We’ve 
all had friends from the gym that have too high of a percentage of body fat for their health. They use the excuse that they are in a “bulking” phase. I’ve seen some guys put on 50 lbs in one off season. But, is this necessary to maximize lean mass gains? Working as a trainer for 13 years I’ve heard 1,000’s of times “in order to grow you have to eat bro!” People go to the extreme to get in extra calories and are taking in Pop-Tarts for post workout and eating McDonalds for a quick calorie heavy meal. Let’s face it most people who are doing this are using “bulking” as an excuse to eat whatever they want and aren’t concerned with two things, first their overall health in terms of saturated fat intake and cholesterol levels and second their net gains.
The 
United States of America has an obesity problem. In fact, more than one-third of adults and almost 17% of youth are obese. According to the CDC, the rate of obesity has slowed in recent years however it remains an area of concern for a variety of reasons. A few recent studies offer clues on ways to address the obesity epidemic and in many ways these studies reaffirm long held bodybuilding dieting principles.
With 
us today is Emmanuel Omoniyi. Congrats on some great showings on the stage! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
I have been doing a lot of weight training for years now, however due to my lean body type (ectomorph). I could not see myself competing in the NPC until Men's Physique was introduced.
Can you tell us a little about the show in which you most recently competed?
My last show was Eastern's 2012 in Queen's College in New York City. I managed to place 11th out of 34 outstanding competitors.
Now 
that we are a good ways into the New Year, I hope everyone is still going strong with their resolutions and sticking to their plans. As many people tend to fall off as the months progress, I’d like to share a few ways you can stay committed and or get started to getting that body you have always wanted.
I hate using the word “diet” because those never last and people tend to think they are boring. To be successful with anything you must have a plan, so I like using the terms “weight loss plan” or “lifestyle change” when talking about getting into shape. Here a few tips to help you stick to your plan and new lifestyle:
Let's
face it, nothing can be so cruel as time. When you are young you are filled with energy, on the go and in constant motion. It is awesome! You play hard and you crash hard. Your metabolism is on fire and you can eat like crap day in and day out without bearing any of the consequences. You can go to the gym and see results almost immediately as your muscles and hormones are primed for growth. However as you get older you get hit with multiple obstacles that take a collective whack at your fitness and health. Not only does your body naturally start dialing back developing human growth hormone and testosterone, but your bodies become more prone to injury and your ability to build lean muscle becomes more difficult. Add to that the demands of life as you get older like managing a career, going to school, spending time with your spouse or significant other, taking your kids to practice, and your weekend runs to Home Depot. No wonder so many people just give up and say the hell with it. They say, "I don't have the time and my body just does not respond.”
One 
of the things I have noticed over the last year or so on social networking sites in particular is the rise to prominence of a new cult. This cult calls themselves “The Slayers of Bro-Science.” Who are these people? Are they athletes? Bros? Scientists? Well unfortunately, most of the time they are nothing more than an average gym goer with no industry recognition or scientific background. They are frequently recycling and often misinterpreting the opinion of more respected trainers or nutritional scientists.
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