Fit for Fall: Fit Hacks & Snacks

Fit for Fall: Fit Hacks & Snacks

Feeling fit for Fall? Fall in love with these cheesy baked Protein Crisps and all natural Power Crackers. We also included our Trainers Top 3 Fitness Hacks. Learn 3 easy ways to lose stubborn fat. The key to staying motivated when the seasons are changing or just when you’re needing some inspiration is to change your perspective. These fitness tips will help you shift your focus and make having a solid fitness routine easier.

It’s a win win when you can enjoy a guilt free super Cheesy snack and lose stubborn fat with all the right hacks.

 

Fitness Hack #1: Discover your stress free exercise.

Discover your stress free exercise. What works for YOU? By works, we mean what exercise does your body respond to best. Typically we workout to achieve major fitness goals and we often stress our body and put added stress on our joints in the process. This tip is something our trainer encourages. Stress is often a reason why we hold stubborn fat and struggle to stick with a fitness routine. It is important to include stress free exercise in your routine. Enjoy this 2 for 1 because this one is also great to strengthen your mind and build healthy fitness habits.

Here’s a few options to eliminate that stress. Water exercise and calming yoga and meditation. An example is adding Elementary Back Stroke to your lap swim or basic aquatic exercises. Our Trainer encourages the use of yoga to prevent injuries. Her favorite injury prevention yoga is Yoga With Adriene

Fall in love with this cheesy snack. Nothing takes the edge off of a stressful day like tasty cheesy yumminess. These Protein Crisps are the perfect post workout snack and they are the healthiest way to satisfy your cheese craving.

 

Introducing Shrewd FoodFall in love with a healthy cheesy treat.

Not Colorado baked, but satisfying the same munchies, this high protein snack is sure to satisfy your cravings of those cheese puff national brands, but with huge protein. This snack is high on taste and protein and low in calories, fat, carbs and sugar. Shhh they’re kind of a miracle. Plus they’re legal in all 50 states.

Discount Code: FSB15X18 for 15% off redeem at shrewdfood.net

Visit their WEBSITE to see more. Their products will satisfy your body and mind ☺

Fitness Hack #2: You do it everyday, but done right can make all the difference.

Connect with your breathe. The best athletes practice proper breathing and start and finish position of every move. Here’s how you can practice proper breathing. When you connect with your breath workouts are more effective.

Here’s an example and how to prepare so you can connect with your breathe before and during an exercise.

Lying leg lifts – First, lying down inhale and fill your belly up with air. Second, exhale pulling your navel to spine. Pretend there were a string pulling your belly button closer to the floor. Third, keep your spine glued to the floor throughout the movement. Test: make sure your back is glued to the floor, so you cannot fit anything under your back, not a pencil or a finger.

Here are a few resources to learn breathing techniques for a more effective workout. The first is from the Daily Burn and the second is from Greatist.

 

Fitness Hack #3: Rest and recover with a Fit Snack break.

Here’s another 2 for 1. Use rest time during a long workout to eat a Fit Snack. Athletes everywhere do it, in fact, most creators of the snacks in the box are active, fit and healthy athletes, fitness professionals and fit families (the Fit Snack family being one). Back to Hack #3.

Rest is important. It’s not cool to not let your body rest. Think of how you would feel if you missed a few nights of sleep in a row. That’s how your muscles feel when you don’t include proper recovery and rejuvenation. Our Trainers rule of thumb is: Short workouts require 30 second rest and longer workouts require 1 minute, though it depends no the type of exercise, but this is a good base. Then comes the snacks, good thing our Trainer is also a Nutritionist.

When you’re working out and you don’t have clean, whole food nutrition your muscles feel starved. Sleep deprived and hungry is no way to meet your goals, in fact this encourages your body to retain stubborn fat. The proper nutrients in your recovery snack can make all the difference in getting your body to work for you and burn stubborn fat stores. Here’s the snack to recover with after a workout:

CAN YOU RECALL THE BEST TASTING “HEALTH FOOD” YOU EVER TASTED IN YOUR LIFE?

One that’s full of flavor, has an appealing texture, tastes like a decadent gourmet treat and yet made with simple, clean and organic ingredients. I bet you can’t, or most likely you have tried, but it’s not a healthy food– it was probably just junk food.

HERE AT FOODS ALIVE, WE ARE CREATORS OF REAL HEALTH FOOD.

We don’t sacrifice taste for health and we definitely don’t sacrifice health for taste– in fact, we enhance the taste and healthiness by making it with only the best tasting organic, non-GMO, gluten free, raw, vegan and kosher ingredients.

Discount Code: FitFoods820 for 20% off redeem here

Expires: 11/1/2018 redeem at www.foodsalive.com

Visit their Foods Alive and you will feel the real power.

Sign up for Fit Snack emails today to receive monthly fitness tips and support for your healthy lifestyle.

 

Mind Body | Part II

Mind Body | Part II

Welcome to the launch of part two of the three part Mind Body series. Our Nutritionist and Personal Trainer designed a simple three part workout and nutrition series.  The purpose, to use Nutrition and Training guidance to maximize your energy and vitality in your every day life. Here you will find part two along with a sneak peek at the September Fit Snack box!  We welcome all fitness levels as there are modifications for beginner to advanced. If you are feeling stagnant or are needing to gain energy to increase stamina in your everyday life, we have the tools to turn that around. You will need some superfood packed Fit Snacks and the guidance of our Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. Sit back, enjoy a Fit Snack and prepare to bring your body into balance with an awesome workout and some stretches.

Wholesome food made with real ingredients. This is the place to start.

Nothin’ But Foods Introducing Nothin’ But Granola Cookie Bites and Snack Bars. Simple wholesome ingredients, functional, with crave-worthy taste! GLUTEN FREE, NONGMO with no Artificial Sweeteners!
Gluten free and guilt free snacking with each snack under 200 calories
Discount Code: FitSnack25 for 25% off + free shipping if purchase over $40 Expiration: 10/31/18 redeem at nothinbutfoods.com

A perfect balance of flavors. Indulgent tastes with healthy ingredients.

Chocolate + Coconut + Almond | Ginger + Lemon + Cashew | Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chunk | Cherry + Cranberry + Almond

There’s your pre workout snack!
FoodsAlive Lemon Chia Crunch Power Snackers Lemon Chia Crunch Power Crackers are a mix of nutrient-rich almonds and walnuts, flax and sunflower seeds, and reishi mushrooms blended with maca, lucuma, coconut, vanilla, and lemon. With superior taste, texture, and clean plant-based organic ingredients, everyone will love our new vegan power crackers.
And there’s your mid-day snack! Now to get to this workout.

Pre workout Stretches!

Time to focus your mind and prepare your body. Set the intention to workout mindfully. Focus on perfect form and connect with your breathe to benefit your body and mind. To start with a well balanced workout we need a pre workout stretch. This short bout of active stretching is designed to fully prepare your body for the every exercise. Never underestimate the pre workout stretch. With the perfect fuel you should be feeling energized. Now stretch and get in the zone. _________________________________ Quick Pre Workout Active Standing Stretch 3 min With each movement breathe deeply for 3 breaths Neck stretch – half circles, right shoulder to left shoulder Shoulder Rolls – Roll shoulders forwards and backwards Side Body Stretches – Reach arms high, keep core long and bend to one side then the other Right arm over head – tricep stretch, left hand on right elbow light pressure. Left arm over head – same for opposite side _________________________________

Game Time! Here’s the workout…

Here’s a fun and functional circuit to get you moving! It is designed to full body strength and balance. When these exercises are performed in a circuit they are highly effective in burning fat and building lean muscle. Sign up for our News Letter and we will send the upcoming 3 part series with beginner and advanced level modifications from our Trainer. Full Body 15 min Circuit  Push Ups – alternating leg lifts, lift 1 leg as you lower and switch Ice Skaters – 1-2 ft jump land balancing on one leg and reach, switch Staggered Arm Push Ups – 1 hand below chest, 1 hand above chest Slow Hip Bridges – knees directly over ankles Downward Dog Push Ups – downward dog, heels on the floor, hips high Single Leg Deadlifts – hold a small weight or heavy book This is a portion of the workout in Part Two of the Mind Body series. Sign up for our mailing list here just scroll down and enter your email for this free 3 part series. You have to be filling hungry after that 15 minute killer circuit. Here’s your post workout protein snack and more protein ;)! Snacking does not get any cleaner or more purely delicious than this.

Eat Wicked Cutz Jerky! The question is Turkey, Bacon or Beef?

You have all of the high protein jerky options you need with Wicked Cutz. Here’s a little Wicked education. Wicked was started by a body builder.

Snack creator American Body Builder and 2x Arnold Class Winner, Branch Warren.

If that’s not motivating we don’t know what is.
Shrewd Foods Protein Crips | Baked Cheddar   Satisfying delicious taste and crunch without the fat, carbs or sugar. 14g Protein per serving.
Code: FSB15X18 for 15% off   Expiration: 12/31/18 redeem at shrewdfood.net

RX Bar they make protein bars and other things. Introducing RX Nut Butters.

The nut butter that’s more than nuts – 9g protein, delicious flavors, no B.S.

 Peanut Butter | Almond Butter | Maple Almond Butter & more high protein snack essentials!

Code: FitSnackRX18 for 20% off Expiration: 11/31/18 redeem at rxbar.com

Stretch it Out!

Training specific stretches from part One of the Mind Body series. Enjoy! _________________________________ Quick Post Workout Sitting Stretch 3 min Sitting Butterfly Position – straighten back 3 deep breaths Right leg extended – straighten back to set and lean forward slightly, 3 breaths keep back straight. Left leg extended – same for opposite side Right arm over head – tricep stretch, left hand on right elbow light pressure. Left arm over head – same for opposite side _________________________________

Sign up for our FitSnack box to receive the full Mind Body series. We are sending out Mind Body part One and part two during the month of September.

You will have detailed training instruction for every move from our Certified Personal Trainer. Nutrition tips from our Nutritionist to help you kick unhealthy habits. If you are a beginner or advanced you can count on modifications. It is important to listen to your body on your journey of health and wellness and we hope to inspire that. The first part of the series will be sent to your email in August if you are subscribed to Fit Snack. Part two and three coming in September and October. Join our community, we promise it just keeps getting better!
The Jerky for your Gym Bag

The Jerky for your Gym Bag

A jerky inspired by a century of tradition and a lifetime of hard work. We found the perfect flavor filled snack for your gym bag. A high in protein, no junk, mouth watering cut of jerky. Build your body up with fuel created by a pro.

Meet American Body Builder and 2x Arnold Class Winner, Branch Warren. He is the Founder of Wicked Cutz.

Recover Like A Body Builder

Whether you’re building muscle or focusing on endurance training, recovery is the key to success. It requires protein, but not all protein is created equally. First of all, not all protein contains all of your essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks for new cells aka those gains you’ve been seeking. Every 24 hours after a tough workout this is the window you want to make sure you get the proper amount of protein and nutrients for that matter. In this time frame muscle is breaking down at a faster rate. If you don’t feed your body protein, rather than build muscle then the opposite will happen. Muscle breakdown occurs when we do not fuel our bodies properly.

Foods rich in protein are the key to recovery. Meat or foods containing meat have the highest bioavailable protein. Other foods with highly bioavailable protein are eggs, spirulina and milk or cheese. Bioavailable is just a fun way of saying the protein in a specific food is made available to your muscles much faster and more effectively.

The USDA recommends that all men and women over the age of 19 should get at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight (0.37 grams per pound). But this is the bare minimum requirement. If you live a very active lifestyle you may require 0.5 – 0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight. This equates to 56 grams of protein per day for the average man and 46 grams per day for the average woman. But a 170lb endurance/strength athlete could require almost 150grams of protein a day.
Learn more on the benefits of adding jerky as your post workout snack at https://wickedcutz.co/pages/nutrition

Why Wicked Cutz is a cut above the rest

Low in sugar, fat and calories and packed with whole food ingredients. Wicked Cutz is a jerky lovers dream. A flavor for every day of the week and the perfect Turkey Jerky for the best fuel after your hardest workouts.

In just 1 oz you get:

  • 10 G protein
  • Low sugar, only 4 g per ounce
  • Low sodium
  • 0 trans fat
  • 60 calories
  • All natural whole food ingredients

Now here’s a clean cut of jerky:

  • No artificial ingredients
  • No Nitrates or Nitrites
  • Turkey raised without antibiotics
  • No Added MSG
  • Gluten Free

Wicked Cutz Turkey, Beef & Bacon Jerky

A flavor for every day of the week. The high quality of the ingredients come through in each bite. In our Fit Snack box we included Korean Style BBQ Turkey Jerky. Handcrafted with lean turkey breast and all natural ingredients, it has an unforgettable taste and texture but don’t let us tell you. You have to hear it from Wicked Cutz and you’ll see just how well they know their jerky.

Sweeter than your great grand papi’s molasses and saltier than your great grand mami’s tongue, our jerky is so flavorful and tangy that your lips won’t be the only thing that puckers . Sugar, soy sauce, sesame seed oil all come together to make this the best tasting Teriyaki Turkey jerky that will make your great grandparents roll over in their grave! 

The perfect pre and post workout snack. Fuel for your workout with Turkey Jerky any day of the week. There’s a flavor of this jerky to fit any mood or to cure any craving.

Wicked Cutz Korean Style BBQ Turkey Jerky is the jerky you want in your gym bag!

Sit back on a Sunday with Sriracha Style Bacon Jerky or keep it simple with the Original Peppered Beef Jerky.

Founder Branch Warren learned the true value of hard work from his mother. Warren is a World Champion Professional Bodybuilder. A man with values that have been passed on through a century of tradition. When it comes to hard work we believe his mother said it best.

“Nobody is going to give you anything, but you can have anything you want if you work hard and earn it.” 

-Louis Lea Higgins

Mind Body One Workout + Nutrition Tips

Mind Body One Workout + Nutrition Tips

Welcome to the launch of the three part Mind Body series. Our Nutritionist and Personal Trainer designed a simple three part workout and nutrition series.  The purpose, to use Nutrition and Training guidance to maximize your energy and vitality in your every day life. This blog is meant to give you a sneak peek at part 1, we will email the full series to our August subscribers.

We welcome all fitness levels as there are modifications for beginner to advanced. If you are feeling stagnant or are needing to gain energy to increase stamina in your everyday life, we have the tools to turn that around. You will need some superfood packed Fit Snacks and the guidance of our Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. Sit back, enjoy a Fit Snack and prepare to bring your body into balance with an awesome workout and some stretches.

Wholesome food made with real ingredients. This is the place to start.

Mylk Labs Oatmeal Cups are perfectly balanced with real food ingredients. Each cup is not only satisfying, but crave worthy. 100% coconut sugar sweetened, grab & go oatmeal cups that use a unique roasted ground almond & oat base. Only 6 ingredients or less. Our Nutritionist loves these cups because they are low in sugar and high in the nutrients we need most.

NO REFINED SUGAR, NON-GMO, VEGAN and GLUTEN FREE!

Code: MYLKLABSFIT15 for 15% off  Expires: 9/01/18 redeem at www.mylklabs.com

A perfect balance of flavors. The names alone will inspire you.

Toasted Coconut and Cinnamon | Roasted Hazelnut and Cacao | Almond and Himalayan Sea Salt

Just add fruit for a fun cup of all the things you love in the morning! The beauty of Mylk Labs goes far beyond the cup into every single ingredient and the flavors are so deliciously simple you can add pretty much any fruit or tasty topping you want.

and there’s your pre-workout snack or breakfast on-the-go!

Stretching before the workout!

This is the time to calm your mind and prepare physically and mentally. Set the intention to workout mindfully. Focus on perfect form and connect with your breathe to benefit your body and mind. To start with a well balanced workout we need a pre workout stretch. This short bout of active stretching is designed to fully prepare your body for the every exercise. Never underestimate the pre workout stretch. With the perfect fuel you should be feeling energized. Now stretch and get in the zone.

Workout o’clock

Here’s a fun and functional circuit to get you moving! It is designed to full body strength and balance. When these exercises are performed in a circuit they are highly effective in burning fat and building lean muscle. Sign up for our News Letter and we will send the upcoming 3 part series with beginner and advanced level modifications from our Trainer.

A portion of the workout in Part One of the Mind Body series. Sign up for our mailing list here just scroll down and enter your email for this free 3 part series.

You have to be filling hungry after that 15 minute killer circuit. Here’s your post workout drink and snack bar! Snacking does not get any cleaner or more purely delicious than this.

Drink! LYNQ and fall in love.

Here’s a little LYNQ education. LYNQ stands for Love Yourself Unconditionally! If there is one way to love yourself it is by feeding your body the best the fuel it can receive and that’s exactly what LYNQ is. This is the healthiest smoothie we could find, a powder that allows you to add pure and delicious organic fruits and vegetables right to your favorite smoothie.

Code: FIT25 for 25% off Expiration: 8/31/18 redeem at www.lynqlife.com

More than a bar, it’s a way of life, Freedom Bar.

All natural simple ingredients. No added sugar. Dairy free, gluten free, soy free, Kosher, Vegan, Non- Gmo. Plant based nutrition, with no additives or preservatives.

At Fit Snack Freedom bar has everything we look for in a healthy snack.   This is a bar your body actually needs. Perfectly balanced plant based nutrition and every single ingredient is recommended by our Nutritionist. Stock up on every flavor, you’ll be doing yourself a favor.

Apple Cinnamon | Peanut Butter | Raisin Almond | Chocolate Cocoa

Code: FitFreedom for 20% off Expiration:11/01/18 redeem at www.freedombars.com

Stretch it Out!

Training specific stretches from part One of the Mind Body series. Enjoy!

Sign up for our FitSnack to receive the full Mind | Body series. We are sending out Mind Body part One during the month of August.

You will have detailed training instruction for every move from our Certified Personal Trainer. Nutrition tips from our Nutritionist to help you kick unhealthy habits. If you are a beginner or advanced you can count on modifications. It is important to listen to your body on your journey of health and wellness and we hope to inspire that.

The first part of the series will be sent to your email in August if you are subscribed to Fit Snack. Part two and three coming in September and October. Join our community, we promise it just keeps getting better!

New Year | New You | New SNACKS

New Year | New You | New SNACKS

With the New Year came a fresh new start and we got the snacks to go with it. This year treat yourself to gourmet treats and free yourself of any junk and clutter. That’s what we do with every snack we pick, you’ll notice snacks are more nutrient dense and completely junk free. Each of these snacks are made with simple, real food ingredients that help you sustain the energy you need to succeed in 2018.

 

Treat yourself to a Handmade Gluten Free Honey Bunchies snack Bar

A Gourmet Honey Bar with 8 simple ingredients. Pure honey is proven to give the extra boost to athletes when they need it most. Honey Bunchies are made right here in Longmont Colorado just a few towns over from us here at Fit Snack. From one family owned business to another, this bar is delicious!

www.honeybunchies.com Discount: 15% Code: HONEYFIT Expires: 2/28/18

gluten free • grain free • soy free • all natural

Cauli Rice is Paleo and has 80% less Cals than rice

Fullgreen’s low carb Cauli Rice & Vegi Rice products are Additive and Preservative-free and 100% vegetables.

Cauli Rice • Vegie Rice • Gluten Free •  Non-GMO • Low Carb • Paleo

Life is hard, make breakfast easy with Oats Overnight

Streamline your overloaded mornings with 34g of protein and take your breakfast on-the-go. It’s time to #ditchthespoon for 2018.

www.oatsovernight.com Discount: 10% Code: fitsnack10 Expires: 3/1/18

Real Food • Strawberries • Flax Seeds • Chia Seeds • Apple

PIZZA PIZZA…need we say more. Snack on Pizza thinables for a lean treat.

With 11g of fiber, 60 calories, and 4g of protein in every delicious bite Fiber Gourmet Thinables keep you healthy and lean.

www.fibergourmet.com Discount: 10% Code: fitsnack10 Expires: 3/1/18

high fiber • high protein • lean snack

Sustainable plant proteins from SunFresh Proteins

CrunchLina Superfood Snack Cluster is a unique blend of our Farm Fresh Spirulina, Cashews, Cinnamon, Flaxseed, Pecans, Raisins, Sunflower Seeds.

www.sunfreshproteins.net Discount: 20% Code: FitLina20OFF Expires: 2/28/2018

Sustainable • Plant Protein •  Vegan • Paleo • Non GMO • Gluten Free • Alkaline Food

RXBAR created by two best friends, it’s simple and straight forward snacking done right

A real food protein bar with only 4 ingredients including dates, nuts and egg whites.

www.rxbar.com Discount: 15% Code: RXFITSNACK18 Expires: 2/28/18

Gluten Free • Soy Free • Dairy Free

Drink your bubbles and sip on some refreshing Grape Tickle Water

Naturally flavored sparkling water, created for kids, enjoyed by everyone. No sugar, calories, artificial sweeteners or soduim! Fun, clean hydration! www.ticklewater.com

Fresh Fruit • All Natural • Clean Hydration •

Enjoy all of these light and healthy snacks 100% guilt free and goal focused.

Remember when it comes to your goals, you got this! When it comes to your snacks we’ve got you covered.