The Pure Stupidity of This Article…

The following article just showed up on my news feed, and I thought it was a satirical piece, but no, it is real, and it is really really BAD. Follow these instructions: Click here to get misinformed! Prepare to boldly go where no real fitness enthusiast should go for information Now do this: Okay, nowContinue reading “The Pure Stupidity of This Article…”

Eat Your Veggies…Finally!

  Eat more vegetables. It can be heard everywhere, and by every expert that has ever written in the pages of fitness and health magazines, spoken on different day time talk shows, and even spoke to you at your local exercise and health establishment.   Sure, it sounds like it is a good idea andContinue reading “Eat Your Veggies…Finally!”

#1 Motivational Strategy

Flashback to Jan 1st… The following is my number one tip on staying motivated. It’s not some shock therapy, or deprivation punishment. It’s not a 12 step process to becoming a better person. It is however, the most motivational “person” you will ever meet. More motivational than me, Jillian Michaels, Trainer Bob, that other guy onContinue reading “#1 Motivational Strategy”

Take 15 in 15

Hopefully everyone is feeling great, revitalized, not hung over, and ready to kick off a healthy new year!…or not… As many of you may know, I am all about encouraging others to live happy, healthy, complete lives full-time, not part-time. I am also a huge fan of keeping things simple and not overwhelming others withContinue reading “Take 15 in 15”

Mike Uncensored: Don’t Get Healthy – LIVE Healthy

“I’m going to lose 30 pounds in a year” “I’m going to do this new boot camp for 3 months” “I’m signing up for this 10k and training for it” These are all great goals. They involve a  specific target, training, and a time frame. However, they also leave one element out, or rather, includeContinue reading “Mike Uncensored: Don’t Get Healthy – LIVE Healthy”

Carbohydrates: The Real Enemy?

Low-Carb, No Carb, Carb FREE, Carb Carb Carb Carb – Seems all we hear about now a days is carbohydrates and how bad they are for us. Well today I want to take a step back, look at what these devilish things are, and explain why, or why not, they are so dang bad! 1.Continue reading “Carbohydrates: The Real Enemy?”

Mindful Eating: Slow Down!

How did Thanksgiving go? I will be 100% honest with you all; I did not eat very mindfully. Mindful eating is one of the best practices that you can do to control your weight, and still enjoy foods that you like. Every time we are distracted, or rushed while eating, we tend to put moreContinue reading “Mindful Eating: Slow Down!”

High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?

The Stress Impact on Fat Gain   Eating too much garbage food, not exercising enough, drinking too many sweet or alcoholic drinks – all things that are commonly attributed to weight gain, and the inability to lose fat.   What about stress? Stress plays a significant role in weight gain and fat storage. A recentContinue reading “High Stress Got You Holding On To Fat?”

Metabolic Damage: It’s All Too Real

I havent had much time to post, and was going to post about this topic next. However, I came across TWO awesome articles today covering exactly what I was going to discuss,so I wont bother writing it all again. I have had some experience doing some nutrition counseling while in my dietetic internship, and haveContinue reading “Metabolic Damage: It’s All Too Real”

5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…

When it comes to weight loss, there are some things that most of us are aware of. Eat less junk food, eat more fruits and veggies, exercise more, don’t drink soda, etc. However, there are some BIG aspects of weight loss that many people tend to neglect or forget. Without taking these following 5 tipsContinue reading “5 Weight Loss Tips You Might Not Think Of…”