The Research On Diet Breaks

The Research On Diet Breaks

Chances are if you’re subscribed here, you’ve heard about diet breaks. If you haven’t, here’s a quick rundown. While there is no “set” definition, this is what most people practically implement. As it sounds, it’s a break from your diet. Typically this is represented...
Check Your Ego

Check Your Ego

Crack! A heel landed on top of my head as my opponent stood about half a foot in front of me. How the hell did he get his leg up that quickly and that high to reach the top of my head? He was shorter than me!?  Over the years of sparring with my Tae Kwon Do master,...
The Hunger Hormone, Ghrelin

The Hunger Hormone, Ghrelin

We know that as leptin decreases (it is inevitable over the course of a diet), you start to lose your ability to feel full. As that is happening, ghrelin is increasing, which is telling you that you are hungry. You can see how this is a recipe for disaster over the...
Emotional Eating and the Binge-Restrict Cycle

Emotional Eating and the Binge-Restrict Cycle

After a long and stressful day of school and/or work I’m finally home alone. Still, an endless list of work and obligations continues to run through my mind. I feel overwhelmed trying to juggle all of life’s burdens and responsibilities and for just a moment I want to...
Stop Perpetually Dieting

Stop Perpetually Dieting

Recently, I made an Instagram post that got quite the response. Too many of y’all have been affected by perpetually dieting, and in particular perpetual competing. Truthfully, I was unsure how my take on this would be received, but I heard you guys loud and clear....