Fat and Genetics: Did You Get it From Your Momma?

Fat and Genetics: Did You Get it From Your Momma? Google shows over 3.5 millions search results for “Do my genes make me fat?” Whoah. Mom and dad can really take a beating sometimes. In our modern-mechanized and sedentary society, a genetic predisposition towards health complications does exist, but from the collective consciousness in regards […]

Fresh Air – Beyond Diet & Exercise

Mediation is more than just breath and fresh air. If you calm the mind, hidden potential that lives inside you can rise to the surface. Have a seat and turn off your phone; let’s take a quick break together. Use this time while you read today to breathe slow and smooth through your nostrils only. […]

Outdoor Fitness: Interval Training Made Easy

Outdoor Fitness: Interval Training Made Easy Stuck in a fitness routine rut? No gym? I got you covered:  Do this FREE 8 week program to re-ignite your metabolic engine using only your body weight:  Week 1-2 General Conditioning  (3/4x Per Week) 10 min fast walk/jog at level 5 RPE BW Pushups to failure. Option: Static pushup […]

Will Running In The Rain Make You Sick?

Rain today. When it’s wet outside, people tend to want to stay indoors while making something warm; passing the time sitting still to hear nothing but drops on window panes. Numerous studies show that running in the rain may be deleterious to your health, but what is true risk vs. reward when compared to sitting […]

Splenda & Fat Loss : The Calorie Free Lie

All major soft  drink advertisers count their stock options on an evolutionary flaw they’ve sold towards for years: Our physiology is hardwired to love the taste of sweet. In walks “Diet soda.” Welcome to the mentality of justification. Trying to lose weight while drinking diet soda is like running with a sock in your mouth, you’re […]

The Science Of Why Vegans Get Sick

I love vegans, vegetarians, fruitarians, pescatarians, and anyone who has a passion for the food they eat and how it impacts our world. But, put down the tofu and take a step back! You can have your gluten free cake and eat it too. The presupposition that this article is about ridiculing the vegan or vegetarian movements […]

The Top 6 Ways To Start A Paleo Diet

Interested in an easy transition from SAD into Paleo eating? Stand up from the desk. Before you jump on the Paleo wagon, know that there is a reason you found yourself stuck down the Standard American Diet road: Our synapses are wired to be fueled by foods that nourish. With the modern-day workloads and constant stress […]

How To Choose The Best Yoga Studio

So you’ve heard the buzz, and decided to drop into the world of Kombucha teas, rock gardens and raw vegans. Now what? From the needs analysis of your current posture, breath, and stress levels, choosing the right yoga studio can be a little confusing. Don’t worry! Today, we’ll go over the stretch points for your first ever yoga experience. […]

Practical Paleo

Paleo–a little word with a BIG meaning. A better life, better food, better love and better health; all wrapped up in a slice of crispy bacon. I finished reading Diane Sanfilippo’s book PRACTICAL PALEO this week. Two words- I’m Hungry! After the past 8+ years in the fitness and wellness community, I was sure I’d seen […]

Top 10 Anti-inflammatory foods

Costco doesn’t stock millions of dollars in glucosamine chondroitin for nothing. The inflammatory industry’s top brass are literally swimming in cash from the American quick fix mentality. Do I blame them? No. Rather than educate ourselves in a holistic methodology, where our lifestyle behaviors are recognized as the prime factors that shape our physical pain […]