What to Do When You Miss a Week of Workouts
What to Do When You Miss a Week of Workouts Sometimes life gets in the way of your workout routine. You get sick, take a vacation, work gets crazy, or something comes up at home. Before you know it; a few missed workouts have turned into a full week away from the gym. When that […]
The Reason Your Old Routine Stopped Working
The Reason Your Old Routine Stopped Working Have you ever had a workout routine that worked great for a while, only to suddenly stop producing results? You were going to the gym consistently, putting in the work, and eating reasonably well. At first, you were getting stronger, losing weight, or seeing noticeable changes in the […]
The Biggest Mistake People Make When They Start Exercising
The Biggest Mistake People Make When They Start Exercising You eat a healthy breakfast, grab a light lunch, and feel great about your progress, but then a coworker brings donuts to the office. You eat one. Immediately a voice in your head says, “You ruined your diet today. You might as well order a pizza […]
Are You Actually Eating Enough Protein?
Are You Actually Eating Enough Protein? You work out regularly. You push yourself during your workouts. You try to eat well, but you’re still not seeing the changes you expected. Maybe you’re constantly sore. Maybe you’re hungry all the time. Maybe you’re losing weight, but you don’t look much different. One of the first things […]
What 45 Minutes of Exercise Can Really Do
What 45 Minutes of Exercise Can Really Do You wake up, look at your busy schedule, and wonder if a short workout is even worth it. Is less than an hour enough to make a real difference? The short answer is yes. A single 45 minute exercise session can reset your body, boost your energy, […]
The Biggest Lie Your Scale Tells You
The Biggest Lie Your Scale Tells You You worked hard all week, stuck to your routine, and pushed through tough workouts. Then you step on the scale and the screen flashes a number. It went up two pounds. Just like that, your motivation vanishes. You start questioning your effort, wondering if all that hard work […]
How to Avoid the All or Nothing Mindset
How to Avoid the All or Nothing Mindset We’ve all been there. You set a goal to work out five days a week and eat clean at every meal, And Monday through Wednesday go great! But then Thursday hits: a long day at work leaves you exhausted, or a busy schedule forces you to grab […]
The Secret to Making Exercise a Habit
The Secret to Making Exercise a Habit Most people don’t quit working out because they lack willpower. They quit because they rely on motivation alone. Motivation is a temporary feeling. It gets you excited on Sunday night, but it disappears by 5:00 AM on Wednesday when your alarm goes off. If you want real, long […]
Why “Healthy” Foods Can Still Stall Your Progress
Why “Healthy” Foods Can Still Stall Your Progress Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but the scale just won’t budge? You swapped the morning pastry for a fruit smoothie, replaced your lunch sandwich with a massive salad, and started snacking on almonds instead of chips. And yet, your progress has stalled. It is incredibly […]
The #1 Indicator of Long Term Success
The #1 Indicator of Long Term Success Walk into any gym, and you will see all kinds of people. Some want to lift heavy weights. Some want to lose weight. Some just want to feel better every day. With so many different goals, it is easy to wonder: Am I really making progress? The fitness […]