Female Bodybuilding Dilemma We Face Today

Sorry I've been on hiatus, and I can't say I blame you if you have been researching other blogs about female bodybuilding. Although I admit, it's a curious thing. It's curious from the standpoint that not only do women struggle with their self image, but let's face it, women get beat up daily on how they look.

I mean, men can throw on jeans and a t-shirt, and just look sexy, but for us gals, it's hair, makeup, clothes, the style, the look, the attitude, everything.

I enjoy being me, but it took me a loooong time to get to this place. I had to work on my insides if you know what I mean, but that doesn't change the fact that we need to take care of our body. Right? This is why female bodybuilding is still a hot topic for me, and between me and some girlfriends of mine.

I would like to just start a discussion here for all women on how they feel about themselves physically, where they are now, and how all of us can come together to change this position of insecurity, and self criticism. Life is beautiful and so are you, and so, it's time for you my friend to step into your greatness!

Why Female Bodybuilding Has Been a Hot Topic

Okay, so bodybuilding isn't really for everyone, but I am talking about how most folks define female bodybuilding. We should all be building our bodies, but it all starts with good nutrition, not a fad diet. 

If you have been reading this blog, you know I support the HCG diet, and that is true. However, I don't think everyone should do it. It is a great way for the body to detoxify, and it's the best way to reset the hypothalamus gland by waking it up with a massive thermogenic effect. 

While there is a ton of science and research behind it, it is still under scrutiny to this day. Some think it's extreme, but I really think cutting out your stomach is extreme, not to mention cutting open your chest  and breaking your sternum to get to your major valve. 

Before I get off topic here, I say all of that to say this; the body, no matter whose body we are looking at or talking about, needs nutrients, and the modern day diet in America isn't enough. The average American diet meets the following criteria:

1. English muffins or toast in the morning and bottled orange juice loaded with sugar 
2. Fast food lunch washed down with a soda 
3. Fast food dinner with more greasy food and burgers that are made with beef loaded with hormones etc 

How could this be good for anyone? 

It isn't, and we are now hearing more about superbugs in the meat as a result. You can follow a bodybuilding plan, but the reality is that unless you eat whole foods, and put pure nutrition into the body, you won't be able to see and feel the changes that you want. 

Here is a great infographic that spells out what the American diet looks like today:

If you look at this, and you can see what is represented here, you can see that the evidence is clear. The American diet leaves very little room for nutrition, and plenty of room for fat, calories, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and a myriad of other diseases. 

What Female Bodybuilding Should Really Consist of 

So, with nutrition being at the core of my beliefs about female bodybuilding, you should know that yes, I used to bodybuild, and no I didn't compete. In my mind it wasn't for show, although I have tossed around the idea about figure competing. 

Bodybuilding for women needs to start with a proper education in nutrition, and this means a thorough assessment from a medical doctor that has a holistic view on your health and medication. If you haven't watched the film "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" on Netflix, I highly suggest you do. 

You'll find that Dr. Joel Fuhrman is fantastic, and you should absolutely read his books! You can also check out the vitamin injections, weight management products, and supplementation you'll find when you go HERE. 

I hope that you found this helpful, and no, this wasn't intended to promote any bodybuilders. My point was to:

• Get your attention
• Make you think about what body building truly means (building the body from the inside out) 
• Give you some encouragement on how to feel better and look better as a result 

Once you make these changes, you'll look and feel more vibrant too! So, go watch that movie, and research whole foods and start making a list you like. Feel free to email me or comment below and let me know what you are doing to feel better too! 

To Your Health,  

Tammy Coffin-Hana
http://www.squidoo.com/tchana

Best Way to Lose Weight? Good Nutrition!

Chances are, you found this article because you were looking for the best way to lose weight. You may have tried eating less and exercising, or perhaps you started counting calories to lose weight but you don't really exercises all that much.

You may have joined Weight Watchers in the past, or any number of weight loss centers or programs, and yet the vicious cycle continues to go round. What do you do? Simply put it's time to get off of the roller coaster once and for all.

It's time for you to really grasp what the best way to lose weight really is, and it all starts in the kitchen. I am going to share with you WHY you could be hindering your own success when it comes to losing weight, and how you can change that for the better.

Best Way to Lose Weight is Easier Than You Thought

Did you know that the best way to lose weight is right within your own kitchen? No, it isn't a fad diet or program, but yet small changes you can make starting today. 

I find that most women and men, are looking for the quickest way to lose weight, and if you are having problems with your health, I am not surprised that you want results as soon as possible. I think we all do in a world where food can be made in a flash, or we can just pull up to the ATM to get cash. 

However, fast doesn't mean good, with anything in life. If you see that photo above with fried chicken, that is part of the problem. Fried foods are loaded with oils and fat, and the only benefit of eating like this is clogged arteries. No, this isn't really a benefit, but you get the point. 

Replacing that same dish with baked chicken instead, and fresh steamed broccoli is better! Potatoes aren't bad for you, but if weight loss is your goal, and you are holding fat around the belly, buns, or thighs, then no grains and starches aren't for you. 

Make sense? 

So, aside from what you eat, how you can change the scope of your diet overall? Let's talk about some basic nutrition guidelines and what you need to focus on for weight loss. 

Best Way to Lose Weight is Good Nutritional Supplementation

Okay, so now that we have covered making small changes over time in the kitchen, what can you do for better nutritional supplementation? 

You can consume the following:

• Women need Vitamin D, Magnesium, and Calcium daily 
• Women need Folic Acid, Vitamin B 12, B5, and Vitamin K (potassium) 
• Men need the same but in lesser amounts (zinc can be added here) 

There are plenty of things we need, but these we need each day. The best way to lose weight is with the vitamins and minerals, and the changes in the kitchen will complete what you need for the day. Consuming the following foods will boost your vitamin C intake, and help you shed unwanted fat and pounds. 

1. Kale 
2. Spinach
3. Carrot juice freshly pressed with a juicer 
4. Blueberries 
5. Raspberries
6. Strawberries 
7. Romained lettuce 

There are tons more you can consume to help you get the protein you need, and you can certainly get all you need from vegetables too. Just study them for yourself. 

As you make these changes, focus on becoming a better you overall, and don't stop until you get the results you want. Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical, and they go hand in hand. This is why we call it personal development! 

Are you ready to become a better you? If you want to learn more about the best way to lose weight, and you want top quality products to help you get there and to help you feel better, just go HERE right now!

To Your Health, 

Tammy Coffin-Hana