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6 not so obvious things I learned about getting in good shape
Jul 23rd
If you don’t have time to paint on your abs everyday like Gerald Butler in 300 then you probably are like me and need to hit the gym to stay looking healthy. I have read countless articles and have had even more conversations about how to work out and eat to stay in good shape. Just recently I unlocked the puzzle to all of this so I thought I would share some of the things you may not know that recently figured out.
Keep in mind there are basics not covered here like eating less carbs vs what you burn daily, getting a trainer for proper form, stretching before a workout, supplements, and so many more. This article is more about things you might not know already.
1. Drinking 16 glasses of water a day will actually help you trim down. Professional boxers routinely do this weeks before a fight to lose weight and flush out any toxins. You might have a full belly of water for a couple days but shortly after you will feel better and trim down a notch. I highly recommend getting a water dispenser.
2. Go to the gym almost everyday. Trainers always say day on to break down the muscles and a day off to recover. I think this is only important if you are a pro body builder and spend 5 hours each time at the gym. For the rest of us, getting to the gym everyday even if you just do cardio means you will keep your metabolism up and it’s just easier to not have to follow a routine of when to go and when not to. I go Monday through Friday and reward myself with the weekends off, works great for over a month now.
3. Do a 10 minute cardio warm up before lifting. The reality is no matter how big you are if you have fat covering your muscles then it’s not going to be healthy. Doing cardio gets your heart rate up, blood circulating, which helps burn more carbs during lifting. Ideally you would do another 20 minutes of cardio afterward as well.
4. Eat simple. Carbs or no carbs is always the hot topic for dieting. But nothing helps you burn carbs better then if they come from simple natural foods. Processed carbs like pasta, sugar, dairy, and whatever in’s fast food do not break down easily. Your body has to take more time and work to burn them off or it will just store it for later (not good). I eat more carbs now then I ever have before, but have lost 15 pounds in two months (I know crazy, but true). The difference is I eat only healthy natural foods like rice, eggs, fruits, vegetables, seafood, grilled chicken, ect. I eat almost the same meals everyday, mainly because my assistant is an amazing cook and makes rice taste like heaven.
5. Alcohol is a biggie. Not drinking for me is not an option (snicker), hold on I’m not going to Betty Ford’s just yet. I work from home so I need to go out just to stay sane, this means social drinking most of the time. So if your like me and must drink (snicker) then here are some safe low carb drinks: Rum or whiskey and Diet Coke, Vodka and Diet Red Bull or Diet Ginger Ale (hard to find) and non dirty martinis are o.k. If you are pounding drinks like more then three all night then stay away from regular coke, any beer, and anything with sugar period. Ideally the perfect drink would be Organic Vodka with Diet Organic Ginger Ale.
6. Stay Happy. Cortisol is real and when you stress it kicks in and stores your carbs in bad places. Basically it thinks you are getting ready for winter and stressing over the possible lack of food. (Remember our bodies adapted to land living for thousands of years before civilization and those adaptation are still in us.) Staying happy not only causes a domino effect around the world of something good but helps you stay trim and motivated. Remember we all have flaws, embrace them as part of life and don’t worry too much just do the best you can and let the chips fall as they may. (If you worry about not doing your best, then that is doing your best and defeats itself)
Walking through the back streets Santa Ana, Costa Rica with my dog
Jul 22nd
Today I had some free time so I thought I would go for a walk with Bernard my dog through the back streets of Santa Ana, Costa Rica. I have been downtown to places like Amigos, Old West, and several little shops.
But I have to say my walk today was much more interesting on the back streets. Walking out of our mega-plex of apartments into the normal streets is a contrast not easily explained. Most of the houses or boarded with old couches in front. Almost every house had people sitting out front and dogs barking as you walk by. I felt like there was a class war amongst dogs that had houses that where fenced in and the street dogs that where dirty trying to find food. To my surprise the street digs where very nice and played with Bernard. Where the house dogs where much more mean. I think the house dogs where mean because they cannot roam when the street dogs are walking by several times a day. But the sad truth is there is very little respect for dogs here and street dogs get killed often by cars.
About two blocks up I found a fence with bent barbwire and trampled grass. I was worried about it being private property but it seems used recently so I thought I would try. After twisting down this little path of mud and some garbage I was dropped into a creek that more then stunning, hollow trees, butterflies, you can tell at one point this little creek was something special but now had beer cans, old clothes, and garbage lining it. In fact I noticed in general the people of Costa Rica who have the little carbon footprints per capita LITTER like crazy.
I mean there is garbage everywhere.
But with a little imagination you can appreciate the natural beauty of what was one here before the houses where built.
As I walked further up I passed several farms where the horses, bulls, and cows, where right on the thin beaten fences. I picked up Bernard to show him the bull and in a friendly way he bucks his hooves. Of course Bernard flipped out (he is a little high strung) and started barking but soon realized the bull was no threat and was ready to move on.
A little further up I noticed many of the houses has little businesses in the front. Like Soda stores, bike shops, even tire shops. The ringer would ring through the house and the resident would come fourth to the business store front.
After about 20 minutes I noticed Bernard was tired and wanted to rest. So I grabbed some aqua and found a shady tree to parch under. But not a minute later Bernard and I noticed tons of ants and had to keep going. I have to say there is a ants everywhere in Costa Rica and very big ones at that. The first 4 days I was here I walked about two hours a day just venturing. And one thing I noticed more then anything was the ants. You have to wonder a little what is underneath the ground. I assume a massive network of Anthills and caves working together to try and feed billions of ants daily.
After about 30 minutes and mucho smiles from the locals I decided to head back. Bernard was very happy with this decision. We stopped by a couple new shaded spots on the way to get out of the sun but shortly made it back in one piece.
Worldly people
Apr 29th
A worldly person doesn’t have to boast about their travels, wisdom, perhaps being wealthy, or knowledge. They are generally quiet about it, calm, reassured and independent. This is simply in their character and people can feel the chemistry of someone that is worldly. True worldly people are still interested in learning many things from other people who may not have had the breaks this person has. This person is smart enough to realize they don’t know everything and will constantly learn until they die. They also do not think comments from other persons stupid or inept. They will realize that some people are still learning and the ‘worldly person’ has much knowledge to give, but gives it gently and the timing is generally perfect. They never ‘talk down’ to other people, but ‘talk up’ meaning they leave the person without the knowledge some dignity and is excited the person is interested in what they have done in their life. Worldly people also realize while talking to someone who isn’t they can also learn from that person.
Look out for my new social network website www.worldlypeople.com
Flashback to Rocky Horror Picture Show 1995
Feb 13th
Here is a show we played “with the video cut to save time” at the Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 20th anniversary in Berkley. I was about 19 and we played two shows before driving from Napa to Berkly AKA Berzerkly to do the show.
The story was kind of funny because we hit a bump on the way to the show which jumped the PA in the back of my truck and broke it. So Frank, the singer of our band Mellow Fellow had to sing through the house PA which was heard in the bathrooms and hallways without music. lol
Afterwords we went to some Haunted mansion party that was dark weird and a little too much. So we headed home shortly after back to Napa.
To add icing on the cake I was wearing white jeans and a tucked in green and black plaid polo. Sweet 
Inside DWHS Inc. Website Hosting – Pilot 1
Dec 14th
Here is my first video for Inside DWHS, we need some practice but Ryan and I did a pretty good job for our first attempt at it.
The video is an introduction to me Charles Yarbrough and some basic tips on running a safe dynamic website.
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