“We had to pull you away from the mashed potatoes when you were a baby” As my Mom’s quote shows, I loved to eat from the start. At times that was good (when I was trying to gain weight for football) and at other times it caused frustration (as I got out of school and […]
Read MoreI am completely fascinated by the psychology of positive human behavior. Today, I was chatting with Richard, our 96-year-old client who served the country as a Marine during WWII. I casually asked him what time he goes to bed at night…basically, just to make small talk. He said he goes to bed “right about 10 […]
Read MoreThis might be the most common question personal trainers get. My answer: You can’t get rid of fat around your stomach by doing ab exercises alone (what is called “spot reduction”) because your body doesn’t work that way. If you reduce your calorie intake below what your body burns on a daily basis, you will […]
Read MoreEvery story, article, etc. we read about nutrition seems to at least imply “there is only one way.” Haven’t we all heard a co-worker say: “My Uncle Billy Bob lost 30 pounds on the Seattle Diet!” (I am not sure what the Seattle Diet would be…maybe drink a lot of coffee and run in the […]
Read MoreMany people experience shoulder problems at some point in life. The shoulder is the most commonly injured area of the body. Here is a little “shoulder strength tip” I learned from a physical therapist years ago. When you pick something up, use a very firm grip. This strong grip causes more muscles to work around […]
Read MoreFor me, maintaining permanent fitness means “finding my fitness groove.” What does that mean exactly? Well, let me explain. Have you ever been hyper-focused on something and achieved what you wanted to accomplish by the deadline? If so, great. But sometimes after a hyper-focused period we go back to the other extreme…we might do little […]
Read MoreJust a quick note today to help you “Overcome the Office.” One Monday habit I developed while working in an office was grabbing some grocery snacks either on the way to work or on my lunch break. These snacks might include apples, portion-controlled nuts and even some energy bars (energy bars may not be a […]
Read MoreHere’s how it usually goes: Day after day after day….. Bill was a busy CPA working long hours while raising two kids with his wife. One day, he noticed moving boxes and lifting his daughter were difficult. His friends told him “get used to it… old man!” (ha-ha). At first, Bill laughed along but eventually […]
Read MoreI was watching tv once and someone said “food eaten after 7 pm turns to fat.” It might have been Oprah. Is she right? Well, not exactly but she was right in a way. I have never read anything reliable showing foods eaten at night magically “turn to fat.” But here is what I have […]
Read MoreThis formula has kept my weight steady (within 5-10 pounds) and strength high for about 18 years. Before I got into the fitness field 15 years ago, I often looked for such a formula… with little success. Of course, there was no Google back then. 🙂 I thought a simple formula might be helpful for […]
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