Posted on March 29, 2019 | Strong Moves

April 2019 Newsletter. 3 simple FUN tools that make you lean and strong

APRIL 2019 Newsletter

My monthly top game changers!

Get lean + boost strength with these 3 simple and FUN tools

Live Worshop! COOKING WITH FIRE
April 22nd 7PM-8:15PM @ Magnuson Arena Sports

Enjoy your backyard BBQ’s and Patio Parties with ease + stay looking and feeling awesome.
Follow Link to see ALL you’ll get!

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Register TODAY – space is limited

WORKOUT Vid with Guide!
Quick and challenging sequence you can do anywhere! Perfect for Spring Break! Strength, balance + flexibility. Detailed guide included

burnbrightercoaching.com/strength-yoga-spring-2019/

Good Egg
Check out why many still fear eggs and how to enjoy them with confidence. + Recipe!

burnbrightercoaching.com/good-egg/

Posted on March 7, 2019 | Uncategorized

Strength Yoga Spring 2019

Hey there you Gireviks ( Kettlebellers) and Cardio Fans –

Add in this Yoga sequence to add core strength and longevity to your strength moves:)

You know you need yoga.. now you have no excuses, just follow the video and the homework board – 3times a week minimum on this baby will make you even more awesome (if that’s possible)

Posted on February 27, 2018 | Awesome Foods

VIDEO! Bulletproof your coffee in 1 min at home daily

Okay –

So, unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve most likely heard of Bulletproof Coffee. This stuff is sprouting up all over – Juice Bars, Whole Foods there’s even Bulletproof cafes! At least here in Seattle.

So fitting! Not just cause we’re gaga over coffee.. also because we have a lot of hard working tech and software people.. People that need their brains firing at superhuman levels + not turning into a doughy mess while they are changing history daily. Guess what – Bulletproof does that for you.

I know this first hand – been enjoying it every day for the past 4 years.. In fact made a VID for you on how to make it at home 🙂

ALL you need is

2 ESPRESSO Pods (less water is better)
2 tbsp MCT Oil (I like NOW brand)
1 tbsp GHEE ( I love Fourth and Heart)
1 whisker to blend – I LOOOVE the BEAN ENVY CLICK HERE ($14 off Amazon)

MUST have OR use blender once espresso is poured on top of MCT and GHEE.

This is the ultimate game changer for high performing humans. It freakin’ better! The creator, Dave Asprey, is a Silicon Investor turned Bio Hacker (figure out how to naturally get humans to perform better) . He had to keep up with multi million deals daily + raising kids + not becoming a fat wreck.. which he was at one time, until he created Bulletproof. Necessity is truly the mother of invention!!

Bulletproof gets your body to burn fat, keeps you full for hours & makes you crush your workouts (Seriously!) Plus – it’s actually chock full of nutrients.

So If you’re into turning heads, getting promotions & feeling ‘effing awesome .. Listen up!

First – Here’s the nutritional benefits

1. Coffee Beans are chock full of amazing nutrients – specifically aiding physical and mental performance CLICK HERE for all that info

2. MCT oil – This is simply the best stuff taken out of Coconut Oil. That creamy white stuff you cook with.. yeah it’s got something seriously powerful hidden inside there. MCT – Medium Chain Triglycerides. This stuff is chock full of antioxidants and Omega 3’s. great for improving memory, daily optimal brain health + It gets you to burn some serious calories.

3. GHEE/ Clarified Butter– You can also use high quality grass fed butter. Difference is Ghee does not contain Casein, which many people’s bodies do not love. If you are lactose intolerant or just have a finicky gut– get bloated or gassy easily – opt for GHEE

CLICK HERE to Learn why Butter is totally healthy and can actually help you lose weight!

Both have great nutritional benefits. This is because Grass Fed Butter OR Ghee are rich in

Conjugated Linoleic Acid– Great stuff made in cow’s bodies that we can tap into. It’s a fatty acid that lowers our risk of

Cancer & Osteoporosis. It also wards off asthma, increases insulin sensitivity (better blood sugar control) AND increases weight loss CLICK HERE for more info from top Docs on this

AND

Butryate . This is a super healthy fatty acid that actually helps us ward off mental deficiencies and mental illness + it’s a top anti-inflammatory. CLICK HERE for cool downloadable infographic on this

PLUS – Ghee and Grassfed butter are high in Vitamins D, E, K and Antioxidants !!

So if you wanna lean out, boost your brain power, stay full longer and totally boost your overall cellular health – You need to start tapping into this stuff.

I’ve been doing it for 4 years now every AM – and my blood pressure is amazing, Im able to stay full for 4 hours in the AM – soo needed as a busy early morning person, I’ve gotten my body fat down to 17% (totally owe it to bulletproof + 5 days a week Kettlebell practice.. and of course good sleep and tons of veg:)

But-my point is Bulletproof has been a freakin’ game changer for me- Go ahead TRY IT!

Follow my step by step Vid HERE. This is how I make it every AM

Just ABSOLUTELY – do not go cheap on this – reg coconut oil and butter will NOT do the job.. In fact it’ll give you the runs, bug your gut and possible make you gain weight – you wil definitely suck wind through your workout.

Posted on January 13, 2017 | Podcasts

Your Secret Super Power

You can get more power at any moment by tapping into this one simple and free tool!

Your Breath! Listen to exactly how it can literally make you more powerful, stronger, leaner and even chill you out, so you can stop stressing and enjoy life.

Posted on January 8, 2017 | Strong Moves

Guzzling! Greens and Shows

So, my version a a perfect Sunday is filling myself with awesome stuff. I’m talking stuff that lifts me up and makes me smile. In my world that’s good ‘ol iron, flowing moves and amazing foods.

Then, I take it easy! In fact I pretty much sit and watch movies the rest of my day. Ya gotta rest that greatness to make it all happen again tomorrow:)

Get the Goods!

GREEN SMOOTHIE

1 cup frozen kale
1 scoop “amazing grass” powdered greens
1 cup water
1/2 cup almond milk
2 inches fresh ginger grated
1 garlic clove
1 Scoop protein powder (I love VEGA)
1 date (pitted)

Blend that goodness, then settle in for some sweet shows:

What I’m watching:

Friday Night Lights (re-watching)
OA – creepy sci fi thriller series
Begin Again – LOVE THIS MOVIE!!

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Posted on December 17, 2016 | Awesome Foods

Easy Recipes your family will love.. and keep your pantsize down!

Galen and I are back at it! Check out this month’s Cooking with Curran’s video

We’ve got simple set ups that gets you to drop inches, while your family asks for more! Can you imagine? We can:) Check out this awesome set up, from our house to yours with love

Recipes Below Read More

Posted on December 3, 2016 | Awesome Foods

How to take the edge off without putting some belly on

So my good friend is visiting from San Francisco this week AND I’ve got a couple big family get togethers coming up.

While this is all fantastic stuff.. I also want to stay looking and feeling fantastic.

Which means I should take it easy on the alcohol…

Now, this can be hard when you want to meet up at some comfy spot and catch up with your long lost bud, or you seriously need a little something to take the edge off around your relatives. That’s exactly why I have a great 3 step plan to enjoy these social times, without the set backs

Eat before you meet up.

Even if you are meeting for dinner, if you are at all hungry, enjoy a snack or smoothie before you leave for your rendezous. I love a green smoothie or a small nut mix. – My “Pre-Funk” Recipes are below:)

This way you will drink slower AND you will absorb you amazing nutrients from your foods better.

SO GET THIS: Even if you pick the most stunningly healthy dish off the menu, once that alcohol passes your lips.. you will absorb very little of those amazing nutrients. The body has 100% attention on any alcohol in your body and dramatically slows digestion and absorption of any foods that come into your belly.

So fix it! Eat 30 mins-1 hour before you drink (use recipes below) then enjoy drinks without food. OR have the drink on it’s own, wait bout 30 mins, then eat.

2. Have 2 big glasses of water for every drink you have.

Make those glasses at least 10 oz each. This will slow you down and fill you up, so you will drink slower and less alcohol

3. Take a walk or dance after that drink!

When you get your body moving, you speed up your metabolism and get that alcohol moving through your body so you don’t feel it, or see it so much the next day

I hope this helps you enjoy your get- togethers more and still love what you see!

READ below for Great EATS BEFORE DRINKS Recipes

Posted on November 19, 2016 | Podcasts

Leah Zaccaria Change Maker

Check out my First Podcast Guest!
I couldn’t have chosen a better person to start with.

This woman is the real deal.. An inspiring teacher and leader that has bravely walked through big challenges to become the amazing person she is inside and out.

Prepare to be filled with chills of inspiration from her story of how she went from an out of shape corporate executive to shedding not only the weight, but her marriage and her job to become her best self. Including these accomplishments:

Raising a teenage daughter
Owner of 2 yoga studios (Hauteyoga Queen Anne and Shefayoga in Seattle, WA)
Creating and Owning her signature leadership program, Sendatsu Evolution
Being featured in Harvard Business Journal. “ From Accountant to Yogi”
Click Here to Read
Lululemon Ambassador

I can’t wait for you to hear her strong words of living life as a yogi and not only being the change she wants to be in the world, but stepping up her game and leading others to their greater selves. Leah is one of the true agents of change in the world.

Also check this out on iTunes! CLICK HERE

Posted on November 5, 2016 | Awesome Foods

Your guide to easy, quick, healthy meals your family will ACTUALLY eat!

CLICK HERE : Cooking With Currans! To view our Intro Vid!

After that get your first full meal prep set up Vid HERE: #1 Cooking with Currans

Cooking With Currans!

You know those crazy days.. when you come home famished and dig into a box of crackers before your coat is even off?

Well, I’ve got the perfect fix for you. How bout having a healthy dinner on the table in less than five minutes?

My sister Galen and I have just started creating Cooking Videos! These are short vids filled with quick, healthy meal ideas for busy days ahead. We’ve made sure that we set you up with stuff your family will actually eat..as well as keep you lean, strong and healthy. All ya gotta do is watch the vid, click for the recipes, COOK THEM in advance AND simply have at the ready to reheat for dinner (they also make great lunches)

Oh! and all the recipes are dairy free, gluten free and sugar free. We are so excited to share these with you

Click Below for the Recipes.. Check back in a few weeks for our next cooking Video!

Sayonara overpriced gut bomb sandwiches and pizza!

Posted on November 4, 2016 | Podcasts

Burn more fat, with less gym time!

So, years ago.. in my 20’s I would hit the gym 6 days a week.. spending countless hours in spin classes, doing body pump and slaving away on the elliptical machine. I totally thought I was doing the right stuff to lean out.. even as a trainer!

After too many mornings of frowning at my stubborn belly pooch in the mirror I finally figured it out.

It took some years of school and hiring some elite coaches.. but I finally dumped the belly fat and saw definition.. finally! With less time in the gym.

Listen HERE to find out how you can lean out and have more free time (for way more fun stuff)

Posted on October 22, 2016 | Podcasts

The #1 thing to make you change..FINALLY!

Do you want to change your body? What about your overall energy and health?

I’m guessing you know what you SHOULD be doing.. so why aren’t you doing it?

It’s not the lack of time, money, busy workdays or family demands that’s getting in your way. It’s time to get real and own up to what’s been holding you back.

Press play and find out the #1 and only thing that will ABSOFREAKIN’LUTELY get you to do what you SHOULD do to see everything you want to see!

Backed by science, tested by Life!! Enjoy

Posted on October 21, 2016 | Awesome Foods

How to stay Friends with Chocolate AND stay lean

Chocolate is actually great for your health.. IF it’s big on quality and low on quantity.

Just like some friends, you can find yourself hanging out with the wrong kind. Before you know it you’re feel drained and wanna go take a nap.

Cool thing is, just like awesome friends, you can feel inspired, strong and happy.

It all depends on the quality you pick to hang out with. Read More

Posted on September 30, 2016 | Podcasts

Podcast episode #1. What YOU Get here

Breanne gives you a quick preview of what’s to come in each episode.
Find out why she knows the fitness and nutrition tips that will get you the body you want, while you keep up with a full, everyday life!
Also hear about exciting special guests to come. Know why Breanne and her guests will keep you lean, strong and inspired with a refreshing take on fit living in real life!

Posted on April 24, 2019 | Strong Moves

What the One Arm Push UP Taught Me

THREE Steps to Nail ANY Super Hard Goal

For the past 13 months I’ve been working on One super hard goal.

Doing a One Arm Push UP so I can become a certified Strongfirst Bodyweight Coach

last week I realized the steps I took will help me nail ANY hard thing I want to get done in life (job stuff, relationships, being a better human, or being strong as heck!) Try these steps for yourself 🙂

1. STAY PATIENT (+ practice self compassion)

You can NEVER Rush Strength. But you MUST keep showing up and working the plan – EVERY DAY

2. TEAM UP!

Hire Bad Ass Pros. Pay Them. Do the work – and KEEP going (Scroll down to Check out my Team)

3. MAKE ROOM

When you have ONE really big challenge- You cannot do all the other things

Here’s How I learned these steps. SCROLL Down to get each step in detail, so you can totally nail your own goal!!

Posted on April 24, 2019 | Inspiring Guest Speakers

RYTHER Give Big!

GiveBIG now!

By scheduling your gift today, GiveBIG will automatically charge your card on the day of the fundraiser, and you can help us get closer to our goal of $50,000.

You can still create a peer-to-peer fundraising page and begin asking your network to support you in raising money for Ryther. They may schedule their donations to your fundraiser beginning today as well!

During GiveBIG, Ryther will be raising money to meet the needs of the children and young adults who are clients at Ryther. These needs are included in Ryther’s annual budget each year.

Many clients who receive mental health services at Ryther are not able to have all of their basic needs met, yet these children still have the same needs as any other child. They need weather-appropriate clothes that fit. They need shoes. They need pajamas and a stuffed animal to cuddle with at night. Their eyeglasses may break and need replacement. They need toiletries, books, and more.

Some of those arriving at Ryther have greater needs than others – periodically children arrive with no possessions other than the clothes on their backs. When we can provide foundational support for children, they can begin to heal. By supporting Ryther during GiveBIG this year, you help ensure that every child will have their needs met.

If you have any questions about Early Giving or peer-to-peer fundraising, please contact Molly Woerner at mollyw@ryther.org!

Posted on April 23, 2019 | Strong Moves

Ryther. Why this place saves lives + How YOU can help

Seattle has a place that saves lives. It is called Ryther

Ryther is a therapeutic center for kids. A place where kids find healing and hope. CLICK here for a VIDEO of what they do

Now, Hold up a hot second. This place saves more than kids- they save the adults around them AND society as a whole

I know this because Ryther saved my nephew, Noah AND me.

To keep saving lives they need YOUR help CLICK HERE to learn about the GIVE BIG Project this May 8th, 2019

I pretty much know – Noah and I might not be here (on earth) had it not been for Ryther.

I’ll keep this short.. Noah’s mother, my sister, stuggles with Paranoid Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder. Due to her struggles – Noah’s life was crazy. He had 2 different names and moved 14 times by the time he was 9 years old. Her psychotic episodes left him abandoned in a hotel room at age 4, abandoned at a police station at age 7, locked in a bathroom without electricity or water at age 8.. and many more I feel too difficult to share.

Noah was 9 when he came to live with me full time. He was literally a trapped soul. He had nervous ticks and behaviors that harmed his own body daily and alienated him from people around him.

I had no idea how hard it would be to navigate daily life with his trauma’s and struggles… but also the drama and stress that comes with having a mentally ill family member.

I was in over my head – FAR over. Life got real hard, Real Fast. I know now – had it not been for getting Noah into Ryther’s counseling services- he would never have worked through all that pain, so he could actually LIVE life.

Ryther gave me the tools ( we did therapy work together) so I could keep my shit together and honestly, see a bit of light daily. I can say now that times got so hard – that I didn’t think I could keep caring for Noah and I thought of ending my own life.

Ryther truly gave us healing and hope – a simple path to stay on, when we could hardly lift our own heads up.

We were so trapped in our family’s fear, anger and hurt – we stopped feeling. Ryther gave us the muscle to unwrap these layers of fear so we could find ourselves and stay ALIVE way better. Noah’s mom got the treatment and help she needed and stays stable with daily meds.

Noah and I found how great life can be and no enjoy fully being in the world. We are making the world way more awesome.. Thanks to Ryther

Please, Give BIG today

Happy Mother’s Day! From me and Noah (He’s now 15! )

Posted on April 16, 2019 | Uncategorized

One Arm Push Up! April 15th 2019

Here’s my One Arm Push Up as of April 15th 2019!

I’m super happy with my performance, BUT I’ve still got a ways to go. I’ve got to control my trunk rotation- AKA, don’t twist:)

See the super cool thing about this certification ( Strongfirst Bodyweight Certification) is that it’s premium quality students and coaches.. AKA cream of the crop that are used to practicing with diligence, checking their egos, learning and staying patient..

So here I am..to stand with the best I’m staying the course. Humble, hungry and tenacious as fuck 🙂

I’ll keep you posted – Look for my next vid in my MAY 1 newsletter

BUT WAIT! Don’t miss out on my workshop NEXT Monday April 22nd. Earth Day!

COOKING WITH FIRE

Come mow down on awesome foods and learn how to make the best choices while still totally enjoying your foods at any BBQ, Grill, or reg cooking party CLICK FOR DETAILS

Posted on March 22, 2019 | Uncategorized

Good Egg

Lets keep this easy, eggs are great from you!

They are chock full of vitamins and minerals that keep you lean, strong beautiful and energized!

Their bragging rights lie mostly in the yolk, so stop favoring those egg whites! The entire (shelled) egg delivers you

Biotin– One B vitamin that keeps your body fully digestion fats and protein.
Also protects your nerves, hair, nails and skin
Lutein and zeaxanthin– These are carotenes, Vitamin A pre-cursors. These 2 superhero nutrients fight colon cancer boosts your eye health.
Antioxidants – fight cancer and keeps your bad cholesterol ( LDL) low.
Lecithin– Vital to healthy brains, as well as aids digestion
Betaine – Homocysteine reducing vitamin. Keeps your arteries clean and healthy.

So if eggs keep us smart, lean, beautiful, disease free and energized …. Why did they ever have a bad rap?

Nina Plank, author of Real Food, WHAT TO EAT AND WHY. Sums it up nicely on with some great info from an expert on cholesterol metabolism:

Dr. Kilmer McCully states,: “…real eggs weren’t to blame. The studies used dehydrated eggs- which are liquidized, pasteurized and spray dried – found mostly in processed foods. The cholesterol in powdered eggs and powdered milk is oxidized and causes atherosclerosis (heart attacks).

McCully says scientists have known since 1950’s that eating oxidized cholesterol causes arthrosclerosis, but natural cholesterol does not. “ Pp. 212 Real Food

WHAT EGGS ARE BEST?
Listen here. You should be a picky with your eggs. They are worth the higher price tag. There is a lot of funny business happening in the chicken farming industry. You want to eggs from hens that they themselves ate great foods and ran around in the sun!

In fact pastured (grass roaming) hens yield rich yellow yolks. This is a sign of high beta carotene, A and E vitamins, lutein and folic acid.

Grass roaming hens also pass on rich omega 3 fats in their eggs. Omega 3’s are fats that keep diabetes, depression, obesity and heart disease at bay.
If you can’t find eggs from pastured chickens, barn raised birds (NOT IN CAGES) fed a diet rich in omega-3s are second best.

Don’t eat anything but the real thing. There is no healthy egg substitute. Buy fresh whole eggs from happy hens that eat bugs and grubs and live outside on green grass. And read those labels! You should be skeptical of eggs in processed foods.

Baked Avocado Eggs!

2 medium size, firm ripe avocados
2 tbsp grassfed butter or ghee
4 large eggs
1 tsp gomasio CLICK to learn about this – EVERYone should have this ( way better than salt)
OR pink himalayan salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. LINE a baking sheet with aluminum foil l. FORM 4 circular rings out of aluminum foil to use in keeping the avocados upright for prepping and baking.
SLICE the avocados and remove the pits. PLACE avocados inside the foil rings on the baking sheet and BRUSH with melted ghee/ butter. SCOOP out a hole where the pit was. Hole should be large enough to hold one broken egg.
BREAK an egg into the center of each of the avocados, being careful to keep the yolks intact. SPRINKLE with salt and pepper.
BAKE until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 15 minutes.
TOP with parsley and ground pepper and serve.

Posted on February 26, 2019 | Awesome Foods

Keto Spicy Tuna Egg Muffins.

These are perfect for super busy days. . + they burn fat, boost energy, keep you super healthy and strong

My boyfriend and I love these – We’ve got to keep our energy up and stay active all day- He does home renovations (Bicknell Builds) and I have a constant love affair with Kettlebells 🙂

We toss a couple of these nuggets in a ziplock container and when we get super hungry – just pop in your mouth, enjoy and keep going strong! No utensils or time required.

Serious Side Note: If you’ve been getting Starbucks egg bites AND you want to stay healthy OR lose weight OR have more energy.. STOP! Scroll down below this recipe to learn eggactly ( see what I did there) why.

Spicy Tuna Egg Muffins
Yields 24 cake

6 cans (12.5 oz ounces canned tuna- WILD PLANET is Great) packed in water
8 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1 cup )

1/4 cup coconut CREAM + 1/4 cup coconut milk – Full Fat (Go ahead and just buy 1 can full fat coconut milk – use solid cream at top and milk under)
2 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper OR 2 tsp Sriracha or 2 tsp tabasco sauce OPT out if you don’t like spice 🙂
10 eggs
2 cups thinly chopped spinach
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes * optional
2 tsp pink himalayan sea salt
2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
2 cup sliced cilantro
juice of 1 small lemon
12-cup muffin tin

Parchment muffin liners (optional)
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.

2. Put liners in muffin tins (easiest)
3. Mix up all ingredients in a large bowl – very well

4. Pour into lined muffin tins – bake for 30-45 mins ** chaeck at 35 mins and about every 5 mins till done

These are great to freeze and enjoy weeks later.

SO! Starbucks Egg Bites – CLICK HERE for nutrition Info

The ingredients start with egg whites and cottage cheese- but look at what’s in the parentheses for cottage cheese.. whey, lactose, salt and a whole bunch of fillers that mess with your gut and dump your energy. Also – notice they bold the healthy ingredients – red pepper, spinach – but Canola Oil?! That stuff is no good at all.

Take 20 mins make up a batch of the above – freeze some – so you don’t have to make em for awhile and carry on, you beautiful strong human you:)

APRIL 2019 Newsletter

My monthly top game changers!

Get lean + boost strength with these 3 simple and FUN tools

So if you wanna lean out, boost your brain power, stay full longer and totally boost your overall cellular health – You need to start tapping into this stuff.

Eat before you meet up.

2. Have 2 big glasses of water for every drink you have.

3. Take a walk or dance after that drink!

It’s All Happening!

This May, Give Big, Enjoy your BBQ’s, + Achieve Anything with 3 steps.

This 75 min LIVE Nutrition WEBINAR is all about what your cooked foods are doing to your bod

Monday, May 20th 1 PM (PST) OR Tuesday, May 21 6:30 PM (PST)

$24.99