Figure out plateaus by checking for brown M&Ms

Back in the 80s, Van Halen was the biggest rock band in the world. Their live performances were legendary, as was their artist rider. An artist rider is a part of the performance contract that specifies everything the artist requires to perform that day. Van Halen’s...
What is and isn’t beyond our control

What is and isn’t beyond our control

A memory popped up in my timeline, from the second or third time I saw Arnold working out at Gold’s Gym Venice. Not the first time I saw him, but it was the only time in my life I felt sorta star-struck. Now, I didn’t start having heart palpitations or follow him from...
We all need validation

We all need validation

Every so often I’ll break my own rule and enter one of THOSE online discussions. You know the type. Someone asks a question about their diet or exercise program, sometimes even posting it and asking for “feedback please.” Yet every suggestion or bit...
A note on burnout

A note on burnout

So I ran a coaching push to get set for the New Year. The response was great (thank you) but I was surprised by some of the applications. Some folks, especially some of the women I talked to, are way too overtaxed for even a moderately intense diet and exercise plan....