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20 Pounds in 2 Months, Part I: Developing a Plan of Attack

Let’s be honest, there is a great many of us that would like to lose some weight, be it a little or a lot, and what better time to do it then right in time for summer.  I am embarking on a personal mission to lose 20 pounds, my goal is to reach that milestone by the end of May.  At slightly over 2 pounds per week, I feel like this is certainly an attainable goal with the right mindset and a determined outlook. 

 While we all wish there was a “quick fix” solution to weight loss, when you think about it 2 months is barely a drop in the bucket on the journey to a better overall life (for an 80 year old person, 2 months is only .21% of their lifetime!)  So I invite you to follow me (and join me!) as we set out to ensure a fantastic and fulfilling 99.79% of our lives.

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My Top 5 Writing Tools

I have been wanting to do this post for a while and share what I use to do some of my writing and blog posts.

Here are my top 5 tools and instruments for writing!

Music is a Must.

1. Music

Music is an absolute must when I am writing.

I need to have something to have my mind flowing and in a positive state. This is easily achieved through putting on my Bose AE-2 headphones on full volume and tuning out of the outside world. It gives my mind a chance to go completely nuts and spit out anything that I have stored in the back of it.

The type of music doesn’t matter.

What matters is that you enjoy the music and it is putting you in a good mood. When I am in a good positive mood and writing, it doesn’t feel like I am writing, it is more a flow state of my fingers hitting the keys and words being produced in a well structured fashion.

If you don’t feel like that when you are writing, you are not writing in a state of your full potential.

Blast some music and just have at it. Don’t expect anything.

Just write.

DIESEL Runs on Dunkin.

2. Coffee

I need some stimulation to get all of my thoughts out quick and easy.

Coffee is a big help due to the caffeine contained in coffee.

I choose coffee because I like the taste and the hot temperature tends to wake my brain up.

Caffeine releases dopamine in your brain which gives you more motivation, focus and drive.

I take a lot of other supplements as well.

For my full list read: The Ultimate Supplement Stack.

Free Your Mind.

3. Meditation

Meditating right before I write lets me explore every single angle of what I am about to write about.

It is a great feedback method and a way to formulate my thoughts before I sit down to pound them out.

I have a lot of articles written on meditation if you would like to explore the amazing practice:

Top 5 Reasons You Don’t Meditate

Top 5 Reasons You Should Meditate

The Seven Human Energy Chakras

How to Crack Your Intuitive Third-Eye Chakra

The Power of The Subconscious Mind

Out-of-Body Experiences

The Power of Positive Thinking

4. Marijuana

Marijuana: Hey at Least its Not Meth Either.

The ultimate creativity tool.

If you have any objection to pot, and you believe it is a harmful substance, you have been misinformed and lied to.

It simply isn’t.

I am not going to lie, a majority of this site and my writing was created and written while under the influence of marijuana.

I guess it makes me lazy and not want to do anything…

I even work out on pot.

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Pathetic propaganda you have been conditioned with.

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5. Alpha Brain

Probably one of the best supplements I take.

Alpha Brain is a nootropic which basically means it is a brain enhancing supplement full of great vitamins and minerals

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I am not going to lie, we receive commission from your orders, but all proceeds go towards web hosting, web storage, web design and overall site maintenance.

The Most Advanced Nootropic on The Market.

I hope you try some of my tools and ideas out and give writing a shot if you aren’t already interested in it.

It is a great way to release your thoughts, express yourself, and share what you have to say with the world.

I am going to keep doing it, and I encourage you to as well! 🙂

Panic Attacks: Stop Scaring Yourself!

WHAT IS A PANIC ATTACK?

Panic Attack!

A panic attack is a period of intense fear and worry that a person experiences with or with out an identified trigger that appears to come out of nowhere.

A panic attack usually does not last for more than 10 minutes.

People who have experienced a panic attack at some point in their lives have described it as the most terrifying and uncomfortable situation they have ever been in, especially if the person was having a panic attack in a public/social situation.

More times than not, panic attacks are mistaken for heart attacks and many people rush to the ER for medical attention. People usually are diagnosed with panic attacks when the doctors find absolutely nothing wrong with them. It takes a lot of time for most people to accept that what they experienced was “just” a panic attack because of how intense the feeling could be.

A panic attack can be seen as some kind of a “glitch” in our autonomic nervous system which is responsible to send a general “alarm” to our bodies to either “fight or flight” when we are in a dangerous situation. People who experience panic attacks may have an over sensitive or hyper-reactive autonomic nervous system.

TWO TYPES OF FEARS:

During a panic attack a person will experience two types of fears.

The primary fear is the initial and physical experience of pure panic; racing heart, interrupted breathing, sweating, etc.

SYMPTOMS THAT COMMONLY OCCUR DURING A PANIC ATTACK:

1.) Numbness/tingling sensations

2.) Dizziness,faintness, difficulty balancing

3.) Racing and/or Pounding heart

4.) Chest Tightness

5.) Sweating

6.) Shaking

7.) Hot Flashes

8.) Feeling unreal or as if you’re in a dream

9.) Nausea or abdominal discomfort

10.) Shortness of breath

11.) Fear of dying

12.) Fear of “losing it”

13.) Fear of losing control

14.) Intense need to flee or escape

The secondary fear are the thoughts that follow these physical sensations a person experiences during a panic attack.

THE CYCLE:

Treating individuals who experience panic attacks and a variety of different anxiety disorders, I’ve come to learn that addressing the secondary fears (thoughts) first have been extremely helpful in decreasing the intensity of the attacks. Let’s take a look at some of the very common false beliefs and thoughts that most people have during panic attacks.

“I’m going to stop breathing”

“I’m going to pass out”

“I’m going crazy”

“I’m going to embarrass myself”

“I’m going to fall”

I’m going to have a heart attack”

“I’m going to die”

These thoughts and internal dialogue will only intensify your panic attack, so cut it out!

Not so easy right?

Well here are some facts about panic attacks that may help you negate these thoughts and help you kick panic attacks in the ass.

MYTH BUSTING!

Busted!

You will NOT suffocate because of a panic attack:

When distressed, your body tends to tighten the muscles, and that includes your neck and chest muscles which reduces the extent of your respiratory function. This does not mean there is anything wrong with your lungs or breathing at all. If you are not taking in enough oxygen, your brain will utilize it’s built in mechanism to force you to take deeper breaths or gasp. Yes, the feeling of suffocating IS NOT PLEASANT, but trust that you will not actually suffocate. There are no recorded deaths of suffocation during panic attacks 🙂

You will NOT faint because of a panic attack- Due to hyperventilation, (fast,fast breathing) during a panic attack, you may feel light headed which may give off the impression that you are going to faint. NO! Your blood circulation to your brain has slightly decreased. This is far from deadly. Allow the light-headed feelings to diminish, they will with time, along with slowed breathing.

Guess what!!? During a panic attack your heart is beating a little quicker; people usually faint when their hearts slow down.

So Much Panic!

You will NOT fall during a panic attack:

Sometimes you may feel as if your legs are too weak to hold your body which triggers the thoughts “I’m going to fall”, which then leads to “I’m going to embarrass myself or get hurt”.

Adrenaline is released during a panic attack which sometimes causes dilation in blood vessels in your legs. This feeling is JUST a feeling. Your legs are not actually weaker, they are just as strong as they were before the panic attack.

You will NOT go CRAZY during a panic attack:

A common reaction to rapid breathing is the sensation of feeling “not in reality”. Again, this is JUST a sensation. If you experience a feeling of disorientation or “dream like”, tell yourself that this is just a reaction to a change in your breathing. People do not go crazy from a panic attack. Mental illnesses are complex and usually progress slowly over time. There are no recorded “psychosis” due to a panic attack.

Stay Strong!

You will NOT have a heart attack during a panic attack- A healthy and strong heart can beat 200 beats per minute for as long as several weeks without a problem! Your heart can withstand a lot more than you think it can. There is a MAJOR difference between what your heart feels like during a panic attack and during a true heart attack.

THE DIFFERENCES:

During a panic attack your heart may pound and beat more rapidly and sometimes people complain of some pain. This pain quickly subsides.

During a true heart attack, there is much more consistent pain involved and intense pressure against the chest. This pain gets worse and worse.

EKG research indicates that during a panic attack, there are no abnormalities in the heart other than rapid beating. EKG tests indicates quite a few abnormalities in the heart during a heart attack.

APPLYING IT:

Now that you have learned a little more about the realities of panic attacks, try to replace your catastrophic thoughts with your knew FACTUAL knowledge. You are not going to die from a panic attack. Yes, they are scary, traumatic, and serve as interruptions in the lives of many, but don’t give them THAT much credit.

You may tell yourself, even after learning and knowing all of this, that during your next panic attack, that this one is different. you may tell yourself, “This time it’s really a heart attack.”

Well now you will know that that is one of the most common thoughts people have during panic attacks.

A last piece of advice- Embrace the symptoms. The more you try to avoid these symptoms,  such as isolating yourself, constantly seeking medical attention, avoiding walking,talking and just being during a panic attack, the more you will reinforce your false beliefs that they are dangerous. You are stronger than a panic attack. Laugh at it. Millions of people experience panic attacks.

THERE ARE NO RECORDED DEATHS DUE TO PANIC ATTACKS!

You will NOT go CRAZY during a panic attack:

A common reaction to rapid breathing is the sensation of feeling “not in reality”.

Again, this is JUST a sensation. If you experience a feeling of disorientation or “dream like”, tell yourself that this is just a reaction to a change in your breathing. People do not go crazy from a panic attack. Mental illnesses are complex and usually progress slowly over time. There are no recorded “psychosis cases” due to a panic attack.

You will NOT have a heart attack during a panic attack- A healthy and strong heart can beat 200 beats per minute for as long as several weeks without a problem! Your heart can withstand a lot more than you think it can. There is a MAJOR difference between what your heart feels like during a panic attack and during a true heart attack.

ATHLETES WOULD BE DROPPING DEAD:

If our hearts could not sustain some rapid beating once in a while, don’t you think athletes would be dropping to the floor left and right?

You may tell yourself, even after learning and knowing all of this, that during your next panic attack, that this one is different. you may tell yourself, “This time it’s really a heart attack”. Well now you will know that that is one of the most common thoughts people have during panic attacks.

A last piece of advice- Embrace the symptoms. The more you try to avoid these symptoms,  such as isolating yourself, constantly seeking medical attention, avoiding walking,talking and just being during a panic attack, the more you will reinforce your false beliefs that they are dangerous. You are stronger than a panic attack. Laugh at it. Millions of people experience panic attacks every day.

No One Dies From Panic Attacks!

THERE ARE NO RECORDED DEATHS DUE TO PANIC ATTACKS.

The Ultimate Supplement Stack

There are a lot of great supplements on the market that you can take to improve your overall health. While some are good, and some are not as great, today I have complied a list of all the supplements I take on a daily basis.

Supplements can be QUITE beneficial!

Each of the links at the top of each supplement description link to the brand of each supplement that I take. I have done extensive research on each item and believe these are the best brands to purchase for quality and price.

1. Fish Oil

Probably the #1 most important supplement that everyone should take once or twice on a daily basis. Fish oil capsules contain the essential omega-3 fatty acids which are useful for reducing your risk of coronary heart disease and maintaining healthy triglyceride levels.

Fish oil also has the ability to reduce your blood pressure levels and keep your cell membranes flexible and healthy.

Because our amazing human body machines can’t naturally produce omega-3s, it is necessary to supplement fish oil into your diet to receive the benefits that these fatty acids provide us.

Fish oils have absolutely no negative side effects aside from the “fishy burps” some users experience. Good quality fish oil supplements are created to prevent this from occurring so make sure you purchase a reliable product.

2. Acai Berries

Also known as nature’s “superfood.” Acai berries are one of the most powerful anti-oxidants in the world. They help protect against free radicals that can affect cells of the heart, eyes, skin, and the immune system. Free radicals are also responsible for speeding up aging in the human body.

Grown in the Amazon rainforest, these berries have an extremely short life span which means they need to be put into capsule form to harness all the nutrients they contain before they go bad. You can still purchase the actual acai berries but they tend to be very expensive and you can receive the same benefit from taking a few capsules each day anyway.

Taken daily, acai berries can also boost your energy levels and help the digestive process of the body.

Since taking acai berries a few times a day for the last 3 or so years, I can honestly say I haven’t been sick at all. Besides a few run ins with the common cold, I have not been unable to do anything on a certain day because I was sick and bedridden. These little berries are EXTREMELY powerful in my opinion and it would be stupid not to try them if you want to boost your immune system.

3. B-Vitamins

B-Vitamins are essential for energy metabolism. I take an advanced high potency b-complex supplement that contains adequate levels of each of the various b-vitamins.

B-vitamins are interdependent of each other meaning that each of the various types must be taken together to notice any benefit. For this reason, you should purchase a b-vitamin supplement that contains each of the b-vitamins or you are simply wasting your money.

B-vitamins are also known to spark your metabolism levels which decrease in many individuals after the age of 20.

The supplement I take is specially formulated to also replenish nutrients that are lost during high stress times.

Quite a beneficial supplement!

Most multivitamins don’t contain or don’t have enough of all the essential b-vitamins so make sure to take these if you are also taking a multivitamin each day.

4. Multivitamins

There is a lot of controversy over the benefits of taking a multivitamin daily. The argument for the case is that the body will usually not need all the different vitamins and minerals that these pills provide and will excrete them through urination.

While this is true, many of us don’t get the recommended amount of each vitamin and mineral each day to maintain adequate health. For this reason, you should still take a multivitamin each day and let your body filter out what it doesn’t need.

5. L-Tyrosine

This is a new supplement that I have been experimenting with in recent months, and has certainly provided me with some great benefits.

L-tyrosine is a free form amino acid that when taken as a supplement rapidly converts to dopamine, a neurotransmitter in your brain that regulates mood, motivation and concentration.

These should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning to give the body the ability to rapidly digest them and have the ability to cross the brain blood barrier which can be interfered with if you have a full stomach worth of food to digest.

After taking these supplements for a few months I have noticed that my energy levels and motivation have skyrocketed. No longer do I feel tired and drained during the day, and if I do, I take another dose of the supplement right before dinner to re-energize.

6. 5-HTP

5-HTP (L-5-hydroxytryptophan) is an intermediate to the natural conversion of the essential amino acid tryptophan, to serotonin.

Increased brain serotonin levels are said to produce positive effects on emotional well-being, appetite regulation, and a healthy sleep cycle.

I have taken these for a few months and have noticed a great benefit in my sleeping patterns and overall sense of well-being. I feel very refreshed after a good nights sleep and I have noticed reduced stress levels during the day.

I take a few capsules before bed each night and they make me a little drowsy which makes it easier to fall asleep. When taken in combination with melatonin, 5-HTP is a great natural sleeping aid.

7. Melatonin

Melatonin is great for promoting healthy sleep patterns. It is a natural hormone that your body produces when it needs sleep to repair itself.

When taken as a supplement, it can further increase the bodies ability to stay in a healthy circadian cycle of sleep. I take a melatonin supplement with the 5-HTP each night when I know I will able to dedicate at least 6-8 hours to sleep.

Melatonin can leave you feeling very groggy in the morning if you don’t get enough sleep so if you are planning on sleeping for less than 6 hours, don’t bother taking it.

Supplementing Notes:

Supplement Your Way to Good Health!

While all the supplements listed above have amazing benefits, always consult your health care provider before experimenting with each.

Everyone’s body chemistry and genetics are different so talk with your doctor about supplements you might want to try.

I personally have not noticed any negative side-effects from any of the supplements I described above. I try to stay as healthy as possible and make sure that I workout at least 3 times a week to keep my body in top condition.

None of these supplements will work miracles but they will certainly boost your health and overall well-being if taken correctly.You have to make sure to address every aspect of your health if you want to receive the greatest benefits from supplementing.

As far as dosing of each goes, go with the recommended amount on the bottles and if you don’t notice anything, consider increasing your dosage slightly until you are able to notice the benefits.

Do some research on your own and figure out which of each will benefit you the most.

If you are concerned about price, put aside some money to try out a few in your diet.

After all, how valuable is money when you don’t have a healthy body to enjoy all your physical possessions?


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