Sharing my thoughts on Faith, Business, Health & Fitness, Ergonomics, and Personal Development
Name your diet. I don’t care whether it’s Keto, South Beach, Atkins, Whole 30, or any other program. Unless you’re willing to follow the simple steps below, you will struggle to achieve success. What do I mean? Well, it’s pretty simple. Three steps must occur to have a healthy meal or snack during the day,... Continue Reading →
On March 16, 2020, my company along with many others across our nation closed its doors. When our boss gave the word, my mind immediately began racing with all the mostly negative ramifications. Beyond the obvious health and financial implications for our country, I wondered how in the world I would be able to train... Continue Reading →
How often have you heard someone say, "I know what I should be doing, but I'm just not doing it"? As a nutrition coach, I often hear this as if it's as simple as flipping on a light switch. In reality, the gap between what you're doing and what you think you should be doing... Continue Reading →
As a master trainer and nutrition coach, I talk to many people about their weight loss goals. One statement I always make is that I want this to be the last time they ever start a weight loss program. My purpose is to instill belief in them that they can be successful and lay the... Continue Reading →
As a fitness professional and nutrition coach, the events of the past two weeks have been life changing. Last Monday afternoon, March the 16th, my boss sent a group text to our team saying the gym would be closing that evening at least through the 29th. Immediately my mind began racing with the ramifications. The... Continue Reading →
The popular culture often trivializes people's struggles with food making reference to their indulgence in "comfort foods" like it's no big deal. While women are far more likely to be a target, trust me, men struggle with food just as much. The sad reality is that turning to food for comfort is a losing proposition... Continue Reading →
On Monday November the 25, 2019, I received a text from my client and good friend, Mary Durie. She said that if I wanted to see Paul again, it would need to be soon. Paul had been battling liver cancer for several months and after exhausting all options, his doctors had sent him home. Hospice... Continue Reading →
My goal in this post is to encourage you, to educate you, and to encourage you some more. If you will persist without exception, you can reach your health and fitness goals. For the most part, you are where you are in life in terms of your health because of choices and decisions that you've... Continue Reading →
In March of 2019, in our daily staff meeting, I was directed to reach out to a new member named Damon Taylor. Damon had just recently joined and had not gone through his new member orientation. He had expressed interest in working with a trainer as he was trying to get back into shape after... Continue Reading →
After almost forty years of strength training, including left knee surgery, right shoulder surgery, a torn left bicep, and a herniated disc between my L4 & L5 vertebra, I definitely err on the side of caution when it comes to exercise selection. All strength training movements come with a degree of risk; however, some are... Continue Reading →
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