“I want to look like ______” The statement gets thrown around way too often and way to “irresponsibly”. I believe that having a goal is always a great idea, but it also much be realistic. Nothing is impossible, but it might take much more than you believe. If you ask me what I would ideallyContinue reading “The Process Must Match the Goal – Interview With Figure Pro Ariel M”
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STOP Exercising to Lose Weight
Major benefits of exercise in general: Improved heart/blood health Improved mood Improved coordination Improved blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol Direct major benefits of pure cardio exercise: Improved cardiovascular endurance Improved resting heart rate Improved performance in cardiovascular events/activities Direct major benefits of strength training: Improved muscle mass/”tone” Improved strength Improved bone mineral densityContinue reading “STOP Exercising to Lose Weight”
Can Happiness and Dieting Coexist?
If by “dieting” we mean – eating with a goal of losing body fat…then yes, it is possible. Unfortunately the word “diet” is often associated with pain, suffering, deprivation, sadness, boringness, restriction, and many other negative choice words. Seriously, when was the last time you heard someone say “oh I’m on a diet and lovingContinue reading “Can Happiness and Dieting Coexist?”
Short Term Pleasure; Long Term Pain…
Recently I was listening to a fantastic podcast from my friends at Relentless Dietetics –>Â http://relentless-show.libsyn.com/rss In their most recent episode they were discussing higher level thinking – how as humans we can think and plan for long term, where as animals, live in the now and literally only react to what is currently happening, andContinue reading “Short Term Pleasure; Long Term Pain…”
50 Ways to Cut Calories in 2021 (Without It Being Terrible)
Why are these ideas not terrible? Because they don’t involve you completely changing your diet or completely removing every food you love from your life. It’s all about finding moderation and creating awareness of what you put in your body. The fancy stuff that most people focus on only matters once you master the basicsContinue reading “50 Ways to Cut Calories in 2021 (Without It Being Terrible)”
Is This Your Year?
Happy 2018! We made it! Every year people come up with New Years resolutions, and every year, people give up or fail those resolutions fairly quickly. So what will you do to be different? Will this be your year to make the changes you have been talking about for years? Or finally commit toContinue reading “Is This Your Year?”
The Way We See The Problem Is The Problem
Last night I was reading a book that I have been meaning to read for some time now, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I got halfway down page 48 and read this line, “The way we see the problem, is the problem”… I had to re-read it several times to letContinue reading “The Way We See The Problem Is The Problem”
8 Ways To Prevent Getting Sick
Now, these are not guaranteed to keep you from ever getting sick, but they should hopefully increase your chances of making it through winter with minimal damage. The irony is that I thought of this post this weekend, and as I write this, I feel like I have something coming on in the formContinue reading “8 Ways To Prevent Getting Sick”
To Hell With Average
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”
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”