Coach Be: Daily

A note on the sad passing of David A. Arnold.

I didn't know David, but he did us all the favor of making himself transparent and accessible. So when I met him, he felt like a friend.

Please take care of yourselves.

-Coach Be

Join my healthy life community here: https://eatingforabs.com/21

Dealing with ADHD can be incredibly frustrating.  Both on the part of the parent, as well as the child suffering from the impairment.

My guest in this episode is Dr. Ericka Goodwin, board certified psychiatrist and Eating For Abs student.  I asked Ericka to join me to discuss her incredible children's book, "How Amari Learned to Love School Again," as well to help me understand the impact of ADHD on children and the family as a whole.

I shared my own experience, and got a great understanding of the variety of treatments for ADHD, the difference between the types of medications, and the many treatment options which include therapy, medications, and school (and at home) accommodations.

This is a great episode to share with your family.

For guidance establishing great health and getting in the best shape of your life, visit https://EatingForAbs.com

-Coach Be Moore

PS: Wu-Tang is for the children. 

#CoachBeDaily #ADHD #ADD #Wellness #MentalHealth #BlackFamilies #psychiatry

Due to the volume of real conversations and consistent hard work we've done together, Whitney and I have become good friends.

This happens often especially in 1-on-1 coaching, which is what was required to help Whitney make the behavioral changes that kept her off hypertension medications, and eventually helped her lose 38 pounds and keep them off.

The first step was convincing her doctor to afford her the chance to make changes at home.

Here's how it worked out.

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #Hypertension #Nutrition #Wellness #loseweight #eatingforabs #e4a

The impact of Alzheimer's disease on a family can feel devastating.

Given the current state of affairs, with no cure in sight, the prudent move for families today is the prioritization of preventative practices.

I asked my friend Erika to share her family's experience with Alzheimer's disease on this episode.  It is my hope that we'll reach families in time with a message that will move us to action.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #Dementia #Alzheimers #Wellness #BrainHealth 

When I met Olympia she was helping produce an event in Los Angeles.  I was immediately impressed with her organization and leadership skills, and THEN found out that she was an alum of my undergraduate Alma Mater, Howard University.

After she made it clear that I am now considered and old head (I had no clue what the hand signs and spirit calls were, as they were apparently invented well after my graduation), we found common ground in our passion for wellness and community building.

Olympia is the founder of SÜPRMARKT, a pop up organic market in Los Angeles, but she's not stopping there...

Take a listen to her journey and consider supporting her awesome effort to "Keep Slauson Fresh."

@supr.mrkt

http://keepslausonfresh.net

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #Nutrition #Crenshaw #FoodDesert #Slauson #OlympiaAuset #HowardAlumni #HBCU

According to some estimates microorganisms in our bodies out number our own cells by as much as 10 to 1.

Our bodies are home to trillions of microbes, the largest number of which are found in our gut.

What is our gut and what does it do?

Today's topic on Coach Be: Daily.

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #Nutrition #Wellness #Digestion #GITract #GutBiome

A buddy and client of mine travels extensively, often finding himself in nutrition deserts or with very limited access to personal time or a gym.

He's also a very silly dude, so I find myself often answering very specific questions OR hypothetical questions on how to best navigate an ever-changing  set of environmental challenges.

If you were an astronaut who only had 30 days before heading to space... ?

This one is fun and informative.  I'd love to hear your answers as well.

Take a listen.  

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #Fitness #Travel #fatloss

Let me start by saying that the woman in this story failed herself.

She failed in her responsibility to manage her health, and her family is left in sorrow.

Now that I've said that, I feel more free to say that this woman was also failed BY the healthcare system.  A culturally responsive pedagogical approach was required to effectively teach her how to make changes that could ease her treatment...

That wasn't what we hear in this story.

Questions and comments: 347-770-1433 or @CoachBeMoore

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeMoore #EatingForAbs #Nutrition #Mortality #longevity #WesternMedicine

Type 2 diabetes is the result of insulin resistance, and we know that exercise is an effective tool in strategies for increasing insulin sensitivity.

In this episode we'll discuss issues involved in selecting an appropriate exercise regimen to start making improvements.

- Coach Be

#CoachBeDaily #Wellness #T2D #EatingForAbs #Exercise 

”What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?”

In this episode of Coach Be: Daily, I’m going to attempt to explain the difference between fruits and vegetables, and draw a delineation between the two the makes sense.

There can be a little guesswork involved with what makes a fruit a fruit and a vegetable a vegetable, and a fair amount of crossover between the two categories depending on whether you’re a botanist, a nutritionist, or a chef. 

Let's see if we can make heads or tails of the issue...

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #Fruit #Vegetable #Nutrition #EatingForAbs #Wellness

I was recently speaking with a class at the University of Washington on topics including nutrition and wellness.  

During the Q&A, a muslim student asked how he could balance his observation of Ramadan with maintaining his hard earned progress in the gym. Well, this is right up my alley.  Not only have I worked with clients on this  issue before, but one of my former students has built on the work we've done together and is being recognized for his ketogenic experiments during Ramadan. 

He is author Daanish Faruqi, and he was kind enough to call in from Jordan to share his approach on Coach Be: Daily. 

-Coach Be Moore

See Daanish' experiments in real time: @Shaykhketo 

Article: https://www.theislamicmonthly.com/a-ketogenic-ramadan-experiment/ 

#CoachBeDaily #Ramadan #Keto #fasting #islam #IntermittentFasting #Nutrition #Wellness

Blue Zones are the are areas around the world where the highest concentration of centenarians live. That’s means people who live to be over 100 years old.  

By studying the commonalities of these communities, we can reverse engineer our own longevity and make pointed changes in our lives that can net us additional YEARS of healthy living. 

Today we’re discussing the importance of our tribe…  

The people with whom we share our lives. 

-Coach Be Moore 

#CoachBeDaily #BlueZones #Longevity #Friendship #E4A

This story is a classic, that comes up from time to time and is recalled with emotion by my friends who experienced it.  

As with many great experiences, there is a lesson to be learned.  Funny enough, we can all forget those lessons at times and need a friendly reminder.  I got mine this morning.

They say the good players learn from their own mistakes, and the great players learn from the mistakes of others.  Here's an opportunity for you to go from good to great, learning from my misstep.

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #Gratitude #RunyonCanyon

As we age, our tastes change.

At times we may age ourselves out of the fashions, art, and music of our youth.  You could find yourself listening to your parent's music before you know it.

I'm proud to see the growth of MY Hip-Hop icons and their ability to bring to the conversation issues that are age appropriate.

-Coach Be

#HipHop #WuTang #GMO #GFK #PlantBased #CoachBeDaily

I returned from a week of drinking A LOT of green mint tea, to this headline...

“Drinking very hot tea almost doubles risk of cancer, new study says” was the headline on CNN.

Is it true?  Here's what you need to know.

-Coach Be

#CoachBeDaily #Tea #Cancer 

You want to have a baby, huh?

I'll leave the "making" of the baby to your instincts, but once you get that part you'll want to make sure your habits, and those of your family and close friends are conducive to bringing a healthy baby into the world.

Today we'll discuss what mom should and shouldn't be eating, and the overall importance of nutrition in your baby's life.

THEN...

I've asked Maya back to share her experience working with moms during pregnancy and afterward, on their training.

Take a listen, and send me your questions: @CoachBeMoore or 347-77-01433

My guest today:

Maya Saffron @mayasaffronhan @bossgyalcollective @trieditpodcast

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Pregnancy #NatalNutrition #PreNatal #PostNatal #Nutrition

Start here... I'm guilty.

In my less enlightened days, I HAVE thought I could strike up a conversation near the squat rack.  Why couldn't I?  I met Fred because we trained at the same gym, why should speaking to that beautiful woman be any different?

Fast forward to the enlightened version of myself, I've worked with world class athletes, Olympians, D1 NCAA teams, you name it...  One thing I'm constantly battling with the every day athlete, mom, wife, is a common resistance to training at the gym.  Not everyone, but it exists.

It turns out, former me is partly to blame.

Let's talk it out.

My guests today:

Maya Saffron @mayasaffronhan @bossgyalcollective

Jada Nichols @ja_right @blossomom

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Wellness #WomensFitness #FitnessClothing #Athleisure #Prenatal #Postnatal #misogyny #groupfitness

There is so much conflicting and often false information available to us on every topic, perhaps the most potentially harmful is that related to our health.

Recommendations for should we be eating or drinking a thing often is the product of product marketing goals versus the truth.

Here's an example, and how I evaluate information.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Nutrition #Wellness #Health #HealthMedia #Autotherapy #UrineTherapy 

We sit too much.  You're smart, so you probably already knew that.

We also choose shoes that inhibit our feet from developing properly, and still expect them to perform all their wonders.

Then we wonder why our back aches...

The fix begins at the roots. 

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #Stress #Tension 

Road Warriors, I've been where you are and I know the challenges.

When I was traveling from project to project the internet wasn't in 4k resolution on my phone.  Life is easier now for health and body conscious travelers using the tools at our discretion.

If you're not keen on giving up your progress just because you'll be on the opposite coast for the week, you'll appreciate this episode.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #Nutrition #Wellness #Travel #Layovers #AirportFood

How are you measuring the success of your efforts in training, at work, in family matters?

Is success at home gauged solely on how many children you have?  Is success at work solely based on how much money you've made, regardless of personal fulfillment? 

I'd wager no to both.

It seems only in our endeavors related to our body image and goals that we gauge our success on one monolithic variable...

That's wack.  Let's fix it.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeMoore #EatingForAbs #E4A #Nutrition #FatLoss #Muscle #Runner #BodyComposition #BMI #Wellness

For those of you who travel, when you finish this episode you'll be indoctrinated into the cadre of those who make EVERYONE's travel BETTER.

Similar to taking care of your own air mask in case of emergency before helping others, when you adopt what's shared here you'll improve the travel experience of everyone around you.

Send me your questions and comments: @CoachBeMoore

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Travel #Mobility #Strength 

Through the thousands of people I've helped to improve their health, athletic performance, and body composition, I've learned many powerful lessons that would surprise you.

I've learned that I could positively impact  a person's progress by changing not what they ate, but when they ate the same foods.

Another key lesson is how much context AKA environment can impact our rate of progress.  

Today's lesson includes a high level overview of a study on environmental impact on our eating, and how long term application of being in the right environment can make a huge difference.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #FatLoss #BodyGoals #Nutrition #WeightManagement

A few episodes ago we discussed some of the pros and cons of eating fish.

Today you'll learn the difference between two commonly available categories of salmon, what to look for, and which to choose.

Send me your questions: @CoachBeMoore

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Nutrition #Wellness #Salmon #Pescatarian

Dr. Ferguson and I are good friends, host a podcast together, and have professionally coached each other on various occasions.

Recently Dr. Ferguson majorly changed his diet, to attempt to live vegan for 12 weeks. 

Be a fly on the wall for our candid discussion on the topic.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Vegan #Judo #BJJ #Rhadi #Nutrition #PlantBased #VeganAthletes

Slow down.

Watch how things improve.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Mindfulness #Multitasking #SoloTasking #Focus

A man once was recounting his food intake for me and rattled off foods that mainly landed in the starchy carbs category.

He then 'reassured me,' by informing me that he knew he eats a lot of sugar, but mostly "the good kind.'

Let me tell you something, Sir...

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #CBD #EatingForAbs #E4A #Nutrition #Wellness #Fatloss #Sugar

There is no shortage of training modalities, many promising they are the best for whatever reason.

You probably have your own biases as well.  I do. I prefer Olympic Weightlifting with fancy colored bumpers what I can drop at will.  What are you gonna do, It's my preference (shrug).

Today you'll learn guidelines for training your body more thoroughly.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeMoore #EatingForAbs #E4A #mobility #Stability #Strength

Most of us aren't taught how to create a diet that is pro-health, and that doesn't lead us down the path of expanding waistlines.

In this episode you'll learn a simple guide-lining principle that will make a big difference in your progress.

Call in your progress: 347-770-1433.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #FatLoss #Health #EnvironmentalFactors

If you've ever felt like you're continually exhausted, you're probably right.

What you want to do is experience what it feels like to feel well rested and recharged as a baseline, and make a comparison.

We'll talk about how to make that your new normal, today.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Nutrition #Wellness #Thyroid #Energy #Adrenals #Adaptogens

Many people are moving away from eating red meat, and there is a growing population of plant-based eaters in the world.

For many, eating more fish is a healthy mid-ground between eliminating animal proteins and maintaining a protein positive intake.

For those of us eating more fish, today's topic will provide a good guideline for maximizing the benefit and minimizing the risks.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Nutrition #Wellness #Pescatarian #Mercury #Alzheimers #BrainHealth

"When you STAY ready, you don't have to GET ready." -Big Will Smith

"Preparation is god." - Coach Be

Here are two steps toward making fat loss easier, by better aligning your environment with your goals.

https://EatingForAbs.com/resources

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Nutrition #KitchenLife #Wellness #FatLoss #LifeHacks

At the top of the year gyms everywhere are PACKED. 90 days later, most are back to normal volume.

Why? There are several reasons, one of them being a lack of progress aka a high cost to benefit ratio.

I find that when we spend the time to secure strong foundational behaviors, the time in the gym pays off more reliably.

Here are three behaviors we should all work to master (and reinforce) every new year.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Wellness #Mindfulness #Nutrition #Training

The nutrition practices we teach are flexible which enables them to adapt to clients varying lifestyles.  There ARE however some basic, hard and fast rules, that are universally positive that we see as foundational.

Two of these habits come into conflict and this creates a frequently asked question that we'll answer today.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Meditation #Stress #Rest #Recovery #Mindfulness #Breakfast #Fatloss

Too often we focus on the monetary value of things.  By far the greater currency in the universe is time, which is irreplaceable and finite.

Today we'll explore the compounded value of time especially as it relates to healthy living.

You've heard of the power of compound interest of money.  Imagine the power of this understanding.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Time #HealthyLiving #Family

Here's a basic understanding we should all have about the function of our bodies:  The are highly adaptable, and programmed to try to keep us alive as long as possible, often times despite our bad behaviors.

Once we open our minds to that, we can start to understand some of the root causes of diseases from which we suffer and how we are often complicit in their occurrence.

Here's an example involving water retention. 

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #nutrition #Wellness #waterretention #weightloss #retainingwater

Our young athletes depend on us for pretty much everything, perhaps most importantly is what we feed them.

Here are my 2 non-negotiable rules for upgrading your snack game instantly.  

Follow these and help improve your entire team perform better.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Snack #TeamSports #Athletes

There are several themes in today's message, but they boil down to one.  The work we're doing together, the tough self improvement work, is relationship correcting.

The outcomes we experience are the result of the relationships we acknowledge and adjust  with everything and everyone around us.

The episode slices in many ways, and all of them are helpful.

Call in your questions: 347-770-1433.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #Minimalism #Strength #Flexibility #SpeedEqualsNeed

Here's a quick way you can multiply the benefits of the hard work you're doing to improve yourself.

Take a listen to this short story, and shout out to Uncle Yankee in Trinidad :)

- Coach Be Moore 

#CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #Trini #Happiness #Healthy

Happy New Year to you.

Here's how to OWN the new year.

Everything is possible.

-Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #Nutrition #Wellness

My friend Kyle is an amazing athlete and has the will power to move mountains.  

When he sets his mind to a thing, he will walk the road necessary to complete the thing. On top of that, he's coachable, which means he is open to learning and taking guidance and executing change.

When we decided to work toward setting a world record for the third time, something incredible happened: He nearly doubled his work output.

His athletic performance increased based simply on changing his mind.

Here's what made the difference...

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #E4A #EatingForAbs #Nutrition #Wellness #Motivation #WorldRecord #AthleticPerformance #TeamGurk

So you've listened to your favorite self-improvement guru and they asked you to set a Big Hairy Audacious Goal... 

Now that you've got it written down, what happens next?  Be careful, big goals can sometimes become an area of added stress!

Here's how you should be thinking when it comes to setting goals, and tackling them.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #GoalSetting #BHAG #Wellness

This one behavior created the fertile soil out of which many of my longest and greatest relationships grew.

Noticing how the world has been changed due to the speed of information, we also can track and quantify behaviors more easily over time.

Looking at the numbers, I've noticed that changing just one behavior could move me from average to excellent immediately.

If that's possible, I wonder in what other areas of life we can make similar advances, simply.

- Coach Be Moore

#CoachBeDaily #EatingForAbs #E4A #Relationships #HackingExcellence #SocialHacks