My question is a simple one. Why is aspartame included in almost all of our chewing gums and candies! I remember a time when gum was not made with this junk however now
almost 9 out of every ten gums are made with Aspartame. Now let's go past the gum,
as I started to notice a trend in the gums I began to analyze candies, diet drinks, soft drinks etc. Looks like Aspartame has become the new sweetner of choice. Similar to
Equal, and Nutrasweet- this is another sugar substitute with the potential to cause severe adverse effects! How is this stuff even aloud to be placed in our food? Did you know Aspartame was once used as a RAT POISON!!??
The following link shows an article that goes into a bit more detail of how Aspartame is produced with Genetically Modified Bacteria!
http://www.mindfully.org/GE/Aspartame-GM-Bacteria.htm
According to the following article( http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-sweeteners.html ), short term side effects are as follows:
Headache, mood changes, dizziness, manic episodes, panic attacks,seizures etc...
This should not be surprising. I have included another article for your edutainment.
http://www.dorway.com/betty/olney.html
In this day, we literally perish for lack of knowledge. What we don't know about the foods we eat can and does (CANCER) kill us!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Scrubs- I really like this show
Ok I'm one of the few people left without digital tv. Thus, I am limited to UPN and an endless supply of random dvds. Just so happens as I was going through some of my brother in law's old dvds I found seasons 5 and 6 of scrubs. Now, I have seen this show once or twice before but it never really caught my attention as a "good" show.
However, with most of my dvds already been seen atleast 1 time already I figured I would check out these dvds. Man, I guess I had been missing out. This show is funny as hell to me. Yes I am easily amused but I must say the episodes are pretty dang good.
If you haven't seen it before or never wanted to give it a chance, check it out.
Dr. Cox's sarcasm is legendary. And Turk and JD are silly as hell. The Hetero-Gay
relationship they have is throwed off as in every sense of the word.
Long story short. SHRUBS makes you really wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a hospital. Ok, I know this is a made for TV show but it entertains me just a bit more
than E.R.
ok I'm done...
However, with most of my dvds already been seen atleast 1 time already I figured I would check out these dvds. Man, I guess I had been missing out. This show is funny as hell to me. Yes I am easily amused but I must say the episodes are pretty dang good.
If you haven't seen it before or never wanted to give it a chance, check it out.
Dr. Cox's sarcasm is legendary. And Turk and JD are silly as hell. The Hetero-Gay
relationship they have is throwed off as in every sense of the word.
Long story short. SHRUBS makes you really wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a hospital. Ok, I know this is a made for TV show but it entertains me just a bit more
than E.R.
ok I'm done...
Monday, March 1, 2010
Going into week 8 of p90x
Ok, I must say I'm at a bitter sweet point. I am getting stronger definitely. I have reincorporated pullups into my routine so I have noticed a change already in the amount of energy I exert in my workouts. However, I have been pretty lenient on the diet portion so I am not seeing that 8 pack I was hoping for just yet ;o)
Tomorrow makes the beginning of week 8 so I will start getting my nutrition aka healthy living aka diet into a more strict form. Don't get me wrong, I am seeing
results but as we live in this microwave society, I have gotten acustomed to waiting
things faster without much effort. However, as we all know, faster does not always mean better.
Anyway, I can't wait to see what the next few weeks have to offer!
The following video offers some tips that I feel will help you get the most out of your p90x routine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMnk-rCaPA
Tomorrow makes the beginning of week 8 so I will start getting my nutrition aka healthy living aka diet into a more strict form. Don't get me wrong, I am seeing
results but as we live in this microwave society, I have gotten acustomed to waiting
things faster without much effort. However, as we all know, faster does not always mean better.
Anyway, I can't wait to see what the next few weeks have to offer!
The following video offers some tips that I feel will help you get the most out of your p90x routine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMnk-rCaPA
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sometimes a fast is what the body needs!
Well, I don't know about you but I have to be honest with you. I don't always put the best food into my body. Between the fast food and junk food we put into our bodies willingly and the additional toxins that our bodies deal with from the pollutants in our society, we really need to flush out our systems from time to time.
For me, I decided I'm going to do another four day water fast! I have done fasts before and trust me they do not kill you. You actually feel a great sense of accomplishment when the fast is completed because you have taken control of your body. This really helps to increase your confidence and willpower. (This will also help drop a few quick pounds in weight)
During this fasting period, your body is able to flush toxins out, and actually try to repair itself. I have heard stories of people going 15-40 days with no problem at all. As a matter of fact, they say at about day 15 you begin to have a mental clarity that was lacking before. One day I will actually try this myself but that is not that day. It is believed that after 4 days of fasting, the healing process actually begins in the body. Trust me, whether your dealing with Diabetes, high blood pressure, or pretty much any other ailment out there, a fast can help you!
Jesus even told us when we fast how to do so. Notice HE said when not if! A fast is not just something for people on a spiritual journey. It is a method to let your body recuperate. It is during this time that our bodies can fully restore themselves as it does not have to focus on the digestion process. Maybe you should try one also, let me know how it works out!
Peace
For me, I decided I'm going to do another four day water fast! I have done fasts before and trust me they do not kill you. You actually feel a great sense of accomplishment when the fast is completed because you have taken control of your body. This really helps to increase your confidence and willpower. (This will also help drop a few quick pounds in weight)
During this fasting period, your body is able to flush toxins out, and actually try to repair itself. I have heard stories of people going 15-40 days with no problem at all. As a matter of fact, they say at about day 15 you begin to have a mental clarity that was lacking before. One day I will actually try this myself but that is not that day. It is believed that after 4 days of fasting, the healing process actually begins in the body. Trust me, whether your dealing with Diabetes, high blood pressure, or pretty much any other ailment out there, a fast can help you!
Jesus even told us when we fast how to do so. Notice HE said when not if! A fast is not just something for people on a spiritual journey. It is a method to let your body recuperate. It is during this time that our bodies can fully restore themselves as it does not have to focus on the digestion process. Maybe you should try one also, let me know how it works out!
Peace
Friday, February 5, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Back on the p90x again- Week 4 results.
As you can see from the earlier blogs, this is my second time on the program.
The first time I got to about week 7 and then work over took me and I didn't finish.
Fast forward...
Well, my wife and I have just started week 4 ( the recovery week).
I did core synergistics today and one of the first things we do is pushups!
I thought isn't this was a recovery week!? lol... Pushups are hard work too!
Anyway, the workout wasn't to0 bad. I really enjoy this program.
Having someone to do it with helps also because it keeps you motivated
and accountable.
As far as my current results are concerned...
I don't really feel like I have lost any weight or gained.
But I do look slimmer in the face and I am definitely getting stronger.
I have always been of a slim build and pretty athletic so that may be a factor
as well. I'll get on the scale at the end of the week and take some pictures
to document the progress though.
Until next time, keep pushing play
Peace
The first time I got to about week 7 and then work over took me and I didn't finish.
Fast forward...
Well, my wife and I have just started week 4 ( the recovery week).
I did core synergistics today and one of the first things we do is pushups!
I thought isn't this was a recovery week!? lol... Pushups are hard work too!
Anyway, the workout wasn't to0 bad. I really enjoy this program.
Having someone to do it with helps also because it keeps you motivated
and accountable.
As far as my current results are concerned...
I don't really feel like I have lost any weight or gained.
But I do look slimmer in the face and I am definitely getting stronger.
I have always been of a slim build and pretty athletic so that may be a factor
as well. I'll get on the scale at the end of the week and take some pictures
to document the progress though.
Until next time, keep pushing play
Peace
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The P90X Journey- Phase 2
Ok, I haven't been updating this thing like I first planned. I weighed myself about a week or two ago and I was at 207lbs. I think the protein shakes are leading me to gain weight and not lose. I am getting stronger not by leaps and bounds but by subtle changes. 2 extra reps here, 3-4 extra there. I believe I am in week 7 right now. I missed a few workouts last week so I will repeat this week again just to get a good week in. I work 10-12 hours a day so I don't stick to the diet much, however I do drink alot of water and try to keep the protein bars, and nuts around while I'm at work. Honestly, once the stomach sheds a bit of fat I will be pretty pleased. I have the outline of a sixpack but not the definition just yet. I have also started a two week detox to get rid of some of the junk in my body so hopefully that can shred a few lbs of fecal matter as well. If your on the p90x journey stay with it, nothing comes easy. You see inches before you see pounds. This is about being healthier, stronger, and more fit. Not just about trying to be sexy!
I'll try to start posting more pics, once I get a little better with photoshop. In my opinion, pictures are a better truth serum than the scale is.
Ya'll come back now...
MB
I'll try to start posting more pics, once I get a little better with photoshop. In my opinion, pictures are a better truth serum than the scale is.
Ya'll come back now...
MB
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