Things We Can’t Live Without : Arctic Zero
One of the most important foods in our diet. Helps to keep us on track and not go crazy for sweets! Watch the video to find out what it is! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dC1jYlcsMw&w=420&h=315]
The Basics
I realize that, while we’ve covered a variety of topics thus far, we haven’t gone over what I consider to be, “The Basics.” We’re going to discuss the basics of Body Building, because regardless of your goals, you need to know this– Whether you want to build muscle, lose weight, or “tone,” everything is grounded…
Consider the Source
Once in a while (Read: Constantly), I go into a supplement store . . . I usually know exactly what I’m getting based on exhaustive amounts of research, or simply because I ran out of something. Not pictured: The other cabinet and the Colostrum in the fridge. . . . Once in a while, I…
App Review: SparkPeople (Part 1)
So, I’ve been asked before, how it is I know exactly how much of what I eat. In posting the nutritional snapshot, I was precise in what I had at the end of the day. When people at work challenge me on what is going into my body over the course of the day, I…
How Many Calories Do I Need? (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of a very important blog– The calculation of your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE / “Maintenance”), and eventual caloric requirements of your goals is where every person, regardless of their goals, should start; It’s also a number that everyone should know but no one does. In our…
Fitness Myths: Spot Reduction
Gabriel: My brother once said something to me that was incredibly true, and is something I still impart on people today: “Abs are made in the kitchen– Not in the gym.” How true this is, this statement about spot reduction / spot training. Here’s the question: How often have you seen an infomercial for a…
How Many Calories Do I Need? (Part 1)
This is the most important question you must ask yourself when it comes to starting any health / fitness routine, and is an important number to know regardless of your lifestyle. How many calories do you need? Well, there are many different answers to this single question, and it all starts with two formulas that…