Seven years, five gyms, four states: this is my history of experience working in an industry that exists to help people change their lives. And in all of my time as a fitness trainer and nutrition coach one thing remains true regardless of who I'm working with or the latest innovation or industry craze: change is hard as hell.
Read MoreThis article isn't about how refined, processed sugar is toxic, addictive, disease-causing, mood-depressing, the quickest route to over-fat, the cause of hangry cravings, and a major source of inflammation. Although, yes, sugar is all of these things, and then some.
Read MoreEvery meaningful journey requires two things: a destination and a purpose. The destination tells you where you are going. The purpose gets you started, but, more importantly, holds you to the path in the face of challenges. The destination is your journey’s WHAT. What you want to accomplish, what your goal is. The purpose is your WHY. Why do you want to accomplish this and why is it important, imperative to reach?
Read MoreThis new venture is exciting. I've got a list a dozen items long of topics that I'm eager to write about, wading through the sea of dietary myths and broken quick-fixes and simplifying what has become a cluster of nutritional confusion. I, too, have allowed myself to play victim to the lies of the diet industry, a $60 billion machine looking to profit from our feelings of defeatedness and uncertainty, and urgency to change.
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