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AMT - Drink More Water To Lose Weight And Burn Fat Fast!

3/25/2015

Only drink water, When you drink water it helps your body burn more fat.
Its the best natural supplement you can take for weight loss, Stay
Away from diet pills all that shit is dangerous.

I drink about gallon of water a day, If you drink that much water a day
you will instantly loss weight, You'll lose all the retained water
you have in your body. Stay away from drinks with artificial sweeteners
that crap is not good for you and makes your body retain water.

If you can the only beverage you should drink is water. If you drink just water
it helps your body metabolize fat as energy and you lose more fat that way. If you're drinking diet sodas your body has a harder time burning fat.

The reason why you'll lose more fat when you drink more water is because
your liver helps your body burn fat as energy, Normally your Kidneys will filter your water
that you drink, However when drinking sodas your Kidneys can't do all that extra work, That stuff is hard on your Kidneys and now your Liver has to come in and help your Kidneys filter. When you drink nothing but water now your Kidneys can do their job and your Liver can do its job which is which to help your body burn fat.

If you drink about gallon of water a day, I guarantee you'll lose about 5 pounds
in a week. Spread your water out throughout the day so you don't spike your blood pressure, If you're pissing like a race horse then you're doing it right!
Anyway, That's my advice.

J Madrid
Austin's Mobile Personal Trainer
CPT

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AMT - Personal Training at my home or office in Austin Texas you say?!

2/16/2015

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Welcome to the future Austinites! At Home Personal Training in Austin Texas has arrived!

Austinites, Dude and Dudettes! Save on traveling time to the Gyms! There's a personal trainer in Austin Tx that will come to you and help you towards your future in fitness! Woohoo! Say goodbye to Austin Traffic and the mass amounts of Gym Rats infesting our crowded gyms!!!

Check it out, Minimal amount of equipment and space is required to start! You seriously only need like 8 feet by 8 feet of living room space! You can train at your Home, Office Gym, Apartment Gym, Park or wherever you choose!!

Partners & BFFs can even share workouts at the same price either 30 min split or train at the same time! Pets are welcome too and can watch with a strange look on there face!

If you have any questions feel free to use the 'contact me' button and ask whatever the hell you want! I'm a human not some anonymous large gym with Meatheads and Robots. I'm genuine and will treat your question and you with respect.

Again, this is only for those who want Personal Training at Home in Austin, Texas.

SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE!!!!!

J Madrid
CPT
Austin Mobile Trainer

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AMT - Keep your New Years Fitness Resolution!

1/21/2015

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The dust has settled from the holiday cheer and new years celebrations. Now its time to kick things into gear and start tackling those yearly resolutions! Here in Austin Tx, the gyms have been slammed these first few weeks of the year, however there is already a decline and the crowds are starting to evaporate.

With every resolution there's a fine line.
On one side of the line there's a potential chance for good things to happen.
On the other side of the line there's less of a chance for good things to happen. You want to do everything in power to be on that better side of the line and don't settle for anything less.

1.Chose To Commit!
Nobody can get you to commit but you! You must be willing to commit! YOU must take control of your body and sometimes drag it to the gym regardless on how much you don't want to workout! Sometimes you have to say F**k it and do it anyway regardless on how badly you don't want to! This will strengthen you both inside and out!

2. Work Hard!
Good things are rarely easy or cheap, There are no quick fixes! Working hard creates something special. Sometimes its the small things that have the big impact on results, think about this,
At 211 Degrees, Water is hot. At 212 Degrees it boils. and with boiling water, comes steam. and with steam, you can power a Train. Just one extra degree can cause the big difference! So if you're working hard and you're not seeing changes don't quit and keep fighting!!

3. Be Resilient!
Get the f*ck up and cross that line don't quit and never give up! Fitness isn't temporary its a life long commitment! Keep moving forward! If you fall get up get up! Don't Quit! Never stop fighting! !

J Madrid
(CPT)

Austin Mobile Personal Trainer

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Personal Training in Box Gyms Vs Training Anywhere!

12/23/2014

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   Locked in CONTRACTS
BIG BOX GYM- Have Locked in Contracts
VS
AMT - No contracts, I respect my clients.
(In order to get personal training through most big box gyms you must be locked in a monthly contract that you can't break. Austin Mobile Trainer has no such thing.)

TRAVEL/TRAFFIC/Convenience

Big Box Gym - (You must drive to the gym)
VS
AMT - (Trainer drives to you!)
(Living here in Austin Texas we experience a lot of traffic. Save some time and money on gas and the headache and train anywhere you want through Austin Mobile Trainer. Its very convenient.)

Privacy
Big Box Gym - (Train in front of a lot of strangers)
VS
AMT - (one-on-one environment)

(Nobody likes feeling like a Gold Fish)

Personalization
Big Box Gym - (Interruptions by other members or staff, Not an organic feeling environment feels like you're working with a corporation instead of a 1 on 1 Human)
VS
AMT - (You get focused attention without distractions, you're working with a free lance trainer - a HUMAN - that will understand your situations such as an emergency, baby's sick, fever, etc. )

(At a gym most trainers will be interrupted by other members or staff with a “quick” question, or may have to divide his/her time with another client. Mobile personal trainers when working with a single client can devote all of his/her attention on establishing or modifying a program, correcting form, or tweaking nutritional plans.)

PRICE
Big Box Gym - Personal training prices in addition to monthly gym membership (for typical trainer that will have you walking machine to machine 50% of the time.)
(At big box gyms sometimes the Personal Trainers don't even show up.)

MUSIC
Big Box Gyms - Lets face it the music at Big Box Gyms Suck. They have Justin beiber constantly playing in the background while you're training. It sucks.

Austin Mobile Trainer- Personal Training with your choice of Dubstep, Gangster Rap, Metal, Lady Gaga or whatever the hell gets you going! The point is this is YOUR TIME and you get to decide what goes!

WINNER
TRAIN HOWEVER THE HELL YOU WANT TO.

J Madrid (Austin Mobile Personal Trainer)

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AMT - Top 10 Items From H-E-B

12/14/2014

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Number 1. KALE!
The Healthiest Vegetable on the Planet!!!!
Kale Helps Lower your blood cholesterol levels, Reduces the risk of heart disease
it has zero fat it's high in Fiber so it helps in the digestive system
It has more Iron than some meats like beef can help protect against various cancers helps with the prevention of blood clotting
helps improve eyesight
and a LOT MORE! Seriously, this Vegetable is the KING.(I buy around 3 bunches of Kale every H-E-B trip)
I'll Always be a KALE KILLA!
KALE YEAH!

Number 2. Sweet Potato's!
Massive Amounts of Beta-carotene (an important antioxidant)
Kicks the shit out of Normal Potato's, Contains twice the Fiber and is a Complex Carb instead of a simple.
Rich in Vitamin C and E
Potent source of Manganese
High Levels of B6 and Potassium
Boost Immunity
Detoxifying of Heavy Metals
Good for Lung Function
(AND LOTS MORE!! I make some tasty Sweet potato.
I buy around 4lbs of sweet potato's each H-E-B trip.

Number 3. Almond Milk!

It helps with weight management.
it keeps your heart healthy.
It keeps your bones strong. (Twice the Calcium)

NOTE: Soy milk isn’t that good for a diet because it is full of sugar.
(Also, 95% of all Soy Products are genetically modified so when you're buying anything soy make sure its organic. Stick with Almond milk.)

Number 4. Avocados
Cardiovascular Health
Skin Benefits
Weight Loss
Healthy Fats(Don't let fats scare you! good fats can aid you in losing weight!)
Anti-Aging
Taste freaking amazing in almost anything! And yes, Guac is extra and extra good for you.

Number 5. Ground Turkey
Great lean Protein
B Vitamins
Less Saturated Fat than beef (although Saturated fat isn't evil, Its the Transfats that are the devil)
I make Turkey burgers with sweet potato fries a few times a week. Tasty and lean and mean!

Number 6. The Mighty GREEK YOGURT!
Yogurt can give you flat abs
Greek yogurt is loaded with vitamins. (Not all yogurt is equal make sure you're buying Greek yogurt with high protein content and no added sugar)
Low in Carbohydrates
Easy to Digest (in my video I explain how I eat Greek yogurt before going to bed, its because I don't want a burst of energy and I want something that's easy to Digest! great late night snack but it's not for everyone)
Probiotics

Number 7. Old Fashioned Flaky Oatmeal!
Rich in Fiber
Great for Weight loss and Lean Muscle
Tons of Antioxidants even rivaling Broccoli
Helps to control your blood sugar
Great for Heart Health
Reduces the risk of various cancers
Quick and Easy to make for those of you with little time!
(My kitchen is always armed with oatmeal! Oatmeal is an excellent plan B in the morning. Especially for someone like me when skipping a meal is unacceptable and I have to be somewhere on time! )

Number 8. WILD CAUGHT SALMON!
Damn good
Leaner than Farm raised with no GMOS added!
Clean Protein!
OMEGA Fats!

Note: Stay away from Farm raised salmon no matter how good the price or how they make it sound buy Wild, one Reason being they feed the salmon pellets that dye there insides pink that are harmful to humans, Spend the extra cash and get the real stuff.

Number 9. Cage Free Eggs
Quality Protein
Healthy Fats(if you eat the yolk)
GOOD Cholesterol
Essential fatty acids
calcium
magnesium
potassium
Vitamins A,D,E & K

Number 10. Grass Fed Bison
low fat, low cholesterol meat with as many Omega-3s per serving as salmon
contains the highest-know levels of the fat-blocker and anti-carcinogen

it also has high concentrations of selenium, a natural trace element that acts as a mood elevator. The original "happy meal".
grass fed Bison was determined to contain as much as four times more selenium than grain fed Bison.

I Love Grass Fed Bison Burgers!

Thanks for reading my blog! and remember to Feed your body premium fuel for a premium long life and high rpms!!!
You only have one life, Don't screw it up by eating bullshi*t. Eat right, Live Healthy and Exercise.

J Madrid
Austin Mobile Personal Trainer!

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AMT Client's Blog - Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals

12/1/2014

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Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals

It’s January 1, 2014. I made my New Years Resolution to lose weight and had lots of motivation. I joined Gold’s Gym and their 12 week weight loss challenge. I worked out with a Gold’s Gym Expert Level trainer twice a week and worked out on my own up to 3 times per day (cross-training), six days a week. I followed a strict Paleo diet. I centered everything around my goal. What was the result? At the end of the 6 weeks, I had lost 16 pounds. My before and after pictures did not look all that different and I did not win anything. Yes, 16 pounds is something, but I felt like the weight loss did not reflect all my hard work in a 3 month period! I gained all the weight back and more.

Fast forward.

My name is Victoria and this is my 8th week training with Josue Madrid, Austin Mobile Trainer, and 8 weeks of raging war on my body. So far, I’ve lost 21 pounds and have managed to get stronger and leaner with Josue’s help.

In addition to training with Josue as many as 5 times per week, I have also been using other weight loss methods that are more extreme. To be clear, these methods were NOT suggested by Josue. I am not a healthcare professional and you should use your own discretion following a diet and exercise program. What works for me may not work for you. If you’re interested in reading about my crazier weight loss methods, you can visit my blog: fatgirlwins.tumblr.com.

If this is one of your first serious attempts to lose weight, what you really need is the right mindset. Listen up, because this is important. You are trying to lose weight. To do this, you need to declare war on your body. Yes, I am all for loving and embracing the body you were given but I applaud you for wanting to improve yourself. Wanting to be in shape, however, is not going to magically get you there. You need to be serious in your efforts and dedicated to your cause. This means you MUST push yourself not only when you are working out with Josue but after a week of hard work on Friday night when you are tempted to go and find out of Conan’s Pizza is really as good as people (Josue) says (when you are on your third set of burpees).

Josue is great because he really pushes you to do your best. He’s going to be honest and tell you when you’re not working as hard as you can, or when you could really improve on something. For maximum results with exercise, you really have to internalize this and want to give 100% effort in your workout. After all, it’s only 1 hour out of your whole day that you get to work out. Make it count!

When you’re trying to lose weight, the right diet is imperative. I had been following a strict paleo diet with no cheats for a few months before starting my sessions with Josue. When I really became truly galvanized in my efforts, I started a Detox. This detox is similar to the Master Cleanse and I did it for 5 days. I trained for 4 out of the 5 days while I was detoxing. After detoxing, I gradually added food back into my diet, first with only veggies and egg whites for 7 days and then adding fish and other proteins. I also modified my paleo diet by adding quinoa to my meals.

On 11/3, I started the HCG diet. This is not a diet for the faint of heart and you should not do this diet if you have certain health contraindications. Again, you can read the details of this diet on my blog. The important thing is find a diet that you can follow and stick with it while you exercise. Josue offers great workouts and is willing to work with your space. He’s extremely versatile and willing to accommodate your needs. I’m losing weight faster than I had with my previous trainers and am seeing better results. Whatever your reservations are with personal training, at least schedule a free consultation with Josue and talk to him.

Austin Mobile Trainer has provided me with the most effective workouts out of any of the trainers I have worked with and has helped me lose 21 pounds. I’m sure he can help me with the next 20 and help you reach your weight loss goals as well!!

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Austin Mobile Trainer - The Thief of Tomorrow.

11/2/2014

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Its around this time of year when we start to put our health in the back seat, We start looking forward to the holidays and exercise is the last thing on our mind especially when there's a piece of pie dangling in front of us. Personal Training at several gyms here in Austin I saw the gyms filled to the brim for the first few months of the year then vacant within last couple months. All that hard work you put in to achieve a healthy habit is always at risk and you must defend it by not putting it off til ''tomorrow''.

Long story short, Don't let The Thief of Tomorrow trick you.
Whatever that thief might be holding you back from,
Take action today!

If you need assistance contact me and I'll beat up that time bandit and help you win your life back.

-J Madrid.
[email protected]
Austin Personal Trainer
Austin Weight Loss
In Home Personal Trainer
(NASM) CPT

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Austin Mobile Trainer - GET RID OF THAT GUT!

10/27/2014

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Working with clients here in Austin as a Personal Trainer, I noticed that one of the most common reasons they want to start a training program is to lose the gut, get rid of the pooch and destroy the ''love handles'' ''muffin tops'' or whatever you want to call them. Now, Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs. That's normal. But too much belly fat can affect your health in a way that other fat doesn't. If you have too much of it, you may be more likely to get high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and certain cancers, including breast cancer, colon cancer and other health issues. If you're one of the many Austinites with to much belly fat from all the Food Trucks, Local 78704 Brews, Oktoberfest, ACLS, SXSW, Fun Fun Fun Fest, and the list goes on.... Fear not!!

Here are some tips on losing weight:

1. EAT FREQUENTLY!
You've probably heard me say this countless times if you Train with me but it just can't be stressed enough. Eating 5-6 meals containing Protien, Carb, and healthy fat each day is KEY, regardless of your training goals. Smaller meals will allow you to increase your fat-burning ability while at the same time providing your body with nutrients required to build muscle.

2. TRAIN WITH WEIGHTS!
Lifting weights is an essential part of developing a lean physique. Not only will weight training boost you metabolic rate for extended periods of time,
it will help you build muscle (which will allow you to burn more calories just sitting around!). I make sure all my clients lift weights in every workout.

3. DRINK LOTS OF WATER!
Water is essential to life and a healthy body. Dehydration will wreak havoc on you and your fitness goals. If you are dehydrated your body cannot function at its optimal level. For example, your muscles will lose strength, you won't burn fat as quickly, and you'll feel tired and fatigued.

4. PLAN YOUR MEALS THE NIGHT BEFORE!

(This one has made all the difference in my personal fitness journey.)

You have enough going on during the day that you don't need to be worrying about where your next meal will come from and how you can make it fit perfectly into your plan. Eliminate the added stress, plan the night before, and just follow your roadmap during the day. I have excellent examples if you follow my instagram I'm constantly uploading pictures of my weekly meals.

For questions or more information on personal training in Austin, email me at:
[email protected]

J Madrid
Austin Mobile Trainer
(NASM CPT)

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Austin Mobile Trainer - Will POWER

10/22/2014

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Each of us have a battle we face on a daily basis, There's a War Waging Within. The voice inside that tells you to hit the snooze button or that something can't be done. You must have the Heart, determination, desire, and the WILL to blast through the boundaries that hold you back, You must tell yourself you don't give a damn what that voice or anyone else says. Whatever your goal may be, You can do it If you believe strongly enough that you can. Now go kick some ass.

-J Madrid
CPT

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

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Austin Mobile Trainer - Halloween Survival Guide: 5 Practical Tips to Survive the Candy Night of Terror

10/14/2014

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Halloween is just around the corner, which means just one thing, copious amounts of sugar-loaded treats void of any real nutritional value—the splurge that is all in the spirit of Halloween. But is it worth it? I doubt it! I'm here to share ways to escape those temptations, helping you to avoid succumbing to the buckets of Halloween candy taunting you. For those of you with a steady parade of trick-or-treaters, your task becomes even more challenging. No one wants the neighborhood stigma of being the candy-less house. The house kids point at, the house that is the wrath of Halloween pranks, and a reputation that sticks well into the new year. Perhaps for you, candy for the sake of the holiday may be a necessary evil, an evil that tempts the sweet tooth of even the purest of souls. Take a look under the wrapper and follow these five simple recommendations from the Austin Mobile Personal Trainer to foil the candy ghouls.

5 Tips to Avoid the Candy Crave!

For those who get an uncontrollable sweet tooth around Halloween, there are practical ways to avoid eating candy, even when purchasing for the trick-or-treaters that may be coming to your door. This is easier than you may think and it doesn't require a lot of time or effort.

1. Wait until the last minute to purchase candy: Don’t keep candy around the house. Wait until Halloween day or the night before to go to the store to stock your treats. The less time candy is in your house, the less temptation you will have.

2. Pick your least favorite candy: If you have a least favorite candy, pick that one for your trick-or-treat selection. You will be less likely to gorge from the candy bowl if you don’t find it delectable. You’ll also notice that your favorite Halloween candies are probably available all year round or reshaped for other holidays, so you’ll never feel deprived if you pass the bag this time around.

3. Splurge the natural way: If you want something sweet, eat a piece of fruit instead. Not only is it more nutritious, it will curb your appetite better than candy. Speaking of the splurge, evaluate how many minutes of exercise would need to be completed to neutralize the candy calories.

4. Keep it out of sight: If you feel like the giant bowl of candy is still tempting, leave it outside for the trick-or-treaters and do something active to take your mind off the candy. If your trick-or-treater entourages can’t be trusted, leave the candy bowl near the door (if you don’t have dogs, put it on the floor making it less accessible for easy pickings) and go into the other room until trick-or-treaters arrive.

5. Get rid of it: As hard as it may be to part ways, donate or give away any leftover candy. There are plenty of others that would appreciate a candy donation, your hips not being one of them.

Although following all five of these tips may be difficult for some, following a few will surely help in surviving the indulgent temptations at Halloween in a realistic and effective manner. The key is to set the stage for success. Although you may think you are missing out, just remember how good it will feel when you realize that you had the will power to evade the unhealthy temptation. Just because you aren’t joining the candy bandwagon doesn’t mean you can’t have fun here in Austin Texas so Get your costume ready and enjoy!

Austin Mobile Trainer
Weight loss specialist
J Madrid CPT

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