Becoming MindStrong

Keto is one of the most popular diets out there right now. But is it healthy for us? Is it a long term solution?   Is it necessary?  In Episode XX of Becoming MindStrong, we're talkin' all things Keto: How it works, if you need it, and the pros and cons that come along with it. Ready to learn the skill of nutrition and never diet again? Grab The 5 Things You Need to Know About Macros HER...

What's the deal with the Whole 30 Diet? It's healthy, right?! So why do many of us either not lose or, worse, gain weight while on it?! In Episode XXI of Becoming MindStrong we're talking in-depth about the Whole 30 Diet: What it is, what it isn't, and how to make sure you hit your goals while on it. Ready to learn the skill of nutrition and never diet again? Grab The 5 Things...

Let's be honest: when it comes to sticking to your goals, weekends can be tough. In Episode XVIII of Becoming MindStrong, we're talking about Weekend Bingeing: how much it affects our goals and, more importantly, how we can take control and stop the pattern. Ready to learn the skill of nutrition and never diet again? Grab The 5 Things You Need to Know About Macros HERE .

Calling all emotional eaters! This is for you. In Episode XIX of Becoming MindStrong we're talking about all things Emotional Eating: why we do it, how to stop beating ourselves up about it, and how to break the cycle. Ready to learn the skill of nutrition and never diet again? Grab The 5 Things You Need to Know About Macros HERE .

If there’s one reason most people aren’t successful with their health and fitness goals, it’s because they feel like it’s not working, so they give up.   At the root of this frustration is the question “How long should this take?!”   In Episode XVII of Becoming MindStrong, we’re talking about the one mindset shift that will totally transform your approach-and frustration level-as you work toward y...

The health and fitness industry is a muti- billion dollar industry, much of which comes from selling people crap they don’t need and convincing them that this is the reason they haven’t yet hit their goals.   In Episode XVI of Becoming MindStrong, we’re talking about the truth behind supplements: what you need, what you don’t, and what to look for to know the difference. Here's EXACTLY what t...

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?   Is it ok to eat after 8 pm?   How soon before a workout should I eat?   Was my workout for nothing if I don’t eat right after?   In Episode XV of Becoming MindStrong, we’re talking about the Timing of Eating: what’s true, what’s BS, and what you need to know to rock your goals.  Ready to learn the skill of nutrition and never diet again? Grab The...

Step away from the treadmill! Most people spend hours upon hours doing mindless cardio, not because they love it, but because they don't know how much they need or what it's really doing! In Episode 14, we're talking all thing cardio: what it is, what it isn't, if you need it, and how much. Ready to learn the skill of nutrition and never diet again? Grab The 5 Things You Need t...

"Is Intermittent Fasting an effective tool for weight loss?" There's a ton of buzz right now about IF. And, like most topics in the health & fitness industry, also a ton of contrasting information.  In Episode 12 of Becoming MindStrong, we're digging into Intermittent Fasting: what it's great for, and what it definitely should not be confused with. Ready to learn the s...

Losing water weight is a counterintuitive process. Thankfully, once you understand how it really works, it's a quick fix with a plethora of positive effects. Ready to learn the skill of nutrition and never diet again? Grab The 5 Things You Need to Know About Macros HERE .

We wear perfectionism like a badge of honor. But there's a dark underbelly that comes with holding ourselves to that standard. Let's talk about the truth behind perfectionism and, most importantly, how to take the steps so it stops controlling your health and fitness journey... and your life. 

"I'll just listen to my body." Intuitive eating sounds like a lovely idea. The problem is, at this stage in your life, you're not Gandhi, at one with nature and your deepest self. Your body and mind, in their current states, have been trained by none other than...you. What does that mean? Your body will tell you what it wants. But those wants aren't needs . They're ba...

If there's one reason most people give up when it comes to fat loss, it's because of the mind game that is the scale. We've all been there: You crush your goals for weeks. You're rockin' your nutrition, killin' your workouts, feelin' like a bada$$. Weigh in day comes. You eagerly step onto the scale, ready to see the fruits of your labor... ...and *soul crush* th...

What does it mean to label a food as "good" or "bad"? How much "bad" food is ok? What about foods like protein pizza...is that "good" or "bad"? Here's what we need to know about labeling foods: what it really means, the dangers, and what to do instead. 

"I start strong, then lose motivation." "I just lack motivation." "I have no motivation to do this." Real talk: if you're relying on motivation to achieve your health and fitness goals, you're setting yourself up for failure. Motivation is bullsh*t. Here's what you need instead. 

If your lifelong goal was to get rich, would you go about it by picking up a penny off the street each time you came across one and expect it to do the trick? Of course not. Likewise, if you want to build lean, sculpted muscles, stop following the inefficient marketing BS and do this instead. 

We think that being mean to ourselves is what pushes us to be better. We think that berating ourselves is what makes us the go-getter we are. ...but this is not Truth. This is a bullsh*t limiting belief we've accepted as Truth. Here's what our favorite teachers and coaches can show us about how to  really  level up.

We start. We go hard. We mess up. We quit. It's time to break to the pattern and do this once and for all. Here's how. 

Every. Single. Area of your life right now is a result of the loop you're living in. The loop goes like this: Thoughts-Feelings-Actions-Results. If we truly want change to last, it begins with breaking the loop and taking control. Here's how.

There's an inner monologue that runs through your head all day every day. Many of us believe it to be Truth. The reality is, it's simply your caveman brain attempting to keep you in your comfort zone. The key to lasting change? Redefine that voice. Here's how. 

Point systems. Shakes. Frozen meals. There's so much noise on the market, packed with a pretty pink bow and sold as the next Magic Pill. The truth is, nutrition comes down to math and science and you CAN learn to do it as a sustainable lifestyle. Here's how