Strength By Fitness

Insulin resistance is nothing but carbohydrate toxicity driven by overconsumption of refined sugars and carbs It starts when your body has to deal with too much sugar too often, so it releases more insulin to keep blood sugar under control. Over time, your cells stop responding properly to insulin, like ignoring a signal that used to work. Because of this, sugar can’t enter your cells easily and begins to build up in your bloodstream. Your body reacts by producing even more insulin, trying harder to force the sugar into your cells. Eventually, this constant struggle disrupts your metabolism making it easier to gain weight and harder to stay healthy.

Don't overcomplicate it: -Pick a healthy protein you like -Pick a vegetable you like -Pick a healthy starch you like -Cook, season to taste, combine, and throw into (glass) Tupperware You just want to have something in the fridge that you like and is healthy at all times. It's so much easier to make good decisions when you don't have the friction of making it up from scratch every time. Crush friction. Then enjoy a week of health and fitness on easier mode.

Ok..I used the lever arms. My first impression? Total waste of money 😆 Very steep learning curve, takes a long time to set up and adjust, and it's awkward compared to cables, dumbbells and barbbells. I tried doing pressing movements and when I thought I got to a good angle, the pressing just didn't feel right. I think it does have a place in a home gym but for me it's a 👎

The value of a single tree… QP or share yours.

Progress is often misunderstood as something that comes from intensity or major overhauls. In reality, it is built through small, consistent actions that compound over time. These daily decisions shape your physical capacity, your metabolic health, and your ability to perform and recover. Whether it is how you train, how you fuel your body, or how you prioritize recovery, each choice contributes to a larger trajectory. The value is not in any single decision. It is in the accumulation of those decisions over weeks, months, and years. Sustainable progress is not about doing more. It is about doing what matters, consistently.

Chia seeds make your stomach flat, but not for the reason you think. Most people assume it’s the fiber. They’re half right. Yes, chia seeds are loaded with fiber at about 10g per ounce. But fiber alone isn’t what’s flattening your stomach. Chia seeds absorb up to 12x their weight in water and form a thick gel in your digestive tract. That gel slows the release of sugar into your bloodstream, which keeps insulin low. Higher insulin levels can lead to increased fat gain especially visceral fat around your organs. On top of that, the gel physically expands in your stomach and sends satiety signals to your brain before you’ve overeaten. You eat less without trying. Gut inflammation is a hidden driver of bloating. Omega-3s in chia seeds reduce that. So it’s not just fiber. It’s insulin, satiety, and anti-inflammation all working against together. Add a tablespoon to water, a smoothie, or, my personal favorite, Greek Yogurt and your stomach will thank you.