How to choose the right workout clothes for different exercises?

good quality content, fast read, some repetition. Chris Powell is so inspiring on those extreme weightloss shows where people lose over 50% of their body weight (understanding that they are considered morbidly obese in those cases shown and they need to change or die, literally), I had to see what the foundation of this program was outside of hard working good old fashioned exercise. At the core, this is about fundamental life change. this includes being honest with yourself, retraining your mind, making positive mental connections with activities that make you feel stronger, active, more energetic, thinner, etc.he includes exercise plans but most importantly, a solid approach to eating using carb cycling – with variations depending on your goals. its well worth the read to understand this theory as it does work to change metabolism – and it made me want to read other’s perspectives on the same subject. he talks about training your “furnace” to burn calories more efficiently with a combination of food and exercise. some of the book is a bit too motivational – like a silly rubber hammer blasting you on the head repeatedly – but you know, this may really work for some who may really need to hear that theme repeated (he is a motivational life coach after all). i didn’t need the reinforcement or sell, just the data. my reason for reading was simply being out of shape and looking at this ultra fit dude who literally transforms peoples lives saying – if this works for them, i gotta read this.solid info, very quick read (done in two days), but also a good reference for food, daily habits, exercises, etc.

Health Is For the Mighty. I just finished reading Meat is For Pussies and I really enjoyed as well as benefited from reading it.The author, John Joseph, is a man whose character was forged on the hard streets of New York in the 70’s and 80’s. John bounced from foster homes and institutions and spent many years as a drug mule, finally resulting in a stint in prison. John also participated in the burgeoning east coast punk scene of that same era as the singer of the influential band the Cro Mags (a band he still sings for today). Additionally, and seemingly at odds with these experiences, John sought spiritual enlightenment and was a member of the Hare Krishna religious movement. During his struggles John was also discovering the benefit of eating a plant-based (vegan) diet.The reason I include this information in the review, is because it’s important to know his past to understand that John isn’t just some flighty diet-book author, trying to capitalize on the latest weight-loss trend. John is offering his perspective that has been formulated through trial and error, failure and now resulted in incredible personal triumphs. John not only overcame his troubled past but he now is a model for what many of us should aspire to be. John is an advocate for healthy nutrition and fitness (John, in his 50’s is a triathlete) and puts his money where his mouth is, running a soup kitchen and through his actions showing compassion for his fellow man. But John doesn’t just advocate eating well as a means to weight loss and looking good in a bathing suit, John is advocating for following a plant based diet to reach a higher level of consciousness and love for our planet, our fellow earthlings, animals as well as each other.John’s book covers not only the pitfalls and dangers of eating animal protein but offers a guide for how to make the transition to a plant-based diet, with recipes and resources. The book also explains why typical “diets” don’t work. Additionally the book includes a 30-day exercise program. John attempts to inform the reader of the importance of not only eating well and exercising but also the mental perspective necessary to have a better life.Finally, I’m aware that some people may be turned off by the use of the word “pussies” in the title. Some are accusing John of being misogynistic and sexist. As a culture, as we continue to evolve and become more understanding of how our words can harm, particularly those that have been harmed or oppressed, certainly it is important to not use language that may limit this progression. I personally do not feel the title of this book is or should be interpreted as harmful or wrong. Please understand the context of the word. If we are going to be politically correct and call people out for what they say, and specifically as in the case of a book that is trying to help and not hurt, we have to consider the context and what is actually being said. For a man that had a violent background as John did, and has been criticized and called a wimp for not eating meat, he is not using the word as a term for a woman’s genitals. Often men call each other pussies right before they are going to fight. This is with both humor and all the brashness that a man raised on the streets can use as a call to arms. John is getting right in the face of all the so-called tough guys of the world and he is saying, “c’mon dudes, let’s go!” John is challenging us all, in no uncertain terms, and frankly with a bit of humor and fun, to stop killing ourselves, our planet and each other with our mindless actions. John is not saying anything to try to harm or offend women. Please believe me that the author has the best intentions in mind and is trying with all the skill and mastery of his experience to get all of us stupid men that think we know everything to try to stop behaving like fools. If he has to use slightly controversial language to save some lives and wake a few people up then he’s going to do it.I am so grateful for John and this well crafted message and I really hope anyone reading this will buy the book and try to change their lives. Please don’t let the discourse of a few stop you from enjoying this book and utilizing the information within it. We get to sit back and learn a better way of living that John had to take a life time to learn. Thank you, John Joseph. I’m a little better for having read your book.

The perfect book for tough guys, and anyone, really. I ordered this book for my husband, as a gift. We’d already been eating plant based for many years, when I purchased this book; however, my husband works in a man’s world, paper industry, and he needed the encouragement of a book, such as this, written by a real guy.We live in Northern MN, which is all about hunting and fishing, burgers, beer and barbecues. For all of these reasons, it can be especially tough for a man to eat plant based, and fit in. Many men treat anyone who eat this way as a lesser person, in our rural area.Thankfully, my husband has personally seen so many health benefits from eating this way, and can brush off the arrogant and inconsiderate treatment from others, and chooses to keep eating plants, regardless. This book was perfect for reminding him, he’s not alone, that there’s other tough guys out there, like him, who choose to eat this way.My husband absolutely loved this book. He enjoyed reading every single minute of it. He would read something he liked, and tell me about it. It made him feel good knowing he wasn’t alone, being a vegan, in a man’s world. There’s often an incorrect stereotype attached to male vegans, that they are wimps, nerds, geeks, only upper class, and that’s not true. There are tough guys who eat this way, too and this book shows that.Overall, a very good book, that’s very inspirational and interesting. It also has many good recipes as well.

Fun but a little hard to follow. Cathe is really good at what she does. Her workout routine is nice, and she’s engaging but she moves too fast. I think she should first demonstrate the moves and then do them. Remember we are beginners! She was moving so fast and adding more and more and the routine was really nice but hard to follow. I ended up getting discouraged and turned it off. I will get back to it and master the moves, I’ll watch her dvd slow. But it is a nice workout.I do recommend getting the dvd!

Great book and inspirational guide. So it’s no secret that I’m a dedicated fan of Chris Powell. But that’s beside the point. I’ve done his carb cycling program before with success and am doing his carb cycling challenge right now. I could not find the book I bought years ago so I bought this hardback so he can sign it. He is not out to revolutionize the world with a new plan. He’s using a tried and true plan to help obese persons. And God bless him. Depending on how overweight you are, initially you can use this plan to lose 5-10 pounds per week and change your eating habits for life. Give it a try!

Thanks for the reminder to invest in good quality workout clothes. It’s worth it in the long run!

LOL, I’ve definitely made some fashion faux pas at the gym before. This article is a lifesaver!

I wish they talked more about choosing shoes. That’s always the hardest part for me!

I always feel more motivated to exercise when I have cute workout clothes on. Is that just me?

I love how workout clothes nowadays can be stylish and functional at the same time. It’s a win-win!

My workout clothes are basically my second skin, so choosing the right ones is crucial!