Someone asked me what they should choose if they get stuck having to go to McDonald’s or some other fast food dive for lunch. Are there better options on the menu that they could choose so that they would’t tube their nutrition plan for the day?

Well, the politically correct answer is that you just need to choose a salad or a potato instead of a burger, and don’t cover it in dressing or blah blah blah blah…

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Happy New Year from DaveSoucy.com.

Okay, I know it’s not New Years.  In fact, as I write this, it’s about – there’s about 13 weeks or so left until New Years.  But I’m willing to bet some of you reading this have already begun to think about what your New Year’s resolution will be come January 1, 2010.

And maybe some of you haven’t yet, because, well because it’s not even October yet.

Well, guess what?  Doesn’t matter if you have or haven’t thought about it.  If you’re the type of person who makes a New Year’s resolution every year, I can already tell you what it’s going to be this year.  Ready?…. Drum roll please……

It’s going to be…
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Kaizen is the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of life on a daily basis.

You may have heard the term kaizen before, most likely in the context of the business world.  For instance, the philosophy of kaizen and continuous quality improvement was one of the driving reasons why Toyota and the other Japanese auto makers basically kicked Ford’s butt for the past several years.

So what does that have to do with fitness?

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“But I’m trying to eat right, and I’m still not losing weight.” (said with a whiny, nasal voice)

How many times have I heard that? I’ve lost count.

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“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity. And I’m not sure about the universe.”

~ Albert Einstein

If there was any doubt about the validity of that quote, this new “exercise” product goes a long way towards validation.

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So, don’t think you have time to work out?  I hear it all the time.

Well, you can’t say that any more.

Here’s a workout you can do in 15 minutes (if you last that long), that you can do absolutely anywhere, doesn’t require a gym membership, and in fact, requires no exercise equipment at all.

Sound good? Then watch the video for details.

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