Hey there sports fans! I am a proud Los Angeles area native and I enjoy many things that this city has to offer. I love the weather, the woman, the cars, the outrageously expensive neighborhoods, and most importantly the LA teams. Who here doesn't love the Lakers or the Clippres? Who doesn't respect the UCLA vs. USC rivalry in just about everything? I mean, I even appreciate the great volleyball games at Venice beach (even though it is really hard to pay attention to the games with such lovely scenery crawling the beach).
I know what you're thinking. Well, what about baseball? You see, I'm not really in to baseball like a true baseball fan would be. I'll admit that I jump on the Angeles or Dodger bandwagon whenever they're playing well, but for the most part I barely even know who's on their teams at any given time. You know what, I don't feel bad because that goes for about 99% of other SoCalers as well. Even so, I am wise enough to appreciate going to a baseball game.
Until very recently, the last time I was at a baseball game it was to see the Dodgers back when Mr. Strawberry was playing. In fact, Darryl Strawberry was my favorite player in those days. But one of the main reasons I loved attending Dodger baseball games at Dodger stadium was because of the world famous Dodger Dogs!
Dodger Dogs are legendary in every city. They stood as a testament to why people can only watch super star athletes and never become one themselves. They made us feel good because it's if you're saying to yourself, "you know, I'll never be that athletic so it's my right to eat this unreasonably huge hot dog." And boy were they huge. I don't even know how much they cost back then but it didn't matter. Whatever adult I was with was going to have to fork up the money because I came for the Dodger Dog.
So you would imagine my surprise when I went to game about a month ago to discover what had been done to the legendary Dodger Dog. They shrunk it! Considerably. And I don't know what it cost in the Darryl Strawberry days, but that piece of hot dog today was not worth the $5 I paid for it. I caught myself actually asking the vendor, "Where's the beef?"
I know that it's great to be in shape and eat healthy. But when you go to a Dodger game, you have to expect to eat a Dodger Dog. Maybe the organization is encouraging healthy eating my trimming the size of the Dodger Dog. Or, maybe they're just being cheap. Whatever it is, I want my Dodger Dog to be a Great Dane, not a Chiwawa. Until then, I'm smuggling my own hot dogs into Dodger Stadium. I might end up with greasy pockets, but it's better than giving up $5 for a newer and slimmer model of a great American classic.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Fast Food - Fighting The Urge
We all battle with this one. You're driving around from running errands. You haven't eaten and you don't feel like going home to cook. You don't have $20 or more to spend on a nice dine-in meal. So, you head towards the nearest drive-thru window in your area.
Don't even act like you don't know where the fast food restaurants are. Not only do you know where they are, but you know their menus, their prices, their specials, and sometimes you even know the friendly cashier that takes your order. You also know that almost everything on their menu is absolutely terrible for you in terms of fat, carbs, calories!!! Nonetheless, you tell yourself that it's ok and that you don't do this often. You won't do it next time. Right.
If this is indeed a similar if not exact match of your experiences with fast food restaurants, then don't feel too bad because you're not alone. Millions of Americans eat fast food each day. Why do you think they're making so much money and popping up on as many corners as they possibly can? Because you and millions of other people are buying their products.
What's worse is that adults now force their children to participate in this same indulgence of eating very unhealthy food. It may not seem like it, but you are forcing your children to eat it. If you don't buy it, then how else would they get it? And although a large portion of the blame for these indulgences can be placed on great marketing campaigns and cheap prices, most of the blame ultimately rests with you, the consumer.
Because you know that fast foods aren't the healthiest choice for you, you must also know that you should probably avoid consuming them as much as possible. This, like most things in life, is easier said than done. But with the proper motivation and a little mental discipline, you can build a strong resistance to those 2 for $0.99 and "win a free prize when you buy this combo" establishments.
Here's a few simple ways you can do it:
1. Drink water and plenty of it before meals. Carry it with you in your cars, purses, backpack, whatever. Just keep drinking water through out the day. It helps in so many reasons, but for our purposes, it will help keep you full.
2. Start counting your calories. If you know that you don't allow yourself to consume more than 2,000 calories a day, then you'll think twice or thrice before you pull into that drive-thru.
3. Set a goal. Lose the flab abs? Man Boobs? Back fat? Thunder Thighs? Come on, you know that some area(s) of your body can use improvement by cutting down that fat. Why not make it a goal and give yourself something to strive for?
4. Don't let your kids eat anything that you wouldn't you consider to be unhealthy. By setting an example for your children, you can also force yourself to practice healthy eating habits. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetable. Allow them to make suggestions. Make finding healthy foods a fun family activity.
5. Drive! When you see a drive-thru opportunity, drive! And don't you dare stop! Go as far away from evil as you possibly can. You'll be better because of it.
These are just a few simple ways that you can begin to fight the urge of eating fast food. Despite the popular commercial advertisements, think: Just DON'T Do It!
Don't even act like you don't know where the fast food restaurants are. Not only do you know where they are, but you know their menus, their prices, their specials, and sometimes you even know the friendly cashier that takes your order. You also know that almost everything on their menu is absolutely terrible for you in terms of fat, carbs, calories!!! Nonetheless, you tell yourself that it's ok and that you don't do this often. You won't do it next time. Right.
If this is indeed a similar if not exact match of your experiences with fast food restaurants, then don't feel too bad because you're not alone. Millions of Americans eat fast food each day. Why do you think they're making so much money and popping up on as many corners as they possibly can? Because you and millions of other people are buying their products.
What's worse is that adults now force their children to participate in this same indulgence of eating very unhealthy food. It may not seem like it, but you are forcing your children to eat it. If you don't buy it, then how else would they get it? And although a large portion of the blame for these indulgences can be placed on great marketing campaigns and cheap prices, most of the blame ultimately rests with you, the consumer.
Because you know that fast foods aren't the healthiest choice for you, you must also know that you should probably avoid consuming them as much as possible. This, like most things in life, is easier said than done. But with the proper motivation and a little mental discipline, you can build a strong resistance to those 2 for $0.99 and "win a free prize when you buy this combo" establishments.
Here's a few simple ways you can do it:
1. Drink water and plenty of it before meals. Carry it with you in your cars, purses, backpack, whatever. Just keep drinking water through out the day. It helps in so many reasons, but for our purposes, it will help keep you full.
2. Start counting your calories. If you know that you don't allow yourself to consume more than 2,000 calories a day, then you'll think twice or thrice before you pull into that drive-thru.
3. Set a goal. Lose the flab abs? Man Boobs? Back fat? Thunder Thighs? Come on, you know that some area(s) of your body can use improvement by cutting down that fat. Why not make it a goal and give yourself something to strive for?
4. Don't let your kids eat anything that you wouldn't you consider to be unhealthy. By setting an example for your children, you can also force yourself to practice healthy eating habits. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetable. Allow them to make suggestions. Make finding healthy foods a fun family activity.
5. Drive! When you see a drive-thru opportunity, drive! And don't you dare stop! Go as far away from evil as you possibly can. You'll be better because of it.
These are just a few simple ways that you can begin to fight the urge of eating fast food. Despite the popular commercial advertisements, think: Just DON'T Do It!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Long Hair and Football?
Now, I'm all about freedom of speech and freedom of expression. But of all the things to worry about in the world, I find myself intrigued with NFL players who have extremely long hair. I don't remember seeing guys with dreds playing in the NFL when I was growing up. It seems to be a new trend these days and I just don't get it.
Perhaps some of these players believe that they're Sampson and that they're strength comes from their hair. The pure fact that they're in the NFL gives this prospect some validity. However, I just think it's crazy watching them run around with their hair flying all over the place. It's amazing that there haven't been any severe cases of guys being dragged down and tossed around by their hair. If there are, I haven't seen any. Have you?
Perhaps some of these players believe that they're Sampson and that they're strength comes from their hair. The pure fact that they're in the NFL gives this prospect some validity. However, I just think it's crazy watching them run around with their hair flying all over the place. It's amazing that there haven't been any severe cases of guys being dragged down and tossed around by their hair. If there are, I haven't seen any. Have you?
How to lose body fat
I am constantly asked by my friends how to get a great body. It seems as though no matter how many weights they lift or sit-ups they do, they never get to see the results that they want. My perspective is that it is impossible to achieve a well-toned body without losing body fat first. Otherwise, you will have alot of muscle buried under pounds of body fat. This is why men have Man Boobs and Beer Bellies. Body Fat. So what does the average Joe have to do in order to lose large amounts of body fat?
The answer is simple but the process is not. The average Joe is simply going to have to change his diet. This is true for the average Jane as well! No real amount of weight loss or body fat burning can take place unless people learn to consume less calories. If one pound is equal to 3,500 calories, then you would need to consume less than that, and burn as many additional calories as possible.
You will have to start counting calories. You will have to start working out at least 3 times a week and you will have to stop eating junk food!
The average Joe/Jane will ask, well what about shortcuts? Aren't there supplements out there that can help? The truth is, there are. Some people will have you believe that supplements don't work so that they can sell some fitness video to you. But sometimes they're right. Some supplements just flat out suck.
I am in the process of putting together a list of supplements that are useful when it comes to cutting body fat but no matter what I find, you will always need to change your eating habits and work out more often. It is suggested that people trying to lose weight should consume about 1500 calories a day. So start counting those calories and watch the fat melt off of your body. Literally.
I was told to check out Gyneco Max for fat loss. I heard a few good things so it might be worth looking up:
http://www.gynecomax.com/
The answer is simple but the process is not. The average Joe is simply going to have to change his diet. This is true for the average Jane as well! No real amount of weight loss or body fat burning can take place unless people learn to consume less calories. If one pound is equal to 3,500 calories, then you would need to consume less than that, and burn as many additional calories as possible.
You will have to start counting calories. You will have to start working out at least 3 times a week and you will have to stop eating junk food!
The average Joe/Jane will ask, well what about shortcuts? Aren't there supplements out there that can help? The truth is, there are. Some people will have you believe that supplements don't work so that they can sell some fitness video to you. But sometimes they're right. Some supplements just flat out suck.
I am in the process of putting together a list of supplements that are useful when it comes to cutting body fat but no matter what I find, you will always need to change your eating habits and work out more often. It is suggested that people trying to lose weight should consume about 1500 calories a day. So start counting those calories and watch the fat melt off of your body. Literally.
I was told to check out Gyneco Max for fat loss. I heard a few good things so it might be worth looking up:
http://www.gynecomax.com/
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