But What Happens When Consistency Fails? We as Americans, seem to spend more time reading motivational stuff than actually doing motivational stuff. I am not ragging on you for this, I collect it too. I have a folder with motivational stuff on my computer, an Instagram list, a YouTube channel all with people either gently […]
Category: Nutrition
Would You do the Stair Climb?
Would You do the Castle Rock Stair Climb? Most interesting to me is your first response. Not the one that you say but the first thing that pops in your head. Something like? “Oh Hell no!” “Wow, that looks steep!” “I wonder if I can do that?” “That would be a challenge!” That first inner […]
It’s Not About Biceps and A Six-Pack!
Biceps and a six-pack…is that really want you want? This is way marketers sell fitness. Having biceps and a six pack means that you are in shape, undeniably sexy and attractive to the opposite sex and the world is yours for the taking. But is that really what you are looking for? My feeling is […]
So You Started HRT: 7 Things You Need to Know.
Congratulations on starting HRT (Hormone replacement Therapy). Whether you are using pellets, shots or troches, you are taking the first step to getting your hormones back in balance. In doing so, you open up a door of possibilities that maybe you thought were closed for good. So in this post we are going to go […]
Weight Loss Vs. Fat Loss
Are Weight Loss and Fat Loss the same thing? Which one is healthier for you? Which one is easier? People tend to use these phrases interchangeably even though fat loss is very different than weight loss. I have to admit I even use both terms. In my defense, I use them because the […]
Donuts vs Exercise: Do you Really Need to Worry About This?
When you see this sign, know that I am going to try and change the way you view food and nutrition. Not in the traditional sense of making you feel guilty or ashamed of your eating habits but as a way to free yourself from guilt. Nutritionists study the science of food and are very […]
The Most Important Weight Loss Tip you will ever get.
The most important, overlooked, never talked about weight loss tip is probably something you never thought about. There are a lot of articles of weight loss focusing on doing certain things. Eat clean Drink more water. Exercise more blah,blah,blah. I am not putting down those tips because they are all part of the solution […]
Can You Drop Fat and Build Muscle at the Same Time?
Can you drop fat and build muscle at the same time? “Hey Coach Mike, I’m an currently working out 5 day a week. I am at 31 % body fat. I want cut it down to 15 % while maintaining the body weight. Can you please help to chalk out a good work out plan. […]
Calories 101: Can you lose weight counting calories?
Calories are the theme for podcast #140. It is timely because this is February 28th. I have a funny feeling that a number of people who had great expectations for losing weight this year have given up. Don’t give up. Just try a different approach. Why should I listen to you about nutrition? I have […]
Monthly Fitness Challenge Q&A
M Factor Fitness Monthly Challenge Q&A Why Do A Monthly Fitness Challenge? There are 168 hours in a week. That is a lot of time. At best I see my clients 2-3 of those hours. What my clients do during the other hours I really don’t have control over. I assign homework but sometimes […]