Monthly Archives: April 2018
Sets & reps depend on your goals. Quick guide
Posted on April 26, 2018 Leave a Comment
Since someone else’s fitness goals may be different than yours, it might not be in your best interest to copy someone else’s program. Here’s a simple guide to follow based on whether you want to slim down, increase strength, bulk up like Arnold, or increase power. Make sure to change your workouts every four weeks. […]
Vegan Buttery-Roasted Cauliflower
Posted on April 24, 2018 Leave a Comment
I bought a large bag of frozen cauliflower at Costco which had all these different colors and varieties (purple is my favorite). Whatever type of cauliflower you have on hand will do. Serve this recipe as a side dish, or as a nutritious snack. I ate the whole thing at once because it’s so tasty. […]
The weight-training sweet-spot
Posted on April 19, 2018 Leave a Comment
Never train more than 60-90 minutes (this doesn’t include a warm-up, or a cool-down) at a time. Excessing training negatively affects hormones and increases the risk of getting sick. Listen to your body. If you feel too tired to go on after a three minute break, after 30-45 minutes of exercise, cool-down and call it […]
Should I avoid salt completely?
Posted on April 17, 2018 Leave a Comment
Salt is an essential nutrient and should NOT be omitted from your diet. The minimum recommended daily allowance of salt, aka sodium, is 4 grams per day. The American Heart Association recommends 1500 mg of salt, which is less than ¾ tsp. Yes, it is recommended that people eat salt every single day for good […]
I can finally eat beans. Here’s how.
Posted on April 12, 2018 1 Comment
Even after taking numerous probiotics with different strains and brands, I couldn’t eat beans or cabbage without having an upset stomach. I didn’t eat beans for several years, which meant I couldn’t eat a lot of wonderful recipes. After watching the film “What the Health,” I wanted to go 100% vegan, and decided to resume […]
The 1 carb rule to lose weight & balance blood sugar
Posted on April 10, 2018 2 Comments
For anyone who has high blood sugar and/or wants to lose weight, the one carb rule per meal is very effective. The amount of carbohydrates people eat at one time are typically way too high, which cause insulin spikes and weight gain. By only plating one carb, not exceeding 30 grams, and pairing it with […]
This product in your garage can kill you
Posted on April 6, 2018 Leave a Comment
To this day, manufacturers are still putting known toxic ingredients in their products. Case in point: methylene chloride is a toxic substance found in paint strippers, has caused dozens of deaths (1), and “OSHA considers methylene chloride to be a potential occupational carcinogen” (2). Yet, the current EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, is doing nothing to […]
An easier way to lose weight
Posted on April 3, 2018 Leave a Comment
Losing weight doesn’t have to mean completely changing your diet. There’s lots of strict diet plans out there that will lead to fast weight loss, but you’d have to follow it to a T, and be ready and willing to go all-in. That could entail omitting your favorite foods, missing dinners with friends and being […]
