I continually get asked diet questions about whether or not protein bars and shakes are good or bad.
Bars are
very tricky to find where they actually taste good and have low sugar.
What you DO NOT WANT is the "low carb" bars with sugar alcohols or
other sweeteners. Make sure any sugar free drinks you may be intaking are free from this
as well. Often times companies remove the sugar and replace it with an
even more health threatening chemical such as aspartame, Splenda, NutraSweet, etc.
As I have mentioned in a prior post, the DOLLAR STORE is a great place to get bargains for things you wouldn't believe you could get for a buck. Now you might be surprised to find out that you can make great meals from products bought at the dollar store. So before you head to the grocery store, try the dollar store first. Here are some common perception and truths about dollar stores:
PERCEPTION: Dollar stores are good only for bulk items and pantry basics such as pasta ad canned tomatoes.
TRUTH: You can find cans of sun-dried tomatoes , roasted red peppersnd other "gourmet" products for great prices.
PERCEPTION: Dollar stores sell products that are damaged or have reached their expiration dates.
TRUTH: Read the labels to make sure, but I have never encountered that. You might find a few dented cans, but no more than at a grocery store.
PERCEPTION: Dollar stores sell only obscure "off" brands.
TRUTH: The products are a pretty good mix of national brands and other's you probably won't recognize. Some of the brands are regional brands or come from other countries.
About 40 percent of the chain's food product comes from outside the U.S., which is why you might find brands from India or Turkey that you won't find in say a name brand grocery store. So you need to check the ads before you go.
Dollar store drawbacks
No everything is actually a dollar and/or a good deal. Say you get a can of tuna for a dollar, but sometimes if you can find it at the grocery store for less. So you need to check the ads before you go. Organization and cleanliness also vary from store to store and products are limited and not always available. So give the dollar store a try for mealtime planning
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There is evidence that humans are nocturnal eaters, inherently programmed for undereating and toiling during the day, followed by overeating and relaxing at night.
Researchers believe that the human genome is programmed for a late Paleolithic world. As hunter/gatherers (albeit more gatherers than hunters), we're better adapted to pre-agricultural food– i.e. chemical-free fruit, vegetables, roots, sprouted legumes, nuts, seeds, fertile eggs and marine food (wild catch).
It has been established that we have inherited survival mechanisms that compensate us when enduring physical or nutritional stress. Combining ex
ercise with undereating will amplify the beneficial compensating mechanisms of both making us tougher, stronger and healthier.
* This is just a sample chart that can be modified according to specified schedules and conditions.
During the undereating phase, one should minimize food consumption to mostly raw fruit and vegetables, soups, and small amounts of light protein foods. Note that undereating is not necessarily fasting. The undereating phase lasts throughout the daily (working) hours. It naturally promotes the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which regulates reaction to stress, alertness, and energy expenditure. During this time, the body shifts into a negative energy balance and thus is forced to break down stored fat for energy.
The overeating phase lasts during the nightly hours. This is the time to have the main meal, consisting of all food groups in the right combination. Individuals are encouraged to cycle between days with different fuel foods, such as days of high fat (nuts) followed by days of high carbs (grains), to find out which fuel works best for them. Note that active individuals may require to adjust their fuel intake according to the nature and level of their physical activity. The overeating phase promotes the para-sympathetic nervous system (PSNS), which regulates relaxation, digestion and recuperation. During this phase, the body shifts into a positive energy balance, while establishing an overall anabolic state. This is the time when the body recuperates, builds tissues and replenishes energy reserves.
We are inherently programmed to rotate between negative and positive energy balance, and thus cycle between stress, alertness and fat burning during the day followed by relaxation, compensation and recuperation at night. Human survival is measured by the capacity to improve energy utilization, and the capacity to resist stress and disease. The Warrior Diet restores biological mechanisms that improve human survival on a day-by-day basis.
Exercise can help amplify the benefits of The Warrior Diet. It's a good idea to incorporate strength, speed and velocity drills- such as High Intensity Interval Training(HIIT) in your workout routine.
The Warrior Diet's mission is to help restore eating and physical routines that are inherent to humans and thus help people manage weight and sustain health in today's world.
About the Author and Creator of “The Warrior Diet”:
Ori Hofmekler is a modern renaissance man whose formative military experience prompted a life interest in survival science. He graduated the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem and received a degree in Human Sciences by the Hebrew University. A world renowned artist, Ori’s work has been featured in magazines worldwide and art books of his political satire works were published in the U.S. and Europe. As editor and chief of Mind and Muscle Power magazine, Ori introduced his diet approach to the public to immediate acclaim from readers and professionals. The Warrior Diet book was published in 2002 in the U.S., France and Italy and has been featured in newspapers, magazines and science journals. Its new revised edition was published in 2007. In 2003, Hofmekler authored the highly acclaimed Maximum Muscle Minimum Fat book, addressing the secret science behind muscle gain and fat loss. In 2006, he authored The Anti-Estrogenic Diet, dedicated to providing solutions against health shattering chemicals in the environment, food and water. In 2008 he revised Maximum Muscle Minimum Fat to a new expanded edition. Ori’s “Take No Prisoners” newsletter exposes fallacies and dirty little secrets in the areas of diet and fitness and presents the true facts regarding human survival in today’s world. Available at www.WarriorDiet.com and www.DefenseNutrition.com.
-Bob Garon: www.bobgarontraining.com
Since the first time my husband first prepared this recipe it has been our house favorite. And since you can buy asparagus pretty inexpensively right now, you should give this a try.
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Roasted Asparagus Parmigiano
2 pounds asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon ground herbs de Provence
Coarse kosher or sea salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup or more grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Lemons wedges for garnish
Directions
Snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus. Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
Make marinade by combining olive oil, white wine, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour marinade over asparagus, turning to coat. Let marinate for a couple of 2 to 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. When ready to bake, sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top of the asparagus. Bake approximately 8 to10 minutes (depending on thickness of the asparagus stalks) or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and transfer asparagus to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Personally, when I workout or train, time is
of the essence. Even more, timing is extremely important. Whether it is
the time between my workout sets, interval training, or even at bootcamp having the Gymboss Interval Timer is key to my success. Ultimately it just keeps things simple. :)
This thing is pretty cool. Check out what all it can do.
WEIGHTLIFTING
Are
you Weightlifting? Any rest period you desire (30, 60, 90 seconds, 2,
3, 5 minutes, or any other time you want) can be set. When you complete
each set simply push the start button to begin timing, when it alarms
(choice of beep, vibrate, or both) begin a new set.
RUNNING / WALKING
If
you are a Runner/Walker who wants to improve your race time or a walker
who wants to run, you can improve through the use of intervals by
running for short periods at a pace significantly higher than your
normal comfort zone followed by intervals of easy running or jogging.
While this type of training is usually regarded as an advanced training
technique for the experienced runner training to develop speed and
raise their anaerobic threshold, the average runner or even walkers can
benefit from this training as well.
CARDIO
Use Gymboss to create your own custom cardio workout for, bike (road or stationary), walk/running, treadmill, jump rope, elliptical trainer
CURVES
Play your own music during your workout!!!!! Using a Gymboss timer
you can do the Curves training cycle and listen to YOUR music, this
timer worn on your waistline or in your pocket will vibrate to let you
know when its time to change stations!!!!! You could also do your
workout at home or in the facility of your choice!!!!
BOXING / MARTIAL ARTS
Boxers, Grapplers, and Martial Artists can benefit from the Gymboss personal boxing training timer which allows you to time ANY round time followed by ANY rest time from 2 seconds to 60 minutes.
INTERVAL TRAINING
Stuck
in an exercise slump? Try Interval Training to revitalize your aerobic
workouts. Interval Training will improve your aerobic capacity, the
ability of the body to remove oxygen from the air and transfer it
through the lungs and blood to the working muscles. You'll raise your
anaerobic threshold; the point at which the body can no longer meet its
demand for oxygen and anaerobic metabolism is accelerated. Thus, you'll
be able to work out harder and longer. You'll burn more calories,
thereby improving your physique, plus you'll add more challenge and
interest to your workouts - keeping you on the road to fitness.
SPORTS SPEED
Speed
training is one of the best things you can do to better your
performance as an athlete. The greatest concern of today’s athletes in
football, hockey, soccer, baseball, tennis, track and field, running,
and almost every other sport ( except curling ) is how to improve
playing speed-the speed of all movements including starting, stopping,
accelerating, changing body direction, body contact, sprinting, and
split-second decision making during competition.
The sky is the limit for the Gymboss Interval Timer and your fitness/exercise program.
I suggest that you get one as soon as you can to assist you. It’s just
another tool to help you reach all of your health and fitness goals.
Don't sip on that protein shake while you train(as the labels may tell you). Exercising following a meal "confuses" the body.
We have a sympathetic (fight or flight) and a parasympathetic (feed n breed) nervous system. At any given time one is dominant over the other.
After a meal the body is parasympathetic dominant and is focused on digestion. Amongst other things effected is the circulatory system. Blood pressure and heart rate decrease.
During exercise the body is sympathetic dominant and is focused on supplying the muscles with nutrients such as calcium, potasium, sodium, and oxygen. Blood pressure and heart rate increase. This is why if food is still in the stomach during extreme exercise, the body will expell it (we throw up).
So if we exercise too soon following a meal the body is being asked to do too much at once. This is why we cramp or vomit- it"s the body's way of telling us to wait a little longer before we exercise.
-Bob Garon
www.bobgarontraining.com
You know you're not supposed to use them, but how do you safely get rid of them? According to the American Pharmacists Association and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, flushing meds down t he toilet is a bad idea, since hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals can make their way into the water supply. Instead, crush the pills and dissolve them in water; mix with kitty litter, coffee grounds or sawdust to absorb the ingredients; then place them in a sealed plastic bag and toss in the garbage (to prevent potential poisoning). Another option: Call you local pharmacy. They may be willing to dispose of unused meds for you.
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Those who have "helping jobs like the clergy and firefighters are happiest, says a new study. So why do travel agents rank third? Maybe it's the joy of aiding travelers; maybe it's the free trips.
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Add just ONE hour of sleep to your schedule, and you could drop up to 14 pounds this year. New data from the University of Michigan shows that you'll likely eat 6 percent less if you replace 60 minutes of awake time (when you may snack) with an hour of shut-eye. And a Harvard study that tracked around 68,000 women found that those who clocked only five or fewer hours of rest a night had a 32 percent greater chance of gaining more than 30 pounds over a 16-year period than thoses who got seven hours of sleep. Good night then!
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If you've ever been told you talk too much, keep this comeback in mind: Chatting with relaivies and friends (either in person or over the phone) can boost your brainpower, a new study has found. Plus, discussing a social issue for only 10 minutes improves your memory just as much as more traditional, intellectual activites, like doing crossword puzzles. So I guess talking never hurts anyone. Talk away.
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for your toilet or after a large meal. If you happen to be out of toilet bowl cleaner, grab the Alka-Seltzer. Just drop 2 tablets into the bowl, wait 20 minutes and then flush. Oh what a relief it is.
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HAPPY EASTER! This is the day the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice! Enjoy the day with your families. Don't eat too much chocolate.
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Moms-to-be who overindulge in junk food are more likely to give birth to a child with a sweet tooth, says a study in the British Journal of Nutrition.
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Between 70% and 80% of women admit to wearing uncomfortable shoes on a regular basis. The heck with comfort. We do it because we look so sexy, right ladies.
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Before you remove your band-aid, try rubbing a little baby oil over the adhesive part. The bandage will come right off-no more painful ripping.
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St. Patrick's Day is Monday, March 17th. St. Paddy's day honors St. Patrick , the patron saint of Ireland. We celebrate St. Patrick's day on March 17th. American's march in parades, dance the Irish jig and gather to sing Irish songs. People wear green in memory of Ireland, the Emerald Isle and wear shamrocks, clover with three leaves. March 17 was not the day St. Patrick was born but the day he died. Even though we don't know the date of his birth, most scholars believe the year was 385 AD and the year of his death was 461 AD.
St. Patrick was born in wales, studied religion to become a priest and then went to Ireland to teach the people about God. There are many wonderful stories about St Patrick, some true and some not true. The most famous legend is that he drove the snakes out of Ireland. This did not happen but the Irish will tell you that you cannot find a snake throughout the whole country of Ireland.
So get out and drink some green beer, eat some corned beef and cabbage.
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