Author: Narado Zeco Powell CFT|CNS|CES

Narado Powell CFT|CNS|CES Narado Zeco Powell was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and as a child, he was underweight. When he moved to the United States at age 16, he was 5’11” and weighed 113 pounds. By age 18, he was inspired to learn more about fitness and nutrition and took a special interest in fitness. He spent 18 years educating himself by reading evidence based scientific articles, learning from mentors and trying different techniques. In 2018, he decided that he wanted to use his knowledge to help others. Zeco carries 7 fitness and nutrition certifications from the International Sports Sciences Association. They include: 1. Certified Personal Trainer 2. Certified Nutrition Specialist 3. Corrective Exercise Specialist 4. Exercise Therapy Specialist 5. Transformation Specialist 6. DNA Based Trainer and 7. Weight Management Specialist. Having a large knowledge base allows him to work with a wide variety of clients. In addition, it allows him to design programs that are specific to his clients’ needs. He shares his knowledge with others via several social media platforms including Twitter and Instagram. He is passionate about educating others and hopes to continue to learn, grow and adapt so that he can bring the most up to date and actionable content to his clients, followers and subscribers. You can learn more about Zeco & his work on his weight management podcast, The Matter Over Mind Experience. Listen & subscribe on Spotify, Amazon, Google, Facebook or Apple Podcasts.
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Episode120- Natural Health Rising with Rachel Smith FDN-P

Rachel Smith has been studying and working in health and wellness for over 7 years. She has a background in healthcare administration, scientific research, fitness coaching, and is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner.

She is the owner of Natural Health Rising, which is an online holistic wellness company where she helps people naturally reverse their symptoms of autoimmune disease, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness.

Her process involves nutrition and lifestyle changes, healing hidden infections, and detoxing from environmental toxins. Rachel is on a mission to help people rise to their healthiest, happiest selves.

You can find out more about Rachel & her work on her Instagram @naturalhealthrising

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Episode119- What is Grounding & Does It Have Health Benefits?

Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience. 

This is Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert,  Narado Zeco Powell 

This weekend, I will break down the benefits of Grounding for our health 

Before I begin,  remember to visit The Zeco Recommendation Page for all products and services I recommend for fitness, health & fat-loss. 

Link link is in the show-notes & the description of the episode 

The Zeco Recommendation Page

Let’s begin 

What’s Grounding?

Grounding, also called earthing, is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth.

This practice relies on earthing science and grounding physics to explain how electrical charges from the earth can have positive effects on your body. 

This type of grounding therapy isn’t entirely the same as the technique that is used in mental health treatment.

Let’s discuss the science behind earthing 

There isn’t much science on the topic, but let’s discuss the most recent study that has explored grounding for inflammation, cardiovascular disease, muscle damage, chronic pain, and mood.

According to The most recent PubMed study, titled, The Effects of Grounding (earthing) on Inflammation, The Immune Response, Wound Healing, and Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases 

Grounding affects the living matrix, which is the central connector between living cells.

It goes on to state that – electrical conductivity exists within the matrix that functions as an immune system defense, similar to antioxidants

They believe that through grounding, the natural defenses of the body can be restored

Even though further research expands on this idea

In another small study, titled Earthing, the Human Body Reduces Blood Viscosity, a Major Factor in Cardiovascular Disease

10 healthy participants were grounded using patches on the palms of their hands and soles of their feet.

Blood measurements were taken before and after grounding to determine any changes in red blood cell fluidity, which plays a role in heart health

The results indicated significantly less red blood cell clumping after grounding, which suggests benefits for cardiovascular health

Another slightly larger study, titled Grounding After Moderate Eccentric Contractions Reduces Muscle damage examined the role of grounding on post-exercise muscle damage

Researchers used both grounding patches and mats and measured creatine kinase, white blood cell count, and pain levels before and after grounding.

Blood work indicated that grounding reduced muscle damage and pain in participants. This suggests that grounding may influence healing abilities

What are the types of grounding?

There are many types of grounding 

All of them focus on reconnecting yourself to the earth

This can be done through either direct or indirect contact with the earth

Here are some common types-

  1. Walking barefoot
  2. Lying on the ground 
  3. Submersing in water 
  4. Using grounding equipment like 
  1. grounding mats
  2. grounding sheets or blankets
  3. grounding socks
  4. grounding bands and patches

You can find grounding mats, sheets, blankets, socks, and bands online.

Herd it is fam. 

Thanks for listening 

Feel free to reach out with questions 

Have a great weekend! What is Grounding & Does It Have Health Benefits?

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Episode117- Veg Inspired with Cookbook Author Kathy A Davis

Kathy Davis is a plant-based lifestyle and mindset coach, the CEO of VegInspired, and the author of three cookbooks: The 30-Minute Whole-Food Plant-Based Cookbook, The Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook, and The Budget-Friendly
Plant-Based Diet Cookbook.

Kathy empowers high-achieving professionals to elevate their energy by adopting healthy living habits so they can show up at their optimum performance and achieve their goals.

Kathy has been eating and creating vegan meals for more than seven years. Over the past two years, she shifted her daily habits to follow a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

She experienced amazing results: renewed energy, a newfound sense of joy, and a healthier mind and body! Kathy’s brand, Veginspired, is dedicated to providing high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs with the resources to make a similar transformation.

She is eager to guide others on their journey so that they can make a more significant impact in the world.

Fun fact: Kathy and her husband, John, are living their plant-based dream while simultaneously traveling the United States in an RV with their cats. They’ve been to 26 states and 19 national parks so far, and have a goal to visit all the US national parks!

Visit https://www.veginspired.com/ to learn more about her work.

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Episode116- Do Carb Restriction Diets Work?

Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience,

I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell 

This weekend, I will tackle the question,  do carb restriction diets work?

There is so much confusion around this topic & honestly, our lack of understanding leads to unhealthy habits, mental health issues, unstable blood sugar & more.

I will also explain how to properly implement carb restriction diets 

Before I begin, remember to check out The Zeco Recommendation Page for products I recommend for fitness, health  & fat-loss. 

The link is in the show-notes & the description of the episode.  

The Zeco Recommendation Page

Now, let’s begin 

Remember,  before making any dietary changes to consult a medical or dietary professional.

Now, what are carb restricted diets?

Low-carbohydrate diets restrict carbohydrate consumption relative to the average diet.

Foods high in carbohydrates are limited, and replaced with foods containing a higher percentage of fat and protein, as well as low carbohydrate foods.

Well, we know that restricting carbs can improve weight-loss, that’s no secret

In most cases though, it only lasts for a short period 

These are the reasons why:

  1. We are not getting quality sleep

Quality sleep is the most important habit on our weight management journey

In the show-notes,  I added my article on how to get quality sleep, so give it a read.

You can also listen to my short from January on the topic

  1. You are not eating enough food, primarily fat & protein 

You cannot starve your body of fat, carbs & protein at the same time.

This is the right recipe for disaster 

Our bodies require nutrients for energy

This sounds simple, but many people make this mistake 

  1. You are not eating enough carbs

This sounds counter intuitive,  but unless you plan to be in ketosis for the rest of your life, you do not want to always restrict your carbs.

When you restrict your body from a certain macro for extended period of time your body will diminish the enzymes to break them down

For example,  ask anyone who has eaten a keto diet for a long time then switch back to eating carbs

They usually experience discomfort, bloating & weight-gain 

  1. You are not cycling your carbs 

This ties into my last point 

I eat most of my carbs before an intense workout 

I also have 1 or 2 days carb loading days per week where I eat around 150 to 200 grams

Keep in my you may not need that much, especially if weight-loss is your goal

Carb load days can look different based on sex, metabolic flexibility & how much you train

You can play with the numbers to see what works best for you, but generally,  on carb load days you want to eat at least 100 grams

Also, the first month or so, you may want only 1 carb load day, but if you are working put then you want to start with 2, especially if you do cardio or high intensity training

Again, it is different for each person, but finding the sweet spot for you will make the difference 

There it is

Enjoy the weekend fam

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Episode115- Real Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton

Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978.

In the late seventies he was a founder of Mycomedia, which held 4 mushroom conferences in the Pacific Northwest. These educational conferences brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator, which was published in 1983.

In the 1980’s he operated a mushroom spawn business and in 1989 he started Nammex, a business that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the US nutritional supplement industry. He traveled extensively in China during the 1990’s, attending conferences and visiting research facilities and mushroom farms.

In 1997 he organized the first organic mushroom production seminar in China. Jeff’s company, Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds.

Visit https://www.realmushrooms.com/ & use code zecohealth discounts on thier products.

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Episode114- Self-Made U with Tracy Pleschourt

Tracy Pleschourt, the Founder of Self-Made U helps men and women create Self-Made wealth and wellness through life coaching. Tracy has mastered and now teaches the critical skills necessary to manage your mind and overcome any obstacle, including overeating, over drinking, time management, career & relationship changes.

Just a few years ago, Tracy was a successful advertising executive. Stifled by the rigorous, time-consuming demands of the corporate world, she traded in her 20 years of advertising to pursue her real passion: life & weight loss coaching. Tracy is a student of her own work and has stopped overeating, overdrinking, and created a multi six figure business while mastering metabolic health. Today, Tracy coaches people all across the country who want to become a student of themselves and do the same transformational work.

Tracy dedicates her work to ambitious, life-long learners yearning for answers and seeking a better way to create the results they desire and deserve. She instills confidence and a call to action that leads to unlimited wealth and wellness.

You can connect with Tracy @ www.self-madeu.com

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Episode113- The Benefits of Carb Cycling

Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience. 

I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell 

In this weekend’s short,  I will explain why we carb cycle & why understanding this concept is groundbreaking in your weight management journey. 

At the end, I will break down, how you can carb cycle to promote fat-loss 

Before I begin, remember to check out The Zeco Recommendation Page for all products I recommend for health,  fitness & fat-loss. 

The link is in the show-notes & the description of the episode. 

The Zeco Recommendation Page

Now, let’s begin,

First, let me define carb cycle 

Carb cycling is a dietary plan where people alternate their carb intake.

This can be done daily, weekly or monthly 

How you carb cycle can depend on factors like your goals, health, feel, workouts & more.

Carb cycling tries to match the body’s need for calories or glucose.

So, let me break down some things here because understanding your need for glucose & timing are crucial 

In fact, these make the difference between storing excess fat and burning body-fat

We know that our bodies regulate how much glucose to keep in your blood. Above that our bodies store glycogen in our liver & muscles, after those are full, it converts the excess to fat 

So, timing carbs to five your body adequate glucose & even storing some for future use while not eating to the point where they convert to fat is the secret sauce

So, how do we do so?

Remember,  before making any dietary changes to consult a medical or dietary professional 

  1. If you are trying to lose weight,  think about going relatively low carb for 2 to 3 days to start 
  2. Every 3 days you can have a higher carb day to replenish glycogen storage, then repeat 
  3. Especially on your low carb days eat higher carb meals pre workouts where your muscles can use them best 
  4. Especially on days where you will carb up, follow my guidance to keep your blood sugar steady. Listen to that short from last month to fully understand 

These can train your metabolism to become flexible where it burns fat & carbs when it needs

A flexible metabolism is key in sustainable weight management. 

Listen to my short of metabolic flexibility as well to fully understand 

There it is! 

Enjoy your weekend fam 

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Episode112- The Carnivore Diet with Board Certified Animal-Based Wellness Coach Kimberly Pearson

Kimberly knows the lifelong struggle of yo-yo dieting and trying to lose weight and keep it off – at 260 pounds, she tried every “diet” under the sun, and nothing seemed to work. After finding Primal/Paleo eating and finally moving to a meat-based Carnivore lifestyle, she lost a total of 95 pounds by cutting out sugar, seed oils, and processed carbs (and ultimately most fruits and vegetables), which helped her gain control of binge eating and resolved several autoimmune symptoms for her.

Kimberly’s passion is helping people break away from the disease-causing Standard American Diet and finding effortless health through her client-led coaching program, Choose Zero.

You can contact Kimberly at believe@ChooseZeroCoaching.com.