My Rants/Thoughts

Omg the first GIF I can’t even handle!

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:22:38 -0700

Omg the first GIF I can’t even handle!

Haha hilarious!

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:53:05 -0700

Haha hilarious!

24 Fitness Hacks That Will Make Exercising Easier

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:06:48 -0700

24 Fitness Hacks That Will Make Exercising Easier:

So you want to get fit. It’s a long, painful road, but these tips will keep you on track.

This is like my new favorite quote!

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:45:30 -0700

This is like my new favorite quote!

piecesinprogress: An easy guide to carbohydrates! Carbs are an...

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:07:24 -0700

piecesinprogress:

An easy guide to carbohydrates!

Carbs are an essential part both of your daily diet and of giving your body the energy it needs. I hope this post helps you understand a bit more about the difference between types of carbs so that you can put your food to work for you and give your body what it needs! Personally, I always try to have multiple macro’s (macronutrients: fat, carbs, protein) at each meal so that my body gets a little of everything. For simple carbs my favorite is greek yogurt & forzen fruit smoothies. For complex carbs I usually go with 12 grain or rye bread, quiona and a small mountain of veggies! :)

For more info & tips like this go here :)

ps- here’s the link for a the bmr calculator and for the carb calculator!

muffintop-less: Healthy Grocery List by Muffin Topless

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 -0700

muffintop-less:

Healthy Grocery List by Muffin Topless

desolaaa: “Enough, okay? You look ridiculous and you smell...

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:12:17 -0700

desolaaa:

“Enough, okay? You look ridiculous and you smell terrible,”

I LIKE YOUR HAIR!

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:26:40 -0700

I LIKE YOUR HAIR!

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Fri, 03 May 2013 19:25:02 -0700

swissmisandry: OF COURSE louis ck is the most perfect human being on the planet… BUT MAYBE he...

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:47:28 -0700

swissmisandry:

OF COURSE louis ck is the most perfect human being on the planet… BUT MAYBE he should marry me already

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:47:38 -0700

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Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:58:11 -0700

Heroes

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:48:33 -0700

Artwork by Mike Oncley on Etsy

Heroes

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Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:41:22 -0700

openmindedlover: callmepan: kyuume: fuoco-go: big-poppa-snorl...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:03:15 -0700

openmindedlover:

callmepan:

kyuume:

fuoco-go:

big-poppa-snorlax:

bearded-snorlax:

Holy shit

The One.

She is fighting invisible agents.

so is pole dancing an Olympic sport yet

This is incredible! I dream of being this strong and flexible!

My favorite thing about this is the other girl jumping in excitement. It’s so adorable.

This is amazing! If you’ve ever done pole dancing you know how incredibly talented this woman is.

scintillatingjelly: Thug Kitchen by...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 03:01:33 -0700

scintillatingjelly:

Thug Kitchen by DarkClinton

http://imgur.com/a/J9r3P

This is the literally the best.

muffintop-less: BULKING VS CUTTING So as I promised, I’m...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 01:25:10 -0800

muffintop-less:

BULKING VS CUTTING

So as I promised, I’m finally getting around to blogging about the whole cutting vs bulking thing! =) I got a ton of questions about it via Instagram and elsewhere, asking what the difference is. I’ll give you a simple run down and then tell you what I do personally!

Typically, people who bulk and cut will go through it as a cycle. In other words, they will have a bulking phase first to create a solid foundation and make improvements to their physique, and they will then follow that with a cutting cycle where they will lean out to reveal all that new muscle.

The idea behind the bulking phase is to build muscle. In order to build muscle, you typically need to be taking in MORE calories than you would need to maintain. Usually during this phase, people put an emphasis on lifting heavy, having longer rest time between sets, and doing less cardio. Although keep in mind, everyone has a different formula so this is just to give you an IDEA of the bulking concept! Rest and proper nutrition is CRUCIAL. Your body rebuilds itself when you’re resting, NOT in the gym. (The gym is where you break down the muscle to be rebuilt later through your nutrition and sleep). You will just be spinning your wheels if you go HAM in the gym, only to not sleep and not eat enough of the right foods later!

The idea behind the cutting phase is to decrease the excess body fat while keeping as much muscle as possible. During this phase, people usually up the intensity of their workouts while trying to maintain strength (less rest time, supersets, dropsets, incorporating plyos and other techniques to keep the heart rate elevated and calorie burn high). There is also typically more cardio during cutting. During this phase, macronutrients are often manipulated and calories are a bit lower. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND this is just an IDEA of what SOME people do! Everyone is different and everyone has techniques, macro ratios and amounts/type of cardio that works best for their individual bodies.

There is an exception to both of these that I learned about from a couple very well known bodybuilders many moons ago. When you are FIRST starting out and your body has never experienced resistance training or clean eating, it is possible to drop body fat and build muscle at the same time. I bet you’re feeling pretty good right about now if you’re just getting started! =) Also, for very experienced competitors/models or individuals who have good coaches, they can manipulate their training and nutrition to do this as well. There is seriously a science to it and it confuses the heck out of me, I won’t even lie! LOL

For me personally, these are the main differences:

During my bulking phase, I keep it simple. I eat more, I lift heavier, I do less cardio and I have 2-3 cheat meals a week instead of just 1. (Cheat MEALS not days!) I still eat clean the majority of the time. I make sure to get plenty of protein from things like chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, cottage cheese, greek yogurt and protein shakes. For carbs, I stick to yams, oats, sweet potatoes, berries and apples. I still eat my greens which include broccoli, asparagus, bell peppers and spinach. For my fats I eating natural almond & peanut butter, almonds, avocado and coconut & olive oil.

During my cutting phase, it’s a little trickier. I won’t go into the exact specifics because like I mentioned before, everyone’s bodies respond differently and what works for me won’t necessarily work for everyone else. I eat a little less, I keep lifting challenging weight and incorporate more supersets and dropsets. I don’t do a lot of plyos for various reasons.. mainly because I’m clumsy and I am always injuring myself. I never have and never will attempt a box jump… the thought alone makes me shudder! lol. I do cardio 6 days a week. The length and type varies depending on the body part I’m training. Leg day is usually off day from cardio. My protein comes from chicken, tilapia, salmon, tuna and my post workout protein shake. My carbs are oats and brown rice. My greens stay high and are the same/similar to my bulking phase. My healthy fats are the same also, just in smaller doses.

As you can see, the concept is simple generally speaking. But when you break it down on an individual level, it gets a bit tricker. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things! If you are planning to compete or you don’t feel you’re ready to go through the process alone, check out the free resources that are available to you like Bodybuilding.com! If you want a more personalized approach, consider hiring a good coach! I hope this helps clarify some things for you guys!!! <3

ROTATE YOUR GREENS Rotating greens can: optimize the...

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:11:51 -0800

ROTATE YOUR GREENS

Rotating greens can:

optimize the nutritional content you get from green smoothies

help you get a more balanced amount of vitamins and minerals

strengthen your immune system thanks to the alkaloids found on leafy greens

prevent alkaloid build-up

provide unique phytonutrients that you might not get at all, or in smaller amounts, by eating only one or two types of leafy green

balance pH in your body

support a healthy digestion system

increase your energy

More leafy green options:

beet greens

bok choy

celery

collard greens

dandelion greens

kale (red, green and black)

lambquarters

lettuce, all kinds

mixed baby greens

mustard greens

sprouts

swiss chard

turnip greens

herbs (basil, cilantro, mint, parsley)

SOURCE

downtownn: “What do I do after I’ve been binging on bad foods...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:37:44 -0800

downtownn:

“What do I do after I’ve been binging on bad foods for a couple of days?”

“How do I jump start my weight loss?”

“How do I flush toxins out of my body?”

“How do I get healthier skin?”

juliaworksout: asimplecraft: I found good use for the apples...

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:20:07 -0800

juliaworksout:

asimplecraft:

I found good use for the apples we picked: homemade apple sauce. Mason and I both drink our applesauce, which is the reason why we date. I guess it’s more common to eat it with a spoon, but I’m a barbarian.

To make it:

What you’ll need:

4 or 5 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon cinnamon (unless you’re like me and love cinnamon, in which case, use two tablespoons…or three)

What you’ll need to do:

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat on medium. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. When apples begins to soften, they’re done. Mash with a fork if the apples don’t just come apart by stirring. Consume, or refrigerate.

BRILLIANT