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06/16/2026

The gym you choose matters more than most people think.

Yes, equipment is important. Convenience is important. If the gym is 30 minutes out of the way or doesn’t have what you need you’re probably not going to stay consistent.

But the environment matters more.

You want to be around people who make you want to train harder, be better, and hold a higher standard for yourself.

The people around you influence your effort, your intensity, your discipline, and honestly what you start to see as normal. You'll find that you gravitate toward those like-minded people and even find friends that will be in your life for a long time.

So when you’re choosing where to train, don’t just look at the machines, the amentities, or how close it is to your house, look at who's in the room with you.

06/16/2026

I did a quick mini cut before our trip to Poland and the boring truth is I didn't change that much.

I pulled my carbs down, aimed for 12k steps a day, and added in some more cardio. That was it. No crash diet or anything crazy.

That only works because of how I live the rest of the year. My whole approach is staying within what I call "striking distance," which means I keep the outline of my abs visible year round so I am never more than a few small adjustments away from where I want to be.

My weight still moves around for sure, but I never let it get far enough that getting back in check turns into a months-long project.

Most guys run it the other way. They let things slide for half a year, then crash diet before a vacation and try to undo all of it in three weeks which never works.

If you want to be the guy who can get tight in two weeks instead of two months, that work starts long before the trip ever gets booked.

06/14/2026

Reframing is one of the first things I work on with most of our clients because it's an extremely valuable skill but it takes A LOT of practice.

Something I notice a lot with the men I coach is that they're driven and hold themselves to a high standard, but that means a lot of times their inner self-talk is very critical.

Holding a high standard is a good thing, but there's a fine line between when that criticism is helping or hurting you.

Your first reaction when something goes wrong is automatic, because that's just your brain doing its job, but your second reaction is the part you actually control.

Getting in the habit of catching your own self-talk and turning it into something more productive is the game changer.

It's the difference between "I screwed that up, I'm terrible at this" vs. "okay, that didn't land, so what do I change next time?"
"Wow this situation sucks, I can't believe this happened to me" vs. "What can I learn from this?" or "How could this lead to a different opportunity?"

If you already know your inner voice is harder on you than it needs to be, this is the work. Save this and start watching that second reaction tomorrow.

06/11/2026

This is a super simple example of how easy it can be to put together a solid meal at a grocery store when you’re on the go and short on time.

This can take you less than 30 seconds - way less time than sitting in the drive-thru or waiting in line at Chipotle.

It's this simple: walk in, grab a protein source (chicken, salmon, steak are all great options), add a carb (salad, roasted potatoes, fruit, rice), and move on with your day.

The other benefit is that it makes tracking way easier.

Sure you can order a salad at chick-fil-a, but at the grocery store the nutrition label is usually right in front of you so you know exactly what you’re eating, you can adjust portions more easily, and you’re not guessing as much.

That’s the kind of strategy we build with our clients.

It's not about living out of tupperware containers, it's about understanding how to make better choices with what's available to you.

06/11/2026

One of the most common things I get asked about is motivation.

Most of the time you don't feel motivated is because the discomfort in front of you feels louder than the outcome you’re working toward.
"I'm tired"
"I'm sore"
"I don't have enough time"
"It's too hard"

So here’s a simple one-minute visualization I use and recommend all the time:

Close your eyes and take a deep breath.

Picture the version of yourself you’re working toward. It can be you a year from now, 5 years from now, or any version of you that has accomplished the goal you keep saying you want.

Imagine yourself looking in the mirror as that version of you.

What do you look like?

What does your life look like in the background?

How do you carry yourself?

Then let yourself actually feel it.

Let the emotion come up.

Smile (this is important!).

Sit in it for a minute.

That feeling should outweigh the discomfort 99% of the time. And if it doesn’t, that’s usually a sign you either need a clearer vision or a deeper "why."

06/11/2026

Skip the fast food and find a grocery store.

This is one of the simplest pieces of advice I give to guys who travel for work, spend all day out of the house, or feel like their schedule makes nutrition impossible.

Because for most of them training isn’t the biggest issue, it's what they're eating every day.

They’re running between meetings, leaving the house early, getting home late, and end up going for whatever is convenient. That usually means a drive-thru, gas station, airport food, or something like Chipotle.

Grocery stores are WAY better options, they’re everywhere, and they usually have way better options than what you’re ordering at chick-fil-a because you waited too long and got desperate.

You can grab a rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, pre-made salad, fruit, Greek yogurt, protein shake, rice cups, hard-boiled eggs, deli meat, or whatever simple combination helps you hit your protein and stay on track.

It's not hard, it just needs to be better than defaulting to the same “I had no options” meals that are keeping you stuck where you're at.

06/09/2026

In case you need to hear this: aesthetics don’t matter if you aren’t healthy.

Take 20 minutes, schedule this stuff out and make sure it happens.

1. Check on your friends, seriously.
Mental health is a huge focus of the month. Ask the actual question. "How are you really doing right now?" Then stop talking and listen. You won't know unless you ask.

2. Schedule your labs if it's been more than 6 months.
Your bloodwork tells the story of what’s going on internally and 6 months is plenty of time for something to move. Get a draw on the calendar. And if you want to know more about the performance labs we run, DM me.

3. Book your annual physical.
The basics help catch the big things. Blood pressure, heart, weight, the conversation about your family history, etc.

4. Schedule a skin check with a dermatologist.
ESPECIALLY for my friends in FL. This is the one men skip the most, and it's a big deal. From 15-39, men are 55% more likely to die of melanoma than women the same age. A skin check takes 15 minutes. I do this at least once a year.

5. Treat your mind like part of your training.
Mental health is the foundation of mental performance. Protect your sleep, work on managing your stress, talk about how you’re feeling, utilize coaching or therapy. You don't have to handle everything on your own. Mental health and performance dictate how you operate in every other area of your life.

Getting in the gym is just one piece, you have to look at the big picture.

06/08/2026

Sleep is one of the biggest levers you can pull if you care about performing well in the gym, at work, and in life. And it’s great to see that it's finally becoming a bigger part of the conversation in the performance space

I didn’t fully realize that until my 30s.

I always cared about training, nutrition, and doing the work, but once I started actually improving my sleep habits (with some help from Makenna) I noticed how different everything felt.

My training sessions were better, my strength was more consistent, my recovery improved, and I had a much easier time staying sharp and productive throughout the day.

This is also something we focus on with our clients. Not just "sleep more” because most high-performing people already know they should be sleeping better.

We look at labwork and current habits, what’s getting in the way, how their schedule impacts recovery, and what realistic changes will actually fit their life.

Because once sleep improves, a lot of other things start working better too.

If you’re trying to optimize your performance and you’re only looking at workouts, macros, and supplements, you’re missing one of the biggest pieces.

06/03/2026

First of all, real food is always going to be the best choice.

If you’re at the airport and you have time to grab actual food, do that. But I know how it is when you're in the airport, you're cutting it close on time and you just need to grab something simple to hold you over on the flight.

That’s where a protein bar can make sense, but you still have to actually read the label.

A lot of “protein bars” are basically candy bars with a little protein added.

What I’m looking for is pretty simple:
- Decent protein (ideally 20g +)
- Ingredient lists that aren't a mile long
- Not a ton of unnecessary fat and carbs if I’m just using it as a quick protein option

You don’t need to be perfect when you travel, but you do need to stop making random choices from the minute you enter the airport and then acting surprised when your energy, digestion, and progress feel off.

Real food first. Better packaged options when you’re in a pinch. Read the label and make the best choice you can with what’s available.

06/03/2026

It's Global Running Day!!!! 🏃♀️

I know some people are going to get defensive about this, but if you're in your 20s or 30s you probably either love running or hate it. Everyone is out here either training for a marathon or Hyrox or avoiding running altogether.

Here's the thing about running, it's one of the most mental sports there is.

Here's just a few of the ways running trains mental toughness and resilience:
- keeping pace when your body starts begging you to stop teaches you to override the signal to quit
- focusing on and settling your breathing when your HR spikes trains regulation under stress
- pushing through the miles where it gets hard builds real discomfort tolerance
- overcoming the internal voice to quit or slow down improves self-talk and self-belief
- showing up on the days you'd rather stay in bed strengthens discipline more than any motivation ever will

And these skills shows up in how you handle your work, your stress, your decisions, everywhere the hard thing needs doing.

So even if you "hate running" why not give it a try anyway. Today's a good day to start.

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