Marc Halpern, Author at Whole Life Challenge https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/author/marc-halpern/ The Game That Changes Your Whole Life Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:24:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 How to Lower Your Cholesterol (Without Cholesterol Medication) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-without-cholesterol-medication/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-without-cholesterol-medication/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2019 07:01:42 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=13120 Anyone who lived through the low-fat movement of 1990s will certainly have a degree of fear when their doctor mentions cholesterol. Cholesterol is one of the most recognized compounds today due to its link to cardiovascular disease.

But cholesterol, and its role in heart disease, is an extremely complicated topic that we truly do not understand yet. It has more subplots and history than Game of Thrones.…

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]]> Anyone who lived through the low-fat movement of 1990s will certainly have a degree of fear when their doctor mentions cholesterol. Cholesterol is one of the most recognized compounds today due to its link to cardiovascular disease.

But cholesterol, and its role in heart disease, is an extremely complicated topic that we truly do not understand yet.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-lower-your-cholesterol-without-cholesterol-medication/feed/ 0 What You Really Need to Know About Eating Fiber https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-really-need-know-eating-fiber/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-really-need-know-eating-fiber/#respond Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:01:16 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=12896 With all the nutrition fads that come and go, fiber typically remains a hot topic. You would think most people would agree that eating fiber is a good idea. But there are now some who believe meat is all you need to survive, such as with the Carnivore Diet.

As the steak-loving Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson once said upon being served vegetables, “Excuse me there has been a mistake, you’ve accidentally given me the food that my food eats.”…

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]]> With all the nutrition fads that come and go, fiber typically remains a hot topic. You would think most people would agree that eating fiber is a good idea. But there are now some who believe meat is all you need to survive, such as with the Carnivore Diet.

As the steak-loving Parks and Recreation character Ron Swanson once said upon being served vegetables, “Excuse me there has been a mistake, you’ve accidentally given me the food that my food eats.”…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-really-need-know-eating-fiber/feed/ 0 The Keto Diet: Why This Dietician Doesn’t Recommend It https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-keto-diet-why-this-dietician-doesnt-recommend-it/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-keto-diet-why-this-dietician-doesnt-recommend-it/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:00:26 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=12709 If I type “KE” into my browser’s search engine, “keto diet” automatically comes up as the first guess at what I am typing. Kevin Spacey and Kelly Blue Book are next, for very different reasons I suppose.

You don’t have to be a Registered Dietician like me to notice that the keto diet has exploded. Most of us probably have tried it or know someone who has.…

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]]> If I type “KE” into my browser’s search engine, “keto diet” automatically comes up as the first guess at what I am typing. Kevin Spacey and Kelly Blue Book are next, for very different reasons I suppose.

You don’t have to be a Registered Dietician like me to notice that the keto diet has exploded. Most of us probably have tried it or know someone who has.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-keto-diet-why-this-dietician-doesnt-recommend-it/feed/ 0 How to Cycle Nutrition and Exercise for Improved Body Composition https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-cycle-nutrition-and-exercise-for-improved-body-composition/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-cycle-nutrition-and-exercise-for-improved-body-composition/#respond Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:00:14 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=12601 Usually when I hear the word “cycling” and “body composition,” I think steroids. However, that’s not what I mean by cycling in this case. (And, no, there are no bicycles involved, either.)

On a weight-loss (and perhaps muscle-gain) journey, the body adapts quite well to the forces we are exerting on it. If you are in a large calorie deficit too long, your body loses weight — but also slows down calorie burn.…

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]]> Usually when I hear the word “cycling” and “body composition,” I think steroids. However, that’s not what I mean by cycling in this case. (And, no, there are no bicycles involved, either.)

On a weight-loss (and perhaps muscle-gain) journey, the body adapts quite well to the forces we are exerting on it. If you are in a large calorie deficit too long, your body loses weight — but also slows down calorie burn.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-cycle-nutrition-and-exercise-for-improved-body-composition/feed/ 0 2 Food Sayings I Hate (And Why “Nourishment” Is a Better Philosophy) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/2-food-sayings-i-hate-and-why-nourishment-is-a-better-philosophy/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/2-food-sayings-i-hate-and-why-nourishment-is-a-better-philosophy/#respond Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:00:40 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=12473 There are two common sayings about health and fitness that I cannot stand:

  1. Eat less and move more.
  2. Food is fuel.

I think these phrases, while not incorrect, belittle the process of becoming healthy. And, as a consequence, these sayings belittle each of us and also our triumphs and challenges when it comes to our nutrition choices.

“Food as fuel” is only one part of what food does for us.…

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]]> There are two common sayings about health and fitness that I cannot stand:

  1. Eat less and move more.
  2. Food is fuel.

I think these phrases, while not incorrect, belittle the process of becoming healthy. And, as a consequence, these sayings belittle each of us and also our triumphs and challenges when it comes to our nutrition choices.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/2-food-sayings-i-hate-and-why-nourishment-is-a-better-philosophy/feed/ 0 Corn: Is It a Good Thing? The Why, When, and How to Eating This Veggie https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/corn-why-when-how-eating-this-veggie/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/corn-why-when-how-eating-this-veggie/#respond Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:03 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=12202 Nothing says “America” like the vast corn fields in our rural lands. For good or bad, our nation runs on corn. We cook the stuff, grind it, press it, burn it, ferment it, feed it to animals, pop it, rub butter all over it, salt it, and use it as decor in the autumn. We even sing about it and all its uses.…

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]]> Nothing says “America” like the vast corn fields in our rural lands. For good or bad, our nation runs on corn. We cook the stuff, grind it, press it, burn it, ferment it, feed it to animals, pop it, rub butter all over it, salt it, and use it as decor in the autumn. We even sing about it and all its uses.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/corn-why-when-how-eating-this-veggie/feed/ 0 What the Latest Research Says About Cancer and Heart Disease https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-the-latest-research-says-about-cancer-and-heart-disease/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-the-latest-research-says-about-cancer-and-heart-disease/#respond Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:00:52 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=12058 I’ve always looked at health as an entire system working together. You can have a great pancreas, but if you also have a broken elbow, then you aren’t healthy. And in certain disease states, getting better doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of the woods.

As such, I was extremely intrigued by a recent study that came out regarding cancer survivors and their possible increased risk of heart disease.…

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]]> I’ve always looked at health as an entire system working together. You can have a great pancreas, but if you also have a broken elbow, then you aren’t healthy. And in certain disease states, getting better doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of the woods.

As such, I was extremely intrigued by a recent study that came out regarding cancer survivors and their possible increased risk of heart disease.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-the-latest-research-says-about-cancer-and-heart-disease/feed/ 0 Why It’s Critical to Be a Health and Fitness Skeptic (and How to Do It) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/why-its-critical-to-be-a-health-and-fitness-skeptic-and-how-to-do-it/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/why-its-critical-to-be-a-health-and-fitness-skeptic-and-how-to-do-it/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:00:14 +0000 http://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=11856 I recently sat down with a young golfer client to discuss his goal of packing on some muscle and gaining about ten pounds. We went through what to eat, how many days to lift, and why it’s important to get sleep and recovery. Then, we got to the topic of supplements, and one of the few I recommended was creatine.

Creatine is one of the most highly studied sports supplements and has been shown to be safe and effective for improving muscular power endurance.…

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]]> I recently sat down with a young golfer client to discuss his goal of packing on some muscle and gaining about ten pounds. We went through what to eat, how many days to lift, and why it’s important to get sleep and recovery. Then, we got to the topic of supplements, and one of the few I recommended was creatine.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/why-its-critical-to-be-a-health-and-fitness-skeptic-and-how-to-do-it/feed/ 3 How to Launch a Successful Comeback After Illness or Stress https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-launch-a-successful-comeback-after-illness-or-stress/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-launch-a-successful-comeback-after-illness-or-stress/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2018 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=11613 If you break your leg, it’s easy to see the path to recovery. I’m not saying the process is easy, but you have the knowledge that you’ll be in a cast for a certain amount of time, you’ll do rehab, and you’ll slowly get back to normal activities.

Getting back to normal isn’t quite as easy with issues you cannot directly see.…

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]]> If you break your leg, it’s easy to see the path to recovery. I’m not saying the process is easy, but you have the knowledge that you’ll be in a cast for a certain amount of time, you’ll do rehab, and you’ll slowly get back to normal activities.

Getting back to normal isn’t quite as easy with issues you cannot directly see.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-launch-a-successful-comeback-after-illness-or-stress/feed/ 3 The 3 Biggest Reasons Your Diet Will Never Last https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-3-biggest-reasons-your-diet-will-never-last/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-3-biggest-reasons-your-diet-will-never-last/#respond Mon, 27 Aug 2018 09:00:28 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=11389 The word “diet,” the way we use it today, is basically an admission of failure. Going on a diet means we have somehow failed in our quest to look or feel a certain way, and now we must change.

“Dieting” means we are following some protocol with a fancy name, excluding certain foods, probably reading an associated book, and possibly following a celebrity touting the diets powers.…

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]]> The word “diet,” the way we use it today, is basically an admission of failure. Going on a diet means we have somehow failed in our quest to look or feel a certain way, and now we must change.

“Dieting” means we are following some protocol with a fancy name, excluding certain foods, probably reading an associated book, and possibly following a celebrity touting the diets powers.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-3-biggest-reasons-your-diet-will-never-last/feed/ 0 How to Know If Eating Beans Is Right for You https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-know-eating-beans-right-for-you/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-know-eating-beans-right-for-you/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2018 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=11146 Beans, beans, the musical fruit. You may have heard the rest of the song. While gluten has been attacked in the news over the last few years, beans have been criticized under the radar. Some diets claim beans are unhealthy due to blocking the absorption of other nutrients, having too many carbohydrates, or not being a natural part of the human diet.…

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]]> Beans, beans, the musical fruit. You may have heard the rest of the song. While gluten has been attacked in the news over the last few years, beans have been criticized under the radar. Some diets claim beans are unhealthy due to blocking the absorption of other nutrients, having too many carbohydrates, or not being a natural part of the human diet.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-know-eating-beans-right-for-you/feed/ 1 How to Know if Counting Calories (or Macros) Is a Good Idea for You https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-know-if-counting-calories-or-macros-is-a-good-idea-for-you/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-know-if-counting-calories-or-macros-is-a-good-idea-for-you/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=10903 Have you ever counted calories before? Beyond counting calories, many people also count their “macros” (grams of protein, fat, and carbohydrate). If you’ve been on the Internet for more than ten minutes, you’ve probably come across somebody talking about their calories or macros.

When I was studying to be a dietitian, I counted lots of things. In some instances, such as when a person has a medical condition, this counting is important.…

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]]> Have you ever counted calories before? Beyond counting calories, many people also count their “macros” (grams of protein, fat, and carbohydrate). If you’ve been on the Internet for more than ten minutes, you’ve probably come across somebody talking about their calories or macros.

When I was studying to be a dietitian, I counted lots of things. In some instances, such as when a person has a medical condition, this counting is important.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-know-if-counting-calories-or-macros-is-a-good-idea-for-you/feed/ 1 How to Win at the Healthy Eating Game (by Using an Instant Pot) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-win-at-the-healthy-eating-game-by-using-an-instant-pot/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-win-at-the-healthy-eating-game-by-using-an-instant-pot/#comments Tue, 08 May 2018 09:00:32 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=10701 I’ll be the first to admit I’m skeptical of most new things in the nutrition and fitness fields. Tried and true is usually the best course of action. Occasionally, though, something comes on the market that sparks my interest.

You may have seen the Instant Pot being sold in stores and online this past holiday season. I tend to not go to stores, I don’t pay attention to online ads, and generally I am the last to know about anything new.…

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]]> I’ll be the first to admit I’m skeptical of most new things in the nutrition and fitness fields. Tried and true is usually the best course of action. Occasionally, though, something comes on the market that sparks my interest.

You may have seen the Instant Pot being sold in stores and online this past holiday season. I tend to not go to stores, I don’t pay attention to online ads, and generally I am the last to know about anything new.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-win-at-the-healthy-eating-game-by-using-an-instant-pot/feed/ 2 The 2 Most Powerful Tools for Nutrition Success https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-2-most-powerful-tools-for-nutrition-success/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-2-most-powerful-tools-for-nutrition-success/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2018 09:00:22 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=10484 I’ve been in health and fitness for over seventeen years. For most people, success in exercise comes easier then nutrition success. Nutrition concepts can seem simple enough: just eat lots of vegetables, adequate protein, healthy fats, and the list can go on. Execution, however, is another story.

Getting to the gym or exercising at home is something you either do, or don’t do.…

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]]> I’ve been in health and fitness for over seventeen years. For most people, success in exercise comes easier then nutrition success. Nutrition concepts can seem simple enough: just eat lots of vegetables, adequate protein, healthy fats, and the list can go on. Execution, however, is another story.

Getting to the gym or exercising at home is something you either do, or don’t do.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-2-most-powerful-tools-for-nutrition-success/feed/ 2 How to Create a Foolproof Meal Plan for Healthy Eating https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-a-foolproof-meal-plan-for-healthy-eating/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-a-foolproof-meal-plan-for-healthy-eating/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:00:42 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=10280 Whenever I tell people I am a registered dietitian who works with private clients, people assume I hand out meal plans and tell people to follow them. While this approach does work for short periods, it’s not ideal long term.

The real answer is to make your own meal plan.

This might sound intimidating but creating your own meal plan can actually save you time and effort.…

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]]> Whenever I tell people I am a registered dietitian who works with private clients, people assume I hand out meal plans and tell people to follow them. While this approach does work for short periods, it’s not ideal long term.

The real answer is to make your own meal plan.

This might sound intimidating but creating your own meal plan can actually save you time and effort.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-create-a-foolproof-meal-plan-for-healthy-eating/feed/ 2 How to Eat All the Chocolate You Can and Still Be Healthy https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-eat-all-the-chocolate-you-can-and-still-be-healthy/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-eat-all-the-chocolate-you-can-and-still-be-healthy/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=9688 I’m sure if I asked most people what their top favorite treats are, their list wouldn’t read, “Boiled lettuce wraps, plain tofu, and egg whites.” More likely it would look something like, “Chocolate, chips, candy, pizza, and many other comfort foods.”

As a Registered Dietitian, when I meet with a new client, I ask them what their favorite foods are, regardless of what they think is healthy.…

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]]> I’m sure if I asked most people what their top favorite treats are, their list wouldn’t read, “Boiled lettuce wraps, plain tofu, and egg whites.” More likely it would look something like, “Chocolate, chips, candy, pizza, and many other comfort foods.”

As a Registered Dietitian, when I meet with a new client, I ask them what their favorite foods are, regardless of what they think is healthy.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/how-to-eat-all-the-chocolate-you-can-and-still-be-healthy/feed/ 7 What Elite Athletes Eat (and Do) That You Should Too (or Not) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-elite-athletes-eat-and-do-you-should-too-or-not/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-elite-athletes-eat-and-do-you-should-too-or-not/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:00:54 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=9347 Is there a difference between performance nutrition and nutrition for general health? We often hear on TV or the Internet about athletes doing an intensive nutrition program and using sports science to their advantage. Is this what we should all be doing? Why would athletes do something for a competitive advantage and not us?

Well, first off, much of what you’re seeing is marketing.…

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]]> Is there a difference between performance nutrition and nutrition for general health? We often hear on TV or the Internet about athletes doing an intensive nutrition program and using sports science to their advantage. Is this what we should all be doing? Why would athletes do something for a competitive advantage and not us?

Well, first off, much of what you’re seeing is marketing.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/what-elite-athletes-eat-and-do-you-should-too-or-not/feed/ 1 6 Simple Ways to Eat More Veggies and Actually Like It https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-simple-ways-to-eat-more-veggies-and-actually-like-it/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-simple-ways-to-eat-more-veggies-and-actually-like-it/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=9160 I make a living telling people to eat more veggies. This is according to my wife. I do a few more things, but I understand her point. Whenever I am on the phone with a client, we are almost always discussing how to get more fruit and vegetables into his or her life.

There are a number of reasons to eat vegetables, none of them being to torture you.…

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]]> I make a living telling people to eat more veggies. This is according to my wife. I do a few more things, but I understand her point. Whenever I am on the phone with a client, we are almost always discussing how to get more fruit and vegetables into his or her life.

There are a number of reasons to eat vegetables, none of them being to torture you.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/6-simple-ways-to-eat-more-veggies-and-actually-like-it/feed/ 1 The Truth About Gaining Muscle (and How to Do It) https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-truth-about-gaining-muscle-and-how-to-do-it/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-truth-about-gaining-muscle-and-how-to-do-it/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=8808 I recently went to a brand-new supermarket that opened by us. I had on a pullover branded with my business name, “MH Performance and Nutrition.” We had guests staying with us, so I was buying a few items for a cookout. While my shirt boasted that I was a nutrition guy, I carried a basket of bacon, beer, chips, eggs, and a few different guacamole dips.…

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]]> I recently went to a brand-new supermarket that opened by us. I had on a pullover branded with my business name, “MH Performance and Nutrition.” We had guests staying with us, so I was buying a few items for a cookout. While my shirt boasted that I was a nutrition guy, I carried a basket of bacon, beer, chips, eggs, and a few different guacamole dips.…

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]]> https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/the-truth-about-gaining-muscle-and-how-to-do-it/feed/ 1 Know What You Want and Forgive Yourself Along the Way https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/know-what-you-want-and-forgive-yourself-along-the-way/ https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/know-what-you-want-and-forgive-yourself-along-the-way/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:00:45 +0000 https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/?p=8561 I recently attended a popular fitness conference that I go to every year. The presentations and workshops are always great, but often the best learning experiences come from casual conversations.

When we’re at this conference, my wife and I love waking up early and enjoying the hotel hot tub. One morning, we started talking to a gentleman who made a career switch later in life to become a personal trainer.…

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]]> I recently attended a popular fitness conference that I go to every year. The presentations and workshops are always great, but often the best learning experiences come from casual conversations.

When we’re at this conference, my wife and I love waking up early and enjoying the hotel hot tub. One morning, we started talking to a gentleman who made a career switch later in life to become a personal trainer.…

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