Melissa and I are flying back to Pennsylvania this morning after spending a few days in California with my colleagues from Mind Pump. Part education, part holiday celebration… and honestly, a perfect way to open the holiday season with a full heart.

The holidays have a way of shining a light on what—and who—truly matters. As we head into this season, I’ve been thinking a lot about support… the real kind. The kind that lifts you up, not quietly pulls you back down.

As we head into the season of cookies, parties, and “just one more bite,” I keep seeing the same question pop up online: “How do I cut back on sugar?” 

Let’s be honest…

This time of year is when a lot of people quietly say to themselves:

A lot of people believe cardio is the magic answer for burning calories. But if we’re being honest, the real powerhouse behind a healthy metabolism isn’t how long you spend on a treadmill — it’s how much muscle you carry.

We’re officially in that weird stretch of the year when the Halloween candy isn’t gone yet, Thanksgiving is coming fast, and everyone’s saying, “I’ll start in January.”