In this episode Tiana and Brandon talk about "Detoxifying teas, juices etc " and why you dont need them.

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We all know someone who has done a juice cleanse, or totes the power of the detox tea they've been using. Cleanses and detoxes are a hot commodity, and one of the biggest trends in the wellness industry.

It all sounds great, natural, and pure. It's also total bullshit.

Everyone loves a magic pill or a quick fix, and the companies selling detoxes and cleanses have exploited that for marketing purposes. But there is no quick fix to health and wellness. The truth is detoxes are completely unnecessary-- and potentially harmful.

Let's dig in to why detoxes and cleanses are overrated, and what to do instead.

In this episode Tiana and Brandon offer 10 tips on how to stay fit during the holidays.

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The holidays can be a tough time to stick to your health goals. Losing weight can feel impossible, and trying to stick to a fitness plan can be extra challenging. Even the most disciplined of people struggle during this time of year. I mean, nobody wants to be the only person who can't have dessert, or is obsessing over calories at Thanksgiving dinner!

While the holidays will look different this year-- with virtual dinners, socially distanced gatherings, and maybe some cancelled plans-- your wellness routine can remain consistent. And you don't need to throw in the towel and wait until New Years to start over. It's possible to enjoy the holidays while focusing on your health.

In this episode Tiana and Brandon talk about "Intermittent fasting." 

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There is no shortage of diets on the market. Low carbs diets like Keto, points based diets like Weight Watchers, and caveman diets like Paleo are all competing diet plans that promise results.

We highly recommend against fads and trends when it comes to diets. Overly restrictive diets aren't sustainable long-term and can cause more harm than good. While each diet has positive components, we don't recommend any one diet plan for most people.

The one exception we would make is for intermittent fasting. It's not so much a diet in terms of what you eat, but focuses instead on when you eat. And there is plenty of research to back it up.

In this episode Tiana and Brandon talk about "Which is better for weight loss?" They list out 5 reasons why pumping iron is a great way to lose weight.

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Most people believe that doing lots and lots of cardio is the way to lose weight. This idea has become ingrained in the minds of many, especially women, who have spent hours at a time on the treadmill or elliptical as a result.

While cardio is important in many ways, it isn't the only way to lose weight-- or even the best. Weightlifting can be just as important and necessary for losing weight and, more importantly, increasing overall health.

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In this episode Tiana and Brandon talk about "The All Or Nothing Mindset." They list out 5 ways to pull yourself out of this self destructive thought process and start a positive workout routine. 

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"Go big or go home!"

"No pain no gain!"

"All or nothing!"

If you've ever set foot in a gym or group fitness class, you've probably heard mantras like these. The "all or nothing" mindset is so ingrained in our hyper competitive, overworked culture that it's hard to imagine a different way to view fitness.

Regardless of its prevalence, this mindset does more harm than good. It discourages progress and the process. It is demotivating and overwhelming. It leads people to think, "Well, I might as well not do anything."

It's toxic. And only by ridding ourselves of this mindset can we can start to view health and fitness differently.

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