As a trainer, people often ask me a lot about “cheat days/meals/foods”. And here is my honest answer: I HATE them. I HATE the idea that foods like birthday cake, grandma’s fried chicken, homemade apple pie, and even grilled cheese like Mom used to make, get labeled so negatively. These are all immensely pleasurable and […]

Many people are living with constant fear these days. Covid 19 cases are surging worldwide and the results of a Covid 19 infection can be devastating for many people. Folks are wondering “What can I do to lower my risk of dying from Covid?” While there are many factors outside of one’s control, the good […]

If you have been lifting weights for any length of time, you may have noticed that you have developed some shoulder pain. It usually nags in the front part of your shoulder, and some people may even seek medical attention for a nagging, dull and sort of numbing feeling in their arm. Often times, the […]

Do we really need more? Is more REALLY better? More protein, more pushups, more discipline, more macro tracking, more kale (gross), more Vitamin D. We just need more of all those things and we will be healthier fitter, and happier, right?!? The truth of the matter is: probably not. In medicine, we often say “The […]