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My Journey
This is just an experimental blog. Very inconsistent posting. Overall goal - Get better everyday. Will use this to document my diet, exercise, and results. May change directions at some point.
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M25
I am not ready for this, but I am putting it out there. The Murph Challenge 2025. Only 20 days away, but I need things to shoot for. I...
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May 61 min read
Good Luck, ALL IN!!
The hardest part for me is not falling back into old habits. Last year, I went from 267.6 lbs to 200.4 lbs between 1/22/24 and...
Coach
May 42 min read
Salmon
Cooking Methods: (Internal temp should be 145ºF when done) Air Fryer - 400ºF for 6-11 minutes depending on thickness, and adjust for your...
Coach
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Keto Bread
INGREDIENTS: 1 3/4 cups almond flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda-5 large eggs-1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil melted (I...
Coach
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Taco Pie (Casserole)
*Note: I am just going to start logging meals I make in this blog to help me remember ideas I find. INGREDIENTS: 1lb ground beef 1/4 taco...
Coach
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Round Robin
This was an intense workout! Really got my shoulders and back. Here is a breakdown: **Warm-up:** - 3 sets of 5 reps Deadlift **1A (Round...
Coach
Jul 5, 20241 min read
Laps of Agony!!
Laps of Agony Workout! This one really got the best of me! **Lap 1:** Julie spun the wheel and we got 8 reps. A light jog with 8 pushups...
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Jul 3, 20241 min read
Hill Garage Gym
Hill Garage Gym! Do Hard Things!! As I have mentioned before, Lewis Hill is an inspiration. Some might say he is crazy, but he has helped...
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Jul 3, 20242 min read
Never. Miss. A. Monday!!
Habits Matter!! Unfortunately, I have let the bad habits affect me for to long. Recently, read the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. “A...
Coach
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Accountability
This word has a lot of negative connotations associated with it. I think when framed right it can be really powerful. To me the key...
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Jun 26, 20243 min read
The Food Pyramid is a Scam!
Interesting topic. People are living longer due to medical Interventions. But, quality of life has drastically changed. Approximately...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read
The Beginning of Keto (for me)!
Background - I have followed the diet on and off since 2012. When I first started, I was close to 280 pounds. I have dropped as low as...
Coach
Jun 24, 20242 min read
The Army’s Birthday Run!!
Happy Birthday United States Army! 2.45 miles for 245 years of Excellence! The Army’s birthday run is a celebratory 2.45-mile run to mark...
Coach
Jun 13, 20201 min read
Murph Challenge
Today is the day! Been training for this for months through a variety of workouts. Our group consistent of Lewis (the master mind), Julie...
Coach
May 25, 20201 min read
Grumpy Murph
Preparing for the Murph Challenge with a Lewis creation called the Grumpy Murph. Started and finished with a 1-mile run. In between,...
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May 14, 20201 min read
Mini Murph
Today's workout was designed to gauge our progress as we approach the full Murph challenge, which is just 14 days away. We tackled a Mini...
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May 11, 20201 min read
AMRAP
Today’s Challenge: 30-Minute AMRAP. Participants: 2 seasoned veterans and 2 college athletes. LOL. **Challenge Details:** -...
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Mar 26, 20201 min read
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