Saying Goodbye: My Final Post
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | September 26, 2008
I started this blog about a year ago.
For those of you who just found the blog, welcome. For those of you who have been along for the entire journey, I thank you for all your comments and feedback.
But today, I’m making my final post. I’m shutting the blog down.
Here’s why:
I started this blog to help all the "average guys" out there. Which is where the title came from.
But just because you and I started out average, does NOT mean we have to stay that way.
Which is why I’m shutting down this blog. But don’t worry. Because next week I’m launching a brand new blog.
And I think you’re going to love the changes.
Here’s what’s in store:
- 4-5 New Articles posted each and every week including articles on muscle-building recipes, exercises, fat-burning strategies and much more
- More Free Stuff: Including weight-gain calculators, free reports and free tools to help you build the body you want.
- Cutting-Edge Fitness Tactics: I’m always testing new strategies. And I’ll openly share my results on the new blog.
I think you’re really going to love the new blog.
And I’m happy to report that the blog will be going live next week. My web guy is putting the final touches on it now.
So watch your email because I’ll be sending you a quick note when the blog goes live.
Thanks again and I hope to see you over at the new blog.
Cheers,
Matt
FORMER Average White Dude
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How To Build Strong Deltoids In Your Dorm Room
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | September 2, 2008
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It’s back to school time and some of our readers will find themselves stuck inside the confines of a 8 x 8 space. That’s right, the dorm room.
Sure, most universities now offer a weight room for students. But usually the gym is reserved for athletes-only during regular hours. And with crazy class schedules it can be tough to get there during other times.
But don’t worry, because I’m going to show you how to build big shoulders even if you’re stuck in a tiny dorm room.
Click here to see how you can build "Shoulders like Superman" in a tiny space with no equipment.
Enjoy.
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A Slimcado? Now I’ve Seen Everything…
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | August 19, 2008
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I popped into the grocery store to grab an Avacado.
(It was taco night at my house.)
Except… there were no avacados. Instead, I found a "Slimcado."
Apparently, through the marvels of genetic engineering, scientists have found a way to manufacture an avacado with 35% fewer calories and 50% less fat.
Here’s The Problem…
The avacado is (was?) chock-full of healthy fats.
I’m talking about mono-unsaturated fats. The "good" fats that most of us are sorely lacking in our diets.
So by removing half of the fat from the avacado, scientists are actually taking a perfectly good food and making it worse for you.
It’s the equivalent of genetically-altering oranges to remove the Vitamin C. (Don’t get any ideas, slimcado makers.)
Overweight? Blame the avacado.
I understand that Americans are getting fatter and everybody’s looking for a way to cut calories… but are Avacados really the culprit behind the obesity crisis?
Was anyone getting fat because they were simply eating too many Avacodos?
(Clearly, this child has been eating way too many Avacados. Luckily his parents have weaned him off and put him on the standard American diet of soda pop and french fries.)
Rant over.
Moral of the story? Don’t buy Slimcados.
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Is Michael Phelps Lazy?
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | August 15, 2008
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Last night, Michael Phelps won his sixth gold medal of this years Olympic gains. And he did it with ease.
Before the race, NBC did a very interesting story on Phelps’ build and structure.
What they revealed may change the way you think about the most dominant swimmer in Olympic history.
Here’s the deal:
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How Olympic Gymnasts Build Bulging Biceps
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | August 12, 2008
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It happens every four years.
The Olympic gymnasts show up on the television and guys everywhere start to ask, "How can I make my biceps look like that?"
Some guys assume that to get the bulging biceps of a gymnast, you have to spend hours at the weight room.
However, that’s not the case. Most gymnasts do NOT perform a great deal of weight training.
In today’s article, I’ll show you three tips that will help you build "guns like a gymnast."
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Snacks That Build Muscle
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | July 30, 2008
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To build muscle, you’ve got to eat lots of protein and quality calories.
That’s no secret. And most guys do a fairly good job consuming high quality foods at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
But at snack time, many guys fall dreadfully short.
(Kittens, while high in protein, are not the best choice for snack-time).
If you reach for chips or candy when snack hour hits, you could be sacrificing muscle gain.
Here are six quick and easy snack ideas that will not only help you build muscle, but will give you energy and actually make you feel better too:
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The Sneaky Symptoms Of Overtraining
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | July 10, 2008
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Did you know that skipping workouts can actually help you build muscle at a faster pace?
It seems counter-intuitive, but taking breaks from training can actually get you to your goals faster than if you trained non-stop.
Forcing yourself to work-out when you are on the edge of over-training is a mistake.
Unfortunately, it can sometimes be difficult to accurately gauge the symptoms of over-training.
In this article I’ll break-down a real world example of how I recognized the symptoms of over-training and what I did to get back on track.
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Build Strength And Muscle With YouTube?
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | July 1, 2008
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Does the thought of benching 315 pounds seem downright impossible to you?
Or how about squatting with 500lbs on your back?
Maybe you’ve got another goal in mind but at the moment it seems completely impossible.
Here’s a simple way modern technology can aide you in your pursuit of new personal records.
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Why This Rockstar Works Out
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | June 24, 2008
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There are lots of reasons to work out.
Health benefits, improved self-image… I could go on and on.
But there’s a deeper psychological reason for working out.
And rock star Henry Rollins expresses this thought beautifully in his article titled "Iron."
Take five minutes to read this article and I guarantee you’ll never look at working out in the same way again.
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Blowtorch Bodyfat with Bodyweight Exercises
By Matt (The Average White Dude) | June 18, 2008
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Recently, I stumbled across an interesting article about
using bodyweight exercises to burn off body fat.
The star of the article lost 133 pounds and reduced his body fat down to 6.5%.
He says, "If you can’t do 20 strict form push-ups and chin-ups, then you shouldn’t think about touching a dumbbell. Bodyweight exercises are enough to build the body that women really want."
Check out the CNN article here.
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