Category Archives: Breaking the Cycle

The easy path to addiction and how to avoid it

Have you ever seen the psychology study called the Marshmallow test? It’s hilarious to watch. Researchers place a few kids in a room with one single marshmallow on a plate and tell them that if they don’t eat that marshmallow, the kids will get another. Solid deal, right? Being the armchair quarterback in the situation,Continue reading “The easy path to addiction and how to avoid it”

Start with one day and start small

If you’re trying to make some new changes, please stop telling yourself, “I’ll never eat sugar again.” “I’ll never drink again.” “I’m going to workout the rest of my life every day.” “I’m going to read one book every week for the rest of the year.” STOP. These life-changing, permanent goals make you feel greatContinue reading “Start with one day and start small”

Get out of your own way

Usually we are the only one in our way when we’re trying to get to a new destination. Who is telling you that you are not allowed to have a good day? When you think about losing weight, who is the one telling you that it is impossible, or that you are not strong enoughContinue reading “Get out of your own way”

How I stay motivated to workout everyday

I’ve been consistently working out for about 8 years now. Weights, running, Crossfit, powerlifting, swimming…just about any workout that could be done, I have done. I’m not saying this to brag, but simply stating that I have not spent my entire 8 years of working out trying to master one thing. I could be muchContinue reading “How I stay motivated to workout everyday”