2014 ELITE workout challenge

Here's what you you gotta do to be considered an Aesthetic addictions elite.



First
Dedicate yourself to the gym. Yeah you hear it all the time, but how many people actually do it? It's always the same excuse. I'm buys, I got work. Health should always come before work! You can't work if your not healthy right? Even if you do you will be miserable. take 30 minutes out of your day at least 4 days a week and do some cardio vascular activity.

Second

Commit to it! Don't just commit to the gym for a few weeks or months, KEEP DOING IT! This is what kills people with diets, they think once their off the diet they can eat whatever and they gave all the weight they lost back! It should be a no brainer, but it happens more often than not.

Third (this is the hard part.)

100 push ups when you wake up (this will speed up your metabalism)
100 regular sit ups
100 twists
100 planks
100 toe touches
100 squats.

This may seem like a lot, but you will thank me for it later.

Now have at it. and make it fun!

The benefits of Meditation

Mediation is something that a lot of society today has gotten away from. Mediation allows you to clear your mind from all of the crazy stuff going on in your life and just get away from the continuous bombardment of ads and other useless garbage that people sell us with. Mediation is simple and it only takes 30 minutes of your time to get it's "full effects" I enjoy mediating every morning when I wake up. I typically do my stretching routine and then relax and close my eyes. Sometimes I'll play frequencies or relaxing music to help relax, but I think it's better to be alone with your thoughts. It appears today that we have a problem with facing ourselves and that's why we listen to music, TV and whatever else you want to add to the list to get away from ourselves. The problem is you will have to face yourself and your thoughts sooner or later. Might as well as cope with them what you don't like and what you like and mix them together like a painting to create what you want. Mediation is often linked to the Buddhist religion which is purely self and spiritual. People tend to rely on false people as "Gods" and blame "Gods" for their problems. God has turned into a scape goat in many ways. If that's what you have to do that's fine there's nothing wrong with believing in "God" but get in touch with yourself before you seek others in guidance. Give it a try and see how it helps you with stress and the craziness in your life.

Be what you want to be, do what you want to do, speak to who you want to speak to. The only thing holding you back is yourself you can't set limits. When there's limits then there's doubts.

The differences in your attitude

Attitude is more important than anything, Don't be indecisive plan ahead, get it done, do it RIGHT the first time and you'll never have to do it again.

5 tips to survive the summer heat

1. Drink plenty of water! Your sweating so you need to replenish what you've lost by taking more water in. 2. Eat plenty of fruits! Fruits are high in vitamins and sugar, so you will stay energized for your summer activities. 3. wear some sun screen, or some skin protective lotion. This will help keep your skin protected from harmful UV-rays. 4. Eat protein! Just because your out and about doesn't mean you can't make a nice protein shake for that run or walk. Often when we are busy in the sun we forget that our body needs it's nutrition. 5. Have aloe handy. Aloe is high in nutrients and will help the skin heal if you do happen to get sun burn.

10 foods to boost your Iron intake

To boost the amount of iron in your diet, try these foods: 1.Red meat 2.Egg yolks 3.Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards) 4.Dried fruit (prunes, raisins) 5.Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels) 6.Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops) 7.Turkey or chicken giblets 8.Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans 9.Liver 10.Artichokes And here's a tip: If you eat iron-rich foods along with foods that provide plenty of vitamin C, your body can better absorb the iron.

Fat isn't permanent,  neither is being unhealthy. Your choices reflect your results

coconut water

Coconut water can be used (in emergencies) as a substitute for blood plasma.
The reason for this is that coconut water (the water found in coconuts – not to be confused with coconut milk, which comes from the flesh of the coconut) is sterile and has an ideal pH level. Coconut water is liquid endosperm – it surrounds the embryo and provides nutrition.

values

Some simple values to get to your goals and dreams!

post workout sugar

Be sure to get your sugar in AFTER your workout! This will help muscles recover and replenish the sugars and nutrients your body lost after your workout. I personally enjoy eating banana's after a hard workout because they are full of B vitamins as well as potassium!

Donations are much appreciated

Give Thanks

Hope everyone has had a wonderful thanksgiving! Remember to give gratitude not only on holidays, but everyday! You will feel much better about yourself and towards others. It really sparks a positive mood in the brain. Hope everyone eats plenty and enjoys themselves as well as spending time with family and friends.

bannanas or apples which is more essential

I personally prefer to eat bananas over apples, main reason is because bananas have more carbs which allows your body to get more energy than from eating an apple. Bananas also have more B vitamins than an apple does which is essential for your diet.

Another amazing day to be alive, to help others, and to be with those you love! Hope all of you had wonder days today, that you were able to spend time with your loved ones, that everything worked out for you, and that you were able to just sit back and enjoy the day a little as well! May you all find peace, happiness, and love everyday of your lives, and know that you always have a friend here that loves you unconditionally!

daily motivation

"One man has enthusiasm for 30 minutes, another for 30 days, but it is the man who has it for 30 years who makes a success of his life."

L-tryptophan

        

 Tryptophan is an amino acid which is not created by the body. We get it through our diets. Tryptophan is often found in poultry. I'll list a few  positives of supplementing tryptophan.

• It helps your body get more REM sleep which, during this stage of sleep you grow more.
• it promotes positive mood.
• Tryptphan helps with carb craving
• Helps with anxiety and promotes relaxation 

 
                Those are a few tips on the amino acid L-tryptophan. Remember diet the main reason why you feel "good" or "bad" so be sure you are getting what you need in your body! Check out the great products below which contain L-tryptophan if you are wanting to try it out for yourself. I personally supplement L-tryptophan and feel excellent each and everyday!L-Tryptophan 500 mg - ...L-Tryptophan 500 mg - ...$19.63 Nutrasource.com$19.63 Nutrasource.com!

motivation quote of the day

The only way to guarantee failure is to never try at all.

Think about that saying today, and see what it means to you. See where and what you find yourself doing once you fully believe it. Once it's embedded in your mind, you can't fail unless you quit. Stay close to the line, Nourish it.

Get IT DONE!

                                  Yesterday = Experience
                                  Today = Experiment
                                  Tomorrow = Expectations.                            
                 Use your Experience in your Experiment to achieve your Expectations