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True Health & Fitness over Aesthetics
There’s such an emphasis on looking good in today’s fitness industry. I won’t deny that I care about looking good, but during my 19 years of dedication to lifelong fitness, the desire to feel good has always been my most reliable motivator. For many of us, reaching an aesthetic ideal can be frustrating and might never happen. By year eight…
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Transcript – Momentum, Strength and Wellness: Rethinking Nutrition & Exercise
Powered by RedCircle *MSW – Momentum, Strength and Wellness Watch/Listen to full interview. LLAFIT: “In this recording, I’m speaking to Elise and Dan of Momentum, Strength and Wellness, based out of Los Angeles, California, which offers holistic lifestyle and nutrition coaching in person online and on an app, so you can access their services from virtually anywhere. Elise and Dan…
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Weight Loss at Any Age – Interview with Coach Lyn Hepner
Football coach and history teacher Lyndon Hepner is an excellent example of how one can achieve a weight loss goal at any age. In 2016, before turning 60, Lyndon decided to lose excess body fat, change his eating habits, and, in turn, change his lifestyle. He succeeded. In this interview I talk to Lyndon about his decision to adopt a…
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Exercise, Training, or Ritual
Are you exercising, training, or performing rituals? You might consider the first two to be synonymous and the third, esoteric and totally foreign. However, I would argue that the first two are similar but distinct, and a lot of people might unintentionally be engaged in the third. Either way, I would argue that each are valuable and can play a…
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Understanding and Manipulating Macronutrients
Our bodies require three types of macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. These nutritional categories are further subdivided based on variations in composition and nutritional content. Through understanding these variations, you can adjust your choices to better fuel and recover from workouts and improve your overall health. Calories per gram/macronutrient: Carbohydrates: 4 calories per gram Proteins: 4 calories per gram Fats:…
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7 Ways to Revamp Mental Clarity
“It’s a lack of clarity that causes chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal” Steve Maraboli wrote in Life, the Truth, and Being Free and the quote seems fitting. Under the sustained pressure and stress of our busy, modern lives, our minds can get congested, leading to a hazy and sometimes dazed feeling. Having a cloudy…
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EndyMed Laser Treatment Review
Earlier this year, I underwent six EndyMed sessions at a reputable medspa in my area. During a prior consultation with an aesthetic technician, I told her I had concerns about the scar across my eyebrow, which was self-inflicted from piercing myself as a teenager; it was a cool idea then, not so much now. That permanent reminder of reckless teenage…
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Can You Lose Weight Without Exercise?
Written by Aj of moccasinguru.com Losing weight without exercise requires a calorie deficit. You need to consume fewer calories than your body uses every day. The right filling foods and getting rid of water weight can get you well on your way to weight loss extreme and even losing a pound a day. I’ve always struggled with my weight, and…
