Chemicals Vs. Calories (Newsletter Archive)  CLICK HERE TO ORDER -- ONLY $39! MetroflexGymTraining.com Newsletter Website:  How To Build Up Muscle | Hardcore Body Building Workout | Body Building Exercise Routine E-mail:  Newsletters@MetroflexGymTraining.com Date:  September 14, 2007 Issue # 30:  Chemicals Vs. Calories Many people with whom we have spoken have stated they think that they are being healthy because they eat sugar-free (or fat-free) foods, especially desserts and drinks.  In a moment, you will find out more about these foods so that you are educated to make an intelligent decision about your food choices. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUCCESS STORY Walking into the most hardcore gym in America in 1998 seemed pretty intimidating for me as a high school kid.  But unlike other gyms which are filled with glitz, glamour and socializing, Metroflex gave me the focus, concentration, education and motivation I needed to train to my fullest potential.  Brian and his staff helped me find my strengths and weaknesses.  After 9 years, I am proud to have Brian on my side when I need him and as a friend.  Even though after my accident I could not train as hard as I could and moved to Plano, I still remember what I have learned and how Brian Dobson and Metroflex Gym have left a positive mark on me forever.   My deepest love for my second home and my good friend! God Bless and Good luck, Iman Sazmand ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you go to the grocery store and get some sugar-free foods or drinks, you may wish to stop and read the labels first.  A "sugar-free" or "fat-free" product does not mean that it is "chemical-free"; and certain food chemicals are ones which you probably don't want in your body.  Before buying any product, check out its ingredients online and focus on the chemicals included in them.  Then look up that chemical and do your research before buying.  Chances are that every reader of this newsletter would agree that an ideal "healthy" meal for those who exercise and weight train would be comprised of a lean protein, complex carbohydrate, and a fibrous vegetable like broccoli or spinach.  Yes, there are those who would argue that all of our foods must come from "raw" or "vegan" sources; but most people will have some form animal protein such as chicken, lean meat, turkey, egg whites, etc.  Their complex carbohydrates would come from foods like a sweet potato, rolled oats, and brown rice or natural grains. One commonality between all of these meals is that they are made up of foods which have minimal (or no) food chemicals added.  Yes, many people would say that we should these foods from "organic" or "free-range" facilities as they argue many commercial food suppliers add chemicals to otherwise healthy foods; but many people do not have easy access to such grocery stores and many people find the differences in prices to be cost-prohibitive.  Another commonality of these healthy meals is that they, inherently, are mostly "fat-free" and "sugar-free."  The marketers of fat-free and sugar-free products somehow never get around to reminding you of that! Sugar-free and fat-free foods are marketed because many people want to satisfy their taste buds without feeling guilty and, sometimes incorrectly, believe that they are reducing their caloric intake.  Sometimes "fat-free" foods may contain extra sugar; and sometimes "sugar-free" products contain extra fats! If you are going to spend your money on products marketed as sugar-free and fat-free at least ALWAYS look at the labels (either online or at the store).  You may be forced to make a trade-off, depending on what is available and your budget, between a product with less calories - yet more chemicals - and a product with sugars and more calories yet which is made with all-natural products. If you ever find yourself in this situation, consider choosing the item with the natural products (and the greater calories).  Then have the discipline to eat a smaller portion and increase your exercise time, intensity, and/or frequency to compensate for it.  Your body was designed to deal with natural ingredients so consider minimizing the amount of chemical-laden food products you eat.  If at all possible, put the snacks and soft drinks back on the grocery store shelf and get over the vegetable and fruit section instead! On a final note, you may be surprised to find out that many foods which are similar (example:  1% fat cottage cheese) are quite different between brands.  A few weeks ago I went to the store and compared the labels between the store brand and a national brand of 1% fat cottage cheese.  Both had roughly the same ratios of protein/fat/carbs (including sugars), and both were 24-ounce containers with roughly the same amount of sodium.  The major difference was that one brand had at least 3 preservative chemicals added and the other had none listed.  Even though the non-preservative brand was roughly 30-40 cents more expensive I went ahead and bought it. Feel free to ask us questions so that we can help you stay educated.  Here are two links to help you get started on your knowledge of nutrition and caloric content amounts: http://www.nutrition.gov http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/ Here is the FDA's link on food chemicals and additives:  http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/opa-bckg.html.  You may wish to look up other online sources of information to find out more about the effects food chemicals can have on you.  Talking with your doctor about these concerns would be a wise move as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you want to learn how to get in terrific shape, stop wasting time & money, and learn what has worked for the last 20 years, no matter what your training goals are, then please come visit: http://www.MetroflexGymTraining.com Or http://www.GreatBiceps.com You will find the down-to-earth, tried-and-true information which is used at Metroflex Gym – the “Most Hardcore Gym In America” as voted by Muscle & Fitness Magazine in July 2005!  And you will also get free bonus books on how to stay in shape even you are extremely busy (or travel for work), how to generate publicity, and how to get in "The Zone" (the state of mind where you are completely at ease) in any situation!  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for referring your friends to the MetroflexGymTraining.com website and newsletter.  As of this mailing, people in 22 countries and five continents are reading this newsletter!  We want to make sure that your investment in the Metroflex Gym e-book package is nominal in comparison to what you get in return, so remember that you will get: - A free sample chapter of the main e-book (no purchase necessary) - The Metroflex Gym Down To Earth Guide plus multiple bonus books (with purchase) - Free reports which can actually be considered as useful and relevant to you (no purchase necessary) - Unannounced free bonuses for being a customer (with purchase) - A chance to earn extra money by promoting the e-book (no purchase necessary) - A chance to have your success story read by people in more than twenty countries Thank you for being a part of the Metroflex Gym family, Matt Mc Dermott How To Build Up Muscle | Hardcore Body Building Workout | Body Building Exercise Routine Copyright 2007 Bullpen Marketing LLC.  All Rights Reserved.