Keys to Fitness: Organic Foods

Introduction

Hello Everyone!!

Firstly let's get the excuse of being "too old" to get in shape out of the way.
For me my birthday is just a date on a calender as i have competed for over a decade against competitors half my age. How you might ask? By having the knowledge of how the body functions and just as importantly how to get the most out of your workouts, i will pass on my wisdom & tips to you my fellow bloggers and followers.

The "Key"(s) to exercise is having a variety. First not allowing the task to become boring and/or cumbersome as you must keep the brain guessing thus eliminating the plateau effect. Also when changes are not immediate one tends to become frustrated and feels like quitting, so we are going to change this with the blog to keep the routines far from boring and productive.

Secondly i will pass on knowledge regarding nutrition and water which is critical. You can work out all you want but remember what you do during exercise is tearing down the muscle and if you don't repair and hydrate you are just wasting your time, this aspect is probably 60%+ of the equation to a healthy body

Within the continuation of this blog, I will show you how to improve your health, change your shape and improve your game.... from the serious athlete to the weekend warrior. There will be video's of weight bearing exercises per body part and routines that everyone can fit in to their schedule and lifestyle no matter how hectic it is.

And remember, there is no point in having an empire if you are not around to enjoy it. Your body is a temple!

Yours in Fitness,

Terry Keys
www.terrykeys.ca

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"Few athletes have the dedication, let alone the physical ability to stay at the top of their sport the way Terry Keys has."

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"Very few athletes have the ability or knowledge to truly help people in reaching their lifestyle goals. With his proven accomplishments in body sculpting, Terry is able to grasp and provide methods that work........ He is a walking testimonial of his success and abilities in living a healthy and happy lifestyle."

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Organic Foods

Now some of the pesticides that we get through our food can mimic estrogen which can lead to weight gain and spur unnecessary fat cell formation at any time...how? Estrogen overpowers the insulin hormone (which is used to convert glucose into useable energy for the body) and once this dominant force takes over an insulin resistance develops so basically its not allowed to do its job,

thus its stored as fat. I know organic foods are expensive......well the K Man has some answers.

Studies have shown these 12 fruits and vegetables have the highest pesticide load.....peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, imported grapes, carrots and pears, so look to buy organic to replace these. The good news is this following group has the least amounts of chemicals.....onions, avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, mangos, asparagus, sweet peas, kiwis, cabbage,
eggplants, papayas, watermelons, broccoli, tomatoes and sweet potatoes

So when able go organic to replace the first list and stay safe with the second 15 choices by washing or through your preparation. Now onto beef ; with regular red meat there is a good chance your eating weight gaining steroid hormones while organic beef is grass fed and leads to more omega-3 and CLA (the good fats) which can help you lose weight.
As usual it costs more to eat healthier, but what price do you put on your health and wellness?.....i thought that would be the answer!