Hocus Pocus it is all about your Focus.

Well, day 3 of the fast went. . well, fast.  Slept in last for the first time in weeks, no girls (daughters) to pick up, no clients to train, good day for a lie in.  I have completed one week of caffeine detox & sugar detox and 3 days of juice fast.  Woohoo!!!  I have to say the end results I am enjoying today are as follows, feeling more "in tune" with my body and how foods effect it, increasing energy level and a general sense of well-being.   Over all feeling good today. 
Alright, so now the detox is over and it is time to get back to training tomorrow, you will notice I did not train today, your previous days caloric intake/nutrition is what fuels your workouts.  Accordingly, I gave myself today to eat well and regain my energy stores.  Too fast back to training and you can lower your immune system and get sick.  Getting sick during a 60 day challenge put a damper on your training and eating as well as the end results. Discretion is the better part of valor.  Or as I say Discernment, Direction, Dedication in that order.
I am having fun experimenting with different food ideas, taking an attitude of discovery, play & experimentation.  Looking forward to trying a lot of new recipes and places to eat.  Going to take this momentum and keep rolling.

MBG3
MBG1: Training
Day off today, training anyway.  Did alot of work and my clients did a great job today.

MBG2: Restoration
ES Yoga with every client today, it is amazing to see the change that can take place from working on one posture. 

MBG3: Plant Based Nutrition
Got busted on FB by http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ for not tracking my calories, didn't see the need since I WAS FASTING!  Imagine outed by a computer program.  BTW, change the settings so we do not notify the world if Kevin does not check in. 
Lots of good eating today. SOOOO happy to eat food again.  The best thing I have discovered about tracking my eating is that I have been under eating. As of 12pm I was totally full and had only consumed 560 calories of high quality food.  My daily goal is 2,000+.  I had to apply myself to catch up. 
I put together a high calorie dinner, this is a bachelor special.  I purchased all the ingredients at Trader Joe's.

1 bag black lentils
1 bag brown rice
1 bag spicy chickpeas
1 can organic black beans
cut in green, red and yellow peppers for color and add some spicy BBQ sauce and a pinch of sea salt.
Total cost: Under $5
Prep Time: 5 min (if you can boil water you can make this)

Rating: 7 out of 10 easy to prep, needs a little more color and more spices.

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!

MBG3
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.

MBG3
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