It's been a long time since we did a Movement Series video. Here's a video showing you one variation of the kettlebell swing. As I said in the video, learning how to properly hinge at my hips and swing a kettlebell was a big deal for me because it served as a foundational exercise that helped me squat and deadlift.
0:23 – People assume the Kettlebell swing is a shoulder dominant exercise.
0:45 – Hike the Kettlebell back
0:55 – Pop your hips aka squeeze your butt!
Swing Away!
When it comes to cravings at night, I find most people have an issue with sugar and/or overeating. The thing is, eating at night isn't necessarily bad, it’s overeating that makes it less than ideal. Here are some foods that can at the very least cut the intensity of late night cravings without the extra calories.
0:24 – Garden of Life Protein Shake
0:27 – Protein is harder to overeat
0:38 – Skyr Yogurt or Coconut Yogurt w/ coconut
1:00 – Nuts and seeds
1:12 – Zevia and other low-calorie drinks are macro friendly but may feed into sugar cravings at night.
Time Stamps:
0:48 – Counting calories is sustainable eating approach in the long run if you’re willing to put the work in.
1:14 – Lifestyle habits should be the long-term goal.
1:23 – “Healthy Foods” make the decision process easier at the start of your diet
1:52 – If you’re having trouble with hyper palatable foods, then sticking to a range of whole foods can be helpful.
2:10 – The problem with dieting is that some people don’t know when to stop dieting.
2:46 – Dieting isn’t magical in the foods that you eat, but in the motivation you find from starting something.
There are multiple ways of achieving energy and fat loss. One way of jumpstarting the process is by utilizing a breakfast which consists of quality fats and protein. This is not to say that this is the only way of achieving fat loss and energy, but It's a tool to consider. Examples of these breakfast options include...
