Pyschology: Quotes: It's a Jungle Out There

"Every day in Africa a gazelle wakes up.  It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed.  Every morning a lion wakes up.  It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death.  It doesn't matter if you are a lion or a gazelle.  When the sun comes up, you better be running."


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Abe Gubegna

Nutrition: Diet: Chia Seeds

Historically, the seeds come from the Central American region and were cultivated by the Aztecs.  In terms of use by athletes, chia seeds are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. 

Chia Fresca Drink

• Cold water
• Lime
• Sweetener 
• Chia seeds

Nutrition: Recovery - Powers of Turmeric and Ginger

Using turmeric and ginger as a anti-inflammatory tool can assist in recovery after workouts.

Sports: Mental: The Champion's Work Ethic

This is an excellent video about the mental commitment necessary to become a champion. 

Nutrition: Diet: Friends and Eating Behavior

"People who hang out with friends who are heavier than they are, tend to gain weight.  Those who socialize with leaner friends, tend to maintain their weight." ..."social influence is a big factor in weight gain and loss."
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60 Second Mind

Lifestyle: Culture-Movies: Oldie But Goodie--Things to Think About

It is in our nature to be inquisitive.  If we stop asking questions, we stop being human.  Below is an excellent film that may help produce much introspection.  The journey is out there--find it.

 

Sports: Flexibility: Too Much of a Good Thing

"...some issues with Yoga are that you lose force production any time you elongate a muscle or become excessively flexible."
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Ben Greenfield Fitness Podcast