NOT born this way - The official podcast of the Iron Legion Strength Co. and NOT Born This Way brand apparel.

Episode 72- Embrace the suck.

Do we get "bored" and quit three weeks in? Or did it just get real and we realized it's gonna be hard and it's gonna suck a little?

Episode 71- Vanity or your obligation?

Many people get hung up on how they can justify taking the time to workout and take care of themselves. They have "too much to do, too many people to take care of". I get it, but that's bullshit. Not only is it ok to take the time to take care of you, it's also your obligation to those you care about.

Episode 71- How do you lose 100 lbs? One log at a time.

This enormous pile of wood was a bit overwhelming. Would I ever get it moved? Of course I would. I just had to start...one log at a time.

Episode 70- Muscle "confusion".

The idea that we need to always "change things up" so the body keeps adapting and doesn't get used to the same thing all the time. Right idea. Usually the wrong approach.

Episode 69- You've got the tools but can you build a house?

I know how to use a hammer, a screwdriver, a saw, etc. But even if you give me all the tools and the materials, I can't even come close to building a house. It's about the knowledge and the know how to put it all together. Training is the same.

Episode 68- Be sure to sharpen the axe.

Abe Lincoln is quoted as saying "give me six hours to chop down a tree and I'll spend the first four sharpening the axe." This is the perfect analogy for training and a place where many people fail.

Episode 67- Dig deep.

"Gotta dig deep." We hear it all the time. There are times when you just need to have heart and gut it out. But the times where you need to dig deep may be different than you think .

Episode 66- One of, if not the, most important factors in your training program.

So many programs and workout philosophies, strength training, conditioning, functional fitness, bootcamp, Crossfit, powerlifting. With all of these options, it's easy to get confused as to which is best. Same with diet. Gluten-free, low carb, low fat, macros, calorie counting, blah, blah, blah.. Well, no matter what program or diet you follow, there is one thing that is often overlooked that may be the x-factor.

Episode 65- What to do when you hit a plateau.

It's 3 months in.. Yes you are seeing some results but not what you had hoped. "Maybe it's time to bail. Maybe this just isn't working. (Actually this is about the time I always bail, so it makes sense.) " Is it time to bail or is it time for a gut check? Here are the 3 things you must do before you bail.

Episode 64- "When does this get easier?"

Wondering when this gets easier? Waiting for the day you "like working out?" Hoping it "will be fun?" Hmnnn.. I think you may be missing the point.