What's in it Wednesday | Shakeology | Goji Berry

Thursday, September 22, 2016

What's in it Wednesday?

Shakeology | Goji Berry

 

I've decided to do a new series every Wednesday called, "What's in it Wednesday?" to explain all incredible ingredients in Shakeology that are found all over the globe! :)

 

For this weeks What's in it Wednesday, I'm going to go over superfood, Goji Berry!

 

You might not have heard of goji berries, but their claimed health benefits could encourage you to check them out.

 

Goji berries aka wolfberries, have long been enjoyed in China and the Himalayas for their sweet taste and bright color. Their history as a medicinal plant has roots in ancient China, where goji berries still are used to treat eye, liver, and kidney ailments. A host of additional nutritional and medical claims have made the fruit popular in the United States.

 

Let’s check out some of the impressive stats on goji berries:

• Contain ALL essential amino acids
• Have the highest concentration of protein of ANY fruit!
• Loaded with vitamin C
• Contain more carotenoids than ANY other food
• Contain twenty-one trace minerals
• High in fiber and by high in fiber, I mean 15 TIMES the amount of iron found in spinach
• High in calcium, zinc, selenium and many other important trace minerals
• Contain natural anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds
• Powerful antioxidant properties and polysaccharides help to boost the immune system

 

It’s no wonder then, that in traditional Chinese medicine they are renowned for increasing strength and longevity. There is no doubt that the goji berry is a nutritional powerhouse, to say the least!

 

In traditional Chinese medicine, the goji is said to act on the kidney and liver meridians to help with lower back pain, dizziness and eyesight. They are most often consumed raw, made into a tea or extract, or as an ingredient in soups.

 

Goji's are most commonly available in dried form, and make a great snack eaten as is, added to trail mix, muesli or oatmeal. They can also be soaked for a couple of hours in enough water to cover them. Then the soak water can be drained off and makes a delicious drink, or both water and berries added to smoothies.

 

 *Please note that there can be adverse interactions if you consume goji berries while also taking medication for diabetes, or blood pressure, or take the blood thinner warfarin. So be sure to consult your health care provider if that is the case.

 

 

*Watch for "What's in it Wednesday?" every Wednesday at 7:30 PM EST over at Facebook.com/RachelFaulFitness!

 

Stay tuned for next week! :)

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RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30 - My Week 5 Journey

Sunday, September 18, 2016

 

RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30
My Week 5 Journey


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9.12.16 - Day 29

Max Out Time: 5:14

 

Heyyyy MONTH TWO! 👋🏼

So it's Day 29 of my #InsanityMax30 journey but it's Day 1 of Month 2 so since I can't think of any possible way I can show like 39 or 47 using my hands (lol) I just decided to start at 1 with them again since its my new month!

And I decided to switch the order that I put my pictures in to decider between what's month one and what's month two.

Month 1 photos have my after photo on the left and my before photo on the right.

Month 2 photo will have my before photo on the left and my after photo on the right.

Before I talk about how today went, can I just take a minute to look at how red my ENTIRE BODY gets after my workout! 😳

That's crazy!🔥

Anyways! Today went well! The first workout was #MaxOutCardio and there were a few moves I had to modify because I can't do that much jumping right now.

(The neighbor below us complained to our landlord that I was too loud during my workouts because of the jumping) hence why I stopped wearing shoes to workout in if any of you noticed, I think it helps me land a little quieter haha!

So yeah, unfortunately he's home right now and I know it so I didn't want to be too loud😒

I still tried to make my modifications as intense as possible tho!

I loved those squat to planks!! New fave move there!!

 

9.13.16 - Day 30

 

My stomach wasn't liking me so much today so I decided it was going to be my rest day.

 

I didn't want to take it so early but I had zero energy for my workout. :/

 

Awareness is our true self; it's what we are.

So we don't have to try to develop awareness; we simply need to notice how we block awareness with our thoughts, our fantasies, our opinions, and our judgements.

We're either in our awareness which is our natural state, or we're doing something else.

#JokoBeck

 

 

 

9.14.16 - Day 31

Max Out Time: 15:24
Total Number of Push-ups: 76
 

31 Days into #InsanityMax30 today!
Today's also day 3 of month 2, I took my rest day yesterday because I wasn't feeling too hot so I made up that workout today!

It was #MaxOutPower which again was a Tabata style workout so of course I loved it!
To be honest, at first I was like holy crap this is so easy! Nearly five minutes in, taking our first water break, I thought it was going to be an easy day.

Then we start doing slap back jacks in 9738 different ways, plus squat pulses and omg my thighs were on fire! 🔥

I pushed through tho and got to the second water break.

Then it was push up time and I did 76 in one little segment and my chest was burning🔥 and I finally maxed out at 15:24!

I really had my head in the game today since I was so bummed about taking my rest day yesterday but I kicked ass today so it all worked out! 😁

Taking a short break to post this then I'm going to get my yoga in while I'm all sweaty before I hop in the shower! ☺️



9.15.16 - Day 32

Max Out Time: 8:35
Day 4 of month 2, day 32 overall of #insanitymax30!

Took on #MaxOutSweat and to be honest I had to modify the majority of it because that guy that lives below of (that complained about my jumping) is home😒
Other than that it was a lot of moves that I've already done from the previous workouts just meshed all together so that was kind of nice to already know the moves but I wish there would've been some new ones!

I didn't hate this one as much as I hated sweat intervals tho haha!


 

9.16.16 - Day 33

Max Out Time: 7:58
Total Number of Push-ups: 123

I can't even tell you the last time I worked out with a t shirt on...

Let's just say this shirt was not this right around the arms when I bought it!

I guess that's a good thing tho! I'm okay with it being tight in that area at least! 😜

I loved today's workout!! #MaxOutStrength was a #tabata style workout so hello, of course I was going to enjoy it!! This was actually like the 3rd workout I've done today because of filming for my upcoming booty challenge and my yoga!

I feel great right now but I'm sure I won't be saying the same tomorrow!

I love the variation of the lower body exercises in this one and the jumps weren't that extreme so I actually could do them even with my neighbor hone😍

Thanks for being so awesome Day 5 of month 2, Day 33 overall of my #insanitymax30 journey!

9.17.16 - Day 34

Max Out Time: 5:53 So 45 seconds into my workout today I hear Shaun T say, "This is the hardest workout I have ever created"

He wasn't lying😳

I'm not sure what just happened but I've never had to stop that many times in a workout before....

#FridayFightRound2 you kicked my ass! 👊🏼

There was a ton of new exercises in this workout which again were a nice surprise but my favorite was the squat planks!

I could heard my back cracking each rep I did I loved it haha!

Cannot believe it's almost the end of week 5! Holy cow this is going by QUICK!!

So for those of you watching, start NOW! Don't wait until I'm done!! The time is going to pass regardless! Why not be proud of yourself in 3 weeks instead of kicking yourself in the ass for not starting sooner?!



9.18.16 - Day 35

Max Out Time: N/A

Okay so I get that this picture is probably a little deceiving...
I'm all decked out in #T25 gear but really I did #InsanityMax30 haha!

Still a @shauntfitness program tho so it counts! 😉

So happy to do #Pulse today! I've been working like crazyyyy on my online business these past few days so it was nice to have twenty minutes to unwind a little bit.

Day 35 overall, day 7 of month two!
Which means.... I just freaking completed week five holy crap!! 😍☺️☺️☺️

Also starting my booty challenge tomorrow🍑

I think I just have a problem of always adding more to my plate! Haha🙈

Really wishing I had a foam roller right now because my back needs it!

 

I will be posting these updates at the end of each week so stay tuned for my week six update!

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Organic vs Natural & What They Really Mean!

 

 

Organic vs Natural & What They Really Mean!

 

 

For food retailers and marketers, there are 2 magic words that help move product and charge premium prices -- "Natural" and "Organic".

 

Some people, wishing to eat healthier, seek out foods that are organic/natural. Others, comparing several products, and all things being equal, prefer the ones labeled natural/organic.

 

Although the 2 terms - organic and natural - have come to mean "healthy", they are NOT interchangeable.

 

Here's what you need to know:

Organic - A food is considered organic, and may only be labeled so, if it adheres to strict regulation set by the USDA. An organic product must be composed of ingredients that are organic. An ingredient such as a grain or fruit is organic only if it has been grown following organic standards - avoidance of pesticides and no genetic modification.

Organic animal products must adhere to strict animal husbandry standards, for example not using antibiotics, providing better living conditions for the animals, and preserving the environment.

 

Natural - this is a term that is unregulated, and therefore heavily abused by food companies.

For example, products that contain GMOs, contain artificial ingredients, and highly processed ingredients, have all been labeled by their manufacturers as "all natural".

The FDA is contemplating whether it should regulate the meaning of this term, but it's a can of worms.

 

 

 So, when you choose a product to buy or eat, know this:
👉Organic junk food is still junk food.

👉Too much sugar, even if it's organic, is still bad for you.
👉Foods labels such as Natural are absolutely meaningless. Read the ingredient list and nutrition label instead of the front of package.
👉Always opt for the least processed products.
👉Cook as much of your food from scratch, that's the best strategy for health.
👉Eating 5 servings of non-organic veggies every day is much better than eating just 1 serving of organic veggies.

 

 

For more reasons why you should eat organic, check out my other blog post, "Reasons Why You Should Eat Organic!"

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RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30 - My Month 1 Results

Friday, September 16, 2016

 

 

RachelFaulFitness does Insanity Max:30

My Month 1 Results

If you follow me on social media, you know that for the past month I have been faithfully committed to doing Beachbody program Insanity Max:30 by Shaun T.

 

What is it? 

 

To answer some quick FAQ's:

How long is the program?: 60 Days

How long are the workouts?: 30 minutes

Category?: Cardio

Program difficulty?: Advanced

Price?: $180

How to get it?: Go HERE

You may have heard of Insanity, Shaun T's original version of this workout that truly gave you a year’s worth of results in only 60 days. Now, years later, he created the hardest workout program ever put on DVD called Insanity Max: 30. These workouts will absolutely be the hardest 30 minutes of your life. There’s no equipment needed as we don't life weights in Insanity, we lift US! The purpose of each workout is just to push to your MAX. You're SUPPOSED to max out, you're supposed to need a break; that's what this program was designed for. Once you reach your max during each workout you simply write down your time, take a second to catch your breath and jump right back in it. The goal it to beat your max out time each time you that each specific workout. Do that and you WILL get insane results two months later in just 30 minutes a day.

 

 

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To catch up on my Week 1 - Click HERE!

 

To catch up on my Week 2 - Click HERE!

 

To catch up on my Week 3 - Click HERE!

 

To catch up on my Week 4 - Click HERE!

 

 

Click HERE to order!

 

 

 

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Become a Coach & Create Your Own Future

 

Become a Coach & Create Your Own Future

 

 

Ok, so here's the deal... 👋🏼

Unless you've been living under a rock or you're new to the social media world... it's no secret that your newsfeed is probably consumed with "join my team" ads, before/after photos and great testimonials from high-quality products in various network marketing/direct sales companies. 🙎🏼

Sometimes it gets overwhelming and maybe even a little annoying. I get it! And, I'm totally not bashing those distributors/reps at all! Shoot, being in the #1 team of the Team Beachbody Network, sometimes I even get a little annoyed. 🙆🏼

Don't get me wrong...

I am a supporter of network marketing myself as I do think it's a fantastic business model. It provides freedom and flexibility, opportunity for financial success, fun/support and opportunities for personal growth! 💁🏼

It's especially fantastic for stay-at-home or working mamas (or future wannabes) like myself! 👶🏼

BUT I also believe it has to be TASTEFULLY done, RAW, REAL, and AUTHENTIC. I see way too much fake garbage and spam that does not come from the heart. 👌🏼

Starting your own business does not have to label you as a "newsfeed spammer," not every team is the same, your decision in selecting a "work-at-home" opportunity should be a thought-out, serious decision, and you should sign with a person who you KNOW will help guide you in the right direction in becoming a success. 🙋🏼

I've recently invested in a Facebook manager that I've been working with for over a month now to help teach people how to NOT be icky like you see everyone else that give us a bad name.🙅🏼

You should also support a product that you are PASSIONATE about because that's where you're going to find your FIRE! 🔥

When I discovered I could create a 6-figure income within a few years from home doing what I truly, genuinely LOVED (helping people through the vehicle of health and fitness all while working on my own fitness/health goals) I let that passion propel me forward! 🏃🏼

Sure, I had my doubts and reservations...I still do, but the awesome part was the option of always having great accountability, personal growth, support and being surrounded with so much POSITIVE friendship (oh, and a discount!) even if my business "failed."

So, to get to the point, there is still time to make this year your absolute BEST year in EVERY aspect of your life - wealth, health, relationships and personal growth - and I want to help you achieve that! 💃🏼

You can create a truly amazing opportunity for yourself and you can do it so that you stand apart from the rest!

I'm excited to share with you how I've done just that and how YOU can do that as a coach on my amazing team!👯

I'm taking applicants ALL month for my brand new intro into coaching program. Just fill out the form below!👇🏼
https://rachelfaul.wufoo.com/forms/m12filq1wxw799/

I'm looking forward to working with you on starting your business, helping you with your health/fitness goals, and creating the start of a great friendship this year!

 

To learn more about Coaching on my team, go HERE!
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 "Team Beachbody® does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach's income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill."

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What's in it Wednesday? | Shakeology | Sacha Inchi

 

 

What's in it Wednesday?

Shakeology | Sacha Inchi

 

 

I've decided to do a new series every Wednesday called, "What's in it Wednesday?" to explain all incredible ingredients in Shakeology that are found all over the globe! :)

 

For our first "What's in it Wednesday," I'm going to go over superfood, Sacha Inchi!

 

Sacha Inchi, aka the Inca peanut, is the seed of a plant that grows in the highlands of Peru. Despite being a fairly recent discovery in the health community of the United States, it has been cultivated and used as a food source for 3,000 years in the Amazon rainforest.

 

These seeds are rich in protein, omega 3, 6, and 9, alpha tocopherol vitamin E, carotenoids (vitamin A), and fiber. This superfood is easily digested and unlikely to cause allergies or irritation. It has a similar flavor to olive oil, just slightly lighter and nuttier, but it contains more protein and omega 3.

 

What are the benefits of Sacha Inchi?
 

1. Cholesterol – Sacha inchi lowers LDL and raises HDL cholesterol. Cholesterol levels may not be the biggest marker for cardiovascular problems we once thought them to be, but they are still a concern and can reflect dietary problems and genetic dispositions toward some diseases.

 

2. Well Being – These seeds contain a good amount of tryptophan, a precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a feel-good hormone and neurotransmitter that helps us deal with stress and feel calm and happy. The omega 3 also reduces inflammation in the brain, which can cause mood shifts, headaches, and more.

 

3. Weight Loss – Higher serotonin levels, thanks to the tryptophan, also regulate appetite so we don’t get cravings, overeat, or snack more than we need to.

 

4. Brain Health – The majority of our brain is composed of fat. We need good, healthy fats to resupply those cells and to continually fight inflammation. Inflammation in the brain can cause depression, fatigue, memory issues, and exaggerated responses to pain.

 

5. Heart Health – Sacha inchi improves circulation while lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation throughout the body. All of this makes for a healthier, happier, less stressed cardiovascular system, from arteries to heart and beyond.

 

6. Diabetes – Omega 3 helps control glucose levels. Many doctors and researchers argue that omega 3 may actually reduce insulin resistance in those with type 2 diabetes. Omega 3 also lowers triglyceride levels, which are often high in diabetics.

 

7. Bone Health – Omega 3s help the body absorb calcium. Foods rich in omega 3 improve bone density, staving off some of the deterioration that occurs as we age.

 

8. Vision – The vitamin E, vitamin A, and omegas in sacha inchi can improve vision and maintain eye health. Like the brain, the eyes rely on a good amount of fat, and are prone to inflammatory damage, especially as we get older.

 

9. Joint Health – The anti-inflammatory nature of sacha inchi may make it a good supplement to ease joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis. Consider combining sacha inchi oil with ginger for even more benefits.

 

10. Skin and Hair – Omega 3 fatty acids are vital to healthy hair and skin. They help us regulate oil production, keep skin elastic, lock in hydration, protect against sun damage, and help repair damage when it occurs.

 

 

*Watch for "What's in it Wednesday?" every Wednesday at 7:30 PM EST over at Facebook.com/RachelFaulFitness!

 

Stay tuned for next week! :)

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