Since Jan. 1, the most popular phrase I’ve heard from people is this: “I’m motivated to change, but my biggest problem is being consistent.” My response is always the same: “It’s common. Don’t beat yourself up. But let’s figure out how to be consistent in the future.” New Years Resolutions, while often mocked, are a […]
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up, and I thought I’d share a recipe with all of you that can help keep your game-watch parties healthy and enjoyable! This recipe is insanely easy, and if you like tacos (who the hell doesn’t like tacos?) then you’re in for a treat. Here’s what you need: Crock Pot […]
When it comes to dieting, whether trying to build muscle or burn off unwanted fat, the process should be simple. For whatever reason, we take it to extreme levels and make it waaayyy more difficult than it needs to be. Before answering what I see as the biggest dieting mistake, I crowdsourced Twitter for some […]
In this video, I go over a number of items related to weighing and measuring your food to help you do it easily and accurately. Calories are hiding in places we don’t often think of, and nutrition labels can be misleading sometimes. Let’s break down what to look for and what to do so you […]
A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t always work. In a lot of cases, it results in a moderate amount of progress that leads to a plateau. What do I mean by “one size fits all?” I’m talking about group classes, generic plans, or trends (such as a diet craze or style of fitness). Please don’t get me […]
Most people want to accomplish one thing: burn fat and build muscle. It’s the perfect combination, right? Slim down, but look muscular. Have a great physique that everyone wants. Most people want to do both of these things at the same exact time. And most of the time, you’ll hear one of these two claims: […]
If you’re looking to go on a diet, or simply find a nutritional strategy that works for you, there’s no shortage of options available nowadays. You could go keto, which is all the rage. Or Atkins (which is basically the same thing). You could take a high-carb approach, if that’s your cup of tea. Elimination […]
In my humble but completely correct opinion, the beginning of football season is the absolute best time of the year. Football is starting, for one, and that’s a big reason. With it comes tailgating, road trips, and a ton of fun. The weather is typically beautiful in September and early October as well. And hockey […]
One of my most popular articles is on the topic of how skipping breakfast can be beneficial. Largely, the concept in that article is that skipping breakfast helps create a calorie deficit on a daily basis, and in turn helps people lose weight. In this article, we’re going to take a different approach. Instead of […]
HEADS UP: Before diving into this post, I want to let you know it’s a pretty long read. I’ve broken the article up into four parts: 1. Background Information 2. Caffeine’s Effect on Your Diet3. Caffeine’s Effect on Strength4. Caffeine’s Effect on Endurance5. Application and TakeawaysScroll down to one of those headings to jump to […]