"I Can't" is for the birds!

If you have ever said the words "I Can't", then it is a MUST that you watch this video!

Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and owner of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studio in Bluffton, SC. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps.

High Performance Thinking!

This is the best example of being mentally tough. Just when you think you are done, fight harder. For in every hint of failure there is an opportunity born! If you can think it, YOU CAN achieve it! It's easy to talk yourself out of something. It takes courage and mental strength to overcome it. Everyone has courage and mental strength! Everyone! Find it in you!

This man, Billy Mills, changed my life when I was very young! Watch the movie "Running Brave" if you want to change your life as well.

Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and founder of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studios. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps

Run With The Big Dogs!

When I was competing in track and field at a very competitive level, I always wanted to be the best, as most people dream of. I quickly realized that if I keep beating the not so good, that doesn't make me the best.

Once I figured that out at a young age, I looked for better match-ups. I looked to compete against the best, even if I knew I didn't have a chance. Why? Because I lost against the best with dignity and courage.

One of my great memories came in 1991 running a 400 meter dash at Indiana University. I was put in the fastest heat with all of the BIG DOGS and I was excited about it. A 4 time Ohio high school state champion and national champion in the 400 meters (Chris) was also in the race, someone I had my eye on for 4 years prior. There were also many other big named runners in the field.

I was young and naive, but knew I had to take advantage of this opportunity. It might not ever come around again. So I was ready!

The gun went off and I shot out like a cannon. I ran stride for stride with my rival in the front of the race. At the 200 meter mark I was tied for first place against one of the best fields I had ever run against. It turns out I had come around the 200 meter mark in a time that I had never run a 200 before, not even in an open 200 meter dash. I was running the best 400 meter dash I had ever run.

Then...I hit a mile high brick wall. My legs completely shut down and it took everything I had just to finish the race in a time I had run when I was only 16 years old. Was I disappointed? Sure I was. However, I walked off the track with my head held high because I knew I could run with the best of the best. Speed wise, I could hang with them. I just needed some major muscle endurance training.

It turns out that Chris, who ended up winning a gold medal in the 1992 Olympic Games in the 4x400 meter relay, did the same thing I did in that race and finished 2nd to last just a step in front of me.

My point is that race made me a 100% better runner, not physically, but mentally. I knew I was good because I was leading that race faster than I had ever run before against the best of the best. Therefore after that race I have always said "If you can't run with the big dogs, then stay on the porch".

You have to try and you cannot be afraid to fail, but rather be excited to see what you can really do!

Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and founder of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studios. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps.

A Little Inspiration

It's been dark and gloomy where I live for the past 5 days. With weather like this, it just brings you down, and makes you think of self-doubt, so I looked for some good video's to get out of the funk and thought I would share it with you. This is the best I could find and it worked. This video is awesome! So if you need a little inspiration, this is for you. If you are not truly inspired after watching this video, you need to do some sole searching. Enjoy!



Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and founder of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studios. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps.

Do It For Your Family

You know many people decide to lose weight and become healthier for many different reasons. Most people do it for thenselves, which I do recomend most of the time. However, I strongly encourage you to not only do it for you, but for your loved ones as well. You do want to set good examples for your family. You do want to see your kids get married. You do want your grandchildren to know who you really are, not just through pictures. And you do want to live your life to the fullest being able to go on vacations with family, to be able to keep up with friends and live a full life.

Do it for yourself, but think of your loved ones as well and how much they want you around for a very long time.

Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and founder of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studios. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps.

You Can Be The Next Biggest Loser?

If any of you saw The Biggest loser Fanali last week, you saw some amazing things. You saw Helen win the grand prize losing over 100 lbs. and is down to a total weight of 117 pounds. She looked awesome! You also saw Gerry, who passed out the 1st day and is lucky to still be with us, win the at home grand prize. Gerry lost 54% of his body fat, threw away all his meds and is now the happiest man on Earth. Honestly, you can really see how happy he truly is.

Both these people, along with the rest of them that lost a lot of weight, are an inspiration to us all. I have had many people come in my studio this week for the initial consultation saying if Gerry can lose that much weight as bad as he started out, why can't I lose the 30 pounds I need to lose? That's why they came in to see me. It's inspiring!

However it's NOT realistic for you to lose that much weight that fast. I don't want to discourage you, and I'm not saying it cannot be done, because look at what those people did. I want people to realize that these people lived at a camp. They worked out 6-8 hours everyday with at least 3 hours of cardio everyday. Most people have families they need to take care of, jobs they need to go to, everyday chores to do. There simply is not enough time in the day to work out that much with the normal lifestyle. As the contestants on The Biggest Loser lose about 6-15 pounds per week, that would not be very realistic for you and I. If you are losing 1-3 pounds per week you are doing great! That is realistic.

The biggest thing most people don't realize is that it truly is a lifestyle change. If you want to rid your body of fat, CHANGES have to be made. Nutrition being the first. This is the biggest change of all. However it's a lot easier than most think. It's many small changes, not drastic changes all around. And exercise is a necesitty with weight loss. Those people didn't have to have skin taken off, because they were toning their muscles with all the resistance training. If they only did cardiovascular training and lost 100 pounds, there would be lots of skin hanging around.

It truly takes a lot of effort and help to lose weight properly in the healthiest way. It takes good nutrition with healthy supplementation. It takes cardiovascular exercise and it takes resistance training. The Biggest Loser is a great show and I recomend everyone watch it. Learn the tips they give. Realize what it takes to lose that much weight, and realize how happy these people are after the effort the put forth for a few short months.

You can do it too!

Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and founder of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studios. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps.

Increase Your Bustline Women With This GREAT Product!

"Finally women can firm, lift and increase their bustlines naturally. This works so well because it strengthens and builds the underlying tissue of the chest to firm, shape and lift the bustline. It's easy and it works!" Dr. Jan S. Kodat, DPTSc

But just pushing your hands together won't give you results. Developed by a woman, the Easy Curves' patented dual-direction resistance produces resistance when you push in and resistance when you pull out... sculpting a beautiful bustline through a full range of motion, to lift, firm and enlarge in just 5 minutes a day.

Resistance is the sectret to a beautiful bustline.

REALLY? C'MON PEOPLE! GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES AND FREAKIN' DO SOME PUSH-UPS! - CHAD

Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and founder of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studios. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps.

A 19-Year-Old Man Died After Using Hydroxycut!

Hydroxycut Health Danger!

As I've discuessed many times before, there are so many BAD weight loss products out there for YOU to waste your money on and think you will get good results. Well here's a great result from the Famous Hydroxycut...DEATH!

FDA Recalls Hydroxycut due to severe Liver Damage!

Hydroxycut is now linked to at least 1 DEATH and dozens of reports of serious health problems...

Some of the health problems associated with the Hydroxycut products include
jaundice, elevated liver enzymes (an indicator of potential liver problems), seizures,
cardiovascular disorders, rhabdomyolysis (a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure) and liver damage requiring liver transplant.

Overall fourteen Hydroxycut products, marketed as fat burners, low-cost diet aids, and energy enhancers, are being recalled voluntarily by the manufacturer after the FDA received 23 reports of serious liver injuries ranging from jaundice to death.

The FDA announced the recall last week at a news conference.
The recalled products include:
· Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
· Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
· Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
· Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
· Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
· Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
· Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
· Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
· Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
· Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
· Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
· Hydroxycut 24
· Hydroxycut Carb Control
· Hydroxycut Natural

At the news conference, Linda Katz, MD, interim chief medical officer of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said the agency urges consumers to discontinue use of the Hydroxycut products. Not affected by the recall are Hydroxycut Cleanse and Hoodia products.

The 23 reports of adverse effects include liver damage, elevated liver enzymes (which indicates potential liver damage) and liver damage requiring a transplant. A 19-year-old man died after using Hydroxycut. "The death occurred in 2007," Katz says, "and was reported to the agency at the end of March 2009."

"Hydroxycut products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts," Katz said. The FDA has not yet determined which ingredients or doses are associated with the liver problems, according to Katz.

Other reported health problems include cardiovascular problems, seizures, and serious muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) that can cause kidney failure.

Tod Cooperman, MD, president of ConsumerLab.com, an independent organization that evaluates dietary supplements, has been testing Hydroxycut products. He hasn't issued a report on them yet.

Cooperman agrees it's difficult to pinpoint which ingredients are to blame. "The products contain many ingredients,'' he says.

The FDA advises consumers who have any of the products involved in the recall to discontinue use immediately and return them to the place of purchase. Though not all the recalled products have been linked with serious liver-related adverse reactions, the company agreed to recall the 14 products, according to the FDA.

So just in case you were thinking about getting some Hydroxycut, you might want to think twice.

As many of you know I use and even sell nutritional supplementation myself (AdvoCare). I researched my products and company very thuroughly before getting involved. I have met and talked with all the scientist, that have over 170 years of experience and are the best in the world. I stake my reputation on those scientists and the products I take and sell. So, yes there are good supplements out there, but there are many bad ones as well. Do your research!

Chad Cannon is a certified personal trainer, fat loss expert, speaker, author, and founder of Shaping Concepts Fitness Training Studios. Learn more about how you can receive a FREE no obligations trial of his Shaping Concepts of Bluffton Fitness Programs and Boot Camps.