The game of golf has really taken off over the past year and a half. Countless people of all ages and abilities have flocked to the golf course to begin a new hobby and means of exercise. Take enough swings and you’ll soon realize that the sport asks a lot of your body.

I have a friend named Dave.  He is a former active duty U.S. Marine.  Not long ago, Dave learned the hard way, the importance of the first step in body transformation. Dave weighed 328 pounds and because he didn’t first focus on getting in the right mindset, he almost gave up and threw in the Read more…

The human body has about 600 muscles. The number of different (and safe) dumbbell exercises that have been invented is probably over 100. So, how many movements should you be doing?

I’ve had countless clients come to me over the years asking for my “secrets” to gain lean muscle mass. One in particular asked me to guide him to put on as much muscle as possible in 6 weeks. Having a bodybuilding competition background myself, I know how to put on muscle with a time limit Read more…

Changing gears in terms of diet approach can be overwhelming, even with a background in the medical field. My transition to a plant based diet seemed like walking into a new territory. Wanting to lose weight was my main goal, but also to get the benefits in terms of cardiovascular health.

It’s a hot summer day and you’ve been outside for most of it. Whether it’s doing a bit of yard work or having some fun at an outdoor gathering, your mind and body have been busy, and getting in a couple glasses of water is the least of your concern.

I recall working with a particular client who needed to lose weight badly, but it was always a struggle. It was a constant roller coaster ride……down 3 pounds, up 4 pounds, never finding that consistent sweet spot of regular weight loss. “That’s it, I’m done eating bread!” he would say after weighing in and not Read more…

Have you ever seen a magazine cover or social media post claiming that eating certain foods will make you lose weight? I see it all the time. “This special soup helps you burn 14 lbs of fat in a week.” “This secret juice cleanse recipe burns fat.” Here’s the truth about losing body fat: There Read more…

Do you ever feel like you are working hard to be fit, eating what you think is right and exercising often, yet nothing seems to ever change in your body? You keep gaining weight, feeling worse and nothing you do seems to help?

Setting unrealistic goals: A goal should be achievable, make you feel good and one you can maintain for the long haul.  Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reasonable, and Time-oriented (SMART). It’s best to avoid setting extreme goals that you are unlikely to obtain (20 pound weight loss in 10 days).  Setting a goal of Read more…