Sunday, June 26, 2011

Pluey is the 2011 Maters USA Champ

2011 has been a bit of a rollercoaster yr on the WSA tour, but in the end i became the 2011 West coast Masters and Open Men's champ which was insane,but the best part was qualifying for the USA Championships and the chance to be the USA Masters champ and surf Lowers with 3 other guys.Little did i know what was up ahead.
I got the invite to the US championships 2 weeks prior to the event which would be held June 18-19 at HB.If u did well in that then June 21 i would be surfing Lowers for the 25 min Final.
I arrived fit and ready for the task ahead.Got up at 6am on the 18th and headed to HB for my 930 heat.I arrived to 3-5 ft clean peaks and was so amped to surf,went  out for a free surf to work out all the kinks,and it was a good call the surf was a little tricky.
Finally its 920 i check in grab my jersey and wait for the horn.
Paddle out and wait  in the line up for the heat to start.Finally its time a set approaches right at the start i get a good left and put a score on the board,i get a few more good waves and I'm in 1st for most of the heat then a guy gets a 6 and takes the lead with 2 minutes to go i just stay calm and sit on the guy in 3rd who happens to be my good friend Tom, a wave approaches and he manages to get to the inside of me  he takes off and i just sit and watch he drops in a little late and doesn't make the section and i sit there with a smile an 20 seconds left and knew i would advance to the final.I was a little bummed i didn't win but so stoked to be heading to lowers in 3 days for the final.
the next few days were nerve racking all i could think about was surfing lowers with 3 others out its a dream scenario for sure,And i wanted to win so bad ,I would be surfing against the #1 guy from Hawaii who are always a threat a friend  from Ca and and the guy who beat me in HB .I wasn't going to let him beat me again hahah.I also checked the forecast and new the waves were going to be fun and pumping.
For those 3 day i just though in my head I'm going to win this is my time and may never get this chance again,
June 21 rolls around I had talk to my photog buddy Lance Smith of FreeLancevisuals.com an asked if would come and shoot photos he said for sure.I pick him up at 7am my heat was at 825am.The drive up was just nice and calm we talked about lowers and i was hoping it would be good lowers,
We arrive at 730 to the Lowers lot they only open for comps ,as we pull up you can see A Frame peeks and 25 guys practing before the comp,I was so excited pretty much jumping up and down.I get my stuff and we walk to the contest site and just see wave after wave and just perfect.
We arrive and i go right in to stretching and just talking in my head this is it now u have to go out and kick some ass.
I pick up my Jersey head to the water wait for the 5 min horn so i can paddle out.I jump in an paddle  out and wait for the horn.
Horn blows and the 4 of us paddle to the line up and settle in..!st wave comes in and me and the Hawaiian paddle and he gets to my inside an goes i end up going over the falls and he gets a score i think here we go again not a good start,
Everyone gets a wave and I'm sitting in 4th with 22 mins left in the 25 min final.I finally get a little right and get a 3.2 not a great score but something still in 4th,The guy who beat me in HB gets a good wave and score a 5.5 he is in 1st with a 5 and a 4 I'm starting to get upset an freak out a little.Then a good head high left approaches and the Hawaiian paddle battles me again but I'm not letting him have it.I catch in and do a big turn right off the bat and do a few more turns a floater and 1 last turn.I wait for the score and i hear 7.83 the best wave of the heat so far.With that and a 3.5 I'm now in 1st .I get a few more waves and there is 2 mins left.The guy who beat me in HB is in 2nd  and only needs a 3.5 to take the lead  an there is only 2 min a set approaching and I'm still inside ,i watch as he paddles into a nice right with a long wall,He does a huge turn from the take off and i watch him get some more turns .I hear the score a 4.9 and I'm going shit hes going to beat me again.I make it outside with 30 seconds to go,I'm by myself and see a nice wave approach i hear the countdown from 10 and i need a 4.8 to win.I catch the wave do a big hit out the back and 3 more turns an hear the horn blow,I  finish the wave and were waiting for the score i was pretty excited and clutching my fists with a grin,Finally 30 seconds go by and i hear the announcer say score is coming in will it be enough oh here  it is a 4. and I'm thinking dam I'm not going to get it then he says 4.91 and i just freak out i did it i had won ,I saw Lance standing there with his camera and his hand in the air he was so excited ,I look over the other guy who beat me in HB and he was so bummed but i didn't care i was so excited .I hear over the loud speaker Here comes Ur 2011 Masters Champ PAUL PUGLIESI.
I get a bunch of high 5s and congrats from people watching the comp and other competitors,.
They announce the awards will be at 12 so i had a few hrs to spare,I drive home and come back and they do the whole awards ceremony .
I was so stoked and proud,I had fulfilled my goals ,Not only to win the West Coast title but to win The USA Championships put on by Quiksilver.

I would like to thanks all my sponsors,family,friends ,fans ,WSA,Surfing America and Quiksilver.
Now what will i do next stay tuned
Thanks for all the love and support.










BNRG/PROTO WHEY

Well i have been an ambassodor for a few yrs now for BNRG who are the makers of PROTO WHEY and POWER CRUNCH,i have been using it everyday and lets just say it has helped me to stay at peak perfornance.And the proof is that this yr 2011 not only am i the WestCoast Champion but i was just crowned the USA Masters champion. I have a Cafe Mocha shake when i 1st wake up ,go train ,and through out theday i have Power Crunch bars,My favorite is PeanutButter Chocolate. So if ur looking for the best stuff to put in ur body go to http://www.bnrg.com/ and tell them Pluey sent ya.

All About Protein


Protein. We all know it is important, but why? What makes this critical nutrient so important that all life here on Earth depends on it – from eukaryotic bacteria 3.5 billion years ago to life as we know it today?



Protein is literally the currency of life here on Earth. Much like cash can be used to purchase just about anything you want, protein is used to support your body in just about any way you can imagine.


Most people are aware that protein is essential for muscle repair, growth and maintenance, but did you know that it is also critical to your daily energy levels, mental performance, positive mood balance and general feelings of well being? Everything from brain chemistry and immune system function, to healthy skin, nails and hair, and even proper bone formation; the cells that compose blood and all our internal organs, connective tissue and even the fluid that lubricates our joints – all require adequate daily supplies of protein to function properly.




And not just any protein will do. All proteins are not created for the purpose of human nutrition. High quality protein for humans would ideally be easily and highly absorbable and contain an amino acid profile similar to that of our own bodies.


If there is insufficient dietary protein, these systems will compete for what is available creating a lack in some systems. If short supply continues our bodies will break down and use our own tissue stores in a catabolic process we call muscle wasting. One sure way to prevent this competition from occurring is to have ample high quality protein available at all times.




Consider this – depending on the health of our digestive track, stress and fitness levels, only a portion of the whole proteins (chicken, eggs, steak, dairy, fish, etc) we consume on a daily basis are actually absorbed and taken up into our cells. The balance is moved out as waste. This is because all the protein found in whole foods as well as most protein supplements requires significant digestion before it can be absorbed throughout the body.

Hydrolyzed Protein Delivers Higher Absorption

How can we absorb more of the protein we consume? Let’s use a simple analogy to illustrate the answer. Imagine a basketball (whole protein molecule) and a chain link fence (barrier to absorption). There is no way to fit the basketball through the holes in the fence – it is simply too large and bulky to pass through. Now imagine that instead of a basketball, we had a handful of marbles (highly hydrolyzed protein molecules). The marbles are able to fit through the holes in the fence and pass to the other side without any further significant reduction in size. This simple analogy demonstrates the digestion that must be done to break down (hydrolyze) whole proteins into a significantly smaller size so that absorption can occur.



Now imagine if there were a product that contained the molecular-sized marbles that were ready to be absorbed into the blood. Enter Proto Whey! Proto Whey is a unique form of protein designed for quick and complete absorption. In fact, it is so nutritionally superior that it is commonly given to individuals with chronic debilitating diseases, and others with increased protein needs such as professional athletes, weekend warriors, dieters and any person looking to fortify their daily protein needs. It is the only 100% pure and highly hydrolyzed whey protein in the market, guaranteed to provide your body with superior nutritional value over other protein supplements.



History








BNRG’s roots are closely intertwined with the life and career of its founder, Kevin Lawrence. In 1991, after a storied bodybuilding career, Kevin founded BioNutritional Research Group to research and develop protein substrates based on the same formula that had cured his son and to incorporate them into new bioengineered foods. Over the next five years he successfully formulated and tested the first commercial version of Proto Whey® protein, the flagship of a new line of nutritional supplements introduced to the market in 1998. Following the success of Proto Whey, Power Crunch® was developed with Kevin's recognition that there was a need for a better-tasting nutritional bar product that would please consumers of all ages. Power Crunch® is sold in health clubs, health food, grocery, drug, club and convenience stores over the US and thirteen countries internationally.







Over a decade and a half later, BNRG continues to be a success story extending the Power Crunch line with the unique Power Crunch Choklat® and adding critical energy and recovery products Alpha Glutamine® and Cell Charge®. As consumers become more aware of the critical role of protein in health, fitness and well being, and as they learn more about BNRG’s role in providing these important di and tripeptide protein products, BNRG’s growth will continue at its impressive pace.







Discovery and Formulation of Proto Whey







The protein formula developed by Kevin Lawrence in 1991 is the basis of BNRG’s proprietary di and tripeptide product containing 100% pure high-DH hydrolyzed whey protein.



Shortly after his birth in 1991, Kevin’s son developed a serious case of infantile colitis. Due to post-cesarean complications with his mother, he was not able to nurse normally and was getting all of his nutrition from infant formulas. For several weeks his health continued to decline and his parents became increasingly concerned that his early development would be compromised.







As his son’s condition dragged on, Kevin decided to get involved. “That sparked the beginning of intense research involving protein chemists, PhDs and MDs to whom I am eternally grateful," remarks Kevin.







Kevin and friends theorized that it was not a lactose or dairy intolerance that was affecting his colon. Nor was it some sort of allergic reaction. They believed the condition could very likely be caused by the naturally large, hard-to-digest protein molecules (peptides) in the infant formulas rather than the protein source or its accompanying ingredients. With the exception of only one brand, all the proteins in infant formulas at that time were whole proteins. When these large peptides are introduced into a new and extremely immature infantile intestinal tract digestive problems can and often due occur, including painful, gas-induced colic.The answer seemed obvious: feed Khalen a formula that has peptides that are already reduced in size – or hydrolyzed. Unfortunately, this was anything but easy to accomplish. The only available infant formula that claimed to contain hydrolyzed protein was six times the cost of any other product.







Additionally, further research showed that it was hydrolyzed to such a low degree (“Low-DH” as most other so-called “hydrolysates” on the market today) that in reality it represented only a marginal change over other products. But even this marginal change made a discernable improvement in the condition.







Now Kevin turned to commercial suppliers of raw proteins for help with the idea of creating his own high-DH formula to feed his son. Fortunately he was able to obtain some high-DH hydrolyzed whey protein powder samples that were not yet in commercial production. Kevin mixed these powders with the other special components necessary to maintain the proper caloric and nutritional needs of newborns and fed this new formula to his son.







After 48 hours, the battle was over. His son’s situation completely reversed in 2 days and the colic and diarrhea disappeared. The painful condition he had lived with almost from birth was gone. He never suffered from it again. That formula became the basis for the development of Proto Whey, BNRG’s proprietary di and tripeptide protein product. Kevin’s experience and new insights into protein absorption created the drive into further research and product development based on this remarkable effective form of protein.







Today, BNRG, Proto Whey and Power Crunch all owe their existence to Kevin and his son, whose journey helped forge a new understanding and application of high-DH hydrolyzed protein that has improved the health, performance and wellness of millions around the globe.











Monday, June 6, 2011

Pluey joins ZIONIC HAWAII

Blog time oh yea,Nothing 2 new ,Except i did just join the ZIONIC WATCHES team as of Jun 1 2011 http://www.zionichawaii.com/,  im super stoked not only are they stylish but not all bulky and clunky like every other watch.I can also color cordinated with all my outfits oh yea .Thats a big deal for me haha,There a great company from Hawaii and Shaun 1 of the owners is great and down to earth as well as simple.I m really stoked to join the team and look foward to 2011 and beyond as they support me in all my surfing endavors.here is a little about ZIONICHAWAII
ABOUT
We are just a couple of guys trying to share some time with the world! We founded Zionic with the intentions of helping people get affordable, fashionable, and unique watches that are hip, trendy, and fun! Our watches can be worn for any occasion! Whether you are playing sports, cruising at the beach, or having a night on the town, Zionic watches are where it's at! Our watches are manufactured with tourmaline and germanium infused silicone which emit negative ions to help promote well being. Our watches are also designed to be 30m water resistant and come in an array of awesome colors to match every outfit in your closet. Zionic watches represent a comfortable sporty ionic design at affordable price which helps to keep us a step above the rest! What is more brilliant than keeping time with an affordable, cool, and unique watch? Bring out the brilliance in yourself and get a Zionic watch today! MOVING FORWARD WITH TIME!!

.So look for them and spread the word.Also look for me sporting my new Zionic Watch at a surf comp near u.








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