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 →
When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Will Appear
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 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 working on a busy Saturday morning at Life Time North Dallas. As I walked past... 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 saw Jose almost daily in the early mornings. He and Susie would frequent the group... 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 are in life in terms of your health because of choices and decisions that you've... Continue Reading →