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Moderation = Bull

Give it up—“Everything in Moderation” is NOT an Effective Weight Loss Method Are you trying to reach your fat loss goal by the maxim, “Everything in moderation?” If so, I’ll bet you a king-size Snickers bar you’ll still be struggling with the same 10, 20, or however-many pounds this time next year. The problem with…

It’s Time to Shun the Mainstream Approach to Weight Loss Once and For All

Think about it—back in the day, you “worked up an appetite,” maybe by doing some hard farm labor or going on a long, arduous trek. By the time that physical work was finished, you were famished, more so than usual, bursting with joy to pig out, and pig out you did—with gusto. Yet now we’re…

What is the Easiest, Most Important Diet Change You Can Make?

What is the Easiest, Most Important Diet Change You Can Make? – Elise A. Miller If I had to give you just one tip to help you lose weight, it would be to—wait! Not so fast. Before I tell you what TO do, I want to tell you what I won’t advise. I won’t tell…

9 Tips for Staying Healthy on a Business Trip

If you’ve got your head in the game and are eating clean and hitting your workouts with clockwork frequency, traveling for business can burst your bubble. Hours-long conference proceedings, happy hours, hors d’oeuvres trays, and fancy meals out are just some of the temptations that can take you from feeling in control of your…

Pros and Cons of Calorie Counting

Topics that create instant controversy: Religion, Politics, Calorie Counting. In the world of Weight Loss, there are those that swear by Calorie Counting and those that think it is of the devil. At Performance Fitness, we believe it is only a part of the picture, but perhaps the most crucial part. I’ve written about it…

We HEART…Oakmont Farmers Market

Believe it or not, people ask my team and me for our opinions all the time. We get asked everything – recommendations for restaurants, plumbers, or where to get the best fitness gear. The “WE HEART…” section is a resource guide of sorts featuring a business that my team and/or I frequent and “love” for…

We HEART…Firinji

Believe it or not, people ask my team and me for our opinions all the time. We get asked everything – recommendations for restaurants, plumbers, or where to get the best fitness gear. The “We HEART…” section of our blog is a resource guide of sorts featuring a business that my team and/or I frequent…

Five Kickin’ Protein Recipes

One of the best things you can do to reach your health and fitness goals is to make sure you’re eating enough protein. “What’s enough protein,” you ask? Probably more than you’re getting right now. Here’s a little quiz to find out whether or not you’re getting enough protein: Do you eat protein at every…