Coconut Cult | Cardio Before or After? Rachel's Arms Secret | Protein-Packed Soup

Today’s Menu 🥠

• Viral Trends: Coconut Cult- worth the HYPE?!

• Wellness Myth or Fact: MUST DO cardio after lifting?!

• High Protein Recipe: Lentil soup- Post Workout Meal🥣

• Celebrity Workout routine: Queen of Sculpt Arms-Jennifer Aniston

Wellness Viral Trends

🥥Coconut Cult-has literally formed a CULT!!!

@tatlafata

This obsession is getting expensive I need to start making my own 😂😂😭😭 #guthealth

Coconut Cult: Worth the Hype or Just Expensive Yogurt?

The way TikTok is obsessing over this $40 yogurt, you’d think it was the secret to eternal youth. Influencers are swearing it transformed their gut, cleared their skin and they’ve never looked this good before! Does this probiotic-packed coconut concoction actually do anything groundbreaking, or is it just fancy marketing?

Here’s the truth: It’s just coconut yogurt.. with ridiculous amount of probiotics. We’re talking 50 billion CFUs per serving, basically chugging an entire bottle of probiotic supplements. Sure, probiotics can help with digestion, bloating, and gut health, but is this the only way to get them? Absolutely not. If you love the idea but not the price, you’ve got options. Buy a good-quality plain coconut yogurt and stir in your own probiotic supplement. Make it at home for a fraction of the cost. (TikTok vid DIYing the coconut cult).

Myth or Fact

🔥 Myth or Fact: To Build Muscle, Do Cardio After Lifting?

You’ve heard it a million times: “If you run before lifting, say goodbye to gains.” But is that actually true, or just another gym bro myth? Science says it depends on your goal. A New York Times-cited study found that doing cardio before weights can prime muscles for growth, while PubMed research shows that lifting first leads to better strength gains since cardio can tire out key muscles. So what’s the move? If strength is the goal, lift first. If endurance matters more, do cardio first. Either way, your muscles won’t magically shrink because you switched up the order, just train with intention.

High Protein Recipe of the Week

🥣 Adasi (Persian Lentil Soup)- High protein, High fiber, Iron rich

@bbtfit_maggy

If you’re looking for a high-protein, fiber-packed, and ridiculously comforting meal, Adasi (Persian lentil soup) is it. With 30g of protein per serving, tons of fiber, and a mix of lentils, potatoes, and warm spices, this dish is basically a nutritional powerhouse. Lentils, the star ingredient, help stabilize blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, and are loaded with iron and vitamin B, key for energy and overall health. Perfect for post-workout recovery or a cozy dinner, easy, and meal-prep friendly.

Ingredients:

• 21/2 cups green lentils

• 1 onion (medium to large)

• 3 Potatoes 

• 1 Teaspoon Salt 

• 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 

• 1 Teaspoon Turmeric

• 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

• 1 Serrano Pepper

• 12 cups of Chicken Stock

Celebrity workout of the week

Queen of Sculpt Arms - Jennifer Aniston: Her Go-To Routine

Jennifer Aniston’s arms are the definition of lean, sculpted, and effortlessly strong and at 55, she’s proving that you don’t need heavy weights or crazy workouts to get them. So what’s her secret? Controlled movements, resistance training, and a whole lot of consistency. Aniston swears by Pvolve, a low-impact resistance training method that focuses on small, controlled movements to activate and tone muscles without bulk. Instead of lifting heavy, she uses the P.band, a resistance band designed to target and define her arms, shoulders, and back. Unlike traditional weightlifting, which can add bulk, this method keeps muscles long, lean, and strong. which is exactly how she gets that effortlessly toned look. She’s also ditched high-impact workouts and now focuses on intentional, mindful movements to avoid injury while still building strength.The takeaway? You don’t need to bench press your way to toned arms. Focus on slow, controlled resistance moves, incorporate bands, and stay consistent.

 Toolbox

3 Helpful App Finds

• 🥗MyFitnesspal- best app to track macros

• 💆🏻‍♀️Headspace- self explanatory

• 📸Camera- take those progress pics!