Monday, August 30, 2010

HEALTHY SCRAMBLED EGG BREAKFAST VIDEO - WITH NUTRITIONIST LAURA D

HEALTHY BREAKFAST VIDEO

Nutritionist Laura D takes you through a quick and easy breakfast recipe for you egg lovers.  Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  MAKE SURE YOU EAT BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING!





LAURA D'S SCRAMBLED EGG BREAKFAST RECIPE


Ingredients:

2 whole eggs

2 extra egg whites

1 green onion, chopped

1/2 ounce low-fat cheddar cheese (Swiss, cheddar or mozzarella)

Ground pepper and Sea salt (optional)

1/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or non-stick spray (optional)


Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the 2 whole eggs, 2 egg whites and whisk well. Add the chopped green onion and low-fat cheese and mix well. Pour into a preheated frying pan with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil or non-stick spray and cook until done. For extra fluffy scrambled eggs, add a tablespoon of water to the mixture. Serve with one slice of multi-grain bread or fresh fruit.



CONTACT LAURA D
Laura Discepola,
RNCP/ROHP, PTS
Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner
Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner
Can-Fit-Pro PRO-Trainer, NWS & CPR Instructor
Personal Trainer (PTS) & Chef
ldiscepola@rogers.com

MMA BEATDOWN WORKOUT #2 VIDEO

MMA BEATDOWN WORKOUT #2 VIDEO




MMA BEATDOWN WORKOUT SERIES #2


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5 Stations/Exercises

1 minute interval per station followed by 10 sec transition

Perform exercises at all 5 stations one after the other without rest

Rest 1 minute between rounds

Complete 3-5 rounds



MMA BEATDOWN CIRCUIT WORKOUT 2

Complete 3 - 5 rounds

1 Minute Intervals with 10 sec rest



Kettlebell Leg Blast (Squat- forward lunge-reverse linge - switch)- 24-32kg

Oblique Rollouts

Dumbbell Snatch - 50lbs

Sprawls

Thai Pushups (Knee to chest, Knee to Elbow, Knee to Opposite Elbow)



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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

3 EASY TO FOLLOW MEAL PREPARATION TIPS

3 EASY TO FOLLOW MEAL PREPARATION TIPS

When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, organization is very important. It's tough making five to six meals a day. Sometimes the desire to stop at the closest burger joint and scarf down a quick burger is almost unbearable, especially on days where you feel a bit lazy. But if you organize properly, you can save yourself a lot of the anguish.


The best way to stick to your diet is to plan your meal preparations.


TIP #1: COOK BATCHES OF FOOD

For example, once a week, you can cook up a Chicken Breast and Broccoli, make up a pot of Chilli and a pan full of Lemon Salmon, and make microwavable meals that are very convenient.


That way, when you're feeling a tad lazy, all you have to do is open your freezer, reheat and eat!


TIP #2: PACK YOUR FOOD STRATEGICALLY



Once you've cooked the food, you should definitely pack it by portion size. I use Tupperware to store much of my food.

If you want to freeze your food, the important thing to keep in mind is that your food should be vacuum sealed in order to lock in the freshness, as well as avoid freezer burn, which can make any meal unappetizing.
 
 
 
 
 
TIP #3: INVEST IN A GOOD COOLER
 
It's impossible to live your life in your house. There's going to be times when you'll have to leave, which is why investing in a cooler is absolutely essential.
 
A cooler will allow you to bring your meals with you, and since most of your meals contain fruits, meats and vegetables, it's very important that you keep them cool. After all, you don't want to go home with food poisoning, right?
 
 
 
 
Little Extra Tip: Always have a protein shake on hand


Last but not least, you should always carry an extra protein shake. A protein shake is your contingency plan. If you run into a traffic jam or have to work some overtime at work, you still have your protein shake to rely on.

 
Try these great preparation tips and you will see a huge difference in your healthy nutrition plan.


Check out this awesome cookbook that I picked up a month ago, it is helping me with my weight loss and getting ripped plan.

It’s called Anabolic Cooking and it will teach you how to make your own mouth-watering meals that will once and for all give you the opportunity to get the results and the body you deserve!

This book is packed with more than 200 "Anabolicious" recipes and is loaded with precious information that you must know about bodybuilding and fitness and to master the art of cooking for real results.

I use it and highly recommend it. Everything you need to know to be successful with your nutrition is covered in this book!



Tuesday, August 17, 2010

FUNK'S MMA FIGHTER SUPPLEMENT STACK

Sponsored by SupplementSource.ca

Usually I am not a big fan of taking lots of different supplements. Aside from protein shakes and multi-vitamins, you should be able to get everything you need in your clean diet and nutrition plan.


But when it comes to the intense training schedules that MMA Fighters and Martial Artists engage in, it is important that the fighter gets all the nutrients they need to help build their strength, assist in body recuperation and detoxify the body, so they can continue to train at the high level needed to compete in the ring.

I personally know from experience, while currently training for a my fight in Thailand, the body gets run down a lot faster than anyone else that is generally working out or exercising. The last thing I want is not to be in top shape and condition when it is time for me to step into the Muay Thai ring. It can be extremely dangerous.

With that said I have partnered with Supplement Source (www.supplementsource.ca ), who is my official supplement supplier, to put together an MMA Fighter Supplement Stack to help all Martial Arts Fighters with their training.

If you are training for a fight, then this is the stack for you. I use the exact stack in my training camp and it is working wonders.

Support your workout; build Strength, Recuperate and Detoxify!

THE FUNK'S MMA FIGHTER STACK CONSISTS OF:



Tiger Nutraceuticals Tiger Pak, 30 packs


Sportlab Milky Whey (5lbs) - 5 Delicious Flavours


Sportlab BCAA (240 Caps)


Sportlab Glutamine (750 grams)


Silver Bullet 1500 Kre-Alkalyn, 750mg (120 Caps)


Synergy RX Glucosamine and Chondroitin, 240 caps


Acai 1000 Acai Berry, 500mg (120 Caps)


For nutritional info please click on the above products.

MULTI VITAMIN
Tiger Nutraceuticals Tiger Pak, 30 packs
INTAKE TIME: Morning

Tiger Nutraceuticals Tiger Pak is a complete source of essential vitamins and minerals designed to enhance both your performance and your overall daily health.


PROTEIN POWDER
Sportlab Milky Whey
INTAKE TIME: AM, Post Workout, Bed

Remember—no protein—no growth. Protein is essential for muscle growth and repair. In the morning it immediately feeds your muscles. After your workout, your body needs whey’s fast absorbing proteins to feed your muscle’s increased and immediate protein requirements. Protein at bedtime is essential as that is when your body grows and repairs.


BCAA (BRANCHED CHAINED AMINOS)
Sportlab BCAA
INTAKE TIME: Post Workout

MUSCLE REGENRATION - After every workout BCAAs help rebuild muscles - Amino acids, their most easily assimilated form, are essential for maximum muscle regeneration. they also play a key role in normalizing moods, concentration, aggression, attention, sleep, and sex drive.



GLUTAMINE
Sportlab Glutamine
INTAKE TIME: AM, Post Workout

L-Glutamine, the purest pharmaceutical grade to help boost recovery and stamina.



KRE-ALKALYN
Silver Bullet 1500, 750mg
INTAKE TIME: AM, Post Workout

This is by far the best supplement I have ever used in my life. Use this for increased strength and muscularity throughout the 4 week challenge. No side effects whatsoever.



GLUCOSAMINE
Synergy RX Glucosamine and Chondroitin, 240 caps
INTAKE TIME: Take two capsules twice daily.

Reducing joint pain
Increasing lubrication of the joint
Stimulating cartilage matrix repair
Inhibiting enzymes that breakdown cartilage
Preserving joint space
Anti-inflammatory actions


ACAI BERRY
Acai 1000 Acai Berry, 500mg
INTAKE TIME: AM, Post Workout, PM

You've taken care of the outside of your body Acai 1000 takes care of the inside to Detoxify and Cleanse.





Funk Roberts

Monday, August 16, 2010

SPARTACUS WORKOUT SUCCESS STORY – NERDS OF FITNESS

JASON BARRETT USES SPARTACUS WORKOUT CHALLENGE
TO CREATE OVER A DOZEN SUCCESS STORIES

I wanted to show you how other trainers and people from around the world are using my 4 Week Spartacus Workout Challenge to help them create amazing body and healthy lifestyle transformations for themselves and others.


You may have read about Jason Barrett of West Virginia in some of my other posts, but this Fitness Trainer and owner of Nerds of Fitness is definitely someone that has not only changed his body and lifestyle but has also changed the lives of many others using a modified version of my Spartacus Workout Challenge.

Jason took my Spartacus Workout for Personal Trainers, tweaked the workouts to suite his demographic and trainees, then created his 8 Week Gladiator Transform Your Body Challenge.


Each week Jason ran live classes at his gym for a dozen trainees. From June 1st 2010 through August 2nd 2010, the brave men and woman stepped up to the challenge of "Transforming" their bodies through hard work, diet, and exercise.

He also stresses that not one of these participants took any "Weight-Loss" supplements, their main supplement was DEDICATION.


The results were amazing. I’m actually blown away by the transformation that occurred in ONLY 8 WEEKS. Check out the before’s and after’s of some of the participants in Jason’s Gladiator Transformation Challenge. I know that all these participants worked hard as hell during the period because I’ve done the Spartacus Workout Challenge and it’s tough. Congratulations to all who participated.

By the way Jason now has about almost tripled the participants that have signed up for his next 8 Week Challenge starting September 2010.


Contact Jason:

Jason Morgan Barrett on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=messages&ref=mb#!/jason.b.morgan

Nerds of Fitness on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/jason.b.morgan#!/pages/The-Nerds-of-Fitness/113656811997377?ref=ts


NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO GET IT DONE!


 
CHECK OUT THESE 10 SUCCESS STORIES
 THE RESULTS DON'T LIE
 
 
Jason - Start 252lbs - End 232lbs



Angela -  Start 147lbs - End 140lbs



Lisa -  Start 195lbs - End 174lbs



                                    After - Much Stronger and more ripped       Before
 
 
 
Jason -  Start 188lbs - End 178lbs



Lisa - Start 165lbs - End 153lbs




Nik - Got Stronger and Sexier



Iron Mike - Start 217lbs - End 213lbs - more muscularity



Rain - Start 156lbs - End 150lbs


Bill got Slim and Trim



Friday, August 13, 2010

KILLER MMA CIRCUIT WORKOUT

KILLER CIRCUIT WORKOUT


What an awesome workout I had this evening.  Thought I would share the craziness that went down at the gym - Try it for yourself...the video will follow. 

BTW, you do not have to be a fighter to do these workouts...if you want to burn fat, increase strength and be in the best shape of your life, then these are the workouts you should be doing,  Male or Female.

I created this workout to help with my hip and punching power. 

Here's how it went down:

6 Exercises - 45 seconds of work followed by 15 seconds of transition.  Perform each exercise one after the other and then rest for 1 minute.  Perform 3-5 sets (I did 5 sets)

I staked out the gym and then prepared all the stations so I could easily transition to each exercise

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Exercises/Stations - 45 sec of work followed by 15 seconds to transition
  1. Land Mine Twists (it's that bar in the corner with plates on them, used to be used for rows)
  2. Bench Jumps (use your arms to help you explode upwards onto the bench)
  3. Seated Rows with Rope Handle (great exercise to develop a strong grip, along with back of course)
  4. Thai Push Ups (knee to chest, knee to elbow, knee to opposite elbow, then switch legs)
  5. Jab-Cross (with 2-5lbs dumbbells as fast as you can with good form)
  6. Sprint on Treadmill  
 Now here is a modified workout you can do if you do not have or know the above exercises

  1. Standing Plate Twists (keep your core tight and move the hips side to side holding a plate straight out in front of you)
  2. Burpees (make sure you explode up with each set)
  3. Standing Alternate Bent Over DB Rows
  4. Push Ups (switch up pushups variations)
  5. Alternate Hooks (with 2-5lbs dumbbells, move those hips when throwing the hook)
  6. Skipping
If you are not dying after this workout, then you didn't work hard enough or your rested too long.  ALWAYS WORKUOT WITH FULL INTENSITY (90% at least)

Funk Roberts
http://www.funkmma.com/

MMA BEATDOWN WORKOUT SERIES #1

MMA BEATDOWN WORKOUT SERIES #1 - VIDEO
This is a great workout that anyone can try




MMA BEATDOWN WORKOUT SERIES #1
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5 Stations/Exercises
1 minute interval per station
Perform exercises at all 5 stations one after the other without rest

Rest 1 minute between rounds
Complete 3-5 rounds


MMA CIRCUIT WORKOUT

Complete 3 - 5 rounds

1 Minute Intervals

1.Two-Arm Kettlebell Swing - 24-32kg

2. Mountain Climbers

3. AB Rollouts

4. Dumbbell Squat and Press - 40-50lbs

5. Skipping



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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

8 GREAT WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO WORKOUT AND EAT HEALTHIER

Last night I went to see one of the funniest movies of the summer “The Other Guys” with Will Farrell. I am so happy that I sat at the front of the theatre because every time Will spoke I was rolling in the aisles. That guy is so funny. I suggest you go see that movie this week.


I also ran into my friend and Fitness Expert, Yuri Elkaim, the creator of “Fitter Than The Pros” program, who was seeing the same movie, I guess great minds think alike.

By the way, if you have never heard of this program before, then I advise that you pay attention.

Yuri has put together success tools and motivating interviews from the world’s most sought-after-fitness experts. A few of them are actually my mentors. Check it out, you will not be disappointed.

CHECK OUT FITTER THAN THE PROS HERE

You know my goal as a fitness professional is to motivate and help you follow a healthy lifestyle, so you and your family can be fit well into your future. As North Americans we have some the most Obese and out of shape people in the world. I want to help curb those stats to a healthier nation.


The reason I told you that is if you’ve ever lacked motivation to workout or eat healthier, then you’ll want pay attention to the following 8 tips I’ve got lined up for you.

Actually Vince Delmonte, another one of the world’s most sought after fitness expert and part of the FITTER THAN THE PROS program has great ways to help you get more motivated in your quest for a healthier lifestyle

It is going to happen!

Your Motivation to get up and go workout or to eat healthier will come and go.

In order to gain better control and master your motivation, it’s helpful to understand what motivates you.

To get you on the path to results, here are 8 ways to help get master your motivation to workout and eat healthier.


1. Find Your Reasons Why (and the more reasons the better)


You need to figure out a compelling purpose. For example, if your goal is to lose 25 lbs you need to identify WHY that’s important to you. Is it to feel sexier for your spouse, fit into that old pair jeans, or feel more confident? Once you identify your initial reason, keep asking “why?” to go deeper and finally come up with true reason that will motivate you!


2. Connect to Your Core Values

This is the ultimate secret. If you can connect the process (ie. working out, eating healthier) to your core values, even in small ways, you can change your game. For instance, some core values might include freedom, happiness, love, connection, family, or growth. Figure out what matters to you most and work from there.


3. Change Your Mindset

You can instantly find your more enjoyment in working out by shifting your mindset from “having to workout” to “getting to workout”. I have a good friend who always says, “I’ve got to workout, I’ve got to workout!” He feels compelled and thus less empowered. I told him to consider adopting the phrase, “I get to workout”, which would put him in a state of gratitude instead of obligation. Be difference.


4. Anchor the Feeling

Remember how good it feels when you finish you workout or eat a healthy meal. Find a way to anchor that feeling into your body so that anytime the going gets tough you can easily revert back to feeling that way. For instance, after an exhilarating workout you may want to do a fist pump to celebrate. Do this enough times in that state and you’ll anchor the good feeling. In the future, you can do a fist pump at any time of day to get that great feeling once again.


5. Use Reference Points From Past Successes

Sometimes you might feel overwhelmed or unsure about your ability to get in a good workout or prepare a healthy meal. However, if you can think back to similar situations in the past (ie. reference points) where you were successful, then realize that you can do it again. If you were once able to do 50 push in one go, then go back to that experience and reassure yourself that you can do it again – if that’s your goal.


6. Find a Meaningful Metaphor

Find a metaphor that fuels you – a tag line if you will. Maybe you’re the “Little Engine that Could.” Maybe you’re “in your element.” Maybe you are “David vs. Goliath (the workout). One of the most powerful things you can do is find a metaphor that connects to your values. Whatever you choose make sure it resonates with you.


7. Pair Up

This is one of my favorite ways to make something fun and sustainable. One person’s painful task, is another’s pleasure. Pair up with somebody who compliments you or who can mentor you and get you over the humps. This is why hiring a trainer can be a great way to get your butt into shape! At the very least, training with a friend can take your workouts to a whole new level.


8. Take Action and Reward Yourself

Here’s a secret that once you know it and apply it, can change your life. Action often comes before motivation. You simply start doing an activity and then your motivation kicks in, especially if you reward yourself for taking action. For example, you might not always look forward to your workout, but once you start, I’m sure you find your flow. And once your workout is done reward yourself with something that makes you feel good – and preferably not a piece of chocolate cake!


Need more motivation for your workouts? Need inspiration and proven strategies to make eating healthier easy?


Discover how the world’s top fitness experts do it! <——— CLICK HERE.



Funk Roberts

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #4 VIDEO

FUNK MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #4 - VIDEO





FUNK MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #4

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10 Exercise Circuit
Perform each exercise for 30 sec followed by 10 sec rest

Complete all exercises for 1 round
Rest for 1 minute and repeat for 2 more rounds


MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #4

BURPEE (8 COUNT)

PIKE PUSHUPS

PLYO LUNGES

PLANK KNEES TO OPPOSITE ELBOWS

PANTHER WALK

PRISONER SIDE LUNGE

TABLE MAKERS

BACK LUNGE WITH KICK

ABS SPRING UPS

MMA GETUP - GET DOWNS


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THE SECRET TO GETTING RID OF CELLULITE

For those who don’t know, it’s that dimpling and puckering on your thighs & buttocks. It’s a problem faced by 80% of women. Unfortunately their names aren’t Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow or Halle Berry.

I was watching Dr. Oz the other day and he explained that when fat cells are doing their job, they absorb all the fat they can. As they continue to grow and push together, cellulite forms and you end up with pockets that look like marshmallows.

He also told everyone to save their money and stop buying into the billion-dollar cellulite treatment industry. Dr. Oz says that all those creams, balms, and other treatments aren’t doing anything as they are not capable of getting inside the fat cell and eliminating cellulite.

As Dr Oz eluded to and despite what we read in magazines and watch on TV, the “miracle” creams and wraps on the market won’t solve this age-old problem. It is a matter of using a well-rounded approach to fighting the dreaded cellulite.

As most of us know the problem only gets worse after time. The longer we do nothing about it. The more the problem persists. Cellulite stops women from wearing the short skirts, dresses and shorts you really like to wear. The thought of it can even ruin your enjoyment of life’s most intimate activities and your self confidence.

Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing no more dimples on your thighs? What would you be willing to do to make that happen? What lifestyle changes are you prepared to make for the banishment of your dreaded cellulite?

How can you reduce cellulite in your body? Are you really prepared for the answer? Are you willing to do what it takes?

It’s a simple answer yet difficult at the same time. To reduce cellulite in your body, you simply need to incorporate more resistance training in your lower body through squats, lunges and body weight exercises. This kind of training will help you burn fat, make your legs look smoother and reduce the appearance of cellulite. It will also help you fit into your skinny jeans.

CLICK HERE FOR CELLULITE BLASTING WORKOUT

No it’s not the magic pill or the cream, it’s a simple (or not so simple for some) change to make in your lifestyle which will help you to reduce the dreaded cellulite in your body. Are you willing to give it a try?


On our Fitness Weekend Getaway for Women on Aug. 27-29th, we’ll take 18 lucky women through our fitness program which will help them to eliminate that dreaded cellulite. Funk will take the group through some great fat & cellulite blasting exercises, while Laura D will discuss the role that nutrition can play in the reduction of cellulite.

Our participants will learn the tools they need to complete their cellulite reducing-exercises from the comfort of their home once the weekend is over. Will you be one of those luck women?


Watch Highlights of Last Year’s Fit Firm and Fab Weekend
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZab56JWbV4

For those that can make the weekend we have our Free Fen vs Funk 4 Week Bootcamp Challenge that will give you all the tools you need to help get rid of the cellulite once and for all

CLICK HERE TO SEE FEN VS FUNK WORKOUT

Sign up for free below
http://www.fenvsfunk.net/


P.S. We are almost sold out for our upcoming weekend so hurray up and register. Don’t miss out on a great weekend on a lake with some great women, sign up today at www.firmfirmandfab.com.

Stay Fit, Firm ‘n Fab,

Funk Roberts
http://www.fitfirmandfab.com/




Thursday, August 5, 2010

BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #3 VIDEO

MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #3

(Warning: Explicit Lyrics)


FUNK MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #3

http://www.funkmma.com/

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10 Exercise Circuit
Perform each exercise for 30 sec followed by 10 sec rest
or Challenge Circuit 45 sec followed by 15 sec rest

Complete all exercises for 1 round...Rest for 1 minute and repeat for 2 more rounds



MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #3
Complete 3  full rounds

HIT THE DECKS

HINDU PUSH UPS

PLYO SPLIT SQUATS

THAI PUSHUPS (KNEES TO CHEST)

TIGER CRAWLS

ALT FORWARD side lunge

MMA MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS (HIPS LOW)

PRISONER SQUATS

ANKLE GRABS

SIT OUTS


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Funk Roberts

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT VIDEO #2

MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #2




FUNK MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #2

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10 Exercise Circuit
Perform each exercise for 30 sec followed by 10 sec rest
Challenge Circuit 45 sec followed by 15 sec rest

Complete all exercises for 1 round...Rest for 1 minute and repeat for 2 more rounds

MMA BODYWEIGHT WORKOUT #2
Complete 3 full  rounds
BURPEE JACKS

DIVE BOMBERS

JUMP SQUATS

ALT LEG AND ARM LIFT

BEAR WALK

SINGLE LEG SQUATS (3 PER SIDE)

WALKOUTS

STEP BACK AND KNEE JUMPS

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

WINDMILL


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Your Coach and Friend
Funk Roberts

POST TRAINING SMOOTHIE RECIPE (VIDEO)

ANGELA SPECIAL POST WORKOUT SMOOTHIE - VIDEO

 
Jordan of Lanna Muay Thai takes you through the famous Angela Special Smoothie

 


 

 
POST TRAINING NUTRITION

 

Whether you are training in the gym, at home, for MMA or Muay Thai, it is important that you have a post workout meal/shake so you do not compromise how hard you just worked.

 
Post workout nutrition should be consumed NO LONGER than 1 hour after exercise. If you delay longer than an hour after your workout then your body begins to take those muscles you just worked so hard to get and deplete them by using them as energy for the rest of the day or night.

 
I see so many people that do not follow the rule of eating no longer than 1 hour after working out. If you are not doing it now, then start today.

 
For me it is hard to get that meal in 30min or even an hour after because by time I shower, pack up, drive home and cook, the hour has passed. I need to get something in my body right away to hold me until I can cook, so having a smoothie immediately after training is PERFECT!!!!

 
Check out my post training smoothie after my gruelling Muay Thai sessions called the Angela Special Smoothie.

 
Jordan from Lanna Muay Thai Canada takes you through how to prepare this delicious, refreshing smoothie. I also suggest you invest in a blender, especially if you work out at home.

 

 

 
ANGELA’S SPECIAL POST WORKOUT SMOOTHIE

 
Ingredients
  • 2 Cups Strawberries (Frozen or Fresh) 
  • 1 Cup of Ice
  • 2 Scoops Protein Power (Isolate has less calories)- Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry
  • 2 Cups of Citrus Juice or Water
Makes 2 Portions - 30g of protein from the powder and carbs from the strawberries

 
Your Coach and Friend 
Funk Roberts

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Monday, August 2, 2010

HOW TO SHOP ON A BUDGET VIDEO

HOW TO SHOP ON A BUDGET VIDEO

This is a fantastic video with my good friend from San Diego Josh and Sean, who show you how to shop healthy on an extreme budget.  Awesome!



Funk Roberts

Sunday, August 1, 2010

DOES HEALTHY EATING COST YOU MORE?

Quick-Links:
Healthy But Cheap Diet Plan

One of the biggest myths out there is the myth that eating healthy costs too much.

Just the opposite... and I'll prove it to you in three ways.


#1: CASH


Here's some sample figures courtesy of Scott Tousignant's fitness blog...

: 2 medium size sweet potatoes $1 or... small fries from a fast food joint
: 2 red peppers $1 or... a can of pop
: Bowl of oatmeal with fruit & protein powder (my favourite) $2 or... large bag of chips
: 6 Chicken Breasts $10 or... a sub combo from a fast food joint
: 18 eggs $3.50 or... a burger from a fast food joint
: 2 salmon fillets $15 or... large pizza
: Loaded chicken salad (homemade) $3 or... bag of cookies
: Large bag of oatmeal $3.50 or... 4 chocolate bars

Not much of a comparison, it is?

Yet the foods on the left would feed a family of two or more for 4-7 days... the foods on the right? 2-3 days if you live through it.

Tips to make the most expensive part of eating healthy -- the cost of quality meats -- go further include...

1. Use tofu fillers in chicken and beef recipes. Even if you hate tofu, you can barely taste the difference when combined properly.

2. Buy your meats in bulk online. You can find less expensive grass-fed beef and naturally-raised chicken and have it delivered to you if you live near a large city. If not, check the local farmers.

3. Eat meat only 3-4 times per week and use black beans with rice or inexpensive tuna for your other days. I eat tuna cooked in a skillet with lots of veggies and some olive oil almost every night and I LOVE the taste!

Jon Benson's book The Every Other Day Dietplan (http://www.everyotherdaydiet.com/go/funkrobert/video3 ) has over 40 pages of recipes in it to help you eat healthy and cheap... and you can still eat out and consume your favourite foods several times per week.


#2: YOUR HEALTH

Do we 'really' need to talk about buying new (usually larger) clothes every year or two? Or about the health care costs associated with being even 20 pounds over your ideal weight, let alone more? How about the time you miss from work with excessive colds?

Eating healthy and taking care of your body adds years to your life... and for the record, the years eating poorly takes away from your life, on average, costs each American over $80,000 in medical expenses.


Want to add that to your food budget?


#3: THE BIG PICTURE


Anyone who has been fit knows the joy it brings... the freedom you feel from wearing whatever you want... the productivity you see from increased energy... the pace at which you move during the day.


I get a lot of people that come up to me and ask why they are always tired and lethargic. Those people are always the ones that are overweight. I don’t know any fit people that do not always have crazy energy and are productive. The more fit you are the more energy you will have.

Not only are these gifts priceless, but they are also massive cash-savers. Your productivity alone can add thousands to your bottom line each year, well off-setting any costs associated with eating quality food.

 
THE BOTTOM LINE...

Like any good accountant would suggest, you need to look at your ROI (return on in.vest.ment) if nothing else.

What does in.vest.ing in a better body, greater health, and vibrant energy do for your life? How can that actually translate into more in.come AND less expense?

You will be surprised.



P.S. If you want some tips on getting started with shedding that excess weight... go here for a short video... and prepare to take some notes! ...

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