From now on you’ll get monthly recaps. I’ll use these to communicate whatever I think of and to keep you updated of what’s going on the blog & forum.

Blog Posts May 2009. May 1st 2009 was StrongLifts.com’s 2 years anniversary. May 2009 was also the come back of blog articles after a long hiatus of almost 1 year. This month’s posts:

• 01: StrongLifts.com Turns 2 Today
• 04: Nutrition 101: 8 Simple Nutrition Rules
• 07: Fat Loss 101: How to Lose Fat Fast
• 11: Soreness: Train Through It or Take a Day Off?
• 14: Resistance Bands: How to Use Them & Where to Get Some
• 18: How to Lose Your Belly Fat Quickly and Naturally
• 21: 10 Ways to Get Stronger at Pull-ups
• 25: Protein 101: How Much Do You Need & Best Sources of Protein

Best of The Forum in May 2009. StrongLifts.com also has a forum with +4800 members and +100.000 posts. The forum has lots of knowledgeable members, is very active and free. Some of the best threads:

• “What’s Dragging You Down?” Challenge
• Eating “Clean” versus Calorie Counting
• I wish I progressed like some of you
• How important is just being strong
• Can you really expect to squat 1.5x with a beginner program?
• Overweight and struggling with the BW excersises
• Skeptical of 5×5
• How do I stop Mindless eating?
• Significance of overhead press grip width
• From India – Please share your experiences
• Movie stars – getting in great shape, and quickly
• Help me please its getting hard to finish 5×5

You can keep a training log for free in the forum. Record the weights you lifted and how you felt. Get advice from other members and compete with them. The training logs are great motivators. I highly recommend you to start one.

Upcoming Posts June 2009. Here are some of the articles you can expect next month on StrongLifts.com.

• Anabolic Diet. New guides.
• GOMAD. Gain 25lbs in 1 month drinking milk.
• Cardio for Fat Loss. Long Distance vs HIIT.
• Cholesterol & Eggs.
• And many more.

I publish the articles 2x/week. You can get these automatically delivered in your mailbox for free. Click here to get free updates (no spam guarantee).

Fitness Coaching Update. I’m coaching 20 people online right now. Here’s what Vlad (38, Denmark), who I’m currently working with, wrote:

I was eating like a pig before, was gaining weight, squatted only 2x per week, deadlifting only 1x per week, and still I was very tired during the week. So I had my doubts when you suggested to squat 3x per week, deadlift 1.5x per week, and lose fat at the same time. I thought that this would make me even more tired.

But now I have lost 4 kg, my strength goes up (particularly in BP and OHP, where I had big problems before), and I am not tired during the week. So I am very glad about the training with you. I find it great.

Spots are available until July 1st 2009. Coaching will be closed afterwards since I’ll be vagabonding in August/September. I have no idea when or if the fitness coaching will resume when I get back.

I do know that the price has increased and that since the site keeps growing and I can’t keep up with the demand, it will probably keep increasing.

So yes that means if you want to get in shape, especially with the summer coming, this is your chance. You can read the details on my fitness coaching program and how to apply by clicking here now.

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