100 sit up challenge, 5 mile a day challenges, 5000 miles a year challenge, no sugar for a month challenge, 30 day booty squat challenge…we have all seen them. I have a mixed relationship with these challenges. On one hand, I like challenge, and I like competition. I think these challenges do a great jobContinue reading “5 Challenges You Can Do Today To Create Habits for Tomorrow”
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Is Corporate America Keeping Us Fat?
Last night my wife and I were talking about our days at work, and something interesting came up in our conversation. She said that every time something goes wrong or something bad happens at work, everyone gets an email saying they are ordering in pizza, getting an ice cream bar, or treats brought into theContinue reading “Is Corporate America Keeping Us Fat?”
5 Ways To Sneak Extra Protein Into Your Diet
A busy mother of 3, trying to lose 20 pounds, wants to fit into that sexy dress for the summer – What’s your protein intake look like? Skinny college guy, trying to pack on some serious muscle gains, wants to impress the chica’s at Spring Break – What’s your protein intake? The retired older gentleman,Continue reading “5 Ways To Sneak Extra Protein Into Your Diet”
Re-Vamp Your Breakfast With Some Protein
Cereal, muffins, pancakes, waffles, toast, bagels, jelly, bananas, juice, cinnamon rolls – staples of the traditional American breakfast. While most of these foods CAN be incorporated into a healthy diet, they all have one thing in common – high carb, low protein. What’s the big deal? Starting your day off with a well-rounded, and balancedContinue reading “Re-Vamp Your Breakfast With Some Protein”
Health Focus: February – Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month, so check out this quick video I did with Jon Braddock over at ISG Advisors on some foods you can incorporate into your diet to help improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehnuhKO9p1E) Stay Healthy My Friends, Mike
3 Key Glute Exercises for a Stronger and Better Butt!
Building a BOOTY! Even if your goal doesn’t involve getting a better butt (why wouldn’t it tho?) having strong glutes is very important for many reasons. Often times, low back pain is caused by weak or inactive glute muscles. Strengthening the glutes will help your body function properly, so your lower back isn’t taking onContinue reading “3 Key Glute Exercises for a Stronger and Better Butt!”
So Your Doctor Told You…You Have Sleep Apnea
Feeling groggy all day? Falling asleep at work meetings, or as soon as you hit the lazyboy? Does your spouse tell you that you snore loudly or even stop breathing at night? You might have sleep apnea. I would highly recommend at this point that you meet with your doctor to discuss further actions. WhatContinue reading “So Your Doctor Told You…You Have Sleep Apnea”
New TV Show: “Fit to Fat to Fat”…Double Facepalm…
Right on the heels of my new favorite TV show, “My Diet is Better Than Yours” (is it even still on TV?) comes a new, and even more insulting, asinine, out right dumb TV show – “Fit to Fat to Fit” on A&E (arts and entertainment, anyone?) Before I go further on my take, I want toContinue reading “New TV Show: “Fit to Fat to Fat”…Double Facepalm…”
“But what do you do for cardio?” – Answering that awkward question…
I had just finished up with my 5AM workout group for the day. They had all just busted their butts doing some circuit style full body training, a little boxing work, and a few running sessions all before the sun came up. As we gathered in close to stretch out after the workout, I wasContinue reading ““But what do you do for cardio?” – Answering that awkward question…”
Change Your Mindset; Never Fail Again
We are just over a week into New Years resolutions, hopefully yours is going strong – if you made one. One of mine has been to actively learn more. Through books and podcasts, I am trying to vary my learning between exercise, nutrition, and mental health/motivation education. This week I started reading Tom Venuto’s “BurnContinue reading “Change Your Mindset; Never Fail Again”