Catch up on my latest articles and essays on faith, fitness, and fortitude.
Guys can be pretty stubborn when it comes to their health. They often ignore signs and symptoms until their bodies break down or they’re diagnosed with a disease. It doesn’t need to be that way. You don’t have to be the guy who spends the second half of his life … Keep reading…
Digestive enzymes might be the most overlooked, underappreciated part of a good nutrition plan. Even the healthiest diet does little if you don’t have good digestive health. Unfortunately, most people don’t think about using them unless they have issues with their gut health. As you’ll see, they’re essential for more … Keep reading…
What are amino acids? How do they work? Why are they so important to your health and fitness? Why are they so important as you age? Your body consists of about 60% water. If you remove the water, about half of what remains would be made of protein. Amino acids … Keep reading…
“I should eat healthier. I should exercise. I should get more sleep. I should spend more time with my spouse. I should _____.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re human. We all have areas of our lives where we should make one choice, yet we choose another. You dwell on what you should have done (or not done) and should on yourself. The more you should on yourself, the … Keep reading…
Many personal trainers I’ve known were amazing at transforming the lives of their clients. Some of them, though, lost their own health, happiness, and passion in the process of doing so. Why do so many personal trainers burn out, when they have a career that has such a positive impact … Keep reading…
The calendar tells me that it’s true. I’m 40 years old (as of 8:35 am CST on January 14, 2017). I don’t feel old. In fact, there’s nothing about the way I think or feel, that would lead me to believe I’ve reached this age. However, turning 40 does remind … Keep reading…
In the past, I didn’t mind using my free time to cook, prepare, and pack meals for the week. I’d make a bunch of the same foods, pack them into microwavable dishes, and take some to work each day. It was very logical, methodical, and…boring. During another period of our … Keep reading…
When a guy is at his best, there is little that can hold him back. When he’s not, there is little that can get him to move. A man who has some needs met can handle ridicule, setbacks, failures, and major obstacles without taking his eyes off his goals and responsibilities. … Keep reading…
Who fills you with ambition, excitement, and belief in yourself? Who sucks the excitement, desire, and self-confidence from your soul? Other people influence your thoughts, actions, and feelings every day. The closer your relationship is, the greater the influence. Our lives are shaped by the people we surround ourselves with, more than the … Keep reading…
I remember the days of preparing my meals on Sundays and Wednesdays, cooking in bulk, portioning out my protein, fat and carbs. For most of my career, I carried an Igloo Cooler to work everyday. That cooler even came with me when I was dressed in business attire. Most days … Keep reading…
The desire to grow, to become a better version of ourselves, lives in almost all of us. According to Tony Robbins, it’s one of the six human needs. To grow, we have to learn new skills, work with others, and learn how to get out of our own ways. Rarely does … Keep reading…
Marital abuse occurs on a sliding scale. What I share below is not to minimize the situations someone may be facing such as physical abuse or emotional abuse. I’m sharing what I learned in hopes that it helps some husbands and wives understand the impact they have on their partners, even when … Keep reading…