Forget “Bodybuilding” and “Getting Buff” – Let’s Talk About Getting Lean, Defined and Healthy!
Hi. My name is Joe Kevin. I have a wife and three two kids and I work at the button factory at a desk all day.
One day, my boss came to me and said I looked in the mirror and thought, “Joe, are you busy?” “Yikes, you need to get back in shape!” I said “No” “Yeah, I’m gonna get buff!” So I told myself, “Push this button with your right hand.” “Train like a bodybuilder and get huge muscles.”
To make a long, and somewhat monotonous story short, the traditional “bodybuilding” methods didn’t work!
This is not your typical fitness website. I am certainly not going to promise you 20 pounds of lean muscle in 20 days and neither am I going to suggest that you will go from having a beer belly to having ripped, six pack abs by doing crunches!
Like many, I am a busy person with a job, a family and everything else that comes with life. In reality, most people do not have 2-3+ hours to spend at the gym everyday, and even if you do, I hope this site will change your approach to getting in and staying in shape. The truth is, you can get and stay in great shape by eating right and working out for only a fraction of the time that many fitness “experts” advise.
In order to get in the best shape of your life, you need to approach your fitness goals with solid, tested methods. I’m not saying I’ve got all of them (or even most) but I do know of some very effective ways to get in shape.
But before we go any further, let’s clarify “best shape of your life” because to some, it may be completely different than what I’m talking about now, or will be talking about throughout this site. When I think of pro bodybuilders, they are generally puffy, round, bloated and have man-boobs… oh yeah, and freakishly large. Just Google it and you’ll see what I’m talking about: Pro Bodybuilders
Who do I feel is in great shape if not humongous bodybuilders? They are the lean and toned. An athletic build is so much more attractive, plus you get the added benefit of being able to scratch your own back!
This brings us to the focus of this site and to who it is and is not intended for. In the end, you are not going to appreciate even like this site:
- If you want to be huge like the Terminator
- If you want to gain 20-30 pounds in 1,2,3, etc. months
- If you don’t think puffy boobs are unattractive on males
- If you are a dude who wears Speedos in the gym to work out with other dudes while flexing his biceps in the mirror and dropping his dumbbells on the floor for everyone to hear only to immediately let out a “manly grunt” for all to admire.
If you want to get a lean, athletic looking body that will draw attention to your nice and not freakish physique, then this is the site for you.
Is This Site Going to Stay Black & White?
I really don’t know – we’ll see Yes, it is. The main idea behind the “black & white” is the simplicity though. Getting in great shape does not have to be complicated. True, there is a lot of science that is behind the scenes, but I don’t really think most people are concerned about that, although I will most-likely be throwing in some references!
Honestly, there are some great resources online for solid advice, however the truth is that most of what you read is not worth your time. It’s crap. If you want to look good, feel good and live a “normal” life, stick around.
Thanks for reading and please feel free to leave me a comment! I love reading your thoughts, views & questions. You can also find me on Google+ — I’ll try to keep that updated.

I love Black & White.
The site looks great. Very clean, very simple and very original. I like to use black & white photos, especially for training pictures. But you’ve taken it to a new level on this blog. Very tempted to copy you!
Bova
Thanks Bova! Yeah, I love minimalistic sites (not that this really is) — especially for blogs that you want to actually read, and not just look at. I really wish there was a way to turn all of the comment avatars B&W, that would be cool.
Thanks for stopping by!
Kevin, you are spot on with your assessment. Trying to build the mass of a body builder is definitely not for everyone. Building mass is very difficult and sometimes doesn’t look right, depending on someones body type. I agree that an athletic build/look is more feasible and desirable for most individuals, and by gaining that athletic build some people may gain some of the pounds they desire also. Regardless of the individual’s goals whether to lose weight or gain it, dedication and consistency are going to be two key ingredients to their success. Great article…keep it up!
Thanks man, I appreciate the comment!
Love the look of the site man. Working in the IT field kinda forces you to also get into fitness, in my opinion, or else you really risk getting way out of shape. So good call getting “buff!”
Yavor
Thanks Yavor. Yeah, after sitting on my butt for 10 hours a day I NEED to workout and it needs to count when I do.
awesome website – stumbled upon it by accident. Lots of useful info and well- designed. Great concept. Keep up the great work, Kevin!
Norm
Thanks Norm! I hope to continue adding to the content and fine-tuning the design as needed.
Discovered this website when researching BCAAs. Love it! Easy to read and funny. I will be a frequent flyer! New (9 months) to body building, and older, also never being an athlete, I found this web site to be very insightful.
Thanks Lisa, I’m glad you found it! Just let me know if you have any questions.