Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • The Hibernation Effect

    The Hibernation Effect

    We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but let me tell you why. When you wake up in the morning, your body has been in a starvation state for probably 10-12 hours. Hypothetically, you probably eat dinner at 7, go to bed at 10, and wake up at…

  • The Journey of Deli Meat:  This Should Really Disgust You

    The Journey of Deli Meat: This Should Really Disgust You

    I often have clients come to me and ask me what the best deli meat is for them to purchase. I always tell them that I don’t eat deli meat. With a look of confusion, they ask me why, because, fat free deli meat is good for you, right? I then take them on a…

  • Is Your Best Truly Your Best?

    Is Your Best Truly Your Best?

    In my line of work, I consistently come across people who say they want to lose, let’s say, 60 pounds. They’ve got the motivation; they just need the guidance, direction, and support. They start out great, and lose 30 pounds in 8 weeks. At this point, I am pumped for them, and see that they…

  • Good Fat vs. Bad Fat

    Good Fat vs. Bad Fat

    Like just about anything in life, there are two sides to fat.  There is good fat and bad fat, but it’s very easy for good fat to become bad.  One example I have for this is olive oil.  People hear that olive oil is a good fat, so when they make a weight loss goal,…

  • What Kind of Weight Are you Really Losing?

    What Kind of Weight Are you Really Losing?

    One of my pet peeves is when people come to me and say that they are going to lose weight simply by cutting their caloric intake.  They are right.  If you are eating 2000 calories a day and cut it down to 1700, you will lose weight.  Yes, I said it, cutting calories will help…

  • Protein Shakes:  Why They’re Not as Effective as You Think!

    Protein Shakes: Why They’re Not as Effective as You Think!

    I have a lot of clients who ask me why I am not a fan of protein powders, and I have a very simple answer for them.  Protein powders, shakes, and bars are all supplements, and supplements are items that should be added to an already established, well-rounded program.  You don’t supplement a bad program,…

  • Leverage Yourself for Ultimate, Lasting Change

    Leverage Yourself for Ultimate, Lasting Change

    In my business of life coaching and peak performance, I have had many different people use my services. People from every walk of life, with almost any type of experiences you can imagine. I have clients who have just flown in on their personal jet to see me to the opposite extreme, people who took…

  • Knowledge is “Potential” Power

    Knowledge is “Potential” Power

    My friends, all of us have heard the saying ” Knowledge is Power!”….but after studying people, heck, studying myself, I have learned this is NOT true! Let me explain. We all know someone, maybe intimately(you reading this now, lol), who knows that they need to change their life. This person desires change, knows how to…

  • The Art of Staying Uncomfortable & Hungry

    The Art of Staying Uncomfortable & Hungry

    My friends, do you want the secret to success? Stay uncomfortable, stay HUNGRY! By definition, these two words are the exact opposite of what most people crave and work towards in their lives. Our natural tendency is to reach a point of homeostasis, a point of balance and of easiness. We work towards this goal…

  • Strength Training for Kids

    Strength Training for Kids

    The young athlete in your family is disciplined and devoted, squeezing in practice whenever he or she can. Now your child wants to start strength training. You’ve heard coaches and other parents talk about strength training, but you wonder… Is strength training really good for a child? The answer is yes, weight Training is beneficial…

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