Wow.
http://www.naturalnews.com/025606.html
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Communication
Why is it that most people won't talk to a stranger anymore? Say hello to someone as you walk by and you'll be lucky to get a grunt if they're not wearing an iPod or talking on the cell phone.
Our ability to speak is what separates us from animals yet we shun using this wonderful thing. You can learn something from anyone. Speaking is an opportunity for two lives' paths to cross, for experiences to be shared and for lessons to be learned.
Next time some one tries to shoot the shit with you, entertain them and answer! It will make their day, I assure you. Don't be like so many of us that just stare back with "I-don't-know-you" eyes.
Our ability to speak is what separates us from animals yet we shun using this wonderful thing. You can learn something from anyone. Speaking is an opportunity for two lives' paths to cross, for experiences to be shared and for lessons to be learned.
Next time some one tries to shoot the shit with you, entertain them and answer! It will make their day, I assure you. Don't be like so many of us that just stare back with "I-don't-know-you" eyes.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Branching Out
I'm at a stage in my life where I feel like I've missed a lot of my high school and part of my college life being so dedicated to bodybuilding. Bodybuilding seems to be an older man's sport with most guys not reaching their peaks until about 30 years of age.
So I decided to take somewhat of a break from pure bodybuilding. Instead, I'm focusing my efforts in the gym on powerlifting.
But with my newfound time, I'm exploring new things. I've always heard that it's rewarding to force yourself to do things outside your comfort zone, things where the outcome is unknown. I'm not talking about mindless recreation for the sake of recreation, doing stuff solely for the sake of distracting yourself from your otherwise miserable life. I'm talking about continually opening your mind to new experiences so that it can continue to learn about life.
These are the things from which memories are made; these are the things that will make you smile when, inevitably, you're engaged in the occasional inescapable humdrumness of everyday life.
Do enough new things and you'll want to replay the video of your life over and over again in your mind.
It's like that US Navy commercial says "If you wrote a book about your life, would anyone want to read it?"
At least that's what I'm trying to accomplish right now. It may just be the most intimidating thing I've done.
I'll let you know how it goes.
So I decided to take somewhat of a break from pure bodybuilding. Instead, I'm focusing my efforts in the gym on powerlifting.
But with my newfound time, I'm exploring new things. I've always heard that it's rewarding to force yourself to do things outside your comfort zone, things where the outcome is unknown. I'm not talking about mindless recreation for the sake of recreation, doing stuff solely for the sake of distracting yourself from your otherwise miserable life. I'm talking about continually opening your mind to new experiences so that it can continue to learn about life.
These are the things from which memories are made; these are the things that will make you smile when, inevitably, you're engaged in the occasional inescapable humdrumness of everyday life.
Do enough new things and you'll want to replay the video of your life over and over again in your mind.
It's like that US Navy commercial says "If you wrote a book about your life, would anyone want to read it?"
At least that's what I'm trying to accomplish right now. It may just be the most intimidating thing I've done.
I'll let you know how it goes.
Coffee Causes Liver Damage?
by Vicki Salemi
Sure, it's one of the most popular beverages in the country. Millions of people begin their day by consuming a morning cup of joe. In fact, a worldwide forecast has predicted 6.7 million metric tons of coffee will be produced in 2010 alone. This brewed beverage, prepared from roasted coffee beans, does have several negative health effects and addictive qualities. Heavy drinkers can start craving a caffeine fix, particularly when it's consumed in excess.
Liver damage:
If you don't think coffee is doing damage to your liver, think again. Zartarian explains, "Caffeine is broken down by the liver through the use of enzymes. The more these enzymes are involved in breaking down caffeine, the less available they are for breaking down other chemicals in the bloodstream. Excessive caffeine use, therefore, causes the liver to work less efficiently at its job of detoxifying the body." While one to two cups each day seems normal, anything above that amount may seem excessive. Experts recommend replacing those additional cups of coffee with water instead.
...Sorry mom!
Sure, it's one of the most popular beverages in the country. Millions of people begin their day by consuming a morning cup of joe. In fact, a worldwide forecast has predicted 6.7 million metric tons of coffee will be produced in 2010 alone. This brewed beverage, prepared from roasted coffee beans, does have several negative health effects and addictive qualities. Heavy drinkers can start craving a caffeine fix, particularly when it's consumed in excess.
Liver damage:
If you don't think coffee is doing damage to your liver, think again. Zartarian explains, "Caffeine is broken down by the liver through the use of enzymes. The more these enzymes are involved in breaking down caffeine, the less available they are for breaking down other chemicals in the bloodstream. Excessive caffeine use, therefore, causes the liver to work less efficiently at its job of detoxifying the body." While one to two cups each day seems normal, anything above that amount may seem excessive. Experts recommend replacing those additional cups of coffee with water instead.
...Sorry mom!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Precontest Training
Weight training is actually a very catabolic activity. It's the rest and nutrition that is responsible for the building up of muscle tissue.
So why does everyone think that the training that built the mass will be the best for keeping it? When the nutrition and rest aren't there, you're literally just tearing down muscle tissue without building it back up!
One can't just halt training altogether though, as this will inevitably lead to loss of muscle. This is seen even when calories are present! The most important thing for muscle growth/maintenance is that stimulus.
So I speculate that switching from a hypertrophy to a strength approach precontest would be the best avenue of action. As long as you're getting stronger or at least maintaining strength, you can bet that you're not losing muscle.
So why does everyone think that the training that built the mass will be the best for keeping it? When the nutrition and rest aren't there, you're literally just tearing down muscle tissue without building it back up!
One can't just halt training altogether though, as this will inevitably lead to loss of muscle. This is seen even when calories are present! The most important thing for muscle growth/maintenance is that stimulus.
So I speculate that switching from a hypertrophy to a strength approach precontest would be the best avenue of action. As long as you're getting stronger or at least maintaining strength, you can bet that you're not losing muscle.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
For Any Students Out There
Check out www.chegg.com for you textbooks. You can rent them for the the semester and it ends up being a lot cheaper than if you were to buy them.
They also plant a tree for every book that you rent. In effect, they're doing the exact opposite (environmentally) that your local textbook store is doing.
So it's got a bit of a green message too. But the fact that you'll save money should draw most people to do it.
They also plant a tree for every book that you rent. In effect, they're doing the exact opposite (environmentally) that your local textbook store is doing.
So it's got a bit of a green message too. But the fact that you'll save money should draw most people to do it.
Friday, December 26, 2008
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