Getting lean in your 30’s and beyond can be a challenge because it requires correcting unhealthy habits and undoing false beliefs about what it takes to lose body fat and to maintain it in a sustainable way. If you are someone who is generally healthy and just wants to get leaner for aesthetic reasons, the
Nutrition
Humans are highly sensitive beings. As we go about our lives and are exposed to the stimulus of the world around us, we develop our natural intuition. This natural intuition, when listened to, provides us with all of the guidance we need to maintain our health and adapt to changes in the environment around us.The
When people ask me about eating for fat loss, I always say that the first two things you should do are eliminate gluten and eliminate foods and drinks high in sugar. Why? These steps will give you the fastest results in the shortest amount of time and will increase your motivation to continue building healthy
Every year, I like to think back to the various tips I learned over the previous twelve months that had a positive impact on my health, training methods, mindset, and anything else that has improved my quality of life. In no particular order, here’s what I got for 2017:Using a yoga hammock (aka yoga swing) has
It can be incredibly frustrating to put yourself through grueling training sessions, to eat all of the right foods, and still not see the gains in muscle mass you’re after. You may have have been able to pack on some size in the past but lately, you’ve been stuck at a plateau. Or maybe, you’ve
Wouldn’t it be great if we all had an endless supply of willpower? No amount of temptation or distraction could throw us off course. Making a change in our habits would be as simple as deciding to do it. Unfortunately, this is not how human behavior works, which is evident by how hard it is
Dr. Bob Rakowski’s nutrition seminar at the 2016 SWIS symposium covered a variety of dietary and lifestyle interventions, from gut healing protocols and sleep support to nutritional cleanses used with elite athletes. Although there were a lot of specifics discussed in regards to the details of nutritional protocols, supplements, and dosages, I feel that the
We’ve been around for millions of years and we’re still trying to figure out what to eat! The 2014 Integrative Healthcare Symposium was a great meeting of the minds several of the leaders and innovators in the areas of integrative and functional medicine, and one of the most anticipated events was a panel discussion discussing the merits of vegan,
With all of the conflicting information circulating around the internet, it is easy to be uncertain about the value of gluten-free diets and and you may be wondering if adopting a gluten-free diet would even benefit you. The reality is that much of the controversy is related competing financial interests (on both sides of the debate), outlandish
In no particular order, here are 20 things about training and nutrition I learned (or confirmed) in 2013: 1. Strive to develop strength and flexibility at the same time. Being strong without having good range of motion is useless. 2. For fast results, multiple training sessions in a day are a must. Changes in body