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(Haha.. This Guy Looks Like He's Been Eating More Ice Cream than Running.. Talk About Cheating!?! He Couldn't Even Wait Till He Was Done Running to "Hit Up" The Ice Cream Stand..This May Be His First Marathon, but His Form Looks Great! )

What a long week its been! Between work, chasing the kids around, or girls around (depending on what phase of life you’re in..) & getting into the gym, its finally the weekend & the grill is fired up! Now, if you’re a disciplined eater and conscious about taking care of your lean body, then you’re already second-guessing the decision to pig out.. How much salt is in the food their cooking? How much sugar is in all the stuff people are reaching for? These are the questions that often float through my mind, when I’m not eating at home, but lets be honest.. No one wants the scrutiny & negative attention from looking too straight-edge with your diet, at the party.. So, the question is.. Do I cheat & pig out on foods I shouldn’t normally eat? Or do I be strong and “turn the other Lean Cheek”? Let’s “dig in” and figure this out..

How Often Are You Eating Clean, & Do You Deserve A Cheat Meal?

I’ve said a number of times that if you can eat clean 90% of the time, your body will make leaps and bounds of progress and it should only take a few months to transform your body.. The reality of it is, MOST people don’t eat clean and they have very little discipline in the kitchen.. Look around your gym.. How many people are actually boasting a low body fat percentage? My gym is full of guys who grunt and groan to push up the heavy weight, but they have higher body fat percentages because they’re not eating correctly.. I see many people who are performing consistent amounts of cardio, but still don’t have a flat stomach.. 80% of the way you look, is a reflection of the way you eat.. Your body won’t get better or get worse after one meal.. Its my believe that whatever you’re doing the most consistently will shine through in your appearance.. If you’re not eating clean, organic foods more than foods that are high in sodium, saturated fat, & sugar, then you’re body will not make struggle to improve..

Genetics Play an Important Part of this Decision..

The winner of the title is the one who is usually willing to sacrifice the most to get what they want.. If your genetics are staged to hold body fat, more like an endomorph, then you may even look like a cheater, when you only cheated a couple of times.. While on the other hand, an ectomorph will obviously be able to eat what they want and only grow lean mass because of it.. I’ve seen many endomorphs get lean and look amazing because their genetics blend beautiful dense bones, with lean strong muscle mass.. However, it takes a very high amount of disciplined to get to this point.. Limiting cheat meals is a good idea for a big-boned, body fat retaining type of physique.. Don’t kid yourself here.. If you’re serious about getting in shape and you’re holding body fat, eating that pizza is couterproductive & your body will show the effects of it..

Cheat Meals “Rev-Up” Your Metabolism?? I Don’t BUY it!

Yadie Yadie Yada!! Your metabolism is a reflection of the type of foods that your body is ingesting, & the activities your performing.. I don’t SUBSCRIBE to that fact that my body’s metabolism is benefiting more from eating pizza & chips, than sticking to chicken and vegetables.. No doubt, there’s types of “good” bacteria in these trashy foods that can provide a temporary aid to your immune system, but weighing your digestive system down with heavy fats & high sugars isn’t congruent with losing body fat, at any time.. If you’re focused on losing body fat, clean calories should be what you’re putting in your body MOST of the time..

Look at Lean, Caveman Bodies.. Take Note of Most Medieval Physiques.. What Were They Eating ALL the Time??

You can’t deny that your body, really is a cut and dry machine.. If you’re suffering from a Thyroid Condition, or any Genetic Illness that attacks the Immune System, then only a Doctor Should be Advising your on what to eat.. But, if you look at these lean & hard Medieval bodies, they lived off fresh Game Meat & Vegetables.. Their bodies were fat burning furnaces because they were active all day & had no sugar or additives/preservatives in their diet.. If it didn’t Run, Walk, Grow, &/or Respond to Sunlight, it wasn’t even on the Medieval Menu.. Take Notes of these cultures and apply what you can learn..

Now Let’s Get Serious.. Unfortunately, You Have to Satisfy that Craving..

I like the model of eating really clean (lean meats, vegetables, & fresh Fruit.. Pretty much any food that doesn’t contain sodium, sugar, or high amounts of Saturated Fats..) 90% of the time.. I eat around 4-5 meals a day, so it is conceivable that I could have a cheat meal every 2-3 days.. However, I WANT To stay lean.. I love looking & feeling great.. As I get older, I see many people jumping off the “Lean” boat, and it makes me feel even stronger and healthier that I’m sticking to my commitments.. I love the feeling when I get looked at twice.. I love when my girlfriend touches my body... I love breathing well, sleeping deep, and having a healthy blood pressure & heart beat.. I can’t wait to take my shirt off!!!  Because of all of these reasons, and I could name 100 more, I eat clean, organic foods & I’ll do it forever..  But unfortunately, I was fed Pizza & Ice Cream just enough when I was little, that my taste buds now quiver with joy right before that first bite of junk food.. McDonald’s Double Cheeseburgers melt in my mouth like a hot donut.. I DESPISE the way I feel when I’m done eating this food, but in that beginning moment, I’m in heaven.. SO, if I can stick to eating clean all week (not one cheat meal, with an occasional glass or two of red wine at night..) & not missing one of my cardio sessions, I will eat whatever my heart desires twice over the weekend, whenever I choose to do it.. I typically eat pizza till I feel sick & ice cream till my stomach burns with ache, but I guarantee that when its over & Monday rolls around, I have truly satisfied my craving & I don’t need it.. One of even two meals isn’t going to make or break your phsique (I’m a Mesomorph by the way) as long as you’re disciplined MOST of the time (I call “Most” 90% of the time..).. However, we all know, the longer you stay clean & off the junk foods, the quicker your body will change.. No doubt there..

Summary on Cheat Meals

I don’t think cheat meals are bad, and they can actually supply your body with “good” bacteria that you may be missing from clean eating over time.. I avoid dairy completely during the week because I have an allergy to those foods, but when I eat that pizza over the weekend, my body is supplied with the necessary bacteria from the cheese that I need.. I don’t feel great after I eat it, but I think there’s a little “good” in taking in this type of food once in a long while.. However, if you’re trying to cut body fat & tighten up your body to look like a Stud Statue, I suggest eating clean 90% of the time..

John Fit.. (Let Me Know How/If You Guys/Gals Cheat.. I noticed that most people are either Sugar-Fiends, or Salt-Fiends.. I’m a Sugar-Fiend Myself.. I love Sweets..)

(The Olympics Always Remind Me of Michelangelo's Statue of David.. Strong, Lean, Toned & Clean.. These Olympic Athletes Represent Some of the Most Functionally Fit Bodies in the World..)

The Olympics are well underway, almost complete I suppose, and a few new fitness realities have set in for me.. #1- Michael Phelps is a man among boys.. #2 Dana Torres is inspiringly sexy for the age 40 & over fitness crowd.. and the 40 & under fitness crowd.. ha.. #3 I need to step up my workouts intensity after watching these Grade A athletes showing off their functionally-advanced bodies.. This is really the first Olympic Games that I’ve paid close attention too.. In 2004, I was finishing up my tenure @ FSU, so I was more interested in wrapping up classes & where the next party was being held.. Now, after being involved with John Fit, and focusing on taking my body from Good to Great, I’m watching all of the competitions from Gymnastics to Synchronized Swimming..  A few words that sum up what I’m witnessing out of these athletes would be, focus, discipline, & sacrifice.. To see the emotion that comes with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat paints the picture of years in preparation to get to this point.. I’ve applied a few lessons learned from these Olympic athletes and applied them to my workout as well as my business.. I can’t help but be inspired in all realms of life from what’s going on in Beijing.. These athletes have been totally committed for the past 4 years to perfecting their craft, and to compete in this venue I’m sure is rewarding in itself, without a Gold Medal hanging from the neck. But 8 GOLD MEDALS! We gotta talk about this guy Michael Phelps.. Did I see a dorsal fin on his back? Dana Torres! 40-years old and leaner & functionally more fit than her 22 year old teammates & competitors!?!? Wow.. My 2 highlighted “Fitness” inspiring Olympians are Michael Phelps and Dara Torres.. Let’s talk about it..

(Michael Phelps has an Extremely Fast Metabolism.. This Isn't Always Genetic, so Learning What These Guys Do to Have that "Swimmers Body" Can Be Good to Implement into Your Workout.. Swimming Doesn't Burn Quite the Amount of Calories of Running, but More Than Biking..)

Michael Phelps Eats 12,000 Calories a Day.. And Noted As Having Only 4% Body Fat..

The next time you hear that a low cal diet is the way to get lean, think about Michael Phelps.. 12,000 calories a day! That’s 20 Big Macs.. 5 Pizzas.. 30 of my Berry Blast Protein Shakes.. This guy is a human garbage can (One of those Big Industrial Garbage Cans at that..).. I won’t doubt that Michael has days where he doesn’t eat the 12,000, but do you think there are days when he actually eats more? The bottom line is, even if that 12,000 he quoted on NBC is exaggerated, the guys metabolism is flying at the speed of light, and he isn’t gaining fat from all the calories because of it.. He was noted as only having 4% body fat, but think that’s a stretch.. He looks more like 7-8% to me because I’ve seen 4, and it looks leaner and tighter the he is.. But none-the-less, the guy’s lean! Michael’s cardio workouts, consisting of hours in the pool, have fed this metabolism & all the calories actually keep his metabolism burning fast well.. This guy is my new template example of high energy in vs. high energy out to get lean and be functionally fit.. Low Cal diets are not the route to quality fat loss.. Increasing energy outputs with more cardio, longer cardio, & running instead of walking, are all ways to fire up your metabolism & cut out body fat..

Michael Phelps just recently began lifting weights..

Does Michael Phelps have big muscles? No.. He has lean muscle that is more attractive muscle than big muscles on big body builders.. Unless you’re extremely ectomorphic and really skinny, you probably don’t need to be pounding the weights 5 days a week.. Look at Michael Phelps and you’ll see that swimming is enough resistance to shape your muscle, without overdevelopment.. This is the same principle that says cardio is all the leg work your leg muscles need.. Squats and leg presses can overdevelop your leg muscles, the same as mindless barbell curls can overdevelop your arms and make you muscle bound.. I think swimming has a similar effect on muscle shaping as performing resistance training with workout “bands”.. Putting on tons of muscle may be your goal, and is what some skinny guys & gals need, but pounding the weights 5-6 days week can lead to a bodybuilding physique.. To get lean & look “long”, focus on cardio & minimal weight lifting..

(Dara Torres.. How Many Guys Would Like To Have a Body LIke This?? Probably More Than a Few..)

Dara Torres.. What a body!

This girl has inspired me the most.. I watched an ESPN special on her after she qualified for Beijing, and since then I’ve become a huge fan of her workout & diet.. Women’s bodies take twice the effort & discipline to shape up and “lean out” than do mens bodies.. With a lack of testosterone & natural water/fat retaining characteristics a females body takes precise clean eating & intense cardiovascular & resistance training to show off a lean attractive shape.. Plus Dara has 2 children! (I give Big Bonus Points for getting lean post Children..)For Dara to look like this @ 41 years of age, convinces me she has the lean & toned formula nailed down!

 
(Lean and Toned is Sexy.. Dara Reminds Me of Drago's Wife from Rocky 4.. Tall, Lean, & Sexy.. Her Committment and Dedication to Staying Fit has Propelled Her to Glory @ The Olympic Venue.. I Noticed Many Female & Male Swimmers Looking a Little Soft and Pudgy, but Dara's Fit Body @ Agr 41 Still "Blows the Other Girls Out of the Water"..)

Dara’s Workout Is a Great Model for Girl’s & GUYS Looking to Get Lean and Toned..

These days take more from the workout of a female that’s in great shape, than a muscle-bound male that’s on the cover of Bodybuilding Magazine spreading his Gross Looking Lats! Dara’s Body is balanced, functionally excellent, & in my opinion, the epitome of lean and toned.. Here’s What Her Workout Consists of:

-A lot of Core Work on a Swiss Ball (Sufers Like Laird Hamilton Use the Swiss Ball in their workouts.. This is a Perfect Tool For Creating Balance & Harmony in Your Muscles.. The Swiss Ball is insurance against overdevelopment because if the core can’t support the weight you’re lifting, its too heavy for now..)
-In the Weight Room She Focuses on Equipment That Works Many Muscles at Once.. (Compound Movements as Opposed to Isolating Bodybuilding Bicep Movements..)
-Dara Lifts 4 Days Week for 1.5 Hours per session.. 2 Days Upper Body, 2 Days Lower Body! (John Fit Endorsed Split..)
-She is in the Pool from 8am-10am 5 Days/Week.. 2 Hours of Cardio.. (We Don’t all have the time for this, but the rule of thumb is, she’s spending twice as much per week doing cardio, than hitting the weights.. Lean comes with Cardiovascular Strength..)
-Dara Has a Resistive Stretching Routine She Does 3 Days/Week.. (I Will Be Writing Soley About the Importance of Stretching to Looking and Long and Lean.. Stretching is Very Important in Staying Limber)

(You Don't Need to Cut Alot of Calories to Trim Body Fat, as Seen by Dara's Diet.. Raising Your Activity & Energy Output Daily Will Allow You to Take in Clean Calories For Lean Muscle Tone, While Still Cutting Bodyfat and Slimming Down..)

Daras Eats.. Eats.. Eats.. & Then Eats Again..

Dara Says.. “I eat what I want, when I want, but I exercise so I can do that.” See an overlapping trend here with Michael Phelps.. If you are doing cardio with loyalty, then you can get away with eating a lot of food.. I doubt Dara is eating Pizza everyday, & neither is Michael.. As a matter of fact, Dara says her breakfast consists of a Protein Shake of Berries, Milk, Fruit, Protein Mix.. She also says lean protein is a huge source in her diet.. Dara Eats A LOT of healthy foods.. She doesn’t cut calories, but also doesn’t eat junk food.. I know that’s vague, but there’s no secret to looking great like she does.. She does 10-15 hours of cardio/week, and resistance trains for 5-7 hours/week.. Maybe you don’t have the time for this regimen, but look at this way, if you can just squeeze in 4 hours of cardio/week, and 1.5 hours of resistance training per week, then your body will tighten up! It may take longer to look as good as Daras, but improvement is what we’re looking for here..

We’re learning nothing new here I know, but its becoming more apparent that the faster your metabolism, then the more calories you can get away with eating.. Eating a lot of nutritious food, mixed with increased activity during your day will lead to your best lean and toned look.. Notice the lack of isolated weight training in these athletes.. They have lean and sharp muscle, but not puffy and bulkyness.. You would be surprised at how lean and thin Mike Phelps looks in person.. I’ve been really inspired from these Olympic games and will continue to refine my workout to keep my body as lean and toned as I can get it.. I like the way lean and toned looks and feels on my frame.. These 2 athletes were great models for me in reexamining my stratey in maintaining a Lean and Toned Fit Body..

What Olympian or Other "Fitness" Inspiration Have You Been Following These Days?

John Fit.. (Ran This Morning, but Passing on the Weights Tonight and Running Again..)

Well.. Our new site is finally here, and we're excited about its growth.. Our "Fit Space" has already enrolled a number of guys and gals, & we see continued prosperity on the forefront.. Our Fitness Forumns have played host to a number of great conversations on working out, diet, & anything else that feeds our individual curiousities on how to get lean and toned.. The site is really hopping & I would encourage all of you to register for our "Fit Space" program, for nothing more than to have capabilities to comment in our Fitness Forumns and communicate with other members.. I'm already seeing a number of attractive bodies and great looking people with very outgoing & interesting personalities getting involved in the communication sectors, & its exactly what we hoped for.. The registration is very easy, & we'd love to have you.. I'm also doing most of my commenting & Q&A's in the Fitness Forumns & Fit Space now, so Register through the quick process, & I'll look forward to spending more time with you..

Lately, my workout and diet have been point blank on getting lean as I've been feeding my body nothing short of foods that are congruent with keeping my body fresh and toned.. These foods are low in sodium, saturated fat, & sugar.. My workouts have been very intense which is keeping athletic muscle on me, but also fat off of me (So there's my Fitness Update.. Nothing Fancy).. As I continue to grow & develop with my body, I'm constantly eliminating strategies that don't work for my body, & hanging on to the strategies that my body's success can't live without.. Along with these strategies comes conclusions, and then they metamorph into heavy opinions on how to achieve this type of body we all know as "Lean & Toned".. I want to share a few of my Fitness Convictions with you in this post.. These are just some of the random thoughts I have with getting in shape and looking great.. These "John Fit" Principles are in no particular order, but do represent things I feel to be True in "Getting Fit" Mentally and Physically.. I am a thinker.. I'm the guy that Looks Deep into Life & "Things" because I'm always Wondering Why Things Are, the Way They Are.. What Do Successful People Have in Common? Is it a Strategy or Just Flat Out UnParalleled Discipline that Take them to the Top? I like Psychology & understanding all the idiosincricies that Come Along With it. But, questioning Things can often be Dangerous by keeping you on the sidelines (mentally) while You Should Be Checked Into the Game & Making Things Happen.. However, at the right time its good to reflect & we all have principles and realities that shape the way we see the world.. Here's a few of my truths & convicted thoughts.. I understand much of what I think here may be controversial, & some things may seem to be clichique.. None-the-less, these are some thoughts on Life, tied in to Fitness..

Most people can immediately improve their image & self-esteem by losing body fat..

(I've never seen anyone look & feel better overweight than lean)

There is a big difference in losing weight & losing body fat..

(I like losing Body Fat but not too much weight)

It IS possible to gain muscle, & Lose Fat at the same time..

(It just takes patience and calculated dieting)

75% of the way you look, is due to the foods that you eat..

(Even Near-Perfect Genetics Can't Trump a Bad Diet Forever)

The Most Highly-Nominated "Attractive" Bodies are between 7-11% Body Fat for Men, & 11-15% Body Fat for Women..

(Just My Opinion)

When a Man's Body Fat Goes Below 7% Body Fat, this Can be hard on the Immune System

(Not Very Healthy & Can Make the Face Look "Too Thin" & Actually Worsen Your Looks.. This is very common among Ectomorphsl..)

Men: Your Most Attractive "Look" is Probably @ 8.5-9% Body Fat with Only an Average Amount of Muscle..

(This is where your clothes will Look the best on your Frame & Your Beach Body will Be the Most Shaped..)

When You Look Big & Bulky, It May Show You Care Too Much About Growing Your Muscles, and Not Enought About Growing Your Mind.. Is This Why They're Called Meatheads?

(Lifting Weights is a Good Thing, But Overeating & Lack of Cardio to Grow Huge Muscle Isn't a Strategy for a Polished Look..)

Most Women Aren't Attracted to Big Muscles that Bust out of Shirts.. They Like Nice Abs & Long, Lean, Slim, Athletic Bodies..

(You"ve maybe heard me say this before)

Unfortunately, The Way You Look Does Matter When it Comes to Relationships, Sex, & Business.. Attractive Looks Receive More Benefits in the Beginning..

(Take Care of Yourself..)

After Attractive Looks Get Your Foot in the Door, You Better Have Something Upstairs or You'll Be Cast Aside..

(Looks are Important, but Intelligence & Creativity will Trump it in the Long Run)

A Recent Men's Health Poll Shows 86% of Women Would Rather Be With a Creative Man that Has little Wealth, than a Wealthy Man with No Creativity..

(Wealthy & Creative! That's the Ticket!)

Carbs Are NOT the Enemy.. Sugar Is!

(You've Heard this Before)

The Winner Typically is the One Who's Willing to Sacrafice the Most to Have What They Wanted..

(Drop the Excessive Cheat Meals.. Get Ahead By Cheating Less..)

The Leanest Bodies Have the Fastest Metabolisms..

(Work to Make Your Metabolism Faster)

The Most Important Thing YOu Can Do For Your Workout is.. Change It..

(YOur Body Adapts Quicker Than You Think..)

The Most Important Thing You can Do To Increase Your Intelligence is.. Read..

(Understanding Language & Words Refines Your Communication & Improves Intelligence)

Stress is by Far Has the Most Toxic Effect on Your Body..

(Teach Yourself to Relax & Calm Down)

The Best Way to Make Friends is.. Make People Feel Good About Themselves..

(Be Nice. Nobody Really Likes the Bully)

Stop Looking in the Mirror So Much.. 

(Some of the MOst Insecure People I've Ever Met, Constantly Look at Themselves in the Mirror & Start to Only See Flaws)

Confidence is.. Doing What You Enjoy, Being Who You Are, & Unaffected by Others Negative Perceptions..

(Most People Aren't Comfortable With Who They Really Are.. Don't be that Guy)

If YOu Aren't Passionate About What You're Doing, You Won't Do it Well..

(Fall in love with the Process of Working out & Eating Right & the Results will Come)

I hope everyone is well and pluggin along at life.. Fitness is such a stress reliever for me & as I"ve mentioned in the past, is as much mental as it is physical.. I have the most confidence when I'm in shape & feel clean, so the root of my success stems my diet and workout routine.. I am going to stay on top of my workout and diet as this is an integral part of my success in anything because when I feel confident & healthy, I perform better at everthing.. Sorry for the "Deep Thoughts", but wanted to open up some of the my associations between Between & Life.. I have so much of this stuff floating around in my mind that this will be Volume 1.. I'll talk to you soon..

John Fit.. (Off to the gym for Cardio & Abs)

Sorry everyone I've been hustling like a mad man trying to get this site up and running so I hope you enjoy. But now that I've "added on some lean muscle" to the site, it's officially time for me to get back to you guys and motivate.

First of all I want to thank everyone for being patient and everyone who has signed up on FitSpace. It's kind of hard to believe that we just expanded the site last week and we already have over 30 members on FitSpace. If you haven't visited the FitSpace section yet, make sure you go check it out now and let me know what you think.

Well my fellow fitters... I can't wait to get started writing again and spreading my experiences and knowledge. I'm posting a great article tomorrow, so make sure you check back.

(About to head to the beach for a 3 mile jog... and no... I won't be sporting the weenie bikini so please don't try and picture me in one!!!!!)

WILL THE REAL JOHN FIT... PLEASE STAND UP... PLEASE STAND UP... PLEASE STAND UP. Well the new Johnfit.com is officially up and running thanks to my dedicated team and their ability to turn my ideas into a reality. The new Johnfit.com is directed towards YOU guys, my fellow John Fitters, and allows you to communicate not only with me, but also each other.

When I originally came up with JohnFit.com, I wanted it to be a place where a few people could pick up a few tips and a place for me to spread my knowledge and personal experiences. Little did I know the website was going to get as much attention and as much traffic as it did. So my creative juices started flowing and I realized the potential this website had. My goals were then to turn John Fit into a place where you guys could not only get inspiration and fitness tips from me, but also from each other. I wanted it to be a place where you could stop by everyday and meet someone new, a place where you could discuss the latest fitness trends and exchange information.

That’s where the new site’s inspiration came from. Johnfit.com is now a place to get excited about fitness, interact with others, search for other fitness hotties, and to get motivated to looking good. I’m extremely excited about the new Johnfit.com and can’t wait to see each and every one of you guys join my FitSpace.

Here’s a brief description as to what the new site is all about!

FitSpace What is FitSpace? FitSpace is a community I’ve created dedicated to only those John Fitters who are motivated to stay fit and to interact with each other. I’ve created this section of the website so you can create a profile, post pictures, add friends, and to get recognized for your fitness knowledge. (Oh and I forgot to mention… this could be a section for those of you looking to pick up some fitness hotties.) This is a place to see and to be seen. Show off those muscles and rock hard abs… add as many friends as you want. Then join in on the discussion over in the Fitness Forums.

Fitness Forums What are the Fitness Forums? The Fitness Forums is a section of the website where we’ll be discussing everything. I’ve broken this section down into categories such as “Fitness Talk,” “Health & Wellness,” and “Modeling & Style.” This is a place where you can voice your opinion, create topics, extend your knowledge, and discuss every day life issues. I’m really excited about this section, I can’t wait to hear what you all want to talk about. If you want to talk about weenie bikini’s or if you want to talk about eating avocados… this is where it’s at.

There’s going to be a lot more to come in the upcoming months but this is a great start for JohnFit.com. Make sure you sign up on FitSpace so that whenever you comment on my blog posts it will get you recognized. If you have any questions or comments just let me know… I’m tailoring this site for you guys so your comments are important.

To all my fellow John Fitters I look forward to discussing issues with you in the Forums. I will still be posting on the front page so nothing is changing in relation to that.

Until then let me know what you think.

(Borat Wearing the Neon Green "ManKini" is Priceless!! Exactly How "Nappy" Are Those Brown Shoes He's Holding in His Left Hand??? Haha.. You Know That Girl on the Right Can Smell Those Stinky Shoes While Trying to Smile for this Pic.. Not Sure How Much Longer That Mankini Can Keep From Busting Open!)

The sun is hot, the birds are chirping, the waves are crashing, the sound of a boats motor rings through the air! Whether your at the community pool, spending the day at the lake with friends, or posted up on the beach on a Sunday afternoon, you have an opportunity to dress your body in a swimsuit that turns heads.. I personally take lots of pride in my presentation & this is common among all of us diet & workout all year to look & feel amazing in our own skin.. Being by the water, shirtless, is absolutely a time to show off your hard work in the gym & really set yourself apart from the others.. A nice bathing suit that fits your body type is important in drawing the right kind of attention to yourself.. Rule #1 in looking by the water, is to have a really nice, athletic looking body that is lean with muscle & low in body fat.. Rule #2, have on a pair of shorts that presents your body the best.. We have a few months of summer left over in the States (This article isn’t too appealing to my EURO crowd right about now.. Did you see the gusting winds & sweater covered bodies @ the British Open Golf tournament last weekend?!? Its cold over there! But.. that’s OK.. This is a good time for you guys to hit the gym hard now, so when your sun comes back out, you’re Lean & Ready for a new Bathing Suit!) Let’s look at a few Summer Bathing “Garbs”..

Long Board Shorts are a Safe, but Young Look..

Board Shorts Look Good.. They’re Safe & Pretty Conservative.. We’ve all seen this type of suit coming assorted colors, flower imprints, Billabong & Quicksilver Stamped on the Leg, & pretty much any style you are, you can find a pair of board shorts to match your trend.. (Skulls, Roses, Skulls with Roses.. ANYTHING can printed on a pair of board shorts..) In my opinion if you’re over the age of 21, Board Shorts may be too young-looking for you.. 97% of the guys at the beach, or pool are going to have Board Shorts on, but take this opportunity to be a little different.. Here’s my problem with Board Shorts: 1) You are completely covering your legs because they hang so low.. (Know it or not, girls like nice legs on guys)  2) Board shorts are a “young” style.. You’re not a kid anymore.. (Surfers wear board shorts for more of a functionality of the sport, so don’t try & look like a surfer, if you’re not a surfer..)  3) Long Board Shorts can make you look shorter than you are.. Remember the article I wrote on “Getting lean can make you look taller? When you have shorts on that are too long & baggy, they make your legs & torso look short.. Not good for showing off a lean body.. 4) Lastly, I think too many people wear them.. I’m in to being unique.. I have 10+ pair of board shorts, but they are mostly worn around the house or to lounge in.. When I’m at the beach or pool, I choose something that does my body more justice..

(If you're in good shape, You'll Look Best In These Swim Trunks! The length of these trunks are perfect, in my opinion.. They show off your well developed legs, but aren't too short to where you feel violated wearing them.. ha.. This is the hottest look this summer in Men's Swim Trunks & Actually considered "Conservative" in Europe (The Blue Shorts on the Left are the ones Worn by James Bond in Casino Royal).. These shorts make you look leaner, longer, & can show off your trim obliques without having to "Sag" your shorts down below your knees.. This is a Very Athletic Looking Style of trunks that Highlights Your Entire Body.. Notice the Model that's Wearing them Above.. Lean and Trim.. That's the Look we Want)

The New Trend in Swim Trunks for Men..

This is the New Trend in Swim Trunks for Men.. There’s a skimpier version of these that I’ll get into next, but if you’re body fat is below 10%, you probably look best in these.. However, these trunks do look silly if you're beefy with Muscle.. Wearing this style swim trunk will get your pale legs some sun, stretch the look of your physique out to make you longer, taller, & leaner, & fit tight to show off a nice butt.. If you think girls aren’t looking at your butt when you’re in your swim trunks, you’re wrong.. This look is almost a bit of a Vintage throwback look from the 50’s & 60’s (Truly a Classic & Eclectically Great Era to live in..) Most “In” trends are moving back to the Vintage look.. New Car manufactures are going to back to old body styles, hairstyles are tracking back to more classic clean looks, & designers are bringing back the classic “James Dean” form fitting clothing trends.. I really like it because these looks are perfect for lean bodies, just like these swim trunks.. Don’t be afraid to take a risk and bust out with the “short shorts” in August.. They look awesome on lean bodies & prove to be a look that’s back!

(They look huge on the computer screen huh.. Not so big when you put them on :) You Have to Be Extremely Secure and Confident when you wear these.. If you're in shape & in the right environment, people may chuckle a bit at your Courage to Wear These, but Deep Down Their Hoping Their Girlfriend Isn't Drooling Over Your Body!)

How Confident Are You?

Could you wear these swimtrunks? But, Could you Really Wear These?? You can’t put these shorts on & be 1% insecure in them.. I wouldn’t wear these in front of anyone (outside of my "Circle of Trust.. :)) unless my body fat is below 8%, or unless I'm Staging a Funny Joke.. They are very common in urban trendy-leading areas of the world.. I spend a lot of time in Miami, & South Beach is loaded with Latin men “Wearing” these perfectly.. The area I live on the West Coast of Florida isn’t ready for these shorts yet..  I do have a pair of these though and do wear them when I vacation to these Latin/European hotspots, but the “weenie-bikini” doesn’t come out often.. Its not that my shape isn’t ready for it, but my community & peers aren’t ready to accept it yet.. This look is common in many areas around the world, but please get super lean & toned before you show this look off.. I’ve spotted many “heavyweights” prancing around the beach in the “banana hammock” & its not a sexy sight.. However, I commend them on the confidence & lack of concern for what anyone thinks of them.. You have to appreciate and respect that..  I just think they would be better “suited” in any other style of swim trunk..

It summer & I love it (Getting a little bummed that its coming to an end, but then I have the Holidays to look forward too.. Life is Good!) I love showing off my hard work in the gym & have now started to pick a nice style bathing suit that looks good on my body.. Its nice to be unique, feel clean and healthy, & present yourself as a confident person.. When in doubt, no matter what you decide to where to your pool, or beachside, be confident and strut your “stuff”.. If you’re working hard in the gym & staying disciplined in the kitchen, then you're well on your way to “Fit Freedom” (A place where every outcome in your mind becomes positive because you once have the will and strength to take control of your health, anything is possible!) Keep up the hard work & good luck with searching for the right “Suit” to show off your Lean and Sexy Beach Body during the last few months of Summer..)

John Fit.. (Thinking about throwing on the Weenie Bikini & Heading to the Ocean for a Refreshing Swim..)