Motivation - Bruce Lee, Martial Artist legend

Today i will be talking about one of the greatest martial artists of all time, that is of course Mr Bruce Lee. Bruce was 27th of November 1940 and later died making a movie in 1973. Bruce was a man of wisdom and courage and is often referred to one of the most determined and discipline human beens that has ever walked on this earth. He has many very well known quotes, quotes which are exercised effectively by fighters all over the world. His words of courage, life experience thus, reflecting such specialised intelligence is the most invaluable experience we could ever refer to. 

Not only is Bruce Chinese, he made it onto the big screen in Hollywood at the young age of 19. It was his dream, reflecting his history and culture is just a great example of the MOTIVATION we all need to have to reach our fitness goals. We all need motivation as expressed in my most recent blog posts but to have this idols experience interoperated into fitness health and well being will most certainly ignite a fire for the foundation of getting up and getting "Physical."

Some of Bruces most famous quotes are as follows 

- Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, a very pretty often hot and fierce but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep burning and Unquenchable. 

- Knowledge will give you power, but character will give you respect

- As you think, so shall you become

- A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough

- If you spend too much time thinking of a thing, youll never get it done

- Its not the daily increase but the daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential

AND my favourite -----> Don't prey for an easy life, Prey for the Strength to Endure a Hard One

Ladies and Gentleman, this was a man who could throw up a grain of rice in the air and catch it falling with 2 chop sticks. Precision, skill and accuracy was something bruce has effectively mastered. With enough skill, will and determination you can become what ever you want to be. the only Boundary is the one you set yourself. Most importantly Success is a Journey, not a destination.

Diet Tips for a Healthy Life Blog 2: Low Carbohydrate Diets for Losing Weight

Most people these days want to be lean and shredded and your diet is the best way in order to achieve this want. In this blog I will show you the most effective way in order to lose fat while at the same time ensure you keep your lean muscle mass. This is through the "Low Carbohydrate Diet". This diet comes in many shapes and forms you may have heard about such as the Atkins Diet or South Beach Diet, however some of these can be unsafe and even unhealthy. I will show you the best way to undertake a low carb diet.

The basic principle of the low carb diet is to significantly reduce your carbohydrate intake to reduce the amount of glycogen that your body recieves in your blood. Remember, glycogen is what carbohydrates break down to in the blood and is your bodies preferred energy source. Basically, when your body is depleted of glycogen it will look other forms of energy such as fats. This is where you can lose those stored kilos on your body! However, the problem with many low carb diets is they reduce carbs way too much and  do not include enough emphasis on nutrition. My low carb diet plan ensures carbs aren't reduced to dangerous levels (after all your body does need them) and vitamins and minerals are not sacrificed.

Breakfast

• 4 eggs cooked to your liking with olive oil (scrambles, fried, boiled etc.)
• 1/8 medium melon, such as rockmelon or 50g of blueberries
• 30 grams almonds – either slivered on cereal, or whole – can save as a mid-morning snack if preferred

Lunch

• Throw It Together Salad: Bag of salad greens – about 6.5 oz or 4 cups, tossed together with half a sliced avocado, 2 Tablespoons sunflower seeds, 150g of whatever protein you like (I used deli turkey for the analysis, but egg, beef, chicken, fish, or tofu would be fine), and 2 Tablespoons of balsamic dressing and olive oil.

Snack

• Swiss and Ham Roll-Up: 50g sliced ham and 25g sliced Swiss cheese, with sugar-free mustard if desired, rolled around a medium dill pickle 

Dinner

• Basil Chicken with Vegetables
• Dessert: ½ cup ricotta cheese with desired flavorings, such as Sugar Free falvoured syrpus, coffee and sweetener, unsweetened cocoa and sweetener (check carbs), or mixed berries

Nutritional Analysis: This menu provides 49 grams effective carbohydrate plus 36 grams fiber, 101 grams protein, and 1569 calories. It contains at least the minimum requirements of all essential vitamins and minerals.

Following a plan like the one above is the perfect way to lose those extra kilos while at the same time remaining healthy and storing that lean muscle.

James Hallab