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• The Value of Being a Beginner

  “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” - Plato “Oh I know how to do that!” I’m sure everyone has said this phrase at least once in their lives. When it comes to experiences, our brains are constantly on the lookout for some new threat. So, when we see something that we perceive is routine, we go into relaxed mode. We focus less on the experience and more on ease of completion. Because let’s be honest, our minds want the path of least resistance. Difficult things are usually dangerous. This mindset, however, can actually hold us back in our progression to being better than we were yesterday. (and ....

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• The Diary of a Hungry Man: Part 5

  Journey along with Kyle as he deals with cravings, meal prep, where to find healthy options in a hectic airport and more! If you missed the first and second installments of his blog series, no worries. You can check them out here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 FRIDAY: I'm up bright and early at 4:30am and getting ready — I have no appetite at this hour. After a couple of hours of work, I slide over to a small breakfast place around the corner from the gym called LePeep - I have a 4-egg omelet with bacon, avocado, potatoes, fruit. This hits the spot and gives me great energy without sitting heavy in my stomach for my workout at noon. Which is good, because the 150 Calorie Row, ....

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• Not Seeing Results? This is Probably Why

  We've all been there. We put in the sweat. We're going to the gym five days a week. Our legs are so sore that we can barely walk up a flight of stairs. Yet, the number on the scale isn't budging. Heck, you think you might have even gained a pound or two. But you're busting your booty at the gym. What's the problem? Shouldn't the pounds be melting off? If this situation sounds like your predicament, then we can almost guarantee you're not addressing one key thing in your weightloss journey. Nutrition.Ah, yes. We said it. Nutrition. It's the less sexy (and usually more difficult) side of shedding the pounds. Without proper nutrition to match your awesome exercise regimen, you'll likely see ....

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• The Diary of a Hungry Man: Part 4

  Journey along with Kyle as he deals with cravings, meal prep, where to find healthy options in a hectic airport and more! If you missed the first and second installments of his blog series, no worries. You can check them out here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 WEDNESDAYUp at 4:45 am — not hungry so I just have some coffee and head to work. After a couple of hours at the gym, I head to a popular breakfast place called First Watch. They have an impressive menu, lots of great options. I order 4 eggs, side of bacon, and some potatoes. I tell them to hold the toast and jam. It’s really good and hits the spot. But the bill comes and it’s $17.00! Yikes! It was probably only 5 dollars ....

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• Top Ten Questions Nutritionists Get

  As a nutritionist, I'm frequently asked questions about diet. With so much information out there on what to eat and what not to eat, it's easy to get caught up in gimmicks that preach fast, easy weight loss. Is there a quick fix pill out there that will make you drop the pounds instantly with no work? I sure haven't found it yet, but I will tell you that watching what you eat and keeping an active lifestyle are sure-fire ways to get, or stay, in shape.Are you guilty of saying this? Just tell me what to eat so I can lose weight My genes make me fat Does eating fat make me fat? How many times per day should I eat? I don't have time to cook all this fancy organic healthy stuff Why can my ....

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• Top 7 Mind hacks to guarantee successful weight-loss 

  Losing weight is equal parts physical and mental. It’s all about believing you can achieve your fitness goals. Along with dialing in nutrition and putting in time at the gym, there are a few “mind hacks” that can help you reach your weight loss goal faster. These are simple, easy hacks that you can put to use today. Hack #1: Smaller platesThis is an oldie, but goodie. Sometimes simply swapping out a large dinner plate for a small one can make you feel like you’re eating more food! Because smaller plate = less plate to cover with food, you’ll likely consume less. Hack #2: Drink more waterLet’s be honest. Sometimes we want to just to eat for no reason at ....

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• The Diary of a Hungry Man: Part 3

  Journey along with Kyle as he deals with cravings, meal prep, where to find healthy options in a hectic airport and more! If you missed the first and second installments of his blog series, no worries. You can check them out here: Part 1 Part 2 Here's how Kyle tackled eating right on the first two days of his trip...MONDAYAfter my early flight, I have a layover in Baltimore. I could hit up the Chipotle in the airport — if you’re strategic, you can be pretty healthy there. But it’s still “breakfast” time, and that doesn’t seem like it’s going to hit the spot. Besides, traveling for a year with Matt White , our VP of Brand Expansion, has made ....

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• 7 Ways to Stay in Shape When You Can't Workout

  Here’s what you need to know…I recently fell extremely ill and had to take some time off from the gym, so I have decided to control what I can, which is what I do (or do not) put into my body. I’ve lowered my carb intake I began tracking and monitoring my protein I’ve been focusing on proper supplementation with fish oil, magnesium and zinc And drinking (some) red wine Dive in to read more about my story and the rationale behind these decisions: Quick caveat: I am not a doctor, licensed nutritionist or certified trainer. This is all research I have done for myself given my circumstances and conclusions that I have come to are best for me. You know life has a way ....

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• The Diary of a Hungry Man: Part 2

  Journey along with Kyle as he deals with cravings, meal prep, where to find healthy options in a hectic airport and more! If you missed the first installment of his blog series, no worries. Before we get started, here are 10 quick notes about my personal nutritional philosophy to give you some context I’m not a big believer in strict nutrition rules - I believe in eating rightfor your body and your goals That being said - if you need to lose weight or feel better, I believe that the foundations of the modern Paleo diet are the best way to get started I believe that you should eat plenty of carbohydrates - if you’ve earned them with activity and exercise I believe that most ....

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• The Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oils

  Fish Oil has been hoisted into the spotlight in recent years for its numerous heart, brain and joint benefits. In our introductory fitness training, our coaches discuss inflammation, fish oil, and it’s natural anti-inflammatory properties. As an ITF athlete, or even prospective ITF athlete, it’s best to start taking fish oil; not only for its anti-inflammatory benefits and many more, but to get the absolute best results from our programming. Let’s take a look. First of all, your body cannot produce Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) so it is necessary for you to get them from food and supplements. While there are numerous EFA’s the two most important are Omega ....

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