“I should work out today.” “I should eat better.” “I should stop shoving food in my face.” How many times a day do you find yourself using the word should? Most of my clients know what they should be doing to improve their health, but can’t seem to motivate themselves to actually do it. That’s why they come...
There's more to living a longer life than working out and eating clean! You already know that wearing out your dumbbells and stocking your fridge with clean foods equals a longer, healthier life. Chances are you're already hitting the gym, piling on the veggies and spending all your time outside the office wearing leggings. You've got...
Ease muscle tension and relax your mind before bed with these pajama-friendly stretches. Ever make the effort to get to bed at a decent hour only to experience a war of attrition with the clock on your nightstand? Its numbers silently tick away while you attempt to quell jumpy legs and a racing mind that pauses...
Well, does it? We’re all going to be putting food in our bodies just about every day for the rest of our lives. Most of us will do it several times a day. We’ll chew it, send it down the esophagus into our stomach, and expose it to gastric juices and digestive enzymes. We’ll strip it...
We live in a world of ‘quick-starts’, ‘how-to-guides’, ‘career hacks’. This article is none of those. It’s a different kind of success story. And a powerful lesson on how to get ahead in health, fitness, and wellness, or any other field. ++++ Success secrets. Productivity hacks. Tips, tricks, and quick formulas. I’m often asked to share these as advice; the...
When Mark asked me to write a post about the toll the pandemic is taking on mental health and relationships, I didn’t want simply to detail the ways it’s hard to live through a pandemic. Nor did I want to throw a bunch of statistics at you about how many people are having a difficult...
Try this routine to kick butt during that time of the month. Shark week. Surfing the crimson wave. A visit from Aunt Flo. Riding the cotton pony. No matter how many cute euphemisms we assign to our menstrual cycle, it doesn’t take away the bloating, cramps, fatigue or heightened emotions. Learn how to combat period symptoms with exercise...
Today we welcome a post by guest author Ashleigh VanHouten, health and nutrition journalist, public speaker, certified health coach, and host of the Muscle Maven Radio podcast. Here, she explains why we’re missing out if we’re only eating boring boneless cuts of meat from the grocery store, and makes the case for eating nose-to-tail, for...
When you think of a Cubano, or Cuban Sandwich, you probably think of some combination of flavorful pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on bread, grilled until the layers meld into a salty, tangy, warm pork and cool pickle flavor bomb. This Keto Cubano Sliders Recipe gives you the Cuban Sandwich experience you crave without...
Research of the Week People with amnesia often gain weight because they forget they’ve already eaten. Caffeine makes alcohol more rewarding. Taller people have stronger testosterone responses to exercise. Despite widespread dairy consumption, Bronze Age Europeans had relatively low frequency of lactase persistence. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 444: Ashleigh VanHouten: Host Elle Russ welcomes Ashleigh VanHouten back to the podcast. Episode...
If you're looking to build your mental strength and fortitude, this is the episode for you. We’re here with Amy Morin discussing specific mental strength exercises to manage your emotions, regulate your thoughts and take more productive action.Powered by WPeMatico...
Follow these simple safety guidelines to reap the benefits of exercising while pregnant. Becoming a mom was the best thing that ever happened to me, but it didn’t come without a cost. My body changed. My hormones went crazy. And some of the changes were permanent. Lisa Maximus while pregnant.The entire time I was pregnant, women...
Nourish your body, aid your digestion and increase your energy with these comforting and nutrient-dense soup recipes. Chicken soup can be a panacea for both colds and fevers. It’s warm and hydrating and appears to prompt anti-inflammatory activity to help you rebound more quickly. Warm up to these delicious chicken soup recipes this fall. Veggie-licious Chicken Soup Makes:...
Pairing your workout with the right music means results. Music can make or break a workout — in more ways than one. “The judicious use of music can bring about measurable and meaningful benefits to human performance, particularly when the beat is synced with work rate,” says Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., professor at Brunel University London. In...
Harness the energy of your gym or favorite group workout with these five strategies. Working out at home isn’t always easy despite its convenience. Many people are motivated by the energy of a group class or the in-person presence of a killer coach. You could be tight on space or lacking familiar equipment. Maybe you stand...
Hey, folks. If you’ve ever wondered if watching what you eat is really worth it, you’ll want to check out today’s post. PHCI Coaching Director, Erin Power is here answering your questions about managing macros, weighing the pros and cons of meal prep, and the value of paying more for your food. We love getting...
When you think about sports nutrition, what comes to mind? The lean, ripped bodies of professional athletes. Advanced macro ratios that are “administered” and closely monitored. Biochemistry, nutrient timing, and cutting-edge supplementation. All of the above. Answer A, B, C, or D (everyone’s favorite)? That’s pretty typical. There’s just one problem: Even collectively, these responses represent only a small slice of...
Refuel your body with this clean, protein-rich meal postworkout! You know it's important to refuel after your workout. Here's a recipe that fits the bill for meal number one: post-weight workout. We've taken a classic New Orleans dish, jambalaya, and gave it a clean makeover. Toss in different fresh vegetables for a good dose of carbs,...
Consuming carbs and artificially sweetened drinks together can cause metabolic dysfunction, researchers find. Energy bars and drinks containing artificial sweeteners instead of sugar might not be a healthy trade after all, suggests research published in Cell Metabolism. Scientists wanted to see whether repeated use of artificial sweeteners might erode your ability to taste sweet things, which could...
What happens if you eat more protein than your body needs? Your individual protein needs will depend on a few factors, including bodyweight, age, activity level and overall health. Active women trying to gain muscle can eat a little more than average, but if your goals skew more toward endurance, performance or fat loss, excess protein...