my dream of traveling to iceland

I have always wanted to go to Iceland and I think it would be even better if I were able to do a photo shoot there! As a college student and paying for school and costs of living it's hard to be able to achieve this goal in a reasonable time. SO I'm starting a fund that will help me make this dream an reality! Anything helps even if it's just a dollar whatever is fine. Once I receive the funding for the trip through hard work and dedication as well as any fans or anyone who donates, I will do a daily update of photos and blog of my time there. I think this trip would be a memory to remember and the photos that the photographer and I get will capture great beauty! Once again thanks for anyone that contributes it means a lot to me! I hope everyone continues to follow my journey.
Thanks.

 

quote of the day

Success is not about being the best in the world, it's about being the best in your own world.

bicep blow out workout

8 sets of 8 bicep dumbbell curls

8 sets of 8 straight bar curls

8 sets of 8 preacher curls

8 sets of 8 wrist curls

you should feel this workout for sure! your arms should literally feel like there going to fall off and you wont want to move them for a few days. That's when you know you did it right!

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5 minute ab workout

If you're are short on time, but want to get a solid ab workout in this is for you!

50 continuous leg lifts

50 continuous Russian  twists

50 concentrated situps 

Make the alphabet with your legs 2 sets (DON'T LET YOUR LEGS TOUCH THE GROUND!)

 Your abs will burn and you will feel it in your lower core. This is a quick and easy way to get definition on your lower stomach.

quote of the day

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.
-Aristotle

motivational quotes

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." - Tommy Lasorda

Are you?

                

                                                     Are you "boss status" yet?

workout facts

You need to keep your workouts under an hour. After an hour, your body starts producing more of the stress hormone cortisol, which can hinder muscle growth. So be smart more isn't always better! Have a great workout everyone

Mr. Olympia

Phil Heath takes home his 2nd Mr.Olympia last Saturday. I was really pulling for Kai Greene because he's such an inspiration to me. Phil looked really good though and the Olympia could have definitely of gone either way. They all worked very hard and I can wait to see how next years Olympia will turn out!

Daily motivation

stop the glorification of "busy"

daily motivation

In life we are given one body. Build it the way you desire it to look and be. In the gym build your body for yourself, and in the kitchen eat healthy for yourself. This is YOURS no one elses. Be happy, grow and do it for you. It's not selfish. life is yours do what you want go out make planes, make statements. Get things DONE. Set standards, set guidelines, make goals and achieve them! 

Have a cold?

Well guys and girls it's getting to that time of the year where colds and other viruses, are invading our bodies. I've recently have had a cold and have been looking for natural remedies without using over the counter medicine to get rid of the virus.  First things first if you are congested and have a sore throat you should make tea using lemon, ginger, Cayenne and honey. These will help bring the junk out of your chest,throat and nasal cavity. At least it did for me. Also be sure to get plenty of rest as well as vitamin C. Sleep is how your body fights off colds and viruses and lack of sleep is probably how you got it in the first place.
If your looking for something new to fight of a cold this is certainly something to try.

positive mind

     With that in mind see how your day goes being free of negative thought.

motivation

What are the fears stopping you? What is in your way that's causing you not to achieve your goals? The biggest one is the mind, and fear of self.

triple drop sets

I feel triple drop sets are one of the most effective techniques to take your workouts to the next level. 

Triple drop sets coupled with partner assisted reps will provide maximum overload to the specific muscle group you are working on. If you have not read my previous articles pertaining to bodybuilding workouts, a triple drop set is when you warm up to your maximum poundage, (a weight you can perform for 6-8 reps) which you will do for a given number of reps, followed by a few partner assisted reps.
Immediately after this set you will drop the weight so that you will be able to continue the set for another 4-6 reps, followed by partner assisted reps. The weight is further reduced for your last set of 8-10 reps, followed by additional partner assisted reps. Employing this technique on a few exercises in your workout will increase the intensity of your workout drastically. It's easier said then done so get to it. You will feel a better pump and bigger burn.

L-caritine amino acids (now you know)

L-Carnitine is known to help transport fat into the mitochondria of cells, which can aid in your body’s ability to use energy more efficiently and more rapidly. Recent studies have also shown that L-Carnitine may increase androgen receptors in your muscles where testosterone latches on to in order to facilitate muscle growth and fat burning. The best times to take L-Carnitine are in the morning and right before you workout. Use natural amino acids to burn fat. Don't waste your money on other name brand substances that are way over priced.

Do you do your cardio before or after your workout? Studies have shown that doing cardio after your workout will promote more human growth hormone and allow you to build more muscle than doing it before your workout. Not to mention you get a better lift since you have more energy and aren't as tired. DUH right? well people tend to do their workout earlier. Though it's good to get a nice run in early before your day starts. It is more beneficial to your body to get it done later after you do your workout. 

Doing (HIT) high intensity training your body also will see much better results such as more fat burning, more calories being burned, and more muscle mass being created. If you do long distance jogs you will not burn as much because your body will get used to the training and develop a tolerance overtime so it will take longer to burn fat and calories. Do what works best for you and what you feel, but personally I have seen much better results from sticking to these simple rules, but everybody s body is different.