Tag Archives: #diet #health #fitness #wellness
The Foodie & the Athlete
According to Wikipedia, “A foodie is a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food, and who eats food not only out of hunger but also as a hobby.” The first time I met Steve Mansir, I was … Continue reading
Until You Have all the Facts…
Have you ever jumped to a hasty conclusion only to regret your initial assumptions? I once heard a story about a father riding on a subway with his two young sons. The boys were swinging from the rafters, so to … Continue reading
Would You Pay $36,500 for a Diet Coke?
I know that question sounds crazy; however, I did and actually much, much more. My story starts with the freedom of getting my driver’s license as a sixteen-year-old. I was already hooked on diet soft drinks, so whenever I stopped … Continue reading
How Are You Showing Up?
The first time I ever heard that question was from my long-time mentor Andy Andrews. He was speaking live at a large business convention and shared the story about how his mentor, Jones, asked him that very question. Andy was … Continue reading
Eating on Cruise Control
I am your constant companion. I am your most excellent helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am entirely at your command. You might as well turn over half of the … Continue reading
Hard Compared to What?
This past Monday morning, I was training one of my clients who admittedly needs to lose a good bit of weight. He is super-sharp in running his own company; however, one of his biggest struggles is not to allow his business … Continue reading
Macho Man!!
Three feet from gold. That’s where I stood concerning Jose Espinosa from April 2018 until January 2021. Jose and his wife Susie are realtors and Life Time Healthy Way of Life members in North Dallas. As a fitness professional, I … Continue reading
28 Days Too Late…
On the morning of September 25, 2020, it hit me out of the blue, and like a ton of bricks, that I hadn’t seen any recent posts from my friend and former client, Damon Taylor. And while the optimist in … Continue reading
Robyn…My Complex Client
After a lengthy conversation with her parents, I now sat face to face with 18-year-old Robyn in what seemed like a stare off deathmatch. It had only been a few minutes since Robyn took her seat in my office and … Continue reading
How I Solved My Sleep Dilemma
My struggle with sleep has been ongoing for some time although it went to a whole different level last year when I went full-time as a fitness professional. My challenge has never been in going to sleep. My ex-wife would … Continue reading