Jobs: Denis Mikhailov, the author of the project "Fruktoed"

What do you do in your work?

In 2006, I went to the US to get a financial education. Got started working a corporate financial analyst in Manhattan. But after only two years of office career felt the aging signals. I decided that life should be changed.

In 2010 I switched to a raw food diet. I eat raw plant-based foods, mainly fruits and herbs. Before that I was totally illegible in the food, I ate everything. Along with the change in the power supply system for the first time, I began to seriously engage in sports in my life. First bicycle race, then run.

Now I am engaged in consulting in the field of healthy nutrition and fitness, is the coach on the run, organize races and hiking in the mountains New York State, as well as participate in a running race in the ultra-marathon distance (my longest race lasted more than 41 hours).

Healthy eating and even longevity - it is not an end in itself. What is the point of living a long time, if not a sense of fulfillment and joy? The main objective of the raw food diet and sport for me - it is to achieve the maximum quality of life. Having absolutely healthy body a better chance to realize their potential.

My main project for the Russian-speaking audience - blog Fruktoed.com. For six years there share their experiences and information in the field of nutrition, sports, health and self.

What is your occupation?

I'm behind two higher education in Russia - legal and economic - and business school in the United States (MBA in Financial Management). Profession chosen by the principle "the more complex and prestigious, the better."

As you can imagine, my current work has nothing to do with a law degree or the Diploma of financial control. But I do not regret that he had received them, tried to make the most of their education. During study I have gained valuable skills of thinking, which is now a daily use.

We need to develop continuously throughout their lives, constantly expanding the scope of knowledge and interests.

So I got the diploma of the coach on the run, specialist certificate vegan food at Cornell University and licensed guide-wire in the mountains of New York. At the moment, a great interest in psychology and also teach Spanish.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

I am inclined to carefully analyze the situation before making a decision. This strong and weak side at the same time. Strong because most often the decision is correct. Weak because sometimes it seriously reduces the quality of productivity.

I am also not the most sociable person, but has good patience and concentration.

How does your workplace?

My work gives me the freedom to choose the workplace.

Work on the site, analysis of letters and other things on the internet are often performed in the bean bags or on the couch. I use a MacBookPro 13 ".

For installation and video processing is necessary to use a computer, and I sit down at the table.

Phone calls, including consultations often take place during walking or jogging in the park. Mountain excursions, which are organized for customers in New York, go here.

Sometimes a few days leave from the countryside. There continue to work through your smartphone, train, running along the forest trails, wood Peel and spend the night in a house-tent.

For gadgets utilitarian attitude: I do not have gadgets that are not used regularly. Here is the complete list:

• MacBookPro;
• tablet Acer;
• iPhone 6s and iPhone 5;
• smart watch garmin Epix;
• two iPod shuffle;
• pulse oximeter, nitrate for iPhone Lapka;
• smart torch Petzl Tikka RXP;
• Speaker JBL Clip.

Always with me iPhone 6s and watches. Second iPhone - a spare. Sometimes I take him to the mountains or on the training instead of the phone, since it is more compact.

All Soup hard use and are sold without a share of regret, if the need for them disappeared. Photo and video equipment is used only for specific projects, then immediately get rid of it.

Influence of gadgets on a person depends entirely on how to use them. I'm not a fan of them and of the universal evil, they do not see. Sometimes a long time to work with them, but I also often go to nature, where almost completely disconnected from the digital world.

A set of programs and applications that use regularly, I have a modest: WordPress for the site, Final Cut Pro X for video, WhatsApp for communication - that's about all.

I use Garmin's ecosystem: from hours to applications trackers and navigation routes. Rarely, but use additional applications: Avenza Maps, GPX Master +.

To analyze the chemical composition of fruits and vegetables use Cronometer application. In preparation for a competition using the clock as a fitness bracelet to track the total daily and weekly "raiding".

What is in your bag?

Because of my work I have a lot of backpacks. But the main two.

1. For trips and travels (both within the country and abroad) - North Face Surge II.
2. For competitions, mountain trekking and training - Ultimate Direction SJ.

Content varies widely. On trips to the mountains take a mini first aid kit, knife, parachute cord, a compass, a foil thermal blanket, a flashlight.

What's your daily routine?

My morning is as follows:

• rise without alarm (time varies);
• meditation;
• horizontal bar;
• handstand;
• jogging;
• More horizontal bar;
• freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice;
• cold and hot shower;
• breakfast (about 11-12 hours).

Horizontal bar, try to use a lot of times during the day. The daily number of runs is constantly changing depending on the upcoming events and current employment: at least 30 minutes a day, but usually an hour or two, sometimes four or five hours.

My work is very varies from day to day. Recently, there are more projects that do not contribute to the routine daily routine: translation and promotion of developing English films for the Russian-speaking audience, participated in the recording of documentary films on the theme of health, travel to interviews, personal meetings with clients and so Further.

In the near future, for example, I plan to move to Moscow, where I was waiting, too few projects.

No evening rituals. But I try to have time to make another run at night or even walk. Before going to bed, usually over a laptop. I read, reply to messages.

Life hacking for those who want to become raw foodists

Raw food diet - it's not just a change of power. This is part of a lifestyle that includes a return (as possible) to the conditions to which the body is adapted by nature. Namely, raw food, regular exercise, prolonged sleep, stay in the open air, low stress, spirituality, rich and positive social relationships.

I did not call to drop everything and go live in the jungle. immersion depth in a healthy lifestyle depends on the priorities of each individual.

Based on the raw food diet can recommend the following six years of experience.

1. Do not go raw vegan food dramatically: today eat everything, and tomorrow - the only fruit. I myself have come to these rakes. Believe me, a pleasant enough. The first weeks or even months, the body will be shocked! Refuse animal foods, fried foods, foods with preservatives, salt, vinegar and other chemical additives gradually. In parallel, to increase the share of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet. Try to drink water and fresh juice instead of tea or coffee. The same with exercise.
2. Do not expect quick results. All your life you eat cooked food, you're used to. Get rid of this relationship dramatically fail. Look for ways to be distracted by intrusive thoughts and not bring themselves to acute hunger: in this state the temptations increase. But the more, the better. There will come a time when the new power will become the norm.
3. The force of habit is huge, use it. Work on the formation of good habits permanently. For example, first you have to force yourself to eat in the morning instead of coffee and fresh oranges. But after a few days you will notice that the body gets used to the new ritual, no longer need to overcome yourself.
4. Study the experience of seasoned raw foodists. Confidence in the fidelity of the chosen path and impact the immediate environment is very important. Thoroughly examine all the questions that are still in doubt, and protect yourself from too much negativity advisers skeptics.
5. By the way, about the critics. No need to provoke, to prove something and to contrive controversy. Many people see the idea of ​​raw foodists as an attack on their existing habits over the years, and their first reaction is - to defend their beliefs. Nutrition information as well as of good and evil, man is laid in early childhood, and few are willing to take a critical look at their own attitudes. But to argue, as a rule, is a futile exercise. Better how to take care of your physical and emotional health. Ambient will notice your shining condition and will not read the sermons, and ask for advice.

Also I recommend that you read the following books:

• «Miracle of consciousness: a practical guide to meditation"Tit Nat Han;
• "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior," Dan Millmen;
• «Where there is love, there is God", Lev Tolstoy;
• Malcolm X's autobiography.

These books are stronger than others sunk in memory. If anyone is interested, their values ​​I have described here.

What is your life motto?

Maximum self-realization and awareness, as well as help those who share these values.