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GETTING LIT & FIT TANTALIZING TERPS CBD INFUSED COFFEE: A PERFECT BLEND
EXPLORING THE WEST FROM DUNES TO HOT SPRINGS F O X A N D N U G . C O M
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THE ARTICLES Tantalizing Terpenes Rips & Reps with Kush Pump CBD Living Water is Epic We Review Sträva’s CBD Infused Coffee
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THE FOOD Maple Bacon & Captain Crunch Fried Egg CBD Infused Smoked Gouda Grits Deep Fried Caramel Waffle
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EDITOR’S NOTE CREATIVE DIRECTOR & CHIEF EDITOR
Alexandra Fox It’s time to load up your favorite smoking device, grab a delectable edible, and cozy up to the small slice of heaven I call home. Here we like to have provocative and enlightening conversations about cannabis, humanity, mother nature, and the human spirit. We’d like to provide an instant portal to the various arts, and we strive to emphasize individuality while exploring the taboos of embracing a healthy sexuality.
SENIOR CULTIVATION EDITOR DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Sean Calahan MANAGING EDITOR DIRECTOR OF ART & DESIGN
Nicole Conlay CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Rachael Hellman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
This magazine was designed to highlight some of the most inspirational inventors, artists, tokers, doctors, and organizations in the ever-budding Cannabis Community. Our goal is to create a true picture book
Dalton Alexander CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Sky Robertson
of our time in weed. I am excited for the future of this magazine and I am even more excited that you are reading this today. Thank you for checking out Fox & Nug. Much love from Colorado,
Alexandra Fox
Fox & Nug, assumes no responsibility for any claims or representations contained in this magazine or in any advertisement. This magazine is protected under freedom of speech and is intended for entertainment purposes only. No portion of this magazine is intended to provide medical advice. See a licensed healthcare professional before you augment your treatment. All content and images subject to copyright. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent. Fox & Nug, © 2016-2017
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annabis-derived terpenes are quickly gaining notoriety as the hottest concentrate product on the market. While terpenes are not specific to the cannabis plant, there have been over 100 different terpenes identified in the cannabis plant. Through the exploration and perfection of cannabis extraction, terpenes were able to hit the legal marijuana market with some seriously pungent appeal. Even with all the excitement, we still get a lot of questions about what terpenes are, do and how to use them. So without further adieu, here’s our quick guide to terpenes.
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WHAT ARE TERPENES? Terpenes, aka “Terps”, are organic compounds that affect the aromas, flavors and effects that are signature to your favorite strain. Some of the most popular terpenes in cannabis are Limonene (citrus), Alpha-Pinene & Beta-Pinene (pine), Myrcene (hops), Caryophyllene (pepper) and Linalool (lavender). HOW DO TERPENES AFFECT YOUR HIGH? Terpenes bind to the same receptors that cannabinoids use in the endocannabinoid system. Terpenes can play a large or little role in THC uptake, dopamine and serotonin regulation and can cause effects that range from elevated mood and energy to sleepiness and relaxation depending on the profile. HOW DO YOU USE TERPENES? Terps are easy to use! They can be dripped onto dabs, blunts, bowls and even, salad dressings and cocktails!??? Kick up the flavor of your favorite cannabis products anytime, anywhere with a bottle of FreshTerps™ . We recommend using 1 drop on dabs, 2 drops on bowls and in cocktails, and 3-4 drops inside of your blunt!
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CANNABIS DERIVED VS. NOT We recommend sticking to cannabis derived terps. Honestly, if you wanted to open, and enjoy, a bottle of terps called “Glass Slipper” you would be sorely disappointed if it didn’t smell like Glass Slipper. Right? Of course you would! You can’t get the whole terpene profile without the actual cannabis, so we wouldn’t recommend purchasing terpenes that are not cannabis derived. They may be cheaper, but you won’t smoke them. We’ve tried! WHERE TO GET THE BEST TERPS? In our humble opinion, Evolab definitely has the terpene game on lock with their cannabis derived terps called FreshTerps™ These little golden vials retail for $55-$60 and host the deliciously robust flavors of your favorite strain profiles like Glass Slipper, Super Lemon Haze, Critical Mass and so much more. Go ahead, give FreshTerps™ try and tell us what you think! @foxandnug @evolabco2
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When we started FOX & NUG we knew it was our destiny to highlight women in the industry. These women work hard, but they play even harder. Their fiery spirits have taken them to the top of their class. Say hello to the self made women of FOX & NUG.
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LEXI EDMONDS Master Grower, Classified The night before this shoot, Lexi celebrated her 24th birthday and woke up early to drive all the way to Steamboat! Pretty hard core. At work, Lexi tends to a state of the art grow ensuring that clones, veg plants and flowering plants are happy, clean and productive. When she’s not going beast mode in the grow room you can find her making any landscape look just that much more beautiful!
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ALEXA OTTE Harvester, Buddy Boy Brands At play, you can find this gorgeous fox exploring Colorado’s natural wonders. At work, Alexa is diligent in carefully harvesting and handling the plants while ensuring compliance in every step of the process. Alexa has developed a reputation for encouraging everyone to play a part in ensuring that Colorado’s legal marijuana market retains its reputation for the cleanest, most responsible and transparent practices. Visit any of the Buddy Boy locations to savor some expertly harvested buds!
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I received news that my Dad had cancer and that the doctors would no longer administer radiation. So we bought a flight to Dallas, drove all the way back and stopped at the first dispensary we could find. I ran into the dispensary looking for the best way to get CBD into his system, something he could actually hold down and then I saw it. CBD Living Water. And I bought 10 bottles. CBD Living Water is an absolutely incredible way to get CBD into the system of people who are suffering from compromised immune systems, digestive issues, sickness or pain. I was so amazed at the efficacy of this product that I had to call them and let them know how grateful we were to discover this product at this critical time in our lives. We wanted to share these products with you because we think that having options when it comes to the delivery of CBD is important. All of CBD Living Water’s products are delicious and have zero hash taste thanks to their Nano technology.
CBD LIVING WATER
Crisp, refreshing, cbd-infused hydration. With 20 mg of CBD per bottle, this is our favorite discovery in 2017. We order these water bottles by the case, they are great to have on hand when you need it and to give to staff, models and clients.
CBD LIVING GUMMIES
These sweet treats are inconspicuous and absolutely delicious. There is absolutely zero hash taste and are a hit with kids and adults alike!
CBD LIVING SHATTER & CRUMBLE
CBD Living Water adds some seriously tasty terps to their shatter and crumble. Keep some of these on hand any time you need to chill out or come down from any other dabs you’ve been doing during your 420 festivities!
CBD LIVING ISOLATE
Activated and ready to go this tasteless, odorless powder can be added to dabs, honeys, teas, sauces and eaten straight up! Also great for people who need to get more CBD in their diet.
CBD LIVING CHOCOLATE
This creamy milk chocolate is the perfect nightcap, or morning snack, for a nice boost of energy and happiness. Try this chocolate in s’mores or serve with coffee for dessert!
OUR SUCCESS
It’s been 3 months of feeding my dad all of the CBD products I could possibly throw at him and the difference is night and day! He is recovering quickly, swears to give a testimonial any time we need it and had his first job interview last week!
SEAN CALAHAN Want to get CBD Living Water into your life? Visit www.cbdlivingwater.com Get 10% Off your online order with coupon code : FOXNCBD
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ONE-PART PERFECTION with VEG+BLOOM
Have you ever wanted to grow your own cannabis? Maybe you work in a massive warehouse growing thousands of plants. No matter where you are in your growing knowledge I know you are constantly trying to maximize the ease and efficiency of your routine. Let’s dive into an amazing product on the rise in the cannabis industry that makes feeding plants quick, painless, and as simple as it gets with real results. VEG+BLOOM is a one-part feed by Hydroponic Research that can be used with all growing media that will genuinely improve your plant’s health, and increase your overall comfort with growing. We use VEG+BLOOM DIRTY with a coco/soil mixed medium at nearly half of the recommended strength and our plants have never grown faster, healthier, or stronger. Over the years I have been growing cannabis I’ve explored so many techniques. The most valuable commodity, I’ve found, is the amount of energy and time you can put into the plants. Cannabis is alive and very aware of our energy. One question I always ask growers experiencing difficulty is “How much time do you actually spend with your plants?” With some nutrient lines releasing over a dozen individual components to a feeding program it seems increasingly harder to get away from the reservoir, and a measuring glass. Endless rows of colorful bottles and cheesy branding make the waters ever so murky as to whom to trust in choosing the right diet for your cannabis. Do you really want to spend all of that money and time in that manner? Especially when you can get gorgeous bud with a onepart feed? We recommend all new growers start out with VEG+BLOOM if they want great results the first time.
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I gave VEG+BLOOM to a family member who had never grown in his life. His first harvest ever was mind-blowing! Flowers were covered in frost, dense, vibrant in color, pungent in smell and smooth on the exhale. I was beyond impressed. Here we had a first time grower that could take some simple direction, mix powder into water and give the plants the proper amount of physical attention they need. It was beautiful.
feed. Then, I dabbed some concentrates from a grow using the same. Unreal. I couldn’t believe that cannabis could be fed a complete diet in one powder. I mean, the entire grow cycle? No way!
I often wonder how stressful it must be on a first time grower or to the full-time employee mixing a dozen bottles of nutrients into the reservoirs in any setting. The room for error is pretty large here. But with VEG+BLOOM, even the most novice grower can have great results and get to spend more time with their plants and less time mixing a complex nutrient formula together. I used to waste endless time every day mixing nutrients with over 10 bottles in the lineup. I felt like a champ when it all came together. My formula was sound. I was happy. Or so I thought.
VEG+BLOOM is the ultimate time saver in our garden that allows me to spend more time caring for, examining, loving, and manicuring the plant. If your goal is to spend less time fumbling, measuring, and mixing a dozen bottles into your plant’s feed then I would definitely recommend this product. Pick some up at your favorite grow store or order VEG+BLOOM online and find out why more growers are switching to VEG+BLOOM and dumping their 15 part feeds!
Yes way. The days of stressful mixing endless pieces to a nutrient puzzle are over. After using VEG+BLOOM for several cycles now I am confident that we have a winning formula.
sean calahan
Last summer a good friend of mine kept showing me flowers he’d grown using VEG+BLOOM one-part
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MAPLE BACON FRIED EGG CARAMEL WAFFLE
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6 eggs Milk Bacon Maple syrup Captain crunch 1 - 10 pack of Dutch Girl caramel waffles
Soft Boil Eggs : Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add your eggs to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes. Depending on your elevation you might need to cook 20-25 minutes. Place in an ice bath to chill for 10 minutes, then peel and set aside. If the egg is too hard to peel, or is not quite done enough, throw the other eggs back in the boiling water and let cook for another 3-5 minutes.
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Cook & Glaze Bacon : Cook your bacon to the desired crispiness. Once perfectly crispy add some maple syrup to the tops and let cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the maple syrup to caramelize.
If you can’t get Dutch Girl Caramel Waffles in your state, substitute with homemade waffles and some cannabis infused coconut oil. Add plenty of salt to the water to ensure the eggs are easy to peel. Soft boiled eggs are a bit of a feat at higher elevations so make sure you try boiling some for breakfast before you try to whip this out at a party!
Deep Fry Your Egg : Bring a medium sized pot of vegetable oil up to 350F. Meanwhile make an egg wash with 2 eggs and a splash of milk. Crush up your favorite breakfast cereal (we used captain crunch) and place in a second bowl. Once the oil reaches temperature, gently dip the egg in the wash and then in the breading, then once again before tossing it into the fryer. Allow 3-4 minutes in the fryer on each side. Toast & Plate : Toast the Dutch Girl Caramel Waffle and the Bacon in the oven at 350F for 5 minutes. Arrange the waffle on the bottom, then top with fried egg, maple bacon and micro greens. Add a couple of drops of sriracha to the plate for added color and kick!
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CBD INFUSED SMOKED GOUDA GRITS
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8 oz smoked gouda 4 packs of instant grits 2 cups of water Bacon Chives .20 g CBD isolate 2 tbs butter
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat and add instant grits. Mix well. Add 8 oz shredded smoked gouda, butter and CBD isolate and mix well.
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Garnish with crumbled bacon & chives. Serve hot!
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1 - 10 pack of Dutch Girl Caramel Waffles 1 - 12 pack of Dutch Girl Ebony Chocolates Waffle mix Frying oil Powdered sugar
Bring a pot of vegetable oil to 375 F. On low heat, over a double boiler, melt 4-6 chocolates.
TIPS & TRICKS If you can’t get Dutch Girl Caramel Waffles in your state, substitute with oreos and 2 tbs cannabutter melted into 10 oz chocolate.
Meanwhile prepare your waffle mix as directed on the box. Once the oil is to temperature, dip your caramel waffle in the waffle mix and then toss into the fryer. Allow 3-4 minutes or until perfectly golden brown. Serve hot, garnish with melted chocolate and powdered sugar!
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Is there anything more satisfying than
enjoying a fresh cup of coffee in the morning as you watch the sun rise? What about a few intimate moments spent with the one you love, sipping on your favorite roast after a delicious tussle in the sheets? Well, if that cup of coffee was the best you’ve ever had, and it was infused with organically grown CBD, that would be pretty mind-blowing, right? We think so! Imagine having the much needed caffeine boost that coffee provides along with the blissful, balancing effects that CBD is praised for! Imagine your jitters, anxiety, aches and pains simply melting away as you find motivation and focus with ease. That could be your morning, every morning, with a cup of Sträva. You’ll be singing off the rooftops letting everyone know that CBD & Coffee were made for each other! We love this coffee so much that we’ve teamed up with Sträva to give you 20% OFF of your next online purchase with coupon code : FOX&NUG See page 21 for more details!
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Sträva Craft Coffee, a Denver-based specialty coffee roaster, is one of the first ever to place CBD-infused coffees on the shelves of local shops that cater to the coffee connoisseur. When you’re in the Denver area, stop by SloHi Coffee + Bike, Denver Bicycle Cafe or Max’s Market and pick up a bag for yourself! So, some of you might be thinking, “How does CBD & Coffee work so well together, being what most would consider polar opposites?” Well, while we can’t legally make any claims ourselves, Sträva’s happy customers send in reviews like this all the time: “I am in chronic pain due to scoliosis... the micro-dosing helps relieve my day to day pain.” and “One of my favorite things about this coffee is that I get all of the caffeine without the jitters!”
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I am in chronic pain due to scoliosis... the microdosing helps relieve my day to day pain!
Now, if enjoying a new way to get your daily dose of CBD wasn’t enough to draw you in, hold onto your taste buds! These beans were carefully selected to complement the nutty flavor of natural, full-spectrum hemp oil. How about that? Sträva sources only the finest specialty coffee beans that rank in the top 5% of all coffees in the world for quality and consistency. They pay close attention the terroir of each bean and select beans that have very distinctive and delightful nuance flavors. What is terroir you ask? Pronounced : Teh-whar. Terroir is a term that alludes to the climate, environment and methods by which the bean was cultivated, harvested and selected. All of these elements impart the natural flavors, and add to the terroir of coffee.
For example, the notes of rich chocolate and toasted walnuts that you find in their Colombian bean were imparted by the soil, water, climate and level of care used by the people growing the bean. In addition to being a truly delicious cup of coffee, each cup of Sträva is full of life-giving nutrients and minerals. Sträva uses full-spectrum industrial hemp oil that is naturally high in Cannabidiol and over 80 other phytocannabinoids, as well as powerful constituents like amino acids, vitamins B1, B2 and D, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, plus minerals zinc, calcium and magnesium. Industrial Hemp is environmentally sustainable and some say its oil may be recognized as the next superfood. Our favorite element about Sträva is that they are a specialty coffee roaster first, and have built a reputation for quality and exceptional flavor in their products. They have an unrelenting passion for seeking out and roasting some of the most sought after coffee beans in the world. Their credo is “Great Coffee First,” and it’s palpable in every bean they roast. Online, Sträva’s Peace & Wellness CBD infused coffees sell for anywhere from $19.95 for the lightest dose of CBD, to $54.95 for their strongest blend with 240 mg of CBD per bag! Still think you’re not ready for all that caffeine? Sträva has you covered with a 60mg bag of CBD-infused decaf! Trust us, try a bag of Sträva coffee today and you will fall in love with coffee all over again!
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T E S S
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Say hello to Tess! AKA Wonder Woman. This fierce little fox was actually born on 4/20 and believes that cannabis advocacy is her life’s mission. Tess is a budtender at The Health Center and is quite possibly the sweetest and coolest girl you will ever meet. We traveled to Namibia to try some sand boarding for this seriously exotic shoot. After Tess’ first flawless run down the dunes you could tell that she was visibly ecstatic! Obviously, Tess is sort of an adrenaline junkie! But seriously, doesn’t she look like Wonder Woman? “My favorite strain is Blackberry Kush! My favorite way to smoke is mixing some CBD and THC concentrates together in different ratios... 3:1 THC:CBD at night, and the other way around in the morning! I like to smoke before dinner and bedtime the most... I love CBD in social situations and I wholeheartedly believe that cannabis is safer than alcohol.” When we asked her about her history in the industry she sweetly replied, “I’ve been working in the cannabis industry for three years now. I started in grows, trimming and harvesting. I got a budtending position at The Health Center almost 2 years ago and now I buy all the glass and smoking accessories, sell wholesale for our concentrate company, some distribution and management, along with working on merchandise, marketing and promotion. “ If you think you see some smokey mirage of this Fox at the 420 festivities this year, don’t be shy, go say hi! Tess is as sweet as she is fierce. Thanks Tess for slaying it on the dunes! You have a place at the Fox Den any time!
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‘92 0G LINEAGE : Unknown, Bag Seed in the 90’s CULTIVATED BY : Griff Daddy Dollars FLOWER TIME : ~9 weeks
FLAVORS : ‘92 OG is a pungent OG that has a strong sweet pine and earthy flavor. The terpenes are so prolific in this strain, the flavors come screaming through even the stoutest wrap. Load this up in your pipe and you’ll swear that someone dosed your bowl with terpenes!
EFFECTS : ‘92 OG is a excellent day time hybrid that melts away stress without putting you in a couch lock. Extreme relaxation and euphoria are experienced within moments of the inhale and your uplifted mood will carry you right on through those morning meetings!
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KUSH PUMP LETS US INTO THE LIFE OF THE “FITSTONER” Iuserf youto asked anyone who’s not a cannabis imagine a cannabis user, many
would have the same vision: a vintage couch in the basement of some Midwestern town, a shaggy-haired guy with a pizza in his lap, a “trippy” poster thumbtacked to the wall with the sounds of Adult Swim in the background. They likely wouldn’t picture us—or you. But they definitely wouldn’t envision a man a physique would make the Jolly Green Giant look like the Pillsbury Doughboy, a man that practically lives at the gym and lifts more than his bodyweight on a normal day. Simply put, they wouldn’t picture Lamar Byrd Jr., owner and founder of Kush Pump, a Colorado-based program that brings weed and fitness together. We sat down with Lamar to talk about how he gets ripped (while getting ripped).
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F&N: How did you arrive at the idea for Kush Pump, and what’s it all about? L: Kush Pump originally evolved from my fitness brand, Chase The Pump, which was solely fitness clothing and apparel. Before Kush Pump, I had been a cannabis user, but I would have to space out the time between smoking and the gym. This was when I lived in Florida and didn’t really know what I was getting. I wasn’t nearly as in tune with cannabis as I am now. Then I had a bad break up that sent me in the pits. I started medicating right before the gym. I found that between work, stress, and everything I was dealing with, cannabis was the only way I could get out of my head enough to have a good workout. I came up with the name and Kush Pump was born. F&N: How long have you been using cannabis for fitness? L: I’ve been using it heavily for fitness over the past two years, but not much before that. I played two years of college ball, but smoking wasn’t working for me. I tried several times over the years and just never felt “good” after doing it. I personally believe it was a quality and strain issue. Quite frankly, if you’re in a non-green state, there’s a good chance you have that problem. F&N: How did you discover that it was a beneficial fitness tool? L: I didn’t like cannabis the first few times I tried it. But once I moved to Colorado and familiarized myself with all the different strains and properties that existed, I slowly started to realize its many benefits. F&N: What benefits do you find cannabis offers for fitness? L: I find that it can aid in stress relief, focusing, and both suppressing and enhancing appetite. I’m always doing research on strains
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and how athletes could use it. Every time I smoke, I try and take note of the effects: whether I’m feeling it immediately or a few hours later and still floating but hungry as $%^&. F&N: Do you help guide your clients toward workout/cannabis plans? What factors do you consider? L: Absolutely. Do I push it on them l against their will? No, but they know that I’m an enthusiast, so naturally, they pick my brain or try to find a route that works for them. I always experiment with everything on myself. If I’m going to give advice, I’d better have a pretty good idea of how it’s going to affect people. My success rate is pretty good. I haven’t had any clients experience anxiety attacks—just a couple people going to bed too early or getting couch-locked. F&N: Is there a difference between smoking and consuming edibles when it comes to working out? L: Yes. 100%. But even more importantly, I’ve noticed differences between athletes and lifestyle clients. Athletes’ tolerance and usage rates tend to be higher. I mean, we all know a V12 engine requires more gas than a V6. I believe athletes or people who partake in high-demand activity induce a lot of inflammation in their body from muscles, internal organs, and a limitation of fat cells that THC can go into. So the bottom line? Athletes need more. More calories, more cannabis. F&N: Does cannabis impact how you approach your own workouts? L: When I get my perfect go-to strain, which is either Super Lemon Haze or Golden Goat, yes. Both enable me to focus. My days are busy, so they allow me to forget about the BS sooner and get in the
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zone faster. Stack the right strain with some other supplements, and you have the perfect preworkout cocktail. Different components of THC also help with blood flow. And there’s some overlap with nutritional needs and cannabis. So if your diet is on-point, and you’ve got your favorite strain, I’m willing to bet you’re going to have a really good session. F&N: How does cannabis affect your stamina? L: It allows me to push myself harder. I don’t necessarily have a problem with motivation. But with a little THC in your system, you just take it to the next level. You can definitely overdo it as well. But once you find your formula, you’re golden. Focus and awesome pumps galore. F&N: What would you tell someone who insisted that weed makes people too relaxed for it to be an effective workout tool? L: There’s some truth to it. Everyone has to find what works for them. Just because it makes you relaxed or tired doesn’t mean it’s bad weed. You just need to find out where it fits in your fitness regime.
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F&N: Are you connected to the community of cannabis-using fitness enthusiasts like you? L: Of course. It’s like a club that has really good cookies—and that’s partially true. Once you meet another person that consumes pre-workout, you guys are always sharing knowledge on different strains and how to best use cannabis. Or you just give the secret look that means “I know you’re high and working out right now.” F&N: Do you get any backlash from fitness enthusiasts who aren’t cannabis users? L: To some extent, yes, but most of those people are open to it because they see that I consume cannabis and live a normal life. My head isn’t exploding. I’m a productive and healthy stoner and there’s nothing wrong with it. They see Kush Pump and the passion I have behind and realize it’s not about getting high. It’s about the medical benefits for all sorts of athletes. It’s about bringing a community of people together. Ready to get on Lamar’s level? He’s ready for you, too! Visit him online at www.kushpump.net
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