archon

Goodbye MTC. 'twas fun.

Life is indeed a learnig arena, it is not just confined in the four corners of the classroom. Ah, the pros and cons of a sophist.

 

Cheers!

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"Life isn't bliss, life is just this, it's living."

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I've got so much room for improvement, because of my specious reasoning. (When will I ever learn? heheheh.)

Is, is.

All good things....

I know my place, which is behind the keyboard. There is no harm in finding inspiration in the unattainable. It just makes dreaming a more vivid experience, which is perfectly fine where I'm sitting.

You're amazing. You tell me exactly what I need to hear without saying it. Such subtle grace is uncommon. More power to you!

My purpose in life is to find purpose in life.

Why do I exist? I can only answer that once I have fulfilled my purpose in life.

Carbohydrates have had a bad rap in the battle against the bulge, although it wasn't always the case. The reason behind this recent development is that it was found that carbohydrates have a pronounced effect on our blood sugar levels. Most popular diets like Atkins and South Beach stress the importance of moderating our consumption of carbs, placing emphasis on low-glycemic foods. A few interesting things about carbs:

- Sugar makes us retain water, which is why you notice a dramatic weight loss in a matter of days, especially once you stop drinking softdrinks or eating sugary foods.

- Sugar-rich foods give you an energy boost, but it does not last for very long. This is because your body has a control mechanism that eliminates excess sugar in the bloodstream, which is insulin. Sugar can be stored in the muscles and in the liver. The rest is converted into fat. Consuming excess sugar forces the body to dump them into your fat cells.

- A certain amount of sugar is required to burn fat properly. When levels aren't adequate, you experience ketosis. (By-products of incompletely burned fat are introduced into the bloodstream.)

- An abnormally high protein-to-sugar ratio will cause you to experience a rapid heartbeat, heat spells, profuse sweating, aggressive behavior, and a greater likelihood of losing your temper.

Carbs are essential for your health, it's just the kind and amount of carb you should focus on in order to yield the best results in losing and maintaining your desired weight. For as long as abstinence from carbs is brief, the cleansing period advocated by some popular diets shouldn't be detrimental to your health. While this is helpful in eliminating sugar cravings, it is essential to reintroduce healthy carbs afterwards.

Life's good

when happiness fills your days.

because you can always count on hope to uplift your mood when things are bleak.

since the odds of being born into the world were in your favor.

because you have tomorrow to dream, today to seize the moment, and yesterday to cherish.

I'm fat. I'm not proud of it. There was a time when I was thin. I wasn't proud of that either. Losing weight and staying thin takes a lot of work. Getting fat is easy. I merely took the path of least resistance. I enjoyed the whole process of getting fat. Now I'm paying the price of all the food trips I took. Health-wise, I have not yet had any complications. My weight gain has reached its limit.

It is only now that I'm living on my own that I really get to choose the kind of food I eat. You can say that I'm making up for lost time. I have a feeling that I will reach a turning point once I have satisfied this need of mine to enjoy what used to be off-limits to me. At the rate I'm going, unless I haven't sampled a particularly addicting flavor, it won't be too far-off.

I have less concern for my physical appearance, so losing weight would be more or less a matter of satiety. By indulging myself to the point of gluttony, I believe that I have no more reason to say that I was deprived of my favorite foods. At the very least, I can tell myself that I enjoyed what life had to offer in terms of food.

- FOR ME ITS VERY DIFFICULT TO GAIN LEAN MUSCLE (HARD GAINER) DO YOU RECOMMEND EVERYDAY GYM SESSION WITH MINIMIZE SET OF EXERCISE OR EVERY OTHER DAY SESSION WITH MORE SET OF EXERCISE?

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You can actually train everyday, provided that you workout different groups of muscles every other day. The number of sets should stimulate muscle growth, so it's a common practice to do 3 sets of 8 or 10 repetitions to failure (or until you can no longer lift the weight properly.) The weight would have to be heavy enough for you to complete 1 set in perfect form. Once you have difficulty gaining more muscle mass with the basic program, you may want to try powerlifting. This is rather advanced, so do this only with the assistance of a professional. The weights are considerably heavier, while the reps are minimal, although this really builds thicker muscles.

thanks for the info arch,, i  know that low reps hight intensity is for bulking ,, my question is how long in general should you do this bulking session before going to high reps lower intensity(shaping session)... 

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That will actually depend on you, dexterhaba, because only you can determine how big you want to get. It would be a safe bet that you don't like any particular area to appear disproportionate to the rest of your body, so I guess you'll have to pay close attention to the effect of the workout on your symmetry. Take into account your height and the length of your limbs and torso in order to produce the desired effect. Bulking up too much will make you appear too round and short. A full length mirror will help you keep track of your progress.

    NEED HELP FROM YOU GUYS,,

 

- DO YOU KNOW ANY FREE LINKS TO SHOW LIST OF FOOD WITH LOW CARBS

 

- I USUALLY GET STRAVED BEFORE GOING TO BED,, WHATS THE BEST FOOD TO EAT? IS NOODLES A LOW CARB ( INSTANT NOODLES)? I DONT WANT TO USE SUPPLEMENTS ALTHOUGH I READ THAT ITS IMPORTANT SINCE IT CAN BUILD MUSCLE AND GIVE YOU NUTRITUION WHILE SLEEPING,,

 

- FOR ME ITS VERY DIFFICULT TO GAIN LEAN MUSCLE (HARD GAINER) DO YOU RECOMMEND EVERYDAY GYM SESSION WITH MINIMIZE SET OF EXERCISE OR EVERY OTHER DAY SESSION WITH MORE SET OF EXERCISE?

 

MANY THANKS AND HOPE OUR GURUS ANSWER MY QUESTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF MANY AS WELL!

 

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It appears that you metabolize food quickly. Either that, or you eat food that doesn't keep you satisfied for very long.

People who have a high metabolic rate may need to have more protein and fat in their diet. Lean meats and essential fats are healthy, and will ensure that your meal has more staying power. If you wish to find websites listing foods with low carbohydrate content, try searching google for low-glycemic foods. Low glycemic carbohydrates include non-starchy vegetables, most fruits, wholegrains, wholewheat, and foods rich in fiber. These also help prevent you from getting hungry too soon between meals, as they help regulate the digestion of sugars. You may also need to check with your doctor if you have a hyperactive thyroid, which may require a specific type of diet.

I'm assuming that you are trying to lose your gut while building lean muscle, as this thread is "Paano Ba Paliitin Ang Tyan". In order to build lean muscle without getting fat, your diet should consist of more lean sources of protein and low glycemic carbohydrates. Protein builds muscle, while carbohydrates provide the fuel for exercise. Weight training will bulk up muscle if you do less repetitions with heavier weights. The way to determine this is by lifting a weight until you can no longer do another repetition. If you do not exhaust your muscle early, the weight is too light. However, if you cannot perform the movement correctly in order to complete a rep, it's too heavy. If you can feel enough resistance to do 8 to 10 repetitions in perfect form, then this is adequate to stimulate muscle growth. Do three sets each. Be careful not to overtrain your muscles. It will tear down, rather than build muscle tissue. Get enough rest to recuperate from training before resuming your workout. Adequate sleep is essential. It will take time before you see results, so it's important that you workout with consistency. Better yet, enroll in a gym where you can avail of suitable programs for your goals. They can monitor your progress and adjust the program accordingly.

Get some rest.

Exercise.

Watch a movie.

Surf the internet.

Drive.

Read a book.

Listen to music.

Never Change

by Puddle of Mudd

Thru backreading, deprivation from sleep results to bulging bellies. Im constantly working on a night shift.

 

what can you suggest?

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Manage your sleep well. The culprit is excess cortisol, a hormone commonly associated with stress. A few things you may do to get quality sleep are:

Get Daily Exercise. Exercising for at least 30 minutes everyday can help you fall asleep. However, don't exercise too close to bedtime or it may keep you awake.

Avoid before-bed snacks, particularly grains and sugars. This will raise blood sugar and inhibit sleep. Later, when blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia), you might wake up and not be able to fall back asleep.

Sleep in complete darkness or as close as possible. When light hits the eyes, it disrupts the circadian rhythm of the pineal gland and production of melatonin and seratonin. There also should be as little light in the bathroom as possible if you get up in the middle of the night.

Avoid caffeine. A recent study showed that in some people, caffeine is not metabolized efficiently and therefore they can feel the effects long after consuming it.

Avoid alcohol. Although alcohol will make people drowsy, the effect is short lived and people will often wake up several hours later, unable to fall back asleep. Alcohol will also keep you from falling into the deeper stages of sleep, where the body does most of its healing.

Lose weight. Being overweight can increase the risk of sleep apnea, which will prevent a restful nights sleep.

No TV right before bed. Even better, get the TV out of the bedroom or even out of the house, completely. It is too stimulating to the brain and it will take longer to fall asleep. Also disruptive of pineal gland function for the same reason as above.

Wear socks to bed. Due to the fact that they have the poorest circulation, the feet often feel cold before the rest of the body. A study has shown that this reduces night wake-ups.

Avoid using loud alarm clocks. It is very stressful on the body to be awoken suddenly. If you are regularly getting enough sleep, they should be unnecessary.

Alarm clocks and other electrical devices. If these devices must be used, keep them as far away from the bed as possible, preferably at least 4 feet.

Remove the clock from view. It will only add to your worry when constantly staring at it..2AM..3AM..4AM..5AM..

Check your bedroom for electro-magnetic fields (EMFs). These can disrupt the pineal gland and the production of melatonin and seratonin, and may have other negative effects as well.

Journaling. If you often lay in bed with your mind racing, it might be helpful keep a journal and write down your thoughts before bed.

Keep the temperature in the bedroom no higher than 70 degrees F. Many people keep their homes and particularly the upstairs bedrooms too hot.

Reduce or avoid as many drugs as possible. Many medications, both prescription and over-the-counter may have effects on sleep.

Don't drink any fluids within 2 hours of going to bed. This will reduce the likelihood of needing to get up and go to the bathroom or at least minimize the frequency.

Take a hot bath, shower or sauna before bed. When body temperature is raised in the late evening, it will fall at bedtime, facilitating sleep.

Keep Your Bed For Sleeping. If you are used to watching TV or doing work in bed, you may find it harder to relax and to think of the bed as a place to sleep.

If you are menopausal or pre-menopausal, get checked out by a good natural medicine physician. The hormonal changes at this time may cause problems if not properly addressed.

Don't Change Your Bedtime. You should go to bed, and wake up, at the same times each day, even on the weekends. This will help your body to get into a sleep rhythm and make it easier to fall asleep and get up.

Listen to White Noise or Relaxation CDs. Some people find the sound of white noise or nature sounds, such as the ocean or forest, to be soothing for sleep.

Hope they help.

High School:

Ira Cruz

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Rico Blanco

Karl Roy

Shiela Marie Dizon

College:

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...in conclusion night job which causes severe sleep deprivation is a major factor in bulging bellies...

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We need to manage our sleep when taking the night shift on a prolonged basis. Otherwise, a sleeping disorder will result in raised cortisol levels, and consequently, a redistribution of fat in our midsection. The results are cumulative, so it will take some time before the symptoms manifest themselves.

I have been an average student all throughout. My motivation was not to excel, but to pass without working too hard.

I honestly never have, which I find rather weird because I have no qualms over cheating.

I tend to accumulate crisp new peso bills of all denominations, although they usually don't last for very long, especially when I'm low on cash.

In gradeschool, it was a short-sleeved polo shirt and a pair of green shorts, but by grade 4, 5 and 6 we were made to wear brown pants. In high school, I wore a white short-sleeved barong and a pair of black pants. There was a time the school experimented with a casual dress code on Fridays based on the suggestion of the student council, but this didn't last for long because many students tended to abuse it.

It was a strange feeling to have no uniform or dress code during college, but I enjoyed the fact that I could wear jeans to school. A t-shirt and a pair of rubber shoes completed my daily attire.

Since the thrust of my course was entrepreneurship, our practicum was to simulate every aspect of business operations. I was absent during the group assignment and ended up with students who had no other group to join. As it turns out, their intention was to let me do all the work. For two terms, I tried to keep our business afloat, but I realized I couldn't handle it. I was even forced to give sanctions to members who did not attend our regular meetings, which only alienated me from the group. I finally made a request to our practicum moderator for a transfer. Although this is normally not allowed, he gave due consideration to my efforts and approved my request. I ended up doing mostly paperwork and helping my new group with their defense, which turned out well. It was a good thing too, because I learned that my old group finally shaped up, barely passing the practicum.

Mrs. Avelina Grape, for recognizing something in me that I never thought I had. I am grateful for her exposing me to the theatre back in high school. It never occurred to me how much I enjoyed performing in plays. It was definitely a surreal experience, and helped developed my self-confidence at a time when I needed it most.

U Know You've Put Ur Money To Waste When...

You didn't enjoy whatever you spent it on.

It doesn't last you long enough to leave a feeling of satisfaction.

When it doesn't provide any real benefit.

When its value is overrated.

1. Keys

2. Wallet

3. Watch

4. Coin purse

5. Umbrella (seasonal)