Protein bars at Whole Foods

At @WholeFoods looking at protein bars and it’s a bit of a mess… Here’s what I would suggest you pick-up:

1️⃣ @QuestNutrition – clear winner here! Macros are great, good source of fiber, and a variety of flavors.
2️⃣ @NoCow – great option for a plant-based protein bar
3️⃣ @EpicBar – their jerky is a fun way to switch up protein supplementation

Honorable mention: @AlohaMoment – it doesn’t have great macros but does have a great taste for a plant-based protein bar.

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Executive health scan alternatives

I recently had an executive health scan at @FountainLife. I like to compare the experience to getting a custom suit.

Do you need a custom suit? Maybe not but it depends on your body. You also need to consider how it might elevate your wardrobe if you did have a custom suit.

Getting an executive health scan is a way to elevate your understanding of your health and elevate your lifestyle in order to garner more favorable test results.

Not everyone can afford or access an executive health scan, so this is what I would suggest you do if one is not realistic at this time:

1️⃣ As you age, make sure you are getting lab work done annually
2️⃣ Be mindful of your blood pressure
3️⃣ Stay mindful of additional testing needed as you age
4️⃣ Stay on top of your hormones

I will be releasing all individual videos on my testing at Fountain Life where I share my experience and results so be sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel.

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Managing Stress | A Conversation with a Licensed Therapist

In today’s video, I’m joined by Amber Bankson, M.A., M.ED., LMHC to talk about stress.

Why do we have stress?
How do we manage it?
Is there anything we can do to resolve stress?

I work with very successful people–people with busy careers, juggling kids’ schedules, managing other people, and staying on top of their fitness goals. The stress of adding traveling, eating on the road, and visiting family for the holidays, can be a recipe for disaster on your life.

Dropping the hard facts right before the holidays is not a coincidence. I want you to hear our conversation to equip yourself with the necessary tools to manage your stress as we move toward the holiday season.

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3 tips to traveling

Are you traveling this holiday season to see friends and family? Here are my 3 biggest tips to keep in mind:

1️⃣ Go to the grocery store when you arrive. Whether you’re staying with friends or at a hotel, start your trip off by stopping at the grocery store. Grab anything you will need throughout your stay.

2️⃣ Watch your portion size. You can still enjoy meals with friends and family but don’t turn it into a buffet. You can also still enjoy meals on your own, don’t overthink it.

3️⃣ Be active. Find a local gym and maintain your exercise schedule. Getting yourself in the gym will clear your mind and make you think about every other decision in your life.

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Steroid abuse

Yeah… this is really odd behavior.

Some people have been speculating on what’s causing Liver King’s behavior and mental decline. Is it drug abuse? It is certainly a major contributing factor. Remember, this is the same man that was exposed for spending $12,000 a month on performance enhancing drugs.

Steroids, when abused, are neurodegenerative.

I’m not talking about Testosterone Replacement Therapy. I am very open about taking TRT and how positively it has impacted my life and health. TRT does not cause supraphysiological responses when taken at the appropriate dosage.

I recently did an executive health scan where they did a scan of my brain. This scan showed that my brain was 10 years younger than my biological age. This means that my testosterone levels are in a healthy range and I am taking the appropriate precautions to prevent degeneration.

Here are my suggestions to you to protect your brain health:
1️⃣ Get plenty of sleep
2️⃣ Exercise regularly
3️⃣ Improving nutrition – berries, walnuts, healthy fats like olive oil, dark chocolate, salmon, trout, anchovies, omega-3s
4️⃣ Supplementation – fish oil, CBD are both supplements that I take that are neuroprotective

These are things you can implement to protect your mind–besides not abusing steroids…

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Grocery shopping on a diet at Wegmans

Here’s what I would pick up at @Wegmans to support your weight loss goals:

1️⃣ @Good_Culture low fat cottage cheese
2️⃣ @Alfresco_AllNatural chicken sausage
3️⃣ Kidney beans
4️⃣ @PremierProtein cereal
5️⃣ Rabbit
6️⃣ @Barilla high protein pasta
7️⃣ Oranges
8️⃣ @EatenLightened sundae cones and ice cream bars

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Icelandic Provisions yogurt

One of the biggest hurdles I see when people start dieting is struggling to stay under their calorie goal while trying to hit their protein target.

With that being said, single-serving Greek yogurt is a fantastic option to add to your day-to-day to boost your macros while staying low in calories.

A new yogurt option I’ve been loving is @IcelandicProvisions. This is a low-fat, flavored Greek yogurt. I love their fun flavors and they all pass The Protein Test.

Remember The Protein Test: take the grams of protein, add a 0 to it, does this product have that many calories or less?

In this case, Icelandic Provisions passes The Test, tastes great, and is a very easy addition to your dieting routine.

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Supplements that I would actually buy at Whole Foods

Here are some supplements that I would actually buy at @WholeFoods and their benefits:

1️⃣ @JarrowFormulas Ubiquinol – supports heart health acting as a potent antioxidant

2️⃣ @NordicNaturals Fish oil – provides essential omega-3 fatty acids that promote cardiovascular health and reduce inflammation

3️⃣ @SolarayVitamins Magnesium glycinate – muscle relaxation, sleep, and supports nervous system function

4️⃣ @SolarayVitamins Vitamin D3 + K2 – enhances bone health and calcium absorption while supporting immune function

5️⃣ @SolarayVitamins Berberine – regulates blood sugar and supports a healthy metabolism

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Why does your husband lose weight faster than you?

Key and Peele hitting the nail on the head here.

Let’s talk about why this is the case…

It’s simply a game of numbers. If you are a bigger person, you are going to burn more calories as opposed to a smaller person.

The other reality is that weight training involves leverage, meaning a bigger person can lift heavier weights which equals to burning more calories.

Compare a 6’2 250lb male (me) to a 180lb male… I’m likely burning more calories than that person. I’m also capable of exerting more force when training than that person which allows me to burn more calories. When lifting, there is a component of leverage, especially with lifts like deadlifts, so a heavier person is likely capable of generating more force.

There is also a hormonal difference between males and females. Males have testosterone which allows more muscle mass which is highly metabolic.

It’s important to remember these things and not get too angry when you see different timelines for reaching your health goals. Remember: you’re only competing with yourself.

Also, a caveat, genetics do play a factor in both metabolism and strength. Sometimes people are simply stronger than others regardless of size. Some other people, regardless of weight and body composition, are simply more metabolic.

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$20,000 Executive Health Scan

I’m really excited to share my $20,000 Executive Health Scan.

I have wanted an executive health scan for some time now but let’s face it–it’s expensive, oftentimes you have to travel for them, and not all executive health scans are created equal. Some executive health scans rely on sonograms when they should be using MRIs and with starting a family this past year, along with a demanding career, I’m trying my best to limit travel.

Fountain Life is exactly what I’ve been looking for in an executive health scan. It’s a beautiful facility with great staff, knowledgeable physicians, and has the exact form of preventative tests that I’ve always wanted to get done. Plus it’s located right in Harrison, NY. I’m local to Westchester and their facility is literally 20-minutes from my house.

Executive health scans may not be right for everyone. Again: these are costly. And some people tend to become very anxious over trivial results. I know that I approach testing differently than most people. First of all, I have the resources to devote to these endeavors and I also don’t become concerned when something comes back less than optimal. I simply see it as an opportunity to make changes to my health, supplementation, medication, and lifestyle.

I also want to add emphatically: you are always better off knowing if there is something seriously wrong with your health. As an example, for most forms of cancer, if you catch it in Stage 1, you have close to a 90% chance of overcoming it. Whereas, if you were to find it in Stage 4, those chances drop dramatically to a 10% chance of survival.

This is my full day of scans. I did not have all of my results provided to me day of shooting. I will be releasing at least one video a month on Youtube about each of my individual tests that I had done, including going over the results that I received later that I then went on to film.

Optimal training of quads

In order to fully grow your quads, you must use both compound movements like the squat and leg press but also isolation movements like the leg extension and sissy squat.

The multi-joint movements like the squat and leg press are essential to build strong, muscular legs, but emerging evidence cited below suggests that they barely work a certain part of your quadriceps. The squat and leg press heavily stimulate your vasti muscles, three of the four muscles of the quad, and the leg extension and sissy squat more specifically target the rectus femoris. So you need to be doing both compound and isolation movements to reach your legs’ full potential.

Source: Kubo, Keitaro et al. “Effects of squat training with different depths on lower limb muscle volumes.” Eur J Appl Physiol, September 2019

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My favorite carbohydrates at Trader Joe’s

We’re looking at my favorite carbohydrate sources at @TraderJoes:

1️⃣ Jasmine and Rice Medley frozen rice
2️⃣ Carb Savvy wraps
3️⃣ Rolled oats
4️⃣ High fiber multigrain bread
5️⃣ Peeled and cut butternut squash
6️⃣ Frozen sweet potato mash

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Tatum Sharp

Director of Social Media

"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it."
- Amanda Gorman

Tatum is the mastermind behind Jacob Zemer’s social media. Every post you come across has its journey through her creative touch. From crafting compelling content and refining videos and reels to composing captivating captions, overseeing videographers, and meticulously planning release schedules – she’s constantly immersed in curating the Jacob Zemer content that captivates our audience!

Away from the digital buzz of social media, Tatum enjoys taking the stage, wielding her bass in her hardcore band, Volition, and indulges her passion for all things horror by frequently cozying up with scary movies.

Specialities:

  • BS Exercise Science minor in Communications
  • EXOS Performance Specialist
  • ACE Group Fitness
  • Creative writing
  • Visual communication

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling