We've all been beginners in our fitness journeys at some point. After you've adopted the habit of working out and eating clean almost daily, it is easy to forget where you started. For some, it can be incredibly difficult just to build up the consistent positive habits. And, that's okay! Every goal will not come easily to everyone. We ALL are on this journey together to stay as healthy as possible so we can live as long as possible. So, how can beginners stop finding themselv

Great morning and happy hump day! When it comes to providing health and fitness based content out there for our community, I am extremely careful on the content I endorse and/or support. In a world where everyone has a PHD in Wellness Facts Using Google with a Bachelor's degree in Entitlement, it is very difficult to get the straight up facts when it comes to questions related to the world of wellness. Even from within our own Universities, where we pay a lot of money to beco

Well, we are officially only 1 week away from Christmas! Where did the time go this year? Anyways, during this time of the year, it is always important to remember that this should be a time to mentally unwind and enjoy some festivities with family and friends. Unfortunately, because of the on demand consumerism mentality that our current world has placed us in, it is very easy (VERY!) to get sidetracked by sacrificing some of our core values while rushing out on busy roads t

THANK GOD IT'S MONDAY! Great morning everyone. Here is a little motivation to get you through the work day :) Remember, negativity isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes, negativity plays a key role in developing our truest forms and potential. Look at struggles as opportunities, not setbacks! Enjoy the video ;) Taz's Bookshelf to Success: #personaldevelopment #stressmanagement #injuryprevention #bodyimage #addiction #socialmedia #taylorrodriguezwellness #personaltrainersdeland

Great Morning Team, One of the biggest things I hear from people on a weekly basis is that they lack motivation. They know that they should be more active and eat healthier; ultimately, they are unhappy with their current health state but simply lack the drive to get up early, stay up late, to workout, to prep the meals, to take the supplements, etc, etc. I sometimes ask myself this… Is the term "motivation" the appropriate word to use in this scenario? Throughout every day,

HAPPY MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY! I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving break. How easily can we fall into the trap of lacking motivation after going back to work from several days off, it's pretty freaking easy! So, I wanted to bring to you (and make public) an older newsletter of mine that was sent out to the subscribers of our Health & Fitness newsletter that can hopefully help some of us get back on track. Before we know it, the new year will be here and 2017 will be over

Happy Thursday team! As some of you might be aware of, my wife and I have recently started our own Youtube channel-Taz Fitness. We are incredibly excited to open up another avenue that we can use to help individuals achieve a happier and healthier life! Yesterday, we released a video describing the "triangle of health goals." If you have not watched the video already, I highly encourage you to take a few minutes and watch the video to get a deeper understanding of what the di

It is of no secret to anybody that the majority of our culture in North America is fascinated and borderline obsessed with flashiness. Everyday, we dive into our social media accounts checking our newest subscribers, followers, likes, etc. without ever being aware of the addiction that is taking over so many of us-the need for attention and to appear superior over everyone else (aka pride and ego). This generation is addicted with producing "flashy content", in the fitness in

Want to achieve a healthier lifestyle? Do you desire more energy and longevity? Well, the answer is simple, right? Focus 80% of your attention to proper nutrition and 20% of your attention on exercising, then you will achieve all the goals that you desire.....WRONG! Any new health enthusiasts will preach this phrase to you in motivational photos on their Instagram accounts while telling their friends to simply eat less (or eat more protein) or exercise more if they hit a plat

Great day everyone! Well, Hurricane Irma has come and gone and left a path of destruction behind. Through God's grace, we never lost power during the storm which is a miracle blessing all by itself! We luckily didn't suffer too much house damage other than a few damages to our front porch that can easily be fixed. We had a few tree branches fall over that got cut up within a few hours. So all in all, the Rodriguez family made it through alright. If anyone is in need of help r

Howdy everyone! I know, it's been a little while since I've been here but I promise that it isn't without good cause. September has really started off with a boom, and I mean literally-BOOM! We are currently 4 days away from experiencing a category 3/4 hurricane (thanks Irma) so wifey and I have been running around, making sure we have everything in order. Anyways...while speaking in the Wellness category; one of the most searched sentences on Google and other search engines

"I've tried everything. I exercise all the time. I eat healthy. I know what I'm doing." These are constant sentences I hear on a daily basis from clients, friends, family, associates and even current colleagues. But yet, something is still amiss. Do you say these things on the regular to others? A lot of the time, our natural pride (especially with males) takes over and we hit plateaus; then stubbornly decide to instead of asking for help, we depend on internet research, diet

Happy Friday everyone! We made it another week :) One thing I have noticed since beginning my weight loss journey originally in 2010-11 was the amount of gimmicky fitness plans there were (and still are) on the market. All trying to convince us to spend our hard earned dollars because their program guarantees results like no other competitor. When I originally started to learn how to lose weight when I topped over 200 lbs, I did everything from Insanity, to P90X, to Bootcamps

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