Why weight loss alone keeps men stuck in a skinny fat trap Don’t get stuck in a weight loss mindset. Focusing on weight loss, instead of building muscle, could be the one thing keeping you from the body you desire. If you want to avoid being skinny fat, soft, or rocking a dad bod, your…
Do you ever wonder what 200g of protein a day looks like when eating real whole food meals? Let me show you exactly how I hit that without fail…every single day. It’s a common recommendation to aim for a protein intake of 1g/lb of bodyweight. When I first aimed for this target, I thought it…
The body composition trap Over the past 3+ years, I’ve been on an intentional and focused journey of improving my lean body composition. Less body fat and more lean muscle. When my schedule was busier, I had to make this happen with 3×45 minute workouts per week. I honestly didn’t think the results would come…
My 6 Week Cut: Goals, Results, and Lessons Learned Losing Fat While Maintaining Strength I recently lost 9 lbs of fat, in 6 weeks, while maintaining (and actually improving) my strength. And as with any cut I’ve followed, I’ve got some more lessons to share if your goal is dropping fat while maintaining strength. This…
Burning fat and getting lean isn’t as complicated — or as time consuming— as you might think. You just need a handful of simplified fat loss strategies. When done right, fat loss should only take up about a third of your year at a maximum. The other two-thirds? That’s where you focus on maintaining, building…
How This Minimalist Fitness Strategy Was The Mindset Shift I Needed To Transform My Body One simple shift in my thinking transformed my body forever. There was a key mistake I made over and over again, for almost two decades, that kept me from seeing the results I desired in my body. You’ve probably made…
If I Lost My Health and Fitness Overnight, Here’s Exactly What I Would Do to Hit Reset and Get It Back If my entire health and fitness progress was erased overnight, would I be able to get back to where I’m at right now? If so, how long would it take to reset my health…
Metrics Matter for Men Men’s health and fitness data tracking might be the answer to your goals in 2025 and beyond. Are you looking to drop some belly fat or get bigger arms? Data can help. Want to gain an edge mentally, have more energy, and be more productive throughout the day? Data can help….
Fat Loss Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated It’s normal to overcomplicate what’s really needed to burn fat, build lean muscle, and boost your energy and confidence. Sometimes you don’t need a new program, diet, or 75 hard when a simple fat loss checklist will do. The truth?The simpler and more sustainable you make it, the…
Forget Health and Fitness Resolutions. Master the Fundamentals. I find myself spending more time reflecting as we approach another new year. I’m a fan of goal setting. Not so much a fan of new year’s resolutions. I’m a fan of reflection and looking ahead. Not so much a fan of waiting until the new year…