Fitness & Nutrition Tips

‘Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens’  ~Carl Jung

“Vision without action is merely a dream.  Action without vision just passes the time.  Vision with action can change the world. ” ~Joel A. Barker

Walk The PLANK!! Planks are amazing for your core, but they work everything else too… when they’re done properly. Read below for tips on how you can make yours more effective. Plank tips:Make sure your elbows/hands line up with your shoulders. 1. WIDEN YOUR BASE. The wider your base, the easier it is to balance:…

Don’t let today’s troubles bring you down.  Don’t let life’s little obstacles keep you from trying.  Don’t let your fears keep you from dreaming.  Don’t give up for any reason.  Believe in yourself.  ~Unknown

‘Have the willingness to go into the roots of your worst fear until you feel the essence of what you are, your pure potential, the foundation of what you really are.’  ~Brandon Bays

Eggs Are Incredibly Nutritious Eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. Egg protein stimulates muscle growth and has been demonstrated to increase muscle protein synthesis in university studies. These effects likely result from the high concentration of the amino acid leucine – approximate 9%. Leucine is the major amino acid responsible for stimulating the synthesis of…

‘Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do.  But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength’  ~Chris Bradford

Sea Bass Health Benefits Even though bass is low in total fat, both varieties are excellent sources of two omega-3 fatty acids: Eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA. These fatty acids help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure and reducing levels of cholesterol, according to the Harvard School…

Strength doesn’t come from what you can do.  It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.  ~Unknown

Health Benefits of Mango 1.  Prevents Cancer: Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes. 2.  Lowers Cholesterol: The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum…