Here’s why you need to up your NEAT game! Non-exercise activity thermogenesis burns more way calories than you think… What Is NEAT? NEAT is the energy (aka calories) you burn doing everything that isn’t formal exercise — walking, cleaning, fidgeting, cooking, standing, yard work, etc. Why NEAT Matters So Much Because you get […]

We know that stress is more than just an emotional response to something upsetting or exciting, right? Stress is biological – that is, it creates changes in our bodies and brains.  And those changes can sabotage your weight loss, fitness and health goals. So what can we do about it (given that stress is unavoidable)? […]

Let’s get something clear right away — carbs are NOT the bad guys, especially if sustainable weight loss is your goal! They’ve been demonized in the media for the last what, ten+ years? Way too many of us have fallen victim to thinking they should cut ALL carbs to support weight loss. Long story short: […]

Oh, the age-old debate: to carb or not to carb? Well, if you’re dreaming of building mountains of muscles and staying lean in the process, you might want to buddy up with carbs. Here’s the scoop on why carbohydrates are a must-have in your muscle-building and fat-burning arsenal.  Let’s get into the good stuff that’ll […]

Dieting but can’t lose weight? I get it. It’s so frustrating to feel like your body is broken because you’re working so hard at dieting and the weight just won’t come off. The GOOD news is that it’s almost always a pretty simple fix. (but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy!) Let me tell you […]

Sure lean muscle looks great on a body.  I mean, who doesn’t admire chiselled abs, shapely shoulder caps, and firm round glutes?! The benefits of having a good amount of muscle mass go far beyond just looking good naked – especially as you’re aging. But don’t take my word for it. Dr. Stacy Sims often […]