By: Kevin Larrabee

I love turkey. I eat it almost everyday. This great white meat provides high quality protein in a low-fat and no-carb environment. It just makes sense that at least one holiday per year evolves around it.

Of course, Thanksgiving is about more than turkey, pumpkin pie, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. It is about giving thanks (hence “Thanksgiving”) for what you have, be it family, friends, a husband/wife, kids, that new car in the driveway or streaming of shows via Netflix like Quantum Leap, and the just added Macgyver.  I think it is important that you reflect over the past 366 days (yes, it was a leap year).

Here are a couple things that I am personally thankful for:

1. The listeners- I would be no where without the dedication and support of each and every person that listens to The FitCast. Thank you so very much and have a save and enjoyable holiday, whether you celebrate it or not.
2. My Family- Who doesn’t get into little arguments with their family? My parents, brother and sister, and other relatives have been kind and loving as long as I can remember. Remember, when you have nothing left, you still have your family.
3. Convincing Myself to Not Bench for One Month- I have been having some pretty had elbow issues. After debating back and forth with myself I have decided to do a full body routine until I can get my elbow and right hip back to 100%.
4. My internship at Cressey Performance- Over the past four months I have learned so many things from the guys at CP. When performing most exercises you should keep a few things in mind. First, chest up. Second, hips through. Third, knees out. Forth, Shoulders down and back. From the individual staff members I have leaned the following:

• Eric: You must love what you do to truly succeed at it. Also, don’t be a bitch, lets go heavier)
• Tony: Elves and giant walking trees are cool, Stargates are not (I still disagree, greatly)
• Brian: Spike is a great thing. Kevin takes it too far, and benches too much. Also no matter how much I say Brian is still stronger than me.
• Pete: I am a combination of Dwight and Michael from The Office. I have A.D.D.
• Danny (Bonus): You can be a great father and look like a complete badass at the same time. Danny has taught me that if you aren’t giving 110% then you are wasting your time, no matter what you do.

That is all from me today. I have the day off. I am going to enjoy it. 6am wake-up call to lift at CP. Should be fun!