May 24th 2022 | Jay Honstetter
An Intro to the Popular Mediterranean Diet
If you’ve been researching new diets to try, there’s no doubt that you’ve come across the ever-popular Mediterranean variety. In 2019 U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the number one diet in its list of 41 best overall. This beats out Keto, Paleo, raw food, and 37 others. And unlike most diets, there’s no gimmick here and no extremes - it’s simply based on the way most people in the Mediterranean eat - plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, and fish, a modest amount of dairy
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May 24th 2022 | Jay Honstetter
How I Lost 20 Pounds in Four Months
When Covid hit in the US it changed life as we know it. I began entirely working from home and was forced to deal with tragedy and unexpected life changes that have altered my day-to-day in ways that I never imagined - the loss of a loved one, another close family member developing a life-long disease less than week later, and staying home in order to avoid contracting the virus to protect those close to me with underlying conditions and weakened immune systems.That said, during that time my exe
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Jan 12th 2022 | Jay Honstetter
Tips for Runners
Whether you’re new to the running game, or you’re already a runner looking for new ways to enhance your workout, there’s always something you can do to up your cardio routine and get the most out of it.Running is great for your health on so many levels - even just running ten minutes a day! It helps you lose weight, decreases the risk of knee and back problems, boosts your immune system, helps you sleep better, reduces the chances of developing cardiovascular disease, and can help reduce stress.
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Jan 12th 2022 | Jay Honstetter
Weight Loss for Bodybuilders
Losing weight for bodybuilders? Sounds like a joke to some people, but believe it or not, bodybuilding’s not all about simply eating as much as possible and turning it into muscle. That’s not exactly how it works. You can build muscles all you want, but if they’re covered under layers of flab, no one’s ever going to know it. Eliminating fat is key to giving your body definition, and living a healthier lifestyle.But it’s not all that easy. The trick is cutting fat while still building muscle, whi
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Jan 12th 2022 | Jay Honstetter
How to Stick to Your New Diet
Setting a goal and starting a diet isn’t all that hard. There are many diets to choose from, and deciding which is best for you may be a challenge, but once you reach a verdict on that then comes the hard part - sticking to it!Picking a future date to start the diet can be a bad first step. While New Year’s Day seems to be a no-brainer, easy go-to start date, it can also mean postponing your diet, which is a bad habit to get into. But hey, if it works for you that’s great!Here are some great tip
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