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For Big Guys Who Run …

Muata — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:30:05 +0000

After reading a post by my good buddy Israel over at his blog on his running for 1 hour straight on the treadmill, it made me think about the cardio I would perform when I was part of the 300+ pound club too.
My problem wasn’t running on a treadmill or even running in the streets. [...]

President Obama Pulling His Own Weight!

Muata — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:10:57 +0000

Like most of you, I watched TV yesterday, along with the 1.5 million in DC, as the new President of the United States was sworn in. Amidst the sea of red, white, and blue flags, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride in being Black and American. I truly feel that our country [...]

“The Power of Patience” by Ross Enamit

Muata — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:30:52 +0000

Fellas, I think that this is a post you might want to bookmark or print out because what Ross discusses in this article is something that we all need to be mindful of. As you start or continue on your fat loss journey, keep in mind the sage advice Ross gives below. It’s not a [...]

Judge Orders Infomercial Scam Artist to Pay More Than $37 Million…

Muata — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:24:15 +0000

A federal judge has ordered infomercial marketer Kevin Trudeau to pay more than $37 million for violating a 2004 stipulated order for the misleading content of his book, The Weight Loss Cure They Don’t Want You to Know About. This guy, like all the other weight loss “snake oil” scam artists, really makes me sick! [...]

Chocolate Milk As A Post-Workout Drink?

Muata — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:52 +0000

In case you’re wondering, no this post is not about some “magical” protein shake’s latest flavor. Don’t get me wrong, I use protein shakes everyday for their convenience and nothing more. I’ve been reading different “weight” loss forums, and I hate to see folks fall for the whole “this protein shake is better because ….” [...]

Chocolate Milk As A Post-Workout Drink?

Muata — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:52 +0000

Is Obesity A Mental Illness?

Muata — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:01:10 +0000

Before you read on, let me say that I don’t have an answer to the question the title of this post asks. It’s actually a question that came up after I was reading comments from this article, whose title is very misleading — Study: Exercise Won’t Cure Obesity. I say misleading because the study’s stated [...]

“Is Rapid Fat Loss Right For You?” by Lyle McDonald

Muata — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:30:35 +0000

Since the beginning of the holiday seasons, I’ve been getting emails from guys asking about how to lose the fat fast. So, when I came across my good friend Lyle McDonald’s most recent blog post, I thought that I’d share it with you guys. Now I know that the title of Lyle’s book, The Rapid [...]

Obese Men Have Low Quality Sperm …

Muata — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:36:47 +0000

Well, this is what a recent article from Reuters Health says. So, I guess when my uncle told me (I was around 12 at the time) that the reason he had a belly was because every good tool needed to have a shed, he was underestimating the influence the shed would have on the tool. [...]

Bare Bones Training for Big Guys

Muata — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:30:06 +0000

Recently, my brother and nephew have started their own fat loss journey, but they didn’t know where to start. So, I worked out a nutrition plans for them, but, more importantly, I gave them what I call the simplest training program to follow, and I wanted to share it with you guys today. For all [...]

New for 2009 @ MLBF’s Blog

Muata — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:18:56 +0000

First of all, Happy New Year to everyone reading this post! I know I’ve said this in other posts, but I appreciate you taking time out to read my blog and supporting me as I try to spread the word that inside every obese man is a Mr. Low Body Fat begging to be released!
OK, [...]

“The Low Body Fat Secret Of Bodybuilders And Fitness Models” by Tom Venuto

Muata — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:00:46 +0000

Fellas, one thing that I’ve learned on my fat loss journey is that if you want to achieve low levels of body fat, then you should listen to folks who have traveled that road before. As I’ve said before, bodybuilders and fitness/physique models have pretty much created a blueprint for getting really lean and shredded. [...]

3 Quick & Simple Holiday Eating Tips

Muata — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:17:09 +0000

Well, it’s only a couple of days before you head off to a series of Christmas dinners and parties. And, as the big guy in the room, you’re expected to do your fair share of eating. As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, starting with Thanksgiving and lasting until after the beginning of the New [...]

My “Candid” Interview w/ Thai Mills

Muata — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:06:37 +0000

Fellas, as I’ve mentioned, once my interview aired on CNN back in May, I received over 40K hits to my blog and had over 500 people email me about my fat loss story! It was truly a hectic, and enjoyable, time for me. Well, one person that I corresponded with had the most infectious personality [...]

“Lat Science: Exploring the Pull-Up” by Charles Staley

Muata — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:30:49 +0000

I really appreciate Charles Staley’s approach to training. It seems to be the right balance between scientific jargon and a language the layman, like yours truly, can understand. His article below breaks down why the pull-up is such a great exercise and one that you should definitely be doing NOW! So, step away from the [...]

Combat Fitness–UK style!

Muata — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:30:01 +0000

This week’s B.O.S.S. entry comes from our friends across the pond in the UK. I had a brief email exchange with the webmaster of this site, whom I assume is the guy in the pics. However, he never gave me his name.
It’s OK because we don’t need know his name to know that he’s serious [...]

“The Biggest Weight Loss Myth” by Anthony Colpo

Muata — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:30:59 +0000

Anthony Colpo, along with Greg Ellis, was one person who opened my eyes to many of the fallacies that surround the Atkins low-carb diet and community. Unfortunately, the “calories don’t count” myth is still alive and well, so I feel that this blog post helps to clear up the confusion about this seemingly never dying [...]

Are You A Diet Cult Follower?

Muata — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:00:36 +0000

I came across an interesting post over at dietblog.com that I wanted to share with you guys today. Mike Howard, the author of the article, asks “Is your diet a cult?”.
Well, I’m the first to admit that the way I followed the Atkins’s plan back in 2003 and 2004, you would have thought I was [...]

“What is Body Fat? Part II” by Lyle McDonald

Muata — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:30:22 +0000

OK guys, here’s part two of Lyle’s chapter on body fat ….
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“What is Body Fat? Part II”
by Lyle McDonald, author The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook
www.bodyrecomposition.com
Dismissing a myth: fat cells aren’t all bad
If you asked most people about bodyfat, they’d say it was bad, they want to get rid of it, etc. Even [...]

“What is Body Fat? Part I” by Lyle McDonald

Muata — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:48 +0000

One thing that I’ve noticed since I’ve been on my fat loss journey is not only do we demonize dietary fat, but we also do the same to the fat that’s literally attached to our asses! I can remember thinking that I wished that I could take a knife and just cut all the fat [...]

Training Like An Animal – Beast Skills.com

Muata — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:40:28 +0000

The site that I’m spotlighting today has been in my MLBF’s Favorite Links since I’ve updated my blog; however, I think that it’s now time that special attention is brought to Jim’s great site because there is so much information (complete with various tutorials) on his site related to bodyweight exercises, training like a gymnasts, [...]

Feed Your Brain to Lose the Fat Newsletter – Issue #2

Muata — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:00:22 +0000

The latest issue of my newsletter is available for you guys. Here’s the table of contents with links:
September 2008 – Issue #2

“The Top Five Reasons I HATE Doing Burpees!” By Muata Kamdibe (aka MrLowBodyFat)
“7 Reasons Why You Can and Will Lose Weight and Reach Optimal Health Fast with Bodyweight Exercises” By Kevin Gianni
My Interview with [...]

“The 3 Best Bodyweight Exercises” by Craig Ballantyne

Muata — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:00:05 +0000

It never ceases to amaze me the amount of money folks are willing to fork out for the latest and greatest fitness gadget or machine when all they need to do is use their own body’s weight for free! If you are not sure where to start with your strength and conditioning program, then you [...]

F.F.T – Fat Fitness Trainers?

Muata — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:00:07 +0000

OK, I know that I have my own personal feelings about this topic; however, I thought we’d have a little fun today with a poll on whether or not you’d take advice from a Fat Fitness Trainer. I found the following post in the archives of www.diet-blog.com and thought that it would be a good [...]

Losing Weight: It’s All About the Journey

Muata — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:00:00 +0000

When I started my blog a little more than a year ago, I thought that my weight loss journey would help other Average Joes out there who needed to lose weight. Since I’ve struggled with my weight since I was a teenager, I thought that I would have an interesting perspective on losing weight [...]

Bodyweight Only Site Spotlight (B.O.S.S) – Series Introduction

Muata — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:00:10 +0000

Well fellas, after much thought, I have finally made up my mind about which style of training I will focus 90-95% of my efforts into. After watching the Olympics and the outstanding physiques of the gymnasts, I have dedicated myself to becoming a physical culturists who will espouse the need for men (and women) to [...]

My Weight Gains & Losses By the Year – Part III

Muata — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:00:40 +0000

2003 — My Fat Loss Journey Begins!
I know that many of you have been waiting for me to continue chronicling my fat loss journey, so I’ve decided to continue telling my story in my monthly newsletter. OK, so, let’s move on to events that led me to start my journey.
In 2002, Al Roker underwent [...]

“The 1000 Calorie Tip” by Craig Ballantyne

Muata — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:38:17 +0000

I like when I can post quick, practical, and helpful tips for you guys. Here’s a good tip from Craig Ballantyne, author of Turbulence Training, about being very aware of the calories you’re eating when you go out to your favorite restaurant.
Also, if you haven’t done so already, I strongly suggest you take advantage of [...]

Fat Loss Stories of Inspiration: Dr. Kal Chinyere (Lost 130+ Pounds!)

Muata — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:30:05 +0000

While I’ve really enjoyed being able to be Mr. Low Body Fat the majority of this summer, the reality is that I’m a teacher and the Fall semester starts today. So, I now have to split my time with my day job, which pays the bills. Does this mean that I’m leaving you guys and [...]

“How to Build Muscle–Olympic Style” by Jason Ferruggia

Muata — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:39:41 +0000

OK, I know that I wasn’t the only guy out there highly impressed with the awesome physiques of the Olympic gymnasts. Honestly, I’ve always admired not only their incredible physiques but the fact that they are complete masters of their bodyweight!
Well, contrary what some say, one can definitely build bulging muscles and rock hard abs [...]