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I think many people perceive motivation as a “feel good” emotion that gets you generically jumping out of bed each morning ready to take on the day. As this sounds all fine and dandy, it’s a poor perception of what real motivation looks like.   I am going to dissect and discuss the true meaning […]

I was recently asked my opinion on the “ketogenic” diet…. (FYI, I am not a registered dietician but have extensive experience in the fitness/nutrition industry.) The “keto” diet is known for being a very low carbohydrate/moderate protein/high fat diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. Ketones are an […]

Many people spin their wheels looking for results in their fitness programs. They have been working out hard, spending more time in the gym and pushing their body. This is a good thing. And let me be the first one to encourage you to keep going. Do not quit and stay motivated to achieve your […]

“Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily.”  Epictetus Be ruthless in your action.  Daily action needs to be the fuel you run on each day.  The big goals do not get achieved without winning each day first.  We must reverse engineer our goals all the way down to […]

Yesterday I finished my first competitive marathon in 3 hours, 3 minutes and 7 seconds.  I was 3 minutes and 8 seconds off my goal.  I wanted to go sub 3.  It didn’t happen….  My goal is still sub 3 and I will continue to push towards that goal. After taking a bit of a […]

Hint: if you are rushed for time, just read the bold print… Appreciate you making it to my blog. Q: Should someone add a little bit of mobility to a strength workout?  Should it be worked on separately?  A: This depends on the movement individuality of the person. Some people are just more predisposed to […]

Conditioning your mindset to be resilient, focused on the positive and open for growth is something anyone can achieve.  This is not a generic, pop out of bed, skip around the house, and “life is perfect” idea.  You take each day head on and express your potential.  You go after your goals.  Building a strong […]

Myth #1: Diets have to be perfect. What does “perfect eating” even mean?  I am not sure I can even tell you.  The diet world makes us believe that if we enjoy some ice cream or a bowl of pasta, that we have failed in a particular diet or we are “cheating”.  This is the […]

I haven’t run in a race since February.  For about 12 weeks after that race, I lifted weights and ran less.  I actually gained about 15 pounds pretty quickly due to me running less mileage (burning less calories), eating more dense and protein rich foods and lifting weights basically everyday.  It was refreshing to take […]

Most people walk into the gym with an expectation to get in shape, lose weight, improve their physique or gain strength.  The problem lies in the individual’s misinterpreted understanding of the process to attain the results.  Information is so prevalent today.  In fitness, this creates a wide range of methods and opinions.  As having diversity […]