How Your Neighbor, Brother, And Best Friend Can Help You Shed Fat
It’s an early Sunday morning and I see a picture text come through my phone. It's my client Jon. Below what looks to be a large piece of fish with a ton of veggies, Jon writes: “I just finished up my morning tennis game with my brother Jeff , but I wanted to show you...
The Simple Way Fitness Changes Lives
Why Do I Love Fitness? Because it has the power to completely transform lives. It’s one of the most powerful tools anyone can use for positive change. If you show up every day with commitment, dedication, work ethic, and perseverance to create a physical change in...
5 Fat Loss Solutions That Helped Me Lose 10% Body Fat (and get these abs)
Back in my corporate days, I used to go to the gym 5 times a week. I did loads of cardio, group fitness classes and ate healthy most of the time. And although my ideal fitness level was always just out of my reach, I kept up with this routine. Over time, weight was...
5 Simple Holiday Practices To Stay Fit
Get this – I used to love Hershey’s kisses. Oh man. Every December as the office started filling up with various forms of candy and baked goods, I would always go right for the kisses. I’d even build up a little stockpile in my desk drawer, just in case. I know, with...
8 Outdated Fitness Beliefs
I was ruffling through some old pictures when I found what's above. This was my first homecoming ever - freshmen year. And what you can't see are my dyed-to-match-fushia-colored-heels, from Leeds Shoes. Have you ever looked back on an old prom dress or hairstyle from...
Top 5 Highlights of Living Abroad in Costa Rica
Here's a funny story. I originally wrote this post several months ago after having moved back to the USA after living in Costa Rica for over 5 years. Fast forward to the present moment and I’m now sitting here 2 days fresh off our move and re-entry back to Costa Rica...
How The Ocean Boosts Your Brain
Ever since I can remember I have always had a dream of living on the beach. I am pretty sure it was the very first dream I ever created for myself. At the ripe age of 5 after my first trip to Hawaii, I solidified my need for a beach life. As I got older, my dream only...
The Case To Exercise Less
“Suck it up Holt, c'mon now - we don’t have quitters on this team” I remember hearing at the end of high school football practice. I was lagging behind the group a little bit during our final sprint drills where we would run the length of the field. We’d sprint a full...
Deadlifts & Downward Dogs: A Worthy Combination
It’s hard to believe we’ve been living in San Diego for almost 7 months now. At first the adjustment was incredibly challenging. The massive strip malls with neon lights, the non-stop traffic, and well, so many people everywhere was a shock to the system. I also found...
Free Diving With Hammer Head Sharks
Part II of my adventures with free diving - this time in the big Pacific Ocean. If you missed part 1, make sure you check out the post here: Can You Control Your Nervous System With Breathing 12:30pm, La Jolla Shores, San Diego, CA 25 ft. down in the open ocean, I...
Why I Broke Up With My Minimus Training Shoes
The podiatrist confirmed “Yes, you have a hairline fracture in the 3rd metatarsal." NOOOOO, I thought to myself, this can’t be happening. My mind started racing with all of the things I was going to miss. There is finally a swell arriving tomorrow, I am supposed to...
Become a Better Cook with These 5 Spices
“Damn Nick, this tastes awesome, where did you learn to cook?” I get this comment often when we have guests come over for a meal. While I'm not competing for any Michelin awards anytime soon, I do have some basic skills in the kitchen that go a long way. My method is...
Why I Was Wrong – A Case For Making Your Bed
It’s 7:30am on a Saturday morning when I hear Julie yell across the room “What the hell are you doing Nicky?” When she uses the word “hell” and “Nicky” in the same sentence, I know something is up. I rack my brain for possibilities - Did I leave the toilet seat up?...
Answer This Question And You’ll Never Miss A Workout Again
I’m so not a morning person. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather do just about anything other then get up early. Back in my corporate days, I used to have fantasies of being ultra productive by getting up at 5 AM to hit the gym before work. Never. Happened. Every...
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