We all get thrown off of our health and fitness habits sometimes! Even me! How do we get back on track? While it’s different for each of us, here’s how I did it today.
Category: Coaching
Three Low Carb Breakfast Solutions For Busy People
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Maybe, maybe not. But it is important if you have weight or fat loss or sports performance goals. For busy people, breakfast often gets ignored or even turned into a take-out nightmare. Here are three great solutions for that problem!
Obesity May Be Killing More People Than Smoking In England And Scotland
Smoking kills. That idea is universally and scientifically accepted. Millions have died from smoking-related illnesses and many more continue to die. But obesity and excess body fat may be giving smoking a run for it’s money, according to new research. They may even be the new biggest killer.
Want A Happy 2021? Science Says Do This!
With 2020 behind us, being happy is probably a popular resolution this New Year! Will losing some weight make you happy? Finding a better job? Moving to another state (or another planet, where there are no pandemics?) Science tells us it’s simpler than that and we can all do it.
Will Teen Cannabis Use Impair Cognitive Development?
The relationship between teen cannabis use and cognitive impairment has been studied frequently. One question has been whether the cognitive impairment is causal or consequential to the cannabis use. A study out of Canada sought to answer that question and find out what effects teen cannabis use has on cognition.
Good Refs Or Rotten Calls? It’s All In Your Mind
Soccer is the most widely played and watched sport in the world. It’s rules are essentially universal in every nation. But ask die-hard fans of any team about a given match and you’re likely to get differing views, depending on the outcome and which team’s fans you ask.
Five Key Elements Of Meal Planning And Prep
Meal planning and preparation might be the thing that separates those who succeed in their fitness pursuits from those who fail. Whether your goal is weight or fat loss, muscle gain or just better performance, learning this skill and sticking with it might be your not-so-secret weapon!
Biological Clocks And Olympic Performance
Many elements go into a successful high-level athletic performance. Training, mental preparation and nutrition are key aspects of winning performance. But what about an athlete’s biological clock? Are certain physiological characteristics peaking at different times of day? If so, what would it mean for athletic performance?
Cannabis, Pregnancy And Middle Childhood Mental Health
Cannabis use, including among among pregnant women, is rising sharply in the US. Media and even government outlets seem in a rush to promote it as a side-effect free answer to stress, anxiety and other conditions. But does its use by expectant mothers pose a risk to their unborn children?
Alcohol Consumption, Aging And Cognitive Function
It has been pretty widely accepted that cognitive ability declines as we age. If you ask most people, including most doctors, if alcohol consumption is good for cognitive function, they’d likely say no. But are they right? Does alcohol consumption speed age-related cognitive decline?