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”
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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”
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”