Self-Discipline and Berardi’s Law

Self discipline: the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it. From what I can tell, most of us view self-discipline as a thing we need to constantly exercise every moment of every day. We think we need to police ourselves to resist temptation at every turn: Resist the temptation … Continue reading Self-Discipline and Berardi’s Law

Healthy Food Shopping 101

Fat loss, muscle gain, building strength and getting healthier. It doesn't matter what the goal is exactly. It all requires you to build a number of different skills and habits. Nutrition is a big part of all those goals, although it consists of different subsets of skills to learn. Healthy food shopping is one of … Continue reading Healthy Food Shopping 101

Healthy Carb You’re Not Eating

"What kind of carbs should I be eating?" Navigating the carbohydrate waters of healthy eating can be challenging. Some will say it's best to eliminate all carbs while others will say to include nutrient-dense carb sources. While both can have their place in a fat loss program, this post will focus on the latter. One … Continue reading Healthy Carb You’re Not Eating

Light At Night (Is Not Alright)

I think we all know that sleep is vital for health. It's also critical for fat loss. There's so much to say about it, but this newsletter will focus on just one aspect: light. A report online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences stated that those with increased exposure to light at night (especially those … Continue reading Light At Night (Is Not Alright)