Tag Archives: health & fitness
Time Proved Me Right
The golf bug bit me at age 11, and I’ve loved the game all my life. As a freshman in high school, I found myself on the golf team in desperate need of hitting the ball further. At 5’7″ and … Continue reading
How Are You Shaping Your Path?
How are you shaping your path? If you’ve not read the book, Switch by Chip and Dan Heath, you may have no idea what I’m referring to. You see, you have two brains which the authors represent with the analogy … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye to My Friend Paul
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 … Continue reading
No Cheat Meals Required
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 … Continue reading
Prayers for My Friend Damon
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 … Continue reading
Prayers For My Friend Paul
As a fitness professional, I meet all kinds of people and I’ve been blessed to work with a wide assortment of clients. In mid 2018, my boss asked me to reach out to a lady who was looking for a … Continue reading
No Sit Ups Required
After thirty five plus years of 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 … 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
The 135 Calorie Solution
As a master fitness professional and nutrition coach, I find that many people struggle with snacking at night. Two common reasons are habit and boredom while the third is a bit more insidious. Controlling hunger is a huge key to … Continue reading
My Journey Back From the Wilderness
On Sunday evening, November 19, 2017, I received a last second meeting request from my boss. He apologized for the late notice asking that I clear my calendar for the next day and to meet him at the DFW Grand … Continue reading
