Correlation or Causation?

Correlation does NOT mean causation.

There’s a lot of hype around a ketogenic diet (high fat, moderate protein, very low carb) and eating a lot of animal foods.

1) the ketogenic diet is not a high-protein diet.

2) the nonsense coming from these people saying eating animal foods, especially whole eggs, is toxic to the human body comes from correlation studies, if backed by anything.

This simply means the studies looked at a random group of people and correlated who ate animal foods to who died at whatever age or got sick.

This doesn’t exclude whether or not the person was an alcoholic, ate processed foods every day, was addicted to sugar, smoked, was sedentary, what source and quality the animal foods were, how much protein they ate a day, and so on.

On the contrary, there’s an abundance of studies using control studies showing eating a proper ketogenic diet or quality animal foods in optimal amounts does not cause harm to the body and in fact it can help people with a plethora of issues.

I personally follow a ketogenic diet with a focus on plenty of organic, non-starchy veggies followed by plenty of healthy fat, quality sources of moderate amounts of protein, and making sure to get enough sodium (salt) in my diet.

I have been learning more and more to question studies leading people to saying irrational things like keto or animal foods make you die sooner. P.S., you can follow a vegan ketogenic diet, it’s just very difficult and costly.

Stay open minded, love yourself, do your research, and reach out for support. ๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

-Josh P.

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Pork Chops

Simplicity for the hurricane. ๐Ÿ™ƒ

Local NC pork chops, local zucchini and mushrooms sautรฉed in @kerrygoldusa with @redmondrealsalt on top ๐Ÿ˜‹

Not pictured, an avocado on the side for more fats ๐Ÿ”ฅ

-Josh P.

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Don’t Chase Keto Numbers

Don’t go chasing numbers while on KETO.

Why?

Although it’s a great tool in the beginning, it doesn’t always contain all the needed context required to assess progress with the goal of solely being in KETOSIS.

I track numbers (Ketones, Glucose & Macros) from time to time now that I’ve been on this path for some time. I use @ketomojo to check my levels and @cronometer_official for my macros when I do track. It’s a great tool but not the only tool to measure success.

Ketosis can be achieved with fasting, exogenous ketones, which I use (@perfectketones code: “JoshPerry”), MCT oil (I use @wildfoodsco code: WildJosh12), or depleting glycoen stores from high-intensity workouts.

The goal is keto-adaptation & metabolic flexibility, meaning you take the time to lower the insulin & glucose levels/stores in your body over time and you adapt to producing and utilizing ketones efficiently.

Again, there are various ways to get into ketosis but it takes time to adapt the brain and body to this alternative and superior fuel source.

Once keto-adapted and metabolically flexible, you can enjoy the benefits that keto brings with it like body composition improvements, mental clarity and energy, reduction in inflammation and oxidative stress (free radicals), liberation from hunger and cravings, improved sports performance and recovery, and reduced risk of diseases or disease/symptom management.

You can also consume sensible “smart-carbs” and amounts, once keto-adapted and gained some metabolic flexibility, at specific times of the day and it’ll help your performance, fat burning, and sometimes put you deeper into ketosis.

Again, once KETO-ADAPTED.

Don’t worry if you have lower numbers because that may mean you’re body is becoming more efficient at utilizing ketones as you build more MCT transporters to shuttle the ketones into the cells. ๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

-Josh P.

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Breakfast Or Lunch?

I don’t always eat “breakfast”. But when I do, it’s in the afternoonย ๐Ÿ˜‚

This is a dialed Keto meal thatย Jackie made for lunch but easily could be a quick, easy, delicious meal any time of the day.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผover easy eggs

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผleftover steak

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผasparagus

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผcauliflower rice

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผsautรฉed in Kerrygoldย grass-fed butter and spices

-Josh P.

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Slovenian Keto & BMX

A throwback to July, having JAKA REMEC and Alex Remcc stay with me for the month to ride BMX and learn about KETO ๐Ÿค“ and meet “Showtime” aka, Jason Showtime Hernandez ๐Ÿ˜‚

Jaka and I had an amazing time riding and he progressed so much in such a short time. Such a strong, dialed, and natural rider. Can’t wait to see how his future unfolds. He’s only 13 and rides like an adult ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ

Alex got introduced to a ketogenic diet and lost 25lbs effortlessly while enjoying each and every meal and feeling new and fresh in his mind and body. ๐Ÿ’ฏ

I couldn’t be more happy to share my passions (BMX & Keto) with a family and see them enjoy it while getting massive results. It’s an honor to partake in any friends, family, or clients health journey as it’s very personal and intimate. I’m privileged to use my life experiences as a way to help others.

-Josh P. ๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

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Times Change

I’ve been so focused and passionate about growing my coaching business that I literally have to schedule 3 days a week to ride or I don’t prioritize it anymore, which leads me to feel unfulfilled.

Although my goal with BMX is pure love and passion to ride, rather than competing or sponsors, I find I’m at a point now where it easily gets pushed to the back burner if I am not conscious of it.

All that said, I’m still on my game for the most part. The only difference is that I’m not riding as often and not focused on progressing. Just maintaining my level of riding and having fun. ๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

Want to learn more about making changesย TODAYย to improve your brain’s health, remove excess body fat, gain more energy, improve sleep & recovery, clear up inflammation & digestive issues, and put cravings at bay all while worrying less about food?

Hit me up! ๐Ÿ˜Š

 

-Josh P.

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Power of Suggestion

The power of suggestion.

I call it “noise”.

It’s the crap we hear from other people and the media.

Today’s society seems to be full of negativity suggestions and I’ve been persuaded by it from time to time. It’s not always easy but worth it to push through for what your heart truly desires.

“You’re going to fail at that”, “that’s not a safe path, don’t go that route”, “you’re not good enough”, “you’re not smart enough”, “you’re not healthy enough”, “go to college”, “get a real job”, etc.

I’ve heard them all.

But, not all suggestions are negative.

I do my best to surround myself with positive people that have a positive influence on my life and consume positive content.

I do my best to be real but authentic but always come from a place of love, gratitude, and positivity.

I appreciate all of you that love and support me ๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

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-Josh P.

Want To Become A Fat-Burner?

In order to burn fat, we must switch our genes from sugar-burning to fat-burning. In order to do that, it takes time! In short, this is also what it takes: mindset, nutrition, and fitness. Today, I want to share about an advanced technique I use and guide my clients to eventually utilizing: FAT-Fasted workouts. Specifically, full-body workouts.

Full body workouts are the best for stimulating lipolysis (fat burning) and mobilizing the fat.

Although you can get health and body composition benefits from a ketogenic diet, exercise helps increase the rate at which you see and feel the benefits.

Strength training specifically helps burn what’s called glycogen (stored sugar) in the muscles as well as the liver.

In order to get the solar energy production of ketones (by-product of burning fat), we have to deplete the glycogen stores in the liver and muscles. A ketogenic diet and exercise is the best way to do this, for a number of reasons.

8-27-18 FAT-Fasted Workout

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ4×6 back squat & pistol squats (each side)

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ4×8 bent rows (each side), pull ups, toes to bars, & side planks (10breaths each side)

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ3×12 kettle bell swings & goblet squats

Another interesting thing to note is that when someone has a lot of belly fat to remove, there is typically a lot of fat stored in the liver that needs to be burned. This is why some may not notice too much of a change in the belly fat for some time until the liver is cleaned out.

The liver is what produces ketones once glycogen stores are deleted but it also is where fat may be deposited from a poor diet. So, again, a ketogenic diet is a great tool to implement for some time to get the desired results. Then, once we are happy with our results, a lifestyle approach can be discussed in the context of the individual and their goals.

The Problem – most people don’t want to take the time to do this correctly and end up rushing the process, only to:

  1. Push through with WILLPOWER until that runs out and they lose the bandwidth to continue.
  2. Suffer through the process with another un-sustainable approach leading to failure.
  3. Not see the results they are looking for all together and give up.
  4. Harm themselves in the process of rushing.

I personally took a few of these approaches until landing on the process I now use with my clients on a journey guiding them to success. It starts with the CLARITY & WHY behind the initial GOALS, progresses with GRATITUDE & TRUSTING the PROCESS, and manifests into a TRANSFORMATIONAL new version of yourself that lasts a lifetime. ๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

Want to learn more about making changes TODAY to improve your brain’s health, remove excess body fat, gain more energy, improve sleep & recovery, clear up inflammation & digestive issues, and put cravings at bay all while worrying less about food?

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-Josh P.

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WHO Do YOU Choose To Be?

You’re only destined to become who you choose to be.

I used to be a victim. Would complain about what “isn’t fair”, “why me”, “it must be nice”, and (insert caption).

I used to carry 5-10% more body fat on me at all times and knowingly hurting my brain by making the choice to eat copious amounts of sugar, processed foods, alcohol, juice, breads, pastas, cereals, candy, etc.

I used to blame my reality on anyone and anything but me and my choices. I used to be envious of others success and talk about how “unfair” my life was.

Then one day I learned (brain tumor diagnosis) to become self aware and hold myself accountable for what I did or did not have in my life.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผI made the choice to become healthy, inside and out.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผI made the choice to prioritize my brain’s health.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผI made the choice to have purpose in my life that had an impact on the world and would leave behind a legacy.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผI made the choice to be great rather than what society told me to be.

๐Ÿ‘‰๐ŸผI made the choice become a survivor, not a victim.

I challenge you all to see the world from a survivors perspective, not a victim. The world doesn’t happen to us, it happens for us. But, we must choose to see it that way.

Choose to be great. Choose to be strong. Choose to be kind. Choose to be wise. Choose to be resilient. Choose to love rather than fear.

Choose to walk your talk. Choose to dismiss the noise saying you can’t.

Carve your path. Fall down 7 times and get up 8.

Set goals. Have a clear vision and purpose. Eat healthy food to nourish your brain (I follow a ketogenic lifestyle). Believe in yourself and take action. Don’t ever give up.๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ @jciake

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HIT ME UP ๐Ÿ˜Š

-Josh P.

josh@joshperrybmx.com

Hop Whips Fueled By Ketones

This hop whip in Hawaii was fueled by ketones and an 18-hr fast. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Never did I imagine I’d ride BMX for a living let alone travel the world to ride my bike.

This hop whip by the beach in Hawaii has me feeling so much gratitude and appreciation for all my hard work, dedication, sacrifices, and passion in life. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

I also never thought nutrition, fitness, fasting, and ketosis would be as a big part of my life as is it today.

A brain tumor followed by 4 more brain tumors and an ACL injury changed my perspective real quick. I’m grateful for those experiences because I’m now nurturing my brain and body while helping others and connecting with people in BMX & KETO that I look up to to collaborate with.

It’s my passion to share my experiences and help others so they don’t need a catastrophic event to prioritize their brain like I did. ๐Ÿ’šโœŒ๏ธ

Want to learn more about making changes TODAY to improve your brain’s health, remove excess body fat/weight, gain more energy, improve sleep and recovery, clear up inflammation and digestive issues, reduce disease risk factors, and put cravings at bay all while worrying less about food?

HIT ME UP ๐Ÿ˜Š

-Josh P.

Josh@joshperrybmx.com