The Muscle Couple

Entries from May 2010

Memorial Day Wknd in Vegas: The Sunday Pictures

May 31st, 2010 · No Comments

TMC has one more day to get some photos in. Today at Wet Republic is DeadMau and we should get some incredible pics. Here are the best from Sunday! Enjoy: MIHWCS

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Memorial Day Wknd in Vegas-The Saturday Pictures

May 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment

TMC has a bunch of friends here in Vegas  from all over the Country. Everybody is in great shape.  But you don’t have to believe me, check out these pictures. We’ll be putting photos up for the next 3 days from the Various Pool Parties. Wet Republic at MGM Grand-Saturday Beach Club at Encore Hotel-Sunday [...]

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TMC Shout Out to Kini Kim On the Night Before Her Show

May 28th, 2010 · 3 Comments

The Muscle Couple is very proud of and excited for our great friend Kini Kim as she prepares for her first figure competition in Culver City CA tomorrow. We have a “sneak pic” captured today and we must say she is SHREDDED! Check it out for yourself! Go Knock Em Dead Kini~ We wish we [...]

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Tags: Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Strictly for Women

Genesis of a Female Fitness Competitor: 2 Weeks from Showtime!

May 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment

TMC just got this update from Amanda. We are so proud of her.  Her transformation has been STUNNING! She is living proof that ANYBODY FOCUSED and DETERMINED can ACHIEVE ANYTHING IN LIFE! Here is her update in her own words: Only 12 days until the Central Florida show and 20 until the Tampa Bay Classic [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Nutrition · Strictly for Women · Training

Optimal Program Length for Rest Pause Training?

May 24th, 2010 · No Comments

TMC has been doing some research “again”. We found an excellent study with significant implications for Rest Pause Training programs. Training to Failure and Beyond in Mainstream Resistance Exercise Programs Willardson, Jeffrey M; Norton, Layne; Wilson, Gabriel Strength & Conditioning Journal., POST AUTHOR CORRECTIONS, 7 May 2010 Abstract: SUMMARY: INTENTIONALLY REACHING FAILURE DURING RESISTANCE EXERCISE [...]

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Caffeine and Performance: The Latest Information

May 23rd, 2010 · No Comments

TMC gets a chance to surf Pub Med late at night now.  (But only after Mommy falls asleep with the Muscle B’s) Here is the latest study on Caffeine and Performance: International society of sports nutrition position stand: caffeine and performance Erica Goldstein , Tim Ziegenfuss , Doug Kalman , Richard Kreider , Bill Campbell [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Supplementation

10 Day Memorial Day Diet: Day 2-3 and 4 Update

May 22nd, 2010 · 1 Comment

TMC is at the tail end of Day 4 and energy and stamina is still pretty strong. Anh is really leaning out after only 3 full days of carb restriction. Here are some recent shots of both of us at LVAC. 2x a day Cardio really works but you must will yourself to do it [...]

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TMC’s Protein Pancake Recipe

May 20th, 2010 · 5 Comments

The Muscle Couple has to give some credit to Physique and Fitness Competitor Kini Kim for the “nuts and bolts” of this recipe.  We’ve added our own unique twists, but she helped a lot. Kini will be competing in Culver City in a couple of weeks and she looks amazing with only about 15 days [...]

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10 Day Memorial Wknd Diet: Day 1

May 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments

TMC is on the road for work and time crunched. Our diet started this morning. ***Supplements VPX-Meltdown AFitness-Yohimburn AFitness-Green Tea Caps AFitness-AL-CAR Caps Fish Oil and Fiber Caps(2-3 of each after each feeding) RTDs Muscle Milk Lite(Anh)Muscle Milk(Jay) Optimum Cassein Protein Powder Muscle Milk Powder We are practicing some Intermittent Fasting and Caloric Restriction principles. [...]

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The Memorial Day Weekend 10 Day Diet

May 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment

TMC is preparing for Memorial Day Weekend in Vegas. Starting tomorrow, we are going on a 10 Day Diet to “lean out” as much as possible for 3 Days of Pool Parties.  We’ll reveal that diet tonight or perhaps early tomorrow morning. It can be used for guys or gals. It’s a diet that will [...]

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