Rise Again From The Struggle

You don't rise to the occasion. You fall to your level of preparation. Do you think you're the exception to the rule? 🤣🤣🤣 Good luck with that. Most people don't perform well without pressure put on them. Add in the NEED to accomplish something you've never done, and you think you will magically figure it out? Again...🤣🤣🤣 I laugh because I've done that before, and it didn't work out. I though...

Having a hard time sticking to habits? Just show up and do the work anyway. You don't have to be perfect. You just need to do the work. Today wasn't going to be my best day ever. I knew that when I woke up. But I also knew I was going to show up and do the best I could with what I had today. I built trust with myself again by showing up just like I promised myself I would. Sometimes, sticking to a...

Stem cell day! My voice is a little hoarse since part of the procedure is injections into the ligaments that hold the skull into the spine. The only way to get to those is through the mouth! I had a lot done medically today, but I practice what I preach. I woke up early today so I could get a workout in before my procedure. I don't know if I'll be too sore to do much the next few days, so I priori...

But it's Sunday, and you need to rest, right? Humans were made to do things. We are apex predators by nature. When's the last time you heard of a shark needing a day off? I saw a chipmunk at the top of the mountain I climbed with my wife today, hustling for some walnuts. It wasn't complaining about how badly it was treated as a baby or how unfair life is. Nope, it was just doing what it thought wa...

Take ownership! I caught myself complaining today about something I had control over. I quickly shut it down and owned the fact that my inaction led to the result I got. The universe rewarded me with what I needed, but not until after I owned up and took responsibility for my inaction. We all fall short of the mark at times. Catching yourself quickly and getting back on track is how we continue to...

I had the little b****h mentality pop-up! I didn't think I had enough time to get back before the time went off to finish out my hills today, so I took it easy at first. Then I remembered I did one in 30 seconds the other day. Oh, and that was also me being a whiny little b****h 🤣. After that, I started running and just missed the timer. But I knew I owed myself a debt, so I completed another hil...

Happy Independence Day! Actions speak louder than words! Are you tired of sitting around, talking about your problems? I've been there. It didn't help. In fact, it just made things seem worse. You see, our brains work best when they are working towards solutions, not just repeating the problem. This statement also holds true when someone's words don't equate to their actions. What you do speaks so...

Stop "shoulding" on yourself! Want to derail your progress fast? Tell yourself what you "should" be doing. Instead, make a plan and put something into action. Maybe it works out. Maybe it doesn't. At least you'll know! Instead, a lot of people just talk about what they should do and continue to break their own trust. You likely talk about all the things you "need" to do as well. Again, this langua...

Sleep is the best recovery tool! Not recovering well? You need more sleep. Today, I really felt this one. I struggled to get things moving well. I was a little more sore. I couldn't stay focused as long. My words and conversations weren't crisp. Remember this next time you find yourself struggling through a day. Your body and mind both do the best cleanup when you're asleep. Want to lose weight? S...

Be willing to be the weird guy! When your wife asks you to go for a walk after a long day, grab your sandbag and go for the damn walk! Sometimes, we just need to pivot, but that doesn't mean you have to completely abandon your original plans. Find a creative solution that will get you better results on multiple fronts. #veterans #military #weightloss #eatright #mentalhealth #mindsetcoach

Nobody but you has ruined your life. I know, it's hard to hear. Get over it. Do you want to be a victim all your life or take control? People may have wronged you, hurt you, and maybe even caused physical damage to you in the past. You still have the option to choose how to respond. Epictetus was a famous Stoic philosopher who was born into slavery and had his leg broken when he was young by the g...

This is why you work your mental game! When shit goes sideways and you have tough decisions to make, you better hope you've put the work into your mind to stay calm under pressure. That's where I was today. I could have panicked when I tripped on the tree root. Things would not have turned out better if I wasn't under control of my mind. When the heat tried taking me out, one wrong decision or pan...

Walking is definitely exercise! To argue that walking is just a natural human movement, so it's not exercise is just dumb. What the hell is different about picking up heavy objects? That's also a natural human movement! Here's the deal. When you tell people they don't move enough, then tell them walking isn't moving, you are just confusing people. If you walk 10-20 thousand steps a day, you will b...

Putting in a little extra effort goes a long way! What do you do when the clock is getting low? Do you try and wait it out to get it over faster? Or do you go faster to get a little more in? It's these little moments where character is revealed. When nobody is looking, are you putting in the work or hoping someone else will pick up the slack? To be clear, I don't always think more is better. Extra...

Your problems are not my problems... unless you're paying me to help you solve them 😂. What I'm really saying is that your inability to handle your own emotions, thoughts, and feelings is not someone else's burden. It's YOUR responsibility to develop yourself and learn how to deal with life better. We all have our moments, I get it. But there are those that have more than their fair share of mome...

You might be one attempt away from making it big! I've known this to be true, but I have experienced this myself recently. I was CONVINCED I was months away from being able to do a muscle-up. If I ever got one. But I kept acting as if I would and kept putting in the work that would lead to that skill. Finally, last week, I pulled one off! I was able to do several more right after and did some more...

Lacking confidence? Not so fast! Ironically, being confident in your lack of confidence breaks down the whole concept. What you really lack is the skill to express yourself to others properly. That's refreshing, because now we know what skill to aquire! Now go out and start working on your communication skills! #veterans #military #weightloss #eatright #mentalhealth #mindsetcoach

Two ways to create a caloric deficit. If you're trying to lose weight, you were probably told you need to eat less food than you can burn. Well, that's partially true. You can create the same deficit by moving more, too. Moving more doesn't mean you have to become an athlete or gym rat. You can add more steps in your day. Do the dishes by hand. Get the trusty broom out and sweep instead of vacuumi...

Why you want to eat even if you're full. I ran an experiment on myself today to test the micro nutrients idea from yesterday. Okay, it wasn't a planned experiment, but it was great insight anyway! Although I stayed within my calorie count and macro counts today, I was still feeling unsatisfied. Like something was missing still that made me want to eat even though I was full still. Then I realized...

A great way to look at nutrition. Calories determine your waistline and weight. Macros determine your look. Micros determine how you feel. Want to lose weight? Eat the right amount of calories. Sometimes, that means more and not less. Want to look sculpted? Dial in your macros. Want to change how you're feeling? Figure out what micros you could be deficient in. #veterans #military #weightloss #eat...

How to lose weight without dieting. I know, it's supposed to be harder than this. But it's not. Our bodies tend to tell us what we need to hear. We just ignore it too often. I used this technique to start my journey of weight loss, and it got me great results while losing 30 pounds. The mental gains I made with this alone helped me adapt to the steps I used later to lose the next 60 pounds! Weight...

Struggling with energy? I know you won't agree with the first one, but getting more sleep will give you more energy. If you can't find a way to get it all at night, then a nap as short as 6 minutes during the day can give you a huge boost. Restful time without being distracted with electronics can be just as effective, so don't get frustrated if you can't fall asleep! Next, dial in your nutrition....

It didn't happen to break but to make you. I love that quote. I've been to hell and back a few times. It's almost like I own some property down there 😂. Here's the deal. I don't sit around crying about it. I don't wonder why it happened to me or wish it were different. I learn what I need to learn from the situation, then find the next best solution. It's performance psychology at its finest. Lif...

Life is not a game of talent but a game of strategy. Want to lose weight? It's simple with the right strategy. That strategy needs to be flexible enough to cover different circumstances and bounded enough to have clear boundaries. Want to get fit? It's simple. Move more and do some push-ups and pull-ups. That's a basic strategy that will get you far enough. A more in-depth strategy will lead to mo...

Sometimes, pain is a good sign! Now I'm not saying I enjoy having the pain, but what I am saying is I'm glad it came up again. My PT treated another area that he thought might be causing one issue. It felt great for the day, then at night and into today, it didn't feel so great. Turns out that disc was causing a few issues! Now I can pretend he "hurt" me. Or... I can thank him for HELPING me. Now,...