Best Time to Workout

In general, there is no best time to workout for fat burning. Training in the afternoon should get you the same results as training in the morning, all other things being equal (i.e. nutrition, workout intensity, etc.).

Here are some important considerations for determining your workout time:

a) Are you able to train with at a proper intensity or are you tired?

b) Will you be able to eat properly before and after your workout time?

c) Will you stick to your workout program?

d) Will exercising in the morning be hard on your back?

Why do I bring up point “d”?

Dr. Stuart McGill, an expert in low-back disorders, recommends waiting at least an hour after waking up before engaging in any exercise that includes trunk flexion (i.e. traditional ab exercises such as crunches). Overnight, the discs between your vertebrae fill with fluid and are more susceptible to injury in the morning. That’s the reason behind this recommendation.

So don't roll out of bed and start doing sit-ups (not that most people should be doing those anyway – and as you’ll notice in my reports, I don’t include sit-ups in the programs). If you choose to exercise in the morning, you’ll be fine if you pay attention to your form and exercise selection (just as you should no matter when you exercise).

If you have soreness in the lower back, it is also a good idea to avoid bending over early in the morning (use another posture that is more back friendly when putting on your shoes, socks, picking up dumbbells off the floor, etc.). Always use proper lifting posture when training - no matter what time of day.

Basically, the bottom line is that you can still workout in the morning as long as you are extra careful of your back and lifting technique.

AAGGG .. Weight gain

Gaining weight in adults is a major problem now a day. Reasons can be many behind it. Eating habits, life style, addiction, lack of physical exercise, metabolism complications can be some of the reasons. According to doctors and other taught men, as we get older, your body changes and slows down with each passing decade. Aging changes our body composition, decreasing the amount of calorie-burning muscle and replacing it with fat. And adults become much less active as they get older but continue to eat as much as they did in their early decades. Deadly combination of aging, less exercise and a healthy appetite are the reasons so many of us eventually experience increased weight. Oldest and best way to stop gaining weight is to power up your metabolism by increasing muscle mass.

Diet experts and doctors recommend strength training a few times week to both retain and build muscle. As muscle is metabolically active, and to minimize naturally occurring muscle loss, we need to be physically active every day, including resistance training two to three times a week. By being active, we can enjoy more calories without gaining weight. Common mistakes people make that lead to weight gain include not taking out time for physical activity, senseless eating in front of the TV after dinner, intake of too much alcohol or sweetened drinks like specialty coffees, regular skipping breakfast, having irregular meals, taking kids' meals, intake of too much of junk food and not enough protein. We should figure out where your own problem areas are, and find solutions to control calories and fit in more fitness. When ever we are sweet eater, just work a small portion of sweets into diet.

Having healthy diet does not mean following a super-restrictive diet, instead we do have to watch what you put into your mouth. Diet high in simple junk food creates a vicious cycle. As more we eat, the more we want, because these foods aren't as satisfying as foods with protein and fiber. Pitch around the idea that we need to cut calories to maintain weight we will be benefited enough. Diet which includes whole-grain bread, fruits and vegetables, should always include lean or low-fat protein with meals and snacks. Diet experts recommend eating regular meals, paring down portions of high-fat and high-calorie foods, and never skipping breakfast. We don’t have to go to great lengths to stop gaining weight. Just avoid adding extra pounds by making some simple changes to your lifestyle. Subject experts recommend adding 2,000 steps a day to your routine, doing strength training two to three times a week, and shaving 100 calories from your diet each day. And eat two fewer cookies.

It's starting to go down !!!!

I admit that I was distracted and not focused on my program for about 3 weeks. I ate poorly and weight trained consistently but sporadic with my cardio. The last 10 days have been different. I have a focus like never before. It's strange how suddenly I'm super motivated and training intensely. My weight this morning was 190.5 lbs. I can see some of the bodyfat reducing and it is exciting. I have a mission now of becoming a personal coach that has a worldwide impact. I have never ever had a goal this size before. I see it in my mind every day, day in and day out. I believe in my mind and heart that the time has come for me to move my life up to the next level.

"Where there is no vision, the people perish"

Proverbs:29:18

Nice Ship !!

A Gambling Boat !!!

The Beach !!!

Went to Daytona Beach for the afternoon.. Took some pics and here they are to share.

This is a great workout.. Please watch

It's hard to believe..

That 2 months have passed since my last post. I started here with the best of intentions of blogging every day ( or at least 3 days a week ). I must admit I did not stick with my program. Thats the real reason for not blogging.. For most of us I'm sure it'e the same. When we are on target and doing the right things we are "pumped". Blogging then is easy and consistent. Our motivation is at it's peak. I fellt guily for not writing but I rationalized with the weak excuse that " I don't have the time". I feel better now that I stsrted again.. What helped me have been the last two days. I have worked out 5 times in the last 2 days.. I have run 4 times (1.5 mile run) and weight trained 1 time.