Mind, Body, Spirit Health is Essential in Life and Business

So many people ask me why I make instructional videos, write articles, have this blog, have a Health Pulse fan page on Face Book.

I have had a wonderful career in the fitness field. Many people have helped me along the way and I have truly been blessed.

I received the gift of the love for fitness. I love to learn about it and I love to share what I have learned.

What we all need to understand is that we all have gifts. Some of us don't realize it. You gift is usually what you are passionate about, what are you doing with your gifts? A gift isn't a gift until it is given and that is why I choose to share my gift with everyone.

We believe that Mind Body Spirit health is essential in all of the relationships that we will experience in our life time. You need a healthy body to be fully effective, a healthy positive mind sent in order to bring positive things into your life. Believing that there is something out there larger than us, that we can't see but we can have faith is there, that is your spiritual health.

Bringing all of this together will bring us closer to the lifestyle and the life that we are all looking for.

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The Strange Yearly Ritual That Takes Place in Closets Everywhere

The sun is starting to emerge from behind the clouds and you know that soon it will be time to shed the sweater for lighter weight clothing for the summer.


You understand that you are white and things just won’t look that good on you but you really want to know what you have to wear when the weather gets warmer.

You head to the closed for a “seasonal fashion show”. You know the one that you do under lock and key, when nobody else is around. The dog isn’t even welcome to lay around and watch lazily as you wiggle into this or that.

You don’t expect much of a surprise with the white skin and all, what you don’t expect that is quite a surprise is the way your shorts fit around your middle.

Not only do they feel tight but what is that around the waist band? Looks like someone put you in a muffin tin and baked you at 350 for 15 minutes, talk about a muffin top.

Now is the time to decide to cut down on the late night snacks, time to make a pledge to avoid drive through windows at fast food joints, and time to make a decision to be better about making it to the gym.

That is all great and everything but that doesn’t help you right now to feel comfortable in your shorts. Really good thing this is just your “pre-season fashion show” because being in a pinch would be another name for it in just a couple short months.

You have a little time so what would be the best method to get rid of the “sweater body” for the summer and do it in short order?

It’s called a “jump start” and it’s called that for a reason. You need to make a jump (or leap) to get started. You need to make a commitment to working out and stay faithful to your commitment and you. You need to understand your body will not change if you only work out once a month. Start by making a list of things you want:

A Leg to Stand on
Buns of Steele
Tickets to the gun show
A Washboard
Sexy Back
Pirates dream

If I need to tell you what some of these things are then you need to get some humor in your life. Seriously now we have a starting point, all we need to do is to select our work out schedule and eat nutritiously and we should be able to get this group of lawyers back to “The Firm” in no time. (the pooch around the middle back where it belongs).

If this is one of your yearly rituals, I have some information for you so stay tuned.

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Core Strength is Essential For Good Health.

So now we get close to what is at the core of the matter.

Health Pulse Magazine is continuing their series on core strength.

Many important systems reside in your core.  It is very important to keep your core strong and to be aware that as we get older it is harder to get things back that are lost.

The idea is to stay fit and not let things slip and so core strength is essential to staying fit, healthy and productive late into life.

Getting to the Core of Things, Getting Balanced

Balance is closely related to core strength.  Health Pulse Magazine brings you core strength, in a series of magazine's, videos, pictures and articles.

When you start getting to the core of things you may find out that things aren't what they seem.  Many times we think we are doing our self a favor by doing 200 crunches when in reality it isn't doing a darn thing to strengthen your core.

What you say?  That's right and sometimes it not only doesn't help but it can really irritate a back injury.

The mistake that many people make is that they associate their core with their front side when in reality it is the entire center of your being so to speak.  front back, up and down from hips to shoulders.

Just like any part of your body, when you work one portion you should also work the other.  When you work bicepts then you know you better work your tricepts.  Why is it then that so many people attempt to work on their front side but totally ignore their back side?

Many back issues related to muscular pain could be alleviated with some simple core strength moves both front and back.

Pilates is a great way to attain good core strength because it combines slow movement along with controlled breathing and concentration on the muscle groups being worked, it is quite effective in gaining core strength because of it's principles of maintaining stong core front and back.

Health Pulse Magazine is getting ready to do an entire series on core strength so make sure and stay tuned in.  Until then make sure and read our Health Pulse Magazine publication on the Pilates Method
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Day 2 of Balance

Welcome to day two of Balance.  Today's track will involve a bit of flexibility but if that is something you don't have a lot of, we can modify your pose, I will show you how.  Today will find you holding your balance poses longer for a bit of a challenge for you.

Happy Balancing

Amino Acids, How They Can Benefit You.

So What's the big deal about Amino Acids?  They are an excellent way of getting the body you want.  Not only that they can give you aditional energy during your work out, spare your muscles from being used as fuel and fight mental sluggishness.

You will realize faster improvements in muscle tone because BCAA's (branched chain amino acids) will encourage faster recovery times after weight lifting and heavy work outs. 

Let's look a little closer.

There are about 20 to 22 amino acids in all and they are involved in various processes in the body.  BCAA's refer to Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine collectively.  These are three of the eight essential amino acids that can be found in the human body.

During Exercise all three of these amino acids get depleted and that is what makes you tired during your work our and ready to "bag it early".  Where do you find the energy to keep going, because that is what you need.  Because our bodies will not be denied it will seek other sources of fuel, namely the muscle because it is readily available.  The only problem is that most people are trying to build muscle tissue, for a more toned and "buff" look.

So what's a person to do?

BCAA's that's what.  having some about 30 minutes prior to work out and just after will go a long ways in keeping your body from devouring the muscle you are trying to build.

Unlike other amino acids that you ingest these three amino acids are directly metabolized in your muscle.  This is great because it doesn't pass through the liver and is redily available as fuel for your work out.

These are some of the ways that BCAA's can help you.

If you are trying to build muscle tissue or just tone, they will help you get there quicker.
You will notice increased endurance
You will burn more fat and raise your metabolism
It will help to reduce cravings and stave off hunger
Noticable improvement in strength
BCAA's protect your muscle from being broken down and used as fuel during work out.

So now you want to know how much you should be taking.

This is the key.  You should have three doses a day.  One in the morning to get your body kick started and give it immediate fuel for the day about 3 to 5 grams as stated by experts.  Then again about 30 minutes before a work out and then again within 30 minutes after.  The thing to remember is that if you are working out regularly with weights and aerobic exercises it is not possible to over dose on BCAA's because they will be used in your body as fuel and to deliver the benefits listed above.

The great thing about BCAA's is that have come a long way and are now easier to ingest.  No longer do you have to choke down "horse pills" and tons of water.  Today you can even get it in gel and powder form

here are all eight Essential Amino Acids and what they do for you

Isoleucine:  Hemoglobin formation, muscle recovery, sugar level regulation, blood clot formation
Leucine:      Muscle recovery, regulation of blood sugar & hormones
Lysine:       helps triglycerides, antiviral, hormone production, bone growth, collagen formation.
Methionine:  assists in breaking down fats, antioxidant, aids production of creatine.
Phenylalanine:  Aids in depression (along with B-6), suppress appetite, gives a feeling of fullness
Valine:            Maintains nitrogen balance, muscle recovery
Tryptophan:  aids serotonin production
Threonine:  helps stabilize blood sugar, helps collagen production.

WARNINGS:
Although BCAA's are quite safe there are a few simple rules to follow if considering using them.
First of there is little known about BCAA's  effect during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, best to avoid their use during that time.  If you are facing surgery stop taking BCAA's 2 weeks prior to help with blood sugar regulation during that time.  If you are a chronic alcohol user or dring alcohol, avoid mixing with BCAA's.  If you are on medication for Diabetes check with your physician first also if you are taking Thyroid medication or being treated with corticosteroids for inflamation you should not take BCAA's.

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Where Do Those Extra Pounds Come From?

We often ask ourselves where the extra pounds come from. They can sneak up on you if you don’t weigh in at least once a week. I personally keep track of my weight each day, the scale is my friend and it needs to be yours too. If your scale is not your friend and you hate to hop on the thing, I’m sure there is a reason.

You see the scale does not work like a fortune teller. It may not tell you what you want to hear but it does give you the facts and sometimes that is hard to swallow. Especially if you have a scale that not only tells you your weight but your BMI , fat and water content.

So let’s take a look at where those extra pounds come from. Whether you are aware of it or not approximately 3,500 calories equal one pound. It is possible to burn up to 350 calories per hour with a hearty work out and as you can see this doesn’t come anywhere close to being a pound.

So now we have established what it takes to gain that extra pound so let’s look at what we might consume in one day.

Breakfast:                             calories                                             fat

8 oz glass of OJ                      456 (57 cal. per oz.)                        0
Biscuit w/ eggs & sausage       581                                                38.7
1 cup of hash browns              302                                                 9.2 (fruit would be better choice)
                    Total                  1,339                                             47.9

Let’s move on to lunch:
16 oz soda pop                       208                                                  0
Burger w/ condiments              608                                                36.8
Small fry (double large)            291                                                15.7 (you should never eat fries)
                    Total                  1,107                                               52.5

Heading off to dinner:
8 oz of beer                              96                                                    0
Or
8 oz of wine                            168                                                    0
Chicken Fillet                          515                                                  29.4
Baker w/ butter & cheese        393                                                  22.3
1.5 cup salad (no dressing)      102                                                    5.8 (includes eggs & cheese)
                  Total                    1,082 or 1,010                                  57.50


If this looks like a normal day to you, let’s see how you did.

Total calories for day depending on your dinner beverage: 3,528 total fat: 157.90

I’m sure you can see where the extra pounds are coming from. Even with an hour of a hard work out you could still gain a pound per day.

Are you ready for the really scary part of the story? A healthy adult with a 2,000 calorie a day diet has a recommended 65 grams of fat in it. As you can see the amount of fat in the diet above almost triples that amount, that is where all the heart disease and clogged arteries come from.

The good news is that you can absolutely do something about it. There is help everywhere, paid help and free help all you need to do is seek the help and get on the path to healthy eating and living.

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