Something to Think About How to Become Bullet-proof.
This time of year many people catch colds and the flu. Is it because there are more germs and viruses surrounding you?
Lets think about this.
You have two people you work side by side every day. Both are exposed to the exact same environment-the same germs and viruses.
Why is it one of the people gets sick and the other does not?
The answer is simple.
The STRENGTH of your IMMUNE System determines whether you get sick or not.
The lie we have been fed is that there are viruses, germs and flu bugs seeking us out with only one mission to get us sick.
The truth is that we are surrounded by germs all of the time.
Viruses live inside of our bodies. When the immune system is STRONG viruses and germs dont stand a chance. Our bodies beat them into submission.
It is only when we abuse our bodies and beat down our IMMUNE system do we become sick.
Coughing
sore throat
aches
snotty nose…sleepless nights.
So how do you get your IMMUNE system STRONG and keep it there?
Heres some facts you must know:
1. 80% of IMMUNE function is found in the gut and intestines. If digestion is not optimal, your immune function is compromised. Look in any drugstore and you will find shelves upon shelves of over the counter medications to alleviate the systems of poor digestion. Gorging yourself with processed garbage foods and downing diet sodas, chemical laden snacks and Mocha Choca lattes is the way of most people and as a result their immune system has the strength of an infant.
2. Stress lowers IMMUNE function. Physical stress like overtraining and poor sleep and even changes in weather can lower immune function. Emotional stress takes an even greater toll on immunity. Its no wonder happy people tend to be healthier than sad and angry people.
3. Alcohol, Sugar and foods containing white flour lower immune function.
It is no wonder the Holiday season is the time when a lot people become coughing, snorting, sleepless snot factories.
Think about it
From Thanksgiving to New Years what happens?
Lots of stress.
Too much food.
Lots of processed food is eaten. Cookies, cakes, pies, candy,
Alcohol flows freely.
STRESS
Missed workouts
Less Sleep
More STRESS
You get the picture.
To keep your IMMUNE system STRONG LIKE BULL be certain to take these steps.
1. Stay Hydrated. Drink at least ½ your bodyweight in ounces of water each day. This amount of water not only keeps your body cleansed and energized but it also speeds metabolism and keeps testosterone levels optimized.
2. Exercise at least 3 times per week. This is a bare minimum.
3. To reduce stress
plan ahead. Most stress is created as a result of not being prepared. When not prepared we REACT in an unresourceful manner. Often with anger, frustration or other emotions that we later regret which all lead to lowered immunity. Plan ahead. It will be the best 3-minute investment you ever made.
4. Chill out. Dont take yourself so seriously. Realize that life is AWESOME. If you focus on shit sooner or later you will step in shit. If you seek out the greatness in all then life becomes almost magical.
5. Try supplements that support immune function like Whey Protein from organically raised cows. I have not gotten a cold or the flu in years. In addition to the other four tactics above I start my day with 2 scoops of Chocolate Post Training Protein mixed with 10 grams of Glutamine. I often add in Greens-X or a shot of wheat grass too. This combination contains immunoglobins that STRENGTHEN the immune system. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in muscle tissue. In times of stress it can become depleted resulting in suppressed immune function. Supplementing with glutamine helps prevents this from occurring.
To recap:
Coughing
sore throat
aches
snotty nose…sleepless nights is caused by stress, eating processed garbage foods, alcohol and being pessimistic.
You can combat it simply by nourishing your mind and body with the 5 steps above.
Until Next Time my friends,
LIVE GREATLY,
Billy
Billy Beck III
No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training
what a disgrace it is for a person to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which their body is capable. – Socrates
