Sometimes a title just needs to grab your attention. After discussing avoiding the Holiday Season weight gain with some clients, I got to thinking. Instead of coming up with “tips and tricks”, why not just change the status quo? A paradigm shift of sorts. ***Average American gains 5-10 pounds during the Holiday season by theContinue reading “To Hell With Average”
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Why Everyone Should Train Their Arms Directly
Friday at the gym…it’s arm day. #FatArmFridays #ArmDay #BisandTrisForDayz The above would describe my 4 years of high school, and most of my college years as well. Most guys who are into working out will agree with this statement to some extent. Fridays were always the day where your would hit every variation ofContinue reading “Why Everyone Should Train Their Arms Directly”
Why I Am a Fan of Daily Weighing
First let me start with this – the scale isn’t everything. It is one tool in our toolbox of objectifying data we perceive about our progress and therefore it is useful to a point. However, if one’s goal is to lose body fat or build muscle – or even just maintain, it is a veryContinue reading “Why I Am a Fan of Daily Weighing”
How To Actually Get Things Done
Ive been writing about goals and mindset a lot lately, mostly because after working in the industry for almost a decade now, I have found that to be the biggest challenge for most people. Most people know they need to workout/be more active. Most people know what to eat more of and what to eatContinue reading “How To Actually Get Things Done”
You Are The Result Of You
YOU. Right now, how you feel, how you look, how you are…is a result of everything YOU have (have not) done. Today, yesterday, last week, last year, the last 20 years. It is all accumulated to where you are right now. Accept it. Live it. Own it. Have you neglected your health? That’s onContinue reading “You Are The Result Of You”
Set Goals That Fire You Up
“If your goals don’t scare you; they aren’t big enough” I like the quote, but I also think that “scare” might not be the ideal word. This is why I like “fire you up” instead – goals that get you excited, goals that make you want to start NOW, not tomorrow. When it comes toContinue reading “Set Goals That Fire You Up”
What is the best diet?
Yesterday a friend asked me, “so what do you think the best diet is?” Talk about a tough question…so why not answer it with the easiest cop out answer. The best diet for someone is the diet that they can enjoy, stick to, get results on, and maintain an optimal level of health atContinue reading “What is the best diet?”
Eat Less – Exercise More is WRONG
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”
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”