One of my all time favorites to workout to.
Song: Breathe
Artist: Fabolous
Enjoy..
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
20100830 Workout SOTD.
Maroon 5 is great to workout to. This song has an especially good beat and tempo to it, and the lyrics work out well with, well, working out. :) Enjoy..
Song: Harder To Breathe
Artist: Maroon 5
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Song: Harder To Breathe
Artist: Maroon 5
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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
20100828 Workout SOTD.
Wolfmother equates to high energy. This song has a great tempo, powerful guitar, and should do the trick to keep any workout going strong. With a new moon rising and new workout goals, this song will be a favorite on my latest workout mix. Enjoy..
Song: New Moon Rising
Artist: Wolfmother
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Song: New Moon Rising
Artist: Wolfmother
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Friday, August 27, 2010
Healthy Eating Houston: My Top 5.
Houston is actually known for some pretty good restaurants. For those of you in NY or LA, don't knock it until you've tried it. :) I've eaten in various cities, and I have to say, I think we have a good thing going here.
But for all of the good eats, you have to ask yourself, how healthy is this stuff?? Well, I have some favorites that I go to for healthy eating. They are not the famous 5-star places you may have read about, but they are some of the best tasting places I have found.
Those of you living in Houston might find this useful. For those of you who visit Houston, you might find this useful. Lastly, if you don't live in Houston, but you have a similar style restaurant close to your home, perhaps you will find the dishes useful. I go to each of these places at least once every couple weeks or month. Some I go to multiple times a week if I get the chance. I put links to their websites. Enjoy!
I give you my top 5 favorite places to eat, and the healthy dishes I order, in Houston, TX:
5. Barnaby's [or Baby Barnaby's] / Annie's Burrito: I go for breakfast or lunch, almost always on weekends. The Annie's low-fat high-protein burrito is fantastic made with 6 egg whites, chicken, black beans and a whole wheat tortilla. It is served with slices of tomato.
Barnaby's
4. Le Peep / Health Nut: The health nut is made with six egg whites scrambled, turkey, and mixed veggies. Delicious with salsa. It comes with a side of fruit. If offered, I get a wheat English muffin, dry. I usually have with a couple cups of coffee to wash down a great lunch.
Le Peep
3. Ruggle's Green / Buffalo Burger: At 98% lean, this is a high protein meal packed with flavor. I order it cooked with no butter/oil/grease, no cheese, and get the side of fruit. I love their chipotle ketchup and often only eat one half of the bun [the bread almost detracts from the flavor of the buffalo]. I love the flavor of buffalo. The restaurant is certified "green" as well. Simply fantastic.
Ruggle's Green
2. Chicken Kitchen / Cuban Chop-Chop: This chain is truly the closest thing to healthy fast food you can get. The chicken is cooked rotisserie and grilled, and they remove the skin [though I usually ask to make sure]. The Cuban Chop-Chop is a bowl of rice [I order brown rice for 50cents extra], black beans, chicken, lettuce and tomato. They give you a pita too, if you want it. I use a very small amount of mustard curry sauce on mine, and can sometimes make two meals out of a regular size bowl. You can order a large or get extra chicken for a couple bucks more. Absolutely simple. Absolutely delicious.
Chicken Kitchen
1. Ziggy's Healthy Grill / Chicken Enchiladas: This is my number 1 right now, but all these places are great and could be number 1. Ziggy's recently took the chicken enchilada's off the menu, but you can still get them if you're really nice to the servers. Also probably helps that I order the same thing every time I'm there, and I've gotten to know the crew. The dish is three medium sized enchiladas with corn tortillas, chicken [try the lean buffalo another time too], their enchilada sauce, low fat cheese [I usually ask for "light on the cheese" too]. They give some salsa [which I use] and low fat sour cream [which I usually don't use - they are full of flavor stand alone]. Side is brown rice and black beans. I usually divide the whole dish in half, and take half home for a delicious second meal reheated. Ziggy's has lots of good menu items for healthy eating, and they make a great effort to make low cal, low fat foods that taste good. Their pecan coffee is delicious too.
Ziggy's Healthy Grill
So the next time you want to eat out in Houston, but don't want to be at the mercy of unhealthy cooking on the part of local restaurants, try one of the places and dishes above. Enjoy!
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But for all of the good eats, you have to ask yourself, how healthy is this stuff?? Well, I have some favorites that I go to for healthy eating. They are not the famous 5-star places you may have read about, but they are some of the best tasting places I have found.
Those of you living in Houston might find this useful. For those of you who visit Houston, you might find this useful. Lastly, if you don't live in Houston, but you have a similar style restaurant close to your home, perhaps you will find the dishes useful. I go to each of these places at least once every couple weeks or month. Some I go to multiple times a week if I get the chance. I put links to their websites. Enjoy!
I give you my top 5 favorite places to eat, and the healthy dishes I order, in Houston, TX:
5. Barnaby's [or Baby Barnaby's] / Annie's Burrito: I go for breakfast or lunch, almost always on weekends. The Annie's low-fat high-protein burrito is fantastic made with 6 egg whites, chicken, black beans and a whole wheat tortilla. It is served with slices of tomato.
Barnaby's
4. Le Peep / Health Nut: The health nut is made with six egg whites scrambled, turkey, and mixed veggies. Delicious with salsa. It comes with a side of fruit. If offered, I get a wheat English muffin, dry. I usually have with a couple cups of coffee to wash down a great lunch.
Le Peep
3. Ruggle's Green / Buffalo Burger: At 98% lean, this is a high protein meal packed with flavor. I order it cooked with no butter/oil/grease, no cheese, and get the side of fruit. I love their chipotle ketchup and often only eat one half of the bun [the bread almost detracts from the flavor of the buffalo]. I love the flavor of buffalo. The restaurant is certified "green" as well. Simply fantastic.
Ruggle's Green
2. Chicken Kitchen / Cuban Chop-Chop: This chain is truly the closest thing to healthy fast food you can get. The chicken is cooked rotisserie and grilled, and they remove the skin [though I usually ask to make sure]. The Cuban Chop-Chop is a bowl of rice [I order brown rice for 50cents extra], black beans, chicken, lettuce and tomato. They give you a pita too, if you want it. I use a very small amount of mustard curry sauce on mine, and can sometimes make two meals out of a regular size bowl. You can order a large or get extra chicken for a couple bucks more. Absolutely simple. Absolutely delicious.
Chicken Kitchen
1. Ziggy's Healthy Grill / Chicken Enchiladas: This is my number 1 right now, but all these places are great and could be number 1. Ziggy's recently took the chicken enchilada's off the menu, but you can still get them if you're really nice to the servers. Also probably helps that I order the same thing every time I'm there, and I've gotten to know the crew. The dish is three medium sized enchiladas with corn tortillas, chicken [try the lean buffalo another time too], their enchilada sauce, low fat cheese [I usually ask for "light on the cheese" too]. They give some salsa [which I use] and low fat sour cream [which I usually don't use - they are full of flavor stand alone]. Side is brown rice and black beans. I usually divide the whole dish in half, and take half home for a delicious second meal reheated. Ziggy's has lots of good menu items for healthy eating, and they make a great effort to make low cal, low fat foods that taste good. Their pecan coffee is delicious too.
Ziggy's Healthy Grill
So the next time you want to eat out in Houston, but don't want to be at the mercy of unhealthy cooking on the part of local restaurants, try one of the places and dishes above. Enjoy!
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20100827 Workout SOTD.
A classic today. This song has definitely inspired me while working out over the years. I hope you find it inspiring as well. Enjoy.
Song: Jump
Artist: Van Halen
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Song: Jump
Artist: Van Halen
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Starting July 4th.
As a preface to this post, I have to say that I do believe strongly in rest. I believe that the human body needs to recover, rebuild, regenerate from workouts and stresses.
With that said, I will also say that if I had to choose between working out 50 days in a row, or *not* working out 50 days in a row, I would choose the former.
In 2009, I had a stretch of workouts that numbered 50 days in a row. I set a goal that in 2010 I would surpass this number. A couple days ago I broke my personal record. The last day I took off was July 3rd, which puts me well past 50 consecutive days of working out after my workout today. I'm still going strong. :)
Here were/are my rules.
1) It only counted as a workout if I was at the gym for at least 45minutes, from when I started my warm-up cardio, to when I finished [travel time, checking in, etc did not count - had to be 45min of working out]. Most of my workouts were longer than this, vast majority longer than 1hr, and some as long as 2hrs or so. But I had a couple really busy times that only allowed 45min.
2) Two workouts in a day did not count towards another day. I had a number of two-for's. :)
3) The workout had to occur on the calendar day itself - so a 1AM workout would not count towards the previous day.
Here are some notes:
I usually rotated through lifting different muscle groups over 5-6 days. When worn out or exhausted, I would do a day of cardio/abs or circuit training, hitting different muscle groups on the same day.
I did not have any major injuries. I did notice a few days of fatigue or aching. In my case these days could usually be remedied with more cardio and lightening up on weights for a day. Occasionally I would have a workout partner, though most workouts were solo. I also incorporated basketball into my weeks, usually Wednesdays, and this was usually a second workout of that day.
I cannot say that my diet was perfect, though it was well regulated. The second month has been better than the first diet-wise. In addition, I had no alcohol during the entire time [the potential subject of a future post]. I have lost 6lbs, which occurred in the second month also. My strength is probably close to the best it's been, and I have made some minor to modest gains, though my goal has not been to increase my lifting weight significantly.
I am perhaps in the best shape of my life today. I am beginning to adhere to the theory that rest days should not be days of inactivity. Instead, having days that are lighter or give specific muscle groups a rest should be incorporated. It may not be necessary to rest at the expense of working out, is what I'm saying.
It has also made me interested in other forms of working out that I do not utilize, but that I see others use with success - such as plyometrics, rotating in various sports, and what has been referred to as "muscle confusion." Working out every day may make these activities possible, or more beneficial. If I start using any other methods of working out, I will report here.
Have a great weekend..
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With that said, I will also say that if I had to choose between working out 50 days in a row, or *not* working out 50 days in a row, I would choose the former.
In 2009, I had a stretch of workouts that numbered 50 days in a row. I set a goal that in 2010 I would surpass this number. A couple days ago I broke my personal record. The last day I took off was July 3rd, which puts me well past 50 consecutive days of working out after my workout today. I'm still going strong. :)
Here were/are my rules.
1) It only counted as a workout if I was at the gym for at least 45minutes, from when I started my warm-up cardio, to when I finished [travel time, checking in, etc did not count - had to be 45min of working out]. Most of my workouts were longer than this, vast majority longer than 1hr, and some as long as 2hrs or so. But I had a couple really busy times that only allowed 45min.
2) Two workouts in a day did not count towards another day. I had a number of two-for's. :)
3) The workout had to occur on the calendar day itself - so a 1AM workout would not count towards the previous day.
Here are some notes:
I usually rotated through lifting different muscle groups over 5-6 days. When worn out or exhausted, I would do a day of cardio/abs or circuit training, hitting different muscle groups on the same day.
I did not have any major injuries. I did notice a few days of fatigue or aching. In my case these days could usually be remedied with more cardio and lightening up on weights for a day. Occasionally I would have a workout partner, though most workouts were solo. I also incorporated basketball into my weeks, usually Wednesdays, and this was usually a second workout of that day.
I cannot say that my diet was perfect, though it was well regulated. The second month has been better than the first diet-wise. In addition, I had no alcohol during the entire time [the potential subject of a future post]. I have lost 6lbs, which occurred in the second month also. My strength is probably close to the best it's been, and I have made some minor to modest gains, though my goal has not been to increase my lifting weight significantly.
I am perhaps in the best shape of my life today. I am beginning to adhere to the theory that rest days should not be days of inactivity. Instead, having days that are lighter or give specific muscle groups a rest should be incorporated. It may not be necessary to rest at the expense of working out, is what I'm saying.
It has also made me interested in other forms of working out that I do not utilize, but that I see others use with success - such as plyometrics, rotating in various sports, and what has been referred to as "muscle confusion." Working out every day may make these activities possible, or more beneficial. If I start using any other methods of working out, I will report here.
Have a great weekend..
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20100826 Workout SOTD.
I heard this song on the radio in Houston and had to look it up. It will add some intensity to your workout. Enjoy..
Song: First 48
Artist: J-Dawg
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Song: First 48
Artist: J-Dawg
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
20100824 Workout SOTD.
I was in a U2 mood, and heard this version of One with Mary J. Blige. I loved it and now I'm gonna have to workout to it. Enjoy... :)
Song: One
Artist: Mary J. Blige, U2
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Song: One
Artist: Mary J. Blige, U2
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Monday, August 23, 2010
20100823 Workout SOTD.
Heard these guys perform last night. They were good. This track has a good tempo and builds well. I will definitely listen to their album while working out. Enjoy.
Song: Out Of My Hands
Artist: Green River Ordinance
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Song: Out Of My Hands
Artist: Green River Ordinance
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
20100822 Workout SOTD.
This marks the first time that a band has been represented twice in WSOTD. This is one of my favorite Switchfoot songs to listen to while working out. A great song and a great bridge. These guys are playing in Houston tonight, so in their honor, here's one of their greats.
Song: Awakening
Artist: Switchfoot
Enjoy...
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Song: Awakening
Artist: Switchfoot
Enjoy...
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
20100821 Workout SOTD.
The original Jimi version will for sure make it to SOTD sometime. Until then, I'll have the John Mayer version, which is actually the song I listen to while working out. More Mayer to come, for sure.
Song: Bold As Love
Artist: John Mayer
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Song: Bold As Love
Artist: John Mayer
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Friday, August 20, 2010
20100820 Workout SOTD.
Strong beat. Great workout song in headphones. Enjoy.
Song: Because Of You
Artist: Ne-Yo
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Song: Because Of You
Artist: Ne-Yo
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
20100819 Workout SOTD.
The whole album is a fantastic workout album. There will be more songs off this album to come, for SOTD. Enjoy.
Song: This Is War
Artist: 30 Seconds To Mars
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Song: This Is War
Artist: 30 Seconds To Mars
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
20100818 Workout SOTD.
Great band. I'm looking forward to listening to their music while at the gym. This is the first song of theirs I heard.
Song: Lazy Eye
Artist: Silversun Pickups
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Song: Lazy Eye
Artist: Silversun Pickups
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
20100817 Workout SOTD.
A song that I've heard on the radio, I Will Not Bow has all the characteristics of a good workout song. Enjoy.
Song: I Will Not Bow
Artist: Breaking Benjamin
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Song: I Will Not Bow
Artist: Breaking Benjamin
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Monday, August 16, 2010
20100816 Workout SOTD.
Today's song is a rockin' little number that always gets me pumped before or during a workout. I have talked with others who think this is a fabulous workout song too. Enjoy.. :)
Song: Chop Suey!
Artist: System Of A Down
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Song: Chop Suey!
Artist: System Of A Down
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
20100814 Workout SOTD.
Weezer has lots of great songs to workout to. This is one of them. Enjoy...
Song: El Scorcho
Artist: Weezer
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Song: El Scorcho
Artist: Weezer
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Friday, August 13, 2010
20100813 Workout SOTD.
I love this song to workout to. Enjoy, and have a great and healthy weekend!
Song: Santeria
Artist: Sublime
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Song: Santeria
Artist: Sublime
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
20100811 Workout SOTD.
A great workout song, that frequently makes it on my mix for the day.
Song: I Tried
Artist: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Enjoy..
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Song: I Tried
Artist: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Enjoy..
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
20100810 Workout SOTD.
There a lot of Guns N' Roses songs that come to mind when talking about good workout songs - Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child O' Mine, Civil War, etc. There are some good ones. But this song is one of my favorites to listen to when working out. It's a pretty long song, but has some great guitar riffs [thanks, Slash], high energy, and a great ending. I recommend putting this one in your headphones for your next workout, see if you agree. Have fun!
Song: Locomotive
Artist: Guns N' Roses
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Song: Locomotive
Artist: Guns N' Roses
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Monday, August 9, 2010
20100809 Workout SOTD.
First off, I listened to the whole Paper Tongues album yesterday while working out, and indeed it's a great album to workout to in total. Lots of high energy songs, good beats and rhythms, and quite catchy.
Next, today, SOTD is one of my absolute all time favorite songs to listen to preworkout, as well as during a workout. I like a lot of Pearl Jam's stuff to workout to, but this song gets me exceedingly pumped. I recommend downloading the song because the YouTube online sound quality is not the absolute best. If you ever need a song to get you to the gym, this is the one.
Song: Go
Artist: Pearl Jam
There will be more Pearl Jam in the future for sure, as they have lots of good workout music. Enjoy!
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Next, today, SOTD is one of my absolute all time favorite songs to listen to preworkout, as well as during a workout. I like a lot of Pearl Jam's stuff to workout to, but this song gets me exceedingly pumped. I recommend downloading the song because the YouTube online sound quality is not the absolute best. If you ever need a song to get you to the gym, this is the one.
Song: Go
Artist: Pearl Jam
There will be more Pearl Jam in the future for sure, as they have lots of good workout music. Enjoy!
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
20100808 Workout SOTD.
I heard this band on the radio in Dallas. I Googled them and one of the first things that popped up was that someone was talking about how they listened to their music in spinning class. I listened to some of their songs and I liked what I heard. Looking forward to playing their album during my next workout. This is the song I heard. Enjoy..
Song: Trinity
Artist: Paper Tongues
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Song: Trinity
Artist: Paper Tongues
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
20100807 Workout SOTD.
A great upbeat song from a great Australian band.
Song: Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Artist: Jet
Enjoy your workouts!
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Song: Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Artist: Jet
Enjoy your workouts!
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Friday, August 6, 2010
20100806 Workout SOTD.
This is a song I heard when I was in California, and I thought it was gravy. Turns out it's a pretty good song to listen to when working out too. The link is to the band's myspace.com page. If you click the second track you can hear the song.
Song: It's You
Artist: Pictures And Sound
Enjoy!
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Song: It's You
Artist: Pictures And Sound
Enjoy!
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
20100803 Workout SOTD.
Fort Minor was Mike Shinoda's [from Linkin Park] experimental/side project. Very good album for working out, it's called The Rising Tied. This is one of my favorite songs of the compilation.
Song: Where'd You Go
Artist: Fort Minor
Just the song is here.
Enjoy..
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Song: Where'd You Go
Artist: Fort Minor
Just the song is here.
Enjoy..
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Monday, August 2, 2010
20100802 Workout SOTD.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
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