Caffeine (how it MAY be hurting your progress)

12/04/20 • 33 min

Let's talk CAFFEINE!
We bet you don't think of it like a drug... but it is!
A stimulant to be specific, that can cause many adverse effects if consumed in high dosages.
Do you track caffeine intake? You should!!
What is the ideal dosing? Between 200-300 mg PER DAY is our recommendation.
When should you dose it? Ideally right before or during your workout, so that you perform at your highest ability and therefore get the MOST out of your daily workout!
Drinking too much caffeine can actually affect your weight loss/fat loss goals.
Why? Because it puts our body into a constant fight or flight adrenaline and recovery state.
If your cortisol levels are high from the caffeine response, your body is trying to repair and recover from that stress. Weight loss or fat loss is NOT going to occur in that type of state.
In order to be comfortable with getting rid of body fat, your body has to be in an ideal and balanced state. Stress and stress hormones are a BIG adversary to this!!
So what's the take-away here?? Be AWARE of how much caffeine you are consuming and WHY you are drinking the amount that you are. Is it so that you can just complete basic functions? Is it once a day, twice a day, or more? We recommend you track & log your intake and then assess your next steps afterwards based on your results.
Recommended BCAA's with caffeine : https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/optimum-nutrition/essential-amino-energy.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2af-BRDzARIsAIVQUOcqJmVtbKpGVEwFi4PgKGbct2sOGdOIBWLu1IDNHmnG9etUrJh0EJ4aAqtWEALw_wcB
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WATER (literally the MOST important podcast)

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Today we talk WATER!!
That's right, everything about it- including all of the things we need it for, use it for, and how MUCH of it we should be looking to get.
I'm almost guaranteeing you all don't drink enough water..
But I AM encouraging you to take the J&M water challenge and try doubling the amount you are currently drinking for ONE WEEK CONSISTENTLY! Then try telling us you don't feel like a million bucks! Water makes all the difference in our physiques, AND helps aid in fat loss, reduces water retention, helps our skin and hair, bone and joints, and so many more things.
How could something that does all of these things NOT be necessary??
Start today; go on Amazon and buy yourself a sparkly new water bottle that holds 20+ oz.
Then try filling that up a few times per day and finishing all of the water for a week!
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SUGAR (the good, bad, and ugly)

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Today we talk SUGAR!
That's right, the famous ingredient inside of all our favorite drinks and snacks.
But is it really so bad for us? And why? And what about those artificial sweeteners?
Well, we have all the answers for you today.
Come dive into why we want to avoid excessive sugar consumption (in terms of what it does physiologically to our bodies), why we recommend natural sugar to artificial sweeteners (99% of the time), and how we can utilize and balance out the sugar we are ALL already consuming.
Remember: health is about balance and moderation, not sacrifice! We don't have to give up all of the foods we love-- in fact, just the opposite! We can have it all with just a little bit of effort and moderation.
DISCLAIMER: The opinions and views discussed on this podcast are not meant to be taken as medical advice or prescription. As always, please consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before starting or stopping any health routines, or before adding new supplements.

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