While this scenario is VERY rare, it does happen. In today’s world of 1200 calories being some kind of magic number for women to eat to lose weight (it’s not), there are a few scenarios in which women eat less and less and still don’t lose weight. So how do you combat this? BecauseContinue reading “What If You KNOW You Are Barely Eating, and STILL Not Losing Weight?”
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How To Eat Girl Scout Cookies and Stay On Track With Your Goals
Yes! Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies! But can they fit within a plan for weight loss? Or are you bound to stall out if you enjoy those caramel covered, or chocolate dipped sweet treats? While eating an entire box of cookies probably would do more to your progress than just stall it out,Continue reading “How To Eat Girl Scout Cookies and Stay On Track With Your Goals”
***5 SECRET TIPS for Weight Loss***
How about that for a click-bait title? You clicked it, didn’t you? Now that you are here PLEASE continue reading. There are no secrets to weight loss. There are NONE. Everything you need to know is already out there (among lots of other BS). It’s on the internet, in books, and being taught byContinue reading “***5 SECRET TIPS for Weight Loss***”
Ladies – Focus On Adding, Not Losing
When was the last time you saw a magazine, commercial or ad that said that?!?! Seems like everything targeted towards women is telling them that they need to lose fat, or get toned, or eat less…all negatives. What if those magazines were re-worded and said: “Ladies – Right Now, You Suck – So YouContinue reading “Ladies – Focus On Adding, Not Losing”
What We All Can Learn From Zach
Sept 7, 2013… “Hi Mike, I am looking for a personal trainer/health coach for my brother, Zach. Zach has Down Syndrome, an underactive thyroid, and is extremely overweight. He is borderline glucose intolerant. […. ] Now I would like to really get serious and hire someone to work one-on-one with Zach. I would like thisContinue reading “What We All Can Learn From Zach”
Own Your Day, Own Your Life – It’s Only Up to YOU
Closer or further? These are the two ways you can travel when trying to reach a goal. There is no in between. Every single point in time has at least 2 different paths you can take from that moment, and so on and so on. For example, let’s look at some options for myContinue reading “Own Your Day, Own Your Life – It’s Only Up to YOU”
Think Twice Before Jumping Into That Magazine Celebrity’s Workout
Check out any magazine rack in the store and you are bound to see “so and so’s” famous workout that got them to the Olympics, or landed them a new role in a movie, or got them super shredded for a photo-shoot. Here’s the thing that I’m here to break to you: I doubt youContinue reading “Think Twice Before Jumping Into That Magazine Celebrity’s Workout”
How to Completely Blow Your Weeks Work on Nutrition in One Sitting
Go to a party for the Packers playoff game and eat this: Thats 2784 calories, 134 grams of carbs, 138 grams of fat, and 132 grams of protein. That is roughly what I did this past Sunday… AND that was just during the game – not counting my breakfast or lunch that day! SoContinue reading “How to Completely Blow Your Weeks Work on Nutrition in One Sitting”
Why Training To Have a Nice Body Isn’t Shallow
“I want to look like [insert athlete/celebrity name here]” “I want to have a six pack/flat stomach/ripped arms” There is nothing wrong with having these as aspirations. “But Mike, training for vanity is shallow and self centered!” Hell yes it is, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with it! It’s YOUR body, you canContinue reading “Why Training To Have a Nice Body Isn’t Shallow”
How The $#%@ am I Supposed to Eat That Much Protein?!?
I’ve written about the importance of protein for everyone, and that I recommend (along with MANY other well-respected professionals) getting 1 gram per pound of lean mass to .8-1 gram per pound per day. For many people, this seems like a lot, and it can be. So here are some ideas on how you canContinue reading “How The $#%@ am I Supposed to Eat That Much Protein?!?”