition suit and shoes, and so much more. Don’t forget the supplement section where she explains which to include in your regimen and which to avoid.</p>
<p>Honestly, any figure competitor who has not taken first place in a figure competition needs to read this information-packed manual. Try it for a full 60 days and if you don’t feel it’s helped you in anyway, simply ask for a full refund, no questions asked!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.figurecompetitionguide.com/order.php" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-22" title="fcscover" src="http://www.figurecompetitionguide.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fcscover.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="256" /></a></p>
<p>Buy <a href="http://figurecompetitionguide.com/order.php" target="_blank">Figure Competition Secrets</a> today!</p>
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		<title>Figure Competition Dieting 101</title>
		<link>http://www.figurecompetitionguide.com/blog/2011/08/07/figure-competition-dieting-101/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 01:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FigureCompetitionGuide</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Figure Competition Diets]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Preparing for a figure competition is no small task. You work hard in the gym all week long, and eat a decent meal plan every day. A figure competition diet does not vary much from an off-season figure diet as far as types of foods to eat, but managing the calories and macronutrients can make [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Preparing for a figure competition is no small task. You work hard in the gym all week long, and eat a decent meal plan every day. A figure competition diet does not vary much from an off-season figure diet as far as types of foods to eat, but managing the calories and macronutrients can make a big difference in a figure physique. </p>
<p>Most figure competitors allow 12 &#8211; 16 weeks to prepare for a figure competition. Seasoned figure competitors can allow 8 – 10 weeks depending on how much they know their body will respond. Protein nutrient intake should remain fairly high throughout the entire diet to maintain muscle mass, while changing the carbohydrate and fat intake amounts will allow you to shed body fat. </p>
<p>To calculate protein intake needs, multiply body weight by 1.5. For example, a 120 pound female figure competitor would need 180g of protein daily. Carbohydrate intake should also be a 1:1 ratio with protein, so 180g of carbohydrates are also required. Fat intake should be minimal and only being supplied in the foods eaten daily. Do not add additional foods with a high fat amount such as peanut butter, avocado or natural oils. </p>
<p>The majority of foods to be eaten are as follows:</p>
<p>Protein should be chicken breast, turkey breast, lean beef, tuna, low-fat fish, egg whites, protein shakes and non-fat dairy products. </p>
<p>Carbohydrates should be brown rice, sweet potatoes, oatmeal and steamed green vegetables.</p>
<p>The basic formula for planning meals is half protein and half carbohydrates. Limit fat intake as much as possible. There will always be a little bit of dietary fat in the foods eaten, but this is unavoidable. Some good examples of figure competition diet meals are oatmeal and egg whites, chicken breast and rice, grilled fish and vegetables, lean beef and green salad. </p>
<p>Meals should be evenly spread throughout the day with a total of five or six meals spaced evenly. The majority of your carbohydrates should be eaten immediately after a weight lifting routine, and some protein. Do not eat many carbohydrates in the evening or even the late afternoon. Prior to  bedtime, drink a protein shake, or eat some non-fat cottage cheese or tuna. </p>
<p>Be sure to prepare meals and snacks ahead of time so you always have food ready when you feel hungry. </p>
<p>All foods should be as unprocessed as possible. Do not eat trans fats, saturated fats, artificial sweeteners, or refined or processed carbohydrates. </p>
<p>Do drink as much filtered water as possible, a dehydrated body will not shed body fat as efficiently as a hydrated body. Do not drink soda, flavored water, or sports. They have additional sweeteners that add extra calories and provide no nutritional value.</p>
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