My name's Bethany. I am 21 yrs of age & 5'4" 1/2.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
GOALS - IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START!
Okay, so tomorrow is a Thursday (Not a Monday or anything like the usual ‘I’ll start on Monday’), but I am going to have updates for you guys again - daily progress ones (in writing on Tumblr and in pics on Instagram)! I’m going to go fully Paleo again for a month (with the exception of rare ‘eating-out’ occasions). My goal is to achieve my dream body and I think I can make my way there in a month - not the whole way, but definitely halfway!
Here are little rules for myself:
- No dairy or grains
- Very low carb
- Less salt
- NO sugar
- No over-eating AT ALL - Staying between 1500-2000 cals a day
- High Protein
- Cardio 7 hours a week in total
- Weights 3 days a week (20-30 min sessions)
- Stress eating solutions (when studying, trying to complete assignments : no resorting to food/binging - instead have coffee, tea, fresh veggies, watch a tv show for a break, go for a walk)
- Intermittent fasting every 2nd/3rd day
This is basically how last week went for me, until study-stress got the best of me (I can bet you anything, I’ll get questions like ‘That’s why you resorted to binging, because you ate low carb, and your body NEEDS carbs!’ - Well, to that I say - your body doesn’t actually need carbs, do your research =) But anyway, for that whole week I felt SO good and SO happy, you’ve no idea! And I lost fat and felt stronger and more energized!
Starting from tomorrow - Who’s keen to do a little challenge similar to this (give or take a few rules) with me?
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8 Foods That Help Build Muscle
1). Cottage-cheese
The white stuff is an excellent source of whey protein, one of the best muscle builders out there.
2). Whey Protein
A 25 g scoop of the magic dust packs 2.5 g of leucine.3). Eggs
Not only are they a lean snack at around 70 calories a pop, but also full of big-time benefits for your muscles. You’ll eat up 6 g of protein and 330 mg of leucine per egg, plus yokes contain the ultra-valuable nutrient choline, which supports acetycholine, the most abundant neurotransmitter in your body.
4.) Tuna
In addition to setting you up with more than 3 g of leucine, a can of tuna contains a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which produce multiple muscular benefits.
5). Chicken
A mere 3 ounces of chicken breast will set you up with more than 3 g of leucine and nearly 20 g of protein, at less than 100 calories.
6.) Quinoa
This mighty grain packs 8 g of protein per cup, including a complete set of branched chain amino acids—leucine, isoleucine, and valine—that play a crucial role in helping muscles grow.
7.) Edamame
One cup of these green guys (without shells) will jump-start muscle protein synthesis with 17 g of protein and a little more than 1 g of leucine. They’re also packed with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which support your brain and central nervous system.
8). Coffee
Research from the University of Illinois found that coffee may reduce pain during exercise.
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I kinda love you.
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Under The Covers: I don't wanna go for a run.
Still Under The Covers: I don't waaaannaaa...
Putting On My Running Clothes: Mehhhhh.
Walking Out the Door: Nnnnngghhh...
While Running: When will it enddddddd.
Getting Home: I WANT TO RUN ALL DAY EVERY DAY. TILL THE END OF TIME.
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“What do I do after I’ve been binging on bad foods for a couple of days?”
“How do I jump start my weight loss?”
“How do I flush toxins out of my body?”
“How do I get healthier skin?”
Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos.
Thich Nhat Hanh (via sahanaliving)
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This is great because it doesn’t say not to eat that food ever again, just choose smaller sizes or a “healthier” option of that food.
I looooove this!:-)
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Just saw this on Pinterest. Interesting.
Headphones etiquette.
