Here is an article that states what I have been preaching to those that do cardio and diet without any weight lifting.......... SKINNY FAT
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/why-skinny-fat-can-be-wor_b_7904706.html
Stay tuned........ stay strong ........
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Monday, August 3, 2015
Monday, September 29, 2014
Quest Nutrition - HIGHLY Recommend
I cannot recommend this company and their products enough......... INCREDIBLE.
http://www.questnutrition.com/
http://www.questnutrition.com/
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Posture - Back and Core
This weekend I was able to get in a few great hikes. As I was hiking, I became aware of my posture. Then I flashed back to my grandmother. She used to take her middle finger knuckle and if you were slouching, she would dig that knuckle in the center of your back. Trust me – you stood up straight then!!! I also watch younger folks especially kids. They lay all over the counters, tables, everything and anything. Good posture has sure gone out the window.
Poor posture is caused by both tight and weak muscles. To help with posture, make sure you do plenty of back and core exercises to strength those muscles and hold you straight upright. See previous blog postings for movements/exercises.
It is said that posture has a direct impact on your confidence. So STAND TALL and CONFIDENT. Practice it.
Stay tuned………. Stay strong………..
Poor posture is caused by both tight and weak muscles. To help with posture, make sure you do plenty of back and core exercises to strength those muscles and hold you straight upright. See previous blog postings for movements/exercises.
It is said that posture has a direct impact on your confidence. So STAND TALL and CONFIDENT. Practice it.
Stay tuned………. Stay strong………..
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Maya Angelou - Quote
" love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass." - Maya Angelou
Friday, May 16, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
GMO - What is it ?
This is an excellent article and GMO is something I feel passionate about. I wanted to share:
What Is A GMO? Genetically Modified Foods Continue To Confuse Consumers
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/09/what-is-a-gmo_n_5295997.html?utm_hp_ref=health-fitness&ir=Health+and+Fitness
Stay strong, focused and stay tuned..........
What Is A GMO? Genetically Modified Foods Continue To Confuse Consumers
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/09/what-is-a-gmo_n_5295997.html?utm_hp_ref=health-fitness&ir=Health+and+Fitness
Stay strong, focused and stay tuned..........
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Steady State Cardio - RETHINK
I love this article and as I have said before...... I could NOT agree more.
https://www.t-nation.com/training/death-of-steady-state-cardio
Stay STRONG and focused.........
https://www.t-nation.com/training/death-of-steady-state-cardio
Stay STRONG and focused.........
Friday, April 4, 2014
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Be Accountable to Yourself
BE ACCOUNTABLE to YOURSELF…………..
This applies to sooo many areas of our lives: Work, family, friends, and yes, your personal fitness plan.
I have been listening to the audiobook of QBQ (Question Behind the Question). It was recommended to me by my boss and good friend. I have listened to it now at least 3 times and every time I pick something else up from it. I plan on listening a few more times.
Being the OCD person I am with a HUGE passion for all forms of “fitness”, I saw how this can also apply to my lifting and fitness plan.
BE ACCOUNTABLE to yourself. No blame, no excuses. Take ownership of your program. Stop blaming your trainer, your lack of sleep, your lack of focus, your lack of time. Ask yourself what you can do to change your results. Learn and apply that learning into action.
YOU are accountable to YOU. Ask yourself what can YOU do to help YOURSELF achieve your goals, get to your next fitness level, apply what you have learned. This “ME” mindset can really develop you into a whole new level of fitness journey.
Stay focused and strong……………
This applies to sooo many areas of our lives: Work, family, friends, and yes, your personal fitness plan.
I have been listening to the audiobook of QBQ (Question Behind the Question). It was recommended to me by my boss and good friend. I have listened to it now at least 3 times and every time I pick something else up from it. I plan on listening a few more times.
Being the OCD person I am with a HUGE passion for all forms of “fitness”, I saw how this can also apply to my lifting and fitness plan.
BE ACCOUNTABLE to yourself. No blame, no excuses. Take ownership of your program. Stop blaming your trainer, your lack of sleep, your lack of focus, your lack of time. Ask yourself what you can do to change your results. Learn and apply that learning into action.
YOU are accountable to YOU. Ask yourself what can YOU do to help YOURSELF achieve your goals, get to your next fitness level, apply what you have learned. This “ME” mindset can really develop you into a whole new level of fitness journey.
Stay focused and strong……………
Monday, March 3, 2014
Food Labels FINALLY Get MakeOver
Hello.
I apologize for letting my blog go a month without entry. Work and work travel has gotten in the way of my blog. Never in the way of my lifting (I have actually hit some personal records lately) but has made my blog suffer. Will rectify and get back on course with articles.
Here are the articles I wanted to share. FINALLY - food labels will be updated.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/food-labels-to-get-first-makeover-in-20-years-with-new-emphasis-on-calories-sugar/2014/02/26/c8feeb4c-9f08-11e3-9ba6-800d1192d08b_story.html
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/27/health/nutrition-labels-changes/
Focus will be on calories and sugar. FINALLY !!!!!!
Stay tuned…………. LIFT STRONG………
Here are the articles I wanted to share. FINALLY - food labels will be updated.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/food-labels-to-get-first-makeover-in-20-years-with-new-emphasis-on-calories-sugar/2014/02/26/c8feeb4c-9f08-11e3-9ba6-800d1192d08b_story.html
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/27/health/nutrition-labels-changes/
Focus will be on calories and sugar. FINALLY !!!!!!
Stay tuned…………. LIFT STRONG………
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Consistency in Measuring Progress
TRACK IT……….. The majority of people that have made a commitment to their lifestyle changes for better health and fitness, TRACK. Tracking / logging / recording your “journey” is very important but the key is consistency in the measuring process.
Whether you are tracking steps, miles, weights, # of floors (stairs), etc…. the key is consistency in measuring. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. I highly recommend you track more than one area of your healthy fitness life. I track many areas of my fitness lifestyle. I track # of steps, miles, # of floors, food intake, and of course my weight lifting. I make sure to track my progress that I’m logging exact comparisons. For example, you cannot track progress if you are comparing a standing shoulder press to a seated shoulder press. My sister got me hooked on FitBit Force. So daily I have consistency in comparisons as it is measuring consistently my # of steps, # of miles and # of floors. The only way to improve is to log and see your progress. And consistency is the key .
SIDE NOTE: The point that I always preach is the NUMBER ON THE SCALE DOES NOT DEFINE YOU! When you do “fitness” correctly, you are strength training and eating properly. Your body will keep or even gain muscle while shedding fat. This is NOT reflected on the scales. Many do crash dieting and hours of cardio. This will indeed show on the scales but you will be losing LOTS of muscle as well as the fat.
Stay strong and stay tuned…………..
Whether you are tracking steps, miles, weights, # of floors (stairs), etc…. the key is consistency in measuring. Make sure you are comparing apples to apples. I highly recommend you track more than one area of your healthy fitness life. I track many areas of my fitness lifestyle. I track # of steps, miles, # of floors, food intake, and of course my weight lifting. I make sure to track my progress that I’m logging exact comparisons. For example, you cannot track progress if you are comparing a standing shoulder press to a seated shoulder press. My sister got me hooked on FitBit Force. So daily I have consistency in comparisons as it is measuring consistently my # of steps, # of miles and # of floors. The only way to improve is to log and see your progress. And consistency is the key .
SIDE NOTE: The point that I always preach is the NUMBER ON THE SCALE DOES NOT DEFINE YOU! When you do “fitness” correctly, you are strength training and eating properly. Your body will keep or even gain muscle while shedding fat. This is NOT reflected on the scales. Many do crash dieting and hours of cardio. This will indeed show on the scales but you will be losing LOTS of muscle as well as the fat.
Stay strong and stay tuned…………..
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Start New Year - PATIENCE
Patience. It is one of my biggest weaknesses.
However, as we start a new year, one of my self-improvement goals is to develop more patience.
I believe that patience is a big factor often overlooked in fitness. Fitness and healthy living is NOT measured in days and weeks. Rather it is about months and years. As the cliché goes, “life is a journey."
Whatever your goal is, whether it is muscle-building, strength, endurance, body fat ratio or any combination of these, you should strive for quality and balance for the long term. This requires patience and consistency. At the beginning of the year everyone wants a “quick fix" and then they want to go back to their old ways.
The BIG points to success are exercise selection, intensity, frequency, and volume. AND PATIENCE.
Stay tuned…. Stay STRONG………..
However, as we start a new year, one of my self-improvement goals is to develop more patience.
I believe that patience is a big factor often overlooked in fitness. Fitness and healthy living is NOT measured in days and weeks. Rather it is about months and years. As the cliché goes, “life is a journey."
Whatever your goal is, whether it is muscle-building, strength, endurance, body fat ratio or any combination of these, you should strive for quality and balance for the long term. This requires patience and consistency. At the beginning of the year everyone wants a “quick fix" and then they want to go back to their old ways.
The BIG points to success are exercise selection, intensity, frequency, and volume. AND PATIENCE.
Stay tuned…. Stay STRONG………..
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Bales Power Training Seasons Greeting
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Friday, December 6, 2013
Holiday Eating - Plan Your Cheats
Holiday season is among us again. No matter how dedicated we are and no matter what are our best intentions, we all stray off the path.
Plan your “cheats." Do not waste your “cheat” meal on some average dips and chips or other junk food. Plan your cheats for truly fulfilling meals. If you allow yourself to eat the foods you love in a controlled manner, you will be more satisfied and can adhere to “clean eating” the majority of the time. The secret is to plan the specific event or meal you will "cheat"and set a limit on quantity, then enjoy life but do not over-indulge.
Stay tuned……………
Plan your “cheats." Do not waste your “cheat” meal on some average dips and chips or other junk food. Plan your cheats for truly fulfilling meals. If you allow yourself to eat the foods you love in a controlled manner, you will be more satisfied and can adhere to “clean eating” the majority of the time. The secret is to plan the specific event or meal you will "cheat"and set a limit on quantity, then enjoy life but do not over-indulge.
Stay tuned……………
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
30 Squat Challenge - Russia
I often do bodyweight squats to relieve some work frustrations. Just stand up and do some, especially if you are traveling and you need to work out some energy in the hotel room. This is a great exercise. Go DEEP.
Related to this, I found this interesting article…….. In support of the upcoming Olympics, in Russia you can do 30 squats in exchange for a free subway ride. What a great promotion and a super way to motivate people to exercise.
http://ftw.uhttp://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/11/30-squats-can-get-you-a-free-subway-ride-in-russia/
Stay tuned…….
Related to this, I found this interesting article…….. In support of the upcoming Olympics, in Russia you can do 30 squats in exchange for a free subway ride. What a great promotion and a super way to motivate people to exercise.
http://ftw.uhttp://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/11/30-squats-can-get-you-a-free-subway-ride-in-russia/
Stay tuned…….
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Calories and Weight Loss: Math vs. Biology
This article is OUTSTANDING.. Made me laugh as it is soooooooooooo true.
Enjoy !
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-bailor/diet-myths_b_4078996.html
Stay tuned.........
Enjoy !
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-bailor/diet-myths_b_4078996.html
Stay tuned.........
Friday, October 4, 2013
Thomas Jefferson - Quote
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." - Thomas Jefferson
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