positive reinforcement

In an email this morning I was given an amazing compliment that changed my day:

"So love your energy, drive, and gentleness."

which brings me to the book on tape that i have been listening to in my truck

(due to so many readings in progress at home, i have taken to listening to others in my "spare time")

SUPER RICH

by the master himself, Russell Simmons

the opening really hit home for me

it was along the lines of.......

"treat others the way you yourself wish to be treated"

.......but in the career/business sense

we all have those friends that say,

"why doesnt that happen to me"

"how come THEY get these opportunities, and not ME."

THE ENERGY you put in, will be mirrored back to you

if you are angry and approach people in an entitled way

you will get a negative & defensive response

if you constantly put love & light into your every action

good things will come you way

people will notice your glow

they will be drawn to you

THEN

you will get what you have always wanted

- when you're not looking for it at all

you will not realized you have reached the top because you are fully inthralled in the climb

you are not out to beat anyone, it is not a competition

you are not out to reach a certain $dollar$ amount on your paycheck

you are into the feeling you get from doing what you love

you are genuinely happy

what i, and everyone needs to acknowledge

is that we only hear about or see the final product, the fame,

the outcome of the hard work

there have been baby steps that have been taken, that go unnoticed by the public

the climb is the most important part

if you arent willing to put in the blood sweat & tears

you are more than likely never gonna get there

IN SHORT...

happy bday alphaWHAT!

Happy one year anniversary to alphaWHAT!

About one year ago I had a goal in mind…..

To broaden my audience, and answer questions

I wanted to include you all in my daily shanananigans

workouts, new fav food spots, functionally dope gear, research & of course SNEAKERS

At this time last year, I was in a much different place……

-was training clients in my garage with 1 mirror a bench & some weights

-had my handful of private clients I traveled to as well

-was in school, teaching ballet classes, taking nutritional clients here & there

I was happy, but wanted more

Being so far away from where I grew up I wanted to share stories with my friends & family from back home……and if they chose to keep up with me, voila, the click of a mouse.

What I have developed is the sharing of information

including you on my growth of knowledge

and having a reference tool to help my clients/friends/family to refer to for answers

i want to be asked questions, i long for your feed back

That is what this next year will be dedicated to…..requesting you, the reader to interact

after a year of establishing i ready to expand my business

......the growth of Alpha Sport LA.

In one year I have: found a new house for me & the chukka monster,

learned and adopted whole body vibration technique,

was among those awarded city search work out of the year,

moved into a small studio where I have been teaching classes of 4 to 6 people

started my Alpha Sweets baking business,

became certified as a trx instructor,

took my sports medicine test,

established my own Venice Nutrition license/location,

built up a relationship with NIKE where they send me clothes & SNEAKERS,

added a few celebs to my client stash,

was mentioned on LENO,

wrote & finished a cook book,

& am now offering yoga classes/privates in my studio!

THAT WAS A MOUTH FULL......

As of today I am in collaboration with one of my closest friends & my favorite sportswear company to open my own gym in Venice California. Leases are being finalized & sketches are being drawn. Keep your eyes pealed for our LOCATION by spring 2011……..yup we are jumping right on it!

SO MUCH TO TELL

BUT I WILL SAVE THAT FOR ANOTHER RAINY DAY

BY THEN I WILL BE SCHEDULING

THE GRAND OPENING PARTY

SNEAKERS, MUSIC, FITNESS, ART & COOL PEEPS

make sure you are a member of my fanpage

www.facebook.com/alphasportla

for up coming event details

ONE LOVE Y'ALL!

LET'S DO THIS THANG

palatability

how would you define of palatability?

pleasant tasting?

NEGATORY

-food's capacity to stimulate the appetite & prompt us to eat more

SUGAR FAT SALT SUGAR FAT SALT SUGAR FAT SALT SUGAR FAT SALT

taste is INVOLVED, but it is the motivation to pursue the taste

CRAVINGS - appetite arousal

think about it....what do you crave?

the smell of baking cookies

the texture of cold stone creamery

sweet potato fries

just ketchup at times!!!!

chocolate/yogurt covered pretzels

usually its the anticipation of the taste

not hunger

all of these things have multiple addictive ingredients

SUGAR

FAT

SALT

Fast Food Nation

"the distinctive taste does not stem from the type of potatoes that McDonald's buys.....the taste of the fast food fry is determined by the cooking oil......for decades McDonald's cooked its fries in a mixture of about 7% cottonseed oil & 93% beef tallow."

YIKES

you know that a shit load of salt is doused all over them once the are finished swimming in animal fat

THIS IS HOW THEY GET 'EM hooked

McDonald’s

Big Mac

• Calories: 560 Calories from Fat: 270 (48%)
• Protein: 25 grams
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Sodium: 1,010 mg
• Total Carbs: 47 grams
• Sugar: 25 grams
• Total Fat: 30 grams
• Saturated Fat: 10 grams
• Trans Fat: 1.5 grams

Burger King

Whopper with Cheese

• Calories: 760 Calories from Fat: 420 (55%)
• Protein: 33 grams
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Sodium: 1,450 mg
• Total Carbs: 52 grams
• Sugar: 11 grams
• Total Fat: 47 grams
• Saturated Fat: 16 grams
• Trans Fat: 1.5 grams

Wendy’s

Classic Triple with everything

• Calories: 1,210 Calories from Fat: 700 (58%)
• Protein: 82 grams
• Cholesterol: 260 mg
• Sodium: 2,870 mg
• Total Carbs: 44 grams
• Sugar: 13 grams
• Total Fat: 77 grams
• Saturated Fat: 35 grams
• Trans Fat: 4 grams

though i know that MANY of us stay away from these foods

i am only using them as an extreme example of not knowing what you are eating

personally i have salt on ANYTHING and my head swells up like a blowfish

for most normal people it isnt as noticeable

over time the weight just starts piling on

and all the while your insides are getting clogged by plaque

giving us high blood pressure & cholesterol

so for all you skinny people that think you can eat whatever you want?

THINK AGAIN

i actually feel that you have it worse

because you dont have to stare your problem in the face everyday

you are MORE likely to develop heart disease & be surprised by it!

listen to your body

recognize that you are responding to

the pursuit of a taste

if that is what you really want in the moment

go for it...in moderation, on occasion

work on understanding the difference in yourself

of hunger vs desire

& arousal vs necessity

wait, is that, a DRUM ROLL?

the health benefits of sex

YES MY FRIENDS, I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

not only is repetitive thrusting beneficial for your abs,

but the most of us are unaware of the chemical effects

that take place within our brains.

LIKE>>>>ending in climax increases levels of the hormone oxytocin, the love hormone, which helps us bond and build trust

Sexual Healing:

not just a song

Sometimes a relationship needs to heal.

Other times, a person needs to heal. It can be a wound or one suffering from an illness.

There have been studies in which evidence suggests that sex heals. Lovemaking can help rejuvenate to the point of cells regenerating and wounds healingfaster. Set the stage right for the romp and anything is possible. Oxytocin from the big O, it does a body good.

-oxytocin also promotes sleep

IN OTHER WORDS:

Conserve electricity, turn off the lights and light a candle.

Save water, share a shower and soap each other.

Go green between the sheets.

sexual activity boosts your immune system & helps you maintain a healthy weight

ALSO it will improve on your:

arm strength

core strength

glute power :)

hammies?

adductors.....depends on your position is guess :)

they say

,

doing a few pelvic floor muscle exercises

(Kegels, duh) can benefit you in the bedroom.

Let's get right on that while we read......

to INCREASE your pleasure,

while strengthen your innards to help to minimize the need for depends later in life.

up to you, to me.......sneezing and peeing a little isnt something i look forward to

IT IS DOCUMENTED THAT SEX

-lowers blood pressure and contributes to overall stress reduction

-produces immunoglobulin A or IgA, protects from getting colds and other infections

-twice or more a week reduces the risk of fatal heart attack by half for the men

- may reduce the risk of prostate cancer later in life

-for thirty minutes to 60 mins burns 200 calories or more...nuff said

-improves self esteem, but i do not insisting for that reason ONLY

When teens turn to risky sexual behavior to cope with their feelings it creates many of what we consider our society's ills: teen pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted disease, and the breakdown of traditional marriage and family. Teens are not usually mature enough to cope with the very real risks and responsibilities of sexual behavior.

ADULTS, PLEASE PRACTICE SAFE SEX

I am not reccomending this as a source of self medication to those not in committed relationships.

AMEN

Gina Ogden, PhD, a sex therapist and marriage and family therapist said,

"Great sex begins with self-esteem, and it raises it. If the sex is loving, connected, and what you want, it raises it."

Having sex helps you forget your troubles.

it relievestress and to ease depression

natural chemicals like endorphins are released,

both before and during climax.

endorphins have a similar chemical structure to morphine

they have a pain relieving quality

your hormone prolactin surges and fires new neurons in the brain’s olfactory bulb

so after sex, you have a heightened sense of smell.

lovemaking can increase her levels of estrogen, which protects against osteoporosisand Alzheimer’s.

sex is also the answer for a happier and healthier prostate

can i get a HELL YES?!

what are you still reading for?

GET 'er done