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Moving across the world is no small feat. When I first decided to take the leap, bringing my small business with me, I have a vision of new opportunities, growth, and expansion. Running a small business is an all-encompassing endeavor. There are no off-days, no simple routines. Every decision, whether it’s about marketing, customer service, […]

In the pursuit of a better body, higher performance, or personal achievement, it’s common to want to raise the bar—to take on higher training volumes, push through stress, and set loftier goals. The problem is, you can’t meet a demand without first having the capacity to handle it. This principle is just as true in […]

The holidays are just around the corner, and for many, that means an onslaught of tempting foods, busy schedules, travel stress, and emotional triggers. Every year, we know it’s coming, yet every year it feels like we’re caught off guard by the challenge. So, why is it that we continue to repeat unhealthy habits during […]

When it comes to training, most of us are familiar with the physical aspects: strength, endurance, and muscle growth. However, one of the most overlooked—and arguably the most important—players in the game is the central nervous system (CNS). Our CNS controls how we move, how we respond to stress, and how we recover. Understanding its role […]

We’ve all been there. You tell yourself you’re going to eat healthier, hit the gym, or get more sleep, but when the time comes to make those changes, old habits kick in. It’s almost as if we’re at war with ourselves. The promises we make to improve our health and wellness often seem to clash […]

We live in a world that often wears stress like a badge of honor. From the constant hustle of modern life to the pressure to achieve and keep up, stress has become a ubiquitous part of the human experience. Whether it’s the deadline-driven work culture, the overwhelming demands of family and social life, or the […]

My answer is what most people don’t want to hear. I did what I know works for me. That’s a process that’s not fast nor easy. There’s two major things that go into that process and tends to be the path of most resistance for most folks. With all do respect, these are the two […]

The line between stress and burnout is a blurred one. It’s often difficult to see where one begins and the other ends. Think of burnout as the older, meaner, big brother to stress. I think it’s important to acknowledge that stress is a part of us, but when is it too much for us to […]

I have gotten this question many times and it’s something I love to work on with clients. Discipline is a word that gets thrown around lot these days, but I don’t see a lot of people defining it nor breaking it down. It’s not something that you have or don’t have. It’s something you can […]

To put it simply, eating at your maintenance means you eat roughly equivalent to the calories you expend. Meaning you are eating enough to neither gain weight or lose weight. I wish this was talked about more than it is because it’s a crucial component in nutrition and especially for fat loss. When considering fat […]