Let’s talk about NEAT!

NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.

It sounds complicated but it’s really not.

Basically, NEAT refers to the calories burned during activities that are not considered formal exercise (i.e., cleaning the house, walking the dog, taking the stairs, standing for lo...

Brunch is probably one of my favorite weekend activities for several reasons. Mainly because it involves food (duh 😆) but also because it’s nice to try new places around San Diego since there are sooo many and also when I’m traveling to different cities. Another reason is that I tend to skip breakfa...

A lot of people tend to underestimate the enormous value (yes, enormous..) when it comes to putting themselves first in certain aspects of their life.

We’re told selflessness is the key to happiness and doing good for others will make us feel the best inside.

This is of course true…but I’d argue t...

Let’s face it, patience is hard and instant gratification is addicting...especially in today’s society.

With the technology and resources we have access to these days, it’s becoming harder and harder to remember what ‘being patient’ actually feels like.

Don’t want to wait in line at Starbucks? Ord...

Have you ever heard the phrase “what gets measured, gets managed?”

I’m sure you have...and I’m sure deep down you know that this applies to pretty much anything in life -- especially when it comes to money and food.

In this post, I’m not going to dive into the subject of food tracking too much bec...

Alright, I think I can speak for everyone when I say that whoever invented the scale should be thrown in a ditch.

Am I right?... Or am I right? Haha

On a serious note though, the scale is probably my least favorite tool to track progress when it comes to trying to ‘lose weight’ or more importantly...

In the last post, I mentioned the importance of resistance training for changing your body composition.

If your ultimate goal is weight loss, I challenge you to think more about what that actually means.

Do you really just want to lose weight? Or do you want to lose body fat, look great in your clo...

Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle and strength building, healthy aging, or just overall health...exercise and activity levels matter!

Do they matter more than your nutrition protocol? No.

Do they help you reach your goals faster, boost your mental well-being, and optimize your overall healt...