No matter how old you are, no matter how bad you might think your hormones or genetics are, and no matter how lost you might feel after trying and abandoning past diets and exercise routines . . .
. . . you absolutely, positively can have the lean, muscular, and powerful body that you dream about, and Bigger Leaner Stronger will show you how.
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No matter how old you are, no matter how bad you might think your genetics are, and no matter how lost you might feel after trying and abandoning past diets and workout programs . . .
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. . . you absolutely, positively can break through muscle and strength plateaus, set new personal records, and build your best body ever, and Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger will show you how.
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Questions & Answers
I can’t find time to exercise, but I want to get in shape. What should I do?
I don’t know anybody who can find time to exercise. I’ve never had anyone tell me, “Mike, I have too much free time these days. I think I’ll spend a few hours in the gym every day to get in shape. What should I do while I’m there?”
It’s always the opposite. Most of us lead busy, hectic lives and feel we don’t have time for anything new. But in almost all cases, that just isn’t true.
As much as some people would like to think they’re too busy to exercise, when they analyze in detail how they actually spend their every waking minute every day, they discover how it could be worked out (no pun intended). And especially when they realize how little time it really takes to get fit!
The reality is people who have successfully transformed their bodies have the same 24 hours in a day as you and the rest of us, and they still have lives to live.
They still have to go to work, spend time with their loved ones, maintain some semblance of a social life, and remember to decompress and have some fun now and then. The only difference is they’ve decided exercise is important enough to be in the plan.
For some, that means watching less TV or giving it up altogether. For others, it means waking up an hour earlier than normal a few days per week to get into the gym. For others still it means asking the wife to take the kids after dinner (a favor that can be repaid for her workouts!).
My point is: if you really want to carve out an hour a few days per week to train, I’m positive you can.
How long does it take to see results?
One of the best things about Bigger Leaner Stronger is how quickly it works. You’ll see marked improvements in the gym and mirror within your first month, and it’ll only get better and better from there.
Do I have to take a bunch of supplements to follow the program?
No.
You don’t have to take any supplements if you don’t want to, because the vast majority of pills and powders are a waste of money. If you have the budget and inclination, however, certain supplements can help you gain muscle and strength, lose fat, and get healthy faster. You’ll learn all about this in the book.
I follow a special type of diet (vegan, vegetarian, Paleo, food sensitivity/allergy, etc.). Can I still do the program?
Yup. The diet principles are very flexible and can accommodate any and all food preferences and limitations.
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No matter how old you are, no matter how bad you might think your hormones or genetics are, and no matter how lost you might feel after trying and abandoning past diets and exercise routines . . .
. . . you absolutely, positively can have the lean, muscular, and powerful body that you dream about, and Bigger Leaner Stronger will show you how.
No matter how old you are, no matter how bad you might think your genetics are, and no matter how lost you might feel after trying and abandoning past diets and workout programs . . .
. . . you absolutely, positively can have the lean, sexy body that you dream about, and Thinner Leaner Stronger will show you how.
The Year One Challenge for Men is a workout journal companion to the bestselling men’s fitness book Bigger Leaner Stronger.
It contains a full year's worth of Bigger Leaner Stronger workouts created by Mike Matthews, and with his programming, you can . . .
Gain up to 25 pounds of lean muscle in all of the right places
Lose handfuls of stubborn body fat, including stubborn belly and back fat
Double or even triple your whole-body strength
And even better, you can do all of that without wasting money on worthless supplements, constantly changing up your workout routine, spending hours in the gym every day, slogging away at boring cardio, or obsessing over “clean eating.”
The Year One Challenge for Women is a workout journal companion to the bestselling women’s fitness book Thinner Leaner Stronger.
It contains a full year's worth of Thinner Leaner Stronger workouts created by Mike Matthews, and with his programming, you can . . .
Lose up to 35 pounds of fat, including stubborn hip, belly, and thigh fat
Add lean muscle to all the right places on your body
Double or even triple your whole-body strength
And even better, you can do all of that without wasting money on worthless supplements, constantly changing up your workout routine, spending hours in the gym every day, slogging away at boring cardio, or obsessing over “clean eating.”
The Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger Challenge is a workout journal companion to the bestselling men’s fitness book Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger.
It contains a full year's worth of Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger workouts created by Mike Matthews, and with his programming you can shatter plateaus, smash PRs, and get bigger, leaner, and stronger than ever.
And even better, you can do all of that without crushing yourself with long, grueling workouts, complexifying your training with a bunch of “sophisticated” techniques, constantly changing up your workout routine, or slogging away at boring cardio.
The Shredded Chef is a flexible dieting cookbook that contains 125 quick, easy, and delicious “fitness-friendly” recipes for transforming your body while eating the foods you love.
Here’s a “sneak peek” of what you’ll find inside:
How to use calories, “macros,” “micros,” food choices, and nutrient timing to improve your body composition.
13 delicious and easy-to-make breakfast recipes, like “BLT” Eggs Benedict, Heuvos Rancheros, High-Protein Banana Oatcakes, Spice Caribbean Oatmeal with Yogurt Swirl, and more.
14 low-calorie snacks you’ll actually want to eat, like Blueberry-Coconut Pancake Batter Smoothie, Maple-Walnut Protein Muffins, Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies, and more.
16 succulent beef and pork recipes that make savory lunches and dinners, like Beef Stroganoff, Beef Lo Mein, Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops, and more.
10 delectable desserts that you can enjoy guilt-free, like Peach Cobbler, Maple-Raisin Bread Pudding, Triple Berry Crisp, and more.
The Little Black Book of Workout Motivation contains practical scientific research, compelling stories, and time-proven tactics for overcoming the mental and emotional blocks that bring you down and spin you around.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside:
The easiest way to instantly increase your willpower and self-control in any situation, no matter how you feel in the moment.
3 science-based psychological “tricks” you can use to stay strong during moments of temptation.
A simple 10-minute technique for beating procrastination and skyrocketing productivity.
How to inoculate yourself against Great Western Disease of “I’ll be happy when . . .” and find immediate joy and satisfaction right where you are.
Why you must stop telling yourself that you need things to be “just right” (and what to do instead).
The “40% rule” that Navy SEALs use to “dig deep” and screw up their courage when they need it most.
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