Weight Loss
Strive for better. Forget perfection.
Ever think to yourself, "I wish I looked the way they do?" I have. Belittling thoughts like this are weeds in the garden of our mind. If we don't pick them out, the negativity will try to ruin our garden. "...replace 'I wish I looked the way they do' with 'That person...
Sour Grapes
Have you ever heard the the children's fable about the fox who tries to snack on the grapes (click here to read it)? It's a precautionary tale about belittling something because it is out of our reach. The fox sees tasty grapes on a tree branch. The fox jumps and...
Which is better for weight loss — strength or cardio?
It’s a lock. A question at least one person will ask. I may be at a party, random event, or a family gathering. Someone will inevitably ask, “Is it better to do cardio or strength training?” This is an excellent question. Know why? They are trying to learn. They want...
Three Reasons Why You Should Stretch More
Today is just a typical weekday morning (or evening). You show up to the gym, check in, refill your water bottle, and then mozy over to a treadmill to start your warm-up. You walk for a little bit, then start your run. After about 20 - 30 minutes of cardio, you decide...
How to Strengthen Your Core?
Almost every movement we do requires assistance from our “core.” Sitting down, standing up, getting out of bed, push-ups, squats, picking stuff off the floor. Every one of these movements requires using your core muscles. Why is core strength important? We need it...
Two Drinks, One Water
Ah, the joy of friends, a beautiful evening, and a delicious boozy drink in my hand. It’s a feeling that is hard to beat. I really do look forward to my Saturdays. I love spending time outdoors, with friends, along with a mixed drink or a flavorful IPA. In my early...
“I noticed I’m having more skinny days than fat days”
Estimated article read time 5-7 mins. Broken down into four sections. What the heck does that even mean?The Meaning of “More skinny days than fat days”My takeawayHer equation What the heck does that even mean? An interesting component of having a girlfriend, a...
An Open Letter to Men of My Generation
My Dear fellow millennial men, It is time we all wake up. It is time we open our eyes to the truth. I am calling upon all of you, myself included, to rid ourselves and our brothers of a dangerous, mind rotting, destructive drug. We call this destructive...
How do I look good in a bathing suit?
I believe most of us want to be proud of the way we look. This means toned muscle and less body fat. Let's dish out a super simplified answer to, "how do I look better in a bathing suit?" Lose body fat and make your muscles stronger. . How do I lose body fat? Eat...
Three Reasons To Drink Plenty of Water
How much water have you drank today? This is one of the first questions I’ll ask when someone tells me that they want to lose weight, specifically body fat. We know it’s important to drink plenty of water (more than 80oz. daily). This is common knowledge. It’s one...