Don't Blame Genetics!

Too often we've heard certain individuals claiming that they could not make any progress in their fitness goals because they were not genetically predisposed to having a fit and healthy body. Of course that meant that they would have no pangs of guilt as they chowed down on a Philly cheese steak and ate a gallon of ice cream. After all, if their genetics aren't helping, then why fight the inevitable right?

WRONG!!! People who insist that genetics are the end all, be all to fitness are simply ignorant and looking for a convenient excuse of not making any effort. To assume that all the pro bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts succeed because they are genetically predisposed somehow gives the impression that they didn't work hard for it; that they simply became lean and ripped without any effort. Lucky devils no? However, that is a mistaken assumption. Pro athletes have suffer a lot of pains and strains to get to their peak physical conditions and they suffer for it. They may have the genetics for peak physical fitness but they still have to earn their prowess through blood, sweat, and tears.

The average layman uses genetics as an excuse of justifying his/her failure to achieve their fitness goals and to not eat healthy. The real reason for failure is bot just an improper diet or workout; it is the failure of their mind. Your body is a living and thinking machine; it responds not just to physical stimuli but also mental stimuli. If you admit defeat or justify failure, your mind set regresses and your body follows suit. That's why bodybuilding is really a mind game; only those who are patient and focused achieve their goals.

Genetics does play a part; there is no doubt about it. Some people are predisposed to physical fitness while some are not. That does not mean that they are stuck like that forever. They can succeed in their fitness goals but they need to work harder at it. Genetics simply the directs the speed of your development. Fast results are great but slow and steady is just as good.

So don't blame your genetics for your failure. Train your mind to think positive; if you do, then your body will respond to that positive feeling. Don't let failure get you down. Always try to stay positive, encourage yourself, tell your mind and body that you will never give up and you will succeed.

Train hard, be hard!

Tea Tree Oil: A new wonder supplement!

I'm always on the lookout for new health and wellness supplements and while perusing Amazon.com, I found this rather interesting "herb". Australian Tea Tree Oil which is used by the aborigines has been shown to have incredible antiseptic, antiviral, antibiotic, and anti fungal properties. Many people use this particular oil to heal wounds, clean infections, and use it for overall skin health. With so many positive reviews on Amazon, I had to get this product and check on its purported health benefits. So I got myself two tea tree oil products; one was tea tree chewing sticks and a bottle of pure tea tree oil. 

The chewing sticks from Thursday Plantation were phenomenal. Meant to help smokers quit and clean one's mouth, I found it really pleasant and far more comfortable than chewing gum. In addition, the tea tree oil seemed to have cleaned my mouth particularly well and my breath was fresh, teeth white, and overall I had a great feeling in my mouth. As someone who likes eating, I found the chewing sticks quite helpful in preventing me from unnecessary snacking and for only $3.49, they are well worth their value as each chewing stick lasts for several hours. I definitely give this product a resounding thumbs up.


                                               

The next product I tried was Tea Tree Oil by Good N Natural. As I get very oil skin and prone to acne and breakouts, I used it as a facial cleanser to see if it made any impact. I noticed within three days that my skin started clearing up and my face looked neat and clean. To check it's antiseptic properties, I applied the oil to my skin which was riddled with mosquito bites. Amazingly within a few days, all the mosquito bites cleared up. This thing has so many uses; I used it to wash my hair and it was awesome; my hair was nice and slick and there was no more dry skin on my scalp. I could even use the tree oil as a mouthwash (don't swallow it though!). This product has so many uses and is incredibly effective.

                                                 

I recommend both of them. The chewing sticks are a great way to take care of your teeth and breath (and dieting) and the oil is great for your skin. Give them a shot!