Michael Brockbank

12 Best Realistic Foods to Lower LDL Cholesterol

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Eating & Dieting Cholesterol

A good diet can help you reduce LDL cholesterol, among other health benefits. However, some foods are not all that easy to come by or can be expensive. So, what realistic foods are ideal to lower your cholesterol?

13 Jan

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Journal Cholesterol, Health Tips

Did you know that roughly 5% of adults over 20 take statins in the United States to deal with high cholesterol? That doesn’t sound like a lot until you realize this is over 47 million people. Some of whom are children.

12 Jan

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Challenges, Spring Cleaning

It’s that time of year again, and I’m ready to dive into yet another fitness challenge for Spring Cleaning. And like always, I am pretty confident I’ll succeed this time. This is the Year of Action, after all.

08 Jan

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Journal Health Tips

How often do you prioritize your health in day-to-day life? If you’re like me, things like diet and exercise can easily take a back seat to everything else. So, it often comes down to motivation and focus.

06 Jan

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Journal Fitness Goals, Motivation

I’ll be turning 50 this year, and I’d like to set up some fitness goals that are realistic in 2026. However, I want to go beyond just losing weight. I’d like to be in phenomenal shape by July.

01 Jan

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Journal

In 2018, Google’s Medic/YMYL update all but killed this blog. I managed to get it on a bit of life support until AI Overviews finished off the damage in 2023. Today, I’m doubling down on fixing the site.

31 Dec

Michael Brockbank Journal Motivation

Creating a weight loss plan is only half of the journey, as you still need to keep up the motivation to see it through. What are some of the most effective methods of keeping your head in the game?

08 Dec

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Challenges, End of Year EoY 2025

So, I wasn’t able to go “Beast Mode” starting December 1st. Instead, I was sick for a solid week and am only now feeling good enough to get back on the horse. But is 15 pounds in three weeks too much?

26 Nov

Michael Brockbank 2 Comments End of Year EoY 2025

During last night’s live podcast, I made the joke about going “Beast Mode” to lose 18 pounds in 36 days. Well, it stuck with the audience, and everyone loved the idea, especially the consequence.

06 Oct

Michael Brockbank 0 Comment Challenges, End of Year EoY 2025

Well, despite not putting in a ton of effort to lose weight this first week, I still managed to lose 3.6 pounds. It’s not the windfall of fat that I was hoping for, but it’s forward progress.

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Author: Michael Brockbank

12 Best Realistic Foods to Lower LDL Cholesterol

What Are Statins and When Do You Need Them?

Fitness Challenge: 12-Week Spring Cleaning

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Prioritize Health

My Fitness Goals for 2026 – It’s More Than Weight Loss

Making 2026 a Banner Year for Crossing Colorado

15 Ways to Boost Motivation For Your Weight Loss Journey

Can I Lose 15.6 Pounds in Just Over 3 Weeks?

Greatest Challenge Yet: Going “Beast Mode” to End 2025!

EoY Week 1: Down 3.6 Pounds with Little Effort