If you stick around the fitness industry long enough, you see everything. This includes world record lifts, jaw-dropping transformations, incredible physiques, cringe-worthy youtube fails, diet fad after diet fad after diet fad, etc. One thing that I’ve always been personally inspired by is consistent work, turtle-pace progress, and the successes that can’t be measured in an instagram photo. Here’s an example: I’ve been working on nutrition with one of my guys. He’s in his 60

My Nutrition Coaching Program is now open for new members. I’m opening up new spots in my nutrition coaching program. As a celebratory thank you, I am including a 20% discount for anyone that starts before April 19th. I will also be awarding 3 scholarships (FREE). If you’re interested apply using the link below. If you know a friend or co-worker who would be interested, please share this with them. Click on the link to apply → https://jesus-acuna.com/nutrition-coaching/ Th

The big picture… Ultimately, we all seek enjoyment. We want to be happy doing our life thing. That includes going to work, having relationships, and eating. The list is much bigger than that but you get the idea. For me, exercise and nutrition have been the gateway for self empowerment, self awareness, and the pursuit of being happy. It may not be as exciting as drugs, sex, and rock and roll but perhaps it’s a bit more sustainable. I know, total Dad Joke. At the end of the d

The BEST diet is the one you can follow ALL the time. The best diet helps you improve body composition, improve cognitive and physical performance, improve quality of life, and improves relationship with food. It’s pretty damn hard to follow because it’s not trendy and you will struggle along the way. But what you learn will stick forever. #diet #nutrition

Low carb diets work for some people and not for others. A lot depends on fitness levels, physical activity levels, how much lean mass someone has, and maybe some genetics influence. There are plenty of studies that show that low carb diets work and others that total calorie intake works the same. This means that you don’t have to go low carb to lose weight, but if it helps you stay on track then do it. The biggest driver in weight loss is a reduction in calories, in this cas

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” – La Rochefoucauld 10 years ago, this quote flipped a switch. It helped me simplify years of struggle with food and finally take steps towards controlling my eating. Because of it, I lost 100 pounds. It started my career in coaching people in nutrition and fitness. However, as I look back, the switch that flipped was essential but it wasn’t the end of it. What I thought “intelligent” meant was strict, structured, an

Meet Brian. He’s a 39-year-old engineer who likes to lift weights, eat good food, and stay active. He used to eat quickly, large portions and snacked when he was bored. Brian has competed at a high level as an endurance athlete. He is very in tune with his body and his needs. In his words: “I understand the basics of nutrition (calories, macronutrients, etc) and have had success in the past weighing and measuring food. I know that when I have a task or goal to accomplish, I c

Earlier this month (February), there was an interesting nutrition and diet study that popped up in my email and newsfeed.  I even got a couple text messages about it. The study examined the effects of a low-carb diet versus a low-fat-diet over a 12-month period.  The participants were encouraged to eat whole foods and instead of being given a calorie goal. Group 1 was given the additional goal of limitting their daily carb intake, and group 2 was given the goal of limitting t

You’re too damn lazy… You don’t want it bad enough… You have to starve to lose weight… These are all fitness cliches that we’ve been conditioned to believe. They become guidelines that ultimately lead to failure. I think a good program should do the opposite than make you feel like a failure. Check out my online program that closes down later this week: https://tucsonstrength.lpages.co/nutrition-program/ Let’s break these cliches down. #1 You’re too damn lazy… We all have a

Jesus’ Online Nutrition Coaching Program Now Open for 7 days only! Next chance won’t be until June… These folks will work with me on unlocking the secrets of the universe, finding lost unicorns, and yea… nutrition stuff. Seriously, all jokes aside… If you want to: • Figure out why you eat, and what’s the best way to eat for YOU • Master your own personal nutrition journey • End the cycle of starting over…and over…and over… • Work with someone who has been there and done that