Entries by Ryan Saplan

Use Self Awareness to control your environment

July 11, 2015 in /by

I’m going to attempt to type consistently for the next 15 minutes focused on the topic of self awareness. I remember hearing this a lot in Daniel Goldman’s Book, Emotional Intelligence and I’m reminded by its importance of by Gary Varynerchuck’s short, but highly effective 2 minute video on Facebook. That’s where I’m getting my […]

Fitness Dad

July 11, 2015 in , /by

There will always be smarter, easier and more effective ways to get something done. To lose weight, to workout, to get a job done and of course, deal with people. Although there are better way to do things, the most important things is the doing. Do. When you move and do stuff that aligns with […]

Earn your carbs

July 9, 2015 in /by

Is sugar really that evil? Do carbohydrates really make you fat? Yes they do. They do if you eat too much of them.  My issue with carbs has more to do with being sedentary.  It’s easier to gain weight on carbs for most people because they’re very easy to eat.  The amount you eat of […]

Know your food weaknesses, Diet Kryptonite

July 7, 2015 in , /by

“The only thing that is constant is change-” Herclitus, Greek Philosopher There’s no one that knows you better than you. It’s important that you’re constantly trying to improve your relationship with you. Do you have a positive relationship with yourself? Do you treat yourself well? Just like a marriage, the relationship is constantly evolving. Much […]

Weight Loss Mental Blocks – Finding Motivation

July 6, 2015 in , /by

If you really want to know the truth, the whole world is a mental block. Back when I worked for 24 hour fitness, I read a really interesting article by Neal Spruce. It was in one of those company magazines.  He said something along the lines of, it’s weird to stay lean. If you’re staying […]

30 Day Food Logging Challenge, My first Pedicure & Subway

July 5, 2015 in /by

So I’m getting my first pedicure. The intense smell of nail polish and acetone made the subway next door seem much more appealing. I got burned out eating subway when they had the $5 foot long during the time when bread was less evil. They had a pretty sweet $6 meal deal – 6 inch sub, […]