You’re a well-fed servant. It’s not a bad life, but most of the time, you’re doing what food tells you to do. Tell me if it sounds familiar: someone is having a party, and all around the house are indulgent snacks. They’re everywhere. You know you don’t “want” them. You know…
More than anything else, your body is made of water. Water is one of the basic resources for your life. Just to function, every cell in your body needs water. Your blood is mostly water, as are your brain and muscles. You can survive more than a month without food,…
Everyone loves handheld food, especially kebabs, and taking on a healthy-eating perspective makes for a great time for breaking free of the “bun” mentality. Kebabs aren’t just a great way to get an easy meal of meat and vegetables in one bit, they’re a great way for everyone to get…
Adding mobility to your daily routine is as good for you as clean eating and regular sleep. Mobility is not just for “higher level” or professional athletes. If you are taking your fitness seriously, basic body maintenance is a fundamental building block for long term success. Performance and recovery will…
The holiday season is traditionally portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, where we give thanks for the past and look forward to the future. In reality, it’s usually a time when we try to squeeze more things — parties, shopping, social activities, food, drinks, gifts — into…
What better ingredient to work with at this time of year than pumpkin! This recipe for pumpkin hummus will make for the perfect addition to your holiday table this year. It’s a definite show-stopper, but it only takes a few minutes to put together. Score! As far as what to…
You worked hard to keep yourself healthy and fit this year, didn’t you? Congrats! There’s no better way to celebrate all the positive choices you made than by adding a ton of holiday weight between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve! And we’re not talking about muscle mass — we’re talking…
Recently, I was traveling for a seminar and struck up conversation with a cool dude on the plane. While we were sharing our goals and aspirations, he generously gave me the book he was reading, The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. The book was all about the principle that small daily…
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A few weeks into the Whole Life Challenge, you will likely see some significant changes. Focusing on quality food choices, smart exercise choices, and even smarter recovery choices will, without a doubt, impact your health, fitness, and well-being. It’s very cool to see the number on the scale going down,…