First things first. I have a confession for you Despite everything we know, old meatheads like me still end up hurting ourselves in the gym. It’s no different than driving. Regardless of how careful you are, one day you will hit that pothole that destroys your wheel, or that rock will come flying right and ...…
For many people getting in shape or contacting a personal trainer is always a future goal. Getting around to fulfilling that promise through never really happens. How long can you wait to get in shape and burn off fat? Putting off the goal of getting fit shouldn’t wait for some undefined time in the future. ...…
Each day you make well over 200 decisions about food, according to Brian Wansink, PH.D. in his book, Mindless Eating. Your weight is the sum total of your past food decisions. According to Wansink, overeating can be greatly reduced simply by removing the cues in your environment that cause you to overeat. He goes on ...…
I just wanted to take a moment to share this with all my readers. In a recent report by Teresa Shipley of Discovery News, the following report was published. ———————————————————————————————————————– You may want to put down that post-workout Muscle Milk. Consumer Reports, a monthly review of consumer products and services, recently found that three popular ...…
Calories are fuel for your body. If you don’t give your body enough fuel, it will start to slow down your metabolism to conserve energy because it thinks you’re starving. When your metabolism is in the slowed state, it’s called “starvation mode.” The second your body starts to run low on energy, your body slows ...…
1. What limits us from our potential is always inside. 2. You are more powerful and more capable than you can imagine. 3. No man is an island—your greatness is found in unity and through community and support to and from others. 4. Food over pharmacy. No pill, powder, or alixer will ever amount to 1/10th the benifits of a ...…
This is a great article by a colleague of mine and I guy I have the utmost respect for, Steve Maxwell. It reinforces what I am always saying about doing sprints, conditioning intervals, playing sports, etc to get in shape instead of just mindlessly pumping away on the stair climber or plodding away on the ...…
What better way to usher in summer than with this delicious no-bake mango pie? You won’t find any processed sugars or refined carbs in this dessert – just sweet and nutritious whole food ingredients. That being said, remember to use portion control even with nutritious desserts. Servings: 12 Here’s what you need… 2 cups raw ...…
Summer has arrived and along with it the dreaded bathing suit season. Whether you can’t wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you’re still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months. But why else should you exercise? Here are the top ...…
Want to truly eat and be lean and healthy for life? Well, there’s only one way it’s going to happen – by finding healthy meals that taste GREAT so you can enjoy your daily diet without feeling the lease bit deprived. And that’s what I’m here for (well, at least one of the reasons) – ...…
