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Joey Atlas / August 15, 2019

Midweek Miracles: Personal Health Coaching Breakthroughs

Personal Health Coaching Breakthroughs

Welcome to the “Midweek Miracle” edition of the ATLAS Fitness News & Updates series….

The idea literally just came to me a few hours ago as I was pondering a few things that needed to be shared with as many people as possible… starting with YOU.

These are some of the latest breakthroughs from a few of my Long-Distance private coaching clients and one of my local hybrid clients…

So, without delay – we’ll jump right into it.

Midweek Miracle #1

Long-Distance private personal health coaching client Cindi (see her 1 month reflection here) – is making PROFOUND progress in her weight-reduction, MINDSET and health improvements….

TIP – Cindi admits she NEVER thought that was is happening to her would EVER happen. So, in the first few weeks I “reset” her belief system and boom! She is making progress she would have never thought possible. (“BELIEVE”)

She wrote this in one of her daily updates a few days ago:

“According to the scale, I am down, (despite weighing herself after eating). Wow. I needed that this morning.

I can say that I legit now only have 1 pair of shorts and 1 pair of jeans that I can still wear! My business clothes do not fit either. (her clothes are TOO BIG!!)

I have a closet full of clothes (TOO BIG NOW) that I will never wear, how cool is that?!

I put on a pair of my yoga sweat pants, oh my goodness! They are super loose in the butt and thighs. It’s times like this, that I know it’s real. The changes are real.

May sound strange, however, I am still having a hard time comprehending this is real, I am shrinking. Wow. Wow. Wow.”

I encouraged Cindi her to start a public podcast to share the finer details of her entire story – and if all goes to plan her first episode will be live by the weekend… Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more on that.

Life-Changing.

Midweek Miracle #2

Long-Distance private coaching client, Joy – had several short trips and events over the lat 2 months that would have totally thrown her off track in years past…

But not this time – not with my guidance and her newfound mindset.

This time, she and I planned ahead, created definitive, but very simple, strategies to keep her on track and making great progress – no matter where she had to go or what she had to do…

In the past these would be the things that derailed her efforts and negated any progress – but now we’ve changed them into opportunities of even more progress and improvements.

Life-changing.

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Midweek Miracle #3

Long-Distance private coaching client Kendall – had several unexpected mishaps (and a current family vacation) that could have knocked her back to square one…

As a busy mom of 2 girls, with a career and household to run – life’s curve-balls can be a surprise that smother even the best intentions – which is what used to happen in the past…

But, now – with my guidance, Kendall has smoothly navigated several episodes and a Summer vacation she is on right now with the entire family – with a “stealthy” plan – a few key strategies and the attitude of control & success.

For example, I created a “Mini-Circuit Session” she can do literally almost anywhere in just a few minutes. So she is able to sneak it in here and there, while still enjoying all the family time and fun. (game-changer)

In years past Kendall admitted she would totally STOP her exercise program and that would also lead to her nutrition getting even further off track – and the aftermath would be a slow route back to getting into a groove again after the trip was over…

The cycle would keep repeating itself. You know how that goes right?

But not this year. This year we’ve changed her paradigm so everything works – and she stays the course.

Life-changing.

Midweek Miracle #4

Long-Distance coaching client Patty is in the throws of intense studies, a shifty work schedule and a life in transition.

But she values her health, BIGTIME. And she needed help getting and staying on the right track with her health and body-composition despite what her life was loaded up with…

And since starting with me just a few weeks ago – she has already experienced some important milestones that will now propel her toward even more progress and profound success.

She has now realized that her old, high-intensity workouts and hardcore exercise programs were putting her at risk (back problems, etc) while not delivering desired results…

She is now realizing that a gentler approach is not only better, easier, more realistic – BUT it is the gateway to creating a PERMANENT lifestyle of fitness and wellness.

And beyond that – she is already seeing performance improvements in her running times, because of the functional and safe nature of my training methods.

TIP: One THE BIGGEST lessons with everyone above is the fact that NOBODY has to have a “perfect” schedule that cannot be deviated from…

In fact we ALL have shifty schedules and life episodes that will come and go ALL OF US, including me…

BUT the difference between the successful people and the people who just keep backsliding year after year is that the successful ones find ways to stay on track, stay the course and stay on the path with strategies, tactics and methods that make it all natural, easier and realistic to maintain.

LIFE-CHANGING.

I hope this edition of Midweek Miracles has inspired you in some way.

If you need even more inspiration and fuel for motivation – just go visit any of the blue links above – their stories are POWERFUL.

If you feel you also need the unique assistance of a personal coach – I’m looking toward the Pre-Holiday season that starts in September as the next chance to get one of the few spots in my schedule that I’ll be opening then.

So, if you are fed up, have “had enough” and are ready for real and true changes in yourself, then email me back and tell me your story, give me the details – and tell me why you need a 1-on-1 Long-Distance coaching spot with me in September.

And be sure to check these out if you missed them on the weekend:

1 – The Wellness and Weight-Loss for Women Podcast

2 – The Wellness and Weight-Loss for Women Video Show

Please do share today’s “Midweek Miracles” with anyone and everyone you can think of who will benefit from anything I’ve shared with you today…

Just forward the email to them, post the links to them via facebook, or however you wish to share it.

The more people we provide with better information the better their lives can be – and we all win…

If you have a question that you would like us to cover in the next podcast episode please come post it under the video thread here

I’ve got a few other AMAZING success stories (with before and after photos) coming to life, behind the scenes, so stay tuned as they will be shared when the time is right…

As always – thanks for being here 🙂

Your trainer for LIFE
Joey Atlas
PS – Seeing this edition got a little long – I’m going to save the personal health coaching breakthrough tip about my local hybrid client for the next edition so stay tuned for that as it reveals a very powerful insight that will benefit anyone, regardless of your current fitness & wellness status…

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Joey Atlas / July 22, 2019

Fit Over 60! Ph.d. in Phys Ed Shares Her Unique Home-Gym & Fitness Success

I hope your weekend has been a great one so far ?

As promised, today I’m sharing Jan’s story (and some photos, plus a short video clip) – which is sure to inspire you for at least one reason, maybe more…

Ok – let’s set some context here first…

As you read this, keep in mind Jan holds a B.S., M.F.A., Ph.D in Physical Education and Dance — University of Wisconsin-Madison

Exactly 3 years ago she came across one of my top programs for women (Naked Beauty/SYMULAST Anti-Cellulite Method), purchased it and got started…

Seeing and feeling great results – she also kept tuned into things by reading my weekly email updates.

Through the updates she heard about the release of the SCULPTAFIT Bodyweight Home-Gym Systems and wanted one. So she emailed me to find out how to purchase it and I scheduled a phone call with her to go over the details since the full website wasn’t complete yet…

And here was her reply after the call:
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“Joey: Thanks for taking the time to speak with me and answer my questions about the SCULPTAFIT Home-Gym.
With great results already, I’m excited about my purchase of your PRO Model System.

As per the request on the invoice, my address for delivery is:_____________

Thank you!”
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That was back in mid 2018 (middle of last year) and I had forgotten that Jan sent me a success story/progress update back in November of 2018…
So long story, short… She reached out to me in the private forum area about how good everything is going and I asked her if she could put her great words into an email…

And she did!

It’s actually 2 parts:

Part 1 is from November 2018 and Part 2 is from this month (July 2019) with her even more awesome update after having had several months to train with our methods and make full use of her new SCULPTAFIT Home-Gym System…

Enjoy! and if you want to get on the pre-order list for the next production run of 10 Home-Gym systems, then reach out to me asap. (reply to this email) The first 10 to get on the pre-order list, get one of the 10 units (those of you who already let me know – you are good, I got you! No need to let me know again :-).

Ok – here are Jan’s 2 excellent emails: (first one back in November – second one just last week)

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November 2018

“Hi, Joey.

I’ll be sixty-two in February. In my younger years, I trained as a dancer.

Now, living in Las Vegas, Nevada, I’ve always kept reasonably fit by taking advantage of the great weather while walking and hiking.

However, bone density tests revealed osteoporosis, due I am told, to years of striving to be sylph-like on a calorie restricted diet during my dancing years.

Then too, as I got older, my muscular strength was not optimal affecting my balance, overall endurance, and bone density.
I am happy and so proud to report that I’ve benefited greatly from doing the exercises shown on Naked Beauty: The SYMULAST Method DVD as well as those on the updates I get in my email.

Your demonstrations of the exercises and explanations are concise.

For me, the result has been a renewal of my kinesthetic sense, a reawakening of my awareness of movement from the inside, and impressive gains in muscular strength.

By the way, my latest DEXA scan (bone density) showed significant bone-density increases overall – a gain of almost 13% in one area.

With your explanations of each exercise, even if one’s physical limitations make modification of the exercises necessary, the purpose of each exercise can be fulfilled.

Having watched a number of your home gym workouts, I am eagerly awaiting my SCULPTAFIT Home-Gym System.

I’m so motivated and thrilled to be partaking in your program.

Thanks for all your efforts and positivity.

Janet Perkins
B.S., M.F.A., Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Dance
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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And here is her latest update, just sent to me last week: (first, here’s one of the photos)

Bodyweight Home-Gym System All in one complete home gym for families being used by long distance client Jan — Happy Home-Gym Owner, Jan on Bodyweight All-In-One SCULPTAFIT Home-Gym System

July 2019

“With this update, I am 62 years old, and I continue to gain impressive strength.

As a 32 year old, I never thought I would have the upper body strength to do even one pull-up, but as of March, I CAN!! Not many, but a few.

I wasn’t sure my fitness was showing, but now that it is summer, I get many compliments on my muscle definition, especially in my arms.

Since the arrival of my SCULPTAFIT Home-Gym System in December, I’ve been using, almost exclusively, the training sessions that are in SCULPTAFITclub.com

I started using the 5-day schedule but switched to the 7-day schedule because it seemed to involve the lower body more frequently.

Some of my favorite workouts are ULBHTM “To the MAX” parts 1 and 2 and LIIT Chest and Back Intermediate Personal Training Session #2.

Of course, I love all the workouts that I’ve found on SCULPTAFITclub.com. I’m thankful for the variety – short workouts, longer workouts – all very effective!

Here’s a super-candid and short video of me doing 2 of the abs/core exercises from one of the intermediate training sessions:

Due to the endless variety, I am motivated to do a SCULPTAFIT workout every day, although I have started to schedule one day off so that I can do extra hiking.

At the end of this summer, I will be eager to see my next bone density test results. I used to dread having those done, by the way. But, not anymore!

I’ll keep you posted.

Janet Perkins
B.S., M.F.A., Ph.D.
Department of Physical Education and Dance
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Happy Home-Gym Owner, Jan Using SCULPTA-Bands on Bodyweight All-In-One SCULPTAFIT Home-Gym System

We LOVE getting updates and success stories like this!!

It keeps me and my Studio Team on our mission of making this world a better place with a GENTLER and SUSTAINABLE way to “workout” for optimum health, fitness and wellness!!

Again – if you want to get on the pre-order list for the next production run of 10 Home-Gym systems, then reach out to via this page here. The first 10 to get on the pre-order list, get one of the 10 units.

If you don’t get an email reply (sometimes email gets “cyber lost”), just come connect with me on facebook here and let me know “you want in on the next run of Home-Gym orders” and I’ll be in touch to go over the details.

I’ll be back in touch soon!!

Your trainer for LIFE,
Joey Atlas

Joey Atlas / July 16, 2019

Best Workouts for Middle Age and Beyond Into Your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s

While the younger crowds and the “unsuspecting mature” crowds are continuously fed the notion that their workout have to me “high intensity”, “short and fast”, “harder and tougher” – the truth is none of that dangerous and risky stuff is NOT necessary.

Lots of the hardcore “fanatics” do not like when I write about this – but hey, this is not for them, it’s for us people who are just taking our own path that is most realistic and beneficial to us. Simple really…

Here is the direct link to the video on my YouTube Channel => #1 Best Workouts at Middle Age & Beyond Into Your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s

As of the day I’m writing this, July-15-19, my last complete health/medical exam was almost a year ago – which means my next one will be on schedule with Dr Osborn, for next month (August).

If you’ve been with me for a while, you’ll remember my last 5 years worth of vital stats and blood work ups have all been getting even better.

I’ll share the updated details (2019 results), in a future video and post here, on how these improvements are continuing, with the lifestyle habits I’ve been implementing (anyone can do these).

And as you know – my ‘chief aim’, and the one that I hope becomes ‘supernatural’ to you, is to always be employing lifestyle habits that directly, and positively, impact my annual health exam results.

By doing that – I directly, and positively, impact my LIFE – and I share this all to inspire YOU to do the same.

If I can do this – then so can YOU.

I think you’ll agree, we don’t hear this kind of wellness-focused ‘chief aim’ in the common conversations of mass market fitness..

Rather, we hear shallow messages about “fast weight loss”, “rock your best body in 4 weeks”, “be sexy again”, “turn heads everywhere”, “look like a fitness model”, “slim down in 7 days”…

It all makes me cringe, because it’s those short term, superficial promises that keep people in the perpetual cycle of “on and off again”… Never truly fully committing to a mindset and lifestyle of total wellness on the inside AND the outside.

Sure, some of my peers are opening their eyes to the bigger picture – but for the most part the mass markets are still appealing to people’s superficial, short lived, motivations.

And these shallow motivations, hardly ever stick. No secret, right?

BUT – when we shift our focus from just “looking amazing” to “feeling great, improving health & strength, exercising with care and eating for longevity..” then we start to really understand WHY we are doing all this – and how our mindset holds the key to everlasting habits, best results and an awesome quality of life.

In the video above, I share some thoughts on the the mindset needed in order to make all this “fitness stuff” easier, simpler, more enjoyable and hence, far more effective & sustainable in the long run.

One of the biggest factors in optimizing and preserving the physical body so that it is strong, balanced and able to carry us through life with high functionality is the TYPE of exercise we choose to do.

If we choose, the harder, heavier types of high-impact exercise – then our muscles, bones and joints will have excessive wear and tear on them. And this is IF, I say IF, one is able to even sustain the hardcore, high-intensity styles of workouts…

Opting for a gentler, slower and more controlled and realistic form of fitness training allows the body to be nurtured into wellness in a way that builds “physical integrity” both for the short term and the long.

Of course – this “physical integrity” is directly related to “mental/emotional integrity” – hence the “mind/body benefits” of a proper approach to lifelong fitness.

Enjoy the video above – please share it with at least one family member, friend, and/or co-worker who will appreciate it and benefit from it.

Any questions comments or thoughts? Post in the comment box below, you know I love hearing from you…

Your trainer for LIFE,
Joey Atlas
PS – IF you haven’t checked out the ATLAS-SCULPTAFIT Club Private Video-On-Demand site, then click below to have a look…

This gives you EVERYTHING you need for staying on the “proper path to optimum fitness & wellness”

Joey Atlas / July 6, 2019

How to Reverse Aging and How to Prevent Aging Prematurely: PART 1

This is “How to Reverse Aging and How to Prevent Aging Prematurely” – PART 1

Anti-Aging is a MASSIVE Multi BILLION dollar market – and it is getting bigger every year.

The unfortunate thing is that, most of what is out there is “fake”. Meaning – it doesn’t work. From topical “youth serums” to extreme, invasive procedures – lots of damage is done in this murky realm…

Sure there are some good & honest pockets of true products, procedures and services – but finding the needles in the massive haystack can make the smartest people dizzy with crazy confusion…

Today I’m going to give some of the proven, time-tested, physiologically measurable elements of age reversal, anti-aging and prevention of pre-mature aging and disease.

Click play to get things going:

Here is the direct link to the video on my YouTube Channel => How to Reverse Aging and How to Prevent Aging Prematurely: PART 1

As you listen to what I share in this short video – there are a few points I want to highlight here:

1 – There is a difference between proper exercise and mass-market, trendy workout programs.

For the majority of us “regular people” with busy and full lives – we need SAFE and EFFICIENT. We don’t need risky and painful.

2 – Diet fads and gimmicky eating methods that are too restrictive and unbalanced will backfire on most people.

Nature has given us all the high nutrient foods and items we need to optimally sustain life. Faddish food plans that are unrealistic cannot be sustained, nor are they health for the vast majority of us.

3 – Your thoughts created by your mindset dictate your actions, choices and habits.

Don’t underestimate the power of your mind.

Your “thinking”, or lack of – has profound implications on how you carry yourself through life and the kind of life you have.

Pay attention to this one because it’s where all the magic starts.

Trust me, I’ve lived through this myself – so I speak from firsthand experience.

Any questions, comments or thoughts about “How to Reverse Aging and How to Prevent Aging Prematurely: PART 1”? Please post below – you know I love hearing from you.

And if you can think of anyone who would benefit from today’s video and post then please use the colorful share buttons below ?

As always – thanks for being here and watching/learning/reading!

Your trainer for LIFE,
Joey Atlas
PS – I’ll be adding a few new into the ATLAS-SCULPTAFIT Club Private Video-On-Demand site soon…

So if you want access to those, Plus EVERYTHING ELSE, for yourself and your family, then go here and get your first 2-weeks free and then you can lock in the lowest Seasonal Special rate once that 2 weeks free ends

Joey Atlas / July 5, 2019

Kendall Reveals Early Key Breakthroughs in Her Personal Health and Fitness Journey

Today I share yet another, profound and insightful “1-Month Reflection” from another private 1-on-1 coaching client, Kendall.

As you read what she shares below, it is very likely you’ll recognize some of the points she highlights as something that you may heave dealt with in the past, or are still being challenged by it to this very moment…

But, not to worry because there is hope. As you’ll see in Kendall’s reflection letter below… “change can happen”.

If you’re new in my world, and you want to see more of these private 1-on-1 coaching reflections – after you read Kendall’s you can see Cindi’s here and then you can see Joy’s here

I have a few others in the works, and as time allows I’ll get them posted here on my main blog so others can benefit from the breakthroughs, mindshifts and insights being highlighted and openly shared…

After reading this – if you know someone who needs this kind of inspiration, please do share this post with them. It could be a friend, family member or co-worker – or all the above… Send it over

Here we go!

Kendall Reveals Early Key Breakthroughs in Her Personal Health and Fitness Journey

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FROM Kendal – My 1-Month Reflection:

So far, this has been a great experience.

This first month was largely about me getting back into the swing of making fitness a consistent part of my day-to-day.

It was also about creating a greatly heightened sense of awareness around where I truly am with my current habits, vs. the stories I may have been telling myself about how well (or not well:) I was doing.

The awareness has kind of blown my mind and given me SO much more clarity around what I’ve been telling myself is important to me/a priority and the REALITY of what I’ve been doing, or not doing.

It has been so good to see, and a little bit confronting at times if the story I’ve been telling myself doesn’t jive with what I’m actually doing.

But I am SO glad to have the awareness and information, because from this place I can make different choices that are more in alignment with what is truly important and a priority to me 🙂

I have seen and explored the areas that have been keeping me stuck in current habits that aren’t working for me, and with Joey’s help and support, finding solutions that DO work.

The mindset pieces are truly powerful and so needed when it comes to shifting lifestyle habits. I KNOW this, yet I hadn’t been optimizing all of these pieces in my own life.

This is a work in progress 🙂

So far, my numbers are moving in the right direction, which is great, but even better than that, I am noticing a shift in my habits, my mindset, and my actions in terms of prioritizing fitness/my workouts, and really being even more mindful about what I’m eating on a daily basis.

I am also being more and more mindful of having positive self-talk, and treating my body with love and kindness.

In the past, I went for super intense workouts, and if I wasn’t “dying”, I didn’t feel like I was having any benefit.

I am blown away by how powerful the recommended workouts have been, despite being relatively short, low-impact and gentle. So I am letting go of feeling like I need to beat myself up to have a “good” workout, which is SUCH a relief!!

And it makes my fitness time more appealing and enjoyable 🙂

I have noticed an increased awareness of my body throughout the day.

I will notice my abs, or my back, and I love feeling this positive, healthy connection with my body.

I can feel my muscles getting stronger, and I’ve already noticed some increased definition in my arms- YES!!!

I have already increased my posture awareness- and it has already improved!!

I am tremendously appreciative of Joey’s support- he is so great to work with and such a powerful, positive influence.

I feel very comfortable with him and know he’s on my side, and I also know I can trust him to be honest with me and tell it like it is.

He will call me out if and when needed, yet it’s from a place of supporting me and my vision for the outcomes I’d like to achieve.

It feels truly incredible to have this level of support for me and my optimal health and fitness.

Thank you Joey, and onward to Month #2!!
Kendall
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Want to know why I share these awesome and powerful 1-Month Reflections?

One of the main reasons I share these here is to continuously highlight the FACT that not only do you need to have the right ‘methods’ of fitness training and nutrition, BUT it is of utmost importance to have the MINDSET component properly addressed and nurtured along the way…

Without the mindset aspect, NOTHING will stick. No true and lasting changes will occur…

And we know what that looks like:

You start something new with the best of intentions. It might be the latest fad “diet” or new hardcore workout program or a detox retreat or yet another piece of mass-market exercise equipment that becomes a clothes rack…

And before you know it – you are toast. Defeated. Game over…. the “outside world” won – and you are back at square one, again.

You didn’t have a “mind-shift” because there was no true and real accountability. Mentally and emotionally, your “old” self could not get caught up to the “new” self you are wanting to become.

And the “old” self pulls you back… again.

Accountability is “intangible” and that’s where the problem lies for most people. Fitness training sessions are tangible. Nutrition and supplements are tangible.

Accountability is not.

We can’t touch or hold it. But it is THE most important piece of this puzzle – and without it, there is no victory, there is no success.

Accountability is misunderstood, and avoided in the process… And the pain of “starting all over again” continues to repeat itself as the years go by…

Nobody really wants that. The key is “TO KNOW” about the mindset dynamic of Accountability so that you can include it as part of your process and your journey.

PROPER Accountability from the “outside” is where the magic happens – but eventually, the aim is to INTERNALIZE this element of accountability so that YOU become your own coach.

It takes time. But it happens. I know because I lived through it myself.

I’ve bolded a few critical points that Kendall shared – so you could make note of those and ponder them as to how they may apply to you.

Any questions, comments or thoughts you’d like to share? Please post below as you know I live hearing from you.

Your trainer for LIFE
Joey Atlas

Joey Atlas / June 28, 2019

[6-28-19] ATLAS Health & Fitness News and Wellness Updates: 5 Hot Items to See

Happy weekend to YOU! 🙂

I hope you had a sweet and productive week… Today's weekly news update is going out to a LOT of people.

We're trying something slightly new here. I'm including global clients & subscribers as well as our local studio & 1-on-1 clients as well.

If you are able to say 'hi' or leave a comment at any of today's links/items – please do AND please share them with anyone else you know who will benefit from what we're sharing today…

A LOT of time and energy goes into putting these weekly updates together, so the more you share with others – the more it helps.

Here we go…

1 – Corporate Wellness / Workplace Fitness is on the upswing and gaining LOTS of momentum…

Companies are not only realizing the positive ROI from these programs but they are also seeing that it is a competitive advantage for attracting and keeping the best talent in the workforce.

If you want to start, or improve, a Corporate Wellness / Workplace Fitness program – we have several different ways we can help you do this, no matter where your business locations are and no matter where your staff are located.

We have a few low-budget, high value solutions – as well as several highly customized, "on site" consulting/programming options we can explore.

Our sweet-spot is small to medium sized businesses (up to a few thousand employees) with a varied employee base that needs proper guidance on safe exercise, smart nutrition patterns and healthy wellness lifestyle habits.

When your people are healthier and stronger – so is your company.

2 – Here's one of my recent fb/Instagram posts that seem to be getting more attention than others.

Feel free to click through, share it and leave a comment, etc…

3 – I have some powerful breakthroughs happening with some of my 1-on-1 Long-Distance Private Coaching clients…

I'll be sharing at least one or two new "1st Month Reflections" here in the near future.

With this being something relatively new in terms of how I structure the coaching program with each client – I'm looking forward to these reflections being shared more and therefore inspiring others to take proper action for all the right reasons.

Here are a few key highlights from recent coaching "catch-up calls & check-ins"

A – One client has reached the "40 day mark – SMOKE FREE" – this is HUGE.

This has been a challenge, but one he wants to overcome and he is on his way to doing it.

In addition to proper fitness training and smart nutrition habits under my guidance – putting the kibosh on smoking is going to have a powerful positive impact on his life.

B – Breaking free of our culture's "overeating mindset".

One of the common themes in my 1-on-1 coaching situations is the element of isolating and negating the common habits of the crowds.

The American society, and others, have been "trained" to overeat and over-drink. Period.

As a whole, this country is in serious trouble in regards to health & wellness.

No amount of drugs, surgeries or procedures will defeat the over-consumption that goes on in the USA.

The fix has to happen at the "individual level".

Self awareness and mindfulness are the start of the answer.

Realizing that one is "drifting with the masses" is the first step in being able to stop drifting and take back control & employ self-responsibility.

I know this because that was my own first step in FINALLY beating the negative forces that kept me from becoming my best self… I share my detailed story here in case you haven't seen it.

4 – Here is the latest addition to the ATLAS-SCULPTAFIT Video-On-Demand Fitness & Nutrition Portal

( if you're not a Total-Access Member yet and want to be – then go here to start with your 2-Weeks FREE Trial-Period in the beginning )

Marilyn shares the details of how she has dropped over 46 LBS so far and how she plans to keep this going. Her hubby is also living healthy with her and making excellent progress as well…

After Marilyn – I held a Q & A Session:

5 – I've been getting many requests to talk about Intermittent Fasting and how I've been "using it" to achieve my best body composition and my best health profile in decades…

I'll be doing a deep dive video segment and some specific nutrition plans soon, which will all be going into the ATLAS-SCULPTAFIT Video-On-Demand Fitness & Nutrition Portal for members

But I will also do a basic post about it on the blog – nothing detailed but a good summary overview about it.

The key about Intermittent Fasting is to remember that it isn't an extreme diet or some crazy eating method – it's actually much simpler and offers an array of eating/food choices.

It's not to be categorized with any of the faddish & trendy diet-schemes that are flooding the mass media – but rather it's an overarching approach to when and how we eat and drink according to how nature INTENDED..

Stay tuned…

Are you new in my world?

Did someone just share this post with you to help you get access to good, helpful and unique health, wellness & fitness info?
And do you have any questions, comments or thoughts?

Then come connect with me here and let me know.

Your trainer for LIFE
Joey Atlas

Joey Atlas / June 24, 2019

How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

So many people ask: “How Do I Lose Weight Without Counting Calories?”

Here is the direct link to the video on my YouTube Channel => How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

“Counting Calories” is one of the most widely known, and attempted, weight loss & dieting strategies.

But Does “Counting Calories to Lose Weight” Work?

For some it does, for others it doesn’t. So the answer is yes, and no- depending on who you ask.

And the reasons why or why not vary quite a bit – this is something I’ll talk about in a future video…

This truth is – losing weight can be achieved without counting calories. And this is a good thing because MANY people find the practice of counting calories to be tedious, challenging, frustrating, obsessive and dysfunctional.

That being said – there are people out there who’ve had great success losing weight by counting calories…

For now, I share a few thoughts based on personal experience and experience gained through coaching many clients over the past 3 decades.

In this video you’ll hear me talk about:

1 – Calorie/Food Displacement
2 – Calorie/Food Replacement
3 – Portion Mindfulness
4 – Nutrient Dense Foods
5 – And more….

Any questions, comments or thoughts about “How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories”? Please post below – you know I love hearing from you.

And if you can think of anyone who would benefit from today’s video and post then please use the colorful share buttons below 🙂

Also – if you missed this post ==> How I Beat My Toughest Food Addictions and Lost the Fat Forever <== I'm sharing the link here so you can see it, share it and maybe be inspired by it.

Your trainer for LIFE,
Joey Atlas
PS – I’ll be adding a few new “QUICKLY-FIT Fat-Burner Recipe Videos” in the ATLAS-SCULPTAFIT Club Video-On-Demand site soon…

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Joey Atlas / June 19, 2019

How to Fix Shoulder Pain and Avoid Shoulder Surgery with LIIT Reconditioning

How to Fix Shoulder Pain and Avoid Shoulder Surgery (maybe) with LIIT Reconditioning

A few months before I made this post – my neighbor, Dan, was in a motorcycle accident that should have left hime in worse condition than you see in this video.

HE WAS VERY LUCKY to be walking, and minimally injured. It could have been a LOT worse.

Nonetheless, his right shoulder was in bad shape and in a LOT of pain.

About an hour before we recorded the “reconditioning” segment of this video, Dan walked across the street when I saw he was wearing a sling (I didn’t know he was in an accident until he came over to explain). And he told me what happened…

He then added that he was scheduled to book his surgery date the next day. I tell the rest of the story in the video. Click play:

Here is the direct link to the same video on my Youtube channel:
==> How to Fix Shoulder Pain and Avoid Shoulder Surgery with LIIT Reconditioning

“Re-conditioning” Exercises Also Great for Corporate Wellness/Workplace Fitness Programs

Some of these shoulder exercises are part of the programs we design & implement for Corporate Wellness/Workplace Fitness programs.

As you might imagine they are equally beneficial & effective for desk/computer employees and for warehouse/manual labor staff – and everyone in between; drivers, manag.

Not only do they prevent injuries and absenteeism – but they reduce stress and boost productivity because of better functionality and improved strength/stamina.

Go figure, eh?

About Shoulder Injuries and Rotator Cuff Surgery – VERY IMPORTANT

My above ‘project’ with Dan is not meant to replace, or take anything away from what surgery can do for a damaged joint that NEEDS repair. (NOT ALL shoulder injuries and rotator cuff tears need surgery).

This is only one incident in a world of MANY shoulder injuries and rotator cuff problems.

ALWAYS see a doctor before making any decisions on what you might do in order to treat any type of injury, whether it be a shoulder joint, or any other part of the body.

I’m sharing this video to illustrate that there is ‘gray area’, not just in the medical & fitness fields, BUT IN LIFE. And we should always “gather information and proceed with caution” on any moves we make.

When Dan walked across the street to talk to me about his accident and the prognosis for his shoulder – and to ask me my opinion, questions, etc… he was “gathering information” – and as we talked it through, he decided to “proceed with caution” and first try reconditioning his shoulder with my guidance.

If you watch the end of the video you’ll see that Dan was able to avoid surgery, and his doctor was VERY impressed with the development of Dan’s rotator cuff and overall shoulder muscles – including the functionality and range of motion.

And with the average cost for Shoulder Surgery being around $14,000.00 – there was a good amount of medical expense avoided. AND Dan didn’t have to take on the risk of surgery – of which, there is always a risk.

If you, or anyone you know, are battling any shoulder injuries or rotator cuff pain then here are a few other resources that may be of interest:

1 – Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery for the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tears

2 – 8 Types of Shoulder Surgery Used to Repair Common Rotator Cuff Injuries and Other Areas of the Shoulder Region

Any questions, comments or thoughts? Please post below – you know I love hearing from you.

And if you can think of anyone who would benefit from today’s video and post then please use the colorful share buttons below 🙂

If you want to take the next steps on knowing which harmful shoulder exercises to avoid and some excellent ones you should consider, then take a look at this video and post from a few week ago:
==> How to Get Toned and Strong Shoulders WITHOUT Injuring Them

Your trainer for LIFE
Joey Atlas
PS – I’m putting together a 3-part video training series called “Shoulders for LIFE” that will be going live inside my Private ATLAS-SCULPTAFIT Video-On-Demand Portal once it’s done.