Greens

I found this carton of greens at Whole Foods, and it had exactly all the greens I love to eat on a daily basis all together. They call the the bucket of greens, Power Greens, and it's a perfectly fitting name. It includes organic spinach, organic red & green chard, and organic baby kale.

I'm always on the go so it's easy to dump a big bowl full of the Power Greens into my plastic container and pair it with some protein and a little fat. I can easily consume a carton of these greens in 2 days. If that sounds crazy to you, then let's talk nutrition and the importance of green leafy vegetables in your diet. Over the past 4 weeks I have been very cognizant about my Zone blocks and getting plenty of vegetables in my diet. Stay tuned for a later post on the journey and success.

GET YOUR GREENS.

Chlorophyll

After Jeremy, Big Mike, and Travis returned from a 10-day conference in Fiji with Tony Robbins, they brought back a wealth of knowledge on the importance of alkalinity. Below are characteristics that exist within an acidic culture and an alkaline environment.

ACIDIC ENVIRONMENT- based out of fear

• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Frustration
• Lack of sleep
• Sickness
• Anger
• Stress

ALKALINE ENVIRONMENT- based out of love & passion

• Easy
• Fun
• Happy
• Clarity
• Harmony
• Trust
• Energy
• Relaxed
• Empowered
• Focus

I know I want to be living in an alkaline state at all times, and Jeremy challenged our staff to be doing the same. We all tested our acidity using pH test strips. The 1st time I tested it I was wayyyyyyyyy acidic. I'm still convinced I messed up; however, the past two times I've tested my acidity levels I've been at 7.2 and 7.0--->ALKALINE. Go here for more details on a pH balance ranges..

One thing I added to my normal routine is 1TB of Chlorophyll to my water. I found my bottle of Chlorofresh (pictured above) at Whole Food's. It has a mint flavor and is very refreshing. Chlorophyll acts as an internal deodorant. It helps to balance glucose levels, is a high alkaline source, and balances pH. I recommend anyone adding this to their daily regimen, especially those that test acidic.

If you don't know where to start to get alkaline, go here for a detailed listing of acidic and alkaline foods. I choose to live in the culture of love and passion. Here's to thriving in an alkaline state!

Good Buys

I made a trip to the new Whole Foods out in Bee Caves after my 8:30am MWF Relentless Athletic Training class at Lake Pointe. If you are looking for a treat to combat a sweet tooth without taking 10 steps backward toward your fitness goals, then try out these Ginger Snaps by Go Raw. They are made with organic coconut, sprouted organic sesame seeds, organic dates, & organic ginger powder. Delish! Check out additional flavors HERE.

Another life saver for me has been the boiled-peeled-and-ready-to-go eggs from Costco. My wonderful client, Mary, bought me 4 dozen on Friday and they are just perfect. The price is only slightly higher than regular eggs but you avoid all the time of boiling and peeling. If you are big on fresh farm eggs then this would not be the most suitable, but if you are looking for convenience then make a trip to Costco.