Beauty is an ever-evolving ideal, shaped by culture, art, and society’s shifting values. Yet beneath the surface of these changing standards lies a constant thread: at the origin of all beauty ideals are signals of health and fertility. From ancient civilizations to the modern age, beauty has often been a reflection of our biological instincts, tied to survival and the propagation of the species.

When it comes to building muscle and maintaining a healthy body, protein is an essential nutrient that cannot be overlooked. While many people believe that animal-based proteins are the only way to meet their protein needs, plant-based proteins can be just as effective while also adding fiber to your diet. Sacrificing some of the anabolic effect provided by animal protein in favor of a high fiber option is a huge benefit for your digestive system and feeding the good bacteria in your gut.

This is when I discovered Ta-Da lists! To-do lists can be stressful and that’s probably why we all lose them or even ignore them. In my own experience it can be detrimental to focus on the small things that we didn’t do when the two items you crossed off the list were the most arduous and intimidating to complete. 

“He was being a wonderful sport as I had him dangling by his feet, I definitely respect the way the guy allows me to torture him“