ISMAEL ORTIZ
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I'm a nutrition and fitness coach. My goal is to help people to get active, eat better and find time for healthy habits so they can take control of their health.
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How to Create Positive Affirmations
Understanding Affirmations and How They Work Affirmations are suggestions and thoughts that you give to yourself and can be either positive or negative. As you give yourself these suggestions, you are feeding them into your subconscious mind, which is what ultimately helps to determine your mental attitude.
By ISMAEL ORTIZ4 years ago in Motivation
Protein as a booster for metabolism
When the goal is to boost metabolism, build muscle and burn more fat automatically, protein is a priority. You should aim to eat at least 2 grams of quality protein per kg per day or 0.9 grams per pound of weight. That is about 2-times the amount of a regular diet. Why is that?
By ISMAEL ORTIZ4 years ago in Longevity
Eat Your Stress Goodbye
When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found some comfort in a tasty meal and a bottle of beer or glass of wine when we’ve been stressed out or upset about something. However, this isn’t a good permanent solution; or I should say, it isn't a permanent solution at all.
By ISMAEL ORTIZ4 years ago in Longevity
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Gratitude
Thanksgiving isn't the only time you should practice gratitude. However, many studies have found there are many benefits to making gratitude a year-round habit. To enjoy the many mental and physical benefits of gratitude all it takes is a little bit of introspection. Here are five surprising benefits you can gain from developing an attitude of gratitude.
By ISMAEL ORTIZ4 years ago in Motivation
