The other day a friend of mine asked me what are 3 quick tips that he could do to have the most impact on his health right away. Without a moment’s hesitation I said, “Drink more water, move your body, and eat closer to the farm.” I’m sure he was expecting something completely different like,
“I just can’t lose any weight….” Every week I speak with members of our gym that say those very words. They claim that they have tried everything, and nothing works. Yet, I have watched the fighters that I train for competitions continually drop large amounts of weight. If they can do it, why can’t everyone
Being a health coach and personal trainer, I talk to a lot of people who are struggling with the battle of the bulge. You would think that with Google, Facebook, and YouTube making weight loss information so abundant and accessible that this would not be a problem. Yet, according to the CDC, over 36% of
Beware False Prophets in the Health and Wellness Industry! Short post today… There are a lot of “Health Coaches” out there that got their knowledge from the marketing department of whatever MLM company they are selling you products from. This is nothing new, but I’m starting to see it more and more prevailant on social
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Natural Testosterone Boosters for Men Over 40 After men reach the age of 30, they can start experiencing a gradual decrease in testosterone. Studies show that a man in his 40s can lose as much as 1% of testosterone per year. This can have an impact
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Paradigm Shift Time! As you age, it can become harder to lose weight. You may find that you no longer have the metabolism of your 20 or 30 year old self, and you can no longer eat the way you are accustomed to. Not only that,
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] What is Health Coaching? Health Coaching is the use of conversation, clinical interventions and strategies to actively engage clients in behavior change. The process is focused on long-term habit change, rather than short term goals, to produce lasting results. It is a field that has gained
[tm_pb_section admin_label=”section”][tm_pb_row admin_label=”row”][tm_pb_column type=”4_4″][tm_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] When it comes to getting in shape past the age of 40, it’s better to work smarter…not harder. That’s called wisdom…and you should have some of that by now. You should also understand that your body does not respond to physical activity the way it used
Eating Closer To The Farm I don’t tend to get swept up in fad diets or movements of any kind. I try to eat as clean as possible, eliminating unnecessary chemicals and pesticides as much as possible. However, I don’t eat exclusively Organic, or Grass Fed, or anything else. But, the “Eat Local” movement is
As a coach, one of the most common questions I get asked is something along the lines of, “What’s the best diet for me to eat to lose weight?”. I typically answer that question with more questions, because I simply don’t have enough information to answer. I don’t know how you currently eat, what your