The Truth About Superheroes and Weight Loss

There are so many myths and bad misconceptions out there about superheroes that you see in both comic books and those that we see in these Hollywood movies. We think that Dwayne Johnson, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman, and the countless of others just workout and eat whatever they want and that they come out looking like cookie cutter buff guys. This is NOT true by any stretch of the imagination. The problem that we all face when wanting to look like this may be a bit different than what we originally thought it might be.

1. Workout More
You have to realize that the superheroes that you see in the movies don't just do 8-10 reps of their heaviest for their body and then they are done for the day. The majority of them workout upwards of an hour doing weight lifting and cardio work to look like that. Some of them workout multiple times in a day. You have to do more to be able to grow more. You can't lift a few weights and then be done for the day. You have to workout more in order to get superhero results with weight loss.

2. Quit Sugar
Imagine that Captain America's Chris Evans works out and then goes and drinks a soda afterwards. This just DOES NOT happen! Chris Evan's and all of the famous superheroes that get really big really fast are not eating or drinking sugar. They may have some on a cheat day every so often, but they're not sitting around, pigging out on sugar, and playing Call of Duty. In order to be the superhero, they have to literally BE the superhero. Quit your sugar if you want maximum weight loss and muscle gain like the superheroes.

3. Eat More
The biggest challenge that all of the actors and actresses face on a daily basis is eating WAY more than what they are used to. With the exception of Sylvester Stallone (he would eat 1100 calories of pure good food in a day), all of the rest of the superheroes are eating over 6000 calories of pure protein, some fat, and very low amounts of carbs in a day! Chicken and eggs are a huge favorite when eating like a superhero and achieving that weight loss.

As you can see, the truth hurts! Superheroes don't just get to eat garbage and sit on the couch in order to be able to be a cool and supermanly and superwomanly superhero. It takes a LOT of hard work, but it is worth it for each and everyone one of them. All of them drink enormous amounts of water. We would suggest the 6-8 glasses of water in a day unless you're active and using the water that you're taking in. I hope that you have enjoyed this post. Please comment, like and share this post with your family and friends!

~Obesity Overload

Transformation Inspiration

Jillian Michaels once said, "The past doesn't define you, your present does. It's okay to create a vision of the future because it affects your behavior in the "now," but don't dwell on past mistakes. Learn from them and focus those lessons in the moment. That’s where change can really happen." Your past doesn't have to define your future. There are several lessons that we need to learn from. We will take a look at some inspiration tips and lessons that will really get you going on your transformation process. 



1. Goals 
Set and have goals that are attainable or reachable. The great coach and legendary football genius, Vince Lombardi put a point of view of goals in this way, “Success demands singleness of purpose.” This means that in order to succeed, we first have to put and have a purpose in a single goal. This can be something small for right now. Have a goal to lose five pounds in the first month. Goals are mini steps to get to the bigger steps life changing events that will provide the transformation that we need!

2. Shopping
Look at smaller clothes that you want to fit into. Let the clothes be another goal and something that you look forward to after losing some weight. Most of us want to lose weight for looking better in clothes, swimwear, for a wedding or special occasion, but the point is that we want to look better in clothes. Go shopping and take pictures of smaller clothes that you want to fit into eventually. This is a great visual for those that need some inspiration.

3. H2O
Drink enough water to feel better in your life and to help your body run at top performance. You will feel so much better after you get to the point of feeling energized and exuberant. Our body is made of 75% water! Optimal performing bodies will help you feel better about yourself and will help to propel your transformation and will be an inspiration to your weight loss. Water is like premium gas while soda and sugary drinks are like low grade gas. 

4. Research
Research famous people that are your body type and build and have their picture as yet another goal to reach. I used to keep a picture of Chris Hemsworth and Hugh Jackman on my cell phone to inspire me. I was built exactly like the both of them, but I had a lot of weight, just like the pictures of Hemsworth and Jackman before their movies came out that they premiered in. I could not believe their transformation. It was a huge inspiration for me to see what I could become with some hard work!

Now that we have looked at 4 tips for transformation inspiration for your weight loss, go out and implement these great tips that will make your weight loss combustible and easy. You will feel a get-up-and-go attitude about the whole thing when you start to dig into these tips. These are ridiculously easy to do in your own life that we highly encourage you to do these. Go out and be inspired to greatness. I find that the visual help that these tips provide is very beneficial because you get to see results that are right in front of you. Enjoy these tips and please comment your tips and helps for weight loss!

~Obesity Overload

Thor Workout...Strength of an Asgard Warrior!

Come on, we have seen the workout that Batman threw down, but now there is a Thor workout?!? Yep! Thor's workout is a shoulder and upper body heavy workout that is bound and determined to leave your core burning like lightning, and your shoulders like smoldering fire. Chris Hemsworth a really ripped and lean body, but it wasn't always like that. He began to throw down this workout and lost some fat to really cut out his muscle. Now, he is known as an iconic Marval legend known as Thor. Thor is admired for his cannonball shoulders, tight eight pack core, and quad god legs that leave nothing to be desired. I personally did this workout three times in a matter of four days and I noticed a considerably large amount of muscle growth and lots of muscle definition. Join me in working out like Thor!

PREPARATION
Please, please, please stretch well because this workout is no light workout. This workout CAN and WILL hurt you if you don't stretch!

1. 20 Lunges
The 20 lunges will leave your legs burning and your heart rate up after the first set. These lunges work your hamstrings, quads, and all-around legs.

2. 5 Shoulder Presses
The shoulder presses will get your upper body going as they work your deltoids and upper shoulders.

3. 10 One Legged Squats
The one legged squats work on defining your calf muscles and your lower quads. Don't underestimate them!

4. 20 Shoulder Touches
These shoulder touches help your shoulders grow, as well as your chest and your core due to having to balance.

5. 12 Pushups
The reason that there are not a lot of pushups is because there are a lot of shoulder exercises. You can alternate your leg distance to work different parts of your muscles.

6. 20 Plank Jump-Ins
These jump-ins will raise your heart rate and will torch your core as you work on them.

7. 20 Sit-Ups
20 sit-ups will help work on those upper abs. You will enjoy this as a down exercise to rest your shoulders.

8. 20 Sitting Twists
These twists are called Russian twists and are not to be taken lightly either. They are easy enough, but try them on the third set and you will be dying afterward.

9. 20 Turkish Get-Ups
These get-ups are the clincher for absolute wear-down. They are not fun by any stretch of the imagination, but they work your core muscles to the max!

Beginner Level: 3 Sets 
Moderate Level: 5 Sets 
Advanced Level: 7 Sets

Enjoy this workout by the Asgard warrior, Thor! Comment below on this workout to let us know if you like it or what other one's you would like to see. Be safe on this 4th of July! Burn some fat and get going to get that huge body. Obesity doesn't stand a chance!

~Obesity Overload