Author Archives : Mat Lecompte

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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Does Free Time Really Make a Person Happier?

There’s no doubt that not having enough time can lead to stress and anxiety. It’s easy to feel trapped under the pressure and lose your sense of self and what’s important. But new research has found that the opposite can be true too. Too much free time may diminish the sense of well-being, potentially creating ...click here to read more

Consistency Is Key for Strong Muscles

If you want to get stronger to stay independent, reduce the risk of injury, and boost your quality of life, it’s important to keep one thing in mind: consistency. Being consistent is the only way to achieve strong, healthy muscles. That means exercising multiple times per week and ensuring you’re regularly giving your body what ...click here to read more

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Napping Might Not Be All Good

In many parts of the world, napping was a part of daily life. Although the cultural practice of daytime naps may be dwindling, they are still quite common across the globe. Even in the United States, where daytime naps can be frowned on, the National Sleep Foundation estimated up to one-third of people take them. ...click here to read more

You Are What You Absorb

People like to say, “you are what you eat.” While that can be true, I prefer to say you are what you absorb. Just because you eat something doesn’t mean you’re getting all its nutrients. In fact, you’re never really getting it all; the process of digestion always results in some lost nutrition. Other factors ...click here to read more

It’s Okay to Be a Little Forgetful

This hasn’t been a great week for my memory. So far, I’ve forgotten my keys, some important groceries, and a few names. But I’m not too worried about it. Other than the awkwardness of forgetting a name or having to head back to the grocery store, the lapses lead to little more than some minor ...click here to read more

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