Eating right and working out is not as hard as we always make it out to be.  As a matter of fact, once you get started and you get your body into a routine – it is addictive!

Once again I am doing a six week Weight Loss Challenge with a very enthusiastic group of people.

None of them were working out when they joined the challenge but they all had a dream of transforming their bodies and their attitudes… and you will be amazed at what we have accomplished in just a few short weeks – they can’t even believe it.

Yesterday I reminded them that this is the last week in this challenge and that this week they need to even push themselves to the next level. The truth is that when we started this, none of them had any idea how strong they actually are – physically and mentally!

Now they don’t want the journey to end, they all expressed to me how upset they are as they don’t want to stop, they all feel so great.  They all feel like winners with more confidence and willpower and much more energy than before.

I assured them that I would be right there to keep encouraging them via email… they now know what to do and they are in a solid routine.  I have also reminded them that they can join me in my “online personal training” doing workouts with them, or they can come back and see me for private sessions or group classes any time – and I know they will continue to attend because – the bug has bitten them all!

They are addicted to this healthy lifestyle purely because they now know how good it feels. Once you start seeing the results and reaping the rewards of your hard work you don’t want to stop.

Just like this group of people, you can get into the habit within three to four weeks if you just see it through!  The Hot Burning Body Workout makes it easy, because it is so much fun to do and it challenges you to a level where you are amazed at the things you are actually able to do!

Don’t underestimate yourself – get the Hot Burning Body Workout System and start getting addicted to a healthier lifestyle and get your Hot looking body in no time!

Kind Regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S.  With the workout your receive a Quick Start Guide with a healthy meal plan that includes some tasty recipes and also fast food options.  Don’t waste more time – get addicted to a healthy lifestyle with Hot Burning Body!!!
http://www.hotburningbody.com

P.S. Oh and one more thing – no matter where in the world you are, you can join me online for my live “online personal training”. If you have a webcam and a free Skype or gmail account I can meet you online and give you a personal training session right there in your own home for a fraction of what it would cost you to get a personal trainer to come out to your house!

As you know from my last email to you, I was exhibiting all the Hot Burning Body products at the LA Fit Expo this past weekend and it was a great success. And thank you to all of you that came by the booth to see me, it was such a pleasure to meet you!

I will be posting some video from the expo on my blog for you soon. I will let you know when it is live so you can go and have a look:)  We had so much fun. By the end of Saturday we have already sold out majority of our kettlebells and all of Sunday I was forced to swing the 35 and 40 pounders for demonstrations… let’s just say I got my workout in – hehehe!

There were MMA fights, bodybuilding and figure competitions, and all the big names in the fitness industry mulling around. I was very fortunate to meet Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk) in person and had a long and pleasant chat with him. He is a real “gentle giant”. I also got to talk to my favorite fitness model Jamie Eason, so that was really cool!

Now of course i know that if you don’t live in LA you were not able to make it to the Expo so I decided to – for this week only until Sunday the 31st of January, make my Expo prices available to you on line. I will provide you with a coupon code so you can get the expo prices too!

These are some incredible savings that you will not see soon again:

Get 20% off everything in the store!

All you have to do is go to:

www.HotBurningBody.com, pick your product or multiple products. Then click on the “add to cart” button and enter your coupon code.

Here is your coupon code to get your Mega low Fit Expo prices:

Your Coupon Code: HBBEXPO

Have fun shopping! Remember, these GREAT Fit Expo prices are only valid until Sunday the 31st!

Happy working out!!

To your health and strength

Vanessa Bader

Your coupon code again: HBBEXPO

Oh, and remember to put all your products into your shopping cart before you enter your coupon code

There are many different methods out there to increase flexibility.  As a dancer I have been stretching all my life and I have been exposed to all the different ways to get more flexible.

Unfortunately I was never naturally flexible like a lot of dancers and gymnasts out there… some people are genetically more flexible than others, but in my quest to be a great dancer I discovered some of the secrets that helped me reached my goal.

Now, you might be thinking, well I am no athlete or dancer or gymnast, why would I be concerned with maintaining my flexibility?  The answer is very simple – for all round better quality of life, youthfulness and energy!

Streth to stay healthy and pain free

In the Hot Burning Body Workout Series I make use mostly of active stretching techniques because that improves the balance between strength and flexibility.  I have also included some static stretches that you can easily do  reading or watching television or even during those pesky commercial breaks.

But no matter which technique you choose there are two very important and simple guidelines you need to follow when you stretch to get the most benefit.

1) Breathe

2) Relax

For many years I couldn’t understand why I was having such a hard time to improve my flexibility while everyone else in class seemed like Gumby.

Then I discovered the secret; I was not relaxing while I was stretching – I was simply trying too hard.

In order for the muscles to be able to lengthen they have to relax, because when a muscle is tense, it is in a shortened state.  So stretching without breathing and relaxing is completely counter productive.

Try this:

Pick a stretch.  It might be a hamstring or groin stretch or even a shoulder or chest stretch – but get into the position of the stretch.   Start at a very comfortable range, then take a really deep breath.

Now, as you exhale – imagine that muscle melting – feel it going completely limp as you take it deeper into the stretch.  Now breathe very relaxed for about ten seconds and then release the stretch to a comfortable range.  Repeat 5 times.

If you are doing it correctly you will notice that every time you repeat the exercise you will be able to increase your range considerably.

Breath and relaxation is the key!

Happy stretching!

Kind regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S.  In the Hot Burning Body Workout I put as much emphasis on flexibility as I do on strength, because when you find the perfect balance between the two is when you are the least likely to ever injure yourself and you can move freely and easily.

Happy New Year… 2010 is here!

C’mon now – do you want the Hottest Body Ever in 2010? You know you can do it, but you have to persevere!

What are some of the very important things you can do to succeed with your weight-loss and fitness goals this year?  Right now I will share with you the most important things to keep in mind – if you follow these few guidelines, you are in for a Kick-butt year regarding reaching your “body-goals”.

1)  Remember – something is better than nothing. Even if it is ten minutes, make sure you  do some kind of physical activity every day!

2)  Limit your intake of any processed foods. If it comes in a packet, box or a can and the list of ingredients goes on and has words you can’t pronounce – avoid it! Fresh and unprocessed foods are always the best.

3)  Eat every 3 to four hours and don’t ever skip a meal. It is important to keep your metabolism burning red-hot.

4)  Never give up… don’t let one little bump in the road deter you from your path.  Stay determined and if you happen to fall off the wagon – get right back up on it!

5)  Always do Cardio vascular as well as resistance and flexibility exercise. Your workouts need to be as balanced as your meals.

6) Have a plan. You can’t reach your destination if you don’t know where you are going.

Remember – weight loss and fitness is not only about looking fantastic, but it is about being healthy and feeling great! When you are healthy and you feel good about your self, you gain absolute confidence that is imperative for you to excel in every area of your life.

Vanessa Bader “Get Bikini Ready for 2010″

I have taken all the thinking out of the above mentioned with my Hot Burning Body System.  I give you a full body workout system that gives you the most dramatic
results in the shortest time possible.  I also provide you with the Hot Burning Body Quick-start guide that will lead you in the right direction and explain exactly how to exercise and eat in order to get the Hottest Body ever!

And for this month only – January, I am offering you a Bonus one on one phone call with me, where you can voice your concerns and ask me any weight loss and fitness questions you might have.

Get the Hot Burning Body Workout System Now and start 2010 on the right foot!

To the best year Ever!

Kind regards

Vanessa Bader

I am so Pumped!
Motivated!
Excited!

So let me share with you….

This past weekend I spent at the Achieve Fitness seminar here in Las Vegas and it reminded me once again how valuable it is for us to let ourselves be inspired by others.

Don’t you find that you often expect it of yourself to be your own inspiration?  I know I am guilty of that sometimes. I put a lot of pressure on myself to keep inspired and hard working. Being able to inspire yourself is an amazing attribute, it is a wonderful thing – but quite often we all need a little push or “nudge” to help us along the way.

Do yourself a favor and find opportunities like workshops and group discussions, maybe a fitness forum online or even a paid event or seminar like the one I went to this weekend – It is what we all need sometimes to get us inspired and motivated again.

You have only one body and your health should be your number one priority. Without your health you have nothing, and that is why it is so important to me to help you reach your weight loss and fitness goals.

I was introduced to many wonderful and extraordinary like-minded people this weekend. All of them experts in the field of fitness, nutrition and weight loss.

I also got introduced to some amazing new products that could help you make your workouts more efficient and deliver better results. I invested in some of these products myself because I believe strongly that they can bring another dimension to my workouts and my health.

So stand by, because in the following couple of weeks I will introduce you to a few of these people and their expertise and products to help you make your workouts more fun and effective!

What other ways are there to stay inspired?

Well, it is important to keep your workouts interesting, and some of the best ways to do that is to increase your weight load, intensity and number or sets and reps you do, but also by trying different modality of exercise.

Stay Motivated!

By “modality” I mean -  There are various different exercises that work the same muscles. By alternating those your can have a little more fun working out.

For instance – to work out your back muscles, in stead of doing 3 sets of seated cable rows, and then three sets of Lat pull downs, why not alternate between the two with minimal rest in between your sets. That way you are targeting two different areas of the back, but doubling up on intensity by minimizing rest. More effective, more efficient – and more exciting. Less boring!!!

Go ahead and try that!

So how do you stay motivated?

1) Join a group or a forum on line where there are other people with the same goals as you. In this case a fitness or weight loss forum. There you can also quite often find answers for questions you might have.

2) Seek out events like fitness seminars and conventions. There you can be sure to be introduced to new ways of being inspired and lots of very motivated people

3) Read – there is so much good advice available in books and on line these days. Blogs on Fitness and weight loss are available everywhere. But at the same time – beware, don’t believe everything you read. Be selective.

I want you to always feel free to email me at any time to ask me any questions you might have regarding your fitness and weight loss. I will help you as much as I can. My number one priority is to help you live a full and healthy life.

In order to have the best quality of life, you want be in the best shape you possibly can. I am here to help you achieve that!

Have a wonderful week and remember to keep doing your Hot Burning Body workouts!

To your Health and Strength

Vanessa
P.S. Pretty soon I am starting filming on my brand new Hot Burning Body Circuit Training DVD. In this workout I will show you how to make use of Super sets and alternating different “modes” of exercises. It is an amazingly effective way to work your body!

Today I have a recipe for you that you can add to your meal plan.  In the Hot Burning Body Quick Start Guide I provide you with many more healthy and tasty recipes like this one to keep your meals interesting – never boring.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes we can get really tired of the same old oatmeal with raisins or just good old simple scrambled eggs and even those lovely egg-white omelets you have learnt to make.

Here I have a little treat for you for that special Sunday morning breakfast.  This is a healthy and tasty way to start your day… once a week you are allowed a scrumptious treat… here is a healthy treat for you!  Healthy has never tasted so good!

Yummy Waffles for Breakfast

These Coffee-Chocolate Waffles are sweet and light, and full of good stuff — like fiber and monounsaturated fats. Plus, the yummy combo of espresso and cocoa powder is your delicious morning pick-me-up!

Chocolate-coffee Waffles (Makes 5 waffles)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups whole-grain pastry flour.

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup 1 percent milk

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 teaspoons espresso powder

3 tablespoons light olive oil

3 large egg whites

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional) Maple syrup

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the milk, brown sugar, espresso powder, and oil. Whisk these ingredients together until blended.

Preheat a waffle iron for 4 minutes, or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (A drop of water should sizzle and bounce when dropped onto the hot surface.)

Meanwhile, beat the egg whites and salt with an electric mixer at high speed just until they form soft peaks. Fold the whites into the chocolate batter a third at a time, folding in the chocolate chips with the last third of the whites. Fold just until the mixture is combined.

Spray the heated waffle iron with cooking oil right before using. Add enough batter to almost cover the waffle grids (3/4 cup) and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the waffles with maple syrup.

Note: To keep the waffles warm, place them in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet in a preheated 250°F oven.

Per waffle: 235 calories, 10g fat, 29g carbohydrates, 10g protein, 5g fiber, 400mg sodium

So there you go – healthy doesn’t need to be tasteless and boring.

Enjoy!

Kind regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S.  How is the workout going?  Remember, that working out goes hand in hand with healthy eating in reaching your weight loss goals.  The Hot Burning Body Workout provides you with four invigorating workouts that burn maximum calories while strengthening and toning your body!

My aim is to keep you inspired to reach your weight loss and fitness goals.  I try to give you inspiration and information on a weekly basis that helps you stay on track.

Sometimes I will share delicious and healthy recipes with you that helps take the thinking and the effort out of having to guess what to eat next, other times I will give you exercise or nutritional tips, and other times I will simply share with you some inspirational stories to lend you some emotional support.

Whatever it may be – in the end the most important thing is that you need to be open-minded and be willing to accept support and information.  The more informed you are, the better you are able to make intelligent decisions about your own health, fitness and weight loss goals.

Don’t just blindly follow anyone’s advice or opinion… make sure you trust your source and that you use your own knowledge and intuition. You probably already know much more than you give yourself credit for.  The thing is that weight loss is not an exact science, so it is very important that you become self aware and you get to know your own body.

Additionally, the topic of weight loss and staying in shape is very dependent on your frame of mind. In order to be successful you want to make sure you get yourself in the right state of mind – a positive one.

It is very important that you take full responsibility for your own actions. Take back your power – Look at your own life, the choices you’ve made and how they have brought you where you are today – for better or for worse.

Responsibility means not blaming anyone or anything for your situation.  That type of mindset, the mindset of being “the victim”, that is what saps your will and drains your power.

You need to take responsibility and as soon as you do that, you will start to see how the choices you make creates your reality.  This does not necessarily mean controlling all the difficult things that life throw your way, but you can control the way you react to situations, people and events in order to create the best possible outcome.

It is up to you to decide whether you are going to either fear life’s challenges or embrace them with positive faith in yourself.  You can let someone’s criticism affect you or you can brush it off and move on.

The key is being aware and totally conscious and accountable for the decisions you make.  Your actions and reactions can dictate the outcome of almost any situation in your favor.

So take back your power of choice and take responsibility…

This is a big step in reaching your weight loss and fitness goals.  Go for it!

To your health and success!

Kind Regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S.  Taking responsibility for your actions can be very helpful in reaching your weight loss goals but also in every other area of your life!

Three ways to burn more calories faster

Spending hours on the treadmill or in the weight room is just not an option for most of us anymore. If you are like me, then every minute in the day is precious so you better use it well.

Burning optimum calories in the shortest amount of time is definitely a requirement. There are various ways to do this – to be exact, three ways that are by far superior.

1) High intensity interval training

High intensity exercise would be the first and most common. By doing whatever you are doing at a high intensity for shorter bursts of time, you can definitely get the calories burning – not only during your workout but also for hours afterwards.

Lose weight faster!

But here comes my secret… Now combine this high intensity concept with movements or combinations of movements that create muscle-confusion and you will get INSANE results!

2) Muscle Confusion

What is that?

It is when you challenge your body with movements that it is not used to doing or that is out of your regular comfort zone. The result of this is that the muscles have to engage more intensely to coordinate and create the motion so it burns double the amount of calories it would if it was doing a movement that is in its comfort zone.

So challenging your body out of its comfort zone can be a great key to optimizing your workout so you can burn more calories in less time.

This is one of the strategies I use in my Hot Burning Body workouts. By challenging your body in different ways your metabolism keeps being stimulated and the fat burns off faster.

3) Mind-Body Connection

More unusual motions also promote the connection between mind and body as your mind has to be fully engaged in order for your body to perform the movements correctly. Therefore it is another way of optimizing the results of your workout, because if your mind is engaged in what your body is doing, and you are completely focused on which muscles you are targeting, then the fat burning and muscle toning results will definitely be exaggerated.

In the Hot burning body workouts I make use of all these techniques to give you the best results in the shortest amount of time.

Why waste your precious time on lengthy workouts that don’t give you the most benefits? These three principals are the answer to you getting the best results in the shortest amount of time. I am committed to making your exercise time worth your while!

To your health and strength

Vanessa Bader

P.S. Hot Burning Body is the answer. Whether you decide to pick the body weight exercises or my Kettlebell workout, you can be sure that you won’t regret it. The results speak for themselves!

Getting the body you want is not only about working out hard and eating right, but it has a lot to do with your mindset. The way in which you approach your fitness and weight loss goals is what is going to determine if you will ever get there.

Firstly, make sure that you have a very clear and concrete goal. Ask yourself some questions like… how much weight do I want to lose? Is weight really the most important thing? Is it about my health and growing older so I can be there for my children one day? Do I want to run a marathon or compete in a specific sport? What are your specific needs and goals?

Once you have figured out exactly what you want, use a journal and write it down so you have a reference – a reminder to keep you on track.

Now remember, you are not going on a diet, you are working on increasing your quality of life through establishing healthy habits. Aim high, but set small and attainable goals to start with. For instance – lose 5 pounds to start or come down one pant size. Once you have reached your goal you can expand on that and build on it. Each goal you reach improves your self-confidence and inspires you to improve even more on that.

Remember that setbacks are part of life and a setback is only just that – one setback. It does not mean you cannot recover from it. Don’t give up – just get back on the bandwagon and keep on going.

Lastly – remember there are no mistakes. These are learning experience and you will get better at it as you go. You will encounter small setbacks and failures, but who doesn’t? Remember that every pound you gain can be lost again!

With the Hot Burning Body workouts I guide you so you can reach your goals fast. I give you the most effective exercises that will tone and shape your body as well as help you lose fat fast, and in the Quick start guide I give you sample menu’s and recipes to help you get and stay on track with your eating habits.

Don’t delay any longer. Start now – you can do it!

To your health and strength

Vanessa Bader

P.S. I welcome your comments… feel free to share your opinion on the above topic with me.

You might not be aware of this, but certain foods can rev up your metabolism to help you lose weight faster. Scientists have recently discovered that there are certain types of food that help you burn fat better and faster than others.

The first and I think most important is lean protein. By incorporating some kind of lean protein into every meal it does not only help you build muscle but it also takes many more calories to digest protein than it does to digest any kind of Carbohydrates and that is how it actually increases the rate at which your metabolism works.

Lean chicken for weight loss

Choose lean protein sources like chicken, turkey, fish, lean red meat and eggs. Protein powder is also a very good option. So when you crave something sweet you can reach for a protein shake in stead.

Lean protein for weight loss

The next one is really good unless you are lactose intolerant. – Milk.

Milk is also a form of protein, it is a natural source of weigh protein that has also been shown in fat-burning studies to limit the turnover of calories into fat by the liver. In addition to that the high calcium content of milk helps turn off a key obesity gene and helps your fat-burning metabolism run smoothly. So don’t be too quick to throw the milk out of your fridge, but I do suggest you stick to low-fat milk.

Milk, Whey Protein

The last one I want to share with you today is Chili Peppers. There is a compound found in chili peppers called Capsaicin that have been shown to have a thermogenic effect. This compound seems to lower the blood insulin levels and that can help you to ultimately lose weight faster.

Chili Peppers

By incorporating the above three foods in your daily meal plan you can reap huge benefits. Ultimately, weight loss is about burning optimal amount of calories, and when coupled with regular exercise, the correct food choices can really help you reach your goals faster and more effectively.

The Hot Burning Body Workouts have all been created to help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals quickly.

Kind regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S. With the Hot Burning Body Workout you get a Quick Start guide that will provide you with all the nutritional and fitness advice to get you kick started towards your new, hot body and healthy lifestyle!