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BTCF Board Member Dr. Gia Marson talks with Goop about helping loved ones with an eating disorder.

Breaking the Chains and NEDA

Breaking the Chains Foundation partnered with NEDA in support of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week on February 26 – March 4th by promoting awareness via a variety of our social media networks, celebrity support, sharing NEDA’s screening tool through our social media platforms, as well as having our own online event through out the week.  Also joined NEDA in forming our own team for the Los Angeles NEDA Walk on April 7th, walking and raising funds in support of stopping eating disorders.

Please Stop t-shirt

Check out BTCF Celebrity
Ambassador Jillian Rose Reed
at the NEDA walk event! 

7 Chairs Dance created by 
BTCF Board Member, Alex Little’s, 
performed at the NEDA walk event
by 5 inspirational dancers.
New Blog Post!

GREAT NEWS

The award winning short film “FINDING ALICE” was an Official Selection both as a short film and written word in The Hollywood Dreamz International Film Festival and Writer’s Awards in Las Vegas, August 2017!

UPCOMING NEWS

STAY TUNED! – BTCF YOUNG HOLLYWOOD CAMPAIGN

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Finding Joy In Movement

Finding Joy In Movement

By Krista Stryker

NSCA-CPT, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach

I first started exercising regularly in my early twenties. Like most people beginning an exercise habit, I wanted to feel better in my body and change how I looked. At the time, I dreaded my workouts. I didn’t know much about exercise and thought running was the only way to get in shape. I’ve never liked to run, so of course, I did everything I could to avoid my workouts.

Over time, I found other ways to build movement into my daily life — activities that resonated much more with me than running. I fell in love with the intensity of HIIT workouts, found a circus coach to teach me handstands, learned to box, and took up martial arts. And while I began my fitness journey mainly intending to change my appearance, what I’ve gotten from it has been so much more than that. Movement has helped me find meaning and purpose, helped me build confidence and learn to believe in myself, and has brought me a tremendous amount of joy over the years.

I believe that movement can do the same for all of us.

In her book, The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage, Stanford psychologist and dedicated group fitness instructor writes that exercise is integral to both our happiness and our humanity:

“People who are regularly active have a stronger sense of purpose, and they experience more gratitude, love, and hope. They feel more connected to their communities, and are less likely to suffer from loneliness or become depressed.”

Movement is deeply ingrained into who we are as humans. But if you haven’t found your “thing” when it comes to physical activity yet, keep experimenting.

One strategy for doing this is to think about the activities you loved doing as a kid. Did you gravitate toward playgrounds and trampoline parks? Try some adult gymnastics classes. Did you love team sports? Adult club sport opportunities are everywhere these days. Get your friends to join you or make new friends who enjoy being active.

We’re extremely lucky to live in a time where opportunities for adult learning are in abundance. You can find adult classes in dance, gymnastics, and martial arts. You can learn to surf, skateboard, or learn aerial silks. You can find local hiking trails, rent a stand-up paddleboard, or any variety of yoga classes. If you can’t find something you’re interested in nearby, check out online learning opportunities.

As McGonigal writes,

“Movement offers us pleasure, identity, belonging and hope. It puts us in places that are good for us, whether that’s outdoors in nature, in an environment that challenges us, or with a supportive community. It allows us to redefine ourselves and reimagine what is possible. It makes social connection easier and self-transcendence possible.”

Movement has been an enormous source of joy in my life. I believe it can do the same for you, too, no matter where you’re at in your journey.

 

About Krista Stryker

Krista Stryker is a journalist, entrepreneur, and world-renowned fitness expert. She is the creator of the 12 Minute Athlete app, used by over 500,000 people worldwide and the author of The 12-Minute Athlete: Get Fitter, Faster, and Stronger Using HIIT and Your Bodyweight.

From trying her first push-up in college, to teaching herself to do pull-ups and handstands, Krista is living proof of her philosophy that everybody is an athlete. She is passionate about helping others become stronger inside and out through the intersection of mental and physical fitness. Krista regularly writes on well-being, healthy living, positive psychology, and high performance.

Krista has been featured in The New York Post, The Washington Post, SHAPE Magazine, Train Magazine, Muscle & Fitness HERS, and on ESPN and Mindbodygreen, among many others. She is also a faculty member at the Center for the Science of Human Potential where she teaches for Transcend, the online course teaching the latest science of positive psychology and self-actualization taught by Scott Barry Kaufman.

In addition to training the masses, Krista is also an amateur boxer and has traveled the world studying the fine art of handstands. She has a degree in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College. You can find her online at 12minuteathlete.com and @12minuteathlete.

August’s Recipe Guacamole & Shrimp Toast Points

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 baguette, French bread or toast points —, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
 
For the shrimp:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp —, peeled & deveined,
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt —, or more if needed
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
 
For the avocado spread:
  • 2 large ripe avocados —, mashed
  • juice from 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small garlic clove minced

Pico de Gallo

  • 1 lb tomatoes (3-4 medium), diced
  • 1/2 medium onion (1 cup chopped)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely minced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 lime
  • Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Bake baguette slices for 10-15 minutes, until golden. Take out of the oven and drizzle with just a little olive oil.
  • Season shrimp with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink. Transfer to a serving plate and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over shrimp.
  • In a bowl mash avocado and season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add garlic if you’d like.
  • Spread mashed avocado over baked bread and then top each piece with shrimp.
  • For Pico In a medium bowl, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and chopped cilantro. Stir in 2 Tbsp lime juice and lightly season with salt & pepper season to taste.
Makes 4-6 servings depending on size of shrimp

July’s Recipe Chef Gason’s Crepes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk or almond milk
  • Few splashes of avocado oil
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt
  • Chop up 1/2 cup each of your 4 favorite  fruit
  • Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk or almond mike and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth

  • Step 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
  • Step 3 Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side.
  • Once all crepes are done. Spread about a tablespoon of yogurt in the middle of each crepe then place fruit on top of yogurt then roll the crepe up and place on the plate. Repeat until you have all the crepes filled. If any fruit is left over just place it on top of the crepes and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve hot.


Should make about 4 crepes