Well, maybe not the bit about being tired. I’m pretty sure most of us are far more tired more often than our ancestors were. But in regards to dealing with a lot of life’s little unpleasantries, those of us in well-off countries don’t have to deal with them that often.Continue reading
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I’ve Never Heard Anyone Say They Want To Be Weaker
I’ve heard people say lot’s of things regarding their bodies and fitness levels. They say things like I want to lose weight, tone up, get smaller, get bigger, or lean out. But what I can’t remember a single person ever saying to me is, “I want to be weaker”.Continue reading
The Modern Human Environment Is A Tactile Wasteland
Our modern human environment is an incredibly odd blend of over-stimulation and under-stimulation. We are bombarded by loud noises constantly. Lights alter our circadian rhythm. And the constant buzz of media and caffeine make sure we’re running at a steady anxious buzz. But what about the environment we navigate? Does it offer the same level of stimulation?Continue reading
Why Are Video Games Popular – It May Not Be What You Think
Why am I talking about why video games are popular on a healthy lifestyle blog? Well, I really enjoy games. They actually do a lot for me. But why they’re so popular is what I’ve been mulling over recently.Continue reading
Is It Impossible To Lose Weight? Why People Fail To Lose Weight
It often seems impossible to lose weight. You go to the gym every day and you follow all the diet advice. But nothing ever seems to change. It must be that you’re genes have made you overweight right? Probably not. What could the problem be?Continue reading
If Natural Movement Is Your Focus Are Barbells Still Useful?
Natural movement is all about performing movements that humans would have used regularly in their original environment. For a good look at my thoughts on natural movement check out this article. Barbells weren’t around in that original environment, so are they still useful?Continue reading
No More 30-day Challenges
I’ve decided that I’m not doing any more 30-day challenges. Wel… that’s not entirely accurate. I will still be doing challenges for myself. I just don’t want it to be on arbitrary calendar days. I’ve decided to tie my goals into the natural world a little bit more.Continue reading
What Is A Goal Really? Your Own Line In The Sand
I’ve been thinking about goals a lot recently. Not just about what my goals are, but also what a goal actually is. Yesterday when I was walking out to my truck, it suddenly dawned on me. A goal is a line in the sand!Continue reading
The Benefit of Having A Dog – What I Learned Last Week
I spent the past several days watching some friends’ dogs while they were out of town. I’ve always wanted a dog, but I like to be able to pick up whenever I feel like it. Doesn’t mesh with a dog well, so I don’t have one. But I do borrow dogs occasionally. They can give more than just love and companionship!Continue reading
One More Year Down! Welcome To 2018!
Happy New Year! It’s that time again. It’s time for resolutioning. Is that a word? Maybe not but I feel like using it! Did you hit your goals last year? Do you have high hopes for this year?Continue reading
