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Admit failure to begin success: The dangers of sunken costs in fitness
I few years ago I was involved in a business that I really thought would be perfect for me. Great product, went along with what I already do, and I could help even more people reach their goals. I put a lot of time, money, and effort into this business. The business...
read moreTry these 3 core exercises at home (video)
In honor of our Glutes, Guts, and Guns Boot Camp that starts next week, I wanted to share 3 effective core exercises that you probably aren't doing right now. These can be done at home, or on the road but do...
read moreWhat Sam Walton, Walmart, and a panty hose rack have to do with your body
There is a famous story about the founder of WalMart, Sam Walton, and a trip he took to little old Huntsville, Alabama. Whenever Mr. Walton would go into a new town, he liked to check out the competition. He went into one of our local establishments with one of...
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"I Hate Vegetables!"
On Monday I talked about an interview I did with the multi-talented Arky Shea. Arky is getting married in 6 months and is starting to get serious about shaping up for his wedding. We sat down and talked about a variety of subjects. Traffic, giant panties, exercise,...
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Simplicity
Simplicity. It's a pretty cool word isn't it? That word has been on my mind a lot lately. The biggest reason the word is top of mind with me is because we sold our house. I am really wishing I had embraced simplicity earlier in my life. We have been in this house...
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8 Minute Weight Loss Plan
Meal planning may seem monotonous (because it is), but the pay off is worth it. Think about what happens when you do not have anything planned a meal, time gets short, and you are hungry? Fast food, pizza deliveries (that was me last night), microwave salt licks....
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20 Ways To Spark Your Flame. Choose one and let's do this!
Sometimes all it takes is one little spark to ignite a flame. It's the same way with getting started on a healthy lifestyle. One action step at a time. Picking out a specific action and making it a habit. Think about what you would like to change the most. Your...
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5 fixes to fight desk job posture
Desk jobs have their benefits such as: less chance of being attacked by vicious dogs; great for gingers avoiding excessive sun; good chance you have a chair that spins around; trash can basketball; the list goes on and on. The downfall of desk jobs are the tight...
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Jedi Mind Tricks For Runners
One of my biggest takeaways from running the half marathon is how important the mental aspect of running is. To be honest with you, I really wanted to stop at 2 miles in. Only 11 miles to go! My right hip was hurting, I was freezing, I had to use the bathroom, I was...
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Playing Calvinball (your weekend homework)
My son has recently got into reading Calvin and Hobbes. I love Calvin and Hobbes, so this is a great bonding experience because those books are still hilarious. Calvin is a young boy who is lawyers getting into trouble and adventures with his stuffed tiger Hobbes....
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Just DECIDE!
Last week I was co-race director for a local race. Since it was a trail run, we had to be extra careful with the weather. The weather would be beautiful one minute, raining the next, and repeat. One day the race was on, yeah! Next day, race was off, boo! It was a...
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Drinking a Guinness on a job interview
When I was 21 years old, I took a summer off when I was in college and moved to Dublin, Ireland. Didn't know anyone, no job, and no real plan other than it was something I had always wanted to do so I was doing it. Eventually I formulated a plan for getting a job...
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Weird hacks for boiled eggs, balance, sweating, eating, claustrophobia, and elevators
Switching it up today and giving you a few things that are pretty weird, but can be helpful as well. Let me know if you have any weird tips, because I love learning things like this. "Boil" eggs in the oven Eggs are a great addition to salads or even as a quick meal....
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Snow Day Sluggishness Solution
The snow and ice has really been messing with my routine. Throwing my work schedule off, throwing my nutrition off, and making my hands look like a dead person's. I'm done with winter. Last week I went and taught my 530am class, came home, and didn't do much of...
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A Grown Man in Gold Pants and a Rabbit Tail
Since on paper I only work 3-4 hours a day, since I teach 3-4 fitness classes a day. So I get asked all the time "What do you do all day?" I do several legitimate things to grow my business like work on marketing and advertising, do networking, learn about the latest...
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