We are so used to the idea of "more is better". Regardless of the diminishing rate of returns many "favorable" actions provide us, we sometimes simply can't help ourselves. Kari fell into this category. She contacted me early in 2014, frustrated with her lack of fitness progress and a damning diagnosis from her doctor - adrenal failure - which was wreaking havoc on her energy levels and as a result, her weight and body composition. After the preliminary disclaimers were made (repeat … [Read more...]
Moms Who Kick Ass!
Moms. There's a very special place in our hearts for Moms. There has to be. I mean, through all their eye-roll-inducing "momness"..........they're our Moms. They're the first woman we all loved unconditionally. Pretty much no matter who you are. And Moms? They give the ultimate sacrifice - their bodies - for the sake of starting a family. And making it whole. And complete. Most fitness ads you see out there for moms? Some nonsense about yoga with a slender woman, dressed in … [Read more...]
Long Term Clients
Fitness is a journey, not a destination. We can talk protocols, weight lifting progression models, optimal macro splits, and the "hottest" supp to aid you in your quest. But the absolute MOST any of those items can do is improve the RATE at which you progress. 12-week before and after "transformations" are fine and dandy - but the REAL progress? Where you see those jaw-dropping whole-body improvements? They take time. Often, they take a long time. Our clients are informed of this going … [Read more...]
The 12-Week Total Body Transformation: Fact or Fiction?
I have a confession to make: I hate before and after pictures. It's true. I hate them. With a passion. Most before and after pictures you see are advertisements. Let's make no qualms about it. And call a spade a spade. Why is there even such a thing? One reason: Before and after pics sell. And the fact that most before and after pics are emblazoned across the pages of Flex and Muscular Development in the corner of an advertisement for the latest supplement should tell you … [Read more...]