Perfect games are rare. In over a century of Major League Baseball, only 24 have ever been recorded. The most recent? Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees, June 28, 2023—27 up, 27 down. No hits, walks, or errors. Pure, unblemished excellence. The first perfect game since 2012. Golf has its own version of perfection.... Continue Reading →
Let’s clear something up: a diet or meal plan is not the same as nutrition coaching. If you're chasing the latest fad diet hoping to lose weight and transform your body—without a coach or support system—your chances of long-term success are slim. Harsh? Maybe. But let’s take a closer look. We live in a time... Continue Reading →
On Friday, May 3, 2024, I lay quietly in pre-op at Craig Ranch Surgery Center, waiting for knee surgery. The nurse struggled with my PIC line, missing my right hand, and eventually succeeding with the left. When she asked if I wanted to watch TV while I waited for the anesthesiologist, I said, “No, ma’am.... Continue Reading →
The past few weeks have been heavy. Two clients lost close family friends without warning. Another, overjoyed by a first pregnancy, miscarried the following week. One client faced the first anniversary of his father’s untimely passing, while another was diagnosed with throat cancer. A college friend’s dad is still battling cancer. A young client lost... Continue Reading →
Which motivates you more? The carrot or the stick? I think most people are a combination of the two. Personally, my will to finish becomes almost unstoppable once I catch sight of the finish line. And yet, there are definitely areas of my life where the stick takes the upper hand. Can you say taxes... Continue Reading →
I first heard this question from the late great Earl Nightingale. He was one of the pioneering founders of the personal development industry with his iconic classic, "The Strangest Secret." The question and the context in which Earl phrased it stopped me dead in my tracks. He asked if you work as hard to master... Continue Reading →
I've always believed that thin threads of circumstances bring people into our lives, and my introduction to Omar Orellana is no exception. I was working with another client who had lost a significant amount of weight over 2021 when Omar's wife Erica approached. I recognized her from my gym; however, I had never met her.... Continue Reading →
While this is only a few short weeks into 2023, this is not a post regarding New Year's resolutions. As a fitness professional, nutrition coach, and life coach, I work with my clients daily on the power of goal setting. Therefore, the timing of this post with the New Year is only a coincidence, and... Continue Reading →
If you should ever be blessed with the opportunity to meet Wendi Leigh Schneider, you will readily agree that she is delightful. She is the ultimate morning person, and when she walks in the front doors of Life Time North Dallas, the energy in the gym immediately shifts to a higher level. Wendi will routinely... Continue Reading →
Do you remember the movie Rain Man from 1988? Tom Cruise played Charlie Babbitt, a used car salesman, and gambler, and Dustin Hoffman played his brother, Raymond. The film was excellent, and the critics and moviegoers gave it high marks. My reason for bringing it up is because of a unique little gift that Raymond... Continue Reading →
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