Interview With World Champion Boxer Jose Rivera

The People's Champion Jose Rivera! 

Hey Frugal Fat Fighters! It is the Rocky Balboa of Cheapness here to talk to you about an amazing world-champion pro athlete, an amazing company with a business opportunity that might be right for you, and a great gym in Worcester, MA! Now that is a lot of fantastic frugal fitness, you might need to take a break from your one-armed pushups for this one, so let's break this down into ROUNDS. Ding ding! Let's have a clean fight!

Ouch! Glad I'm not getting hit by Jose & the only punches I take are to my ego!

ROUND 1: Jose Rivera, 3x World Boxing Champion

I got an incredible opportunity to meet and interview with former 3x World Champion Boxer Jose Rivera, who is now retired from the boxing ring but still very active in the boxing, fitness, and athletic community. 

He is currently a highly sought after personal trainer, boxing coach, and leader of USANA Health Sciences Team Rivera (he is also the on their Athletic Advisory Council with other world-class athletes). And that's on top of his full time job, and I thought I worked a lot! This guy is a beast (my arms were feeling puny sitting next to him!), he has been through it all in athletics, and he is very smart and diligently does his research on all things training and nutrition. He leads USANA's Team Rivera which distributes the highest quality nutritional supplement products on the planet, and you can join his elite team! Make money while helping others get healthier? Sounds like a good deal to me! And of course while I was there, I had to show him a few things in the ring (ok I made that last part up haha).

Me pretending to be a champion in areas other than frugality! 

ROUND 2: USANA Health Sciences
USANA Health Sciences strives to be the highest quality nutritional supplement company on the planet! Their creto and all of their products emphasize health at the cellular level, superior research, and the highest standards of quality to translate into improved health, performance, and quality of life for all those taking their products. The amoUnt of scientists and researchers in this company is staggering, and that translates into extremely powerful and proven products. Jose Rivera looked to these products and the company's nutritional expertise to help maximize his illustrious career, and now he's helping others benefit from the same opportunity. Jose met with all of the doctors, researchers, and even visited the world-class manufacturing facility to make sure that this was the best company and the best product line to team up with. They make premium and highly effective multivitamins, multiminerals, antioxidant formulas, heart healthy fat blends, muscle-repairing protein mixes, and much more (all safe for athletic competitions! no banned substances!) that you can see at Usana health sciences MLM.

ROUND 3: Camp Get Right Worcester, MA

Camp Get Right in Worcester, MA is one of my favorite types of gyms that is all about results, and none of the BS you find at most upscale hoity-toity gyms (not frugal, not cool). This is the kind of place where champions are made, and not the place where you sip on a smoothie while on your cell phone on an elliptical with resistance 1 during interviews. This gym has everything you could want for real results from boxing rings, to MMA rings, to functional training (monster truck tires, sledge hammers), speed bags, heavy bags, kettlebells, medicine balls, jump ropes, dumbbells, ropes and none of that Nautilus Equipment beta male equipment or unnecessary rows of fancy cardio equipment. While you don't have to be a badass to enjoy a great workout here, you will certainly be a badass by the time you leave and you will understand how to train harder and smarter with the most effective and necessary equipment. Men & Women of all ages, goals, and fitness levels welcome!

All of these strong women could kick my butt easily!

  

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And if you are in the Worcester, MA area...or even remotely close by, besides hitting up Camp Get Right, on a very personal note, I would highly recommend you look into hiring Jose as your personal trainer. Whether you are training for boxing, another sport, or just trying to get in better shape, this guy is an incredible resource you should utilize. I can't imagine how much I would have benefited, in athletics and in my fitness career, to work with a skilled trainer/coach when I was a teenager, instead of teaching myself and making so many mistakes along the way... much less a world champion! Make the investment.

Thanks Jose for your time, expertise, and not knocking me out!

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6 Ways To Keep Healthy This Winter

While it’s essential to stay healthy throughout the year, it’s especially important to be mindful of this in the winter months. Cold temperatures and reduced activity can make us susceptible to illness, which means healthy habits are an even bigger priority. And we can't forget about all the sweets, alcohol, and fattening foods we are surrounded by during the holidays.

If you’re keen to stay healthy this winter, try the cold weather wellness tips below. 

1. Boost Your Immune System 

One of the best defenses against viruses and colds in the winter is to boost your immune system. This includes eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and ensuring that you’re eating a variety of colors, too. Try to get as much vitamin C as possible through foods such as citrus fruits and make sure you’re not eating too much refined sugar. Supplements including zinc, vitamin D, and selenium are also great for boosting your immune system. 

2. Stay Warm 

This might sound like a logical point, but many people don’t consider the importance of keeping warm in the winter. If your internal body temperature is consistently cool due to having too many cold drinks, for example, this can hinder your body’s ability to fight off illnesses. By keeping yourself warm, you enable your internal heat to perform the job of keeping pathogens at bay. After all, there’s a reason your body naturally produces a fever when you have a virus. To stay warm this winter, visit https://valpak.com/coupon-codes/aliexpress.com to take advantage of AliExpress coupons and gear up with some thermal clothing. 

3. Engage in Moderate Exercise 

It’s no secret that exercise is excellent for keeping us healthy and strong. However, it’s important not to engage in too much rigorous exercise because it can have the opposite effect. Not only can it lead to burnout, but it can also exhaust your body’s resources and offset your hormone levels. While bursts of intense exercise are good occasionally, make sure you aim for regular exercise that oscillates between light and moderate. 

4. Wash Your Hands More Often

This year’s pandemic has certainly taught us the importance of washing our hands and it’s a practice that should continue through the winter period. Regular handwashing will help prevent the risk of colds, flus (and the coronavirus), and will keep you healthier during the colder months. While more people are focusing on masks and vaccines, washing your hands is still important for reducing Coronavirus and the flu exposure.

5. Prioritize Relaxation 

Many people are too busy to prioritize relaxation but it’s one of the most important ways to stay healthy. By giving yourself time to unwind and relax, you allow your body and mind to rest. Too often we fill our schedules with work and everyday tasks, which only increases our stress levels in the winter time. Try where possible to schedule in relaxation at least an hour each day, preferably in the evening so that you can prepare yourself for sleep. 

6. Get Plenty Of Sleep 

Another key way to stay healthy this winter is to ensure you get plenty of sleep. Experts recommend at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, so if you’re getting less than that, you may need to revamp your schedule. Persistent lack of sleep leads to weakened immunity, weight gain, foggy thinking, and a range of long-term health issues such as heart disease during the cold weather months.

Winter Wellness

Winter doesn't have to be a time of weight gain and sickness. Keep these tips in mind for better winter wellness!

Frugal Fitness Reviews Game Plan Nutrition

What's your Game Plan when it comes to choosing your nutritional supplements? Does it involve buying the cheapest ones, or the ones with the most hype? Do you check to see how your supplements are manufactured or what type of ingredients are in them? How much does the middle man raise the price of your supplements? Game Plan Nutrition has based their healthy and innovative products on these critical points. 

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Game Plan Nutrition creates supplements that are a cut above the rest. They use ingredients that are manufactured in a GMP certified facility, are hormone free, and are all natural. They offer a wide array of affordable, effective, and unique products including NSF Certified Whey Protein powder, pre-workout powder, fat loss formulas, comprehensive micronutrient combinations, and healthy snack bars. And the frugal part? They are a direct to consumer online company, so you don't have to pay the premium prices that you would at your local supplement shop or even those big supplement websites. I'm a huge fan of their products and overall approach to redefining the dietary supplement market. WHAT'S YOUR GAME PLAN?!

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Providence Half Marathon Recap from Running & Cupcakes!

Contributed By Samantha Zeigler, Author of Running & Cupcakes

If you’re friends with me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter, or keep up with my training on Daily Mile then you already know how this story ends… for the rest of you, strap in and enjoy the ride.

This weekend was the second annual Rock N Roll Providence Half Marathon. It was much more special to me this year because I was sharing it with lots of local blogger friends – Janine (and her AWESOME mom, Kathi), Dani (and her wife, Tori), and Amy (and her hubby, Chris). I also, of course, had the BEST support team ever made up of Kevin and Lexi.

Okay Lexi didn’t do much, but she sure is cute. 

The Before…

Saturday afternoon I met up with Janine, Kathy, Dani, Tori, Amy, and Chris, at the expo. The girls had a little bit of fun with the photo booth section…

The expo itself was, unfortunately, a bit sad. It was a lot smaller than last year, and the running joke of the weekend was that there were more headband booths than anything else. Nonetheless, it was a blast catching up with these ladies.

Later on in the evening we all met on Federal Hill here in Providence for dinner at Café Dolce Vita. Funniest thing ever (okay maybe not ever, maybe just for the day?) – Dani and Tori were staying at the hotel attached to Café Dolce Vita, and I did not know that when I chose the restaurant…great minds, I say.

What a great crew!

We all got carbed up and proteined (that is so a word) up on bread, pasta, and adult beverages.

Post-dinner, Dani and Tori decided to be the grown ups of the group (teehee) and turn in for an early bed time. I can’t blame them – my 4:00 a.m. alarm was less than pleasant…

Janine, Kathi, Kevin, and I, decided one more drink would be fun. So we headed on over toProvidence Oyster Bar. Lo and behold – Kathy and Janine have never had oysters from the raw bar. The hilarity ensued shortly thereafter – but not until Mom Kathi had a glass of wine, and the rest of us each had a pint of  Belfast Bay Brewing Co. Lobster Ale. This was a fantastic choice – perfectly hopped – not too strong, not too wimpy. Just delicious!

Cheers to good beer, good friends, and good running!

It took a bit of convincing to get Mom Kathi to try an oyster but she was a good sport and did it anyway!

We probably had a bit too much fun with these oysters…

We bid Janine and Kathie adieu around 10:30 and headed home. They were meeting us at 5:15 the next morning and I had yet to get anything ready for the race – talk about procrastination…

We finally got to bed around 11ish, a tad too late for a 4 a.m. wake up call, but hey, I’ve run with less sleep… I slept like a rock thanks to the glass of prosecco and two beers I had… and yes, I hydrated a ton before bed.

Fast forward to 4 a.m. – then 4:10, 4:20, and 4:30 before I finally decided I had better get up if I wanted to be ready when Janine and Kathi showed up. Luckily all I had to do was shower, create some breakfast, and get dressed.

And we’re off – the 4 of us walked to the hotel to meet with Dani and Tori, then we headed downtown. I gotta say, I love being within walking distance of Downtown Providence.

Our crew of 7 looked a little silly roaming the streets of Providence at 5:30 a.m. until we got closer to downtown, but of course we had some great early morning laughs!

Once we got downtown we met up with Robin and Colleen. It was so nice to finally meet Colleen – I feel like I’ve known her for such a long time, yet we had never met!

I love Janine and Kathi’s matching outfits! I think I’m going to have to ask Janine for her services for a tutu for Zooma in September!

Next thing you know we’re in the corrals and WE’RE OFF! I wanted to stay with Dani and Colleen but let me tell you – these girls are FAST. I knew if I tried to stay with them I was going to flame out, so I immediately pulled back and ran my own race.

The weather was perfect – it felt like an early fall day. Low humidity, cooler temps, and bright sunshine. Mile 1, Mile 2, Mile 3 – all sub 9. I started thinking that the sub 2 half was definitely within reach. Mile 4 threw me a bit – it dropped my pace from 8:45 to 9:25 with a bad ass hill – 65 feet in less than a quarter mile! Thankfully, I saw Erin at that point and I knew she had run the course, so I asked her if this was the worst hill and she assured me that it was. Phew. I recovered from that hill immediately and that’s when I KNEW. I knew this was going to be my race.

Mile 5 was the transition area for the relay so as I approached I started looking for Janine. I didn’t see her until it was almost too late but she still managed to get a pretty good action shot!

Then I saw Kevin! He didn’t see me at first – so all I could do was yell at him “I’m on target!” and keep going. I heard his shouts of support and enthusiasm and that fueled me up for the long straight shot down Blackstone Boulevard. I was so pumped up that it was 50 minutes before I even had fuel, I almost forgot!

Next thing I know it’s mile 10 – no joke. This race flew by and I think the only reason I remember mile 10 and the miles to follow is because my left hip started to hurt. My sciatic nerve on that side has been giving me a lot of trouble lately – I consider myself extremely lucky that it took 10 miles to start hurting. I stayed on target through mile 10, but had to slow. I could feel the hip wanting to give, and the last thing I wanted to do was blow my chances at my “A Goal”. I did some quick “running math” and knew exactly what pace I needed to keep in order to still reach that “A Goal.” So I slowed down. Mile 11 was my first mile over a 9 minute mile. And not by much – 9:08 to be exact.

Mile 12 was my slowest mile – and I knew it before I even checked my Garmin data. I was thirsty and really hoping for that one final water stop before the finish line – but it wasn’t there. And I’m now grateful for that…

Before I know it, I’m rounding the final turn toward the finish. I pulled my ear buds out, hoping for some crazy crowd noise to fuel me to the finish. I don’t know if the crowd noise was less than I expected, or if I was just in that much of a zone, because it didn’t seem like much. Then again – I really shouldn’t have missed Kevin waiting patiently for me so he could get some finish line pictures – but I did. I was in a mega zone, knowing that one misstep was going to screw up the chances of making the goal I have been wanting to reach so badly.

Next thing I know I’m crossing the finish line – and before I even hit the line, I knew I had done it.

I FINALLY BROKE TWO HOURS IN THE HALF MARATHON!

Official Time: 1:59:30. I just made it, but I freakin’ did it. This is the 4th half that I tried to break 2 in – and I finally did it! Now, this time is not only a PR for me – but I also had another personal record I was going for. I’ve never completed a half marathon without some walking. This race theonly time I walked was through the water stops, and those were very brief. Woohoo!

I was overwhelmed with emotion when I crossed, I even cried a little – I grabbed my medal (which I had promised myself I would have engraved if I broke two, and I kept my promise to myself!), water, Gatorade, popsicles, and a cold wet towel. In a daze I dragged myself over to the designated meeting spot and plopped myself down in the grass. That race was hard, but honestly, not as hard as I had thought it was going to be. I’m crediting the fact that I’ve been running in disgusting heat and humidity, and yesterday was nothing short of perfect.

Super happy, post-race, with the best supporter a girl could ask for!

A few minutes later, Janine and Kathi came my way, they were done with the relay. They finished in 2:03! Such an amazing relay time, they make a great team.

The post-race concert was Karmin. I only knew one song prior to yesterday by them, and although I like it, I wasn’t looking forward to the show. I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be a great show! And of course a race is never complete without post-race free beer. Even if it’s just okay beer.

Post-race, Janine, Kathi, Kevin, and I went to Union Station Brewery for lunch. We were FAMISHED! More beer was consumed (of course), as well as some seriously awesome food.

Kevin’s is the meatloaf, mine is the sandwich. And because I know he’ll hate that I’m posting this pic, I’m doing it anyway. The man cracks me up with silly antics like this all the time…never a dull moment 

A couple of beers and a full belly and it was time to go home. We said goodbye to Janine and Kathi with promises that it would not be 6 months again before we saw each other!

Without a doubt this was one of the best weekends of my summer. Time with my amazing boyfriend, great friends, great food, great running, and of course, an 11 minute and 33 second PR (But who’s counting?).

I hope your weekend was just as amazing as mine was!

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ZOOMA Women's Race Series Cape Cod: Info & Discount!

Contributed by Samantha Zeigler, Author of the blog Running and Cupcakes

You said that, didn’t you?

That’s what I thought.

Our first matter of business – and this is important so pay attention:

Register for ZOOMA Cape Cod using the code “CCAMB6” for $10 off the half and $5 off the 10k.

Who doesn’t like saving money?!

Speaking of saving money – registration fees for ZOOMA Cape Cod increase TOMORROW. Use my promo code and register NOW! This is a race you don’t want to miss.

Another thing you don’t want to miss? I am the queen of the segue tonight!

ZOOMA Cape Cod Training Kick Off: Start with a 3 mile run then join us for raffles, refreshments, massages, discounts, protein supplements, swag bags, and SO MUCH MORE.

I will be there along with my fellow ambassadors, meeting, greeting, and running with all of you!

(Are you ready for another segue – or are you sick of that yet?!)

Meet the ZOOMA Cape Cod Ambassadors! I personally know 4 of my fellow ambassadors and cannot wait to meet the rest!

So, will I see you Tuesday? Will I see you at ZOOMA Cape Cod on September 22nd? I sure hope so!

Have a great night and great weekend everyone!

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Boston Marathon: Pre-Race Positivity!

Contributed By Expert Runner Amanda Loudin, Creator of Miss Zippy

You may have surmised by now that I can be my own worst enemy when it comes to running. I can quickly talk myself out of confidence. My latest nemesis has been the weather forecast for Monday: most weather forecasts are now agreeing that the 80s, and even a record-setting 85 degrees, are quite possible.

Now, I’ve melted down in 10-milers that start at 7 a.m. in the summer. So this news, for a marathon that starts at 10:20, has me a bit freaked out.

However, back when I was injured and sought out the help of a sports psychiatrist, he pointed out to me that I had a choice in how I handled my injury. I could wallow in it and be bitter, or I could dust myself off and move forward. This was at the end of my injury, so I didn’t really get a chance to put his advice into practice. (Meaning, I wallowed. A ton.) But now I have a choice with Boston: A. Freak out and get depressed about the forecast, or B.Face it, embrace it, and make the most of the day.

My glass is half full.

I’m going with B. So here it is: It’s the freakin’ Boston Marathon. It may be hot, it may be tough, it may be slow. But I am lucky to be healthy enough to run it. The Wellesley crowds will still be there (maybe even louder given the warm weather!); the Citgo sign will still be there; my friends will still be there; I’ll still buy the 
ugly coral
 jacket. And I will celebrate afterward.

It’s going to be a great weekend and I can’t wait to get it started.

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Half Marathon Race At The Hamptons NH

I finished my 6th half marathon in 13 months, the Half at the Hamptons in Hampton Beach, NH.

I felt kind of off all morning, but I had myself convinced it was just nerves.

When we got there, we parked (at a lot called Chat, Chew, and Play – I’m still laughing about that) and walked over to the Ashworth by the Sea Hotel – where bib pick up was located.

I picked up my bib and t-shirt. I’m happy that the shirt is not a long sleeve tech tee – I have WAY too many of those already and I hardly wear them.

The good part about this is that we were able to wait inside – it was about 27 degrees out and windy. We were also able to use the indoor bathrooms.

While waiting I met up with Halen and Amy – I had never met either of them, just a lot of chatting on Twitter, so it was great to put faces to names!

The starting area was a bit crowded – since there was nothing separating the runners from the spectators – but it was easy to find the 9mm pacer, right where I wanted to be.

As soon as I took off I had a bad feeling about this race. I could not get my head in the game. I felt nauseous from the start, and my breathing was ragged and almost painful. Cold weather is the only time I cannot beat my exercise induced asthma. I fought side stitches from Mile 6 through the end. I had thought race day weather was going to be a bit warmer, not taking into consideration the wind, since we were by the ocean.

I ran the best race I could have run given the conditions – coming in with a 2:11:26 official finish time. That’s VERY close to my PR – and I’m not in the least bit upset with my performance. I had a very sound frame of mind going into the race – thanks to the ever so awesome Coachy. He said, “Remember, no matter what happens during this race, if it doesn’t go as well as you had expected, it’s out of your control. You have done everything right in training, and you are ready for this.” The stars just didn’t align for me yesterday, but I’m okay with that. New Orleans is in two weeks, and this was an ass kicking pre-marathon training run.

At Mile 11 I did see Jolene waiting and cheering for me, that was so AWESOME. It was just what I needed at the time. I did feel bad when the only thing I could say to her was, I think I’m going to throw up! You can see it in my face, these pics are from Mile 13.

Now, as for the race itself, it sucked (In my opinion).

First off – there were a total of 3 water stops. THREE. I was DYING. I never carry water during a race, I’ve never had to. I also normally look at the course map for location of the water stops, but this race didn’t outline the location of the water on the course map.

Second – I am known for being a hill lover. But for this race I wasn’t prepared for hills because it was touted as being “…the flattest course in New England for a half marathon…” I have friends that have run other half’s that I’m pretty sure are flatter than this was. The website also says no climbs bigger than 60 feet – well not according to my Garmin data (not including that crazy little blip at 4ish miles).

Third – The town. I don’t know what I was expecting but this town looked to me like 1960’s Jersey Shore. Or that scene in Dogma, along the boardwalk…

Anyway, I was less than impressed with what the town looked like. Other than runners I’m pretty sure it was deserted. All the business were boarded up, and it looked ghetto and creepy. Some of the neighborhood areas we ran through were nice…only one stands out in my mind though, it was a straight stretch surrounded on either side by tall pine trees.

Finally – The finish. Every race I’ve ever run has had people either handing you water at the end, or it’s RIGHT there. I found food before I found water. And at that, all I found for food was bananas and yogurt samples. I was about to give up and go drink my own water that I had in the car, when I finally found the water. And the medal is cheesy. It’s a cute idea, but it’s cheap.

I will never run this race again. There’s nothing about it that stands out in my mind and says “Maybe give it another chance next year.”

Post-race we went to a pub called the Coat of Arms in Portsmouth and met up with even more blogger/Twitter peeps. Unfortunately I had to bail after just 2 hours because my stomach was bothering me. Turns out, I’m pretty sure I ran this race with a stomach bug. I was sick all night last night, and still feel pretty weak, tired, and crappy today. It was so awesome to meet everyone. I can’t wait to do it again! And, I’m not sore today though, so that’s a plus!

Sorry for this post being such a downer. Look forward to my normal perky-ness tomorrow! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

P.S. Less than 2 weeks until Rock N Roll New Orleans. I’M STOKED!

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