Welcome back to our series on building muscle. If you missed the introductory post, please go back and check it out! Now that we know how important muscle is for our health, let’s delve into some details on protein. How much protein should I have? This is an age old question and rife with some controversy…
Today I want to talk to you about muscles, why most of you reading this probably don’t have enough muscle mass, and strategies to get you started on building muscle today. We often associate building muscle with our youth, Arnold Schwarzenegger, or those guys who repeatedly set off the “Lunk Alarm” at Planet Fitness.…
As we enter February 2023, we approach the unfortunate tradition in American culture — that new year’s resolution health kick is starting to fizzle out. There are many reasons for this: the goal was too difficult, the intervention was too much, we focused too much on external rewards (i.e. Goal weight) rather than intrinsic rewards…
Step 1- Lay a Strong Foundation and Keep it Strong You must first establish a strong foundation of health. The cornerstones of optimal health must be established and maintained to optimize physical and emotional wellbeing, build a strong immune system, and maintain a healthy body composition. What are the foundation stones of health? (This list…
We are coming up on a string of holidays — Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. These are all wonderful occasions to slow down, connect with our friends and families, and experience the joy of generous giving (food, gifts, donations, time, etc). And we know that there are incredibly powerful health benefits to each…
Today I want to talk about the most important concept in thinking about your health: lifespan vs healthspan. Lifespan is simply the number of years you are alive and breathing on Earth, irregardless of health and quality of life. Healthspan, on the other hand, is the number of years on Earth you feel healthy…
I got the idea for this blog post while snacking on a few crackers I bought from the store. It goes without saying that my wife (who is a dietitian) and I are fairly health conscious when it comes our grocery store purchases, often scrutinizing nutrition labels of almost everything in our cart. But even…
