So I've been lifting for over half my life, since I was 12, now I'm 26, do the math and you get 14 years. During what you could call my fitness career I've gone through most types of training and have experience them at a very high level. My goals are never small and not for the faint of heart, so while I've gone through my bumps and bruises over the years its gained me a since of guruism and a yearning to share practices that work.
One think about your body in this sense, your heart pumps the blood through your body and the blood transports all the vital nutrients we need to each muscle, ect. So the first thing we need to make sure of when approaching any workout program is that we are in the right cardiovascular shape that will allow us to 1) not stress the heart to the point of an attack or stroke and 2) work towards our fitness goals at a progressive pace.
Another thing you should consider is your diet, its not just eat good and look good, there are reasons for eating healthy and why it translates to feeling, looking and being better period.
Think of your body or your digestive system like an engine. If you have self worth then think of your engine of that of a Porsche or any other high end vehicle.
When you eat fast foods, processed foods, foods with high amounts of salt, foods made with high amounts of simple sugars, carbonated beverages, and such what your doing is putting shitty fuel into your one and only engine. Over time, sludge builds up (compacted food that gets stuck to your intestinal walls because your body doesn't have the enzymes to properly and timely get rid of the artificial waste you've put into it.) Once this starts happening that once amazing engine starts getting bogged down, you get head aches from decaying food in your digestive track. Your body can't properly digest the good food you eat so it become malnourished.
Another things to consider is where your getting all your nutrients from, a salad alone is a horrible thing, add different colored peppers, heirloom tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, some strong cheese and now you have quite to filling and healthy snack or meal. Also don't eat till your full and be cautious of how much energy you actually plan on expending that day. If its a lazy day, eat less, don't just eat because its your scheduled time to, sometimes all you need is a real small meal and something productive to do. If your still hungry wash it down with a good amount of water.
Another thing to consider is how much water you take in on a regular basis, know where you live, what is the weather like dry? humid, these all effect how much your body needs to operate at a functional level. Think of water like the fluids in your car as well as the lube between the gears, not enough and things won't rub right and you may over heat.
Taking those three things into consideration or even bringing it to mind can help you start making lifestyle changes that will lead to a better, healthier you. All we can do is make one choice at a time, I hope in reading this that if I can help even a few people start becoming more aware of things that matter when it comes to taking care of themselves I consider this blog not wasted in effort or time
Jaxton Wheeler
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