Here’s a look at some of the earliest footage of me trying to twist vs some of the latest footage from a couple weeks ago. 
I’m back! I’ve been neglecting this blog because it takes too long to write full articles. So I’m coming back to use this blog to shoot out more straightforward informal entries.
Ever since I’ve joined the Lululemon Run Club (Grant Ave) late last year, I’ve found a new love for running. The runners there are inspiring. Their “go get’em” attitude and pursuit for achievement through hard work and consistent training is addictive. I’ve never been a big fan of distance running. I’ve been always against it due to its sheer prolonged stress you put your body through, possibly causing adrenal fatigue and physical damage to joints. I still stand by that, but am willing to compromise for the achievement factor of marathons.
So with that said, I am excited to announce that I have registered for the 2011 San Francisco Half Marathon! This will be my first half marathon. If it goes well, then I may consider aiming for a full marathon in the future.
Race day is July 31, 2011. I will be posting regular updates on my training progress, so please keep posted!
This video is an overview brief disclaimer for people who are currently on or thinking of following a diet/nutrition program.
Genetics
Your genes are the most powerful factor in dictating how your body will respond to particular stimulus. Genetics predisposes you for certain natural traits and attributes. This includes how tall you are likely to grow, how large your body will likely be, and other traits that relate to health such as your body’s ability to process particular proteins or possible defects in genes that may be linked to diseases.
X Factors
Aside from genetics, there are many other factors in your life that will have an affect on your health.
Physical Factors
This is closely tied to genetics and may include things like the size of your stomach and the development of your teeth. Physical factors may also be introduced by injuries or defects in growth that may adversely impact your health.
Environmental Factors
Environmental factors pertain to your surroundings. Things such as air, food, and water quality read more »
When you have braces, your are limited in the types of foods you can eat. However, you can still eat healthy by softening nutritious vegetables with a variety of ingredients in a large pot style meal.
This style of cooking can incorporate your favorite foods. Here, I will be using the follow ingredients:
These ingredients were selected for their taste, consistency, and nutritional value. read more »
Holiday eating got you feeling self-conscience and fat? Worried about your fitness levels being lost? Me too! Wanted to kick my own butt a bit, so I threw together this quick legs workout and decided to hit the beach.
The goal of this workout is to help in developing speed, explosiveness, and anaerobic endurance.
Exercise list includes the following:
Orthodontist
Today I hit a major milestone in my orthodontic treatment and got my braces put on. The whole process took about two and a half hours. The pain level experienced was moderate discomfort. Here is a breakdown of the process of putting on my braces.
These were easily removed using what appeared to be tweezers. Painless removal.
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a multi-factor condition in which the body becomes weak and fatigued due to inadequate internal temperature cooling. This overheating of the body is commonly induced by external exposure to heat. As an essential part of fitness safety and performance, it is critical to follow precautions and monitor your body’s condition regularly during any physical activity. Let’s take a closer look at some of the symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures of heat exhaustion.
Symptoms
The symptoms of heat exhaustion may manifest themselves very quickly and often without warning. These symptoms include, but are not limited to:
Delirium
Delirium is the condition of abrupt mental confusion or significant lost of mental awareness. This condition can be caused by various factors including lack of blood flow to the brain, exhaustion, dehydration, drug influence, and lack of sleep. Delirium is usually temporary and most often exhibited by the elderly. More serious cases of delirium may be the result of physical damage of the brain from strokes or underlying diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
Body Systems
Here’s a quick and simple refresher and breakdown of the major body systems.
To assist in remembering these major systems, think of the acronym “IM NERD CURLS“!
Integumentary
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Reproductive
Digestive
Cardiovascular
Urinary
Respiratory
Lymphatic
Skeletal
Let’s get a brief overview of what each system does.
Integumentary System
The integumentary system is responsible for actions such as the defending your body from foreign read more »
Nosocomial Infection
A nosocomial infection refers to infections that are contracted as a result of hospital or other medical service treatment. Commonly known as hospital acquired infections, nosocomial infections are often acquired by persons who have had surgical procedures performed. Other conditions in the medical space such as poor sanitation, mistakes by health care practitioners, or inadequate decontamination of equipment can lead to patients and other health care employees contracting an infection.
These incidents may lead to disease or even death and among the leading contributors to health care malpractice law suits.