Today, my dad is taking over the blog to share a heartfelt story from his youth. He writes about his experiences as a young man, when his...

As a coach, I've dedicated my life to fighting the obesity epidemic.

I'm often asked why "diet and exercise" alone hasn't done a better job...

One major challenge many middle-age-and-beyond folks struggle with is the "Big Balancing Act."

Balancing today's needs with your long-term vision...

We need to spend more time catching people (including ourselves) doing things right rather than punishing failures.

Most folks are traditionally...

Over six months, graphic designer Melissa Lascala completely transformed her body and life.

During that time she lost a whopping 27 pounds.

...

Picture a bustling medieval village, in the year 1400 A.D., where a young blacksmith named Vulcan toiled day and night, hammering away at his work....

Today's lesson is different.

Rather than talk about the usual things, like why detox diets will only frustrate you, I'll discuss racism.

And...

Are you feeling extra stressed and overwhelmed about things that usually were a breeze?

Maybe the little things you would have normally shrugged...

Over the past 25+ years of coaching I've noticed a trend when it comes to unsuccessful people.

You know, the folks who set lofty goals and make big...

Each year, on the last Monday of May, we celebrate Memorial Day.

Originally instituted as a day of honoring those who died during the Civil War, it...

It is a clear and evergreen morning in Fogelsville where all is calm. I hope your day is going well. If it is, make this a blessed moment and thank...

Welcome to a brand-new cycle of training.

How you respond to challenges will ultimately dictate the way things turn out.

Control what you can...

Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a fundamental role in maintaining your overall health and well-being. 

Perhaps you read that...

Insulin sensitivity plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal health and preventing the onset of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes.

It refers...

When it comes to heart health, cholesterol has long been a focus of attention.

I mean, who knew that something so tasty could cause so much...

Low-back pain is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can range from mild discomfort to debilitating agony, impacting...

I once had a boss who thought that working harder meant putting in crazy long hours at the office.

He would come in early, stay late, and even...

Three thoughts as we enter the final week of the current cycle of training.

1. It’s never too late to start or to improve.
2. You can’t do...

If you want to improve your health, choose faith over fear.

Does that mean you never get concerned or scared?

Definitely not.

In my opinion, having...

Anxiety and depression have become increasingly prevalent in today's fast-paced and demanding world.

While traditional treatments such as therapy...

Metabolic syndrome serves as an advanced warning system, signaling the presence of multiple conditions that can lead to chronic and...

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your hats because my dad, George A. Arangio, M.D., is stepping into the blogging arena with a series of uplifting...

Intermittent fasting is a popular nutrition strategy that has been gaining popularity in recent years.

It involves alternating periods of...

At your latest checkup, your doctor told you to lose weight with healthy eating and regular exercise.

Following the doctor's orders, you cut...