Protein Shakes – Are They Worth Drinking?

Protein Shakes – Are They Worth Drinking?

I choked down my first protein shake when I was fourteen-years-old. It was a Joe Wieder (former body building legend) brand protein powder that tasted like pure chalk – gag worthy for sure. At that time, I was trying anything to gain weight for football and the...
Is it Healthy to Exercise in Cold Weather?

Is it Healthy to Exercise in Cold Weather?

The arrival of winter ushers in a mix of emotions for me. I cherish the ski days, snow shoeing, and running in the crisp mountain air. However, I believe SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is a real problem for some people and it is for me. The days are too short,...
The Three Most Common Causes of Overuse Injuries

The Three Most Common Causes of Overuse Injuries

It was six weeks from my first Half Ironmam event and training volume had peaked. As I barreled downhill toward the end of a long trail run, I felt a sharp pain on the outside of my knee. Not understanding what my body was telling me, I pushed on for a little longer,...
How to Eat Fat to Improve Your Health

How to Eat Fat to Improve Your Health

If we don’t want to become overweight, we shouldn’t eat fat, right? Not quite. Many years ago, fat was vilified and all kinds of different foods changed up ingredients to proclaim either low fat or nonfat status. People enjoyed fat free snacks and desserts believing...
Is the Way You Think About Food Harming Your Well-Being?

Is the Way You Think About Food Harming Your Well-Being?

Do you think this burger looks delicious, but consider it “bad” for you? Will you feel guilty if you eat it? Eating is connected to a powerful psychology within us and it is so important to be mindful of the relationship we have with food. There is an...