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Melissa’s Ultimate Guide to High Fat Eating – Let’s Get Started!
My ultimate guide to high fat eating… Frustrated, Confused, Nervous? I don’t blame you one bit because our trusted government has pushed a low-fat diet on society for 40 years now. Our Western diet promotes a high amount of carbohydrates with very little fat. You can’t go anywhere past your front door without seeing that […]
Continue readingWhat’s Your Muscle Building Workout Plan of Attack?
Do you have a muscle building workout plan? It’s an intimidating question, for sure, but it might make you realize that you really aren’t sure where to start getting those gains… A HFLC diet will give you more than enough protein to build muscle, but what exactly is protein, and how does it build muscle? […]
Continue readingWant to Have More Energy? No Carbs Necessary!
Doing a stair climb or a triathlon? You need to have more energy to make it through! Many athletes load up on carbs before a big game or event, because they mistakenly think it’s the only way to have enough energy the whole time. And it’s true, you have more quick fuel if you eat […]
Continue readingIs Fasting Healthy? Hurry Up and Fast!
“Is fasting healthy and safe?” You’re probably familiar with the concept of fasting, and perhaps you’ve heard about dietary fasting for health benefits as well. Some people fast for religious reasons, or for medical ones (e.g. fasting before bloodwork or surgery). But what is an intermittent fasting diet? Is it safe? Is it effective? Basically, intermittent […]
Continue readingStop Working So Hard! Why You’ve Gotta Take a Break
We’re toiling away in modern society, and there’s nobody to tell us to stop working so hard. Not only our bosses, but everyone else has bought into the virtue of working hard above all else, even mental health. The idea of taking a break, resting, and relaxing are oddly controversial. If you stop working so […]
Continue readingSo Done with Soda… Why You Need To Breakup
For the most part, soda has gone the way of tobacco — meaning, consumers are under no illusions about the ill effects, but for some, it’s just too hard to quit. But you soon should be so done with soda… Soda addiction is a real thing. The caffeine and the sugar rush/crash cycle work together […]
Continue readingTurn Your Body Into an Endorphin Factory (It May Become Addictive!)
Why you’ll want to turn your body into an endorphin factory… You’ve probably heard the phrase, “exercise is good for your mind, body, and soul” before, and not thought much of it. The “body and soul” part makes sense – exercise increases your metabolism, decreases your risk for several diseases, stimulates muscle growth, and boosts […]
Continue readingTop 5 Foods To Eat Regularly For Weight Loss
Despite what people who follow me on Facebook and Instagram might think, I eat a fairly straightforward diet. These are my recommendations of the top 5 foods to eat regularly for a healthy lifestyle and a slimmer waistline. There is usually some kind of healthy, grass fed and finished meat or wild caught fish making […]
Continue readingIs It The Flu or Is It You?
Is it the flu or is it you? Are we getting sicker, or just not taking optimal care of ourselves? People tend to believe that bad things won’t happen to them and that they are less susceptible to mishaps than the average person. Psychologists call this “it won’t happen to me” thinking “optimism bias.” Usually, […]
Continue readingMy Problem With A Keto Diet Plan
I had to put this post up – to clear up some confusion on my thoughts about a keto diet plan and also to set the record straight… with my reasons! I said it before and I’ll say it again – I can’t support the keto diet plan that most keto fans seem to be […]
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