Time refuses to slow down, (as I think every parent can relate to), and my oldest son, Jackson, will turn seventeen this week. This past year has been somewhat different than the years that preceded it. Of the things that remain much the same as they were before, Jackson still loves to collect toys, he […]
One of the challenges you might find when you’re trying to set your sights on a method of eating to help you improve your health, lose fat, (or both) is determining which method is superior to all the rest. The short answer is: there isn’t one. The more nuanced answer is: there may be a […]
Several years ago, when Marie Kondo’s bestselling book, “The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up” came out, it resonated a lot with me. Shortly after reading it, I took the book’s guidance and went into my closet to start getting rid of clothing and shoes that I’d either not worn in two years or that […]
Roughly five years ago, I got back into therapy and I didn’t “want” to be in therapy. To be clear, I needed it but I didn’t want it. Being in therapy meant something was wrong and something was broken and I wasn’t in the right frame of mind to admit either of those things but […]
It’s that time for an end of year recap so here’s a rundown: My Top 5 Most Read Articles This Year 1-Back To Alcohol 2-The Unfairness Of Female Fat Loss 3-Be A Man 4-Sweet Sixteen 5-This Is Seven Podcasts I Was Featured On Storytelling With Heart with host Cam DePutter The Value Bridge Podcast with […]
My Dad passed away when he was 59 years old. That will never not feel “young” to me. I look back at the 35 years I had to spend with him and there’s not a day that passes that I don’t wish he were still here. I am now 10 years shy of the age […]
There’s a question I like to ask potential clients when we’re in our initial consultation: On a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being not noticeable and 10 being intolerable, where is stress for you right now? And as you can imagine, I hear all sorts of responses. Many people (not all) operate at a […]
As much as I love seeing clients dial in their focus, make sweeping changes to their lives and drop a lot of pounds quickly, I know that fast fat loss is not for everyone. Yes, it absolutely can be more motivating and if a client is more motivated, they’re more likely to stay adherent to […]
I’m writing this article on the week of Thanksgiving and it would have been easy and appropriate for me to write something about gratitude as I have in the past. I’m also writing this article on the week of my 49th birthday and it would have been just as easy to churn out a list […]
I’ve been bouncing the idea of this article around for months and I’ve hesitated to write it for several reasons: -Every person is motivated by different things -What works for one won’t work for another -Having a kickstart towards progress can be a tremendous help -The value of creating support and community should never be […]