Episode 023: Noom, Weight Watchers, or Private Coaching? I’m sure you’ve heard of Weight Watchers. It’s taken the weight loss “faction” of our world by storm over the last several years. Several people claim it’s the way to lose weight in a sustainable way. On top of that, it’s probably the most successful weight-loss business…
Read MoreLast week, my client Paul hit his 100-pound weight loss mark. He has been through an incredible journey to get to this point. We have been working together for over three years and it’s been so cool to see his progress as time goes on. Today, I want to share some of Paul’s story with…
Read MoreDo you want to become a better butter burner? That may be a mouthful but it’s simple when it comes down to it. It means training your body to burn fat instead of sugar. About 10 years ago, I started digging into this science. It was right around when Orange Theory was coming onto the…
Read MoreProtein powders, supplements, pre-workouts, and the like are becoming very mainstream. I have teenage boys coming into my office trying to reach their goals and optimize their performance in the gym by using these products. On the other end of the spectrum, I see men and women in the older generation experiencing muscle atrophy and…
Read MoreI’ve been on a journey lately to be more mindful about the artificial sweeteners I’m putting in my body. I’ve spent some time reflecting on how they’re affecting my gut and if there are alternatives to what I’m currently doing. Today, I encourage you to begin your own self-reflection. Let’s dig into artificial sweeteners…
Read MoreFor those that don’t know, I began my health and wellness career in the corporate space. I started by working for Denver Public Schools and eventually came to work with employee groups to create incentive packages that help drive their healthcare costs down. In that second job, I gave employees resources, support, and education…
Read MoreAre you familiar with your inner troublemaker? It’s that voice inside your head that likes to talk you out of your aspirations, objectives, and plans. That voice likes to make you self-sabotage to the point where you feel like your own worst enemy. Well, I think it’s time to fight back. We need…
Read MoreI’ve got a very fun topic for you all today: poop. As gross as it may sound, digestive health and bowel movements are hot topics in the health and fitness industry today. With all of the fad diets and health foods that are rising in popularity, it’s no wonder many of us are struggling…
Read MoreIs the adage of drinking eight glasses of water a day still true? While that has been the general rule of thumb, there are a lot of factors that come into play when you think about how much water you need per day. For so long, it was eight glasses of eight ounces…
Read MoreWhat is the best type of exercise: HIIT or steady-state workouts? This argument has probably been going back and forth for 10 years now when high-intensity interval training (HIIT) came into mainstream fitness concepts and boutique studios. First off, just be aware that we all exercise for many different reasons, whether that’s for…
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