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Prediabetes: What Is It and Why Should You Care?

March 25, 2020 by Jon Leave a Comment

When I was a child, my mom worked full-time. So, many of my young memories involve sitting in the backseat of my grandparents car. I’d strain my neck upwards to marvel at the skyscrapers as my grandmother navigated us to the “foot doctor” or whatever doctor appointment my grandfather had that day.

As a child I didn’t understand everything that was happening. I liked spending time with my grandparents, but these trips didn’t seem too enjoyable to them.

Today, as I step into these memories, I can see the worry on my grandfather’s face. I now realize the uncertainty and stress that was belayed upon his heart.

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An Easy Recipe for Overnight Oatmeal

March 16, 2020 by Jon Leave a Comment

Today, I’m going to introduce you to one of my new favorite breakfast items, overnight oatmeal. And typically, I don’t even like oatmeal. The quick oatmeal mixes you’ll buy in the store that are devoid of nutrients and full of sugar will spike your blood sugar, and leave you unsatisfied and hungry long before lunch time.

But, with the right overnight oatmeal mix, you can make a pretty satisfying breakfast that’s full of nutrients. So, here’s the scoop.

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Creating a Wellness Vision Statement

January 15, 2020 by Jon Leave a Comment

Goals, goals, goals. Everyone’s always talking about setting goals. Yes, they’re key to personal growth. But, before you set goals, it’s important to first create a personal wellness vision statement.

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Does P90x Really Work?

November 11, 2019 by Jon Leave a Comment

Does P90x Work? — Does P90x Work for Most People?

You’ve seen the ads on TV, and the beautiful bods pumping out sets of 20 pull ups. You’ve seen the before and after pictures, and you’ve probably been tempted to try it out. But, does P90x really work?

I’ll be honest, I’m a huge fan of Tony Horton, the notorious creator behind P90x. With the original P90x he created a dense package of challenging exercises, and he’s an entertaining coach, often reminding you to “do your best, and forget the rest”. There’s no doubt that P90x is a hell of a workout program, that leaves you asking for mommie at the end of your workout. Tony has a way of getting you to put your best effort forward.

But again, does P90x really work? Will it get you into shape?

Here’s the truth.

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When Perfection Gets in the Way of Performance

November 9, 2019 by Jon Leave a Comment

When Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Performance

Do your ideals get in your way? Mine do. It happens all the time, and it starts with a well intentioned goal.

I tell myself I’m going to workout three days per week. And, then I feel like a failure when I work out once, and sit in front of a computer for the rest of the time.

Or, in an attempt to write more often, I set a goal to write one blog post per week. Then I stare frustrated into a folder of half finished blog posts, that continues to grow each day.

What did I do wrong?

After all, these aren’t that lofty of ambitions. I’ve scaled them back over time, and tried to make them reasonable for my schedule. Yet, I’ve still struggled. So, where do I go from here?

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