The problem with cultural appropriation is that it replaces the original with a copy created by the dominant culture. It dilutes the original, removes all symbolic value from it and replaces it with a ready to consume product devoid of context and meaning. You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life. ~Winston Churchill
"And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in all the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual." ~John Steinbeck
I've been a fan of Jason Ferruggia's for many years now. I've followed his work and he has also coached me into the best shape of my life. His blog is a terrific source of training and nutrition advice and also for inspiration to live your best life. I really look up to this man.
I get asked a lot about what to do for people who are just starting out with weight training. Jason has written a great article on this subject. Short and sweet and to the point. Listed below are his five strategies for beginners.
Read the full article here: http://strength-training.top5.com/jason-ferruggias-5-weight-training-strategies-for-beginners/ There’s no such thing as a fattening food – in fact, the term in and of itself is a misnomer. Any food whether it’s 'clean' or 'dirty,' 'healthy' or 'unhealthy' will cause fat gain when eaten in excess. I love that Arnold Schwarzenegger said this. I have found for myself that this type of mindset has been absolutely imperative in my ability to stay in shape or to get leaner. I simply cannot survive by depriving myself of things I enjoy eating. I need balance or else my diet will go way off the rails and I'll just end up binging on the foods I've restricted. Read the full article here:
http://www.schwarzenegger.com/fitness/post/the-truth-about-fattening-foods-they-dont-exist |
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