Stay Salty

So, the other night about 6 hours after a "light day" doing legs, I was woken up to severe hamstring cramps. They lasted for several hours and the next day I was extremely sore. I was trying to figure out what happened and then I realized my sodium levels have been depleted. Yes, that's right, I have not been getting enough salt!

When you live the Chiropractic Lifestyle and avoid processed foods, it's actually really easy to become deficient in salt. Most people have no problem hitting their salt requirements because a lot of food is heavily salted. Eating a clean, healthy, wholesome diet avoids the junk but can lead to deficiencies; especially if you are exercising heavily. 

In the midst of the pain and agony I was going through, I managed to hobble over to the salt shaker and I consumed some salt water, and within minutes the cramps subsided. 

After experiencing this, I definitely added dill pickles back into my diet! 

Stay salty my friends! 

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Supplies:

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Plan:

Pre-Workout Meal 1  ~ Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader Joe's Super Red Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8 oz Organic Pomegranate Juice, and 5 grams creatine.

Post-Workout Meal 2 ~  Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader's Joe's Super Green Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8oz Mixed Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries), 1 apple, and 3 Organic baby beets

Meal 3 ~ 6 Hard Boiled Large eggs, Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Frank's Hot Sauce, Oregano, Turmeric, TJ's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Brown Rice Medley, 2 Tbsp Butter, 2 1/2 cups Brocolli, 6 oz Carrots and 4 oz Crimini Mushrooms.

Meal 4 ~ 10oz Chicken and 1/4 cup Almonds

Beverages ~ 2 servings Organic Green Tea with 2 squeezed lemons, Sparkling Mineral Water, and 10 cups organic black coffee with 2-3oz heavy whipping cream  

Macros Break Down:
Total Calories:  2437 
241 grams Protein

262 grams Carbohydrates 

33 grams Fat
71 grams Fiber

No Sugar for Me Please!

Wow, it's hard to believe that it's been almost 2 years since I've had any sugar. The only kind of sugar I've consumed has been fruit sugar. Otherwise, that's it! It does take some attention to detail, especially if you eat processed foods, or eat out a lot. You would be surprised how much food contains sugar. 

The good thing is once you stop sugar you will eventually lose your sweet tooth. Now, instead of sugary snacks, I choose salty snacks like popcorn. 

I know it sounds hard but if you're diligent and determined you can do this too. You just have to be really careful when going out to eat. If you do slip up and have something with sugar, that's okay, just keep going on your sugar-free diet the next day.  

If you are going to eliminate anything in your diet, then it should be sugar. Don't worry about fat! Fat is really good for you and dietary fat does not clog up arteries or raise your cholesterol. Sugar does. 

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Supplies:

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Plan:

Pre-Workout Meal 1  ~ Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader Joe's Super Red Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8 oz Organic Pomegranate Juice, and 5 grams creatine.

Post-Workout Meal 2 ~  Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader's Joe's Super Green Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8oz Mixed Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries), 1 apple, and 3 Organic baby beets

Meal 3 ~ 6 Hard Boiled Large eggs, Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Frank's Hot Sauce, Oregano, Turmeric, TJ's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Brown Rice Medley, 2 Tbsp Butter, 2 1/2 cups Brocolli, 6 oz Carrots and 4 oz Crimini Mushrooms.

Meal 4 ~ 10oz Chicken and 1/4 cup Almonds

Beverages ~ 2 servings Organic Green Tea with 2 squeezed lemons, Sparkling Mineral Water, and 10 cups organic black coffee with 2-3oz heavy whipping cream  

Macros Break Down:
Total Calories:  2437 
241 grams Protein

262 grams Carbohydrates 

33 grams Fat
71 grams Fiber

Summer Time Fun 🔥🔥🔥

A healthy life filled with energy and strength is found in a lifestyle. This is how simple being healthy is. Even if you have a genetic predisposition towards a certain type of disease, by living the right kind of lifestyle, you can express health and not disease. The human body is designed to live and be healthy to at least 100 years old. The secret to living a HEALTHY 100 years is directly correlated with lifestyle. 

The Chiropractic Lifestyle is the key to living those healthy years. You must have a healthy diet, regular exercise, and a well-aligned spine. 

This trilogy is the foundation of health. It's working for me and it's working for all my patients. Stick with the program and live life with optimal health!

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Supplies:

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Plan:

Pre-Workout Meal 1  ~ Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader Joe's Super Red Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8 oz Organic Pomegranate Juice, and 5 grams creatine.

Post-Workout Meal 2 ~  Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader's Joe's Super Green Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8oz Mixed Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, & cherries), 1 apple, and 3 Organic baby beets

Meal 3 ~ 6 Hard Boiled Large eggs, Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Frank's Hot Sauce, Oregano, Turmeric, TJ's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Brown Rice Medley, 2 Tbsp Butter, 2 1/2 cups Brocolli, 6 oz Carrots and 4 oz Crimini Mushrooms.

Meal 4 ~ 10oz Chicken and 1/4 cup Almonds

Beverages ~ 2 servings Organic Green Tea with 2 squeezed lemons, Sparkling Mineral Water, and 10 cups organic black coffee with 2oz heavy whipping cream  

Macros Break Down:
Total Calories:  2437 
241 grams Protein

262 grams Carbohydrates 

33 grams Fat
71 grams Fiber

Happy 4th of July!

I hope everyone had a happy 4th! 

Sticking to your food plan is easy when you live the Chiropractic Lifestyle! When you go to a BBQ eat all the greasy meat and vegetables you want. 

Remember it's not fat that makes you fat...it's sugar! Fruit and vegetable sugar is fine, just stay away from sugar in other foods like ketchup, soda, relish, bread, cakes, cookies, processed foods, bbq sauce, and you name it sugar is probably in it. You can still enjoy eating out, just be picky about what you eat. 

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Supplies:

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food Plan:

Pre-Workout Meal 1 (6:30am) ~ Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader Joe's Super Red Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 8 oz Organic Pomegranate Juice, and 5 grams creatine.

Post-Workout Meal 2 (9am) ~  Creamy Dutch Chocolate Isalean Shake, 1 scoop Trader's Joe's Super Green Drink, 1 scoop 100% Grass Fed Unflavored Whey Protein, 5 grams creatine, 8oz Mixed Berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, & cherries), 1 apple, and 3 Organic baby beets

Meal 3 (11am) ~ 6 Hard Boiled Large eggs, Spices: Cayenne Pepper, Frank's Hot Sauce, Oregano, Turmeric, TJ's Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Brown Rice Medley, 2 Tbsp Butter, 2 1/2 cups Brocolli, 6 oz Carrots and 4 oz Crimini Mushrooms.

Meal 4 (2:00pm) ~ 10oz Chicken and 1/4 cup Almonds

Beverages ~ 2 servings Organic Green Tea with 2 squeezed lemons, Sparkling Mineral Water, and 10 cups organic black coffee 

Macros Break Down:
Total Calories:  2437 
241 grams Protein

262 grams Carbohydrates 

33 grams Fat
71 grams Fiber