Contrary to what the media would have you believe, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, wild game, and other animal-based protein-rich foods are good for you. Research has continually proven this to be true. And yet, activist organizations, mainstream media, and politicians would have you believe that a lower-protein, plant-based diet is … Keep reading…
Over the years, I’ve worked with countless numbers of women who’d previously followed Weight Watchers or who’d been members at Curves. If you’ve been looking for a good weight loss program, you’ve no doubt come across one, or both of these. While there are much better approaches to weight loss … Keep reading…
Clients and readers often ask if I’ll ever write a book about health and fitness. After more than 20 years, I have a lot I could write about. But then, I think about those who might read it. Maybe it’ll be someone looking to get back in shape after years … Keep reading…
Fat loss for those over 40 years of age requires a different approach than it does for young adults. Your body won’t respond the same as it did back then. Nor will you get by with inadequate sleep, drinking too much, or doing so much cardio that you could watch … Keep reading…
The chances are good that when you think about body fat, you don’t think about visceral fat, which accumulates over your organs and under your abdominal muscles. Instead, you probably think about your love handles, saddlebags, or other fat that accumulates under your skin. That’s the fat we can see. … Keep reading…
Sitting is the new smoking. At least that was a new idea a few years ago. Today, I suppose many people would tell you that remaining unvaccinated is the new smoking, but I’d better not get off on a tangent with that one. A sedentary lifestyle causes, or contributes to, … Keep reading…
Weight training is the most important type of exercise for fat loss, overall health, and mental and physical strength and resilience. No, that’s not a typo. Weight training is more important than cardio, even for getting and staying lean. Unfortunately, through public health propaganda, we’ve been led to believe that … Keep reading…
In almost every objective measure, life today is better than it has ever been in history. I realize that’s not the optimistic perspective you hear from the news and social media, but facts are facts. You know as well as I do that most people don’t see things that way, … Keep reading…
For much of my 20 years as a fitness professional, conventional nutrition advice said that people are better off eating four, five, or even six times per day than eating one, two, or three times per day. Early on in my career, I encouraged clients to eat every few hours, … Keep reading…
Is it possible to build muscle without gaining body fat? Or could it even be possible to gain muscle and lose fat? If you ask the average “bro” at the gym or even the average personal trainer, they’ll tell you that you need to eat a ton of calories and … Keep reading…
Weight management is more than calories in, calories out. Unless you’re a pro-level athlete who needs to ensure you’re eating enough calories, there’s probably no good reason to count calories or follow a calorie-based meal plan. I know…you know someone who lost weight counting calories. Maybe you did yourself. Do … Keep reading…
Like all hormones, cortisol plays a crucial role in your mental and physical health. Unfortunately, today’s lifestyles lead to severe imbalances in cortisol rhythms, which contribute to body fat gain, cognitive dysfunction, muscle loss, and much more. Many health and fitness experts vilify cortisol. Some ignore its effects on your … Keep reading…