By now, one would think obesity has been eliminated, since it is virtually impossible to look into the paper or turn the TV on without reading or hearing something about another alarmist statistic regarding the dangers of obesity. And yet, on a worldwide scale, obesity is on the rise, and at a fast pace. Why? […]
I just finished reading “Grit” by Angela Duckworth and found it one of the most inspiring books I read in a long time. Why? Because it is about me! At least, in a way… Let me elaborate: the main thesis of the book focuses on two ideas: 1. Grit is the ultimate deciding factor if […]
Emotional eating has derailed many well-intended diets and can make the weight loss process very frustrating. Disclaimer: I am not even an arm chair therapist, I am speaking solely from the perspective of over 10 years of experience working with people who try to change their nutritional habits.What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is turning […]
What does it mean? It states that excessive dieting will cause your body to gain weight even on 800 or 1,000 calories while training. Is it true? No, it is not. The laws of physics are unchanged. But let’s take a deeper look behind the scenes to understand how weight loss works. First, there is […]
Great news, even The Times agrees with me (for once) http://www.nytimes.com/…/he…/biggest–loser-weight-loss.html… Finally, even The Times got something right in the Health and Fitness section and discovered that most contestants from “The Biggest Loser” reality-TV show gained the weight back and then some. How come? To be bold, “The Biggest Loser” is a scam. There, I […]
The supplement industry is exactly that, an industry and it is doing an excellent job in creating a market for hopes and dreams. The effectiveness of most supplements leaves much to be desired; aside from protein, creatine, caffeine and vitamins it is pretty much all hype. So, how do you spot a sleazy supp? There […]
No, this is not a newsletter about the state of politics in this great country of ours; it would take too long and I do not any answers. Instead, we are dealing with science in fitness and how it relates to gains. Upfront: in case you haven’t noticed, I love science! Absolutely the best tool […]
before we get started, I’ll make a quick announcement: we are rolling out our online coaching program and are looking for some highly motivated individuals willing to change their bodies withing the next three months. If that is you, reply back. Now on to today’s topic Good news, bad news. Good news first: today newsletter […]
The fitness lifestyle can take a toll on the best of us and very often motivation wanes after a few months of training. Why is that? Consider this: fitness is the only sport where rank beginners expect to perform at the peak of the sport within months. Consider this: when you got your first skies, […]
When it comes to training, your body is a remarkable adaptive machine, which is a good and a bad thing at the same time. It is great because we survived the ice age due to our ability to adapt. It is bad because your bodies do not want us to pack on unlimited muscle mass […]