I feel pretty sore today considering my double workout yesterday; I have a "love-hate" relationship with being sore. I sucks looking like a 90 year old woman when you have a hard time getting out of your chair at work, but at least you know you worked your muscles good and hard. I would be upset if I wasn't sore considering how much I killed it at the gym yesterday.
I just got back from today's workout and tanning session. I just had a little bit of my protein and am blogging as I am waiting for my eggs to boil. I have an addiction to boiled eggs. I have been eating 15-20 eggs a week for over a year now. 3 boiled eggs for breakfast and sometimes a couple boiled eggs when I get home, depending on my craving. Yeah... that's right, I CRAVE boiled eggs. You can usually find them in my purse, in a baggy of course, considering the smell. Eggs are so good for you.
Here are 10 reasons why eggs are so good for you
1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent macular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.
2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.
4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. 5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.
8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer
. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulfur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.
I got this information from this LINK
Well enough about eggs. Tonight I worked Shoulders/Triceps/Abs. My workouts typically last an hour to an hour and a half depending on the cardio I choose to do. Tonight the gym was so packed I decided to just roll out after weights, skip my cardio, and hit up the Tanning Salon.
Note: It is important to learn many different ways to work out each muscle group in case the particular machine, etc you are needing is being used. Tonight I needed to do Rope Press Downs, using the cable, but it was being used. This exercise works your Triceps. Instead of doing Rope Press Downs I did Tricep Kickbacks, with 20 lbs dumbbells. 15, 12, 10, 10.
For more information about Tricep Exercises check out this
LINK.
Feel free to contact me with any Fitness and Health questions. I will be happy to answer them for you.
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