Not everyone loves cooking, and that’s okay. However, when you prepare your own food, you know exactly what is in it when it comes to quantity and quality of ingredients. Cooking your own food is also a very important reoccurring theme amongst some of my most successful clients when it comes to weight loss. WhenContinue reading “5 Kitchen Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier and Healthier”
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Effort, Consistency, Sacrifice – You Cannot Deny the Truth
Throughout life, from the very day we are born, we want things. We want to eat, we want to crawl, we want to walk. Later as children we want to ride a bike, or learn an instrument, or play a sport. Into adulthood we want to learn, and improve a specific task so we can goContinue reading “Effort, Consistency, Sacrifice – You Cannot Deny the Truth”
Protein Powders 101: Not Just For Meat Head Bros
Protein powders are everywhere, and they are a HUGE market for the fitness population – especially the guys looking to make all the big gainz. However, protein powders can be very beneficial for everyone, even if you aren’t trying to grow 22-inch pythons. Now let me preface the rest of this post with this;Continue reading “Protein Powders 101: Not Just For Meat Head Bros”
Year After Year…Why Do We Still Use This Excuse?
“Well, it’s almost Halloween, and that means bring on the Holiday weight gain!” Especially in colder climates like Wisconsin, it is almost an expected occurrence that we must give up our efforts and give in to the weight gain blunders of the holiday and cold season. Come January 1, we then seek out theContinue reading “Year After Year…Why Do We Still Use This Excuse?”
Why “It Depends” Is the Answer to 99% of Fitness and Nutrition Questions
We love simple quick answers. We love simple quick fixes. We love definite, simple, quick answers that give big quick fixes. You know what we have been taught to hate? Consistency, hard work, waiting, and a dynamic approach to all things. Well, I’m here to tell you that this is exactly what gets theContinue reading “Why “It Depends” Is the Answer to 99% of Fitness and Nutrition Questions”
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”
The Best Smoothies I’ve Ever Had (#3 Is Too Good To Be “Healthy”)
In a perfect world, we would all get 100% of our protein from grass fed, free range, pure organic, GMO free, happy as a clam animals. Let’s be honest, this isn’t a perfect world. Still, I always prefer that my clients get as close to 100% of their daily protein goal from real foodContinue reading “The Best Smoothies I’ve Ever Had (#3 Is Too Good To Be “Healthy”)”
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”
Boozin and Losin’? Is it Possible?
You are trying to lose some fat, but don’t want to be a party pooper and drink water every time you go out. I get it. Is it possible to still drink alcohol AND continue losing bodyfat/weight? Yes, but you also need to remain aware of your decisions and the rest of your night/weekend/party. It’sContinue reading “Boozin and Losin’? Is it Possible?”