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How Fast Can I Lose Weight?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is How fast can I lose weight? The answer isn’t the same for everyone, because it depends how much you…
Practice Mindful Exercise for Better Health
When you think of mindfulness, what comes to … mind? Is it stillness? Is it active movement? I tend to think of mindfulness as peaceful stillness, but it doesn’t…
10 Ways to Keep a Healthy Heart
President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the proclamation in 1964 for February to be American Heart Month. You can learn more about American Heart Month from the American Heart Association….
The Medicine You Should Be Taking
Ever wish there was a simple trick to solve your health problems? Do you want something that can give you more energy, make you feel more confident, help prevent…
Get Inspired!
You want to get fit and be healthy, right? So you’re working toward your goals on the outside (eating better, getting more exercise, and so on). But what is that…
20 Days of Christmas Kindness
Take on the 20 Days of Christmas Kindness challenge! Tis the season of busy busy busy! But it’s also the time of the year to think of others who…
Nicky’s Heart of Gold – 2021
Join me on Sunday December 19, 2021 for a Charity Event to raise money for Nicky’s Heart of Gold Foundation Nicky Rutherford was my son Mickey’s friend at Evergreen…
Improve Your Life by Being Thankful
If you want to improve your outlook on life, start with giving thanks for what you have. The Thanksgiving season reminds us to take a moment out of our…
You Are the Average of the 5 People You Spend the Most Time With
Jim Rohn once stated “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”. There’s a lot of power in these words. The people you…
Measuring Body Fat in 3 Easy Steps
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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know Your Health Numbers and Take ACTION!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. And while no cancer is 100% preventable, being aware of your “health numbers” is a…
Small meals or 3 Square? Is there a best size for all?
There have been claims and research on both sides: “To lose weight, it’s better to eat 3 square meals a day and avoid snacking” or “Eating 5-6 small meals…
Transform Your Life (Part 3 – 1% Better Actions You Can Take Today)
We talked about how diet’s don’t work in Part 1. In Part 2 we touched on setting up systems for success instead of focusing on goals. In this post…
Transform Your Life (Part 2 – Get Healthy, 1% At A Time)
In Part 1 of my Transform Your Life blog series, I wrote about the problem with diets, basically that they don’t work. In Part 2, I want to talk…
Transform Your Life (Part 1 – Diets Don’t Work)
It’s not easy to eat less food. It’s not easy to make a lifestyle change. It’s not easy to accept diets don’t work. With this multi-part blog series I’m…
Lift Weights the Right Way
Weight lifting isn’t just for body builders. Everyone needs to lift weights. YOU need to lift weights. Muscles that aren’t used will atrophy. This process begins in your 20’s…
What to Eat Before a Workout for MAXIMUM results (10 Ideas!)
In order to get the maximum benefit from your workouts, you need enough energy to get thru them. Food fuels your workouts, and it’s important to eat before exercising. …
Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?
Does muscle weigh more than fat? If you Google “Fat versus Muscle” you’re likely to see a picture of fat and muscle on opposites of a weight scale. It’s…
Work “In” When You Don’t Have Time to Workout
I’ve coached many people over the years who offer good reasons why they don’t have time to workout. Even well-intentioned people who make plans for tomorrow’s workout can give…
Don’t rely entirely on your BMI
People everywhere commonly use BMI (Body Mass Index) as a quick-and-dirty way of gauging whether they’re within the “normal” weight range. But beware! BMI is strictly a ratio of your height-to-weight…
Just Walking Isn’t Enough
Don’t get me wrong, walking is good for you. Any movement is good for you! It’s good to get up, step outside and get your body moving. Walking can…
Are You Really Ready for Change?
It’s mid April already. Did you make a commitment to be fit in 2021? Have you been working steadily toward your goals? Are you seeing progress? Or did you…
Getting Kids to Eat Healthy
Many of us make commitments to ourselves to eat healthier in some aspect. Unfortunately, it may not seem so straightforward to convince our kids to do the same. When…
Updated Lists: Clean Fifteen™ & Dirty Dozen™
A healthy diet is one full of fruits and vegetables. But as good as they are for you, sometimes fruits and vegetables are contaminated with toxic pesticides. The Dirty…
Resolve to Get More Sleep this Year
I know it’s March, but do you still think about your New Year’s Resolutions? You may have forgotten an important one that could have the biggest impact… Getting more sleep!…
Strengthen Your Core by Planking
Believe it or not the best exercise to improve core strength is not the crunch. It’s the PLANK! Planks work far more muscles than a crunch does, and planks work…
Not All Calories Are Created Equal
If you want to lose weight, you’ve probably heard the good advice that you need to count calories to know what you’re really eating. Still true. The energy balance equation which…
Be Thankful, Be Healthy, Be Happy
Did you know that gratitude is a foundation of healthiness? And did you know that when you’re healthier, you’re happier? Gratitude is a key ingredient to good health –…