LOVE this post over on VeloNews about 30-year-old Massachusetts man ERNEST GAGNON – who has lost over 200 pounds through cycling and become an inspiration to many – enjoy this read! VeloNews: A Bicycle And A Few Friends Lead A Big Man Into An Even Bigger World
I was recently reflecting back on how much has changed since beginning this whole weight loss journey… here are the #’s. It’s crazy. But here I am, in better shape at age 34 than ever before in my life, living proof that anything is possible. Keep that head held high – you got this! December 2009 May … Continue reading »
Athlete Dan Benintendi just had a great article in the Chicago Tribune chronicling his journey from obese – gastric bypass surgery – ironman ultra athlete. For anyone who doesn’t know Dan’s story (and for those of us who do) it’s a must read – enjoy! Link: Chicago Tribune: The Bariathlete – Dan Benintendi
What if I told you I could give you a fool-proof, 100% guaranteed formula for fitness success? I can. It’s this: show up. Whether you’re training for your first 5k Walk or your 8th Ironman Triathlon, if you take the simple step of showing up to train consistently than you cannot do anything but succeed. … Continue reading »
A recent study found that weight loss is contagious – significantly so – how cool is that! This lends a lot of creedance to the importance of who you surround yourself with and how they influence your life. link: CALORIELAB: Weight Loss Is Contagious
Below is a piece that I wrote for my workplace newsletter about a month ago… have been meaning to post it for awhile now and keep forgetting. Enjoy! As we plunge headlong into a New Year, you may have made a few New Year’s resolutions. I’m willing to wager that something along the lines of “Get … Continue reading »
I just announced the release of my DAILY KICK IN THE PANTS email coaching starting March 1st. If you’re an eligible bachelor looking to pick up more women? I’m not your guy. If you’re a normal person with a family, a job, and a busy schedule – trying to figure out how the hell to … Continue reading »
Found a box of old clothes… puts things in perspective, eh? I put these on and simply cannot fathom how these fit me 2 years and 50+ pounds ago! You? You’ve got this – let’s make it happen!
I FINALLY cracked the 50 pound mark! Weighing 210 in 2009, I’ve finally cracked into the 150′s again – so stoked! Yes, it took almost 2 years, but you lose weight the same way you put it on: bit-by-bit. I haven’t been in the 150′s since I was first married. Hard to believe I was … Continue reading »
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably noticed in the news this last week that a major new study predicts that half of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. Not overweight, but obese. You think health insurance costs a lot now? Just wait until that impact plays through our health care … Continue reading »
