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Top 5 Supplements for Plant-Based Diet

March 15, 2020

Ever since I learned I was 200+ pounds and blood pressure was high, I’ve made serious changes to how I choose to feed and nourish my body. I focused only on decreasing stress, sugar and increasing sleeping mostly, which resulted in losing almost 30 pounds within two months. One area that was stressing me was lack of vital supplement of nutrition to my diet. For years, I have always purchased from a variety of sources and stores such as Amazon, Wholefoods and many retail stores, which was confusing, time consuming and ran into many issues. Instead, I now purchase directly through Amway. I loved being a customer so much, that I partner now directly with them. Below are my top five supplement for my plant-based diet, which aide in my weight loss and keep me fueled each day. Before you purchase any items, continue to support me by signing up for a free customer account. This also allows for me to help share great savings such as free shipping, discount and more through out the year exclusively to you. Once you sign up, by clicking Register then Become a Customer, then come back and click to shop. PS: I won’t email you or anything, and it takes just 60 seconds to do so. Before purchasing signup for a free customer account Click Here To SignUp Women’s Daily Vitamins Instead of buying individually up a multi-vitamin, vitamin D, magnesium and having a series of other supplements, I normally have every day. Instead of buying from multiple sources and outlets, I now am able to purchase my essential vitamins within one transaction but also have it in one packet portability. This pack includes the following vitamins for $1 a day! Vitamin D, Calcium and Magnesium Daily Multi-vitamin Hair, Skin and Nails Concentrated Fruits and Vegetable If you are a male or want an alternative one with Omegas included try the Men’s Packet. Similar to the Women’s Daily but instead of Hair, Skin and Nails it includes a daily Omega. Purchase Daily Women’s Pack Purchase Daily Men’s Packet Meal Replacement Shake I have always had a shake in the morning for weight loss. It helps fuels my day and is portable no matter where I go. I start my morning with water and a shake on my way to work but when at home, I add some of it to my daily green protein smoothie, which contains water, bananas, greens and frozen berries. Purchase Meal Replacement Shakes Immunity Supplement When traveling, I would always get sick especially when traveling to marathon. I have a series of items that I always use and take including immunity tonic. With immunity pack or tubes, I am able to travel and keep my immune system up to combat any other diseases. I prefer the liquid form but the pill version is also a great option. Purchase Immunity Pack (Pill) Immunity Twist Tube (Liquid) Multi-Purpose Wipes This isn’t a traditional nutritional supplement, but does affect your ability to intake nutrition. With diseases everywhere, I am always wiping down the office, seats in airline , my hands and everything. While soap and water are great, I sometimes am not able to get to them so I use the wipes. No phosphates, chlorine or other unpleasant ingredients, so it’s safer for the environment too. Purchase Multi-Purpose Wipes Hydration Drink As an athlete, I am always about staying hydrated. With summer months or longer workouts, I make sure to stay hydrated and replenish my body’s lost minerals with a hydration drink. Even if you work from home, you will be amazed at how easily you can be dehydrated as well. Being portable and having it easily on the run or in my gym bag. This is a great option for or runners, athletes, and anyone who wants to replace electrolytes and minerals without ingesting artificial colors and sweeteners. Purchase Hydration Supplements

Bras Brunch and Run Recap

March 9, 2020

Spring 2020 – Bra and Brunch Recap We kick off the first Saturday of Women’s Month with me for my 4th #brasandbrunch with @rei and @brooksrunning! This year, you all were in for a treat as attendees were able to get their first hands on the new Brooks Run Dare collection and I personally took everyone on an easy run/jog on a beautiful trial. These RunBras are created for just us runners in mind. I’ve got various sizes and includes the larger cup sizes. REI took care of the food in making sure we had something for our tummies and setup this super cute outdoor section so we could truly experience and enjoy nature. I shared the importance of the basics and how with running it is important to know your sports bras and running shoes are the foundations for success. Everyone was able to try on the new Glycerine shoes as well as test out the bras. Checkout the photos below and if you missed it, I have tons of upcoming events, sports bra guide and much more on the site. Bras, Brunch & Run Photos

Brooks Hyperion Elite Line Review

February 29, 2020

I had a lot of chatter on Facebook about the Brooks Running Hyperion Line, particularly with its release during the Olympic trials and the elite runners running in them. So with anything, I had to stop and chat finally about these shoes I have had since last year. So, I had a few minutes to review some of my notes and share about the shoe. As always, I am a Brooks RunHappy Ambassador, but my views, opinions, and such are my own. I keep it real. Brooks Hyperion Elite & Tempo Running Shoes Honest Review and Thoughts About the New Elite Shoe First, things First. The Hyperion Elite sold out within an hour or two. Yes. These are sold out. So if you were looking for a hookup, keep that moving. …. At this time, I’m unsure of the next release. It might be a minute to see how those who have this first batch respond. Higher demand for the shoe often pushes up production. Who are the Hyperion Elite Shoes For? Hyperion Elite is For Elite Runners… End of Subject. Thanks for Reading. .. This shoe is not for everyday runners like myself. In short, unless you are training to BQ (Boston Qualify) or regularly BQ, leave this shoe alone. For real. It’s a 300+ shoe. That’s like a a 6 month supply of Chipotle. The Hyperion Elite is not for training but specifically for race day. The Elite was designed for a maximum of 100 miles. Less depending on the runners’ weight and built. So in short two races and they are done. Yep! I won’t spend time on this review discussing the shoe’s detail, foam and all that jazz. The site does a great job of doing that so I am going to keep it on the things most folks aren’t discussing and give other insight into it. Wait !The Shoes You Have Are All Black, but They are White and Yellow Online? I have a black unicorn version because I’ve had the shoe since last year when I went to Brooks Headquarters for their Innovation Summit. All the more reason why you should be keeping up with me on the IG. Due to a nice embargo and me not trying to get sued, all you saw was a group pic of us in the shoe and no up close pics. They had just finished the color of the shoes during that time; thus, why we don’t have them in white and yellow. Also, it’s hard to keep a secret about shoes when you have pictures of bright white shoes with neon yellow in them for 30+ people. The Hyperion Elite Have Been Around For A Bit For Real? While at the Innovation Summit, we worked out with them and knew about the shoe in Boston when Desi won Boston the previous year. We couldn’t take pictures of the shoes that she signed, but if you ever visit HQ, they are there signed, and you can compare. The shoes we have in all black are the same that Desi and Shaddy ran in for Boston 2018, aka the Hurricane, Tsunami, hail, and my DNF year. (If I had the shoe maybe I would have finished too. But hey…) They are all black. She spoke about having brand new shoes on that year and never wearing them before. They were delivered the day before the race to both runners and the rest you can find out on Google. The color scheme is now white and yellow because of the Spring colors, and the focus on how “looking good” affects us as runners. A good outfit can boost our moods basically, so the shoe has a little style as a result. What Does the Hyperion Elite Feel Like When Running It feels like walking on air but curved. It sounds weird, but if you look at the pic, it’s shaped in a bow or C shape. This helps your naturally his the ground in a more efficient state with stability that’s natural to you. Instead of forcing you to spring, or run a certain way, The shoe and Brooks in general, are helping the body guide into a natural pattern to you. This is seen in the elite shoe but also all shoes. Their marketing has shifted to “guide” and “what’s natural” to you. For elites, this is the same. This reduces injuries and causes you to be a more effective and efficient runner. How Light Is Hyperion Elite and Tempo Shoe? It Looks Heavy My phone is heavier than the Elite running Shoe. I have an iPhone 10. That’s the best way I can describe it. The Hyperion Elite Shoe Compared to Other Shoes I’ve seen a side-by-side comparison of elite runners in other shoes versus running in the Elite. It was eye-opening and clear as day on the benefits of the shoe. You saw how unstable a lot of different shoes made the runner, and eventually, this instability is what causes a lot of injuries and or weakness in the runner. While we aren’t elite athletes, we can always learn. I highly recommend this for all runners to do because you can see visually how much energy is lost and the instability one has without the proper shoe. Most running shoe stores offer this. If not, you can record yourself on a treadmill and see how your form is when running on different shoes. So what about the Hyperion Tempo Shoe? Is that a good purchase for me? This shoe is a training shoe for elites but I can recommend it for those who want a super light training shoe and are faster runners in general. The Hyperion tempo and the entire Hyperion line are all made to wear without socks so keep that in mind when buying. The sizing is about 1.5 in difference for most. So I wear at 9.5 and I have a size 8. It fits like a glove and rather breathable.

Tips For Staying Healthy on a Plane for Runners

January 31, 2020

I used to get sick every time I flew. It didn’t matter what I did. I would always get sick during or after a trip. Since last summer, I started being intentional about my travel, especially with so much of it coming up. I began having ar routine of items I would check off my list for packing but also carrying on the plane. Then in the summer, the queen Naomi Campbell shared her Airport Routine with the world, and it changed my entire life. I watched it at least 10x and ordered everything or my versions of what she had and tried it out. After the first flight, I noticed I was a bit concerned because folks were looking at me crazy, and I was slow in doing the process that she showed. However, after I made it back from this flight in the summer, I noticed I wasn’t sick at all. I tried it again in August, and on the second flight, I didn’t get sick. And again.. And Again. Oh, honey! Since doing this, I have not gotten AT ALL for 6 months of traveling. Below I pulled together a few items that you have to have for staying healthy while traveling on a plane to marathons and a runner. Get everything on my “Travel Essentials” storefront, and thank me later! Tips For Staying Healthy on a Plane for Runners I keep all my supplies in a cute tote or bag and then pull it out of my backpack. Here are the items that you must have if you are a traveling runner like myself or it’s your first marathon away from the city. Gloves: I put on my gloves before anything else when I am in the plane. I have these in a bag and mostly carry about two pairs per trip. I clean them off with the hand sanitizer or wet wipes and dispose of them after a round trip. I often forget them, so I always try to have a backup, so that’s why it’s two pair. Wet-Wipes: So, I am partial to wet-wipes than Lysol because they can also be used on the body and come in the individual wraps. I use the individuals for my hands often and the larger ones to wipe off the seats and trays from everything. I follow and look like a budget & generic version of Naomi when traveling. I don’t care. Water bottle – Hydroflask: I break everything, but one bottle I haven’t is my trusty hydro flask. I carry it with me and refill it everywhere I go. I have two, a small 20 and my trusty 40 ounces. I add a santevia travel water filter in it to clean and purify water as needed. Masks: So right now, I have a few favorites, but so far, this mask is everything. It comes in cute colors and has filters that I replace inside. I like this option as I can easily wash and go on. These are my favorites and highly recommend grabbing at least two of them because someone took mine, or you might lose and forget one. I also have disposable ones incase I forget as a backup. Vitamins: Biofrizz, isn’t your standard vitamins c. Not sure what is in it, but this kicks out most colds. I take a serving 2-days before I leave, each day while I am traveling, and 2 days after I am back to ensure I kick out whatever germs. I take this with 2 ounces of water, so it’s my vitamin C shot. Electrolytes: Personally, my body like Pedialyte® for running as I don’t cramp, but I know it’s expensive, so since most of my friends are Nuun ambassadors, I like the Nuun vitamins or sports. These are great to travel with and much affordable too. I will grab a free coffee cup and add some water to it while I am waiting in the airport. It’s easy for me and I can re-use if I want to add in some hot water to make it warm and a tea. Blanket: I would recommend getting your blanket, but I use my race blanket and love the fleece from it. It’s light but warm and nothing like showing off that I am a marathoner. Just make sure it is thin and not too bulky where you can sit on it and also throwback in your bag or purse. Hand sanitizer (optional): I prefer the natural ones just because I am using this often and don’t want my hands to be too dry, and most contain a lot of chemicals. My favorites are by Dr. Bronners and Everyone, which I grab these at Wholefoods or Amazon. I use these also in my gym bag and pretty much anywhere too. I sometimes have this buried in my bag and use the wet-wipe individuals instead cause it’s easier. These are essentials that I have that keep me from being sick. Most of these items I learned from Naomi, and it’s work. I don’t drink any water on the plane, bring my food when possible, and pretty much keep to myself. I can’t hear much with my headphones on, which I only use Jaybirds Vistas. No crying babies will bother me!! Trust me grab all these items on amazon and you will thank me later!

How To Add Workouts on Your Garmin Watch

January 15, 2020

If you have a custom workout or are following a plan that requires various changes and instructions in a workout, you often have to write them down, remember them, or use an app that tells you what to do. One thing I love and use regularly is the workout section in the Garmin Connect. Often my running coach gives me a workout such as the following Warm up 1-1.5 miles Run: 800 meters at 11 min pace 400 meter at recovery pace Break for 30 seconds Do this (steps 2-4) 4 times Cool down for 1 mile or 15 minutes After doing this one time, I honestly have forgotten what I am doing. But that’s where the workout section of the Garmin connect is perfect. I can add this entire workout with the repeats, cool down and warm-up, etc. and to connect, and then it will sync to my Garmin. Once I am ready, I select the workout, and it will keep track and also tell me what to do so I don’t have to think about it. It’s my coach but virtual. In this latest video, I am teaching you how I do this quickly and what it looks like. Below are the step-by-step instructions for reference. Directions on App or Web for Adding a Workout to Garmin Sign into Garmin Connect from a personal computer Select Training in the expanded navigation bar on the left Select Workout Select a workout type… and choose the activity type Select Create a Workout Create and your workout based on your needs Select Save Workout From the Workouts page, the newly created workout will be listed. Click two diagonal arrows to sync the workout to your device. Note: A Send to Device pop up window will appear listing compatible devices the workout can be sent to. Select the device to send the workout to OR use the Garmin app to sync with your Garmin View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexandria Williams (@alexandriawill) on Jan 7, 2020 at 12:00pm PST To Do the Workout on your Garmin or to review it Once you add the workout and sync it with your watch you want to do the following. From the watch face, select START. Select the activity (Running for this since we made a running workout). Hold Menu symbol (middle button) Select Training > My Workouts.‍ Select a workout. NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list. Select Do Workout. Select START to start the timer. That’s it!

What I Eat In A Day to Lose 30 Pounds

July 17, 2019

Within two months, I lost almost 30 pounds. Yep. that’s a crazy amount of weight to lose and no I didn’t do anything crazy to get the weight off. No detox pills or crazy deprivation methods. I gave up and adjusted only three things in my life which were sleep, stress and sugar. You can find out more about how I ended up there by reviewing “How I lost 30 pounds in 2 months.” But obviously, the one thing everyone wanted to know is what did I eat or not eat for two months. I made it simple for me because remember my main focus was reducing/giving up stress so that included how I consumed my food. Everything listed has a link to purchase and or more information about the item. In general, I used meal prep services where my meals were already made for me. I didn’t have time even to cook and didn’t want to think about anything. Again less stress. Other areas, I tried to adjust and keep sugar to the low-low. What I Eat In A Day to Lose 30 Pounds Awake & PreWorkout I try to wake up at the same time. As part of my weight loss, sleep was/is critical, and thus, I make it a top priority over everything. After sleeping a full 8-10 hours, my body needs some significant hydration. I try to drink 12+ ounces with lemon or lime juice in the morning. Sometimes it’s more or less; it just depends on how I feel each day. Since I workout in the morning, I work out with either some form of electrolyte or pre-workout mix. These mostly come from UCAN as they are clean and sugar-free and ensure I won’t have a “sugar” crash once working out. UCAN is excellent for those who are diabetic and or concerned with for blood and “sugar” levels. Not to go into details about it but, it contains SuperStarch®, which a slow-release complex carb that steadies your blood sugar. I like it because I can take pretty much one product before or after working out. Simple. Easy. Not complicated. You can find the items or try them on Amazon or grab this package on their website. Breakfast After working out, it’s time to have breakfast officially. I am rushing and always on the move from either running or cross-training so, I keep breakfast stress-free with a shake. I would like to make smoothies, but it can be costly and not as possible. I like Garden of Life Raw Meal Protein as it contains greens, a significant amount of protein and everything honestly I need for the morning day. I take two scoops in the morning and add to a shaker. Once completed, I actually “eat” and have some toast. Ezekiel bread can taste weird if you aren’t used to it, but it’s low in sugar, contains reasonable amounts of protein and the “real” bread. Garden of Life Raw Meal Protein Garden of Life Fit Shakes Ezekiel Bread: Raisin, Regular and Sesame Daily Hydration Once I get to work or on my way. I use this time to consumer more liquids cause I am on the move and working away. I often am hydrating mostly before and after lunchtime the following items. Tea: Black with stevia and cream, half and half or milk. I allow myself this option because I love teas. I usually have one cup of black tea around 10-11ish and then again around 2-3. Sometimes I would get a red or green drink, but I love black tea. Alkaline Water: I like Alkaline 88 because it’s a bit more affordable, fresh and has salt (mineral) included in it and I need every bit I can take. I try to take in 40 ounces of alkaline water a day; thus, I don’t have to drink that much water in general. Green Juice: When I would feel sick or tired or needed some kick, I would get a green juice. The green juices I pick contain virtually no fruits so they can be a bit yucky to those who aren’t used to them. If I can’t find one without any fruit my other choice is to read the ingredients and select one with an apple as the fruit because it has the lower sugar containment. This wasn’t a regular thing, but I do drink them here and there. I don’t often because I opt to have Garden of Life Superfood – Greens as this contains all the greens I needed in a fraction of the cost. Lunch & Dinner Meals This is the most natural part of everything for me because I use Snap Kitchen each week and don’t think about what I am going to eat. I eat one of there vegetarian meals for lunch and dinner. Snap has updated their menu, so I am listing the meals I ate then plus the meal I like now. New Meals (July): Lentil, Veggie burger, Taco hash, Umami grain bowl, sweet potato veggie Benedict Previous Meals: Black bean burger, Taco hash, grilled kale hoping John, roasted veggies with cucumber than spicy dan noodles Salads: Greek and house salads are my favorites. I purchased two and split them in half and consume half with each meal. I keep salads simple with mixed greens, three toppings (ex: blue cheese, carrots, and roasted tomatoes) and switching out the dressings. My favorite dressings are by Wholefoods and Tessemae’s. I buy toppings based on whatever is on sale if I am making them. Save on Snap Kitchen: I used this same coupon to grab a week’s worth of meal for super less than $30 bucks. You can also try a few meals for cheap and on the low-low. Save that eating out money and decrease ya grocery bill. Additional Protein For Meals If I am hungry and need a bit more calories and or protein, I will cook a week’s worth of black bean burgers, Beyond

Toronto Marathon Guide & Review

June 28, 2019

This year, I set out to do my second international race. I went to our neighboring country of Canada to tackle the Toronto Marathon for a weekend run-girls trip on a budget. We travel, shopped, ran and conquered new records in Tonrot and had a great time! Here is your guide to traveling to Toronto and running the Toronto Marathon. Where to Fly I flew both American and AirCanada and honestly because AirCanda is so large, I recommend flying it. It’s much better in service, food, and cost. Additionally, the AirCanada terminals are way better than what I experienced with American Airlines, which I was returning from Toronto to the USA. The American area was depressing and barely had anything for us. Toronto’s airport is very nice, organized and clean. Additionally, they allow you free carts for your luggage and various accommodations for those traveling with families/kids. For my United States folks, this is International so I recommend having global entry or at one of the other international trusted travel programs like Nexus if you have that to avoid the customs lines. Because I have global entry it took me 90 seconds to get through customs compared to my friend Alex which was over an hour. Where to Stay in Toronto for the Toronto Marathon Since this right before the summer break, flights are cheap and tons of options for traveling. So your hotel won’t cost nearly as much as most races ($200-$300 a night) During my stay, I choose the Hilton hotel, which was also the host hotel. The main reason is due to the service and also centrally located to everything. The shuttle for the race also picks up outside the front of the hotel and thus you can roll out of bed easily and without much stress. You will have to pay the additional $30 bucks or so for the shuttle to make sure you do ahead of time. It’s cheaper and seems to be less of a hassle. Pricing was affordable and it’s connected to a variety of other areas within the area to walk too. I picked out a few other popular housing that many runners also recommend and close to the city. Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Residence Inn Toronto Downtown City*Stay Condos – Simcoe Street The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar Toronto Luxury Accommodations – University Plaza Where to Eat & Dine In Toronto for the Toronto Marathon Don’t forget that your dollars go a lot longer as the currency situation works to our benefit. For one American dollar is equal to .70 Canadian cents. This means you can budget very easily on everything from hotel to dining especially when splitting it between two people. If you get lost, one thing I noticed is that we consistently hit the street Queens so when in doubt, try to head on this street and you can venture to most places from or to there. While you are on Queens don’t be surprised to see fries being served everywhere. It’s a thing in Toronto. Titos: Since this race takes place around or during Cinco De Mayo, you must have a margarita, or tequila or some chips and salsa. Go here to have it all and a band and much more. Vegandale Brewery –Toronto’s Only All Vegan Brewery and Restaurant. This was a great pre or post race place for the race. Donatello: We went here for our pre-carb/race meal and had a great authentic pasta. Juice: There are several juice spots and bubble tea in the city but one popular place is Revitalize. Fresh juice was amazing there and a great variety of flavors and sizes. Bacon Nation: When you finish a race and want to demolish all your calories, this is one place that you can indulge. Candian Comfort food is the slogan and thus it lives up to it. Assembly: Don’t know what to eat? Go here. We went at least twice because we didn’t know what we wanted. From vegan cupcakes to the Gnocchi that Beat Bobby Flay, we ate everything we wanted while surrounded by great DJs, a nice projector displaying the latest news and sports and loads more celebration. Toronto’s City Hall: On our way to the Mall, we ran into Oosege hall, which is a part of Toronto’s city hall. It’s a great place to quickly learn some history and a nice area to get on the streetcar. What to Do & See In Toronto For Toronto Marathon Biking: Easily grab a bike and ride around town, which is great before or after the race. The Mall: Enough said. Everything you need and then some. Great mall within a few blocks of the hotels downtown. We shopped, ate and even had bubble tea while there. Diverge Virtual Playground, which is awesome to do if you can plan accordingly with a group. Sports: You have a variety of sports to pick from such as baseball, basketball and the beloved hockey. Take a day to enjoy and celebrate! CN Tower: Completed your race and then head over to the CN Tower the following day. Take the tour and then take the picture of your medal over the entire city. You gotta do it for the gram! Bricktown: Shop, chill and eat in this cool part of the city. This is also a great spot for local “relaxation” if you get my drift. Chinatown & Kensington Avenue: These two places are next to each other so grab your wallets, put on your shoes and take a walk up and down these two unique towns. Don’t forget to grab your camera to stop and take tons of photos for the gram. Graffiti walls around all around these towns as they are truly town art. Toronto Marathon Review, Tips & Recap No matter when you go to Toronto, I highly recommend the Toronto Marathon race in May. It’s the perfect weather for anyone traveling to Toronto and the best times too. For runners, the race

How I Lost 30 Pounds in 2 Months

May 31, 2019

I thought about having a webinar or going live to discuss how I lost weight but you know what, I just hit the video and recorded it for you. Instead of editing down this video, I thought it was important you got an idea of my journey and who I am. I am honest and hardly did any edits because in all things I want to continue to be authentic about who I am and what I am doing. #nocookiecutter Don’t worry. I am making shorter videos on everything I listed so those will go into details. Consider this your intro and pep talk about health and wellness first before going into the details and action of everything. Losing 30 Pounds in 2 Months & Running 3 Times a Week Before starting, I highly recommend doing a spring cleaning. I got rid of everything in my house. From food, the pantry, clothes, to underwear and old sheets, everything must go in order to make room for the newness. This wasn’t pretty but it forced me to see how much clutter I had physically that was reflected emotionally and mentally too. Importance of Tracking and Finding Habits for Weight Loss When I saw the scale hit 200lbs on February 13th at the doctor’s office, I was filled a lot of emotions and also sick for the umpteenth time. However, I left out of the office more concerned about my weight than ever. I was the heaviest I had ever been in my life and the main issue I had was – how did I get there. I was not only the heaviest but sick, high blood pressure and just a mess. My life was falling apart both physically, emotionally and mentally and I couldn’t keep it together anymore. After a few weeks, I finally got myself together and made a plan. The problem was that I didn’t know how to tackle weight loss and stop yo-yo dieting for good. One day, I heard the quote “we are all just creatures of habits” and it occurred to me that I needed to figure out what I was doing in order to lose the weight for good. So I tracked everything! I tracked everything to make myself accountable for results and know what’s going on. AKA what are my habits. So below are the things I tracked. Weight Blood Pressure – Doctor’s orders Sleep Food & Water Everything Else (Stress, Exercise etc) By seeing what I was doing on a daily basis I had a better idea of how I could make a plan and then adjust. I was able to see what was working, big time failures and how to create new habits. It wasn’t pretty but it kept me accountable to see what was happening every single day and to get raw and honest about what was going on with myself. Focusing on the Big 3: Stress, Sleep & Sugar. After reviewing my habits, I didn’t change everything. Instead, I focused on breaking and forming new habits of the following three items: Stress, Sleep, and Sugar. Pretty much I did the following Sugar: Sugar is literally in everything! I also have a big sweet tooth so this was probably the hardest for me. I cut out sugar in all things from food to fruit. At first, it was hard and no it wasn’t perfect. I skimmed through a few books that discussed the impact of sugar but it’s basically a drug. I kept tracking everything I consumed and would make adjustment each day and week. It’s now easier and I don’t think about it. I have some form of sugar in things such as post-workout drink or a cookie here and there but it’s super rare. I do have stevia often in my tea. Indirectly this made me cut out most bread, pasta, and al the other stuff too but that’s another video for another day. Sleep: I re-read my book so I could have a healthy foundation but the biggest things that stood out was my discussion of sleep in the book. I forgot all about the importance. Did you know that lack of sleep or keeping someone up is used as a form of torture in war or capturing an enemy? Yep! When tracking everything via my Garmin, I saw how little sleep I was getting. I thought I was having a night of at least 7 hours of sleep but in reality, it was more like 4 hours of sleep. I made it a priority to make sure that I had a lot more sleep. I started going to bed earlier and sleeping about 9-10 hours a night. It seems like a lot but I was making my body find a natural sleep pattern at first. Eventually, I even out and have a good cycle. Some days I do need more sleep and I am mindful of it. Stress: I monitored this via my watch but also just taking time out to each day to workout, write, meditate and such. This is a big issue and there isn’t much advice I can say about watching stress levels. Most of it is mental so my advice is to get some therapy and also adjust what you are consuming into your ears/eyes/mind on a daily basis. During this time, I unfollowed a lot of random accounts and people on social media that didn’t align with where I wanted to go. Additionally, this happened in real life as I begin to be aware of what was stressing me out or making me sad. This can be a job, person, car, meal prepping, etc. What I realized was that I didn’t have a lot of time and it was stressing me out so I begin to invest in things that would aid in decreasing stress such as trying meal prep companies and delivery services. In short, I substituted unhealthy stress for a healthier option such as traveling and working out/running.

Bermuda Travel Guide For Runners

March 17, 2019

Bermuda is an island literally in the middle of the ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, not the Caribbean as most folks think it is. This means it’s closer to North Carolina and year around the weather is pretty nice. The coldest month is February, which in Bermuda the winter season consist of the low 60s degrees but watch out for the hot and humid summers.

Bermuda Marathon Weekend Review

March 8, 2019

Bermuda is known for the’s Bermuda Triangle challenge where you run three different races and distances throughout three days. This is awesome and challenging because the competition is crazy hilly. What the race will challenge you in hills will reward you in views. Plan beforehand by just taking it easy and doing most sightseeing during the run instead of paying for a tour. Here is my review of the Bermuda Marathon Challenge.