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A Safe Place To Fail
In a crazy turn of events, I've recently started acting. I got the role as an FBI agent on a TV show that should be out this summer. Leading up to filming my first episode I was a nervous wreck! I've never acted in my life and I have a TON of lines. This has given me...
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Don’t Press Pause
I was reading an excellent article from Precision Nutrition recently and wanted to share the high points with you. It was about how you should never "pause" your exercise program. "Once I get through (insert life situation) I will start back exercising." -I will start...
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The All Or Nothing Trap
During certain seasons of life, it can be tough to maintain your fitness level. I want to encourage you to not get caught in the All Or Nothing Trap. This is the trap where you think you have to be perfect and DO ALL THE THINGS. Then if you mess up once, you quit...
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Fat Shaming
Be aware of what is going on in the world regarding body image. You will see marketing and advertising that tries to make you feel bad about your body. A few years ago there was even an article in a major publication that was “BACKED BY SCIENCE” that was basically a...
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4 “Wild” Tips
I love hiking this time of year! The temperatures are just so non-snakey. Yesterday I got to thinking about this really good book called "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed. It is about a woman who decided to hike along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) by herself. Her route would...
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Running 100 Miles On Cookies
The book "Can't Hurt Me: Master your mind and defy the odds" by David Goggins is a story about a man who was depressed, overweight, and with no hope for the future. He then becomes one of the most accomplished men to ever join the military and a highly decorated...
read moreDog on the Loose!
Sorry if that e-mail title sounds like a Nextdoor post, but stick with me here.730am Saturday. My wife is taking my son to basketball practice, I'm relaxing and enjoying as many Nevada ballot-counting memes as possible.Then I get the call.Wifey- I have a weird request...
read moreA Simple Back Pain Fix
It all started with a bad pair of shoes. I bought a pair of shoes that I thought was a great deal. Not naming any names but it almost rhymes with sheetrock.I didn't notice anything at first, but then my hips started feeling really tight. Then my back felt really stiff...
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What About Bob?
For our latest family movie night, we watched the Bill Murray classic "What About Bob?". Bill Murray plays Bob an irritating patient of a psychiatrist (Dr. Leo Marvin) played by Richard Dreyfus. It's one of those movies that makes you feel so awkward sometimes you...
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The Daily Quarantine Checklist
It can be pretty easy to slowly slip into unhealthy habits. Oftentimes it happens without us really knowing what's going on.But you start noticing you just don't feel right. Mentally, physically, and emotionally you feel off.That is why it is so important to check in...
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Master The Art Of Showing Up
I was listening to a podcast interview where Todd Durkin was asking James Clear bout his habits. James Clear is the author of the best book on habits I have ever read, "Atomic Habits". I highly recommend it. Clear said something during the podcast I thought was so...
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Where to put your focus instead of Covid-19
We've been having family movie nights lately at our house. Last night we watched Midway. It is the story of the Battle of Midway and focuses a lot on the bomber pilots. It is one intense movie and we all thought it was really good if you happen to have some time stuck...
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Staying healthy during the Coronavirus
These are very uncertain times we living in. It is the fear unknown that makes things so rough.Here is what we know for sure: Exercise is one of the best ways to boost your immunity and we all need that right now.Here are a few other ways to boost your immunity:-Get...
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Shawshank Redemption your way to your goals
Have you ever seen the movie Shawshank Redemption? If not then you must not have TNT. Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) goes to prison and eventually befriends Red Redding (Morgan Freeman). He uses his elite banking skills to help crooked prison officials. Spoiler alert- at...
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Avoid goals vs approach goals
It is the season of Lent. A lot of people choose to give something up this time of year. And all throughout the year, people are trying to avoid eating junk food, cut out sugar, stop drinking alcohol, etc... Those are what Dr. John Berardi calls Avoid Goals. They are...
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