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How important is protein to your diet?

Paul Vinson — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:57:48 +0000

I want to start my blog by apologizing for being a little hard on body building as a sport. I give credit for anyone who works out no matter to what degree. Just walking in to a gym is the biggest step. So…. did anyone happen to watch the Rugby World Cup? It was awesome. It is a very popular sport in Europe. In the U.S. the problem is we don’t understand it. If some one were to take the time to push this sport it just might catch on. Just a thought.

OK. What’s been going on in Hollywood? Well….I just finished shooting a new show with Steve-O from Jack Ass. We shot 8 shows for the first season. All I can tell you is that it’s American Idol meets Fear Factor. Very funny. It will air on TRUE T.V. some time in January. On November 15th I start the show Tear It Down And Build It Up. That will be on the History Channel.

In December, I start a movie called Phantom Hunt. One of those action movies. Now I have to tell you a little about what happened on the show. I am 5’10 and 200lbs. I wear a 48R 33 waist 32 inseam and an 18 inch neck. I tell you this because thats why I got hired for the show. We worked 14 hours a day. Really 14 hours. I was in the gym at 1:00 am in the morning. What kept me going was protein bars, protein juce, and protein powder, along with protein blitz. I drank them from morning to the time I would go to bed. I was able to keep my weight on and keep up my energy. It’s true when they tell yop, you are what you eat. It was a big hit with a lot of the crew as well. Because they kept asking me how I was able to keep my energy level up and go to the gym at the end of the night. It just proves how important protein is to the diet. I have always know how important protein is. I hope by blogging and telling you how it is helping me. You will try it and see and feel the same benefits that I do. So til my next blog grab a bat and get in the game.

Are bodybuilders athletes?

Paul Vinson — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:48:33 +0000

A new month and a lot has happened since my last blog. But I did tell you I might have some good news for you. Being true to my word, I do. So lets get the good news out of the way before we get into all thats happened in the world of diet, training, and sports. I have my own show coming out this year. It will be on the History channel and we start shooting October of this year. The show is called Tear It Down And Build It Up. I am so looking forward to getting started. I will let you all know when the air dates come available. I also shot a commercial in Las Vegas for Southern Nevada Water Assoc. So if you live in Vegas keep an eye out for it. There are other things in the works but I don’t like talking about them until I’m sure. Now lets get on with it. Football. Yes football is finally here. It’s funny to me how we get so caught up in the game. I played football in a division 1 collage, and I still don’t get it. What is the attraction? Maybe it’s just me. Heres big news. MMA is going to be on Fox television. You know what that means. More fights. To tell you the truth, I’m tired of watching reruns of the same old fights. Heck half those guys don’t even fight anymore. But I do think it’s good for the sport and the fans. The fastest growing sport in the world just went main stream. OK OK you want me to say something about the Olympia Body Building show in Los Vegas. last week. Boring! How sad is it when you open a news paper or turn on your local sports programs. And believe me they have enough of them. Too many if you ask me. But not one mention of the Olympia.I bet if you didn’t know some one who was a body builder, you would of never known there was a show.. And really. Do you really want to look like that. Jay Cutler really put is foot in his mouth when he said about the winner. I’m not mentioning his name because I don’t remember and I don’t care. But when Cutler said of the winner he is the greatest athlete on the stage. Really. I have a hard time calling a body builder an athlete. It’s not like they can run, jump, swim,throw a base ball, golf, bowl, and the list goes on. O ya they can pose. Wow when did that become an athletic event? Look if your serious about losing waight and getting inei shape go check out a cross fit gym, or even an mma club. Not because you want to fight. But those guy are in such good shape. Last word. PROTEIN cut the carbs and increase your protein and fats. And train train train. Good luck to everyone for going after your goals.

Check Out Crossfit

Paul Vinson — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:11:09 +0000

While on summer break from Hollywood I have been able to check out some different sports. One that has really got my attention is Crossfit. I attended the Reebok Crossfit Games this past weekend and had a great time. It’s one of those sports that is non-stop action. These athletes are in great shape. A combination of strength, cardio, and mental. Don’t be surprised if you see Crossfit as an Olympic sport. As I was watching I couldn’t help thinking just how far exercising has come. It’s no longer just going to the gym and lifting weights or doing aerobics. It brings me back to a question I asked a while back: Why is Bodybuilding a dying sport? Now we know.

Sports like Crossfit, MMA, and American Ninja Warriers are really taking over. We love nothing more than to watch athletes compete against each other. Bodybuilding did serve it’s purpose. Believe it or not back in the day coaches would tell their players to stay out of the weight room. They would get muscle bound and not be able to move or run. Wow were they wrong. Today weight training is a part of every sport. From football to golf. So thank you bodybuilding for that. Now step a side before you get run over.

One thing that hasn’t changed is the foods we eat and the supplements we take. We are in an age were scientific studies have been done and everyone agrees the number one food is protein and it’s not just for athletes and younger people. More and more studies are showing that as we get older we start to loose muscle which weeknd’s our bodies and in return causes more injuries. I can’t tell you enough just how important protein in your diet is. I promise you, you will live longer and healthier. Do I need to say more. Protein is the food sorce for growing and maintaining muscle. So go drink a ProteinBlitz and feel better about your self and your work out. I hope to have some big news for you next month. Til then.

Age is a Number, Not an Excuse.

Paul Vinson — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:32:02 +0000

June has been a good month for me, with my training and work. It’s a fact the older you get the more muscle you loose. I say it does’nt have to be that way. The number one reason people lose muscle is the fact they don’t keep the protein levels up in their diet. Even if you don’t work out, you still need to keep your protein levels up in your diet. That is what fuels muscle growth and keeps it on. It’s like building an engine and not putting any gas in it. That’s what is so great about Protein Blitz. It’s so easy to use. You just twist a cap and drink. You can’t even make a sandwich that fast.

If you never work out again at least keep feeding your body what it needs most. This alone will help you keep the muscle you already have help keep the fat off. However, your body uses more energy to break down the proteins thus helping you burn calories. Keep your muscle and energy and don’t use age as an excuse.

Good luck to everyone and be sure to catch me in the movie Open Road, as well as the T.V. show Professor Genki Show on Comedy Central. I was on the Conan O’Brien show last week, and am waiting to hear if I will have my own show again. Keep track of me on WWW.IMBD.com Til next month keep up the hard work and remember to take your protein. Age is a number not an excuse.

Get to Know Mark: Biggest Loser Season 10 At-Home Winner and ProteinBlitz Fan

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 23:51:22 +0000

Maintenance. That has been quite a scary word since my finale last December. Everyone warned me about it, but I would always think to myself that it would be a whiz. Piece of cake! Truth be told, the daily struggles of maintenance are something that I believe I will deal with for the rest of my life.

Like I’ve stated before, I went back to lifting weights soon after my finale. I hit the weights hard and put myself on a muscle building program with the help of ProteinBlitz’s 60g of protein per serving. I figured I would need all the calories I could get while building, so my eating got a little out of control. Now, it is nearly physiologically impossible to pack on a bunch of muscle without adding on a little fat as well. So for three months I bulked and bulked and bulked. I was working out a lot so I felt as though I needed those calories to add muscle, but I took in more than I could handle, so my weight jumped up more than I expected. It was kind of like a slap in the face when I stepped on the scale.

I needed to change things up. For the last two months I have been in the cut phase of my program. I had to trim a little more than expected, but I knew it had to be done. I increased my cardio and actually added more protein shakes with the Protein Blitz while dropping my overall caloric intake. I’m proud to say I’ve actually dropped more than 15 pounds, but more importantly, I’ve packed on even more muscle than before. I’m two notches in on my belt, my pants are a lot looser, and I’m actually starting to see abs again! Who knew they would come back.

I feel unbelievable right now. There are two weeks left until the next Biggest Loser finale and I will be the on stage correspondent for DietsInReview.com. I was almost dreading doing it in the shape I was in a couple months ago, but look forward to doing it in the shape that I am in now. I can’t wait to wow everyone with my new muscular frame. I pick things up and put them down!

Note: Mark Pinhasovich received free product in exchange for his blog.

Back to Being Ripped!

Rick Hagen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:39:16 +0000

What’s up all you Blitz Beasts out there???

So I went back to work last week took the last year off and started my own business and decided also to take on more responsibilities, all I can say is Damn! It is not easy maintaining the workout lifestyle and work!!! Now I know how you all feel when you miss a meal or a workout. We all take pride in our body and push it to the limits in all aspects. I know you have to make working out a priority and change your schedule, so back at the gym at 6am. No more two a days, more reps, cardio and keep the meals in place (3 blitz chocolate 60 grams of protein shakes a day) along with lower my carbs I don’t have the time to burn all the excess carbs off that I was eating BACK TO BEING RIPPED!!!!

My Health is Coming Back – Again!

Paul Vinson — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:22:31 +0000

This year is starting out much better than last year’s end. My health is coming back again. What a challenge to have to get knocked down only to pick your self up again and start over. Not just once but three times in one year.

I look forward to getting back to top shape. It’s so easy to quit. So hard to keep going. If it’s not hard it’s not cool. Protein Blitz makes it so much easier. Why? cause it’s got what your body needs to heal itself and build itself back up.

Coming back from 160 to 200 pounds would take so much longer and so much more work. It would be so hard time after time like I have. December - I was 160 pounds now 200 and growing.

Now what about work? I just shot a commercial for a video game called Play 2, I start shooting pick up shots for the movie Twisted Metal. I’m on the cover of November’s issue of Play Station. I have some other things going on but can’t talk about them til next month. I shot a T.V. show for Comedy Central called Jon Benjamin Has A Van General. That’s this Saturday. So keep an eye out for that. OK that’s it for now, keep drinking your Protein Blitz and keep watching me on T.V. and the big screen.

Getting Stronger Every Day

Dan Grenemyer — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:55:27 +0000

I am writing this month to tell you about some remarkable results and progress that I have seen as a result of using the Blitz Products. I have now lost over 55 pounds going from 350 lbs to 295 lbs. The quality of my life has been greatly improved, to which the credit is largely due to my utilization of these products in my life. I not only feel better and have significantly more energy, but there are markers my doctors are noticing as well. My blood pressure is no longer an issue and I have avoided having to use blood pressure medication. I had hypertension, I was on the verge of having to go on blood pressure medication, but with the diet and exercise and utilizing of Blitz as part of my weight loss endeavor my blood pressure has dropped. The weight loss apparently also helped my vision. I went into my eye doctor for a new prescription and exam and I required a prescription with less strength in both eyes. I attribute this to lowering of my blood pressure and relieved strain on my eyes that has been relieved from the weight loss. I was up to a 6.75 in my right eye and a 6.50 in my left eye for the strength of prescription for nearsightedness, this last prescription I was able to see better and only needed a 5.75 in my right eye and a 5.50 in my left eye. My jeans and clothes fit better. I also have significantly less joint pain in my knees, with less weight for my knees to carry, my knee pain has diminished and I am able to work out and do cardio without knee pain. I had knee surgery to remove torn cartilage but with the extra weight they never really felt better and still hurt constantly. My knees like carrying 295 much better than 350, and I am feeling good enough to hopefully play football again this summer in the semi-pro league.

How exactly have I incorporated Blitz effectively. I use a Blitz protein shake every morning with a cup of oatmeal as my breakfast. The fast absorbing protein gives my body the protein needs for my morning workout and provides a nutrient rich breakfast. I also use Blitz Ready-to-drinks during the day at work when I get hungry instead of running to the snack machine for a bag of chips. This staves off my hunger through my next meal, allows me to avoid the unhealthy meal choices and allows me to simply eat less in general. If I can reach for a bottle of Blitz I am making a healthier choice than eating whatever is around because I am hungry. Lastly, I drink another Blitz protein shake before bed. I am able to feed my bodies protein needs through the night to speed muscle recovery and growth and don’t have late night cravings which had been a problem for me in the past.

I Never Run Out of Steam

Rick Hagen — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:00:32 +0000

I Never Run Out of Steam. So for today’s fast, intense, blood rushing workout I did upper body: 1 exercise per muscle group, 3 sets, drop sets. The goal was to get that pump that makes that vein stick out in the middle of your forehead.

Shoulder Press Dumbbell:
Set 1: 80 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 50 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 35 lbs – Burnout!

Bench Press:
Set 1: 225 lbs -15 reps
Set 2: 185 lbs- 12 reps
Set 3: 135 lbs – Burnout!

Lat Pull Down:
Set 1: 180 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 150 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 110 lbs – Burnout!

Preacher Curl:
Set 1: 140 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 125 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 105 lbs - Burnout!

Triceps Extension:
Set 1: 140 lbs – 15 reps
Set 2: 125 lbs – 12 reps
Set 3: 105 lbs - Burnout!

By the end of workout I was done…done and done. I refueled my muscles with a nice ice cold grape BLITZ.

Getting Results Despite the Odds

Paul Vinson — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:35:27 +0000

Let’s start with some good news for a change. I just shot a commercial for a new video game called Play 2. I spent three days on a plane. Not a real plane, a Hollywood plane. The same one they used for Snakes on a Plane. It was a lot of fun. I played a prisoner being transported by a Marshall. Tuesday I read for a big movie. Don’t know if I got it or not, yet.

Now for the funny stuff. Sunday I was back in the hospital after driving myself to the emergency room. I was there for three days. When I left I had two tubes hanging from my upper arm. That was not going to go over well on set. So I untaped it and stuck it under my arm pit. No one knew. Cool.

I go to the hospital every day for treatment. This will last for six weeks. Since leaving the hospital at Christmas I weight 160 lbs. Tonight at the gym, I’m weighing in at 194lbs. And I owe it all to PROTEIN BLITZ. Why, because that’s what I’ve been using. You can’t help but train harder, you feel so good, you just want to work out. And the results? They speak for themselves.

I wish I would have taken pictures just so you could see the difference, but my ego wouldn’t allow it. I didn’t leave my house for weeks. I went to the gym late when no one is there. But I did go to the gym and I did eat, but most important I got more than my fill of protein. I don’t care what anyone says. You can live without fat and little carbs, but protein? If you’re not getting enough protein your body can’t function. So if & when you take your protein, why not take the best?

Remember what your dad use to say to you growing up: You get what you pay for. Cheap protein, poor results. If you’re not taking ProteinBlitz you’re throwing your money away. Good luck everyone and don’t give up. If it ain’t hard, it ain’t cool.