For quite a while I have been looking for a good supplement brand that will give me all the antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins and mineral I need as an athlete, a mother, a business woman and someone who travels all the time. I discovered Juice Plus+ and I love this brand because the product is all natural .. literally vine ripened, freeze dried fruit and veggies in a capsule. They are not like the usual synthetic vitamins that just go out in your pee. I have not gotten sick since taking these. My daughters take the gummies. If you are an athlete or are a bit stressed or everworked then these might be perfect for you.
Here is the link if you want to have a bit more of a look. https://sophiadrysdale.squarespace.com/new-page/ I recommend the Orchid, Garden, Vineyard blend but you can also go for the the Orchid, Garden blend that is only $44. Cheaper than most normal vitamins.
I am back from teaching my LIfestyle Camp and it was the best experience ever! I had the chance to meet and connect with more amazing women from all over the world. The camp was held at 2 resort style houses right near the beach. The ladies could relax by the pool, go to the beach or chill at the house in between the workshops and classes.
Sunrise yoga
The day started off with sunrise yoga taught by the amazing Jasmine Bienvenue where the ladies performed on the beach followed by breakfast and then BJJ training.
I am teaching class and demonstrating on fellow black belt Christina Barry
The guest instructor was Gezary Matuda who is beautiful inside and out.
The ladies at the camp could chill at the beach in the afternoon
The evening workshops were help by me and Tina West who is a holistic practitioner. Together we encompassed the physical, mental and emotional aspects of health and fitness which is all so important for overall balance.
The ladies repping SophiaFIT
One of the workshops. A strength and conditioning session
The best thing about the camp were the lifelong frinedships made
I would like to say a big thankyou to all the sponsors who provided awesome gifts to the goody bags. FujiSports, Monkey Tape, Defense Soap, Pulse Skin Care Co, Juice Plus+ & Fortitude Wellbeing Center.
If you want a bit of a treat but a healthier alternative to real pancakes, this might do the trick. This low fat, high protein, low sugar and wheat free (gluten free) recipe is all kosher (for your health.) In this recipe I use egg whites to keep the fat content low for those who are dieting for tournaments etc, but you can use real eggs also. I I use coconut flour instead of wheat flour, greek yogurt instead of cream and only a dash of natural maple syrup to sweeten things up a bit. Serve this banana and strawberries and it is a delicious (and not so naughty) treat.
For those on a mega super diet of who are cutting weight then try adding grapefruit instead of a banana to keep the carbs lower.
Recipe: (makes 1 pancake)
2 tsp coconut flour
3-4 egg whites
1 tbsp almond or coconut milk
1 tbsp greek yogurt (it makes it fluffy)
1 cup of strawberries
1 banana
1 tbsp greek yogurt (optional)
1 tbsp maple syrup
Method:
Mix all pancake ingredients together. Coat pan with coconut oil. Add pancake mixture to pan and cook on medium heat fr a few minutes. flip when lightly browned. Serve with strawberries, a dollop of greek yogurt maple syrup.
I will be heading back to the East Coast for a series of seminars which is really exciting. I will be teaching at Rol Academy in Chicago. There are only 5 spots left before this seminar is sold out so please book your spot asap! Details on the flyer.
To all my amazing clients who are on this journey with me, just a reminder that weight loss on the scales is not linear. Sometimes (and especially for women) the scales might jump up a pound or so for no reason!!! Keep doing all the right things and have faith in the bigger picture. Blowing it all because of one bad day is not the answer. You body needs consistency. Feed your body with consistent healthy meals and move every day. Persistence is the key... just like how we work towards anything we want in life.
I am so honoured to be the representative of this awesome new black neon/pink Sekai gi from Fuji Sports. I worked with the team to make sure the neon pick was just right and it popped from the black. These gis are the best women's fit ever. If you would like one you can order directly from my site shortly. :)
Completely UNapologetic for being a chick with muscles! 💪 Believe it or not in my teens and early 20's I didn't wear shorts because I was so self conscious about how muscular my legs were. I'd cover my arms too. Now I have reached a point where I embrace it all because my body is forged from a lifetime of doing sports that I love and training damn hard. I don't aspire to be like those skinny waif models. I aspire to be strong, capable, athletic and feminine. And they do all go together.
THis past weekend I had 3 seminars in Colorado. I taught initially at Colorado Springs at CSBJJ on the Saturday and then the following day was a crazy day with a seminar at Rocky Mountain BJJ and another one at Katharo Training Center. My focus for all the seminars was passing and movement from on top. I am so blessed to be able to meet so many amazing people on my BJJ travels.
