Dropping unwanted pounds is a battle.

At least two-thirds of the U.S. population is struggling with being overweight or obese.

It's especially tough if you've been overfat for a long time.

It's even more challenging when there's a global virus...

If you exercise long enough, you will come to a point where your training isn't going well.

This might be your current situation.

Especially since many globo gyms have closed, thanks to a virus, which is forcing you to get creative and train at...

Ever notice if your day gets started off rough, it often sets the tone for the rest of the day.

However, it doesn't have to be this way.

Stop trying to be perfect. Nobody is.

Stop believing that if you don't have time for a gym workout and three...

In my 20s, I had the honor of meeting Bo Jackson in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

One of my clients saw the picture below (scroll to the bottom of the page) and said, "Bo Knows Joe."

I thought that was a good one.

This article was originally written for...

I’m going to ask you to do something a little weird right now.

Ready?

I want you to imagine your favorite, most decadent thing to eat.

Maybe it’s a too-thick wedge of double-chocolate cake chased with an ice-cold cup of almond milk.

...

It may seem like today was just like yesterday.

But it wasn’t. It was completely different.

You see, every day is unique.

Appearances can be deceiving—and almost always are.

There may be times when things seem to be going along...

When it comes to weight loss, what you do on your average day matters more than what you do on your best day.

If you want to drop unwanted bodyfat, be sure that you’re not continually spending more time thinking about what to do rather than...

I received an email from a client who is really struggling with anxiety and depression.

"Joe, I don’t know what I can look forward to."

Man, I could feel the hurt in their words.

I can say with full confidence that uncertainty weighs heavily...

There is one reason why most people haven’t yet reached their goals, and it’s a simple one.

It’s something that I’ve struggled with in the past, and it just may be the one thing that’s holding you back from your big...

Maybe you remember it.

I sure do.

I remember a few years back when the thought of shopping online was something my parents wouldn't even consider.

They couldn't trust putting their information into websites.

No way.

They even shredded their papers...

Get busy living or get busy dying.

In other words you can be proactive about your health or you can be reactive once your doctor discovers a problem.

When it comes to your health, it's better to be proactive.

But whatever you’re going...

The sun has yet to rise; however, I'm feeling hopeful in the early-morning darkness.

With a hot cup of coffee to my left, medium roast to be exact, I began to type these words.

That’s been my routine for the better part of the last decade...

When stress levels are high, you must find productive ways to decompress.

So I have a suggestion.

Take a brisk 10-minute walk when you need to de-frazzle your nerves.

Here's why.

One of the most undervalued (and often times disregarded) advantages...

Today I have a story that, as a coach, baffles me a little.

But first, ever wonder what to eat before a workout?

A good pre-workout meal should meet the following requirements:

• Easily digestible
• Enters your bloodstream rapidly
• Doesn’t cause...

We're in a time right now that's going to test a lot of people.

Many over-40 men & women are in panic mode and many are paralyzed with fear and doing nothing to stay healthy and strong.

Not everybody, but many are doing nothing to improve...

With so many folks claiming that there is "no time" for exercise, I figured it was appropriate to address the “elephant” hanging out in the back of the room:

Your habits.

Take a moment to answer these two quick questions.

Question #1:...

Nothing about getting lean and strong needs to be complex.

Especially since it doesn’t have to be.

Not in its most basic form.

In fact, by the time most folks get to 40 years of age… you've probably dabbled in more complicated...

Pause.

I’ve written before about what Buddhists call the sacred pause.

This is also known as praying.

Choose moments throughout the day to stop what you are doing, even if it’s only for 30 seconds.

Breathe deeply and settle down just a...

Crazy times, I know.

Folks are sitting around paralyzed with indecision.

That's why today's lesson is extra important.

Lets begin.

im·ple·men·ta·tion

noun: the process of putting a decision or plan into effect;...

Have you been lukewarm for too long?

Maybe going through the motions for a while?

Is your heart still in it?

Perhaps  it’s time to change the heat settings.

To bring more enthusiasm to your life.

To surround yourself with like-minded,...

You are a sum of your habits.

I'd say that's possibly the most simplistic way to explain both success (or failure).

That's the recurring theme with all of my fitness-and-nutrition coaching clients.

Now, most clients take imperfect action and...

A quick lesson today if you've ever struggled to lose bodyfat.

There’s rarely a week that goes by that an over-40 man or woman doesn’t tell me how they "can't lose weight" in spite of having all the necessary components in place.

But...

As the media continues its around-the-clock coverage of the coronavirus, I wanted to give you continued reassurance to manage some of the anxiety you may feel.

If you wash your hands and do the things I teach daily (smart training, mindful...

Ever wonder why some people are rarely negative, somehow finding a way to remain patient, optimistic, and positive in the midst of even the toughest circumstances?

Or why others are the exact opposite, having a sour outlook on life with a...