You all know I love @missionfoodsus Carb Balance wraps. It’s one of my favorite foods to hit my fiber goal daily.

I care about fiber because it improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and reduces my risk for cancer and heart disease. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy a fajita from time to time?

I throw some skirt steak or chicken thighs on these bad boys, and add a little bit of low calorie salsa and some spicy guacamole. It’s one of my favorite things to eat for lunch.

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Let’s talk about Cialis and Viagra.

I’ve had a prescription to both of these drugs and would recommend taking these 2 hours prior to sex for maximum efficacy.

Viagra has a 4-8 hour window of effectiveness whereas Cialis has a 36-hour window allowing you more wiggle room. Cialis also allows you to stack it because of the duration of the drug’s effectiveness, meaning you can take it 2 days in a row and thereby increasing its potency.

Both of these drugs function through the same mechanism – they inhibit an enzyme known as PDE5. Neither of these drugs increase sex drive, they just increase blood flow.

Clearly, there’s a stigma around them. But I’m telling you they are great for a fun weekend away. And if you are struggling with something in your sex life, you should do something about it! Think about it like a tax write-off, if you’re not doing it… you’re just playing yourself.

Be sure to consult your doctor before taking these drugs.

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Alcohol is following in the footsteps of cigarettes.

I indulge in a drink occasionally, but it’s crucial to face the facts: alcohol is classified as a Group 1 Carcinogen, just like tanning beds and cigarettes.

For example, I used to buy cigarettes for my grandmother and even used tanning beds in college. Now, there’s widespread disdain for cigarettes, and many tanning salons have shut down.

I foresee the same trajectory for alcohol.

Over the next decade or so, we’ll witness a profound change in how people perceive alcohol. In fact, we’re already seeing it—the younger generation isn’t drinking as much, and many clients I work with are realizing just how bad alcohol is for you and are reducing or even eliminating it from their diet.

My intention isn’t to pass judgment. I genuinely believe that alcohol is on track to become the new cigarettes.

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We’re back at @SamsClub to look at high-protein, ready made dinner options:

1️⃣ Member’s Mark Pitmaster’s Seasoned Pulled Pork
2️⃣ Member’s Mark Shrimp Ceviche
3️⃣ @JohnSoulesFoods Angus Beef Fajitas
4️⃣ Member’s Mark Mozzarella Chicken Meatballs
5️⃣ Member’s Mark Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast Bites
6️⃣ @DonLeeFarms Flame Grilled Angus Beef Patties
7️⃣ Member’s Mark Fully Cooked Chicken Wings

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Kefir is all the rage right now thanks to social media.

Look, I’m not sold on probiotics. I’m sold on prebiotics. Prebiotics is another term for fiber. Prebiotics act as food for the probiotics in our gut. If you want to improve your gut health:

1️⃣ Be active
2️⃣ Have your body fat in the right place
3️⃣ Increase your soluble fiber

As a stand-alone product, this is 90 calories with 8g of protein. For me, I think there are better milk alternatives to Kefir but it does have a nice thickness which makes it great for smoothies or mixed with fruit like a thinner yogurt.

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Everything you need to know about carbohydrates.

Carbs are the most demonized macronutrient with many people blaming them as the sole source of obesity. Though carbs are not an essential nutrient, you can have a diet without them, why would you want to? They are an amazing source of fuel for your body, Glycogen, in fact the most efficient source. All sources of fiber are carbohydrates which have incredible benefits for your health. So not only are carbohydrates incredible for performance and your health, foods containing carbohydrates taste delicious. I personally would not want to live life without rigatoni, and what is rigatoni without the pasta? And the fact is you can be in shape, even ripped, and still enjoy them like I do.

The majority of my diet is carbohydrates- they account for 50% of my daily calories while maintaining a lean physique year round. In fact, my goal for this summer is to have 8% body fat and I will still be enjoying carbohydrates everyday. And so can you while properly portioned. But how important is it that we track our carbs and set a daily goal? For myself and my clients, I do not have them specifically track macros because the exact breakdown of carbohydrates and fat does not have a bearing on your body fat.

Join me as we discuss tracking macros and explore the significance of carb intake. Get some insight into my go-to carbohydrate sources and why I include them in my diet.