facts of body building

Gbex says: Muscle growth is a result of proper protein with carb and protein with fat intake, not one over the other.

Natural or not natural, our bodies have a limit to the amount of protein we can take in, digest and use.

Our body is very adaptive to whatever fuel that we give it.

Eat a lot of fat, get fat, eat a lot of carbs then we'll use them all for energy and if we eat a lot of protein then we'll use it to a certain point.

Maybe it's because carbs are viewed as the enemy and protein is viewed as the good guy, but protein intake is the same day-after-day without a thought.

how's your laptop doin?

Gbex says: Hey, this maybe an off-tangent post from the usual posts that i publish in here but i just felt the need to really give this a shot for all of you my friends. This may help you in one way or the other..read through then=

1 in 3 laptops die in first three years!!! This is a factual revelation!

So your new laptop computer died in inside of a year. "I'll never buy a computer from [insert manufacturer name here] again!" I've heard the protests time and time again.

That's actually better than I would have expected based on my experience and observations on how people treat their equipment.

Here are some highlights about how, why, and which laptops fail:

> 20.4 percent of failures are due to hardware malfunctions. 10.6 percent are due to drops, spills, or other accidental damage.

> Netbooks have a roughly 20 percent higher failure rate due to hardware malfunctions than standard laptops. The more you pay for your laptop, the less likely it is to fail in general (maybe because you're more careful with it?).

> The most reliable companies? A shocker: Toshiba and Asus, both with below a 16 percent failure rate due to hardware malfunction. So, I am so anxious about my SONY VAIO laptop which I acquired just last July of last year!

> The least reliable brands? Acer, Gateway, and HP. HP's hardware malfunction rate is a whopping 25.6 percent.

None of the numbers are overly surprising. As the latest survey says: "the typical laptop endures more use and abuse than nearly any other consumer electronic device (with the possible exception of cell phones)," so failures are really inevitable.

Want to keep your notebook running for longer than a few years?

Ensure your laptop is as drop-proofed as possible (use a padded bag or case, route cords so they won't be tripped on, lock children in another room), and protect it as best you can from heat and dust. I repeat= FROM HEAT and DUST!

pump it up...

Gbex says: To maintain a body builder's physique, you must keep yourself on a particularly stern diet.

The meals you consume should be heavy in protein and complicated carbohydrates. Both these are what your body burns the best of when you're exercising.

Foods excellent in protein are fish, meats, milk, cheese and yogurt.

Like all else, the efforts and energies that we put in ensuring that maximum weight loss which is achieved is necessary to gauge our determination in making the right lifestyle choices because these are also the things that we have to push for permanently.

Being fat and overweight is hard because you are forced to deal with the consequences that the society will bring unto you.

Many people are more and more interested in building a lean muscular and athletic physique for several reasons.

You might be interested to stay healthy, to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem or to impress the opposite sex.

Either way, developing lean muscle mass can only benefit you. To achieve your goal, it's not as simple as just doing exercise like weight training or free hand exercises.

You need to pump it up dudes and babes!

Improving Social Skills

Ellen Says: They say, a human being is a social animal, but the question is, does everyone possess social skills? Most of the people do not know the art of speaking. While some are just inept and incompetent, there are others who lack confidence and yet others who do not have mannerism and etiquettes.



Having sound social skills is extremely important in the present times, given to the fact that interaction and conversation forms the basis for everything we do. If you also face difficulty in interacting, remember, it is not the end of the world. You can improve your social skills by just putting in a little effort. However, you cannot be perfect overnight. It would take some time, but believe me; it would be worth the wait.

Be yourself
Only when you are your own self do you feel comfortable. And it is when you are in utmost comfort that you indulge in free conversation and interaction. Do not change your inner self for anything in the world. Remember, humans have this innate quality of discovering whether a person is real or fake.In case you pretend to be someone you are not, trust me, you would be lonelier than ever before.

Be responsible
One of the vital components of social interaction is to know that art of carrying yourself. It is very important for you to know what to do and how to behave in a social gathering. A person behaving in an undesirable and unacceptable manner is usually avoided by people. So, be responsible for your actions and act according to the situation.

Be open and approachable
Imagine talking to a person who is an absolute introvert or extrovert! Extremes of personality often turn off people. Ideally, you should have a fusion of both the characters. While being too shy and withdrawn is enough to repel people immediately, being too loud and outgoing would not do much good either. Just strike a delicate balance between both the personalities and you would be the ‘star’ of the social gathering.

Be attentive
The art of listening is a stepping stone for conversation and interaction. Alas! Not many have it in them. If you would have attended a social gathering, you will know that everyone wants to talk, but no one is ready to listen. So, the trick is to be an attentive listener and people would definitely talk to you. Also, do not interrupt or chip in a piece of advice or suggestion just when the other person is in the middle of a subject.

Be polite
Being humble and down-to-earth is an excellent way to break the ice. It sheds off all the apprehensions and nervousness and gives a good impression. It would speak miles about your manners, personality and confidence. Apart from being polite, it is also advisable to be diplomatic. While being honest and forthright definitely pays, sugar-coating the truth is very necessary at times.

Be aware
It is very important to be aware and observant of people’s behavior. For instance, watch if the person you are talking to is comfortable with the specific topic. If he looks uncomfortable or is simply disinterested, just move on to the next topic. In case he/she is not interested in talking to you completely, the best bet would be to move out of the scene.

Be cautious
It is advisable to keep your senses active. Do not shut your eyes, close your ears and numb your senses at the time of interacting. Keep a keen eye on who are your friends and who are your enemies. Do not confront everything to someone you have just met.

V-Covery

Ellen Says: There will hardly be no one on this earth who wants to look old. In fact, almost every one of us wants to look young throughout his/ her life. However, time is relentless and you tend to get older every year. When it comes to looking younger, there is no need to go under the knife.

There are some tips and techniques that, if followed religiously, can make you look younger than your age and also much more beautiful. For instance, if you keep fit, exercise on a regular basis and watch your diet, your body will feel as well as look quite young.

Looking youthful doesn’t have to mean drastic measures like cosmetic surgery. Small changes make a big impact. Try to include the basic steps of cleansing, toning, moisturize and nourishing your skin, in your daily routine.

Better make sure you protect yourself with a good suntan lotion that has an SPF of 15 or higher. Also try to wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to protect your face if you are going to be out in the sun for longer than an hour. Without protection from the sun’s rays, just a few minutes of exposure each day over the years can cause noticeable changes to the skin. Freckles, age spots, spider veins on the face, rough and leathery skin, fine wrinkles that disappear when stretched, loose skin, a blotchy complexion, actinic keratoses (thick wart-like, rough, reddish patches of skin), and skin cancer can all be traced to sun exposure.

And oppps! do not forget the neck. Most of the time the neck is left unprotected, unaware that the neck and chest area is often exposed to the sun. Always apply V-Covery Cream by EliteSkin in your neck. This is a cream that can help your skin regain a more youthful appearance and definitely reduce age spots and wrinkles.

V-Covery Cream by EliteSkin is the first anti aging system to include the often forgotten about neck cream. Since sun damage often causes sagging skin on the neck as well as loose skin, a neck and upper chest cream is a great way to improve your decollete area.

You may be getting older, but there's no need to look like one, all you need to do is to inculcate few tricks in your routine.

benefits of stretching

Gbex says: Stretching both before and after exercise is key to any fitness program. Stretching prior to exercise warms up your body making it less prone to accidents and injuries. Stretching exercises increase joint and muscle flexibility making for a better workout. During the warm-up period, stretches should be held between 15 and 30 seconds.


Stretching following exercise relieves muscle tightness, improves flexibility and cools down the body. After a workout, your body will be able to stretch even further than it did prior to your exercise program. During the cool-down period, stretches should be held between 30 seconds and one minute. It is during these longer stretches that flexibility increases the most.

It is important to breathe normally as you stretch and avoid holding your breath. Concentrate on the stretch itself and on your breathing, relaxing the rest of your body. A mild tension should be felt but no discomfort. Avoid bouncing.


When standing during a stretching exercise, you can hold onto a steady object such as a chair to maintain balance and proper posture. If you prefer not to hold onto anything, keeping your eyes focused on a point of interest such as a painting will help to maintain the proper balance and posture.

One of the great things about stretching is that it can be done anywhere and anytime. YOu can achieve it even by just leaning on your wall inside your room. However, if you are an outward person, you can do stretching exercises in any environment whether working, shopping or going about your daily routine.


Here are some of the benefits of stretching exercises:

• They are calming and relaxing

• Provides a sense of peace and well-being

• Lengthens your muscles

• Helps to prevent accidents and injuries

• Improves tissue flexibility and elasticity

• Increases blood flow

• Makes muscles more supple

• Helps with balance and coordination

• Improves range of motion

• Improves circulation

• Improves posture

• Reduces stress

Stretching both before and after your fitness program is important in maintaining a healthy body. Stretching at other times of the day is a great way to limber up, relax and reduce stress. For peak fitness, be sure to include stretching in your daily routine.

Enjoy folks!!!!

Today's Flower #5

Ellen Says:Flowers appeal to us in many different ways, whether as a field of wildflowers, a vase with freshly cut flowers, giant yellow sunflowers reaching toward the sky, or the heady fragrance of lilies on the night air. Flowers have the ability to welcome a new baby, offer congratulations on a job well done or mourn the loss of a loved one.

wanna still like popcorn?

Gbex says: My latest discovery is more horrible than any horror movie...

We would want to be the last ones to ruin movie night, but chowing down on a medium popcorn and soda is the calorie equivalent to three McDonald's quarter-pounders and 12 pats of butter. And it gets worse: About 90% of this 1,600 calorie bomb comes from fat.

We know that moovie popcorn is bad for the health buffs. But it's even worse than we thought.

Mainly, the blame lies with the coconut oil used to pop the corn that really packs on the pounds. The two worst offenders are the movie theaters though they switch to the healthier canola oil, so their salty snack comes in slightly better at under 1,000 calories for a medium popcorn, yet it's not exactly a diet food.

And all this is before you pour on the butter-flavored topping. Not to mention sodium levels that are off the charts. Those super-sized candy boxes are pretty bad too, adding up to around 500 calories for your favorite sugary snack. (And soda — simply extra empty calories in extra-large cups.)

This study is a follow-up to the original report that exposed the shocking truth about popcorn back in 1994.

In response, some movie theaters offered — gasp — an air popped alternative.

Guess how well that went over. So successful, the study had to be done again 15 years later.

The critics may whine, but the people have spoken: Feedbags with extra butter and salt, please.

Sunblock

Ellen Says: Basking in the sun for up to 15 minutes each day without sunblock is encourged to absorb the necessary Vitamin D needed for healthy, strong bones and teeth. However, being outside in the sun for prolonged periods of time without protecting your skin can lead to wrinkles, sun burns, and skin cancers.

The suns rays can be dangerous, and too much sun exposure can lead to serious help problems. That is why most people turn to sunblock to protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun. To prevent damage from the sun, be sure to apply the Best Sunblock.

Even though the name says it all, some people aren't aware that sunblock is different from sunscreen. People’s misconception of sun-block is that it is applied to prevent darkening of the skin that is exposed to heat, but the fact is, it does not actually prevent darkening. Its main function is to protect the skin from the sun’s UV rays, which is harmful to the skin. It literally “blocks” any UV rays from penetrating skin avoiding skin damage, sunburn, or signs of premature aging, whereas sunscreen absorbs the UV rays as its form of sun protection. It is recommended that everyone over the age of six months use sunblock daily, but especially if you are going outdoors for a long period of time, for instance on a run or swim.

There are two types of these products: chemical and physical. The first actually absorbs UV rays, much like sunscreen, before it can damage your skin, while the second contains ingredients that allow it to reflect and scatter the UV rays before they can cause harm to your skin. If you're a swimmer or are prone to sweating excessively, you may want to look for a product that is water resistant. This feature allows your skin to be protected for a certain period of time while in the water as opposed to being exposed directly.

People go to the beaches especially during summer. But, oops, before enjoying the waters, one must never forget to apply sunblock. With the damaged ozone layer, UV rays which may cause skin cancer, can easily penetrate.

When deciding on your sunblock take into account what type of activity you will be participating in and choose accordingly. Certain sunblock products are made with specific activities in mind. Remember there are sunblock lotions that are better for kids and softer on sensitive skin.

take a lap or two, or three...

Gbex says: It's a fact that we are all different from each other- different systems, different lifestyle, different life span.With this, I would say that every person, which is endowed with human capacity to lengthen his or her life should act on how to carry out such power.

The best way to get life going is always to enhance oour sporting ability such as swimming.

Try joining a swimming club. The one that I would join is the one in my area that's winning all the trophies, as it's likely that the club has a good coach and also you should be able to swim with better swimmers.

Spend a little time researching whats best for you. If you can, ask the people that you know, that are at the top of their sport or profession for their advice and its likely you won't go astray.

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Beat the stress

Ellen Says: Owning a bathtub is a great way for us to relax, entertain, spend quality time with our family, and to be healthier and happier.

A bath tub at your home makes a relaxing vacation without the hassle of travel. In just a few minutes every day you can reduce your stress, re-connect with those you love, or have fun with friends. Makes your backyard a favorite destination for family and friends of all ages. You can have the enjoyable and stress-free life you have always dreamed of and it starts with owning a tub.

Refresh yourself and relieve the stress and tension of your life by soaking in a tub . Relaxation in the warm water is caused by the release of a hormone, dopamine. Dopamine is released by the parasympathetic system in our bodies to combat the effects of harmful stress. Scientific evidence shows that immersing in hot water relieves muscle tension and reduces stress and that managing stress effectively increases our chances for a happy and healthy life. While some stress is natural and is a normal survival instinct, a problem arises when there is too much stress occurring too frequently.

Beat the stress! It’s safe to say that everybody has it, yet nobody really wants it. Stress has been blamed as a cause or contributor for many ailments, from infertility to severe illness, but more common symptoms are headaches, sore muscles, anxiety and fatigue. You can enjoy relaxing in it anytime you want like say for example, every night after a long tiring day at work. That would definitely be something to look forward to getting home for.