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Fitness and Food Facts
Dispelling common myths throughout the Healthcare and Fitness Industries
May 01, 2018
TOP 6 REASONS YOU’RE NOT LOSING WEIGHT
1) RESTRICTING CALORIES. Losing weight isn’t about eating less. It’s about eating right. Someone who eats 1700 calories of doritos, tequila, and taco bell will not lose more weight than someone who eats 2000 calories of broccoli, chicken, and almonds. Why? The effect of toxic, processed foods on the body can cause inflammation in
April 24, 2018
5 Solutions to HypoThyroidism
Many of my clients come to me with some sort of thyroid issue. Most of which are taking Levothyroxine (Synthroid), and some of which have had their thyroid surgically removed. The good news is that many thyroid issues are not caused by the thyroid itself, and thus can be treated with lifestyle adjustments. Stress and obesity
April 18, 2018
Lectins and Phytic Acid: What it Means to Eat Beans
Beans, lugumes, nuts, and nightshades have been under heavy scrutiny lately, further confusing the general public and causing most people to say “Now I can’t eat beans and tomatoes anymore??!!” Whenever people ask me if they should eliminate these foods that contain potentially harmful lectins and physic acid, I usually respond with the following questions:
April 13, 2018
TOP 5 HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS:
Cleaning up your diet is great. But daily exposure to common toxic chemicals in your house can be just as harmful to your health. Here are some easy natural alternatives. 1) Air fresheners. Throw out your toxic Lysol and Glade air freshener’s and replace them with high quality essential oil’s and a diffuser. 2) Aluminum
April 10, 2018
TOP 5 SWEETENER TIPS
Sugar is one of the most powerful foods. It’s really hard to even call it a food. Sugar is more like a class 1 drug because it’s highly addictive and causes disease and dysfunction in the body. So, how can we try to avoid something that is so harmful and addictive, yet tastes so yummy?
April 10, 2018
Why and How to Eat Organic
When speaking with my clients, most of them don’t argue with the fact that eating organic is a healthier option over conventional foods. Avoiding toxins from pesticides sprayed on produce sounds like a good idea. Avoiding meat, eggs, and dairy from animals that are treated with hormones and antibiotics seems like a good idea. Avoiding
April 03, 2018
Talking Shit – “Should I Use a Toilet Seat Cover?”
Are those paper toilet seat covers in public restrooms really protecting you? Is squatting or hovering above the rim potentially detrimental? This article from Mercola.com discusses some shitty topics, including the ineffectiveness of some of our most common bathroom practices as well as certain places in our lives that carry far more bacteria than the
March 29, 2018
Who is Online Personal Training For?
There’s no substitute for in-person 1-on-1 personal training. However, your schedule, budget, or proximity to a highly qualified personal trainer might not always allow you to commit to those recurring 1-on-1 sessions. Online personal training software has come a long way in the last few years, which allows the best possible product to be delivered
March 29, 2018
Resistance to the Unkown
Many of my: Stressed clients resist meditation. Overweight clients resist organic food. Inflexible clients resist stretching and yoga. Clients who don’t sleep well resist getting into bed before 10:30pm. Diabetic clients resist protein without carbs. Distance cardio clients resist heavy weight training. Clients with poor balance resist exercises that throw off their balance. But these are