If you read anything today, it should be this. For years, I myself told people, “exercise more, eat less – thats how you lose weight!” This is true. Unfortunately, I disagree with this statement completely now. Yes, I can change my views on things too, I am human. So why is is wrong, andContinue reading “Eat Less – Exercise More is WRONG”
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Stop Overthinking Everything Diet and Exercise
Being in the industry, I see a lot of opposing viewpoints when it comes to nutrition and exercise. I can see why it is so confusing for the average person to figure out what they NEED to be doing. Here is a great realization that I have made recently – the fitness/nutrition world is justContinue reading “Stop Overthinking Everything Diet and Exercise”
You CAN Get Protein at Breakfast With These 9 Options
Everyone knows they need to get more protein, right? We have been pretty clear on that. I often hear “I can’t get enough at breakfast!” “I don’t have time to make eggs”… First, there is no “rule” that you must have breakfast foods at breakfast, and breakfast only. However, I get it – we wantContinue reading “You CAN Get Protein at Breakfast With These 9 Options”
Sit More Than 50% of the Day? You Need These 6 Exercises
When we hear about exercises for sitting all day, we often hear about stretches for the hips and low back. Hardly ever addressed, is the upper back – especially the thoracic spine. When we sit at our desk, computer, in our car, or for 20 minutes at a time on the toilet mindlessly browsing InstagramContinue reading “Sit More Than 50% of the Day? You Need These 6 Exercises”
Why Your “High Intensity Training” Is Holding You Back
High Intensity Training; it’s all the rage. Bootcamps, Crossfit, HIIT Class, Group X Classes with Plyo Box Jumps for 60 year old ladies… There is nothing inherently wrong with it, rather the approach may be the biggest problem. Even your more bodybuilding types can be prone to too much high intensity. When you hit theContinue reading “Why Your “High Intensity Training” Is Holding You Back”
Staying on Your Nutrition Plan While Traveling is Easier Than You Think
Are you on the road a lot? For work? For fun? Because you are a NASCAR driver? Whatever brings you to the asphalt, you also know that it can be hard to eat healthy when always on the go. Here’s the deal, it CAN be hard, but it’s really not as bad as you mightContinue reading “Staying on Your Nutrition Plan While Traveling is Easier Than You Think”
How to Lose 55 Pounds With No Gym Experience
UPDATED: 6/30/2020 Who doesn’t love surprises? Especially when you kind of know they are coming, but they far exceed what you expected. Let’s look at one pretty cool surprise, 1 year in the making… Our story begins with one of my rockstar clients, about 1 year ago. When we started, she didn’t want to stepContinue reading “How to Lose 55 Pounds With No Gym Experience”
You Don’t Turn Health “On and Off”
*The minimum amount of activity recommended is 150 minutes of moderate/vigorous exercise per week* – See more here. 30 minutes, 5 days per week. 21 minutes 7 days per week if you want to look at it that way. But then what? Will doing this alone get you the results of your dreams? Hardly. EveryoneContinue reading “You Don’t Turn Health “On and Off””
You Are Ignoring Your Most Trusted Advisor
How many people will read an article about nutrition and say, “Hmmm maybe that’s me, I should probably stop eating that top 7 food that will give me belly fat” Or see a food documentary and say, “OMG I need to stop eating all meat and gluten immediately!” Here’s the thing: maybe these articles andContinue reading “You Are Ignoring Your Most Trusted Advisor”
Your Body Is Your Home
When you decide to buy your first home, is it your dream home right off the bat? Or is it a place you plan on raising your family, living within your means, and slowly building up to suit your growing needs and wants? For most people, it is the latter. If you are fiscally responsibleContinue reading “Your Body Is Your Home”