Reading Time: < 1 minuteI’m often asked, “Alex, does it bother you when people say, [insert bad nutrition advice]?” Once upon a time, it did. Admittedly, I’d have an almost visceral reaction to try and correct them. But these days not much bothers me anymore. I learned that my reactions stemmed from being disappointed that people didn’t know better. Then…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you know the FDA has no formal definition for what “natural” means on food products? The workable definition is something like: “The general understanding that it implies nothing artificial or synthetic has been added that would not normally be expected to be added.” For a food to be labeled “High” in anything, it must…
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Reading Time: 5 minutesI want you to think about the last time you tried to lose weight. Not the casual, “I should probably eat better” kind. The real kind. The kind where you cleared out the pantry, downloaded the app, bought the meal prep containers, and actually meant it this time. How did that go? For a lot…
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMindset, like sunglasses, influences how we perceive our daily experiences and challenges.
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Reading Time: 6 minutesWeight Loss is not about willpower. It’s a negotiation. Recognize, address, and close on small daily actions to overcome objections and foster personal growth.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere’s something you might not expect to hear from a coach: You’re not special—and that’s actually the best news I can give you. You’re metabolism isn’t broken.You’re body doesn’t work any differently.You’re just human. You’re a human stuck in an environment and pattern of behaviors that has led you to where you are now. The…
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Reading Time: 9 minutes(Originally published on tonygentilcore.com) Imagine this common scenario: You’ve made the decision to start a fitness plan. You know it’s going to require changing your eating and exercise habits. You’ve stocked healthy food in the house, you’ve been keeping to a regular workout routine, and you’re seeing noticeable changes. Then your friends invite you out…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAlcohol, personality types, and apple cider donuts… Enjoy this week’s curated list of articles, videos, and more from the web—now organized by relevant category—to help you build the life you want. Featured Thoughts: Alcohol Usage New research shows that no amount of alcohol is good for you. But I can’t be the only one that…
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Reading Time: 4 minutesEnjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, videos, and more from the web to help you live a happier, healthier, life. The Big Idea: Here’s the big idea behind 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑎: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. My mission is to make this…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesFat loss isn’t magic—it’s math. Just like paying off debt, your habits must dig into a calorie deficit to make real progress. With practical tips and relatable analogies, this post shows how to get unstuck for good.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMost people regret not starting sooner. Life never gets less busy—but committing to your health now makes everything else easier.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMost people survive. Few live. Doing scary sh*t has always been the price of a better life. Here’s why fear is your compass.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe very traits that make me a lousy influencer—context, timeless basics, and deep listening—are exactly what make me a powerful fitness coach.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s something oddly profound about dancing with a stranger to a song you’ve never heard before. You’re leading, they’re following, and together you’re trying to make something beautiful… without a script, without a plan, and without any idea what’s coming next. It’s messy. Sometimes awkward. But it works. And somewhere in the middle of one…
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Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve ever looked at your plate and thought, “I’m barely eating—why am I not losing weight?” then this article is for you. One of the most common reasons people struggle with weight loss, even when it feels like they’re eating very little, comes down to a concept called calorie density. Take this example: a single donut might…
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