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What about alcohol while I’m trying to lose weight?

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized February 5, 2021

Is alcohol sugar? Does it have calories? Can I drink wine or beer? Keep reading for all of this and more, as we dive into how to strategically incorporate ‘drinking’ into your weight loss journey. Alcohol as a Macro-Nutrient Fun fact!! Alcohol is actually ...Read More

10 Tips for Learning to Love Working Out

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized April 21, 2020

I will be the first one to admit it. When I committed myself to losing weight, I swore to myself that I would not exercise. I would cut the calories, eat the nasty health-food, and surrender my twinkies; but you could not convince me ...Read More

Is Feeling Hungry… a GOOD Thing?

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized January 28, 2020

One sciency fact I learned during my weight-loss journey really surprised me: being hungry is good for you. Like… really good for you. (Which is why intermittent fasting is such a great thing to add to any well-planned diet). From an evolutionary perspective, the ...Read More

Anti-Aging is here, it’s real, and it’s not a cream

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized January 19, 2020

If you could live to be 1,000 years old, would you want to? Dr. David Sinclair of Harvard Medical, the world’s leading expert on anti-aging, has an interesting new book where he basically makes the case that we are on the cusp of solving ...Read More

Tonal: A weight room and personal trainer in one!

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized October 22, 2019

Tonal makes some big promises: A full weight room that mounts on your wall, delivering up to 200 pounds of resistance combined with an AI personal trainer and coaching system. Think Peloton, but for weight lifting. Mine showed up last week. Is this really ...Read More

The Tomorrow Mindset

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized August 29, 2019

Scientists have figured out that there’s basically only one skill that separates successful people from those who struggle in life. In other words, if you get better at this one thing you will find success, no matter what your goals are, even weight loss. ...Read More

5 Signs You’re Currently on a Yo-Yo Diet

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized August 17, 2019

Ever wonder why you just can’t seem to keep the weight off after you’ve lost it? Do you swear that this time is different? Here are 5 signs you might be repeating the same old mistakes and have fallen victim to a yo-yo diet. ...Read More

Your Guide to the Good and the Bad Artificial Sweeteners

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized August 14, 2019

I’ve talked about artificial sweeteners in the past. The general conclusion is that they’re probably not as bad for you as many believe. Most sweeteners really are harmless and guilt-free, but there are a few that may cause big problems if you’re trying to ...Read More

Do Ketone Supplements Really Work?

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized August 13, 2019

A whole new line of products has hit the market claiming to put your body into an instant state of ketosis to help you lose weight faster and avoid the keto flu. So, what’s the truth? Do exogenous ketone supplements really help? First, let’s ...Read More

Are “Keto Treats” Wrecking Your Weight Loss?

Brian Shellabarger Uncategorized August 13, 2019

Tons of companies are getting on board with the idea of creating “Keto-Friendly” treats (cookies, cakes, brownies, pancakes… you name it!). But, can you really lose weight while you eat these kinds of keto treats? Are they safe for keto dieters? Can you lose ...Read More

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I'm Brian. I'm 37 years old and I've lost almost 100lbs over the last 13 months, and I'm now in the best shape of my life. I've learned an incredible amount on my journey -- the most important of which is "there are no shortcuts". However, I've also learned that when it comes to fitness and weight loss, there are efficient and inefficient ways to achieve your goals. The purpose of this group is for me to share some of the best tips, tricks, and ideas I've come across to help others who might be on the same journey.

I also became frustrated with finding accurate information online. It seems that almost everyone on the internet has some method for helping you to lose weight -- and they're all selling something. So to be VERY CLEAR.. I am not selling anything. I am not profiting from this (not even advertising). I gain nothing from your readership.