KETTLEBELLS AND HEALTHCARE???

 The recent passing of the health care bill, America is now more polarized than ever. I wanted to share a little history of the kettlebells.

This past weekend I was talking  with a friend and it quickly turned towards a unique old school approach to health care used by the former Soviet Union.

I started telling them about the history of kettle bell training, general safety and guidelines, discussed the benefits of using kettlebells.  I pointed out that the Russian government found “kettle belling” so vital to the country that it made it part of its national health care plan.

There were 3 major reasons for this policy in that kettlebells:

 1.) Keep the population fit

 2.) Lower Health Care cost

 3.) Increase the work capacity of the population. 

 The kettlebell was actually a part of government policy!

 Kettlebells were part of everyday life, sure the people of  Russia  had no choice,  but to do it  but it keep them healthy!

They used the kettlebell for 5 main reasons:

1.) Safe and effective technique

2.) Very low risk of injury

3.) Easily adaptable to small group or individual training

4.) Easy to reach a wide spectrum of the population

5.) Durable and inexpensive!

So that being said I want to reach as many people as I can to help improve their health, so they can live a long, happy, and healthy life. Anything I can do to help let me know.

Easy-To-Make Peanut Butter Banana

½ a ripe banana (use a very ripe banana for the best banana flavor),
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter,
¾ c. skim milk,
½ scoop Prograde Lean Chocolate Meal Replacement. 

Blend. 

Enjoy!

Calories:  304
Fat (grams): 9 grams
Protein (grams): 19 grams
Carbs (grams): 37 grams
Fiber (grams): 5 grams

Protein Packed Prograde Pumpkin Pie!

It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving to enjoy this mouthwatering, metabolism boosting dessert in a glass!

 

Put in a blender (or a large mug, if you use an immersion blender): 

1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tbsp. pecans walnuts or almonds
1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 scoop Prograde vanilla protein powder (a little more or less to your taste, depending on how sweet you like it),
3/4 cup COLD water (again, a little more or less, depending on the thickness you prefer-but regardless of thickness preference, MAKE SURE THE WATER IS COLD!).

Blend, pour into a glass, and enjoy a (seemingly) sinful taste of dessert!
(Bonus: No need to unbutton your pants after this one!)

3 Simple Nutrition Rules for staying lean.

Rule #1 - Eat more fruits and vegetables.
On any given day,
- 1/4 of an apple
- 2 slices of red pepper
- a handful of blueberries
- 2 small pieces of broccoli
- 1/6 of a banana

So bottom line for you: Replace all your processed, high-calorie
snacks with fruits and vegetables. You'll be full on fewer calories
and you'll have more energy and you won't crash during the workday.

Rule #2 - Never eat while moving.
The rule is that you can't eat or drink any calories while you are in motion. That means no eating while walking, and no eating while driving.

So no eating or drinking in the car, on the bus, the subway, or the train,  not only will this save you calories, but it will also prevent your car from becoming a mess.

It's too easy to eat while "on the move", but rarely are those
calories the right kind.

 Get rid of the muffins, the high-calorie coffees, the sodas, the 

processed snacks, and the fast food.

This might mean you'll need to get up early to eat at home. But it's worth it. Trust me. Or just wait till you get to work to eat.

After work, you may need to "survive" an extra 15 minutes until
you get home to eat.

 But I guarantee you that not eating while moving will save you hundreds of calories per day, and will help you lose fat without any extra effort.

Rule #3 - Do not force yourself to eat when you are not hungry.
So what does this rule mean for you?
It means that if you aren't hungry when you wake up, maybe you don't
need to force down a 300-500 calorie breakfast or a 500 calorie
post-workout shake.
Oh my, did I just tell you that you don't have to eat breakfast?
And did I just say that you don't need a 500-calorie, 50-grams-of-sugar
post-workout shake if you want to lose fat?

So, that being said I am not saying just don’t eat make the smart choice. Eat a yogurt, not a 4 egg white omelet with ½ a grapefruit and a slice of wheat toast. Eating every 3 hours small meals boost your metabolism but if you went out for a late dinner the night before and had more than usual chances are you won’t be as hungry when you wake up. As always think before you eat!!

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