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The Ultimate Plan Towards Better Health, Fat Loss, And Staying Fit For 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:39:00 +0000

I know you already planning for the new year, and I know some of you are still reflecting on the past year. However, I wanted to take this time of my schedule to let you know how important it is for you to make 2010 a new beginning. Hearing this statement all the time can be somehow vague, and I understand that.

However, there's magic in this statement as well if you use it correctly. Here are a couple of things you MUST do in 2010 to make it a new beginning and reach your health and fitness goals quicker. In fact, these tips can be used to accomplish any goals.

Before I go into details about them, I must tell you that New Year’s resolution just doesn't work. It's unfortunate, and whether you believe me or not I'm staying with my opinion. I won't convince you here that I’m correct. On the other hand, you should reflect back and count the accomplishments you've attained last year for your New Year resolution. Did you get there? Did you continue to persevere? Did you win or did you fail?

You see, for most people “The New Year Resolution Thing” is very emotional and it's driven by some of the most powerful minds on the planet. Two of them are Media Monopoly and Advertisement Psycho Analysts. The truth remain, however, that most people who set up new year’s resolution goals don't do a thing about most of them, and if they do, it usually last just a month or so, especially for weight loss, fat loss and to be fitter. Why is that? Well let me stop here and give you some of my tips and hopefully you can find your answers here and the right way to go about winning for the New Year.

Number 1: Your Statement of Purpose: You must have a statement of purpose in order to accomplish your health and fitness goals, and stay committed. A statement of purpose is different than just setting a simple goal or New Year’s resolution. It's a systematic plan of why, when, where, what, and who, about what you want with a revise schedule. A quick example of this could be something like this:

“I want to weigh 30 pounds less by March 23rd 2010. I want to weigh 30 pounds because I will be able to fit in the dress I always wanted and I will be healthier and at less risk for chronic disease. I intend to lose this 30 pounds working out at home 3 times a week for 15 to 30 minutes, and changing my eating habits. I will keep a journal on my desk to monitor my changes, and my emotional moods. For my reward, I will take a long weekend off work in June 2010 for a mini vacation at Miami beach with my husband or girlfriend." Having something like this and revise it every week will keep you focus and consistent towards your reality.

Number 2: Re-invent Yourself: It's a new year therefore you must become a new you. This simply means you must start thinking differently and act differently. It's alright to want to lose 50 pounds, however if you're not educating yourself and taking the necessary steps to lose the 50 pounds, it will not happen. If you don't start believing in yourself and have faith with certainty that it can be done, surely it will not get done. If you start and keep listening to folks telling you that you won’t lose the weight, you’ll never look like this, than it won’t happen either.

The truth is, a lot of you spend more than on junk foods, sitting on the couch in front of the TV for 3 hours, and entertainment each year, and the amount surpass what you could have spent on our health, body, and mind. For 2010, make it a habit to stay more discipline towards what you want, do the right thing and be patient enough, and before you know it, you will be smiling a lot more.

Number 3: Defragment Your Mind With Anti-Virus: If you own a computer or laptop, you know all the viruses you get at time that ends up crashing your PC. And if you don't clean it you may not be able to use your PC, right. Well, guess what, there's a lot of people in your life right now that are stopping you from losing weight and maintain your weight. There's a lot of commercial in your face daily that are promising you the quick fix weight loss viruses. Oh yes, and there's the negative people in your life who thinks you'll never lose weight, you'll never be fit, you'll never be healthy, or you'll never be disease free.

In 2010, you must defragment these toxic commercials, toxic negative comments, and toxic people out of your life, because it's toxic to your success. The remedy is to find and socialize with a group of people who can support and help you. The remedy is to find a good Health Care Professional, Fitness Professional, or a great Therapist Counselor that can help guide you toward your new journey.

Number 4: Invest in Your Health, Your Body & Mind. Your health and body is the most valuable asset that you have, therefore it’s important to invest in them. I know many of us blame the economy, and if you don’t have the money to spend on yourself. Well, that’s simply an excuse. Let me explain!

You see , cutting down on just a cup of coffee every morning can save you approximately $1800 every year [$5 X 30 days X 12 months]. A pack of cigarettes can save $3240 ($9 X 30 days X 12 months). If you drink coffee and smoke cigarettes, you can save about $5000 every year just by stopping these two.

And the worst is that one can kill you and the other one will harm you. By the way, I didn’t even include taxes in the math. If you don't drink coffee and don't smoke, and then find similar things that you indulge in like: beer, coke, unnecessary junk food, entertainment magazines etc. It’s really the same cycle for disaster. Instead you can use “just part of” that money to invest on your health, body, weight, and, mind.

BurnItForver and BodyBbuzz Fitness offer you that for f.r.r.e. And you should take advantage of becoming a private member this year for ONLY $10 a month. That’s a ridiculously low $120 for an entire year you can use to become fitter, lose more weight and learn more about your body compare to $5,000 a year you can potentially spend to destroy your health, your body and weight. Join Today!

In the end, I can tell you that if you truly want to make a change and start a new beginning becoming a private member of BurnItForever Virtual Gym Training for ONLY $10/month and use the free stuff on our sites will definitely be the smart choice right now. It will systematically show you how to take care of your health, your weight and your body, and show you how to love yourself again.

You will understand more about why you are unfit, fat, diseased, tired, depressed, and sick all the time, and you will learn how to super charge your love life through exercise and being healthy, how to open your eyes to more happiness than you can ever imagine right now because super health with a super fit body is the ultimate joy someone can have.

Again, I wanted to take this time off my schedule to let you know how important it is for you to make 2010 a new beginning. Hearing this statement all the time can be somehow vague, and I understand that. Eventually, you must make a change if you want things to change. Join Now!

Ibsen Alexandre

www.optimumhealthfitness.com

www.slimfastburnthefat.com

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"5 Ways To Protect Yourself Against Flu This Season"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:15:00 +0000

I received an email from a customer of mine, that asked about what kind of measures she should take for the upcoming fall and winter season in order not to get sick and the flu.

I will not disclose her last name here, but her first name is Joane. Here's what she asked " Hi Ibsen, your weekly lessons from BurnItforever.com has been helping me tremendously. I am a little concerned about the flu season coming up, do you have any advice on what I should do to protect myself from getting sick"

Okay, if you've been reading my blog for quite sometime now, you are aware that I have talked about this before. Actually, there must be at least 3 posts about this subject on this blog. That's alright if you've never read them.

Base on what Joane asked me, I felt compelled to share with you my answer that I sent her. So, here are 5 ways to protect yourself against the flu season.

Number 1) Exercise Regularly: Yes, you have to exercise regularly because it is a remedy for you with no adverse side effect except for muscle soreness. When you exercise regularly there are many physiological changes that occur within your bodily systems as well as neurologically.

I'm not going to spend a lot of time explaining all the benefits of exercise here on this post, but you should know that, it will help you cope with stress, reduce the risk of inflammation around your joint, increase oxygen uptake, and much more. You can read a lot more about exercise at www.bodybuzzfitness.com (articles in navigation bar). By the way, you don't necessarily have to lift a bunch of weights to exercise, you can jog, run, rearrange your bedroom, wash your car, redo your garden, go bowling and have fun. As long as you stay active you'll get a lot of benefits.

Number 2) Wash Your Hands Often: During this time of year, there are many germs that are circulating around in the subway system, the car, the house, etc. After you get off a subway, car, share someone hand, make sure you wash your hands with luke warm water for at least 1 minute. If you have dry hand, of course you want to lose some sort of "essential oil" after that.

Number 3) Carry A Lime In Your Bag: Hummm! a lime in my bag. Yes, lime my friend is "a powerful remedy". It's scientific name is Citrus Aurantifolia and it has been used for centuries to help various of tribes. And yes, it was used for various ailments and still today it helps with prevention for flu, fever, scurvy, constipation, respiratory disorder and more. Here's my quick tip for you, after you wash your hands you can use the lime and rob it in your hand. When you go to a restaurant, or a cafe, use a pure of it to add to your tea or water. Even better, if you smell any bad order, smell the lime. By the way, the acid in it kills a lot of bacteria and microbes as well.

Number 4) Boost Your Immune System: Think of your immune system as the wall of China and there are a lot of invaders behind the wall. If the wall fall because the invaders use some phenomenal strategy than you will crumble down. That's exactly what your immune system is. It's a well organized army comprised of the most elite fighters you can ever imagine, such as: your cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that protects you against microbe, bacteria, pathogens and much more.

So how do you boost your immune system. There are many ways to do so, but a few common ones are: increase your cardiovascular health, exercise regularly, drink more water, keep your body PH level normal, take healthy vitamins, mineral, and antioxidant, and most importantly "clean your bodily systems" to get rid of toxicity. HERE

Number 5) Change Your Mind - Set : I've been asked a multitude of questions about health, fitness, and there is one question that always stand out, and I have been asked over a thousand time and my answer never change. The question goes like this "How come you never get sick" and my answer is always "I'm not sick because I can't get sick, it only exist in your mind" Okay, I'm not going to give you a dissertation here nor write a book, that's another story for another time, and if you want to find out more about these thrilling topics, you mark your calendar and keep an eye on www.optimumhealthfitness.com.

My point is this, if you have a cough, or your throat is itching a little, or you feel some kind of fever hunting you, or headache, it has nothing to do with you been sick. The human mind, body is very keen at recognizing foreign agents, telling us something is going on wrong, and it does its best to protect and eliminate those issues. If your body is helping you fight symptoms, and you're keep on repeating you're sick, guess what's going to happen. You will get sick. Why? because the brain can be programmed with whatever we ingrained in it. In order words, you create your own reality, your own body, your own health, thus your sickness.

Oh wow :) ! I didn't realize I was still writing. I'll let you go for now, and help you dissect these important 5 ways to protect yourself against the flu this season.

Stay fit and healthy,

Ibsen
www.burnitforever.com
www.bodybuzzfitness.com

"7 Reasons Why Water Should Be Your Drink Of Choice"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:55:00 +0000

Today I'm going to talk to you briefly about water and let you know why it's the best drink of choice, hands down. We know water is good for us, right, but with soda, juice, coffee, tea, energy drinks, and other drinks so readily available, it’s hard to make the decision to choose water. Next time you think it's too hard to make that choice, just think that your body is comprised of 75% of water. You don't want to play with not drinking water all the time, trust me on that. Anyhow, here are the 7 great reasons to drink more water.

Reason 1) Water Will Keep Your Skin Looking Great. If your skin looks tired and unhealthy, so do you. Staying properly hydrated removes all the toxins that build up in you skin, and helps prevent it from drying out. If you have the opposite problem; puffy bloated skin, lack of water is likely your problem too. When skin doesn’t get water, it retains what it already had, leaving your skin cells full, puffy, and not too attractive. If you want to look beautiful, you should keep yourself hydrated

Reason 2) Water Is A Lot cheaper. Sure, if you buy bottled water for lifestyle, it’s about as expensive as soda, juice, and coffee. However, studies have shown that tap water is usually as clean and safe as bottled water, and costs a whole lot less(depends where you live). If you have a problem with the taste of your tap water, buy a filter pitcher or one that attaches to the faucet. It still costs a lot less.

Reason 3) Water Promotes A Healthy Heart. When you’re properly hydrated, your blood is thinner and easier to pump. This means your heart has to do less work and ultimately lasts longer. Studies have shown that people who drink plenty of water have fewer heart problems.

Reason 4) Water Help Get Rid Off Toxic Build-Up In The Body. Sure, it sound’s like something from a bathroom cleaner commercial, but you have toxins in your cells too. Some come from the environment and others you produce yourself. Either way, they’re in your body and you need to get rid of them. Just like you use water to flush your toilet; your body uses water to flush out toxins. Getting rid of this waste helps you function more effectively and feel better.

Reason 5) Water Has No Sugar Added. While fruit juices may contain many nutrients, they also contain a whole lot of sugar. This is especially true for many bottled juices from the grocery store. This sudden burst of sugar triggers your insulin response and makes you tired and sluggish. It also helps to convert that sugar to fats faster. Sugary sodas will produce the same reaction and they usually contain no nutrients at all.

Reason 6) Water Is NOT Diuretic And Caffeine Is A Diuretic. So why water? Why not drink diet soda or coffee all day? These drinks contain caffeine, which actually causes you to lose water throughout the day. You retain some of the water content of the beverages, but not as much as when you drink pure water. You can try decaffeinated beverages, but the best way to use the water you drink is to get it pure and clean, with no chemicals added.

Reason 7) Water Will Boost Your Energy. Think you can’t get through the day without your morning caffeine boost? Well water can give you energy as well. Your body is made up mostly of water. It loses it throughout the day, so you have to replace it for your body to work efficiently; particularly the heart and digestive tract. As mentioned earlier, water helps your body work better by getting rid of excess waste. The more efficiently your whole body works, the better you’ll feel and the more energy you’ll have. Maybe enough energy to skip that cup of coffee.

So go ahead, skip the vending machine, go to the purify faucet, and get yourself a nice, refreshing glass of water.

Ibsen
www.burnitforever.com
www.slimfastburnthefat.com
www.myhealthylifestyleinfo.com

Summer Heat and Summer Breeze!

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:52:00 +0000

I am still amazed at the complexity of climate change this year for this summer. Do you remember in June how it rain constantly. I must have been like 27 days out of the entire month, right.

Then I noticed three weeks of summer because at that point the temperature was somehow decent. And now, it's late August, we're getting some real heat. Whether you're a fan of the heat or not, there are certain precautions that you must take to protect yourself when it's too hot.

A few people have been asking me lately about the heat. So, here are a few quick tips that you can start implementing right away.

1) Have a bottle of water with you or near you so you can keep yourself rehydrate

2) Avoid diuretic drink such as a lot of caffeine (coca cola or lots of coffee)because it will dry the water in your cells out and may promote fainting or dizziness

3) Wear lighter shirts and pants and socks (meaning not heavy cotton) because as you walk, your heart rates goes up and core temperature will rise, and if it's too hot and you're wearing a lot of heavy clothing that will promote more water drainage.

4) Avoid heat stroke by cooling off in shaded area

5) Since the body is made off of 75% - 80% of water. When it's really hot you will lose more water over a short period of time, and you must keep replenishing faster, so your major organs (liver, kidney, heart, skin, etc) don't fail, and function optimally. So the more water you ingest when it's really hot the merrier.

Ibsen

P.S Remember: Juices and caffeine will put you in jeopardy for heat stroke and organ failure. This is a long scientific story I don't want to go into too much details here. So, stay away from them when it's too hot, instead try to get your hands on fresh fruits, lots of salads, and eat the fruits on a stomach that's not too full so you don't store the sugar (fructose) in your belly.

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"The Beauty of Pathological and Physiological Age At Best"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:42:00 +0000

Have you read about the man who just celebrated his 107 in The Whashington Post. When asked Larry Haubner, how did he do it, with so much vitality and strength and no disease. He simply said "Nutrition, Exercise and Happinness"

So my question for you today is this, will you live to be 107 and more? and if you ever get to that point which advice will you offer other people. Well, if you've been following me for a while now you know that I strongly advocate about healthy lifestyle and healthy living, finding you passions in life so you can be happy.

I'm not going to write to you another dissertation here about what you should do with your life. However, before I send you to Larry Haubner's article , I will tell you this. Proper nutrition, with healthy eating habits, healthy lifestyle, proper rest, and a sound regimented exercise program with a strong mind is "the way"

You have to search into yourself more, dig deep, to find who you are, take action to become healthier and find true happiness through your passion. By the way if you want to learn about the 4 type of ages and why pathological and physiological are the most important ages, you can access it here. As promised, here's the article about a small portion of Larry's gracious life.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.burnitforever.com
www.bodybuzzfitness.com

Are You Still Struggling with Weight Loss, Fat Loss, and Weight Management ?

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Three weeks ago, I came back from Costa Rica, a vacation of a lifetime. You know what I realized, as powerful as our country is, the U.S, people are suffering from obesity, weight loss, fat loos, body image issues.

And it really pains me to see how many people are still succumbing to a lot of fad and yoyo diets out there, and letting the Big Drugs, and Big Pharma companies take advantage of them. All in the power of "quick fixes". Don't you think it's time to make a change. The kind of change that once you adapt it into your lifestyle will stay with you forever.

Well, guess what! P.S www.burnitforever.com will go live first week of July, please let all your friends who are struggling with weight control, fat loss, body image issues, weight management issues, to mark their calendar and start using the site. It will be packed with free nuggets, and great fat loss information.

I can wait to help you discover you have more power inside of you and more potential to achieve the body of your dream, get rid of your bad fat and keep it off forever.

Talk to you soon!

Ibsen

P.S www.bodybuzzfitness.com is going through some changes as well. Look for new updates in a couple weeks, and more free fitness nuggets for you to help you get lean, tone, and stay in great shape.

"TURN YOUR METABOLISM INTO A FAT BURNING MACHINE"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:05:00 +0000

I've heard many times that women hate gaining muscles mass. They think they will get bulky. And of course, the majority of women want to lose weight, tone their muscles, stay slim and burn fat. Guess what...

Here's the truth ladies...stop lifting 3 and 5 pounds weight at the fitness club or your house, put your body under more positive stress, challenge your muscles and your mind and you'll see what your body turn into. Umm... what is it Ibsen?

You really want to know: It turns into a "FAT Burning Machine" that keeps on spiting fat out like crazy, and here's why?

Muscles require calories to maintain, people with strong muscle tone burn calories quicker, faster, without actually doing anything; their metabolism burns it for them. Please note that, having lean muscle mass doesn't mean you are bulky.

This is the primary reason why exercising and building lean muscle is part of an overall weight loss program to boost your metabolism; because the more lean muscle you have, the more places excess calories can go before they’re turned into fat.

Okay, I've just dispel this you, now what do you do? The best thing to do is take action. Start lifting heavier weights, and focus on short duration, high intensity interval training, cardiovascular training and find a support team that will aid you along the way.

It's right in front of you, reserve your spot today for SlimFastBurnTheFat and watch how you'll destroy fat in the next few months.

Ibsen Alexandre

www.bodybuzzfitness.com

www.burnitforever.com

"Are Bottled Water Dangerous To Your Health,In Your Car and In Your Refrigerator?"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:26:00 +0000

Water is essential for your health and body. In fact, it's the MOST important drink known to mankind. The water that we drink today can be contaminated, especially if you live in a big city. Today I'll let you on a couple of secrets about water that you should pay attention to and what you can do to get rid of the damages that has already been done.

Let's move on to it, shall we...

Maybe you don't watch the Ellen Show, so hear this one out. On the Ellen show, Sheryl Crow said this is what caused her breast cancer. It has been identified as the most common cause of the high levels of dioxin in breast cancer tissue.

Sheryl Crow's Oncologist told her:

Women should not drink bottled water that has been left in a car.. The heat reacts with the chemicals in the plastic of the bottle which releases dioxin into the water. Dioxin is a toxin increasingly found in breast cancer tissue.

So please be careful and do not drink bottled water that has been left in a car. Pass this on to all the women and men as well in your life.

This information is the kind we need to know that just might save us! Just so you know, here is the exception: Use a stainless steel canteen or a glass bottle instead of plastic. That's much better and safer. As for me, I usually collect 30 oz or more of canteen and glass bottle to fill my water in after purchase.

LET EVERYONE WHO HAS A WIFE / GIRLFRIEND / DAUGHTER KNOW PLEASE!

This information is also being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

No plastic containers in microwave.

No water bottles in freezer
No plastic wrap in microwave.

A dioxin chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer.

Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. That being said, do not freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Quick test, buy a bottle of water and keep using the bottle of either let the water stay in it for a couple of days. I guarantee it when you taste the water again, you'll have the "YUCK FACE" image.

Recently, Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard.

He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat,=20 and plastic releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.

Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin.

So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else.

Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It ' s just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.

He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons...

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran wrap, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

So today, I urge you to re-evaluate your refrigerator and make a commitment to use less plastics for your food and your drinks. Now, what can you do if you've been victimized by dioxins. Well, the best way and effective way is to "cleanse your system and detox".

If you're serious about this you should get your hands on "The Three Steps Cleanse & Detox" today, and make a commitment to use it and get rid off those chemicals that have been sitting in your bloodstreams, your brain and deteriorating your health and your body.

Stay fit and healthy,

Noel Casimiro

Ibsen Alexandre

www.bodybuzzfitness.com

www.burnitforever.com

P.S. Don't forget to get your hands on "The Three Steps Cleanse & Detox" today, so you can destroy those bad cancerous and hazardous chemicals that have been doing your body wrong.

I Love This Doctor

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:35:00 +0000

Do you think that I am bias? Not at all. In fact I respect everyone's opinion and seek out the truth. However, there are times when sharing a little humor is just what we need to release a lot of stress, and give our adrenal glands a pleasant time.

If you think I'm kidding, then read this one now....

I love this Doctor

Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?

A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?

A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?

A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!! ..... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?

A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger.. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans ! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.

And remember:

'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride'

AND.....

For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.

1. The Japanese eat very little fat
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

3. The Chinese drink very little red wine
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine
and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.

CONCLUSION

Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you...

Author: Unknown...

Swine Flu - 5 Critical Ways To Protect Your Health and Body

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:44:00 +0000

If you’re reading this article you already heard the outbreak of the “swine flu. Now before you start panicking too much, there are few things you should know and should have done a long time ago to protect your health and your body against any foreign flu, illness, or disease, more on that later.

It’s been reported in the news, at Time.com, the lead story "Concern that the world could be on the brink of the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years escalated Sunday." This story is making a lot of news right now in the U.S in many headlines where many cases have been reported.

So what exactly should you do about it? The first thing I should tell you is “don’t panic”. Why is that? The moment anyone panics in face of any situation, tribulation, it affects your emotional state and your mental state, hence leave you more vulnerable to attack and harm.

Instead, what you should do and should have done before any illnesses, or disease knock on your door step is what I call “preventative measures and mind detoxification”

What do I mean by these two terms? Preventative measures are simply preparing your bodily systems to combat against demonic invaders such as: bacteria, viruses, and microbes, through regular physical activity, proper eating strategies and elimination of stress.

Mind detoxification is the ability to cleanse every negative thoughts that has been passed on to you or that you absorb on a daily basis that causes your bodily systems and your cells, to become more acidic, therefore creating paranoia, promoting cancer cells, and leaving the immune system defenseless.

I’m very positive at this point that you’ve already read the typical conventional way of protecting yourself when something like “swine flu” make its presence felt. However, I have 5 Ways To Protect Your Health and Your Body from any foreign aliments, bacteria, viruses and more.

Number 1) Mind Detoxification: Every disease, or ailments usually start with the mind and can be cured with the mind. Consider this: 99% of all related illnesses are related to stress and the negative state of the mind. And what’s the best way to cope with stress and negative thoughts? Simply put, the best way to do that is to condition your mindset to adapt to more positive outcome: healthy body, healthy living, healthy lifestyle and belief in yourself.

Number 2) Boost Your Immune System: I can't stress this enough, your immune system is one of the gateways to your health. Think of it as a huge iron wall on one side of a football field and it’s job is to protect, protect and protect. It can’t be broken, it can’t fall down. It has to remain still and strong all the time. You have to strengthen your immune system so when any invaders come an attack your bodily systems so it can do its job perfectly, “protect, fight them away or destroy them”. What’s the key to that then? The key is to get back to basic again, regular physical activity, healthy eating, proper nutrition at the cellular level, cleansing, and healthy supplementation.

Number #3) Eliminate Your Stress: That’s easier said then done. The truth is, it is not as complicated as most of us make it. The plants and the animals don’t stress. So why do we stress so much and where in the heck the word “stress” come from. It’s man made. Wouldn’t you agree if you don’t believe you have stress in your life, most likely you wouldn’t have any? It’s an attitude, a mindset folks. Breathe more throughout the day – voluntary breathing- and mediate more daily. Find a relaxation CD or a place where you can ease your mind and create positive thoughts and imagery in your mind. Soon enough, stress will be out of your life for good.

Number 4) Emotional and Mental Recovery: Many of us don’t take time to recover from our emotional and mental fatigue. This type of recovery I’m referring to is when you lay down in bed or sit in a chair and let your body ease and sink in order to find yourself. It’s a time where you try to let go of everything that you possess, and only paying attention to the ONLY thing that keeps you alive in this world “Your Breath” That my friend is one of the greatest remedy known to mankind. The ability to feel and listen to your breath and clearing your mind so you can recover from your emotional and mental fatigue.

Number 5) Exercise, Exercise And Exercise: If some of you reading this post really knew the power of exercise and how it can save you from many detrimental factors in your life. You will make time for it at least three to four times a week. Unfortunately, most of us usually wait till the last resort to make a change, and at this point it may be just too late.

I’m not going into a lot of physiological and neurological details here about why exercise, proper nutrition, good eating habits, elimination of stress, and healthy supplementation should be a major aspect of your daily life. You’ve heard that before, many times. My question to you is simple, when are you going to start using “preventative measures and detoxifying your mind” so you don’t have to worry too much about the latest breakout of illnesses and diseases?

You should know the answer to that, and you think this article was really helpful to you, go to Nutrifitwellness to start boosting your immune system, cleanse yourself, and reduce the risk of swine flu or any flu for that matter.

Ibsen Alexandre, B.S, ACSM, NASM

Health and Fitness Entrepreneur

Lifestyle Coach

www.burnitforever.com

www.bodybuzzfitness.com

P.S. Want to find out how many people how staying healthy, fit, lose ton of weight and use preventative measures and mind detoxification. Go get the 15- Weeks Free E-Course HERE..

"8 Steps For Fat Burning and to a Completely New You in Just 8 Weeks"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:02:00 +0000

How would you love to turn your metabolism into a fat burning machine? How would you love to lose weight so fast that you make all your friends jealous and want to find out exactly what you are doing?

Nowadays there are ton of diets out there proclaiming to make you lose weight fast. Little did you know, after a few months on such a weight loss program you end up gaining all the weight back all over again. Sometimes it's your fault because you don't stay committed and quit before you see results. Other time it's not your own fault at all. In fact, it could be just a small conspiracy to trigger your emotional response and take your money away from you.

No wonder why the big weight loss gurus out there and big weight loss, diet manufacturers out there are smiling in their corporate office and saying "Hahaha..! we got one more sucker" and more profits in our pockets. If you only knew what goes on behind closed doors you will probably never spend another dime buying weight loss programs that will only benefit you for just 3 months or 6 months.

Well today I'm here to tell you that you can lose weight fast, and burn the bad weight fast and keep it off your body forever. You must know what you're doing and you must have a team that's supporting you for the long term not just the short term. And quite frankly if your mindset is about the "quick fix weight loss mentality", most likely you will not accomplish your weight loss goals because it just wont last.

So how exactly do you do it? What do you need to keep the unwanted weight off forever. Well you need to find a team of caliber experts who want to help you rather than take your money away from you. You want a team of experts who care about your overall weight loss goal, health, fitness level, emotional pain, body transformation, and lifestyle. You don't want to be associated with anyone or any company that's just after making a quick buck on a one diet pill fits all type deal to fatten their pockets and bank account, then after 3 months or so leave you in a dust for more weight loss and fat burning struggles.

You need a team of expert that will believe in you, keep you motivated, as long as you do your part, which is of course, stay committed, change your mindset, and change your attitude about one size fits all, and that you can do it. That being said let me introduce you to the "8 Steps For Fat Burning and to a Completely New You in Just 8 Weeks"

Step 1) Stay away from junk foods and cut it out in your diets [ Less refine carbohydrates ]

Step 2) Stop cutting your meals short, like eating only 2 pr 3 times a week skipping snack and think you'll lose weight and keep it off. Eat more balance meal regularly, more protein and healthy snacks in between.

Step 3) Eat more vegetables 7 days a week. The greener the better!

Step 4) Get more fat to lose weight. That's right! Eat more "GOOD" fats to lose bad fats.

Step 5) Use healthy supplements daily. Don't do this and your weight loss goal will always suffer.

Step 6) Exercise daily or at least 3 times a day. Two or three of those days should focus on "resistance training" not "cardio training"

Step 7) Find partners to workout with if you can. Having someone with you help a lot, and if you're too independent that's also find. Nowadays, you can just have someone work with you over the Internet.

Step 8) Always monitor your progress. That's right! if you don't track anything you won't know what changes need to be made.

There you have it. "8 Steps For Fat Burning and to a Completely New You in Just 8 Weeks"

Don't worry I won't leave you in a dust. Go HERE to find out how you can benefit from healthy weight loss and burn bad fat forever THERE.

Ibsen Alexandre

www.burnitforever.com

"Spring is Here Get off The Damn Couch, Leave The Television Alone, and Start Moving"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:27:00 +0000

It's been a few days since I've posted here. Usually, you won't read any post from me here about the so-called "Military Boot Camp Jerk", but today I have to tell it to you like it is.

If you are too sensitive and emotional please stop reading this one now because the truth will hurt you a little bit. It's for your own good, so.. Here I go :) !

Well, spring has finally arrived right. Not quite, but in a few more days. What are you still waiting for? You get up every single day without a specific goal for your body weight, your waist line, nor your fitness level. That must be a shame, don't you think?

In fact, you've been blaming the economy for quite sometime now. Even worse, your good friends and family members have been getting the same verbiage from you as well. Hey! if you love your couch so much and all the bad foods you keep on eating every single day, don't blame society and technological advancement for your obesity misery or your lack of shape - blame yourself because you refuse to do something about it. Seriously, don't you think it's time to wake up.

Yes my friend, when are you going to stop blaming everyone for your lack of will, desire and success. Interestingly enough, if you were to take your first step today, you'll be closer to that weight loss or toning your body. I know! I know! it's easier said then done, right. We hear this one all the time. The truth is, it is actually easier once you take the very first step and stick to your "statement of purpose".

Please mark what I said here "statement of purpose" not goals. In my opinion goals are outdated, require a lot of work, which is one of the reason why many people quit or fall by the way side. A statement of purpose on the other hand defines your set of goals very clearly with specificity and efficiency.

Here's an example. "On June 3rd my body fat percentage will be at 10% and I will be 10 pounds lighter. Going to the gym or exercise at home 3 times a week for the next 2 months will help me get there. On that same day, June 3rd, I will go out with a couple of friends to celebrate how much more define my arms are, how much happier I am because my cellulite on my left thigh is gone, and because my trunk section is finally where I wanted it."

This example above is simple and more like a "statement of purpose" something you should write out in a notebook or type, print it out, keep it close to you and read it almost everyday. This help you accomplish three critical things.

Number 1: It helps you become more positive towards the end result of your specific goal.

Number 2: It helps you ingrain the statement into your subconscious mind that it becomes second nature, meaning you won't forget it, and you'll know exactly why you can't quit when you face bad obstacles.

Number 3: It helps you stay focus on your target "what you really need" rather than "what you really want"

Alright! well, what are you waiting for, don't keep analyzing what I wrote here, get your piece of paper, write down your "statement of purpose", come up with your action plan, leave the couch alone and the television alone for a few minutes a week, then get started for spring.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.burnitforever.com
www.bodybuzzfitness.com

"Food Shopping For Healthy Living and a Fit Body"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:26:00 +0000

Ibsen you're talking about this health and fitness stuff, and eating well like it's so easy to do. This is what I hear quite a bit and what someone told me the other day.

To be frank with you, it is actually easy. And no, it's not because I'm a health and fitness entrepreneur or some guru either. It's just like anything else in life you desire, right. You discipline yourself and make a commitment to become better at it, no matter what the stakes are.

It's the same way with being healthy, eating well, and staying fit folks. You just need to create the positive habits and stick with them. Also, once you understand that being fit and healthy is the remedy to so many of your problems, you'll say to yourself, "Wow! the solution was right in front of me, how come I didn't take action a lot sooner."

I won't be going off a tangent here today. I just wanted to share with you a quick, recent, video, upon request from a reader about some of the stuff that I buy at the supermarket.

Here's the video below. It's not the best quality, and I hope you appreciate it. One more thing, just because you don't see comments posted on this blog, don't think there aren't any. By no means, please post yours or send your questions if you need to at info@bodybuzzfitness.com

Food Shopping For Healthy Living and a Fit Body

Ibsen Alexandre
www.burnitforever.com
www.bodybuzzfitness.com

"Three Things That I Use Weekly To Lose Weight Around My Waist Line And Maintain A Flat Stomach."

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:46:00 +0000

I get ask all the time, whether I'm at the gym working out, on stage competing, or on the soccer field playing soccer with no shirt, "Ibsen how do you maintain your stomach and your six pack abs?"

I love hearing this question, and the reason being is because I get a chance to teach people and make them understand, it's not just a question of genetic make up, it's more about the structure of your workout regimen, how you supplement, how you rest, how you eat, and your mindset. Period!

That being said, here are the three things that I use to lose weight in my stomach region and keep my six pack abs.

Thing # 1: I drink 2 full glasses on an empty stomach the first thing in the morning. Right after I eat a healthy breakfast, I drink another 2 full glasses of water. Basically, every time I'm going to have a snack, lunch, or dinner, I'll have 2 full glasses before and after. This does three things.

a) It helps with the speed of my metabolism and the excretion of excess garbage that I ingest.
b) It forces me to burn some the calories that I consume a lot quicker, because water is a negative calorie nutrient, and the body still need to raise its temperature to process it, hence burning fat.
c) It helps with "emulsification" of excess fat storage in my body and stomach, I know it's a scientific jargon word, right :). Well, it only means breakdown of fat.

Thing #2 : I take the basic "core nutrition" vitamin D, E, A, C, Calcium, and Omega 3 supplements every single day along side with the increase in water intake and I mix "abdominal interval training" with "running". Except for colon cleanse that I take every two weeks during each month.

The last time I check, I found out that most of us are very busy and live in a fast pace, changing world, therefore there is "No Way" you and I are getting all these basic core nutrition every single day via food, plant, and animal. And guess what...

You need healthy supplementation to help you accomplish this. Here are the healthy supplements that I currently use daily to accomplish this:
a) Omega Science
b) Bone Health
c) Colon Cleanse

Sorry, I can't give you all the healthy supplements that I take because your health and fitness goals may not be the same as mine, but the ones that I just shared with you are basic requirements for everyone living on the surface face of the planet

As for the "abdominal interval training" you can go HERE to find out more, or you can also go to Fit Videos to access some cool abdominal exercises .

Thing # 3: I cut excess sugar in my diet, simply because a lot of it will be converted into fat and get stored around the stomach area, helping with the creation of love handles. Any food that I eat that makes my stomach feel bloated, I either don't eat it anymore or I buy it in a different store, or I'll just increase the dosage of my Colon Cleanse. That always help. Also, if I don't have at least 3 bowels movement in a day, I'll increase my water intake a lot more. That also help tremendously.

There you have it, "three things that I use to lose weight in my stomach and maintain my six packs". Actually, I really gave you more than three things. Use these three things and enjoy the lifestyle of having a flat tummy, a fit body, and better health.

I'm out of here :), don't forget to leave your comments or e-mail.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com

P.S Wooow! I can't believe it that so many people are losing weight fast, stay in great shape and lose their gut rapidly with www.burnitforever.com

"How Physical Activity Will Decrease Your Age And Keep You Rejuvenated."

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:12:00 +0000

I was at the post office the other day in New York, getting a money order. The line was long and there were a lot of people there. This lady, Karen, who looked like she was in her mid 40's based on my age analysis :) , and I started up on a conversation about the price increase in stamps and the subway fare.

What exactly this short post has to do with fitness, a lot. You'll find out soon, just be patient. This lady, Karen, asked me how old I was and I told her, and then she was surprised. There was this disbelief in her eyes, and her facial expression. Apparently she thought I was 5 years younger than my actual age, as she expressed. I thought that was great she noticed that. It only proves that all my years of devotion to keep myself in shape and healthy works.

Here's the point I'm trying to convey to you today. I bet you didn't know that regular physical activities and proper eating habits with a good amount of sleep can diminish your age by 10 fold. And even if you knew about this, if you are not practicing what you know, then it's really a fable. And this aging thing, fighting to stay younger, has a lot to do with the physiological and pathological, processes of your body, how fast your cells degenerate, and how sharp your mind function.

The truth be told here, if you look a lot older than you suppose to, perhaps you should start cutting down on excess sugar, excess salt, excess saturated fat, try to sweat more, get more sleep, drink plenty of water daily, and stop with all the excuses you make all the time.

Alright, I bet you didn't know either, there are 4 type of ages and the ones that have been given to us, base on scientific evolution is the worst age ever, the chronological age. And if you already knew that's even better.

So here they are in a nutshell:

1) The chronological age: this is pretty much the number of years that we live, and this is mainly calculated by the revolution of our planet earth and its axis. Ummm.. not the best age.

2) The Psychological age: this age has mainly to do with our brain development in relationship with our mental processes.

3) The physiological age: This is our physical development, what goes on inside the body.

4) The pathological age: This age refers to deterioration of the body and the mind really.

That being said, our real age is physiological, psychological, and pathological. And the best way to keep yourself rejuvenated is through consistent physical activities, proper eating strategies, increase sleep, rest time, strengthen your mind, water intake, and detoxify your bodily systems. If you do all these things which aren't too hard to commit too, you will always look younger, vibrant, refresh, and rejuvenated.

Okay! I'm out for today, get your real age in check, chronological age is just a number.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com

P.S There is a better way to stay a lot younger an healthier faster, Cleansing/detoxification , and Burn Bad Fats Forever..!

"Get Rid Of Joint Pain, Body Aches And Muscle Soreness!"

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:43:00 +0000

Today I'm going to talk to you briefly about "a remedy" that is so potent to every human, and you'll be very mad once you find out what it is if you've been enduring these problems I'm about to cite in a few minutes.

Have you ever bend to pick up a piece of paper and you feel your knee crack, your lower back pull a little? Or maybe you've had other type of joint pain, that won't leave you alone, no matter what you do and what type of medication your doctor prescribe you.

How about arthritis? how stiff are your knee joints, elbow, wrist, and ankle. You may be surprise of how you can get rid of these pain with healthy supplementation, proper exercise, flexibility techniques and proper nutrition. All of these topics can be found at www.bodybuzzfitness.com

Where I am going with all of these. Nowhere actually, I'm staying here with you, so don't lose sight of my post yet :). As a former athlete and current athlete there's a lot of stress that are placed on my joints, and I am always combating that, so I can have healthy joint. Because with age the joints will degenerate a lot quicker and can cause many injuries in both men an women.

You too, you may think you're not too active and your joints are not affected by daily functional movement. Well, they do. Your hip, knees, ankles are weight bearing joint, so you and I use them every single day. Wouldn't it make sense then to keep them healthy. Of course!

Well, here's what I talked to you earlier, the remedy is "fish oil" Omega Science. I use it for my joint and the positive effect is always great. It allows me to get rid of joint stiffness, joint discomfort, and help me with my range of motion as well. My skin is always smooth too because of that.

Frankly, it feels good for me to have my muscles relaxed after a grueling workout, because Omega Science helps me with faster healing of the micro tears in my muscles, it helps provide better cushioning for my bones, plus it's a preventative measure for any future injuries that may be wandering around the corner waiting for me.

Anyway, I'm done writing. My body needs more calorie so I have to go consume some more. Just make sure you check out Omega Science. Denise, I think gave you the best answer I could for your question. Great! so keep doing your active stretches, reduce the load of too much heavy weight on your joints, get your hand on Omega Science and kick degenerative joint malfunction out of the door.

Thank you for reading if you're new to this blog. Don't forget to post your comments or send your questions in.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com
www.burnitforever.com

Two Quick Ways To Save On Gym Membership And Stay Active

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:18:00 +0000

Hi Ibsen, I'd love to workout at a nice gym but I can't afford it at this time. What should I do?
You have a couple of options to chose from. First, You can find a way to reduce your gym membership through your employer by asking for any special rates.

You can also do that by asking the information desk concierge at your fitness club about any special discount for long time member. Also another way to still participate at a fitness club, if that's your choice. You can find out about major discount companies that may be in association with your gym. A place like www.Globalfit.com is a good and reputable company for that type of scenario, and you can save a lot if you use them.

Second, you can terminate your gym membership for 3 -6 months and exercise at home. Buy a few home gym equipments at a discount store for low prices then use them to exercise at home or the park. You can go to Fit Videos to get free bi-weekly exercises to do, or you can find some other free way to exercise online or asking people you know who like to take care of their body and stay healthy - just do a quick research online a well, you may be surprised with what you come up with.

The point is, you have to remain physically active. There are so many avenues to do so, don't let any current situation stop you from staying physically active. You'll thank yourself for it in the long run, trust me on that. I've been there, done that, and know exactly what I'm talking about.

Alright, I'm out. Leave your comments below..!

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com
www.burnitforever.com

There Is Power Within You For Great Health and Your Body

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:54:00 +0000

Yesterday morning I had to go trough a rigorous lower body workout and my mind was not incline to it at all. I literally gave up. As I was in my office working on a project, I felt I was lacking something. My mind wasn't so sharp, and it took me quite a while to finish the project.

As I looked up at my computer screen, I saw one of my favorite poems "Give It Your Best" by Bruce Wilmer. I read it, and I suddenly remember that I will be competing soon for a Fitness Modeling contest in a few months. This fire suddenly ignited my soul, and I felt energized.

You see, every one of you reading this post right now live for something, and this something is "The ability to accomplish our dreams". There is a power within you that is very deep, and it's waiting for you to act on it.

If you have a purpose, hold on very firm to your dream, whether that'd be losing 30 pounds in 3 months, maintain your current weight, finish school, buying a home, go on your favorite vacation. It doesn't matter, you will accomplish it, once you can ignite the power that is within your soul.

Don't ever give up on your dreams, your purpose and what you love for anyone. As long as you truly want it and want to live it, you will get it. That's why this song below is one of my favorite inspirational songs of all time. I share it with you. Listen to the words and know that whatever it is that you are struggling with at this point in life, you will get out of it sooner than you may think and become a victor of the heart. JUST BELIEVE...!

Here's the video..!

Leave your comments below.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com
www.burnitforever.com

5 Ways To Stay Healthy And SAVE $$$

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:25:00 +0000

In regards to a question I received a few days ago, I'm writing this post not only to answer her question but it will help you as well. The question asked was "what are the best ways to stay healthy and save with this economic trend?

The are many ways to do this and they are quite simple. Hopefully these 5 simple ones will help you.

#1 Cut down on gym expenses in half. If you were paying $100/month at a fitness club, find one that you can afford at $50. Of course some of the amenities may be a little different. The key here you are saving and finding a way to stay healthy.

#2 Prepare your food at home. Even though I know how to cook, it doesn't mean that I don't go out to eat at a nice restaurant. However, I have cut down my expenses in half. In fact, I have more food in my refrigerator now that I can make and go to the restaurant less. It's no difference whether you're earning 250k/year or 5ok/year, you still can save and be healthy if you are disciplined enough. If you don't know how to cook, watch some of the weekly recipes that are posted at www.bodybuzzfitness.com

#3 Exercise at home and the park. If your goal is not to get bulky and gain 10 pounds of muscle mass, you don't necessarily need a gym or a fitness facility to stay in shape and have a great workout. Yes, you'll miss your buddies there, or the social environment of your club. Guess what..! you still can have that at home as well. In fact, it could be more enjoyable than you may think. Again, free challenging weekly home and park exercises are posted at www.bodybuzzfitness.com in Fit Videos, all for free of charge.

#4 Walk more, drive less. If you use your car a lot to go to work or the gym, you can use the bus or the train, or park your car at a different station. This help you accomplish two things. Number one, you are able to walk more, burn more calories, stand a little, and move around more, rather than sitting in a car and driving all day long, which is not so good for your joints, your hips, and back muscles. Number two, you are able to save on high gas prices, and reduce your stress level because you don't have to cope with angry drivers and risking bad accidents, nor a heart attack.

#5 Donate unusable books and clothes to a charity that you can get a tax refund for and use this portion of your salary to participate in something you love. This helps you accomplish two important things. First, you get to be involved in something that you enjoyed as a kid and always loved.

For example, if you missed dancing and liked it a lot, get involve in a jazz/hip hop or ballroom dance class, or ride a horse. You get the idea. Second, you donate for a good cause, you take 1- 5% of your monthly check an allocate to that hobby of yours that you love so much and at the end of the year you get tax deductible for it all. Now, that's great saving and greater joy.

I hope you get involve and use these 5 tips to better your health and your fitness at this point in time. Please leave your comments below and let us know how these tips are helping you.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybybuzzfitness.com
www.burnitforever.com

The Right Exercise And Foods For Your Body..!

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:49:00 +0000

I had a great workout today and a special lunch. My workout was great because the entire time I was focused on one thing "finishing". I spent 30 minutes, all high intensity pushing and pulling for my upper body. I did some work for my oblique system (side abs) and my lower abdominus (low ab).

You'll find out in a few months about these workouts in a series of videos that my team and I are currently working on. My quick point here is this, "if you start it, make sure you finish it", not just exercising, no matter what it is that you want in life.

How do you know if an exercise is the right fit for your body type? The best way to find out is to observe how your muscles, your mind, your mood, and energy react to the type of exercise you're doing. Pay attention to the angle at which you are either pulling, pushing or rotating. Also, try to understand how your body feels from the exercise in a couple of days, such as, are you too sore? Do you dislike it (not for quitting reasons of course)? Are you looking forward to doing doing it again, etc?

Great! you're still here with me, and I know you've been waiting to hear about my special lunch. I know, and I will share it with you, but I won't give you a recipe here as usual. If you're looking for great recipes, just check the recipe page at www.bodybuzzfitness.com. Every week it changes.

Back to my special lunch. I had Canery bean(very high in protein, 14 g) mixed with green pepper, and onion. On the side I also had long grain brown rice, made with butter, parsley and black pepper. I also had a huge bowl of dark green leaves salad with some other colorful leaves and fruits in there. My bottle of water was big too. I like Figi and that's what I had today.

Alright, how do you detect the foods that are really good for your body type, metabolic type (i.e your body may need more protein and fat, or more carbs with less protein and fat, or a mixed of them both) for you to operate optimally at your best. Well, start paying attention 5 to 10 minutes after you eat any kind of foods.

What is the response of your stomach? Do you feel bloated? Do you feel heavy, light, lethargic, energetic? Do you just get hungry again one hour after that or 3 hours after that? Do you feel gassy, about wanting to eat more and more of that food? These are just simple ways you can determine if any kind of food is doing you good or bad.

Alright, I'm out of here, talk to you some other time. Hey..! don't forget to post your comment.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.burnitforever.com
www.bodybuzzfitness.com

Meditation For Fitness 5 -15 Mintues A Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:04:00 +0000

It was exactly around 10:00 pm o'clock last night that I thought of meditating and bring my entire body back to center. It was a very productive day for me as usual, and the most important aspect of my day was the ability to sustain great energy throughout my entire workout session.

Alright, let me stay in line with the quick story here. Meditation has been in existence for thousands of years. It's a form of connecting with yourself, nature and your surrounding, beyond anything you can ever imagine. To simply put, it is a form of mental discipline that can take you from one world to another one.

You will not understand until you at least try it, and it can be very fun. Anyhow, I haven't meditated for a few months. Last night I decided to spend only 15 minutes doing it. The feeling was magnificent, a little uncomfortable though I have to admit, because you have to get use to and be able to focus your mind on one particular thing. My main focus last night was breathing and concentrating on how much excess of fat tissues I'm going to trim away from my waist line in 3 weeks.

You get the idea, right. Well, guess what! I slept like a baby and woke up 10 times with more energy and mental clarity the next day. Now, hows that for just 15 minutes as a token of great health. And yes this has a lot to do with fitness. In fact, add just 5 minutes of meditating into your lifestyle. You can do it at work while you sit, or when you lay in bed at home. You'll be amazed after a month of all the changes that will occur in your busy lifestyle, your health and your body.

Okay, I'm out! Go get your 5 -15 minutes meditation on, and let me know how it went for you.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com
www.burnitforever.com

P.S I almost forgot, here' a quick 5 minutes of meditation. I believe everyone should meditate, although, this may not be your avenue.

Here:

Get Some Fresh Air and Breathe Better..!

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:37:00 +0000

I woke up very early this morning, and my apartment in NYC was extremely cold. I knew I set the heater on before I went to bed. What went wrong and what in the heck does that have to do with health and fitness?

Apparently, in the middle of the night it was very hot, I couldn't sleep well, my nostrils were unhappy, the heater was blasting, and making a very strange loud noise. I got up and turned it off almost all the way and open the windows in my bedroom. Suddenly, the fresh, cool, breeze air came through the windows, and I was able to breathe better again. What a great feeling! Wait a sec.. I thought the heater must stay on and the windows must be closed during the winter time.

I used to believe this statement. Unfortunately, my lungs, and my respiratory system never like the poisonous and gaseous air I was supplying my body and my mind. So it's inevitable that I had to rescue them. You see, if you don't have a high hand, expensive, clean operating heater system in your house, you probably are inhaling a lot of carbon dioxide during your sleep, and foreign pollutants.

When you wake up in the morning, your mood will be affected, even your mind. Yes your thinking ability as well, so don't feel bad if you lose your memory for a few minutes and keep banging your head, feet, or arms in a few places before you're totally awake.

See, when you close your windows completely, the natural air (well it's not so natural since there are so many pollutants in the air nowadays, at least where I live) that you and I were born to breathe is missing. If you have experimented before in the past inhaling fresh air in a very clean environment or a clean park, you'll know there's a huge difference breathing that type of air then any city air.

The lesson is this: if you keep on inhaling bad air, polluted air, and don't forget the air you are breathing in your own house may be affecting you, your spouse and your children' health, and you're not even aware of it. You need to get your hands on a nice air filter, or even better, keep the windows a little open. Try to breathe as much as clean air as you can, your lungs, your respiratory system, and your mind will thank you for it, even your performance level throughout the day will thank you for it.

Okay..! I'm out, go get some fresh air.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com
nutristore

Get Involved in BootCamp Classes and Save...!

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:20:00 +0000

Here's a question I am asked often. In this down time, I want to save and spend less, and I still want to work out and keep my body in shape. How do I do it?

There are many ways to cut down expenses and still find a way to exercise regularly. One of the best ways to do this is to get involved in Bootcamp classes. You can find a facility or fitness experts in your area that offer them and sign up for them. Usually these are low cost fitness classes you can attend for a lot less money.

You can get a lot out of these classes too. For example, you'll burn approximately 500 -1000 calories in just 60 minutes, release your stress level, clarify your mind, energize your thoughts process, increase your energy and stamina for the day, and much more. I've taught bootcamp classes before and they are very fun to be part of for both the instructor and the students. So find one and get involve.

The other way you can reduce cost and still exercise regularly is at the comfort of your own home or your back yard. BodyBuzz Fitness Fit Videos provide you with that or you can find some other company that offers exercises for free you can learn and do at your home. If you find anything grandiose or you'd like to get my opinion, let me know.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com
www.burnitforever.com

Eat What's Right For You And Sleep Well

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:03:00 +0000

Alright! it's 3 am and I woke up in the middle of the night from a good dream, actually. I was flying in my dream and helping so many people in need. My grandparents used to tell me when ever you dream of flying, great things will happen the next day or in a few weeks.

Ironically, after I woke up I felt terrible and I was literally in starvation mode (not good) Ummm! I wonder what could have caused that? Perhaps, I went to bed too late or couldn't clear my mind. Maybe my adrenal glands were not satisfied enough and didn't want to help my melatonin hormone (sleep hormone).

I think I know what it is, usually a protein type individual needs higher protein and fat to balance their body and even sleep well through the night, because the last thing that can happen is to be in hypoglycemic stage (low blood sugar).

So in my case, I totally forgot to balance my meal last night. In fact, my carbohydrates intake was so high, I should have woke up in the middle up the night and start screaming for help. So what's the point I'm trying to convey to you here.

Here it is: You have to eat according to your own body type. So from now on after you eat pay attention to the food that you eat, the time you eat it, how does it make your body feel? your mind and so forth. You'll be surprised how quickly you can lose weight, balance your body hormones, and sleep a lot better if you're eating the right type of food for "YOU" and exercise regularly.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.bodybuzzfitness.com
www.burnitforever.com

P.S [learn more about hypoglycemic and metalonin HERE]

My favorite drink in the morning is WATER...What's yours?

noreply@blogger.com (Ibsen Alexandre) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:07:00 +0000

I woke up exactly at 6am this morning, and right after my active stretches I drank 2 full glasses of water. It felt really good and my mind felt a lot clearer. I have experimented with coffee, tea, and water.

Based on my experiences I would say that water is the best drink to have in the morning. First it helps speed my metabolism because it's a zero calorie nutrient, therefore the body is going to spend more energy to process it, thus burn calories at the same time. As for coffee, when I tried it a few time, it only increased my insulin level, changed my mood, and by the time I had breakfast I felt like my body was collapsing. Plus it accumulates more fat tissues from the sugar content.

As for tea, I found it's better than coffee when I consume it in the morning, I don't get the mood swing, and I feel like my adrenal glands keeps everything in check. The only problem I have with drinking them in the morning is the after taste, other than that, it's fine. However, for some reason, I have made it a habit to drink water in the morning instead because physiologically it's better for the body and a lot healthier. Also, since the body is comprised of about 75% of water and we lose a lot of it through sweat, urine, perspiration, I found it's better to stick with drinking more of it for replenishing as well.

Well, I share this with you because someone sent me an e-mail asking what's the best drink I value the most in the morning and why? Hope this quick answer help you as well. I forgot to mentioned earlier, I alternate between tea and water once in a while. There's also a post about the importance of water in September and December archive if you want to check it out.

Ibsen Alexandre
www.burnitforever.com
www.bodybuzzfitness.com