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My Current Eating StyleWritten by Rob · on July 16, 2010 | 17 Comments
My system of eating that I’m following for the summer months of June through Sept 2010. For curiosity sake and so that my training buddy Brandon has a better handle on what this looks like.
The EDT Fat Loss SolutionWritten by Charles Staley · on February 15, 2010 | 14 Comments
Escalating Density Training, or EDT for short, is probably the single most effective method to shred fat from your body while building muscle at the same time. They claim that it’s possible to actually drop 1/2 a percent of body fat per week without any other dietary changes. Couple Escalating Density Training with my Fat Loss Fundamentals book and you’re got one of the best natural methods to drop fat, improve your health and your strength at the same time.
Current Photos of RobWritten by Rob · on July 18, 2009 | 52 Comments
From my before and after collection, these are my current photos. Photos of me in various places around the globe on many different adventures. Pictures of me at the summit of Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt Everest Base camp in Nepal, Singapore and others.
To honor the request for readers wanting to know what I’m up to, this is where I keep my current before and after photos.
My Before PhotosWritten by Rob · on July 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Photos of me when I was fat, out of shape and heading towards an early death. Pictures from when I was a 475 pound cab driver. These are considered my before photos. This page also contains some pictures from when I was growing up and obese.
Before and AfterWritten by Rob · on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The before and after weight loss photos of Rob after he dropped 300 pounds of fat. Various pictures from trips and travels around the world as he leads a life of adventure. These before and after pictures are intended for people wanting to know what he looks like today, having kept the weight off.
Build a Bigger Chest FastWritten by Tom Venuto · on July 15, 2009 | 12 Comments
If you want to build a bigger chest fast, if your pecs are a weak body part, or you’ve hit a plateau in your chest development, this chest workout program is a technique you can use on rare occasions to shock your body into growth. This is a high intensity bodybuilding workout guaranteed to pack on slabs of muscle after just 3-4 workouts. Be warned though, it’s for advanced bodybuilders only, no beginners!
My Winter Workout ProgramWritten by Rob · on January 12, 2009 | 3 Comments
Having a plan in place before you go to the gym should be your primary objective. You should know exactly why you’re going to the gym on any given day and what the purpose of that workout should be, because as they say, failing to plan is planning to fail.
Cardio Training TipWritten by Jon Benson · on December 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
Cut your cardio time in half or more simply by doing it immediately after weight training. Take a few amino acids if you are trying to build muscle, then hit the cardio. Cut your time in half – try that first.
During weight training you release fatty acids, and cardio immediately after weight training can [...]
Written by Rob · on December 9, 2008 | 9 Comments
Water is the basis of all life, including your muscles, your brain, your lungs, your bones and your lungs. A fully hydrated body has more energy, increases it’s fat burning capabilities, has reduced hunger levels, better digestion and ages at a slower pace so you look younger while you’re feeling younger. We all know we should be drinking more water, but how to drink more water is the real question. Here are 50 ways to drink more water.
Boozing Harms Losing Belly FatWritten by David Grisaffi · on June 25, 2008 | 5 Comments
As we attempt to cope and deal with the pressures in our lives, alcohol consumption is becoming too much of the norm. We release our stress sometimes via an alcoholic beverage or two without thinking about the cause and effect it can have on your waist line, appetite and overall health.
I am not here to [...]


Rob Cooper, also known as the Former Fat Guy once weighed 475 pounds. Through a system of natural health, whole foods and a basic walking program of 20 minutes a day, lost nearly 300 pounds of fat over 2 and a half years. Weekly weight training added over 50 pounds of muscle and has lowered his body fat even further. He’s the author of How To Lose 10 Pounds a Month, Every Month, a free report given to subscribers of his natural health and weight loss newsletter as well as the transformational...