Motivation: Exercise Your Demons!

In those exorcism horror movies, the priest has to have consent from the possessed individual to begin the exorcism. That's because the exorcism will not work if the individual is unwilling to be rid of the demons. The individual cannot give in nor give up hope. They must be strong and faithful.

I'm saying this to hopefully give you another perspective to fitness and exercise. It's not just about obesity, but also the habits and addictions we give in to with obesity being the likely result. Too much eating and not enough exercise to burn the calories. Or exercising the right way but not eating the right foods, thinking the exercise would burn off the calories, or thinking the exercise balances out the junk food we consume. It's not that easy. You have to be willing to dedicate yourself to being healthy, without giving up. Exercise and a nutritional diet can help get you there! And need I remind you about supplements?

If you're reading this with a donut in your mouth, asking yourself, "I should start working out. But where do I even begin?", you first have to be willing to dedicate yourself to getting healthy. So the best place to start is by throwing the rest of that donut away and reading on!

If you're reading this, and if time permits, I suggest dropping everything and picking up some training equipment. A set of dumbbells and a bench is a basic, but good way to start you off. You can check out vids from Bodybuilding.com for a directory of exercises for every muscle group, most of which can be done at home. Give it about a week or two, and when you start to feel stronger, then you should sign up to a gym. Training at home will boost your self esteem and, of course, build some muscle and strength before you start to hit the gym. If you do decide to start at home, I would suggest taking alot of antioxidants, because of the air you breathe in your home may not be as clean as the air outside, or in the gym. Green tea would work best for you here.

Don't let your gut be your inner demon and tell you that it's too late, that exercise won't work because you're just too obese, or too busy. And don't give in to it by telling yourself that you're happy with being overweight. If you think you're happy now, just try working out for a couple months - you'll be ecstatic then!

A Great Supplement Stack For: Beginners

If you're just starting a workout program, and you haven't exercised in awhile, you know what the next day has in store for you: sore muscles. And if you don't eat healthy, you'll barely notice any results. But I know it's hard to stay on a strict diet... and that's where supplements come in. 

Diet and exercise are the two most important things you have to work on to get results. And that takes time; you may not even notice the small gains you get for months of hard work (depending on the individual, of course)! Supplementation is being proved time and time again to get results faster, and in a healthier fashion, because most of the supplements out there are natural. Like, if a bodybuilder says they're natural, it doesn't mean they don't take anything at all (they may supplement with creatine, whey protein and/or other supplements), it just means they don't use testosterone boosters or steroids, which is a drug. 

In the sidebar to the right, you'll find a stack that I recommend for beginners. This should benefit anyone, of all types and genders. And here's why:

1. Soy Protein - A great alternative for those who are lactose intolerant. Provides protein, as well as antioxidants and amino acids. It's also fat free, and usually has less calories than whey protein.
2. Multi Vitamin - Because of... you guessed it: vitamins! Everybody that is looking to stay healthy needs to take a multi everyday, to ensure that the body performs at it's best, plus, you don't want to be found deficient in any of the essential vitamins and minerals. Especially vitamin C, which can cause scurvy!
3. Fish Oil - Very important to the novice bodybuilder, but really benefits everyone! Fish oil has a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, which promotes a healthy cardiovascular system, and supports long-term cardiovascular health! Also supports brain health, optimum cognition and thinking, in addition to supporting normal moods. I've just found a new product from Optimum Nutrition, called Salmon Oil Softgels (very original name, huh?)

A great way to optimize your perfomance in the gym (or the house, wherever you choose to exercise!), these supplements cover all your bases for your short-term and long-term goals. These products are also cost effective, only about $33.47 (excludes s&h) total!

So why not give it a shot? Your body will thank you for it!

Workout Motivation

I'm sure you've been swamped with bills that need to be paid. Whether it's a credit card payment, car insurance, rent/ mortgage bill, etc, you know that you need to pay them, preferably before it becomes late, or overdue. Not paying your bills can take a toll on your credit, but pay off all your fees before your past due date and your credit may rise. Simple and easy. But you have to work hard to make the payments on time. You have to focus on your financial goals.

This is pretty much the same with your physique. Dedication and concentration plus motivation will ensure you reach your goals, but this all means nothing without hard work. You can take these supplements displayed here... but they don't help much if you drink a whey protein shake and just sit on your ass all day. Neglect your body's needs, and it may take a toll on your mind (experiences of depression, diabetes, laziness, and other problems are associated with obesity, or eating unhealthy, over time). Train the body and the mind is at ease. You will gain confidence, and your health will improve, not to mention you will become increasingly stronger over time.

Your mind motivates your body. It's that point when you look at yourself in the mirror and say, "I need to start working out", that your mind makes the decision to tell you to get some exercise. It helps to be a little spontaneous at times and just get it done, but dwelling on the matter may deter you from accomplishing your goals. So think about it like this: You have to "work" to work out -- the harder you work, the better the pay.

Did you see that video to the right? Does that bodybuilder sound like the stereotypical meat head? He's pretty informative, huh? He might not know the secret to real estate investing, but he knows alot about bodybuilding. His muscle gains are attributed to his knowledge of improving the human physique.

All it takes is dedication, patience, and hard work, and you see and feel (and hear from your peers!) the benefits of exercise!