Process

I'm preaching the same sermon, singing the same music, telling the same story...WHEN WE REALIZE THAT WE ARE IN A PROCESS AND THAT WE ARE NOT IN CONTROL, WE WILL BEGIN TO UNCOVER WHAT IS HIDDEN/SOLVING WHAT IS THE MYSTERY - THE PROCESS IS IN CONTROL.

So, if we remain Discipline (not punishment discipline but Power discipline) to the Process the Process will take control, actually giving us confidence and moving us forward.  We will not be stuck in the miry mud that our own fears and distractions cause because we will be in the control of the Process. Its like eating - First start with the system and eat every 2 to 3 hours. People often ask me why that number. Well the body system/Process that we are talking about is digestion and it takes place within 2 to 3 hours. After we have practiced discipline with that then we have automatically moved forward to the second topic, portions. They have been changed for us by the system/Process of eating every 2 to 3 hours. Doing this means that you will eat 5 to 6 and sometimes 7 times a day depending on when you get up and when you go to bed.  After our portions have been modified we move to the third part of the Process. The question is asked what can't I eat? and we say, no, it's what Can I eat? This question allows us to see other ways to provide the same affect, which is living in the Process. Finally, we come to the fourth step in the Process and we often ask ourselves...How do I make it stick?...To answer this we need to look back at the main characteristic of the Process. And it is that the Process is in control. So, if the Process is in control, then we don't need to do anything other than allow it to take control and go back to the beginning/the system. STAY DISCIPLINE TO THE PROCESS AND IT WILL PRODUCE A HARVEST!!! So whatever the process, if it is noble, if it is moral, if it is virtuous, if it righteous...TRUST IT.

What to eat??? Part 3: Get Lean / Stay Lean

The last post I showed a new website resource that offers prepackaged food to put into your eating plan. So, today let's talk a little more about eating and look at 2 different goals.  I am asked all the time, "how do I eat to get lean", and "how do I eat to stay lean".  Looking back at LeanEats we can see one way to go about both goals. So, below is listed an approach to both goals.  Remember that discipline is power not punishment. So, use discipline to assist you in working these plans.    
Trust it...


GET LEAN (Click this link)

The Simplest and Most Powerful Proven Approach To Boost Weight Loss Fast! Employing the proven science of Ketosis, this program will literally force your body to burn more fat and stop using carbs as its primary fuel source. Typical weight loss on this program is 7lbs per week!

Benefits:

• To Lose As Much As Seven Pounds...In Just Seven Days Or Less!
• Scientifically designed and proven nutrition system will actually suppress your appetite and help you maintain lean muscle
• color-coded menu system
• Gourmet Meal Plans, already done for you!

What makes it different from the “Stay Lean Program”?

We’ve done all the thinking for you: every plan is color-coded, so you just pick the colors, eat the meals, and see faster results than you ever thought possible! And with this specific plan, we guide you every step of the way. You’ll receive weekly emails telling you what you can expect next, and inspiring you along the way.

GET LEAN NOW!(Click this link)

Stay Lean(Click this link)

Already at your goal weight? Just want to save time grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning your kitchen? Want to keep your current size & health levels without giving-up your favorite tasting meals? Then this is the program for you!

Benefits:

• Convenience: You don’t even have to grocery shop! Just pick the meals you want and the chefs will cook them and send them right to your door-step
• Freedom: You choose what you want, the way you want it!
• Health: All of our meals are healthy, carb-controlled, and portion controlled, so you don’t have to count calories, and you’ll stay healthy & fit!

What makes it different from the “Get Lean Program”?

On this plan, there are no rules! You’re not looking for a specific weightloss plan, you just want someone to:

• Buy your healthy groceries
• Cook your lean meals, and
• Save you from having to clean your kitchen!

STAY LEAN NOW!(Click this link)

What to eat?...(part 2)

Last week we discussed the big picture of Meal Structure and looked at a basic Meal Plan, 'Build Lean Muscle while Burning Fat'. It listed an example of what to eat at each meal but the problem comes on the second day when you are left to decide what to eat next...

*SOLUTION* Here is a option to use in the decision making process.

Check out this website...

www.MyLeanEats.com

Let's take lunch, for example. The Meal Plan lists turkey burger (for protein), broccoli or green beans (for greens) and sweet potato (for complex carbs).  If you go to the link above it will give you many more options for Protein, Carbs/Greens and Fats, all preportioned and shipped to your door. Think about it, most of the time our choices are based on convenience. Well here is an extremely convenient option. 

Process: When you go to the link above click on Get Started Now

There are 2 choices, Get Lean or Stay Lean.  If you are looking hit a goal weight or body comp click Get Lean. If you are where you want to be click Stay Lean. Then you fill out the personal info to start your account. Select from some great options (you can select or they will select for you) and place your order.

Let me know what you think...

Lean Muscle...Hard Core- the better we eat the harder our core will be!

KettleBells...Crazy Functional...And I do mean Crazy!

Most of us are on the journey to find ways to efficiently create energy for the body while building a bigger powerhouse to use it... In laymans terms, we want to use fat or burn fat as energy and build muscle for the energy used.  There are many ways to discuss how to do this...nutritionally, physically, mentally and combinations of all three.

(Kettlebell exercise example at the bottom)

But today we are going focus on the physical. Today we are going to talk just a bit about Kettlebells and how crazy they can be.  So simple but yet so variable.

The theme for now is Lean Muscle - Hard Core.

The thing about building muscle tissue is that you have to find ways to break it down first.  There are tons of ways to do that.  I tend to lean, no pun intended, more toward resistent movements that require the use of multiple muscles and muscle groups especially the core of the body.  Obviously, we are talking about Kettlebells.  Kettlebells, not only require multiple muscles and muscle groups including the core. They require compound movements that usually include the hip joint / leg muscles. So they are, by nature, more  functional and more variable and more muscle inclusive.  This adds up to more intense which requires more energy to progress through the entire Kettlebell workout.  More energy needed, if you have trained the body to burn fat (will discuss on a different post), the more fat burned.  Also, the more energy burned (fat burned) the more intense the more muscle breakdown the opportunity to build more lean muscle (also another topic to be discussed at another post).  So, what now...? How to use them? BE CREATIVE!  They are just globs of metal with a handle. You have an opposable thumb so you can grab and throw them around...Take them and combine as many movements in one rep that you possibly can (I know thedawgsquad knows what I'm talking about. They are probably cutting their eyes at me right now)

FOR EXAMPLE: (1 Kettlebell exercise to sink your teeth into)
1) KB (kettlebell) curl / pullover / press away / press away 45
Don't worry you aren't the first one that has asked.  Yes, the slashes mean combine. So, here it is: grab the KB with both hands with the glob on top, curl to the chest, keep arms bent and lift over the head to the back then back to the front in a pullover movement, then press the KB away from the body and back to the chest, then press away from the body at a 45 degree angle like an incline press and back to the body...That's one rep. Repeat 15 times.

Hope you like...if so tell someone...subscribe to the newsletter...go and try it and do it 3 times 15 reps each time.

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What's for Breakfast?

As I was facilitating and watching the Group/thedawgsquad Crush It/workout this AM this thought crossed my mind...What's for breakfast? Maybe I was hungry.  I don't think I was.  I did eat before I got there. You know, I think it was watching the Group expend so much energy and wondering what they had eaten...if anything (it was early- just sayin').  Not saying that in an admonishing way but with concern. Hey, if I came in and worked like they were working with out eating for performance, I'd fall out!!!
So, back to what I was saying...To maximize the effort/energy they are putting out food or better yet fuel for the body needs to be at the forefront of the mind.  Protein pancakes...that's what I though of.  The truth is that we need available carbs to allow for energy production in a workout like this.  Also, the existence of protein kick starts the body into preparing for protein synthesis.  This takes place, most efficiently, within 45 mins of a resistance workout. And finally, the goodness.  It just doesn't get any better than protein pancakes slathered with peanut butter and cinnamon topped with SF syrup.

Thedawgsquad At The Norwich

What's For Breakfast?

Protein Pancakes

2 scoops of van. protein

1/4 cup of oats

1 full egg, 3 egg whites

Water- desired consistency

Topped w/ PB, cinn. & SF syrup

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