Can you Teach me to LIKE Exercise?

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Per a question I received on Facebook, I thought I give a few pointers on what to do if you don’t like to exercise. I know S, as we’ll call her, made the comment “Okay now you need to teach me to like exercise!!” more as a joke.  But since I’ve got some experience in [...]

Why you Should NOT “Diet” Every Day

Ever felt like this regarding your fat loss?

When it comes to losing fat, most people end up feeling about like a dog chasing his own tail. Does this sound familiar? Diet.  Lose a little fat.  Eat normally.  Gain fat back.  Gain back more fat.  Repeat. Gaining back the fat you lost is one thing, but gaining back MORE than you lost flat [...]

the Zeigarnik Effect & Fat Loss: use this psychological “trick” to achieve your fitness goals

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Whether your goal is to lose fat or run a marathon, by using a psychological principal called the Zeigarnik effect, you may very well be able to trick yourself into finally achieving your fitness goals. What is the Zeigarnik Effect? The Zeigarnik effect basically states that people tend to remember unfinished or unresolved things much [...]

Your current habits create your future you.

Make that habit your bitch!

I no longer make New Year’s Resolutions….they’re crap! Sure, it’s great to aspire to being a better you, and I’m all about making that happen.  But after studying the psychology human behavior for some time, and based on my own personal observations, resolutions are NOT the way to make changes to your life. Instead, create [...]

What’s the BIGGEST Nutrition Mistake when Dieting to Lose Fat?

Read on to get some fat loss help.

My friend (and trainer/strength coach), Danny McLarty, just sent me an email asking if I would mind answering a question for his website.  He’s also going to pose the question to a couple/few other trainer/coaches to see what they have to say. Here’s the question Danny sent, followed by my exact reply. Question Danny: What [...]