tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57381027411054296592024-03-05T23:23:17.008-08:00 THE WORLD OF JAMESA seasoned view on fitness/ food /fashion/travel/ design/skincare/music and dogs. jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-58584012125547286942021-03-06T10:04:00.001-08:002021-06-01T00:12:46.001-07:00Filling your home with pieces that represent all the things you love.Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. Whether its within my own state, California or to the other side of the World. I always purchase items that I find at flea markets or really cool mom and pop shops to bring back from my travels. These items are diplayed thru my home and make great conversation pieces about past trips and evoke great memories from those trips.
I am obseesed with going to the local weekend flea markets and finding really cool items. For example, whenever I go to Paris ,which is two or three times a year, I love to visit the flea makrets on the outskirts of town. It's a great opportunity to expose myself to the culture and practice my french.
Your home should reflect who you are with items that you love and are unique rare pieces.
I have great memories of stumbling across a really old antique shop in Singapore. I ended up having a wonderful converstion with the owner and his wife and picking up a really great piee of art which hangs in my powder /guest bathroom. I also purchased a 1920's Chinese stackable lunch box which is displayed on a counter in my kitchen.
I also love going to the local flea markets and scoring great finds.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyFtsfp-JyKw1mQlmMpIZvnjXsO7h3CvGA2aQKg0f1SjgauoSGQI0GP2K2OuxIA3SvIjS79blstDhWkv4Y-Lf7DNgplrVkaPuKQqaGrwf_P7ZKI5Ho1IGXnQbdQrcFNQWM96uu6Vis4w/s2048/IMG_6513.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyFtsfp-JyKw1mQlmMpIZvnjXsO7h3CvGA2aQKg0f1SjgauoSGQI0GP2K2OuxIA3SvIjS79blstDhWkv4Y-Lf7DNgplrVkaPuKQqaGrwf_P7ZKI5Ho1IGXnQbdQrcFNQWM96uu6Vis4w/s320/IMG_6513.JPG"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5Yez6vobG230BKATU45damEiKlu5n9da3tizNjQZiGoQowwLX_3BVSUjGuw6rl7Xfph1pLHvfZ0WKcZzY5k2LsoMLD1UcYAUD_Y3sFEkJ1ZeKZ1driLOwHO4113P7fC2lDhXabERMpw/s2048/IMG_4871.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5Yez6vobG230BKATU45damEiKlu5n9da3tizNjQZiGoQowwLX_3BVSUjGuw6rl7Xfph1pLHvfZ0WKcZzY5k2LsoMLD1UcYAUD_Y3sFEkJ1ZeKZ1driLOwHO4113P7fC2lDhXabERMpw/s320/IMG_4871.JPG"/></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg935KgZHyMUIbAj39zFMTBqOLNipd7lkWAE0JVkxibM0j0qoIQ9wfLjTwY0GK04m-7dTYfFdHBbZbd49O5g_cDnv_ZWtHYta7joPY4mCEuvx0XACgZhihNkidaX_3dDIVGwvnix67o72Q/s2048/IMG_7420.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg935KgZHyMUIbAj39zFMTBqOLNipd7lkWAE0JVkxibM0j0qoIQ9wfLjTwY0GK04m-7dTYfFdHBbZbd49O5g_cDnv_ZWtHYta7joPY4mCEuvx0XACgZhihNkidaX_3dDIVGwvnix67o72Q/s320/IMG_7420.JPG"/></a></div>
I cherish all of the great finds and memories that I have from my travels.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-4837346793458739382021-03-05T10:49:00.001-08:002021-06-01T00:14:16.460-07:00Artichokes are a powerhouse vegetable<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPXymFDB0T3ak3pX5mFZyAJG08ai-77nxcBA0f-8htrZDQuIVmgMHSnYvkq3_AT7rjA2e4Rpov2JKpIvCReUc6yoASumkIQyeK3q2-FVgCOlIQvoPOtY73Rtv4LfWeoKNjr6Pt0AIBRo/s4032/IMG_7301.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="320" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPXymFDB0T3ak3pX5mFZyAJG08ai-77nxcBA0f-8htrZDQuIVmgMHSnYvkq3_AT7rjA2e4Rpov2JKpIvCReUc6yoASumkIQyeK3q2-FVgCOlIQvoPOtY73Rtv4LfWeoKNjr6Pt0AIBRo/s320/IMG_7301.JPG"/></a></div>
This vegetable ranks among one of the most vitamin packed vegetables. Loaded with Vitamin C Vitamin K and loaded with minerals such as magnesium, folate and phosphorus.
Heres how to steam an artichoke:
1.Cut off the top of an artichoke
2. Remove the small leaves at the base
3. Cut off excess stem
4. Rinse off the artichokes
5. Add about an two inches of water to a large pot. I also like to add a halfed lemon and some chopped garlic to the water.
6. Add the artichokes in a steamer stem side up. Cover pot with a lid and steam for 25-35 minutes , depending on how large the artichokes are.
jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-21630111325443704372021-03-05T10:35:00.000-08:002021-03-05T10:35:36.682-08:00The benefits of drinking pomegranate juicePomegranate juice is a slam dunk for all around health. This ruby colored juice contains nearly 3 times more antioxidants than green tea. the antioxidants found in pomegranate juice can protect cells from damage,reduce inflamation and help remove free radicals. Studies have found that drinking pure pomegranate daily, may lower systolic blood pressure. New research has found that pomegranate juice may help stop the growth of prostate cancer. i find my cardio performance is much better when I am drinking pomegranate juice.
this heart healthy juice appears to portect your arteries and heart. This juice may be an aid in erectile dysfucntion as it increases circulation as well as possibly increasing testosterone levels.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-5843130207824521962014-08-20T10:37:00.000-07:002014-08-20T10:37:11.851-07:00Nutrient dense vegetables picked fresh from the garden <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnW8-SUY-FppNvNKh-mdh22KCyHJlHmBdGR7qwVTYJIBTufdF7v7Id6WOxaJXt-jOESOu54GuU7XuLvAfQuDHvibQUMnaoDCfWqh3IbKMd5gtrNfPeVEb_qPN-uSnR1NhQo8EN5vXy1i8/s1600/IMG_1486.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnW8-SUY-FppNvNKh-mdh22KCyHJlHmBdGR7qwVTYJIBTufdF7v7Id6WOxaJXt-jOESOu54GuU7XuLvAfQuDHvibQUMnaoDCfWqh3IbKMd5gtrNfPeVEb_qPN-uSnR1NhQo8EN5vXy1i8/s320/IMG_1486.jpg" /></a>jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-21848547173745514282014-08-15T09:55:00.000-07:002014-08-18T09:07:49.876-07:00Making A "Mind-Muscle" Connection Thinking about your muscle contractions while you are lifting will help you maximize your workouts.<br />
When working out it is always important to think about the targeted muscle group that you are working on. For example, when doing a bicep curl, think and focus on the movement of the bicep as you are curling the dumbbell up. By concentrating on the specific muscle group that you are working, you will be able to isolate and develop that muscle group faster.You can practice this without weights by moving your arm in a curl or kickback by flexing your muscle as you move your arm in a concentric or eccentric movement.<br />
jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-24486137601372926732014-07-16T21:41:00.002-07:002014-07-16T22:26:00.294-07:00Fitness is like FashionFitness is much like fashion in the sense that it is always changing and evolving. Often times it repeats itself but always comes back to the tried and true classic techniques. As in fashion, there are always new fads in fitness, some work most don't. The fitness industry is always introducing new exercise programs, a majority of these programs take you over your targeted heart rate, using your muscle for your energy supply as opposed to burning fat. Other classes have you doing exercises that stress your connective tissues and joints leaving you injured.<br />
When embarking on a new Fitness regime, make sure that the program is one that executes good form and proper technique, working with your body type and physical limitations. The workouts should be something that is safe for you and is effective in showing you the results that you want to achieve. jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-68201263034243109202014-06-26T21:37:00.001-07:002014-06-26T21:43:35.143-07:00A Work Weeks Worth of Healthy Breakfasts Here are some examples of what my first meal of the day looks like:<br />
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Every morning, I always start off with a large glass of filtered water with fresh lemon squeezed in it and a cup of organic coffee with organic cream or a teaspoon of grass-fed unsalted butter in it.<br />
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Two organic hard boiled eggs with 2 slices of sprouted grain toast with coconut oil or grass fed butter.<br />
I also like to have it with some sliced tomato and avocado.<br />
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A bowl of organic oatmeal with cinnamon, organic blueberries and a tablespoon of coconut oil.<br />
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Two slices of sprouted grain bread with almond butter and sliced banana on top.<br />
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Four scrambled organic eggs with 2 yolks(I feed the other two to my dogs) with sliced avocado, salsa and some black beans.<br />
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A bowl of organic yogurt with organic strawberries and chopped raw almonds or organic granola.<br />
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jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-48785471245039511562012-11-01T18:15:00.001-07:002012-11-01T18:17:08.093-07:00HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT TRAINER
Finding a good fitness trainer can be a difficult task, especially if you are not knowledged in how to go about finding one.
Usually people will hire a trainer from the health club that they are a member or thru word of mouth. Just because a friend or family member likes their trainer does not make that trainer a right fit for you.
Health clubs sometimes give a free consultation or workout with a trainer when you join. Ask if you can observe some of the trainers, to get a feel for their training approach. Beware of trainers (whom I like to call pin changers) who take you from machine to machine doing the same workout session after session. Initially, this type of workout program may work, but if the workout is not changed up you will hit a plateau quickly. Often times, clients in larger health clubs become a file, and the personal relationship and individual goals of the client often become compromised.
There are key things to look for as well as questions to ask the trainer in your initial meeting. First and foremost ask them how long have they been involved in the fitness industry, you want someone who has had experience working with a broad spectrum of clientele. Having a degree in kinasthesiology or holding a current fitness certification from a nationally accredited fitness certification is imperative. ACSM, NASM, ACE, ISSA are some good examples of nationally accredited certification courses. Make sure that they are current on their certifications. Trainers will often get certified once and not renew their certifications. Every national certification requires trainers to have continuing education for credits to renew their certification every two to three years as well as being current on their CPR and AED certifications
The fitness professional should be passionate about his or her profession. Watch to see if the instructor is a good listener and you feel that you are both on the same page with your fitness plans and goals. In the initial appointment, the fitness professional should ask you extensively about your health background, occupation and physical limitations. Some of the questions that should be asked are: what activities you like to do? what are some of your hobbies? what goals are you trying to achieve with working out? and what has prevented you from setting out to achieve these goals in the past?
Health and fitness professionals should look and act the part. You want a fitness professional to be friendly, motivating and empathetic.
Remember, embarking on a workout program with a fitness professional is a group effort and you must make sure to do your part as well, to achieve your goals!
Hiring a personal trainer is by far one of the best investments that you can make. By hiring an experienced, well rounded trainer you will have the knowledge on how to live a healthier better life!
jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-1400054173109986972012-11-01T18:13:00.002-07:002012-11-01T18:13:30.676-07:00PERFORMING THE PERFECT SQUAT
Squats are one of the single best exercises that you can do for you entire body. But be aware that doing squats incorrectly can be one of the worst exercises for your body, causing injury to your spine and lower back and putting undue stress on your knees. Squats are a compound exercise that primarily work your hips, buttocks ,thighs and hamstrings as well as your core.
The average person who works out usually steers away from what they perceive to be such a difficult exercise. They usually opt. to do leg extensions, hamstring curls or the leg press machine. Even worse, they attempt to do a squat on a smith machine which puts your body in poor alignment.
Make sure that you have proper postural alignment, which will allow for optimum neuromuscular efficiency, basically meaning that you want all muscle groups to work together in perfect order, much like an orchestra.
The first step in doing a squat correctly is making sure that you are wearing the proper shoe, a perfect example would be a running shoe which provides a strong heal support. Stand slightly wider than hips width distance with toes pointing straight ahead, the ankle and foot should be in a neutral position.
Now sit back as if you were going to sit on a chair that is positioned behind you, pulling your belly button in, working your transverse abs. As you begin to sit back, pull your hips back simultaneously as you are bending at the knee. Squat down to the height of a chair and return to the starting position pushing back up thru your heals and not coming up on the ball of your foot. Coming up on the ball of your foot puts stress on your knees. Keep your chest up, making sure not to bend at your waist.
Repetitions should be slow and controlled in both executions of the exercise. Repeat this movement 10-15 times.
There are many variations to performing a squat, here are some examples that I like using with my clients:
Body weight squat- performed with no weight, using your own body weight. Great for warming up or beginners.
Back squat- bar is held across your neck on the back of your body
Front squat-bar is held across the front of your body across deltoids (shoulders) and clavicles,usually with much lighter weight than on a back squat.
Plie squat or sumo squat- This variation also incorporates your inner thigh. Hold a dumbbell between your legs standing in a slightly wider than shoulder width stance, keeping your knees and feet in alignment pointing outward. Bend the knees and lower into a squat keeping knees in line with toes.
Split squat-an assisted one-legged squat where the non-lifting leg is rested on the ground a few steps behind the lifter, as if it were a static lunge. making sure when you descend both knees bend and making sure that back knee does not touch the ground. Push up from the heal of your front foot and ball of your toe on the back foot.
Squats increase overall strength for your whole body as well as releasing natural growth hormones.
If performed correctly, I advocate squats as one of the best overall exercises that you can do.
Jimmy Johnson
jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-40156982217575905292012-03-25T15:20:00.001-07:002012-03-25T15:20:47.798-07:00TAKING YOUR WORKOUTS OUTSIDE OF THE GYMTake your workouts outside of the gym for a change of pace. There are many effective training environments outside of the gym. Parks, beaches, hotel rooms, garages, stairs and playgrounds are excellent examples of places to get a great workout.
By taking your workouts outside the gym, it lets you be creative and use your imagination. You can change up your workouts and turn it into a new adventure which will keep you motivated and less likely to grow tired of the same old workout routine. Working out outside is free and does not require a gym membership. You can alleviate a trip to and from the gym which will save you time and the excuse of not having enough time to get to the gym to workout.
Exercising outside is perfect for people who find gym environments intimidating and overwhelming. Working out should be fun and by bringing the workouts outdoors, you are bringing an element of playfulness into the workout, reminiscent of when we were kids playing outside.
Doing pull-ups on monkey bars, jumping rope in a garage, running up and down stairs, doing pushups in a hotel room or running on a beach are great examples of some of the workouts you can do outside of the gym.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-3613095301152262912012-03-25T15:18:00.001-07:002012-03-25T15:18:29.846-07:00EXERCISING WITH YOUR PARTNER ENHANCES YOUR RELATIONSHIPCouples are always looking for ways to spend more time together, but with most couples working full time jobs, time together is severely limited. Exercising together is the perfect way to spend more time together.
Making a fitness plan and sticking to it is much easier as a couple. People are more apt to keep consistent in their exercise regimen if they are working out with a partner. Think of it as a healthy date night, so to speak. Instead of a movie, go on a hike or run, this will improve communication between the two of you. Exercise is not only about self gratification but also giving to your partner. Exercising together is about giving to each other both physically and emotionally.
The problem with today’s society is that everybody is so busy being caught up in their own lives, that we barley have any quality time with our partners. Try scheduling a day or two during the week to work out at home in the evening, or go for a brisk walk or jog in the morning before work or maybe meet at the gym on your lunch hour for a quick workout. Making time to work out together is a great way to get closer and communicate.
In the end , I think you will find that working out together keeps the both of you inspired as well as taking the relationship to another level.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-82676752701488843852012-03-25T15:16:00.001-07:002012-03-25T15:16:39.107-07:00FITNESS IS NOT A RESOLUTIONExercising and healthy eating habits should not be a New Year’s Resolution... Rather a part of your daily activities just like brushing your teeth. People who set out with strict fitness plans as well as stringent dieting as their goal for the New Year often set themselves up for failure. Often they will start out on their regime extremely disciplined and really strict, falling off of the fitness wagon in the first few weeks.
Usually every January you will see health clubs as well as Yoga classes and tracks filled with ambitious people ready to set out on their new fitness program, By February, half as many people are still at it. This is because people will set unrealistic goals for themselves , going to the gym every day and overtraining, starting on a crash diet and stopping drinking.
You should first start off by setting realistic goals for yourself. an example of this would be to eat clean during the week and give yourself a cheat day on the weekend or cutting your drinking out during the week and having a glass of wine on the weekend. Maybe start out going to the gym 3 times a week and making time to go on an hour walk each day. By starting of slow and not with an all or nothing mind set, you will be more likely to keep up with your workouts and healthy eating plan.
A good way to start out on your fitness endeavor is with "Possibility thinking", which allows you to live into the body that you want. Examples of this would be putting up a picture of yourself when you were in good shape or a picture of someone's body who you would like to look like on your bathroom mirror. You can also make a scrapbook or "vision board" of things you would like to try such as snowboarding, kayaking or some yoga poses. Another example would be writing down all of the goals that you want to achieve with exercising, maybe running a 5k or doing a set of 20 pushups or going on a 6 mile hike.
Each day you should try and incorporate a workout of some sort into your schedule, whether it is just doing 20 minutes of weights or going on a half hour walk at a fast pace at lunch, you will be more likely not to fall off course of your fitness goals and less likely to put off your workouts because of time constraints. This goes for your healthy eating habits as well, try and eat 4-5 smaller meals thru out the day or have a healthy breakfast and lunch if you know you are going out to a party or a dinner.
In conclusion start out slow, be realistic with your fitness goals and healthy eating habits and don't set yourself up for failure.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-3466490241862974252012-03-25T15:13:00.002-07:002012-03-25T15:15:06.252-07:00GETTING THE MOST OUT YOUR WORKOUTSBeing mentally present in your workouts allows you to attain the greatest amount of results that you can achieve. Enjoy the opportunity to spend time with yourself. The time that you set aside to workout is quality time spent with oneself, which is becoming a harder task to accomplish considering all of the distractions that we have in our everyday lives.
Instead of beginning each workout thinking about the end result, why not take in the beautiful scenery on your run, focusing in on the targeted muscle that you are working with weights, or feeling the way your body glides thru the water when you swim. Change the paradigm, shifting from dreading the workouts to enjoying them. It's the way that you relate to the workout, the same workout can be viewed two different ways positive or negative, the environment is the same, the room temp is the same and the workout is the same, it’s how you choose what state of mind to be in.
Give yourself positive re-enforcement with self talk. Try giving yourself goal oriented marks, for example rewarding yourself for a week of working out, by buying a new workout shirt or a new yoga mat. Heighten the level of rewards by treating yourself to a massage or a spa day for being consistent for a month.
Always remember to try and be present to your accomplishment in the workout and not to the clock. Keeping in mind that you are doing something good for your mind and body and allowing yourself quality time alone!jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-61938815008072072322011-01-26T13:12:00.000-08:002012-05-17T00:03:38.964-07:00Cardio in the morning on an empty stomachBecause body fat is left unprotected at this time. It's weak, because insulin levels are at rock bottom in the morning. This is the ideal time to maximally oxidize fat with a cardio- based type of activity, tripling fat mobilization over already high resting values. Examples of this are: Slow sustained walking on a treadmill on an incline, slow hikes that last for an hour. People tend to do too much high intensity cardio ,which eats up or catabolizes muscle tissue, this is because glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscle tissue, is the easiest and fastest form of energy for your body to derive and burn. Ideally your goal is to preferentially burn fat ,not muscle.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-85419252390438160042011-01-06T10:17:00.000-08:002012-03-25T16:32:02.899-07:00Make breakfast the most important part of your day!Breakfast should not be skipped, it the most important meal of the day. When you sleep your body goes into starvation mode, once you wake up you want to eat to boost your metabolism. Skipping breakfast will keep your body in starvation mode, which will keep your metabolism running low. Eating breakfast will help you from overeating in the afternoon or binging on unhealthy foods. It also helps us keep our focus and concentration thru out the morningjimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-6684949163584769702011-01-05T17:26:00.000-08:002012-05-16T23:48:46.006-07:00INCORPORATING RAW ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN YOUR DIETBy eating a diet containing raw organic fruits and vegetables, you can help protect your body from chronic diseases as well as adding a number of health benefits. Try to incorporate a wide variety of raw vegetables, fruits and nuts into your daily diet. By doing so, you will derive the optimum amount of vitamins, minerals and phyto nutrients(plant derived nutrients)from the food that you are eating. When you eat raw protein sources, such as avocados, mushrooms and nuts, your body is able to assimilate the amino acids much more efficiently because they're not destroyed by heat. Once vegatables are cooked over 130 degrees, you are destroying most of the vitamins and nutrients. Try having an apple with some raw almonds or adding some mixed berries in your oatmeal or plain greek yogurt in the morning. For lunch, I try to substitute spinach and kale instead of lettuce for my salads for an added boost of Iron. For a snack try organic carrots, broccoli, cucumbers and celery with some hummus or almond butter. Here is a list of some fruits and vegetables that contain high amounts of Iron, vitamin C and K as well as high quality protein: spinach ,green beans,kale, broccoli,cucumber, radishes, beats,squash, celery, tomatoes, red and orange peppers, mushrooms and dark leaf lettuce, apples, blueberries, grapes, plums, grapefruit, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and pears.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-25128621519693446652011-01-05T17:06:00.000-08:002012-05-17T00:01:20.430-07:00Push yourself a little harderMore often than not, we have days where we don't feel like working out. Next time you find yourself talking yourself out of your workout or wanting to stop a little early in the workout, try stepping up the game and push yourself a little harder. For example, maybe increasing the weight or doing a super set,increasing the number of repetitions or by picking up the pace. Also try adding in some mountain climbers or jumping rope, to increase the work load and burn more calories. Just when you start telling yourself "I can't" start telling yourself "I will". You will often find that when you have the least amount of energy or say "I dont feel like working out", you usually end up having one of the best workouts.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-91102722597511467622010-03-18T14:09:00.000-07:002010-03-18T14:09:34.434-07:00No such thing as" Natural" VitaminsMost vitamins on the market today are synthetic. They are pure chemicals created out of a food base. Many supplement companies put the word "Natural"<br />
on the container becaues it sells. For example most vitamin C is made from corn. It is basically chemically converted to sugar, which is converted to synthetic L-ascorbic acid.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-85309251805487868242010-03-08T21:53:00.000-08:002010-03-08T21:53:56.216-08:00Whole grains only because......Refined grains lose 90% of nutritional value thru refining process.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-65643387253700520432010-03-08T21:51:00.000-08:002010-03-08T21:51:35.910-08:00I'm Back!!!It has been a while since my last blog post.... I am gonna try and be consistent with writing on here. I get caught up in life...and well you know how it is.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-11031309094913781172009-12-09T12:05:00.000-08:002009-12-09T12:05:27.797-08:00My biggest pet peevesOne of my biggest pet peeves is people that do not re-rack their weights in the gym-How hard is it to put your weights away- If you cant re-rack your weights you should not be in a public gym-Have consideration for other people! Another huge pet peeve is LOSERS that dont pick up after their dogs-No, dog crap is not organic - and there is no such thing as the "poo fairy" that is going to come and pick it up. I just thought I would get that off of my chestjimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-80940649287329098262009-12-07T11:55:00.000-08:002009-12-07T11:55:39.897-08:00One of my favorite quotes"Fitness is a journey, not a destination.It must be continued for the rest of your life." Kenneth cooper, MDjimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-83819809276311586422009-12-01T17:46:00.000-08:002009-12-02T17:01:16.633-08:00Exercising during the Holidays"Tiz the season" for Christmas parties,dinners,drinks and lots of deserts.Don't go crazy over analizing everything bad that you have consumed.Enjoy yourself in moderation, remember this is not the time to analize your eating.Don't feel guilty about eating desert or having a few extra drinks.Enjoy yourself, but remember now is the time to keep up on your workouts. Try to get to the gym regularly, even if you skip a day during the week, then go on a saturday or sunday.Get up a little earlier and go on an hour walk at a fast pace. If your gonna have that cookie or piece of cake ,which I always do, remember to step it up on your workouts.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-10551310798168315782009-11-14T11:16:00.000-08:002009-11-14T11:16:40.389-08:00Working out for thirty minutes three times a weekJust 30 minutes three times a week, lifting weights can build muscle mass. What's more, working all that muscle burns calories, making it a great way to lose your gut, as well. Don't have weights? Try lifting yourself: Pullups are the most valuable muscle-building exercises as well as squats and pushups!jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738102741105429659.post-48332321344007228752009-10-14T10:02:00.000-07:002012-03-27T11:58:45.908-07:00Weight training to help prevent injuriesWhen you strength train with free weights, not only are your muscles going to get stronger, you will also look and feel better. Weight training also works the ligaments and tendons that are connecting bones, muscles, and other tissues. This will reduce the chance of them becoming injured when participating in other physical activities, such as running, hiking,surfing,golf,tennis and basketball.
Think of weightlifting like building a strong suit of armor. Often times people who are deconditioned, are prone to getting injured in an activity, as opposed to someone who works out with free weights.
Before setting out on a weight training program, make sure that you have proper form and always start the first set of every exercise with a light weight to get the blood flowing to the targeted muscle that you are working.jimmyjohnsonfitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932846985645573105noreply@blogger.com0