You and I probably would not argue that being committed is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. By definition, commitment can be either: the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. To that, we say "Yes!" an engagement or obligation that restricts...
Read MoreThe big questions of life have been replaced by entertainment. Everybody is buzzingly entertained but not necessarily progressing. The same holds true in the fitness world: Instead of focusing on the foundational pillars that lead to a sustainable and healthy lifestyle...
Read MoreIn David Brooks latest book, "The Second Mountain", he perfectly summarizes the simplest way to make a healthy life sustainable: A life of commitment means saying a thousand noes for the sake of a few precious yeses. A life of health...
Read MoreFreedom can be defined differently depending on the stage of life you're in: At 10, you want the freedom to ride your bike down the street At 16, you want the freedom to take the keys and drive. At 21, you want the freedom to have a drink...
Read MoreMy college soccer coach said that he would rather have us undertrain than overtrain while in-season. By undertrain, he meant that: we finished practice with a bit more left in the tank. we'd take a few more water breaks. his coaching points lasted a bit longer. the...
Read MoreMy husband loves to workout in the afternoon. I can't seem to get out of bed nor find the time in my day to fit in a workout. Any ideas? It's difficult to put ourselves first before making sure everyone else is taken care. You rely...
Read MoreI hear from parents that they are struggling with a new diet because their family eats "differently." They are looking for tips and tricks to help resist what the family is eating in favor of some special fat loss formula meal plan. They complain that it takes...
Read MoreApril is National Stress Awareness Month and it raises an interesting question: Do we really need an entire month to become aware of the stress we're already swimming in? There's deep psychology that goes along with any weight loss, get-in-shape, eat better journey. And it can add...
Read MoreIf you're curious how your favorite "healthy" snack bar stacks up to a serving of your favorite treats, this side by side comparison is going to be a rude awakening. There are more than 100 different names and types of sweeteners and sugar sources out there. Many of them are...
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting your health back or looking like you did back in college, you might seek out something extraordinary to get you there. You might believe that if your training is not over the top, you're not sore everyday or crushing crazy amounts of calories, it's not working. So often...
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