We hear from so many of our new and existing clients the following statement: “It’s easy for me to eat healthy during the week, but it all goes to hell on the weekend.” I know I’ve said that before, in fact I think I mentioned it to the pizza hut delivery driver on Saturday (he was actually very empathetic.) Seriously though, It’s very understandable how this happens. Weekdays are so chocked full of structure and routine that by the time Friday hits, we’re spent with planning!
For many people (including myself) a reduction in meal planning at the end of the week leads to an uptick in eating out on the weekends. This is normal. This is fun; and your trainer isn’t going to get mad at you for doing it. Luckily healthy food is trendy right now and there are several options in every city/suburb that can potentially satisfy your taste buds without wrecking a week of hard work. An interest in helping our clients find healthy options paired with a selfish desire to snag a free meal on my company’s dime every month lead me to creating this foodie blog.
I am not a chef, I am not a trainer, I’m just some guy that tries to be active and eat pretty healthy and stuff. These are my food findings.
About the Author:
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Michael Stack is the founder & CEO of Applied Fitness Solutions and Frontline Fitness Pros. He is a faculty lecturer for the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology. He is also the creator and the host of the Wellness Paradox Podcast, produced in conjunction with University of Michigan.
Michael is an exercise physiologist by training and a health entrepreneur, health educator, and fitness industry advocate by trade. He is dedicated to enhancing the standard of practice of, and advocating for, fitness and wellness professionals to ensure they become an essential constituent in the healthcare delivery system.
With a career spanning over three decades in fitness, health, and wellness Michael has a deep knowledge of exercise physiology, health/wellness coaching, lifestyle interventions to mitigate chronic disease and leadership. He is credentialed through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), Exercise is Medicine practitioner (ASCM-EIM), and a Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM-PAPHS). Michael is a National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Lifestyle Coach.
Michael received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology in 2004 and is currently a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) candidate at University of Michigan, with a specific concentration in health behavior and health education.
Michael is a board of directors’ member for the Physical Activity Alliance and Michigan Fitness Clubs Association. He sits on the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology Alumni Board of Governors. Michael is an expert curriculum reviewer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Finally, he is a member of the executive leadership team for American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.
Michael lectures nationally for several health/fitness certification and continuing educations, including; IHRSA, the Medical Fitness Association, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and SCW Fitness.