Are You Making Low-Carb Mistakes?

For those of you who just want to avoid the mistakes and pitfalls of low carb approaches so you can instantly increase the fruits of your low carb efforts, here’s your answer.

10 Low Carb Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Results:

1. Skipping exercise: Many people think that just becuase they are on a diet or going low carb that they don’t need to exercise. The truth is it just doesn't work that way. The low carb diet sets up the right environment in your body for the exercise to do get you the fat burning results you are looking for.

Extra Tip: Be careful you don’t over do it. Getting in Four to five hours a week of intense exercise is more than enough when you combine it with cutting carbs. If you do anymore than this you could actually start doing more harm than good.

2. Not getting enough fiber: People get so caught up in counting carbs and protein; they forget the most important thing is to keep their system regular. The key to doing that is: fiber. Eat lots of green vegetables (at every meal if you can). This also helps with vital nutrients and will help you stay full longer.

3. Not drinking enough water and consuming too much alcohol : Think of water as the catalyst that makes everything else on a low carb plan work properly and run smoothly. Always consume at least 50% of your total body weight in ounces of filtered water each day.

Extra tip: Always have a water bottle nearby. If you don't have it in front of you or close by most people will forget to drink enough water.

Also, if you’re drinking socially a couple nights a week it will just destroy the hormonal effect you’re trying to create from healthy depleting of carbs. Save the booze for your "Cheat Days" and special occasions if your goal is to burn the most fat possible.

4. Using nut butters or nuts: Portion control is the key here. It is so easy to go through half a can of nuts  before you realize it. Instead you want to try just having 10 to 12 as a serving size. Also, a lot of peanut butters have unhealthy fillers, hidden sugars, and there are just too many calories packed inside to be helpful. Nuts are great for you and they’re a healthy snack, but it's better to avoid them when you want to cut carbs.

Extra Tip: Use fish oils like super concentrated krill oil instead.  I recommend at least 10 grams a day when using the low carb system.

5. Eating Fake low carb or no-carb foods. Most of the time these fake foods contain sugar alcohols, which will have an impact on your blood glucose and insulin. The main idea of using a low carb plan is to keep blood glucose and insulin low, so consuming these low carb quick fixes wrecks everything you are trying to accomplish in the first place. Don't get us started about the chemicals they lace this crap with, trust us it gets even worse when you add that in.

6. Drinking too much dairy or milk: While there are a few exceptions to this rule, most of the time milk and dairy have too many hidden sugars. Also, most of them are not even a great protein source (unless it’s cottage cheese or Greek yogurt). So ditch the milk products until you add carb back into your plan. You can always supplement with a low cost calcium lactate supplement if you need to. You can still have a couple servings of dairy daily (and you should) but use cottage cheese, small amounts of low fat cheese, or Greek yogurt.

7. Using protein powder over eating real food: Protein powder has it’s place, but nothing processed will ever take the place of real food. Only use protein powder as a back up a couple times a day if necessary, but try for 3 to 4 meals a day to be real food. This will keep you full, keep your metabolic rate in the zone (from digestion and heat) and provide you access to the necessary vitamins and minerals.

8. Improper supplement use: People are always looking to use things like fat burners or metabolic enhancers instead of what’s actually necessary. Again, nothing will replace real food when low carb dieting, but specific supplements are crucial.

   Low carb programs will deplete your body of specific nutrients like sodium, potassium, and magnesium. So it makes sense to use things like vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to keep your body healthy while you use an aggressive approach.

9. Abusing your Cheat Meals: It seems like most people either binge and cheat too much OR don’t cheat at all. This either crushes the hormonal response or creates a ton of fat spillover. When you stuff yourself during a cheat meal, you end up starting over from ground zero. On the other hand, if you don’t cheat about every 7 days, your thyroid hormones get suppressed and leptin levels drop severely. Both of these situations you want to avoid.

10. Failing to take a real diet break. This is why 95% (or more) of people gain all or more of their weight back when they lose it. It’s either extreme dieting or extreme binging and unhealthy eating. There’s a significant lack of balance.

    By adding in “diet” breaks for a couple weeks at a time, you set yourself up for long-term success. During a diet break you want to continue with a healthy lifestyle, but you can use a more balanced approach.

    A great example would be Monday thru Friday consume 4 or 5 balanced meals a day (6 if you’re advanced) while avoiding starches after 6pm.

    You also should incorporate a traditional strategic cheat day on the weekend. Then maybe depleting (under 25 grams of impact carbs) one day of the week just to maintain your desired weight.

    In fact, we've had success stories form personal clients and friends who continue to lose 2 or 3 pounds a week with this approach when maintaining a good exercise routine.

    What does this accomplish? It gives you a better foundation and sets you up for a lifestyle of healthy eating instead of being stuck in the Yo-Yo syndrome all the time.

So there you have it. The 10 most common mistakes we see people make when they try to monitor carb intake for fat loss.

You print this list out so you will have it handy to refer to. I guarantee this will make a huge difference in your results with any low carb system. 

Thank you for your time!

- Customer Support Staff

Can you use Psyllium husks as a fiber source on your program?

While Psyllium husks are one way to boost your fiber intake it is not the best choice when it comes to choosing between fiber sources.

We encourage everyone on our systems to try and use green veggies and fruits and berries as their main sources of fiber. This will give you the added benefit of nutrients and minerals as well. 

So yes you can use Psyllium husks on Deplete days, but only as a last resort. Remember having fiber in your daily diet is better than having no fiber at all. If you are going to use it, then make sure that you increase your water intake for that day to help your body use that type of fiber.

If you are not getting adequate fiber by eating enough veggies then you might also want to consider looking into adding a green supplement to your meal plans. Athletic Greens has a great choice for this, you can learn more about it by using the following link:

Limited time special Offer on Athletic Greens <---- Click Here

Here is to your continued success!

- Customer Support Staff

Common Fat Loss Myths and How to choose the best program for rapid Weight Loss

Everyone wants answers on how to reduce weight as quickly as possible. Sadly this causes many people to choose “overnight success” methods over and over again because they fail to reduce body fat.

The industry is flooded with many different weight loss reduction system that just don’t product results. Yet they are hyped in the media so much that people believe in them and eventually throw away loads of their hard earned cash.

If you are not sure how to reduce weight fast, pay close attention to the following tips:

Any legit weight loss program should include ways to give you the following 5 benefits –

1. It should reduce insulin levels.
2. Increase the levels of growth hormone – growth hormones improve metabolism and speed up the process of fat burning.
3. Free Fatty Acids – Free fatty acids are released into the blood stream after performing high-intensity exercise and can be easily burned off after working out.
4. Increase Brain Chemicals – many essential chemicals like endorphins are needed to keep the brain and body energized and focused to enhance body weight reduction.
5. Effective fat burning – the program should effectively help in burning fat throughout the day.

The main problem with most methods is that they simply fail to address any of these fundamental requirements. They don’t reduce insulin levels, fail to promote the production of any growth hormones, lack introduction of free fatty acids to the blood stream, or do nothing to improve the secretion of essential brain chemicals and most importantly, do not maintain fat burning throughout the day.

"What can provide your body these positive qualities?"

You need a program that gives you meal plans to follow so you know exactly what is fueling your body. Also a workout system that can cut your exercise time in half and still boost your fat burning up to 300%.

If you are interested in these methods check out the following two programs:

14 Day Rapid Fat Loss Solution

4 Cycle Solution

Check them out and see for yourself what you can accomplish when you have a system to follow.

Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

Do you have a favorite Brand of Protein Powder?

This is a great question because if you are going to be doing any sort of consistent exercise then the simple fact is you will need more protein. The sad truth is that on-the-go protein sources are very hard to find.

This is why it is critical to find and invest in a high quality whey protein powder.

The protein powder I recommend you use with the 4 Cycle Solution is:

BioTRUST® Low Carb (Low Carb Time-Released Protein) Blend

o 100% All-Natural, Hormone-Free

o No Artificial Colors, Sweeteners or Flavors

o Time-Released Four Protein Blend

o Only 4g of Net Carbs Per Serving

o 4 Grams of High Quality Fiber

95% of the most popular whey protein powders are processed using high heat. As a result, the bioavailability (quality) of the protein is basically destroyed and prevents rapid absorption. That’s why you should always choose your protein from a source that uses a cool temperature process.

This ensures your body and your muscles are actually assimilating the protein and maximizing your recovery and fat loss.

BioTrust Low Carb is the perfect protein to use as a convenient meal or snack as a substitute on any of your 4 Cycle Solution meal plans. You can also use it for any of the recipes in your recipe book.

BioTrust Low Carb is 100% All-Natural. That means you won't find any artificial

colors, flavors, and most importantly artificial sweeteners in their protein… ever.

Instead, it’s sweetened naturally with stevia extract and a naturally sweet form of

fiber call inulin. In fact, BioTrust Low Carb packs 4 grams of high quality fiber

per serving and only 1 gram of sugar per 24 grams of protein!

It's unlikely you'll find that anywhere else in the protein market. BioTrust Low Carb is also sourced from cows not treated with the dangerous growth hormone rBGH, and rBST. I don't know about you, but it's certainly my goal to avoid putting synthetic, unnatural hormones into my body whenever possible. 

Now, if you're wondering if a particular protein product is rBGH- and rBST-free, here's the simple way to know:

If the label doesn't say rBGH- and rBST-free, it's NOT!

BioTRUST also went to great lengths to ensure the delicate proteins used in BioTrust Low Carb were, and are, carefully processed at low temperatures, preserving their bioavailability and natural state, unlike the vast majority of protein products out there loaded with "cheap," denatured proteins that result from cheaper, high-heat processing.

So BioTRUST Low Carb has both fast-acting and slow-acting proteins to ensure

the true time-released effect that no "whey-protein-only" product could ever

dream to achieve.

They still include whey protein concentrate at a 25% ratio due to a number of its unique properties, but they also include the more expensive, exotic proteins in their blend like slow-digesting Micellar Casein (the Rolls Royce of all proteins), Whey Protein Isolate, and Milk Protein Concentrate at the same 25%

And they give you exactly what they say they’re giving you.

Oh, and don’t forget about taste. This is definitely THE most important aspect of protein powder. I know I’m not going to consistently consume a shake unless it tastes great.

Not gonna happen.

After multiple attempts (8 separate trial runs) they finalized what I consider to be the best-tasting protein product on the market, and once you try it, I think you'll agree.

And to top it all off they offer a 1-year 100% Satisfaction Money-back Guarantee, so there's nothing to lose apart from your most stubborn body fat.

If you want to check out this amazing product for yourself click the link below to go directly to the BioTRUST site:

BioTRUST® Low Carb Protein Powder

- Customer Support Staff

Do you have a Protein List for Vegetarians?

With more and more people switching to a vegan or vegetarian nutrition plan this questions has come up quite a lot recently. While our programs do have animal product recommendations in the meal plan and supplement guides, they can easily be adapted to a wide range of dietary needs.

We do have a few suggestions to assist you with these adjustments and have decided to include a handy chart for vegetarian substitution at the end of this article.

You want to make sure that you are getting the minerals and vitamins through another source that you would get eating animal proteins and fats. Another tips is to do your best to find organic or local raised produce for your diet to avoid pesticides and get the most nutrient dense foods possible. Lastly, it is recommended to stick with non-GMO foods a well, until more research is done on this practice.

One warning on Soy based protein: You want to check the source of the soy and also do some research on the effects of the Estrogen like effect of too much soy in your diet. Also soy is one of the highest GMO produced foods out there.

We try out best to do all we can to help our customers fit our programs to their lifestyles and want you to get the most out of your efforts. So here is the chart we mentioned earlier to help guide you to the best protein substitutions:

- Customer Support Staff

Do you have any suggestions for Stretching guides?

Stretching is very important both before and after exercise. In fact if you are not able to perform your exercise for a certain day, if you can do a 10-15 minute stretching routine that will help you stay on track and keep your body ready for the next day’s workout.

The term stretching actually covers a wide range of movements and can be as simple as the stretching most people learned in PE class at school to the advanced poses of Yoga or Tai Chi.

For the simple movements that you can use to get your body warmed up and ready before a workout session you can check out YouTube for a wide range of options to use. Doing 5-10 minutes of stretching before any of our exercise protocols is always recommended.

If you are looking for some more advanced stretching options we have done some searching and have found some programs from some of the top trainers in the industry you might enjoy.

Here are the links to these programs now:

Sylvia Favela’s - Body Weight Pilates: http://getlean12.luvpilates.hop.clickbank.net/?id=bwp&tid=levi

Adam Steer’s - YogaFit: Shapeshifter Yoga: http://getlean12.yogafit.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=levi

Both of these programs are from our friends in the business and will give you everything you need to create a stretching routine that meets your needs.

If you need anything else or have other questions please contact our support team at: support@getleanin12.com

Thank you and Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

Download 7 Day Accl. videos to a PC

Here are the steps to download the video files for the 7 Day Abs Video Accelerator program:

Step 1 – Open the download email that was sent after your purchase. Click on the download link that says: “Click Here to Download Your Videos” This should open up the 7 Day Accl Video download page.

Step 2 - Click on the blue link that says: Click Here to Download your Video.

Step 3 - Click on the black Play button in the middle of the video screen.

Step 4 - The black video screen should now show the first frame of the video. Right click on the blue link below the video and select: "save link as..."

Step 5 - Select this option: "save link as..."

Step 6 - Make sure the "Save As Type:" says MPEG-4 Video, then select the name and location for the file. Press the Save Button.

Step 7 - Repeat steps 1-5 for each of the video files

- Customer Support Staff

Download instruction Master list for all Get Lean In 12 programs

Having troubles loading your new purchase to your device?

Here is a master list of step by step guides for every product we offer. Just find the product you want assistance with and then select your device and the link will take you to a set of detailed instructions with images.

Here is the list now –

4 Cycle Solution:

iPad: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/54/0/how-to-open-4-cycle-solution-on-a-ipad

Android: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/68/0/how-to-open-4-cycle-on-an-android

PC: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/66/0/how-to-open-4-cycle-on-a-pc

Mac: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/65/0/how-to-open-4-cycle-solution-on-a-mac

7 Day Ab Targeted Solution:

iPad: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/61/0/open-7-day-abs-pdf-files-on-ipad

Android: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/67/0/open-7-day-abs-pdf-files-on-android

PC: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/62/0/open-7-day-abs-pdf-files-on-pc

Mac: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/64/0/open-7-day-abs-pdf-files-on-mac

Kindle: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/60/0/open-7-day-ab-pdf-files-on-kindle-fire

14 Day Rapid Fat Loss:

iPad: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/112/7/how-to-download-14-day-rapid-fat-loss-on-your-idevice

PC: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/111/7/how-to-download-14-day-rapid-fat-loss-on-your-pc

7 Day Video Accelerator Package:

PC: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/63/0/download-7-day-accl-videos-on-a-pc

Access videos for your 4 Cycle program:

PC: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/103/0/how-do-i-view-and-save-my-4-cycle-exercise-videos-on-a-pc

iDevice: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/104/0/how-do-i-view-and-save-my-4-cycle-exercise-videos-on-an-idevice

Android: http://getleanin12.kayako.com/Knowledgebase/Article/View/105/0/how-do-i-view-and-save-my-4-cycle-exercise-videos-on-an-android

If you still run into issues or have questions and need further assistance after using the step by step instruction guide, please feel free to contact our Customer Support team at: support@getleanin12.com

Thank you and enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

 Hormones: What You Can Do To Control Them?

When people are focused on weight loss most of them think of diets and exercise to accomplish their goals. What many people miss is how important your Hormones are when trying to drop those pounds. Not only can they affect how your body uses the foods you eat, the chemicals needed to burn fat and increase your metabolism are directly affected by your hormones.

So without getting to technical here is one area that affects your hormones and what you can do to counteract any negative effects.

Toxins and chemicals from outside sources can have a major effect on your body and hormones. So doing what you can to avoid pesticides and harsh, toxic chemicals in the foods you eat will be a great help with your weight loss goals.

Some people would say “just eat all Organic foods…”

This may sounds good, but the truth is it is very hard to accomplish. Anyone who has tried it quickly finds out how expensive it can be. Thankfully, it is not necessary to eat everything organic. The two following lists will help you decide what foods to get Organic and what foods will be fine farmed traditionally.

First we will start off with the food that should be purchased organic when possible. These are known to be highly sprayed with pesticides or contain higher levels of toxins. All of that will mess up your hormones, damage your DNA and have negative effects to your body on a cellular level. So we recommend buying these organic.

These are known as the Dirty Dozen:

1. Nectarines
2. Celery
3. Apples
4. Lettuce
5. Strawberries
6. Grapes
7. Blueberries
8. Peaches
9. Potatoes
10. Bell Peppers
11. Cucumbers
12. Spinach

Next we have a list of foods do not have to be sprayed as much as the list above and buying non-organic is fine and will save you a lot of your hard earned cash.

Here are the Clean Fifteen:

1. Onions
2. Asparagus
3. Avocados
4. Watermelon
5. Cantaloupe
6. Yams
7. Coconuts
8. Sweet Potatoes
9. Kiwis
10. Squash
11. Eggplant
12. Pineapple
13. Oranges
14. Peas
15. Cabbage

You may want to write then down, print out this list or save it to your phone or tablet so you will have them with you on your next trip to the store.

For some more tips on balancing your Hormones check out Shuan’s blog post : Hormones – How to Master Them

If you are interested in how to use these foods to start burning fat, then you can check out Shaun’s nutrition plan in the 4 Cycle Solution.

If you want an exercise system to add to your current diet, then take a look at the 7 Day Ab Targeted Solution.

As always enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

How can I stop binge eating and feel full after meals?

This is a questions that comes up often for people who are new to the program. 

If you are new to this style of nutrition then your body will take some time to adapt. During this process it will continue to crave the bad food you had been consuming until you are able to convert your metabolism from sugar burning to fat burning. While this is first starting, you will be tempted to eat the high sugar and gluten foods. So we need to replace those foods with better choices for you. It doesn't mean you have to stop eating and starve yourself. Instead we suggest substituting those foods with healthy, filling options so you don't feel like you are missing out.

Once you have been using the system for a while you get into patterns that work for your body and schedule and it becomes almost habit. Until then, here are some suggestions from other members of the community who have had much success using the plan.

Tips and Suggestions:

1. Grapefruit - Eat half a grapefruit 15-30 min before eating your meal. It will release the hormone in your body that

triggers your "full" feeling so you will eat less. Use this only once a day.

2. Water - Drink extra water during the day, this will fill your stomach and keep away hunger pangs longer.

3. Supplements - Take BCAAs before and after workouts. This will keep you energy levels up for the workout and should help with any hunger pangs you may be experiencing. Some people have issues with taking BCAAs on an empty stomach so listen to your body when first trying this tip out.

4. Vegetables - Eat as many veggies during the day as you want. This is a great way to avoid craving the wrong foods. This will also help you get enough calories to feed your growing muscles and will provide you with much needed fiber.

Hopefully these will help you stick to the plan better and keep you on track for reaching your health and fitness goals.

- Customer Support Staff

How many days a week should you workout your abs and how long? 

Here is the simple answer to this question, but be sure to check out the rest of this article for very helpful tips and suggestions.  

We suggest training your abs 3 times a week 15-20 minutes max. So many people spend too much time and waste their efforts on working their abs more than this. Sadly, the results drop dramatically after 15-20 minutes per workout and you could use that time in a much better way. 

Here are some tips that will help you boost your results and get the most out of the time you devote to your ab workouts:

1. Always perform your ab workout before any cardio you do that day. We suggest you stick to the cardio sequences in 14 DRFL or 4 Cycle. These work great with a 3 day a week ab routine.

2. You want to focus on increasing fat burning hormone production that will turn your body into a weight shedding machine and can even burn fat while you sleep.

3. Check out this  Ab Targeted video by Shaun for more suggestions.

For more details on great cardio sequences please check out the links below -

7 day Abs: http://www.7dayabs.com

4 Cycle Solution: http://www.4cyclefatloss.com/special/4cs.php

14 Day Rapid Fat Loss: http://www.14dayrapidfatlossplan.com

Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

How to burn fat without counting calories

Many people who have been exercising or using a nutrition plan for any length of time are used to counting calorie. They have been told that this is the only way to stick with a plan and lose weight.

While this method does work and we use it short term for specific reasons, it is very time consuming and hard to keep up with our busy lives.

Are you interested in a better approach that will save you time, reduce your stress about when you eat and allow you to live life?

Here you go!

By using this simple portion control system you can give up counting calories and focus on burning that fat.

Here are the quick guidelines for your daily meals:

Portion size –

Carbs: Size of your fist

Protein: Size of your Palm

Fat: Size of your thumb

Yes, it is that easy. You can forget about weighing your foods or counting each and every calorie.

What are some of the benefits of using this method?

Portion Control Benefits:

1. Easy - You can easily monitor fat loss without counting calories

2. Maintains fat burning - It is simple yet continues to keep your body burning fat

3. Stable sugar levels - Added benefit of controlling blood sugar with proper foods and portions

4. More Energy - Will give you more control over your energy levels and overall health from day to day

5. Removes Fears - No more worries about over eating or binging

All of this is taken care of by making a habit of using the above portion guidelines each week. You will not feel like you are on a diet because your body will feel like it is part of your normal lifestyle and this can keep your metabolism in fat burning mode much longer.

Using the portion control guidelines along with proper food timing and the right food combinations are the three key factors for long term fat loss.

For more information about these techniques and for a detailed explanation check out Shaun’s: 4 Cycle Solution program

Thank you and enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

 Download 7 Day Accl. videos to a PC with Windows 10 Edge

Here are the steps to download the video files for the 7 Day Abs Video Accelerator program:

Step 1 – Open the download email that was sent after your purchase. Click on the download link that says: “Click Here to Download Your Videos” This should open up the 7 Day Accl Video download page.

Step 2 - Click on the blue link that says: Click Here to Download your Video.

Step 3 - Click on the black Play button in the middle of the video screen.

Step 4 - The black video screen should now show the first frame of the video. Right click on the blue link below the video like you used to, you will notice that the "save link as..." option is missing.

Step 5 - If you look in the upper right had corner of your browser window you should see 3 little dots together. Press that icon now.

Step 6 - This menu will give you the option to open the with IE browser. Please select "Open with Internet Explorer" now.

Step 7 - The same video screen should open in IE browser window. 

Step 8 - Now if you right click on the blue link below the video screen you should see the "Save target as..." option. Select this and it will have your video to your computer.

Step 9 - Repeat these steps for each video to save them all to your computer.

Thanks and enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

How to stay motivated: Tips for long term success

Why do so many people find themselves starting over again and again when it comes to losing weight?

Lack of motivation

It is hard to stick with a program when you begin to lose the momentum you had at the start and you don’t have a way to keep that motivation going. This can also be a problem once we lose the weight we wanted to and have hit our goal. Then we have the challenge of keeping the weight off long term.

The sad truth is that the majority of people continue to fail year after year with fat loss because they look for the quickest way possible or a short cut. The reality is most short cuts end up being the longest and sometimes most painful way possible.

If you have ever or are currently experiencing this, we have something you will love.

We have learned to overcome our frustrations by applying a set of small but very powerful changes to our lifestyle that allows us to stay learn and fit all year around.

The key? Learning how to build long-term, efficient fitness habits.

Here are three simple yet effective steps we use to keep going and how so many in our community get the results they are looking for:

1. Schedule it – You must plan and prepare ahead of time and schedule your workouts and meals. Schedule your workout for the day or week.

We found that an intense 12-20 minute routine performed within an hour of waking works best for most people. This will burn more fat and calories, supercharge your metabolism and give you lasting energy for the rest of the day.

Same goes for your meals. Take 15 minutes before bed to plan your next day’s eating schedule. This will allow you to focus on other things during the day and make your meals much more enjoyable.

2. Use and Accountability System – True success in anything is achieved when you hold yourself accountable to certain daily obligations, tasks, and large projects. If you don’t invest the time necessary then you will never reach your desired result.

How to do this -

• A great way to do this is to invest in yourself. This is done easily by getting a system to follow and the financial investment is a great motivation to see it through to the end.
• Another way to do this is by using an event or contest with well-defined deadlines and goals. The positive pressure will help you stay focused and creates the needed urgency to stick with your habits.
• The last method is using a partner or friend and committing to weekly workouts, trainings or group sessions. This will allow you to have an extra level of support for when you don’t feel motivated.

3. Strive to be consistent, not perfect – No one is perfect so don’t try and hold yourself to unreachable standards. Learning to develop realistic, long-term lifestyle changes is the key to good health. In order to do this, you must come up with a plan that will help you create the habits you want that once set will last you a lifetime.

We are all human, so we will fall off the program from time to time. This is not failure. This just means we have to get right back on and not give up completely. Something to remember is that the people who are most successful in life are the ones who have failed more than anyone else and just kept getting back up until they reached their goal. Being consistent is starting now to do the small things that will lead you to good health and fitness. It is a journey not a destination to be reached. So enjoy the trip.

Using the 3 guidelines above will keep you on your own path to success. These ideas work in every aspect of your life and once you start using them to reach your fitness goals, you will find they will help you be productive in other areas as well.

This means that the changes in your body will be nothing compared to the person you become by sticking with these guidelines.

So remember, it will never be the perfect time to begin an exercise program. Just be determined to complete a small step that you can take now and get started on your path to creating the most powerful habits you have ever experienced.

Thank you and as always, enjoy.

- Customer Support Staff

If I want a workout I can do at home, what program should I use?

The good news is that today there are many ways to get a complete workout from the comfort of your own home. As more people are looking for alternatives to having to join a Gym and leave their home to get the exercise they need, new methods have been created to accomplish this. 

Many people are using stretching or bodyweight programs or cable systems at home. These are great choices for a "home Gym" but you still need a system to follow in order to get the best results. 

While none of our programs are strictly “bodyweight training” systems, quite a few of our exercises can be done at home with dumbbells and a weight bench. This is one of the best options for many because of the low cost and the versatility that you have.

Adding weights (even lighter weights) to your exercise routine will greatly increase your results. You can work your way up to this and go slow with the weight progression. Everyone is starting at different physical conditions so you must do what works for your current situation.

We have had questions from client who are worried about getting "bulky" or gaining "too much" muscle. We assure them that there is nothing to worry about. If you use weights property, having lean, toned muscles is a key factor to having a body that’s in a “fat burning environment” 24/7.

So for this situation we would highly recommend our 4 Cycle Solution program with the optional exercise component. This program will give you the 8-week nutrition and exercise information necessary to build life-long, fat-burning habits.

You can check it out here: 4 Cycle Fat Loss Solution

While this program is in our opinion the best fit for these requirements, if you prefer to compare out programs yourself here are the other two options you would have:

7 Day Ab Targeted Solution

14 Day Rapid Fat Loss

Looking for something with a more basic nutrition plan

We get a lot of questions from people looking for a quick fix or a magic pill to take and get great fat loss results. The truth is that getting the amazing results that many of our community members have achieved on our programs is not hard, but it does take consistent effort and learning.

Once you are comfortable with the nutrition guidelines Shaun uses in his programs then you will have everything you need to create a nutrition plan that meets your needs and can be as simple or as detailed as you want.

If you are looking for another option to have when you want to switch things up or if you know you don’t have the time now to devote to learning the system but want to get started anyways and give yourself a head start for when you are ready, we have what you are looking for.

We have done some research for you and have found a number of options from some of our friends in the industry who have created programs you can jump into quickly and get started on your journey to weight loss and reaching your health and fitness goals.

Here are the links to use to get more details about the programs we selected for you:

Bruce Krahn’s – Trouble Spot Nutrition: http://getlean12.bkfitness1.hop.clickbank.net/?rd=tsnindex1&tid=levi

Dan Long’s – Xtreme Fat Loss: http://getlean12.xtremefl.hop.clickbank.net/?=directint&tid=levi

Craig Ballentyne’s - 6 Minutes to Skinny: http://etr.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=44&aff_id=90

Any of these systems can be used when you want to take a break from your current routine. It is always a good idea to switch things up every 3 to 4 months to keep things interesting and avoid hitting plateaus. We hope this will help you and get you started on your way to losing that suborn fat and keeping it off.

Let us know if we can assist you in any other way by contacting our customer support team at: support@getleanin12.com

Thank you and Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

How to open 7 Day Ab Solution on Kindle Fire

We have had many clients successfully use Adobe Reader to open the .pdf files on their Kindle Fires.

Here are the steps to access 7 Day Abs:

Step 1 – Download Adobe Reader from the app store

Step 2 – Open this email on your Kindle Fire

Step 3 – Press the 7 Day Ab link (provided in your order confirmation email)

Step 4 - Once the link opens in your web browser press the download link on the web page

Step 5 – You will see a option box appear that says:  “Complete Action Using:” you should now see the Adobe Reader icon below the wording. Select Adobe Reader now.

Step 6 – It should open Adobe Reader for you and you should be able to read the .dpf file this way.

Step 7 – Repeat steps 1-6 for each of the files on the download page.

- Customer Support Staff

How to download 7 day abs to Android device

Step 1 - Download the Adobe Reader app to your device. Go to the  Google Play store and search for “Adobe Reader” then press install.

Step 2 - Open the confirmation email that was sent to you after your purchase that had the 7 Day Ab download link.

Step 3 - Click on the download link found in the email on your Android device.

Step 4 - Once the download page opens in your web browser, click on the blue link: “Your 7 Day Ab Targeted System".

Step 5 - A box will appear that says “complete action using” on top and then gives you option icons.

Step 6 - Select the red Adobe Reader icon and press the “just once” option.

The main 7 Day Ab guide will open in Adobe and you will be stored in the Documents tab of the app for you.

Go back to the download page on your web browser and repeat steps 4-6 for each of the 5 bonus downloads a well.

- Customer Support Staff

7 Day Abs Download instructions on iPad

Here is a step by step guide on how to download your digital purchase on your device.

First make sure that you have the iBooks app installed on your iPad first.

Here are the steps to open your 7 Day Ab Soultion .pdf:

1. press the "Your 7 Day Ab Solution" link in the download email that you received.

2. next press the blue "Your 7 Day Ab Targeted System" link.

3. Once it opens you will see a grey bar that says: 7-day-ab-targeted-solution.pdf (this will be in black) to the far right of this you will see blue letters that say: Open in"iBooks" press that blue link on the guide will be saved directly to your iBook bookshelf for you.

Note: this grey bar disappears after a couple seconds but you can bring it right back by tapping anywhere on the 7 Day Ab image.

This will open your iBooks app for you and you should soon see the first PDF open on your device. Just repeat these steps for each PDF file and they will all be stored on your iBooks bookshelf.

- Customer Support Staff

How to open 7 Day Abs on a Mac

Here are the directions for loading the 7 day abs PDF to your Mac:

Step 1 - Open the download link email that was sent to you after your purchase.

Step 2 - Click on the blue “Your 7 Day Ab Targeted System” link next

Step 3 - Now go to the top menu and select the “File” option. Then go down to the “Save As…” option on the drop down menu

Step 4 - choose where you want to save the PDF file to in the “Where” section and press the “Save” button.

Step 5 - Lastly, go to the location you saved the file and make sure it is there.

Repeat steps 1-5 for each PDF file

- Customer Support Staff

How to open 7 Day Abs .pdf file on your PC

Follow these steps to download the 7 Day Abs .pdf files to your computer:

Step 1 -  First open the confirmation email that was sent to you after your puchase. You should see a link to the download page in that email. 

Step 2 - Right click on this link and one of these three options should be on the list that appears: "Save File As" or "Save Link As" or "Save Target As"

Step 3 - Select whichever one of these three options you see and it will open a save box asking you what to name the file and where you want it stored.

Step 4 - Make your selections and click the "Save" button.

Note: make sure that the "Save as type:" says "Adobe Acrobat Document" 

You now have the .pdf file saved on your computer. Go to the folder you saved it to and try to open the .pdf file, just to make sure.

Repeat steps 1-4 to download the rest of the bonus files that came along with the 7 Day Abs program.

- Customer Support Staff

Protein Substitutes for Vegetarians

Protein is a very important part of every nutrition plan we offer. It is vital for lean muscle growth and protection. We recommend consuming a lean protein with every meal to make sure you body had the building blocks it needs to help you reach your goals.

While we suggest using lean animal in most of our guides, there are some very easy ways to substitute non animal proteins when needed. We have provided a Protein Substitution Chart at the end of this aritcle to assit you in this. Here are a few reminders as well when choosing your protein sources:

1. Consume Protein at each meal a minimum of 4 times a day, we feel 5 meals would be ideal if exercising.

2. If using Cottage Cheese, try to use Organic or Raw (Full Fat) versions and only use once per day.

3. When using substitutions, make sure you keep track of the calories contained in them. This is especially true when using the 7 Day Ab Targeted Solution or the Carb Depletion program (Week 1 of the 4 Cycle Solution), when we are strategically limiting  calorie dense foods. 

4. If using a protein shake, use one with low or no sugar and make sure impact carbs are under 5 grams per scoop. You are looking for 20-30 grams of protein for Women and 30-40 for Men. BioTRUST Low Carb Protein Powder is a great choice. 

Here is a list of substitutions you can use - 

Protein Substitution Chart:

Besides the obvious choices (eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt) you can also use: 

1. Protein Powder
2. Whey
3. Pea
4. Rice
5. Tempeh
6. Texturized vegetable protein Soy foods (make sure it's NON GMO)
7. Veggie burgers Tofu (watch fat content)
8. Bean Dishes 
9. Baked Beans
10. Bean Burgers
11. Black Beans
12. Kidney Beans
13. Pinto Beans
14. Lentils
15. Red Beans
16. Tofu & Bean Casserole
17. Hummus
18. Refried Beans

It helps to find some healthy recipes you can use or modifying the recipes in your guide to include some of the protein sources above. This should give you well over a dozen options to work with. We want to make sure you don't get bored with your choices so you are more likely to stick with the nutrition plan.  Just make sure you stick to the combinations prescribed in the meal plans and you should be good.

- Customer Support Staff

Ab Workouts

If I were to ask everyone reading this to raise their hand if you would want toned sculpted abdominal muscles, how many of you think that everyone's hands would be in the air right now? 

Even if you don't necessarily want the washboard stomach or the 6-Pack Abs we see in fitness ads, almost everyone could use a slimmer mid section right?

So how does one go about getting this?

Well most people try to accomplish this by spot training and just doing seemingly endless amounts of ab exercises. Sadly, that is why you do not see most people (even those who exercise regularly) with rock hard abs. 

Here are a few tips and suggestions that will go along way in helping you gain a slim waist and well toned abs. 

1. We suggest that you don't just focus on Abs, but instead add your Ab workout into a full body exercise program. If you do Ab training 3 times a week for 15-20 minutes that would be great. We suggest you do not go over this time frame and that you give your body enough time to rest in between Ab workouts. 

2. If you are trying to get rid of stubborn belly fat, then you might want to hold off on ab workouts and focus on switching your bodies metabolism first. Doing this will switch your body from using sugar as fuel to burning that fat instead. If you do this first, then when you do work your abs, you will see the results much quicker. For more info. Check out this cool Ab Targeted video by Shaun.

3. Looking at your nutrition and how what you eat affects your hormones and fat storing triggers will also help you slim down your waist. Shaun has created an amazing 8 Week Exercise and Nutrition system to do just that. Here is a link to the program now: 4 Cycle Solution

4. If you want a more aggressive approach, then you can check out the 7 Day Ab Targeted Solution for maximum impact in the shortest time. 

No matter what your personal goals or current physical condition these recommendations will help you reach your health and fitness goals. We are here to help and look forward to hearing your success story in the near future! 

- Customer Support Staff

Step by step download instruction links for ALL products

Having troubles loading your new purchase to your device?

Here is a master list of step by step guides for every product we offer. Just find the product you want and then select your device and it will provide you with detailed instructions with images to assist you.

4 Cycle Solution - Download Instruction Guides:

4 Cycle for iPad

4 Cycle for Android

4 Cycle for PC

4 Cycle for Mac

7 Day Ab Targeted Solution - Download Instruction Guides:

7 Day Ab for iPad

7 Day Ab for Android

7 Day Ab for PC

7 Day Ab for Mac

7 Day Ab for Kindle

14 Day Rapid Fat Loss - Download Instruction Guides:

14 Day RFL for iPad

14 Day RFL for PC

7 Day Video Accelerator System - Download Instruction Guides:

7 Day Video Pack for PC

Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

The number one component of any successful Fat Loss Plan

Can you guess the answer to this question?

Some people would say hard work, or maybe depriving yourself of the foods you love, others spend hours and hours on cardio machines trying to get fit.

While it is true that each of these can work sometimes they do not work for everyone or are they even possible for many people to maintain.

So what is the answer? One word …

Intensity

The truth is you will never see results unless you understand how proper intensity is a must for any fat loss system.

If you are not applying the proper intensity during your exercise or workout routine then you may find yourself trapped in the same place for years with little or no results.

Now for some people the word “Intensity” can be a bit intimidating. If this is true in your case, don’t worry you are not alone. Here is a little secret most people don’t realize about intensity when talking about fat loss.

Everyone has a different level of intensity needed to produce results. What does that mean? That depending on your current age, your gender, your level of physical fitness and any health issues you are dealing with will all affect what your personal Intensity level.

That means that if a fat loss program is based on intensity levels instead of a certain number of sets and reps with a specific amount of weight it can be used by a wide range of people to get amazing results.

So you can have an advanced bodybuilder and a fit 65 year old doing the same fitness routine but using their own personal Intensity level and getting super benefits from it in terms of pounds lost and lean muscle gains.

Here is a Scale that you can use to gauge your intensity levels:

• Level 1 = Warm-Up or Slow Pace
• Level 2 = Jog or Medium Pace
• Level 3 = Run or Hard Pace
• Level 4 = Fast Run or Very Hard Pace
• Level 5 = Sprint or All Out Burst (based on your current level of personal condition*)

*Intensity levels are different for every person and are based on your current condition, age, gender, or other limitations, so please gauge your intensity level based on where you’re at right now personally. You can also apply this scale to other types of exercise besides running or sprinting.

If you already have one of our programs such as the 7 Day Ab Targeted Solution, the 14 Day Rapid Fat Loss System or the 4 Cycle Solution then you have everything you need to apply the Intensity key to these routines and see the fat start to burn away. If you haven’t decided which one to use yet, then you can review each of them by clicking the links below –

7 Day Ab Targeted Solution

14 Day Rapid Fat Loss System

4 Cycle Solution

Here are a few final reminders for getting the most out of any Intensity based fat loss plan.

1. Always warm-up and cool down for 4 to 5 minutes minimum
2. Feel free to walk briskly for 10 to 30 minutes afterwards if time permits. A lot of research shows this will help the heart utilize oxygen properly and enhance fat loss by burning off the Free Fatty Acids that your body will release during high intensity bursts of exercise.
3. Get enough sleep. Adequate rest will let your body heal and build lean muscle to replace the fat. Also if you do the right workouts then you can continue to burn fat even in your sleep.
4. Finally remember, More is not Better! You can go from exercising 8 to 10 hours every week all the way down to 4 to 5 hours a week and double your results at the same time. You just need the right sequence to perform to do so.

So remember to find and use your personal intensity level with the right plan and watch the fat burn off.

Until next time, Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

Top 10 Guidelines for a Fit Lifestyle

The question we get asked all the time is: “What can I do to lose weight and keep it off?”

Now there are many tricks out there that can potentially double or triple the results of the following information. But if you follow these steps consistently you can program your metabolism to become a fat burning machine now.

Here are the 10 Law for a healthy lifestyle:

1. Lift weights – Simple truth, resistance training is the number one way to burn more fat and calories. It has a two main benefits. First it produces more lean muscle tissue so you will end up burning more calories even while resting. Second, when done correctly, a weight training workout can speed up your metabolism for up to 12 hours longer than most traditional cardio sessions.

2. Eat smaller meals more often – If you eat 5-6 smaller meals a day you will change your bodies routine. Most people who eat 1-3 meals a day are setting up their bodies to be fat storing machines. A well timed meal plan will provide your body with a constant supply of nutrients throughout the day while managing your blood sugar. It will also skyrocket your metabolism and reprogram your body for weight loss.

3. Combine Lean Protein with Fibrous Carbs each meal – This allows your body to be in a fat burning environment all day long. With proper portion control you can also stabilize insulin which can allow your body to potentially use stored fat as fuel.

4. Detox and Flush your system with Water – Water and detoxifying work hand in hand with diet and exercise to keep your body free of many illnesses and diseases and working properly. If you don’t get enough water the whole system can quickly break down and you will lose the positive effects of your efforts. Water is responsible for the delivery and transport of all processes that take place in the body (fat burning, recovery, digestion, etc) so make sure you are giving your body the fluids it needs to keep going. This means drinking 8 to 12 eight ounce glasses of water or more each day.

5. Eat more “Clean” Protein – Eating more protein will curb your cravings for carbs and in return you will have more energy and allow your body to reach its fat metabolizing potential. It also provides the building blocks of muscles and provides nutrients needed for hormones, enzymes, antibodies and neurotransmitters. Lastly, it has a greater thermic effect allowing your body to consistently burn more calories.

6. Do Cardio first thing after waking up – Not only is this a great way to start your day, it will also rev up your metabolism to be a fat burning furnace. You could actually speed up your metabolism for a full two days after a cardio session if done correctly it can cut your workout time down significantly.

7. Avoid “Dirty” Carbohydrates – We have to avoid refined carbs, especially the while ones that everyone eats. The only way to live a healthy lifestyle if to eat balanced meals with clean fibrous carbohydrates, clean lean proteins and small amounts of friendly fats. It is true that our bodies need carbs to fuel our brains, body and muscles. However, if we continue to consume refined white or sugary carbs, we will program our bodies to store more fat, have less energy and increase our risk of unwanted diseases.

8. Get more rest and take liquid vitamins – Working out and eating right are just the stimuli for reaching your goals. The results you see actually occur while you are resting each night. When you train hard and eat right, you are putting stress on your body and this causes you to need more rest and will also deplete your nutrients. By getting enough sleep for recovery and taking a liquid vitamin supplement you will allow your body to fill in the missing gaps in the nutrition and fat loss equation.

9. Consume 30 grams of Fiber daily and avoid starchy carbs at the end of the day – Early in the day, carbs are used for energy and fuel the body and brain. When you eat carbs later in the day or at night, your metabolism has slowed so your need for fuel decreases. Your body is more likely to store those extra carbs as unwanted ugly body fat. So try avoiding carbs for your last two means of the day, making them mostly lean protein and small amounts of vegetables with friendly fats.

10. Be consistent, not perfect – If you follow the above steps closely you will burn fat, much more fat than most people are used to. But we are all human which means we will fall off the program for time to time. The key to achieving great results is knowing that when you do lose your way, you must get back on track instead of giving up. A great way to combat this temptation and to reward yourself for all your hard work is to use a “free day” or “cheat day” once a week. This will give you something positive to focus on and is a fantastic “calorie shock” to your body. Remember, Consistency and not perfection is the key to giving your body the programming it needs to be in a fat burning mode “naturally” all day long.

So there you have it. 10 basic tips for fat loss success. Most of us tend to over complicate things and make these guidelines too difficult to follow.

Remember: “Nothing tastes as good as being in great shape feels” and “Half of getting what you want out of life is understanding what you have to give up to get it”

For a complete 8 week nutrition and exercise plan, check out The 4 Cycle Solution

If you are looking for just an exercise program to go along with these tips then take a look at The 7 Day Ab Targeted Solution

Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

Try this now and watch your confidence explode

We hear of so many people who want to lose weight or get fit only focusing on the physical aspect of those goals. They completely miss out on something just as important for their success with any fat loss plan.

That is the mental aspect of fat loss and what role it plays in helping you stick with your plan.

Even if you have one of the most powerful plans on the planet (like our 7 Day Abs) in your hands and you plan out every detail, you’ll never succeed if you don’t have the mental discipline to follow through.

This is where the difference between knowledge and wisdom becomes important.

Knowledge is good and you need to learn what steps to take in order to reach your current health and fitness goals. Of course if that is all you ever do, just keep learning about how to lose weight but you never try it, then that knowledge is wasted.

So in order to succeed you must apply Wisdom to your fat loss plan. Wisdom is using your Knowledge and taking action on what you know.

The great news is that this Wisdom is not just for a special group of important people. Anyone who learns this difference and applies it to the right program will start to see amazing results in their bodies and overall health.

Want to know how to follow through with your commitments, have more discipline and use this wisdom to build unimaginable confidence?

Then you must master the following rule –

Always Do Feared Things First

Here is how it works…

The very first thing you want to do even before planning any training and nutrition plan – is to sit down and make a list of what’s in your schedule that could potentially get you off track or that you might want to put off because of fear.

You know what we are talking about. Whether it’s the kids going back to school, social gatherings, parties, football season, or friends. It’s called life. Now that you’re AWARE of what could get in your way, you’re half way there.

Here is how to beat these fears and build confidence:

For the next 7 days, agree to take 15 to 30 minutes every night before bed and do the follow 2 things.

1. Plan your next day of nutrition and exercise in advance

There are things you know you have to do each day, such as driving the kids to school or making food for the family or being at your job on time. If it’s on your schedule it’s going to get done. Treat your exercise session exactly the same way.

Now imagine you are having a party at your house. You wouldn’t let everybody just show up, open up your fridge and hope for the best – would you? Nope. You plan ahead and have everything cooked and prepared ahead of time. You would plan out and schedule it in detail.

Treat your daily nutrition the just like that. Plan and pack everything

necessary in advance so you’re prepared and not tempted to cheat or eat fast food.

2. Make a list of the 5 things you must complete the next day for you to have success

We call it the “Win List”. After you’ve written these 5 things (no more, no less), figure out which item on the list you dread and fear the most.

Next, make sure you accomplish this item first before you do anything else.

This is the most important takeaway from this article. Doing your most feared thing first will empower you and build your confidence unlike anything you’ve ever done.

This automatically makes tackling the rest of your “Win List” feel a heck of a lot easier. In fact, when you do feared things first, you’re almost guaranteed to annihilate your win list and take your personal discipline to a whole new level.

Put this into action right away and watch your confidence explode.

We would love to hear how this works for you. Please send us your success stories or any comments or thoughts to: responses@getleanin12.com

Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

Use This Powerful Formula To Make Fat Disappear

Abraham Lincoln once said: “A goal properly set is halfway reached.”

So how do you get yourself the rest of the way when it comes to Fat Loss success and your goals?

- The answer is called the S.M.A.R.T. formula -

Here’s how it works:

• Specific. Break down your goals. When, where, what time, how many, etc.
• Measurable. You can’t track your goals if you don’t consistently measure. Tracking and measuring equals consistent progress.
• Action-oriented. Based on Action. Always use a verb (e.g., “Achieve,” “Finish,” “Eat”, “Exercise,” “Complete,” etc.)
• Realistic. You need to make sure you stretch and push yourself, but don’t create disappointment or a lack of balance by being unrealistic. This is different for every person.
• Time-bound. (with a deadline) 5 year, 1 year, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily, etc.

Now that you know how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, let’s give you a detailed goals action plan.

1. Pick one area of your life, preferably fat loss, but ANY area will work.

• Health, Fitness, and Fat Loss
• Family and Relationships
• Career, Hobbies, or Passion
• Personal Growth
• Spirituality
• Love Life or Marriage
• Money and Finance

2. You HAVE to write them down.  We recommend hand written goals. Study after study shows you’re more likely to remember and apply things that you write down. Write 3 to 5 goals based on the criteria above. Here’s a great approach to start with…

• 6 month
• 1 month
• Weekly
• Daily

When you break your goals down like this, you give yourself small steps. This allows you to achieve your goals in a realistic and progressive manner.

3. Read your goals aloud to yourself at least one time a week. Doing this every day is even better. Keep your goals in front of you somewhere you’ll see them everyday. Out of sight = out of mind.
4. Visualize the goal as being already achieved in your head when you say it. This is BIG. Your mind doesn’t know the difference between what you visualize and what you actually see, so focus on seeing the goal achieved. This is probably the most powerful aspect of goal setting. If you struggle with visualization, find some pictures you can look at to help you see the goal already achieved. Practice this step and it will get easier.
5. Use an affirmation statement by re-stating the goal in present or past tense as if it were already achieved.

Example: “I, John Galt have been able to fit into my size 32 jeans for over a year straight now!” This is best done when you’re all alone with no distractions.

6. Take action! If you don’t act on your goal after using these 5 steps, you’re obviously just wasting your time and energy.

So there you go!

A Complete action plan on how you can set and achieve ANY goal in ANY area of your life. The rest is up to you.

Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

What exercise can you do for your back at home?

Your back is one of the larger muscle groups and supports the other muscles most of the time. If you neglect your back then it can lead to many problems and will actually stunt the growth of other muscles in your body. If you do not strengthen the muscles in the back then your whole body structure will look off and can cause issues with your spine.

One of the reasons many people do not work their back as often or as much as they should is because they are not sure what types of exercise are best. We are going to show you today one very good exercise for targeting the muscles in your back. Even better, this movement can be done without the use of weights or having to leave your home.

So what is the exercise to use in this case? 

We recommend using an inverted row. This is a great way to use your body weight to still get a great workout for your back and you don't have to have big gym equipment or install anything. 

If you do a search for this exercise on YouTube or Google it, you will find all kinds of variations to try. Once you find one you like, you will be amazed at how working your back properly each week will improve all aspects of your fitness routine.

Here is a great example of one of those variations. It is a video showing how to perform this exercise with common household objects: Inverted Row Exercise at Home

If you want more options for working out at home and have access to weights you can check out the 4 Cycle Solution Exercise Pack: http://www.7dayabs.com/special/exercise-sa.php

You will get access to a huge video database and detailed instructions on how to use each exercise. 

We hope this helps.

Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

What if I want a program that doesn't take up too much time?

One of the great things about the programs Shaun creates is that they don’t just give you a routine to follow but they also teach you what your body needs to maximize weight loss and keep you in great physical shape.

So once you use our systems you will be able to create a shorter version of the routines we provide to use when you just don’t have enough time to complete a full session.

In fact the 7 Day Ab Targeted Solution gives you a base workout that is only 12 minutes long for each day of the program. Then is adds other suggestions to that base routine to boost your bodies fat burning ability. To check out the 7 Day Ab system click the following link: http://www.7dayabs.com

If you would like other options for a shorter workouts or if you just want access to routines to be able to keep things exciting we did research and found some programs a few of our friends in the industry have created that will give you what you are looking for.

Here are the links to these programs so you can check them out for yourself:

Adam Steer’s - Body weight burn: http://getlean12.bwburn.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=levi

Dr. Jade Teta’s - Metabolic Aftershock: http://getleanin12.45secondexercise.com/45-second/

Sylvia Favela’s - Body Weight Pilates: http://getlean12.luvpilates.hop.clickbank.net/?id=bwp&tid=levi

Remember that consistency is the key. So having some quick workout options is a good way to make sure you keep your body moving each day and maintain the amazing progress you have already achieved.

Thank you and Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

What in your kitchen is keeping you Fat?

There seem to be two main issues our community members face when trying to eat right.

1. It’s boring eating heatlhy! – So many plans have a very limited selection of foods you can eat. Who else is sick and tired of chicken and broccoli over and over again?
2. Not taking a closer look at so called “Health Foods” – Almost all of the major food brands have now jumped on the “Healthy” food bandwagon and offer many different choices. But are these products really good for you?

So, what really is in Your kitchen?

Is it a good supply of foods that actually help your body burn fat, or could it be the fake health food that will turn off your fat burning triggers in your body and keep you from reaching your goals?

You may be surprised to find out that the simple way you approach and consume your so-called “healthy foods” could actually be making you put on ugly fat and unwanted weight.

These so-called “healthy foods” stimulate hormones and chemical reactions in your body that actually force your body into a fat storing zone.

One of the main problems with these fake diet foods:

They don’t contain anything natural. Almost everything is processed and full of chemicals that our bodies are simply not designed to consume and digest.

Let’s take a look at some of the foods that many think are good for them.

These companies spend millions of dollars to deceive the consumer (all of us) into believing this stuff is healthy, when they’re really just fat storing foods in disguise.

We typically see foods listed such as:

• soy milk
• soy foods (tofu, veggie burgers, etc.)
• juices (orange juice, apple juice, etc.)
• regular or skim milk
• energy drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, etc.)
• diet sodas
• low carb foods (we call them “fake” foods)
• low fat processed cheeses
• low fat yogurts
• canola oil, soybean oil, corn oil
• wheat pastas
• protein bars (really just like a Snickers with a little protein added)
• unhealthy nuts
• peanut butter
• diet foods (desserts, ice creams, chips etc.)
• corn products (found in almost everything that says low carb)
• diet crackers
• diet cereals
• granola bars
• diet drinks
• frozen diet dinners
• rice cakes
• whole wheat products
• margarine or alternative fake butter products
• the list goes on and on…

Are your cupboards are loaded with foods these foods you thought were healthy for you?

These are the same exact foods that are actually causing weight gain, suppressing your fat burning hormones and destroying your energy all at the same exact time.

This means even if you lose weight initially, chances are you’ll gain all the weight right back if these foods are a part of your plan.

What can we all do about it?

The truth is we are all going to eat these foods at times no matter what. The Key is Awareness and Moderation.

If you know what is in your kitchen then you can control when and how much of these foods you eat. You can consume most of these foods and still stay lean, if you do it right. One way to do this is to avoid them at least 5 days a week.

Need help put these two suggestions to work in your life?

This 4 Cycle Solution could be your answer.

It will help you know when you can eat what you like and then when you need to focus on feeding your body what it needs to burn fat and feel great.

Here is a link to learn more about how you can turn your body into a fat burning machine and still enjoy many different foods and dinners with friends and family: The 4 Cycle Fat Loss Solution

We hope this helps you reach your current health and fitness goals.

Until next time enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

What to do if you get some unwanted side effects

or your body starts to detox on the program?

Depending on your current levels on fitness and health your body can experience a wide range of effects when starting any new nutrition and exercise program.

Some of the positive results are fat loss, increased energy, better sleep and overall happiness. If you stick with the program long enough these are the results that stick with you and the reason why so many of our community members make our programs part of their lifestyles.

Others have experienced some less than desirable side effects when starting the program such as, intestinal discomfort, soreness, fatigue, insomnia and headaches. While these uncomfortable effect usually only last a few days and tend to decrease in intensity quickly we wanted to provide you with some tips that others have found useful in dealing with them.

Many of these negative results are because of your body going into detox. The program is flooding your body with so much good stuff that your body has to get rid of the toxins and other junk in your system. This is what causes the detox. The good news is that while uncomfortable it means your body is beginning to heal and is moving towards a more healthy and positive state. It also shows that the bad feelings will not last.

Here are some tips that will help you speed up this process and will minimize these symptoms:

1. Increase your water intake to avoid dehydration
2.  Switch out the broccoli for another vegetable on the approved list for a day or two
3. Try skipping the coffee for a couple days and see if that helps
4. Chamomile tea or fresh ginger will help calm unsettled stomachs.
5. Take a hot bath with Epsom salts (1 cup) to draw out any toxins
6. Make sure to stretch before and after your workouts and try using a foam roller to help remove lactic acid stored in your muscles.
7. Breathe. Practice deep breathes. Try to breathe in through your nose for a count of 4. Have the breathe start low in your body image it going into your lower stomach and not your chest. Hold for a count of 4. Then slowly exhale through your mouth for a count of 4. Do this for 2-4 minutes every day. This can also help with feelings of sleeplessness.
8. Try not to stress. Don’t worry too much about the program. You don’t have to get everything exactly right. The key to any system is consistency. So do your best to just stick with it and you will start to see results quickly.
   
   If this does not work and if the issue continues you may want to see your doctor to make sure nothing else is going on.
   
   Our customer support team is always here to help you at any time. Just send them a message with your questions at: support@getleanin12.com

Thank you and Enjoy!

- Customer Support Staff

What workouts do I do for the first 7 Days?

The first week contains a set of very aggressive workout protocols to kick start your body into fat burning mode.

You want to make sure you adjust the intensity levels to match your current physical condition and account for any health issues or conditions. The goal is not to kill yourself in the first few days. Otherwise you will spend the next week or two recovering from your first couple workout sessions. Instead what you want to do it find your target intensity level and then push that limit little by little.

If you do this in steps you will see the fastest results and also protect your muscles and joints from injury.

Many people think that this means long workouts or super heavy weights. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Our clients have found that they best way to get the results they are looking for is to use the following 3 tips:

1. Be consistent with their workout schedule

2. Use short bursts of intense movements followed by rest periods during each exercise routine. The guides will show you exactly how to do this.

3. Keep pushing your bodies limits by using the same system but adding more intensity as you progress.

So this sounds great, but what do we actually do?

The following sections for the two guides below will show you specifically what exercises to use and how they are to be performed.

First look at pages 17-41 of the 7 Day Ab Targeted Cardio and Intervals Guide. This has all the details you need to start your fat burning and shows you the best way to use cardio, including when to do so.

Next check out pages 12-15 of the 7 Day Carb Depletion Exercise Guide. This will provide the rest of the exercise protocols for the first week. It also includes specific charts for those days, showing timing and rest periods.

That gives you just what you need to learn the system and turn your body into a fat burning machine instead of running on sugar like most people. 

As always once you purchase any program we offer, you have full access to our amazing customer support team. They are happy to help you with any questions you may have to assist you in any way. They can be reached at: support@getleanin12.com 

There you go. Get started, and get ready for seeing the amazing results so many other have seen on Shaun's programs. 

- Customer Support Staff

It can be very discouraging to work very hard following a exercise or nutrition plan and then weigh yourself and only to find out that the scale reads the same as before or maybe even shows you gained a pound or two.

How could this happen, you may ask?

Well there are a couple things to consider. First I want to state that most folks lose anywhere between 6 to 10 pounds on this plan. But for these same people, when they step on the scale it shows maybe a pound or two lower. This is because many of them actually “gain” muscle so scale weight can be VERY misleading. Ex: If you burn 6 pounds of fat and gain 5 pounds of muscle (very possible), you would only show 1 pound lost, but in reality you've actually lost 6 pounds, which is a LOT of fat.

That is why we highly recommend using other forms of measurements to track your progress. The best way in our opinion is to take ‘Before’ and ‘After’ photos so you can visually compare yourself and see the changes that a scale might not show.

The other option is to take your bodies measurements (waist, chest, arms and hips) before and after the program. The last suggestion is to try on that pair of pants or outfit that you have been saving that you ‘almost’ fit into or you used to wear. Then after completing each week, try it on again and notice how it begins to fit better and better as you progress.

Here are a few more ways to increase the effectiveness of any exercise or nutrition program:

1. Only have ONE cheat meal with a dessert on your cheat day for a few weeks to get more aggressive.

2. Limit your meals to one piece of fruit and one starch in 2 separate meals after workouts on your baseline days. This will help further facilitate fat loss and glycogen depletion.

3. Make sure you keep your water intake HIGH. This will ensure all metabolic processes are taking place adequately inside your body. We once had a lady who gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks, but when we measured her waist she was down 2 full inches and when we tested her body fat it had dropped nearly 3%, but she gained 2 pounds. This is just one of many examples of what happens when you start gaining lean muscle while you burn fat.

Bottom line: The scale can really mess with your head. We understand your frustration, so our best advice is to be patient. The results will come.

- Customer Support Staff

disclaimer

Why is Soy Based Protein not the Best Option?

While it is true that Soy does have a higher protein per grams count than many other non-whey protein powders, total protein grams is not the only factor. There are a few other important aspects to consider when choosing your protein source.

Finding non GMO soy products is getting harder and harder to do, even when they are labeled GMO free. Even if you do find an all natural source of Soy protein, all soy actually raises bad estrogen levels in the body. This has the potential to lead to a lot of other health problems with long term use.

If you must use a Soy protein then we suggest that you use a protein blend. You can mix it with a pea or rice protein so you can get a good balance of complete proteins in each serving.

We also suggest using a Whey based protein if you do not have any dietary restrictions preventing it. The one that we use and recommend to our clients and customer and use ourselves is from our friends at BioTRUST nutrition.

You can check it out by using the following link: BioTRUST Low Carb (Low Carb Time-Released Protein Blend)

Here are just a few reasons we think it is one of the best options on the market:

- 100% All-Natural, Hormone-Free

- No Artificial Colors, Sweeteners or Flavors

- Time-Released Four Protein Blend

- Only 4g of Net Carbs Per Serving

- 4 Grams of High Quality Fiber

We hope this helps you with your choice on what protein source to use and wish you much success with your health and fitness goals.

- Customer Support Staff