Client Spotlight: Kim (Standing up to Pizza)
Kim started training with me last year. She started training four days a week and saw some amazing result. From getting stronger doing pull ups, push ups, trap bar deadlifting, and most importantly when she looked in the mirror. Also there was the whole, “My pants don’t fit anymore!!! They are too big!!!” Then life got in the way. Kim couldn’t train any longer because of a busy teacher’s schedule, working on her house, and she is planning a wedding (for this June!).... Read More
FitCast Accountability Blog (2/24/10)
It was a lot of fun talking to some of the bloggers this past Sunday. Larry, Ken, and Batty. The recording of the call is at the end of Episode 168, make sure to check it out if you haven’t already. As we end week 3 and head into week 4, things will start to get a little tough. After being at a constant caloric deficit for 3-4 weeks the body will start sending messages that it NEEDS food. This is where many dieters fall off the wagon and regress back to their former habits... Read More
Client Spotlight: Kim (New Beginnings)
Kim started training with me last year. She started training four days a week and saw some amazing result. From getting stronger doing pull ups, push ups, trap bar deadlifting, and most importantly when she looked in the mirror. Also there was the whole, “My pants don’t fit anymore!!! They are too big!!!” Then life got in the way. Kim couldn’t train any longer because of a busy teacher’s schedule, working on her house, and she is planning a wedding... Read More
FitCast Accountability Blog (2/16/10)
First off, these blogs are really amazing. If you are reading this, please show your support to these brave people in the comments section. Here are just some notes for a few of you: David: It is great to have that support of your fiancé. And don’t stress out about a meal every few weeks where you go over. Just don’t go nuts and order everything from the dollar menu (something that I have witnessed someone do before). Craig: I heard about that Kevin Smith story on... Read More
The Tools of Accountability
We received an e-mail a few weeks back asking about ways to track progress and to enforce accountability. This goes along with the upcoming FitCast Accountability Blog/Contest, if you haven’t already give it a look and check it out. Use FitDay: One of the first tools I have found to be very effective is FitDay.com. FitDay is a free service that you can use from any internet browser. Why do I like it so much? It allows me to enter in as many custom foods as I like instead... Read More
The FitCast Accountability Blog/Contest
We have been talking about it for a while and you guys have been asking for it…Here it is… When Leigh Peele and I put together Destination Abs there were three main components. 1. Leigh Peele’s Amazing nutrition books The Fat Loss Troubleshoot and (later on) Body By Eats. 2. The training program that I wrote up in accordance with the nutritional guidelines that Leigh Provided. 3. ACCOUNTABILITY Yeah, that’s right, I just made that huge to prove a point,... Read More
9 Things I Learned in 2009: Part 2
This is part 2 of the things I learned in 2009. It is going to be just 9 things (even though I learned countless things). If you haven’t already, read part 1 then hurry back! #6 If you are in a Position to Help Others, Do so. This is an actual conversation that I had with someone a few months ago: Dude: What is up with all of that stuff you have that says, “Lift Strong,” on it? Me: Oh, yeah, it is for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. A friend of mind put together... Read More
9 Things I Learned in 2009: Part 1
Yep, it is another one of those, “things I learned last year” posts. Hopefully I have some things that aren’t on those other lists, and at least you get to see a dude with abs on his back (so I guess Lumbar extension is OK!). I myself have been on a fat loss quest for about a year. Actually it was more of a body transformation as I was also able to go from a 205 lb skinny fat guy to a 195 lb guy who actually has some muscle on him as well. In the past year... Read More
Destination Abs Redux: Day 26
Are we back? Yes, we’re back. It has been a long time since I have done a Destination Abs update. Too long. Some have even e-mailed me to ask me what the hell was going on with this project Leigh and I set out on 9 or so months ago. Well, I took some time off from counting calories and worrying about every single calorie I consumed. It seemed like it was much needed, but after regressing a bit, and putting on some more muscle, Leigh and I think it is time to rev up the engines... Read More
Destination Abs Redux: Day 10
Are we back? Yes, we’re back. It has been a long time since I have done a Destination Abs update. Too long. Some have even e-mailed me to ask me what the hell was going on with this project Leigh and I set out on 9 or so months ago. Well, I took some time off from counting calories and worrying about every single calorie I consumed. It seemed like it was much needed, but after regressing a bit, and putting on some more muscle, Leigh and I think it is time to rev up the engines... Read More
