The Young and the Reckless

Because of the ginormous amount of very attractive diets and other health-oriented quick fixes, it’s easy for us to buy into the idea that it’s possible to very quickly change our habits and behaviors. But, remember this… No matter how old you are, chances are good that your current eating and/or exercise habits were established […]

Oh my gosh! Is that the time?!?

Real quick: an exciting announcement. I’m giving away THREE smallsteppers.com memberships. Count ‘em. Three. Launching and running smallsteppers.com has been an incredible experience. And members have been telling me it’s been a great experience for them too…In fact, below is a testimonial. But…to be entered to win a free membership, all you gotta do is […]

THE HARD TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE HARD TRUTH

When people adopt my Small Steps approach, they notice when they’re taking on too much or too little. And more importantly, when they do, they know they have the power to adjust and adapt to ensure that new, healthy behaviors stick around long enough to become habits. However… In adopting this approach, people begin to […]

ELITE, SCHMELITE

With just a couple clicks we are bombarded with lists. Like… Top ten super foods Top 5 anti-inflammatory foods Top 7 best yoga poses Top 10 lists of top 10 best berries You get the gist of the list. But let’s not forget the ‘optimals’: The perfect proportion of carbohydrate to protein that one should […]

EARN YOUR KEEP

There is a difference between earning what you want and being handed what you want. When you earn it, you value it. When you earn it, you’re a happier person for having earned it. And yet, despite understanding this fact, most of us are still heavily drawn to quick fixes – shortcuts that promise us […]

Finding Your Voice

In 1995 I recorded and released my very first album. It is long out of print, but over the last few years I’ve featured a couple songs from it on podcast episodes. But, here’s the thing: as an album, the dang thing makes me cringe. But while these days I cringe, I very clearly remember […]

The Ol’ Switcheroo Effect

It’s been a little while since I’ve blogged, but for those of you who don’t know, I ended my podcast. Done. Finished. Moving on. This week I felt like posting a blog. About ending the podcast, this I know for sure : It was time. It was simply time. I didn’t make a pros and cons list. I didn’t ask […]

AtN Podcast 139: Zach Bitter, ultramarathoner & world record holder

ultramarathoner, running

Sid interviews Zach Bitter, professional ultramarathoner, world record holder, and, most importantly, winner of Sid’s Mendocino Coast 50K! * Health Made Simple Meal Plan System!  Out now! Donate to the Podcast! | AtN Podcast Merchandise | Approaching the Natural Find: Zach Bitter Find Sid: sidgarzahillman.com (enter your e-mail for a free chapter download!) YouTube Channel: Sid Garza-Hillman instagram: @sidgarzahillman twitter: @sidgarzahillman facebook: sidgarzahillman Stanford Inn Eco-Resort  […]

Food, Food, Everywhere is Food.

Those of you who follow my podcast and YouTube channel know I intentionally limit my discussions about food. Why? Because I want people to understand that food is just one of the things that affects our health and happiness—definitely not the only thing. Food is a hot topic all over the internet, and we’re inundated by […]

AtN Podcast 133: Interview with Josh LaJaunie!

josh lajaunie, weight, diet, vegan

Sid interviews Josh LaJaunie–a guy with an incredibly compelling story of personal transformation, a new (or true?) identity, and a life he never would have imagined! * Donate to the Podcast! | AtN Podcast Merchandise | Approaching the Natural Find Josh LaJaunie: joshlajaunie.com Find Sid: sidgarzahillman.com (enter your e-mail for a free chapter download!) YouTube Channel: Sid Garza-Hillman instagram: @sidgarzahillman twitter: @sidgarzahillman facebook: sidgarzahillman […]

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