Beginning a healthy lifestyle is probably the biggest hurdle to overcome. Why? Well for many, health was never a thought when you were young because your metabolism was fast. Even if you weren’t blessed with a high metabolism, you burned tons of calories playing at recess, in gym class or after school. Even throughout high school it’s hard for many to put on weight because of the numerous activities and even more so, lack of nutrition. I shudder to think at what my body was doing to itself while I ate horrible lunches to prepare me for after school sports practices. And I even used to wonder why I looked like a bean pole.

Then comes college and buffet style dining halls (and beer). The “freshmen 15” is something every student heard about, but many couldn’t prevent. Schools try to offer good nutritional choices but without being educated in nutrition, many students opt for the traditional high calorie foods not realizing the detrimental effects it has on ones body.

With formal education behind, the real world looms along with the typical American diet: cereal, sandwich, dinner (a number of choices we will get to eventually). These three meals, combined with numerous snacks in between.

It takes a while, but even if only 2lbs a year is gained, when you go to your 20 year reunion, that 40lbs is a far cry from what you looked like in college.

I would like to help you go back to your college reunion looking the same, if not better and starting to live a healthy life early is the best thing you can do for yourself.

You may be asking yourself, “What makes you the expert?”

Well, I will be getting my personal trainer certification in August through a highly accredited organization. I have spent three years at the Division 1 level playing a sport and have worked very closely with my strength and conditioning coach to put on 45lbs of muscle in 4 years while only adding 2-3% of body fat (although it fluctuates like crazy).
I have a vested interest in learning all I can about health and wellness due to the fact that my father owns a fitness center where I am currently employed.

I am not a doctor or certified nutritionist but I am in close contact with both. The advice I get from them will be documented as well as the rest of my information.

This blog will touch on exercise, nutrition through food and supplementation, weight loss, muscle gain, general fitness, and athletic fitness, all in an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle. I hope I can be of service and if I cannot, I would be happy to try and direct you to the right place.