I admit to having sent some pretty wordy texts in my time. Upgrading from a Nokia to an iPhone as I entered college, I switched from “G2G” to lengthy conversations via text, trading in phone calls for socially-anxious-safe texting.

Nowadays, you couldn’t catch me dead writing more than five words in a text, and it’s saved me from many situations. I’ve learnt my lesson. So if you’re one to text out essays, don’t. Here’s why.

People Don’t Like Reading

It’s sad to hear for us writers, but the reality is — people don’t like reading. A quarter of American adults haven’t read a book…

To lose weight, it’s not all about intense weight lifting sessions that have you gasping for breath and dripping in sweat. Walking is an effective and efficient way to lose weight by way of increasing non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).

What is NEAT?

NEAT is a component of your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) — how many calories (energy) you burn each day — alongside:

• Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
• Exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT)
• Thermic effect of food (TEF)

NEAT is non-exercise activity thermogenesis — the energy burned completing daily tasks like cleaning, fidgeting, gesticulation, and walking.

You might notice that when…

One of the most commonly discussed topics in the fitness industry is how much you should be eating. But one of the least talked about topics is how to actually stick to your caloric goals. If you’re trying to lose weight, or preparing for a physique competition or trying to build some muscle — understanding how much to eat is just as important as sticking to it. If you are unable to hit your caloric goals on a regular basis, you’re not going to see results.

In this article I’m going to cover some of the top tips for sticking…

The fitness industry is characterized by a handful of buzzwords: ‘fat loss’, ‘muscle gain’, ‘macros’, ‘HIIT’, ‘clean eating’ — I could go on. But a term that doesn’t get enough discussion, in my opinion, is body composition.

Understanding some of the basic science of your body composition can help you burn fat, build muscle, and look better than ever. It’s one of the most important metrics to track and a key indicator that you are getting healthier.

My experience with improving body composition

Before becoming a full-time health and fitness writer, I worked as a nutritionist and personal trainer. Nearly every client I worked with had…

Studies show that individuals who regularly exercise have a 35 percent decreased risk of developing heart disease or stroke, a 50 percent decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity, age slower, have less age-related illnesses like sarcopenia, and experience less mental health problems. It’s clear, based on the research, that exercise promotes longevity by reducing disease risk and counteracting — or in some cases reversing — the signs of aging.

Naturally as we age, things happen in our body that are unavoidable. If you haven’t heard it already: unfortunately, death is inevitable. But, it is our choice as…

As a full-time health and fitness writer, I am very much aware of the power of exercise. Plus, I also enjoy it, which helps. But I truly believe that exercise should be a key part of any writer’s daily routine, even if it doesn’t pertain to the content, like it does for me.

We all know the benefits of exercise, so I won’t bore you. But what is lesser known, particularly by non-exercisers, is the fact that exercise is a cognitive enhancer, making it an ideal way to break through writer’s block. Research shows that just 10-minutes of physical activity…

One of the most hotly debated questions amongst elite athletes and fitness fanatics is whether women should train the same as men. Some argue that the training should be identical, because surely that would be prejudice otherwise, right?

Actually, according to the body of scientific research, that is an incorrect assumption. If men and women both independently optimize their training based on their biology, they will progress quicker and have a more effective training and recovery regime. Let’s get started.

If you’re an average Joe or Joanna who enjoys working out occasionally, you may not be interested in optimizing your…

Many people make assumptions about healthy eating. “It tastes boring”, “it’s too much work”, “it’s too expensive”… you name it. But the reality is: it’s easier to succeed with healthy eating than you might think, and it’s worth it. When you eat a healthy diet, you live a healthier and happier life.

As a nutritionist who has worked in socioeconomically struggling areas, I have experienced first-hand the impact of food deserts and financial barriers to healthy eating. It’s partly why I hate the narrative that you need to consume expensive 15-ingredient shakes, go grain-free gluten-free dairy-free, or shop at WholeFoods…