SAlt: Bitter Good

Is salt good or bad, depending on your body too little can be bad or too much can put you in a world of hurt. Salt is in everything you eat, and can and mostly will affect your energy output, which will in the end be a positive or negative affect to your work out routine. Salt provided nutritional minerals elements to our cells, and as it dissolves it sanitizes and cleans the toxic from our system. Ever wonder why your friend that are stuck on mc Donald’s fries never get sick. Eating foods with a higher amount of natural salt can be beneficial for those looking to slimming down, the body makes hydrochloric acid from salt, one of the essential digestive fluids, so You can keep putting salt on your eggs, any excess salt is removed through the kidneys, but we are here to work out your muscles not stress your vital organs so don’t go over board or you just may be seeking new way of keeping active in your local hospital bed. I have never taken up stick dieting growing up or while working out, i just restrict myself to eating out to 1-2 times a week max; reason being. Better use for money, personal choice. You tend to hears people don’t eat meat cause of the hormones placed in the food, and they choose to be veggie heads. One thing you tend to forget alot of the animals we consume, eat grass and plants which are grown in the ground which us humans have tampered with. In the end no matter which way you go, you will be digesting the same hormones ingredients placed meat and fruits. The problem with salt is not the salt itself, but the condition of the salt. To make salt whiter an easier to pour, the mineral an nutrients are removed, leaving just sodium behind which can be found in your local supermarkets. The effect of sodium will increase your appetite reason for this in a piece of your brain named the appestat, makes you feel full or empty. So if the nutrient content of your blood is at the proper levels you can trick your body to feeling full, a safe way to eating less, an still maintain a good level of energy to carry out a work out. I personal like to eat a meal then 20 mins after i will carry out a work out, pending on how fast your body can handle your food, your waiting time should vary from 20- 40 mins before proceeding to work out that new energy you just consumed. Use this test to determine if your salt has been processed. Mix a spoonful of salt in a glass of water and let stand overnight. If the salt collects on the bottom of the glass, it has been processed. Natural salt will dissolve. If you’re looking for untreated, natural salt you will want to look for a difference in color (grey to a beige or light pink) an tend to be cut in bigger cuts, an tend to be a bit more sticky. If you live by the ocean, this is a simple exercise to do once a week collecting natural salt.
To maintain a healthy metabolism or if you want a fast metabolism I would not recommend excess salt cuts from your diet, your kidneys are filter a daily amount of about 6 pounds of salt. When looking for the salt content on products here are some key words that are basically all elements that form a salt crystal. In other words, listed below is salt in other medical ;scientific terms,usage, language  : )
Sodium:     Regulates body fluids, metabolism, nerve and muscular functions.
Chlorine:   Essential component of human body fluids.
Calcium:    Bone mineralization.
Magnesium: Hardens bones, ensures mental development and sharpens intelligence, 
Sulfur:      Controls energy transfer in tissue, bone and cartilage cells
Silicon:      Needed in carbon metabolism and for skin and hair balance.
Iodine:      Vital for energy production and mental development
Bromine:   A nervous system regulator and restorer, 
Phosphorus:  Promotes nerve cell functions related to the brain, 

Vanadium:  Regulates phospholipids in blood

CARBbohydrates- the Good n' Bad

Let’s sit down and talk about the legendary carbohydrates. It seems every time you head out, you see everyone reading how much carbs they will be consuming if they eat that certain food. Generally the packaging will only tell you the measurement or percentage of total carbs per serving, a very vague description if you ask me. In this segment I would like to give you better view of the types of carbs and associated factories in your diet, for achieving your deity goals, and physical appearance.

Sugars are a type of carbohydrate, (simple carbohydrate) they are more easily converted into energy than any other food. Simple sugars need almost no digesting - they can enter the bloodstream immediately. Natural simple carbohydrates are the best carbs to include in the diet, and do not promote weight gain. This kind of food would be your daily fruits. Some food products contain a large percentage of simple carbs.  Foods containing added table sugar can also be added to the list. Foods containing lots of added sugar and most are high in calories. These foods should be limited to lose weight; cakes, jam, chocolate, candy, biscuits, any tinned fruits or vegetables, honey. All carbohydrates are made up of units of sugar. Carbohydrates containing only one unit of sugar or two sugar units of sugar are known as "simple sugars" or "simple carbohydrates." Complex carbs are basically food containing wholegrain; wholegrain breads, oats, muesli and brown rice. Complex carbs are broken down into glucose more slowly than simple carbs and thus provide a gradual steady stream of energy throughout the day. Natural carbs are the better choice when on a diet.

Technically, all carbohydrates have the same number of calories per gram. But from a nutritional standpoint, they differ greatly. A soft drink for example, gives your body a higher percentage of carbs than simple carbohydrate calories. Compare that with carbohydrate-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain products, which are loaded with fibre and antioxidants that keep you feeling good and also ward off diseases. So your best nutrition bet is to cut refined carbohydrates from foods such as sugar and white bread, and replace them with high-fibre alternatives such as whole-wheat pasta, breads, and cereals.

Any diet that drastically cuts calories will result in fast weight loss, but keep in mind that fast weight loss tends to be followed by fast regain. Weight loss results from eating fewer calories and expending more energy with physical activity. The real test of any diet is whether it helps you keep the weight off permanently.

Following a low-carbohydrate diet generally puts you iin a state called "ketosis," meaning your body has no carbohydrates to burn for energy, so it burns stored fat or whatever else is available. Ketosis tends to reduce hunger,of course, it's calories that count when you are trying to lose weight.

Fat has more calories than either carbohydrates or protein.

Calories measure units of energy. Nearly all foods and beverages (except water) contain calories. The number of calories in food and drinks is an estimation of the energy units they contain. Calories are used throughout the body, to fuel physical activity and keep your bodily processes running smoothly. Your heart, brain, lungs, muscles, and all your vital organs need these energy units to function (vitamins and minerals also play a key role in all of your body's metabolic functions). Calories can only come from carbohydrates, protein, fats, and alcohol. One gram of carbohydrate equals 4 calories, and the same for gram of protein. A gram of fat is the equal to 9 calories, and a gram alcohol equals 7 calories. So, gram for gram, fat has twice as many calories as carbohydrates or protein

I have noticed many manufacturers  cutting carbohydrates from their products and loading them up with fat  without reducing the calories. A calorie is a calorie, whether it's from carbohydrate, protein, or fat.

Some new terms to be cautious are; "net carbohydrates," "impact carbohydrates" and "effective carbohydrates." These terms are used by food manufacturers to keep you relaxed  in on the current carb-phobia., To be honest these new term just confuse consumers. Just read labels before you buy, and choose foods that are low in sugars but rich in fibers for the healthiest carbohydrates. You’re the one eating it, an the one to blame for the good results or the bad.

Know your name

Getting the true potential from your muscles and body parts, key word parts, all parts have names. Each time I work out, I go through a pre check; what I want to achieve in my work out, the time frame I am looking at. I use numbers as set points in my work outs, an example. Today I will do 250 sit ups straight, within 7mins. Now other portion to this goal is, using the correct muscles to achieve this goal. Working the abs, requires your shoulders, legs, lower back and arms. Now you have an understanding of the major groups you will be using to target your abs. Now call them by their names to gain the inner strength, to push you towards your goal. A simple comprehension;  usually woman have fun and name their breasts. “ You want to do such and such with cindy”, you would know as to which breast the female is talking about  she being your partner. Now she knows where your attention will be and prepares herself for it. It is the same with your workout, name your muscles, so when you need them, call and they will be ready and waiting for your command.

This really comes into effect when you’re at the end of your work out and you feel tired, and you’re focused on doing your last set. In common scenarios, your telling yourself, “this is it, just one more, just one more, I can to this.” This is not wrong in doing, but you’re not addressing your muscle in use.

“Sensei (chest muscle) work with me, and give me the strength to do this final push” (example). Now you placed focus on your chest and subconsciously unlocking additional power to the chest muscle groups. Use this technique and combine it with your works and let me know what your experience.

power unit

A key factor to achieving your weight, toning, etc goal is your power unit. Usually mistake to be your mindset, it is actually your heart.  Having determination is not created in the mind but the heart, then passed on to your brain to comprehend your heart’s intention. An example: your boss at work is being a complete ass, for some of us that is an everyday venture. When you boss  get you to that point, you would say ,”I feel like slapping this bitch, punk, idiot”. You never say, “I think I want to slap this idiot.”  Or you have just been treated on a date with a person your attractive to. You would tell your friends, “he/she is such a nice person he made me feel so great”. Coming to my conclusion your heart is source of power/motivation/ determination, and your brain is what does the comprehension. Take some time to absorb and ask you’re such questions on what I wrote an see how you feel. Once you have a basic comprehension of where your central strength lays, using that strength to your benefit will reduce your time spend in the gym, while achieving your goals within a shorter period of time. Talking from experience;  I joined a gym a year back, making it an appointment to see the weights 3-4 times a week. I started off at  140lbs bench press, and I told myself I want to lift 23lbs+. First step talking to my heart and letting it know what needs to be done. Go home and understand your commitment, and now feel it with your heart. Once your feel your goal, you will have a slight change in your energy, and feel the beat of your heart slightly alter. For two day I applied myself to the gym, and on the second day I was lifting 230lbs+ an I only weight 160lbs. the heart does more than just move your blood, it is your most powerful muscle in your body.
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In an Out, FOOD

As we all know, or have read somewhere, eating certain foods will drop weight, or give you a boost of energy to carry you through whatever you’re doing at that point in your timeline.  Im going to give you a quick break down of foods ideal for fighting fatigue.  You want to make sure your daily diet consists of grains, fruits, vegetables, and some lean meats, fish, nuts for protein.  What I am telling you is more of a guideline, so use the knowledge and work it with your daily activities. You can have one day for eating a large portion of fruits, the next day meats, and so fourth.   Combining  foods to create weight lose dieting is not very accurate, more so a way to lure people  that are not well educated dieting. Humans are carnivores; we will attract and eat almost anything. You want to use food to your advantage, and this will require you to know what effects food has.  You may want a quick boost so you can grab a banana ( a source of carbs) or a spoon of peanut better (protein) to maintain your energy till your next  meal.  Loosing weight means eating more,  we are not talking about full out  12 meals aday; more along the likes of your three main meals an smart snaking in between.  This takes discipline  although eating small meals thorough the day may help regulate the secretion of insulin better, too much insulin, can associated with you diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Try this out for yourself,

 Get up in the morning and drink a cup of tea or coffee, and a bagel, then start your day, whitin 2 hours you will be hungry.  You have just stepped up your metabolism with out lifting a weight, an now give your body a snack, over time your body will stop retaing fat ( energy) knowing that it will be getting food to process for it energy. This results in your early stages of losing weight.

TIP: drinking tea, Caffeine has been known to jumpstart the metabolism. "Mild stimulants, such as coffee, tea, or chocolate, are OK in moderation

·         eat regularly, try to eat from more than one food groups.

·         avoid overeating this will reduce the ability to digest your food.

·         burn more than you ingest.

muscle is more active than fat tissue so it burns calories faster

Vegetables The main foods in the vegetable area which provide high amounts of energy are; sprouts, broccoli, asparagus and spinach.

Nuts Some nuts are a great energy source and are often very suited to a quick snack. Almonds, peanuts and soy nuts are perfect for this example. 

Yogurt Yogurt is full of vitamin-B, and this vitamin helps your body convert other nutrients into energy. You should not eat excessive amounts of yogurt due to the fat content. You could eat a nut yogurt to mix the yogurt and nut energy foods into one snack. 

Eggs Eggs are a great source of energy, and this food will supply a high amount of protein throughout the working day. Some experts advise not to eat more than three eggs a week, so try to mix your weeks food plan up with other high energy foods. 

Beans & Lentils Beans and lentils are a great source of potassium and carbohydrates. Kidney beans, lentils, baked beans and many others provide a great source of energy for your body. 

Seeds Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are also a great source of energy for your body. These are great as a stand-alone snack, and also combined with other ingredients in nut bars.

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Weather

Pending the season and geographic location where one lives, can and will affect your results from a day to day work out. The warmer climates you tend to see the average population along the slimmer side; and with colder climates the average population towards the larger side. For us living in Canada we got to deal with all four seasons which is a benefit. As we are approaching the cold season, you want to increase the time spent in your work our routine. The reason being to keep the body at the same operating level as it would be in the summer. Look at it this way, in the winter the car will take about twice as long to warm up the engine ; (resulting in the use of more energy) as it would in the summer time, same with your body. The body tends to retain more water in the winter which leads to weight gain, found more commonly on the female structure. There are a few types of fat that play a part in the approach of getting a lean, toned body and we will touch base on that in the weeks to come.  As the seasons change so should your work out. Approaching the spring you should start to reduce your work out, and settle on a minimal plan once the summer months set in. with the in the increase of heat, your body will adjust, and naturally will drop weight.  If you are consistent in the winter months your body will not require much work once the warm weather settles in.  The reason for this being, the winter months are hard on the body, by working out on 4 or more time a week schedule, you’re asking more from your body, the body will train itself to keep up with your demands, getting your ready for the summer body you want.

Living in the warmth all year long can be bit more of a challenge, you will not experience the extreme changes in weather, and dramatic changes on your body. But having the heat of the sun year round is also a great advantage. You can incorporate sun saturation into your work outs.

Sun saturation, the break down; working out in your backyard, on the beach, patio or just an open area to exposure from the sun. Within this type of environment you want to slow down your movements, and really allow the sun to work with you. The heat from the sun and the strain of lifting weight or resistant training will be accelerating the work load on your muscle, ( the work load on the muscles is about 20% more).

Before you start your to set your goals understand yourself, and your surrounds, in the weeks to come I will take you through the simple steps on how I got my body like what you see in the photo and only getting better with age.

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WIN-ter flex

The winter season is rolling into affect, while the HST( Holy SH&% Taxes)  has been in affect. Now is the opportune time to be in the gym or putting together work out plan, to carry you through the long cold season, of , the winter wonders.  The changing weather means a change in your appetite,  rate of your metabolism, and emotional estate . The majority of today's society is usually targeting the abbs, chest, legs, arms and back. They look great once done right, and really don’t require a lot of time but, do require some effort to get your desired results. Over the course of the weeks to follow, I will be updating the blog with routines on the whole package to the sexy body look book. I have been awarded Canadian swimsuit model; and know a few tricks to get you in to grade A+ level   ^_^
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Intro - fall collection 2010

Entering the new age of life, accepting the thrills and pleasures of the whole mix of everyday life, we all seem to have a goal in some shape or form; but a limiter attached to these goals, Which brings us to the question;  " I wish I was here in life". Looking at that statement, you will realize it is a question you’re asking yourself.

Through the powerful tool of the web content you can talk with just about anyone in any profession, and make the connections for the "wish" to be a word of the past. The sky is not the limit, the universe is, which has endless ends. Live our life as individuals of CREATion.