Happy Monday everyone!

It's been freezing lately stay warm hit the gym and drink coffee.
Have a good week everyone! And don't be that guy at the gym!

5 Harmful Health Dangers of Soy

1. High phytic Acid reduces calcium,zinc,iron,copper which in turn causes growth problems in young adults.
2. Soy interferes with protein digestion and may cause issues with the pancrease.
3. Can cause cancer and is linked with thyroid disease.
4. It contains Isoflavones which are plant compounds that resemble natural estrogen which blocks "normal estrogen." It is also linked to infertility.
5. Soy food increases your need for vitamin D which may cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies

If you read the ingredients to what your eating you will find that soy is in almost everything that you eat. It's used as a taste enhancer. Avoid it if at all possible.

Chipotle is not healthy

I read an article on CNN stating that Chipotle finally came out of the wood works saying that HALF of their menu is GMO products. Yup that "ALL NATURAL" label was total bogus. Funny since I've had so many people try to convince me to go there saying that it was healthy. it's only reasonably healthy if you get the meat with maybe a taco shell since the wraps are dyed and lettuce. The salsa has over 1,000 MG's of sodium which is half of your daily value. The meat is also loaded with sodium to keep it preserved an average burrito has over 3,000 MG's of sodium. I feel sorry for the people that eat there. I've eaten there a few times, but once every blue moon not like most of the high shoolers who would stop there everyday after class. Be aware of what your eating if it's fast food even if they say it's healthy it typically isn't. If you don't know ASK. Or do some research on what your getting. If you go to their website it will say how much sodium etc. is in every item and it's honestly so high it's almost not believable. Take care of yourself's as always as health should always come first!

Why to much sodium is bad for your health

salt is very tasty, just like sugar. The combination of salt, sugar and fat is unbelievably tasty. All mammals have the desire to eat these bad foods.

The amount of salt that is available today, just like the amount of sugar that is available today, is far beyond what we were meant to have in our diets.



Rachel Johnson, professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont in Burlington:

Excess sodium increases blood pressure because it holds excess fluid in the body, and that creates an added burden on the heart. Too much sodium will increase your risk of stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, stomach cancer and kidney disease. And, 1 in 3 Americans will develop high blood pressure in their lifetime.

Limiting your sodium is tough because about 75 percent of sodium in Americans' diets comes from processed or prepared foods, not salt that we add at the table. If you're a savvy nutrition label reader, it can be shocking.

Even foods such as breads and cereals can have high amounts of salt. We call it a silent killer because a lot of people don't realize they have high blood pressure.



Marisa Moore, registered dietician and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:

The average American eats about 3,400 milligrams sodium a day, but the recommended amount for a healthy person is 2,300 milligrams a day. For people with high blood pressure or diabetes, African Americans, and anyone who is age 51 or older, the daily recommendation is 1,500 milligrams of sodium.

So, most people are consuming double what they need in terms of salt.

For most people, a high sodium diet can lead to retaining fluid. And for some sensitive people, retaining fluid can lead to higher blood pressure, which puts someone at higher risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Whenever you have a high blood pressure, it causes your heart to have to work a lot harder and it can cause damage to blood vessels and the heart muscle itself.

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Stephanie Dunbar, registered dietician, director of Nutrition and Medical Affairs at the American Diabetes Association

Excess salt is has been linked to hypertension, and of course hypertension is a risk for heart disease. Some populations of people are very sodium sensitive, meaning when they eat sodium they retain fluid and their blood pressure rises.

There's some research that shows if everybody reduced sodium in their diet, the rates of heart disease in the United States would go way down.

With our current food production it's very difficult to cut out sodium. A slice of bread can have 250 milligrams of sodium alone. Unless you get back to a diet where you're really cooking from scratch, and not using processed foods or canned foods, it's really hard to reach that recommendation.

Salt has been used for hundreds of years as a preservative, and some food makers use it as a flavoring because it's cheaper. It's more expensive to use other herbs and spices to make food taste good better than to add salt.


Mary Ellen DiPaola, outpatient dietitian at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center

Sodium chloride, which we acquire from table salt as well as from salted food products, is required for metabolic functions in the body and helps regulate fluid volume. The issue with sodium is similar to sugar: The average American consumes well above the recommended amount.

If we are consuming fresh, whole and natural foods, sodium intake can be reduced quite easily. Avoiding added salt, soy sauce or other salty condiments will also help reduce total sodium intake. Look for products less than 140 milligrams per serving, which is considered to be low in sodium.

Requesting less sodium added to foods in restaurants is another means to reduce total daily sodium. More importantly, consider cooking at home with fresh foods and low sodium recipes.

And why should you lower sodium intake? Sodium in excess can increase blood pressure in those who have hypertension (high blood pressure), it can make the body retain fluids which may cause swelling in susceptible individuals, and salty foods tend to also be high in total fat and calories – leading to excess total calorie intake, overweight and obesity.

A long term problem related to hypertension is kidney disease, a chronic illness which can lead to kidney failure.

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That time!

3 facts on kale

For your immune system: Kale is rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A), a powerful antioxidant that may help boost the immune system and possibly protect against some chronic diseases and cancer. At least one study also found that long-term consumption of beta-carotene had cognitive benefits. For your bones: Kale is is one of the few vegetables with a decent amount of calcium, but it’s especially high in magnesium — just a cup contains 40 percent of the RDA — which is very important for bone health and to protect against osteoporosis. Magnesium has a crucial job working with vitamin D to help your bones absorb calcium. In addition, research has shown that the vitamin K in kale also contributes to bone health by improving bone density. For your heart: While recent studies have found that antioxidant supplements, like vitamin E pills, don’t protect against heart disease, foods like kale that are naturally high in antioxidants are definitely heart-healthy, says the Cleveland Clinic. Plus, kale’s magnesium and potassium help lower blood pressure, and its high fiber content can help lower cholesterol — all beneficial factors in lowering your risk of cardiovascular illness.

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A photo shoot by Thomas Watkin. I'm wearing some of my favorite underwear "Andrew Christian". These underwear are very comfortable and stylish. Be sure to get yourself a pare!

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8 by 8 challenge

The goal here is to do 8 sets of 8 heavy weight. Yes your arms will be screaming. Yes, it's going to hurt but the variation and stress this method put's on the muscles is amazing. 3-4 sets doesn't really do much unless you want to look average. Increase your sets and keep mixing it up. Heavy builds bigger muscle, more sets and heavy burns fat and builds muscle. Try and check your results. cheers.
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one of my favorites from photo shoot

One of my favorites

Model: Brendan Dean
Age: 22
photographer: THE Thomas Watkin

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Question

                                            What is the best lifting exercise?


 In my opinion the best lifting exercise is the dead lift because you are working your legs,core, and arms all in one!

you know that feel!?

That sad moment when this happens.

Motivational quote of the day

 It matters not when you run, only that you run- Bruce lee

motivation for the day

quote of the day

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

If you chase the world it runs from you.
If you run from the world it chases you.

When a person searches pleasure in worldly things he runs after one thing. And then he thinks there might be more pleasure in another thing, and runs after that. At the same time, his desire for pleasure also increases. In this way, he becomes like a ping pong ball. But when he stops running after pleasure, he develops contentment.

dry fit clothing for workouts

this thing is awesome! It absorbs sweat very well when your going through those brutal workouts! Not only that but it's comfortable and flimsy. So you don't feel like your suffocating from the shirt being to tight. I wear mine whenever I go for a run and when I train. It's also valued at a very nice price. Typically other brands are double the price of this shirt! Go and get one for yourself! I promise you wont regret it the next time you are at the gym, or on that long run around the block.

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."