When I first met Dionysus (not his real name), he was a 50-something guy with a stressful job, large family, and expanding waistline.
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Your liver is one of the most important organs in your entire body.
It cleanses your blood, produces proteins, controls blood sugar, regulates fat...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In a society grappling with health issues, it's no surprise that many people struggle to eat well.
When you ask why, the common response is that...
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...
Simplicity always wins.
The whole idea of using a daily habit-based approach to create your Ideal Body (the leanest, strongest, most athletic...
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...
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...
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?
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Asparagus is high in vitamin A, folic acid and dietary fiber, which are all thought to play a vital role in fighting cancer.
It also contains high...
Success leaves clues and you should benefit from those clues.
Once you make the commitment to surround yourself with others who were already where...
You order a quarter chicken (mixed light and dark meat) with honey sauce and salt and pepper. It arrives in a paper bag with deep-fried potato...
Bacon is the duct tape of food.
It fixes just about any meal.
You can make this dish for breakfast; however, it's delicious at lunch and dinner...
