I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll say it again: More isn’t always better. The solution to your fat loss problems isn’t to work out harder, or more often.

However, sometimes more IS better.

What’s important is to know what’s right for you.

For Your Consideration

I know you’re no dummy, but, just for fun, let’s look at a couple examples of how more can be both better and worse.

Having a 3 day weekend from work: good. Taking a two week vacation from...

The mistake I’m about to divulge is one that can be made anytime. It just happens to be particularly common during the holiday season, which seems to last longer and longer every year, making it all the more detrimental to your health and fitness goals.

An Important Preface

Before I share the worst mistake, there’s another one that has to be mentioned so you aren’t confused about my intentions:

Don’t go into the holidays with a plan to follow a stri...

Before you get all freaked out and your spine starts to disassemble itself at the mere thought of picking up a heavy barbell, there’s something you should understand:

There are countless deadlift variations.

It can be done with a barbell, yes. But also dumbbells, kettlebells, a trap bar, light weight, heavy weight, weight held in front, weight held on the sides, from a deficit, from a rack, conventional stance, sumo stance, with resistance bands, b...

I have some good news, some bad news, and then some more good news about this recipe.

I tried it for the first time a few weeks ago, and I went ahead and calculated the calories. (For the record, counting calories isn’t something I do all the time. In fact, it’s not something I do most of the time. You can see all the pros and cons of calorie counting here.)

The number I came up with was surprisingly low.

That works great for me and MY current goals...

For a moment, forget any advice you’ve heard about diet and exercise. None of it matters without a proper beginning.

Fat loss starts with a single phrase consisting of 5 words (which I’ll share in a minute).

I Promise, It’s Relevant

Apparently, more than three quarters of us think we’re above average drivers. This is despite the fact that:

1. It’s statistically impossible.

2. Almost all of us can admit to having done something unsafe while driving...

Learning to eat better is tough on its own.

When you dislike most of the foods that are “supposed” to make you healthy, it just plain sucks.

Here’s the story of how I unintentionally experimented on myself and learned how even the pickiest of eaters can become more open-minded in their food choices.

Experiment #1

When I was a kid, I would have eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at every meal if my parents let me.

As I grew up and turned into a s...

It’s not that losing weight quickly is impossible.

It isn’t.

It’s just that if you do it too fast, it can negatively affect your metabolism and make it more difficult to keep the weight off once it’s gone.

So what is the ideal speed for weight loss?

A Quick Look at “Safe”

Most states have laws requiring kids to wear helmets when they ride a bike.

Compare that to when my parents were kids. Not only were BIKE helmets not a thing, but if the family took a...

The advice you can find on how to lose fat is not only infinite, it’s often conflicting. I decided to make it easy for you to figure out what’s worth your time and what isn’t.

Let’s get right to it.

Sleep

People tend to focus on diet and exercise, but you might want to consider starting with better sleep.

I’m putting this one first not because it’s MORE important than the others, but because it’s AS important, yet easily the most undervalued componen...

Anyone can work their butt off to get a body like a fitness magazine cover model. But what if you don’t want to work that hard? Can you still get the body of your dreams?

Yep.

Let’s Get Started

I’m gonna be up front with you: I hate the title of this blog. Oh, I’m quite aware I named it myself and have the power, even now, to change it to something else.

I still hate it.

The phrase “body of your dreams” attempts to put an image in your head of what yo...

I’m gonna keep this real short today. What kind of supplements do we recommend you take?

None.

The End

OK, Fine, I’ll Elaborate

I don’t want to leave you thinking supplements are bad.

They’re not.

They can be harmful if you use them when you don’t need them, though. So if you’re going to take any, you’d better be pretty sure it’s necessary.

Like, if a doctor says you have a nutrient deficiency, and it’s one that can’t be quickly fixed with an easy chang...