Stop being so focused on the scale and focus on your body composition
If you're on social media, then you have probably seen ads that claim that ____________ went to enter whatever quick fix method (supplements, bootcamp, challenge, etc) and lost 25 lbs in 30 days and is now happier than ever. Really now? I'm not going to sit here and be so self righteous and act like ... read more >
Perspective Change: Time to be realistic about how long it takes to achieve fat loss
With the rise of social media, I fear that people are becoming even MORE unrealistic about how long it actually takes to create a sustainable atmosphere for fat loss. It does not happen overnight and it shouldn't be the entire focus This is where I think REAL bodybuilding gets it right. Bodybuilders typically have an ... read more >
Fitness Competition Journal: Losing sight of the real goal and 8 week Progress Photos
My mind is right. I knew I was back on track when "Baby Boy" by Beyonce came on during my warm-ups and I had my choreography ready. I also sang out random songs and danced around during my workout. I am back. I also had an EXCELLENT conversation with my coach about why I got ... read more >
Fitness Rules to Break …Cut Calories and Do Hours of Cardio to lose Body fat (Part 1)
Warning: These next few posts will require you to throw out everything conventional wisdom, social media, and the mainstream fitness/marketing media tells you about fat loss. I knew I could not do this one in a single post and it looks like I'm going to be camped out here for a while, but I'm passionate ... read more >
Fitness Rules to Break You only need to work your muscles every other day
Disclaimer: I need to preface this post with this disclaimer: Programming all depends on your training goals. My posts are generally targeted to general fitness/fat loss clients and not sport specific. Severely de-conditioned clients may need extra rest days to recover, but the goal is to improve conditioning (faster recovery) so you are able to ... read more >
Fitness Competition Journal: To HELL with Giving Up
Last weekend On Saturday July 5, I was ready to quit life. OK I'm being dramatic but I was ready to give up on everything in my life that I have been believing for and investing in. It wasn't just the fitness competition but EVERYTHING else. If you're interested in spirituality and such, then you ... read more >
