Please believe it!!!!

This is yet another case for cutting out grains and processed foods people. Please read the entire article via the link below, as it is quite amazing. Love to hear thoughts and comments as well.

http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/pdf/1743-7075-6-10.pdf

Heavy or Light

A good friend recently asked me if he should increase the weight in his workout, or drop it down and do more reps. I told him quite frankly, "both!" The idea behind both methods of training is sound and beneficial, so why not do both. Lifting heavier weights will increase strength, recruit more motor units through the CNS, and help to burn fat. More muscle=more fuel needed i.e; more fat to be burned. On the other side using lighter weights for more reps at a higher intensity will open up all the metabolic pathways helping to increase general prepared fitness and burn more fat during and especially after. This is a concept that the elliptical drones do not understand. In a number of different scientific journals you can find evidence that after engaging in an interval style, or high intensity circuitous training regiment your body will burn fat for up to 48 hours after at an elevated pace. So why not spend less time in the gym and get better results. The body can adapt quicker than we think, which will lead to a plateau or stagnation in training and results. It is under this premise that I say do both. Throw the body curves, that's what is is built for. Comments please.

The Dollar

As the federal reserve and U.S. government work in conjunction to debase the dollar I'm left wondering what the future holds for the old greenback. Will we fall back to using gold for exchange? Will we go to a prison system where cigarettes are the currency of choice? Or will the idea of direct barter come back into play? I personally would like to see an open market where currencies can compete with one another. Gold, silver, and other precious metals have always held intrinsic value over the centuries and its clear they will once again be brought to the forefront. Fiat currency has proven to be not only unreliable, but creates a moral hazard. The U.S. is losing its grip on having the reserve currency of the world and very soon it will come back to haunt them. When other countries no longer accept dollars on the basis of our promise to pay, what then? Will we resort to military might to force it upon them? A slippery slope indeed. My recommendation is buy gold and hang on to it for dear life. Your thoughts?

The Education Racket

As the cost of college has gone up exponentially over the last 30 years it has become more apparent to me that education is indeed a racket. How many graduates actually end up in a career that is applicable to the degree which they hold? I would venture to say not that many. Government has become more and more involved in education which to myself and others is the reason for it's steady decline in results, and steady incline in cost. It was very evident in the state of the union address, when Obama asked for all americans to attend at least a year of higher education. He also stated that dropping out of high school is giving up on your country. this is absolutely absurd. What happened to a persons choice as to what is best for their situation in life? One of Obama's personal heroes, Abraham Lincoln, was a self educated man. He went on to become a successful lawyer and President of the United States! Don't misunderstand me. I do feel that higher education is very rewarding and helpful in gaining access to more specialized and high paying careers, but I think people should be free to choose for themselves. Thoughts?

Welcome to my new blog!!!

I have decided to jump on the bandwagon and put my daily thoughts online for everyone to check out. Scary I know, but hopefully this will be a fun experience for all involved. I look forward to getting my thoughts out and having people give their viewpoint as well.