Natural Benefits of Papaya

Mom always made me eat cut up papayas as a child, I've grown up so naturally its now my brothers turn to be forced into eating papaya as well... Now I understand why she put so much emphasis on eating this fruit first thing in the mornings on an empty stomach with a glass of water... Somehow somewhere along the lines the people in my country figured out that the Papaya fruit serves as a natural home remedy... Hmm, go figure... As it turns out this crazy looking fruit is packed high with vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, calcium and B complex vitamins making this awesome fruit a powerful source for ailment relief like ringworm infections and other parasites, relieves stomach aches and it's anti-inflammatory... Yeah, who needs Pepto Bismol when u have papaya? Another wonderful thing about Papaya is because of the high potency of Vitamin A and C it has the ability to rid our bodies of free radicals as well as acting as a booster to our immune system and metabolism, keeping our mucus membrane, skin and sight in healthy conditions as well as keeping us youthful... Pretty cool stuff.

WOD = Cardio + Strength

I posted this a while ago on my instagram pain_and_pride
http://instagram.com/pain_and_pride#

for those interested in a Cardio+strength workout here you go...

Pain N Pride Snack

Snack pic off my Pain N Pride Instagram for those looking to try something new...

Mindless & Mindful Eating

              
             With the rise of obesity in the American population it's no wonder it has become a nationwide health concern for the public causing many studies and research as to why the sudden surge of weight gain, some studies claiming its the lack or decline of physical activity others suggesting that its all about portion control... while this may all be true and both spectrum giving vital information its a no brainer that both portion control as well as increasing daily activities do go hand in hand and play a vital role in daily physical evolution of the human body in terms of everyday life... be that as it may it is important to figure and understand some of the things that trigger us causing us to over eat, starting with:
 

• Learning what size your plate should be

 

because the typical plate size in the United States is between 11-13 inches we are significantly increasing our portions and calories, which according to Dietitians-Online, an 11inch plate can hold up to or about 1,600 which is about a 30% increase in calories compared to a 10inch plate, when really our plates should only be able to hold up or about 800 calories considering we should be eating out of 9inch plates.

What your typical meal should look like: (according to onemedical.com)

        
 but instead a typical American meal might looks a little something like this...

             Knowing Mindful and Mindless eating
 
Eat until you are 80 percent full if you have no idea what that even feels like basically once you begin to feel any stomach pressure then you are at the "80 percent full" stage or eat until you are no longer hungry, instead of eating until you realize you are full. 
Most people are used to eating until they realize they are full, which is past satiation because the brain actually needs about 20 minutes to receive the "I'm full signal".
Another thing is to disconnect yourself from your distractions and tune into your plate... when you concentrate on your food you tend to enjoy it more and are more likely to chew more thoroughly than you would have had you been disconnected from your plate which is an added bonus simply because since digestion starts at the mouth properly chewed food means less work for your digestive system.


            Contagious Eating Habits
its a no brainer that we can easily be influenced and are more likely to do the same and be into the same things that our friends do so if you have friends that consume soft drinks and fast food its likely that you also have a higher intake of the same foods, just as people with friends that opt for healthier choices are more likely to go for healthier alternatives.

Fitness Fact of The Day!!

When You warm up your muscles, you produce heat in your tissues, heat allows oxygen to unbind from hemoglobin to be delivered to the muscles being worked, the more oxygen you have unbinding, the more the hemoglobin molecules will bind to, thus getting rid of the unneeded CO2 and waste that generally cause muscle tightness, soreness or other types of dysfunctions (Muscle recovery/DOMS *Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness: basically the pain and stiffness you feel 24-72hrs after a strenuous or "new" workout) getting rid of CO2 and other toxins increases blood flow which in turn increases performance, function and recovery.=)

**This is why it is important to warm up...  A smart warm-up leads to a proficient workout.

Thursday's WOD

Pretty simple post this morning before I make my way to bed...

Hope you guys enjoy my WOD

Protein Ice Cream

 

that's pretty much all the ingredients... 

I have updated this recipe tho... new post will come once I remake it and take pics. 

any questions be sure to message.

24 Most Hardcore Strength + Flex moves, By Oonka Kivela.

Dear Hard work...

Dear Hard Work

 I used to hate you, you used to call my name I heard but ran away from you. When I knew you were coming I used to hide from you.

When you influenced others to talk to me, I quickly made excuses to get away from you.

 Afraid of the pain because I didn't wanna get hurt.

Afraid to fail, so I didn't even try, 

and afraid of your name because of what you've done to others.

Who do you think you are, make me so afraid of who you are?

Reflection in the mirror, shadow behind me, I take one step and you're still ahead of me.

Sweat in my face, tears in my eyes, I keep on going,
I heard you tell no lies...
You turn the rich to poor, turn F's to A's...
Is there anything you can't do?
Now look at me, you've made me who I am today,
because of you, I have this never losing, never giving up attitude.
Quiting, that's not in my vocabulary.
When they quit, I keep going, when they sleep, I work harder.
When they say that I can't and count me out, I show them I can.
When I tell them about my dreams and they laugh, I make sure I laugh last.

I'm a dream chaser,
that means I chase my dreams, and no one elses.
Only I can defeat me, it's me against this work you put on me.
There's no losing...
I will not lose.
I came this far, and I'm not stopping now.
Oh hard work, my dad was right about you, you do pay off,
because of that I love you.
How can I not?
I'm no longer hiding from you,
I'm waiting for you.
Matter of fact, where are you?
I need you, because in hard work, I trust.

,

AdamWontLose/cutandjacked

Quick Fitness Fact!! How to optimize your oxygen during workouts

Cosmetic Chemicals Found in Fast Foods – Part 2

Cosmetic Chemicals Found in Fast Foods – Part 2

Disodium Phosphate chemical most-likely found in mascara, mouthwash, pesticides, corrosion inhibitors, and  cleaning solvents as well as is in food additive for phosphate fortification, stabilization and emulsification, it’s purpose is to quicken cooking time, and anti-caking in cooking or baking powders. Possible side effects of over consumption are mild skin or mucous membrane irritation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disodium_phosphate

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307408922/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=bef06-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307408922

Propylene Glycol found in shampoo, mouthwash as well as hand sanitizers, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and aircraft de-icing fluids Because it is able to lower the melting point of water. (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14356007.a22_163/abstract;jsessionid=9F2F39ECBB7EA6AFAAEC3B9F13009425.d03t04 )

Upon low consumption, it can be metabolized by the body into what is called pyruvic, acetic, and actic acid, and lastly propionaldehyde, it has been deemed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAF) by the FDA.

Benzoyl Peroxide primarily used as an acne treatment, being the active ingredients in facial cleansing products. Other common uses for Benzoyl Peroxide include hair dyes, teeth whiteners, also used in flour as a bleaching agent.

“Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, says benzoyl peroxide may cause side effects such as dryness or peeling of the skin, a feeling of warmth, a slight stinging or a tingling sensation - Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/141561-benzoyl-peroxide-dangers/#ixzz2S4rxfHDi”

Comsetic Chemicals found in Fast-food Part 1

Comsetic Chemicals found in Fast-food Part 1

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate better known as SSL is a chemical also found in shampoo as well as soap, the reason it has been found in fast food is because its purpose is to serve as a “dough conditioner” allowing the gluten in bread to become stronger and more flexible, which in turn allows bread to improve its ability to maintain volume causing less crumbing. According to The Center for Science in the Public Interest (Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/124148-sodium-stearoyl-lactylate/#ixzz2S2ruJk97 ) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a safe product.

Calcium Disodium EDTA a chemical also found in cleaners, skin products and hair conditioner its purpose in food is to serve as a stabilizer to prevent catalytic oxidative decoloration, which is easier understood as a preservative, serving it’s purpose as a chemical ingredient designed to absorb oxygen to better prolong flavor and over all shelf life of food. This chemical is also found in soft drinks containing ascorbic acid as well as sodium benzoate EDTA’s purpose here is to help moderate the formation of Benzene (a carcinogen known to be used in the manufacturing of products like rubbers, lubricant, dyes, explosives, pesticides, drugs even detergent and also found in volcanoes, forest fires and cigarettes)

Ammonium Glycyrrhizin also known as Also known as glycyrrhizic acid or ammonium glycyrrhizinate, used in the formulation of beauty products such as personal hygiene and tanning products as well as skin, hair and nail care products, including makeup and fragrances. This chemical is derived from the licorice root, being that this chemical is relatively versatile and used in medicine, beauty products as well as in food and beverages it is considered to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) however, over-consumption poses a risk of water retention, hypertension, and loss of potassium and calcium, and according to World Standard Drug Database it can also cause Fluid retention, Heart failure, Hypertension, Hypokalaemia, Muscle weakness and Renal function tests abnormal.

http://216.122.144.54/cgi-bin/drugcgic/INGR?153649538+0

http://www.sweetenerbook.com/glycyrrhizin.html

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1408&SearchTerm=licorice.

The Beneficial Effects of Range of Motion (ROM)

Effects of Obesity

More than half this nation is currently suffering from obesity, meanwhile the fast food giants are dominating the scene with their poison, and some of us willingly allow it into our bodies not knowing that the ingredients in their food are the same ingredients found in our household products like disinfectants, cleaning solutions and beauty products.

The medical field and pharmaceutical companies are growing due to the increase of sickness and of chronic diseases which have become the leading cause of death as well as disabilities in the U.S. accounting for 70% of deaths.
The impact of chronic disease affects nearly every single American living in the U.S. directly or indirectly. Indirectly Chronic disease takes a big toll on the economy in several different ways such as lowering the productivity rate, thus slowing economic growth and as a result corporate health care costs escalating, as a result $0.75 of every dollar is now spent on health care and $1.7 Trillion annually, goes toward treating chronic diseases and what exactly defines a chronic disease?
It is defined as an incurable illness that has persisted for a year or more resulting in the need for ongoing medical care and functional limitations/disabilities.
As it turns out 25% of people which have been diagnosed with chronic disease(s) are significantly impaired either mentally or physically therefore becoming limited in one or more activity of daily living.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, chronic disease was 5 of 6 of the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 2006.

• 75% of which were caused by some type of cardiovascular disease and cancer, and nearly 80% of these could have all been avoided with a healthy lifestyle.

• Estimated direct and indirect  costs for cardiovascular disease for 2010 alone are estimated at $503.2 Billion.

• Another condition often associated with cardiovascular disease is obesity, which is currently a world wide problem.

• At present, 66% of Americans older than the age of 20 are over-weight, and approximately 34% of Americans are obese, which equates to approximately 72 million Americans. http://www.cbsnews.com refrence

• more than 9 million young people ranging between ages 2-19 are considered to be over-weight or obese.

• Expert predictions suggest that by 2015 nearly 1 in 4 kids will be overweight.

• Excessive body weight is associated with a multitude of health risks such as, Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol,pregnancy/birth complications, osteoarthritis, certain types of cancer, shortened life expectancy as well as a decrease in quality of life.

• Type 2 Diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all diagnosed diabetes and is associated with obesity, commonly abdominal obesity.

Furthermore, research suggests that musculoskeletal pain is more common now than it had been 40 years ago, and one of the primary causes attributed to muscular dysfunction is a lack or decline of physical activity as a result becoming de-conditioned due to the increase in sedentary lifestyles losing physiological, physical and performance benefits.

DAILY FIT FACT!


Something real quick just to take this on a slight test run...

QUICK FITNESS FACT OF THE DAY:

By the age of 65, individuals who haven't engaged in exercise on a regular basis may incur a decrease in their muscular strength by as much as 80%.