I’ve done some research on my own and this is what I’ve found:

What is Cholesterol Anyway??

Cholesterol is a complex fatty substance found in every living cell. We cannot live without it. It provides the building blocks from which the body makes its own supply of sex and adrenal hormones. Cholesterol can also be converted to vitamin D in our body and used for the calcification of bones and teeth.

Our body is capable of making its own supply of cholesterol. In fact, most of the cholesterol found in our body is made there; only part of it comes from the food we eat. The liver and intestines are the primary sites where it is manufactured. Overproduction of cholesterol may be the most important factor contributing to arteriosclerosis, a form of hardening of the arteries.

Numerous dietary studies have been undertaken to determine the effect of cholesterol intake on the level in the body:

Basically, the studies reveal that dietary intake of eggs did not increase serum cholesterol levels in any of the research participants, except for those that were already obese and bedridden.

A cardiologist in New York concludes that: “95 percent of all heart trouble is associated with high serum triglycerides and attributes this to the staggering increase in sugar consumption–up from 7 pounds per person in 1840 to over 100 pounds today.” He has also been able to “lower the serum cholesterol markedly in 63 percent of his patients with a diet high in meat, milk, and eggs.”

Other research performed at Kansas State University concluded that “Even though a good amount of cholesterol is consumed when an egg is eaten, much of the cholesterol becomes ‘unavailable for absorption’ in the presence of the phospholipid (lecithin), Koo said.”

“This may be a reason why so many studies found no association between egg intake and blood cholesterol,” he said. The phospholipid, or lecithin, found in egg markedly inhibits the cholesterol absorption. The inhibition is not 100 percent, he said. Some cholesterol is absorbed but the amount is significantly reduced in the presence of this phospholipid.

Koo says people with normal cholesterol levels and no family history of cardiovascular disease should not worry about eating one to two eggs a day. There’s more overall nutritional benefit than harm to be gained from eating “nutrient-dense” eggs — in moderation, he said.

So there you have it! If you have no history of heart disease and your cholesterol levels are in the normal range, you should be able to enjoy a couple of eggs/day, if you choose to. They are packed with a ton of nutrition and are a great boost to start your day!

Our friend and colleague Mike Geary, author of “The Truth About Abs” wrote a great article himself on this very topic. I encourage you to read Mike’s article here…

Are Whole Eggs Or Egg Whites Better For You?

Scott and Mike also did a great interview together on the topic of nutrition for 6 pack abs and the topic of whole eggs came up there as well. You can listen to their interview here…

Healthy Foods For 6 Pack Abs

Have an EGG-CELLENT weekend!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA-C.P.T.

Shoulder & Ab Workout

The first time that my daughter surprises me and comes into the picture she sees me doing a shoulder press on the stability ball. So she decides to grab a smaller stability ball and 5 pound dumbbells and do a shoulder press herself.

The next time she comes into the picture she brings me some water in one of her toy tea cups. She obviously knows the value of water. She didn’t bring me a pop or a beer. She brought me what we all drink in our house… refreshing water.

The last time that Noelle pops into the picture she begins to do burpees. Now I wasn’t even doing burpees, but she has seen me do it before. She even asks me if I’m going to do them in the workout. Maybe I should hire her as my trainer

Looking at these pictures of my beautiful, healthy, energetic children, it makes me aware that I owe them the gift of providing them with the healthiest father that I could possibly be. I would do anything for these two miracles that I helped create.

That includes waking up early to do cardio, pushing my self just beyond my limits, stepping outside my comfort zone and experiencing my best workouts ever, eating healthy natural foods on a consistent basis, and participating in fun activities together as a family.

They are a major driving force for me, there’s no doubt about that. And seeing the impact that I’m having on them and knowing that they will be role models for other children, really brings a smile to my face.

Living in optimal health is a great gift for my children, and besides a loving and healthy family, the next best gift that I could receive came from myself…

The gift of 6 pack abs!

I consider all the hard work that I went through to achieve 6 pack abs, as a gift to myself. It was the best thing that I could have ever done for myself.

Give yourself and your family the best gift that you could possibly give. The gift of optimal health.

With the 10 – 20 minute express home workouts you can get in great shape even when your kids are around. And it’s much more enjoyable when they surprise you as my daughter did in the video.

Be a positive role model for your children. They deserve it as much as you deserve to be living in the best physique possible.

Start using the same workouts that I used to get 6 pack abs and have your wife follow the same program that Angie used to get 6 pack abs. You can find them at…

www.TheFitBastard.com/ActionTaker.php

As a bonus you also get The Fit Chic year of workouts for FREE! This way your children can have 2 parents living in optimal health. There’s no better gift than that.

So treat yourself today to a workout program that not only fits your lifestyle, but is one that you can stick with for life.

I hope that you enjoyed the video. And to all the dad’s out there… Happy Father’s Day!

Give your beautiful children a hug from the Tousignant family.

Have a 6 Pack Abs-solutely awesome day!

Scott Tousignant

It was incredibly rewarding to hear how Angie and I inspired you by sharing our journey to 6 pack abs. This time we would love you to be a participant in the journey rather than simply observing our success.

To spark some motivation in you and help you TAKE ACTION, we have created 2 challenges. For the women, it’s the 6 Week Firm Butt Challenge. For the men it’s the 28 day Muscle Explosion Challenge. Here’s some details…

Firm Butt Challenge

You’ve probably heard that there is no such thing as spot reducing, and to a degree that is certainly true. But when you have the right workout program you can dramatically improve one specific area of your body. When it comes to developing a firm butt and tight thighs, there is no better program out there than Nick Nilsson’s “Gluteus To The Maximus“.

This is the exact program that I have been using for several years now to help all my female clients sculpt the sexy legs and butt that they desire. Nick is incredibly creative with his exercises. You’ll never get bored. And there’s different intensity levels and workouts based on your goals.

The actual Firm Butt 6 week Challenge will begin on June 2nd and end July 13th. To enter the contest all that you have to do is follow Nick Nilsson’s Gluteus To The Maximus program along with me during the 6 weeks, submit a before picture just prior to June 2nd, and then your after picture on July 14th. You can also include a short write up about the changes that you’ve experienced.

Everyone’s goals are going to be different. Some women will want to build a bigger and firmer butt, while others are going to want to tighten their butt and slim their thighs. Either one has a change to win the challenge because they are both great goals.

Nick and I will announce the winner on July 15th. The winner will receive my programs “The Fit Chic” and “Unstoppable Fat Loss” and they will also get to choose 2 programs from Nick Nilsson’s large assortment of workout and nutrition programs.

Muscle Explosion Challenge

I have chosen to follow Nick Nilsson’s “Muscle Explosion” program which was an easy decision to make. Summer is nearly here and the idea of slamming muscle on my body in 28 days is very appealing. How much muscle do you think is possible to put on in 28 days?

The actual Muscle Explosion 28 Day Mass Building Challenge will begin on June 2nd and end June 29th. To enter the contest all that you have to do is follow Nick Nilsson’s Muscle Explosion program along with me during the 28 days, submit a before picture just prior to June 2nd, and then your after picture on June 30th.

Nick and I will announce the winner on July 3rd. The winner will receive my programs “The Fit Bastard” and “Unstoppable Fat Loss” and they will also get to choose 2 programs from Nick Nilsson’s large assortment of workout and nutrition programs.

Maximum Benefit From Both Of Nick Nilsson’s Programs

During these 3 weeks leading up to the challenge I will be doing quick little interviews with Nick, asking him some important questions about his Gluteus To The Maximus program and his Muscle Explosion Program. Angie and I have been reading through his programs this week in preparation for each challenge.

If you have any questions about the Gluteus To The Maximus program or the Muscle Explosion Program, please submit them in the comment box below and I will be sure to ask Nick to answer them during these interviews.

I encourage you to purchase Nick’s program as soon as possible in order to devour all this information and be as prepared as you can possibly be when the challenge begins.

Nick and I will conduct two separate webcasts, one for the Firm Butt Challenge and one for the Muscle Explosion Challenge the week prior to the challenges for everyone who purchases his program. This will be a great opportunity to ask Nick any questions that you may have about his programs and to ensure that you achieve the maximum benefits from them.

Simply send me an email at unstoppablefatloss@gmail.com letting me know that you have purchased his program and I will send you a notification of the webcast prior to the challenge.

Check Out Nick Nilsson’s Incredibly Effective Programs

Take a few minutes now to check out the programs that Angie and I will be following. I have been a huge fan of Nick’s work for many years now. Trust me, we’re not following his programs for the fun of it. We’re following them because they totally work and we EXPECT great results! Simply click on the images below to learn more about what’s included in the programs.

If you are not familiar with all of Nick’s programs, you can check them out at BetterU

Once you start reading through Gluteus To The Maximus or Muscle Explosion be sure to take notes and write down any thing that you are unsure of and Nick will answer them in a live webcast prior to the challenge.

Angie and I look forward to sharing this journey with you and I can’t wait to support all of you who participate in the challenges.

Have a 6 Pack Abs-solutely amazing day!

Scott & Angie Tousignant

Partial Lunge With Rear Foot Elevated

How To Perform This Variation Of The Lunge

Now it’s time for your voice to be heard…

What do you think of this exercise? Did you feel the burn right away? Was it difficult to keep your balance?

We dare you to give it a try!

Have a 6 Pack Abs-solutely amazing day!

Scott & Angie Tousignant

Stability Ball Kneel

How To Perform The Movement

Why This Exercise Is So Effective At Correcting Muscle Imbalances…

Lets say that you find yourself constantly drifting to right side. This is a good indicator that your right hip flexor muscles and your left inner thigh muscles are stronger than the opposing muscles.

What happens is your opposing muscles (the left hip flexor and right inner thigh muscles have to work harder to bring you back to the center point. The more often you are on the ball, the more work those weaker muscles are going to receive and eventually will equal out to the same strength as the stronger muscles.

Now lets say you find yourself drifting more to the front, which is most common. This is a good indicator that your quadriceps are stronger than your hamstrings because they are dominating the movement. Your hamstrings then have to work harder to pull yourself back to the starting point.

Give this exercise a try and report back to us with your experience…

Do you find that you drift to one spot most of the time?

How quickly were you able to improve your balance so you don’t have to hold on?

What’s the longest amount of time that you are able to balance on the ball without falling off or grabbing onto a chair?

Your feedback means a lot to us.

Have a 6 Pack-Abs-solutely amazing day!

Scott & Angie Tousignant

The Key Motivator For Angie’s 6 Pack Abs Success

How To Make The Most Out Of This Fat Loss Motivator…

Have you done something similar to motivate you to achieve a certain size? Share your experience with us in the comment box below…

Have a 6 Pack ABS-solutely amazing day!

Scott & Angie Tousignant

Baked Rainbow Trout

How This Healthy Meal Is Prepared

We hope that you enjoyed this meal for Fit Food Friday and look forward to seeing you next week for Motivation Monday.

Do you have a favorite way to prepare fish? Feel free to share it in the comment box below.

Have a 6 Pack ABS-solutely amazing day!

Scott & Angie Tousignant