28Aug 2018 by owner
Over 50? The 3 Diet Hacks that Halle Berry follows to look FLAWLESS over age 50

Over 50? The 3 Diet Hacks that Halle Berry follows to look FLAWLESS over age 50

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In addition to following a keto diet, drinking bone broth for her overall glow, and keeping up with a killer workout routine, the actress recently revealed in her #FitnessFriday Instagram Stories that she also does a form of intermittent fasting. "I normally eat two meals a day," Halle revealed in a Q+A session to her social media followers. "I normally skip breakfast and I sort of fast and I do my green drink or I do my bullet coffee," she added.  While it's not entirely clear what form of fasting Halle does, it sounds a lot like the 16:8 diet—which Jenna Jameson is also a fan of, in addition to her keto diet—where you fast for 16 hours (typically overnight) and then eat what you want (in Halle's case, a keto diet) for the remaining eight. 2. …
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20Jul 2017 by owner
The Importance of Brain Optimization for the Executive Type

The Importance of Brain Optimization for the Executive Type

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I wanted to write this article based off a few reasons. One of those is because a colleague of mine recently had the world’s most credentialed strength and conditioning coach come to speak to all the executives and employees of a very large organization. This main topic was on brain optimization and how to increase the efficiency of tasks and productivity in the workplace. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to take some certifications with this coach as well as hear him speak before. The other reasons being are related to the fact that the wellness community, in my opinion, needs some modern innovation that seems to be lacking throughout which is a major concern. The brain and its health both from a mental state of mind and…
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20Jul 2017 by owner
Excerpt from “Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time”

Excerpt from “Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time”

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The Body: Physical Energy Our program begins by focusing on physical energy. It is scarcely news that inadequate nutrition, exercise, sleep, and rest diminish people’s basic energy levels, as well as their ability to manage their emotions and focus their attention. Nonetheless, many executives don’t find ways to practice consistently healthy behaviors, given all the other demands in their lives. Before participants in our program begin to explore ways to increase their physical energy, they take an energy audit, which includes four questions in each energy dimension—body, emotions, mind, and spirit. (See the exhibit “Are You Headed for an Energy Crisis?”) On average, participants get eight to ten of those 16 questions “wrong,” meaning they’re doing things such as skipping breakfast, failing to express appreciation to others, struggling to focus…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
WHAT…Eat Cheese, Steak + Beef Jerky to BOOST your Metabolism

WHAT…Eat Cheese, Steak + Beef Jerky to BOOST your Metabolism

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YES IT'S TRUE!!  These foods that many people consider "BAD" or "OFF LIMITS" when trying to watch your weight can actually be BENEFICIAL to keeping your waistline trim.  Your taste buds will be so happy too! Cheese You will read conflicting views on the consumption of cheese and other dairy products, but studies show that cheese and the butyric acid it contains, has been linked to reduced hunger levels, reduced incidences of obesity and increased metabolic rate. Consuming natural cheese with whole-grain bread has been shown to yield better metabolic results as compared to consuming processed cheese with white bread. Beef Jerky Beef jerky can be good for you and it can even boost your metabolism, provided it’s not loaded with excess sugar and sodium. You may want to avoid…
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14Oct 2015 by owner
Bradley Cooper ate 6,000 Calories per day to BUFF UP for his role

Bradley Cooper ate 6,000 Calories per day to BUFF UP for his role

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To prep for his role as Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle in the blockbuster movie American Sniper, Bradley Cooper took his physical transformation very seriously! Packing on 40 pounds of muscle, Cooper tells Men's Health he consumed an insane 6,000 calories a day — and had to be force-fed! — while getting into character. "I had to get to the point where I believed I was him," Cooper, 40, told the fitness magazine. "At 185 pounds, it would've been a joke....Chris wasn't ripped. He wasn't sinewy. He was just a bear." Cooper's pre-production journey wasn't all Twinkies and Oreos, either. In order to do the least amount of damage to his body while bulking up, Cooper — under the guidance of trainer Jason Walsh and a personal chef — took in…
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01Aug 2015 by owner
BUFF UP like BATMAN – What did Ben REALLY do?

BUFF UP like BATMAN – What did Ben REALLY do?

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To BUILD HIMSELF into the IDEAL BATMAN PHYSIQUE, Ben Affleck really had to focus on both his PHYSICAL TRAINING + DIET.   He needed to create an overall athletic physique, not just big muscles.  Filming for the role was also physically challenging, which meant Ben had to have excellent cardio endurance to make it thru all those strenuous stunt scenes and long days on set.  The training program he used was a high intensity, full body workout that got him ripped just in time for the start of the film shooting.  He did a lot of cardio training mixed in with his resistance training.  In terms of his weight training, he would alternate high reps and low reps with both compound and isolation workouts. He did tons of torso work and abs…
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08Apr 2015 by owner
Do these 5 Things Every Day to Lose Weight without Trying

Do these 5 Things Every Day to Lose Weight without Trying

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Add these 5 easy tricks into your daily routine to shed pounds fast and keep them off for good!  It's all about the HABITS...and here are a few that you can painlessly integrate into your already BUSY day to help your pants feel looser around your waistline seemingly EFFORTLESSLY! 1.  Think "CROWD OUT" vs. "CUT OUT" Instead of a strict diet that tells you all the things NOT to eat, here's an easier way to think about it: CROWD OUT with the BEST FOOD CHOICES instead of CUT OUT. Essentially, you focus on what to do vs. what not to do by slowly working good habits into your routine. After time, you’re eating and drinking so many healthy things that you don’t have room for the bad stuff. (Wellll maybe there's still a little…
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08Apr 2015 by owner
5 #DietHacks for Bikini Abs in No Time!

5 #DietHacks for Bikini Abs in No Time!

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1.  SNACK at this "Magic Hour" Try eating a snack that contains PROTEIN between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Go for a protein shake or bar, a piece of low-fat cheese like string cheese, or some almonds paired with an organic apple. No matter what, do not miss that snack. It's important because it boosts metabolism and balances blood sugar. The more stable throughout the day you keep your blood sugar, the lower you keep your insulin levels, and excess insulin makes you store fat around your middle. Additionally, eating every three to four hours (small meal or snack) will keep your blood sugar even, but many people tend to go five or six hours between lunch and dinner without eating. 2.  Shake on the NATURAL SEA SALT Use natural sea salt or kosher salt,…
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