GenXXLSports for the Real World Athlete (and Weekend Warrior)
Super Soups For Every Season
Whether it’s warm or cold where you live, it’s time for soup! Whether you like creamy and rich or light and fresh, I’ve got some options for you today.
I know, I know, you’re thinking that I mean potato soup and beef stew. If you’re still trying to dig out from several feet of snow, those [...]
Soy: Myth Vs. Fact
Soy is touted as a wonder food, and it’s in just about everything these days. So what’s my beef, you ask? Well, I have lots of issues with your “wonder food”, and I wanted to let you know some of the facts!
Myth Versus Fact
Myth: Asian people have eaten soy for thousands of years, and that [...]
Healthy Snacks for the Oscars
Oscar parties can be a time to indulge, but that doesn’t mean your slim figure should suffer. Formulating a fitness program to eat right and watch your food consumption is great.
Sugar, carbohydrates and calorie intake shouldn’t increase just because you are at a social event. You can still eat the right foods and celebrate with party [...]
Superfoods: Super Nutrition or Super-Sized Hype?
You may have heard of some of the superfoods out there, like lucuma, maca, goji, pomegranate, and acai. Do you know anything about them? Why are they considered “super”?
Part of the “super” label comes from the price tag. Seriously, have you priced some of these things? However, the most compelling reason for their consumption is [...]
Water Our Life Source
I drink so much water every day that it feels like I drink gallons on any given day. I drink so much because I am a very active person. I work out every day. I know water is my life source.
Water is my life source for a very good reason. My body feels better when [...]
Bodybuilding with Raw Power!
My chiropractor swears by eating raw food. He says it keeps him happy and healthy. He does look healthy and seems happy.
I personally like to eat cooked food every now and then. I can’t image eating only raw food. I’d miss out on holiday meals and trips to the frozen yogurt shop.
Raw Foodie
I came across [...]
Orthorexia: Misplaced Fixation
Orthorexia–ever heard of it? I came upon this term about 18 months ago when someone accused me of being orthorexic. The person didn’t know me, but thought I had the condition when I had the audacity to suggest (upon being asked) that organic fruits and veggies are better for her health than so-called Healthy Choice [...]
Meatless Mondays
As a flexatarian, my diet dictates that most days are meatless, nut just Mondays. However, I realize that eating meatless even one day a week will be a big lifestyle change for some of you.
The 5 W’s:
Who?
Well that was easy. You! And me, of course.
What?
Skip eating meat once a week, on Mondays.
Where:
Doesn’t so much matter, [...]
Coconut Oil: Friend or Foe?
You may have heard that it’s making a comeback, but what do we know about coconut oil? Is it safe? Is it healthy?
Coconut oil is one of two tropical oils that were once widely used, the other being palm kernel oil. In the 1950s and ’60s, there was a campaign, led [...]
Japanese Food is Healthy
Discovering new ways to boost my health is sometimes an adventure, especially when I try new foods. Recently, I took a look at adding Japanese staples to my diet. I found that Asian food is tasty, unique, healthy and kind of fun to eat.
Nori
Nori is traditionally dark green sheets. But can be found brown or red. [...]
Healing Foods
I picked up an Energy Times the other day and glanced at an article called “Eating to Heal” by Linda Melone. The article sparked my interest because my left knee and hamstring are bothering me.
My knee has a dull ache and my hamstring feels strained from kickboxing. My chiropractic treatments are helping. But I need [...]
Dwayne Johnson’s Workout and Diet Routine
Former pro wrestler Dwayne Johnson currently stars in the movie The Tooth Fairy. Yes, he plays a Tooth Fairy in the movie. Prior to the Tooth Fairy role, he starred in the movie Return to Witch Mountain.
I thought he was great in Witch Mountain as a taxi cab driver who helps two teenage aliens save the world. Tooth [...]
A New Look At Smoothies
So you think you’re hardcore, eh? You might drink raw eggs. You might eat pounds of boiled chicken breast without salt when you’re leaning out. Do you drink greens?
If not, you need to start right away! Greens contain minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
They have vitamins, including vitamins K, C, E, and many [...]
Compete as a Bodybuilder?
You Want to Compete as a Bodybuilder?
Of course you want to compete because you have spent months, may be even years training to build your body to perfection.
Why keep it hidden?
Most likely you have heard that bodybuilding competition involves a maximum level of physical and mental control unlike most other sports. Yes, it is very, [...]
Eat the right fat and lose weight rapidly
All fats contain more calories per gram than both protein and carbohydrates. Fats contain 9kcal per gram of fat and protein and carbohydrates just 4kcal per gram. Fat, therefore, keeps the body fuller for longer if the right fats are consumed. Try to stick to essential fatty acids like those contained in nuts, seeds, and [...]
Eat Food That Benefits the Body
Bodybuilders are aware of the fact that with the purpose of building muscles, they have to train regularly and eat foods that benefit their physic. With all the information available, it might be hard to discern the right food choices in order to eat properly for muscle growth. I have listed some common foods bodybuilders [...]
Foods to Stay Away From
What are some of the foods you must absolutely stay away from as a Bodybuilder? I am sure if you took a moment or two you I am sure your mind can think of some foods that you know you should not consume at all. To help keep your mind from working overtime, I have [...]
Drinking Veggies Better Than Chewing Veggies
Juicing vegetables saves time in that you don’t have to spend the bulk of your time chewing all those vegetables to get the nutrients you need. You just simply drink them down in a matter of minutes. Vegetable juice makes it easier for your body to absorb all the available nutrients of the vegetables, a [...]
