Today’s date is January 26. Not even four weeks have gone by since many of us created New Years Resolutions and some of us have already thought about quitting… According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of quitting is “to cease normal, expected, or necessary action” or “to admit defeat, give up.” In most circumstances, the action … More You Can’t Quit

The purpose of this post is to supplement my last blog post, “Why Celebrating Every Accomplishment/Holiday/Occasion Ruins your Progress.” If you often find yourself in social situations in which friends, family or acquaintances pressure you into eating or drinking things which set you back in your progress, this post is for you! Do you ever … More Dealing with Social Pressure

Disclaimer: This will undoubtedly be my least “liked” blog post yet, but it will not keep me from posting it! Why will it not be popular? Because I will appear to be the “fun police” as I speak the truth to those who are failing to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. The purpose … More Why “Celebrating” Every Accomplishment, Holiday, and Occasion Ruins Your Progress

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.”- Peter Drucker I believe that the above quote is vital for anyone who wants to be successful, no matter the endeavor. Whether you are trying to lose weight, increase sales in your company, increase your free throw percentage in basketball, or gain strength in the weight … More Why Tracking your Calories is Critical for your Performance

Have you ever watched one of those survival shows where one or two people go out into harsh environments for 2-3 weeks? Did you notice that many times these “survivalists” will go almost the entire duration in the wilderness with no food and survive? But, you will never see people go more than a few … More The Importance of Hydration in Weight Loss, Athletic Performance, and Life

Every year for the few days leading up to January 1, many people think about what they want to accomplish in the upcoming new year. Maybe their goal is to lose weight, or save more money, or perhaps get that promotion at work. But why do so many people fall short year after year? And … More The Secrets to Accomplishing your New Year Resolution

Sleep is essential for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you are 10 years old or 50 and it doesn’t matter if you are a casual gym-goer or a world-class athlete. We all need sleep. How much? Well, the vast majority of people fall within the 7-9 hours per night category. In general, the older we … More Sleep and its Important Role in Health and Performance

24 hours. 1,440 minutes. 86,400 seconds. All of us have the same amount of time in a day. But what differentiates those who are successful from those who are just barely squeaking by? The answer is simple. Successful people control the time they can control. What do I mean by that? Most people work an … More Plan and Control Your Life

Last week we discussed the importance of knowing the size of your “gas tank” and how critical consuming the proper amount of calories is for optimal health and performance. This week however, we are going to focus on the quality of food we consume and how micronutrients are important. Although everyone has different energy (calorie) … More Quantity of Calories is Individualistic but Quality of Food is Not

What type of vehicle do you drive? A car, SUV, pickup truck? What size gas tank does it have? If you’re like me and own a hybrid car, maybe your gas tank is only 10 gallons. But if you own a large pickup truck, maybe your gas tank holds 25-30 gallons! Have you ever wondered … More How Much Food Should I Eat for Peak Performance and Optimal Health?