6 years ago I was obese (BMI 32.35) and unhealthy. 5 years ago I was skinny and unhealthy. 4 years ago I started living a healthier lifestyle. 3 years ago I became interested in bodybuilding and lifting weights. 2 years ago I got serious about bodybuilding. 1 year ago I decided I wanted to do…
No long post today, just a few pointers for the start to 2013 regarding New Year Resolutions. If you’re a regular gym goer, be patient. Every year, the month of January turns the gym into a mad house; What’s especially frustrating is watching people take up equipment and knowing that you’ll only see them during…
We’ve done a few vlogs before, but this is our first joint vlog. Enjoy! (And be sure to watch it all the way through!) [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whMBjUZqVNc] Remember, treat people how you would love to be treated in return, and respect lifestyle choices! And on a technical note, we’re sorry about the lighting. We swear we…
I have hit another plateau:( When this happens I tend to get really depressed and think I will never get to my goal. I know that I stalled my progress by getting far too comfortable with my diet and having a cheat day every week. I am now in the process of changing this. I…
Alissa: Hello! I realize that we posted progress pictures only about a month and a half ago, but the progress we have seen in that time with carb cycling and the ketogenic diet have been so remarkable that we wanted to share new pics with you. At first I was concerned that this diet would…
(Note: For the New Year, we’re posting progress pictures!) Alissa: Happy New Year everyone! We thought it would be nice to post a blog about our progress over the last year and to tell you a bit about what we plan to accomplish in 2012. The year 2011 was a challenging year in many ways…
This will be a short blog, but an important one none the less. I want to remind everyone to encourage themselves and others in their environment. It can be easy to give up or stop trying when we aren’t getting results as quickly as we might like, and that is why encouragement is so very…
Born and raised in Utah, a state known for its plethora of outdoor activities and family dinners, you might expect me to have grown up with healthy habits; You would be wrong. The youngest of 4, and the only left at home, I grew up primarily eating fast food. My family is heavy, and I…
A long time ago, in a city not so far away, I grew up a “healthy” individual. By “healthy,” I mean I had a more than healthy appetite, and had some of the most unhealthy habits imaginable. I would sometimes wonder why it was I was overweight, but this was usually pondered over a 2800…