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Friday, April 11, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
The Hangover......Workout
It's no secret that alcohol can be a significant contributor to weight gain, which is why most diet plans out there will tell you to cut it out completely. But what happens when you do go out, and you do end up drinking.....A LOT? The damage is already done, so you can really only do one of two things: Either sit on your ass and watch it get bigger, or get off your ass to help repair and minimize the damage. Does the thought of working out while hungover make you cringe? Well, unless you're throwing up into a toilet, which is also an effective form of weight loss although not condoned by Body Jakeover, working up a good sweat will actually make you feel better both physically and mentally, and thus, help you to get over your hangover, while also helping you to get over the shame of the mistakes you made while you were drunk.
So, for those of you who have what it takes to drag yourself to the gym despite last night's booze binge, here are some workout tips that you'll want to keep in mind while hungover:
1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate - This is the most important thing that you want to make sure that you are doing while hungover, whether you are working out or not. One of the main reasons our bodies feel like crap after drinking is because alcohol leaves our bodies dehydrated. Hydrating is the best way to help cure a hangover, and is especially important when working out, since you are going to sweat and dehydrate yourself even more. Sports drinks such as Gatorade are a good option because of the electrolytes, but to avoid processed sugars, I prefer going all natural and drinking coconut water for maximum hydration. And of course, plenty of water, ALL THE TIME.
2. Take it easy - Yes, you are working out, but you are still hungover, so no need to push yourself too hard. Light to moderate weights or an easy run should do the trick. Something steady is best, without the intense intervals. I typically do some moderate weight lifting and core training, or run about 3-5 miles or so after a night of partying, depending on how bad my hangover is.
3. Replenish - People swear by the next day greasy hangover meal, thinking that a family serving of pad thai or a double bacon cheeseburger with fries is the key to overcoming a hangover. In actuality, while it may taste good and temporarily relieve your stomach, it isn't doing much to help you recover, and is only going to make you feel worse in the end, not to mention add on to your overall weight gain. Your body needs to replenish itself with nutrients after a long night out, so fruits, veggies, whole grains and lean proteins are what you should be eating to make you feel better and restore your energy levels to fuel your workout. For those of you who feel that you must have something a little greasy, try having an omelette with some chopped veggies inside. Eggs take on a bit of a greasy feel when cooked, but are also rich in protein and essential nutrients.
4. Realize - Realize that while working out after a night of drinking may be the last thing on your mind, ultimately, you will feel better. Sweating will release the alcohol toxins from your body, and the endorphines from exercise will help lift your mood, as your endorphine flow is typically pretty low while hungover.
Sure, there may be those times when you drank so much that you literally can't move, but if you are able to move, then move your ass to the gym and make up for some of the damage you did the night before. It's not easy, but as long as you stay hydrated and eat right, it's a small price to pay to look and feel good, and a great way to make a good decision after a night of bad ones.
~ Body Jakeover - Have you Jaked off today?
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Monday, March 3, 2014
The Great Debate: Egg Whites vs. The Whole Egg
Should gay marriage be legalized? Is the death penalty unconstitutional? Pro-Life or Pro-Choice? These are all very important debate topics in today's society, but perhaps none are more important than the the topic that has continued to stir up mixed emotions for the better half of the last two decades...
The Great Debate: Egg Whites vs. The Whole Egg
The reason this ever became an issue was due to the dietary cholesterol found in the egg's yolk, which hovers around 180-200mg per egg. People assumed that consuming dietary cholesterol would raise their own cholesterol levels, and thus, egg whites took the market by storm. Well, science now shows us that this is not true. The truth is, unless you have a history of high cholesterol and/or heart disease, and have been instructed by your doctor not to consume egg yolks, eating the whole egg, yolk and all, will not have an effect on your cholesterol levels. In fact, by throwing out the egg yolks, you are not only leaving out half of the egg's protein, but you are also robbing yourself of a whole laundry list of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, D, E, K, B6 and B12, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, selenium, omega 3 and L-arginine, all of which, are found either entirely or more prevalently in the egg's yolk, as opposed to the egg whites, and some of which, are actually beneficial for your cholesterol levels.
Now that we know that the true culprit of raising one's cholesterol is not dietary cholesterol, then what is? The real enemies of your cholesterol levels are saturated and trans fats. These types of fats come in the form of fried foods, butter, ice cream, pizza, cookies, cakes, chips, candies, fatty cheeses and fatty meats, just to name a few. So if you order a ham and cheese omelette with egg whites instead of the whole egg in an attempt to try and lower your cholesterol, you're actually doing the complete opposite.
Eggs are a super food, rich in nutrients, and an excellent source of protein. How would you feel if you squeezed a dozen of these super foods out of your ass and then everyone threw out the best part? Let's not offend our chicken friends anymore. They work hard to give us eggs, so go ahead and eat the whole damn thing.
~ Body Jakeover - GET SEXY
The Great Debate: Egg Whites vs. The Whole Egg
The reason this ever became an issue was due to the dietary cholesterol found in the egg's yolk, which hovers around 180-200mg per egg. People assumed that consuming dietary cholesterol would raise their own cholesterol levels, and thus, egg whites took the market by storm. Well, science now shows us that this is not true. The truth is, unless you have a history of high cholesterol and/or heart disease, and have been instructed by your doctor not to consume egg yolks, eating the whole egg, yolk and all, will not have an effect on your cholesterol levels. In fact, by throwing out the egg yolks, you are not only leaving out half of the egg's protein, but you are also robbing yourself of a whole laundry list of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, D, E, K, B6 and B12, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, selenium, omega 3 and L-arginine, all of which, are found either entirely or more prevalently in the egg's yolk, as opposed to the egg whites, and some of which, are actually beneficial for your cholesterol levels.
Now that we know that the true culprit of raising one's cholesterol is not dietary cholesterol, then what is? The real enemies of your cholesterol levels are saturated and trans fats. These types of fats come in the form of fried foods, butter, ice cream, pizza, cookies, cakes, chips, candies, fatty cheeses and fatty meats, just to name a few. So if you order a ham and cheese omelette with egg whites instead of the whole egg in an attempt to try and lower your cholesterol, you're actually doing the complete opposite.
Eggs are a super food, rich in nutrients, and an excellent source of protein. How would you feel if you squeezed a dozen of these super foods out of your ass and then everyone threw out the best part? Let's not offend our chicken friends anymore. They work hard to give us eggs, so go ahead and eat the whole damn thing.
~ Body Jakeover - GET SEXY
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
The Sumo Wrestler Diet
Ever wonder how sumo wrestlers gain so much weight? No? Well here's how anyways...
1. They don't eat breakfast - Sumo wrestlers get up early in the morning to begin training, but despite this, they don't eat until about 11am. They do this because not eating shortly after they wake up slows down their metabolism for the rest of the day, allowing them to burn less calories and pack on more pounds, despite the fact that they are getting several hours of intense exercise.
2. They only eat 1-2 times a day - Because sumo wrestlers slow their metabolism by not eating early in the day, they only have time to eat 1-2 meals later in the day, with little in between due to training. The key is for them to gorge on foods during these meals which are high in both calories and carbohydrates. They are able to eat large quantities of food during this time because they are so hungry from essentially waiting so long to eat.
3. They drink a lot of non-light beer - Sumo wrestlers drink large quantities of non-light beer with their meals in order to effortlessly add to their calorie and carbohydrate intake.
4. They sleep right after eating - After they eat large quantities of high calorie foods and drink plenty of beer with a lowered metabolism, they go right to bed so that their bodies don't have a chance to metabolize those calories and are forced to store them as fat in the body.
So, if you happen to skip breakfast or wait a few hours after waking up until you actually get to your work desk to eat, and then not eat much until dinner because you think you'll lose more weight that way, but end up stuffing your face at dinner time from being so hungry, and then drink a ton of beer at happy hour, followed by a late night snack, and then pass out shortly after, just think to yourself......you are eating just like a sumo wrestler.
Don't want to end up looking like this? Then do the opposite of everything you've just read. That is all.
~ Body Jakeover - GET SEXY
1. They don't eat breakfast - Sumo wrestlers get up early in the morning to begin training, but despite this, they don't eat until about 11am. They do this because not eating shortly after they wake up slows down their metabolism for the rest of the day, allowing them to burn less calories and pack on more pounds, despite the fact that they are getting several hours of intense exercise.
2. They only eat 1-2 times a day - Because sumo wrestlers slow their metabolism by not eating early in the day, they only have time to eat 1-2 meals later in the day, with little in between due to training. The key is for them to gorge on foods during these meals which are high in both calories and carbohydrates. They are able to eat large quantities of food during this time because they are so hungry from essentially waiting so long to eat.
3. They drink a lot of non-light beer - Sumo wrestlers drink large quantities of non-light beer with their meals in order to effortlessly add to their calorie and carbohydrate intake.
4. They sleep right after eating - After they eat large quantities of high calorie foods and drink plenty of beer with a lowered metabolism, they go right to bed so that their bodies don't have a chance to metabolize those calories and are forced to store them as fat in the body.
So, if you happen to skip breakfast or wait a few hours after waking up until you actually get to your work desk to eat, and then not eat much until dinner because you think you'll lose more weight that way, but end up stuffing your face at dinner time from being so hungry, and then drink a ton of beer at happy hour, followed by a late night snack, and then pass out shortly after, just think to yourself......you are eating just like a sumo wrestler.
Don't want to end up looking like this? Then do the opposite of everything you've just read. That is all.
~ Body Jakeover - GET SEXY
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Body Jakeover Super Accurate Physique Assessment Test
Spring is officially here, which means that Summer is right around the corner, which means that beach season is right around the corner, which means that you can no longer hide behind your sweaters and you will have to put on a bathing suit at one point or another. So, let's take a test. The test is to go into your closet, pull out your bathing suit, put it on, and stand in front of the mirror for 10 full seconds. Ready, set.......GO!
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Thought so. It's time for a Jakeover...
~ Body Jakeover, GET SEXY
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Body Jakeover Abs Tip #32 - Just Breathe
Breathing. Probably the easiest thing anyone can do, because it involves no effort whatsoever. You're breathing right now, without even having to think about it. However, when it comes to doing ab work, the most simple, basic aspect of human life, breathing, leaves so many people clueless, which is why so many people do situps day in and day out, but still look like they just ate a fat stomach for breakfast.
So, how the hell is breathing supposed to help you get a six pack? Follow these breathing techniques next time you're doing situps, crunches, leg-ups, or any type of ab exercises for that matter...
BREATHE! - The first step is to ACTUALLY BREATHE. Don't hold your breath. While breathing is a natural bodily function, for whatever reason, people stop doing it when they work their abs. Muscles need blood and oxygen in order to build, and cutting off the circulation to your abs prevents this from happening. Holding your breathe while working your abs can also raise your blood pressure and make you light headed or dizzy. If all that wasn't bad enough, your chances of forcing out a fart in front of the hot guy or girl next to you while you're doing situps will increase significantly if you hold your breathe.
EXHALE! - Best done through your mouth, you want to exhale during the concentric phase of the ab exercise, meaning, you breathe out as your abs are contracting and exerting force. This would be the "crunch" portion of the exercise, when your upper or lower body moves towards the center. This helps prompt your abs to do work using maximal abdominal muscle fiber, with less involvement from the iliopsoas muscles (you don't have to know what this means, just know that it's good).
INHALE! - Best done through your nose, you want to inhale during the eccentric phase of the ab exercise, meaning, you breathe in as your body relaxes. This would be the portion of the exercise when your upper or lower body moves away from the center. Inhaling is crucial in delivering blood and oxygen to your abdonimals. Proper inhalation replenishes the energy your body needs in order to continue to contract, allowing for more repetitions (you don't get a six pack by doing 20 crunches and calling it a day).
Exhale on the way up, inhale on the way down, it's as easy as that. In fact, it's so easy a caveman could do it. Look at this guy for instance, his abs are impeccable....
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So, how the hell is breathing supposed to help you get a six pack? Follow these breathing techniques next time you're doing situps, crunches, leg-ups, or any type of ab exercises for that matter...
BREATHE! - The first step is to ACTUALLY BREATHE. Don't hold your breath. While breathing is a natural bodily function, for whatever reason, people stop doing it when they work their abs. Muscles need blood and oxygen in order to build, and cutting off the circulation to your abs prevents this from happening. Holding your breathe while working your abs can also raise your blood pressure and make you light headed or dizzy. If all that wasn't bad enough, your chances of forcing out a fart in front of the hot guy or girl next to you while you're doing situps will increase significantly if you hold your breathe.
EXHALE! - Best done through your mouth, you want to exhale during the concentric phase of the ab exercise, meaning, you breathe out as your abs are contracting and exerting force. This would be the "crunch" portion of the exercise, when your upper or lower body moves towards the center. This helps prompt your abs to do work using maximal abdominal muscle fiber, with less involvement from the iliopsoas muscles (you don't have to know what this means, just know that it's good).
INHALE! - Best done through your nose, you want to inhale during the eccentric phase of the ab exercise, meaning, you breathe in as your body relaxes. This would be the portion of the exercise when your upper or lower body moves away from the center. Inhaling is crucial in delivering blood and oxygen to your abdonimals. Proper inhalation replenishes the energy your body needs in order to continue to contract, allowing for more repetitions (you don't get a six pack by doing 20 crunches and calling it a day).
Exhale on the way up, inhale on the way down, it's as easy as that. In fact, it's so easy a caveman could do it. Look at this guy for instance, his abs are impeccable....
Body Jakeover - GET SEXY
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Everybody Loves Santa Clause....But Nobody Wants to Bang Him
Yup, it's the holidays, which means Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas goodies, endless booze and leftovers for days, coupled with a hectic schedule and lack of exercise. This is the perfect recipe for gaining weight, and ultimately, coming up with the same New Year's resolution, year after year, to lose all the weight you gained.
Now, don't get me wrong here. I too understand the importance of good food, family and friends. And, I too tend to have a busy holiday schedule which interferes with my normal workout regimen. Therefore, I too tend to put on a couple unwanted pounds during the holidays. So, no one is telling you to take time away from your friends and family during the holidays to run a hundred miles, and no one is telling you to not eat all of the foods that bring your family and friends together during these precious times. However, here's an interesting concept that you may want to try this holiday season. It's called, "Stop Eating So Damn Much."
Proven by scientists, nutritionists and personal trainers all around the globe, it has been proven that if you simply stop eating so damn much, you can significantly decrease the amount of weight you were to gain if you were to eat vast amounts of food at a time. This method is particularly effective during the holiday season, because while a little weight gain during the holidays is inevitable due to the constant intake of high calorie foods, by not eating so damn much, you can actually lessen the amount of calories being consumed, while still enjoying those foods that you love, just in smaller portions. Please observe the following formulas for reference...
1 slice of pumpkin pie (320 calories) x Eating 3 slices in one sitting = Consuming 960 calories
3 slices of pumpkin pie (960 calories) + Stop eating so damn much (-2 slices) = Consuming only 320 calories
3,600 calories (1 pound gained) x Stuffing your face = 360,000 calories or 10 pounds gained
3,600 calories (1 pound gained) x Stop eating so damn much = 10,800 calories or only 3 pounds gained
This is a fairly foreign concept to many Americans, but I urge you to give it a try next time you're at the dinner table. While it may just seem flat out strange to many, it's not all that complicated, in that you simply stop eating once your stomach tells you that it's full. This feeling of being full triggers a signal to your brain, at which point, you make the conscientious decision to stop eating so damn much. If you are having trouble with this method, refer back to the formulas above, and with a little practice, you can successfully prevent yourself from being mistaken for Santa Clause at the mall again. Happy Holidays!
Now, don't get me wrong here. I too understand the importance of good food, family and friends. And, I too tend to have a busy holiday schedule which interferes with my normal workout regimen. Therefore, I too tend to put on a couple unwanted pounds during the holidays. So, no one is telling you to take time away from your friends and family during the holidays to run a hundred miles, and no one is telling you to not eat all of the foods that bring your family and friends together during these precious times. However, here's an interesting concept that you may want to try this holiday season. It's called, "Stop Eating So Damn Much."
Proven by scientists, nutritionists and personal trainers all around the globe, it has been proven that if you simply stop eating so damn much, you can significantly decrease the amount of weight you were to gain if you were to eat vast amounts of food at a time. This method is particularly effective during the holiday season, because while a little weight gain during the holidays is inevitable due to the constant intake of high calorie foods, by not eating so damn much, you can actually lessen the amount of calories being consumed, while still enjoying those foods that you love, just in smaller portions. Please observe the following formulas for reference...
1 slice of pumpkin pie (320 calories) x Eating 3 slices in one sitting = Consuming 960 calories
3 slices of pumpkin pie (960 calories) + Stop eating so damn much (-2 slices) = Consuming only 320 calories
3,600 calories (1 pound gained) x Stuffing your face = 360,000 calories or 10 pounds gained
3,600 calories (1 pound gained) x Stop eating so damn much = 10,800 calories or only 3 pounds gained
This is a fairly foreign concept to many Americans, but I urge you to give it a try next time you're at the dinner table. While it may just seem flat out strange to many, it's not all that complicated, in that you simply stop eating once your stomach tells you that it's full. This feeling of being full triggers a signal to your brain, at which point, you make the conscientious decision to stop eating so damn much. If you are having trouble with this method, refer back to the formulas above, and with a little practice, you can successfully prevent yourself from being mistaken for Santa Clause at the mall again. Happy Holidays!
~ Body Jakeover, GET SEXY
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
No if's, and's....only butts.
In the 90's, it was all about the boobs. These days, it's all about the butt. So you have a small chest? Thick calves? Bad personality? Third nipple? No problem. If you have a killer butt, anything is forgivable. So ladies, this one is especially for you. Let's get you the butt you've always wanted. And if you were already blessed with a great butt, let's make it even better...
See what I mean? A great butt is a two part process. Working the actual butt is only one aspect of making a butt look spectacular. In order to make your butt truly POP, you'll want to work that waist too. Slimming in your waistline will accentuate your butt, and for those who desire a rounder, fuller looking butt, a slim waist will give the optical illusion of just that, without adjusting the actual size of your butt at all. Now let's take a look at how to achieve both a great butt, and a waistline to match....
Part 2 - The WAIST
The waist is a little trickier. Core strengthening techniques are an effective method towards bringing the waistline in. While there are copious amounts of core exercises you can do, for purposes of this post, we will focus specifically on the obliques, as these will have the most significant visual effect on your butt. To target the sides, rotational movements like those shown below are great for slimming the waist, and you can even use a medicine ball for added resistance. No need to go to heavy with the medicine ball though, as you will want to refrain from building your obliques too much and expanding your waistline. Sets of 3, at 15-20 repetitions each, with a 5-10 lbs. medicine ball should suffice.
Get a butt to die for and the world will open new doors for you. Sound superficial? Possibly, but I don't make the rules of life, I just live by them. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go empty my wallet on a girl with a butt that inspired this post.
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First, let's examine what makes a great butt. Is it the size? The shape? The firmness? Yes, yes and yes. However, there is more to a great butt than just the butt itself. Let me explain. While the butt itself may be great, it may not look that great if the ratio of butt to body is off. Observe....
See what I mean? A great butt is a two part process. Working the actual butt is only one aspect of making a butt look spectacular. In order to make your butt truly POP, you'll want to work that waist too. Slimming in your waistline will accentuate your butt, and for those who desire a rounder, fuller looking butt, a slim waist will give the optical illusion of just that, without adjusting the actual size of your butt at all. Now let's take a look at how to achieve both a great butt, and a waistline to match....
Part 1 - The BUTT
Truly great butts are made of muscle. Firm, tone, round, shapely muscle. Butts comprised mainly of fat are for Juvenile music videos. Variations of squats and lunges are the best exercises for targeting the gluteus maximus muscle, as shown below. Start with your own body weight at 15-20 repetitions for sets of 3. You can add some weight as you get stronger, building more muscle in your butt and thighs, should you want to add some mass.
Truly great butts are made of muscle. Firm, tone, round, shapely muscle. Butts comprised mainly of fat are for Juvenile music videos. Variations of squats and lunges are the best exercises for targeting the gluteus maximus muscle, as shown below. Start with your own body weight at 15-20 repetitions for sets of 3. You can add some weight as you get stronger, building more muscle in your butt and thighs, should you want to add some mass.
Part 2 - The WAIST
The waist is a little trickier. Core strengthening techniques are an effective method towards bringing the waistline in. While there are copious amounts of core exercises you can do, for purposes of this post, we will focus specifically on the obliques, as these will have the most significant visual effect on your butt. To target the sides, rotational movements like those shown below are great for slimming the waist, and you can even use a medicine ball for added resistance. No need to go to heavy with the medicine ball though, as you will want to refrain from building your obliques too much and expanding your waistline. Sets of 3, at 15-20 repetitions each, with a 5-10 lbs. medicine ball should suffice.
Get a butt to die for and the world will open new doors for you. Sound superficial? Possibly, but I don't make the rules of life, I just live by them. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go empty my wallet on a girl with a butt that inspired this post.
~ Body Jakeover, GET SEXY
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Speaking Jakeover Lesson #2 - Intermediate Level
Definition: Jake-off - v. 1. To workout or exercise. 2. To eat nutritious foods. 3. To engage in healthy behavior.
n. 1. A client of the Jakeover. 2. A healthy, fit individual.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Other meals do not boost your metabolism as much.
Translation: I start my day by Jaking off first thing in the morning. It's all downhill from there.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Translation: I don't need to see anyone, as long as I have my daily Jake-off sessions.
I've stretched you out for the past 15 minutes, now you need to stretch out my hamstrings.
Translation: I've Jaked you off long enough, now it's your turn to return the favor.
I jogged this morning, lifted weights during lunch, took a kickboxing class after work, and did yoga before bed.
Translation: I Jaked off 4 times in one day. New record!
Even though my trainer worked me out at the gym today, I couldn't help but stop for a slice of pizza on my way home.
Translation: She Jaked me off and I did the walk of shame all the way back to my place.
Somebody tell that guy with the six pack to eat a hot dog.
Translation: Eat sh*t you f**king Jake-off!
While having dinner, my date pushed the bread aside and secretly handed me some celery sticks.
Translation: My date just Jaked me off under the table.
I injured my right hand, so I've been focusing on kettlebell training with just my left hand.
Translation: I Jake off with my left hand now. I'm getting pretty good at it.
I got one of those massages where the girl walks on your back in order to relieve tension from heavy lifting. It felt very different from any other massage I've had.
Translation: Some girl Jaked me off with her feet. It was kinda weird.
I used a diet tip that I learned from watching Ellen, and it worked.
Translation: You'll never believe this, but Ellen Degeneres just Jaked me off.
Without core strengthening, you will never get the results that you want. Rotational movements with medicine balls should be added to your routine.
Translation: If you don't play with my balls while you're Jaking me off, we're going to be here all night.
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Monday, July 2, 2012
From Puff to Buff
Many non-Koreans that I ask usually don't know what I'm talking about when I say this, but ask any Korean person what happens when you eat ramen noodles before you go to bed, and they will surely tell you that you will wake up in the morning looking a little like this....
Before After
After lowering her sodium intake and upping her potassium intake for just a couple weeks, she was able to make a drastic change!
Why is that? Answer: SODIUM
Sodium, or salt, is a water retainer. This means that when consumed, it causes your body to retain water, which can make you look puffy, especially when consumed in large amounts. Lowering your sodium intake will reverse this effect, giving you a less puffy look, as your skin will look tighter with less water being retained. Industry Secret: Before competitions and photo shoots, bodybuilders and fitness models will eliminate all sodium from their diets weeks in advance, in order to get that super ripped look (They don't always walk around looking THAT cut). Now, I'm not saying that anyone needs to go to this extreme, especially since a little salt is good to have. I am just saying that excess amounts of sodium can lead to MMS, or "Marshmellow Man Syndrome", and is overall just not healthy.
This is also a great tip if you are trying to get that extra boost when trying to look good for a certain occasion. For instance, if you plan to be on the beach, fit into a wedding dress, look good in a revealing outfit at a party, or just want your significant other to allow you to keep the lights on for once while you're making love, you will want to look your best, and laying low on the salt for that week, or even the day of, will help out. As an added bonus, potassium helps to extract the water from your system, so eating bananas or even taking potassium supplements will help give you that extra edge as well when it comes to the tight skin look. Take this girl for example....
After lowering her sodium intake and upping her potassium intake for just a couple weeks, she was able to make a drastic change!
Canned foods, instant meals, condiments, TV dinners, and pretty much anything that can go a long time without spoiling are some of the biggest culprits when it comes to excess levels of sodium. Now maybe you don't care to give up your beloved ramen noodles or TV dinners for good, but I'm sure you can sacrifice them a day or two before the beach, right? Remember, July 4th is right around the corner. Make your country proud.
~ Body Jakeover, Potassium - Sodium = Sexy
~ Body Jakeover, Potassium - Sodium = Sexy
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Not Getting Enough Sex? Maybe Some Sex Lines Will Help.
According to a recent, non-existent survey that I created in my head and that is based off of no real statistics whatsoever, 100% of women go crazy for visible "sex lines" on a guy. Never heard of the sex lines? Please see below...
These types of exercises focus in on the lower abdominal region, as they are required to lift your legs. Greater definition in your lower ab region will enhance the visibility of these lines, as they will accentuate the point where ab meets hip flexor. I like doing sets of 15-20 for 3 or 4 repetitions. You can also do these as much as everyday, as the muscles in your midsection don't need as much recovery time as other areas of your body. As your lower ab muscles increase in strength, you can challenge yourself by not letting your legs touch the ground on the reverse crunches, or not bringing them fully down on the hanging leg raises. It makes the exercise twice as hard, but you'll reap twice the benefits.
Lastly, while these exercises will help add to the definition of these lines, without a low body fat percentage, you will never be able to tell, because you will never be able to see them. This is one of those rewards that is reaped as a result of healthy diet and regular exercise, which you can follow in my prior posts. It's hard work, but it's well worth it in the end, as these lines seem to catch more attention these days than a six-pack itself. Add the sex lines to your figure, and you will be compelled to buy jeans with a rise that is lower than standards after 2am. (Although, with your new sex lines, you shouldn't have to lower your standards for sex, right?)
These lines are also sometimes referred to as the "V-Line" or the "Y-Line". There is no real technical term for them, or at least I haven't heard of one yet, but they are basically the lines that form where your lower abdominals connect to your hip flexors. If you don't have them, my made-up survey will tell you that if you want every single woman on this entire earth to swoon every time you take off your shirt, you'll want to get them. So let's learn how.
In order to obtain the coveted sex lines, you have to focus in on the sex lines. This is hard for some, because it's in an area that not many people are used to focusing in on. Generally, the best way to focus in on the sex lines is to do exercises like hanging leg raises or reverse crunches, like so...
These types of exercises focus in on the lower abdominal region, as they are required to lift your legs. Greater definition in your lower ab region will enhance the visibility of these lines, as they will accentuate the point where ab meets hip flexor. I like doing sets of 15-20 for 3 or 4 repetitions. You can also do these as much as everyday, as the muscles in your midsection don't need as much recovery time as other areas of your body. As your lower ab muscles increase in strength, you can challenge yourself by not letting your legs touch the ground on the reverse crunches, or not bringing them fully down on the hanging leg raises. It makes the exercise twice as hard, but you'll reap twice the benefits.
Lastly, while these exercises will help add to the definition of these lines, without a low body fat percentage, you will never be able to tell, because you will never be able to see them. This is one of those rewards that is reaped as a result of healthy diet and regular exercise, which you can follow in my prior posts. It's hard work, but it's well worth it in the end, as these lines seem to catch more attention these days than a six-pack itself. Add the sex lines to your figure, and you will be compelled to buy jeans with a rise that is lower than standards after 2am. (Although, with your new sex lines, you shouldn't have to lower your standards for sex, right?)
~ Body Jakeover, GET SEXY - Lower Rise Jeans, Higher Standards
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Are You Skinny Fat?
Skinny Fat - [ski-nee-fat] - adj. 1. A term coined in the fitness industry to describe the physique of one who is both skinny and fat at the same time.
2. To have the frame and/or dimensions of what is considered "skinny" in modern society, despite the fact that your body is comprised mainly of fat, with little muscle to show.
3. To look great in a sweater, but transform into a sh*tbomb in a bikini.
Example - 1. Yo check out the muffin top on that girl in the size 2 jeans...straight up skinny fat, son!
2. See photo below:
Now being skinny fat isn't the worst thing in the world. There are certainly worse positions to be in, like just being fat. I mean, you can still wear the top fashions, the skinny jeans and the sexy heels, and many people are content with this, which is completely fine. But for those who strive for more, for those who know what it's like to feel hot on the dance floor until a guy starts dancing with you, only to get a handful of love handle, for those who want the show to START once beach time comes, as opposed to end, for those who felt great about themselves prior to reading this blog post, but now feel insecure because of assholes like me who write about this stuff, please read on...
So how do you go from being skinny fat to just being skinny? Well if you think about it, being skinny fat, when broken down into science, is no different than being fat, because your body fat percentage is higher than normal, with no significant muscle build. Therefore, the answer is, BUILD MUSCLE. Running is great for cardio and overall health, but running alone won't help you build much muscle, and a non-muscular body won't burn as many calories day-to-day as a muscular body. Resistance training, core strengthening and weight training should be added to your routine. Core strengthening and muscle building exercises like the plank, sit-ups, pushups, boxing, yoga, pilates, medicine ball training, bosu and stability ball training, resistance band training and weight lifting. These types of exercises, coupled with a diet high in protein, are what will get you that lean, tone and skinny (minus the "fat") look. Now girls, I know you're thinking to yourselves, "Well, I don't want to lift weights and build muscle because I don't want to get huge and bulky". Listen, guys lift hundreds and hundreds of pounds for hours on end, grunt it out at the gym, drink protein shakes and eat endless cans of tuna to get bulky muscles. If you lift little 5 pound weights for a few reps, you won't get overly jacked, I promise.
So what are you waiting for? Get your skinny fat ass off the couch and get to work!
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2. To have the frame and/or dimensions of what is considered "skinny" in modern society, despite the fact that your body is comprised mainly of fat, with little muscle to show.
3. To look great in a sweater, but transform into a sh*tbomb in a bikini.
Example - 1. Yo check out the muffin top on that girl in the size 2 jeans...straight up skinny fat, son!
2. See photo below:
Now being skinny fat isn't the worst thing in the world. There are certainly worse positions to be in, like just being fat. I mean, you can still wear the top fashions, the skinny jeans and the sexy heels, and many people are content with this, which is completely fine. But for those who strive for more, for those who know what it's like to feel hot on the dance floor until a guy starts dancing with you, only to get a handful of love handle, for those who want the show to START once beach time comes, as opposed to end, for those who felt great about themselves prior to reading this blog post, but now feel insecure because of assholes like me who write about this stuff, please read on...
So how do you go from being skinny fat to just being skinny? Well if you think about it, being skinny fat, when broken down into science, is no different than being fat, because your body fat percentage is higher than normal, with no significant muscle build. Therefore, the answer is, BUILD MUSCLE. Running is great for cardio and overall health, but running alone won't help you build much muscle, and a non-muscular body won't burn as many calories day-to-day as a muscular body. Resistance training, core strengthening and weight training should be added to your routine. Core strengthening and muscle building exercises like the plank, sit-ups, pushups, boxing, yoga, pilates, medicine ball training, bosu and stability ball training, resistance band training and weight lifting. These types of exercises, coupled with a diet high in protein, are what will get you that lean, tone and skinny (minus the "fat") look. Now girls, I know you're thinking to yourselves, "Well, I don't want to lift weights and build muscle because I don't want to get huge and bulky". Listen, guys lift hundreds and hundreds of pounds for hours on end, grunt it out at the gym, drink protein shakes and eat endless cans of tuna to get bulky muscles. If you lift little 5 pound weights for a few reps, you won't get overly jacked, I promise.
So what are you waiting for? Get your skinny fat ass off the couch and get to work!
~ Body Jakeover - Get Sexy
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Body Jakeover Abs Tip #124 - Grow Your Abs
Everyone has abs. Even this guy...
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If you didn't have abs, you would't be able to stand and you would topple over. However, the problem is that most people can't see their abs because they are covered in a thick layer of flab. It's a bit of a shame to think that you have a great six pack under there, but no one can see it. It's kind of like covering up the Mona Lisa with a blanket. Well, in your track to a six pack, here is a tip in a continuous series that I will begin to sporadically write that will be dedicated to sculpting the stomach of your dreams.
Jakeover Abs Tip #124 - GROW your abs
The abs are just like any other muscle. If you work them out, they will get bigger. Once they get bigger, they become more visible. This is especially helpful for those who aren't currently walking around with a 3% body fat percentage. How? The bigger your abs are, the more raised they become, allowing them to push through the flab for greater visibility. Sure, if you weigh 300 pounds, this won't help you very much. But if you're kind of on the verge of a sixer, where if you're standing in the right lighting, and you flex so hard that you feel like you're about to take a crap, that they become somewhat visible, this will give you that extra "umph".
Now onto how to grow your abs. It's simple; treat them as any other muscle. If you want to grow your biceps, you do curls with heavy weights, right? So when you're trying to grow your abs, you'll want to take weight to your abs when you're doing ab work. You can start by doing abs on an incline bench, like so...
As your abs get stronger on the incline, you can gradually add weight to grow them. You can do this by simply grabbing a 10 lb. plate (which is what I recommend for beginners to start with), holding it across your chest, and progressing with your sit-ups. Carry enough weight so that you can comfortably do about 15-20 reps, for 3+ sets.
If you can get up to 25, 35 even 45 lbs. on the incline for this amount of reps, you're one step closer to counting to six.
If you can get up to 25, 35 even 45 lbs. on the incline for this amount of reps, you're one step closer to counting to six.
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Bad Genes Keeping You from Skinny Jeans? Boost Your Metabolism!
You've all done it before. You're watching the skinny girl or the ripped dude, as they shove pizza and fries into their mouths, not gaining a pound, and you look at them and think....."I f@*#ing hate you". How is it that they can eat whatever they want, and not gain a single pound, but if I have one french fry, I gain another ass cheek?
Quite simply, they may be blessed with a higher metabolism than you, which can be contributed to good genes. Sure, it's not fair, but that's just the way it is. If it makes you feel any better, metabolisms tend to slow down as we age, so many of those people that you hate may eventually get fat, and you can make fun of them later. So what can you do to avoid this? Well, maybe you don't have the best genes in the world, but here are some tips to help boost your metabolism to make it look like you do...
- EXERCISE: This is a given. 30 min., 3x a week is the bare minimum. The more you exercise, the higher your metabolism will be. Keep in mind though, that exercise alone isn't always enough to go eating whatever you want. There are fat people at the gym too.
- BUILD MUSCLE: Your body will burn more calories when maintaining a muscular figure, thus increasing your metabolism, even when you are not working out. Building lean/tone muscle will accomplish this, and you don't even have to get super jacked (although, why wouldn't you want to?).
- EAT BREAKFAST: Breakfast really is the most important meal, as it boosts your metabolism first thing in the morning, raising it for the day. If you eat your breakfast at your office desk, after you've already been awake for several hours getting ready and commuting to work, then it's too late to be considered breakfast, and it won't have the same effect. A good pick-up line to use at the club when talking to another healthy individual is, "So what should we eat for breakfast tomorrow morning?" Your chances of getting laid should increase.
- DRINK MORE WATER: The energy burning process of metabolism needs water in order to be effective. You've heard the 8 glasses a day rule, but who really keeps track of that? The Body Jakeover rule for water is.....pee clear.
- DON'T SKIP MEALS: A lot of people think that skipping meals and going longer periods without eating will help them lose weight. However, did you ever notice that a lot of people that say this are also kind of chubby? Taking nutrition advice from a chubby person is like taking financial advice from a bum. Eating consistently throughout the day will keep you energized and your metabolism will stay up. Five small meals a day is ideal (breakfast/lunch/dinner, with snacks in between). Obviously you will want to be eating healthy foods all day, as this doesn't work with hot dogs and pizza.
- GET YOUR B VITAMINS: B vitamins give you energy and help boost your metabolism. They also aid your body in metabolizing the foods that you eat. Some foods that are high in B vitamins are chicken, fish, nuts, bananas, potatoes, avocados and green leafy vegetables. You can also consider taking a B-Complex supplement, which will contain all of the essential B vitamins. An added bonus is that B-Vitamin supplements will turn your urine into a cool neon color when you first start taking them. Try it out and show your friends.
These are all easy things to do, and will make a world of difference. Making these little changes to your daily routine can help you get to that next level, and can also help cover you during those times that you slip in your diet and/or your fitness regimen. Also, as you get older, these tips become increasingly important, because if you don't work to boost your metabolism, you will be left to peruse your Facebook photos from years past, only to wonder why your face seems to take up more camera space every single year. Go ahead and look at your old photos right now..........see what I mean?
Quite simply, they may be blessed with a higher metabolism than you, which can be contributed to good genes. Sure, it's not fair, but that's just the way it is. If it makes you feel any better, metabolisms tend to slow down as we age, so many of those people that you hate may eventually get fat, and you can make fun of them later. So what can you do to avoid this? Well, maybe you don't have the best genes in the world, but here are some tips to help boost your metabolism to make it look like you do...
- EXERCISE: This is a given. 30 min., 3x a week is the bare minimum. The more you exercise, the higher your metabolism will be. Keep in mind though, that exercise alone isn't always enough to go eating whatever you want. There are fat people at the gym too.
- BUILD MUSCLE: Your body will burn more calories when maintaining a muscular figure, thus increasing your metabolism, even when you are not working out. Building lean/tone muscle will accomplish this, and you don't even have to get super jacked (although, why wouldn't you want to?).
- EAT BREAKFAST: Breakfast really is the most important meal, as it boosts your metabolism first thing in the morning, raising it for the day. If you eat your breakfast at your office desk, after you've already been awake for several hours getting ready and commuting to work, then it's too late to be considered breakfast, and it won't have the same effect. A good pick-up line to use at the club when talking to another healthy individual is, "So what should we eat for breakfast tomorrow morning?" Your chances of getting laid should increase.
- DRINK MORE WATER: The energy burning process of metabolism needs water in order to be effective. You've heard the 8 glasses a day rule, but who really keeps track of that? The Body Jakeover rule for water is.....pee clear.
- DON'T SKIP MEALS: A lot of people think that skipping meals and going longer periods without eating will help them lose weight. However, did you ever notice that a lot of people that say this are also kind of chubby? Taking nutrition advice from a chubby person is like taking financial advice from a bum. Eating consistently throughout the day will keep you energized and your metabolism will stay up. Five small meals a day is ideal (breakfast/lunch/dinner, with snacks in between). Obviously you will want to be eating healthy foods all day, as this doesn't work with hot dogs and pizza.
- GET YOUR B VITAMINS: B vitamins give you energy and help boost your metabolism. They also aid your body in metabolizing the foods that you eat. Some foods that are high in B vitamins are chicken, fish, nuts, bananas, potatoes, avocados and green leafy vegetables. You can also consider taking a B-Complex supplement, which will contain all of the essential B vitamins. An added bonus is that B-Vitamin supplements will turn your urine into a cool neon color when you first start taking them. Try it out and show your friends.
These are all easy things to do, and will make a world of difference. Making these little changes to your daily routine can help you get to that next level, and can also help cover you during those times that you slip in your diet and/or your fitness regimen. Also, as you get older, these tips become increasingly important, because if you don't work to boost your metabolism, you will be left to peruse your Facebook photos from years past, only to wonder why your face seems to take up more camera space every single year. Go ahead and look at your old photos right now..........see what I mean?
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Success Stories
"I started The Body Jakeover initially to lose a few pounds before my birthday. I could see results within just two weeks! My clothes fit better and I was able to fit clothes I hadn't worn since college. People were noticing my new figure and that was exciting. It gave me a new confidence.
Throughout the plan I was never hungry; I ate as much as I wanted to, but I was eating the right things and that made all the difference. I simply cut processed foods, refined carbohydrates and sugars out of my diet, and watched the pounds come off. I lost 10lbs in just a few weeks. I had lost weight before by dieting and exercise but I could never manage to keep it off. But The Body Jakeover isn't a diet; it's a lifestyle, so the weight stays off!
The guidance you get on The Body Jakeover is second to none. If I wasn't sure if a certain food was conducive to my progress I could call Jake at any time of day or night and he was always there to help. My progress was important to him and he was a great mentor. He really knows his stuff and he walks the walk.
Overall this was a great experience. I lost the weight, kept it off and I now have a healthier lifestyle. It was very simple and easy to get used to. I would recommend The Body Jakeover to anyone who wants to lose weight, get in shape, or just be healthier. With Jake's help, anyone can do it."
~ Tuera C.
"After a month of the Body Jakeover workouts on my butt and thighs, I have to say I am impressed with my results. My butt is TIGHT and my thighs are RIGHT! Thanks Jake!
~ Janice M.
"In the course of a month and a half, I lost a whole pant size by following Jake's nutritional guidelines. Usually, I would go on crash diets and then just gain the weight back, but this is definitely a lifestyle change and not a crash diet. Thanks for all your help Jake!"
~ Rose K.
Throughout the plan I was never hungry; I ate as much as I wanted to, but I was eating the right things and that made all the difference. I simply cut processed foods, refined carbohydrates and sugars out of my diet, and watched the pounds come off. I lost 10lbs in just a few weeks. I had lost weight before by dieting and exercise but I could never manage to keep it off. But The Body Jakeover isn't a diet; it's a lifestyle, so the weight stays off!
The guidance you get on The Body Jakeover is second to none. If I wasn't sure if a certain food was conducive to my progress I could call Jake at any time of day or night and he was always there to help. My progress was important to him and he was a great mentor. He really knows his stuff and he walks the walk.
Overall this was a great experience. I lost the weight, kept it off and I now have a healthier lifestyle. It was very simple and easy to get used to. I would recommend The Body Jakeover to anyone who wants to lose weight, get in shape, or just be healthier. With Jake's help, anyone can do it."
~ Tuera C.
"After a month of the Body Jakeover workouts on my butt and thighs, I have to say I am impressed with my results. My butt is TIGHT and my thighs are RIGHT! Thanks Jake!
~ Janice M.
"In the course of a month and a half, I lost a whole pant size by following Jake's nutritional guidelines. Usually, I would go on crash diets and then just gain the weight back, but this is definitely a lifestyle change and not a crash diet. Thanks for all your help Jake!"
~ Rose K.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Jakeover Grocery Shopping: If You Can Avoid the Nookie, You Can Avoid the Cookie
The grocery store is kind of like the last girl I dated - Incredible on the outside, but poison on the inside. What I mean by this is, she was absolutely gorgeous, but she also happened to be one crazy ass *****. What I also mean by this is, when you go into the grocery store, the outer isles are filled with the healthiest products, like meats, veggies, fruits, whole grains, eggs, etc., while the inner isles are typically filled with the unhealthy products, like candies, chips, cookies, etc. This all boils down to processed vs. non-processed foods. Essentially, non-processed foods are the foods that you want to eat, and processed foods are the foods that you want to avoid. This is because the more processed a food is, the more your body has to go into overdrive in order to digest it, which causes a surge in your insulin levels, raising your blood glucose levels, and we all know that any glucose (sugar) that is not burned off will eventually turn into......fat. Think of it this way...
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Apple = Non-processed: You can pick an apple off of a tree and eat it.
Apple Pie = Processed: You cannot pick an apple pie off of a tree, because it has to go through a process to be made.
*Non-processed foods tend to be on the outer isles, because they are fresher and will spoil quicker than processed foods.
*Non-processed foods tend to be on the outer isles, because they are fresher and will spoil quicker than processed foods.
It's as simple as that. If you cut down on processed foods and eat more naturally, you will see pounds melt off in no time. Just avoid the inner isles at the grocery store like you would avoid a bat sh*t crazy girlfriend, and shop primarily on the outside. Remember, if you avoid it, you won't buy it, and if you don't buy it, you won't eat it.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Keep Your Resolution, Not Your Love Handles
The Never Ending Cycle:
January - You start out the year motivated. Your New Year's resolution is to finally lose weight and get into the best shape of your life.
February - You're hitting the gym hard, eating right, more determined than ever.
March - You're still going to the gym, but not as much as before, and you're sneaking in some french fries and cookies here and there because you feel you deserve it after working out so hard in January and February.
April - You forgot what your New Year's resolution even was because you're too busy trying to beat the lines at Shake Shack.
May - You've put on 10 pounds since New Year's, but with Summer right around the corner, you're now determined to lose it for the beach.
June - You've lost 5 pounds.
July - You've finally lost the 10 pounds you gained since New Year's, but really, losing the 10 pounds only brought you back to where you were prior to making your resolution, so you're still not satisfied with your appearance and you feel subconscious in a bathing suit.
August - You want to lose more weight, but the Summer fun has taken over and you are too busy partying and eating to hit the gym, gaining more weight.
September - You become determined again to lose weight, but the Summer is now over, so you immediately lose motivation and go to Burger King.
October - You stuff yourself with Halloween candy because you no longer give a f@#k.
November - You eat whatever you want since it's the holidays, and you curse the Body Jakeover, wishing physical harm upon me.
December - You tell yourself that you will stuff your face for the last time, and start fresh in the new year, putting on several more pounds.
January - You start the same cycle as last January, only now, you are even fatter than the previous year.
Sound familiar?
What's your New Year's Resolution? Let me take a guess. To lose weight? 9 out of every 10 people that I ask have that same resolution, year in and year out. Isn't it time to finally stick to that resolution in 2012, so that next year, you can finally devote your time and effort to a new resolution? Like learning a new language? Or sleeping with a black chick for the first time?
So how do you finally stick to your resolution this year? Now, I'm not going to bother with the basics for this post, like exercising regularly and eating right, as those are all givens that man has known since the beginning of time in order to stay in shape. The key here is MOTIVATION, and how to KEEP IT. In my opinion, staying fit is 2% diet, 1% exercise, and 97% mental. You lose the motivation, and the diet and exercise no longer exist. So how do you keep the motivation? Think about this...
LADIES, you walk into the club, the bar, the party, the bingo hall, and you're wearing a $300 pair of skinny jeans, or a new form fitting Givenchy dress. Heads turn, guys are drooling, girls are hating, you're feeling good, you're feeling sexy, and all the Facebook photos posted the next day look like they could be on the cover of Vogue magazine. Now ask yourself what tastes better, that, or a greezzzy slice of pizza?
GENTLEMEN, you go to the beach, take off your shirt, and everyone is forced to count to six. Guys are asking you for workout tips, girls are avoiding talking to you because they think you are full of yourself. But then, you talk to them and show them how cool and down to earth you are, and they feel they hit the jackpot because they found a ripped guy who is actually sensitive and intellectual. They leave their boyfriends and you enjoy many years of wild, passionate sex. Now ask yourself, does a cheeseburger really taste better than that?
Motivation. It's an engine that needs fuel, and if you don't fuel it, you might as well shop for larger jean sizes in advance for 2013. So this year, from January all the way until December, drop the hoagie and slurp up a nice bowl of confidence soup, minus the self-consciousness, and then ask yourself. What tastes better?
~ Body Jakeover - Know any cute black chicks?
January - You start out the year motivated. Your New Year's resolution is to finally lose weight and get into the best shape of your life.
February - You're hitting the gym hard, eating right, more determined than ever.
March - You're still going to the gym, but not as much as before, and you're sneaking in some french fries and cookies here and there because you feel you deserve it after working out so hard in January and February.
April - You forgot what your New Year's resolution even was because you're too busy trying to beat the lines at Shake Shack.
May - You've put on 10 pounds since New Year's, but with Summer right around the corner, you're now determined to lose it for the beach.
June - You've lost 5 pounds.
July - You've finally lost the 10 pounds you gained since New Year's, but really, losing the 10 pounds only brought you back to where you were prior to making your resolution, so you're still not satisfied with your appearance and you feel subconscious in a bathing suit.
August - You want to lose more weight, but the Summer fun has taken over and you are too busy partying and eating to hit the gym, gaining more weight.
September - You become determined again to lose weight, but the Summer is now over, so you immediately lose motivation and go to Burger King.
October - You stuff yourself with Halloween candy because you no longer give a f@#k.
November - You eat whatever you want since it's the holidays, and you curse the Body Jakeover, wishing physical harm upon me.
December - You tell yourself that you will stuff your face for the last time, and start fresh in the new year, putting on several more pounds.
January - You start the same cycle as last January, only now, you are even fatter than the previous year.
Sound familiar?
What's your New Year's Resolution? Let me take a guess. To lose weight? 9 out of every 10 people that I ask have that same resolution, year in and year out. Isn't it time to finally stick to that resolution in 2012, so that next year, you can finally devote your time and effort to a new resolution? Like learning a new language? Or sleeping with a black chick for the first time?
So how do you finally stick to your resolution this year? Now, I'm not going to bother with the basics for this post, like exercising regularly and eating right, as those are all givens that man has known since the beginning of time in order to stay in shape. The key here is MOTIVATION, and how to KEEP IT. In my opinion, staying fit is 2% diet, 1% exercise, and 97% mental. You lose the motivation, and the diet and exercise no longer exist. So how do you keep the motivation? Think about this...
LADIES, you walk into the club, the bar, the party, the bingo hall, and you're wearing a $300 pair of skinny jeans, or a new form fitting Givenchy dress. Heads turn, guys are drooling, girls are hating, you're feeling good, you're feeling sexy, and all the Facebook photos posted the next day look like they could be on the cover of Vogue magazine. Now ask yourself what tastes better, that, or a greezzzy slice of pizza?
GENTLEMEN, you go to the beach, take off your shirt, and everyone is forced to count to six. Guys are asking you for workout tips, girls are avoiding talking to you because they think you are full of yourself. But then, you talk to them and show them how cool and down to earth you are, and they feel they hit the jackpot because they found a ripped guy who is actually sensitive and intellectual. They leave their boyfriends and you enjoy many years of wild, passionate sex. Now ask yourself, does a cheeseburger really taste better than that?
Motivation. It's an engine that needs fuel, and if you don't fuel it, you might as well shop for larger jean sizes in advance for 2013. So this year, from January all the way until December, drop the hoagie and slurp up a nice bowl of confidence soup, minus the self-consciousness, and then ask yourself. What tastes better?
~ Body Jakeover - Know any cute black chicks?
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Keeping Your Muscles as Active as Your Social Life
NYC is all about fashion, but it should be all about fitness first. Why? Because it doesn't matter how much you spend on a Prada suit. If you're shaped like a pear, you're just going to be a pear in a Prada suit. At the same time, in cities like NYC, where so much is going on all of the time, it is especially difficult to maintain a continuous fitness regimen, and thus, difficult to maintain a killer physique. So, while you're trying to get or stay in shape, you may want your week to look like this:
Monday - Gym
Tuesday - Gym
Wednesday - Gym
Thursday - Gym
Friday - Gym
Saturday - Gym
Sunday - Gym
But in reality, any given week may end up looking more like this:
Monday - Stayed late at the office
Tuesday - Went out for a couple of drinks but it somehow turned into an all night booze fest til 5 in the morning
Wednesday - Too hungover to do anything
Thursday - Had to go to happy hour because that cute girl from work went, and stayed out all night despite never working up the courage to talk to her
Friday - Took a much less attractive girl out to dinner and spent the night at her house, and of course told all your buddies the next day that she was the hottest girl ever
Saturday - Figured that since the week is basically over, you'll get back to the gym next week, and justified being a bum all day and getting wasted at night
Sunday - Had plans to run in Central Park, but got a call from the unattractive girl to hangout, and you did, because you can't do any better
Sound familiar? Being in NYC, I too suffer from these types of weeks from time to time. However, if you find yourself in a time where the gym just never seems to make it into your schedule, there is something you can do to keep fit. Now I know you're thinking, F@*k that! I'll just take a break and get back into it next week! While taking a week off is fine every now and then, since you never know what the following week will bring in this city, you should try to keep your muscles ACTIVATED. The reason for this is, essentially, if you don't USE them, you will LOSE them. If this happens, over time, you may find that your former magazine cover body is now only fit for the radio, and you worked too hard for those muscles to let them slip away.
How can you stay activated? Example - If I can't get to the gym for a long period of time due to a hectic schedule, travel, etc., then I will give my muscles a good shock by knocking out 50-100 push-ups, or doing 20-30 pull-ups, or 100 sit-ups, or 100 lunges etc. While doing a some quick push-ups or squats is not enough to be considered a full workout and should not be depended on to keep muscles forever, it is enough to keep them active until the next time you can get to the gym. Doing some curls can activate your biceps, but you can also kill two birds with one stone by doing exercises like push-ups, which will activate both your chest and triceps, and pull-ups, which can activate both your back and biceps.
How can you stay activated? Example - If I can't get to the gym for a long period of time due to a hectic schedule, travel, etc., then I will give my muscles a good shock by knocking out 50-100 push-ups, or doing 20-30 pull-ups, or 100 sit-ups, or 100 lunges etc. While doing a some quick push-ups or squats is not enough to be considered a full workout and should not be depended on to keep muscles forever, it is enough to keep them active until the next time you can get to the gym. Doing some curls can activate your biceps, but you can also kill two birds with one stone by doing exercises like push-ups, which will activate both your chest and triceps, and pull-ups, which can activate both your back and biceps.
These exercises can be done anywhere, and can take as little as a few minutes. No excuses here, because no matter how busy your schedule is, if you have a few minutes to take a crap, you have a few minutes to bang out some push-ups. Think about that next time you're on the toilet....
~ Body Jakeover, Get Sexy
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Saturday, June 11, 2011
Jakeover Math Class 101
Good morning class. Today you will receive a lesson in Jakeover Math 101.
Today's math lesson: Calculation of LEGS. This one is for the female students. So, let's start with the basics. I will share with you some knowledge that I inherited from my motherland, Korea. Why Korea you ask? Well, despite sounding stereotypical, Koreans are really good at math. So much so that many trainers in Korea even calculate sexy legs down into...what else? MATH. Now, how do legs and math go together? Well, it breaks down like this...
Legs are one of the sexiest features of a woman, agreed? You may think that having skinny legs is having sexy legs, but have you ever taken a good look at skinny, non-gym legs? For lack of a better simile, they can make a girl look like an ex-heroin addict. There is more to great legs than just being skinny. Like the rest of the body, they should be proportionate. Thus, I bring to you, the "The Golden Ratio"...
The Golden Ratio = 5:3:2
5:3:2 = Thighs (50cm), Calves (30cm), Ankles (20cm)
Formula: [(Exercise x 3 to 5 times per week) / (Healthy Diet) + Tape Measure] - Processed Carbs = Sexy Legs
Measure your legs with a tape measure. Thighs: 50cm, Calves: 30cm, Ankles: 20cm
Achieve this ratio and you have achieved sexy ass legs. Take it from Korea's Tiffany of SNSD, who was actually voted best legs in Korea according to some poll...
Don't get it twisted ladies, she is not a super model. She's only 5'3. But thanks to her being an A+ student of The Golden Ratio, she looks like a model right? So, your first homework assignment: Put down the doughnut. Second homework assignment: Get your ass to the gym. Third homework assignment: Stop complaining about how much you want to eat that doughnut and eat a damn apple. Class dismissed...
~Body Jakeover, Go to class. Tighten that ass
Today's math lesson: Calculation of LEGS. This one is for the female students. So, let's start with the basics. I will share with you some knowledge that I inherited from my motherland, Korea. Why Korea you ask? Well, despite sounding stereotypical, Koreans are really good at math. So much so that many trainers in Korea even calculate sexy legs down into...what else? MATH. Now, how do legs and math go together? Well, it breaks down like this...
Legs are one of the sexiest features of a woman, agreed? You may think that having skinny legs is having sexy legs, but have you ever taken a good look at skinny, non-gym legs? For lack of a better simile, they can make a girl look like an ex-heroin addict. There is more to great legs than just being skinny. Like the rest of the body, they should be proportionate. Thus, I bring to you, the "The Golden Ratio"...
The Golden Ratio = 5:3:2
5:3:2 = Thighs (50cm), Calves (30cm), Ankles (20cm)
Formula: [(Exercise x 3 to 5 times per week) / (Healthy Diet) + Tape Measure] - Processed Carbs = Sexy Legs
Measure your legs with a tape measure. Thighs: 50cm, Calves: 30cm, Ankles: 20cm
Achieve this ratio and you have achieved sexy ass legs. Take it from Korea's Tiffany of SNSD, who was actually voted best legs in Korea according to some poll...
Don't get it twisted ladies, she is not a super model. She's only 5'3. But thanks to her being an A+ student of The Golden Ratio, she looks like a model right? So, your first homework assignment: Put down the doughnut. Second homework assignment: Get your ass to the gym. Third homework assignment: Stop complaining about how much you want to eat that doughnut and eat a damn apple. Class dismissed...
~Body Jakeover, Go to class. Tighten that ass
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