Successful people all have this in common…
Can you guess the one surprising factor that separates West Point cadets who finish the grueling “Beast Barracks” initiation from those who don’t? It’s not strength… speed… or smarts. It’s GRIT — aka the passion and perseverance to reach your long-term goals — and it’s a huge component of mental toughness and taking personal responsibility […]
Look Your Best for Summer
With summer and beach days quickly approaching, most of us are now thinking about looking and feeling our best. Too bad that losing body fat is a slow and steady process, rather than an instantaneous fix. However…I do have an extremely effective 2-step method for losing belly fat faster than ever, and I’d like to […]
How to stop snacking on junk
Let’s talk about cravings for junk food – and what you can do to beat them.You know what I’m talking about… you’re sitting at your desk at 2 p.m. and suddenly ALL you can think about are chocolate chip cookies. Or you’re watching TV at night and feel the ice cream or chips in the […]
This lit a fire under me
The other day I was in the middle of a workout and listening to a podcast. A guest said something to the effect of: “Change is going to happen no matter what. It’s up to YOU to decide whether that change is progress.” This quote got me. I have a LOT I want to accomplish this […]
Recover from that Crazy Weekend
You know how it feels to wake up on Monday morning after a weekend of less-than-healthy eating… Your body is puffy and bloated. Your joints are achy. Your clothes feel tight. Maybe you are feeling that way right now. I’ve outlined the 5 steps below to get you back on the fitness fast track. Step […]
Why do “bad” foods taste so good?
Have you ever noticed that foods that aren’t exactly “good” for you seem to taste amazing? It’s kind of like Mother Nature is playing a practical joke… but there are a few reasons this happens. Many “crave-worthy” foods are loaded with sugar, salt, fat, and empty calories. Our brains are hardwired to crave tasty, high-energy (aka high-calorie) foods […]
Beware of these food labels
When it comes to the food we buy, we tend to trust the labels. But many are misleading… Remember, the food company’s goal is to sell products. Beware of these 3 common misleading food labels. ‘Fat Free’ Products are allowed to be labeled ‘fat free’ if they have LESS than 0.5 grams of fat per […]
This keeps people stuck
Here’s a trap almost everyone has fallen into at one point or another… Have you ever heard yourself say (maybe only to yourself): “When [insert anything you are waiting/hoping for] happens, I’ll start focusing more on my health and fitness”? It could be when … Author Bill Phillips once said… “If you wait until everything in your […]
This invisible fat may be hurting your health
Today’s focus is a biggie because even though you can’t see it, it can have a major effect on your health… And that’s belly fat. There are two basic kinds of belly fat … It’s the second type we’re going to talk about today. Having some of that deep visceral fat is healthy because, among […]
5 Diet Rules for Flat Abs
As much as I love exercise (and you know I do!) exercise alone will not get you a toned stomach. Your diet is a huge part of the equation. Someone could workout all day long, but then eat in a way that promotes major fat storage, and they wouldn’t have a toned, beach-ready tummy. (Read […]
