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The Immunity Post: How to Travel for 2 Months & Not Get Sick
I did it! I traveled for 2 months straight without getting sick! A little allergy action (Midwest, you’re killing me!), but beyond that, I’m up to speed and my energy hasn’t faltered that much at all. In fact, I’m hearing this in every city: “How do you have so much energy right now?” …usually in a fascinated, envious tone… like Ursula telling Ariel that she has a beautiful voice. Good news! You don’t have to steal my immunity in a proverbial seashell to store around your neck, my...
read moreIt’s Just Weight
As we near the end of The Suck It, Temptation! Challenge, I have something to share with you. I started the challenge because I was eating like crap. I was taking every opportunity that came my way because my mind was in when-am-I-ever-gonna-get-this-chance-again mode. And I’m pleased to say that I am back down to (pret-ty close to) the size I was when I left just by moderating my opportunities to 3-4x/week, and adding sprints to my weekly regimen. I’ve picked and chosen my battles wisely, delighting in some of the local delights...
read moreWe’re Talking About BHAGs! (w/Jamila Payne)
We’re talking about BHAGs today! No clue what that means? Jamila Payne from Soul Purpose Company is here to tell us exactly what that means and how she carried her “best year ever” into her now-extraordinary life. QUEEN of BHAGs right here! BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goals, which is something we know very well here at Strong Inside Out. I’m always talking about dreaming bigger, taking action and living the life you deserve. Today, we’re getting specific. Here’s what you’ll find in this...
read moreBreak The Exclusion Cycle
Everyone’s experienced it. That dreadful feeling of walking into a room of people you don’t know. You’re the new guy. You’re the one new eyes scan for signs of weakness or recognition. You’re the one who’s being judged for worth-of-breath-expelled, and if you fail, you’re sentenced to the torture of roaming the room alone with that uncomfortable semi-smile and hopeful eyes… You swallow loudly, already portraying yourself nervous and, therefore, not confident. And the choice is made in that...
read moreReflecting on Projecting
I’m writing from my amazing fully-furnished, luxury apartment, courtesy of Oakwood Apartments Worldwide. Thank you thank you thank you to Ana, Phoebe, Rob and Matthew at Oakwood for donating 4 nights at their centrally-located, fully decked-out Midtown location to The 30×30 Project. I am beyond grateful. For more information about my beautiful NYC digs, click here. I’m in NYC for the first time in 10 years, and I have to say that I’m experiencing quite an array of emotions. I rode the Peter Pan bus in, arriving 45...
read moreTalent Is Overrated: The Myths of Talented People
Someone said something to me today that nearly knocked the wind out of me. I’m staying in New Hampshire at the moment, readying myself for a four-in-a-rower starter this Friday (Dedham, Rye, Hartford, NYC), and chilling out with my soon-to-be-family. Across the street lives a man that my fiance has been very close to his whole life. Almost like an uncle. He’s out in his yard daily, trimming, mowing, weeding, etc. He’s always moving about… and he’s nearly 93 years old. As we walked out to the car today to get...
read moreProgress Your Bodyweight Workout! (w/Special Guest Vic Magary)
Ever wonder how to progress your bodyweight workout without adding equipment? Well, today, my good sir, we are going to show you exactly how to do that. My buddy, Vic Magary, is in the house! While I was in Columbus, Ohio, Vic and I teamed up to show you the full gamut of 3 common strength moves, and how you can progress from novice to pro. Why, you ask, should I worry about progression? I like my same old workout. Whether you’re exercising for physical health, stress relief or just because you like it, you’re bound to visit one...
read morePermission: Granted
Today, you stop waiting for permission. Today, you start giving yourself permission. So many people wait their whole lives for word to start. They want a sign. They want a push. They want an offer. Most of us will never get it. Most of us will never be pulled into our ideal lives. Right now, I want you to realize that this moment can be the one you’ve been waiting for. If you want to get healthy, start now. If you want to get out of that dead end relationship, leave now. If you want to create something bigger than yourself, just do it...
read moreTelling Temptation to Suck It (a Challenge)
A quick note: if you tend to obsess over eating or have any kind of eating disorder, skip this post today and I’ll see you next time. :) I’m not gonna lie: along this tour, it’s been difficult to make healthy choices. Yes, I’m a trainer. I eat healthy. I know exactly what happens to my blood sugar, energy and body fat content when I eat unhealthy… But in Vancouver, hot chocolate is a big thing aaand that’s kinda a big thing for me, too. In Edmonton, I was so hungry after refusing to eat at the airport that...
read moreExplore Happiness & Remake Your Life
Hello from Milwaukee! Milwaukee is one of the many cities I’ve never been to before. I didn’t know what to expect, so I didn’t expect very much. I got here early on Friday morning after a long night of bootcamping, meetup-ing and video-ing in Chicago w/Mr. Impossible. On 3 hours of sleep, I rolled into Milwaukee off the very short flight (15 minutes in the air) and waited for my co-host, Berni Xiong, to pick me up. The airport was minimal. Old, worn-down carpet freckled with bright colors like a city bus seat in need of...
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