Happy 2023! Does it feel any different than any other day, month, or year? Despite my steadfast desire for many of my (gay) fellow human beings to give up on “resolutions,” like mimosas, brunch, and watch parties for RuPaul’s Drag Race or Mean Girls, I know this ritual isn’t going anywhere.
Next in the seemingly endless parade of global drama is talk of recession! It’s enough to make anyone (including gay me) clutch our pearls at the constant turmoil of our world these days. However, when it comes to health and fitness, “recession proofing” workouts is actually a crock full of bull.
Layne Norton, PhD has been around for a hot minute providing all kinds of advice, guidance, and tips when it comes to exercise and nutrition. What I really like about him is that he has no fear when it comes to calling out (bullshit) in the fitness world, especially in the world of nutrition. When …
You Better Sit First Before You Read This! Why? Because thatgaytrainer is actually going to spend this piece talking about exercise! I know, I know, I can hear all the gays already – shut up! No way! OMG! *swoon* *where’s my fan?*
But before we get to that… I recently completed my (third) COVID “purge.” You know, the purge where you go through clothing and possessions and literally jettison things which have no meaning or serve no purpose in day-to-day. I’m still surprised as to what’s survived prior purges! Those who know me know that I am …
IF that’s what you’re going for, of course! Yezzir, we’re into the lazy, hazy days of summer here in SoCal! Every day is looking like a good beach day (remember the sun block!) The May Gray and June Gloom are (HOPEFULLY) behind us for good. What? Why are you panicking though? Do you feel like …
… because they said it would be fun! Happy Pride Month girls, gays, and theys! As a former-altar boy, former scripture-quoting, and former terrified and eternally guilty-feeling Roman Catholic, I can tell you that “pride” is one of the “seven deadly sins.” But, Rage Monthly also said I could only write 700 words because well… …
Bruh! They Asked Me To Write A Pride Article, Here’s Why Read More »
(as published in Rage Monthly, May 2022 issue) STOP WITH THE WARDROBE CHANGES After having trained clients for almost 11 years, I’m CONVINCED that most individuals’ health and fitness challenges aren’t only the result of poor exercise and/or nutrition habits; they’re also the by-product of the gray matter upstairs, their MINDS! I know, I know …
As humans in Southern California, we’ve got all the hints that spring is almost upon us: tweeting birds, blooming flowers, budding trees, tank tops and shorts, trips to the beach, along with sunny 90 degree days followed by *UGH* rain and 60 degrees the next. But hey, we accept it and roll with it, right? …
WANTED: A Clever, Motivating, and HUMAN Fitness Title Here Read More »
* – However, individual results will vary. Your life and your journey are most likely VERY different from mine. Regardless, the two common denominators for the health of human beings are regular exercise and healthier nutrition choices. As we move closer to the end of the year and the start of a new one, the …
Unhealthy Back to Healthy – In Just Over a Year* Read More »
Just the two words “body” and “fat” are enough to cause many people to agonize, despair, become frustrated, become stressed, and become anxious. (In fact, as I write this I’m working remotely in Puerto Vallarta and have so far resisted every temptation to eat out – except for some street tacos on occasion!) More than …
