I just want to start off by saying… Almonds, peanut butter, cheese, and quinoa are not protein sources. They might taste delicious but they are not going to be on this list as a protein source Let’s take a look at each: Per 100 Grams: Almonds Protein: 21 Fat: 49
An objective measure of strength. One of the exercises that doesn’t require any equipment, but stands as a barrier for so many people. THE PUSH-UP It’s a display of strength, and for many, an impressive one. We watch military movies where these guys can crank out 50 or
If you’re thinking about improving your fitness, there’s a reason behind it. Maybe you want more energy. Maybe your clothes don’t fit like they used to. Maybe you’ve just hit a point where you’re tired of feeling tired. Whatever the reason, there’s a goal driving your effort. And
What is the number one issue you find yourself running into when you try and lose weight? Think about It before you read on. Now, how could you approach things differently so this issue is not as disruptive to your goals? You may have said you just
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “INVEST”? Money? Stocks? Real estate? College tuition? We rarely think of investing in ourselves. In our health, our movement, our energy, or our longevity. Why? Because it’s easy to ignore… until it’s not. Most people don’t start
You’ve probably tried a diet or two. Maybe It was a great experience or maybe It was hell on earth. Some may be better than others but the same things can be said about almost every diet, the better prepared the person is going into the diet, the more
I was recently asked this question by someone just getting started with us: “What should I expect to happen when I start working out?” It caught me off guard for a moment because usually, I’m the one asking, “What are your expectations?” Being on the receiving end made me pause
Have you ever asked yourself why you are doing something? Sat back and really thought, “why the hell am I doing all of this” It’s tough, and sometimes leads to a spiral of thoughts and realizations. But take a second and think…what are your goals, reasons, expectations. When
Time constraints, efficiency, consistency, crowds, alone time? If you’ve thought about why you want to workout at home, there has been one main thing driving that idea the most. Knowing my wife and I were about ready to have our first child, the time commitment of driving to and
Have you ever read a magazine article or watched some daytime TV show where they talk about what foods to eat for fat loss? Then using those foods to “ignite” your “broken” metabolism and turn into a fat burning machine! Things like: Green tea Dairy products Mocha protein