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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Adrenal Fatigue | Adrenal Exhaustion | Low Energy
My struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been an ongoing experience my entire life. It has to be one of the most frustrating and debilitating health issues that most doctors will not diagnose correctly. I have tried the traditional medical route and have seen countless doctors none of which have helped. I have even gone to a psychiatrist and tried 5 different medications for depression - all of which made me feeling worse. nnI wanted to write this article with the intent
June 25, 2008
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Do You Want To Tone And Shape Your Body faster? Check Out The Latest Researchâ¦
Do you want to tone and shape your body faster? Check out the latest researchâ¦nnOne of the most common question I receive from my clients is how can I get results faster. Not many people realize how hard it is to gain muscle. Most people working out can only gain about a half a pound of muscle and up to 2 pounds of muscle per month. Muscle is important because the more muscle you have the faster your metabolism - the faster your metabolism, the easier it is for you to get l
May 1, 2008
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Quick Fixes and America
Quick Fixes and AmericannLook, I know it's frustrating and sometimes really depressing to not look the way you want to. Let me tell you a story....nnWhen I worked in banking my waist was around 36 inches. Most people find that extremely hard to believe, but it was true. I was a bit overweight and just really sluggish. My growth hormone and testosterone levels were about 35% to 40% lower than they are today. My self esteem was low and I just wasn't happy with my life. I really
April 30, 2008
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Tips to Staying Motivated And Getting Past Sticking Points
MotivationnnWhy people do anything in life is a topic worth exploring. In the case of toning and shaping your body, it is of the utmost importance to initially address this topic before going into a diet and exercise program. Many books will primarily focus on what to eat and how to perform various exercises. Of course this is the meat and potatoes of any training program, but without the right motivation a person will not maintain any consistency over the long run. nnI've be
April 30, 2008
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Is It Better To Lift Weights Faster or Slower?
Building Muscle: Is lifting a weight faster better than lifting slower?nnLet me first start by defining the topic, “lifting a weight faster or lifting slower” This article is referring to the speed at which a person raises a given weight. For example, when a person is performing bench press that person might raise the weight in one second and lower the weight in one second. In exercise physiology this is referred to as the tempo or the rate of speed a trainee lift
April 30, 2008
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Are Your Beliefs Affecting Your Training?
"To believe or not to believe, that is the question..."nnLet's talk a little about your beliefs... What are beliefs? A belief is our programming, our values, our system to understand ourselves and the world around us. In many ways you become your beliefs. If a person believes that he is fat, he has just created that future reality. Many of my clients will say "But Shawn, in the present I am fat..." Yes, this is true, but are you that way in the future? nnHow you view yourself
April 30, 2008
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Get In Great Shape for The Summer: Tips To Lose Fat
To tone your body, gain muscle, and lose fat, you must really be willing to change your habits and lifestyle. I will be the first to tell you that it is not easy to lose fat. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and consistency. nnFrom my experience with clients, I have found that initially people are always, “gun ho” or ready and willing to train hard in the beginning; but what many lack is follow-through and consistency. In order to have success, you must be
April 15, 2008