Keto – Page 15 – Daily Brainstorms

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. 💚✌️

-Josh P.

Want to learn more about making changes TODAY?

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

Fueled By Love

I love BMX and all it’s done for me, shown me, led me to, and what’s to come.

I began on this path of self discovery (didn’t know it at the time) while chasing my dream at the age of 17 when I left home on a mission to prove doubters wrong and live the life I desired.

I’m now doing things I never fathomed being apart of my reality. Things like motivational speaking, coaching, running my own business, and becoming featured in major media outlets like GQ, People, ESPN, Fox News, Americas Got Talent, top podcasts and many others.

I started this journey fueled by spite. Today, it’s fueled by love and gratitude with a purpose of serving others.

A bmx crash one day led to an MRI that found a massive brain tumor taking over my brain. Had I not fallen and hit my head that day, I’d be dead. That’s when my whole perspective on life shifted and gratitude to be alive took over.

I then found the ketogenic diet and fitness (after blowing out my knee and needing ACL surgery) and it’s changed my and my clients lives in such profound ways.

I don’t know where I’d be if it wasn’t for that childhood dream but I know I’m grateful to have taken the risk of leaving everything behind in pursuit of making it happen.

I work my ass off and never give up because some people don’t have the option to even try, let alone wake up. Loosing my younger brother gave me a new perspective on my life once again and I’m going to continue working my ass for him and all those that don’t wake up as we often take for granted. 🙏🏼

-Josh P. 💚✌️

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?

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

F-Bomb Nut-Butter to-go Packs

No excuses, just choices.

I choose my health over anything. That’s why nutrition is my top priority in my day-to-day but is probably more equal to my mindset to be honest.

Currently on a plane and having this “F-Bomb” salted chocolate macadamia nut butter to-go pack as a snack. I travel a lot and I find ways to stay on track with the my health goals, specifically following a ketogenic diet and lifestyle.

I’m a a firm believer in life being a manifestation of our choices. Saying you want your life to be different requires new changes and choices.

Choices to make excuses of why not rather than pursuing the path you know will help your goals is going to keep you right there where you say you don’t want to be.

This is just one of many products out there to help keep you on track, even for “on-the-go” people like myself. Some other brands I consume, trust, support, and love are:

👉🏼 @ancientnutrition

👉🏼 @gardenoflife

👉🏼@primalkitchenfoods

👉🏼 @wildfoodsco

👉🏼 @wildplanetfoods

👉🏼 @perfectketones

👉🏼 @adaptyourlife

👉🏼 @redmondrealsalt

Drop the excuses, commit, reach out for support, love yourself, and don’t give into fear of change. 💚✌️

-Josh P.

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

Breakfast Or Lunch?

I don’t always eat “breakfast”. But when I do, it’s in the afternoon 😂

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

👉🏼over easy eggs

👉🏼leftover steak

👉🏼asparagus

👉🏼cauliflower rice

👉🏼sautéed in Kerrygold grass-fed butter and spices

-Josh P.

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

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 🤓 and meet “Showtime” aka, Jason Showtime Hernandez 😂

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 🙌🏼

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. 💯

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. 💚✌️

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

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. 💚✌️

Hit me up! 😊

-Josh P.

PM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

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 💚✌️

Hit me up! 😊

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

-Josh P.

Don’t Go Chasing 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 asses progress with the goal of being in KETOSIS- Fat/Keto adaptation.

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

The goal isn’t ketosis. That can be achieved with fasting, exogenous ketones, which I use (PerfectKeto code: “JoshPerry”), MCT oil (I use Garden of Life), or depleting glycoen stores from vigorous workouts.

The goal is keto-adaptation and metabolic flexibility, meaning you take the time to lower the insulin and 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.

Again, once KETO-ADAPTED.

Want to learn more about making changes TODAY?

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

-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

👉🏼4×6 back squat & pistol squats (each side)

👉🏼4×8 bent rows (each side), pull ups, toes to bars, & side planks (10breaths each side)

👉🏼3×12 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:

Push through with WILLPOWER until that runs out and they lose the bandwidth to continue.
Suffer through the process with another un-sustainable approach leading to failure.
Not see the results they are looking for all together and give up.
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. 💚✌️

Hit me up! 😊

-Josh P.

DM me or 📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com

Switching Lanes

Really excited and proud of the work I’ve been busting my ass on the last two years.

I decided to take a 180 on the path I was leading and switch lanes to head in a different direction.

While fostering the courage to take that leap of faith, determination to get up and try again (as I’ve learned from BMX and other aspects of my life), and the self-awareness to keep me in check, it hasn’t been easy. But I know it’ll be worth it.

Here’s a screen shot of a new video course I’ve been working hard on to be able to offer all of you what I have learned about health and fitness, and the mind & body.

This is a whole new concept for me and the fears, doubts, frustrations, etc. all came at once and I had to tackle them head on and just TAKE ACTION! I don’t just run my mouth sharing what I believe others should do, I walk my talk. That’s why I’m confident in sharing with all of you. I live, eat, and breath my talk.

What fuels my motivation? My life vision and purpose, or my WHY. I also have Jackie Lauricella to thank for all of her endless love and support on this journey.❤️

The course will have weekly videos/audios of step by step action to take in your life, PDF’s to accompany the videos, meal & exercise plans, and weekly personal calls with me!

I haven’t shared about this with many of you yet but I’m getting antsy to share as the course will be available in the next week or two!

Stay tuned for more information 💚✌️

Hit me up! 😊

-Josh P.

📲 josh@joshperrybmx.com