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Feb 27 - 2010
Genuine & Substantial Self-Evaluation for the Bodybuilder

 Ok so here we are again at the fitFLEX monthly blog to hopefully encourage and aid those that needs some extra advice or direction to help them reach their goals. Many of us have started the year with goals of weight loss and setting a "New Year" standard to achieve.. well stick with it because making it past the first few weeks is always the toughtest. With the contest schedule soon approaching as Spring comes closer.. many athletes out there are preparing to get into the best shape of their lives. Bodybuilding in general is probably the hardest sport today as it takes 365 days of training and dieting to become the best - it's a combination of dedication and mental strength to make it.

 Few bodybuilders seem capable of objectively analyzing their physique strengths and weaknesses, a prerequisite for developing proportional balance. The way some guys talk about their physiques makes you wonder what kind of mirror they're looking into-certainly not the one the rest of us use! Others rely on the dubious judgment of friends in the gym, those who will pat them on the back while ignoring the fact there isn't an eighth of an inch of muscle thickness there and tell them, "Next year's Olympia - it's yours!"

 The best source of criticism is the contest judge, the person or group of people you should make every effort to obtain physique criticism from. Once you've asked them, however, don't argue with their answer. In fact, never argue with a judge, because he's doing you a valuable service and you'll need his criticism several times over the years if you want to become a champion. You may also wish to seek out the opinions of a knowledgeable and objective gym owner or a professional coach.

 If you're stuck analyzing your own physique, always use photographs for self-evaluation, making sure to avoid the mirror. This means that you should have photos taken of yourself regularly from every possible angle, even those you consider unflattering. Next, really look at the photos. Look for faults and flaws first, and only after you've noted each bodypart that needs to be improved should you check out your strong points. No matter what, be objective at all times. The only one you hurt by lying to yourself is you.

Jan 5 - 2010
Start the New Years Health Resolutions Right - Top 10 Shape-Up Tips!

 Wow.. another year has come and gone before we even knew it. First off, we'd like to thank the millions of committed visitors to fitFLEX whom we are happy to help each and everyday with their life and fitness goals. We have built this site 8 years ago with only one goal in mind - to provide a free, informative, interacting enviroment for anyone and everyone with access to the internet searching for guidance to better their health and physiques. We've stayed the course and are rewarded daily with the thousands of emails of thanks. 2009 brought many new exciting upgrades and revolutions to the niche we lead in and we have many more exciting and new plans for fitFLEX for 2010 and years to come. Here's to another fantastic year.

 So let's get on with another informative montly BLOG - we're glad to help! We're going to take a look at another common question we receive in our daily emails from our visitors - it deals with the basics of getting into shape. With the new year here and once again with weight loss and / or health as the years top resolution it is quite fitting to give some tips on how to stick with your goals and reach your final destination successfully. So what are the basic tips to stay in shape?

10 TIPS TO GET IN SHAPE

1. Monitor your caloric intake.

2. Use portion control with your meals.

3. Have five small meals throughout the day.

4. Drink lots of water.

5. Concentrate on nutrient-dense foods as opposed to empty calories.

6. Do cardio.

7. Challenge yourself.

8. Lift weights.

9. Stop making excuses and find the time to change your lifestyle.

10. Mind over matter. Change your way of thinking to change your way of life.

 So let's take that as a first step, a simple stepping stone to the beginning of a very successful 2010 for everyone. We once again thank you all for visiting fitFLEX and the continued support - this is what drives to continue to lead in the industry today and for many, many years to come.