Unlocking Your Inner Strength

In this episode, I share the mental construct and fraemwork that you need to have to succeed in the fat loss war.   It all begins with making a true decision.  Once that is made, you need to have clarity.   When clarity is present, you will take the right actions.  There's a big difference between taking the right actions and the wrong actions.   If you can pick up on what I am laying down in this...

This past weekend, I stopped to witness an inspiring action taken by a lady.   She was at the front steps of my gym, Newell Strength.   She proceeded to hit a calisthenics workout, all on her own, with modified pushups and squats.   I don't believe she had an appointment, because the gym was closed at the time.   And to be honest, I was not in the talkative type of mood, so I didn't stop to say he...

I had a rude awakening this past week and it was a great thing!   As I found myself trying to apply old ways and old patterns to my current knee rehab, I got smacked down in more ways than one.   There are lessons I am supposed to learn from this experience and I continued on the old path with my old ways, I would fail to reap the benefits of those lessons.   In this episode, I share my experience...

Tough stuff is going to happen to us in life.   I have believed forever that no matter if we had any hand in the event, we can always be in control because we can always control our attitude.   I just had my third knee surgery, while also knowing that I will have another, more extensive fourth surgery in 4-5 months.   It's a blessing because I believe it's a blessing.   In this episode, I go over...

We are right around the corner from Father's Day here in the States.     Which means that it's time to pause and reflect.   Others will celebrate us, if we are lucky, but for me, it's time to reflect and evaluate my 'DAD STACK'.     In this episode, I go over the components that make up the DAD STACK, including your: ability to create wealth, your faith, marriage, fitness/ability to protect, learn...

Four and a half years ago, I tried Kratom leaf extract.     I then progressed to using the 7-OH extract for a performance boost in my training.   From there, the issue spiraled out of control.     I know there are many of you out there struggling with this poison right now, but don't lose hope.     I was hesitant to make this episode because of what I do for a living but this is one of the reasons...

6 years ago today, I made a decision to open Newell Strength, despite the strict government orders.   It was a moment in time where Devon and I knew that we had to live by our principles and values, no matter the cost.  In case you forgot, nearly everyone was following the orders and if you went against the narrative, people were going to judge you, threaten you and more.   Luckily, I've never bee...

In this episode of "Unlocking Your Inner Strength," Kyle celebrated the 15-year anniversary of Neural Strength, reflecting on his journey from starting the business in 2007 while teaching to opening his first gym in 2011. Kyle shared how he began by training clients out of his car and later in his parents' basement before eventually opening his own facility focused on athletes and men. He discusse...

Last night, after dinner, I was having a conversation with Braxton about the mind.   For a ten year old, he is amazing in my eyes because he is so interested in learning about concepts like mindset and theater of the mind.   Anyways, I told him that the mind works much the same as the belt system in martial arts.  We all start out as white belts and then it's up to us, as individuals, to advance u...

Vacation is always timely.   We came down here to Pine Island, Florida and I had a million and one things on my list to do.  I didn't have time! But it's exactly what I needed.   In this episode, I share some thoughts and insights as I go with the flow and follow Mother Nature to the peak time of the year in many ways.  I think you'll find something useful in here and connect with something, let m...

On Saturday, I competed in my first ever strong man competition.   It was a great experience and I was able to place 3rd out of 10 heavyweights.   I exceeded my own expectations and I am joyful and proud of what I accomplished, which is normally something I don't think about.   It was timely for the stage of life I am at and my performance was a testament to how I live on a daily basis.   In today...

Last week, I had my knee drained and shot up with cortizone, which I am normally against because most people rely on it.   I did it to help me get to my Strongman Contest which is less than a month away.   I had injured it during my second training session, which was really hampering my training and everday activity.  Make no mistake, I didn't stop, because one of my primary healing philosophies i...

26 years ago, I began experimenting with cheat days.    I was getting good results with them, however, when I brought them to the head of the nutrition department at the University of Delaware, he had no clue what I was talking about.   He dismissed the concept altogether.    However, I knew they worked because I was using them, but I was yearning to know more about how they worked.   That is when...

Desire and fear, fear and desire.   They go hand in hand when you peel the onion.  In this episode, I talk about two key mindset weapons that you can develop and use to continue forward progress while enjoying the process.   Splitting the Atom and... How to deal with fear... Take a listen and let me know what you think! Be Unconventional, Kyle Newell aka Panda Man P.S. - If you are ready for the j...

I often get asked what one should track when they start out with long form fasting on the Panda Diet.   In this video, I give you my thoughts on what to track and why.    However, be very mindful not to insert an obsessive compulsive approach from the traditional dieting world towards your fasting focused lifestyle.    A big part of why I created the Panda Diet, which is my unique version of fasti...

Last night, for the first time, I watched the movie 'Skulls' with Devon.  I remember when the movie came out in the early 2000's and not having too much interest in watching it.   And to be honest, the only reason I watched it this time is because Devon said it was one of her favorites.  But, as I watched it, it became apparent that it was to deceive people and that got me to thinking about a theo...

I am currently down in Newport, KY visiting my aunt and uncle with Brax and Colty.   We will be leaving to come back to Jersey in just a few hours in the early morning hours.  It's been a great trip and I've had a lot of time to think being away from home and taking a nice distance road trip.   On my Coaching calls today, I talked about being fully present and how it's a practice and somethign we...

Are you living and learning or just living by following? Most people never think about their life's philosophy, yet we all have a philsophy of life.   Anyone that is a writer, reader and intentional thinker has a philosophy of life, and I am willing to bet my butt that these are the most interesting people that you have conversations with.   We all have people like this in our lives.   Take time t...

Is comfort eating away at your soul? One thing I became very clear on before we had children was that if I told them to go for their dreams, I didn't ever want them to be able to say or think, 'Why?  You never went for yours Dad.'  It makes for an interesting life.  In today's episode, I give you a quick shot of inspiration in the form of a few stories that might just awaken the giant within you. ...

I bought a giant box of Fruity Pebbles this weekend, for my cheat nights.   And I noticed on the box that it said, 'Gluten Free'.   How silly is that?   It made me think about how much people are taught to focus on the minutia when it comes to their food.   God made us with brilliant bodies and he didn't intend for us to weigh our food, count our calories and hit a certain macro breakdown.   In th...

Yesterday, I had a moment of clarity.   Devon took Brax to a birthday party and Emma to a play date.   Ainsley went down for a timely nap, which meant it was just Colty and I.  I had a million and one things to do, and I asked myself, 'What's most important right now?' So, I sat down to read the bible and another book that my brothers and I are reading as a book club.  Which led to a thinking sess...

I used to say to clients that any great diet must be functional and sustainable.   And while that remains true, I have also come to the conclusion that any 'diet' must enhance mind, body and spirit.   Think about diets you've tried or most people's diets out there, it only focuses on the body and because it's rooted in faulty thinking, usually it harms the body in terms of metabolic damage.   Diet...

Happy New Year my friend! STOP! Do not set goals like everyone else or like you probably have in the past.   It rarely, if ever works, just like a traditional North American diet, rarely if ever works.   Think that's a coincidence?  Nope, it's called seeing through the Matrix, a big part of what I teach my clients and students.  Because once you see through it, you will see that everything is conn...

Fasting doesn't have to be as hard as you think.   Who fed you the line that eating 5-6 times per day, counting your calories and further dividing those calories into your macro counts was easier than fasting? Seriously...think about that.   In today's episode, I lay out some simple ways to make the Panda Diet easier.  If you can grasp what I am saying here, there is no stopping you.   Enjoy! Be U...

I was obsessed with death as a young boy.  This crippling fear would attack again throughout my adult life, but it was a true blessing, because I've thought about death far more than most I would venture to guess.   In today's episode I talk about my philosophy on how death is all throughout your life, something many ancient philosophies also believed.   I know in my heart that this way of thinkin...