For the last two weeks, we talked about the importance of the small, simple habits - both in nutrition and training. But what is the science behind building these habits? Luck for us, there's a large body of research behind this work and once we break it down, it can be both easy to understand … Continue reading The Science Behind Building Habits
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Big leaps are the result of small steps
Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a month. We overestimate what we can do in a year, and underestimate what we can accomplish in a decade.Matthew Kelly, "The Long Run" I often think about this quote - as it pertains to health and fitness, … Continue reading Big leaps are the result of small steps
We UNDERESTIMATE the power of simple nutrition habits.
Keto, low carb, carnivore, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, South Beach, Mediterranean, Blood Type, raw food, Whole30, Atkins, DASH... The list is quite literally ENDLESS. When I did a quick Google search of "How many different diets are there" hundreds of options were listed. There was even on article comparing ONE HUNDRED different diets. 100. One hundred … Continue reading We UNDERESTIMATE the power of simple nutrition habits.
10 Ways to Bulletproof Your Mind…at Home
When I wrote the first article about bulletproofing our body at home, I never intended for this to become a series, nor did I predict the global pandemic that swept through the world in 2020. Quarantine truly changed my life in ways I never expected...But thatโs a blog post for another day. One of these, … Continue reading 10 Ways to Bulletproof Your Mind…at Home
Breath more, stress less
Sure, you've probably been told that you have to decrease stress in your life. I mean, after the year that was 2020, we could all probably use a little stress management. But meditation sounds like such a daunting task. Personally, I've never been "good" at it. I know it's a practice, and I know that … Continue reading Breath more, stress less
Simple, but not easy
The start of a new year is ripe with possibility. Motivation is high and our minds run wild with plans to change, improve, "hack", adjust, remodel, revamp, and replace things that no longer serve us. On any other day, these would be goals, but in the new year, we call these "resolutions". Furthering their power … Continue reading Simple, but not easy
Lessons Learned Running in the Woods
โWeโre heartbroken to inform you that the in-person 2020 race has been cancelled." I started running consistently in March, mostly to get out of the house, if Iโm being completely honest. But then, it just became something I did. I was a runner. Iโm still trying to let that one sink in: I am a … Continue reading Lessons Learned Running in the Woods
My Journey to Gluten Free
I hesitated making a post about this, but I honestly cook too much & share too many recipes for this to go unnoticed. And before I start into the story, I want to say something that I still stand by: There are no 'good' or 'bad' foods, unless you are allergic to or have a … Continue reading My Journey to Gluten Free
Tactical Strength Challenge: Recovery Basics
When we start training for the Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC), itโs likely that there are increases in overall volume of training โ sessions take longer, weight gets heavier, reps go up, etc. This is especially true for those first-time competitors or those just starting to explore the world of kettlebell training. With this increase, we often forget what else has to increase โ our recovery.
Eight Things You NEED to Stop Doing to Lose Weight
We often think about what we need to START doing to lose weight. But what about what we should STOP doing? Here are eight things you need to stop doing if you want to lose weight!
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