Happy Holidays!

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA I would like to let all of my readers know that I have not fallen off the earth, but I will however be taking a break from blogging...

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Vibrations (Part 3) The law of attraction

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA The law of attraction is simple, like attracts like.  Negative thoughts attract negative results, while positive thoughts attract...

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Vibrations (Part 2) What is thought?

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA As science has progressed we have learned more about the universe and more about ourselves.  Scientists and Doctors can now...

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Six benefits of raw foods.

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA There are many benefits to eating raw foods.  The majority of my diet is composed of raw fruits and vegetables and has been...

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Vibrations (Part 1) What is matter?

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA Everything in existence is composed of one of two things, either matter, or energy.  Interestingly enough as we explore the...

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Creatine, the most tried and tested supplement of all time!- Part 2 (How to take it, and what to take)

Doses for creatine depend on several different factors including: type of creatine, body weight, and phase of dosing.  The most well known and reliable form of creatine is creatine monohydrate, but I will also talk about my favorite types of creatine, and also what I have used without any success.  I will also give you some general tips on how to take creatine to receive maximal results and what to avoid with supplementation. Creatine...

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Lucas Lepri coming to Alliance, ATL, 2012!!!

If you thought Alliance in Atlanta was dead without Cobrinha, you are DEAD wrong!  Join hands down one of the best gyms in the country where world champions are on the mat in every class! Alliance lives and the level of training will only continue to grow with our new co-instructor Lucas Lepri.  Look for many of our guys to be on top of the podium again this year. Alliance OsssssSSSS! http://allianceatlanta.blogspot.com/http://ww...

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How carbohydrates affect your body. Part 5- Putting it all together (Building Mass)

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA If building muscle is your primary goal then your carbohydrate plan is quite the opposite of someone who is trying to lose fat...

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What's the perfect game plan to beat you? (turning weakness into strength)

An extremely important part to achieving any goal is self examination.  You know yourself better than anyone on this earth, if you can learn to look at yourself objectively and identify your weaknesses you can become virtually unstoppable.  Pride is often a byproduct of being blinded by your own success and if you only focus winning you may forget what helped you win in the first place, or worse yet, forget what has made you lose.  It...

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Creatine, the most tried and tested supplement of all time!- Part 1 (What is creatine?)

What is creatine? Creatine is one of the most popular supplements of all time.  In countless studies creatine has shown the ability to increase muscle mass, increase strength and endurance, increase metabolism, decrease belly fat, and even increase testosterone.  With all the benefits of creatine supplementation the only real question is why aren't you using it to help you achieve your goals? Creatine is composed naturally in your body...

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How carbohydrates affect your body. Part 4- Putting it all together (Losing fat)

Now that you understand a little bit on how carbohydrates affect your body let's put together a loose guideline on what to do when you are trying to lose weight or gain muscle.  It is not impossible to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, but it is incredibly inefficient and not very likely.  If you are overweight I suggest building a solid muscle base first and then losing extra fat (this will be easier because muscle burns fat)....

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Why buy organic?

Organic foods have a ton of benefits to offer anyone interested in buying them.  There has a been a huge surge of interest in organic foods as documentaries like Food Inc. have shown the horrors of factory farming and some of the terrible conditions our foods are grown in.  Here are six quick reasons you should look to buy organic foods whenever possible. 1) Reduces toxic chemicals in the environment.  This is good for: water quality,...

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How carbohydrates affect your body. Part 3- Glycemic Load

Glycemic load is the combination of two factors: a food's glycemic index, and a standardized portion of 100 grams.  What this means is glycemic load uses the glycemic index of a food along with the portion of carbs to create a more accurate measure of how a food will affect your blood sugar. Glycemic Load = GI x net carbs/100.  Since glucose is used as the standard these equations are divided by 100 to find glycemic load. A GL of 20 or...

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How carbohydrates affect your body. Part 2- Glycemic Index

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA I mention Glycemic Index fairly often when talking about nutrition and carbohydrates.  Glycemic Index is also being mentioned...

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How carbohyrdrates affect your body. Part 1- What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy.  All carbohydrates are converted into glucose which is released into the bloodstream and used readily by the body to fuel metabolism.  The body can function without carbohydrates, but maintenance of bodily functions become more complex without them.  When glucose is not present in the body it must convert fats and proteins into glucose, which is not as efficient as utilizing carbohydrates....

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11 year old boy fends off sister's kidnapper... with Jiu Jitsu!

An 11 year old boy saves his sister's life with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  If you don't understand how a young boy can fend off a full grown man, then you haven't taken a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class!  If you would like to learn the art there has never been a better time to start then now, whether you are 6 years old or 60 years old, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a ton of benefits to offer you! Watch the interview of the 11 year old boy who was able...

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8 common household foods you shouldn't be eating.

1) Farm raised fish.  Farm raised fish are often raised in terrible environments with little space to move around and are also fed diets that are completely different than anything a wild fish would eat.  These packed living conditions makes them more susceptible to disease so the fish are given high doses of antibiotics to combat sicknesses.  Farm raised fish are given more antibiotics per weight than any other farm raised animal....

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Thank you to my readers.

I want thank my readers and fans for helping my blog to reach 2,000 views in it's first month.  Even with the holidays slowing traffic I was still able to reach my goal.  This month I am looking to double traffic to 4,000 views so please be sure to add me or like my page on facebook, send recommendations to your friends, like my posts, and share them facebook.  The bigger my blog gets the more I will strive to add new content and articles. Thank you again to everyone! And look for a new post on Monday! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chasing-the-Dream/313656871980516?sk=w...

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Observations on a black Friday.

On my home page today I saw several stories of mayhem that occurred on this year's black Friday.  It seems like every year we hear of horror stories of people getting trampled, shot, killed, robbed, and beaten for items at rock bottom prices.  It saddens me that we live in a society where people value saving 30 dollars on a flat screen more than they value human life. At my last job I was making over 2 grand per month and since moving...

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The wonders of seaweed.

Seaweed is truly an amazing gift from nature.  Sea water itself is incredibly similar to blood plasma in composition, and it contains almost every single mineral needed for the human body.  Seaweed takes these amazing minerals and concentrates them into a tasty treat.  Seaweed is a wonderful salty snack packed with nutrition.  Seaweed can be used in place of salt in soups and broths, added to salads and stir fry, or baked into...

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Six ways to control your waistline this thanksgiving.

American culture has chosen a lot of foods that aren't always the best for you for this holiday.  I'd like to do a quick post on some common foods you will find served on turkey day, which ones to chose and avoid, and also some tricks you can employ to avoid overeating and feeling like one giant gas bubble. 1). Before you eat anything, drink 8-16 ounces of water.  Not only does water speed metabolism and help you feel more full, but it...

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