A recent back injury reminded me that there’s much more to fitness than workouts. I was very limited in the workouts I could do so it made me reflect on the other components of fitness. Here are 5 areas you’ll want to make sure are dialed in to truly be fit. Emotional fitness – Some call […]

A fun and festive drink that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike this Memorial Day weekend! Serve at your outdoor BBQ or bring to your friends get togethers! I know some of you like the spirits so feel free to add a splash to your glass 🙂 Sparklers in the pitcher are not […]

Eating really hot foods has never really been my thing. I mean I can handle basic hot sauce but nothing too advanced. However, I’ve always been extremely competitive. This put me in a pickle when a friend invited me to his house for a “Hot Ones” wing challenge. He had 9 men coming to his […]

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! This tasty dish can be served as a side or a snack. It’s so simple – even the kids can help make them 🙂 Ingredients: 1 pie pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into ½ inch fries 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 Tbsp. Sriracha Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 […]

To be clear, that subject line has nothing to do with my mother so keep reading. A concept was popularized a few years ago regarding people’s “Whys.” Simon Sinek didn’t create the idea but his book Start with Why gave it legs! In a nutshell the principle is something Victor Frankel stated in his classic book, A Man’s […]

If you are trying to lose weight, just doing cardio is not the answer. Sure you will lose some weight but until you introduce resistance training to your program your metabolism will never change. Check out this quick video where I explain the science behind that.

I was recently talking with a new member and she shared what had been holding her back. You see she used to be in what she considers “good shape.” After years of putting others first her fitness is only a fraction of what it once was. She said that stopped her for a long time. […]

Love, love, love this recipe! (1) because they are delicious. (2) because they are so versatile! Throw a few of these on your salad for lunch. Serve as hor d’oeuvres at your next party (I suggest some tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping). Makes a great appetizer as shown in pic. Or throw them on […]

Success is not a straight line. You should be expecting challenges with your goals. Even if you get discouraged or have a set back you must keep going. Decide what you want and keep taking action to get there!

I guess I’m qualified to write on this topic since my wife and I have 3 kids 7 and under. I’d like to start off by saying that while parents of little ones have unique challenges, those who don’t have children certainly don’t have it easy. It frustrates me when people say things like, “People […]

This video has some great tips from Billy and Melissa on how to cook for different tastes and diet levels. The kids rarely want to eat steamed vegetables, Melissa has some great ways to make sure the whole family is happy and she’s not stuck in the kitchen all day.