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Tilapia: An Affordable Source of Lean Protein
Tilapia is a mild-flavored white fish that is affordable, versatile, and easy to prepare. It is packed with high-quality protein while remaining relatively low in calories and fat, making it a great option for anyone looking to support muscle recovery, maintain a healthy weight, or simply add more lean protein to their diet. High in Protein A 3.5-ounce serving of cooked tilapia provides approximately: 23–26 grams of protein About 125–130 calories This makes tilapia an efficie
Austin Ollis
Jul 222 min read


Cold Exposure: Training the Body and Mind
One of the biggest benefits of deliberate cold exposure is the way it trains the mind. When you feel the urge to get out, that moment becomes a “wall” you can practice climbing over while staying calm and clear-headed.
Austin Ollis
Jun 243 min read


How to Spot Snake Oil in the Health and Wellness Space
Some wellness products and services overpromise, oversimplify, or rely on fear-based marketing to get people to buy.
Austin Ollis
Jun 232 min read


Measuring Progress: How Do You Know You’re Moving Forward?
The people around you, the books you listen to, the podcasts you consume, and even the shows you watch can either pull you closer to your goals or quietly pull you away from them.
Austin Ollis
Jun 223 min read


Heart Rate Variability(HRV): A Window Into Your Nervous System
Anything that keeps you in “go mode” can lower HRV. Anything that helps you recover can support HRV.
Austin Ollis
Jun 213 min read


Gut Health & Fiber: Why Your Gut Needs More Than Just Calories
When it comes to gut health, consistency matters. Feed your gut well, move your body, avoid consistently overeating highly processed foods, and your microbiome will have a much better chance to support you for the long run.
Austin Ollis
Jun 187 min read


Four Supplements Actually Worth Knowing
Not every supplement deserves a place in your routine, but these four have the research to back them up. Here's what they do, how to use them, and what the science says. Caffeine, Protein Powder, Creatine & Electrolytes Caffeine The world's most widely used psychoactive compound. Caffeine works by blocking adenosine, which is your brain's natural fatigue signal. By occupying adenosine receptors, caffeine keeps you feeling alert and focused. But that's not all: it also increas
Austin Ollis
May 313 min read


Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?
Recent research, including findings highlighted by experts at the Mayo Clinic, suggests you don’t need to hit 10,000 steps to see real health benefits.
Austin Ollis
Feb 202 min read


Crush Your Year with These Goal Setting Frameworks
This year, instead of picking one goal-setting method, let’s combine three complementary approaches : MT Goals from the Manager Tools Podcast for clarity and structure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv4YZWTzqcc Andrew Huberman’s Elements of Goal Setting & Goal Pursuit for biological and psychological alignment https://youtu.be/zYuw-8pwnp8?si=m7nAH2FX9n0oLlaw Graham Weaver’s Genie Exercise to uncover what you truly want, not what you think you should want https://yo
Austin Ollis
Jan 33 min read


The Best Way to Start Working Out (Even If You Have No Idea Where to Begin)
If you’re someone who doesn’t work out regularly, or feels completely lost when it comes to what a “good” workout should look like, simplicity is the best option for you. The truth is, you don’t need an elaborate workout plan, fancy equipment, or a perfect diet to start seeing results. You just need to GET STARTED and BUILD MOMENTUM . And the simplest way to do this? 👉 Do a 15-minute HIIT workout, five times a week. 👉 On your off days, aim for at least 7,000 steps. That’s
Austin Ollis
Nov 3, 20252 min read


The Fresh Start Effect: A Simple Way to Start Healthy Habits
Have you ever felt excited to start something new, like when a new week or year begins? That feeling is called the Fresh Start Effect ....
Austin Ollis
Jan 2, 20252 min read


The Perfect Fitness Plan For 2025!!.. Doesn’t Exist
Why Does the "Perfect" Fitness Plan for New Year’s Resolutions Not Exist? And Why Is That Okay? ‘Perfection is the enemy of good enough’...
Austin Ollis
Dec 8, 20243 min read


How to Reclaim Your Time Without Losing Sleep: Tips for Coping with “Revenge Bedtime Procrastination"
What Would Happen If You Didn’t Sleep? https://youtu.be/dqONk48l5vY?si=4SgM9o3BKLYaI1P- Choose to be well rested It’s 10PM, and you’re...
Austin Ollis
Nov 23, 20243 min read


The Power of Perceived Control: How It Influences Happiness, Health, and Wealth
How to Manage & Better Understanding Stress | Dr Elissa Epel (6 min 26 sec) https://youtu.be/ZUoT89ceuCs?si=RNGwkap0SItTnTXK “A high...
Austin Ollis
Aug 22, 20243 min read


The Effort is Enough: How Consistency Transforms Your Health and Wellness
Stoic Rules to Conquer the Day (4 min) https://youtu.be/lW508pBeih8?si=ZSw3ehX6fn2eubSK Our effort sometimes feels like it’s not...
Austin Ollis
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Why Taking Action Is the Key to a Healthy Life
Quit Thinking So Much and Take Action - Jocko Willink (2 min) https://youtu.be/bmYtP9uKwFU?si=OQDuyc7buMpq4yZK We often find ourselves...
Austin Ollis
Aug 16, 20243 min read


The Four Core Regrets and How to Embrace Them
4 Kinds of Regret - and What They Teach You about Yourself | Daniel H. Pink https://youtu.be/cenxg8j-Rc0?si=Ejbw8XNwfsAfrlIx "Regret is...
Austin Ollis
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Reframing Your Reward: Embracing the 'Treat Meal' Over the 'Cheat Meal'
Occasionally, after a long week of putting in some really solid effort with my fitness regimen, I love to indulge in food that simply...
Austin Ollis
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Carnivore Diet: Eat or Pass?
Why Carnivore May Not Be Optimal For The Long Term(12 min 19sec) https://youtu.be/uqzOAAlYY2o?si=eb0e-CUey-JZrXLk An all meat diet gets...
Austin Ollis
Jul 17, 20245 min read


The Rotisserie Chicken: Convenience Without Compromise
Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy? - Ask a Nutritionist (8 min) https://youtu.be/DMMorh1fm-Q?si=nP5RuKRxKSGHx0Ge Americans buy 900 million...
Austin Ollis
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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