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Have you seen Star Wars yet? If not, let me warn you now that this post will have spoilers. Click here if you don’t want to know what happens in The Last Jedi which came out last Friday December 15th. Today we’re going to dive deep into the Star Wars universe. May the force be with you. Luke…The… Read more

December is here! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, you know the time you get to gather with your loved ones and eat a million Christmas cookies! Hold up, who said you have to eat all the cookies? For many, the holidays are a great excuse to eat more and workout less. Especially…How… Read more

Were you a part of the Chicago Marathon Lottery for 2018? You know, the system where you have to wait and hold your breath until December 12th to know whether you’ve been selected or not? If you entered the lottery and were one of the unlucky ones to not be selected, I’m here to tell…Chicago… Read more

Reddit for weight loss? Have you heard of Reddit? It is the front page of the internet. In addition to the news and other random stories, people are losing weight with Reddit. With over 670,000 subscribers to the weight loss sub-reddit channel LOSEIT, a robust community is forming online. They offer a weight-loss Quick Start…Weight… Read more

Motivation is key Whether you’re just starting out your fitness journey or you’ve been at it for awhile, you will notice that motivation is needed to get your butt into gear. Ideally, you should find motivation and discipline within yourself. But sometimes, it’s good to have fitness friends to keep us accountable and active. How…How… Read more

A growing body of research has been showing many health benefits of integrative yoga practice. Today we’re going to learn about the top 5 yoga benefits, the main reasons I practice yoga on my active recovery days. Top 5 Yoga benefits Quality of Life. Yoga is associated with health-related quality of life improvements (HRQOL). Different practice…The… Read more

Have you heard of the Keto diet? If you haven’t, it’s possible you live under a rock under the sea like SpongeBob Square Pants. The Ketogenic diet is the current trending diet. The one that’s helping people shed pounds easily, and even more importantly helping some improve their health. The keto diet can help many health…Why… Read more

Too much coffee? Historically, we’ve been told to limit our caffeine intake. I’ve always been told anything more then 2-3 cups a day isn’t good for you. Well, I’m here today with some good news for you coffee lovers out there (like me)! A new study shows the more coffee you drink, the better your…Coffee:… Read more

Are you a supplement guru? Do you take your protein shake shaken or stirred? With milk or cold water? Or are you lost when you enter that section of the grocery store meant for the weight lifters and health nuts of the world? I’m here to tell you how BCAAs can help you, whether you’re…Branched-Chain… Read more

One of my favorite days of the week is back workout day! It’s the day I get to hit my back muscles in multiple ways at the gym. One of my favorite things about working my back is that I see results quickly. One of my least favorite things is walking around all stiff like…My… Read more