do something everyday

one step at a time. small steps. every. single. day. One of the most commonly pondered questions is how to get fit or lose weight quick. Well, fortunately, the answer is quite simple and quick itself. Consistency :: Do something everyday. To get fit, and to get healthy, you have to think fit. You have … Continue reading →

an image of health in America

Enough said… Well, maybe not, so to be blunt – government gives lots of money for meat and dairy and processed starches. These foods become cheap to buy, and we are told they are good for us. So we eat them. Fruits and veggies are not given lots of money, and thus, they remain expensive. … Continue reading →

be your own health insurance

clearly, he’s been doing something right… Photo courtesy of yogasolnsb.com I have a brilliant idea. In fact, maybe I shouldn’t even divulge it to you for fear that someone else will claim its conception. Well, I suppose since I am in the business of helping others achieve health and wellness, it would be fitting to … Continue reading →

because I said so.

I am too frequently asked, “why should I work out?” and whether the question is in a rhetorical context, or a devils advocate context, or simply in an ignorant and stubborn context, the answer remains the same: because it’s good for you, and because i said so. Oh, and also, because why not? Does this … Continue reading →

no regrets in health

photo courtesy of ehow.com After strategically convincing a client to train at 7 AM with me, rather than waiting to perhaps schedule a workout for later in the day (a workout that could easily be brushed off for the excuse of being utterly exhausted or ravenously craving dinner), this client and I came to a … Continue reading →

my food commandments

  i know, you’ve all heard it before. diets are bad. so you’re probably about to stop reading this post. but, i haven’t addressed the issue of diets before, except for the importance of NOT cutting out carbs. so it is time, ladies and gentleman, to let you in on my feelings regarding diets and … Continue reading →

you really, really, really are what you eat. its not just an old wive’s tale.

Photo courtesy of http://www.rawfooddietmenu.com It is inconceivable, and actually somewhat comical, though still disheartening, that individuals today, with all their intelligence and technology, have still failed to comprehend one of the most simple facts out there. And yes, I am proclaiming this to be a fact. A fact based on scientific research. This fact is … Continue reading →

twinkies and broccoli, trust and belief.

photo courtesy of holistictriathlete.worspress.com What would convince someone to abandon their comfortable life of couch-sitting, processed foods, and stress? Whilst individuals today may be aware of the fact that they are engaging in a lifestyle which is dangerously detrimental to their health on a multitude of levels, this awareness does not translate to action. So … Continue reading →

carrots, caffeine & sunscreen. or in other words, balance & moderation.

I’m currently indulging in the gentle warmth, yet deceivingly abrasive UV-rays of the San Diegan sun, an activity I like to incorporate into my daily life. However, today, I feel okay about this indulgence for several reasons, of which none might actually be sufficient. One, I just ate a s*** ton of carrots. And I … Continue reading →

shortcuts

This would be funny if it wasn’t reality. Frustrations of a fat world Alright, alright, so I’m not frustrated with the overwhelmingly large number which appears on many individuals’ scales today, but rather, I am frustrated with the lack of respect and concern for ones health. I am not frustrated with the fact that many … Continue reading →