Imagine living in a world where illness is optional

A new company (ten years in the making) called Viome aims to make that a reality by optimizing your gut health.

Viome sends you a "Home Gut Kit" to collect a stool sample. You send that back and get personalized actionable insights based on your gut health so you can start feeling better from the inside out.

They basically analyze the bacteria in your gut and recommend foods to eat and foods to avoid.

Viome founder Naveen Jain says that we're more of an expression of the bacteria inside of us that we are of our own DNA. That we are really only about 1% human!

If all of this seems to be a bit futuristic or maybe even too good to be true, go to Viome.com and read the science behind it. I'd also recommend reading reviews on credible sites like BenGreenfieldFitness.com. 

There's a lot of controversy around Viome, BUT it sounds like a HUGE leap forward. I can only imagine how game-changing this will be once they address all of the concerns.

Thank you so much for listening. I'll have all the links for this episode back at https://www.exploreyourfitness.com/viome-redefining-gut-health/

I appreciate you listening. I'll talk again soon. Until then, get out there, have some fun and explore your fitness!

*This episode is brought to you buy Total Gut Health from Onnit. 

“Gut health is at the forefront of holistic medicine right now. We have long-known the importance of good digestion, but recent research is shedding light on the connection of the gut and optimal brain and immune function. I know of no other product that combines all of these gut optimizing ingredients in a single pack. This is one of the most important innovations that I have seen in the market.”†

– Dr. Dan Engle

To learn more about Total Gut Health from Onnit, click here: https://onnit.sjv.io/c/416360/348046/5155

Full disclosure, that is my affiliate link. So, if you make a purchase after clicking on that link, Thank you because I'll earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

It's true - mushrooms are one of the world's most well-studied superfoods and are jam packed with amazing benefits!

CHAGA - ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES:

Chaga mushroom can help support immune functions. It is called the king of mushrooms. You'll find growing naturally in the wild and it has antioxidant properties.

LION'S MANE - BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM

Lion's Mane is an all-natural cognitive enhancer. It has been shown to support memory and concentration.

REISHI - STRESS & SLEEP

If you have occasional stress and difficulty sleeping, Reishi mushroom can help you relax and get a good night sleep.

CORDYCEPS - ENERGY & PERFORMANCE

Cordyceps is an adaptogen, not a stimulant, so it helps you produce and maintain steady energy levels. Coffee can give you an energy spike, followed by a crash; cordyceps, on the other hand, helps your body produce its own energy.

Plus, mushrooms don’t just benefit our bodies’ internal environment. They can also improve the health of the ecosystems on which our very survival relies.

Up to 50% off AND an extra discount when you use code ExploreYourFitness at checkout

Ready to shop? Click here: https://us.foursigmatic.com/winter-sale-2019/#_a_exploreyourfitness

In November Four Sigmatic sold out of Mushroom Chocolate in under 72 hours. They knew it would go fast, but had no idea it would go that fast. So they got a rush order of more bars produced, and for a limited time Mushroom Chocolate is back in stock.

What's in the Chocolate?

Organic heirloom cacao, organic cocoa butter, organic coconut sugar, Four Sigmatic 10 Mushroom Blend, organic vanilla bean, and Himalayan sea salt

That's 780mg total of Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Maitake, Enokitake, Agaricus, Meshima, and Tremella.

These mushrooms are said to support relaxation, athletic performance, focus, and the health of your skin.

They come in a 10-pack for $55, and you can get a 10% discount by using the code ExploreYourFitness at checkout.

us.foursigmatic.com/products/mushroom-chocolate

Meal Delivery Service HelloFresh has a new & exciting offer for February

Save $60! $20 Off of Your First 3 Orders with Code GETFRESH60! Click here to get started: https://www.exploreyourfitness.com/HelloFresh

In case you're not familiar, HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that makes cooking fun, easy, and convenient!

Their flexible subscription service is easy to use and can be cancelled at any time.

Each week HelloFresh creates new delicious recipes with step-by-step instructions designed to take around 30 minutes for everyone from novices to seasoned home-cooks short on time.

HelloFresh sources the freshest ingredients, measured to the exact quantities needed so there’s no food waste. They employ a full-time registered dietician on staff who reviews each recipe to ensure it is nutritionally balanced. All delivered to your doorstep in a special insulated box for free.

HelloFresh provides everything but the chef!

This is the ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance.

In this CreativeLive course, Kelly will give you all the tools you need to perfect your movement and ensure long-lasting health and mobility, unlocking reservoirs of athletic capacity you didn’t even know you had.

Here's what you'll get:

* 9 Video lessons in HD

* Exclusive bonus content

* Lifetime access, anywhere, anytime

* Streaming and offline access on desktop and mobile

* Offline sync with iPhone & iPad apps

* 100% satisfaction guarantee

You can watch the introduction for free. AND if you create your free account on CreativeLive, you can watch one lesson for free, every day.

However, if you'd like on-demand access to this class and access to the bonus content, this class will be on sale, 30% off, until Wednesday, February 6th.

Click here to learn more: http://shrsl.com/1fips

Achieve Ultimate Human Performance with Ben Greenfield. In this CreativeLive online course, you’ll discover the tools, strategies, and systems you need to look, feel, and perform at your peak physical and mental capacity, without spending your entire day exercising or dieting.

Here's what you'll get when you purchase this course:

* 33 Video lessons in HD

* Exclusive bonus content

* Lifetime access, anywhere, anytime

* Streaming and offline access on desktop and mobile

* Offline sync with iPhone & iPad apps

* 100% satisfaction guarantee

You can watch the introduction for free. AND if you create your free account, you can watch one lesson for free, every day.

However, if you'd like on-demand access to this class and access to the bonus content, this class will be on sale, 30% off, until Wednesday, February 6th.

Learn more about Achieve Ultimate Human Performance with Ben Greenfield, http://shrsl.com/16jdr (my affiliate link).

By now, you should know that your skin absorbs stuff. If you take a hot bath with epsom salt, you relax. Take a bath in beer. You get drunk...yes, that's a real thing. Google it. In this short episode you'll learn about Four Sigmatic's new skincare line...one you can actually eat! To see the notes on this episode, go to https://www.exploreyourfitness.com/four-sigmatic-skincare/. Ready to pick up some super-healthy, edible skincare? Go to http://www.us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_exploreyourfitness (my affiliate link), click "Beauty" in the top menu and use code "ExploreYourFitness" for 10% off your order.

We all have goals. Things we want to do. Things we want to achieve.

Aspiring to be better and do better is great, but are you committed to your goal?

I mean, are you 100% committed? Because, if you are, then you've made a decision. You've cut off all other options and decided that there is only one outcome, and you will do what ever it takes. You don't have to think about it. There is no other alternative.

Not being 100% committed doesn't make you a bad person. It just means that you haven't really made up your mind that you want something.

Maybe there's some psychological, deep-routed feeling around what achieving this goal really means to you. If you succeed, maybe, deep down, you think your family and friends will think of you differently. Maybe they'll expect more from you or look down on you for doing so well. Maybe it will create some distance between those you love and you won't be as close as you were before.

So, be honest with yourself. You're either 100% committed or you're not.

If you're not, it's ok. Take some time and think about why you're not fully committed. Once you've dealt with whatever's going on in your head, whatever's holding you back, make a choice and decide that you will succeed NO MATTER WHAT!

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit exploreyourfitness.com/motivation4.

Even the strongest of us have moments of weakness when we just feel too lazy, or we can't get over how hard the upcoming workout's going to be. Next time you start thinking about all the reasons you don't want to exercise, stop yourself and take a moment to be grateful you're able to.

Exercise because you can.

Next time you need some motivation to workout, be grateful you’re able to and then do it. Not everyone has the opportunity you have, and someday you may not have the opportunity.

Think about how fortunate you are to have your body, your mind, your health, your life.

Motion is a sign of life. The only time we are completely motionless is when we’re dead. So, get moving!

Exercise because you love yourself, not because you hate yourself. You want to look better, feel better, and move better. You want to be healthier not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones, right?

So, next time you're having a little reluctance about working out, be grateful you have the chance.

Exercise because you love being alive. Exercise because you can!

Thinking about what you're grateful for can have an amazing impact on your life.

Check out the podcast and book below if you want to learn more and make this a part of your daily routine. (The book link is an affiliate link, and I will get paid if you choose to buy)

CULTIVATE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

The Five Minute Journal

Today’s interview is with Jöran Albers, co-founder and managing director at Shleep, where they’re helping you sleep better for a more productive, healthier, and happier life.