Find out what it takes to prepare for a 24 hour swim! (Hint: a lot)

I had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Coast Guard member and friend, Shannon Scaff about his support of children of the fallen by currently training for a 24 hour swim as a means to memorialize the life and legacy of Dale Taylor and the 6535 crew. Operation 300, a camp for children of the fallen, will directly benefit.

View the show notes here: https://www.skfitlife.com/stop-chasing-skinny-episode-8-training-for-a-24-hour-swim-with-shannon-scaff/

So many people think massage is something you do for some stress relief or when you go on a vacation to the islands. Of course there are stress relief benefits but the additional health benefits of a really good massage go far beyond stress relief and reach into areas of:

* Improved Recovery

* Reduced Chance of Injury

* Hormonal Health

* Lymphnode Drainage

Find the SHOW NOTES here: https://www.skfitlife.com/stop-chasing-skinny-episode-6-massage-therapy-and-how-it-relates-to-peak-performance-and-recovery-with-alana-long/

I spent 5 years competing in physique competitions and then I coached competitively. I no longer coach for competitions but I have frequent requests to coach so I thought… Why not interview the competitive fitness coach I send all of these inquiries to???

Find the SHOW NOTES here: https://www.skfitlife.com/stop-chasing-skinny-episode-5-what-it-really-takes-to-train-for-a-fitness-competition-with-wbff-pro-and-competitive-fitness-coach-janelle-nicolo/

Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #7

Avoiding Injuries and Staying Healthy While Training with Nick Ferrell

Nick Ferrell is a Charleston-based trainer who specializes in injury recovery, prevention, and establishing and maintaining muscular balance and strength. Nick’s background includes post-physical therapy training so you might say Nick would be your first stop once your physical therapy has been completed but you aren’t quite ready to go it alone or to a regular fitness professional.

Nick specializes in athletes who are prone to over-use injuries such as golfers, tennis player, and runners. Listen in as Nick shares with us some of the more common over-use injuries he sees and how we can learn to take care of our bodies so we can continue to enjoy all of our favorite sports.

 

 

Show Notes

Ferrell Fitness Solutions

I was Born and raised in the suburbs of East Atlanta in a small town called Conyers, Georgia. At a young age, I always had a knack for finding any type of outdoor activity and sport possible to keep my mind busy. However, once I got hooked on Soccer and Swimming the rest was history. Out of High School I was offered an athletic and academic scholarship to a small private college in North Georgia called Young Harris College. My dream had come true and my love for the game still continues on to this day. After a couple of ACL surgeries, I transferred to The University of Georgia to continue my studies in Exercise Science, POST-Physical Therapy Training and Sports Medicine with aspirations of becoming a Physical Therapist one day and treating other college/professional athletes and individuals with disabilities/injuries.

I currently hold a dual Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy and a Bachelors Degree in Sports Medicine with a Certification as a Certified Personal Trainer from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine. After moving to Charleston to attend MUSC, I realized that there was a tremendous gap between knowledgable and resourceful trainers who had an understanding of what to do with clients who just finished physical therapy or needed to be referred to physical therapy. I also met with multiple Physical Therapists who had no idea about who to refer their clients to in order to continue to build their strength back. It was then that I developed my business based off principles of post-rehab strength training, corrective exercise for muscle imbalances, and functional fitness training for all individuals and athletes.

People can find me at a few places I contract from in the Charleston area. For those looking to join a membership at The Country Club of Charleston, please stop by my office in the wellness center by the club house MWF from 7am-12pm and 3-5pm. Also, I contract out of Premier Fitness facility off Fleming Road on James Island just off Maybank Hwy. Feel free to contact me anytime at 404-375-2277 or email me [email protected].

I look forward to speaking with those interested!

Marshall Crown is a Charleston-based athletic trainer focused on creating strength and conditioning programs for competitive athletes. Marshall is a competitive weight lifter himself and understands the demands placed on the body, the importance of having a strategically programmed training routine to maximize athletic performance, and the mindset required for athletes to achieve their goals.

Find the SHOW NOTES here: https://www.skfitlife.com/stop-chasing-skinny-episode-4-getting-serious-about-athletic-training-for-performance-with-marshall-crown/

BEElieve it or not, that honey in your honey bear isn’t really honey. And did you know some bee keepers never even put a bee keeping suit on? Just a few interesting facts I learned during my interview with Alice Sommers during our interview for the Stop Chasing Skinny Podcast.

Read the full show notes here: https://www.skfitlife.com/stop-chasing-skinny-episode-3-everything-you-didnt-know-you-wanted-to-know-about-honey-and-bees-with-alice-sommers/

I see symptoms of adrenal fatigue allllll the time. Knowing what to look for is the key to help take care of your health!

April also shares her endurance journeys and recent diagnosis with a gluten allergy. Her story goes like this… she was chronically ill from January until May last year. Her doctors loaded her up on antibiotic after antibiotic but nothing helped so she started digging deeper… only to discover she actually has a gluten allergy!

Read the full show notes here: https://www.skfitlife.com/stop-chasing-skinny-episode-2-all-the-heavy-hitters-here-gluten-autoimmunity-endurance-training-nutrition-adrenal-health-connections-with-april-reigart/

Join me for this eye-opening interview with Megan Bryan as she shares how and when she was diagnosed with celiac’s disease. Unfortunately I hear many people with these exact same symptoms on a regular basis and most people think feeling bloated, tired, unable to focus, and achy is just part of life. It doesn’t have to be that way! Click here for full show notes: https://www.skfitlife.com/stop-chasing-skinny-episode-1-the-real-deal-on-gluten-and-life-after-a-diagnosis-of-celiacs-disease-with-megan-bryan/

Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #3

Everything You Didn’t Know You WANTED to Know About Honey and Bees with Alice Sommers

BEElieve it or not, some bee keepers never even put one of these suits on! Just one interesting fact I learned during my interview with Alice Sommers during our interview for the Stop Chasing Skinny Podcast.

Alice and I go way back… to the day I was born. Alice is my aunt. She came to visit me during the 4th of July holiday week and we spent about an hour talking about bees so naturally I asked her to be a guest on the show!

We initially started talking about her transition from her corporate/suburb lifestyle to getting back to nature and what she has been learning about how we can live more sustainably, why we should start to care NOW, and how just a few simple different decisions can create a positive impact on our lives and our environment.

Show Notes

Bees… Talk about your experience. How you got into bee keeping.

Alice cares for 10 bee hives these days and did you know you could own a hive without ever having to put on a bee suit? What a fascinating bunch these bees are. I learned so much during this interview. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

From unhealthy living and 90-hour work weeks just to support their large-house-in-the-suburbs lifestyle of eating out and TV-watching to enjoying a more sustainable and less-stressful life where getting back to nature and enjoying the simple things in life are a priority. Bee keeping has been on Alice’s bucket list and she finally went for it.

The many health benefits of eating local honey. The difference between local honey and the other stuff. How to recognize the other stuff.

Guess what… most of the honey you see in grocery stores are NOT local honey even though the label says “Local Honey”. Anytime honey has been heated, it essentially cooks all of the good stuff out of the honey. Sorry, but that Honey Bear is a fake. Seek out your local CSA or bee keeping association. They will tell you EXACTLY where to get your local honey.

I have included this list of health benefits of having local honey from http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-organic-locally-grown-raw-honey/:

* Organic, raw honey can provide an energy boost. Its carbohydrates supply energy and strength and it can boost your endurance and reduce muscle fatigue.

* Honey is a great aid in relieving morning sickness, reportedly even more effective than traditional soda crackers.

* Honey is good for sore throats, laryngitis and pharyngitis.

* Honey and cinnamon can help in many areas including relief from bladder infections, arthritis, upset stomach and bad breath. It’s even supposed to be able to slow downhair loss.

* Raw honey can be used as a medication for issues related to male impotence and female infertility. Warm raw goat milk and raw honey is believed to increase sperm count considerably.

* A salve made of honey, for diabetic ulcers, has been proven effective when other topical ointments are...

Stop Chasing Skinny Episode #2

Gluten, Autoimmunity, Endurance Training, Nutrition & Adrenal Health Connections with April Reigart

Take a listen! April Reigart shares her wealth of knowledge with us! I see symptoms of adrenal fatigue allllll the time. Knowing what to look for is the key to help take care of your health!

April also shares her endurance journeys and recent diagnosis with a gluten allergy. Her story goes like this… she was chronically ill from January until May last year. Her doctors loaded her up on antibiotic after antibiotic but nothing helped so she started digging deeper… only to discover she actually has a gluten allergy!

Show Notes

Taking back your health…

There really is no one-size-fits-all prescription for health.  What works for one person may not work at all for another person.  We all have bio-individuality- meaning that we are each unique in our physical make-up.  The best thing we can do is to pay attention to our bodies and to try to grow more intuitive.  If you hear of an approach that sounds right for you- give it a try.  However, if it doesn’t seem to fit or makes you miserable- move on!  When I work with clients to change their lifestyle and eating habits- it is about figuring out their own goals and nutritional needs and challenges, and figuring out what makes them feel their best.

Endurance training…

I train for marathons, and staying healthy is a really big deal for an endurance athlete, as the high mileage can take a toll on your immune and adrenal systems.  Nutrition also becomes highly important.  Athletes who cover distance (anyone exercising for a duration longer than one hour) need to refuel during their efforts.  Traditionally, runners, cyclists and tri-athletes are taught to consume carbohydrates in the form of simple sugars- those packages of sugary gels and chews.  The body uses that sugar as quick energy, however, most people now know that sugar is implicated in most chronic disease that we see so much of today.  Also, excess sugar is stored as fat!  Not to mention the insulin spikes and unstable blood sugar that is caused by constantly consuming sugars and high carbohydrate foods.

A healthier source of fuel for the body is fat!  Especially MCTs (medium chain triglycerides)- like coconut oil!  Following a low-carb, or more ketogenic, diet actually primes your body for burning fat as fuel, including stored body fat.  I have ditched the sugary gels when I am training (which made me feel lousy) and switched to fats, and I typically consume 60-100g fat on my long training runs.  For the record, I have not gained any weight- only lost.

Adrenal fatigue…

Do you identify with any of this:  Inability to lose weight (in spite of exercising and eating “right”), excess weight around your middle, low energy- especially upon waking in the morning, fatigue- especially around 3pm, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, low libido, irritability, PMS, painful periods, depression and mood swings, cravings for sugar/carbs?   Do you often reach for a coffee to pick you up and carry you through?  While some might initially think they have thyroid dysfunction, it might actually be a precursor to that, which is adrenal fatigue.The adrenal glands are two walnut sized organs that sit on top of your kidneys.  They are responsible for producing cortisol (a.k.a. the stress hormone), DHEA (the anti-stress hormone, if you will), and adrenaline (the fight-or-flight hormone).