Do You Need To “Earn Your Carbohydrates”?
The health and wellness industry is expected to be worth 1 trillion dollars by 2017. Yes, you read that right. 1 trillion dollars! This industry is home to categories like fitness, nutrition, supplements, clothing, and wearable tech. The market has a huge reach, not only in America, but around the world too. And within any…
Are Low-Carb Diets For Everyone?
In a world of fads, low-carb diets are very popular right now. Most know that cutting back on carbohydrates typically leads to weight loss. But are these type of diets for everyone? Though we may want to believe so, the answer is no. Decreasing carbohydrates for too long can have long term consequences on your…
Do These 3 Habits Daily For Lifelong, Sustainable Weight Loss
Back in 2014, a survey conducted by Gallup asked Americans how they felt about their weight (1). The results were telling. It revealed 51% wanted to lose weight but only 26% were actually trying. Think about that for a second. Over half of the American population are unsatisfied with their weight. The question is, “why…
The Fat Loss Hierarchy
Fat loss is one of the most widely sought after goals in the American society. And there’s plenty of reason why. We eat more and are more sedentary than ever before. This makes the goal an obvious choice. Many people will fall into one of two camps. There are those who log hours of exercise each…
5 Cool Fitness And Nutrition Apps That Make Life Easier
Technology is great, isn’t it? This day and age it seems like new and exciting things are being invented every day to make life easier. Especially when it comes to the your health. There are a lot of cool fitness and nutrition apps out there that have made getting stronger and burning fat significantly simpler. In…
Low On Time? Supercharge Your Workouts With Combination Exercises
How many times have you skipped a workout because you were short on time? Most of us could agree we’ve done this at one time or another. It’s simple, when life gets busy we cut down time in other areas. Unfortunately, one of the first things we will skip is our workout. The reality is…
1 Big Fat Loss Myth
Within the fitness and nutrition world, there are countless myths regarding what’s optimal for fat loss. One of the biggest myths still prevailing is that you need to eat many small meals per day to “keep your metabolism elevated”. The reason this myth has gotten so much traction is because there’s evidence to show our…
This Exercise Takes 20 Minutes, And Will Save Countless Hours In The Gym
Most gym goers interested in fat loss will spend hours slogging away on a treadmill or elliptical week in and week out. They’re often surprised when they don’t see many changes after so much exercise. The truth is, if your goal is to melt fat and get lean, you don’t need this much endless cardio. If…
Do This One Simple Thing At Each Meal To Lower Calorie Intake
If your goal is fat loss, you need to ensure you’re doing one thing each and every day: eating fewer calories. You must expend more calories than you consume each day to see a significant reduction in fat. But this can be hard. If you’re busy, time isn’t on your side. Your scarf down a…
Creating A Plan For The New Year
This is the time of year when all the New Year’s resolutions begin. Everyone starts off with a can-do attitude and it seems like nothing will stand in their way. But just like every year, life happens. They get busy and finds ways to discontinue their resolution efforts. That’s why most resolutions (and anything for…