The worst (and best) magazines to read for a healthy lifestyle

What surrounds you on a daily basis helps shapes who you are. From the check out counter to the doctor’s office, what you read influences what you believe. Should you be selective in the magazine you pick up? Yes. A recent UK study found that food and food ads in magazines are made up mostly of  [...]

Mixed relationships: For better or for worse

Where we last left off we were discussing the selection process of dating. Let’s assume now that you have chosen your mate. Be it marriage or a serious long term relationship, the person you are with now is settled into your life. What now? Makeover that never was Studies show that 74% of all relationships are [...]

The Great Nutrient Debate!

Originally published by FA Sure, fruits and veggies are nature’s potent pharmacy, right? You bet your sculpted ass they are! But what’s the best way to get at that goodness? Should we juice it, mash it, or supplement it? Silence. Fruits and veggies offer a variety of nourishing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are [...]

How to Keep Losing When Its Boring

Ah the two week slump. Anyone who is a trainer or works with clients knows all to well about the two week slump. The first week of dieting down and training was exciting. You lost weight almost everyday, you felt great, you felt inspired and like you could take on the world! Global warming? Chump change! [...]

Breaking the Dogma of Meal Timing: The Quiz

In yesterdays post “Breaking the Dogma of Meal Timing” I touched on the brief history behind meal timing.  Before I jump into helping you determine what might be a better fit for you, it should be clear that there isn’t evidence to support for everyone eating in a specific way. If you were to [...]

Are You a Fat Writer?

When I was writing my books one of the biggest problems I faced when trying to control my weight and maintain the body I wanted was dealing with the harsh change of my activity level. I went from training people in person all day long to spending a large chunk of time stuck at a [...]