How To Stick To Your Diet Long-Term
I hate diets. I’m just gonna to go ahead and say it. They’re typically useless and do nothing more than help people eat a little bit better for a few days or weeks. Though the title of this article has the word “diet” in it, I’m not referring to a typical diet like Atkins or…
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…
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…
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…