Nutrition is not always that complicated, we just tend to make it that way.

What do I mean? I'll let you in on a secret: in the dieting world, everything works.

You heard me correctly.  Everything does, and can, work.  

Heard about a new juice cleanse?  Yes, that can work, but you may hate life as a consequence. Paleo?  That can work too, but not if you love bread.  You can even make up your own diet that consists of only protein shakes, sardines, and soup....but your hangry (hungry+angry) temper may rub some people the wrong way.

Today's post doesn't have a ton to do with strength and conditioning tips for you.  Instead, I wanted to write about something I've thought about for some time: changing my title to a "Strength Coach" instead of a "Personal Trainer."

The difference may seem petty, and frankly, that's because it sorta is.  But, I've realized that simply calling myself a personal trainer is just a ruse for what I do on an everyday basis: show people how to get strong.

I'd like to start things off with a challenge: say the name of this post 5 times fast.

If you were able to accomplish it, then you're a better orator than I....if not?  Well, you're still (probably) a good person.

Anyway, as lifting heavy things is sorta "my thing" I wanted to take a post to dispel three top myths I hear on a regular basis.  If you already know what I've written below, then more power to you.  And if any of it is a surprise?  Well, in the words of current star of the Bachelor star, Juan Pablo, it's OK.

I've often said that we all need something to keep ourselves accountable.  

What that something might be is totally up to you (a pair of pants, Dan John's Alpo Diet, your brutally honest friends, etc.), but it helps to drive your progress forward, or keep you from slacking off.

That said, I wanted to post an update as to where I am with my stated 2014 goals.  Why? Because, the first day of March is right around the corner, and it's good to see where I stand 2 full months into the new year.

If you've read my blog for any period of time, or know me well enough, you know that I'm not a Crossfit fan.  To its credit, Crossfit has excelled in making people excited about working out and lifting weights - which I obviously love.  Plus, anything that gets rid of pink dumbbells and machines, in favor of barbells, dumbbells, and trap bars is always going to get a thumbs up from me.

I've always maintained, however, that the devil with Crossfit is in the details.  Should you perform 30 reps of an Olympic lift in a row, and then run a quarter mile, as many times as you can in 15 minutes?  Probably not (the answer is, of course, never, ever do that). But, often times, people really dig Crossfit style workouts saying that they love the variety of all the exercises they do: overhead squats, box jumps, olympic lifts, double unders, kettlebell swings, rowing machines, etc.

Well, when it comes to actually seeing results, variety is completely overrated.  In fact, it contributes to what I call "exercise ADD."