The invaluable lessons of tracking macros

The invaluable lessons of tracking macros

Whenever possible I ask clients to track daily macros. It’s highly effective for getting in shape, is easy to report, requires engagement to do right, and demands accountability. It also leads to a few precious “aha” moments: “I can’t...
3rd Annual Silverback Summit

3rd Annual Silverback Summit

Got anything planned for mid-November? I sure do. And you should join me! For the third year, Ali Gilbert, the “Queen of Men’s Health” and one of my favorite people in the health & fitness space, is hosting the Silverback Summit—the ultimate event for...
I’m 51. Will I have enough time?

I’m 51. Will I have enough time?

Here’s my 7 year-old son and me, right before he started second grade. I’m 51, so you could say I showed up late to the Dad game. I’ve never suffered from any standard old-dad anxieties. I couldn’t care less if I’m the oldest Dad at the park or get mistaken for...
Flexibility in diet and programming

Flexibility in diet and programming

A big reason flexible dieting works is that it dramatically reduces stress. All food is now suddenly fair game. More importantly, from a practicality and sustainability perspective, on-the-fly changes, travel modifications, and restaurant meals become SO much...

Flexibility and fat loss

Fat loss is simple. Just not not easy. A sustained calorie deficit, while not the ONLY thing, is definitely number one. But for many just achieving a sustained deficit is the definition of easier said than done. It’s because so many real-world obstacles come up....
Happy New Year! 🎉 Er, wait…

Happy New Year! 🎉 Er, wait…

Happy New Year! You read right. September 1st or the day after Labor Day signals the start of the real New Year. It’s when summer ends, school starts, and much of the corporate world emerges from it’s summer siesta. It’s also when many people decide it’s time to...