What is a Complete Protein? In Part 1, I discussed why getting more protein is more important as you age. But I wanted to understand what protein is beyond just a number on a nutrition label. A complete protein, sometimes called a whole protein, is a food source that contains all nine essential amino acids…
Category: Wellness
Welcome to the Wellness section of Chris Rodgers’ blog, where we delve into the vital aspects of mental health, ADD, strength training, and the power of personal challenges. Discover insightful articles, practical tips, and inspiring stories aimed at enhancing your mental well-being, managing ADD effectively, building physical strength, and pushing your boundaries. Join me on a journey to a healthier, stronger, and more resilient you.
Why Protein Matters More Than Ever After 40: A Guide for Active Adults
Why Protein Matters More Than Ever After 40 Karen and I hit our mid-40s and decided to shake things up. We took on bodybuilding—not to compete (saving that for 50), but to stay strong and healthy and maybe even reverse a little of what time tends to take away. Our journey has been full of…
Declutter Your Home and Mind with the Kakeibo Method
Do you have too many things? You have a minimum of two junk drawers jammed with expired coupons, playing cards, legos, and unclassifiable items you can’t toss in the rubbish because it must fit somewhere. If you are like us you have a basket or two with letters, keys, and indecipherable notes that was intended…
How Much of Your Personality is ADHD
How My Personality is Rooted in ADHD For a long time, I’ve known that my ADHD shapes how I interact with the world. Over the past year, I’ve done significant work to understand and manage my ADHD better. This journey has led me to discover that many traits I once thought were just parts of…
Why Are Many People in Their 40s and 50s Divorcing or Exploring Divorce?
As someone nearing 50, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of divorces and unhappy marriages among peers, and former clients whose weddings I attended. I’ve been shooting weddings for a long time. I don’t live in a glass house, either and I sought out answers. Why does it seem harder to stay married in…
Crushing My 2024 Goals: A Driven Game Plan with Musts, Shoulds & Accountability Tactics to Level Up
Now that 2023 is buried. I’m taking on this year with a vengeance. Physically, I’m pretty much where I was at 28 which was twenty years ago other than my eyesight which hit a cliff in the last few years. In many respects, I’m better and want to use that as a catalyst for the…
Ending 2023 on a Positive
The year of the lord 2023 personally would fall in the bottom five of worst in my 48 years around the globe. I’m actively planning on 2024 ending the 1 year losing street. Even so 2023 had hundreds if not thousands of amazing moments. In the last week, we spent some time in New Jersey…