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Why Keep Health Simple?

Back in 1960, the U. S. Navy coined KISS as an  acronym for "Keep itsimple, stupid". It was their design principle during a time when the world was becoming more complex. The KISS principle was a reminder that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than...

A Coaching Conversation on Healthy Living

  People often ask me what a health coach does. Usually I give them the text book version. I help people implement strategies to enable them to achieve more than what one could achieve on their own. Today I thought it would be more interesting to show my readers what...

What is Your Workout Style?

Exercise is about who you are. Take it up a notch this year by training for a lifetime and participating in a sport/activity that reflects your unique personality. Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you enjoy this article. It was a fun one to write and I hope you benefit...

Changing Behaviors is Essential

In my 12 years as a personal trainer and health coach, it is clear that those who lose the most weight and keep it off, those who stay trim, lean, active, and passionately enjoy life, are the ones who have learned to change behaviors. Dr BJ Fong, a professor at...

Why Men And Women Both Need to Focus on Muscle

Many men say they want more muscle, but rarely do we hear women say they want more muscle. For men more muscle is desirable, yet for women more muscle is not as widely accepted. In fact, depending on one’s age, it may appear a ridiculous statement. Aesthetics validate...

Losing Weight Is More Than Limiting Calories

Since the New Year, many people have been implementing cleanses as a sort of a jump-start to feeling good and losing weight. I advocate periodic cleanses, but as you will see, not for the usual superficial reason of calorie restriction. Many people still view calorie...