Coffee is a value right? Whether you’ve overtly considered them or not, you have a set of values that guide you and help determine your...

Two of the world's best nappers There’s a science to napping. And I take full advantage of it because I love a good nap. A good nap is...

Every now and again, I have a night where I can’t get to sleep. I’ll start my bedtime routine  at the usual time, settle into bed with my...

As I’ve written about recently, I decided it was time to gain some muscle and start a bulking phase . There’s a misconception out there...

I love strength training. So much so that I decided to start a muscle gaining or bulking phase . Bulking involves diligent strength...

In the past few years, I’ve been trying to cut back on my meat consumption. This is for a few reasons, but the main one is to reduce my...

In July, I changed my Why  for working out. While my main motivation post-partum was to exercise in order to keep up with my son, I was...

At least four times a day, my son points to the door and says, “outside?” Inside, he could be in full tornado mode where he runs around...

In order to stay consistent with any healthy habit, it’s vital to know your Why. My Why helped me to exercise weekly, even when life got...

When life gets chaotic, I feel better when I can maintain some of my healthy habits. This means that I have a minimalist workout routine...

(My dog Kai can't catch a treat to save his life. But he's undeterred by his mistakes.) One of my main roles as a resident physician is...

Learn how to combat the effects of aging with strength training

When I ask patients about whether or not they exercise, I often get an answer like: “I stand a lot at work.” “I chase after my kids all...

In order to achieve your health and fitness goals, there’s a powerful force you can harness: Consistency. At face value, this seems...

I’m proud to say I’ve been on track with my new years resolution to go back to the gym three times a week. Don’t get me wrong – there...

I wrote a post a couple weeks ago about what one healthy habit I recommend starting in 2024, and it’s strength training. I thought it...

I’ve started to realize that sometimes people just want one answer. I used to be so wishy washy with answers, because nothing in this...

We all want to do right by our patients. I got into family medicine so that I could use a wide range of skills to help people to feel...

This topic is coming up a lot because of the holiday season. I vividly remember when this time of year used to evoke anxiety for me. What...

I thought that being on maternity leave would be more chill than it actually is. You can tell I’m new to parenthood. Turns out, taking...