Shannon Moon, Personal Trainer

12/05/2025

(Via Google)
QUESTION:
What is the number one reason people become

ANSWER:
is caused by a combination of factors, and it's difficult to point to just one reason that applies to everyone.

However, some key factors include:

EATING MORE CALORIES THAN YOUR BODY NEEDS :
Consuming more food and drinks with lots of can lead to .

EATING UNHEALTHY FOODS:
Eating foods that are high in calories, , and can contribute to weight gain

NOT BEING ACTIVE ENOUGH:
Spending a lot of time sitting and not getting enough or activity can make it easier to gain weight

12/03/2025

MOVEMENT IS THE BEST MEDICINE!

MOVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
• 45-60 MINUTES/DAY

• 5-6 DAYS/WEEK

• INTENSITY AND DOSAGE VARY BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PATIENT NEEDS.

POTENTIAL EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE: - ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE
INCREASED MUSCLE MASS.
REDUCED BODY FAT.

IMPROVED LIPID PROFILES, INCLUDING LOWER LDL AND HIGHER HDL HEIGHTENED SENSES OF CONFIDENCE AND INCREDIBLE SCENE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

11/29/2025

🍗🦃 Turkey Treasure Hunt: From Breast to Gizzard – Awesome Guide to Eating the Whole Gobbler! 🦃🍗

Let’s dive into the delicious details (per 100g roasted, USDA vibes) and turn scraps into snacks. Your body will high-five you!

• Breast (skinless): The lean queen—135 cal, 30g protein, zero drama. B3 (niacin) for energy zing (50% DV), selenium for immune armor. Grill it solo or stuff with herbs—crispy, clean fuel!

• Thigh (skinless): Juicy rebel—177 cal, 25g protein, 8g fat. Iron-packed (15% DV) for that post-workout glow, plus zinc to fend off sniffles. Slow-cook with garlic; it’s like a hug in meat form.

• Drumstick (skinless): Party leg—155 cal, 24g protein, 6g fat. B12 boost (30% DV) for brain buzz, phosphorus for strong bones. BBQ ‘em up—finger-lickin’ fun without the guilt.

• Wing: Crispy chaos—203 cal, 19g protein, 13g fat. Vitamin E shield against oxidative stress; pair with veggies for balance. Wings night, upgraded!

• Skin: Golden crunch—438 cal, 13g protein, 37g fat. Collagen jackpot for joint joy and glowy skin (eat sparingly, crisp it right). Pro tip: Air-fry for guilt-free indulgence.

Now, the organ MVPs—don’t sleep on these nutrient bombs! They’re cheap, quick, and ancient wisdom on steroids.

• Liver (giblet star): Velvet velvet—128 cal, 19g protein, 5g fat. Iron overload (50% DV) to crush anemia, vit A explosion (300% DV) for eagle eyes and skin radiance. Sauté with onions; tastes like fancy pâté, feels like superhero serum.

• Heart: Muscle magic—153 cal, 26g protein, 5g fat. CoQ10 powerhouse for heart health (ironic, right?), B12 for endless energy. Grill like steak—tender, beefy surprise that powers your hustle.

• Gizzard: Chewy champ—154 cal, 30g protein, 2g fat. Protein punch with niacin for metabolism magic; grit from nature’s filter makes it a digestion dynamo.

Fun fact: Ancestors devoured organs for vitality—today, they’re your edge against processed junk. Roast the whole shebang, make stock from bones, or grind into patties. Zero waste, max flavor, epic health wins!

What’s your fave turkey twist? Liver lovers or thigh die-hards? Spill below—let’s feast smarter! 👇🥄

11/27/2025

Top 12 Nutrient-Dense Superfoods (Ranked by Density Score)

1. Kale (leafy green): Vitamin K (1,000% RDA/cup), C, A; antioxidants for detox/inflammation.

2. Beef Liver (organ meat): B12, A, iron, copper; ultimate multivitamin in animal form.

3. Blueberries (berries): Anthocyanins, vitamin C, fiber; brain/heart protection.

4. Salmon (wild): Omega-3s, D, B12, selenium; anti-inflammatory powerhouse.

5. Sweet Potatoes (root veggie): Beta-carotene (A), B6, potassium; sustained energy without spikes.

6. Chia Seeds (seeds): Omega-3s, fiber, calcium, magnesium; gut/heart hero.

7. Brussels Sprouts (cruciferous): Sulforaphane, vitamin C/K, folate; cancer-fighting compounds.

8. Sardines (small fish): Calcium (from bones), D, B12, iodine; cheap ocean multivitamin.

9. Quinoa (pseudo-grain): Complete protein, magnesium, iron, zinc; gluten-free carb base.

10. Almonds (nuts): Vitamin E, magnesium, healthy fats; satiety and skin health.

11. Spinach (leafy): Iron, folate, K, nitrates; blood pressure regulator.

12. Turmeric (root/spice): Curcumin, anti-inflammatory; pair with black pepper for absorption.

These aren’t magic bullets—absorption matters (e.g., fat-soluble vitamins need oils), and rotate to avoid monotony.

Track via an app like Cronometer to dial in your needs; it’s minimalist efficiency at its finest.

What’s your take on liver—game-changer or pass?

11/26/2025

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Can you really prevent or even reverse chronic diseases with diet and lifestyle changes? A special NBC 6 documentary series, Healing Through Food, looks at t...

11/26/2025

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Learn how to fill your plate with foods that promote health in the second edition of Myriam Masihy’s Healing Through Food documentary series.

11/26/2025

🌿💪 “I’d die for my family.”
We hear that line a lot—heroic, heart-tugging, straight fire. But here’s the raw truth: Real love isn’t a dramatic exit stage left.

It’s showing up every damn day, grinding through the unglamorous wins that stack up to a legacy worth living for.

That meme hits hard: Would you lift 3x a week? Fuel with nutrient-dense real food (think grass-fed meats, wild greens, no seed oil slop)? Lock in 7-9 hours of deep sleep? Hit 10k steps under the sun? Ditch the booze haze that’s quietly eroding your edge?

These aren’t sacrifices—they’re superpowers.
Science backs it:
Strength training torches inflammation and builds unbreakable bones (studies show 3 sessions/week slash heart disease risk 40%).

Nutrient-dense eats flood your cells with vitamins that fend off the chronic creep (hello, 1,300% obesity spike we “chose” via processed poison).

Solid sleep rewires your brain for sharper focus and mood armor.

Walking? It’s free therapy, slashing stress hormones by 20% per session. And cutting alcohol? Liver detox in weeks, clearer skin, deeper connections—no more foggy regrets.

For your family? You’d move mountains. So why not start with your own? Die trying? Nah—thrive fighting.

Who’s committing to one swap today?

Drop it below—let’s lift each other up. 👇

11/25/2025

Key Facts on the Campbell’s Soup Executive Recording Incident (November 2025)

• Incident Overview: On November 23, 2025, a former Campbell’s Soup employee, Robert Garza, released a secretly recorded one-hour audio conversation with Adam Bally, the company’s Vice President of Research & Development. The recording was made during a meeting where Bally allegedly made disparaging remarks about Campbell’s products and operations.
• Key Statements from Bally:

• Described Campbell’s soups as “s— for f—ing poor people,” implying they are low-quality items targeted at lower-income consumers.

• Expressed aversion to “bioengineered meat,” stating, “I don’t wanna eat a piece of chicken that came from a 3-D printer,” in reference to potential use of lab-grown or 3D-printed meat alternatives.

• Made racially insensitive comments about Indian colleagues and workers, including derogatory stereotypes.

• Company Response: Campbell’s Soup issued a statement confirming Bally has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation. The company categorically denies incorporating 3D-printed, lab-grown, or bioengineered meat in any products, emphasizing that all chicken used is “100% real chicken” sourced from USDA-approved U.S. suppliers under “No Antibiotics Ever” standards. No evidence has been presented confirming such ingredients in their lineup.

• Legal and Regulatory Fallout:
• Garza filed a lawsuit against Campbell’s, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation for raising concerns about product quality and ethics.

• Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced an investigation into potential violations of the state’s 2024 ban on lab-grown meat sales, though Campbell’s products are not confirmed to contain it.

• The story led to a temporary 2-3% dip in Campbell’s stock price on November 24, 2025, but it has since stabilized.
• Broader Context on Food Industry Concerns:

• The incident highlights ongoing debates about ultra-processed foods, which make up ~60% of U.S. diets and are linked to higher risks of obesity, diabetes, and inflammation (per NIH and WHO data).

• Lab-grown meat is still emerging; approved for sale in the U.S. since 2023 but not widely used in mainstream products like soups due to cost and scalability issues.

• No independent lab tests or regulatory findings confirm bioengineered meat in Campbell’s soups as of November 25, 2025.

Primary Source: ClickOnDetroit (WDIV) Report, November 23, 2025

This is based on verified reporting up to today; developments may evolve with the ongoing investigation.

11/25/2025

🍳🌿 Egg Whisperer Secrets: Decode Your Carton Like a Pro & Eat Safer (Holistic Edition!) 🥚✨

As a holistic foodie, I’m all about nourishing from the source—vibrant, pasture-raised eggs packed with omega-3s, choline for brain glow, and that golden yolk magic. But first, safety!

Let’s crack open the code (pun intended) so you can trust what you’re putting in your body. No more wondering if your eggs are farm-fresh heroes or factory foes.

US Carton Sleuthing 101:
• Egg License Number (Packer ID): Spot that “P-1234” or “TX-567”? It’s the USDA or state tag for the exact farm/packer. Why holistic AF? Traceability = accountability. If salmonella sneaks in (it hits 1M folks/year), they pull the bad batch FAST—protecting your gut microbiome and family vibes. Look it up on USDA sites for the deets on their practices.

• Julian Date Code: That sneaky 001–365? Day of the year packed (001=Jan 1, 365=Dec 31). Fresh for 3–5 weeks post-pack—aim for under 030 for peak vitality. Over? Hard-boil or compost. Pro tip: Pair with license for batch-level intel.
EU/UK Egg Stamp Magic (Stamped on Every Shell!): Traveling or importing? Decode that tiny red stamp like this:�Format: 0/1/2/3 - Country Code - Farm ID

• First Digit (Farming Method): 0=Organic (yay, chemical-free bliss! 🌱), 1=Free-Range (hens roam outside), 2=Barn (indoor but no cages), 3=Cage (avoid for ethical + nutrient vibes—stressed hens = lower omegas).

• Country Code: E.g., “GB” for UK, “DE” for Germany, “NL” for Netherlands.
• Farm ID: Unique number tracing to the exact henhouse for ultimate transparency.

Holistic win: Go for 0 or 1—happier hens mean eggs bursting with antioxidants & happier you!

Bottom line: These aren’t just labels; they’re your ritual for real food sovereignty. Scan next shop—empower your plate, fuel your energy, and vote with your fork for a kinder, cleaner world.

What’s your egg ritual?

11/24/2025

11/23/2025

🍌 9 REAL Banana Varieties You’ve Probably Never Tried (And Why You Should!) 🍌🌿

Yes – every single one in that graphic is 100% real. There are over 1,000 banana cultivars worldwide, but supermarkets only sell one (Cavendish).
The rest are insanely more flavorful and often more nutrient-dense.

Quick nutrition comparison (per 100 g ripe fruit):

Cavendish: 89 kcal, 23 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 358 mg potassium, 8.7 mg vit C

Red Banana: 90 kcal, higher beta-carotene & vit C (up to 22 mg), creamier
Lady Finger: 85–90 kcal, extra sweet (higher natural sugars), same potassium

Blue Java (Ice Cream banana): 90 kcal, vanilla-custard taste, excellent potassium

Manzano (Apple banana): 90 kcal, apple-strawberry notes, higher vitamin A
B***o: 90 kcal, slight lemon tang when fully ripe, chunky texture

Pisang Raja: richer mouthfeel, higher antioxidants

Plantain (cooked): 120–140 kcal, resistant starch heaven for gut health

Nanjangud Rasabale: aromatic, GI-tagged Indian heirloom, exceptional flavor + micronutrients

Why eat different bananas?
→ More diverse prebiotic fibers = happier microbiome

→ Higher antioxidant load (especially reds & heirlooms) = less inflammation

→ Resistant starch (plantains, slightly green bananas) = stable blood sugar & fat loss

→ Way more potassium, magnesium, B6 than the average diet
→ Actually taste like dessert without added sugar

I keep 3–4 varieties in the house now. Cavendish is fine, but once you go Red, Blue Java, or Manzano… you don’t go back.
Ditch the monoculture banana and taste the rainbow. Your body (and taste buds) will thank you.

Which one are you hunting down first? 👇

11/22/2025

🌿📊 100 Years of Chronic Disease Explosion – The Real Numbers (1900–2025) 📈

Early 1900s vs Today (US/Western data):
• Obesity: 1900–1920 ≈ 3–5% → 2024 = 42.8% adults
→ ↑ 1,200–1,400%

• Diabetes (Type 2): 1910–1930 ≈ 0.4–0.8% → 2024 = 14.7% total prevalence (11.6% diagnosed + undiagnosed)
→ ↑ 1,800–3,600%

• Heart Disease: 1900 = extremely rare (physicians reported seeing almost zero coronary cases before 1920) → peaked 1960s → age-adjusted death rate ↓70% since then due to less smoking/statins/better acute care BUT absolute cases & young-adult heart attacks rising again since 2010
→ Overall prevalence ↑ ~600–800% from early century baseline

• Cancer: 1900 lifetime risk ≈ 1 in 33 → today 1 in 2 men, 1 in 3 women
Certain cancers (liver, pancreatic, colorectal, kidney, thyroid) up 200–600%
Overall age-adjusted incidence only slightly up, but obesity-related cancers tripled since 1970s

Why the massive rise?
1. Seed/vegetable oils (introduced 1911) – linoleic acid intake from 2–3 g/day → 60–80 g/day → chronic omega-6 inflammation

2. Refined sugar from ~18 kg/person/year → 68–77 kg/year

3. Ultra-processed foods replaced meat, butter, eggs with fake foods

4. Glyphosate & pesticide load

5. Plastics & endocrine disruptors

6. Zero physical labor + constant sitting

7. Soil depletion → nutrient-void produce

8. Chronic stress + sleep deprivation

Our genes didn’t change in 100 years.
The industrial food environment did.

Your great-grandma didn’t need Ozempic. She ate real food.