Fierce Friends, There is so much to say about gut health, the internet is consumed by blogs delving deep into the topic. This blog is a simple introduction to our gut and the important role it plays in our health and wellbeing. ‘The Gut’ refers to our gastrointestinal tract that begins with the mouth and …
Cardio or Weightlifting?
I work in a gym. I watch as people come in from the desk. Some turn right—cardio side—and some turn left—weightlifting side. The same people come in every week. I know the cardio people, and I know the weightlifters. The cardio folks never lift weights, and the weightlifters never do cardio. Weightlifters wear shirts that …
Forming Healthy Habits
Cue: An event that triggers a response Action: The new behavior Reward: The motivation for repeating the action For example, when I my alarm goes off in the morning, I get up and start my day. I head downstairs and make a simmering cup of coffee—my favorite ritual of the day. This is a habit …
Stop dieting
Dieting is a notion of our parents. It is time to transform the way we think about food. We have learned so much about food, movement, and mindset, and yet we continue to use our parent’s methods for weight loss. Enough is enough. A diet is something we do to lose weight until we reach …