What to Know About Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) and Muscle Mass. Today I watched a lecture on GLP-1, by Becky Searls MA, NSCA-CPT, USAW. The title of the lecture was called “Beyond Ozempic: Your GPS for Navigating the GLP-1 Era”. She talked about what GLP-1 is and training considerations. This blog will summarize this engagingContinue reading “How Does GLP-1 Effect Muscle”
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Chronic Inflammation and Overeating
How Lifestyle Choices Can Help Chronic inflammation is a persistent immune response that can wreak havoc on our health. It can last for weeks, months or even years, contributing to various diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. One of the often-overlooked contributors to chronic inflammation is overeating, which can lead toContinue reading “Chronic Inflammation and Overeating”
The Big 5 Unhealthy Habits
The Cycle of Poor Health: Understanding the Five Key Contributors In our fast-paced modern world, maintaining optimal health can sometimes take a backseat to our busy lifestyles. Understanding the key contributors to poor health can help us make informed choices. This blog post delves into 4 significant elements that negatively impact our well-being and oneContinue reading “The Big 5 Unhealthy Habits”
Self Esteem?
Rethinking Self-Esteem The world often equates self-esteem with happiness, success, and fulfillment. We’re frequently told that boosting our self-esteem is the secret to feeling good about ourselves. However, Kristin Neff, in her insightful work on self-compassion, invites us to reconsider this perspective. By examining her understanding of self-esteem, we can uncover a deeper, more sustainableContinue reading “Self Esteem?”
3 Steps to Self-Compassion
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-criticism and negativity. We often forget to show ourselves the kindness and understanding we readily offer to others. Dr. Kristen Neff, a pioneer in the field of self-compassion, has outlined three key steps to cultivate a more compassionate relationship with ourselves. By embracingContinue reading “3 Steps to Self-Compassion”
Choose Compassion
Depending on how stressful your life is, you have two fundamental ways to respond to it. You can either listen to criticism or have compassion and be kind to yourself. “Self-compassion is a gift available to anyone willing to open up to themselves. When we develop the habit of self-kindness, suffering becomes an opportunity toContinue reading “Choose Compassion”
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Biome
The Invisible Ecosystem Within Us: The Human Microbiome Every single one of us is home to a fascinating ecosystem filled with trillions of tiny living organisms. These microscopic inhabitants range from bacteria and fungi to viruses and archaea, with the most significant concentration residing in our digestive tract. These tiny organisms play an essential roleContinue reading “Biome”
Feeling the S.A.D.
Understanding the Impact of Food Type and Quantity on Gut Microbiome The gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of microbes inhabiting our digestive tract, plays a crucial role in our overall health. This intricate community influences everything from digestion to immune function and even mental health. Among the many factors that affect our gutContinue reading “Feeling the S.A.D.”
Inner-Critic
Challenging the Inner Critic: A Journey of Self-Reflection and Growth We all have that voice in our heads—the inner critic—that constantly points out our flaws, doubts our abilities, and can make us feel inadequate. While it can sometimes serve as a motivator, the harshness of this critic can often lead to anxiety, self-doubt, and aContinue reading “Inner-Critic”
