Screw Cardio. Forget Fasting

Screw Cardio. Forget Fasting

The fastest way to transform your body is to weight train twice a day. If you’re one of the many who alternates weight training workouts with busting ass on a treadmill, you may be spending the same amount of time to get inferior results. Cardio “works” of course....
The Muscle Head’s Identity Crisis

The Muscle Head’s Identity Crisis

Moose was 17 years-old when I met him. And already over 200 pounds. Kind of chubby, yes, but certainly not fat. He was just… big. He was Moose. A ferocious college linebacker. Strong and intimidating, successful and popular. Moose was pushed to the weight room early...
Why Is Everyone So Damn Gullible?

Why Is Everyone So Damn Gullible?

Years ago I was asked to track down the winners of the original EAS Physique Transformation Challenge. While the Phillips brothers had long since moved on and EAS faded into mass market purgatory, the contest itself might ring a bell — the winners were featured...
Bigger, Fatter… Sexier?

Bigger, Fatter… Sexier?

Is Fat Beautiful? I wasn’t looking for Tess Holliday. But there I was, checking her out anyway. At a size 22, Tess Holliday (real name Tess Munster) is the biggest plus-sized model to ever sign a major modeling contract. I only know this because that’s what the click...
You’re Fat Because You’re Stupid

You’re Fat Because You’re Stupid

You’re not that busy. It’s not a lack of focus or willpower. And it’s definitely not due to some nefarious medical condition. No, the reason you’re fat is because you’re stupid. Yes, stupid. A moron, a fool, a slack-jawed mouth-breather. Or dumb as a post, if...
Get Out of Your Own Way

Get Out of Your Own Way

I guess I’m weird. I love the New Years resolution thing. It takes courage to say, even privately, “I’m not happy with myself. I need to do better.”  It shows humility and self-awareness. Qualities I respect and admire, especially when much of the world measures worth...