I just finished reading “Grit” by Angela Duckworth and found it one of the most inspiring books I read in a long time. Why? Because it is about me! At least, in a way… Let me elaborate: the main thesis of the book focuses on two ideas: 1. Grit is the ultimate deciding factor if […]
Emotional eating has derailed many well-intended diets and can make the weight loss process very frustrating. Disclaimer: I am not even an arm chair therapist, I am speaking solely from the perspective of over 10 years of experience working with people who try to change their nutritional habits.What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is turning […]
What does it mean? It states that excessive dieting will cause your body to gain weight even on 800 or 1,000 calories while training. Is it true? No, it is not. The laws of physics are unchanged. But let’s take a deeper look behind the scenes to understand how weight loss works. First, there is […]
The supplement industry is exactly that, an industry and it is doing an excellent job in creating a market for hopes and dreams. The effectiveness of most supplements leaves much to be desired; aside from protein, creatine, caffeine and vitamins it is pretty much all hype. So, how do you spot a sleazy supp? There […]
No, this is not a newsletter about the state of politics in this great country of ours; it would take too long and I do not any answers. Instead, we are dealing with science in fitness and how it relates to gains. Upfront: in case you haven’t noticed, I love science! Absolutely the best tool […]
before we get started, I’ll make a quick announcement: we are rolling out our online coaching program and are looking for some highly motivated individuals willing to change their bodies withing the next three months. If that is you, reply back. Now on to today’s topic Good news, bad news. Good news first: today newsletter […]
The fitness lifestyle can take a toll on the best of us and very often motivation wanes after a few months of training. Why is that? Consider this: fitness is the only sport where rank beginners expect to perform at the peak of the sport within months. Consider this: when you got your first skies, […]
It seems that every couple years, our society finds a new food, which is then blamed for all ailments and natural disasters alike. In the 80s it was dietary fats, then Dr. Atkins rolled around and carbs became evil. Lately, trans fats were pretty much outlawed, red meat will kill you after one bite and […]
Eating Food Burns Calories: The Thermic Effect of Food Have you ever heard that you burn more calories digesting celery than the celery contains? This is actually a myth that I hear a lot as a personal trainer in NYC, but it does point out the significance of something called the thermic effectof food (TEF), […]
Before I get into the theme du jour, let me state the very obvious ( my personal training clients in NYC know the sermon all too well): calories matter most when trying to gain or lose weight. However, the actual diet composition, meaning the percentage of proteins vs. carbohydrates vs. fats, can also greatly influence […]