I want to start by saying…Merry Christmas and happy holidays! I hope you’re having a fantastic time with the people you both love and tolerate (often one and the same lol) and are ready to enjoy a good few days of indulging and relaxing.
For my part, I am currently in the cold, New York, visiting Gisele’s family.
We had a Christmas party, Brazilian style and it was a lot of fun. It felt like Christmas when I was a kid. I’m so grateful to be a part of that. Here’s a pic of us.
Also, as we close the book on 2017, I wanted to share some of my biggest lessons from 2017. These lessons helped me recover from a major injury, sleep better, minimize the side effects of popular diets, get back in shape at home with minimal equipment and much more. . If you’re struggling with any of these, you must listen to this episode to learn how to improve your health, body, and life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The power of meditation (3:50)
– Why people who don’t want to meditate are exactly the people who should do it (6:15)
– My meditation challenge (8:13)
– Why I started using exercise bands in my workouts (9:30)
– How using bands can boost strength and muscle (10:55)
– Surprising benefits of collagen protein (16:04)
– How much collagen protein you should take (17:06)
– The incredible benefits of tart cherry juice (20:25)
– The good and bad of ketogenic and low-carb diets (20:50)
– How low-carb diets can lead to anxiety and panic attacks (22:00)
– Why addiction and food cravings are about brain chemistry (27:45)
– The biggest myth about working out and recovery (29:35)
– The importance of coaching and mentors to blast past plateaus 33:40
Products mentioned in this episode:
1. Meditation
Headspace App
This is the app I’ve personally been using for several years. They have a 10 days of 10 minute meditation program for free.
Bodylastics Band Training System
This is the only band system I recommend. It’s great for travel as well as home workouts.
Great Lakes Collagen Protein
High-quality collagen protein from pasture-raised cows.
Tart Cherry Juice
This is the best tart cherry juice supplement on the market. It’s low in sugar and high in potency.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Examine.com free unbiased online supplement reference
Study: Brain serotonin content: physiological dependence on plasma tryptophan levels
Study: Serotonin release varies with brain tryptophan levels
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