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I'll be honest — when this word first came to me today, I almost set it aside. Forgiveness doesn't sound like a fitness word. It doesn't sound motivating. It sounds heavy. Sad, even. But then I sat in church this morning. And I heard a message that stopped me in my tracks. Our church — District Church in El Dorado Hills — has a summer series called Summer at the Movies. They take Hollywood films and find the deeper message beneath the story. This week they used the movie Antwone Fisher — a powerful story about a young Navy man filled with anger, unable to find love or peace, no matter how hard he tried. It wasn't until he forgave — his past, the people who hurt him, and himself — that he was finally able to move forward. To find freedom. To experience the love he had been searching for his entire life. I haven't seen the full movie yet. But I intend to. And I recommend it to anyone who feels like something from the past is quietly holding them back today. --- Here's the reframe I want to offer you this week: Forgiveness is not about the other person. It is not about excusing what happened. It is not about pretending the hurt wasn't real. Forgiveness is about setting yourself free. The weight of what we carry — resentment, regret, old anger, shame, past versions of ourselves we're not proud of — is costing us something. Energy. Sleep. Presence. Health. Joy. That weight does not live in the past. It lives in your body. Right now. Today. And your body cannot fully heal, recover, or thrive when it is carrying that kind of load. --- I also want to share something personal. Because I think it matters. I tend to hold onto things. When life doesn't go my way — when I'm tired, when I haven't eaten well, when I'm overwhelmed — I react the way my father did. I become a version of myself that I'm not proud of. It might only last a few minutes. But a few minutes can be too much. I have worked on this for years. And I'll be honest — it still happens today. I pray for forgiveness. For myself. And I pray that tomorrow I will be a better version of who I was today.

I'll be honest with you. Amino Acids have never been at the top of my recommendation list over the years. That's changing. Here's why. The more I dig into the research — and see what's happening with my clients over 45, vegetarians, picky eaters, those with digestive issues, my GLP-1 clients, and anyone trying to lose fat without losing muscle — the more I realize amino acids deserve a spot as a core daily supplement. Not an afterthought. Let me break down what I wish I had been saying all along: 🔬 Why this matters more than most people think: Your body breaks down 250–300 grams of protein every single day. That's the equivalent of 6 chicken breasts — just to maintain what you already have. When you're stressed, under-eating, aging, or on a GLP-1, that breakdown accelerates. And here's the thing most people miss: you cannot store protein like you can store fat or carbs. You have to consistently replenish it — every single day. If you're not hitting close to 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight (most people aren't), your body starts breaking down muscle to meet its own needs. ⚠️ Who I'm now recommending this to almost universally: 🔹 Anyone over 45 — protein breakdown accelerates with age, and your ability to USE the protein you eat decreases (called anabolic resistance). You need more, not less. 🔹 GLP-1 users — eating less means fewer amino acids coming in. Without them, the weight you lose includes muscle. Rally helps protect what you've built. 🔹 Anyone in a calorie deficit — same issue. Give your body a reason to hold onto muscle. 🔹 Anyone with gut issues — amino acids are already broken down, so they absorb even when your digestion is struggling. No HCl or digestive enzymes required. 🔹 Anyone recovering from injury or illness — your tissue repair demands spike dramatically when you're healing. ✅ Why LTH Rally (Lifetime Amino Acids) specifically: The formula checks every box I look for: - 3 grams of leucine — the key trigger for muscle protein synthesis - 2:1:1 BCAA ratio (leucine:isoleucine:valine) — the most researched ratio - No artificial sweeteners, colors, or fillers — naturally flavored - Only 10 calories per scoop - Fast-absorbing — works even when digestion is compromised

If you missed today's coaching call — or you want to go back and review what we covered — here is everything you need. The recording is posted here: https://youtu.be/JKwgtQo_WmA And I have also attached the Recovery Principles handout we walked through on the call. Print it out, save it to your phone, or keep it somewhere you will actually reference it. --- Here is a quick recap of what we covered: What recovery actually is — and why most people are only thinking about it physically. Recovery is a full system reset — physical, metabolic, mental, and emotional. Most of us are running on empty because we never truly address all four. The 7 Daily Primal Needs through a recovery lens — especially Primal Need #3. I'll be honest with you — I talk about sleep constantly. And then I came back from Cabo realizing I was not taking my own advice. Long, uninterrupted sleep changed everything for me — even while deviating with food and drink more than usual. That got my attention. Amino acids and why I have been underestimating them. Your body is constantly breaking down and rebuilding protein — research shows up to 300g per day in whole-body turnover. Your body recycles most of those amino acids efficiently, but any shortfall comes at the expense of your muscle tissue. As we age, our ability to use the protein we eat becomes less efficient — which means we actually need more, not less. EAAs fill that gap. Who needs amino acid support most — anyone over 45, anyone on a GLP-1, anyone not consistently hitting their protein targets, and anyone under high stress. Practical protocols — sleep optimization, supplement timing, weekly recovery framework, and how to anchor your recovery habits even when life gets busy. --- One thing I want to leave you with: One of my mentors says success is about being boring. Less reactive. More consistent. Recovery is where that consistency pays off the most. It does not require a perfect week. It requires showing up — consistently — with the basics in place. Sleep. Hydration. Amino acids. Movement. Gratitude.

Happy Thursday, everyone! Today's Thrive Thursday coaching call is focused on two things that go hand in hand: RECOVERY — and the role amino acids play in making it happen. We will cover: What recovery actually is — and why most people are getting it wrong The 7 Daily Primal Needs through the lens of recovery — especially Primal Need #3 Sleep Why amino acids are more important than most people realize — and who needs them most My personal Cabo experiment — what happened when I actually slept, and why it changed how I think about recovery Practical tools, supplements, and protocols you can apply this week I will also be sharing a Recovery Principles handout on the call that you can keep and reference going forward. --- Here is something I want to share before we jump on: I have been coaching for decades. I talk about sleep constantly. And I came back from Cabo realizing I was not taking my own advice. Long, uninterrupted sleep — even while deviating with food and drink more than usual — left me more energized than I have felt in months. That got my attention. And it should get yours too. Recovery is not just physical. It is mental. It is emotional. It is a full system reset. And amino acids are a critical piece of that puzzle — especially for anyone over 45, anyone on a GLP-1, or anyone who is not consistently hitting their protein targets. Your body breaks down 250-300 grams of protein every single day. You cannot store protein the way you store fat. You have to replenish it consistently — and most of us are not. --- Join us today on the Thrive Thursday Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5212548446?pwd=OHk3TFZKa1JydE1abm80QVA1K0hZdz09 Thursday at 4PM See you there. Come with your questions — this one is going to be good. — Coach Brien