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>Leandro Fitness Blog #5

>Great tips to help reach your fitness goals from Brazil Butt Lift guru Leandro Carvalho. Enjoy!

And don’t think this is just for the gals. Guys love this workout as well! This program is highly recommended! I have never been so proud of my body, and it is still in transition!

Beachbody the company Introduction

Introducing the company by none other than the CEO himself Carl Daikeler!  You can find more info in the coaching opportunity category here on this blog, and also by clicking the Be a Coach!  button up top!

>Brazil Butt Lift Sculpt workout

>I just got word from Beachbody on Twitter that there is a new link for the video featuring me! Here is the new link:

Now for the really fun stuff. I mentioned yesterday that I am enjoying the Brazil Butt Lift Sculpt workout. It is awesome because it starts with some cardio for warm up, then moves on to weights focusing on shoulders, biceps and triceps. From there it goes to some butt and core moves. The results are off the charts! I literally feel the shape in my waist, and my arms are starting to show results as well!

>Video announcement from my WIN of Brazil Butt Lift MDB competition!

>I am so happy to have entered this competition!  I encourage everyone to do this, it is actually really fun, and the journey is just beginning!  I am getting more results than ever having recently discovered the Sculpt workout.  It is literally FULL body.  Stay tuned here for more transformation photos.  Check out the video, and contact me if I can help in any way to meet your fitness goals! The BBL segment starts at 1min. into it.

>Great Kale with Tahini Sauce recipe

>I found this on my Twitter feed posted by Tony Horton.   Check it out!  Great recipe!  Highly recommended.  Enjoy! http://www.yogamint.com/_webapp_3799190/Radiance

Creamy Tahini Kale
1 Bunch Kale, stems removed and chopped
2 Shallots, diced
1 TBL Coconut Oil or Olive Oil
Sauce:
1/3 c. Tahini
2 TBL Balsamic Vinegar or Umeboshi Vinegar
3 TBL Tamari
1 cup filtered water
Blend all sauce ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Set aside
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute shallots until translucent.
Add kale and tahini sauce. Cover and steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Do not overcook.
Top with sesame seeds (optional)
Yogamint’s Food & Flow video series can be seen at:  (link also above)
http://www.yogamint.com/videos/foodandflow
Recipe by Melissa Costello, Healthy Food Chef
KarmaChow.com

>Product feature: Arnica Montana

>I was just reading Carl Daikeler’s blog post http://carldaikeler.blogspot.com/
and wanted to post about my setback last week. I am a firm believer in no pain no gain when it comes to fitness, and all areas of life, but sometimes the pain is way to intense to work through. I had some back and shoulder pain that was so extreme that I was unable to sleep without taking Advil, and was also having some problems functioning at work without severe pain. I was considering getting acupuncture, and was searching for an acupuncturist – I have an amazing one, but she is located in Hood River, which is 60 miles from Portland where I live now. A co-worker of mine mentioned to me that I should try Arnica.

It was an interesting suggestion because I had taken Arnica in the past with great results for sports injuries.  Somehow over the years I had gotten out of the habit of having it around.  This time it was life saver.   I have never had such a great response

The next day, I was still in a lot of pain, and went to the store and bought some, and started taking it right away. The dose is 5 pellets 3 times a day for 3 days. By the end of day one I was already feeling results. Coupled with rest, the Arnica Montana after 3 days completely cured my injury. No more Ibuprofen, and no more resting during workout time! Back to BBL, WOWY everyday, and hello NO PAIN! I just had to share!

>BBL updates

>In case you didn’t hear, it is official, I won the male Brazil Butt Lift Million Dollar Body competition for 2011! I am going to Los Angeles on an all expenses paid trip to the Coach Summit! I am beyond excited, but don’t think for a second that this is the end of my transformation. I am working just as hard now through Bum Bum, and High and Tight, Tummy Tuck, and Cardio Axe workouts with Leandro Carvalho. I plan to keep up the hard work until I am fully ripped, then go on to the next program which I am pretty sure is going to be RevAbs. I have been looking for an ab program that focuses on Capoeira moves, and I think this is the one that is going to push me where I want to go. I love the Capoeira moves in the Bum Bum workout, and want to continue on that path. Summit is in June, and I plan to be in the best shape of my life! Stay tuned here for my progression pics, and contact me directly if you would like any information, or support.

Check out this cool new video that I stumbled on. If any of you are on the fence about Shakeology, watch this!

>Product feature: Zyliss quick blend shaker

>A close friend, and Shakeology fan of mine turned me on to this amazing product.  Beto and I threw together this video, because it is not so intuitive if you aren’t familiar with it.  The recipe we used is:

8 oz filter water on the bottom, then add
1/2 whole blood orange
1/4 cup frozen berries
1/2 frozen banana
2 Tablespoons hemp seed powder (optional, but good if you want extra protein, fiber and omega 3)
1 Tablespoon Chia seed (optional, but great for extra fiber and omega 3 fatty acids)
1 Tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil (optional, but great for extra calories to burn)
1 Scoop Greenberry Shakeology
4 oz filter water on top or enough to fill

Now simply screw on the base blade of your blender jar, flip over the shaker cup, blend, and enjoy!

Watch video for preperation: 

>Simple vinaigrette recipe, and ingredient feature: Brewers Yeast

>I have been experimenting a lot with Brewers Yeast as an ingredient.  Why you may ask.  Brewers Yeast contains a high amount of B vitamins, Protein, and Alpha-Lipoic Acid which is a featured supplement here.  Brewers Yeast also has a unique nutty/cheesy flavor which enhances a lot of dishes.  I have been sprinkling it on my homemade hummus, and on salads with amazing success.  I find that if you use the correct amount, you can actually omit the salt since it has a nutty salty aftertaste.

Check out this recipe.  It is super easy, and amazingly healthy.  Don’t skimp on the ingredients.  Buy the best olive oil and Balsamic vinegar that you can afford because it makes a HUGE difference, trust me.  A little goes a long way, and quality of the ingredients makes the recipe come alive.  I buy the Brewers Yeast online at Swansons Vitamins.

This makes enough for a good size salad for 2-4 people:

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon Brewers Yeast
1 Clove garlic peeled, and  grated with cheese grater (optional)

Combine all ingredients and stir with a fork until thick and smooth.