Motivation

Motivation

I’ve been asked what keeps me motivated. An easy answer is the typical mom response that my kids are watching me and I’m setting the example. While that is absolutely true for the lifestyle as a whole, lets be real, our kids don’t give a shit if we skip the gym when we’re not feeling it. They […]

Chili Pepper Power: Melting Fat and Heating Up the Bedroom

Chili Pepper Power: Melting Fat and Heating Up the Bedroom

Almost everyone knows what a chili pepper is. It’s hot and it’s found almost anywhere in the world. But do you know that chili peppers are capable of so much more than making your favorite meals fiery hot and taste better? Chili peppers have capsaicin in their seeds and white inner membrane. This bioactive plant […]

Hesperidin: The Unknown Super Antioxidant Hiding in Your Orange Peel

Hesperidin: The Unknown Super Antioxidant Hiding in Your Orange Peel

Like with most fruits, the peel is something we often discard in favor of the tasty part of the fruit. We all know fruits and vegetables contain many beneficial compounds for us to consume, but does the plants take into consideration which part of them we eat and benefit from? In fact, the most beneficial […]

Coaches

Coaches

Why do we decide to stop? What makes us “end” only to sometime begin again?. My countless beginnings have always been about the gym. I can’t count how many times I’ve “started over.” What makes each time supposedly “different?” After a 22-month talk (with my 22-month toddler) I started over again. Weights were heavier than […]

How Meditation Make Men More Manly

How Meditation Make Men More Manly

When men hear the word yoga, images of ladies in tight yoga pants are probably what come to mind first. It’s understandable for the average male to think that, since yoga is still mistakenly regarded as a woman’s practice. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Yoga actually has numerous benefits for men, especially […]