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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

...

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...

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...

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...

Most often, the fastest way to move forward is by subtracting something.

Sounds odd, right? It goes against the popular theme of more, more, and...

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

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

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...

A client looked at his new training program and frowned.

"Squats again, Coach?" he asked.

I gave him a look that said, "There is never an absolute...

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...

You've heard the still, small voice in the back of your mind, right?

You know, the one that tells you to take shortcuts. To take the easy road. To...

It was a brisk Halloween night. 

The October moon shone so full and bright that we didn't need flashlights to find our way.

Me and Sharon were...

It's been a long day and your legs are tired from being on your feet for many hours.

Maybe you are coming home from the office or perhaps you were...

Is adversity actually your friend?

I'm talking about a bump in the road. An obstacle.

Could it be the first domino that ultimately leads to greater...

The sweet aroma. The orderly rows of fried sugary dough just waiting to be enjoyed with a cup of hot coffee.

Or a tall, cold glass of cow's milk.

...

Allow me to share a story about a client-athlete of mine. We’ll call him Achilles (not his real name).

Achilles is a corporate executive at a...

The key to success in most things, especially your personal health, is to win your day.

It's something I learned a long time ago as a...