We have officially launched collagen through Bowmar Nutrition and I wanted to provide some insight as a lot of people have been asking about this supplement
Collagen is fairly new in terms of supplements but the benefits are truly amazing
Why Bowmar Nutrition?
Our collagen supplement is a fine powder that is tasteless, odorless, and do not clump or get gooey. We use 1 simple ingredient and our collagen is sourced from ethically treated bovines. Our product is dairy free, gluten free, and sugar free. We also are the most competitively priced on the market- we do not believe in charging more just to make more. We want to offer the best collagen to our customers at the best price!
Why collagen?
Collagen is a great way to get in more protein while simultaneously increasing your joint health, overall skin vitality, hair/nail health, and digestion quality.
When?
Collagen can be used any time of day. We recommend mixing it in your coffee, smoothies, or paired with Bowmar Nutrition greens!
Order today: https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/collagen-peptides-protein
I can personally attest that my skin, nails, and joints have NEVER felt better since I started using our collagen. I know you will have amazing results from it as well too
Published medical journals to validate the use of oral collagen supplements:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23949208
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5707681/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18416885
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26362110
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
No More BC For Me
After almost 15 years on the pill, I decided it was time to stop being a science experiment and just be ME. The hormones in BC were affecting my mood swings, weight gain, ability to have a normal period, sex life, etc. So- it was time to end the dependency of that little pill that I put in my body every single day for almost half my life. As a warning- you should always do your own research and consult with your doctor. I decided to keep a journal of what happened when I stopped cold turkey, so, here we go
Week 1: Like everyone on the pill, you start your weeks on Sundays and your period usually shows up around day 1 or 2 of the brown pill week (off week). I decided to stop taking my pills the Monday before my period week. Wednesday rolls around and I had the worst cramps every, my mood was terrible, and I got my period (almost a week ahead of schedule). I am sure this is completely unrelated, but my breath has been HORRIBLE as well this week
Week 2: The cramps only lasted about 2 days from my period in week 1! I also have ordered a NFP and it is on it's way! The one I ordered can be found HERE. This week I seem to be getting a ton of headaches but have had some really amazing lifts at the gym! I do notice a few more breakouts than usual but we have had a lot of family things happen in the past few weeks so I am not sure if it is from stress or the lack of BC
Week 3: The worst week of all. I will say though- my skin has cleared up and reverted back to normal, my headaches have went away, and I feel more clear. That being said- I have been bleeding for five days straight. And cramping extremely bad. I am still 2 weeks away from what is supposed to be my period, but at this rate- I might need a blood donor
Week 4: No update for this week. Everything went really well. My skin is still clear, my mood is extremely high, my workouts have been better, I feel like I can finally lose weight again, etc!
Month 2: Periods have started to become more normal, however- the ovulation cramps are intense and very painful
Month 3: I seem to be losing fat quicker and gaining muscle much easier. My boobs have felt more sore about my period but that is about it!
Helpful Articles:
https://drbrighten.com/post-birth-control-syndrome/
Week 1: Like everyone on the pill, you start your weeks on Sundays and your period usually shows up around day 1 or 2 of the brown pill week (off week). I decided to stop taking my pills the Monday before my period week. Wednesday rolls around and I had the worst cramps every, my mood was terrible, and I got my period (almost a week ahead of schedule). I am sure this is completely unrelated, but my breath has been HORRIBLE as well this week
Week 2: The cramps only lasted about 2 days from my period in week 1! I also have ordered a NFP and it is on it's way! The one I ordered can be found HERE. This week I seem to be getting a ton of headaches but have had some really amazing lifts at the gym! I do notice a few more breakouts than usual but we have had a lot of family things happen in the past few weeks so I am not sure if it is from stress or the lack of BC
Week 3: The worst week of all. I will say though- my skin has cleared up and reverted back to normal, my headaches have went away, and I feel more clear. That being said- I have been bleeding for five days straight. And cramping extremely bad. I am still 2 weeks away from what is supposed to be my period, but at this rate- I might need a blood donor
Week 4: No update for this week. Everything went really well. My skin is still clear, my mood is extremely high, my workouts have been better, I feel like I can finally lose weight again, etc!
Month 2: Periods have started to become more normal, however- the ovulation cramps are intense and very painful
Month 3: I seem to be losing fat quicker and gaining muscle much easier. My boobs have felt more sore about my period but that is about it!
Helpful Articles:
https://drbrighten.com/post-birth-control-syndrome/
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Probiotics
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your digestive system. We usually think of these as germs that cause diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called "good" or "helpful" bacteria because they help keep your gut healthy. Their job- at the end of the day- is to improve gut health
Who needs them?
Anyone who experiences the following issues:
Who needs them?
Anyone who experiences the following issues:
- Digestive issues like bloating, gas or diarrhea. These are the hallmark symptoms of gut dysfunction
- Sugar cravings
- Bad breath
- Food allergies or sensitivities
- Moodiness, Anxiety and Depression
- Skin problems like eczema
- Diabetes
- Autoimmune disease and suppressed immunity
Why Bowmar Nutrition?
Our product is comprised of 12 different strands of probiotics. Many companies use 1 or 2. Using a dozen strands like we do maintains flora and provides amazing benefits to your body as different strands perform different functions in the body.
It has also been speculated that the strands used in our probiotics can help repair and restore your body's natural gut biome if you drink 1-2 diet sodas a day or other acid beverages
Order here: https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/probiotics
Why do yours smell?
Many companies use chemicals to remove the odor associated with the probiotics. We have decided to keep ours in their truest form
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Fish Oil
The who, what, where, why, when, how of fish oil!
There are so many benefits to omegas found in fish oil and if you are not eating fish more than 3 times a week, you need to be supplementing with it!
Fish oil comes from the tissues of oily fish and are basically concentred omega-3 pills. As with all supplements, not all are created equal. Bowmar Nutrition fish oils are purified to remove mercury, our pills are clear (which is why you should look for when looking for a fish oil supplement), you won't get a fishy taste when you use ours (some companies use rancid ingredients and that's why you get the horrible taste), and we do not add any artificial colors or flavors. You can order ours here: https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/fish-oil
Fish oil helps with inflammation (mainly joint inflammation) and arterial inflammation. Fish oils are also amazing for your heart due to their anti-inflammatory properties (reducing your bodies need to build up plague in your arteries).
Fish oils have also been proven to aid in brain and mental health. To read more about these benefits, I recommend visiting: https://draxe.com/fish-oil-benefits-health/
There are so many benefits to omegas found in fish oil and if you are not eating fish more than 3 times a week, you need to be supplementing with it!
Fish oil comes from the tissues of oily fish and are basically concentred omega-3 pills. As with all supplements, not all are created equal. Bowmar Nutrition fish oils are purified to remove mercury, our pills are clear (which is why you should look for when looking for a fish oil supplement), you won't get a fishy taste when you use ours (some companies use rancid ingredients and that's why you get the horrible taste), and we do not add any artificial colors or flavors. You can order ours here: https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/fish-oil
Fish oil helps with inflammation (mainly joint inflammation) and arterial inflammation. Fish oils are also amazing for your heart due to their anti-inflammatory properties (reducing your bodies need to build up plague in your arteries).
Fish oils have also been proven to aid in brain and mental health. To read more about these benefits, I recommend visiting: https://draxe.com/fish-oil-benefits-health/
Monday, June 4, 2018
Greens Powder 101
Today's world is busy. I often joke that my brain has too many tabs open, and I know many people can relate to that as well. Convenience is also a huge aspect of our lives which is where our Bowmar Nutrition Greens powder comes in.
Before I delve into the convenience of getting your daily servings of fruits and vegetables in 1/2 TBSP of powder- let me first explain what greens are (in it's most basic definition):
"Greens supplements are veggies, fruits, algaes and/or grasses that have been compacted and distilled into powdered form. They typically contain an assortment of nutrient rich foods like barley grass, wheat grass, spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, herbs, vegetables, legumes, and fruits"
Does anyone have the time (or desire) to prep 11 servings of fruits and vegetables a day? How about storing them, or buying them, or eating all of that food? I personally have not consumed fruits/veggies for nutrition since 2014. I do enjoy the taste. I don't consume them with the intent to get a ton of nutrition out of them (more on that in a moment). If you were to realistically eat 77 servings of fruits and vegetables a week at even $1/serving which is very conservative- that's $77 / week just for fruits and veggies alone. Let alone all your other foods. For us- doing 1-2 scoops of greens per day mixed into our water is the economical choice ($35 for 100 servings aka 35 cents) and for the convenience. Another reason we consume Bowmar Nutrition green is for the nutritional benefits...
There's a lot of freaking people on this earth. We as a human race are growing exponentially. Guess what isn't growing? Land to farm. Guess what that means? The demand to grow more and more from a single stalk, branch, vine, seed, etc is growing. Let's take corn. The stalk derives the nutrients from the soil and rain to grow. A stalk with 1 ear of corn gives 100% of it's nutrients to that 1 ear. A stalk with 40 ears of corn gives a substantial amount less per ear. More yield = more profit for farmers. We know farmers. We need farmers. We love farmers. But our food is being manipulating to produce more per bushel and more per acre. This means less nutrients in the fruits and vegetables are you buying from the store.
Let's talk about the grocery store. How am I able to buy corn in June yet the corn growing right now all across the corn belt of America is 5 inches high and won't be harvested until fall? How can I eat a banana from Costa Rica that is still green even though it has been sitting on the shelf at the store for 3 days. How does one get strawberries in the winter? Have you ever really sat down and thought about where your food truly comes from? When a banana is picked, it's still green. Very green. And picking the banana means you are cutting off it's lifeline. No more nutrients for Mr. Banana as it travels all the way to Ohio and sits on a shelf and doesn't turn yellow for a week after it was picked. That's horrifying. Even when you THINK you are getting the nutrients you deserve from eating fruits and veggies- chances are, it's not even coming close.
Additional articles for your reading pleasure regarding the lack of nutrients in vegetables to begin with, let alone what happens when you cut, cook, juice them:
http://www.thesweetbeet.com/vegetables-nutrients/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/
https://www.sunsaferx.com/health-and-wellness/nutrient-levels-produce-decreasing-what-to-do-about-it/
Again, this is where greens come in. The fruits and vegetables used in our greens grow to their fullest potential. They don't have to plucked early to be shipped off to sit on a store shelf to be purchased within a week. The nutrients are extract (hence, extract) and put into powder form for your drinking pleasure. Not only are they extremely low in calorie but they are guaranteed to give you the nutrients that we claim on the container (see "why")
Why Bowmar Nutrition Greens?
Our greens are FDA certified organic which means what we list on the label is actually what is in the product. Not many other companies pay for, and wait for, this certification or classification as it does take quite some time for them to approve the product. However, it's important to us that we take the extra step in making sure you are getting the best product on the market.
Order: https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/greens
Our product is also 100% safe for children! I don't know many kids who even like vegetables to begin with. Mix greens with some sugar free crystal light or koolaid and they will never know the difference!
Before I delve into the convenience of getting your daily servings of fruits and vegetables in 1/2 TBSP of powder- let me first explain what greens are (in it's most basic definition):
"Greens supplements are veggies, fruits, algaes and/or grasses that have been compacted and distilled into powdered form. They typically contain an assortment of nutrient rich foods like barley grass, wheat grass, spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, herbs, vegetables, legumes, and fruits"
Does anyone have the time (or desire) to prep 11 servings of fruits and vegetables a day? How about storing them, or buying them, or eating all of that food? I personally have not consumed fruits/veggies for nutrition since 2014. I do enjoy the taste. I don't consume them with the intent to get a ton of nutrition out of them (more on that in a moment). If you were to realistically eat 77 servings of fruits and vegetables a week at even $1/serving which is very conservative- that's $77 / week just for fruits and veggies alone. Let alone all your other foods. For us- doing 1-2 scoops of greens per day mixed into our water is the economical choice ($35 for 100 servings aka 35 cents) and for the convenience. Another reason we consume Bowmar Nutrition green is for the nutritional benefits...
There's a lot of freaking people on this earth. We as a human race are growing exponentially. Guess what isn't growing? Land to farm. Guess what that means? The demand to grow more and more from a single stalk, branch, vine, seed, etc is growing. Let's take corn. The stalk derives the nutrients from the soil and rain to grow. A stalk with 1 ear of corn gives 100% of it's nutrients to that 1 ear. A stalk with 40 ears of corn gives a substantial amount less per ear. More yield = more profit for farmers. We know farmers. We need farmers. We love farmers. But our food is being manipulating to produce more per bushel and more per acre. This means less nutrients in the fruits and vegetables are you buying from the store.
Let's talk about the grocery store. How am I able to buy corn in June yet the corn growing right now all across the corn belt of America is 5 inches high and won't be harvested until fall? How can I eat a banana from Costa Rica that is still green even though it has been sitting on the shelf at the store for 3 days. How does one get strawberries in the winter? Have you ever really sat down and thought about where your food truly comes from? When a banana is picked, it's still green. Very green. And picking the banana means you are cutting off it's lifeline. No more nutrients for Mr. Banana as it travels all the way to Ohio and sits on a shelf and doesn't turn yellow for a week after it was picked. That's horrifying. Even when you THINK you are getting the nutrients you deserve from eating fruits and veggies- chances are, it's not even coming close.
Additional articles for your reading pleasure regarding the lack of nutrients in vegetables to begin with, let alone what happens when you cut, cook, juice them:
http://www.thesweetbeet.com/vegetables-nutrients/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/
https://www.sunsaferx.com/health-and-wellness/nutrient-levels-produce-decreasing-what-to-do-about-it/
Again, this is where greens come in. The fruits and vegetables used in our greens grow to their fullest potential. They don't have to plucked early to be shipped off to sit on a store shelf to be purchased within a week. The nutrients are extract (hence, extract) and put into powder form for your drinking pleasure. Not only are they extremely low in calorie but they are guaranteed to give you the nutrients that we claim on the container (see "why")
Why Bowmar Nutrition Greens?
Our greens are FDA certified organic which means what we list on the label is actually what is in the product. Not many other companies pay for, and wait for, this certification or classification as it does take quite some time for them to approve the product. However, it's important to us that we take the extra step in making sure you are getting the best product on the market.
Order: https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/greens
Our product is also 100% safe for children! I don't know many kids who even like vegetables to begin with. Mix greens with some sugar free crystal light or koolaid and they will never know the difference!
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Protein Powder 101
Protein powder- the most popular and widely known “body builder” supplement on the planet. Hands down. Ever since we launched our protein hot chocolate and how successful it has been (thank y’all), it has opened my eyes to how many confusion there is surrounding protein powder and supplements as a whole.
I do have a “will protein powder make me fat” YouTube video if you would like to watch that, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVvNYCfLpHM
What is protein powder? Protein powder, despite it’s form, is a processed form of protein. This can come in the form of whey, plant, egg, pea, beef, cricket, etc. They are all processed. They are all manufactured. They all share the same function: to aid or “supplement” your diet in getting more protein.
Whole food will ALWAYS be best. ALWAYS. If you are getting enough protein in your diet through whole food- stick to that. You don’t need protein powder. However, for most of us, consuming that much protein in the form of whole foods is not convenient nor is it cost effective, especially if you are spacing your daily meals into 5-6 meals per day.
Josh and I consume 5-6 meals a day and we eat 3 and drink 2-3 (in the form of our protein hot chocolate). Protein powder can, and usually is, used as a meal replacement. It’s most “popular” form of us is post workout- which, again, is probably just replacing a meal in which you would otherwise be consuming protein in a whole foods form- but who wants to bring a pack of tuna or 6oz of ground turkey to the gym? Not many people. Which is where the allure of protein powder comes into play.
Protein powder will NOT make you fat. Protein powder will NOT make you bulky. At the end of the day, if you are consuming less calories than you burn- you won’t gain any fat. Or bulk. Or whatever anyone is afraid of.
That all being said- not all protein powders are created equal. Protein is really, really expensive to make. A lot of supplement companies cut corners and use low quality protein to increase their profit margins. This is where you get the bloating, gas, etc that is generally associated with protein powder supplements. I can’t speak for any other company other than our own but it took us almost 2 years to formulate protein hot chocolate because we needed such a high quality protein powder to withstand adding it to hot liquids. You can read all of our 250+ 5 star reviews here:
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/protein-hot-chocolate
https://bowmarnutrition.com/products/protein-hot-chocolate
This is NOT a sales pitch on our own product- even though we would love if you tried it. I just know how much work, effort, and research went into our product and I am not sure other companies can say the same. I have tried dozens and dozens of protein powder. They ALL make me feel bloated and gassy after- except ours. Just please know that all products are not the same and you should be careful what you are putting in your body.
Also, I mentioned cost efficiency when it comes to protein powder. Our product is $65 for 82 servings- this equates to roughly 76 cents per scoop aka per meal. That’s a really inexpensive meal if you ask me! Especially one that is so high in protein!
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Binge Eating
Before I start this blog post- I want to kindly remind everyone that if you are struggling with an eating disorder of any kind- there is no shame in asking for help from a licensed therapist or treatment facility. We only have one life and you should not feel bad for getting treatment for an ED. I am NOT a licensed therapist nor can I diagnose anyone with an ED. I am not trying to cure EDs with this post- I simply want to shed some lift on the topic of binge eating.
Ok, now that we have the formalities out of the way- let’s start talking binge eating.
There is a huge difference between over eating and binge eating. And the term "binge" is often used to describe when someone is "over eating" If you take nothing else away from this post- please switch your mindset from calling something a "binge" when its really just you over-eating that day (unless you are experiencing the below). Binge eating is an eating disorder and can be classified by the following characteristics:
Reoccurring episode of eating an enormous amount of food
Lack of control / loss of control
Eating rapidly
Eating until you are uncomfortably full
Eating alone out of embarrassment
Not being able to stop eating
Feeling guilty
Eating when you aren’t hungry
Being concerned about binge eating habits
Binge eating at least once a week for at least 3 months on a reoccurring basis
Hiding food to binge on out of embarassment
This is not associated with purging or excessive exercise or laxative use- different diagnosis
If you experience any of the above symptoms- I would highly recommend seeking the help of a licensed professional to combat the binge eating disorder.
So then- what is overeating?
OVEREATING IS NOT BINGING
OVEREATING IS NOT BINGING
OVEREATING IS NOT BINGING
OVEREATING IS NOT BINGING
OVEREATING IS NOT BINGING
I hope I am clear- over eating is NOT an eating disorder. If it’s hunger driven- it’s not binge eating. If you can stop, it's not binge eating. If you do it front of others- it's not binge eating. Too often, people are calling their over-eating habits "binging" and that is simply not the cause. Switch your mindset. And you will find the solution...
Over eating typically stems from not eating enough calories throughout the day. This usually occurs when you have a bad online coach, when you wrote a meal plan for yourself and you don't know what you are doing, or you aren't talking to your coach enough to let them know you are hungry.
There are a ton of ways to stop overeating:
1: Don't buy the foods that you tend to over-eat. If you can't control yourself around nut butters- don't keep them in the house. You can't eat if you don't buy it
2: If you feel you over-eat because you're bored with your meal plan, consider getting my cookbooks (macros included):
Healthy Entrees: https://wildgamewildgainz.com/collections/recipe-book/products/wild-game-wild-gains-recipe-e-book
3: A boring meal plan often leads to over-eating at night so make sure your last meal of the day is one you actually enjoy eating and look forward to the most
4: Create a healthy relationship with food
5: Have planned treat meals (this varies for everyone, here's a longer blog post)
6: NEVER restrict something- just monitor the quantity of it. Like snickers? Eat one a day. Just account for the macros and adjust the rest of your day accordingly
7: Don’t go below your BMR. If your "coach" has you eating below your BMR, fire them. Run away. Faster. Run faster.
8: Over-eating may also stem from stress. If you are stressed and emotionally eat- try drinking 1/4 gallon of water before you go crazy with your food. Chances are- you won't feel so hungry afterwards. Apple cider vinegar with mother helps as do BCAAs
9: We set up our meal plans to be a weekly average of your calories needed to meet your goals. If you over-eat one day, make sure you start fresh ASAP. Don't wait until the next morning or next week. Have a protein shake for your next meal. Calm down. Eliminate your treat meal for the week. And get back to business.
If you binge or over-eat, please DO NOT punish yourself with extra cardio or training. Lift a big muscle the next day- shuttle that extra food to be used for something! Do not set yourself up for a vicious cycle of over-eating and then a ton of cardio.
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