Let me share a story about a guy I recently spoke with—let’s call him “Achilles.” Now, Achilles isn’t his real name, but the name suits his story. He’...

Oftentimes when I walk into Gia's room and George's room, I see nothing but disarray.

Clothes, toys, and random stuff everywhere.

I want to say it w...

In my humble opinion, addressing the good and not-so-good choices you make each day is the “secret” to living a happy life.

Typically a poor choice i...

Are you feeling it?

The pressure, I mean. You know what I’m talking about.

Yes, it’s an amazing and magical time of year, but it also brings with it...

The most difficult part of getting healthy is not the goblet squats or the planks.

The toughest part is not whether you do strength training or metab...

If you’re trying to improve yourself, the road isn’t smooth. It’s not some freshly paved highway with scenic views and a Starbucks drive-thru every mi...

When you’re going through tough stuff, it can seem like you’re alone with no one around who can relate.

This is especially true for high-achieving 40...

No one ever complained about feeling too much joy or contentment.

Satisfaction is the benchmark of success in most things.

But here's the rub: You c...

In life, everything will choose the path of least resistance. Doesn't matter if we're talking about water, electricity, or your brain.

Things will al...

Your life may feel challenging.

Most over-40 men and women are busy with work, kids, grandkids, and other things.

You have tons of obstacles and pot...

Not every guy, over the age of 40, comes to me looking to drop 50-100 pounds.

Some are much closer to their ideal body. Maybe 5-10 pounds away from e...

It has been a few years since my abdominal surgery.

Man, I'm happy that's over.

Specifically I had laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. It's a robot...

You are the sum of your habits.

And your habits define your behavior and shape your character.

So if you are looking to make a change, start with yo...

Are you making this common mistake?

Over the years, I’ve talked to a lot of over-40 men and women who want to get healthy and lose weight.

And I’m b...

Why is it so hard to stick to good habits?

It seems to be remarkably easy to fall into unhealthy routines...

Eating junk food mindlessly. Watching...

Do you ever get stuck? Stuck thinking about the past and how things used to be?

I know I do. Maybe you're stuck in a relationship or in a job that yo...

Thanks to my mom and dad and other relatives, I enjoy reading.

When we were kids in elementary school, Mom would take us to the public library, for a...

One of the most powerful things you can do, to dramatically lose weight and slow aging, is to play "The Long Game."

It's the way I teach my personal ...

You want to feel better, right? I get it—life's throwing you curveballs left and right, and somewhere along the way, you're supposed to be taking care...

A local health club advertised a $5 coupon inviting folks to an open house.

At this meeting, a "fitness expert" would reveal a secret "detox diet" th...

Where we live, it's getting dark very early.

It's just that time of the year when there's less daylight.

The temperature is dropping too.

Perfect h...

Most folks are majoring in the minors...

"Which workout is the best?"

"Should I take a dairy-based protein powder or beef protein or plant protein?"...

It was a brisk Halloween night. The October moon shone so full and bright that we didn’t need flashlights to find our way. Sharon and I were dressed u...

A client looked at his new training program and frowned.

“Squats again, Coach?” he asked.

I gave him a look that said, “There’s never an absolute an...