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Episode 141- How to set goals when you "dont have any goals."

Many people struggle with setting workout goals when they feel that they don’t really have any. They might be at a decent bodyweight, so there is no specific weight loss goal. They aren’t a competitive athlete, so there is no contest or event to train for. They aren’t really so concerned with hitting specific lifts or specific numbers. So how do they set goals? How do they measure success? The answer may surprise you.

Episode 140- Beware the Siren’s Song of Quitting.

Beware the Siren's Song of Quitting. The temptation will be there. Quitting doesn't play fair. It will be strongest when you are at your most vulnerable. You won't even realize that you are doing it. You won't think you are quitting. You will think you are "taking a break". It will be a huge relief at first. You will feel the weight of commitment lifted off of your shoulders and you will feel relieved. With the accountability of your commitment not hanging over your head, you will believe that you made the right decision. Herein lies the danger. You have not made the right decision. Your "break" is the first stage of quitting. As you start to pull out of your commitment to yourself, you begin the process of quitting and failing. You must resist. When the temptation is greatest, and you are at your weakest, is when you need to be the strongest. You will need to go back to your "why". Why did you begin this journey in the first place? Why is being in shape and healthy important to you? How good does it/did it feel? How bad did it feel to be weak? To be unhealthy? You don't want to go back there. You must resist. The temptation is temporary. The temptation to quit is defeated by action. Recommit. Adapt, adjust and overcome. You must. You were not put on this planet to quit. You were put here to make a difference. People who make a difference, DO NOT QUIT.

Episode 139- Confidence and self-esteem.

Confidence. Self-esteem. A game changer for life. I have never seen a happy and successful person who didn't have confidence and a healthy self-esteem. Likewise, most unhappy people that I have seem have very little confidence and low self-esteem. So it's obvious to me that confidence is a thing. But how do we get it? Because here's the thing. You can't fool your subconscious. We've all heard it before. "Just be confident." Doesn't work that way. That's like saying "just be happy" to someone who is depressed. It's not that simple. But the good news is confidence can be built. Self-esteem can be developed. The key, though, is that it takes courage to develop confidence. Why? Just listen.

Episode 137- Motivation 101

How to get motivated? How to stay motivated? Lots of questions about motivation. Here’s the lowdown on getting and staying motivated. The answers may surprise you.

Episode 136- Win the war within.

Embarking on the journey to get in shape can be overwhelming, particularly when you’ve got a long way to go. There is no getting around that. But fear not, as there are some tools that can help.

Episode 135 (Not) born this way.

Many people limit themselves to what they can become because they think that others were “born that way.” Born to be great. Born to be an athlete. Born to be an entrepreneur. Not so. Most were not born this way. It isn’t necessary to have been born that way. In fact, not being born that way might be the greatest advantage you have.

Episode 133- But what happens when I stop working out?

“Does it all turn to fat? Will I lose everything I’ve gained? “

Episode 134. What it means to really "be ready" to make a change.

Lots of people say they are ready to make a change. Lots of people want to make something happen. But not everyone has the right mindset to do this.

Episode 132- The Foundation- Part 3-Nutrition

Strength training is the foundation upon which your program should be based. Next in line is the right nutrition.

Holiday Survival Guide

The holiday season is upon us. People are already stressing about how to stick to their plans during the holiday season. Here’s what I suggest.