by Mike | Apr 1, 2015 | Exercise, Fat Loss
I’m being kind. I could have said the 80s. See, there’s a time lag. It takes a while for the latest information to filter into general use. That seems to be true of most fields. In the gym in particular, out-dated methods die-hard. Either people don’t care, or just...
by Mike | Oct 29, 2014 | Behaviour Change, Binge Eating, Exercise, Fat Loss, Habits, Health, Inspiration, Mindset, Motivation, Weight Loss, Willpower
If you struggle to stay on track with your health and fitness, you’re not alone. While many of us have embraced a short-lived health kick from time to time, consistently eating well and exercising seems to be a different challenge altogether. Here are some strategies...
by Mike | Oct 15, 2014 | Behaviour Change, Binge Eating, Exercise, Fat Loss, Food, Habits, Happiness, Health, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Willpower
I’ve written a lot about the craziness of the health and fitness world. It’s a world that’s choc full of potentially harmful ideas and practices, many of which are entrenched in our culture. Some of these ideas are actively promoted by people in the industry. Some...
by Mike | Aug 19, 2014 | Binge Eating, Exercise, Habits, Happiness, Health, Nutrition, Willpower
What does it take? What does it really take to be healthy? To be happy? Or to be in the best shape of your life? The message sold by the fitness and nutrition industry would have us believe that it takes unwavering grit! No pain, no gain! #BeastMode...
by Mike | Jul 22, 2014 | Exercise, Fat Loss
The great gym mistake – as I see it, at least – is that everyone is either a bodybuilder or a marathon runner. In reality, most people are neither. Most people have little desire to paint themselves orange, squeeze on a tiny pair of posing pants and let others judge...
by Mike | Jul 9, 2014 | Binge Eating, Exercise, Habits, Happiness, Health, Inspiration, Mindset, Nutrition, Paleo, Personal Development, Uncategorized, Weight Loss, Willpower
Holidays can be a funny thing in the crazy world of health and fitness. Like just about anything else in the life of a fitness enthusiast, they can carry a certain emotional charge. …And as ever in this industry, people tend to gravitate towards the extremes. First...