A Relaxation Technique to Lower Stress
We all know what it feels like when the Sympathetic Nervous System (fight or flight) is aroused – increase in blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, adrenaline, muscle tension, and perspiration. We sometimes “try” to calm down, but find ourselves in much the same...Skip the Free Chips & Salsa
As I have crisscrossed the country, I have noticed a common theme in our restaurants and cafes. I like to call this “the great grain giveaway.” People seem to like the free bread and/or chips, so restaurants have certainly obliged with the focus on drawing more...5 Steps to Wellness
There are places and times where a decision must be made. These are sometimes referred to as “forks in the road.” One such decision pertains to health. I see numerous people who have experienced the reality of this impending decision with recently...The Healthy Eating Out Plan
Being a person who really goes to the extreme in nutrition, I sometimes get asked questions that include the following: What do you eat when you go out? Do you ever cheat on your diet? Where do you go when you eat out? Believe it or not, I do eat out at times. I...The Secret of Progressive Resistance Exercise
Throughout my nearly 3 decades of intense weight training, I have been asked numerous times for input on specialized workouts, training ideas, and of course, supplements for muscle growth. However, the purpose of this article is not about supplementation, but to give...How Alcohol Affects Your Weight Loss Efforts
I have seen more than one of my colleagues and friends overtaken by the powerful effects of alcohol consumption. What may have begun as ‘just a drink or two with work mates’ became a powerful addiction that ended with a slow, torturous death. So is there anything...Help! I need to lose a few pounds.
I have been asked at least 100 times (if not 1000) how to lose a few pounds. Before addressing this topic head on, I want to establish a couple of things: Scale weight is a symptom of behavior – either good or bad. If the scale weight declines because of exercise and...Protein Supplements – What kind and how much?
In this day and age, everyone is talking about protein. Wherever I go on my travels, I am asked routinely about protein. Let me preface by saying I will be addressing this from a protein supplement standpoint, not food. What kind of protein should I use? When...Delayed Consequences of Unhealthy Eating
We all have the beautiful freedom of choice. However, each choice has an attached consequence, whether good or bad. It has become very clear to me that if the consequence does not quickly manifest, the power of the choice tends to diminish. Let me give you this...In the wrong place at the wrong time…or not?
This message by Mark Sherwood from a service at Trinity Church in Jonesboro, AR will truly bless...The Art of Uncommon Courtesy
During a recent visit to the post office, I saw a woman holding several packages in her arms as she approached the front entry doors. Without thinking, I quickly opened the door for her and said, “There you go ma’am.” She looked me with a shocked and stated, “Why...Is our faith a private matter?
This question has been a topic of conversation and point of contention for a number of years. Some stand on one side with great passion while others stand at any point in between. Let me take a few moments to expound on the question. First, my country, the USA, was...Totality of Wellness
What exactly is wellness? By definition, is simply means ‘the absence of illness.’ To further define and alleviate misconceptions, let me also say that being physically fit does not equate to being well. Additionally, being overweight does not equate to being unfit. ...How Wellness Is (or Isn’t) Passed On from Generation to Generation
I am sitting in an LAX terminal as I observe a father and mother walking towards me accompanied by their children. I estimate the parents’ age to be in their 40s with their two girls’ ages to be in their 20s. They all were visibly showing discomfort as they...Using Exercise to Keep Calm
Has someone ever told you to “go take a walk and cool off”? Hopefully you experienced the benefits of listening to that advice. It is very helpful to understand why these benefits appear. When our emotions are heightened by anxiety, frustration, anger, or fear, it...Simple Steps to Forming Exercise & Nutrition Habits
We have all heard of the cliché ‘practice makes perfect.’ Recently, a colleague added a new twist by saying, “practice not only makes perfect but also permanent.” I immediately thought of how that applies to the formation of habits. We can practice both good and bad...Do I use steroids?
Throughout my time of being involved in the fitness industry and in bodybuilding, I have routinely been asked the question, “Do you take steroids?” As many that have asked me that question, I am very certain there are many more who simply believe it. Since my...The Quickest Way to Get In Shape
What ever happened to good old-fashioned hard, consistent work? Hasn’t it always been the tried and true, sure-fire way to lasting success and results? Somehow, in regard to fitness, this hard work – consistent methodology has morphed into an ‘I want in NOW’ or...An Exercise Plan for Beginners
“Where do I begin when it comes to beginning an exercise plan?” With so many options to choose from, I want to lay out some basic guidelines to follow when just starting out. Please understand that when I say ‘just starting out,’ I am speaking to those who know they...
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