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”
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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”
What Your Health and Finances Have In Common
Recently on a drive up to my parents lovely new cabin, I decided to help pass the time by doing some adulting and learning about financial habits of millionaires. Because, who doesn’t want to be a millionaire? So I downloaded the audio book, The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy.       While I amContinue reading “What Your Health and Finances Have In Common”
“Where Do You Get All Those Recipes?”
I have had a few people ask me lately about some of my different meals that I have made, so I figured I would share me deep dark secrets to cooking like a boss: Google Cookbooks Follow directions That’s it. Truly. Like anything in life, cooking takes practice, and learning from experiences. A simpleContinue reading ““Where Do You Get All Those Recipes?””
How To Handle “Results” Haters
You care about your health. You are trying your hardest to lose some extra pounds. You are trying to build the physique of your dreams. You are trying to prolong your life. Whatever YOUR goals may be, they are your goals – and that is awesome. Don’t let others tell you what is a “goodContinue reading “How To Handle “Results” Haters”
The Healthy Foods That May Be Keeping You Fat
No single food will inherently make you fat, and no single food will inherently make you slim down. You could eat 100% “clean” and still gain weight if your calories are too high. You could eat 100% “crap” and lose weight if your calories are under your maintenance. (You would probably feel like crapContinue reading “The Healthy Foods That May Be Keeping You Fat”
Sorry, You Can’t Spot Reduce, BUT You Can Spot Develop
Spot reduction – the process of exercising a certain muscle group or part of the body with the goal of melting away fat from that exact area. Think of the bro’s doing millions of crunches the week before spring break in college to get their abs. Or the lady walking sideways up a stepContinue reading “Sorry, You Can’t Spot Reduce, BUT You Can Spot Develop”
Why Boring and Simple Is The Best Starting Point
Whether it be a new nutrition plan or a new workout plan – “boring”, or more appropriately – simple is the way to go. The simple workout strategy is an easy one – don’t jump into something crazy day 1 if you haven’t been doing much of anything lately. It blows my mind when IContinue reading “Why Boring and Simple Is The Best Starting Point”
Starting Strength Training From Absolute ZERO (Video Guides)
Strength training is growing in popularity among average Joe’s and Jane’s, which is friggin awesome! I write about it’s importance all the time, and how it is literally the fountain of youth (when done correctly). But what if you have absolutely no experience, are afraid, or have zero clue where to start and what toContinue reading “Starting Strength Training From Absolute ZERO (Video Guides)”
You Can’t Always Run Away The Fat
Sure, go from zero running to some running to lots of running and you will probably lose some weight. But then what? I’ve seen it, in people I know, in people I read about, in people I see out in public…the weight loss stalls. Now, I used to be that meathead that would sayContinue reading “You Can’t Always Run Away The Fat”