Hey everyone,
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Thursday, December 12, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
A good reason not to eat multiple meals a day:
Hey Fitness Friends,
Today we're going to open up a can of worms and talk about the top reason why you shouldn't be eating 4-6 meals a day. Now, I know, over the past few decades it's been the in vogue thing to recommend constant grazing. I've done it myself. In fact, back in my bodybuilding days I tried the grazing method for a long time and it never worked. I never had the energy that it promised, instead I felt sluggish all the time (hey, digestion takes up more energy than anything else that you can do, if you're constantly digesting things how can you have huge amounts of energy?). It never really leaned me out. And, it lead my to some very serious hypoglycemia problems. Then I spent close to a decade following Ori Hofmekler's once a day eating and I had the opposite effect. I competed as a professional athlete with great success, I was full of energy, I never got sick, I never was sluggish, I walked around at a 5-7 percent body fat without trying and more. Now a days I stick to eating 2-3 times a day and I'm stronger, fitter and healthier than ever.
With that in mind let's talk a little bit about multiple meal a day grazing.
First let's look at one of the main arguments for grazing all day. You'll often times hear advocates saying, "Horses graze all day and, in the wild, they are lean and free of extraneous fat." And that's true. But, the last time I checked humans weren't the same genus let alone species as horses. In fact, we're way different. You know what other animals graze all day long? Rhinos, Hippos and cows. And none of them will ever be described as lean. Along with that, predatory animals such as tigers, wolves, jaguars and cheetahs eat once a week and they are lean and fat free in the wild as well.
Second, you'll hear a lot of grazing advocates talking about how you don't want to skip a meal because it'll throw your metabolism down the shitter. Guess what? You have to fast for around 72 hours, that's three days, for you metabolism to start slowing down. In other words, if you only eat once or twice in a day, it's not going to screw up your metabolism.
So, where did the multiple meals a day method come about? Most humans throughout history have eaten between 1-3 times a day, so why did the multiple meals thing come up? The answer lies in the name, John Parillo. John was competing in both powerlifting and bodybuilding and he noticed that, even though they carried a little more body fat, the powerlifters he knew had more muscle, better quality muscle and where a shitton stronger than the bodybuilders that he knew. So he took the powerlifting method of constant eating and mixed in the theory of making sure that every calorie ingested was natural and clean, then threw some pharmaceutical help into the mix in an effort to help bodybuilders get as gigantic as they could. And, viola. All of the sudden bodybuilders that used to walk on stage at 220 pounds with a three percent body fat could now walk on stage at 265 pounds with a three percent body fat.
Now, if you're looking to get as huge as possible and are willing to use some drug help, go ahead, the multiple meal a day plan will probably give you some great results.
But, here is the biggest reason why I'm not a fan.
Now, I could go on and on about many reasons why I'm not a fan, but I'm just going to talk about one today. For that one reason we have to delve into how the body works.
When you eat a typical meal you'll send messages to your pancreas that it needs to start releasing insulin into the bloodstream. this insulin will shuttle nutrients from your food into the cells of your body. As insulin finishes it's job, your brain will send a message that your body needs blood sugar. Blood sugar is released and it finishes up insulin's job and wipes up any left over insulin. From there you'll hopefully have a few hours of no digestive activity, this allows your insulin and blood sugar receptors time to recharge, as well as the receptors for leptin, ghrelin, epinephrine and norepinephrine. This is how it's supposed to happen.
Now, when we load up on multiple meals this is what happens. You release more and more insulin into your blood system, wearing out your insulin receptors and leading to insulin resistance (which leads to tremendous body fat gains). This means that in order to get the same results later your boy will have to release even more insulin, which will continue to wear out the insulin receptors, causing you to have to release even more amounts insulin later to do the same job. This also means that your body has to release more blood sugar to do the same job as before, thus wearing down your blood sugar receptors. This leads to your blood becoming more syrup like, rather than water like, which can lead to stroke and heart attack. As your body releases more and more insulin and more and more blood sugar and continues to wear the respective receptors down this leads to body fat gain, hypoglycemia, heart disease and stroke.
Along with this, having blood sugar and insulin resistance, and fighting to keep them stable is known by a pretty well known name. That's right: diabetes.
This is one of the main reasons why the completely preventable forms of diabetes have skyrocketed in the past few decades. And it's also why you see a huge amount of non-obese people getting these forms of diabetes.
Constantly pumping up your insulin and blood sugar levels while wearing out their receptor sights is a huge health risk. Not to mention wearing out the adrenal receptors, the leptin receptors and the ghrelin receptors.
So, stick to eating 1-3 meals a day, make sure that they have some time in between them and I can guarantee that you'll feel better, perform better, look better, and be better. Now, go out and train smart, heavy and hard and create your greatness.
Yours in strength and health,
Brett
Today we're going to open up a can of worms and talk about the top reason why you shouldn't be eating 4-6 meals a day. Now, I know, over the past few decades it's been the in vogue thing to recommend constant grazing. I've done it myself. In fact, back in my bodybuilding days I tried the grazing method for a long time and it never worked. I never had the energy that it promised, instead I felt sluggish all the time (hey, digestion takes up more energy than anything else that you can do, if you're constantly digesting things how can you have huge amounts of energy?). It never really leaned me out. And, it lead my to some very serious hypoglycemia problems. Then I spent close to a decade following Ori Hofmekler's once a day eating and I had the opposite effect. I competed as a professional athlete with great success, I was full of energy, I never got sick, I never was sluggish, I walked around at a 5-7 percent body fat without trying and more. Now a days I stick to eating 2-3 times a day and I'm stronger, fitter and healthier than ever.
With that in mind let's talk a little bit about multiple meal a day grazing.
First let's look at one of the main arguments for grazing all day. You'll often times hear advocates saying, "Horses graze all day and, in the wild, they are lean and free of extraneous fat." And that's true. But, the last time I checked humans weren't the same genus let alone species as horses. In fact, we're way different. You know what other animals graze all day long? Rhinos, Hippos and cows. And none of them will ever be described as lean. Along with that, predatory animals such as tigers, wolves, jaguars and cheetahs eat once a week and they are lean and fat free in the wild as well.
Second, you'll hear a lot of grazing advocates talking about how you don't want to skip a meal because it'll throw your metabolism down the shitter. Guess what? You have to fast for around 72 hours, that's three days, for you metabolism to start slowing down. In other words, if you only eat once or twice in a day, it's not going to screw up your metabolism.
So, where did the multiple meals a day method come about? Most humans throughout history have eaten between 1-3 times a day, so why did the multiple meals thing come up? The answer lies in the name, John Parillo. John was competing in both powerlifting and bodybuilding and he noticed that, even though they carried a little more body fat, the powerlifters he knew had more muscle, better quality muscle and where a shitton stronger than the bodybuilders that he knew. So he took the powerlifting method of constant eating and mixed in the theory of making sure that every calorie ingested was natural and clean, then threw some pharmaceutical help into the mix in an effort to help bodybuilders get as gigantic as they could. And, viola. All of the sudden bodybuilders that used to walk on stage at 220 pounds with a three percent body fat could now walk on stage at 265 pounds with a three percent body fat.
Now, if you're looking to get as huge as possible and are willing to use some drug help, go ahead, the multiple meal a day plan will probably give you some great results.
But, here is the biggest reason why I'm not a fan.
Now, I could go on and on about many reasons why I'm not a fan, but I'm just going to talk about one today. For that one reason we have to delve into how the body works.
When you eat a typical meal you'll send messages to your pancreas that it needs to start releasing insulin into the bloodstream. this insulin will shuttle nutrients from your food into the cells of your body. As insulin finishes it's job, your brain will send a message that your body needs blood sugar. Blood sugar is released and it finishes up insulin's job and wipes up any left over insulin. From there you'll hopefully have a few hours of no digestive activity, this allows your insulin and blood sugar receptors time to recharge, as well as the receptors for leptin, ghrelin, epinephrine and norepinephrine. This is how it's supposed to happen.
Now, when we load up on multiple meals this is what happens. You release more and more insulin into your blood system, wearing out your insulin receptors and leading to insulin resistance (which leads to tremendous body fat gains). This means that in order to get the same results later your boy will have to release even more insulin, which will continue to wear out the insulin receptors, causing you to have to release even more amounts insulin later to do the same job. This also means that your body has to release more blood sugar to do the same job as before, thus wearing down your blood sugar receptors. This leads to your blood becoming more syrup like, rather than water like, which can lead to stroke and heart attack. As your body releases more and more insulin and more and more blood sugar and continues to wear the respective receptors down this leads to body fat gain, hypoglycemia, heart disease and stroke.
Along with this, having blood sugar and insulin resistance, and fighting to keep them stable is known by a pretty well known name. That's right: diabetes.
This is one of the main reasons why the completely preventable forms of diabetes have skyrocketed in the past few decades. And it's also why you see a huge amount of non-obese people getting these forms of diabetes.
Constantly pumping up your insulin and blood sugar levels while wearing out their receptor sights is a huge health risk. Not to mention wearing out the adrenal receptors, the leptin receptors and the ghrelin receptors.
So, stick to eating 1-3 meals a day, make sure that they have some time in between them and I can guarantee that you'll feel better, perform better, look better, and be better. Now, go out and train smart, heavy and hard and create your greatness.
Yours in strength and health,
Brett
Friday, December 6, 2013
Do you need steroids, supplements, fancy equipment, etc. to build an incredible body?
One of the questions that I get a lot is if someone needs to be on steroids, use a ton of supplements, have a bunch or equipment, have the latest "state of the art" training program or what ever, to build an incredible body. And the answer is a resounding NO!
Throughout history men and women have built incredible bodies with the crudest of equipment, no supplements, no steroids, and while using basic routines and plenty of hard work.
Don't believe me?
Here are some me of physical culture past that grew up and trained long before steroids, supplements, machines, etc.
The Immortal John Grimek:
George "The Russian Lion" Hackenshmidt:
Eugene Sandow:
Sig Klien:
Steve Reeves:
John Garan:
Masytek:
Alfred Moss:
The Great (and one legged) Alan Mead:
The Great Maxick:
Arthur Saxon:
And many more.....
These were all men from the pre-steroid, pre-supplement days who were hellasiously strong, incredible conditioned and very healthy athletes.
They built their bodies off of a steady diet of bodyweight training, heavy barbells, heavy dumbbells, heavy kettlebells and heavy clubs.
Now it's your turn. Go train smart, hard and heavy and create your greatness.
Yours in strength and health,
Brett Stepan
Friday, November 15, 2013
Upcoming Seminars
Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to share with you all the upcoming schedule of seminars. Feel free to contact me through facebook, email or in person to register for any or all of them. Each seminar is on special for only $20 a piece.
Saturday, December 7; 3-6pm:
Grappling and Ground Fighting for Self-Defense: Survival, Escapes and Submissions
This seminar is going to delve into th dangerous ground of grappling as it applies to self-defense. Here we're going to cover how to escape from bad positions where someone is trying to smash, rape, or maim you; how to survive and get back to your feet; and we'll cover a few high-percentage submissions involving locking the arms and legs or putting the person to sleep with a choke. No grappling experience is necessary.
Saturday, December 14th; 3-5pn:
Ultimate Flexibility
In this semiar we're going to look at and break the myths about stretching and flexibility and then look at how to train for life long, easy flexibility. Topics will include: ballistic stretching, passive stretching, the Golgi Tendon Reflex, How to control and master tension and relaxation; Pulse stretching, tensions stretching, dynamic stretching, loaded stretching, stretching for strength and performance, and more. If you are looking at getting to be the most mobile and flexible that you can, this seminar is for you.
Saturday, December 28th: 3-6pm:
Mastering the Kettlebell
With all of the different types of kettlebell training out there; Kettlebell Sport, Hardstyle, Hybrid, Tacital, Old-time Strongmannnn, Kettlebell Fitness, Renegade Style, etc: how do you know what type of training is correct for you needs and goals. Learn that here at this seminar. We'll be discussing a little bit about the ancient history of the k-bell, from ancient China to present day, what the different styles of lifting are and what they are both good and not good for, and then we'll work on mastering the most powerful lifts in th k-bell arsenal. Join us for this seminar to look at how to maximize your work with this wonderful tool.
Alright, I'm looking forward to working with you all at these seminars. Feel free to email me at either bolerobrett@aol.com or b_stepan@aol.com or hit me up on facebook to register. Talk with you later.
Yours in strength and health,
Brett
Just wanted to share with you all the upcoming schedule of seminars. Feel free to contact me through facebook, email or in person to register for any or all of them. Each seminar is on special for only $20 a piece.
Saturday, December 7; 3-6pm:
Grappling and Ground Fighting for Self-Defense: Survival, Escapes and Submissions
This seminar is going to delve into th dangerous ground of grappling as it applies to self-defense. Here we're going to cover how to escape from bad positions where someone is trying to smash, rape, or maim you; how to survive and get back to your feet; and we'll cover a few high-percentage submissions involving locking the arms and legs or putting the person to sleep with a choke. No grappling experience is necessary.
Saturday, December 14th; 3-5pn:
Ultimate Flexibility
In this semiar we're going to look at and break the myths about stretching and flexibility and then look at how to train for life long, easy flexibility. Topics will include: ballistic stretching, passive stretching, the Golgi Tendon Reflex, How to control and master tension and relaxation; Pulse stretching, tensions stretching, dynamic stretching, loaded stretching, stretching for strength and performance, and more. If you are looking at getting to be the most mobile and flexible that you can, this seminar is for you.
Saturday, December 28th: 3-6pm:
Mastering the Kettlebell
With all of the different types of kettlebell training out there; Kettlebell Sport, Hardstyle, Hybrid, Tacital, Old-time Strongmannnn, Kettlebell Fitness, Renegade Style, etc: how do you know what type of training is correct for you needs and goals. Learn that here at this seminar. We'll be discussing a little bit about the ancient history of the k-bell, from ancient China to present day, what the different styles of lifting are and what they are both good and not good for, and then we'll work on mastering the most powerful lifts in th k-bell arsenal. Join us for this seminar to look at how to maximize your work with this wonderful tool.
Alright, I'm looking forward to working with you all at these seminars. Feel free to email me at either bolerobrett@aol.com or b_stepan@aol.com or hit me up on facebook to register. Talk with you later.
Yours in strength and health,
Brett
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
A Quick Video
Just thought I'd post a quick little video today on the amazing gift of gratitude and how it can help you to reach your dreams, make more money, improve your love life, or whatever else your idea of success is:
Have an awesome on and remember to check out www.empowernetwork.com/bstepan
Yours in affluence,
Brett
Yours in affluence,
Brett
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
New youtube channel coming soon
Just thought I'd let everyone know I'll be starting a new youtube channel for video posts about living the life of your dreams and experiencing incredible abundance soon. I'll keep you all posted.
Brett
Brett
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Let's talk about making money and buiding a fortune!
Is it getting a great college degree?
Nope! I can show you a ton of incredibly wealthy and highly successful people (I'm talking literal billionaires) who don't have a college degree of any kind. And I can show you a ton of college educated people, with their terminal degrees that are making somewhere around $20,000-30,000 a year.
Jim Rohn had one of my all time greatest thoughts on this subject when he said, "higher education can help you earn a living, but self-education can make you a fortune."
So, what is it that allows you to really get rich, to really earn the income that you truly desire whether it's six figures, seven figures, eight figures or what ever?
Very simple, and it's a law that the entire universe is based on.
The universe is based on a simple law concerning value. The more value you provide, the more it comes back to you.
Do you want to earn more money?
Provide more value to your fellow humans. Over-deliver to your customers. Provide more in general.
You'll get more back in spades.
The more value that you provide, the more value you'll receive back.
It's as simple as that.
Now, go create your greatness.
Yours in affluence,
Brett
Also, if you're looking for a wonderful home business opportunity check out www.empowernetwork.com/bstepan
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Find Your Success
Have you ever thought of that?
Is it having a ton of money?
Is it having a fancy car?
Is it being happy and at peace?
Is it being respected?
Is it having kids and a family?
What exactly does success mean to you?
For everyone, it's going to mean a different thing.
For me, I couldn't care less about having a house, a fancy car or having kids. Not that I don't like those things. They're just not a priority to me. For me, being happy and having peace as well as having freedom is what success means. I also enjoy the game of money and business and I know that money is a key to freedom, so that's part of success to me as well.
But, what does it mean to you? Only you can answer that. And, as soon as you do, you'll be one step closer to achieving the success that you dream about.
Now, go create your greatness.
Brett
P.S. check out the big things happening at www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecretphp?Id=bstpan or www.empowernetwork.com/bstepan
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Why you should aim high!
The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. Michelangelo
This has always been one of my favorite quotes, and I find it so true.
I've always believed that your dreams and goals should be bigger than you are. That you should truly reach for the stars with everything.
After all, even if you miss the stars, you'll still hit the moon and you'll be millions of miles further than those that tried to "be realistic" and stayed on earth.
I remember when I first started to compete in Ballroom and Latin Dancesport. I made the goal to become a National Champion. Everyone tried to tell me not to aim that high, that it was so hard to do and that I'd just fail.
By the time that I retired from professional competition I hadn't become a National Champion. But, I had become a 3 time United States Finalist, was in the top 5 in the nation for 3 years in a row, had been successful in the World Championships, had won numerous competitions around the country, and had been successful in 4 separate divisions.
The people that told me to "be realistic" never even competed.
And the same has been true in all areas of my life. From business, to money making, to teaching and coaching, to the martial arts, to fitness, to dance, to just about everything. Many people told me to not follow my dreams, that I'd be shooting to high. Then I took my high shot and accomplished great things while those others did nothing and accomplished nothing.
So, do yourself a favor. Always aim high. Screw the haters, they're just jealous that they don't have the courage that you do. Go after and create the life of your dreams. You can do it.
Yours in affluence,
Brett
P.S. check out www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecrephp?Id=bstepan for a great home money making opportunity.
This has always been one of my favorite quotes, and I find it so true.
I've always believed that your dreams and goals should be bigger than you are. That you should truly reach for the stars with everything.
After all, even if you miss the stars, you'll still hit the moon and you'll be millions of miles further than those that tried to "be realistic" and stayed on earth.
I remember when I first started to compete in Ballroom and Latin Dancesport. I made the goal to become a National Champion. Everyone tried to tell me not to aim that high, that it was so hard to do and that I'd just fail.
By the time that I retired from professional competition I hadn't become a National Champion. But, I had become a 3 time United States Finalist, was in the top 5 in the nation for 3 years in a row, had been successful in the World Championships, had won numerous competitions around the country, and had been successful in 4 separate divisions.
The people that told me to "be realistic" never even competed.
And the same has been true in all areas of my life. From business, to money making, to teaching and coaching, to the martial arts, to fitness, to dance, to just about everything. Many people told me to not follow my dreams, that I'd be shooting to high. Then I took my high shot and accomplished great things while those others did nothing and accomplished nothing.
So, do yourself a favor. Always aim high. Screw the haters, they're just jealous that they don't have the courage that you do. Go after and create the life of your dreams. You can do it.
Yours in affluence,
Brett
P.S. check out www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecrephp?Id=bstepan for a great home money making opportunity.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
How to make more money right now!
If you want to know the one secret to making more money, keep on reading because I'm going to share it with you right now:
Are you ready?
Alright, provide more value to the world.
Our world works on a value for value trade (whether it's true value or perceived value), therefore if you start creating more value for people, start really over-delivering on everything that you do, there is no way in the universe that you will not be rewarded with more value back.
It's a simple natural law of the universe.
Now, depending on your value system, you may be rewarded mentally, spiritually, emotionally, physically or financially. But, you will be rewarded no matter what.
And, in my experiences at least, you'll be rewarded in greater parts.
So, you want to make more money?
Add more value. Become a better employee. Work smarter and harder. Be more productive. And really truly kick ass at what you're doing. The universe is waiting to reward you with what you want.
Now, go out there and create your greatness.
Brett
P.S. Finished up updating the other blogs. Check them out at www.brettsmartialarts.blogspot.com www.brettsrealdefense.blogspot.com www.brettsalphacrew.blogspot.com and www.empowernetworkkkk.com/bstepan
P.P.S. If you're looking for a great home based business to make some nice money in your spare time, I've had great experiences with www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecretphp?Id=bsteapn
Are you ready?
Alright, provide more value to the world.
Our world works on a value for value trade (whether it's true value or perceived value), therefore if you start creating more value for people, start really over-delivering on everything that you do, there is no way in the universe that you will not be rewarded with more value back.
It's a simple natural law of the universe.
Now, depending on your value system, you may be rewarded mentally, spiritually, emotionally, physically or financially. But, you will be rewarded no matter what.
And, in my experiences at least, you'll be rewarded in greater parts.
So, you want to make more money?
Add more value. Become a better employee. Work smarter and harder. Be more productive. And really truly kick ass at what you're doing. The universe is waiting to reward you with what you want.
Now, go out there and create your greatness.
Brett
P.S. Finished up updating the other blogs. Check them out at www.brettsmartialarts.blogspot.com www.brettsrealdefense.blogspot.com www.brettsalphacrew.blogspot.com and www.empowernetworkkkk.com/bstepan
P.P.S. If you're looking for a great home based business to make some nice money in your spare time, I've had great experiences with www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecretphp?Id=bsteapn
Thursday, September 26, 2013
A Quick Post For Today
Successful people seek out the opportunities that they need and, if they don't find them, they create them.
Here's a great opportunity for you to take to create the freedom and life of your dreams.
www.empowernetwork.co/almostasecretphp?Id=bstepan
Talk more soon.
Brett
Here's a great opportunity for you to take to create the freedom and life of your dreams.
www.empowernetwork.co/almostasecretphp?Id=bstepan
Talk more soon.
Brett
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Let's Talk Success
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours."-- Henry David Thoreau
I always really loved this quote. To me it really is the definition of success.
When we boil it down, we all have different definitions for what we believe success is. If some young man or woman has always wanted to be a house husband or house wife and they are now doing just that, loving every minute of it, and doing an incredible job at it. They are a success.
If someone has wanted to get themselves out of the rat race and really kick butt in life, creating a life that they want, not what others want. And they're currently doing just that, loving it, and being awesome at it. They are a success.
If someone is an athlete and their goal isn't necessarily winning the big one, but instead having a long and amazing career that allowed them to grow into the person they wanted to become; and that's what they're doing. That person is a success.
Success comes in many different ways. For some it's having a stable job, for others it's creating their own businesses and taking risks. For some it's having children, for others it's not. For some it's being rich beyond their wildest dreams, for other's, they couldn't care less.
The key is knowing what you're definition of success is, and then taking the actions that you need to create the life of your dreams. Regardless of what anyone else thinks, believes, feels or says.
As Thoreau says in the definition above, if you advance confidently in the direction of YOUR dreams and endeavor to live the life which YOU have imagined; that's when you'll meet YOUR success.
It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about it. It's not between you and them. It's all about what your hopes and dreams are.
Now, go out there and create your dream life.
Brett
P.S. Feel free to check out www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecretphp?id=bstepan
I always really loved this quote. To me it really is the definition of success.
When we boil it down, we all have different definitions for what we believe success is. If some young man or woman has always wanted to be a house husband or house wife and they are now doing just that, loving every minute of it, and doing an incredible job at it. They are a success.
If someone has wanted to get themselves out of the rat race and really kick butt in life, creating a life that they want, not what others want. And they're currently doing just that, loving it, and being awesome at it. They are a success.
If someone is an athlete and their goal isn't necessarily winning the big one, but instead having a long and amazing career that allowed them to grow into the person they wanted to become; and that's what they're doing. That person is a success.
Success comes in many different ways. For some it's having a stable job, for others it's creating their own businesses and taking risks. For some it's having children, for others it's not. For some it's being rich beyond their wildest dreams, for other's, they couldn't care less.
The key is knowing what you're definition of success is, and then taking the actions that you need to create the life of your dreams. Regardless of what anyone else thinks, believes, feels or says.
As Thoreau says in the definition above, if you advance confidently in the direction of YOUR dreams and endeavor to live the life which YOU have imagined; that's when you'll meet YOUR success.
It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about it. It's not between you and them. It's all about what your hopes and dreams are.
Now, go out there and create your dream life.
Brett
P.S. Feel free to check out www.empowernetwork.com/almostasecretphp?id=bstepan
Monday, September 23, 2013
Upcoming Seminars
Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to let everyone know about some up and coming seminars. Of course, you're all invited to join in on the Friday night Self-protection Workshops that happen ever Friday night at 7pm. But, there's some other wonderful seminars coming up.
Saturday, October 19th:
The Super Abs Seminar:
This Seminar, starting at 3pm, will be focusing on how to really train to build incredible abdominal strength. I can guarantee that you don't know the material in this seminar, it'll be the first time that I've actually taught a lot of it. And, it's all stuff that you won't find in any book or magazine. This is the real deal on how to build incredible and super ab strength. Registration is only $50.
Saturday, October 26th:
Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling 101:
Join me to explore the wonderful grappling arts of Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-jitsu with a little Judo, Sambo, Submission Wrestling and Catch Wrestling thrown in. Looking for an incredible workout, a great sport to be a part of, an incredible and enjoyable martial art, and a great way to train without getting hurt. Look no further. We'll be going over the basics of these powerful and amazing arts as they apply to grappling and ground fighting. Registration is only $50.
Feel free to register with me at bolerobrett@aol.com or b_stepan@aol .com
Talk with you all soon.
Brett Stepan
Just wanted to let everyone know about some up and coming seminars. Of course, you're all invited to join in on the Friday night Self-protection Workshops that happen ever Friday night at 7pm. But, there's some other wonderful seminars coming up.
Saturday, October 19th:
The Super Abs Seminar:
This Seminar, starting at 3pm, will be focusing on how to really train to build incredible abdominal strength. I can guarantee that you don't know the material in this seminar, it'll be the first time that I've actually taught a lot of it. And, it's all stuff that you won't find in any book or magazine. This is the real deal on how to build incredible and super ab strength. Registration is only $50.
Saturday, October 26th:
Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling 101:
Join me to explore the wonderful grappling arts of Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-jitsu with a little Judo, Sambo, Submission Wrestling and Catch Wrestling thrown in. Looking for an incredible workout, a great sport to be a part of, an incredible and enjoyable martial art, and a great way to train without getting hurt. Look no further. We'll be going over the basics of these powerful and amazing arts as they apply to grappling and ground fighting. Registration is only $50.
Feel free to register with me at bolerobrett@aol.com or b_stepan@aol .com
Talk with you all soon.
Brett Stepan
The Law Of Attraction, Awesome or Bullspit?
In the world of self-help there has been no bigger theme then the Law of Attraction. I'm sure by now you've all heard about it. The book, "The Secret" really opened up a lot of people to it. But, it's actually been talked about, used and debated about for eons.
But, is it really all that it's cracked up to be or is it all just a big pile of bullspit?
Or, is it both depending on how you look at it?
I'd say the latter.
The way that most people tend to use this law is a waste of time.
Most people read a book on it and then they follow this type of procedure:
I'm going to set my intention for what I want, let the universe know I'm ready for it.
Now that I've set my intention I'm going to send a lot of happy, positive and loving thoughts towards the goal.
Alright, I've done that so I'm now going to sit on my ass and let the universe hand deliver what I want. I've done my part, now it's the universe's job.
And this is when it becomes bullspit.
Let's face it, if you good set out an intention to make $1,000,000.00 or to lose your beer belly, or what ever it is that you want and magically get it everyone in the world would be ripped and wealthy.
However, that's not how the universe works.
Everyone seems to forget that the next part of the Law of Attraction is to take action and follow the Law of Practice.
In other words, you set your intention, send good thoughts, then you go out there and work you ass of to get what you want.
When the universe gives you inspiration on how to get what you want, you don't think about it, you take it by the balls and run with it.
You want to make a million dollars and have a thriving home business, great. Set your intention and then take the action to find and/or create the circumstances that you need to become a millionaire.
You want to lose your beer belly and see your abs. Start wolfing down the protein, screw the carbs, and lift a bunch of heavy crap. In your off time feel free to sprint some hills.
The Law of Attraction does work, but it's not a magic pill. It requires you to put in the work to create your world and to have you actively participate in it.
Now, go out and create your greatness. If you're looking for some good help to reach your goals feel free to contact me at b_stepan@aol.com
Also, remember to follow me at brettsdreamlife at twitter.
For some extra money in your pocket check out www.empowernetwork.com/bstepan
And, for fitness, health and nutrition check out www.brettsalphacrew.blogspot.com
I'll talk with you all later.
Brett
Thursday, September 19, 2013
What I'm All About
I'll admit it. I may come across as slightly arrogant here or there, but it's simply because I've been blessed with the most amazing life that I could ever imagine. I've been a successful business man and am making a wonderful living doing the things that I love, and helping thousands of others to do the same. I'm healthy, fit, ripped and strong. I have amazing friends and family and I'm married to the most amazing woman in the world. She continually inspires and amazes me everyday. I'm not saying all of this to brag or boast but to show how grateful I truly am for everything that I have and for everything that I'm creating.
But I couldn't have done any of it without the help of amazing coaches, wonderful mentors, and incredible teachers. People like Dr. Joe Vitale, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Randy Gage, Ryan Lee, and more. These wonderful people that have really taken their time and taught the lessons that I needed to learn to become who I have become and who I am becoming.
And that brings me to the true meaning of this blog.
Now it's my turn to really make a difference and help you as much or more than my coaches have helped me.
I'm a true believer in the pillars. Being strong physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially. And that's what this blog is all about.
It's all about helping you to reach your potential in all areas of your life and to truly live the life that you've dreamed about and longed for.
We're going to talk about how to be healthy, strong and fit with a body that you are proud of.
We're going to talk about how to have incredible confidence, self-esteem, inner peace and unreasonable happiness.
We're going to talk about how to make a ton of money and live a life of abundance and affluence.
Why?
Let's face it, if you're in shape and healthy, with great relationships but you're struggling to pay the bills you're probably not going to be happy and at peace.
Also, if you're richer than God but sickly and lonely, you're going to be miserable.
So, why not have it all?
Why not be fit and strong, healthy and vibrant, rick and wealthy, and have the greatest relationships that you can?
Wouldn't that be an amazing thing.
That's what I'm here to help you do and that's what this blog is for.
I'll be cheering for you on your journey.
Yours in affluence,
Brett Stepan
P.S. Feel free to check out www.empowernetwork.com/bstepan for some amazing ways to make some extra money in your spare time.
P.P.S. Also, please remember to follow me on twitter at brettsdreamlife@twitter.com
Also, feel free to check out the other blogs at:
www.brettsalphacrew.blogspot.com
www.brettsrealdefense.blogspot.com
www.brettsmartialarts.blogspot.com
But I couldn't have done any of it without the help of amazing coaches, wonderful mentors, and incredible teachers. People like Dr. Joe Vitale, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Randy Gage, Ryan Lee, and more. These wonderful people that have really taken their time and taught the lessons that I needed to learn to become who I have become and who I am becoming.
And that brings me to the true meaning of this blog.
Now it's my turn to really make a difference and help you as much or more than my coaches have helped me.
I'm a true believer in the pillars. Being strong physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially. And that's what this blog is all about.
It's all about helping you to reach your potential in all areas of your life and to truly live the life that you've dreamed about and longed for.
We're going to talk about how to be healthy, strong and fit with a body that you are proud of.
We're going to talk about how to have incredible confidence, self-esteem, inner peace and unreasonable happiness.
We're going to talk about how to make a ton of money and live a life of abundance and affluence.
Why?
Let's face it, if you're in shape and healthy, with great relationships but you're struggling to pay the bills you're probably not going to be happy and at peace.
Also, if you're richer than God but sickly and lonely, you're going to be miserable.
So, why not have it all?
Why not be fit and strong, healthy and vibrant, rick and wealthy, and have the greatest relationships that you can?
Wouldn't that be an amazing thing.
That's what I'm here to help you do and that's what this blog is for.
I'll be cheering for you on your journey.
Yours in affluence,
Brett Stepan
P.S. Feel free to check out www.empowernetwork.com/bstepan for some amazing ways to make some extra money in your spare time.
P.P.S. Also, please remember to follow me on twitter at brettsdreamlife@twitter.com
Also, feel free to check out the other blogs at:
www.brettsalphacrew.blogspot.com
www.brettsrealdefense.blogspot.com
www.brettsmartialarts.blogspot.com
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