The Real Path To Progress
My journey with my personal health and fitness goes back as far as I can remember. I started seeing radical changes and results in 2010 when I made a personal decision that enough was enough, and I just started learning and making changes to my lifestyle, one step at a time. Fast forward 3 years. […]
2022 CrossFit Mountain Island Intramural Open
The CrossFit Open is here again! This year will be a little different with Dave Castro gone, but we’ll keep spirits high and still complain about the workouts 😉 CrossFitters around the world are going to be talking about The Open non-stop for 3 straight weeks. Even if you just got started with CrossFit, you’re […]
The Ultimate Guide to the 2021 CrossFit Open in Charlotte, NC
Get ready, the memes are coming. The CrossFit Open is about to start and CrossFitters around the world are going to be talking about it non-stop for 3 straight weeks (usually 5 weeks, so you’re getting off easy this year). Prepare your spouses, friends, and coworkers. They don’t know what’s coming. Stories about the build […]
Should I lift weights? Or do more fasted cardio?
I get this question, a LOT. “I want to lose weight and get toned. I would like to have visible muscle definition, but I don’t want to get bulky. I’ve been running and I started eating salads. What else should I do?” Well, first off, we need to make up our minds and prioritize. Yes, […]
But, nothing. Wake Up.
But, I’m too old. But, I’ve never exercised before. But, I’m not fit enough. But, my hip hurts. But, I have a bad shoulder. But, my knees crack. But, I have a broken toe. But, I have a bad back. But, I have high blood pressure. But, I have diabetes. But, I’m too afraid. But, […]
Hard Decisions Make Stronger People
MENTALLY TOUGH On any given day, you and I make a million micro-decisions without even a second thought. It’s wired into our DNA to survive, to get through life as we know it. “Am I going to hit snooze or get out of bed?”“Should I have toast or oatmeal with my coffee for breakfast?” “What […]
Should You Be “Outsourcing” Accountability?
That depends. Do you want to develop into an independent adult one day, or are you content with the idea of someone looking over your shoulder in specific aspects of your life? That isn’t a trick question. I want you to actually ask yourself that. Because that’s what you’re doing when you tell yourself that […]
We Desire Wins. The Only Question Is How You Keep Score…
Make hard choices. Find value and pride in temporary discomfort and know that you’re casting votes for the best version of yourself. The future you deserves it, and you’ll be better for it.
Relationship Roadblocks
I can think of a handful of people and relationships that I love and care for deeply. Take a minute to think of 5 to 10 relationships you cherish. Could any of these relationships be better? Before we can answer this question, we have to address the main character in all of these relationship stories, […]
Athena Perez: Her Story
A true inspiration. Many have seen her video story but Athena Perez’s new memoir Lifting the Wait – a story of triumph and finding a belief and love of self (and God)…it is absolutely incredible to read what she has overcome. The story is told in such a raw and captivating manner that it pulls […]