*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””
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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”
Don’t Forget to Train THIS Muscle Group!
“How much ya bench?” – Most Bro’s in the gym. “I want to have toned arms” – Most women. A large majority of people who approach lifting on their own are often quick to jump to the “typical” exercises – bench, curls, shoulder presses, some leg stuff, and abs. But what about your back?Continue reading “Don’t Forget to Train THIS Muscle Group!”
Have We Become Comfortably Numb?
Dealing with chronic pain, achy joints, bloated guts, and fatigued lives has become a sort of accepted state for many people. But why? Why must we accept being in pain, feeling like crap, and always dragging day to day? Here’s an idea. Do something about it. Take action, and invest in your health. Continue reading “Have We Become Comfortably Numb?”
Mindset: It Matters MOST
What is your strongest muscle? Your brain. What is your biggest motivator? Your brain. What can be your biggest enemy? Your brain. No matter what, this will always be true. Think about it. Your brain is so powerful, it can literally force you to stay in your warm cozy bed and skip the gym. WhatContinue reading “Mindset: It Matters MOST”
Cut The Self Drama
Trigger Warning to my fellow Millennials: This article might hurt your feelings. Bad stuff happens. Really really bad stuff. This has unfortunately been a kind of bad year when it comes to bad stuff happening to good people that I personally know. These are cases where sorrow, mourning, sadness, and other less than fun emotionsContinue reading “Cut The Self Drama”
Can You Build A House With Only a Hammer?
Sure, you probably, eventually COULD make something that kind of resembles a house… But what would you use to cut wood for the frame? To dig the basement out? To do a whole lot of other things you can’t do with a hammer? To build a solid house, you need multiple tools and skills.Continue reading “Can You Build A House With Only a Hammer?”
You Are Failing Your Health and Your Country
People love to rag on the government, it’s “rules” and “laws” (psh, stop signs are only suggestions, right?)…myself included, however, when it comes to health and fitness, they actually have gotten a few things sorta right…and many people still fail at them. Let’s start with exercise. The CDC’s current recommendations: Key Guidelines for Adults AllContinue reading “You Are Failing Your Health and Your Country”
Portions Matter, Especially With These Foods
“How much peanut butter do you put on your sandwich?” I’m not sure, probably about this much (makes the ‘okay’ sign with hand). This is a common theme with initial nutrition consults. A lot of people don’t even know where they are starting from! Why is it important to know your starting point? Because thatContinue reading “Portions Matter, Especially With These Foods”