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5 exercises to do every evening if you sit at a desk:
As we prepare ourselves for bed we want to go into a "parasympathetic" state.

This is the mode for ultimate digestion & relaxation.

One of the best ways to get there is through the body.

Here's a 5 minute evening flow to prep yourself for a great night of sleep 👇🏼
Trigger point therapy x 2 minutes

This relaxes your body through your fascia.

Use a foam roller or lacrosse ball & use the trigger point technique:

When you find a sensitive area, stop & do 5-10 deep breaths.

You'll find the pain subsides as you do more breathing.

Example:
Cat Cows x 1 minute

This is ideal for people who suffer from low back pain & want to improve posture.

Get in an all 4's position, breathe, lift your head & depress the spine.

When you come back bring the head down, your back & squeeze the glute.
Child's pose reach x 1 minute

This lengthens your spine while stretching out your lats.

You drop down into a child's pose & gently reach your arms fro one side to another to feel the stretch underneath your armpit.

Breathe through each stretch for ultimate relaxation.
Cobra Pushups x 1 minute

This helps improve posture through activating your upper back muscles & mobilizing the low back.

Lie face down & squeeze your butt. While breathing use your arms to push your chest up. Hold for 2-3 seconds & come back down. That's one rep.
A great way to relax your mind for bed is through your body.

Try this 5 minute sequence out & let me know how it went.

And if you want more of these follow me @FitFounder
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If you want to lose 75% of your visceral fat in 90 days, copy this: Image
Why is visceral fat different?

It wraps around your organs.

It's not the fat you can pinch. It's the fat that's slowly killing you.

It releases toxic compounds directly into your bloodstream 24/7.
Those compounds drive chronic inflammation, which are linked to:

· Heart disease
· Diabetes
· Alzheimer's
· Certain cancers

And here's the part most people miss is you can lose weight and STILL not lose visceral fat.
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95% of people aren't getting enough of this nutrient and it may be killing them.

It's not protein. It's fiber.

Fiber protects against colon cancer, fights heart disease and even helps you lose fat.

Here are 10 high-fiber foods to eat every week:
1. Psyllium Husk

I put a tablespoon in my morning Greek yogurt every day.

It forms a gel that softens stool, slows glucose absorption, lowers LDL cholesterol & feeds gut microbes.

This is the easiest fiber hack I know.
2. Chia Seeds

Two tablespoons have more fiber than most people eat in a meal.

They absorb 10x their weight in water, expand in your gut, and slow digestion to keep blood sugar stable.
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Creatine is one of the most studied and effective supplements for your body and your brain.

But the benefits change depending on the dosage.

Here's the benefits (and drawbacks) you'll experience at different dosages of creatine: Image
5 Grams Per Day: The Gold Standard

This is the dose that’s been studied for decades.

It boosts strength, lean muscle, and recovery by increasing cellular energy (ATP).

You’ll also see gradual improvements in working memory, mood stability, and mental clarity.
At 5 grams per day:

- Increases muscle mass & power output
- Improves recovery between workouts
- Enhances focus & resistance to mental fatigue
- Slightly improves mood & reduces depressive symptoms in some people

It’s the foundation. Think of it as your daily baseline.
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Feb 27
8 tests that predict how long you'll live (90% of people fail #8):
Test 1: Metabolic Health Markers

Waist to height ratio: under .5
Fasting glucose: under 100 mg/dL
HbA1c: at or below 5.6
FFMI: above 18 (men) / 15 (women)

This is the foundation. Every other test builds on it.
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From a chair, stand up and sit back down 5 times. No hands. Under 12 seconds.

Power declines faster with age than strength does. Most people in their 40s assume they'll pass this easily.

Try it with a timer before you decide.
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The Top 4 Most Underrated Supplements

1) CoQ10
2) Glycine
3) L-theanine
4) Psyllium husk

Here's why 👇🏼
1) Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Your mitochondria need this to produce energy.

Without it, your cells run on fumes.

Here's the issue: CoQ10 levels drop as you age. And if you're on a statin, they drop even faster.

Supplementing can improve energy, heart health, and exercise recovery.
How to take CoQ10:

Take 100-200mg daily with a meal containing fat. Fat increases absorption significantly.

Use the ubiquinol form if you're over 40. It's more bioavailable than ubiquinone.

Most people notice improved energy within 2-4 weeks.
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If I woke up 20 pounds overweight and needed to lose it all by summer, this is EXACTLY what I'd do:

1. Stop eating at least 3-5 hours before bed. Set a hard stop. This prevents horrible food decisions and improves the quality of your sleep, which regulates hunger the next day.
2. Multiply your bodyweight by 12. That will be your daily calorie intake.

3. Multiply your bodyweight by .7, and that will be the daily grams of protein you need to eat to maintain/build muscle while burning fat.

4. To keep it easy, focus on hitting your calories and protein.
5. Fill your daily nutrition with these foods:

Greek yogurt
Water, coffee, and tea
Lean ground beef (extra-lean if you can)
Chicken breast and thighs
Turkey (ground or breast)
Fatty fish
Eggs and egg whites
Cottage cheese
Leafy greens
Potatoes​
Shellfish
Beans and lentils
Berries
Apples, oranges, kiwi, and grapefruit for higher-fiber fruit
Green cruciferous vegetables
Other high‑volume veg (cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, asparagus, cucumbers)
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