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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
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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...
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May 42 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Coach
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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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...
Coach
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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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
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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...
Coach
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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The Food Pyramid is a Scam!
Interesting topic. People are living longer due to medical Interventions. But, quality of life has drastically changed. Approximately...
Coach
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AMRAP
Today’s Challenge: 30-Minute AMRAP. Participants: 2 seasoned veterans and 2 college athletes. LOL. **Challenge Details:** -...
Coach
Mar 26, 20201 min read
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