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August Newsletter W/VIDEO

Don’t lose your cool!
3 super easy tricks to stay lean AND do all the things this summer

 Napping it up in a hammock looks pretty sweet, right?!

What’s even sweeter is the fact that getting more sleep will actually get you to drop inches and body fat- perfect for feeling awesome in your cut off shorts and sexy tanks!

That science is below for you (scroll to blue box below) Check out how you can use your smartphone to make darn sure you get more sleep! I struggle with getting my butt to bed as well, and these tricks totally work

I also totally have a hard time getting in my workouts in summer..these days are packed and we simply run out of time for ourselves! No sweat.. I made you a totally doable workout VIDEO you can do anywhere and with no additional equipment needed, best part is it only takes 10 mins.

And of course I’ve got a kick ass recipe for you to boost your powers on all level and keep you turning  heads. Now get to it!  Scroll, CLICK, Learn and DO! You’ve got awesome stuffs to keep up with:)

Travel Workout VIDEO

Take this on your next road trip
Or just waaay too busy day
(takes just 10 mins)CLICK HERE for VIDEO + Guide

Homemade Egg Bites

 

Starbucks changed their recipes and we’ve been getting wrecked for it, YIKES!
NO MORE Sous Vide Egg Bites!
(Unless you like being tired and bloated)

Forge a defined, lean bod with killer power and endurance. DO Kettlebells!

Turns out your smarty phone can totally help you build muscle and drop Inches

It’s all got to do with getting your ass in your bed earlier each night…I know I suck at this too- but these tools totally help!

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RYTHER. Because Sometimes Mom Can’t Do The Job

This is a different Mother’s Day post- But a much needed one…

We all know that one of the hardest jobs is being a Mom. To raise and mold a tiny human into a good one is no effing joke.

What if MOM can’t do her job.. That’s why Ryther Exists

We all know of lives that had mother’s fighting their own battles and simply couldn’t be MOM. What happens to those tiny humans and what happens to those families?

Who else can literally do the Job of a Mother?  Nourish, educate, comfort, lead, bring safety, calm, peace of mind and health to a child- NO one else in the family can do ALL of this – I know this for sure.

That’s Why Ryther Exists.

This place is no joke. They do the heavy lifting and get kids back on their feet when the family can’t get on their own two feet.

I know firsthand. They saved my Nephew’s life.  Please watch to understand exactly How Ryther saves lives and why the lives the save make the world way more awesome.

I am sharing this because more people NEED to know of Ryther to use OR to support them

Five years ago, I brought my nephew to Ryther for therapy to help him undo the pain that his mother’s mental illness has brought to his life.

Robin Bennett, the Funds Director at Ryther asked me to share my personal experience with Ryther so people could better grasp EXACTLY what Ryther does and how it transforms lives. I share this with you, in the hopes that if you need or know of someone needing these resources you can reach out to Ryther

OR – If you are doing great and ” Strong as a Mother!” Perhaps you can pay that strength forward and help out others that simply cannot do the heavy lifting.

Here’s a quote off Ryther’s site explaining exactly who they are and what they do

 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE About RYTHER

Ryther is a recognized leader in psychiatric and behavioral health services for children and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach and teach so that every child and family we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships and realize a better life

I hope this helps you appreciate mother’s day even more- to know that perhaps you are lucky to have a great mom, OR to know that there is a jaw dropping resource out there for people needing this help. And if you are not a child or live out of state – please still reach out, they just may have some awesome resources you can totally turn to.

Happy Mother’s Day!  From me and Noah

 

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PODCAST Caffeine + Kilos. Best Coffee AND swag for the gym!



So.. You wanna get more out of your workouts.. faster, more powerful.. maybe lift more and PR?

Or maybe you’re not a gym goer at all – but would love to just DO better at work and have more energy all day long. Well then you need the BEST coffee, stuff that not only tastes great – but actually has higher caffeine content and super high quality beans. That means there’s more nutrients in there for you:)

Maybe with that coffee – you’d love a super stylin’ shirt that looks great on you and is super soft.. and maybe a cool hat as well.

If ANY of that speaks to you – You’re gonna love CAFFEINE and Kilos

That’s exactly why I had to get owner Danny Lehr on a podcast episode for you.

 

This coffee and all the cool swag with help you DO better every day, from your workouts to your work tasks- while staying satiated and happy.

Of course the biggest hit is their coffee..

Danny Lehr dreamed this godsend up as someone who loves coffee and loves lifting.. why not make a coffee blend that gets you even MORE results! It all comes down to those magic beans. These are specially roasted to give you even more caffeine in each cup.

Basically – it’ll make you lift more, run faster and jump higher and get you brain crystal effing clear!

To keep you enjoying life EVEN more:) Danny also came up with a super delicious pre-workout COFFEE bar.  As well as some sweet swag!

CLICK HERE for Online Store

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caffeine and Kilos is truly a kickass LIFESTYLE BRAND for people who want to live better every day.

I can’t wait for you to check out the episode, hear all the awesomeness waiting for you

LISTEN NOW



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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.



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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:

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

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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

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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

 

  1.  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

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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

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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

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!

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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)



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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

 

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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

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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!

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Travel/BusyDay Foods

So I was gonna give you some awesome Thanksgiving healthy recipe.. That would be great, right?!

Buuuut, let’s keep it real here.. Life is busy and really what we all need is a super easy way to keep up with our days without ending up grabbing a big mac, or coffee shop pastry right?!

Also.. I figure you’ve got some travel coming up/days where you may not be in your own kitchen or in control of prepping healthy foods.

Here is my super simple set up – that covers all your bases!

Your Bases =

  • Yummy
  • Nutritious
  • Energizing
  • Filling
  • Releases kickass superpowers

These foods Daily

Bulletproof Instamix  (1-2).

Bone Broth Protein Packet 1/day 

Justin’s Almond Butter  2/day

RX Nut Butters  1/day 

Amazing Grass 2-3 /day 

Nut Bag ( snack bag of  10 macademia nuts or 10 brazil nuts +1/2 cup large coconut flakes) – 1/day

 

This set up will get you your daily dose of Top Proteins, Healthy Fats, Vegetables AND caffeine:)

 

Do exactly This

Breakfast :

  1.  Bulletproof Instamix  –  Stop at your best choice for coffee each AM – Order 2-4 shots of espresso with about 1/2 cup of hot water (AKA – Italiano) and dump this baby in there, stir well and enjoy!  Not into espresso, no sweat- pain coffee – bout 10 oz will do the trick.

This IS your breakfast – you’ll be holding steady for 3-4 hours – need more info on why this works/what it’s about? Cool.. CLICK here for all that.

WHEN HUNGRY – 3 hours/ ish after bulletproof  hit this up

2. Amazing Grass + Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein packet  This is your veg!  Toss this in a blender ball bottle

Shake the crap out of it – down it and feel awesome!  What’s that? Does it taste good?  No – this is bone broth protein + the best stuff from our good green earth.. but it’s goddamn worth it – so plug your nose, chug it quick and feel damn proud of yourself

3. Wait till hungry (jst don’t go over 5.5-6 hours) – then enjoy your nut bag

4. No good options for lunch? – No sweat – open up that second amazing grass + justin’s almond butter

5. USE the RX nut butter – ONLY on high activity days. Getting in a bunch of walking – over 3 miles OR heading into a workout? Great squeeze this delicious butter in your face:)

You do NOT need this if you are not active- unless you like seeing extra inches on your hard working bod.  Stick with plain Justin’s on your days where you’re mostly sitting.

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OKay – that’s it! keep these on you and you’ll be sitting pretty! ( and calm and smart and strong)

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Primal Workout Video!

Okay, so to get in a full body workout – anywhere – no matter how much time you have – you Gotta hit up Primal Moves

I’m super into this stuff right now-Truth is – this isn’t just a passing phase, I’ve been studying these systems for some time and decided to finally put my money where my mouth is – pay the pro’s on this stuff to teach me.. get certified- so I can hand you the best stuff!

This last month I got certified in both GFM  (Ground Force Method) AND  working on my SFB (StrongFirst Bodyweight)– this one is a beast!

CLICK on each name (above) to see what these are all about and why my skillset in these will make you even MORE awesome!

Awesome = stronger, faster, smarter, happier.. while turning heads and making people say ” Damn! that’s one awesome person”

So why the heck will this work for you?

1. You can do it anywhere + no equipment is needed = NO excuses

2. It’s super challenging = You’ll get stronger, leaner and get your mind off work and other mind draining shit

3. It has balance, flexibility +strength and cardio = You’ll stay safe in everything else you do, you’ll increase joint strength and core strength!

4. It’s FUN = You’ll do it more often:)

So check out my Video with full step by step instructions  CLICK HERE – The step by step moves I detailed in this photo. Have Fun.. that’s what all this shit is about, right?!

Breanne’s Primal Flow 10/2018 from Breanne on Vimeo.

 

https://vimeo.com/295282341

 

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October Recipe! Lamb and Escarole stuffed Acorn Squash

Preheat oven to 425.

FIRST Bake acorn squash:

  1. Slice in half – 3 acorn squash (each person gets a half)
  2. Sccop out seeds in center and place facedown in baking dish – add 1 inch of cold water
  3. Place in oven and let bake for 30 mins.

**once timer goes off, drain water – turn face up and bake for another 15 mins

FILLING

  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 sweet onion – diced
  • 4 celery ribs diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 lb grass fed lamb
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cups escarole

 

  1. Get out a very large saucepan – drop in ghee and let heat over med heat for 1 min – add the garlic, celery and onion. let saute on low for 3 mins
  2. Add cinnamon and thyme – stir and let suate for 1 min more
  3. Add lamb and cook for 4-6 mins till good and brown
  4. Add Tomato puree and chicken broth

Mix evenly and let simmer for 10 mins on low

Add escarole bout 1-3 mins before done (so 7 mins into simmer time)

DONE!

Scoop lamb mix into acorn squash – Put BACK in oven on Broil for 2-5 mins.

ILOoove topping this with a little grated pecorino, sheeps cheese, + some avocado

 

ENJOY!

 

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ChocoAvo Pudding

Makes 10 servings. 1/4 cup each (super filling stuff!)

Ingredients:

(I love holy Kakow Or Nativa.. Just look for only ingredient being “cacao” NOT Cocoa on the label)

  • 6 tablespoons raw honey (taste to determine)
  • 4 ounces of dark chocolate ** must say Cacao.. NOT Cocoa (72% or higher), melted

My fav is “Taza Chocolate- WICKED DARK”

  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • fresh mint for garnish
  • optional – sliced berries on top or layered is awesome!

Directions:

Add in the milk, cocoa, honey, chocolate, vanilla and salt, blending until pureed, scraping down the sides when needed to combine. Taste and season/sweetened additionally if desired. Blend for a good 1 to 2 minutes until completely creamy.

Put in fridge for 24 hours before FOR best consistency . This is VERY filling stuff – about a 1/4 cup serving is great as a snack or dessert.

FREEZE this to last up to 5 mos! Just take it out for about 3-4 hours to defrost OR place in fridge overnight to defrost.

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Why Avocado’s are awesome

Okay.. so you’re a pretty smart person, right?! You watch Ted Talks, listen to NPR and scroll through Huff Post:)

You get that avocado’s are healthy. But did you know that they totally help you burn fat, drop inches, keep you smart, stay full longer and help decrease anxiety?

They totally do ALL that

Wait, but you don’t want to eat too much, right?! I mean they have a lot of fat.

WELL, let’s clear that up for you. I’m gonna let you in on why I eat 1-2 avos a day and am staying at my lowest body fat ever  + last check up at the doc with blood test, says I’m uber healthy on all my levels!

I’m gonna keep this quick and simple – Let’s go over exactly how much you can have – based on your daily activities. PLUS the big bullets on what avocados do for you, so you can impress your friends:)

(If you’re a nutrition nerd like me, or just super curious I put all the nitty gritty info on our green buddies at the end)

HOW MUCH AVOCADO YOU CAN EAT, to stay healthy and not get fat

1 whole large avocado/ day  for the human that moves for 1.5 hour total per day.. that should most of us.

Nope this doesn’t have to be a gym full hour workout. This rule applies for anyone moving around lifting stuff!

This could be a bunch of 2×4’s as you build that new deck, the laundry basket and swiffer as you clean up your house. Or heck! even that football or softball as you play catch in the backyard.  BUT this does not apply to you if you have your hiney in a seat all day.

What if you’re super active?

Go ahead and stick with 1.5 LARGE avocado. not the lil’ guys

 

What if you’re on your butt most of the day?

Stick with half a large avocado OR 1 small avocado..

Here’s why you should totally get this superfood in your daily life.

1. Chock full of essential Monounsaturated Fats.. MUFA’s = The good fats! Here’s why they’re great for you

  • Increase nutrient absorption = all those kale salads, chicken breasts and cauli rice you’re eating.. wouldn’t it be great if your body’s cells hoovered those nutrients right up so you got full faster, decreased work on your gutt, and actually used all that stuff way easier for all the stuff you NEED to do, like think and pick up stuff:)

Yup! that’s what happens when you literally take in the good stuffs from your foods way quicker and easily.. thank you MUFA’s!

  • Make you full faster.  That’s cause MUFA’s increase Leptin.. Your “I’m full” hormone.

Hunger is the busy person’s enemy! You gotta get stuff done, you can’t be hangry and filling your time with looking for food or sitting and eating all day, right? slam some avo on that burger patty, turkey sausage, eggs or salad and you’ll gain an Additional 2 hours btwn meals.

  • Boosts Brain Health. All our hormones (chemical messengers) travel on pathways.. Synapses.

Think of healthy fats (avos) like fresh concrete on an old road. Now think of your hormones (messengers) as cars. Avos and other healthy fats keep that road smooth, free of potholes and cracks.. Now when you need to think a lot (exam, work mtg..) or react quickly to anything (game of catch, distracted driver in front of you)  you’re gonna do it all faster and better – because you paved that road!

 

  • Boosts Gut Health– Did you know that your gut is literally your “second brain”  Truth! That’s because your gut speaks to your brain via the vagus nerve. Don’t worry about these details (you can nerd out with me later in person on that)  just know that healthy fats coat your digestive tract and keep you from feeling tired, bloated,gassy and crampy.
  • Make you Sleep Better – This is thanks to that Leptin hormone (same one that makes you full faster and keeps you full). With more Leptin – comes increased melatonin. That does not mean you will get sleepy when you eat avos.. Just sleep BETTER when you do get your ass to bed:)

You know what drops Leptin?  (This is what you DON’T WANT to do)

CARBS, sugar, alcohol..  Just OPT OUT of that fruit smoothie or piece of toast at breakfast. Instead add 1 small Avocado to your smoothie.. take out some fruit AND take the toast away – add more avo to your plate!

OKAY – there’s a TON of Nutritional Bene’s – Here’s a couple links to them all

Dr. Mercola science and info on Huffington Post

Medical News Today Article

– But here’s the quick jist on nutrition

They pack

  •  Fiber
    • Potassium (more than twice the amount found in a banana)
    • Vitamin E
    • B-vitamins
    • Folic acid
  • reduce risk of cancer
  • increase bone density
  • reduce anxiety and mood disorders
  • improve vision
  • help absorb vit D and calcium
  • Reduce Depression!

ONE small caveat- Avos are Omega 6 MUFA’s .. that means the more you eat- definitely increase your Omega 3’s

(fish, MCT oil, coconut products – milk, flakes, oil, walnuts, macademia’s, brazil nuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, hempseeds, flaxseed)

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Push Ups! Your game changer to ripped abs and arms

Okay – So I posted this video mid July and here it is 6.5 weeks later.

OKay! Here we are back at the Push Up. Why?

Because it gets results.. pure and simple. Push ups have HUGE payoffs.. they are one of the most simple and most beneficial exercises. Do them right and you will score some ripped abs and toned arms!  This IS a total core and freakin’ full body exercise.. if you do them right.

What’s that? You can rock push ups.. great! Take on the 1 arm Pushup with me

BUUT know this.  To get stronger you’ve got to

  1. Keep working outside your comfort zone– STOP doing pushups from your knees. Stop doing more than 5 reps.  Pick a way that makes it freakin’ hard to get to 5 reps. Pick one of these ways to make it hard to get to 3
  • Stop Sandbagging ( Doing ” knee” push ups )- Don’t drop yourself down.. Raise the floor UP!

use a raised surface. One you can keep good form (see below rules) AND one you cannot rock 4 in great form right now.. you’re gonna work up to 5 in the next 30 days.

 

2. KEEP doing them 3-4 times a week!  At least 3!

My below routine will literally take you MAYBE 10 mins each time. You totally can fit in 30 mins a week.

 

3. KNOW that STRENGTH takes TIME!  Heck – look at how freakin’ hard I have to work

I only dropped down 3 risers in 6 Weeks.  That’s with me doing this work 3x a week EVERY freakin’ week for the past 6 weeks.

If you want to get stronger YOU’VE got to keep putting in the work and have patience. Take short cuts and your results will never last OR You’ll get injured, no bueno!!

Last tip – A Bonus Tip – TO get there faster..

Recover more.

Seriously! Muscles cannot grow without recovery. This means at least 7 hours of sleep a night 5 days a week AND

1 FULL recovery day ( that does not mean a yoga class and a bike ride.. this means one full day NADA physical work)

Here’s how to get the most results from your  2 ARM or 1 ARM push ups

  • 1. Keep your elbows in – Elbows out simply builds wide shoulders and turns off your core – STOP THAT!
  • 2. Keep your butt tight as possible! – This keeps your deep abdominal muscles on
  • 3. Go all the way down and up. – Stop cheating yourself and going half way – NOSE to the floor friends.

Can’t quite nail all that – No sweat – all ya gotta do is bring the floor up to you! No assists or knee push ups.. This is greatly holding you back.

SImply pick a raised surface – find a height you can get all the way down to AND all the way back up from after touching your nose.

Do this protocol 3 times a week

Have at least 1 day between each set up – SO maybe  Tues/ Thurs/ Sat set up

  • Tues = find the height you can do JUST 1 full push up down and up –  maybe this is a wall in your house OR a raised step – As high as you need to make it to touch that chest ALL the way to the bench and back up. Even if that’s  with 13 risers.

Do 1 full push up – then go do some challenging cardio for 2-3 mins – come back to your next push up- JUST ONE, Repeat 5x. So 5 Push UPs, 10-15 mins cardio

  • Thurs = Pick a riser height you can do 5 push ups in a row – so maybe 15 risers.  Right after that hold a long arm plank for :20 counts

DO something for 2-3 mins again – abs, jump rope, stay fast and loose

Repeat 3x on this

  • Day 3 = 3 push ups – so maybe 13 risers.

Again recover for 3 mins between each set – stretch, do some cardio – Just DON’T use your arms in this 3 mins recovery!

I’m sticking to this exact training regime myself on my 1 arm push ups..

most of all stay patient – you’ll get there! I’m gonna keep at this same protocol for 7 more weeks. I’ll check in with you AND own up myself – First of Nov– watch out!

Start on this yourself and keep in touch with how it’s going!  Either FB message me or Email breanne@burnbrightercoaching.com

And if you wanna know more about this One arm Push up deal – check out the Bodyweight Cert through Strongfirst – it’s pretty cool!

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Get to Bed! Muscles are made there

Seriously. This is absolutely true.

Yeah, you start creating muscle in the gym with awesome strength moves.. buuuut for those moves to actually stick so you can SEE the payoffs (tight perky butt, defined arms and abs) ya gotta let those muscles relax and drink up that hard work. That all happens when you rest.

If you are sleeping less than 7 hours a night you are greatly missing out on some killer abs and jaw dropping fat loss.

If you need a fancy scientist to hand you some science on this- LISTEN to this podcast from NPR’s Terry Gross with Sleep Scientist Matthew Walker – It’ll totally convince you!

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/10/16/558058812/sleep-scientist-warns-against-walking-through-life-in-an-underslept-state

Just hit play on the top left to listen on that link

NOW, DO this:

Use my 2 top tips that’ll make darn sure you get your hard working booty in bed earlier every night!

1. Set alarms on your phone.

Right now look at when you should be in bed tonight.

Now look at what’s going on before that. Say you’re out at happy hour with friends.. set an alarm for the time you need to LEAVE – so you are home a good hour before you need to go to bed.

(you need that hour to putter around and recalibrate from the day)

SO for example – I’ll be hanging with friends tonight.  I gotta get up at 5 tomorrow – that means I need to hit the hay by at least 10 pm.  I set an alarm for 8:45 PM.. that way I make sure and get headed home by 9 to get to bed by 10 – SEE!

This seriously works!

Now – repeat this for your next 3-5 days.TRICK is actually DOING THE WORK- right? Don’t screw this up and ignore your alarm.  If you do.. you’ll stay up longer and you are gonna reap WAAY less results. You’ll actually burn LESS calories the next day and NOT see the defined body you’re putting in valuable gym time on.

2. MY next best trick.  Zero APP

Fasting App created by Kevin Rose backed by science from Dr. Satchin Panda. 

Even if you’re not into the fasting thing. Know that the less food you have in your belly when you go to bed, the better you will sleep and the better you will feel the next day. ALSO – if you stop eating earlier (eat dinner earlier) you will go to bed earlier!  See how that works:)

You click on it when you are done eating your last meal of the day. Then again the next day when you put your first foods in your face. First foods do not include coffee:)

So – grab your phone, download the FREE APP – ZERO

AND don’t forget to set those alarms on your phone for your upcoming busy summer nights

 

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Safe Egg Bites

Sooo Turns out the Starbucks Egg Bites – Sou Viex egg white bites

are SUUUUPER  NOT good for us.

Well, so long as you want to stay lean, boost your energy, not pack on a gut or feel crampy and crabby later

This is because these babies are chock full of low quality cow dairy!

As my clients know – Cow dairy has this intensely pesky protein (casein) that slow your metabolism AND inflames your body.

Heck the first ingredient in Starbucks egg bites is cottage cheese, there’s also dried whole milk powder in here and a bunch of other stuff that’s gonna piss your body off and act like kryptonite to your body and brain.

Instead – make up a batch of these! Save your body and some money

I pack these on busy days- super delicious cold and on the go.

**PLease know you can opt out of the spicy and change up your proteins! – Try ground beef or shredded turkey etc..I would 3-5x this recipe and freeze it… in fact that’s what I’m about to do tomorrow:)  ENJOY!

Spicy Tuna Egg Muffins
Yields 12 cakes (dbl or triple and freeze to have tons more down the road or for more people)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons melted ghee, divided
  • 10 ounces canned albacore tuna packed in water, drained
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
  • 1⅓ cup mashed baked sweet potato
  • finely grated zest from ½ medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 medium lemons, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, and use a brush to grease a 12 cup reg sized muffin tin  with one tablespoon of melted ghee. (Or skip this part and just line the tin with parchment muffin liners!)
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, scallions, and cilantro. Add the mashed sweet potato to the tuna mixture, and gently combine.
  3. Then, mix in the lemon zest, jalapeño, the remaining two tablespoons of ghee, eggs, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Use your hands to mix everything together because that way you can make sure that the fish chunks aren’t overly broken up.
  5. Scoop a ¼ cup of the mixture into each greased muffin tin cup and flatten with the back of a spoon.
  6. Bake the tuna cakes for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out cleanly.
  7. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool. The easiest way I’ve found to get them out is to put the wire rack on top of the muffin tin, flip everything upside-down, and tap them gently on the counter.
  8. Grab a lemon wedge and squeeze some juice on your tuna cake before your pop it in your mouth. They’re fantastic right out of the oven. Alternatively, store them in the fridge in a air-tight container for up to four days, and when you’re ready to eat, skillet-fry the cakes in some melted fat over medium heat. Crisp the edges, and you’re good to go.

Also totally good to grab out of the fridge and eat cold on the way to whatever awesome stuffs you have waiting for you!