Fitness and Weight Loss Expert, Clint Barr, Hits Amazon.com Top 100 Best Seller List

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Clint Barr, health and fitness expert, recently hit five separate Amazon.com best seller lists, including the Amazon Top 100 with the new fitness book, “3 Steps To YOUR BEST BODY In Record Time.” Ridgeland, MS. – July 19, 2011 – Clint Barr, fitness business expert of Raising The Barr Fitness, recently joined a select group of the world’s leading health and fitness entrepreneurs to … [Read more...]

RTB Client Appreciation Party 2011

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Here are some great pictures from the 2011 Client Appreciation Party: Photos by Robert Smith, www.robertsmithimages.net, www.weddingsmiths.com     … [Read more...]

Are You Getting Your Rest?

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One of the most over looked, brushed aside concepts in the art of exercise and nutrition is the glorious REST day.  As we get deeper into our training and see major changes in our body’s composition, we often get into this mindset that more MUST be better in terms of our exercising and cardio.  Unfortunately, this concept will almost always lead to the dreaded experience known as "Overtraining … [Read more...]

Summer Baked Salmon

Summer Baked Salmon 2 servings Ingredients *2 cloves garlic, minced *1 teaspoon ground black pepper *6 tablespoons light olive oil *1 tablespoon lemon juice *1 teaspoon dried basil *1 tablespoon fresh parsley,chopped *1 teaspoon salt *2 (6 oz) fillets salmon     Directions: 1. In a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon … [Read more...]

Pick Your Poison

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In life we make choices. Sometimes the decision can be easy with quick turnover and fast results. Oftentimes decisions are difficult. They can be life-altering and reaching our desired outcome can be a lengthy process. I want to talk about those type choices and the mindset we should keep when approaching such decisions. Many times in life we will be faced with the decision of accepting a … [Read more...]

How To Set Goals So You Hit Your TARGET Every Time!

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I’ve been in the fitness industry for over a decade now and for the most part there isn’t a single client whom I served that didn’t start an exercise and nutrition program without some kind of goal.  The problem I see most often is that goal setting is done incorrectly.  What I mean by that is the goal itself is not strong enough, isn’t clear enough, and isn’t specific enough.  The … [Read more...]

Are Workout Gadgets Worth It?

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You’ve been exploring the latest releases on the workout gadget market and you have to admit you’re impressed. Some of these items have every bell and whistle imaginable. While they are neat and trendy, you can’t help but wonder if they are worth the expense. So, are they? Generally speaking, the answer is no. While there are some workout machines, for example, that can be well worth … [Read more...]

Rep Up Workout

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Here's a great workout that can be performed anywhere...the comfort of your own home, on the road in a hotel room, or while on vacation at the beach.  And no equipment necessary.  Basically, you have no excuses! Warm up 2 min brisk walk on treadmill/jog in place (if no treadmill available) 10 jumping jacks 5 burpees 10 jumping jacks Workout = BW Squat and Pushups--alternating, … [Read more...]

Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

  Fruit Salad Toss fresh fruit with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat Fruit. Garnish with roasted nuts, toasted coconut etc.   Poppy Seed Vinaigrette 2 cups 4 fl oz cider vinegar 2 TBL finely grated Vidalia onion 1 cup safflower oil ¼ cup honey 1 tsp dry mustard powder 1 tsp poppy seed Salt to taste   Combine vinegar, grated onion, oil and honey with … [Read more...]

Citrus Crab Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Citrus Crab Salad 2 entrée salad or 4 appetizers 2 cups jumbo lump crabmeat 1 cup diced avocado 2 fl oz small diced red onions 4 fl oz small diced tomato (seeded and cored) 2 fl oz chopped fresh cilantro 2 fl oz citrus vinaigrette Salt and Pepper to taste Garnish with crispy flash fried won ton wrappers Citrus Vinaigrette 1 ½ cups 1 tsp lime zest 1 tsp lemon … [Read more...]

Pekin Duck Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

Pekin Duck Salad 4 Salad Servings   2 Pekin duck breast 12 cups field greens 4 tbl dried cherries 4 tbl roasted cashews   Remove skin from duck breast and cut into small diced pieces. Fry in enough oil to cover duck fat until crispy golden brown, remove from heat then season with kosher salt aside for later use. Season duck breast with salt and pepper then sear in a hot … [Read more...]

Seared Scottish Salmon with Szechwan Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Seared Scottish Salmon 4 servings   4 @ 8 oz Salmon Filet 1 small spaghetti squash   Season Salmon on both sides with kosher salt. Pre heat a skillet with enough canola oil to coat bottom. Once the oil is hot sear Salmon until golden brown. Turn and continue cooking. You may need to put in a pre heated oven to finish cooking depending on how you prefer it … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day Boot Camp

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Veggies and Eggs

Kale,diced Chard,diced Onioin,diced Garlic,diced 3-4 eggs Half an avocado, sliced 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil   --Saute kale, chard, onion and garlic in coconut oil --Once everything softens and the kale and card reduce transfer to plate --With the pan still hot, cook the eggs over easy in the leftover juices of the sauté --When the eggs are cooked place them on top of … [Read more...]

Barbacued Junaeu Shrimp

¼ cup virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves minced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne paprika Dash of cayenne pepper to taste Shelled shrimp with tail left on (2 ½ pounds)   --Mix olive oil, spices and lemon juice in bowl --Fire up grill --Brush shrimp with mixture, place on hot grill, turn(1-2 minutes per side) at once and remove. --Place lime wedges and … [Read more...]

Bison Chili

1 tbs coconut oil 2 lbs ground bison 2 ¾ cups chopped celery ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic 1 12 oz jar salsa( I prefer black bean and corn salsa, you can always use your own) 1 8 oz can of tomatoes 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp sea salt   --Saute over medium heat the onions, celery and garlic until onions are translucent. --Then add meat, cumin and … [Read more...]

Steak of the Caveman

Favorite kind of beef steak (Filet, ribeye, porterhouse, sirloin, etc) 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp minced garlic ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil   --Preheat oven to 500 degrees --Mix seasonings and oil and stir well --Brush steaks with oil mixture --Heat 1 tbs of olive oil in cast iron pan over medium heat --Sear steaks on both sides, browning until … [Read more...]

Catfish and Potato Soup

PART 1 1 lb. carrots, sliced 3 med. onions (1 1/2 lbs.), chopped (4 c.) 4 lg. stalks celery, sliced 2 lg. cloves garlic, crushed with press 2 cans (28 oz. each) whole tomatoes in juice 1/2 sm. head green cabbage (1 lb.) thinly sliced (6 c.) 3/4 lb. green beans, trimmed and each cut into thirds 1 can (48 to 49 oz.) chicken broth 6 c. water Salt and pepper 3 med. zucchini (1 … [Read more...]

Why Nutrition Is Almost Always The Answer

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You can work out religiously and still not see the results you’re after on the scale. If you’re tired of sweating and not seeing those pounds fall off, it’s probably time to look more closely at your diet. When there is a stumbling block on the path to losing weight, it is almost always associated with nutrition. The reality is all the exercise in the world won’t help with healthy … [Read more...]

Water…The TRUE “Lifewater”

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Yesterday one of our clients sent me an email with a question about my opinion of Sobe LifeWater as an alternative or supplement to drinking just water.  It's such a common question, I wanted to share my response with everybody. It's very common for most people to think that water is "boring".  After all, it doesn't have any "flavor", right? Check out this client's question and my … [Read more...]

If The Shoe Fits…Wear It!

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You've heard me talk about it before.  The secret.  You know?  To finally achieving the body transformation goals you've always desired. Accountability! That's the one thing you need to achieve the fit, firm, lean body that seems to elude you time and time again.  That fad diet you tried, but didn't stick to...the latest workout DVD craze that flashed pictures of ripped and shredded … [Read more...]

Together–A Model of Courage, Hope and Success

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Yesterday I was blessed to be able to see the video that I have posted here below.  It's a short inspirational video of a father and a son.  Dick and Rick Hoyt, better known as Team Hoyt. As a fitness professional I am ashamed that yesterday was the first that I've ever heard of this amazing duo.  They've been running together for more than 25 years, competing in marathons and triathlons.  … [Read more...]

Just 1 Soda A Day Can Increase Your Diabetes Risk

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You work hard to keep yourself in shape. You eat right, exercise and steer clear of unwise lifestyle choices. Still, you just can’t resist at least one sugary drink a day.  After all, a single can of soda pop won’t hurt you, right? This is not necessarily so. According to a study in Diabetes Care, that once-a-day habit might come back to bite you in the end. Researchers found that people … [Read more...]

5 Signs That You Need to Do Something Different Now

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A Ridgeland personal trainer knows we all get older and expect some changes to occur in our bodies as we do. Not all changes that are brushed off as “normal aging” actually are though. In fact, there are many changes that people pass off as normal that are actually signs from the body that’s it’s time to do something different to avoid problems down the road. In many cases, the … [Read more...]

PUC Ridgeland 2011 Video Highlights

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Thank you for all your support! This was an extremely fun and rewarding project for us and you know how passionate we are about supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. In fact, just yesterday I was in Academy Sports and saw Wounded Warrior Project t-shirts by Under Armour. A portion of each t-shirt sale is donated to Wounded Warrior Project, so I bought a t-shirt in every color. Maybe … [Read more...]

Pushups For Charity 2011 Success

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We're still figuring up the final tally, and we have a few more donations to calculate, but the second annual Pushups For Charity Ridgeland event was another huge success! We're projecting to reach our goal of $10,000 raised for Wounded Warrior Project!  Once we get all the donations confirmed we'll post our final numbers and a cool video we are working on.  Until then, here are some photos … [Read more...]

The Reminder I Needed…

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This past weekend I went with my wife to San Diego, CA.  She was attending her annual American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting, which I have been unable to attend with her the past five years until now.  Needless to say, she was ecstatic that I was able to go.  And now that I look back on the trip...I'm glad that I was able to go and see San Diego also.  It was exactly the … [Read more...]

Personal Trainer in Jackson Reveals Why Interval Training is Effective

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A personal trainer in Jackson will tell you that you can exercise day in and day out and still not see the weight loss results you want. If it’s time to get more from your effort, looking into interval training makes a whole lot of sense. This precision workout can provide the calorie-burning push you’ve been lacking in your routine. Understanding Interval Training Interval training … [Read more...]

Eating Healthy on a Budget

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Eating healthy, balanced meals is a great way to support a weight loss effort. Unfortunately, it can be very costly to buy the right foods to assist the waistline. A trip to the grocery store will quickly reveal that buying fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat and other healthful choices is a costly venture. So, how can you eat right and still keep your budget in check? Fortunately, there … [Read more...]

Watch Out for “Vultures”

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New year. New beginnings. New opportunities. New Year resolutions. New you! This time of year is a time to start fresh. A time of hope. It's also a time when you are bombarded with all kinds of marketing messages for products and services telling you they are the solution to your problem. But watch out! Most of these "solutions" are smoking mirrors...vultures looking to pick the scraps … [Read more...]