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MultiTasking? Let's Focus On One Thing.

May 6, 2018
4 min

MultiTasking? Let's Focus On One Thing.

Turns out that multitasking, that Swiss army knife approach to task completion has increasingly been getting the side-eye by scientists and medical professionals alike. Multitasking is not a thing our brains are "good" at, and it seems nobody has a “gift” for it. What's more, it encourages a habit of perpetual distraction. Stanford Researcher Anthony Wagner put it this way: “When [we’re] in situations where there are multiple sources of information coming from the external wo

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Wanderful Undertaking

May 1, 2018
4 min

Wanderful Undertaking

Today I want to share some personal news with you. Just the idea of sharing it fills me with jittery energy. On one hand, who even gives #AF about my personal life? And then, on the other hand, Sweat Nation is a personal brand and many of you have been with the brand for the last 10 years and have watched it grow up with me. What I know is that I want to honor your connection to Sweat Nation because we are a family. Many of you have asked me about this over the last year, and

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Updated Rules For Living

Apr 24, 2018
5 min

Updated Rules For Living

Have you ever have an idea that led to a life-changing decision? Something that seems like it came out of nowhere, but now seems so obvious and important in hindsight? This happened to me and, as a result, it changed my career. This one out-of-the-blue insight laid the foundation for the way my life is unfolding. I remember what sparked me to do this, but after listening to a podcast, I sat down and began a monthly subscription to Audible. You could say it was much more than

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Time, The Most A Valuable Commodity.

Apr 16, 2018
3 min

Time, The Most A Valuable Commodity.

My mom's dog, Hero, was on his last days. He turned 15 Last year. He slept longer and deeper than ever. He no longer wanted to go on afternoon walks. his hips hurt too much. “There are big differences every year as dogs get older,” a vet said. “One day he won’t be able to get up, and when that happens, it’ll be time to let him go.” Just like that, one day Hero just didn't get up anymore. Last week while thinking of hero it made me think of Our little guy Hercules(2-year-old c

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Ability Vs Effort

Apr 6, 2018
2 min

Ability Vs Effort

These days with all the things that are happening in the world around you it's easy to get caught up in all the noise. With that said I'd like for us to go on an idea journey about equality and how it relates to ability and effort. I recently came across an article that talks about why ability beats effort. The author, Stephen Guise, introduces a simple formula for productivity: Productivity = Effort x Ability He states that in this equation, the ability is more important tha

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Focus On The Important

Apr 2, 2018
2 min

Focus On The Important

You've felt it right? There's so much to get done that you don't want to do any of it. It happens to me, I hit a brick wall. I’ve spent the last 10 years learning how to build Sweat Nation. I've listened to podcast after podcast, I see clients, I producing my blog and podcast, create new digital programs(30/30 Rise), manage several companies, And all of this is happening against the backdrop of planning a huge summer wedding with my fiance. I did everything I could to take c

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Food & Nutrients For Brain Health

Mar 26, 2018
10 min

Food & Nutrients For Brain Health

Ok, i'll confess, this past weekend I allowed myself to live like i did in my 20's and did some not so awesome things for my brain. It's like I put dirty, unstable oil in my car, it was not the best choices for the internal mechanisms that propel it. Thank goodness this is not my lifestyle. If it was, sooner or later, smoke would start rising up out of the hood. You've heard that "you are what you eat. "Which means how well you function relies on the quality of the food you p

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Prioritizing Time For What Really Matters

Mar 19, 2018
4 min

Prioritizing Time For What Really Matters

Once upon a time I used to be real lazy, and what's worse would convince myself that I was busy being lazy. I would much rather watch a TV show and convince myself that I was doing something productive. What I failed to consider while building this, was that my apathetic ways were actually costing me money—and time. When I finally made that connection (Shout out to George Glason and his book The Richest Man In Babylon), I starting getting smart about how I spend my time. Squa

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Simple Hack Towards A Healthy Microbiome

Mar 12, 2018
2 min

Simple Hack Towards A Healthy Microbiome

Last week while chatting with a client, we were talking about a number of different conditions, including eczema, pre-diabetes, depression, and anxiety. As we reviewed eating habit results, I pointed out that he had very low levels of beneficial gut bacteria foods. Client replied: “I don’t understand how that’s possible! I’ve been taking probiotics for years.” I understand the frustration and confusion. Until recently, scientists believed that taking probiotics was the best w

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Tikka Masala

Mar 5, 2018
2 min

Tikka Masala

First of all, let me say that #InstantPot is a must-have tool for efficient batch cooking! After many months of debating if I really needed another kitchen appliance, The fiance and I said, let's do it!!! and brought one home. I'm sure she agrees when I say we have zero regrets....#AF...that's where you're supposed to use that right? We use it frequently, especially when we haven't thought about what we want to make. Since you can throw frozen meat in there it eliminates the

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Get Your Move On

Mar 5, 2018
2 min

Get Your Move On

We sit way too much. In fact, studies show that most adults spend most of their time sitting and lying down! And this has big consequences: too much sitting is associated with obesity, chronic disease, and early death. Your body is here to do one thing...you know what that is? ....... Adapt! Again, we sit too much. I spend a large part of my day helping clients adapt towards better movement. Just as a reminder our homie in intellect Isaac Newton quoted..."An object in motion

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Fat or Carbs?

Feb 28, 2018
6 min

Fat or Carbs?

Here’s your weekly dose of clarity in the confusing world of health and wellness. Sweat Nation's goal is to provide tips and advice to help you live a more fulfilled, healthier life. Is the fountain of youth filled with wine? In the past week, there has been a flurry of research that does everything but alleviate the confusion that hobbles the health and wellness world. A recent presentation by Dr. Claudia Kawas has people now believing that drinking alcohol is a proven appro

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Systemizing Your Willpower

Feb 20, 2018
2 min

Systemizing Your Willpower

Have you ever set a goal for yourself—like eating healthier, starting an exercise routine, or getting more sleep, cleaning up your financial picture—only to fall off the wagon just a few days later? That’s a rhetorical question, of course, you have. We all have. Some people struggle with self-control more than others, with that said all of us have faced this challenge. It's basically a prerequisite while we're alive. Pop culture and its infinite wisdom hold that the problem i

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Leaky Brain? What?

Feb 14, 2018
9 min

Leaky Brain? What?

“Leaky gut”. The basic idea is that your gut can be punctured, which then impacts how well you digest your food, absorb nutrients, how sensitive you are to possible allergens, and how much inflammation food may cause you. Today, you’re going learn a little bit about how to prevent the next level of leaky gut, leaky brain! No, we're not preparing for the zombie apocalypse just yet, gray matter will not be oozing out of your ears. The reality is much easier than this. The fact

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Overcoming Life's Unforeseen Obstacles

Feb 7, 2018
3 min

Overcoming Life's Unforeseen Obstacles

Could you imagine it? Two weeks ago Maritza(fiance) got a message from her friend Anz asking if we wanted to go to the Dirtybird Campout. Of course, we said we would go. Wouldn't you know it; we ended up in the artist and staff camping area where we got to see the overcoming of obstacles first hand. Any event can be filled with minor logistics inconveniences. We arrived Thursday afternoon. The Dirtybird staff was very friendly and welcoming. Little did we know that a few hour

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3 Ways to Break Through

Jan 29, 2018
5 min

3 Ways to Break Through

Have you ever felt stuck in your mind? Does it overthink business, relationships, or goals? C'mon now, You don't have to throw shade. I know you have. I know because I have, too. Let's embrace for a moment in our shared humanity. The difference between success and failure is understanding that “stuck” is not a permanent place. Rather, it’s more of a time to pause —a pause where you can either give in to fear(because fear can scream at you) and turn back or push through using

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Mustard-Roasted Broccoli Pate

Jan 20, 2018
3 min

Mustard-Roasted Broccoli Pate

Theoretically speaking, while on my January vegan challenge I've imagined if I had some sort of restaurant or space that served food to people that were A) willing to hang out with me and B) willing to pay for it, I would serve a version of this–on a big wooden board with lots of Almond crackers, warm olives, a pot of mustard, maybe some radishes and other crunchy roots. It can pair with some other little veg-based charcuterie-ish concoctions. There would always be a broth-y

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Surprise Astonishment

Jan 18, 2018
3 min

Surprise Astonishment

Would it surprise you If I told you that the sugar industry has actively worked to mislead the public about the health impacts of sugar? Probably not! A new report I came across published in the journal PLOS Biology goes into detail on these shenanigans. For example, the New York Times reports: The documents show that in 1968 a trade group called the Sugar Research Foundation, known today as the Sugar Association, funded a research project on animals to shed light on the conn

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Banish Your Inner Critic

Jan 17, 2018
4 min

Banish Your Inner Critic

With resolutions in full swing, or not. Let's open up and meet one of the most pervasive enemy soldiers. This enemy to the nation gets in your head and screws with all your thinking, all your plans, all your confidence. This enemy is loud, abrasive, unwelcome, and, 99 percent of the time, completely wrong. It’s like living with the ultimate roommate from hell - one that, for many, is impossible to evict. Meet The Inner Critic. This critic is not exclusive to you, it's non dis

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Lentil Mushroom Sphere's

Jan 16, 2018
2 min

Lentil Mushroom Sphere's

In the midst of the vegan 30-day experience and I wanted to share these lentil mushroom spheres are festive, filling, and a great vegan protein option for a fantastic feast! You can prepare the lentil balls in advance. Just shape the balls and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for no longer than 12-24 hours, bring to room temperature, and then bake as usual (of course, remove plastic wrap first). Lastly, it's important to (very) finely chop all the vegetables and w

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