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30 Day Transformation Challenge
The time has come to announce my brand new and improved 30 Day Transformation Challenge! In February of this year I held my first ever 30 Day Challenge, and I had more then 500 people reach out, inquire, and take place in it! I cannot begin to express how excited I am to announce that it is BACK and this time even better then before.
The challenge with start this Friday July 15th, and run through August 15th! This is the perfect time to lose a few lbs towards the end of summer!
YOU DESERVE MORE
This time around the person with the BEST weight loss/visible transformation will receive a brand new Garmin VivoActive HR (smart watch and fitness tracker) a $250+ value. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/wearabletech/wearables/vivoactive-hr/prod538374.html
When signing up to be a part of the challenge you receive the following:
ONE (1) Weight Training Program
ONE (1) Nutritional Kickstart Guide
ONE (1) Quick Start Shopping List:
ONE (1) Sugar Cheat Sheet:
Make sure to read all of the rules, when signing up as you do not want to miss your chance to win this amazing watch, and COMPETE again friends, family members, and loved ones all while losing weight, and getting healthy! Make sure to spread the word, and get people you know involved.
SIGN UP NOW: http://www.curranblevins.com/programs/all-natural-athlete-30-day-transformation-challenge
The #AllNaturalAthlete Story.
I just released a video on the history of the #AllNaturalAthlete movement. I never thought that I would find myself in the Fitness/Nutrition space, but the goal of this video is to further inspire people to prove to them that they can make a change in their lives.
Make a change, YOU DESERVE MORE.
Sunday Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Paleo, (Sweet Potato, Coconut, Banana, Walnut, Protein, Muffins)
On the weekends the lady (Chelsea) and I really enjoy testing our/creating new recipes and treats that we can enjoy the week to come! This weekend Chelsea had found a Sweet Potato Muffin recipe that we took to the next level. In reality you can take ANY recipe you find on the internet, and make it healthy, by using better ingredient alternatives.
Beautiful Recipe by Chelsea Dearden Lawrence (VIB)
CHECK OUT THE FULL YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE:
The Importance of Recovery
Often people reach out asking me questions like, "Curran I am feeling sore what should I do?", or "Curran how do I know how much I need to lift, or how much time I need to take off, should I ice this, should I rest that?". Recovery is such an underrated topic of discussion, and so many people focus their time, and efforts in the gym pushing their bodies, ONLY to leave the gym without properly cooling down, stretching, and then later in the evening icing and or practicing other forms of recovery.
Personally I have been invested in Muscle Stimulation (By Compex) as one of my forms of recovery. To learn more check out their website here https://www.compexusa.com and I have found then after using the Compex I experience quicker recovery turnaround. To quickly explain what Compex does for recovery, it contracts the muscle group, and clears lactic acid from the muscle group in 6 minutes. There are massage, pre warm up, recovery, active recovery programs which all can be used to stimulate the muscles forcing more blood flow through them allowing them to recover from the micro tears, and training tension more quickly. The Compex can also be used for 0 Load Strength Training. I will go into this more in future videos, and blogs to further explain and discuss their Explosive Strength, Endurance, Resistance modes.
Foam Rolling: Take 10-15 minutes a day and roll out your muscles. If you have a specific muscle group that is tight, and giving you trouble, I always say "when in doubt roll it out" I do not believe there are TOO many specific techniques to be had when foam rolling, but I am sure some people are Professionals. Locate the tight muscle, and use the roller as if it was someone giving you a massage. Roll the muscle back and forth elongating it, and stretching it.
RICE:
Rest: Take some time off. Try to isolate the injury, and work around it. If you have a leg/ankle injury it may be best to try low impact training, or you may have to avoid training in its entirety.
Ice: This is obvious try and ice the body part/injury after training,
Compression: Ace Bandages, and Compression Recovery Pants, Leggings, Socks, Braces. This not only keeps the injury tighter, it has been proven to increase blood flow to the injury, and speed up the recovery.
Elevation: Keep the injury above your heart if possible to help reduce swelling! This may be hard if it is a rib, but do what you can.
The images below are from my Chiropractor, which I have been going to the last 2 weeks in hopes of straightening out some long overdue problems I have had. I have found myself wondering why I have certain pains, and limited mobility in certain areas. My frustration grew without me being able to enhance my mobility, but I came to learn that this was NOT always my fault, as there was a much larger underlying problem in my foundation (skeleton).
I am excited to see how things progress over the next few months while I step up my training intensity in two a days 5 days a week.
New Restaurant Review.
So many people always tell me that they do not have the time to cook or make food at home, and I have found the answer. Meal Prep Companies! Do some research and find one near you, and make sure to take your time when discussing with them on a call, or through email to make sure they are using the ingredients you would use in your kitchen! Tons of these companies use organic products, and can customize your meals to your dietary needs!
This Restaurant Review is about Dimio's Kitchen based in Southern California! They are a meal prep company, and MAN are they delicious! I hope you enjoy the video, and I would love to hear what you think in a comment below!
Dimino's Kitchen:
http://www.diminoskitchen.com
https://www.instagram.com/diminoskitchen
Active Culture Restaurant Review
By far one of my favorite places in Laguna Beach, is TINY little Active Culture. They have soft serve ice cream, salads, bowls, and you cannot beat the view! Take a minute to check out my new YT video review!
Find yourself a workout partner both at the gym, and at home.
Determination is contagious and it's only a matter of time until your loved one jumps on board with you. I have found that when I find myself getting up in the morning, the day's my girlfriend does not feel like going to the gym, she ends up coming along for fear of missing out. This is a good thing and it needs to be cultivated. By no means am I saying my girlfriend is lazy, but I'm speaking to the many of you who's loved ones are not interested in working out or changing their habits.
Health is contagious and results are even more addicting. Even if you are able to start by offering to cook healthier alternatives for your loved one, and asking them to join you for a walk through the development late at night. Anything is better then nothing. Just note you cannot force someone to do something they don't want to do. Be understanding, and sympathetic, but be determined and do not give up. Anxiety is often the hardest part for someone who is overweight to overcome.
This is the person you want to spend your future with, just be subtle and let them know that with small changes that forever will be even longer.
Recovery for two.