Understanding Body Fat and Its Role in Health
By: Courtney Morrissey MS, RDN, LD Fat is an essential component of the human body. Understanding the different types of body fat can help us appreciate their important functions and better manage overall health. Body fat supports nutrient absorption, hormonal balance, energy storage, insulation, and organ protection. However, excess body fat, especially certain types, can […]
Fire Up the Grill: Benefits of Grilling
By Chef Andres Chaparro, CDM, CFPP There’s something about grilling that instantly changes the experience of cooking. The smoky flavor, the charred edges, the fresh air, it turns simple ingredients into meals that feel exciting and satisfying. But grilling isn’t just about flavor. When done right, it can also be one of the healthiest and […]
Nutrition and Sleep
By Courtney Morrissey When it comes to overall health, sleep is often overlooked. However, it plays a critical role in both physical and metabolic well-being. Nearly 40% of adults do not meet recommended sleep guidelines, making sleep deprivation a widespread concern. For adults ages 18–65, the recommended amount of sleep is 7–9 hours per night, […]
Your Body Can’t Outperform Your Sleep
By Chef Andres Chaparro Everybody wants better performance, more energy, faster recovery, and better results in the gym but most people overlook one of the biggest factors of all: sleep. You can have the perfect workout plan and meal prep every week, but if your sleep is inconsistent, your body will eventually feel it. Sleep […]
Why Your Home Workouts Aren’t Building Real Strength
By Eric Shelton Most women training at home aren’t failing because they don’t have a fancy gym membership or thousands of dollars worth of equipment sitting in their basement. They’re failing because their body has adapted to the exact same challenge over and over again. Same push-ups. Same band rows. Same reps. Same pace. Same […]
Your progress in life and fitness isn’t built on your best days.
By Mandy McCollum Your progress in life isn’t built on your best days. It’s built on the days when you’re tired, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or running on empty… and you still choose to do something. That’s what it means to raise the floor. Raising the floor means creating a standard for the hard days. A baseline […]
Eat Like You Train: Why Your Kitchen Should Match Your Work Ethic
By Chef Andres Chaparro You show up to train. You push yourself. You stay consistent. But if your kitchen doesn’t reflect that same energy, you’re leaving results on the table. One of the biggest gaps I see isn’t effort, it’s alignment. People train like athletes, but eat like it’s an afterthought. And that disconnect slows everything down, […]
Lactose Intolerance Explained
By: Courtney Morrissey MS, RDN, LD Lactose intolerance is a common digestive condition that causes gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort after consuming foods or beverages containing lactose. Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products, and it requires the enzyme lactase, produced in the small intestine to be properly digested. When the body does […]
Walking: A Simple Habit With Powerful Health Benefits
By Bradley Barmore Walking is one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise, yet it’s often overlooked in favor of more intense workouts. Health experts consistently highlight that regular walking can play a major role in weight management, fat loss, and overall well-being. Walking and Weight Loss Walking helps burn calories, which is […]
How to Build a Balanced Plate Without Tracking Calories
By Chef Andres Let’s be honest, tracking calories isn’t for everyone. It can be time-consuming, overwhelming, and for a lot of people, it takes the joy out of eating. The good news? You don’t need to track every number to make progress. What matters more is learning how to build your plate with intention. When […]
