Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Your Scale Weight
Near the end of last year, when my wife and I found out we were expecting, we had to schedule our first of many doctors appointments to check up on our baby girl. When we went to the appointment, Candice had to get some tests done before we could meet with the doctor. Things like…
Is A Meal Delivery Service A Legitimate Weight Loss Option?
The nutrition industry is vastly complicated. There are all sorts of products, supplements, and foods that you can purchase to help you lose weight. One of the most popular nutritional products right now are meal delivery services like Nutrisystem, Jenny Craig, and Blue Apron. And the idea behind these food systems is very clever. Most…
A Super Simple Workout Template When You’re On The Go
We live in a busy world. My wife, Candice, and I were in New York City a couple of months ago. I’d been there five years ago, but didn’t remember too much about the trip (other than the tourist attractions of course). One thing that stuck out to me, this time around, was all the…
Is Cardio Or Strength Training Better For Weight Loss?
Recently, one of my clients asked me a common question within the fitness world. The age old debate of cardio versus strength training for weight loss. To many, exercise may seem like nothing more than being more “physically active”. They believe if they are more active (whether that be on a treadmill or in the free…
How Much Protein Do You Need To Lose Weight?
Of all three macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat), protein is the most important when it comes to weight loss. That’s one of the main reasons why I write about it heavily on this site. The other day I had a client ask me how much protein he needed to eat to lose weight. This is…
Do This One Thing To Live Longer
Let’s face it, everyone wants to live longer But, in our American society, this goal can be hard to come by. As a population, we’re extremely sedentary and don’t practice good nutrition habits on a daily basis. Just those two things alone can contribute to an early death. If that describes you, that doesn’t mean you’re…
Why It’s Important To Treat Yourself
Have you seen the show Parks and Recreation? If you haven’t, I highly recommend it. It’s hilarious! I never saw it when it was on air, but last year my wife and I watched the entire series on Netflix. One of the running jokes throughout the series occurs between two of the main characters: Tom Haverford…
The Only Plan You Will Ever Need To Accomplish Anything
There’s this trend that’s been around for quite some time within the health and fitness realm: Inconsistency. It rears it’s ugly head at New Year’s more than any other time of the year. You’ve probably experienced it yourself. I know I have. You get caught up in accomplishing a particular goal. You figure out a plan…
Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolution With Performance-Based Goals
“What is the main goal you want to accomplish with training?” That’s one of the first questions I ask each new client who wants to begin personal training. It’s an important question to answer. If you don’t have a goal, the odds of you starting and continuing your fitness journey are slim. But with this…
Repetitive Eating: The Seemingly Unknown Weight Loss Strategy
When I was growing up, I specifically remember my mom trying to figure out what we would have for dinner every night. It always seemed like a chore for her because she got up early, worked long days, and had to pick up my brother and I after soccer practice. I’m sure, the last thing…