As the holiday season approaches, are you feeling torn between indulging in festive treats and sticking to your health goals? You're not alone. In our latest blog post, "Staying on Track With Holiday Nutrition," we dive into practical strategies for navigating the season's nutritional challenges without sacrificing joy. From crafting a personalized plan to mindful eating techniques, we'll show you how to maintain balance and enter the new year feeling confident and accomplished. Don't let the holidays derail your progress – discover how to savor the season while staying true to your health journey. Read on to unwrap the gift of holiday nutrition success!

When it comes to health and fitness, many of us, especially as we reach our 40s, tend to focus almost exclusively on exercise. We hit the gym, run on the treadmill, lift weights, or join the latest fitness class, believing that sweat and hard work alone will lead us to the results we want. But here’s a reality check: no matter how many hours you spend working out, if your nutrition isn’t in check, you’re missing out on the most important factor in your health journey.

Today, we're diving into a topic that's been buzzing around our nutrition conversations but hasn't gotten the spotlight it deserves: protein. You've probably heard me talk about it before, but let's really break it down and see why it's such a big deal in our health and fitness journey.

Snacking often gets a bad reputation, but when done right, it can be an essential part of a healthy diet. The key is to choose snacks that provide nutritional value, keeping your energy levels steady and your hunger at bay between meals. Here are some nutritious and delicious snack options to consider:

In today's digital age, we are bombarded with a deluge of nutrition advice from every corner of the internet. Social media influencers, self-proclaimed health gurus, and even well-meaning friends and family all seem to have the latest "secret" to achieving optimal health. With so much conflicting information, it can be incredibly challenging to know whom to trust and what advice to follow. At Timber & Steel, we believe in empowering our community with reliable, evidence-based information. Here are three critical criteria to help you cut through the noise and identify trustworthy nutrition advice.

Changing how you look isn’t the only reason to work out, but it is part of the motivation for most people. I usually try to help people find other motivations and goals that aren’t heavily influenced by societal pressures. Even when we can make our primary goals about overall health, performance, or longevity, it’s still nice to like the way you look. So it gets incredibly frustrating when you’ve been working out for months or even years and don’t see the changes you want in your body's appearance. What gives?

We’re always saying there aren’t any tips or tricks to make fitness or nutrition easy. We choose to tell you the truth and not present gimmicks that don’t work. There aren’t any easy buttons, and there aren’t any secrets. It’s just simple things done consistently that get you results.

Many diets or nutrition plans start by having you remove the foods you love most. You know the ones. They are jam-packed with sugar, fat, and flavor. This approach takes the difficult task of eating more healthily and makes it that much more difficult. Why not start by adding good stuff instead?

Weight loss is really hard work. Anyone who tells you otherwise has a gimmick to sell you. There is no easy way to lose weight and, specifically, lose body fat. That’s really what we want to lose anyway is body fat.

Parenting is a rewarding yet challenging journey, and one of the common struggles many parents face is getting their kids to eat healthier foods. As parents, we want the best for our children, and providing them with a balanced and nutritious diet is essential for their growth and well-being. In this blog post, we'll explore some strategies and insights to help you navigate the world of picky eaters and foster healthy eating habits in your kids.

Water helps our lungs function at peak capacity. It helps our muscles perform and recover. It keeps our joints moving smoothly. It flushes out the toxins our body creates. It’s kind of like the oil in your car, but unlike the oil in your car, you should replace your water daily

The key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is finding a balance that works for you. It's about making conscious choices and being mindful of portion sizes without depriving yourself of the foods you enjoy.

Cheat Meals. I don’t know where the term originated, but I know it’s problematic. I’ve been hearing and for a time using the term “Cheat Meal” since I began my health and fitness journey. Over the years, I’ve come to find the idea of a cheat meal to be more harmful than helpful.

Do you ever feel like you're on a never-ending quest for the perfect diet? Maybe you've tried the paleo diet, keto diet, or even the carnivore diet, only to find that they don't work for you. Well, I've got some news for you: there's no such thing as a perfect diet for everyone.

Protein is a crucial building block for our bodies, helping to repair and build tissues, support a healthy immune system, and keep us feeling full and satisfied. But despite its importance, many of us struggle to eat enough protein every day. That's why I'm here to share some tips on how to make sure you're getting enough protein in your diet.

I don’t usually receive pushback when I tell someone to do a workout. It may not be easy, or they may not like it, but they’ll do it. If I tell someone how they should eat, I get every excuse imaginable. This reinforces that, as a nation, we have an unhealthy relationship with our food.

Food is fuel, it exists to provide us with energy to survive. That’s all.

Atkins, Keto, Southbeach, Mediterranean, IFYM, Weightwatchers, CodeRED, Paleo, Vegan, calorie counting, low carb, low fat, Raw Food, juicing, Slimfast, Bloodtype... and so on. The number of diets to choose from is endless and there are more being developed all the time because it's a $65 billion+ industry.