Bad grip? Hate wearing gloves? Get annoyed with straps? Well I have a solution for you, chalk.
If you’re like me and tend to sweat in the palms, which drastically decreases the ability to hold heavy weights or just have bad grip in general…chalk is by far the best solution I have come across. It is far better than gloves and straps. Chalk is made out of powdered magnesium carbonate which makes your hands “cling” to whatever you are trying to lift by keeping your hands dry, since the chalk acts as a drying agent. I have been using it for years now and have not looked back. It has dramatically helped improve my deadlift, olympic lifts, and shrugs. Continue reading…
Caffeine, which is found in coffee, tea, soda, pre-workout supplements, pill form, energy drinks, and various other forms now is a drug that can have a wide range of effects depending on your sensitivity to it. Some and most people will feel alert and wide awake, you may get the jitters, your heart might race, or you may race to the bathroom (caffeine is a diuretic). Most people know caffeine as something that gives you a boost or keeps you awake, well here areContinue reading…
Now I know many of you may have not heard of the Neti Pot before even though it was on Oprah (and everyone in the world supposedly watches her show, right?). But for something that costs so little and offers so much, I had to at least give it a shot.
Here is the breakdown of what the Neti Pot claims to do:
Relieves Allergies & Sinus Symptoms
Nasal Allergies & Dryness
Sinus Pressure & Nasal Stuffiness
Nasal Symptoms from Flu & Cold
Nasal Irritation from Occupational Dust, Fumes, Animal Dander, Grass, Pollen, Smoke, & House Dust
Post Nasal Drip & Nasal Congestion
Now for $14.99 at any local store (I got this one at Walgreens) I thought it was worth the try. You get 50 free packets with it which are easy to dispense USP Grade (99.9% Pure) and Preservative Free Sodium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate mixture. It is pH balanced & isotonic for maximum comfort. Continue reading…
Tips: You can choose to not use a banana and/or add more fruit in or substitute for another fruit (calorie information will change a bit though). You also don’t need to microwave the oats before hand, you can mix them dry. I just think they taste better after they’ve been cooked + blended.
Change up your cardio. We all know how boring cardio can get week after week. Instead of doing the same thing over and over, change it up. Do the stairs, bike, rower, treadmill (walking, running, incline walking), elliptical, jump rope, swimming, etc. Don’t limit yourself to just one type of cardio. If you do all that and are still “bored”, try changing the levels on the machine or setting “small” goals for yourself on each machine.
Don’t over think what you are doing. You don’t need to read into every little thing. Simply do cardio, weightlift, and eat right. The results will soon follow. It’s that easy. There is no “secret” method to losing weight. You don’t need to do the latest diet or buy the latest gadget in order to see the fastest results.
Get your diet on track before anything else. If your diet is not on track, you will not see good results no matter how hard you work in the gym. Diet plays the biggest role in achieving your goals.
Don’t put snack foods you can “grab and eat” in plain sight. Chances are if you do this, you will “snack” on them randomly. Either don’t buy them or put them out of sight. Snacking on things is a downfall in most peoples diets. Continue reading…
We’ve all had Wheat Thins before I’m sure. The difference with these is that they are marketed as organic. While the original ones have 5grams of fat, these have 3.5g. The Wild Harvest version is also a bit lower in sodium.
