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2020 was my first year without a gym in 20 years. While I do miss the gym because of the atmosphere and the variety of equipment, I have learned to do the best I can with my home workout equipment. I've written about how much I enjoy the workouts on the Peloton app, YouTube yoga ... read more >
Unless you are training for sport or for aesthetic goals, then I don't think you should get bogged down in nutrition dogma. It isn't sustainable for most people and many people become obsessed with food and trying to be perfect However I don't think there's anything wrong with using nutrient timing for optimal health and ... read more >
I went on a cruise and I ate Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, Lobster and Shrimp, Bacon, French Toast, Chorizo, Cheesecake, Pina Coladas, Margaritas, Wine, and other yummy foods! Homemade Chips and Salsa I ate all of this without guilt, came back, got right back to business, and the next week fit into pants I ... read more >
Meal Preparation (and cleanup) is of then the most discouraging part of a healthier lifestyle. We run out of time, life happens, or we just get lazy and don't want to do it anymore. Here are some of my best tips for making Meal Prep a little bit easier! 1. Buy Pre Cut, Pre Washed, ... read more >
First Truth Bomb: This is an excuse. It's a story you're telling yourself and that you've believed it. Being too busy is encouraged in our culture because people look at it as a badge of honor and accomplishment. Are our lives filled with activities? Yes. Are all of them necessary? No. Are all of them ... read more >
I love doing challenges such as Sugar Free Me. I learn so much as a coach and as a group we gain insight and real life tips that work for those of us who live in the real world! Here are some of our best Tips from Sugar Free Me Summer 2017! Read the ... read more >
The Easy Answer is to Just do it one day at a time but I think there's more to it. Here are a few suggestions for becoming more consistent with your Nutrition. End the Massive Displays of Effort Darren Hardy says that Americans have been conditioned to believe in massive displays of effort. This means ... read more >
The short answer is: It depends. It depends on your lifestyle, your goals, and your own personal metabolic response. Have I confused you enough? I know low carb diets are all of the rage right now and you may have heard a lot about the Ketogenic diet. I do believe that nutritional program does have ... read more >
"Lose up to 20 pounds in 6 weeks! Guaranteed!!" "I've been eating clean and exercising six days per week for a week and I've only lost 3 pounds!" "I've gained 5 pounds since last week! I'm giving up on healthy eating and exercise!!" Do any of these sound familiar? If so, then you're not alone. ... read more >
For years we have been told that Whole Milk is terrible for you and that we will get heart disease and die if we consume full fat dairy products. I don't consume dairy all that much anymore but when I do consume dairy it's full fat. My personal belief is that reduced fat and fat ... read more >