The skinny on carbs. Carbs are everywhere. We hear about them being bad, we hear about them causing all of our problems. But do they really? The truth is, they are not inherently bad. In America we tend to eat more of the processed, junk carbs than anywhere else in the world – and onContinue reading “What is Carb Cycling?”
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So…You Already FAILED at Your New Years Resolutions?
If that title resonated with you, then we already know your problem – your mindset. Its only a few weeks into the New Year, no matter what you have or have not done, you definitely haven’t failed. Your mindset is EVERYTHING, and it takes work but you can easily switch it around. Self talk, motivation,Continue reading “So…You Already FAILED at Your New Years Resolutions?”
Beware Of These Superlatives When It Comes to Exercise/Nutrition Advice
Ok, slow down with the School House Rock terminology for just one second… What I mean is, be weary of words like “always” or “never” or phrases like “you must”, “the best”, the “worst” when it comes to fitness and nutrition advice. I have seen it all over, and frankly, I’m sick of it.Continue reading “Beware Of These Superlatives When It Comes to Exercise/Nutrition Advice”
Add Tons of Flavor, and NO Calories With These Seasoning Combos
Plain chicken breast, steamed broccoli, and brown rice…aka “The Bodybuilder Diet” Eating healthy doesn’t have to be this boring and bland. Food is supposed to be enjoyable, pleasurable, and believe it or not, it’s easier to eat when it tastes good. The following blends of herbs, spices, and other flavor boosters will give your chicken,Continue reading “Add Tons of Flavor, and NO Calories With These Seasoning Combos”
Sleep: Needed? Miracle? Overrated?
“All you need is more sleep, and you will lose 10 pounds, easily” – Overheard at the airport. Yes, I was eavesdropping. I can’t help it. Every time I’m in a public place, and hear people talking about fitness or nutrition topics I become intrigued. How do you think I come up with halfContinue reading “Sleep: Needed? Miracle? Overrated?”
Ladies, Don’t Let Aunt Flo Hold You Back
While this might be one of the more obscure posts I write, it may also be one of the most important. The female menstrual cycle is a very serious thing, and in fact, can have a huge effect on women’s bodies, their minds, and their overall well being. You might be saying right about now,Continue reading “Ladies, Don’t Let Aunt Flo Hold You Back”
The 5 Stages of Sustainable Fat Loss
The Stages to the Path of Sustainable Fat Loss: Counting Calories Counting Macros Creating a positive relationship with food Eliminating food as an emotional comfort Intuitive Eating The path to long term, sustainable fat loss, and health can be a long and winding road. There are many stops, detours, and speed bumps along theContinue reading “The 5 Stages of Sustainable Fat Loss”
Hopping and Hoping…Why They Will Get You Nowhere.
*No, I’m not talking about physically hopping up and down like a bunny. I spent this past weekend in Chicago with my wife, and some of my closest friends watching one abysmal baseball team (my Minnesota Twins), and one extremely dominant team (the Chicago Cubs). On Sunday, we weren’t in too much of a hurry toContinue reading “Hopping and Hoping…Why They Will Get You Nowhere.”
Change Your Attitude, Change Your Habits, Change Your LIFE
I will start tomorrow. I will start next week. I will start after I finish this project… All things that we all mutter at some point when it comes to placing our own health ahead of other parts of our life. Why wait until next week? Why wait until next month? Why wait? That tellsContinue reading “Change Your Attitude, Change Your Habits, Change Your LIFE”
So Your Doctor Told You…You Have High Cholesterol
“Your cholesterol numbers are high, you need to go on this drug to bring them down.” Thanks doc. However, there may be ways that you can bring your numbers down before having to opt for a statin, or other cholesterol fighting drug. Before I go on, I do want to say that there are SOMEContinue reading “So Your Doctor Told You…You Have High Cholesterol”