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AI 101: AI Explained
Do you struggle with AI? Have parents, friends, and others who struggle with terminology and understanding what AI is good for?
The guide defines basics terms that are often mentioned in numerous online videos and definitely can be confusing to a new user.
Check out my guide, free to use, no data collected.
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Which supplement should I take? #Supplement Explorer
Are you always on your phone looking at which supplements you should take? Do you look at reviews? How do you decide what to buy?
As someone who has been in the nutraceutical industry for over 10 years, I’ve worked with many suppliers and companies to understand why an ingredient is chosen, what research is behind it, and how to sell it to a consumer, so if you are looking for some answers to questions you may have, drop a comment, or even better check out the Supplement Explorer on the site. It is free to use, 3 questions, and a simple output. No info is stored.I made the Supplement Explorer purely for my use and then thought, well, if it is useful for me, maybe it is useful for others. The tool is not affiliated with any company or brand, but was just a way for me to showcase what I find useful. If you use it, do give me feedback as to what you’d like to see it on too.
Stay well and remember, before taking any supplements, check with your doctor if it is a good fit for you or not!
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Tragedy strikes!
This week, I’m going to write about events that crop up in our lives and what to do to stay on track and if it can be done.
What happens when you have a death in the family or a co-worker passes? We know our being is altered and our mood is a reflection of that event. Some of us tend to stop eating to grieve while others of us over-eat such as to occupy our mind with something else. Both scenarios may be justified as grieving is different for everyone but is there any other option? The answer is maybe and it totally depends on how the event affects you.
The last thing on your mind when tragedy strikes is what am I going to eat or what workout am I doing next? Human nature is to first cope with the problem at hand and then move on to the routine tasks. However, if you have been reading up to now, you know that healthy snacks should be in your cupboard or pantry. On such days, grab that protein bar or shake and have something nutritiously filling as you may not have the appetite or desire to eat multiple meals so that one meal you do eat, make it a healthy one.
Other tips to staying healthy while grieving include meditating. Sometimes being with your thoughts and without any interruptions may help you focus and deal with the pain better. Or perhaps, you can pull out that yoga mat and lie on it with your eyes closed or do yoga, both of which should provide a sense of calming. Finally, if you are motivated enough, hit the gym as being around people may also help you get out of that funk.
Nutrition and health are important but remember they can’t be all consuming when tragedy strikes! Return to your routine and healthy lifestyle when you are ready and ask for help if you don’t know what to do next.
Staying well is a journey with many ups and downs so stay positive!
A classic comic with a central theme of loss
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What products do I recommend to try out?
Interested in products or items that I have talked about in my posts..visit the link below on Amazon and my fave products are there for you to browse:
Check back frequently for updates!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/2howyalldoing
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Layover and you need to eat..
What do you do when your plane or train is delayed and food restaurants are about to close? Do you grab food from the most convenient place or do you hunt for something healthy?
In this day and age of grab and go, of course, you’re going to look for the most convenient item but remember that packaged food is usually not healthy but there can be exceptions. So on my delayed layover, I grabbed from A Pret a turkey avocado wrap for two reasons. It was freshly made and had the right macros for me in terms of protein, carbs, and fats. The icing on the cake is that A Pret donates all freshly made food of the day if not sold. How awesome is that?
Choosing McDonald’s for a freshly made meal would have been easy but just because it is made in front of you, doesn’t make it healthy!
When you have a time crunch and you have to rush to get food, always look for items that are freshly made, hopefully that day, because they most likely won’t have preservatives to make it last longer. Fresh food means items that will rot, turn color, or sour for example. Remember, eating properly during your journey can impact how you feel during the trip so choose wisely!
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Food trucks, can you eat healthy here?
At the conference that I’m at this week, the lunch options are either eat at the hotel restaurant or eat at the many various food trucks that are present. Of course, I chose the food trucks but you’re probably wondering if I can eat healthily from there?
The simple answer is yes! You don’t have to eat from the pizza food truck and derail your diet as there can be other options. For example, I could have gone to the taco truck and a burrito bowl with chicken and had a healthy meal or I could have done something else. I went and had food from the chickpea food truck and ate some amazing Mediterranean food like chicken shawarma. On another day, I had an awesome fresh salad (farm to table) with chicken and avocado. So much goodness for a lunch meal.
Even though I much prefer eating something from home, I had to find a way to eat something healthy while out. Options are present, you just might need to customize them.
Also, as an aside.. Why are there more taco and Mexican food trucks compared to other cuisines?
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Hot weather is not an excuse to not stay healthy!
Walking around this week outside to get to my convention center, it’s pretty easy to see why people gravitate towards comfort foods and drinks when the weather is hot!
After all that walking even I wanted a cold refreshing beverage or ice cream but having self control is important to succeed on your diet or fitness plan.
What should you do if you are in a similar situation with high heat and humidity, my recommendation is to find something that’s easy to prepare or have without adding too many calories to your diet. Iced coffee is so easy to make at home and you won’t get all that sugar that you would otherwise at Dunkin donuts or Starbucks because my bet is that you don’t have all those syrups at home that they have at the store. Did you know one pump of caramel syrup at Dunkin donuts has 50 calories and if you get a medium black coffee with caramel syrup, you are getting 150 calories in that drink! Whoa! Remember, sugar leads to insulin spikes and in order to succeed at your diet or fitness plan, you should avoid those highs and lows.
Don’t let the heat, drag you down. Hit the gym (which hopefully has AC) and plan ahead before you grab that unhealthy item to munch or sip on.
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Meetings, meetings, meetings…
We all have those days where we sit in meetings and go from one meeting to the next, like I am currently at the conference that I’m at, but are still looking for quick snacks to get us through the day or at least to lunch.
I don’t know about you but most conferences and offices have plenty of junk food to offer-think doughnuts and candy–but very few offer healthy items to munch on, so what can you do to make it through the day without holding out until the next meal or waiting until the end of the day to over-indulge?
What I tend to carry around for snacks is always a Ziploc bag full of mixed nuts. Why? Mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, peanuts, pecans, etc.) have lots of fat and protein to keep you full and just enough carbs to not give you the insulin spike and crash that will result from eating a candy bar to satisfy your craving. Plus, mixed nuts can be discreetly eaten during meetings. Another go to item that I always carry with me is a bar. The choice of bar is dependent on you and your goals but my favorites are Larabar, Cliff bar or Kind bar. Each of these can be low in sugar and high in protein depending on the bar you selected. Finally, if you have an extra fifteen minutes between meetings, you could also microwave some healthy popcorn, light to no butter, and munch on that but be cautious because that popcorn smell will permeate the air and you may have others asking for some too!
On -the-go eating doesn’t have to be full meals or unhealthy snacks, with a little planning and the right food items, you’ll be set for the day!
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Traveling and staying on track!
This week, I’ll write about what you can do while traveling and some simple hacks so as not to derail your healthy lifestyle.
As I sit here on a train heading for a new work conference, I have to remember that I won’t have access to the gym and that means I need to find an alternative way to staying active.
Most of my conferences allow me to easily walk over 10,000 steps in a day so this one should not be that different but the bad thing is that I won’t be lifting weights so what else can I do?
My actual hack is to watch my food intake as calories in cannot exceed calories out. It takes control but it can be done. You might be wondering, why don’t I use the hotel gym; I’m not staying at hotel but with family. Why not pay a daily fee to join a gym or go to a CrossFit gym? Well, long hours mean no gym time so got to make the best of what’s available.
Remember, sometimes life gets in the way and you need to accommodate yourself for that. Yes, I want to stay healthy and active while I’m traveling but I also don’t want to miss out on my life by focusing maniacally on how much I eat, what I eat, when I eat, when I workout, etc. Finding a balance between life and fitness is key to success!
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New Products–Wellness and Health Related Added
Interested in products or items that I have talked about in my posts..visit the link below on Amazon and my fave products are there for you to browse:
Check back frequently for updates!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/2howyalldoing
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Tech Tip: Instagram is more than just photos
With Facebook viewership declining, more and more people are turning to Instagram. If you aren’t on Instagram, I highly recommend you download the free app and use it for many reasons, even if you don’t want to post anything on it.
I find Instagram easier to access content that I like because if I’m interested in a product, I can usually find info about that product on the Instagram page along with possible recipes that the brand puts out. Yes, that means you have to follow the brand but at least this way you will know what’s new via their account and Insta-stories (that circle bubble at the top of the screen) or Insta-TV (where longer videos can be posted, click the TV looking icon at the top).
I also like Instagram because you the people connecting with the brand are actual users which have to opt-in, unlike Amazon reviews which can be paid for endorsed because they gave them a free sample to try. Plus, a good brand is always putting new info up that is easy to access, unlike Facebook that has so much info that you can get lost in. Plus, if you follow a hashtag (for example, #keto), you will find similar posts regarding that search item which also could show you more relevant info.
The cons with Instagram is that you have people being an expert on something without having to justify their expertise in that area. So everyone has the next best weight loss item or the best way to fix your posture or best new health plan for you, so you must figure out who you trust and who you don’t. Though I must say, that the energy people display to promote a product is great but too bad that I need to see more science to justify your product is the one for me.
Yes, Instagram may be cool with the Millennial but it is also a great search engine too like Google/Pinterest/Amazon to find products, learn about products, or connect with others with similar health and wellness interests.
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Tech tip: Bodybuilding.com
One of the most famous fitness websites today is the bodybuilding.com website. If you type in bodybuilding, it likely is the first Google recommended site. Why is that? Let’s find out.
As the name suggests, it is a good website to learn about various exercise routines and get plans that are appropriate for your fitness level. The best part of the site is that there is a forum so you can get questions answered that you may have. They also have an app, BodySpace, for your phone that you can use to find workouts or log them in when at the gym.
I also like the site because it also shows you products that you can buy–kinda making it a one-stop shop. If you like a workout, recommended products for that goal can be found on the site. Often times, the pricing is much cheaper than even Amazon and GNC so definitely do some browsing on the site for supplements.
The workout plans are pretty great too because if you admire a fitness celebrity then you can search for them and find workouts that they recommend. If you would rather want a workout that is body part specific-for example, shoulders–you can find that workout too.
There is also a nutrition section on the site for any nutritional questions that you may have along with recipes and calculators too. I find this section useful when trying to determine what’s best to eat and seeing results or comments on the forum if a certain meal plan is working for others or not.
The amount of info available on the site is a lot so it will take you time to browse through it all but I highly recommend browsing the website if you are looking to get started at the gym or just need a new workout. The site is constantly adding articles and new programs so that it always stays fresh and relevant.
Definitely worth a browse–https://www.bodybuilding.com/
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