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Too funny, yet too damn painful.........
August 18th, 2007: Thoughts for the day
“Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Angela Monet
santiz Earl Nightingale
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“A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means”
William Hazlitt quotes
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“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
Anthony J. D'Angelo
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“Rest in reason; move in passion”
weewingfighter Khalil Gibran
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“Our passions are the winds that propel our vessel. Our reason is the pilot that steers her. Without winds the vessel would not move and without a pilot she would be lost.”
Proverb
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“It is the soul's duty to be loyal to its own desires. It must abandon itself to its master passion.”
Rebecca West
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We all need to look into the dark side of our nature - that's where the energy is, the passion. People are afraid of that because it holds pieces of us we're busy denying.”
Sue Grafton
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Be passionate with what you set out to do, it will not let you down!
Best regards,
Chillen
ROCK ON!
“When work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible.”
“Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Angela Monet
“The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.”
santiz Earl Nightingale
=========================================================
“A strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means”
William Hazlitt quotes
=========================================================
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
Anthony J. D'Angelo
==========================================================
“Rest in reason; move in passion”
weewingfighter Khalil Gibran
==========================================================
“Our passions are the winds that propel our vessel. Our reason is the pilot that steers her. Without winds the vessel would not move and without a pilot she would be lost.”
Proverb
==========================================================
“It is the soul's duty to be loyal to its own desires. It must abandon itself to its master passion.”
Rebecca West
==========================================================
We all need to look into the dark side of our nature - that's where the energy is, the passion. People are afraid of that because it holds pieces of us we're busy denying.”
Sue Grafton
==========================================================
Be passionate with what you set out to do, it will not let you down!
Best regards,
Chillen
ROCK ON!
chillen you are amazing.
how do you find all this amazing stuff?
that was A LOT to read. thankyou for the small dedication.
i'l be chilled in from now on.
good stuff
made me laugh too hahaha "wanted: someone to go back in time with me. bring your own weapons."
how do you find all this amazing stuff?
that was A LOT to read. thankyou for the small dedication.
i'l be chilled in from now on.
good stuff
made me laugh too hahaha "wanted: someone to go back in time with me. bring your own weapons."
Thank you for your kind words Protein Boy!
I know your in the dumps that school is beginning again (most 16 year olds are, LOL). Cheer Up! Embrace it! It only comes once! ROCK ON little one!
School Rocks!
Be the Tool to make School Cool and be the Jewel to make it Rule!
I know your in the dumps that school is beginning again (most 16 year olds are, LOL). Cheer Up! Embrace it! It only comes once! ROCK ON little one!
School Rocks!
Be the Tool to make School Cool and be the Jewel to make it Rule!
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August 20, 2007: Thoughts for the day
Ketogenic Diets
*
A Ketogenic diet is useful for rapid fat loss.* They take a bit of willpower but work very well to get to fairly low fat levels in a short time.* Expect losses of 2-3 lbs. per week.* More is possible but anything more than 2 lbs. per week increases risk of muscle loss.* The first week, you may lose 5 or more lbs. but most of this will be water loss so start counting your 2 lbs. a week after the first week and try to maintain that level.
Here are several variations of a ketogenic diet:
The fastest way to lose fat is to cut carbs out completely for*one*to*three (or more) weeks depending on how much you have to lose.* After that, you eat carbs for a week and then*go back to zero*carbs, alternating*until you get to the fat level you want.* You can lose several pounds a week on this diet but it's rather hard to stick to as you can just eat protein and fats.* The upside is that you can eat virtually as much as you want.* If you can make it through the first week it's not so bad.* This is known as a ketogenic diet.* This is the diet Andy, in my photo gallery got into his condition with, and he did NO cardio during that time. *
*
A variation of this is the CKD, or Cyclic Ketogenic Diet.* With this, you go 5 days without carbs, and 2 days with.** This one is better for bodybuilders as the carb days add new life to the workouts, which is maintained almost until the next carb days.* The first week is the worst here and after the first carb up you should feel great for the next 3-4 days.* This method works well but not quite as fast as the "pure" ketogenic diet.
*
Another variation is the TKD, or Targeted Ketogenic Diet.* This allows for one carb meal on training days, usually taken at least a*couple of hours before the workout.* With this, you get most of the benefits of a ketogenic diet and the carbs give energy for a better workout.* The workout theoretically uses up the carbs eaten allowing the diet to still work.
*
So, you ask, what can I eat on this diet?* Any kind of meat (steak, chicken, seafood, fish,*or other type--even hamburgers with no bun, fat in the meat is not a concern),*eggs, some dairy products (don't overdo these), nuts for snacks, diet soda if you need*an imitation sugar fix, lots of water and*small amounts of dark green vegetables.* A multivitamin is also highly recommended, as well as extra vitamin C, E,*and B-complex.
*
What can't I eat?* Any kind of carbohydrate, including rice, pasta, bread, beans, corn, cereals, sugar or anything containing sugar, fruits (contains sugar).
Of course you can eat all of these on the carb up days.
How does it work?* In the absence of carbohydrates, the body will use partially burned fat molecules called "ketones" for energy.* When your body is burning primarily ketones, it is said to be in a state of ketosis, thus the name of the diet.
*
The Ketogenic diet gets its name because the high fat content of the diet results in conversion of fat-to-ketones that are utilized as an energy source in place of glucose. If carbohydrates (which are composed of sugars) are eliminated from the diet, and a diet very high in fat is substituted, the body has no dietary sources of glucose. As a result, ketones are made from the available sources and these are used as fuel instead. It is necessary to be scrupulous in the restriction of carbohydrates because even a very small amount of sugar can cause the body to shift to glucose production and use, which it prefers to ketones. For example, this restriction is such that children on the diet have to be careful to take sugarless daily multivitamins.
1 Keto – A brief description
2 Side effects
3 Ratios and Macronutrient tips
4 Carb Up
5 Water
6 Ketostix
7Alcohol
8 Vegetables
9 Pre WO nutrition
10 Post WO nutrition
11 My workout plan (personal advice)
12 Gum
13 Caffeine
14 Diet drinks
15 The “right” age
16 Bulking on the CKD
17 Sugar Alcohols
18 How Many Carbs?
19 Choosing the “Right” Carbs
Body fat is a survival mechanism of the body. We use carbohydrates as a primary source for fuel, and in a shortage, we will result to whatever other sources we can use for energy. First we will tap into glycogen, which is stored glucose in our muscles and liver as an emergency source of energy. Once those stores are depleted, the body must turn to another source. What better than our body fat? In eating a high fat, moderate protein, and minimal carbohydrate diet, we can get our body into the mode for burning fat and include these principles in a caloric deficit plan in order to stimulate the body to metabolize adipose tissue.
2 Side Effects – What happens?
Many tend to get bad breath, bad smelling urine, and/or yellow/neon colored urine. You will most likely find yourself urinating more frequently. Upon transitioning when entering the diet into ketosis, one may feel slow or sluggish as the transition takes place then as ketosis is achieved normal energy levels shall return. Some people claim they feel “dumb” for a while when first transitioning into the diet; it’s only your body transitioning on the fuel it uses. Others feel more focused and able to concentrate when in phase with Keto. Upon exiting Ketosis, some people feel bloated, tired, or sometimes a little sick to the stomach. To prevent the latter, read in the section in this article about carbing up. It’s perfectly fine to feel tired upon transitioning into Ketosis or carbing up. Not all of these apply to everyone, hence side effects.
3 Ratios and Macronutrient tips
The Step by Step Keto Diet Plan thread details the intake your body will need for this diet. The typical ratio for this diet is outlined at 65% fat, 30% protein, and 5% carbs. The working ballpark ranges are about so: 55-65% fat, 30-40% protein, and 5-10% carbs. The diet should be modified for your needs as time goes by.
[note from distincthealth: I find it necessary and encourage you to experiment with these ratios, though be sure to keep your carbs at or below 5% to ensure you wont go out of ketosis…]
Adjusting your ratios
-If you feel low on energy, up your fat intake a little bit and reduce protein intake a little bit.
-If you feel that your recovery time is slow, increase your protein a little bit, and lower your fat a little bit.
-If you feel you are unable to concentrate, are losing focus, or feeling lightheaded, up your carbohydrate intake a minor amount, and reduce where ever else you feel able to.
Remember, it’s still a diet, so while you may be following strict eating habits on limiting carbs and in taking more calories from fat and protein, at the end of the day it’s calories in versus calories out. More calories in than more calories expended equals weight gain.
4 The Carb-Up – differs from person to person.
[Note from distinct health: I’m skipping this entirely, though I might do an extra 20g of carbs 7 days into this plan.]
The carb up is very subjective to the person dieting. It varies from person to person. Many find they must eat a strict diet to prevent regain. Others find this is an excellent opportunity to have whatever they want for the entire period and not regain any weight. What’s most important is moderation and counting protein. Avoid binging yet make sure you eat sufficient amounts of carbs and your adequate protein levels. A tip before beginning the carb up is to eat a couple fruits an hour or two before hand. This is mentioned in the Step by Step article but is not nearly stressed enough. I’ve found skipping this will usually lead to upset stomach or food coma (too many carbs all at once causing high levels of insulin cause you to take a nap
5 Water – Especially important on a Ketogenic diet
You will tend to find yourself more dehydrated on this diet simply because when ketones are utilized they require water to be removed from the body. One will find that they are urinating more often while on this diet due to water depletion. Water levels vary from person to person, the recommended dosage of water a day is approximately 1 gallon (I’d say at the least). When in Ketosis, the darkness or lightness of the hue on your test strip will tell you if you are drinking adequate amounts of water. Dark purple means you should be drinking more water.
6 Ketostix – All you need to know about them
Ketostix are urine analysis strips that detect traces of ketones in the urine. They can be purchased at your local pharmacy or drug store. As long as you have a trace when testing, your body is utilizing ketones and fat is being broken down. The scale on the bottle is merely the concentration of ketones detected. If you read dark purple, it surely must be because you aren’t drinking enough water. As long as you have any trace you can be sure you are in Ketosis since the body removes excess through the urine, it could very well be possible that ketones are in your body but not being expelled or production may have halted (insulin spike from high amounts of carbs for example).
7 Alcohol – Can I have it?
While alcohol isn’t the best thing to drink when doing any kind of dieting, cutting or bulking, we sometimes like to have it. Remember, your body will first get rid of alcohol before it begins to repair your muscles. My only advice to you is not to go crazy. Alcohol is still calories—7 calories per gram that is. While alcohol seems to not significantly affect your diet, it’s probably best to stay away from it or not to drink it too often. One must remember that alcohol is a poison and the body will stop all other processes to begin expelling the toxin from the body. If you are serious about dieting, alcohol will be avoided in all cases.
8 Vegetables – Essential to a Ketogenic Diet
In my opinion vegetables should be included in ALL types of diets. Cutting, bulking, and even maintaining. There are loads of benefits from eating these! They are low calorie fillers, they have the fiber we need, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and phytochemicals. Not to mention scientists find a possible connection that they are inhibitors to cancer! What more can we ask for? Eat them all up. Eat a variety. They’re good for you. Do what your mother told you! Eat them as salads, even better! Load that olive oil or fatty dressing you love. It can only help you on this diet. Not only that, since we restrict carbohydrate intake, we usually see less fiber in our daily choices of foods. In order to include more fiber in our diets, we must include vegetables not only for fiber, but for all the reasons mentioned above!
9 Pre Workout – nutrition
[Note from distincthealth: I do not do this, as I find it unecessary and annoying. I adjust my exercise to fit my diet, though find I have pretty decent strength once I achieve ketosis.]
While some find it productive, and others find it counter-productive, you must really try new things to discover what works best for you. Through experimentation and applying a tiny bit of the TKD concept, I usually consume 10-15g complex carbs about 30 minutes prior to my workout and have found it gives me the oomph I need to hit it hard. Add protein to it if you’d like. Others say that when this happens, they feel bloated and unable to concentrate. It really depends on your sensitivity and experimentation. You need to play with the diet to get it to work the best for you.
Post workout you should consume protein and carbohydrates. Add approximately 10-15g of simple sugar (dextrose works best) or a 15-20g mixture of both simple and complex to your shake. It really depends on the person taking it. You need to discover your tolerance to insulin response. Sometimes jumping to the upper levels of the PWO carbs will kick you out of ketosis. Gradually work your sensitivity. For beginners, I would highly suggest starting out at around 8g carbs PWO, and gradually working up to the desired range. Try to avoid fat after your workout and allow your PWO shake to digest and then have a meal with all the fat you’d like (but of course follow your plan!).
#11 removed
12 Gum – Is it safe?
Yes, it’s safe. It has 1g or maybe 2g of carbohydrate. Don’t get so scared that’s nothing! I chew about 12 pieces of gum a day, while on the diet I did the same as I always did. I was never affected. If you are cautious about it, just adjust your carbs a minor amount like lower your intake like 4 grams to psychologically settle your mind if it’s disturbing you and giving you nightmares about being kicked out of Ketosis. You’ll be fine! Plus, Keto gives most everyone bad breath, it’s good to have this.
13 Caffeine – Why not!
Drink it up. You may feel low on energy in any cutting diet, but caffeine is totally safe for this diet so drink up your coffee or tea. It especially will help you with your workouts if you don’t feel like doing them. [distincthealth: avoid caffeine if you’d like to thoroughly detox yourself. some say it inhibits this process]
14 Diet drinks – artificially sweetened
While there are debates on whether or not they are ok to have, there were times I had a couple of these beverages every day and I turned out fine. I still lost the regular predicted amount of weight and I wasn’t kicked out of Ketosis. Long term effects of these drinks (diet sodas, crystal light, etc.) are unknown but out of my own personal experience they have not hindered any weight loss. I think they’re the best thing ever invented—great taste without calories. Please note some people won’t even be able to use artificial sweeteners as it may cause an insulin response. Some sources suggest it may inhibit entering Keto, while having no adverse effect while in Keto. All in all, it all boils down to experimentation. You need to modify the diet to fit your personal needs. [distincthealth: avoid this ****, it’s nasty for you. drink water!!!!]
15 The “right” age for this diet
While there is no right or wrong age outlined for this diet, I’ve come to the conclusion its safe for everyone as long as you do a little research (this article plus the step by step is more than enough to inform you).
Ketogenic Diets
*
A Ketogenic diet is useful for rapid fat loss.* They take a bit of willpower but work very well to get to fairly low fat levels in a short time.* Expect losses of 2-3 lbs. per week.* More is possible but anything more than 2 lbs. per week increases risk of muscle loss.* The first week, you may lose 5 or more lbs. but most of this will be water loss so start counting your 2 lbs. a week after the first week and try to maintain that level.
Here are several variations of a ketogenic diet:
The fastest way to lose fat is to cut carbs out completely for*one*to*three (or more) weeks depending on how much you have to lose.* After that, you eat carbs for a week and then*go back to zero*carbs, alternating*until you get to the fat level you want.* You can lose several pounds a week on this diet but it's rather hard to stick to as you can just eat protein and fats.* The upside is that you can eat virtually as much as you want.* If you can make it through the first week it's not so bad.* This is known as a ketogenic diet.* This is the diet Andy, in my photo gallery got into his condition with, and he did NO cardio during that time. *
*
A variation of this is the CKD, or Cyclic Ketogenic Diet.* With this, you go 5 days without carbs, and 2 days with.** This one is better for bodybuilders as the carb days add new life to the workouts, which is maintained almost until the next carb days.* The first week is the worst here and after the first carb up you should feel great for the next 3-4 days.* This method works well but not quite as fast as the "pure" ketogenic diet.
*
Another variation is the TKD, or Targeted Ketogenic Diet.* This allows for one carb meal on training days, usually taken at least a*couple of hours before the workout.* With this, you get most of the benefits of a ketogenic diet and the carbs give energy for a better workout.* The workout theoretically uses up the carbs eaten allowing the diet to still work.
*
So, you ask, what can I eat on this diet?* Any kind of meat (steak, chicken, seafood, fish,*or other type--even hamburgers with no bun, fat in the meat is not a concern),*eggs, some dairy products (don't overdo these), nuts for snacks, diet soda if you need*an imitation sugar fix, lots of water and*small amounts of dark green vegetables.* A multivitamin is also highly recommended, as well as extra vitamin C, E,*and B-complex.
*
What can't I eat?* Any kind of carbohydrate, including rice, pasta, bread, beans, corn, cereals, sugar or anything containing sugar, fruits (contains sugar).
Of course you can eat all of these on the carb up days.
How does it work?* In the absence of carbohydrates, the body will use partially burned fat molecules called "ketones" for energy.* When your body is burning primarily ketones, it is said to be in a state of ketosis, thus the name of the diet.
*
The Ketogenic diet gets its name because the high fat content of the diet results in conversion of fat-to-ketones that are utilized as an energy source in place of glucose. If carbohydrates (which are composed of sugars) are eliminated from the diet, and a diet very high in fat is substituted, the body has no dietary sources of glucose. As a result, ketones are made from the available sources and these are used as fuel instead. It is necessary to be scrupulous in the restriction of carbohydrates because even a very small amount of sugar can cause the body to shift to glucose production and use, which it prefers to ketones. For example, this restriction is such that children on the diet have to be careful to take sugarless daily multivitamins.
1 Keto – A brief description
2 Side effects
3 Ratios and Macronutrient tips
4 Carb Up
5 Water
6 Ketostix
7Alcohol
8 Vegetables
9 Pre WO nutrition
10 Post WO nutrition
11 My workout plan (personal advice)
12 Gum
13 Caffeine
14 Diet drinks
15 The “right” age
16 Bulking on the CKD
17 Sugar Alcohols
18 How Many Carbs?
19 Choosing the “Right” Carbs
Body fat is a survival mechanism of the body. We use carbohydrates as a primary source for fuel, and in a shortage, we will result to whatever other sources we can use for energy. First we will tap into glycogen, which is stored glucose in our muscles and liver as an emergency source of energy. Once those stores are depleted, the body must turn to another source. What better than our body fat? In eating a high fat, moderate protein, and minimal carbohydrate diet, we can get our body into the mode for burning fat and include these principles in a caloric deficit plan in order to stimulate the body to metabolize adipose tissue.
2 Side Effects – What happens?
Many tend to get bad breath, bad smelling urine, and/or yellow/neon colored urine. You will most likely find yourself urinating more frequently. Upon transitioning when entering the diet into ketosis, one may feel slow or sluggish as the transition takes place then as ketosis is achieved normal energy levels shall return. Some people claim they feel “dumb” for a while when first transitioning into the diet; it’s only your body transitioning on the fuel it uses. Others feel more focused and able to concentrate when in phase with Keto. Upon exiting Ketosis, some people feel bloated, tired, or sometimes a little sick to the stomach. To prevent the latter, read in the section in this article about carbing up. It’s perfectly fine to feel tired upon transitioning into Ketosis or carbing up. Not all of these apply to everyone, hence side effects.
3 Ratios and Macronutrient tips
The Step by Step Keto Diet Plan thread details the intake your body will need for this diet. The typical ratio for this diet is outlined at 65% fat, 30% protein, and 5% carbs. The working ballpark ranges are about so: 55-65% fat, 30-40% protein, and 5-10% carbs. The diet should be modified for your needs as time goes by.
[note from distincthealth: I find it necessary and encourage you to experiment with these ratios, though be sure to keep your carbs at or below 5% to ensure you wont go out of ketosis…]
Adjusting your ratios
-If you feel low on energy, up your fat intake a little bit and reduce protein intake a little bit.
-If you feel that your recovery time is slow, increase your protein a little bit, and lower your fat a little bit.
-If you feel you are unable to concentrate, are losing focus, or feeling lightheaded, up your carbohydrate intake a minor amount, and reduce where ever else you feel able to.
Remember, it’s still a diet, so while you may be following strict eating habits on limiting carbs and in taking more calories from fat and protein, at the end of the day it’s calories in versus calories out. More calories in than more calories expended equals weight gain.
4 The Carb-Up – differs from person to person.
[Note from distinct health: I’m skipping this entirely, though I might do an extra 20g of carbs 7 days into this plan.]
The carb up is very subjective to the person dieting. It varies from person to person. Many find they must eat a strict diet to prevent regain. Others find this is an excellent opportunity to have whatever they want for the entire period and not regain any weight. What’s most important is moderation and counting protein. Avoid binging yet make sure you eat sufficient amounts of carbs and your adequate protein levels. A tip before beginning the carb up is to eat a couple fruits an hour or two before hand. This is mentioned in the Step by Step article but is not nearly stressed enough. I’ve found skipping this will usually lead to upset stomach or food coma (too many carbs all at once causing high levels of insulin cause you to take a nap
5 Water – Especially important on a Ketogenic diet
You will tend to find yourself more dehydrated on this diet simply because when ketones are utilized they require water to be removed from the body. One will find that they are urinating more often while on this diet due to water depletion. Water levels vary from person to person, the recommended dosage of water a day is approximately 1 gallon (I’d say at the least). When in Ketosis, the darkness or lightness of the hue on your test strip will tell you if you are drinking adequate amounts of water. Dark purple means you should be drinking more water.
6 Ketostix – All you need to know about them
Ketostix are urine analysis strips that detect traces of ketones in the urine. They can be purchased at your local pharmacy or drug store. As long as you have a trace when testing, your body is utilizing ketones and fat is being broken down. The scale on the bottle is merely the concentration of ketones detected. If you read dark purple, it surely must be because you aren’t drinking enough water. As long as you have any trace you can be sure you are in Ketosis since the body removes excess through the urine, it could very well be possible that ketones are in your body but not being expelled or production may have halted (insulin spike from high amounts of carbs for example).
7 Alcohol – Can I have it?
While alcohol isn’t the best thing to drink when doing any kind of dieting, cutting or bulking, we sometimes like to have it. Remember, your body will first get rid of alcohol before it begins to repair your muscles. My only advice to you is not to go crazy. Alcohol is still calories—7 calories per gram that is. While alcohol seems to not significantly affect your diet, it’s probably best to stay away from it or not to drink it too often. One must remember that alcohol is a poison and the body will stop all other processes to begin expelling the toxin from the body. If you are serious about dieting, alcohol will be avoided in all cases.
8 Vegetables – Essential to a Ketogenic Diet
In my opinion vegetables should be included in ALL types of diets. Cutting, bulking, and even maintaining. There are loads of benefits from eating these! They are low calorie fillers, they have the fiber we need, vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and phytochemicals. Not to mention scientists find a possible connection that they are inhibitors to cancer! What more can we ask for? Eat them all up. Eat a variety. They’re good for you. Do what your mother told you! Eat them as salads, even better! Load that olive oil or fatty dressing you love. It can only help you on this diet. Not only that, since we restrict carbohydrate intake, we usually see less fiber in our daily choices of foods. In order to include more fiber in our diets, we must include vegetables not only for fiber, but for all the reasons mentioned above!
9 Pre Workout – nutrition
[Note from distincthealth: I do not do this, as I find it unecessary and annoying. I adjust my exercise to fit my diet, though find I have pretty decent strength once I achieve ketosis.]
While some find it productive, and others find it counter-productive, you must really try new things to discover what works best for you. Through experimentation and applying a tiny bit of the TKD concept, I usually consume 10-15g complex carbs about 30 minutes prior to my workout and have found it gives me the oomph I need to hit it hard. Add protein to it if you’d like. Others say that when this happens, they feel bloated and unable to concentrate. It really depends on your sensitivity and experimentation. You need to play with the diet to get it to work the best for you.
Post workout you should consume protein and carbohydrates. Add approximately 10-15g of simple sugar (dextrose works best) or a 15-20g mixture of both simple and complex to your shake. It really depends on the person taking it. You need to discover your tolerance to insulin response. Sometimes jumping to the upper levels of the PWO carbs will kick you out of ketosis. Gradually work your sensitivity. For beginners, I would highly suggest starting out at around 8g carbs PWO, and gradually working up to the desired range. Try to avoid fat after your workout and allow your PWO shake to digest and then have a meal with all the fat you’d like (but of course follow your plan!).
#11 removed
12 Gum – Is it safe?
Yes, it’s safe. It has 1g or maybe 2g of carbohydrate. Don’t get so scared that’s nothing! I chew about 12 pieces of gum a day, while on the diet I did the same as I always did. I was never affected. If you are cautious about it, just adjust your carbs a minor amount like lower your intake like 4 grams to psychologically settle your mind if it’s disturbing you and giving you nightmares about being kicked out of Ketosis. You’ll be fine! Plus, Keto gives most everyone bad breath, it’s good to have this.
13 Caffeine – Why not!
Drink it up. You may feel low on energy in any cutting diet, but caffeine is totally safe for this diet so drink up your coffee or tea. It especially will help you with your workouts if you don’t feel like doing them. [distincthealth: avoid caffeine if you’d like to thoroughly detox yourself. some say it inhibits this process]
14 Diet drinks – artificially sweetened
While there are debates on whether or not they are ok to have, there were times I had a couple of these beverages every day and I turned out fine. I still lost the regular predicted amount of weight and I wasn’t kicked out of Ketosis. Long term effects of these drinks (diet sodas, crystal light, etc.) are unknown but out of my own personal experience they have not hindered any weight loss. I think they’re the best thing ever invented—great taste without calories. Please note some people won’t even be able to use artificial sweeteners as it may cause an insulin response. Some sources suggest it may inhibit entering Keto, while having no adverse effect while in Keto. All in all, it all boils down to experimentation. You need to modify the diet to fit your personal needs. [distincthealth: avoid this ****, it’s nasty for you. drink water!!!!]
15 The “right” age for this diet
While there is no right or wrong age outlined for this diet, I’ve come to the conclusion its safe for everyone as long as you do a little research (this article plus the step by step is more than enough to inform you).
Continued: Ketogenic
16 Bulking on the CKD
Some people report getting great results bulking on a CKD while gaining minimal fat during the whole process. While this may work for some people, this diet’s main purpose is for cutting excess body fat. Bulking on a CKD personally isn’t my cup of tea and I feel that a standard 40/40/20 gives me more of the oomph I need to power through my workouts.
17 Sugar Alcohols
These things are listed under the carbohydrate category on nutrition labels. They can be utilized for energy, just like carbohydrates, but do not refill glycogen stores in the body. They are usually found in those “fake” foods that try to help out with the low carb fad. Low carb milk, low carb ice cream, low carb pancakes, etc. Just avoid these things until the weekend (or when you carb up). Eating clean on any diet further contributes to the success of your diet.
18 How Many Carbs?
How many carbs you consume on a daily basis while in Keto varies from person to person. First you need to calculate your ratios to get a ballpark range of where you stand on the amount of carbs permitted per day. As you begin the diet, you may be sensitive to insulin response, so you may have to keep your carbs low. As you progress in the diet, you may learn that your insulin response isn’t as easily triggered and you are able to get away with eating more carbohydrates. Some people are sensitive and some people are not. As you progress with the diet you need to experiment to determine the appropriate values for you. Please see Ratios Macronutrient Tips above.
(from Bodybuilding .com) (they take credit)
16 Bulking on the CKD
Some people report getting great results bulking on a CKD while gaining minimal fat during the whole process. While this may work for some people, this diet’s main purpose is for cutting excess body fat. Bulking on a CKD personally isn’t my cup of tea and I feel that a standard 40/40/20 gives me more of the oomph I need to power through my workouts.
17 Sugar Alcohols
These things are listed under the carbohydrate category on nutrition labels. They can be utilized for energy, just like carbohydrates, but do not refill glycogen stores in the body. They are usually found in those “fake” foods that try to help out with the low carb fad. Low carb milk, low carb ice cream, low carb pancakes, etc. Just avoid these things until the weekend (or when you carb up). Eating clean on any diet further contributes to the success of your diet.
18 How Many Carbs?
How many carbs you consume on a daily basis while in Keto varies from person to person. First you need to calculate your ratios to get a ballpark range of where you stand on the amount of carbs permitted per day. As you begin the diet, you may be sensitive to insulin response, so you may have to keep your carbs low. As you progress in the diet, you may learn that your insulin response isn’t as easily triggered and you are able to get away with eating more carbohydrates. Some people are sensitive and some people are not. As you progress with the diet you need to experiment to determine the appropriate values for you. Please see Ratios Macronutrient Tips above.
(from Bodybuilding .com) (they take credit)
August 20, 2007: Thought for the day (2)
Self-Motivating Statements
by Heather Long
It's important to stay motivated. The following self-motivating statements are worth not only repeating, but writing down and keeping visible for yourself. Motivation is easier said than done, especially when you're tired and sore and the last thing you want to do is push for another ten minutes going uphill - so keep these motivators close at hand and write down a few of your own.
I make and keep commitments to myself
I have faith in my body
I have faith in myself
I have faith in my mind
I have faith my family
I am happy and healthy and fit
I deserve to be happy and healthy and fit
I am in harmony with the universe
I enjoy increasing my physical and mental strength
Every day is a day to live healthy and make better choices
My body is important to my everyday work
My body is a reflection of who I am
My mind is clear and my body is fit
Taking action today will help me live better tomorrow
Health is a gift to be treasured
I take care of my body and it takes care of me
Use it or lose it - mind, body and soul
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"I always believed in myself,". "It's just a matter of getting out there, feeling comfortable and letting your talent take over." (tim)
Keep STRONG! ROCK ON!
Best regards,
Chillen
Self-Motivating Statements
by Heather Long
It's important to stay motivated. The following self-motivating statements are worth not only repeating, but writing down and keeping visible for yourself. Motivation is easier said than done, especially when you're tired and sore and the last thing you want to do is push for another ten minutes going uphill - so keep these motivators close at hand and write down a few of your own.
I make and keep commitments to myself
I have faith in my body
I have faith in myself
I have faith in my mind
I have faith my family
I am happy and healthy and fit
I deserve to be happy and healthy and fit
I am in harmony with the universe
I enjoy increasing my physical and mental strength
Every day is a day to live healthy and make better choices
My body is important to my everyday work
My body is a reflection of who I am
My mind is clear and my body is fit
Taking action today will help me live better tomorrow
Health is a gift to be treasured
I take care of my body and it takes care of me
Use it or lose it - mind, body and soul
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"I always believed in myself,". "It's just a matter of getting out there, feeling comfortable and letting your talent take over." (tim)
Keep STRONG! ROCK ON!
Best regards,
Chillen
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Bodybuilding.com - Ben Black - Learning To Change: A Philosophical Approach To Training!
Learning to Change: A Philosophical approach to training
Best regards,
Chillen
Learning to Change: A Philosophical approach to training
Best regards,
Chillen
August 20, 2007: Thoughts for the day (3)
Do you have: BRAINS! Lets see
Brain: an apparatus with which we think we think.
Ambrose Bierce
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The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity.
Stuart Seaton
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Aristotle was famous for knowing everything. He taught that the brain exists merely to cool the blood and is not involved in the process of thinking. This is true only of certain persons.
Will Cuppy
(no, this is not you!)
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Forgot to pay his brain bill
(make sure you PLEASE pay this bill)
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The brain is a commodity used to fertilize ideas.”
Elbert Hubbard quotes
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How did the scarecrow know he didn't have a brain?
Lance W
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For the woman out there: (LOL!)
“God gave men both a ***** and a brain, but unfortunately not enough blood supply to run both at the same time.”
Robin Williams
“My brain? That´s my second favourite organ.”
Datacecily Woody Allen quotes
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“The idea is to write it so that people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart.”
Maya Angelou quotes
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An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied.
Arnold H. Glasgow quotes
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“The more you use your brain, the more brain you will have to use.”
George Dorsey
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Keep yourself and body connected to the brain and use it correctly for your training and dieting goals. Dont ever let yourself down! EVER!
I hope all of you had a great day.
Best regards,
Chillen
Do you have: BRAINS! Lets see
Brain: an apparatus with which we think we think.
Ambrose Bierce
======================================================
The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity.
Stuart Seaton
=======================================================
Aristotle was famous for knowing everything. He taught that the brain exists merely to cool the blood and is not involved in the process of thinking. This is true only of certain persons.
Will Cuppy
(no, this is not you!)
==================================================
Forgot to pay his brain bill
(make sure you PLEASE pay this bill)
==================================================
The brain is a commodity used to fertilize ideas.”
Elbert Hubbard quotes
==================================================
How did the scarecrow know he didn't have a brain?
Lance W
==================================================
For the woman out there: (LOL!)
“God gave men both a ***** and a brain, but unfortunately not enough blood supply to run both at the same time.”
Robin Williams
“My brain? That´s my second favourite organ.”
Datacecily Woody Allen quotes
==================================================
“The idea is to write it so that people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart.”
Maya Angelou quotes
====================================================
An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied.
Arnold H. Glasgow quotes
======================================================
“The more you use your brain, the more brain you will have to use.”
George Dorsey
=======================================================
Keep yourself and body connected to the brain and use it correctly for your training and dieting goals. Dont ever let yourself down! EVER!
I hope all of you had a great day.
Best regards,
Chillen
August 20, 1007: Thoughts of the day(4)
John Wayne
"Courage is being scared to death -- but saddling up anyway."
Always saddle up! Dont Give Up! Get on that Saddle and ride baby!
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"Do not think of knocking out another person's brains because he differs in opinion from you. It would be as rational to knock yourself on the head because you differ from yourself ten years ago."
-- Horace Mann
(thats a reather interesting thought process)
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Dr. Denis Waitley, Speaker and Author
"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing."
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Red Aurbach, Professional Basketball Coach
"Take pride in what you do. The kind of pride I'm talking about is not the arrogant puffed-up kind; it's just the whole idea of caring -- fiercely caring."
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A person is a success if they get up in the morning and gets to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.
Bob Dylan
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I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.
General George S. Patton
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Eighty percent of success is showing up.
Woody Allen
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I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process.... It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?
Unknown
(LOL!!!!!)
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A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
Maya Angelou
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Rock ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wish you all the BEST!
Chillen
John Wayne
"Courage is being scared to death -- but saddling up anyway."
Always saddle up! Dont Give Up! Get on that Saddle and ride baby!
========================================================
"Do not think of knocking out another person's brains because he differs in opinion from you. It would be as rational to knock yourself on the head because you differ from yourself ten years ago."
-- Horace Mann
(thats a reather interesting thought process)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dr. Denis Waitley, Speaker and Author
"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing."
==========================================================
Red Aurbach, Professional Basketball Coach
"Take pride in what you do. The kind of pride I'm talking about is not the arrogant puffed-up kind; it's just the whole idea of caring -- fiercely caring."
==========================================================
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and gets to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.
Bob Dylan
==========================================================
I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.
General George S. Patton
==========================================================
Eighty percent of success is showing up.
Woody Allen
==========================================================
I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process.... It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?
Unknown
(LOL!!!!!)
=========================================================
A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.
Maya Angelou
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Rock ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wish you all the BEST!
Chillen
very good reads, chillman. thankyou.
the ketogenics diet is very interesting
and it says no carbs, but he recommends tons of vegetables.
vegetables are almost 100% carbbohydrates. even though i know there arent that much carbs in them, i eat a lot of them so i dont think this diet would work with big amounts of veggies.
i dont know if i would try this any time soon. mayb some time in my long training history ;D
are you going to try this diet, chillen?
but its just rediculous for bulking. we all know your body needs carbs to repair muscle. with 5% carbs, gains will probably be much worse.
and thankyou for the inspirational post by heather long. it made me smile within.
the ketogenics diet is very interesting
and it says no carbs, but he recommends tons of vegetables.
vegetables are almost 100% carbbohydrates. even though i know there arent that much carbs in them, i eat a lot of them so i dont think this diet would work with big amounts of veggies.
i dont know if i would try this any time soon. mayb some time in my long training history ;D
are you going to try this diet, chillen?
but its just rediculous for bulking. we all know your body needs carbs to repair muscle. with 5% carbs, gains will probably be much worse.
and thankyou for the inspirational post by heather long. it made me smile within.
This was something close or simuliar to the anabolic diet.
One can use this method (though I would tend to be slightly higher in carbs) to cut fairly fast and remove water at the same time. The key thing though is carbing up after the carb down period. (and, yes I agree I see problems too, but this may be for one with a fair amount of muscle to begin with, and will tolerate a bit of loss to get lean fairly quickly).
And, yes, I have used a form of this diet over time. THought I did not go as low in carbs, I believe (for me) this was stupidity for my frame size.
Your welcome, PB
Chillen
One can use this method (though I would tend to be slightly higher in carbs) to cut fairly fast and remove water at the same time. The key thing though is carbing up after the carb down period. (and, yes I agree I see problems too, but this may be for one with a fair amount of muscle to begin with, and will tolerate a bit of loss to get lean fairly quickly).
And, yes, I have used a form of this diet over time. THought I did not go as low in carbs, I believe (for me) this was stupidity for my frame size.
Your welcome, PB
Chillen
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August 22, 2007: Thoughts for the Day
What is important is not what happens to us, but how we respond to what happens to us.
I want the Best For You:
Forum brothers and sisters, I want the best for You, put on a new mental Shoe, and Accrue the new Tatoo of the new You and make everyone believe it Too!
Smile!:
Smile all the While in Style and stand Versatile against any Trial or any Hostile and be your master File in expressive Style!
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“A person’s character is what it is. It’s a little like a marriage – only without the option of divorce. You can work on it and try to make it better, but basically you have to take the bitter with the sweet.”
— Henrik Hertzberg, 20th-century American editor and journalist
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"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past."
— Unknown
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“The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.... It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim is sin."
— Benjamin Elijah Mays, American educator and president of Morehouse College (1895-1984)
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"Genius is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose."
— Edward Bulwer-Lytton, English novelist (1803-1873)
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“As long as I can conceive something better than myself I cannot be easy unless I am striving to bring it into existence.”
— George Bernard Shaw, Anglo-Irish dramatist and wit (1856-1950)
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“Somebody does somethin' stupid, that's human. They don't stop when they see it's wrong, that's a fool.”
— Elvis Presley, American rock 'n' roll icon (1935-1977)
(this is interesting coming from him)
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“People, like water, will run downhill, seeking their lowest level unless something interdicts them.”
— Cal Thomas, American journalist (b. 1942)
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“No wind favors he who has no destined port.”
— Michel de Montaigne, French essayist and man of letters (1553-1592)
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"Since changes are going on anyway, the great thing is to learn enough about them so that we will be able to lay hold of them and turn them in the direction of our desires. Conditions and events are neither to be fled from nor passively acquiesced in; they are to be utilized and directed."
— John Dewey, American philosopher and education reformer (1859-1952)
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"Freedom and constraint are two aspects of the same necessity, the necessity of being the man you are and not another. You are free to be that man, but not another."
— Antoine de Saint-Exupery, French aviator and author (1900-1944)
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"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
— Plutarch, Greek biographer, philosopher and priest of Apollo
(45-125 A.D.)
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“Life is the sum of your choices.”
— Albert Camus, French "existentialist" novelist (1913-1960)
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"Hell begins the day that God grants you the vision to see all that you could have done, should have done, and would have done, but did not do."
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, novelist, playwright, scientist and philosopher (1749-1832)
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"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character."
— Albert Einstein, Swiss mathematician, physicist and public philosopher (1879-1955)
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"A pessimist is a man who has been compelled to live with an optimist."
— Elbert Hubbard, American entrepreneur and philosopher (founder of the Roycroft firm) (1856-1915)
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"There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather."
— John Ruskin, British critic and author (1819-1900)
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"Light tomorrow with today."
— Elizabeth Barrett Browning, English poet (1806-1861)
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"He who has lost confidence can lose nothing more."
— Boiste
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"No great deed is done by falterers who ask for certainty."
— George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans), English novelist (1819-1880)
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"Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think." — Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman and novelist (1804-1881)
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"All problems become smaller if you don’t dodge them, but confront them. Touch a thistle timidly, and it pricks you; grasp it boldly, and its spines crumble."
— William S. Halsey
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"What worries you, masters you."
— Haddon W. Robinson, American preacher, author, professor and TV show host
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"A man’s memory may almost become the art of continually varying and misrepresenting his past, according to his interest in the present."
— George Santayana, American philosopher (1863-1952)
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"A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds."
— Francis Bacon, English philosopher of science and essayist (1561-1626)
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"Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise."
— Cato the Elder, Roman censor (234-149 B.C.)
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"Whatever your grade or position, if you know how and when to speak, and when to remain silent, your chances of real success are proportionately increased."
— Ralph C. Smedley, American founder of Toastmasters International (1878-1965)
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“To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, public philosopher and poet (1803-1882)
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“Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.”
— Henri Bergson, French philosopher (1859-1941)
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Always imitate the behavior of the winner when you lose."
— Unknown
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"To sensible men, every day is a day of reckoning."
— John W. Gardner, American nonprofit leader, founder of Common Cause (1912-2002)
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“No man who continues to add something to the material, intellectual and moral well-being of the place in which he lives is left long without proper reward.”
— Booker T. Washington, American educator (1856-1915)
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"We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness."
— Thich Nhat Hanh, French-based Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist and author (b. 1926)
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"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."
— Edith Wharton, American novelist (1862-1937)
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— William Hazlitt, English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)
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Have Passion to overcome anything: Any roadblock, any hill, and obstacle in your path!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Regards,
Chillen
What is important is not what happens to us, but how we respond to what happens to us.
I want the Best For You:
Forum brothers and sisters, I want the best for You, put on a new mental Shoe, and Accrue the new Tatoo of the new You and make everyone believe it Too!
Smile!:
Smile all the While in Style and stand Versatile against any Trial or any Hostile and be your master File in expressive Style!
ROCK ON!
"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down."
— Mary Pickford (Gladys Louise Smith), American actress (1893-1979)"If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down, but the staying down."
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Cicero’s Six Mistakes of Man (according to Arthur F. Lenehan):
The delusion that individual advancement is made by crushing others
The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected
Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it
Refusing to set aside trivial preferences
Neglecting development and refinement of the mind and not acquiring the habit of reading and studying
Attempting to compel other persons to believe and live as we do.
The delusion that individual advancement is made by crushing others
The tendency to worry about things that cannot be changed or corrected
Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it
Refusing to set aside trivial preferences
Neglecting development and refinement of the mind and not acquiring the habit of reading and studying
Attempting to compel other persons to believe and live as we do.
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“A person’s character is what it is. It’s a little like a marriage – only without the option of divorce. You can work on it and try to make it better, but basically you have to take the bitter with the sweet.”
— Henrik Hertzberg, 20th-century American editor and journalist
========================================================
"When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past."
— Unknown
========================================================
“The tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream.... It is not a disgrace not to reach the stars, but it is a disgrace to have no stars to reach for. Not failure, but low aim is sin."
— Benjamin Elijah Mays, American educator and president of Morehouse College (1895-1984)
=========================================================
"Genius is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose."
— Edward Bulwer-Lytton, English novelist (1803-1873)
=========================================================
“As long as I can conceive something better than myself I cannot be easy unless I am striving to bring it into existence.”
— George Bernard Shaw, Anglo-Irish dramatist and wit (1856-1950)
=========================================================
“Somebody does somethin' stupid, that's human. They don't stop when they see it's wrong, that's a fool.”
— Elvis Presley, American rock 'n' roll icon (1935-1977)
(this is interesting coming from him)
========================================================
“People, like water, will run downhill, seeking their lowest level unless something interdicts them.”
— Cal Thomas, American journalist (b. 1942)
=========================================================
“No wind favors he who has no destined port.”
— Michel de Montaigne, French essayist and man of letters (1553-1592)
=========================================================
"Since changes are going on anyway, the great thing is to learn enough about them so that we will be able to lay hold of them and turn them in the direction of our desires. Conditions and events are neither to be fled from nor passively acquiesced in; they are to be utilized and directed."
— John Dewey, American philosopher and education reformer (1859-1952)
==========================================================
"Freedom and constraint are two aspects of the same necessity, the necessity of being the man you are and not another. You are free to be that man, but not another."
— Antoine de Saint-Exupery, French aviator and author (1900-1944)
==========================================================
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled."
— Plutarch, Greek biographer, philosopher and priest of Apollo
(45-125 A.D.)
==========================================================
“Life is the sum of your choices.”
— Albert Camus, French "existentialist" novelist (1913-1960)
==========================================================
"Hell begins the day that God grants you the vision to see all that you could have done, should have done, and would have done, but did not do."
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, novelist, playwright, scientist and philosopher (1749-1832)
=========================================================
"Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character."
— Albert Einstein, Swiss mathematician, physicist and public philosopher (1879-1955)
==========================================================
"A pessimist is a man who has been compelled to live with an optimist."
— Elbert Hubbard, American entrepreneur and philosopher (founder of the Roycroft firm) (1856-1915)
==========================================================
"There is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather."
— John Ruskin, British critic and author (1819-1900)
==========================================================
"Light tomorrow with today."
— Elizabeth Barrett Browning, English poet (1806-1861)
==========================================================
"He who has lost confidence can lose nothing more."
— Boiste
==========================================================
"No great deed is done by falterers who ask for certainty."
— George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans), English novelist (1819-1880)
==========================================================
"Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think." — Benjamin Disraeli, British statesman and novelist (1804-1881)
==========================================================
"Courage is like a muscle; it is strengthened by use."
— Ruth Gordon, American actress (1896-1985)==========================================================
"All problems become smaller if you don’t dodge them, but confront them. Touch a thistle timidly, and it pricks you; grasp it boldly, and its spines crumble."
— William S. Halsey
==========================================================
"What worries you, masters you."
— Haddon W. Robinson, American preacher, author, professor and TV show host
==========================================================
"A man’s memory may almost become the art of continually varying and misrepresenting his past, according to his interest in the present."
— George Santayana, American philosopher (1863-1952)
==========================================================
"A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds."
— Francis Bacon, English philosopher of science and essayist (1561-1626)
==========================================================
"Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise."
— Cato the Elder, Roman censor (234-149 B.C.)
==========================================================
"Whatever your grade or position, if you know how and when to speak, and when to remain silent, your chances of real success are proportionately increased."
— Ralph C. Smedley, American founder of Toastmasters International (1878-1965)
==========================================================
“To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist, public philosopher and poet (1803-1882)
==========================================================
“Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.”
— Henri Bergson, French philosopher (1859-1941)
==========================================================
Always imitate the behavior of the winner when you lose."
— Unknown
==========================================================
"To sensible men, every day is a day of reckoning."
— John W. Gardner, American nonprofit leader, founder of Common Cause (1912-2002)
==========================================================
“No man who continues to add something to the material, intellectual and moral well-being of the place in which he lives is left long without proper reward.”
— Booker T. Washington, American educator (1856-1915)
==========================================================
"We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness."
— Thich Nhat Hanh, French-based Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist and author (b. 1926)
==========================================================
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."
— Edith Wharton, American novelist (1862-1937)
==========================================================
"Our energy is in proportion to the resistance it meets. We attempt nothing great but from a sense of the difficulties we have to encounter, we persevere in nothing great but from a pride in overcoming them."
— William Hazlitt, English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)
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Have Passion to overcome anything: Any roadblock, any hill, and obstacle in your path!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Regards,
Chillen
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