Super Bowl Sunday Recipes: Coach Swish Style!
It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Which means you’re starting to think about what you’re going to take to the neighbor’s party. Your grocery list may even be made, and your plan of making that Hormel chili/Velveeta dip is in full effect. I’m here to tell you… Please. Don’t. Why not? Because you most likely made a […]
Fat is the New Protein.
The verdict is in. Fat is the new protein. With all the hype about protein shakes, bars, and Paleo meats these past few years, people are obsessed with the idea that protein means muscle-building and weight loss. As it turns out, vegetables have always been in in some way or another, with some folks eating nothing […]
Working Out to Eat: Why It’s Killing You.
It’s absolutely fascinating to me to see the number of people out there who say they work out every day merely so they can eat whatever they want. As a personal trainer, 9 out of 10 people I train come in the door with that exact reason for why they dedicate an hour of their […]
Just Don’t Stop.
“I don’t care how slow you’re moving, just don’t stop.” Have you heard this before? I’ve heard this same sentence in various times of my life, the most recent being in the middle of a large group workout. The instructor shouted it into her head microphone and you know what it did? It made me […]
Don’t Do This Alone.
If you sat down on January 1st with a notebook and pen and scripted out your goals for 2015, I’m talking to you. Even if you’re a Type A, self-motivated individual, I’m still talking to you. If you made a New Year’s Resolution to join a gym, to lose weight, or to change your […]
The Bulletproof Diet: What it is and Why I’m Doing it.
By now, you’ve heard my ranting and raving about Bulletproof coffee, so it will come as no surprise to you that I’m a huge fan of both it and Dave Asprey, the creator of Bulletproof coffee and the voice behind the popular Bulletproof Radio podcast. Dave has recently published The Bulletproof Diet, which is a […]
10 Things You Should Expect If You’ve Made a Resolution to Get Fit in 2015.
You know me, I keep it real. Which is why I wanted to take a minute to talk New Year’s resolutions, particularly the “I’m going to lose weight” kind, and break it down into clear expectations. This is written for anyone who has set a resolution for 2015 to get fit and healthy, yet who […]
So What Does it Mean to MAX OUT?
Last week, Team Beachbody released the newest of our elite programs… Insanity Max: 30. You’ve probably seen my posts about it, or maybe even watched the promo trailer, but you may be wondering: Is this program for me? What does it mean to max out? Will I survive? My short answers to those questions: […]
Successful People Put Their Pants on the Same Way I Do: One Leg at a Time.
Today, I heard something interesting. In my obsessive podcast listening (I listen to at least one per day, and I’ve found it helps me stay focused, motivated, and on a higher level mentally), I heard the interviewee say something ridiculously intelligent: “Your level of success will never exceed your level of personal development.” He went […]
5 Tips to a Healthy Turkey Day
It’s officially holiday season! With Thanksgiving fast approaching, here are my tips for staying on track with your goals on the day of the year known for feasting: 1. Plan ahead. Most likely, you know what’s going to be on the table when you get to Aunt Mary’s house, right? So PLAN ahead. Our recommendation is […]