Alcohol is the real enemy of all bodybuilders, as drinking alcohol makes it easy to get distracted from your training program and your healthy eating lifestyle. Most people like to have a few drinks at the weekend and it is hard to say no, especially if going out with the lads is one of your favourite pastimes.

The problem with this is that drinking alcohol will make you put on weight, as it has a high calorie content, it will also inhibit your ability to put on and build muscle mass. The thing you need to realise though is that you don't have to give up your fun lifestyle; you just need to be more responsible and disciplined with regards what you put into your body. Trade in your pint of ale for a bottle of water, or sugar free drink.

Alcohol is Bad...

You need to think of your body as a machine that you need to keep well oiled. By putting alcohol (or junk food) into your body you are clogging up your machine and reducing it's effectiveness to run properly. Alcohol has no real nutritional value and contains a lot of calories which have no benefit to you or your body. It is easy to consume in excess of a thousand calories in just a few drinks.

If you are serious about getting a ripped, lean body then you seriously need to give the booze the boot. As it doesn't matter how healthy you eat in the day if you go and drink a days worth of calories in liquid form on a night out. Plus alcohol actually slows down your metabolism, which will help you grow a beer belly, and seriously limits your muscle growth and fat loss efforts.

The Final Straw...

I'm sure you've had a hangover, I absolutely hate them and they put me off drinking along time ago. The problem with hangovers is that they ruin the whole of your next day, they wreck your schedule, they destroy your motivation to do any work never mind get down the gym and train. Even if it's your rest day, it's likely you'll skip meals, stay in bed too long and not get the right nutrients and food. Alcohol also dehydrates you and depletes your body of key nutrients further exacerbating the effects.

Alcohol also lowers the natural levels of testosterone in your body, which as a bodybuilder is a big "no no", as testosterone is a key hormone in helping you build muscle. Also alcohol lowers your inhibitions, thus making it more likely that you'll stop for a kebab or pizza on the way home, which you wouldn't touch with a barge pole in normal circumstances.

Having a beer every now and again won't do you too much harm, especially if you are only bodybuilding for fun, however if you want to compete in competitions then alcohol is out of the question. Sorry. If you are going out on a night, try to position yourself as the designated driver, you won't be able to drink and you won't get grief from your mates for not having a beer. If you do have a drink, schedule an extra 30 minutes of cardio into your training plan to make sure you burn off the extra calories.

By: Bob Giddy
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Anthony J Mahavorick writes under the pen name of Anthony Robbins and is also known as Tony Robbins. Anthony Robbins came up with a diet, which is much in keeping with Robert O Young’s theory of alkalizing the body to stay fit. But the Anthony Robbins diet adds to that and comes up with an entire way of life.

The Anthony Robbins diet involves a vegetarian approach to life. Robbins believes that if we do not alkalize out bodies we are heading towards our doom. Consuming alkaline vegetables and fruits are highly recommended by the Anthony Robbins diet plan. Avoiding eggs, animal flesh of all kinds and other such acidic foods is the way to achieve a healthy life. The Anthony Robbins diet does not simply result I weight loss but is targeted at achieving great energy as well as health. When most diets of today make one feel tired and fatigued the Anthony Robbins diet is a fresh and welcome change. Going on the high protein low carb diets that are doing the rounds usually result in temporary weight loss but along with that comes permanent damage to the body as well as extreme fatigue. Anthony Robbins is a health motivated man and talks of how he plans an entire life outlook rather than simply weight loss. He propagates high esteem and energy. The theory behind the Anthony Robbins diet is a collective effort on many fronts to gain complete health rather than simply concentrating on loosing weight most diets are intended for only weight loss and in so focus only on weight loss. In the process one looses energy by not eating and so is prone to falling sick or simply going off the diet soon. Most diet plans also strike and the skin, hair and nails. With improper eating these tend to loose their strength and luster like the rest of the body. But this is not the case with the Anthony Robbins diet.

Anthony Robbins diet advises one to eat vegetarian foods that are alkaline in nature so as to maintain the human body ph of 7.4. Apart from this Robbins also talks of vital breathing. Inhaling the correct way will lead to the body getting maximum oxygen from the inhaled breath. More oxygen will help create a more alkaline environment in the body and thus help in the functioning of the body. It is only when the cells are unable to release their toxins that problems occur. Oxygen will keep the cells red and round and so healthy.

Anthony Robbins diet includes not only the food we eat but also the water we drink. About three liters of alkaline water is a must for everyone wanting to reap benefits from the Anthony Robbins diet. Without exercise the lungs do not get proper oxygen, there fore Anthony Robbins in his diet plan suggests at least four days in a week for aerobic exercises which strengthen the lungs as well as help in high oxygen intake. Robbins also preaches goal setting and planning in order to achieve those goals.

The Anthony Robbins diet plan will take you to not only good health but also a happy and relaxed mind. You will be able to see the difference in your concentration powers as well as achieve your goals.

By: Will Johnson
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If you're the type of person who hates working out, you may just need to find a workout that seems more like playtime than work. A cycling workout may be just the fun exercise you're looking for. Bicycling has many healthy benefits and does not require you to be ultra-fit to master the technique.

You may know how hard it is to lose weight by dieting alone. It's nearly impossible. For maximum weight loss results, you need to add in a consistent exercise routine. A cycling workout performed on a daily basis will help you to burn a massive amount of calories. This type of workout will also keep your metabolism raised to burn more calories throughout the day. Cycling at a steady pace of 12 mph can help you to burn around 450 calories per hour.

A cycling workout will help you to lose weight fast and keep it off, but it will also help your heart. You can reduce your risk of heart disease by cycling a consistent 20 miles or more a week.

Cycling is an aerobic form of exercise that works your entire body. After a few weeks, you should begin to see your muscles toning up, especially the muscles in your lower body. Cycling really works your thighs, glutes, and calf muscles, as well as your upper body and core. The energy it takes to keep a steady pace will strengthen your heart and expand your lungs; you may find that you can walk up more flights of steps than before you started.

Bicycling can also help your mental state. Intense exercise causes your body to release mood-boosting endorphins. Endorphins will make you feel happy and content if you're battling depression, stress, or anxiety.

You can start a cycling workout just about anywhere. For safety, follow a few simple guidelines.
*Never cycle at dusk or night unless you are wearing reflective clothing.
*Always carry a tire repair kit, your cell phone, and plenty of water.
*Always wear a bicycle helmet.

A cycling workout can be more fun than a day at the beach if you let yourself enjoy the scenery and the challenge.

By: AJ Stamp
AJ Stamp is an author and fitness junky.

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