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5 Ways Dieting Fails You [And What to Do Instead]

There’s nothing easy about dieting. In fact, the very idea of intentionally restricting calories goes against every strand of DNA that has contributed to our human evolution. Interestingly, while we often, and justifiably, place our focus on calories and exercise as...

Did You Fall Into This Trap?

by Ben Brown

There’s a specific pattern that repeats itself right around this time of year. I’ve been coaching for a long time and I started to notice this early on when I was coaching clients during the summer months. Slowly but surely, they’d be less and less engaged. I’d notice...

3 Mistakes to Avoid If You Want to Get Leaner

by Ben Brown

Before I explain, these 3 mistakes to avoid if you want to get leaner are very common so if you’re making one or all of them, don’t feel bad. I’ve made every single one of these mistakes at various points in my life and had to learn the hard way. I’m speaking from...

A Beginner’s Guide to the Ketogenic Diet

by Ben Brown

Get the facts about the ketogenic diet and find out if it’s right for you. Over the last few years, we’ve seen a massive increase in popularity surrounding the ketogenic diet. In this post I’m going to discuss: 1. What the ketogenic (keto) diet is 2. What it...

Why We Don’t Work With Just Anyone

by Ben Brown

I was recently a guest at an entrepreneur event here in Phoenix with a small group of high-level business owners. A mastermind for all intents and purposes. What I thought was interesting, yet not surprising, is that not just anyone can join this group. You can apply,...

What’s Holding You Back? Identifying Your Low-Hanging Fruit

by Ben Brown

“Dude, I ate 1000 calories of peanut M&M’s…as a snack”. This is what Dave said to me on our nutrition coaching call yesterday. He continued, “I knew I was mindlessly eating throughout the day, but I’m shocked by how many extra calories I’ve been consuming in...

The Blueprint for Looking and Feeling Your Best

by Ben Brown

Imagine if you could codify your health and fitness. Certain inputs go in and a predictable outcome comes out. It’s repeatable and works every time. It’s similar to what you’ve already created in other areas of your life. Think about your family dynamic. I’d be...

Carb Cycling: Is It Right for You?

by Ben Brown

My ultimate guide for everything you ever wanted to know about carb cycling Carb cycling originally got its popularity in the world of bodybuilding and endurance training. However, more and more people are discovering the benefits associated with carb cycling....

Your Excuses Just Got on the Bus: A Blueprint for Post-Summer Fat Loss Success

by Ben Brown

Yesterday marked the official end of summer. As bittersweet as it is, for many of us, today a new season begins; the opportunity to re-prioritize ourselves after the chaos that comes from summer travel, kids out of school, and trying to juggle both while still...

The Most Important Ingredient for Success

by Ben Brown

There’s one single ingredient that is required if you want to optimize your results and achieve your body composition goals. It’s probably not what you think. In fact, if you had asked me this question many years ago, I probably would’ve said something along the lines...

Are You at a Nutritional Breaking Point? – 3 Proven Tips to Overcome Overwhelm

by Ben Brown

You’ve probably started seeing it already: The “How to Crush Your New Year Goals” articles, videos and rants on social media. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve been down this road many, many times before saying to yourself, “THIS is going to be the year I [fill...

How to Choose a Protein Bar

by Ben Brown

Protein Bars 101 You know the drill. You’re on the go, in between meetings, just finished a workout, waiting at the airport for a flight, or just searching for a quick, affordable, and “healthy” snack to satisfy you in between meals. And let’s be honest,...

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