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Kyle Nelson2 said:I'd say about 80% of being healthy just comes down to stressing less and staying active...
My grandmother passed away recently at 82, and it was a slow process because most of her organs were actually in great shape...
She never really went out of her way to focus on "health" or anything like that; she just stayed busy working all the time.
I guess your grandmother just didn't deal with nearly as much stress as people do nowadays.
Back when she was growing up, there weren't things like PlayStations, computers, or TVs constantly distracting everyone from being physically active.
Plus, she probably ate much better than most Americans do today—especially during those formative years when her body was still developing.
Anyway, that's just my two cents on the comparison. 😉
Caffeine is pretty much the undisputed king of sports nutrition. It basically triggers fat mobilization in the body. If you get some caffeine in your system before hitting the gym or a big game, those fats start burning way faster. I guess it’s worth remembering that during those first 20 minutes of exercise, your body is mostly just burning through carbohydrates, and only then does it really pivot to fat. So, if an athlete drinks Thermojetics tea before training, they can effectively preserve those carbs. That way, they save their energy and hopefully see better endurance.
Just a little note for the competitive types out there regarding caffeine intake. Caffeine isn't on the banned substances list, though it has been flagged for monitoring—though honestly, the concern isn't how much you consume, but rather what shows up in your urine—so I suppose it should still be used within reason. That said, back on September 23, 2003, at the International Olympic Committee congress, they decided that caffeine isn't a doping agent. That ruling took effect on January 1, 2004. Since then, you can technically take as much as you want. Again, I'll emphasize that quality is everything. Ideally, you want a natural source of caffeine that breaks down gradually and steadily in your bloodstream, rather than that "quick hit" you get from coffee.
If you're looking for a solid alternative to coffee, Guarana is actually quite great. People often use it during weight loss cycles because it helps curb hunger and seems to have a positive effect on both body and mind. It's also frequently used to help students deal with mental fatigue during those intense exam seasons. Maybe its most significant benefit is the ability to boost psychological tension and overall resistance to fatigue, regardless of the circumstances.
According to experts who have looked into how it works, the effects of Guarana are tied to several active components, including a caffeine content of about 4.28%. Even with a percentage like that, using Guarana doesn't usually cause jitters, nervousness, or insomnia. This is probably because the caffeine alkaloid is absorbed much more slowly; unlike coffee, the caffeine levels in your bloodstream don't spike aggressively. Plus, Guarana doesn't contain extra stimulants like >, which you'll find in coffee.
ps: if you want more info on > tea or Guarana, just shoot me a DM.. 😎