Have you ever had one of those weeks where you nailed every workout, food prepped, packed healthy lunches, drank plenty of water, and felt like you were finally making progress…then the weekend arrives and you undo much of that momentum?! If so, you’re not alone. For many people, weekdays are structured. Work schedules, routines, and…
When most people think about body fat, they picture the fat they can pinch just beneath the skin. While that type of fat, called subcutaneous fat, can affect appearance, it isn’t the type that concerns health professionals the most. The bigger concern is visceral fat, the fat that surrounds your internal organs deep inside your…
Protein is having a moment. Walk through any grocery store and you’ll see protein chips, protein donuts, protein cookies, protein cereal, protein ice cream, protein candy, and even protein Pop-Tarts. Food manufacturers know that consumers are becoming more aware of the importance of protein, and they are capitalizing on that trend with aggressive marketing. But…
When it comes to health and wellness, one question comes up repeatedly…. What matters more, exercise or nutrition? If someone could only focus on one thing initially, should they start moving their body or improve what they eat? The truth is both are incredibly powerful, and together they create a winning formula for longevity, vitality,…
For decades, Americans built their diets from the bottom up, using grains as the foundation and placing fats and sweets at the top. But, the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025–2030) seem to have turned that model upside down. The new “inverted food pyramid” reflects a major shift in how experts view nutrition. Instead of…
We live in an era of endless health advice. One expert says high protein is the key. Then others warn against too much protein. Some swear by intermittent fasting, others say breakfast is essential. You hear conflicting information about fasted workouts, eating before working out, heavy lifting, Zone 2 cardio, HIIT…the list goes on. The…
If you’ve ever tried a super rigid diet, you already know how this story often ends. At first, you feel motivated and “in control.” You cut out sugar, carbs, treats, wine, fun and anything deemed “bad.” However, over time, the restriction begins to feel burdensome. Deprivation creeps in. Cravings get louder. Then comes the binge,…
When it comes to changing your health, fitness, or life in any meaningful way, there’s one truth that never goes out of style: the hardest step is the first one. It is the most important step. Not the perfect workout or the ideal meal plan. It isn’t the motivation you hope magically appears. The first…
As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many people feel inspired to reset, but inspiration alone rarely leads to lasting change. That’s why NW Personal Training is launching our 2026 Six Week Fitness Challenge, a powerful 6-week group experience starting at the end of January designed to help you step into the new…
As I write today’s column, I am on a Wellness Retreat in Croatia. One obvious contrast in Europe that I notice compared to the USA is the level of obesity. Europeans appear to be much leaner and healthier than Americans. As I travel around Europe and observe daily habits, it becomes clear why there is…
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