Have you ever been stuck underneath a workload with far more to do than time available? When no matter which way you looked at it, there simply was not enough time to finish? Then, you start to scramble and rush to get things done, but, you’re not even really sure where to start? Sometimes, theContinue reading “Relaxation & Stress: In A Hurry?”
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Your First Step
You’ve let your body go. You’re out of shape and overweight. Losing weight isn’t something you really want to talk about with anyone else. But, you do want your wife to make love to you, and, you do want to be able to walk up a flight of stairs without being out of breath. You’veContinue reading “Your First Step”
This Is About You
I’ve published three health & wellness posts on Facebook, and the number of reactions to each one has gotten progressively smaller. Perfect. I don’t want everyone to read it. I don’t want more ‘likes’. I want just want you to read it. I only write for you. I don’t care if what I say offends aContinue reading “This Is About You”
This Isn’t a ‘Hustle’
I’ve been asked a few times if becoming a Health Coach is a ‘side hustle’. I know that’s a popular term right now, and, I like it in many ways. But this isn’t a hustle. I’d prefer to call it a mission. It’s for real. It’s about helping you transform into the strongest, healthiest versionContinue reading “This Isn’t a ‘Hustle’”
Single-Pointed Focus: Avoiding Distractions
In my job, lately I’ve been having to tell the people all around me ‘no’ more often. Sometimes a client is on the phone, upset, asking to speak with me. ‘No, please tell them I will call them back right away,’ I’ll say. Sometimes a co-worker wants to ask me a question. ‘Please give meContinue reading “Single-Pointed Focus: Avoiding Distractions”
You Never Know When You’ll Be Called Upon
I program rest days into my week. The minimum number of days I train (right now) is three. Sometimes it’s more; sometimes I’ll add a sport, or an event. The other day I ran a Tough Mudder. It was for fun, non-competitive. The next morning, I was up early, deadlifting and running again. It wouldContinue reading “You Never Know When You’ll Be Called Upon”
“How Do I Get Stronger?”
Even though this seems like a daunting question, because there are so many gyms, trainers, styles, machines, and programs out there, the answer is actually quite simple: You’ve got to put in the work. As much work as you put in, that’s exactly what you’re going to get out. If you commit to any half-decentContinue reading ““How Do I Get Stronger?””
“Was It Difficult?”
This is a question I was asked about a Tough Mudder I ran the other day. It was difficult for the people I ran with who were at the ‘beginning’ stages of their fitness journey … but those people all finished. You might have to walk, a lot. You might have to skip more thanContinue reading ““Was It Difficult?””
Cooking Tips: You Can Cook.
“I’ve never picked out fresh fruits & vegetables at the store.” “I’ve never chopped an onion or peeled a carrot before.” “I have no idea how to cook a chicken in the oven.” All of those statements, and many more regarding lack of cooking know-how, were true for me just a few years ago. I’m notContinue reading “Cooking Tips: You Can Cook.”
“No One Will Know …”
When you train alone, sometimes this thought creeps into your head. “No one will know if I skip this warmup.” “No one will know if I don’t go for one more round of this circuit, and finish the final minute strong. “No one will know if I cut this set in half.” But, that couldn’tContinue reading ““No One Will Know …””
Matt Fried 