Workout Song of the Week 22 July 2012

Hello to all the earbud wearing weight smashers and extreme runners. I've got a truly hot song that will surely get your blood pumping to perform at your ultimate peak. This song makes up for the tired feeling you get in the middle of your workout. It screams at you to push forward to finish that last rep, last lap, or last mile. All of us need that motivation to keep moving. Our energy levels will certainly be maintained by this workout song of the week.....





tympani roll........






.....gong craaassssshhhh.....




















"Dragula" by the artist Rob Zombie
Album: Hellbilly Deluxe
Genre: Rock




Add this energizing song to your electronic device to sweat bullets and hydrate Hydrate hydrate!!!

Be Well!!

Workout Song of the Week 15 July 2012

Hello!!

Yes, we all have our day(s) when our motivation just isn't at the notch we want it to be. Of course we all have those fabulous earbuds or large headphones we sport, but that isn't enough. We must have that "song" to make us lift, to make us run, to make us push our muscles till they are no longer tired. Tired to a point where we just want to let out all our frustrations.

This weeks workout song is.........



.....Base drum rolllll.......cymbal crasssshhh










"Scream & Shout" by the artist Dirty Penny
Album: Take it Sleazy
Genre: Rock


Download this song to your list of all motivating songs to supercharge your workout.

Happy Downloading!!

Be Well!!

Processed Ingredient #2: Partially Hydrogenated Oil

Partially Hydrogenated Oil

Welcome to part 2 of the 5 series of processed ingredients that make your stomach grumble and your health tumble. Consumable oils should be healthy. A few healthy oils, consumed in moderation, are salmon (fish oil), olive oil, canola oil, and flaxseed oil. The next oil is the type that is man-made and considered to be cheaper than most oils: Partially Hydrogenated Oil. According to Merriam-Webster, hydrogenated means to mix with hydrogen or to add hydrogen to another ingredient. Adding any type of "made" chemical is not meant to be digested in your body.

Partially hydrogenated oils contain high levels of trans fats. Trans fats will increase bad cholesterol and decrease cholesterol that is good for you. We will talk more about Trans fats in part 3. You may potentially end up with heart disease as you continually consume partially hydrogenated oils. 

A few products that contain partially hydrogenated oils are:

-microwavable buttered popcorn
-anything baked with vegetable shortening: doughnuts, cookies, and crackers
-Corporate fast food
-Frozen pizzas or frozen prepared meals
-margarine
-cereal
-fried chicken 
-hotdogs


Partially hydrogenated oils are mainly used to extend shelf life, enhance flavor, and texture of food.
Items listed in blue are foods obtained here. The next time you decide to place packaged food containing partially hydrogenated oils into your stomach, think about how long it will take to digest due to the extended shelf life added to the product. Before you know it, your arteries will clog over time giving you a heart attack later in life. Let's encourage each other to watch what is eaten so we can extend our lives to defend our freedom and value our most precious asset.....you. Be Well!

Sources:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogenated

http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm079609.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/salt/pdfs/DHDSP_Procurement_Guide_Summary.pdf

http://www.livestrong.com/article/405549-foods-made-with-partially-hydrogenated-vegetable-oil/

Looking for workouts buddies?

We are going to start a group on Facebook dedicated to coordinating workouts among people out here. Military personnel will be able to get on it and find someone to teach them swimming, or do P90X with, or go running with...  While OPSEC will always be a concern, we can use this safely and get a huge benefit from it. The Active Avocado team will screen people via work email as they ask to join the group to maintain security. Right now however, we are thinking of a name to call it. So please help us! Leave a comment below (as anonymous if you like, you don't need an account) or email me and let us know if you have suggestions! We're looking for something catchy (obviously) and perhaps self explanatory so people know what to ask for, without the location in the name..

If you like to help out and be apart of this let me know :)

Suggested names so far...

- Rock Group

Chow Hall Recipe: Wrap-A-Mania

Wrap-A-Mania

All at the chow hall!

Banana-PB-Honey Wrap … Really healthy and quick and easy!

Ingredients:

1.       Wheat wrap

2.       1 PB packet

3.       Honey to taste

4.       1 medium sized banana

Directions:

1.       Put everything in the wrap. And wrap it up!

2.       You could even take this stuff to the guys in the back of the chow hall to grill up HOT!

Chicken/Turkey Avocado Wrap … Really healthy and quick and easy!

Ingredients:

1.       Wheat wrap

2.       Sliced chicken breast OR turkey sammich meat

3.       Low fat dressing

4.       1/3 medium avocado

5.       Extras: lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, cheese est.

Directions:

1.       Put everything in the wrap. And wrap it up!

2.       You could even take this stuff to the guys in the back of the chow hall to grill up HOT!

Tuna Wrap … Really healthy and quick and easy!

Ingredients:

1.       1.Wheat wrap

2.       Tuna

3.       Low fat dressing/mayo

4.       Extras: pickles, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, cheese est.

Directions:

1.       Put everything in the wrap. And wrap it up!

3.       You could even take this stuff to the guys in the back of the chow hall to grill up HOT!

Breakfast Wrap … Really healthy and quick and easy!

Ingredients:

Wheat wrap

1.       Scramble with err’thing

2.       Turkey bacon or sausage

3.       Salsa

4.       Optional: 1/3 medium avocado

Directions:

1.       Put everything in the wrap. And wrap it up!

2.       You could even take this stuff to the guys in the back of the chow hall to grill up HOT!

Workout Song of the Week 8 July 2012

Before you connect to the world wide web and download this weeks workout song, here are a few benefits of what listening to music while exercising can do for you:

-improve motivation
-relax the mind from the world around you
-enhances positive mood

Without further ado, the workout song for the week of 8 July 2012 is.......



......Snare drum roll.......






"Bring Em out" by the artist T.I.
Album: Urban Legend
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap






Remember to exercise all regulations with earbuds and headphones during your intense workout. Have a fantastic week! Happy Downloading. Be well everyone!



Source:


http://www.bestofyoutoday.com/fitness-news/benefits-listening-music-while-you-exercise

Workout Song of the Week 1 July 2012

Hello Everyone!

Every Sunday, I'm going to post THE workout song of the week. I love to listen to a charged audio track to keep me motivated during a workout. Find the song below on the Internet and add it to your workout track. I highly encourage you to leave comments below about your thoughts on my recommendation. So, without further ado the workout song of the week is:

.....Drum Roll Please:


"Ignition" by the artist Trivium
Album: The Crusade
Genre: Rock


Enjoy this track during your hefty workout. Happy Downloading. Be Well!!

Becoming a Beachbody Coach is FREE for AD Military...

Is anyone out there interested in making a career (side career for us) out of fitness? Beachbody waves all the business and start up fees for Active Duty Military (and/or spouses)!! First of all, I LOVE when I see people supporting us like this :D Even if you don't want to supplement your income, you can use this opportunity to get huge discounts on everything Beachbody. This includes any workout DVD set (like Insanity, P90X, Body Beast, est), equipment, Shakeology, supplements, est... Coaches get a 25% discount. You can really take it to any level that you are motivated to go. Application only takes a few minutes, and if you're AD, you don't give them any credit card or banking info, it really is free. Let me know if you want to take advantage of this amazing opportunity or if you have any questions by emailing me at chelsea.n.whitworth@gmail.com. The only criteria is that you HAVE to have a want to help people get fit :D You can be in the middle of your journey to fitness as well and take people with you. You don't have to be an expert at P90X or a graduate of Insanity or a size anything. ANYONE can do this!!

Processed Ingredient #1: High Fructose Corn Syrup

High Fructose Corn Syrup

This the first part of a series explaining to you what can cause a dip in your health regime. What comes to mind when we think of sugar? Candy, cavities, energy, and perhaps something you add to your coffee/tea everyday. The sugar I'm here to explain is High Fructose Corn Syrup. I purposely highlight it in red for you to notice it's in almost all American/man-made products. It is a processed sugar. Processed as in mixed with something else to get.....this product.

High Fructose Corn Syrup reacts to ones body differently compared to natural sugar. Fructose has a different metabolic response with the body than sugar. When fructose reaches the liver it is turned into fat and overtime will cause weight gain and the feeling of hunger to eat constantly. High Fructose corn syrup is also linked to high blood pressure and diabetes. High fructose corn syrup is a sweeter sweetener and is much cheaper to make as opposed to production of natural sugars.

Two "free" food products served here on base contain high fructose corn syrup. One is an "electrolyte" drink and the other is a "NUTRItious" bar. Next time you decide to open a can of your favorite soda or have a need for a candy product, check the label for High Fructose Corn Syrup and don't consume that product. Your liver and body will thank you very much :-D Stay tuned for a #2 ingredient that is processed. Be Well.

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-high-fructose-corn-syrup-relates-to-health-ris.html

This video is an excellent example between a healthy liver and a deteriorating liver:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjppyTWuZJ0&feature=related