Hope this week finds you well! Education: This word means a lot if you're trying to reach your goals. It is a critical key to success. There is not a day I wake up and think that there isn't enough time in the day to learn everything I want to learn to help me reach my goals, or to help provide value to assist you in yours. Let's see what I've been delving into lately. With so much information the issue becomes that it's very hard to distinguish the good information from the

A popular question is the difference between full body circuits vs. body part splits, and how much cardio should be thrown in the mix. How many times have you heard the answer "it depends." If your goal is to spend less time in the gym, and accomplish the tight toned look quicker; full body circuits and Interval training may be the quickest way to get the best results. (with diet being in check of course.) Hitting your full body 3 times a week would keep your body in a state

Gazpacho is a cold tomato-based soup that originated in Spain. What better time to enjoy a chilled bowl of gazpacho than on a hot summer day? Use fresh ingredients for the best possible taste. Servings: 6 Here's what you need: 3 cups tomato juice 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 large tomatoes, quartered 1 cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks 1 small onion, peeled and quartered 1 sweet green bell pepper, seeded and quartered Dash of hot sauce Fresh ground sal

Do you have the will to will your will? If will is even a thing. OMG, i think I already made myself cross eyed with that opening. In any case, self discipline is what this boils down to. Self discipline is the assertion of your "will power" over base desires. Do you ever wonder how people who seem to have iron clad willpower do it? Like most things in life it comes down to being a skill that needs practice. The only way to begin to acquire this skill, is to do just start doo

Here's a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that's quick to throw together. With lots of fiber and protein, this is the type of meal that will help make your fitness goals a reality. Servings: 6 Here's what you need... 2/3 cup coconut aminos 1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup filtered water 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, grade b 3 Tablespoons arrowroot starch 2 Tablespoon Olive oil, divided 1 bunch green onions, chopped 4 cups organic broccoli, c

Whats the deal with carbs? Okay class, let's look at the science and get a bit of basic knowledge on carbs. A carbohydrate is an organic compound with the general formula Cm(H20)n, that is consisting only of carbon, hydrogen & oxygen. Now, is this important to remember? Hmmm...Probably not. But hey, let's pretend we want to be smart even if it's for just a moment. These days the vilification of carbs is on. It's usually the starchy grains that are being spoken about. Foods th

How are you?!?!?! I hope well. New Year's resolutions. Did you make one? Are you keeping on it? Honestly. This Blog Is the Very first resolution I've ever made. I plan on sticking with it. Not because it's a new year, but because I want to be accountable to as many of you as possible. My name is Flip Aguilera. With A being the first letter of my last name I've made it a "thing". Accountability it's the first A. There's another reason I use the AAA's. They are also a represent

Eating plenty of vegetables will help you cleanse. Here's an awesome recipe for roasted broccoli and cauliflower that is quick to make and tastes great. Serve this with a piece of lean meat for a well-balanced, fitness approved meal. Makes: 4 Servings Here's what you need… 1 bunch broccoli 1 bunch cauliflower 1 Tablespoon olive oil dash of sea salt dash of pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced juice from 1 lemon Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking she

First off, Id like to thank all of you who reach out with positive feedback on the content Sweat Nation is creating! We will work to the best of our ability to give the most educated and solid information straight to you. With that lets jump in to the deep side of the pool. Today's Topic is Water! I'd like to thank Sweat Nation Citizen Lissette Martinez for this first question. She wanted some clarification on the whole 8 glasses of water per day idea. Did you know an estimat

"Last Christmas I gave you my heart, and the very next day you gave"... me these awesome grain-free gingerbread cookies! Everyone and their mother have enjoyed a super chewy gingerbread cookie but for those of you who like your ginger more pillowy-soft and cakey than snappy, these grain-free paleo friendly gingerbread cookies are what Sweat Nation created for you. These soft and cakey gingerbread cookies bursting with coconut nectar flavor and warm wintery spices are ready-ma

"What do you think for this year's boot camp?" I asked Kim on a Sunny, humid Sunday while chatting with her at her booth at the Miami book fair. "Grilled Pineapple" she said without hesitation. "Ok, ill see what I figure out." That conversation was the inspiration for this recipe. After looking up ideas on how to create a healthier, creative version of pancakes that hasn't already been placed on the site. I came up with this paleo pina colada pancake recipe. After all, who do

There is not a week that goes by that I don't mention the benefits of bone broth. Common in many cultures, broths made from animal bones are used as a health tonic with benefits that range from general wellness and disease prevention to high-end athletic performance. Broth-drinking is trending into popularity. With that said, let's take a look, or better yet a sip at the guide below. You'll then have a better understanding of why you may want to add bone broth to your nutriti

I can remember the very first time I had Tom Kha Gai Soup. Rollerblading down Hollywood beach in South Florida in my late 20's, while on a date with a very nice young lady. I was beginning to allow my taste buds to grow up and try new foods. Besides, who wants to look like they're "uncultured" while on a date? I decided to see what this Tom Kha Gai soup was all about. This experience was towards the beginning of my wellness journey. Here I am a decade later, still grateful to

What's good Sweat Nation?! Everyone loves buffalo sauce-flavored anything, right? Or is that just me? I can still remember the very first time I had buffalo wings in high school. My life changed for the better after that day at the Denny's in Coral Gables, Florida. Wings are still one of my favorite things. I get excited anytime I make buffalo sauce anything. It really is popular finger food. It's a staple at gatherings and sporting events, and because for those of us that lo

This instant pot AIP carnitas recipe makes a lot of meat. So plan to have leftovers, or use it for Taco Tuesday Through Saturday. Which if you're as busy as I can tend to get, having food batched and ready to go is the way to go. You could use a smaller pork shoulder, or freeze the leftover meat for the future. You do you Bubu! Here's What You Need.... Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:45 minutes Total Time:50 minutes Servings:6-8 Ingredients 3–4-pound pork shoulder 1 onion, dic

Let's take it back to the beginning. A beginning that we all share in common. its the first action we take after leaving our mother's womb. Ready? Ok, in 3....2...1. Take a deep breath. Feel your chest rise and fall? How does that feel? How do you know you're doing it right? Right or wrong, it's essential. Sweat Nation, let's go over and clarify a few breathing exercises that will serve to relieve stress, improve focus, and even lower your blood pressure. I was on a hike with

I'm always taken aback by all the knowledge Dr. Rhonda Patrick holds in her head. She digs deep and fleshes out the through tons of research. One of her top recommendations is eating seafood. Unfortunately, I have a seafood intolerance. When I eat it, I begin to get a rash that starts in my arms and depending on how much I eat, it spreads from there. I know many of you in Sweat Nation love seafood, and since I take my role as a wellness curator seriously. I want to help you o

If you ever have a chance to come to Davie, Fl you should, of course, let me know so we can hang out. Somewhere we can go while you're in town is to one of my favorite places, Foodtown. Foodtown is an international grocery store that literally is like walking into the world. I wish I could tell you a specific part of the world, but it has so many items from all over the world that it's like the cuisine from all over the world is all in this one place. It does have a bit of a

When I was a regular at Toastmasters Coconut Grove, then president Carol Ellis- Cutler who had a very bright personality type. You know the type where positive, radiant energy flows out with a hearty lighthearted smile and laugh. She gave me a boxset of C.D's, Yes I come from a time where I carried around a booklet c.ds! What grabs me by the bubu is that for the life of me, I can't remember the name of that set. You see, that was from a time where I hadn't developed the habit

When I get a new toy I sure like to play with it. Since adding the Sous vide to my cooking tool-set I've been an experimenting machine. This recipe is one you can prepare before you go to work or before you go to bed. The 12 hour cook time will make it worth the wait. I'm not even going to jump into some story about how great these are. Here, just make this recipe! Serves: 6 Here's What You Need... Serves 6 Bone-in short ribs 1 tablespoon FalkSalt Smoked ¼ teaspoon freshly gr