In the first part of this piece, I covered three of the common weight loss myths that still persist to this day. However, it’s not quite enough to simply debunk things. It’s just as important to explore why these sorts of ideas won’t go away, and how to see past the noise. I want to […]
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Feb
Feb
If you google how to lose fat, you can get dozens if not hundreds of conflicting results. Some of them are absolutely true and have the scientific backing to support it. Others, however, are barely based in fact at all, yet are extremely commonplace. You can see them in online discussions, magazine articles, and even […]
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Jan
Jan
There are a new class of drugs that are taking the fitness world by storm. They’ve become pervasive enough that they’re even a common topic in the media. Celebrities use them to great success, diabetics claim it’s meant for treating diabetes, some tout them as magic, others as dangerous. It’s a lot to unpack, and […]
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Jan
Jan
Anybody who lived through the 90s and 2000s can remember all those daytime infomercials: “Ten minute abs,” “Five Minute Full Workouts,” and the infamous Thigh Master. Call now, and get a second one free! Cut to modern times, though, and we all know that much of that was grossly over exaggerated, if not flat out […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’ve followed health news articles for a bit, you know that “processed foods” is a bit of a recent buzzword that has been popping up lately. The media likes to set its focus on one thing after another to demonize, and this seems to be the recent flavor. So, let’s take a closer look […]
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Nov
Nov
Humans are creative, and we constantly strive to find different and more efficient methods for achieving our goals. Resistance training is no exception, and one of its biggest advantages is its flexibility. We’ve invented all kinds of different equipment to work out. Whether you prefer free weights, machines, or cables, there’s no shortage of tools […]
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Oct
Oct
As a necessary disclaimer, I’ve obviously never experienced the effects of menopause firsthand, and can’t claim to know what it’s like. I am not writing from a place of personal experience but simply providing some information worth considering about menopause and fat loss, and how hormonal changes can impact both.. As a female client of […]
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Oct
Oct
Technology has come a long way. With the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices, tech has made many facets of life easier, quicker, and more convenient. For virtually everything you could think of, there’s probably an app out there that can do it. This carries over into the realm of fitness and nutrition as […]
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Oct
Oct
We all have that one friend. That person who seems to have fat simply fall off with little perceived effort, or that seems to be able to eat anything and everything without putting on weight. Or, maybe you are that person…not that I’m jealous or anything. These folks are commonly referred to as having a […]
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Sep
Sep
When it comes to foot-based approaches to exercise, running and incline walking are about as basic as it gets. Both are tried and true adjuvants to most weight loss approaches and generally require only basic levels of fitness to participate in. Each also needs little equipment, with both the treadmill and the outdoors working well. […]