I’ve been coaching women for more than 30 years, and if there’s one pattern I see every single holiday season, it’s this:   Women come out of December feeling guilty, frustrated, and desperate to “undo” the weight they put on. And I always see them fall into the same two traps. It doesn’t matter if

Ladies, your body doesn’t flip a switch from burning fat one day to storing fat the next. It doesn’t work like that. Fat gain — just like fat loss — happens in patterns. It builds slowly, over a couple of weeks, often without you noticing.  And December creates the perfect storm: less routine, poorer sleep,

Ladies,   Yesterday I listened to a podcast about the echoes of life — and it stopped me cold. Not because it was inspirational, but because it felt like someone had taken the last five years of my life and put them into words.   From 2020 to 2024, I went through one of the hardest seasons

By Coach Paul Walker, Integrity Fitness   Let’s get one thing straight — carbs are not the enemy.The real problem is the kind of carbs most people eat and what they expect them to do. When it comes to carbohydrates, it’s not just about energy. It’s about nutritional return — what that food actually gives back to your body.  

If you’ve ever wondered which protein is best, you’re not alone.We all know protein is essential — it builds muscle, supports recovery, and keeps metabolism high — but the truth is, not all proteins are equal.   Each source affects your body a little differently. Some digest faster, some deliver more amino acids, and others are better