Category Archives: Fitness

Bulletproof your morning

Can butter be the answer to unlocking your true potential? To the delight of butter lovers everywhere there has recently been an onslaught of mainstream news corporations citing a study that suggests saturated fat has no correlation with heart disease. This is a complete paradox to what has been nutritional “common knowledge” for the past 50 years.

Dave Asprey from www.thebulletproofexec.com takes this a step further in suggesting that butter may actually be GOOD for you. For the past few months I have been experimenting with his concoction of coffee, butter, and MCT oil that he deems “Bulletproof coffee”.

The practice is nothing new and is still common in many other countries but is now making a comeback in the U.S. as a means of clearing “brain fog,” giving sustainable energy, controlling inflammation and stimulating your body’s fat burning potential. MCT oil, in recent studies was proven to promote weight loss, and butter is rich in butyric acid which has been proven to ease inflammation in the gut (better nutrient absorption) as well as increasing insulin sensitivity. The proposed concoction does set you back roughly 400 calories but keep in mind that not all calories are created equal.

Recipe:  How to Bullet proof your coffee

Here is the full study: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Kyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry.

Farmers Markets make for a good day

I recently took a trip to the local farmer’s market and walked away with a lot more than just groceries. It was great to get outside and walk through the market. My skin was warmed by sunshine and the place smelled of fresh vegetables, roasted nuts, and flowers.  I interacted with vendors and discussed the origin of the foods they were selling, which as we are slowly learning is very important (Grass-fed vs. Corn-fed Beef; Farmed Fish vs Wild-caught Fish).

I was not tempted by microwave dinners or ice cream, but was presented with food as nature intended. I ended up walking away with more and spent less than I do at the grocery store, with this robust feeling of well-being that isn’t possible under fluorescent lights.  Find your local farmer’s market here: Boston Area Farmer’s Markets.

Kyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry.

No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.  Through athletics and sexy advertising we marvel at the physiques of others when we too, are at the helm of a beautiful and intricate machine. I’ve compiled 3 necessities that are vital to our health and happiness. By keeping these in mind and adhering to them you get a happier and longer life, your significant other gets a better lover, and everyone benefits by having you get a little closer to your potential optimum health.

CONSUME: 5 Whole foods a day (anything that grows out of the ground). Try to EAT 1-2 cups of veggies with each meal or as a snack. This will help maintain satiety and take up space in your gut that could potentially be occupied by a donut.

SLEEP: 6-8 hours a night at least. By adhering to this you vastly DECREASE your chances of getting sick and feeling like crap, while increasing your production of your body’s natural HGH that help you lose weight and gain muscle.

MOVE: 30-90 minutes a day. Stretch, foam-roll, run, dance naked, exercise (also naked?), ride a bike, take a walk, DO SOMETHING. A purely sedentary lifestyle leads to a flabby gut, and makes you more susceptible to premature erectile dysfunction.

Try incorporating these three easy steps a part of your daily routine and see what your body is capable of.

Kyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry.

Starting next Monday, May 5th, I will have a regular post authored by this handsome health and fitness professional from Los Angeles.  I struggle to stay motivated and to make healthier life choices, and I hope by including Kyle’s posts it will help me be more mindful of my choices.

If you have any questions that you would like Kyle to answer, please feel free to reach out to me or leave a comment in this post, and I’ll be sure to share it with Kyle. Look for his weekly post:  Realm Health and fitness tips from Kyle to start next Monday afternoon.

First here is a little bit about this handsome guy: Kyle is a nationally certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and lifestyle motivator out of Los Angeles, CA. He has been training for 5 years and has experience working with top-tier celebrity and executive clientele. When he’s not in the gym, Kyle is reading philosophy or writing poetry.