So I was craving sweets, as my sweet tooth tends to do, so I threw together a quick Paleo Trail Mix. A cup of this and a cup of that. No rocket science here: almonds, dried apples, dried grapes, dried, cherries, and walnuts. I usually have a better variety, but it’s time for grocery run, [...]
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Today I Noticed Something About My Mood and My Eating Habits This is going to be a super short blog, more of an observation than anything. I was talking to Brett (www.fullfunctionalfitness.com) and we were discussing the ups and downs of the year and how you will have peaks and valleys in your mood. Here [...]
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We’ll be heading to see Shaun T and Tony Horton in about 4 weeks in Florida and I want to be “Gameday Ready”. My dear friend Monica Ward (www.thefitclubnetwork.com) and I have come up with that term, it’s also from Insanity the Asylum, but for us it means being in a place in your life [...]
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My Mindset About Running in the Beginning When one of my fellow coaches, challenged me to run a 10k or a half marathon, I was like “Ummmm, maybe one day.”, but apparently my wife had a secret desire to run, and you know what happens when you’re wife suddenly has an interest in something, it [...]
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Roasted Root Medley and the Cashew Zucchini Soup from the Beachbody Ultimate Reset are MY FAVORITE of all the recipes! They’re so freakin’ good. Roasted Root Medley: ¼ medium-sized yam or sweet potato, washed and cut into 1-inch chunks ½ carrot, washed and cut into 1-inch chunks ½ large beet, washed and cut into 1-inch [...]
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How Insanity Changed Gary Donovan as a Dad and a Husband! I’ve known Gary for years, and I’ve seen him attempt Insanity in the past, but I saw him in December and I could tell he wasn’t where he wanted to be. He committed to doing 60 days of Insanity with a group of guys [...]
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How P90X Started Me on My Fitness Journey! How My Journey Started I was 255 lbs and sitting at a size 38 waist, and the 38 was getting tight! It’s funny looking back on those days, because I never really considered myself fat, I just considered myself to be big or a little overweight, but [...]
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How being in a Challenge Group Helped Me Transform! We met Kristen several months ago before the holidays and fell in love with her personality and her charisma, but we also knew that there was something she wanted out of her daily life that she was missing. Whatever that was, brought her to our local [...]
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How the Right Workout Shoes Can Change Your Workout! Obviously, asking what’s the best workout shoe is a loaded question due to the fact that there’s so many different types of workouts. Finding the right kind of shoe has become very specialized to the type of workout you’re doing, so each shoe has a niche [...]
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The Jawbone UP Fitness Band Review: How a rubber wristband got me to move more, sleep better, and eat smarter. So with all of our experience with our workouts, be it P90X, Insanity or Asylum – whatever we’re doing at the time – it’s good to know what the rest of our day looks like [...]
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35 People Signed Up 3 Weeks Ago, All Have Stuck With It! 3 Weeks Ago, the Challenge Began We started a Paleo Challenge 3 weeks ago, we’re just now over the halfway point and I wanted to share what we have seen happen so far! Success Stories The following are Success Stories from the group [...]
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Understanding Labels of Food and Some Myths to Not Buy Into from the FDA So as I wrap up this 3 part set on Paleo, don’t worry there will be more to come, I wanted to address a couple of myths and mis-guided “truths” that are out there. Watch Out for Hidden Sugar Hidden Sugar [...]
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Let’s Dive Deeper Into the Benefits of Paleo Eating! If you missed Part One of this blog, click HERE. Last week we talked a little about the idea of Paleo and what it is, what some of the “anti-nutrients” are, this week, let’s talk in more detail about the effects that the Paleo lifestyle has [...]
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How Paleo Has Changed My Way of Thinking About Food! First off, you have to understand this is a journey that I’m embarking on after some much scrutinized thinking. After we did the Beachbody Ultimate Reset, it really opened my eyes to processed foods and what they do the body as well as pastas, breads [...]
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How the Beachbody Ultimate Reset Changed My Life! What is the Beachbody Ultimate Reset? First off, it’s more than a cleanse. It’s an all-natural alternative to harsh “cleanses” and starvation diets that returns your body to optimal health-naturally. It’s the Beachbody Ultimate Reset. I lost 16 pounds and 3% body fat. 190lbs. to 174lbs in [...]
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