Siim Land

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  1. Posted

    There are a lot of benefits to eating once a day.

    Not just the physiological adaptations of intermittent fasting, but some unique advantages of eating just once a day.

    Intermittent Fasting Reduces

    • 1. Blood pressure and blood sugar
    • 2. Triglycerides
    • 3. Cancer and tumor cell growth
    • 4. Inflammation
    • 5. Risk for neurodegeneration
    • 6. And much more

    Intermittent Fasting Improves

    • 1. Insulin sensitivity
    • 2. Human Growth Hormone
    • 3. Longevity and life span
    • 4. Nutrient partitioning
    • 5. Fat oxidation
    • 6. And much more

    However, there are other unique benefits to eating only once a day that are even better.

    • It's simple
    • You save a lot of time
    • It's easy for weight loss
    • You save a lot of willpower
    • It's free and cheap
    • And much more

    How many of you are eating one meal a day? Let me know

     

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    Siim

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    How many of you guys are doing public speaking?

    • Want to overcome your fears?
    • Become better at social situations?
    • Achieve greater success in life?

    Then you need to try it out.

    Public speaking is one of the biggest fears people have. And being able to not choke under the spotlight and deliver a speech is an invaluable skill for life.

    Something like a Toastmaster’s Club. I’ve been a member for over a half a year and I’ve already seen massive results. There's one in every major city in the world.

    Check out my video about the benefits of public speaking

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    Siim

  5. Posted

    Drinking apple cider vinegar has a ton of health benefits.
    So many that you should definitely start consuming it daily.

    Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar:

    • Lowers blood pressure
    • Improved heart health
    • Reduced risk of heart disease
    • Detoxifies the liver
    • Lowers cholesterol
    • Whitens your teeth
    • Removes bad breath
    • Boosts your energy
    • Helps to prevent osteoporosis
    • Slows down aging
    • Fights against free radical damage

    As the saying goes: „An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure“

    So consume it as you may!

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    Siim

  7. Posted

    @pluto I actually disagree to a degree. Bodybuilding isn't just pumping iron or chugging protein shakes. Of course, the vast majority of people at the gym are random meat heads who work out for girls and abs.

    Bodybuilding is like any other form of self-actualization - it's a sport, an art form, a means of personal development, and a way of life.

    I mean, bodybuilders are living like monks at a zen monastery - working out, eating meticulously, sleeping right, other forms of recovery, studying, constantly sacrificing a lot for their goal. Whether or not they should be pursuing those goals in the first place is a whole nother story. The idea is that bodybuilding has many avenues for some consciousness work.

    Arnold is, of course, one of the greats in this. But today the most artistic and deep bodybuilders is Kai Greene. The man has so much more depth to him than an ordinary lifter. He certainly has some unsolved problems and past issues but ultimately they're what have helped him to create his story.

     

     

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    It wouldn't be enlightenment that made it easier. It would be a shift in perception and the way you associate lifting weights with what you want to accomplish.

    We're hardwired to move away from pain and towards pleasure. However, both of them are purely subjective. Physical trauma is still painful, but it's ultimately the way you interpret the training and muscle burn that's going to determine whether or not you go through it or stop before it starts to hurt. 

    Arnold Schwarzenegger used to say:  “All I would say is that I find joy in the gym because every rep and every set is getting me one step closer to my goal.” 

    Now, Arnie here worked out hard for 3 intense hours every day for years. And being a professional bodybuilder, he went where the pain is. However, he associated the pain with his future success thanks to his clear vision. Paradoxically, the pain brought him more pleasure.

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    What do you do after waking up? Do you make your bed in the morning? Or do you let it stay messy until you crawl back into it in the evening? 

    Whatever the case may be, this video talks about why you should make your bed in the morning.

    The small things we do ARE the big things because they make up our entire daily routine. What we do on a consistent basis screams back at us who we are as a person. It molds our character and thus determines our destiny.

    Therefore, you want to stop doing the things that are hurting your growth and put more energy into the ones that augment and empower you.

    The first thing you need to do is making your bed every morning.

    Making your bed is also an extremely fulfilling mindfulness exercise. It gives you a greater sense of place and order in your day.

     

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    Siim

  10. Posted

    How much protein you need depends on your amount of lean body mass, energy requirements and your need to facilitate protein synthesis for muscle growth. In general, the recommended intake for people who do resistance training is somewhere around 0.7 g/lb - 1.0 g/lb of LBM, There is no significant benefit to consuming more than 0.8 though. 

    You can definitely get away with less protein, if you compensate for it with other macros. It really depends on what conditions your body gets exposed to. Doing resistance training involves breaking down tissue and rebuilding it, which requires more protein than endurance activities. 

    I myself weigh 78 kg and eat around 120-130 g of protein a day. However, I've also dropped it down to 90-100 while still maintaining training intensity but I definitely wasn't able to increase my performance or strength.

    Is eating too much protein safe? If you stick to the 0.8 mark then you won't do yourself no harm, I believe. Although protein can't be stored in the body and any excess will be converted to glucose, eating too much of it will raise insulin and blood sugar levels.

  11. Posted

    Whey protein itself is the most bioavailable source of protein in the world - it's biochemically very similar to mother's milk. It's very good for you. T

    HE HUGE PROBLEM IS THOUGH, practically all whey protein products are contaminated with other additives, extra sugar, artificial sweeteners and also they also have a lot of potential toxic metals. The same may apply to plant based powders. So, it's brand that matters more than a general comparison.

    In the case of 100% organic and clean whey vs 100% organic clean pea protein, then it would be whey that wins in terms of bioavailability.

    You'd also have to know what your purpose with consuming the protein is. If you want to build muscle or recover from workouts, then whey is obviously better. If you want to use it as a meal replacement without spiking your blood sugar or insulin, then a plant based approach is better. 

     

  13. Posted · Edited by Siim Land

     

    One of the most common mineral people are deficient of is MAGNESIUM.  It partakes in nearly all of the body's physiological processes and it's essential for health.

    Here's a list of 9 reasons why you should consume it.

    1. Increases Energy

    2. Calms Nerves

    3. Improves Sleep

    4. Eases Constipation

    5. Relieves Muscle Aches

    6. Regulates Nutrients

    7. Supports the Heart

    8. Prevents Migraines

    9. Improves Bone Health

     

     

    Thanks

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    Siim Land

     

  14. Posted

    1000 calories? Well your body has simply adapted to such a low caloric intake. Your metabolism is quite honestly wrecked and you may suffer from low thyroid. I'd definitely advise you to get a medical check up and hormonal profile. You should also increase your carb intake for at least a few days to kickstart your metabolism. Then maybe transition over to a paleo type of eating again if you want to stay low carb.

  15. Posted

    How many calories do you eat? What's your body fat percentage? What's your training like? What are your real macros like?

    You don't need to eat to eat a lot of fat to get into ketosis and use your body fat as fuel instead. However, consuming high protein inevitably makes some of it turn into glucose. If you're also eating flatbread, then it's questionable how low carb you really are. You're probably not ketogenic but simply follow a semi-paleo-esque low carb diet where you're still running on a carb-directed metabolism.  It'd be great if you could share your macros.

    I'm curious to know how do you feel on a daily basis? What are your energy levels like and how has the diet affected your physical performance?

    As far as for any psychological adverse effects, then there isn't much that would be extremely dangerous. Although your brain is probably undergoing some small energy crises on a regular basis, you don't need carbs nor immense quantities of fat to maintain cerebral health. Fat is brain fuel and you need it for optimal cognitive functioning but I don't think that being slightly energy deficient has any significant negative consequences. It'd be best if you swapped out of it for a while to recover your body's micronutrient deficiencies and get into a surplus.

    Thanks

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    @Visitor Water fasting is simple - you don't consume calories. What you can do is drink water, consume non-caloric beverages, like coffee and tea, but in moderation. Before you break your fast, you have hot lemon water with apple cider vinegar to promote digestive enzymes. Then you have a small low glycemic meal to prevent an insulin response and continue eating afterwards.

    I have a playlist with the easiest ideas about intermittent fasting. More to come.

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    Siim

     

  21. Posted

    In addition to caloric restriction, fasting, exercise and a solid whole foods based nutrition plan.

    • You want to avoid muscle loss and maintain it as much as possible. Resistance training and lifting weights is the most important thing for this. This preserves bone density as well.
    • Maintain mitochondrial density. Fat burning metabolism, HIIT training instead of cardio, cold thermogenesis, negative ions, natural sunlight exposure.
    • Maintain brain health. Anti-inflammatory nutrition, bringing in novelty to stimulate neurogenesis, avoid sugar and excessive glycation. Keep learning til the day you die.