Great spending the day with @georgesstpierre training, chatting spirituality and philosophy of suffering, solitude and connection. Great to have him on the home turf this time!
They say, “Don’t spoil your kids.”
I say, “Spoil them rotten.”
But spoil them with time and experiences.
Let me be clear- There is nothing wrong with gifting objects for Christmas! But you’re not failing as a parent if you choose less material possessions and more togetherness.
Because childhood isn’t built on what we give them.
It’s not found in boxes.
It’s built in moments we share with them.
The long walks.
New places.
Learning they can do challenging things.
Problem solving in real world scenarios.
The feeling of being safe, seen, and together, no matter where you are.
This is the kind of childhood we’re choosing for our kids.
Rooted in connection.
Brimming with wonder and magic.
Rich in moments that don’t instantly vaporize.
It’s not perfect.
But it’s wholly present.
And the best part is, you don’t have to travel the world to make it happen.
Find the little adventures nearby.
Do something new and novel.
And then, take it all in.
Slow down enough for them to root into the experiences;
The walks, the food, the scenery, the challenges, the people, and the feelings.
That’s what they remember.
The adventures is what makes the magic.
Not the possessions.❤️
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#travelwithkids #homeschoollife #worldschooling #learningthroughlife #neuroplasticity #wholechild #braindevelopment #rootedmotherhood
Great day filming all things diet & training @alanritchson and @thomasdelauer dove deep into what goes into building an action-star physique for Reacher.
We went into the detail of protein intake, rep ranges, supplementation and different ways to maintain energy levels when in a caloric deficit.
Episode dropping soon 💥🤙🏼 #protein #muscle
You’ve gotta try this. Simple muscle contractions draw glucose into the muscle cell without the need for insulin. This is a huge win. Not to mention, build muscle
Matcha has 137x the EGCG of regular green tea. It has way more antioxidants than anything on the list. L-theanine plus caffeine together increase alpha brain waves which means more focused energy.
Yerba mate at 10. It contains all three xanthines. Caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline. Research shows it increases fat oxidation during exercise by up to 24%. Only reason it isn’t a 12 is because it’s a tad hard to find good stuff. @mateina is a good brand, that’s @hubermanlab brand
Regular Green tea at 10. Catechins boost metabolic rate. Lower caffeine means less cortisol impact. You can drink it without crashing.
Pure espresso at 9. No junk. High polyphenols.
Cold brew has 67% less acid than hot coffee so it’s easier on your gut lining.
Pu-erh at 9. Fermented tea. The fermentation creates compounds you can’t get from any other tea.
White tea at 8. Least processed. Highest antioxidant to caffeine ratio of any tea which is a win.
Drip coffee at 8. More volume means more caffeine per sitting. Easy to overconsume and most is cruddy quality. That said, there are good brands out there like @firefly.coffee
Black tea at 8. Theaflavins from the oxidation process support are pretty solid for the gut. More caffeine than green tea but still moderate.
Guayusa at 8. Smooth release. Chlorogenic acids. Similar to yerba mate but less studied.
Cacao at 7. Theobromine dominant. More blood flow than stimulation. Great for mood. Low caffeine though.
Chai latte at 5. The spices are anti-inflammatory but most store-bought versions are full of sugar and oils. Homemade bumps it to a 7/8
Pre-workout at 4. 300-400mg caffeine plus dyes and fillers. Most products overstimulate.
Energy drinks at 3-6: Sucralose disrupts gut bacteria. Artificial dyes. It’s less about the caffeine and more about all the stuff surrounding it. But this range is really wide. Even though @neutonic has some sucralose, I do think they do a really good job.
Diet Coke at 2. Low caffeine. Aspartame. Phosphoric acid. No metabolic upside at all other than curbing appetite. I still have it now and then
Simplicity is the key. The internet likes to overcomplicate things. Here’s what I do:
- I Eat more and I move more. G flux. Where you simply focus your entire energy moving through a system. More food, more movement = better metabolic rate.
- If I’m not active or I’m more sedentary, I moderate my carbs a bit more. Simple.
- Cultured and Fermented Foods. Gut first focus.
- I calorie dilute. Calorie dilution is about altering the absorption of calories by adding fiber, protein etc to your calories.
- I moderate dietary fat intake if I am not super low carb. Yes. Shocking!
- Movement throughout the day vs obliterating workouts that make me so sore I cannot move.
Gratitude is the antidote to these 3 thieves. It took me way too many years to figure this one out.
Surround yourself with people that celebrate all your wins, not just show up for your losses, and you try to model the same behavior.
The answer to your health isn’t in a hack, a quick tip or a new diet. It’s in how you perceive your world; and your environment dictates a lot of that.
Gratitude is the antidote for these 3 thieves. It’s almost impossible to feel them if it’s present.
