Forgive me Blogger for I have sined. It has been 5 days since my last blog.

OOOOOOKay, the move is behind me and I am back to blogging.  I am most happy about the fact that I have maintained my plant based eating throughout the move.  I am still keeping the caffeine to a minimum which means only a couple cups a week.  I think I got more sore from the weird and strange positions I have to carry boxes and furniture in than a MBG workout. LOL!  But with more than just "a little help from my friends".. I got through it.  So grateful to have a peaceful place to come home to.  And Sara (Dixon's dog) is settling in nicely.  The monkey mommy (Sharon) brought over some vegetarian chili and corn bread for us on Sunday so we didn't have to cook.  A big THANK YOU for that.  I will get you all the recipe in the near future. 

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MBG1: Restoration
I have been doing my ES Yoga daily.  And begun to study the books of B.K.S. Iyengar to further deepen my knowledge base.

MBG 2: Training
Lots of lifting of boxes, moving furniture over the weekend.  Today was Dog Brothers (NoHo pack) training with Nick, Matt and the boys.  If you think MMA is fun you should try grappling with sticks and knives.  Puts a whole new wrinkle on things.  Keeping it reality based.  We finished with 3 1:30 sec round of conditioning drills that is after all the grappling drills, take down defense and get up drills (while someone is hitting you with a padded stick from KIL industries).  http://www.bloodsport.com/ for sticks, knives, DVD etc

MBG 3: Plant Based Nutrition
I have been getting a lot of questions about having to label what it is we do.  Vegan or Vegetarian, we chose Plant Based for a reason people.  There are individual interpretations of each of those words and most have a stereotype they attach with each as well.  I feel no need to label myself either but prefer to allow myself the freedom to choose the healthiest choices for my body as you should do for yours.  A little history is needed here.  I grew up in Florida until I was six and then Alaska from 6th grade on.  We were not a wealthy family by any means so if we wanted meat we had to go and get it ourselves this meant learning to hunt and fish at a early age as well a work to earn money to help the family.  I have made a conscious choice to not kill any more animals unless it's them or me.  So, I have an issue with labels, how about we focus on actions.  Each person must decide for themselves who they are, and what they do.
So still all plant based and having fun with LOTS of ENERGY to burn.  Having great workouts and feeling awesome. 
Today I wanted to play a bit just to keep it interesting so I chose to have a "Green" Day not the band just food that is green.

Meal 1:  Green Drink & carrot juice, banana (only slightly green)
Snack1: Nuts raw, Green Drink
Meal 2: Vegan (here we go w labels again) fried rice with nuts and pineapple from Whole Foods.
Snack 2: Amazing Grass Super greens bar, Green Drink and a Green Tea
Meal 3: Big bowl of spinach salad with beet salad, broccoli slaw, steamed mixed veggies, sunflower seeds w balsamic dressing
Threw some other colors in just for fun.  Still having a bit of a time getting all my caloric intake in, adding the nuts and dates have helped. Going to add a couple of Sun Warrior protein drinks to the mix.

Eat Green and Get Lean,
Be Safe brothers and sisters,

Kevin

Crankasaurus Rex rears his ugly head

Hahahaha I am Crankasaurus Rex I will tear you head off for no reason.  ROAR!!  LOL!  Day 2 of cleanse although I got up with good energy and mood that did not last the entire day.  Sorry Dixon.  The majority of the day I have good energy but to say that I was not at my best would be an understatement.  I managed to teach my MBG classes and do the first check in for our 60 Day Challengers not sure how much sense I made as I was talking because I was in the middle of a mild out of body experience.  I can feel a gradual depletion of physical strength with gradually  feeling myself become more spiritually and emotionally sensitive.  This is not the first time I have experienced this, I have quested before but for a different reason more spiritual in mature.  This quest is to re-connect with the signals my body sends to tell me that I need food or water.  I have had only mild pangs of hunger or thirst but have been manifesting a myriad of symptoms of low blood sugar, brain lock, lack of  ability to focus and a strange metallic taste in my mouth.  Oh, and a noticed lack of patience and positive attitude.  I should not have been driving a I lost my way to a place I am familiar with and even ran a red light (not on purpose).  Note to self:  walk slow and carry water also naps are GOOOOOOOD!

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MBG1: Training
Only teaching to day, no training on fast. 

MBG2: Restoration
Lead some basic postures for classes.

MBG3: Plant Based Nutrition
Lemon Juice, Veggie Juice, Lemon Juice, Veggie Juice, Green Tea and Herbal Tea. 


Again, I want to thank those around me for my patience and give my apology to Dave and Dixon for the attack of Crankasaurus Rex.  Sorry guys, Love you like brothers.  Mean it.

Enjoyed visiting the Grand Opening of Bas Rutten's new gym and seeing many old friends.  Wishing Bas much success with this venture.

Be Safe Brothers and Sisters,

Kevin

When life gives you lemons, make lemon water for your fast

Today was the beginning of a 3 day cleansing fast with  Lemon water, Juice and herbal tea.  The purpose of a fast is to give you intestinal tract a break, often times specific types of juices are used to detox kidneys and liver as well.  The lemon water changes the ph of your body water.  There is also another reason to fast at the start of a new eating plan because it serves to break all you old eating habits.  For example many people eat for the following reasons Time of day, Places (in front of the T.V. etc), People, Boredom, and programing (clean your plate etc).  By limiting your choices and breaking your routines it give you a fresh start.
I am not giving the details of the fast because I don't want you crazies running off half-cocked.
My energy levels have been good today and I finally passed the kidney stone that has been working it's way through my body.  They say the pain of passing on is as close as a man will come to giving birth but having witnessed that I would say that it was not even close.  Much respect to the mommies out there.

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MBG 1: Training
Today due to starting the fast we were not supposed to train, but we trained anyway.  The workout was 15/15 for 30 minutes.  10 minutes of clean and press, 10 minutes of KB swings and 10 minutes of hanging leg raises.  Great workout with the MLC.  My neck is a little sore but I will fix that with some Eichens yoga tomorrow.

MBG 2: Recovery
ES Yoga Beginner sequence 1x

MBG 3: Plant Based Nutrition
Lets just say it went something like this Lemon water, Juice, Lemon water, Juice, Lemon water, Herbal Tea
Trying out a new Yogi band herbal tea Kidney and Liver detox: I give it a 6 out of 10 tastes good and get the added benefit of increasing Kidney and Liver function.  BONUS! 

Looking forward to tomorrow after teaching at www.monkeybargymla.com in Moorpark. I am going to the Grand Opening of Elite MMA training center owned by the one and only EL Guapo Bas Rutten.  Congratulations to Bas and crew.

Be Safe Brothers and Sisters,

Kevin