Watch this week's version of this letter on YouTube here: When I was younger, I used to read Men’s Health religiously. Yeah, the workouts and fat-loss tips were cool — but my favorite part wasn’t the fitness section at all. It was the lifestyle stuff… the sharp suits, the cool watches, the travel, the relationship advice. It made me think: I want to be that guy.Not just fit — but strong, confident, put together. Why This Matters Here’s the truth: I didn’t start lifting weights because I loved...
10 days ago • 1 min read
What if I told you the fastest way to lose weight isn’t starting a new diet… but becoming the person who’s already fit, lean, and healthy — in your mind — first? Sounds woo-woo, right?It’s not. It’s science, mindset, and presence rolled into one. I lost 127 pounds over 20 years ago. But here’s the thing… I didn’t keep it off because I have iron willpower (spoiler: I don’t). I kept it off because I stopped being “a guy trying to lose weight” and started being “a healthy man who takes care of...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hey guys, This week I want to have a real talk about something most people overlook when it comes to fat loss: your muscle. Let me start here: I’ve lost 125 pounds and kept it off for 22 years. I’ve coached countless others through sustainable transformations. And the one thing I preach above all else? Muscle is your longevity organ. It’s your insurance policy for aging well, feeling strong, and staying lean long-term. Why Strength Training Beats Endless Cardio Don’t get me wrong—cardio has...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Morning, If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you’ve probably picked up on something: I’m not the 30-day shred guy. I’m not the 6-week weight loss challenge guy. And I’m definitely not the guy handing out 1,200-calorie meal plans like candy. In fact, I’m anti-diet and anti-challenge — and today I want to explain why. Diets Don’t Work — Long Term They can work short term. That’s why people keep doing them. You drop 8–10 pounds in a month, maybe even more if you white-knuckle your way...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, I used to think I was broken. I did everything the fitness world told me to do — cut calories, added cardio, ate every 3 hours like it was gospel. And sure, sometimes the weight came off… but it never lasted. The second life got busy or I missed a workout? Back to square one. Sound familiar? Maybe you're doing all the right things — but the scale won't budge. Or it drops for a bit, then stops. Or you feel like the only way to stay lean is to suffer constantly. If that’s you,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey there, If you’ve been out of routine lately—traveling, wrangling kids during summer break, dealing with events, heatwaves, or just… life—this one’s for you. You might be feeling a little bloated, unmotivated, or like all your healthy habits went on vacation and forgot to take you with them. Good news: You’re not “off track.”Even better news: You can stop trying to “start over” and just keep going. Here’s how. 1. It’s a pause, not a problem. Let’s drop the all-or-nothing mindset for a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
For a long time, I believed something was broken in me. I thought I was just meant to be fat — like I got dealt a bad genetic hand and that was it. I tried everything: diets, pills, cardio until my knees screamed. And when nothing worked, the only thing left was guilt. Then in 2002, everything changed. I lost 127 pounds in 6 months — but not because I found some magic diet. It’s because I finally learned the truth. And if you’ve ever felt stuck like I did, maybe these truths will help set you...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
If you're over 35 and trying to lose 15–20 pounds, you’ve probably noticed something: What used to work… just doesn’t anymore. You could skip a few meals, clean up your eating, hit the gym a few times — and the weight would drop. Easy. Now? You do everything right for two weeks…And the scale barely moves. Here’s what no one tells you: Your metabolism isn’t broken. It’s just adapted. And the good news? You can un-adapt it. But not by starving yourself or doubling your workouts. Let me...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey there, If stress eating has become your go-to comfort, I want you to know two things: You’re not alone. You’re not broken. Food is one of the most accessible, socially accepted ways to soothe stress—and your brain loves it for that reason. But if you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of emotional eating, unwanted weight gain, and guilt, it’s time to hit pause… and reset. This isn’t about cutting out food. It’s about changing your relationship with it, so you can start losing weight and...
2 months ago • 2 min read