What is cholesterol and why are high levels a problem? Here’s what you need to know about this highly-nuanced topic. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like molecule that is essential for human life. It is required by the human body in several ways: Given that cholesterol does not dissolve well in blood (due to…
Does a focus on weight loss enhance well-being? Or does it distance us from what matters most? As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the weight loss industry is massive. While there are benefits to be derived from weight loss in certain circumstances, it has been upsold to us as a panacea for improved health and…
Not enough time for a full podcast? These 15-minute Mini Podcast Health & Fitness FAQs are just what you need! In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss CICA, running & knees, wine, fruit sugars, and more. Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo! If you don’t want to miss an…
Is a focus on weight loss the best path to health? At some point in life we all look in the mirror and have the thought: “I need to lose weight”. Over time we all develop our own image of what an ideal body looks like, but one pervasive societal message drives the narrative: If…
Are you concerned about aging? What assumptions about the future might be holding you back in the present? In today’s episode Freyja & Dain discuss how to age well, dispelling common myths and challenging unhelpful beliefs. Tune-in to the audio or catch the video on Youtube or Vimeo! If you don’t want to miss an…
The internet is full of unsolicited advice, so today we sit down to discuss some of the most common health generalizations and contrast these to the benefits of operating as a generalist. From training frequency & intensity to calorie counting and more, Dain & Freyja weigh the pros and cons to help you with your…
Everything you need to know about dietary protein This article will cover the following topics: The importance of dietary protein The factors that increase or decrease your personal protein needs A simple way to calculate your personal protein needs How to identify an appropriate amount of protein per meal A downloadable cheat sheet for protein…
Welcome to Season 2 of the Move Daily Podcast where we will be discussing all things “How To”! This episode breaks down: What is Health Coaching Why Move Daily How we got to here! If you don’t want to miss an episode, subscribe to The Move Daily Health Podcast on Stitcher, iTunes, or YouTube Show Notes 1:30 – Who…
As humans we are pack animals who seek both community and a strong personal identity. The beliefs we develop over time shape both of these aspects of our lives: They build our identities and lead us to communities who feel the same. The advent of the internet has given us new ways to connect, but…
Have you ever changed your diet in an effort to overcome nagging health symptoms, but fail to see any progress? As a Nutrition Coach I know this plight all too well: People tend to treat dietary tweaks as a panacea, leaving other important actions ignored and results untapped. As humans we have developed the complacent…
