WHAT VEGGIES HAVE THE MOST HIDDEN CARBS?
We had a great question as a follow-up from the last video regarding hidden carbs in vegetables, so wanted to shine a bit of light on that. Would you be able to compile a list of some of the things that are hidden carbs? Just so we’re on the same page, vegetables are good for you. Period. Vitamins, minerals, […]
ARE CARBS BAD FOR YOU?
We get a lot of questions about carbohydrates at LSFW. The big question is “Are carbs bad for you?” The short answer is no, they are not. They are an important macronutrient that gets broken down into readily available energy for your body to use for things like vigorous activity and exercise. The more nuanced […]
4 STRENGTH TRAINING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
“Where should I start with strength training?” This is the question that came up to me while I was chatting with some friends. There is an overwhelming amount of information out there and it’s easy to get frustrated, enter the dark rabbit hole of paralysis by analysis, and end up doing nothing because it’s too […]
DOES ASPARTAME CAUSE CANCER?
Did you see the new release from the W.H.O. regarding aspartame that’s been making the rounds in the media lately? As per mainstream media, a controversial headline = more clicks = more money. I’ve had a number of questions on it lately so wanted to put things in perspective for you. The W.H.O. classified aspartame […]
THE HARDEST FITNESS CONVERSATION YOU’LL HAVE
Today I want to talk about the hardest conversation you’ll have when it comes to your health and fitness. It’s not with your spouse when you try to convince them to eat the same healthy foods as you as you try to slim down for summer. Nor is it with your friends when they give you the “come […]
3 GO-TO STRATEGIES TO STAY HYDRATED
Blog, LSF Blog, Fitness Journey When it comes to hydration I bet you’re on the same page as me – drinking enough water is important, buuuuuuut you don’t always get enough every day. Here’s 3 ways to increase your water intake so you can have more energy, less brain fog, and feel better. Which of these 3 […]
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD YOU DRINK IN A DAY?
Do you drink enough water? Do you know how much you should be drinking in a day? 8 glasses? 2L? 3L? Did you know that if you’re feeling thirsty you’re already dehydrated, and that can decrease mental and physical performance by up to 20%? Even if you aren’t training for the Olympics, that extra brain […]
HOW TO GET BACK ON TRACK FOR YOUR FITNESS GOALS
I was chatting with a member recently who got completely off track with their fitness goals over the weekend. Life threw them a curveball, and they felt things crumbled. Nutrition went out the window. Workouts were non-existent. Sleep was erratic. And stress was through the roof. You’ve heard the phrase “get back on track” a […]
MY TOP 2 STRATEGIES TO GET MORE PROTEIN WITH LESS WORK
Today I wanted to share 2 of the strategies my wife and I use to eat more protein with less work. We’re both self-employed. We both have erratic schedules. And we’ve got an 11 year old who’s schedule is somehow more erratic than ours. It took us some fine tuning to get this dialed in, […]
4 TIPS TO MAKE IT EASY TO REACH YOUR PROTEIN TARGET
Last week we talked about the importance of getting enough protein. For muscle building, fat loss, satiety, and even all the hormonal processes in the body that rely on protein. After all, it’s not just important for body composition and looking good naked ;). Today’s video is all about how to make hitting your ideal […]
