About eight years ago, Mat Lecompte had an epiphany. He’d been ignoring his health and suddenly realized he needed to do something about it. Since then, through hard work, determination and plenty of education, he has transformed his life. He’s changed his body composition by learning the ins and outs of nutrition, exercise, and fitness and wants to share his knowledge with you. Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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“Snacking” has a bad reputation, but it really shouldn’t. After all, it’s not synonymous with junk food. Cookies, chips, and chocolate bars might have stolen the spotlight, but they are not the only snacks out there. Snacking can be healthy. If you have type-2 diabetes or prediabetes, snacks can be essential in helping you manage ...click here to read more
If you’ve been feeling a little lazy, unenergized, or down in the dumps the past week or so, it might have a little something to do with the time change last week. When it gets dark earlier, it can zap energy and sink the mood of people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. ...click here to read more
Some people simply can’t get into meditation and have no desire to learn. If you can’t fully shut your brain down or get bored trying to practice mindfulness or meditation, trust me, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you can’t calm anxieties or combat your stress by slowing down. There’s a reason why people ...click here to read more
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Sitting down harms you. It’s strange to think that something so common could be so detrimental to your health, but study after study highlights the dangers of extended sitting. Whether it’s weight gain, poor heart health, mood troubles, or muscle atrophy, spending too much time on your keester can mess up your health. Sitting may ...click here to read more
If your joints start hurting while you’re working out, it’s best to stop and take another approach. Joint pain is never good during exercise, and it can signify two things: potential injury or the fact that your body isn’t quite ready for it. This may be of particular interest as temperatures begin to drop. Warming ...click here to read more
The American Heart Association (AHA) is touting “balance” as the new approach to heart-healthy eating. And it’s about time. Instead of highlighting specific nutrients or foods, the new guidelines encourage people to think more broadly about overall eating habits. This approach adds for personal preference and flexibility while focusing on patterns. One of the dangers ...click here to read more
Many keep zinc supplements close by when cold and flu season hits. A new study suggests that’s likely a good idea. New research out of Australia shows taking a zinc supplement can be an effective measure for maintaining and improving a robust immune system. Zinc has long been recognized as a potential boon for immune ...click here to read more
Anybody who suffers from migraines knows how they can upend your day. The pain can be unbearable, and they can hit out of the blue, leaving many victims essentially incapacitated. Sometimes the cause is completely unexplainable. Experts have identified various triggers, like stress, sleep, medications, and more, but it’s hard to determine a firm number ...click here to read more
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