The Rock Almighty Devotional, Praise, and Worship with Stryper

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“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him” (Ephesians 3:12).

Boldness is being able to go before God without a sense of guilt, condemnation, or inferiority. In Christ, we possess boldness and confidence. 

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Jesse Duplantis Ministries Featuring: Voice of the Covenant Bible Study Part 13 | Cathy Duplantis and From The Kingdom Of Darkness

In today’s Bible Study, we will look at another great statement from the Word of God from John 2:5.

From The Kingdom Of Darkness

• Author Agwom Izang Itse

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the legacy of the holy people in light: Who hath conveyed us from the intensity of haziness, and hath made an interpretation of us into the realm of his dear Son:
In whom we have recovery through his blood, even the absolution of sins:
Numerous things have occurred in this world, demise goes to the individuals who pause, accidental when nor where nor even how it comes, yet it goes to all. Numerous Ministers, of Gods Testimony, of His Son Jesus, are crying with severe tears for the dead and the loss of numerous who have passed on with no expectation of Salvation through the dismissal of the Blood of the Lamb. Reparation for them is far proceeded to be not, at this point accessible to them, whom have settled on their choice to follow bogus divine beings into time everlasting. These Ministers of the reality of the situation are not to blame for the lost that have kicked the bucket, yet the issue lyes with those that picked haziness as opposed to light. The individuals who have passed on in wrongdoing must likewise be brought up in transgression to be partaker of the judgment of man. There is no flaw in the priests of truth, they have carried out their responsibility to God and man to convey reality.
2Co 4:5 (Wesley) For we lecture not ourselves, yet Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your hirelings for the well being of Jesus. The issue isn't in us, neither in the principle they get notification from us. We lecture not ourselves – As capable either to illuminate, or pardon, or bless you. Be that as it may, Jesus Christ – As your lone insight, honesty, purification. Also, ourselves your hirelings – Ready to do the meanest workplaces. For the good of Jesus – Not for respect, intrigue, or joy. The Father hath made an interpretation of us into the realm of his dear Son. "Translated" has two explicit implications, 1.The interpretation of the body, as noted in sacred text. To shoulder, convey or expel starting with one spot then onto the next. To expel or pass on to paradise, as a person, without death.
"By confidence Enoch was deciphered, that he ought not see demise. Heb 16."

2. Interpreted as of the soul.

Those hence made an interpretation of as to state, are likewise changed as to character. This is a change from the lustful psyche to the brain of Christ. A difference in mentality an adjustment in your points of view an adjustment in heart.
There are numerous that trust Col 1:12-14, is expressing that Christians, who have been made an interpretation of, are safe to assault by Satan and the powers of Darkness, this is a confusion and perilous conviction. The interpretation referenced here is interpretation of the dead soul to a live soul and not the passing of the body. An interpretation from a realm of untruths and duplicity to the Kingdom of Light and Truth. From being a hireling to Satan to the Servant of the Lord God Almighty. From being a captive to sin to being the Sons of God. Insofar as the Body is alive, it is an objective for Satan and the realm of Darkness. Still don't accept? Take a gander at Paul for instance; 2Co 12:7-10; And in case I ought to be magnified above measure through the wealth of the disclosures, there was given to me a thistle in the substance, the dispatcher of Satan to buffet me, in case I ought to be commended above measure.
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it may withdraw from me.
Furthermore, he said unto me, My elegance is adequate for thee: for my quality is made flawless in shortcoming. Most happily in this way will I rather wonder in my ailments, that the intensity of Christ may settle upon me. Along these lines I enjoy illnesses, in censures, in necessities, in oppressions, in bothers for the well being of Christ: for when I am feeble, at that point am I solid. Paul was an evangelist to the gentiles, of which we as a whole are. "What's more, in case I ought to be commended above measure through the bounty of the disclosures" this entry is expressing that Paul, to be kept Humble, as we may be, was given a bug, to keep Him in Humbleness. The Word "disclosures" was not the Book of Revelations, yet otherworldly understanding into reality of the Gospel. Paul expresses this twice, "in case I ought to be magnified above measure." Thou we have all insight and information into the sacred writings we are altogether despite everything living in this realm of murkiness. John 17:16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 2Co 4:3-4 But in the event that our gospel be stowed away, it is covered up to them that are lost:
In whom the divine force of this world hath blinded the psyches of them which accept not, in case the light of the superb good news of Christ, who is the picture of God, should sparkle unto them. I wish to take a gander at, 2Co 4:3-4, for a second, particularly the words,"In whom the divine force of this world hath blinded the psyches of them which accept not" "the lord of this world," " is Satan." If we look in the book of Revelations, after the letters to the holy places we see an example that is upsetting. Beginning with part 6 there is no notice of the Church until some other time in the prophecy's. This is upsetting provided that you saw, even thou the prediction's of disclosures are as yet available to all, nobody gives any consideration to them. The Bible is as yet available however man, not quite the same as today, who are fixated on prescience, won't hear any longer of Scripture, or overlooks it. Why? 1. The Church is Gone. The proclaiming of the gospel has changed course from the gentiles to the Jews, hence the 144,000 fixed Jews. The hours of the gentiles has been satisfied. Which isn't to state that the gentiles can't at present atone however that prescience must be satisfied as it is composed. Fire up 11:3 And I will give power unto my two observers, and they will forecast a thousand 200 and threescore days, dressed in rough clothing.

2. The realm of murkiness has grabbed hold around the world. Fire up 11:10 And they that abide upon the earth will cheer over them, and make joyful, and will send blessings to each other; on the grounds that these two prophets tormented them that harped on the earth.
3. Everybody is distracted with self protection. Fire up 6:15-17, And the rulers of the earth, and the incredible men, and the rich men, and the main commanders, and the strong men, and each bondman, and each liberated individual, concealed themselves in the caves and in the stones of the mountains; And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and conceal us from the substance of him that sitteth on the position of royalty, and from the fierceness of the Lamb: For the extraordinary day of his anger is come; and who will have the option to stand?
4. Since man has dismissed reality, God has blinded them, so they can't see. 2Th 2:11-12 And for this reason God will send them solid daydream, that they ought to accept an untruth: That they all may be accursed who accepted not reality, however had joy in corruption.

Fire up 16:9 And men were burned with extraordinary warmth, and reviled the name of God, which hath control over these infections: and they atoned not to give him greatness.
In this statement,"Who hath conveyed us from the intensity of dimness", "power" isn't in the Greek language but instead means, the capacity of, Faculty of the brain, as showed by a specific method of activity; as the intensity of reasoning, looking at and judging; the thinking powers. "give commission" That is to mean, the capacity to control our reasoning, our brain and soul. We have been interpreted from the control of the methods for murkiness to the methods for Jesus Christ and His reasoning. Exemplary nature and Goodness and Truth is the Kingdom of God. We have been conveyed from the ruler of haziness, [Satan] who, by methods for transgression and un-conviction, keeps men in numbness, bad habit, and hopelessness. Has humankind become so visually impaired that they can't see? Have you additionally gotten blinded by the passing and obliteration of the previous hardly any years that Satan has likewise blinded your eyes to reality of Biblical Prophecy? What are you looking for that Jesus can't supply? Consider it.

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I recently had a question from someone wondering why their urine smells like burnt popcorn. Let’s cover why this could happen.

A strong urine odor that’s similar to burnt popcorn could mean that you’re making a lot of ketones. You’re not making too many to put you in ketoacidosis. But, you’re making a high amount, which is also concentrated. 

 This typically happens after a person has been fasting for 16-20 hours. You may especially have smelly urine when you first wake up in the morning because your urine is more concentrated.  If your urine smells like popcorn, this is not necessarily a bad thing. It could just mean that you’re in some pretty hard-core ketosis. It means that what you’re doing is working. 

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Survival Tips - How To Build The Best EDC Kit

• Author Kelli Warner

An Every Day Carry Kit, or EDC, is comprised of the everyday carry gear, including emergency essentials, that you might need to face challenges or dangers, that come between you and home. In the strictest sense, we all take an EDC kit with us each day. Our wallet or purse, keys, money, cell phone; these are the things we've decided we need each day to ensure that we can do what we need to do and get home safely. But is it everything you need?
Identifying Your Everyday Carry Gear Needs
If only we knew exactly what situations we would face on a given day, we would never leave our house unprepared. There are no warnings given for disasters. You have to try to anticipate your needs before they arrive. Your daily routine can give you some ideas about the types of situations for which you need to be prepared.
Where do you live? Do you live in an urban, suburban, or country community? Or do you live so far out in the boonies that, without a four-wheel-drive truck, you'd need a 72-hour pack to make it home alive?
Work environment? You may live in a gated community but work in a dangerous part of town. Consider where you'll be spending time, especially outside of your car, as a part of determining likely risk.
Long commute? People who commute long distances have a higher likelihood of certain challenges like car trouble, or dangers such as car accidents.
Responsible for others? If you often have children with you, you may need to consider their needs as a part of you every day carry gear.
Unique medical needs? Do you suffer from a food allergy, bee allergy, asthma, high blood pressure or diabetes? Rescue medications like back up inhalers, epi-pens, blood pressure medicine, insulin, and needles would need to be a part of every kit you prepare.
Assessing What Challenges or Dangers You Are Likely to Face?
There are three types of scenarios for which you need to be prepared.
Challenges: common situations like a flat tire or a dark parking lot, a power outage; things that won't kill you, but a little preparation goes a long way toward making things easier.
Threats: a personal attack, car accident, injury, or an opportunity to help another person with one of these scenarios.
Catastrophes: Terrorist attack, natural disaster, rioting, getting lost or breaking down way out in the wilderness, anything that results in a major disruption to routine, or makes it necessary for you to survive on your own, at least for a time.
You know your routine. Only you can identify your unique needs and likely threats. It's important to be prepared, but if you try to prepare for every single emergency that could ever arise, you could end up with an EDC kit that's so enormous you never have it with you. The very best everyday carry gear is the gear you actually have on you when the need arises.
The Difference Between an EDC, a GHB, and a Bug Out Bag
If your initial instinct is to over-prepare, relax. At least you're on the right track. There are several types of emergency kits that are valuable to have around, and they all serve slightly different purposes. A Get Home Bag, or GHB, carries a little more equipment than you would want to carry on your person and is designed to do exactly what the name implies, get you home. Another type of emergency kit, called a Bug Out Bag, or BOB, and is as much as you can carry (within reason) and is designed to give you everything you need to survive up to a week. The weight limit recommendation for a Bug Out Bag is 1/3 of a man's body weight and 1/4 of a woman's.
  Click Here For Instant Access To Tactical Workouts! Preparing for eventualities with all three of these types of kits in mind can allow you to prepare efficiently and give you ultimate peace of mind. You could think of it this way: Your everyday carry gear is designed to get you to your Get Home Bag. Your GHB is designed to get you to your Bug Out Bag. And your BOB is designed to support you through a minimum of a week in the wilderness, should the need arise. Best case scenario, you never need a GHB or a BOB, but it's nice to have them. An EDC kit, however, you are almost certain to need at least a couple of times a year.
What To Carry In Your Every Day Carry Kit
There are many recommended items that you might want to carry as a part of your EDC kit. Based on the risk assessment that you've already performed, you'll need to choose the items that best help you meet those needs.
Must Have Items:
Self Defense - a knife, box cutter, credit card knife, tactical pen – any item that you can use to defend yourself.
Fire – Lighter – windproof is best, waterproof matches, fire starting kit. Depending on the size of the kit you're creating, you can choose the size. But at a minimum, you should have at least one way to start a fire.
Light – Flashlight – You may end up with several different light sources, stored in different places, and in different kits. But you should always have some source of light on you at all times. If nothing else, a mini flashlight on your key chain is a must.
Compass – this could easily be incorporated with an analog watch, rather than as a separate piece of equipment. What you can't count as a compass is the GPS in your cell phone. In the event of infrastructure failure, one of the first things you'll lose is your cell service. You need an old fashioned, magnetic compass, either integrated into your analog watch, or by itself.
Cordage – a box of unflavored floss, a paracord bracelet, a bundle of paracord, or even replacing your shoelaces with paracord – too many situations will require some type of cordage. Don't be without it.
Shelter – Mylar blankets are the easiest and lightest choice for very small kits. As you develop larger, more advanced GHBs, or BOBs, you can incorporate better shelter. But a Mylar blanket or two will go a long way in a pinch.
First Aid Kit – This can be as simple as a few bandaids, a couple of alcohol pads, and some antibiotic, or as evolved as a full fledged First Aid Kit, complete with a defibrillator. Consider the other kits you're preparing, and carry what you think you'll need. First aid items you may want to consider, even for a small kit, include: band aids, bandages, alcohol, antibiotic, antacids, ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and certainly must include any personal rescue medications.
Food – or more correctly, a way to get food. At a minimum, a couple of fishing hooks in your daily wear hat, or folded into a piece of aluminum foil in your wallet, or a small medicine bottle full of supplies, you choose. These can be combined with your floss for fishing line.
Cash – You should always have at least some cash that is for emergency use only. It's probably a good idea to store it separately from your normal funds.
Should Have Items:
Items you should incorporate into your everyday carry gear, if you can. If necessary, use this list to begin putting together a Get Home Bag.
Small pill bottle filled with Vaseline - Vaseline (or any petroleum based jelly) has variety of uses including treating chapped lips and hands, cuts and scrapes, and for use as a fire accelerant
Cotton balls - first aid uses and as tinder for starting a fire
Weatherproof matches or Fire Striker
Battery – at least AA size. Maybe you already have one in your flashlight, but carry spares if at all possible. They come in handy for other things, too, like starting fires.
Small wire saw – This can be included as part of a credit card size multi-tool, to cut down on the amount of gear you have to carry.
Fishing supplies – a couple of fishing hooks in your daily wear hat, or folded into a piece of aluminum foil in your wallet, or a small medicine bottle full of supplies, you choose.
Food - hard candies, a bullion cube, anything to give you calories and a morale boost. The more the better, within reason.
Water purification – Whether tablets or a filtration system, something to get you clean water in a pinch. There are straw sized filtration systems.
Multi-tool – either full sized, or a credit card multi-tool that you carry in your wallet.
Whistle – For signaling, scaring away wild animals, or human attackers
Super Glue – comes in mini tubes and can serve a variety of purposes, including minor repairs, first aid, and as a fire accelerant.
Nice to Have Items:
A few things that it would be nice to have, if you can fit it in. If it won't fit in your everyday carry gear, this could be the beginnings of a great Get Home Bag.
Small address book – in the event that you lose the use of your cell phone, you'll need the emergency contact information for those closest to you. Include in it, any other information you might have difficulty calling to mind under stressful situations.
Shoes – a spare pair, in case you have to walk a long way. Hiking boots would be preferable. This is especially important for women, who might be wearing heels when they discover the need to walk.
Larger knife or weapon – Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Bright Yellow Poncho – good for weather protection and easier to spot.
Stainless steel water bottle or thermos – This can also be used as your kit container, as a weapon, or just to keep some water in.
Food – One or more high calorie energy bars or protein bars, enough to get you through a few hours of stress, at least.
Finding The Right Container For Your EDC Kit
Once you've assessed your needs, and chosen the items you can and will carry on you every day, it's time to figure out how to carry it. There are a couple of ways to go. The typical method is to get a small container and fit your gear inside. You'll need to choose a container size based on how you'll be carrying your kit. If you have a briefcase or purse, you can accommodate a larger size. If it must go in your pocket, you'll have to use a smaller container and be more creative in the way you carry anything that doesn't fit.
Metal box – If you can find something metal that fits your needs, a metal container is optimal. It will hold its shape and maintain a water tight seal better than some plastic containers. If necessary, you could also use it to cook with. Altoids tins are a popular choice, especially for an in-your-pocket EDC kit, though it is limiting in its size.
Plastic – The advantage of a plastic container is how easy it can be to find one in a size that fits your needs. Rubbermaid style containers come in a variety of sizes and are inexpensive. The downside is the lid can sometimes be too easy to remove; you may have to seal it with some duct tape.
Organization pack - Commercial EDC organizational packs are available in a number of sizes, designed specifically to help you organize your essential Every Day Carry Gear.
Wearing your gear – You can distribute your gear throughout your clothing, using cargo pants pockets, your hat, key ring, wallet, a chain or lanyard, etc. Women are at a distinct advantage because they are expected to carry a purse, and by simply carrying a slightly larger one they can accommodate many more items with little trouble. Men can improve their carrying abilities, depending on their work dress code, by wearing cargo pants with a number of pockets, or carrying a briefcase or small backpack with them to work. (Maybe now is the time to consider purchasing that ultra trendy man purse you've been secretly eyeing.)
Self-Contained Kit - Your container could also be a part of your kit. A thermos or metal container that can be used for cooking, etc. The only downside to this container is that you still have to figure out how to carry it with you every day.
The Best EDC Kit
There's what you should carry, and then there's what you will carry. The very best Every Day Carry kit is the one you have with you when you need it, and includes the knowledge to use the gear you've carried. All the preparation in the world doesn't do you any good, if you don't have your gear or don't know how to use it. So be realistic in your risk assessment, practical in your kit assembly (remember you can assemble a GHB and BOB, as well, you don't have to carry everything every minute), learn to use the items you've chosen, and be faithful in carrying your Every Day Carry Gear, every day!

Kelli is the owner of www.EverydayCarryGear.com and publisher of "How To Build The Best EDC Kit", one of the many articles designed to educate and help you the reader be prepared and ready for action in whatever survival situation you could find yourself in. If you enjoyed this article, I recommend heading over to website for some more great reads.

The Rock Almighty Devotional, Praise, and Worship with The Brave

From CDM

“For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).

Salvation is available to all, right now. All we need to do is receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and personal Savior. 

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Rejoice in the Lord, O you [uncompromisingly] righteous [you upright, in right standing with God]; for praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart].

Psalm 33:1, The Amplified Bible

Praise. According to the Word of God, that’s the most appropriate, becoming thing that you as a believer can do.
Let me warn you though, God’s idea of “appropriate” praise and your idea of appropriate praise may well be two very different things. The praise He calls for is joyous and uninhibited. And, at times, it’s just plain loud!
If you don’t believe it, look in the Bible and see the kind of praise that goes on in heaven. Read Isaiah 6 and find out how they act in the throne room. The seraphim shout in there until the doorposts shake! And when they do, the glory of the Lord fills the house.
When you get to heaven, you’re going to be praising like that too. You’re going to be leaping and praising God with every part of your being. But don’t wait until then to start. Begin now.
Decide today that instead of praising God the way you like, you are going to start doing it the way He likes. Begin to release those praises joyously, uninhibitedly. Don’t wait until you get to heaven to praise God with all your being. Do it now. He deserves it!

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Isaiah 6:1-8

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How To Play Off-The-Ball At A Young Age

By Brandon Ogle

Everyone wants to be the guy with the ball in the closing seconds.

However, after watching many great teams, I’ve realized that too many
of these “players” can have a significant negative impact for the team
overall. With this understanding, it’s not difficult to conclude that young
players need to develop the ability to play basketball without the ball in
their hands. There are so many situations throughout each game where
this comes into play.

Always Ready

MMA athlete and current UFC star Conor McGregor once said, “I stay ready so I don’t have to get ready.” Although MMA is much different than basketball, this concept of always being ready doesn’t change. Both sports require you to make decisions quickly. This idea relates perfectly to being a better off the ball player. Even when you don’t have the ball in your hands, you need to constantly be moving and working. When players start standing around, the offense quickly becomes stagnant.

Unfortunately, this happens far too often at the youth level. Young
players don’t see a need to move around if they don’t possess the
basketball. Whether you’re an outside shooter, a rebounder or a mid-range player, keep working and stay ready!

Wings/Guards: Roll Off Screens

When I make the claim that players need to play better off-the-ball, this statement has different implications for various types of players. I’ll start off with wings and guards. One of the best actions they can do is run off screens. In doing so, make sure you run off the screen so there is no space between yourself and the screener. This will ensure you create enough space from the defender. Then immediately after running off the screen, get your head up and create an open passing option for the ball handler. As I mentioned earlier, stay ready! A second piece of advice is to cut at different speeds. You don’t want to create an environment where your defender knows where and how
you’ll cut. This is easy to defend against! Always try faking them out by taking a step one way before sprinting off a screen. In the end, from each of these recommendations, the central interlocking element is this idea that you must be constantly be moving.
Keep in mind that after you receive the pass, you’ll need to be thinking about getting a shot off if you manage to get open. This video from former NBA assistant coach, Hal Wissel teaches the basics on shooting off the catch.

Bigs: Set Screens

Due to the nature of the position, bigs are often asked to set screens for the wings and guards. Often times, it will result in opportunities for the cutters and not the screener. All of this goes back to the concept of doing actions for the greater good of the team. In the terms of the actual screening process, make sure you stand firm and avoid falling victim to a moving screen turnover. This will quickly draw the ire of your coach! Sometimes, the screening process will result in chances for the actual screener. In these, you may set a screen and then roll. Think of a pick-and-roll offense here. In order to be effective with this, bigs need to work on catching the ball, putting a dribble or two down and shooting the ball. Conversely, it can be useful to take a step back to the three-point line before executing a catch-and-shoot situation. Again, as was the case with the wings, you need to always be on the move and ready
to make a play. Frequent Cuts As I alluded to earlier, one of the biggest downfall for teams can be too much stagnation. Players are just standing around and the ball handler doesn’t have any open passing lanes to find a teammate. Frequent cuts can eliminate this detriment. When cutting, keep in mind that the ball handler might not always see you when you get open. Don’t let this get
in your head and affect your game, just keep working and fighting out there. This is particularly important at the youth level. Young players might start to get frustrated when the point guard fails to see them when they’re wide open. Rather than letting this frustration boil, go and tell your point guard where to look, in what might be a soft spot in the defense.

Better Chemistry Amongst Teammates

Teams filled with players willing to play off-the-ball often possess great chemistry in the locker room. Even at the youth level, every team will probably have one or two players that are slightly more talented than the rest. However, not everyone will possess the skills to handle the ball a lot and distribute it amongst their teammates. This is why I sort-of consider great off-the-ball players to be terrific role players. They understand their role and are always willing to do whatever it takes to come out of a game with a win. Although, some great off-the-ball players are truly stars (think of Rip Hamilton, who will be discussed later), you need everyone on the court to be willing to be a great off-the-ball player. When players are playing for the greater good of the team, they start to
enjoy playing with each other since there is a greater sense of equalityamongst their teammates.

Rip Hamilton Example

In all my years watching nearly every level of basketball, one player I’ve always loved evaluating is Richard “Rip” Hamilton. The former Detroit Piston NBA Champion was a dynamite scorer, amassing a 17.1 scoring average over his 14-year NBA career. A lot of these points came from the topics I’ve discussed above. When playing with the Pistons, he had a point guard in Chauncey Billups who had great vision of the court. Hamilton was always rolling off screens and creating passing opportunities for Billups. Upon receiving the pass, Hamilton wouldn’t hesitate to pull up mid-range for the jumper. You’ll likely never find a better mid-range shooter than Rip.

Keep Moving!

Playing off the ball ultimately boils down to always being on the move. Defenses are going to look to get in a rhythm to where they are always in the right place. Conversely, offenses want to disrupt this and keep them thinking. Whether you’re a forward, center or guard, there is always something to be doing. For young players, acquiring this skill and knowledge can pay serious dividends as you progress in your basketball career.
Other recommended offensive courses:
Fundamentals and Finishing by Dave Severns
Great Pick and Roll Plays with Lason Perkins
Guard/Wing Workout featuring Coach Rob Moxley

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5 Things To Do For Summer Shredding 

by Team Beast

Are you the type of person who does whatever they want in the colder months and then once spring is in full swing realize you are nowhere close to being ready for summer?  If that sounds like you and you end up going in full-blown summer shredding mode, you're going to want to pay close attention to the five things I have listed below that can help speed up the process for you.
 First off, I would highly recommend you make health and fitness a lifestyle choice.  Eating whatever you want and letting yourself go in the colder months isn't healthy and as you may be experiencing right now, can cause a lot of stress when you realize that summer vacation is coming up and you don't exactly fit into your swimsuit anymore.  But, don't worry, you aren't alone and I'm about to show you some key things to focus on to help you with your summer shredding. 

1. Decrease your calories

 The first thing you will want to do is get into a caloric deficit.  What this means is consuming fewer calories than what is needed for you to maintain your weight.  If 2,500 calories keeps your body weight the same, lowering down to 2,000 calories each day will help you lose around one pound of body weight each week.  Once you start making progress, you will need to make further changes to your calories and possibly lower them again so that you continue to see the results you desire. 
 However, there are a few other things that I'm going to touch on that will help you keep your calories up, yet allow you to burn more each day so you can enjoy the meals you eat. 

2. Cook your own meals

 Cooking your own meals is key for summer shredding.  You want to know exactly what is in each of your meals and control how it is prepared.  When you eat out at restaurants or even fast food, you really have no control over how they prepare your meals unless you give them specifics (and even then, you have your fingers crossed that they follow your wishes).  Simplify things by meal prepping your meals so you know exactly what you are consuming, in the exact portions you want, and with the precise macronutrient breakdown you need to see results. 

3. Increase cardio

 Cardio should be a staple during your summer shredding efforts.  Cardio will help you burn calories throughout the day, as well as allow you to keep your calories up higher than if you didn't do cardio at all and were expecting to see the numbers dropping on the scale.  Doing as little as 30 minutes of cardio a few times a week to start would definitely help.  From there you can always increase the duration of your cardio per session (say to around 45 minutes) or you can add in an extra day or two of cardio per week. 

4. Hit the weights

 Unfortunately, many people skip weight training and think it doesn't do much when it comes to weight loss.  Well, I'm here to tell you that if you want to speed up your summer shredding results, you need to hit the weights.  Weight training not only burns calories, but it helps build lean muscle mass. 
 Now, you might be wondering why you would want to build anything if you're trying to lose.  The fact of the matter is that the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn each day (even while at rest).  Muscle needs energy and because of that, it needs to burn fuel from the foods you consume or body fat itself in order to not only function but to maintain its size. 
 Ladies, you especially need to understand that you will not get HUGE lifting weights.  You don't possess the same amount of testosterone as men so it's naturally impossible to get big.  That being said, adding some quality lean mass will help the overall appearance of your physique and will improve your strength as well. 

5. Drink plenty of water 

Water!  Your body is made up of primarily water and for that reason, it needs to constantly be replenished to function optimally.  Water helps all of the processes that take place in your body.  Everything from muscle function to cognitive thinking.  When you become dehydrated, you will find your physical and mental performance will decline. 

 It is recommended that you drink water throughout the day to maintain proper levels as well as to maintain hydration.  Those who exercise (like you) need even more water during the day to replenish what you lost during workouts.  Therefore, I would recommend carrying around a water bottle everywhere you go and when it is empty, fill it back up.