For a while now people have been going back and forth about this subject. It was believed that we can "spot-reduce" fat. In other words, lose fat in a specific area by exercising that area. A lot of people still believe this is possible.

There is a lot of controversy surrounding this topic, but I would like to clear this up for you.

I often get asked the question: "If I work out my tummy muscles, will I lose weight around my
waist?"

I am sorry to break the news to you, but unfortunately, this is a misconception.

It is physiologically impossible to spot-reduce fat.

For instance, by working the abdominals really hard in the quest to flatten your tummy, you will definitely tone the muscles of your abdomen, but you will not necessarily lose fat in that specific area now that you are working those targeted muscles.

I want to dedicate this article to one man who will be remembered forever. A man who knew the true meaning of Powerful Presence and living with Total Passion and Commitment to his craft. A man who had Super Star Status in the Opera as well as the Pop music world!

A man who in his career of almost 50 years as a singer and a devoted musician managed to capture the hearts and imaginations of so many.

Luciano Pavarotti! He sadly passed away last Thursday. I felt a the pang in my heart when I heard the news.  Anyone who has ever listened to the voice of Pavarotti knows that it resonates deep inside... with me it does...

Garin (my husband) told me of the unbelievably Powerful and Magnetic Presence Pavarotti radiated when he came to give a Master Class at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where Garin was studying at the time.

He told me that on stage that day, Pavarotti was not an overbearing and boisterous man, he did not feel the need to prove himself as a master, but in stead had a calm and all encompassing Confidence and Presence that captured the attention and wonder of everyone he came in contact with.

This was evident when he was on stage - a big man he was with a big, magically enchanting voice, but more than that - here was a man who had true Pizzazz!

Let's face it - there are many magnificent voices out there, voices that might never be heard... because just having a great voice is not enough!

It was said about Pavarotti that "He was more than just a voice - He had Charisma.  There are plenty of good singers, but he had something more!"

Pavarotti also started from humble beginnings. Not many people know that he began as a teacher, and had failed as a salesman long before he found his calling as a singer. 

He had to work his way through his insecurities and cultivate the now well-known presence and fame of a world-class performer! It didn't just come naturally to him... he wasn't born with this charm and Powerful Presence.  He made effort - he worked at it... just like everybody needs to work at it!

It is a total misconception that anyone who becomes famous did so overnight... virtually anyone who is known for their talents, poise and charisma had to put some amount of effort into developing their image - the Powerful and Magnetic image that allows them to stand out above the crowd.

Luciano Pavarotti lived with Passion, Commitment and Drive.  His sincerity and passion as a man shone through when he was on stage.  But not only on stage - it was so clear in his voice... his passion, drive and charisma can clearly be heard in his voice when he sang... and
many say even when he spoke.

You may say... but I am not a singer, or an actor, or an acrobat or dancer - but no matter what it is... you have your own special talents.  You just need to come out and realize it - live your life with passion and drive!

There is a Pavarotti in you too... someone who has much to offer the world if only you have the courage to go after it.  If you have the courage to get out there with the Powerful Presence that resides within you.

When it comes to standing out, to being remembered, to making a lasting impression - you need more than just a great voice or a pretty face or the body of a model or movie star... you can have all those things and still not have the Pizzazz Factor.  You need that "something extra", that charisma and Magnetic Presence.

With the Pizzazz Factor I show you how to achieve this... you do not necessarily need to be born with it.  A Powerful presence is not a talent, but a skill - a skill that can be acquired. 

With some knowledge and awareness you can also have what it takes to be a charismatic and
magnetic person! 

Pavarotti knew the art of Magnetic Presence, he knew that it took more than just talent to be a
star... to be adored and admired.... and he was!


What an amazing Voice, what an amazing Talent, What an amazing Man!

Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007)

Kind Regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S.  Luciano Pavarotti will be missed by many, but his Passion and Charisma will live on in the music! http://PizzazzFactor.com

It is known that we grow taller until we reach a certain age, but then it seems that after that, when we hit another later age, we start shrinking again.  Have you noticed that?

Incidentally, the people that are sailing with us this cruise happens to be the latter - The age group on this cruise is a little older, and I see their hunched over postures everywhere,making them look small and frail.

Have you noticed that as people get older they seem to be shrinking... but are they really?

It is a fact that specially with women, Osteoporosis is a common problem.  The bone density decreases because of hormonal imbalances and the risk of easily breaking bones increase.  It is also quite often noticeable in the spine as they start to get that hunched over look in the upper back as the bones weaken.

But that aside - most people can absolutely prevent this hunched over posture from happening, they can keep looking tall and younger as they grow older by being mindful of good posture.

Why do you exercise?  We all have slightly different reasons why we do exercise. It might be that you want to lose weight, or maybe you need to strengthen your body for a specific activity, or you want to simply feel healthier.


But what about keeping your body mobile and functional.  To me that should be your first point of criteria for any workout.  You want to prepare your body for everyday life.

You want to be able to perform the tasks that you have to do everyday with the most efficiency and ease as possible.  You want to be able to easily lift your groceries into the trunk of your car.

You want to be able to pick up your children with ease and without injuring yourself.  When you need to take that box of books off the top shelf in your study you want to know that you can do it with total confidence - not fear that you might just throw your back out or dislocate a shoulder.

If you are an athlete, or golfer, or tennis player, maybe you are a dancer or a construction worker.... what ever it is you do for a living, you want to make sure that whatever supplemental exercise you do, you want it to compliment your life. You want it to prepare you for those activities that make up your everyday life.

The Hot Burning Body Workout was designed to not only give you the benefits of better aesthetics and calorie burning properties, but also to improve your quality and efficiency of movement so your body can move functionally and effortlessly throughout every day, no matter what your major activities are.

You will gain flexibility, mobility, strength, stability and coordination - all in a very functional and efficient way.

Every workout has its purpose, but if you want to get it all in one in the shortest time possible - the Hot Burning Body System is perfect for you!

Warm Regards

Vanessa Bader

P.S.  A mobile, flexible and strong body is what is going to keep you feeling younger
and looking younger for much longer!