Full disclosure, I absolutely hate taking pictures of myself. Being photogenic is not my strong-suit as is, so mixing in my shyness and want to avoid attention is a tough mix. However, it is something that I am working on. Getting out of your comfort zone is super important for personal growth and this is […]
Read More Progress PicsOne thing that I find absolutely fascinating about humans is that not one person in this world is the same as another. There are countless physical and psychological differences in all of us. Yet, we continue to compare ourselves to every one else. It can be difficult with social media being so popular these days, […]
Read More Building Your Body TypeMeeting your protein goals can be very difficult, especially if you are dedicated to a high protein diet. I was shocked to find out that most nutritionists suggest easting at least a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. That is over 200 grams of protein for me per day. Luckily, being mostly a carnivore […]
Read More Tips to Hit Your Protein GoalsPerformance- 7/10- This pre-workout definitely gives you a jolt, but it comes with a price. When I took this pre-workout I knew 2 things were going to happen… I was going to feel energized, and my stomach would be killing me. I’m not sure why this happened but it did not necessarily fuel me for […]
Read More Supplement Review: Mr. Hyde Pre-WOrkoutEveryone has a preference on whether they would like to workout by themselves or with someone. And, let’s face it, a lot of times it just depends on the day. If I had a long day at work and am dragging I am probably not going to want to have to be social. On the […]
Read More Solo Workouts vs. Working Out with SomoneLet’s face it, it is not easy to stay in shape. Life can be busy and it can be very difficult to find the time. I was laid off for about 3 months with the struggles of the tech industry and this was my first week starting a new job, it is tough. Having the […]
Read More Work and Workout???I have 2 questions to ask you when thinking about what time you should be working. What time will you be able to make it work the most frequently? And, What time of day do you typically have the most energy? Pretty obvious questions, especially the first one… but it is something to think about. […]
Read More What Time of Day Should I Workout?I was always taught if something feels off.. it’s probably off. This is very true in fitness as well. Whether it be not feeling top notch and taking a day off from the gym, doing an exercise that doesn’t exactly feel right, or game planning your workout splits for the week. It is very important […]
Read More Listening to your BodyHow many of you have signed up for personal training or a meal plan and they hand you a template telling you to eat this amount of calories with this many grams of protein or do these workouts on this day of the week to see results? A lot of personal trainers have fallen into […]
Read More What Drives Me Crazy About the Fitness Industry…It is every gym goers nightmare… You get to the gym, you start your warm up routine, you reach in your gym bag and realize that you forgot your headphones. It is going to be a tough workout to get through. Music and the gym go together like peanut butter and jelly, which is why […]
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