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

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

Hello!! I'm Flip Aguilera, Sweat Nation Founder. and I would like to welcome you all to the Sweat Nation blog. This blog will be for the Professional that wants to optimize their mind/body, finances/career & relationships. Fitness has been a huge part of my life and I'd like to be able to share the things I have & will continue to learn. Let's make this fun, and more importantly. This blog will be informative. Lets dive in. Fitness is where my journey began. Through time i'

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

What is inflammation? A precise definition seems altogether impossible. Inflammation manifests in different ways, which spans the spectrum of both helpful and harmful. Today we are working towards having a better understanding of inflammation and its role in our lives. The best attempts to define inflammation still lack the precision that we've been looking for more than a century. Inflammation is our immune system's primary tool in the elimination of toxic agents and the re

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

A whole pastured chicken – simply prepared – is always clutch. It can be quite a process to infuse a chicken with flavor and get it fully cooked, while also keeping the meat moist. I brined. I marinated. I “dry-aged” in my fridge overnight. I’ve buttered the breasts and stuck garlic in all the nooks and crannies. But inevitably, my chicken was rarely as moist or flavorful as what I’d enjoy in a high-end restaurant. That is, until now… Enter the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. I

The recipe for Kitchari came into my awareness while listening to an episode of the Ben Greenfield podcast. The idea came to try the recipe to see how my body would respond to the liver cleansing that this recipe claims. I'm currently four days in, and my body feels well. You can follow along on my journey on my @flipawesomeaguilera account on IG. I've been posting my body data and how I've been feeling. Why would you want to do a liver cleanse anyway? The liver is a central

Some of you that have come across me know that I have a podcast addiction. Actually, addiction may be an understatement. You may wonder what Is it that I get out of listening to podcasts. I get so much out of them. First, it's a great use of time in the south Florida traffic machine. Second, it exposes me to new ideas. Lastly it challenges me to overcome that part of myself that wants everything to come easy. 1) Be it in South Florida, LA, or on a rural farm in the Dakotas. U

You're at the grocery store. A typical thought on your grocery list if your goal is to get in shape might go something like... – Protein (chicken, beef, fish, eggs) I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to eat protein. – Healthy fats (avocados, coconut oil, nuts) Fat! Am I supposed to eat it or not? – Carbs (sweet potatoes, oats) Aren't carbs the new devil? – Supplements (protein powder, creatine, glutamine) Which if any supplements should I be getting? – Frozen pizza. I'm pretty

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

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

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

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