Protein Shakes: Why They’re Not as Effective as you Think!
I have a lot of clients who ask me why I am not a fan of protein powders, and I have a very simple answer for them. Protein powders, shakes, and bars are all supplements, and supplements are items that should be added to an already established, well-rounded program. You don’t supplement a bad program, [...]
Read moreGood Fat vs. Bad Fat
Like just about anything in life, there are two sides to fat. There is good fat and bad fat, but it very easy for good fat to become bad. One example I have for this is olive oil. People hear that olive oil is a good fat, so when they make a weight loss goal, [...]
Read moreWhat Kind of Weight Are you Really Losing: Losing Fat vs. Losing Muscle
One of my pet peeves is when people come to me and say that they are going to lose weight simply by cutting their caloric intake. They are right. If you are eating 2000 calories a day and cut it down to 1700, you will lose weight. Yes, I said it, cutting calories will help [...]
Read moreIs Your Best Truly Your Best
In my line of work, I consistently come across people who say they want to lose, let’s say, 60 pounds. They’ve got the motivation; they just need the guidance, direction, and support. They start out great, and lose 30 pounds in 8 weeks. At this point, I am pumped for them, and see that they [...]
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