10 Reasons to Add Protein to Your Meals nutrition May 26, 2023

Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a fundamental role in maintaining your overall health and well-being. 

Perhaps you read that first line and are already raising your hands in frustration.

Maybe you're thinking, "Macro-huh?...

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How to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome corporate wellness nutrition May 18, 2023

Metabolic syndrome serves as an advanced warning system, signaling the presence of multiple conditions that can lead to chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

Much like the red lights and blaring horns at a railroad crossing, metabolic syndrome...

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The Truth About Heart Health and Cholesterol corporate wellness nutrition May 17, 2023

When it comes to heart health, cholesterol has long been a focus of attention.

I mean, who knew that something so tasty could cause so much trouble?

It's like biting into a juicy burger at your favorite restaurant and having your doctor pop out...

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How Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight nutrition May 16, 2023

Intermittent fasting is a popular nutrition strategy that has been gaining popularity in recent years.

It involves alternating periods of eating and fasting, with the aim of improving overall health and promoting weight loss. 

If this...

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Roasted Beet Salad with Chicken Recipe nutrition recipes May 12, 2023

I can tell you from experience that you will have a very good week if you batch-prepare your meals.

I have a delicious recipe to share, but first a suggestion if you struggle with sugar cravings.

Most of my clients are over the age of 40 years and...

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How Cheat Meals Help You Lose Weight nutrition May 09, 2023

When I first met Dionysus (not his real name), he was a 50-something guy with a stressful job, large family, and expanding waistline.

He had been struggling to lose weight for years, trying every diet and workout under the sun...

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How to Detoxify Your Liver corporate wellness nutrition Apr 29, 2023

Your liver is one of the most important organs in your entire body.

It cleanses your blood, produces proteins, controls blood sugar, regulates fat storage, metabolizes fat, and produces energy.

It's like the Swiss Army Knife of organs.

...

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How to Maintain Weight Loss nutrition Apr 21, 2023

Have you ever heard someone say, "I can eat whatever I want because I just worked out"?

I mean, come on, what kind of thinking is that?

Truth is, you can't out-train a bad diet.

You might think you're doing yourself a favor by spending an extra...

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How to Fix Your Leaky Gut corporate wellness nutrition Apr 18, 2023

Your diet plays a big role in your gut health.

If you're eating a bunch of sugar, processed foods, and not enough fiber, you'll likely have some gastrointestinal tract issues.

And nobody wants that.

Nowadays it seems like everyone has...

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The Truth About Diet Soda nutrition Apr 11, 2023

My general rule-of-thumb is to eat your calories versus drinking them.

An exception to the rule is a meal-replacement shake.

So you would choose to eat an actual orange versus drinking processed orange juice.

Speaking of sugar and water, check out...

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How to Be Positive accountability nutrition Apr 07, 2023

Today I have a story that, as a coach, baffles me a little.

But first, ever wonder what to eat before a workout?

A good pre-workout meal should meet the following requirements:

  • Easily digestible
  • Enters your bloodstream rapidly
  • Doesn’t cause...
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Why Your Diet Isn't Working nutrition Apr 03, 2023

When it comes to meeting your goals, nutrition is 80% of the battle. Some experts say 90%.

Have you ever heard of the saying, "The best nutrition program is the one you can stick to?"

Well, it's true.

Let me share a story with you to explain why.

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The Truth About Detox Diets nutrition Mar 15, 2023

Have you been lukewarm for too long?

Maybe going through the motions for a while?

Is your heart still in it?

Perhaps  it’s time to change the heat settings.

To bring more enthusiasm to your life.

To surround yourself with like-minded,...

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5 Laws of Fat Loss nutrition Mar 14, 2023

No one wants to hear it, but not everyone is ready to improve.

If you are unwilling to start training with any consistency, not willing to change your nutrition, and are spending more time looking for some magic pill or solution, you're not really...

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How to Be a Good Human accountability charity nutrition Feb 15, 2023

Today you have a clean slate filled with endless possibilities.

How will you harness your potential to create the very best you?

Your self-image will fulfill any label that you put on yourself.

If the world feels like a dark place, bring your own...

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How to Stick to Your Meal Plan nutrition Jan 05, 2023

There are habits that will give you more bang for the buck.

For example, I've said many times that training is the anchor to your day.

The anchor keeps you from drifting.

Similarly, establishing a portion-control habit that will automatically keep...

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How to Be Mindful of Portion Size nutrition Jan 04, 2023

Simplicity always wins.

The whole idea of using a daily habit-based approach to create your Ideal Body (the leanest, strongest, most athletic version of you) is to start small and keep it simple.

Everything I'm suggesting is backed by research in...

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Why You Should Eat a Serving of Protein With Every Meal nutrition Jan 02, 2023

Today I want to talk about the importance of eating a serving of protein with each of your meals.

Protein is the most satiating and appetite-suppressing macronutrient.

Before I continue, some quick definitions.

Macronutrients are the nutrients you...

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How to Eat Only Until You Are 80% Full nutrition Dec 31, 2022

As I sit here and look forward to the year ahead, I wanted to share some thoughts on how you can make the upcoming year everything you could hope for.

See, I believe that you’re the architect of your past, present, and future and that you...

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How to Cook Tasty Meals nutrition Dec 07, 2022

If you're like most folks I've talked to, you're moving a little slow this week.

Perhaps the Thanksgiving-feast leftovers are weighing you down?

Maybe it's the snow or, depending on where you live, a tornado or tsunami?

Maybe your favorite sports...

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Turmeric Ginger Lemonade Recipe nutrition recipes Dec 06, 2022

Lot's of "holiday" parties equals boozy temptations.

In truth, even though I no longer drink, it's a challenge for me to avoid alcohol during this time of year.

Sometimes it feels weird to be at a party drinking water when everyone else is, to...

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What Does 250 Calories Look Like? nutrition Dec 01, 2022

Watch out. Don't fall for it. It's a trap.

The trap of "tomorrow." Tomorrow becomes next week, next week becomes next month, next month becomes next year.

You hear people say this all the time.

"I want to lose this weight but I'll start...

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Banana Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe mindset nutrition recipes Nov 28, 2022

What do you call a pancake after it does sit-ups? A waffle.

Try this fun pancake recipe as a free meal.

But first, if you've ever skipped a workout or started the day without your meals prepared ahead of time, continue reading.

I’ve got a...

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Breakfast Hash Recipe nutrition recipes Nov 21, 2022

You travel to the market with grocery list in hand.

As you walk down the aisle, browsing the orderly rows of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, and everything else available to you... you pause and stare in amazement.

Hundreds of healthy...

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