Flexible Dieting 101
There is only one truth about the human metabolism- it is incredibly adaptive. We have evolved eating whatever we could get our hands on, our bodies can function on a majority carnivorous diet, a majority vegetarian diet and an omnivorous diet. You can lose weight, gain muscle, rebuild your health or feel better eating any diet.
That being said your diet should still be built around whole foods, like those listed above.
A diet is largely a game of smart sacrifice. You need to forego some of the things you enjoy, but not all of them. If you love cereal in the morning and can’t see yourself making it a month without it, you can include it but you need to first recognize that you will need to sacrifice something else, like pasta for dinner, to make up for the amount of carbohydrates in the cereal. You can make a diet plan that includes your favorite foods, but still puts you in a caloric deficit.
The Simplest Advice Ever
What was the first thing you did when you woke up this morning?
Check your phone? No.
Take a sip of water? No.
The first thing you did this morning was the first thing you’ve done every morning since you were born. It was the same thing you did last night right before you fell asleep, and it’s the same thing you’re doing right now.
You took a breath.
2 Overlooked Aspects of Fitness
Fitness is not always about hammering in the gym. It is mostly about creating a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. This is the unsexy part. You’ll never see an Instagram hashtag #gotenoughsleep or #adequatecalories.
Most people do not realize that this is the hardest part. You will spend maybe an hour in the gym per day, and 23 hours outside of it living your normal life. Those 23 hours are more important for your overall wellbeing and health than the hour spend working out. You can make or break your workout plan outside of the gym.
Having a solid base of adequate sleep and proper nutrition will allow you to shine in whatever your fitness arena is.
Welcome to the Online Academy
What is Online Training?
It is a simple, innovative way for anyone to remotely work with our coaches and trainer, regardless of location. For less than the cost of one session with a personal trainer at your local gym you can receive a month’s worth of workouts tailored to fit you. Plus I’m probably funnier and better looking than all your local trainers.
Strong as F*ck: Build an Unbreakable Mind
You are not capable of changing the world. You are not capable of putting a saddle on life and commanding it to chart a path you deem fit. The only strategy you can take is to toughen yourself. Whether you feel weak or strong, you should always be aiming to toughen yourself. Life is unpredictable and we must always prepare for adversity and obstacles.
When life throws a punch would you rather be just another victim knocked out by circumstance and bad fortune? Or would you rather be left standing in the ring, bloody and bruised but unbowed? Strong enough to withstand the beating and look life in the eyes, only to tell it "You never knocked me down".
Carry Your Way to A Stronger Core
In our quest to look good without our shirts on we oftentimes talk about our core. We want it to be stronger. We want it to look tighter. We want all of our abs to be visible.
Most of us think our core is nothing but our abs. We think it can be worked by doing planks for crunches. While this is true, the six pack is only a small portion of the core.
Build a Big Chest Without the Bench Press
There are safer, less impactful ways to develop your chest. You can use these exercises in conjunction with a bench program, or in place of benching.
Maximum Effort! The Art of Conquering Negativity
You must remember that there is no disconnection between your body and your mind. You are in control of both. Your thoughts will dictate your action. Allowing yourself to wallow in self-pity or self-hatred might seem like the natural thing to do at times, but it is never justified and will only serve to make your goal harder to reach.
We all face frustrations on our road to self-improvement. Each obstacle we face can be a chance to wilt and quit or it can be an opportunity to steel ourselves and test our mettle. By quitting we are only ensuring that we will meet the same obstacle again.
Five Ways To Move and Feel Better
I know a lot of that flies in the face of conventional “if it hurts don’t use it” wisdom, but that’s ok. The only way we can recover a lost range of motion, or heal a joint is by using it, not ignoring it. By ignoring it you are only prolonging the cycle of pain and fear.
Nutrition Breakdown
Your overall calorie intake is important, but what makes up that total count is more important. Your ratio of protein to carbohydrate to fat intake will be a much more powerful tool in your quest to change your body. Whether it be to shed a few pounds of fat, or to add some muscle.