Nutrition & Training
The Coffee Crutch
As one of the most popular drinks in America, coffee far too often gets too much credit and too much blame. Are we relying too much on coffee and do we actually need it?
Nutrition & Training
The Skinny on Saturated Fat
As of late, I have run across information that demonizes dietary fat intake. Not that this is new. Yet, I’m still shocked at the amount of material that continues to criticize dietary fat. In this article, a discussion on dietary fat, specifically saturated fat, will be the focus. Is it good or bad? Or is it more complicated than that?
Nutrition & Training
Nuts: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Often considered a ‘healthy’ snack, nuts have raised a bit of concern for myself lately. Perhaps, they should do the same for you. Here we’ll take a look at the nutritional component of nuts and some practical implications on improving the quality of our nutrition.
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Nutrition & Training
3 Keys to a Successful Diet
Follow these key elements, which I outline here, and lose weight once and for all. View the world as your playground and take on life and it’s challenges head on.
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Nutrition & Training
Does Protein Raise Blood Sugar?
Total Read Time: 7 mins
Saturday’s Meal Overview: 1 lb of ground turkey. 8 whole eggs. 8 oz baked chicken. 4 oz almonds. Very real findings with practical applications.
Motivation & Mindset
“Screen-Free Sunday” Fail
Although not a complete failure (I did greatly decrease the time I spent in front of a screen which was the goal), my “Screen-Free Sunday” was disappointing. I neglected a critical aspect. It goes to show that anybody can fail if they’re not careful about planning things out.
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Motivation & Mindset
“Screen-Free Sundays”
I find myself looking at a screen far too often. Although the majority of the time, it’s for the sake of learning. In which case, I’m incredibly thankful for the internet. However, there’s always a point of diminishing returns. There must be stipulations.
Nutrition & Training
Counting Your Macros
Whether you know it or not, you eat macronutrients. If you have no clue what I’m talking about, no problem. I’m gonna tell you everything you need to know. If you have no clue what macros are, there’s a good chance you’re not counting them. Counting your macros is an effective tool to keep you on track for your health and fitness goals.
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Nutrition & Training
Supplements – Cause for Concern?
Supplements are always a big topic in the health and fitness industry. Great speculation exists on both sides. Are they effective or just a waste of money? This post will get you to think differently on such a popular subject.
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Motivation & Mindset
The Matter of Perception
Is it just me, or do we all want to be better: better at work, better with our families, better with our spiritual walks, better with our health and fitness… I pray that we all strive for betterment each and everyday. We were put on this earth to do something special. How and what we do with the time given to us depends greatly on our perception.
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