Living the Dream 🍄

Wow, this month flew by! I'm sad to see summer go, but I don't mind cooler weather. Summer is going out with a bang and with a little heat wave.

The food plan is going as planned. I'm still doing the cross-rib beef, and it's super delicious and tender. I realized I only need to cook the meat for 2 minutes at about 325° F. This is fast and convenient cooking. 

I removed the almonds from the food plan because of the high oxalate content. I have eaten almonds for years with no problems, but oxalates can be an issue for developing kidney stones.

I'm still working out in the gym every morning. It feels so good to get my workouts done early in the morning, and it makes you feel like you've already accomplished a significant task for the day.

Every day, I practice regular spine care, which helps me maintain optimal function in my body. It should be a regular part of your health routine, just like dental care. Could you imagine not brushing and flossing your teeth? This is how you should think about your spine care.

Carpe Diem

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food & Exercise Plan

5:00 am 👉 Weight training

7:30 am 👉 225 g Organic Assorted Berries, 2 Kiwis, 2 organic bananas, 4 organic figs, 6 pasture-raised organic eggs, 2 tbs grass-fed butter, sea salt, 2 oz raw grass-fed cheese, 220 mg Magnesium Glycinate, 10,000 iu Vitamin D, and Vitamin K.

10:00 am 👉 16.9 oz Organic coconut water, 2 scoops whey protein, 1 scoop collagen powder, 1 scoop wild berry superfood powder, 1 scoop organic cacao powder, 5 grams creatine, and 6 grams BCAA.

1:30 pm 👉 14 oz Beef, sea salt, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and 220 mg Magnesium Glycinate.

Macros Breakdown

Calories: 2,136 Protein: 178 grams Carbs: 242 grams Fat: 107 grams    

Hot August Nights 🌛

The last days of summer are here. The kids are going back to school and before you know it, the holidays with be in full gear. But don’t despair, there are plenty of sunny days left to enjoy. Last year summer lasted until about mid-October, so we’ll see how it goes this year. 

My food plan is on point. I recently switched over to beef. I love the flavor of beef and it’s so easy to prepare. I’ve been buying some cross rib beef and it’s so tender and juicy. I use meat shears and I cut the beef into bite-sized chunks. This way I only have to grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side and it comes out perfect. I use an electric grill at 375°. 

My workout plan is going strong. It’s mind-blowing that I’ve been exercising now for almost 42 years! The best years of my training were from about the age of 24 onward. Before that time, I was working out but I wasn’t doing it right and I had a lot of gaps due to being in the military. Sometimes I wouldn’t have access to weights for 3 to 4 months. However, we would improvise and do bodyweight exercises. Where’s there a will, there’s a way. 

My spine care is regular and consistent. I’m keeping my spine flexible, mobile, and in alignment. The spine is the root of all movement. When your spine becomes arthritic and fuses together, it's very difficult to move around and function normally. As I age, I want to maximize my functional capacity. This is why I practice regular spine care. Pain will come and go, but optimal function should last a lifetime. 

Enjoy your weekend and go on a hike! You can try Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. It’s a beautiful hike in the woods and it’s not too strenuous. 

Carpe Diem

Chiropractic Lifestyle Food & Exercise Plan

5:00 am 👉 Weight training

7:30 am 👉 225 g Organic Assorted Berries, 2 Kiwis, 2 organic bananas, 4 organic figs, 6 pasture-raised organic eggs, 2 tbs grass-fed butter, sea salt, 2 oz raw grass-fed cheese, 220 mg Magnesium Glycinate, 10,000 iu Vitamin D, and Vitamin K.

10:00 am 👉 16.9 oz Organic coconut water, 2 scoops whey protein, 1 scoop collagen powder, 1 scoop wild berry superfood powder, 1 scoop organic cacao powder, 5 grams creatine, 6 grams BCAA, and 1 oz almonds.

1:30 pm 👉 14 oz Beef, sea salt, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and 220 mg Magnesium Glycinate.

Macros Breakdown

Calories: 2,316 Protein: 187 grams Carbs: 242 grams Fat: 107 grams