Birthday Aftermath
I find it interesting that among workout clothes, flowers and candles, some of my clients gave me peanut butter themed candy for my...
What Strength training is all about
Strength training isn’t only about building a sexy, fit physique. It's about building a strong character. It’s about feeling strong and...
Once you're lean...
Just a friendly reminder- You won't find happiness, once you're lean. Your life won't be any more meaningful , once you're lean. Your...
On physique transformation and realistic expectations
Social media, specifically Instagram, is full of before and after pics. You see these insane transformations of women/men who went from...
How to keep going when you really don't feel like it ...
1. Be process oriented, not event oriented. Celebrate every habit/ behavior you take upon yourself to become better. If you started...
How to prevent weight gain during the holidays
Let me preface this by saying that holiday meals aren't going to make or break your fat loss goals. It's what you do consistently, on a...
What does being an evidence-based practitioner mean anyway?
Evidence-based doesn't mean following every study's results blindly. Evidence-based doesn't mean not taking empirical data into...
Long Term Success Mindset
Ask yourself these questions , and be honest: How long did it take you to gain this extra weight? Did you ever lose weight after eating...
The Development of Strong with Sivan Approach
My strength training observations and feelings along the past 14 years in a chronological order: I don't want to look like a man, but...
Progressively Overloading Your Habits
“ Just write me a workout program” is akin to “just tell me what to eat and I’ll follow your meal plan”. Both aren’t going to truly help...
