Depending on who you ask, natural bodybuilding training probably means a variety of things. For some enthusiasts, it means not taking supplements. For others, natural bodybuilding training is enhanced by certain supplements, but not all. If you are competing in bodybuilding events, the supplement rules change with each competition. Here we will discuss some natural bodybuilding training basics to help you decide what level of natural bodybuilding appeals to you.

Trusting Nutrition

Many natural bodybuilding participants rely on a healthy diet to help them achieve their goals. They maintain their nutritional balance with nutrients extracted from the basic food groups for building muscle mass. To be successful with this type of healthy eating program in your bodybuilding regimen, you need to work hard to educate yourself on the best foods to eat, the best way to eat them, and the best combination for optimal benefit. Most bodybuilders believe that a strict diet is essential to achieve the desired goals. But it’s all worth it, they say, when they achieve the toned, athletic body of a bodybuilder without using any kind of supplements or drugs.

Use of supplements

If you choose the path that many bodybuilders choose to take, you have come to the conclusion that some supplements need to be included in your bodybuilding training. Remember, the supplements you choose will be the deciding factor in determining exactly how “natural” your regimen is. Creatine is a substance that many bodybuilders use to improve aerobic and anaerobic activities, as well as to increase muscle mass. Another important supplement option among bodybuilders is L-glutamine. To find out which substances are considered acceptable during natural bodybuilding training programs, the best thing you can do is attend a few competitions yourself and see which products are okay and which are banned. Although each competition does things a little differently, you can get an idea of ​​which supplements are consistently banned and which are not.

competition booklets

If you decide to avoid all supplements, both permitted and prohibited, in your natural bodybuilding program, be aware that when you compete you will be up against athletes who choose to use permitted supplements, something that can put you in danger. a real disadvantage. If you enter unrestricted competition, you can be sure that you will be up against bodybuilders whose programs include products that fall outside the spectrum of “natural” supplements.

The general rule is that if it’s legal, someone will use it. This will not interfere with your ability to compete based on your natural training course, but you will be up against bodybuilders who get some serious physique boosts through supplementation.

The 3-Day Diet is a fad diet, that is, a weight-loss diet that had rapidly gained popularity, but at one time whose popularity had faded. It had been a well-known diet from 1985. The 3 Day Diet is a regimented diet plan that still exists in textbooks and is practiced by some to lose weight fast, lower cholesterol, cleanse, and increase energy levels. . It is purely a diet plan that does not recommend any type of exercise along with the diet.

The 3-Day Diet is often incorrectly referred to as the Cleveland Clinic Diet. This diet plan must be followed for exactly three consecutive days. This should be replaced with a normal diet for the next four to five days, after which the 3 day diet plan should be opted for again. Those who follow the 3 day diet plan are sure to lose weight of up to 10 pounds in just three days. If you follow this diet regimen for a month, you can lose up to 40 pounds in 30 days. However, it is a fact that the weight lost due to the 3 Day Diet is probably fluid weight and not fat weight.

A strict diet of the specified foods in the exact proportions specified must be taken when following the 3 Day Diet. Eating in excess or below the specified amounts will deprive the person of the benefits of the 3 Day Diet.

Below is the 3 day diet meal plan

for the first day

1. Breakfast: Have a cup of black tea or black coffee, a single slice of toast with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and half a grapefruit.
2. Lunch: Take a slice of toast and half a cup of tuna.
3. Dinner: Have two slices or about three ounces of any type of lean meat. A cup of beets, a cup of green beans, an apple (a small one), and a cup of vanilla ice cream (regular size).

for the second day

1. Breakfast: Have an egg, half a banana, a slice of toast, and a cup of black tea or black coffee.
2. Lunch: Have half a cup of tuna or cottage cheese and five numbers of regular crackers.
3. Dinner: Have two slices of beef, a cup of cabbage or broccoli, half a banana, half a cup of carrots, and a half cup of vanilla ice cream (regular size).

for the third day

1. Breakfast: Have a cup of black tea or black coffee, five pieces of regular crackers, an apple, and an ounce of cheddar cheese.
2. Lunch: Have a cup of black tea or black coffee, a boiled egg, a slice of toast.
3. Dinner: Have a cup of tuna, a cup of cauliflower, a cup of carrots, a cup of cantaloupe, and a half cup of regular vanilla ice cream.

Dieters consuming the 3 Day Diet, along with prescribed foods, drink more than 9 glasses of water or any other non-caloric beverage. Substitutes of any type of food cannot be used in this diet. No condiments or flavorings allowed. However, salt and pepper can be added according to taste.

The magical force behind

Wondering how this diet helps you lose so much weight in such a short amount of time? There is no written record of how the 3 Day Diet works in cleansing the system, burning fat, improving energy levels, and lowering cholesterol. However, the way it works in weight loss is supposed to be as follows.

This unique blend of the specified foods works magically to create a particular type of metabolic reaction in your body. Certain types of chemicals in these foods are believed to improve your metabolism and burn fat at a higher rate than it normally does.

The return to normal diet style after these 3 days of dieting is to prevent your system from slowing down your metabolism, re-storing fat and preventing you from starving. As long as you alternate this 3 Day Diet with 4 to 5 days of normal diet, you can do countless days of this type of diet.

The disadvantages of the 3 Day Diet plan

• The diet is very low in carbohydrates. Since carbohydrates are responsible for retaining water, weight loss is initially due to the reduction of carbohydrates from your diet. So once you return to your normal eating habits, you tend to gain back the weight you lost.
• The diet does not offer you the nutrition that your body needs.
• The diet is very monotonous so dieters tend to love their old eating habits more and thus go back to it once again. So, in most cases, the resolution to lose weight is left in the middle.
• The belief that the 3 Day Diet works because of a single metabolic reaction is not based on any solid foundation.
• The weight loss achieved is also due to the severity of caloric restriction which is not good for health.
• Since this diet consists of cutting a lot of calories, it would be necessary for you to stop working during these three days.
• If you have a regular exercise program, you should restrict your exercise to the minimum possible, as you will experience lower energy levels. And this can cause you to get off topic and getting back into your usual routine can be difficult.
• Rapid weight loss is not permanent and it is likely that you will gain back the lost weight soon.
• Fad dieting can put your body into starvation mode.

CAVEAT

Although the diet plan advises a strict diet, it is better to stop if you feel very dizzy or too tired. Take care.

What is walking on the pier?

Dockwalking is the process of walking along a dock, boarding a yacht, talking to the crew on board with the aim of trying to secure any of the following; day job, permanent job or leave them one of your CV’s.

For me, this turned out to be one of the most stressful processes of finding a job on a superyacht…

Monday morning 0630, I wake up early in anticipation of the morning ahead. I am living in a crew house with many other ‘wannabe’ super yacht crew members, all eagerly trying to get a job on a super yacht, all competing for the same job on a limited number of yachts. I wake up early, want to be the first to shower (before people start queuing for showers) and shave for my first day walking the Antibes docks. Presentation is important in this industry and my clothes are ironed and hung the night before. I shower, shave and eat breakfast, my appetite low as my nerves fill my stomach with some uneasiness. I pack my bag with essentials, sunscreen and water, before leaving the crew house armed with a selection of freshly printed CVs and references in a neat plastic folder. I want to be the first out of the crew house and onto the dock in case I can catch any of the first crew on deck.

It’s a beautiful crisp morning, the salty smell of the sea lingering in the still air surrounding the small cobbled streets of Antibes. The sun is about to rise, the sky is clear with white airplane trails marking the blue background, there is a freshness in the air that indicates that autumn is getting closer and closer. Leaving the cobblestone streets behind, I am greeted by a wide selection of moored yachts, all dominated by a beautiful golden fort looking out over Antibes Harbour, the rising sun accentuating the golden color of the fort. As I walk along the side of the pier, a sea scavenger scuttles into a hedge dragging some leftover pizza from a torn garbage bag. The water is calm and the town is empty, it is 07:30 and the port is calm.

I walk towards the international wharf, the main wharf that is home to some of the world’s largest superyachts, and walk past the more modest yachts, which by home standards are still impressively sized yachts. My anxiety grows as I approach the entrance to the main dock, my heart racing and my fears of rejection growing ever closer. I walk through the security barrier through an open gate looking like a schoolboy about to start his first day at school, backpack on, clothes clean and ironed and carrying my CV folder; I certainly look like a novice. As I enter the international wharf, I am greeted by a large yacht with the large letters spelling ‘DILBAR’ written in gleaming silver on the side, the reflection of the ripples of water shimmering off the yacht’s hull and the front of the yacht stretching out distance; My heartbeat increases even more and I almost try to convince myself that it’s not a good day to walk on the pier and I’ll try it tomorrow since it will be easier then… I know I must continue.

Sitting on the dock it’s 07:35, no one is around except the security guard and he seems totally uninterested in my intentions here this morning. I sit by a flower bed that overlooks the vast expanse of yachts in front of me, all moored aft (the rear of the yacht facing the dock), struggling to comprehend the change of worlds I’m experiencing in just two days. Two days ago I was working in an office watching the rain fall outside on a busy street… now I’m sitting unemployed admiring these incredible yachts, with the blue sea and sky all around against the backdrop of that old golden fort .

Little by little more walkers appear, some seem like very experienced walkers, they walk with a certain confidence and heirs of knowing, some I speak to politely and briefly, some people focus solely on the yachts and pass without even an acknowledgment.

It’s 0745 and I decide to walk to the opposite end of the pier and start my trek from the other end forward, hoping to catch the crews before the other pier walkers hassle them. The largest yachts are at the top, I anticipate these will attract the attention of most beachgoers, so I opt for the smaller yachts first (they are still over 60 meters long!). As I walk to the end of the pier, the yachts begin to come to life, the deck crew appearing from the side doors of the yacht, walking up the sides of the yacht towards the stern (rear). I watch the crews leave, a moment I’ve been anticipating for a long time, and my anxiety rises another level. My heart is now beating at a level where I can feel the pounding and pulsing of the blood around my body, a feeling I haven’t had since I got up to give the godfather speech the month before. My mouth goes dry and I feel sweat under my armpits, I approach the first yacht, the crewman looks at me, I think I caught his eye, I smile, before he looks down and goes to the second deck to raise the flag in the rear of the yacht, I am sure he noticed me, but my polite English disposition prevents me from disturbing him and I am convinced that they must be fully manned and therefore I must look elsewhere. As I walk away, I realize I’ve missed the first hurdle in my search for a job on a yacht.

With my disappointment mounting but my heart rate easing a bit, I continue down the dock, determined not to succumb to fear on the next yacht, I swear this will be the only yacht I won’t go near, a new beginning…

The third yacht, someone is also raising the flag on the back of the yacht, I approach, again the heart rate increases, but with courage and determination I call the guy, “are you looking for a crew?” The guy looks down, smiles, and reports that they’re fully staffed. Although a rejection I feel a huge sense of accomplishment, I have overcome my fear of applying for a job on one of these yachts and feel a little more prepared to start my journey to find a job on a super yacht.

That morning I managed to talk to the crew on five different yachts that morning. Walking back to the crew house, I feel more confident than I did on this morning’s walk and pleased that I managed to turn in some CVs. I have completed my first morning walk on the pier, now the start of many more pier walks awaits me.

My dock walking skills improved with practice, it took about a week for me to feel confident doing this and for feelings of anxiety to go away. The process got better over time, I got smarter about asking if they needed day jobs or new crew, I also managed to leave more CVs and references with yachts even if they weren’t looking for crew at the time. I always tried to have a polite conversation with the teams before I left, hoping to develop some kind of polite rapport, which I hoped would help me stand out from the crowd. I was surprised to find crews surprisingly helpful and welcoming to me as a dock walker. The reality is that most crews on board will at some point have endured the process of walking the dock and understand that it is a necessary part of finding a job on a yacht, they will empathize with you and help you where they can.

My pier walk took me to many piers, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Nice, St Tropez among a couple of others. However, the best ones I found were Antibes and Monaco. I spent many hours walking miles of docks, handing out many CVs, and speaking politely to many crew members. It became discouraging at times as no clues seemed to emerge from my hard work. I always tried to stay positive and keep moving forward, even though it was difficult at times and I knew the clock was ticking fast, reaching the end of another season; yachts would soon leave the Mediterranean for the Caribbean.

However, the hard work, persistence, and patience finally paid off. I got day jobs on a couple of yachts which built my experience on my CV, making me much more employable.

Without realizing it, my days of walking the dock were coming to an end when I approached a yacht not long after it had docked one afternoon. The normal routine of asking for work continued with polite courtesies, I handed the crew member my CV, he asked me about my qualifications and seemed disappointed that I did not have my Yachtsman qualification, he goes on to inform me that the Captain only employs deck crew to have this qualification. I left disappointed as the yacht had an interesting itinerary and the crew seemed very friendly on board. The next morning, walking along the dock, I passed the same yacht I had given my CV to the previous afternoon, the crew member called me and offered me a day job. This progressed from a day job to a week job, which led to a trial period, which led to a permanent job and all this from that fateful day of speaking and handing that CV over to that person.

It’s such an amazing feeling to get a job on a super yacht, completely free from the hours of walking the dock. Working on that yacht while moving all my belongings on board, as I went from being a walker to a full time crew member was a day that filled me with great pride. Coming from a desk job about two months earlier and now stepping on board to start a new life working on one of the best charter superyachts in the world was a lovely time in my life.

Looking back, the walk down the pier was the most stressful part of the job search process. But it got noticeably easier with time and practice, you just have to get over the fear of ordering that first yacht.

As human beings, I feel we need to become more comfortable accepting fear and uncertainty, as it is often the things that make us uncomfortable, fearful or nervous that can lead to some of the most exciting changes and opportunities in your life. …

…you never know, that decision you make, that conversation or person you meet could change the direction of your life or career and take your life on a whole new and exciting adventure.

So, do you want to start a high-tech company? We highly recommend moving to California. The Wall Street Journal recently published its picks as the 50 Best Venture Capital-Backed Startups in America. Thirty-seven of them are in California. Most of them are in Northern California, in or around Silicon Valley.

Even the state that runs on the power of public sector unions and is nearly bankrupt, California is at the forefront of advanced technology and turning ideas into successful businesses. Talk about “Damn torpedoes, full speed ahead,” California entrepreneurs have overcome government mismanagement and economic hurdles in a big way. And his reward has also been great. Some of the top 50 companies have already been sold and some are going public with huge returns on investors’ capital.

With 74% of the top startups hailing from California, it begs the question: Why not from the rest of the country? The vaunted second “silicon valley” in and around Austin, Texas only has one on the list. There is NONE from the Midwest, and only one from the old high-tech corridor in Boston.

So what does California have that the rest of the country doesn’t? He has an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to roll the dice. Silicon Valley venture capitalists have made so much money investing in and trusting some of the brightest minds (think Steve Jobs) that they are willing to gamble even higher. Mark Zuckerberg may have hatched the idea for Facebook from him at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but he moved back to Northern California to start the company from him.

California also has this little institution called Stanford University. Not only does it have a good soccer team, but it is a high-tech virtual incubator that is changing the world. Graduate software engineers and big thinkers are coming out of Stanford more than any of those other prestigious institutions, and starting companies at a furious pace.
Will any of the other lauded colleges in the rest of the country stand up and be counted? Most of us pray for job creation, but don’t understand how to make it happen. Stanford University, the venture capitalists, and the plethora of high-tech entrepreneurs spawned there understand this and are making it a reality.

Bring together other universities, venture capitalists, angel investors, and aggressive entrepreneurs, and in five years, the new Wall Street Journal top 50 may come from the rest of the country.

The state of Texas is not simply a land known for incredible barbecue, wild West stories, roaming armadillos, and dusty desert landscapes. Although the cowboy lifestyle is deeply ingrained in the blood of most Texans, they also enjoy the finer and more refined things in life. Not many people realize that Texas has many vineyards that produce amazing and unique wines that offer a special flavor of the state. Wine tasting and weekend excursions are common, especially in the Hill Country, a beautiful landscape of rolling hills dotted with charming small towns. It’s always a good idea to have a place to stay, especially after a full day of wine tasting in the Texas heat. Looking for bed and breakfast accommodation in a Texas winery? We’ve got you covered.

1. First visit to a winery

There are many amazing wineries in the heart of Texas in and around the Hill Country. Each offers their own unique spin on wines. Windy Winery offers boutique wines served in its spacious tasting rooms with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides. The Saddlehorn Winery offers you the opportunity to explore the winemaking process in detail or relax in a modern tasting room away from the scorching sun. Texas Star Winery specializes in fruity wines with pear, hibiscus and more. Wherever you choose to go, you won’t be disappointed by the flavors and the art.

2. Bed and breakfast with a distant view

This B&B is housed inside an amazing castle-like brick building complete with beautiful landscaping and surrounded by 2 acres of land. Located near downtown Brenham, TX, the property is perfectly suited to stay and enjoy the amenities. Complete with a hot tub, pool, covered patios, and outdoor kitchen, there may be no reason to leave!

3. Wakefield Farms

This is a historic country house offering you a country house feel with all the modern luxuries you would expect from high end accommodation. These cabins have been renovated for maximum comfort and have access to a cool pool in the heat of summer. For a more picturesque but comfortable stay, this is the place.

4. Winedale Cottages

The name even has the word wine. Known as Kolber Kottage, this B&B is located near Round Top, known for its many festivals and especially its antique shows. This property offers a larger space for family, friends or even double couples to stay. It’s the perfect blend of comfortable amenities and a true country atmosphere.

5. The Guest House in Washington

Perfectly situated near all the Hill Country cities; Washington, Brenham, College Station and Chappell Hill, this B&B offers the opportunity to live in a traditional 1930’s farmhouse, but updated in comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath accommodations. It is complete with all the amenities you need to be relaxed and ready for adventures in any of the surrounding towns.

For the true Texas experience, be sure to plan your ultimate B&B experience today.

Tea only The truth in the expression “the land will always appreciate because it is no longer being used” is found in the last 7 words! The finite supply of land does not even come close to guaranteeing that its value will increase over time. Supply is only one factor to consider when estimating how much a parcel of real estate is worth, and is not as important as other aspects when it comes to determining the value of land for development.

The urban valuation process begins with several questions. These questions focus on the most profitable use of the parcel, taking into account current zoning and other legal restrictions and any physical limitations of the site. Value is tied to the “highest and best use” of a parcel of land, which is the most profitable use that is legally, physically possible, and economically feasible. Tea utility (utility) of a parcel of land is the key.

Suppose there is only one vacant parcel of land, consisting of 20 acres, that is available in an area. It has a great location and the utility lines are down the street. The seller is asking $2 million for it. How much is it really worth? You can’t answer that question until you know some additional facts, such as what uses and development densities are allowed under zoning, how much of the land area can be developed, and whether utility permits are available. In other words, you need to know how the package can be used and the intensity of use that is possible.

Future Lower $$$

Time can work for or against the developmental values ​​of the land. It can bring changes that limit how a parcel can be used or affect its economic or physical viability for development. State, county, and local governments may enact laws that prohibit or suspend development for a specified period of time to allow a condition to be corrected or a change to take effect. These “moratoriums” can last for weeks, months, or even years.

Let’s assume that the 20-acre parcel is in an area that has been exploding with development. Builders have purchased virtually all available sewer permits. The local government imposes a moratorium and stops issuing further sewer and construction permits until the existing wastewater treatment plant is expanded or a new plant is designed, built and commissioned. Development could be put on hold for years because only properties that have sewer permits can be built on. The seller would have a hard time finding buyers once the moratorium went into effect because builders would not be interested in tying up resources in a property that they would not be able to use for the foreseeable future.

Just because this parcel is the only undeveloped property left in the entire area doesn’t mean it’s worth a lot of money now or even 10 years from now. If it is zoned for agriculture, for example, the property likely will not appreciate significantly over time without a change that allows profitable development use. Alternatively, the parcel could contain significant areas of natural resources that could not be altered or would increase the cost to the point that any development would not be economically feasible. Time is not going to make these limitations magically disappear. The value will not increase substantially over time.

Future Superior $$$

The 20 acre property could it will be worth a lot of money if it is in an area that has been targeted for growth. A cross-county highway may be in the works as a result of years of planning at the state and county level, and the value of this property would increase if located in the corridor of the proposed highway. The parcel could be worth a lot five years from now when the local government updates its master plan and decides that properties in this area should be zoned to allow for more intensive development than agriculture. This change would promote plans for housing developments and major commercial and retail facilities (a regional mall, malls, theme parks, and office campuses), and utilities would be extended or expanded to handle the growth expected to occur in this area. area. A substantial appreciation would occur, not because of the passage of time, but because the highest and best use of the parcel had changed drastically.

It would be almost impossible to imagine spending a single day without a mobile phone. Mobile phones not only help us stay connected with our loved ones, but also provide us with entertainment in the form of music and games. Considering that we are lost without the mobile phone, we must be able to take care of them with the utmost sincerity. Listed below are some mobile accessories that we can use to protect our mobile phones.

mobile cases

To protect your expensive mobile phones from daily wear and tear, you should use bags or cases that prevent scratches on your phone. These cases also prevent phones from serious damage if dropped. Mobile cases these days come in a plethora of colors and designs. You get cases with crystal studs, cartoon characters, glow in the dark and many more different variants. Youngsters consider them a great fashion statement. Even an old and outdated mobile phone can look fashionable with these trendy covers. Thus, these covers help protect the mobile as well as give it a sophisticated touch.

Screen saver

A touch screen phone with a lot of scratches would not be easy on the eyes. The responsiveness of such phones would be drastically reduced with all the scratches. These scratches can be the result of regular handling of phones. Using a screen protector reduces scratches, makes your phone look easy on the eyes, and improves screen durability. Since these screen protectors are replaceable, you don’t need to worry about the phone looking shabby after a few months. A poor-looking screen can reduce the phone’s resale value if you decide to sell it. Using a screen protector keeps your screen nice and bright, giving your phone a new look and improving its resale value.

Charger used during the trip

A very frequent situation that one faces is running out of battery in the phone, especially when traveling. In the midst of all the tasks, workers sometimes forget to charge their phones. In situations like these, a travel charger is a godsend. A vehicle’s cigarette lighter outlet or accessory outlet can be used to plug in the travel charger, which in turn charges your phone. Professionals who are always on the go find this accessory a savior in disguise. Depending on the charging speed, travel chargers are of three types: fast chargers, fast chargers and slow chargers.

Headphones

Since talking on the phone while driving is considered a crime in many states, Bluetooth headsets are a welcome development. Many professionals who travel often and cannot miss work calls can take their calls without being fined by using Bluetooth headsets.

backup battery

While traveling long distances, a backup battery is helpful as you may not be able to charge the phone in between. Also, since phone batteries are small and easy to carry in your pocket, carrying one is not a difficult task. The depleted battery can be removed from the phone and replaced with a charged battery.

Many athletes; including Tiger Woods, Golfer Jack Nicklaus, Golfer, Frank Bruno, WBC Heavyweight Champion, New York Mets Players, Los Angeles Dodgers, Rod Carew, Minnesota Twins, Andre Agassi, Tennis Star, Phil Jackson Coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordon, Kobe Bryant and Shaqu O’Neal, Richard Lee, Brentford football goalie Pat Cash, tennis have all used hypnosis and visualization techniques for their success. Jimmy Connors used hypnosis to practice his winning tennis shots before the US Open.

The Irish athletes commissioned a hypnosis practitioner to work with team members to help them prepare for the 2012 Olympics. The key focus is placed on the small mental factors that can improve performance under pressure.

Aspiring high jumper Deirdre Ryan is one of the Irish athletes to receive mental mentoring. Ryan said her hypnosis has helped with her subconscious thinking and also with her confidence level going into the games.

The hypnosis practitioner facilitates an altered state of mind and then teaches them how to reprogram their subconscious to regain control and regulate their bodies through breathing and heart rate.

Kevin McBride, celebrated Irish heavyweight boxing champion, before each fight uses a personal hypnosis practitioner to hypnotize him into the right frame of mind.

Steve Hooker won the 2008 Olympic gold medal in the pole vault after his hypnotist helped him visualize his success.

The number one problem most athletes face: how to manage nerves; how to overcome mental anguish, be confident and perform at your best.

Hypnosis has gained wider acceptance among Olympic athletes and the general public with the goal of helping people transform everyday stresses, fears, phobias, and personal problems while claiming that these problems will transform completely.

The good news is; whether you are a celebrity or an athlete or not, your problems can be solved with hypnosis! For example:

• Jackie Kennedy Onassis used hypnotherapy to deal with tragic events in her life.
• Mel Gibson underwent hypnosis to help him deal with his problems.
• Sir Winston Churchill used post-hypnotic suggestions to stay awake and carry out his duties as Prime Minister during World War II.
• Albert Einstein used hypnosis sessions every afternoon. His theory of relativity came to him in one of those sessions. He often used trance states to develop his ideas.
• Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud developed psychotherapy as a result of learning and practicing hypnosis.
• Orlando Bloom’s mother called in a hypnotist to break Orlando’s childhood addiction to chocolate.
• Thomas Edison used self-hypnosis on a regular basis
• Aldous Huxley used trance states to explore the nature of Consciousness.
• Sylvester Stallone worked with a hypnosis practitioner while filming Rocky in 1975. Stallone, too, used self-hypnosis to help him write the screenplay for “Rocky.” He then used hypnosis daily to overcome over 900 script rejections of his own. During each day of filming “Rocky” he used hypnosis tapes. “Rocky” became an overnight hit.
• Kevin Costner, actor, got seasick while making “Waterworld.” A hypnosis practitioner helped him overcome dizziness.
• Billy Joel, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Katy Perry, Debra Messing, Kate Moss, Ellen DeGeneres, Charlize Theron, Simon Cowell, Kevin Stone, Samuel Jackson, Winona Ryder, Ashton Kutscher, Brittany Spears, Charlotte Church, a The Welsh singer and many other celebrities have quit smoking with hypnosis.
• Celebrities Lily Allen, Sophie Dahl, Geri Halliwell and Chuck Clausen used hypnosis to lose weight.
• Sarah Ferguson (Fergie) Dutchess of York used hypnosis to stop biting her nails and to lose weight.
• Aaron Eckhart credits hypnosis with changing his life forever after he was able to quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
• Tony Curtis used hypnosis to overcome his fear of flying and improve his career.
• Famous actor James Earl Jones and the voice of Darth Vader (Star Wars) used hypnosis to overcome stuttering
• Mufasa (The Lion King) used hypnosis to overcome stuttering.
• Bruce Willis used hypnosis to overcome stuttering.
• Samuel L Jackson, Sean Penn, Sean Connery, Martha Stewart, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin used hypnosis to improve their lives.
• Mozart composed the famous opera “Cosi Fan Tutte” while hypnotized.
• Lord Tennyson Alfred wrote entire poems in a hypnotic state.
• Seigei Rachmaninoff composed his “Second Piano Concerto” following a post-hypnotic suggestion given by Nikolai Dahl, a pioneer in hypnosis. Today, after more than 100 years, this concerto remains one of the most exquisite and deeply moving pieces of music ever written.
• Princess Diana used hypnosis for public speaking and confidence.

What is stopping you from creating your success, your dreams and achieving your goals? Hypnosis can remove negative energy, fears, blocks, anxiety, phobias, and improve self-confidence, self-esteem, and ability.

If you’re looking for an ideal baseball road trip destination, Houston should be at or near the top of your list. Not only is there much to see and do in and around the city, but it’s easy to get to Houston from just about anywhere. Let’s explore Houston, home of the Astros…

Houston: An Overview

One of the best things about Houston is how easy it is to travel to get there. No matter where you live in the United States, there’s a good chance there’s a direct flight available to Houston.

The city itself is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, especially in terms of its footprint. If you plan to explore the outlying areas, you will definitely need to rent a car. The city center is compact enough, with a light rail system designed to get you from one place to another. Also, taxi service in the city center uses a flat-rate system, a refreshing idea that eliminates budget surprises.

If you plan to limit your activities to downtown and the ballpark, you can get by without a car. But if your stay extends beyond two or three days, you’ll want to do some exploring.

Spring and fall are the two best seasons to visit. Due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast, Houston tends to be humid. Air conditioning is a constant staple here, and while summer can be sweltering, spring and fall are usually delightful.

baseball in houston

Houstonians are proud of their Astros, a National League franchise since the early 1960s. The current ballpark, Minute Maid Park, sits adjacent to downtown and is one of the most unique places of major league baseball. Center field is wide and expansive, while the left field wall is 315 feet from home plate.

The stadium is located right next to the city’s soccer venue, Reliant Stadium, and the Astrodome. The Astrodome was the home of the Astros from 1965 to 1999 and is still used for various conventions and public events.

The area around the ballpark is known as Union Square. There are numerous entertainment options available not only here, but also minutes away in downtown Houston. Public transportation is available for the games, and many restaurants offer shuttle services.

Currently, the Astros are in a downward cycle in terms of competitiveness, although in baseball that can change from season to season. Tickets are usually available on game day, but popular opponents occasionally sell out, so it’s best to plan ahead. However, you never have to worry about rain. Minute Maid Park has a retractable dome, so your comfort is assured.

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A neighborhood not to be missed in Houston is the Rice Village area. Due to its name from nearby Rice University, this is the city’s dining and entertainment hub. Lively and active both day and night, Rice Village is packed with shopping options and numerous dining options.

Two of our favorites are Little Woodrows and Two Rows Restaurant, both located in the heart of this area. They are just a few steps from most shops and are ideal for lunch or dinner. A good option with a sports theme downtown is Front Porch Pub, which is popular with the after-work crowd.

If you have an extra day or two, the Galveston coast is a popular destination less than an hour away. Historic architecture and numerous seafood restaurants beckon, along with a beach and outdoor culture that makes the most of the warm gulf waters.

Summary

Houston is an ideal destination for baseball road trips, especially for a weekend. The city is easy to get to and you can rely on safe public transportation if your visit is limited to the center and surrounding neighborhoods.

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