Was making breakfast this morning, -- 3 egg whites and 1 egg scrambled together, 2 oz of chicken sausage and 2 pieces of spelted rye bread
It has occurred to me before, "Why bother?" - its much easier to just dump 3 or 4 whole eggs in a pan , fold in a couple of ounces of shredded cheddar, then add in some delicious pork sausage and fluffy buttery Texas Toast and let the good times roll !
Is that really a good time though? Hardly. Sometimes eating clean has a couple more steps involved than eating in a wild, blown out fashion, - but your body will thank you for it
I already have feedback from otherwise well meaning individuals stating that my philosophies are too complicated to follow -- that the average guy or gal just wants to be told what to do.
My holistic approach that treats the body like a system that starts with the brain and goes down is too complicated for some --- i guess the fluffy flocks of sheep (and getting fluffier) - really want a guy with a free email newsletter to open up the whole bag of tricks and lay out a 6 week daily, meal by meal diet plan along with one simple can't fail exercise plan that works for everybody
Its not happening --- because there is not a perfect daily exercise plan or workout that is right for everybody - and it is not complicated
What if i have a high intensity workout scheduled for you , -- but you stressed yourself out doing sport specific training in the sun 2 days before , havent been able to sleep right, - and today your resting pulse rate is 81 when it should be 65?
--- Then you dont need to do a high intensity workout today. You need a lower intensity alternative that day, and you need to have the self awareness to recognize when you need to change gears
- I dont care how "hardcore" somebody wants to go any given day --- all that matters are results and that comes from systematically working the numbers in your favor and paying attention to signs your body is giving you
If thats too complicated --- then step right up for some P90X and some Weight Watchers --- if paying attention to your heart rate and recovery rates is difficult, --- try managing some hokey points system for your food
Go for the cup full of magic beans , then call me in 8 months when that initial few pounds you lost is coming back with a vengeance, or if it seems like you are back sliding with your sport specific results because you either 1) couldnt continue at a high enough level after a certain point to see more results, or 2) pushed yourself until you got hurt or 3) pushed it just hard enough to burn out and lose motivation
-- or a combination of all 3
Everyday , the teeming masses are spoon fed hefty bowls of dog poo , not realizing its dog poo because its processed, sprinkled with a little "lemon zest" or strawberry essence to disguise the objectionable smell, and presented in attractive packaging -- maybe somebody famous even endorses it !
Don't be the type who blindly eats dog poo. just because it looks good on the surface, - smells good on the surface, and goes down easy --- its still Doody
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Interestingly enough ,
I do have a workout suggestion for the day, and it was one that was brought up to me by a former member of the RCAF
5BX is a program developed over 50 years ago for pilots in remote locations who didnt have access to facilities who still needed to stay fit
As it also incorporates either running or walking, its a stand alone system that actually delivers on my premise of incorporating full body movements into the schedule of a busy professional as well in a time frame that is appealing --- 11 minutes of calisthenics plus either 1 or 2 miles of running/walking
so basically this is a MAX - 45 -50 minute workout even if you can only walk 2 miles at a fairly sedate pace, but 11 -12 minutes of the main workout
As i mentioned, this system can stand alone, or be used as your baseline program for the day ---- where you would knock 12 minutes out in the morning to maintain flexibility and a base, minimum level of fitness -- then add to it later in the day with sport specific training, or another activity you are interested in
Personally, i dont have much practical experience with this yet, but after looking at it, - the movements are sound , and more recent versions of the program even advocate substitute exercises for the situp , like the plank or crunches, if situps are not do-able for your back
click on the link below and check it out for yourself ------ this is a no b-s basic program from your granddad's era that is proof that everything old is new again --- it may be a fun alternate day exercise system for you, --- but the levels and numbers in the 6th chart are tough enough to challenge anyone
Try it out :)
RCAF 5BX exercise program
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