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Shortcuts Aren’t Always Good

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Shortcuts seem like a great idea, until they backfire. This article covers a few common nutrition beliefs that don’t check out.

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Freedom of Movement

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Being able to move is integral to the human existence. Here’s how you might be living in a prison of your own making.

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10 – Minute Mindset Lessons, Volume V: Progress, Decisions, Oversimplifications, and more

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Reading Time: 6 minutes 10 mindset lessons to help you approach your goals with better perspective.

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The Benefits of Exercise On Vacation

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Want to make your vacation the best possible? Try planning some time for exercise.

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Are You Missing This Key Piece of The Weight Loss Puzzle?

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 2 minutes There are two main drivers of weight loss. Are you missing either piece of the puzzle?

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3 Benefits of Daily Exercise

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Exercise is the elixir of youth. It combats the onset of illness, prevents muscle and bone loss that comes naturally with age, and keeps the aches and pains at bay. You can get a lot of benefit from daily exercise. Here’s how: 1) Daily exercise can make you happier. Studies are beginning to show that…

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10 – Minute Mindset, Volume IV: Imitation, Pain, Freedom, & Changing Your Mind

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Reasons you’re eating that have nothing to do with hunger: Emotion/Stress It’s In Front of You Boredom It’s Free You’re Tired Clean-Plate Syndrome Can’t Say No To Food Pushers Coming up with a plan to address each of these scenarios will help you combat the desire to undue your hard work. A simple idea, contained…

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5 Lifestyle Hacks Fitness Pros Use, And You Should Too

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Of all the actions you could take to improve your wellbeing, there are five habits in particular that will create disproportionate value in your life.

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5 Ways To Prevent Injury In The Gym

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Injuries are common in the gym. Reduce your risk by following these five tips.

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6 Reasons You Think You Should Be Losing Weight, But Aren’t

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 7 minutes In this article I’m identifying six of the most common reasons people get in their own way when following a fitness and diet program.

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1 Subconscious Reason You Struggle With Food

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 3 minutes In this audio clip from The Lifestyle Chase Podcast, Alex & Chris discuss why people often mistake food for happiness. Learn how to shift focus to more meaningful forms of happiness for long-term wellbeing.

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What Does “Be The Main Character of Your Life” Actually Mean?

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Reading Time: 8 minutes What does it actually mean to be a main character in your life? This idea gets floated around frequently, but is usually left vague and ambiguous. It sounds great and inspiring, but what does it mean in practice? In this conversation, we take a look at what goes into defining ourselves and reconciling those truths…

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10 – Minute Mindset Lessons, Volume III: Illusions, Reality, Community, and More.

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Enjoy these ten, minute-long, mindset lessons to begin shifting perspective about yourself and your life.

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Don’t Let Fear Win: An Anecdotal Account of Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

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Reading Time: 2 minutes An anecdotal account of stepping out of my comfort zone where fear presided.

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Don’t Lose The Forest For The Trees: What’s At Stake In Your Fitness Journey

By: Alex McBrairty
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Reading Time: 2 minutes At the gym the other day I noticed a pair of women deadlifting at one of the platforms. They must’ve been attempting new PRs (personal record or personal best) because they were completing one-repetition sets in increasingly heavier weight.  At one point, the weight this young lady was lifting must’ve been meaningful, because her friend…

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