Reading Time: < 1 minuteIโm often asked, โAlex, does it bother you when people say, [insert bad nutrition advice]?โ Once upon a time, it did. Admittedly, Iโd 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 didnโt know better. Then…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you know the FDA has no formal definition for what โnaturalโ means on food products? The workable definition is something like: โThe general understanding that it implies nothing artificial or synthetic has been added that would not normally be expected to be added.โ For a food to be labeled โHighโ 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, โI should probably eat betterโ 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 minuteEvery day, your actions shape your habits, reinforcing either positive or negative patterns. Ordering takeout trains you to repeat it, while cooking at home fosters better habits. Consistent practice strengthens good habits, making it crucial to choose wisely.
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Reading Time: 8 minutesOn Thanksgiving, many overeat by serving everything. A “Hell Yes!” strategy encourages selective eating of favorite dishes, enhancing enjoyment, satisfaction, and fostering connections, ultimately avoiding regret and guilt associated with mindless consumption.
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Reading Time: 6 minutesThe fitness industry is failing. After more than a decade of working as a fitness professional, I see firsthand how many of the most popular products and programs leave people worse offโwith the only benefits going to the people selling the products and services. But I believe this is changing. Slowly, a new approach to…
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHereโs something you might not expect to hear from a coach: Youโre not specialโand thatโs actually the best news I can give you. Youโre metabolism isnโt broken.Youโre body doesnโt work any differently.Youโre just human. Youโre 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: Youโve made the decision to start a fitness plan. You know itโs going to require changing your eating and exercise habits. Youโve stocked healthy food in the house, youโve been keeping to a regular workout routine, and youโre seeing noticeable changes. Then your friends invite you out…
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Reading Time: 4 minutesEnjoy this weekโs curated round-up of articles, videos, and more from the web to help you live a happier, healthier, life. The Big Idea: Hereโs the big idea behind ๐โ๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐ข๐๐: ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ถ๐๐ปโ๐ ๐น๐๐ฐ๐ธโ๐ถ๐โ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐๐น๐ฎ. ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ. ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ธ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐, ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ. My mission is to make this…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesFat loss isnโt magicโitโs 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: 3 minutesIf youโve ever looked at your plate and thought,ย โIโm barely eatingโwhy am I not losing weight?โย then this article is for you. One of the most common reasons people struggle with weight loss, even when it feels like theyโre eating very little, comes down to a concept called calorie density. Take this example: a single donut might…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen stress hits, we donโt rise to the level of our desires. We fall to the level of our defaults.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe author reflects on their journey in bodybuilding, initially confronting fears of body image but ultimately realizing the sport isnโt for them. They prioritize training for life and personal freedom, emphasizing the importance of aligning fitness goals with personal desires.
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