On Real World “Foodies”

On Real World “Foodies”

My old client Doug (not commenting on your age haha) is one of those folks that rarely need me to check on their food choices.  Because he’s the right kind of “foodie.” Now the word “foodie” became popular a few years ago with the...
The 3 Out of 4 (or 4 Out of 5) Diet

The 3 Out of 4 (or 4 Out of 5) Diet

You poor people have all heard me blather on about getting into a pattern when it comes to eating, i.e., trying to eat the same stuff every day. Yeah, I know it’s boring. That’s why it works! The body thrives in a pattern, and consistency and discipline...
Check All The Items

Check All The Items

Few things are more frustrating than an injury, especially one that prevents working out altogether. They’re also basically inevitable. While powerlifters and contact sports athletes are at a much greater risk of suffering a big “career ender” versus...
How Advanced Are You?

How Advanced Are You?

Many moons ago I worked for a bodybuilding/muscle magazine. One of my jobs was to spot content that would resonate with their “base,” which was largely 18-35 year-old men. I quickly learned that the overwhelming majority of readers felt they were...
Sometimes You Have to Try Something Stupid

Sometimes You Have to Try Something Stupid

Back in 1996 I remember telling a bodybuilding mentor about this new diet I was following. You eat zero carbs and lots of fat and trick your body into surrendering bodyfat while sparing muscle. But my mentor wasn’t too impressed. “Oh yeah, THAT diet....
Fat Loss Starts on FRIDAY

Fat Loss Starts on FRIDAY

People love milestones. Especially fitness people. Monday is huge. Fat loss starts on Monday, right? And Sunday is monumental because hey, that’s “cheat day” whether you need or deserve (or even want) a cheat. But in my opinion, Friday is the biggest day. Not only are...