How To Stop Overcome Self-Doubt and Holding Back in Your Fitness I’ve succeeded at a few things in my health and fitness career: But that list pales in comparison to my failures. I could bore you with the list of things I’ve tried and failed at, gave up, or didn’t see all the way through….
It took me over 20 years to finally reach single-digit body fat percentage. Thanks to sports, I fell in love with fitness at a young age.I’ve been seriously training since age 14.I’ve been strong. I’ve been fast. I’ve played sports at a high level. But I never cracked the code to getting lean — even…
Why Everything in Moderation = Frustration (And What To Do Instead) “Everything in moderation” is one of the most common phrases you’ll hear in the fitness industry. The idea? You can enjoy whatever foods you want, just in moderation. It sounds great in theory. But in reality? It doesn’t work for most people—especially when you’re…
Pressure. When you get squeezed, you see what’s really inside of you. Pressure comes in many forms.Sometimes it’s unexpected.Other times, you can see it coming from a mile away. So what does pressure have to do with being a dad, your health, and your fitness? Let me explain. There are things in life you just…
Why Willpower Fails Have you ever relied on willpower to accomplish a goal? How long did it last? When I rely on willpower, I’m good for maybe a week or two.A month tops. If you’re anything like me, you’ve learned this lesson the hard way:Willpower alone doesn’t work. You’ve played that game.You’ve had some short-term…
From 5 Miles to 100 Miles (In 3 Months) Three months ago, I had never run more than 5 miles—And that was back in high school. The first 8 months of 2023?I probably logged 15–20 miles total, mostly wearing a weighted vest while training for Murph. And yet last weekend…I finished a 100-mile ultramarathon in…
I Don’t Like the Word “Balance” It’s one of the most overused and misunderstood words in modern self-help and fitness advice. “I don’t want to be too extreme… I just want to be balanced.” You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. Men use it when talking about work-life balance.They use it in health and fitness.But…
🍔 Can You Out Train a Bad Diet? You’ve probably heard it before: “You can’t out train a bad diet.” And while many sources will say it’s true… it’s not the full story. Let’s break it down. 🚨 Truth Bomb: You Can Out Train a Bad Diet Let me say it straight: Yes, you can…