Build Your Body It’s easy to overlook how much your small, daily choices matter. This works both ways: Shortcuts in the smaller things will cut short your success in the bigger things. Avoiding shortcuts might be the one thing that finally gets you where you want to go. The bad news? One shortcut can trigger…
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…
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…
Have you ever tried to lose weight by working out more and eating less? I’ve been there.And it works… but only for a little while. Over the years, I’ve done some crazy workout and diet programs: Most of these approaches were coupled with some type of diet restriction too. Some worked better than others for…