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June 11, 2015June 22, 2020

Why I love rainier cherries

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This is a quick article about the Rainier cherry

It’s about the health benefits of Rainier cherries. Advancements at Washington State University in 1952 led to people being able to enjoy this particularly delicious type of cherry. UW Dawgs all the way, and yet I can find a way to admire WSU’s agricultural game.

Washington potatoes is multi-billion dollar business, and fortunately I use my degree for fitness so I won't have to order from other UW alumni

I use my degree for fitness so I won’t have to order from the other UW alumni

Health benefits of Rainier cherries

Throughout central Washington, cherries are grown

List of Health Benefits: First, realize that all of these benefits relate to fat-loss in one way or another. The effects on the body are diverse, yet always inter-related.

Nourishing energy. Eating fresh is awesome and helps you enjoy a leaner life-style. A cup provides 90 very nutrient-dense calories.
Delicious. The sensations on the tongue are even enough to improve quality of life. Who needs a doctor when you’ve got these red-yellow cherries. Makes you feel good.
Anti-Diabetes effect due to high antioxidant value. Natural DNA-protective mechanisms become activated and expressed. Promotes healthy blood sugar metabolism so that your cells are signaled to burn body-fat for energy instead.

Enzymes and raw foods benefits

I believe a balanced diet includes raw foods consumption. Cherries contain bio-active ingredients which have beneficial effects in the cell tissue of the human body. Here is a list to share some of the benefits:

Anti-inflammatory
Anti-cancer
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-diabetic
Anti-obese

I am not really one to indulge, but today was my first Rainier cherry consumption of the season and I was popping em’ in my mouth.

Make sure to wash before ya eat!

PS dear readers, the Enzymes from cherries are catalysts for promoting healthy natural function. They are used to create meaningful cellular interactions that are able to light up cells with positive activity. Also, it is a seasonal item!

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Nutrients signal many important human genetic pathways. Antioxidants protect DNA in the body through the optimization of processes related to inflammation in the body, gut, and joints. Also the brain. Antioxidants manage inflammation.

Think of it as Anti-Aging because that is what it really is. Age gracefully my friends… meanwhile burn some fat and look great!

June 3, 2015

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Destroy fat with these three fitness tips

Fitness tips and techniques to burn fat faster

Here are a few tips to help you in the fat loss journey starting with…

1. Drink more water before meals

If you intend to burn fat, then the energy needs to be moving. Support the flow with H20. Water before meals is associated with fat loss in a study of adults.

2. Focus on the healthy internal gut bacteria

Kefir is a great example of a fermented food for fat loss and gut health. More than that, it can reduce allergic responses and make the immune system more efficient. Along with antioxidant effects, fermented foods provide powerful fat burning nutrients.

3. Run fast up hills (HIIT)

Running fast up hill is pure fat burn potential. Whether at first it is a jog, then a run until finally you decide to sprint. Getting up that incline is devastating for fat cells. The benefit of high intensity interval training is that MOST of the fat loss comes after the workout.

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May 21, 2015May 21, 2015

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Why is Recovery more important than workouts for Fat Loss?

Power up your workouts

Many people will reach a fat-loss plateau if their workouts have no progression. You need progressive resistance techniques. You must strive to do more physical work in a shorter time period.

The body always seeks to adapt, therefore the work is never truly done.

Challenge in new ways, kneeling cable pallof press for core strength and stability

Always strive for more, while understanding that recovery is even more important than your workouts.

You will burn more fat outside of a workout

By focusing on recovery, you will burn more fat in the day than you could ever burn during a one hour workout session. Here are some practical recovery trips:

RECOVERY TIPS

Consume lean protein and ideally a nutrient dense carbohydrate within 0-60 minutes post-workout
- example: eggs/beans, chicken/rice, protein powder/designer carbohydrate, etc
Move around and stay active
- stretches (especially dynamic stretches), bodyweight squats and hip bridges, going for a brisk walk, outdoor activities, jumps/leaps or sports
Consume lean protein at every meal
- feed the lean, simple as that
Prioritize sleep
- examples: drink relaxing tea after dinner, minimize exposure to light in the hours before bed, try a melatonin if you are forced into a different sleep schedule (such as shift work), naps
Hydrate with water
Eat living food with active cultures and live probiotic bacteria
- You want to support the symbiotic colonies that make your digestion even possible.
- Having a healthy gut ecosystem affects all things human (from the smell of your feet, reproductive health, and even whether you’re more likely to burn additional fat)
- Other option is eating pre-biotic (food that is pre-curser to the natural bacteria present from birth). Examples: ginger, banana, onions etc
REMEMBER: Muscle groups can take between 12-36 hours to recover and a big part depends on your lifestyle factors

I would always kick your butt in a workout and leave you destroyed, but unless the recovery is a priority for you then we have to possibly limit the intensity of your workouts.

Bonus: things that hurt recovery

Alcohol
No sleep
Stress

If fat burn is your priority, avoid those and deal with it.

Thanks for reading people, stay tuned..

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May 14, 2015May 21, 2015

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Carbohydrates that get you lean

I like carbs because I believe in a balanced diet.

The ideal carb-rich food:

contains high fiber
strong antioxidant capacities

Extremely high nutrient density found in this fresh Carrot/Beet/Ginger/Parsley juice and Wheatgrass shot.

Many nutrients found in this fresh Carrot/Beet/Ginger/Parsley juice and Wheatgrass shot

hydration or mineral sources
live culture and probiotic activity
vitamins
pleasure

Practical examples:

Fibrous carbs: Lentils, split peas, quinoa, brown rice, some roots, mushrooms, green leafy vegetables, and other plants/herbs.
High antioxidant/anti-inflammatory capacities: Beets, leafy green vegetables, colorful fruits, algae, green grass juice, purple potato, cherries, blueberries, black beans, peaches
Hydrating or mineral dense: coconut water, fresh juices from colorful ingredients, fresh fruits, plants from the ocean, sweet potatos
Probiotic activity: Kombucha (very popular now), Kefir, tempeh, fermented vegetables (common are kim-chi and raw sauerkraut), any fermented plant containing beneficial bacteria
Vitamins: Sweet Potato (beta-carotene / vitamin a), chickpea (vitamin b-6), red bell pepper (high vitamin-c and antioxidants), beet juice (folic acid), this is a cool resource
Yum

Use carbs for energy and those benefits

and stay tuned

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May 1, 2015

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5k Race Day Strategies

Get good rest.

The Good Night recovery with many restful hours will help performance.

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Nutrition in the morning

Carbohydrates and hydrating liquids are valuable because it takes less effort to digest these nutrients. The carbs are energy and must be used wisely.

Not an everyday thing

You want your body to burn the fuel, the carbohydrates fuel the intense feeling that drives you.

Go FAST or go moderate boost

Should you power through the first mile or sit back and pace it?

It probably depends on your own personal strengths. For those runners who have been training in the weight room, they will benefit from power at the start into a relaxed pace for active recovery in anticipation of the final mile push and all out. Powerful runners tap into a wider array of muscle fibers.