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Chelsea
Almond Crusted Chicken
Is this the future of healthcare?
Each minute on the minute for 30 minutes perform:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats
Oven-baked almond Parmesan crusted chicken breast, served with a side of roasted vegetables.
Super Bowl commercial sells GLP-1s as the solution to our obesity epidemic.
While fledgling versions of other benchmark workouts had started to be seen, Chelsea was the first to be presented in its final format on August 3rd, 2003. It wasn't formally named until a month later with the publishing of Benchmark Workouts, then repeated as the day's workout on September 7th, this time with its official name.
If you fall behind the clock, keep going and see how many rounds you can complete in 30 minutes.
If you've gone the full 30 minutes before, this time add 1 rep to each exercise — i.e., 6 pull-ups, 11 push-ups, and 16 squats each minute.
Post results to comments.
Ingredients:
4 oz chicken breast
2 Tbsp sour cream
2 Tbsp almond flour
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Nutrition Facts:
Protein: 25g
Fat: 15g
Carbs: 2.5g
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Prepare the chicken by patting the chicken breast (4 oz) dry with a paper towel to help the coating stick better.
Coat the chicken by evenly spreading sour cream (2 Tbsp) over the entire surface. This helps bind the coating while adding moisture.
Prepare the coating by mixing almond flour (2 Tbsp), Parmesan cheese (2 Tbsp), garlic powder (¼ tsp), paprika (¼ tsp), and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Stir well to distribute the seasonings.
Crust the chicken by pressing the sour cream-coated chicken firmly into the almond-Parmesan mixture. Flip and press again to ensure full coverage. Shake off any excess before placing the chicken onto the baking sheet.
Bake the chicken for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Rest and garnish for a few minutes before serving.
Sprinkle fresh parsley (½ Tbsp) on top for added flavor and presentation.
With more than 113 million people watching Super Bowl ads last night, this drug delivery company has garnered a lot of attention for painting a tragic–and accurate–picture of obesity in America. Then, they presented their GLP-1 agonist injections as the path forward.
GLP-1s have been shown to help patients lose weight, reverse Type 2 Diabetes, improve cardiac function, help with addiction and more, but these treatments come with potential long-term risks such as loss of muscle and bone mass, an association with increased thyroid cancer, and drug dependency.
The cost of the named brand versions–Wegovy and Ozempic–tally up to more than $1,000 per month. Compounded “generics,” like those featured in the Super Bowl ad are fractions of that price tag. But they are not FDA approved.
GLP-1s are interesting because their primary mechanism of action is limiting the insulin response, which is why they were first approved to treat Type 2 Diabetes. The other well known fix for controlling insulin is the MetFix diet, which limits carb intake. MetFix promotes the well established theory that metabolic flexibility is integral to fitness and insulin resistance is the breeding ground for all chronic illnesses. (Lots of this in our educational offerings coming soon.)
With millions of people on these meds we’re going to be diving into what coaches need to know to best help their athletes who have chosen to take them. There is a growing body of research showing that the MetFix prescription is likely the perfect supplement for those on GLP-1s–we need to do that study!
These meds are a good case study on risk-reward in medicine. One could argue that a hypertensive, 80-year-old with Type 2 Diabetes would benefit from a GLP-1 because it would reduce their risk of all those comorbidities and others they’re at risk of acquiring–extending life expectancy significantly. Whereas, a 20-year-old looking to drop 15 pounds would potentially be putting themselves at risk for long-term consequences.
So what do you think? Are you into GLP-1s? Are they another quick fix destined to set people up for failure? Are they more than a bandaid for those struggling to stick to a health plan? Do you think people need to face the music and skip the meds in favor of diet and exercise? Has this come up in your gym?
COMMENTS
28/30 rounds_ ring rows
5 Ring Rows (47" to floor)
10 Push Ups
15 Sit Ups
score: 17 rds + 15
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