FATwater:
we’re not chewing the fat here, we’re drinking it.

July 31, 2015

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In my college days, I had a buddy named Jerry who would stir a tablespoon of butter into his morning coffee. We thought he was nuts. And he was. He was not the poster child of good health. He would add cream cheese to an egg sandwich at the deli, consume copious amounts of drugs and alcohol (well, it WAS college) and his only exercise was lifting weights every 16 days or so. He was a big kid and his diet suggested his heart was the size of a canned ham.

Fast forward to 2014 and enter Bulletproof coffee. The first time I was introduced to this new take on Joseph and the hype it created, I immediately jumped to the conclusion that Jerry was the founder.

One day, while visiting San Diego, I walked in on my friend Paul (who is a fitness instructor) making it:

  1. Brew a cup of coffee
  2. Add 1-2 tablespoons grass-fed, unsalted butter
  3. Mix it all in a blender for 20-30 seconds until it is foamy

Official Bulletproof recipe here!

I missed the part where he added the MCT oil (or as bulletproof coffee aficionados like to call it, Brain Octane, of which we are daily addicts). I was taken a back. Here I am drinking three to four cups of coffee a day, loaded with half and half and wondering why my jeans don’t button, and my friend is drinking coffee with butter and oil mixed into it and he looks like a Spartan warrior. There hasn’t been a beverage revelation like this since the fizzy lifting drink developed by Willy Wonka, and that wasn’t even fucking real.

I now envisioned Jerry driving a new Tesla down the Long Island Expressway, sipping on a travel mug with butter lathered into his mustache. In between sips, he was laughing maniacally in jest of his college friends who ridiculed his morning rituals. Only after a cursory Google search, I learned immediately that Jerry was not the founder.

 

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Dave Asprey, founder and CEO of Bulletproof

It was a guy who goes by the name of Dave Asprey. So now that we ruled out Jerry as the founder, lets talk about Bulletproof’s latest performance enhancer: FATwater. FATwater contains patented nanoparticles of Bulletproof XCT Oil™, the most valuable Medium Chain Triglyceride fats (MCTs) found in coconut oil. Your body easily absorbs these XCT Oil nanoparticles, which efficiently escort water into your body so you can experience extreme hydration. Extreme hydration?! Let’s just say this stuff makes the hump on a camel look like a fruit dehydrator. It’s been an unseasonably hot and humid summer in L.A. I have been battling dehydration since Memorial Day. I barely drink any water, I’m either too busy, too dumb or too forgetful.

FATwater changed that real fast. After just a few gulps of this elixir I felt instantly hydrated…and it tastes great! You would think water mixed with oil would taste like, well, water mixed with oil. But the added essence of the fruit flavors will really give other flavored waters a run for their money.

Plus only 2 grams of fat and only 20 calories (compared to sugary energy drinks like Gatorcrap).

So next time you find yourself dehydrated, grab a bottle of FATwater and turn your dried out, sandpapered tongue into what will instantly feel like the the main tributary of Niagara Falls. Just look out for Jerry, he may try to ride a barrel down it.

About Bulletproof
Founded by biohacker, bestselling author and Bulletproof Coffee creator Dave Asprey, Bulletproof is dedicated to providing the world with groundbreaking, science-based information, techniques, tools and products to help people perform better, increase focus, enhance energy, and live longer. Resources include #1 ranked radio show and podcast Bulletproof Radio, the New York Times bestselling book THE BULLETPROOF DIET, documentary feature film MOLDY, The Bulletproof Executive blog, and more. https://www.bulletproofexec.com

About Trinity Ventures
Trinity Ventures is a top-tier venture capital firm combining business insight, practical expertise and a personal touch to help start-ups win big. For over eleven funds, Trinity has helped passionate entrepreneurs with breakthrough ideas transform markets and lives. Trinity’s investment team takes a collaborative approach and believes in personal engagement, mutual respect and goal alignment to deliver out-sized returns to entrepreneurs and investors. The firm invests in early stage technology companies with emphases on Cloud, Digital Media, Social Commerce and Entertainment, and Software as a Service.

– Written by Christian Majewski

Rise Nation has me obsessed with being vertical

July 30, 2015

I’ve talked about Rise Nation when it was just opening – but now it’s official – I’m a climbing addict. Thanks to ClassPass and my working out EVERY FRICKEN DAY somewhere new and amazing, I am at Rise Nation once a week (not enough!!!) This is literally the best 30 minutes of my week. Up. Down. Up. Down. Sweat. Bangin beats. And a sick amount of calories burned.

Fave teachers. I’ve only taken Adam Goldstein (of Flywheel fame, fun, amazing energy, great music), Alex Curtis ( you’ll marvel at her ass for 30 minutes and the time will fly) and Devin, (uncomfortably attractive and hot).

FIRST CLASS IS FREE!!! Try a class and THANK ME LATER!!!

address: 613 N. La Cienega Blvd. West Hollywood 90069
email: climb@rise-nation.com | phone number: (424)343-0082

Rise Nation is the vision of training and movement expert, Jason Walsh. For years, Jason has funneled his expertise into 1:1 personal training to change the bodies, minds and lives of his clients utilizing a “Movement” and progression– based philosophy. At his personal training studio, Rise Movement, Jason and his team train the body to move the way it’s physiologically intended. By utilizing movement progression that is innate to the human body — crawling > walking > running > climbing — Rise Nation delivers a group training experience that culminates with and is primarily focused on CLIMBING.

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You thought laser rock was cool – check out this room!!! 

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Of course- amazing juice bar outside!!

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Summertime Wellness: Look and Feel Your Best with Juice from the Raw Cleanses

July 18, 2015

 

juice from the rawJuice from the Raw offers three distinct cleanse lines for all levels of experience, with six juices per day for a total of three consecutive days. The cleanses are produced without harmful high pressure pasteurizing (hpp) and are frozen immediately to help keep enzymes and good bacteria alive while helping to preserve vital nutrients.

  • The Whenever Cleanse: A healthy balance of green and fruit juices that are ideal for first timers. This is Juice from the Raw’s best-selling cleanse and is recommended for beginners.
  • The Believer Cleanse: A deep and invigorating cleanse, perfect for those who have previous experience cleansing.
  • The Forever Cleanse: Consists of mostly green juices and is ideal for those who are accustomed to regular cleansing. This line provides a deep detox and is packed with healthy nutrients and enzymes.

I decided to try the Believer Cleanse:

believer-how-toIt arrived with these directions below. Before I started I already cheated by tasting them all. Ok, they are amazing. It’s going to be impossible not to drink all 18 in one day, or prevent my kids from pounding them down. In fact, they have already absconded with 6 and devoured around 3 each in a few hours.

Your Believer Cleanse has been formulated to help detoxify your body with a balance of fresh vegetables and fruits. The order of the cleanse is set to help you function easily throughout the day. Start with your green juice as your breakfast, and end the day with a cashew milk. Drink each portion in 2-3 hour intervals or when you start feeling hungry, the timing is not set in stone. You can have as much water as you like.

Your juices have been sent to you frozen to maintain freshness. Remember your juices are unpasteurized, the enzymes and good bacteria are still alive. We freeze the juices right after they are pressed to keep the nutrients from deteriorating. Please thaw out when you are ready to start juicing. You can keep them frozen up to 6 months, after they thaw it will only last about 3-4 days. You should defrost 6 bottles at a time (one day’s worth at a time) the day before at ROOM TEMP. Generally it takes about 4-6 hours to defrost. When they are mostly thawed but still very cold place in the fridge to start in the morning. (Do not defrost overnight).

First choose 3 days that would be convenient for you to do a cleanse. Doing it during work is recommended, as free time is a killer when you are not eating. The days prior, try to cut out as much coffee and alcohol as you can. No eating fried foods or anything equivalently unhealthy.

Although food is not allowed during the cleanse, an exception is made for 1 raw vegetable a day (any kind you like). You need to add a touch of salt to supplement the sodium the cleanse lacks. Most people think salt is bad for you, but the truth is that TOO much salt is bad for you. When you don’t get any sodium at all, it’s also bad.

Based in Brooklyn, N.Y., Juice from the Raw is a family-owned business that grew from Ouri’s Fruits, a successful fruits and vegetables shop operated by the Galili family since 1976. Renowned for sourcing the highest quality produce worldwide and inspired by the success of their bottled juices sold in store, the Galili family now offers delicious cold-pressed juice cleanses nationwide at juicefromtheraw.com.

 

YOGASMOGA, the yoga-inspired athletic apparel brand, opens its brand new store at 9458 Dayton Way.

July 17, 2015

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YOGASMOGA, the yoga-inspired athletic apparel brand, opens its brand new store at 9458 Dayton Way in the Rodeo Drive District of Beverly Hills.

The 1,700-square-foot location features the brand’s signature yoga-inspired athletic apparel that is made entirely in the United States. Shoppers will find leggings, tees, tanks and more made from eco-conscious dyes and proprietary fabric that resists pilling and provides superior moisture wicking.  The store provides a peaceful respite in which to experience the brand’s spirit of wellness and community. The interior is an ode to Mother Nature, resembling a forest with sleek wooden boning that flows throughout the space.  At the core of the venue, the hardwood melds together in a sculpture that recalls Namaste prayer hands. As part of the Beverly Hills store opening, the company is launching YOGASMOGA Next Door within its stores that provides a dedicated community space featuring yoga classes, partnerships with local juice, coffee and tea merchants and offers customers a moment of tranquility and relaxation.

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YOGASMOGA was founded in 2013 by siblings Rishi and Tapasya Bali. With current locations in Greenwich, Connecticut and Brentwood, California, this is YOGASMOGA’s third location in the U.S. The company is headquartered in New York City and poised to continue growing quickly. By the end of 2015, YOGASMOGA anticipates the opening of at least 10 store locations across the country.

 

Jergens x Rory Beca Exclusive California Girl Kit

July 15, 2015

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This summer, the natural looking color experts at Jergens® Skincare are partnering with beloved California designer Rory Beca to bring you a total sun-kissed look with this exclusive California Girl Kit. West Coast girls are always noticed for their healthy, perfectly-tanned skin, and now you can capture the essence of the Golden State with gorgeous color and a stylish dress to accent it. For a limited time, purchase the Jergens® Natural Glow®  Sunless Tanning collection—featuring the complete arsenal to prime, color, and extend your most natural looking tan—along with anexclusive Rory Beca dress specially designed with beautifully bronzed skin in mind

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This limited edition kit lets you embrace the laid back L.A. lifestyle in an instant, no matter where you call home.

WHERE TO FIND IT: May 2015 at Rorybeca.com

WHAT THE KITS COST: $150 each

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