“Our forefathers roamed the earth as hunters & gatherers. Now, people feel lucky if they’re placed in the short line at the local drive-thru.

In elementary school, I recall decorating a pizza with entities representing the inner workings of a cell. The mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouse, the gift received from our mother, eagerly burns within us all! We are simple machines, a series of chemical processes housed in tubing. Our brains thrive on reward via the neurotransmitter, dopamine. Sadly, we exploit dopamine for fast-food gratification.

There’s a reason why processed food & a sedentary lifestyle lead to bad outcomes-they’re not in our DNA. Once you break the cycle & realize how good it feels to put the body in motion, the so-called endorphin release, it becomes a self-generated addiction! We all process foods in a slightly different manner, but for the most part dietary success stems from obeying the staples.

The adage of performing a majority of your shopping on the outskirts of the grocery store still applies. Additionally, many studies have indicated that in order to achieve/maintain effective weight loss, one’s eating habits must complement activity levels. Using a tdee calculator can help you balance your diet with your activity levels for better results.

Simply eliminating daily soda consumption has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes by almost 20%!”

-Dr. Michael Eisen