When I heard this headline, I was obviously taken aback…. Could much of what I’ve learned be part of some carnivore agenda? All those books, studies, all that work with clients, could it all have amounted to nothing?!? And what about my vegan friends? Do I owe them one big apology?! Okay, I’ve also emphasised … Continue reading Raising Steaks: My Take on the “A High Protein Diet is Worse Than Cigarettes” Study
“I, like, cannot function without my morning coffee,” I hear this and cringe. Not because I’m a health snob, but because I once felt this way, and I know that it’s not pretty. The life of a personal trainer revolves around early mornings and late evenings – both of which require you to be constantly … Continue reading Need to Cut Down on Coffee?? 3 Healthier Alternatives
It was December of 2011 and I was hot, thirsty, and probably needed a shower. I was also sailing across the Amazon River from the Rio Negro in Northern Brazil where I would spend the next 3 days living and learning the ways of an Amazonian tribe. Excited? Yes, but also pretty frightened about what could … Continue reading What Living With An Amazonian Tribe Taught Me About Nutrition
I’ve travelled quite a bit over the past few years. My trips have been mainly party oriented with virtually no thought of fitness…. then comes the plane trip home and I think “Oh shit, I’ve got some work to do.” On my latest trip, however (8 months in South America), I began to ask questions … Continue reading The Art of Healthy Backpacking II: Fitness