Build Your Body Energy balance (fat loss and gain) occurs over weeks, months, and years – not in a 24 hour period. If you need 2,000 calories to lose weight, you don’t start gaining weight at 2,001. You also don’t start losing it at 1,999. The body is smarter than that and plays on a…
One simple shift in my thinking transformed my body forever. There was a key mistake I made over and over again, for almost two decades, that kept me from seeing the results I desired in my body. You’ve probably made this mistake too. There’s a flawed pattern of thinking that believes addition is better than…
If my entire health and fitness progress was erased overnight, would I be able to get back to where I’m at right now? If so, how long would it take? Tomorrow I turn 35. Which sparked some thought on the questions above. I don’t especially love birthdays, or being celebrated, but I do love an…
It took me over 20 years to finally reach single-digit body fat percentage. Thanks to sports, I fell in love with fitness at a young age.I’ve been seriously training since age 14.I’ve been strong. I’ve been fast. I’ve played sports at a high level. But I never cracked the code to getting lean — even…
There were seasons of my life where traveling—or even just a vacation—wrecked my progress. I’d be ultra-restrictive leading up to a trip, only to go completely off the rails once it started. I mean, I earned it… right? Too much drinking, binging on food and sugar, skipping workouts—I’ve messed up more times than I can…
Forget Resolutions. Master the Basics. I find myself spending more time reflecting as we approach another new year. I’m a fan of goal setting. Not so much a fan of new year’s resolutions. I’m a fan of reflection and looking ahead. Not so much a fan of waiting until the new year to get started…
Why I couldn’t lose weight consistently until I understood these principles If you’ve ever struggled to lose weight and keep it off, it’s not your fault. Our metabolism is incredibly complex — and the common advice to eat less and exercise more rarely works the way people think it does. In fact: So, is fat…
What is a Cortisol Belly? You hear a lot about diet and exercise—but what if that’s not the whole story behind your belly fat? If you’ve got extra weight hanging around your midsection and hips, there could be another culprit at play: cortisol. “Cortisol belly” refers to fat buildup around your stomach, love handles, and…
Why Moderation = Frustration (And What To Do Instead) “Everything in moderation” is one of the most common phrases you’ll hear in the fitness industry. The idea? You can enjoy whatever foods you want, just in moderation. It sounds great in theory. But in reality? It doesn’t work for most people—especially when you’re just starting…
There are some things I thought I knew about fat burning. I was wrong. Today, I want to share the lessons I wish I knew earlier when it comes to burning fat — and getting the body you actually want. I’ve tried dozens of “diets” and different strategies to lose weight. I’ve “failed” more often…