When Life Fell Apart, I Remembered the Rule I Made at 14
At fourteen, I made a quiet commitment that shaped my fitness journey, and now, decades later, I’m learning to keep that promise again.
Tag: health and wellness
The Growing Concern Around Ozempic and Other Weight Loss Drugs
As reports surface linking Ozempic, Mounjaro, and other weight loss drugs to serious side effects like acute pancreatitis, it’s time we ask, are they worth taking and are we being told the full story?
Processed to Death: The Truth About Ultra-Processed Food and Why It’s Killing Us
A major global study links ultra-processed foods to 14% of early deaths in the UK. It’s time to rethink what we call food.
Just One More: Breaking Through Gym Plateaus
Ten is good, but if you want to get more, try one more.
Do Fitness Trackers Help or Hinder Your Progress?
Fitness trackers, like Fitbits, are increasingly pervasive, shaping our approach to health. While beneficial, is their constant monitoring hindering living fully?
The Importance of Specialization and Honesty in Fitness Training
A gym encounter highlighted the diverse nature of fitness training and the importance of honesty in guiding others.
Mock It, but Wait Till You Try It; It Will Change Your Life
They can ridicule me all they want for my dedication to fitness, but I will keep advocating for it. And as soon as you start, I’ll just be happy that you finally understand.
It’s that Time of Year Again: Reflect on the Past and Prepare for the New
As the year ends, reflect on your achievements and setbacks, look ahead, and ponder the evolving world of wellness.
There is a differences between a rest and recovery week and an eventful unbalanced week away
Reflecting on a recent trip, and the stark deviation from usual fitness and nutrition regimen. It is different from rest and recovery and takes a physical toll, but the experience is important.
What might make someone fall out of love with fitness so soon
The blog post revolves around a gym-goer’s experience of meeting a young man who had lost his passion for fitness. This lost interest came from demotivation due to a break in routine, a new focus on MMA, a discouraging dieting experience, and struggling to regain his previous lifting capacity. The author tries to motivate him, highlighting the need for persistence and normalizing setbacks after breaks in training. The discussion also touches on sustainability in fitness and the importance of balancing physical aesthetics with feeling good.
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