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NutritionHow Much Fat Should I Eat?
Everything you need to know about the dangers of consuming a diet that’s high in fat can be summarized in one sentence. The health scare surrounding saturated fat and cholesterol was overblown. That was Walter Willett’s conclusion after reviewing 21 studies on high-fat diets. While Willet’s name doesn’t jump off the page, he is the […]
UncategorizedPublishing, Social Media, Marketing, and Growing Your Business
This isn’t your typical blog post. It’s more of a mission statement and a call to action. I’ve spent the last 13 years of my life trying to help more people with their health and fitness. My books, articles, and talks have reached tens of millions of people. And I continue to try and influence, […]
NutritionThe Great Fitness Error
When I was 26 years old I almost made a huge mistake. I was tired of the hype, the false realties, and what appeared to be a lack of transparency about an important aspect of life. I sucked at love. You see, by that admittedly young age, I had already made enough mistakes—and been crushed […]
FitnessThe Teacher Fit Program
The life of a teacher is misunderstood. Sure the hours appear great. And summers off are nice. But the illusion of a life of relaxation underscores the incredible amount of time it takes to prepare, teach, grade, and then prepare some more. Toss in stressful interactions with students and parents, and teachers find themselves in […]
Fitness4 Ways to Become Better
Why is your progress stalled with fitness and diet? Don’t plan your plan. Here are 4 methods to help you become better by avoiding the “resolution model.”
RecipesHealthy Recipes: No-bake Protein Cookies
It’s cookie dough without the guilt. These no-bake protein cookies will satisfy your desire for dessert, without worrying about health concerns.
FitnessThe Thanksgiving Day Workout
Rumor has it the average American eats around 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving. Remember that number for a moment. Let’s say you wanted to “undo” the damage of the meal. According to researchers at Southern Main, the average weight training circuit of 8 exercises completed in 8 minutes (when performed at a high-intensity with minimal rest) […]
RecipesHealthy Pumpkin Pie
I’m a big believer in dessert. Whether it’s for a cheat day or just how it fits into your life, I don’t believe that any diet needs to be one of complete restriction. We spend so much time shaming every food imaginable (cookies, cakes, bagels, muffins, red meat, cereal, eggs…you get the point) that it’s […]
RecipesThe Best Healthy Steak Recipe (You’ve Never Tried)
A funny thing happens when people “force” themselves into a new eating plan: Either they decide dieting sucks and promptly quit their new approach, or they see it as a new opportunity to rediscover food. An exploration of spices and marinades, seasonings and food combinations, lead many people to realize that all food is pretty […]