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G2Health Wisdom Drop!
Check out our blog to see a really great video breaking down Intermittent Fasting!

TEDx Greenville Presenter Cynthia Thurlow, Nurse Practitioner and Functional Nutritionist sheds some serious light on the topic of I.F.

Click on the link below to watch the video!
https://www.gtwohealth.com/wisdom

Spending lots of time behind the wheel, or at your desk? Take this doorframe chest stretch for a ride!
1. Find a sturdy object that is roughly shoulder width apart. ***A door jam works perfect!!!
2. Stagger feet to ensure you don’t fall on your face!
3. Externally rotate shoulders and place forearms on the frame.
4. Gently ease into the stretch by rocking body forward!
5. Breathe in through nose and out through mouth.
***No shrugging shoulders or arching back. Remember it should not hurt, it should be an easy stretch. Breathe for 10-15 breaths or 1min!

Camping 101, don’t be an idiot! All you really need is family, fruits/veggies, and protein! (***water not pictured!)

Sitting a lot? Next time you stop give your hips a break with a light Kneeling Quad/Hip Flexor stretch.
1. Tuck big toe under in a half kneeling position.
2. Squeeze glutes, driving hips and front knee forward.
3. Breathe deeply through nose and out mouth.
4. Repeat for breaths or time, switch sides. 1 minute per side or 10-15 deep breaths.
***do not arch low back***

Check this out!

For lack of a better term, this video titled "This Is Why You're Fat" is a very interesting take on the Global Obesity Crisis. I think it is worth a watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fDvlj3Lr1E

This Is Why You're Fat What are the most common factors that are making you gain weight? Are you at fault for being fat? What can you do to lose weight? Global obesity rates are on...

It's been awhile....oh well! New G2Health Blog Post!

Coffee Vs. Tea!

https://www.gtwohealth.com/single-post/2019/03/25/Coffee-Vs-Tea

Coffee Vs. Tea | Health | G2Health Coffee Vs. Tea Coffee and tea, a lot of us rely on one of these tasty beverages to help us power through our days. But which one is better for us? The debate b

I thought this needed to be shared:

“Knowing how to use this one life to its fullest requires wisdom more than knowledge. Wisdom is different and fundamentally more important than knowledge. We live in a time when knowledge (the number of facts) doubles every six months, but wisdom is in short supply. Knowledge is the accumulation of facts, whereas wisdom is the ability to discern what matters and what does not matter. Unless we can discover what really matters, we cannot find true meaning in life.”
Source:
The Five Secrets You Must Discover before You Die, by John B. Izzo, MJF Books, 2014, p. 10.
@ Redmond, Washington

G2Health Video Drop!

Check out this TEDx Talk about the Mathematics of Weight Loss. Ruben Meerman, known as the Surfing Scientist presents a really cool lecture talking about what exactly happens inside our bodies when we lose weight. Yes, it is a very complex process and I believe this only hits the tip of the iceberg, but the more you know the more you can control.

Video on our blog:
https://www.gtwohealth.com/single-post/2019/01/21/VIDEO-Mathematics-of-Weight-Loss

Watch, learn, and make changes!

VIDEO Mathematics of Weight Loss What exactly happens when we lose weight? Some people claim it is "easy", or that it is a simple calculation of Calories IN vs. Calories OUT, and they are kind-...

New G2Health Wisdom Drop!

Today I want to spend a few minutes talking about eggs. Don't you find it kind of weird that there are so many options for eggs out there? Different colors, packaging, and prices but which one to choose. The food industry has made it very hard to make a decision because the laws regarding packaging, and therefor marketing, are really vague.

Read on at:
https://www.gtwohealth.com/single-post/2019/01/17/Let’s-talk-about-Eggs…

New Wisdom Drop on G2Health!

https://www.gtwohealth.com/single-post/2019/01/10/Nutrition-and-Injury

At some point in your life you will have a physical setback. How you respond to that setback will really show your true character and resiliency. Yes, your body will need some rest, but you can also tweak your nutrition to expedite the healing process.

Follow the link to our blog where we talk about Nutrition and Injury Recovery.

Be AWESOME!

Nutrition and Injury | Health | G2Health Nutrition and Injury: At some point in our lives we are destined for setback. Maybe you roll an ankle on a weekend hike, or you pull your hamstring dancing at a...

Happy New Year World!

What do you plan to do this year? My hope is to keep on keeping on and do my part to help strengthen the world!

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@ Seattle, Washington

Empty Calorie Beverage Allowance!

Empty Calorie Beverages are so tempting this time of year but provide you with little to zero nutritional benefits. When I talk about empty calorie beverages, I mean all drinks that provide huge amounts of calories with little payoff. Think about coffees, soda, alcohol, sports drinks, ready to drink smoothies, fruit juices, the options are steadily growing.

Let’s create a plan to help combat over consumption of these beverages. I call it my Empty Calorie Allowance! This plan consists of a weekly quota that allows you to consume a “reasonable” number of these beverages over a week. Now remember, reasonable needs to be directly influenced by your goals. If you are trying to lose weight, this number should be very low if not zero, if you are trying to gain body weight, then you may be allowed to put a few more of these beverages into your plan.

Full article on our website...
https://www.gtwohealth.com/single-post/2018/12/28/Empty-Calorie-Beverage-Allowance

Spinach! Let’s eat more of it.

There is a reason why Popeye becomes so strong when he eats this powerfully awesome vegetable. Spinach fits into a category of dark, leafy greens like kale, chard, and collard greens, chock full of numerous vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. All these dark greens are packed with carotenes and carotenoids as well as some very important sulfur compounds. Spinach in particular packs a punch with heart-protective folate and iron, as well as vitamin K for bone strength. One of my favorite things about spinach is its versatility, you can put spinach into anything...
See full article online, link in our bio!
@ Seattle, Washington

You will never think of stairs the same...

You most likely use them on a daily basis, and it is not until you cannot that you probably think twice about them. Whether you are actively searching for them to help increase your physical activity, or it is a means for you to reach your destination. Stairs come in all shapes and sizes, and they are a lot more interesting than you think.

Check out this really cool video talking about how stairs shape our lives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xKgo0_HGRM

What is your most memorable staircase?

The hidden ways stairs shape your life | Small Thing Big Idea, a TED series Stairs don't just get you from point A to point B. Architect David Rockwell explains how they shape your movement -- and your feelings. Small Thing Big Idea,...

G2Health Cookbook Review!

Thug Kitchen!

Check out our blog to see the full review of this amazing Vegan friendly cookbook. And guess what...you do not have to be vegan to find a tasty recipe!

https://www.gtwohealth.com/single-post/2018/12/04/Thug-Kitchen-Cookbook-review

Set yourself up for success this Holiday Season!

With summer and sun behind us, it is now time to look forward to the family dinners, office parties, and late nights with friends. Do yourself a favor and prepare to get the most out of the holiday season, without all the guilt next year. Here are a few occasions that you might see coming and ways to get the most out of them.

Thanksgiving Dinner/Family Dinner:
• Eat slowly! One of the best ways to prevent over eating is to simply slow down. Enjoy the food and company, take your time.
• Use small plates! When you shrink down the size of your food delivery system, you will also eat slower and potentially less. You can always go back for seconds.
• Plan for leftovers! Enjoy the meal in the moment and know that you can always take-home leftovers for another meal the next day. Just because it is in front of you, does not mean you must finish it.

Holiday Parties/Cocktail Parties:
• BYOB! Bring your own beverage! Whatever the occasion, plan to bring your own drink to share. Make it a goal to only consume the beverage that you selected to bring, this will help you from trying the endless numbers of other drink options. If you see a drink that looks great, ask for the recipe and try it another day.
• Water down between! If you are having more than one drink, have a glass of water between. This will slow down your consumption and help you stay slightly more hydrated.
• Eat before you go! Having dinner before you head to a party will help curb your munchies. There will most likely be snacks and all sorts of food, but if you eat before, you could potentially cut back on the mindless snacking.

Halloween is a scary time!

Yes, it is that time again! Ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and terrible gut pain from eating the kids candy. I am not going to say anything about eating candy, or not eating candy because you should be allowed to have some if you choose to do that. What I do want to share are several ways of getting rid of your extra holiday candy, and feeling good doing it. I believe that moderation is the key to living a healthy and balanced life. It would be very challenging to go into the holiday season with the hope of never eating anything unhealthy. So instead of setting yourself up for potential failure, plan to eat or keep a small amount of the sweets and donating the rest.

Below are two organizations that will take your donated candy and ship it to our service members all around the world.

1. Operation Gratitude
https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks/halloween-candy/

2. Soldiers’ Angels
https://soldiersangels.org/TreatsForTroops.html

Wisdom Drop in 5min or less!
“The Benefits of Good Posture”. This TED-Ed video talks about the importance of maintaining correct posture during all aspects of your life. No matter your body position your posture is extremely important for health and performance. Check this video out and see how your posture holds up! Video on YOUTube, shared on facebook and online. Follow links in our bio!
https://www.gtwohealth.com/single-post/2018/10/22/TED-Ed-The-Benefits-of-Good-Posture

New Wisdom from G2Health:

“Why Everyone Needs Core Training” by Stuart McGill, PhD

G2Health Summary:
For lack of a better term, the word “core” has grown in popularity in the fitness world. The idea of the core takes a very complex system of muscles and connective tissues and gives it a simple term. Deep internal muscles work hand in hand with the showier “six-pack” abdominal muscles, obliques, and erector spinae (to name a few) to accomplish numerous tasks. The core of our human structure needs to be looked at in a 3D perspective...FULL SUMMARY ONLINE, LINK IN OUR BIO!

Training Takeaway:

Give your core more!
The ultimate challenge to an athlete is the take this “core stiffness” to dynamic movement on the field or court. Adding dynamic elements to a training plan can help. Weighted carries, in all different planes is a great way to challenge an athlete’s ability to maintain core stiffness when performing a task.

Examples: Farmer walk, suitcase carry, waiter, overhead, zercher, barbell, kettlebell, sandbag, the possibilities are endless.

Add an extra set of carries to your next training day. Grip strength, as well as general fitness will also improve.

Hello All,

G2Health is officially a website! This has been a very long work in progress. My hope is to share my philosophies and those of others in the health and fitness field.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

https://www.gtwohealth.com/