Monday, October 19, 2009

Failure is Not an Option, Failure is a Necessity





By Ryan Miller; B.S. Biochemistry, NASM Certified Trainer

Failure Is Not An Option
Depending on the context, “Failure is not an option” is either a strong motivator for success or a sure fire way to sabotage your success. . This concept is just one of those funny ideas that doesn’t seem right at first, but after an explanation will be as clear as water.

Real World Metabolic Rate and Why You Need Resistance Training



By Ryan Miller; B.S. Biochemistry, NASM Certified Trainer
Those of you who know me know that I’m not one to fill your mind with nonsense just because it’s what I think you want to hear. I believe in giving it to you straight, with just a tiny bit of sugar coating (we all need a little bit of sweetness at times). At times I’m a man of few words, at other times I have plenty to say. Regardless of when you catch me, I’m always going to provide you with sound, proven advice to help you attain what you are here to attain.

Do You Have a Plan?



By Ryan Miller; B.S. Biochemistry, NASM Certified Trainer
Those of you who know me know that I’m not one to fill your mind with nonsense just because it’s what I think you want to hear. I believe in giving it to you straight, with just a tiny bit of sugar coating (we all need a little bit of sweetness at times). At times I’m a man of few words, at other times I have plenty to say. Regardless of when you catch me, I’m always going to provide you with sound, proven advice to help you attain what you are here to attain.

The 2020 Plan





Why the 2020 Plan Works

Fad diets don’t work for numerous reasons. They tend to require too much effort, are not based around sound reasoning, and are not easily incorporated into the rest of a person’s life. Just think of it this way, if fad diets worked, they wouldn’t be fads….its that simple.


Carbs: What You Need To Know



By Ryan Miller; B.S. Biochemistry, NASM Certified Trainer
Carbohydrates and Insulin
As promised in my last article, we are going to look at the effects of the carbohydrate on insulin production and how this affects your body. There are few people who can tell you why carbs should not be associated with being overweight, resulting in the widely growing idea that carbs are “bad” for you. This idea is nonsense, and I’ll prove it to you if you stay with me here.

The Basics of Nutrition


By Ryan Miller; B.S. Biochemistry, NASM Certified Trainer
Nutrition is delicate, you have to treat it with respect. Nutrition can beat you in several ways. Eat too little, your weight loss will be unhealthy. Eat too much, your weight loss will be a figment of your imagination. Eat the wrong foods, your road to your goal can end up never ending.