Daily weight fluctuations are normal. They are not indicators or success of failure. Changes in sodium status, how much water you’re drinking (low water intake promotes water retention), hormonal changes associated with menstruation, glycogen status, etc., all affect daily bodyweight measurements. The point is simply to not put any real stock into what the scale.. Read more →
Have you ever watched a food advertisement on television and suddenly felt you were hungry? Have you ever heard someone cough and immediately felt the need to clear your throat? Ever watched someone release a big yawn and felt the urge to yawn yourself? That is the power of suggestion. We naturally move toward whatever.. Read more →
A lot of people are guilty of the black-and-white dieting mindset. They’re either 100% on or 100% off. This is referred to as dichotomous thinking and it has been shown to be one of the most important predictors of weight regain in women undergoing weight loss. In reality though, it doesn’t have to be this.. Read more →
It is really important to try and keep a long-term focus rather than a short-term focus. There will be day-to-day fluctuations, but it is the overall picture that really matters. Paying attention to the daily ups and downs will only make you frustrated. Keep yourself focused on the BEHAVIORS that you need to do and.. Read more →
I really don’t like the classic bodybuilding definition of the “cheat meal” that basically implies an all out binge until you feel sick. It even amazes me that fitness professionals on the internet feel compelled to photograph the vast quantities of food they’ve been able to consume as if this were something to be proud.. Read more →
12 week transformations tend to produce some pretty amazing photos, but my question is always this…. Where are all the 6 month photos? One year photos? Five year photos? The reality is that almost anybody can create a dramatic 12 week transformation with severe dieting and training practices that are far from being maintainable in.. Read more →