muffintop-less:

Just got a great question that inspired this post: 

“Hello! I was just scrolling through my pinterest when I noticed that quite a while ago, before finding you on tumblr, i’d pinned a picture of you and it had the quote ‘you lose 50% of your workout if you don’t eat within 30 mins of finishing’ I was just wondering if that was true? The picture has another url on it so i’m guessing you didn’t make it.”

I’m not sure the 50% part is an accurate number, but you DEFINITELY do lose a lot of that hard work if you don’t fuel your body to begin repairing itself right away after a lift. The reason for that is because when you break down muscle tissue in the gym, it needs nutrients to begin the reparation process as SOON as possible. If you do not feed your body right away, it will turn to that muscle tissue for fuel. 

That’s why drinking a whey protein shake immediately post-workout is highly recommended (by myself, as well as most if not all fitness competitors and fitness models!). Whey is the fastest absorbing protein, so it gets to the muscle quickly. Protein is extremely important in rebuilding and maintaining muscle! Follow up that shake with a regular meal consisting of a lean protein within the hour after training to continue feeding your body the protein it needs to rebuild itself. 

That is the very basic explanation behind the reason for having protein immediately post workout. Don’t waste all your hard work in the gym on a bad diet. Feed your body right and you’ll be shocked at the great gains (and losses) you will make! =)

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befitbeyou:

thinkfit-livefit:

The Official Victoria Secret Workout !!!

Become A Bombshell Before Summer

Taken from their VSX Videos !

**DONT FORGET TO ADD RESTS

**VERY INTENSE

omg

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thinsposforbros:

balancefully:

Top 10 Exercise Myths.

THANK YOU. Somebody finally says something about the ice water myth.

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purelybiotic:

1. Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (along with most fish). Substitute your red cuts of meat with fish such salmon (tuna is another great option as well. It’s recommended that you eat foods with Omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week for a healthy heart!
2. Blueberries contain beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that can improve your heart’s health. Additionally, it boosts your immune system to prevent your body from being vulnerable to sickness. Blueberries are also high in fiber.
3. Spinach is high in potassium and folic acid which both defend against high blood pressure. Spinach is overall a great addition to your diet because of all the nutrients it provides. Substitute your iceberg lettuce with spinach. 
4. Oatmeal has been show to lower cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart disease. Since it’s a whole grain, it’s fiber content is high and can prevent weight gain.
5. Brown rice is high in fiber, niacin, and magnesium. Switching from white rice to brown rice may reduce your chances of diabetes since white rice does not contain the nutrient dense parts of the grain. Eat some brown rice with steamed veggies for dinner.
6. Carrots contain alpha-carotene and fiber. Alpha-carotene is a powerful anti-oxidant which fights against heart disease. It’s been studied that alpha-carotene supplements do not provide the same effects against heart disease in comparison of carrots. 
7. Nuts contain the heart healthy monosaturated fats with low levels of saturated fats. They’re full of vitamins and minerals that can prevent heart disease. Nuts are a great alternative compared to chips, pretzels, and other salty snacks.

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nutrientnatalie:

I don’t eat dairy, but for those that do this looks amazing!

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