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Is 96% of what you do a waste of time?
Is 96% of what you do a waste of time? You’ve heard of the Pareto principle, which states that roughly 80% of any result comes

Crap Carp
The way to stop feeling like a crap carp, and start standing tall to feel the sun’s warmth on your magnificent face, like the dande-LION

DIG THAT THANG
Hey all, No long word post today. Just me, telling you to get out there and make it happen, whatever it is! “Life’s a garden,

Conditions are Fuel or Flames – You Choose
It’s raining today. That means three things: The thing is numerous. Walk my daily 10k steps, eat good food instead of comfort treats, and refrain

This One Line Took Me Nine Years To Write. (I’m not kidding)
“Professionals Trainers Get Paid” I sat in the Barnes and Noble cafe down the road from my gym. I liked the abundance of natural light

How to Change Mom’s Mind
Most freelance trainers try to answer the question, “How do I get another client?” There are better questions to answer. A question like, “What would

New Program At WLRCF
Fam, You & I love CrossFit. Our training offers a unique blend of challenge, community, sweat, and undeniable results when paired with our nutrition approach.

How to Not Die
How to Not Die (from chronic disease) The PC/protect-your-feelings way to say this is that “chronic disease may be due to genetics & lifestyle.”

How You’ll Die (Most Likely)
Quick! Imagine THREE things that will kill you. I doubt you did that, but if you did, I bet they fit into one of these

Skinny-Fat and Living Happily Ever After
When you focus on getting smaller, but not consuming less, which makes you sick – that’s called TOSS: Thin Outside, but Still Sick. It’s where

So How the Hell do I Get Healthy Then?
“Health isn’t about your weight. You can’t be healthy at any weight, though! Our ancestors lied to us on accident. The gods of Big Food

“Health is not about your weight.”
” Health is not about your weight.” The body positivity movement hijacked this notion in the early 2020s. So I need to tell you an

A Fast Q&A
Q&A Q: I thought if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you’ll lose weight. But you don’t recommend that? A: Yes, you will lose weight.

The Sickness Super Highway (and Exit)
Words I like: “Amazingly, we’ve become a culture that considers Twinkies, Cocoa Puffs, and Mountain Dew safe, but raw milk and compost-grown tomatoes unsafe.” -Joel

SpongeBob, MetFix, and 2016 Jeff
Words I Like: “We’re spending, on average, 27 minutes a day cooking and about four minutes cleaning up… the main excuse people give for not

A Thirty Second Adventure
Words I Like:“How much evil throughout history could have been avoided had people exercised their moral acuity with convictional courage and said to the powers

Well Mr. Fast Food, Here’s all my Fingers (makes a fist), As for You, Mr. Marketing Department, here’s just the middle one.
Words: Here’s all my fingers, Mr. fast food (makes a fist). As for you, Mr. Marketing Department, here’s just the middle one.” -Me Message from

Empty Inside.
Words I like: “Most people step over $100 bills to pick up pennies when it comes to prioritizing what to eat.” -Me Message from Me:

Weight Loss Experts Hate Me for This One Sneaky Trick…
Weight Loss Experts Hate Me for This One Sneaky Trick… Eat more stuff that you can pronounce. Eat less stuff that sounds like bathroom cleaner.

Microplastics, Food Dyes, and Organics, Oh My! (Shut up Dorothy)
I see people everywhere obsessing over food coloring, microplastics, and organic this vs vegan that. This = political rage-baiting. Toss it. If most folks obsessed

Test blog Article from Jeff
Test body article Jeff + Reve Call Test body article Test body article Test body article

Hot Pockets
Hot Pockets I was “genuinely lost” in the grocery store the other day and found a box of Hot Pockets in my hand, pepperoni

Strong in 60 Seconds: The secret message behind your vices
“What we call weakness is often a strategy that’s outlived its use.” How to defeat your vices:Don’t start by fighting them.Start by asking:“What is this

Strong in 60 Seconds: “Eating clean” isn’t the whole answer
“Just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean it’s helping.” Most people start “eating clean” by flipping their entire diet upside down. No carbs.No sugar.No fun.All-in, overnight.

Strong in 60 Seconds: CrossFit vs. “regular” gyms — which one’s right for you?
“Some people want machines. Others want coaching, community, and sweat angels.” Here’s the truth:“Regular” gyms usually give you access.Machines. Treadmills. Dumbbells. Maybe a turf strip.

Strong in 60 Seconds: “I need to get in shape first” is backwards
“Saying ‘I need to get in shape first’ is like wiping before you poop. My brother in Christ, you’ve got the order backwards.” Hahah, sometimes

Strong in 60 Seconds: The first day is the hardest — but worth it.
“Everyone wants to be fit. Few are willing to feel awkward to get there.” Here’s the truth:The people you see crushing workouts now?They all had

Strong in 60 Seconds: What to eat when you don’t feel like eating
“Fuel isn’t about feelings. It’s about function.” Here’s the thing:You’re not always going to feel hungry.You’re not always going to feel motivated.And you’re not always

Strong in 60 Seconds: What actually builds confidence (hint: not results)
“You don’t get confident from winning. You get confident from showing up.” Here’s the truth:Confidence doesn’t come from finally seeing abs or hitting a new

Strong in 60 Seconds: The hidden cost of starting over every Monday:
“Resetting feels productive — but it’s just procrastination dressed up as progress.” The hidden cost of starting over every Monday:Every “fresh start” sounds noble.“This week I’ll be

Breaking: Santa Claus & “A Better Time to Start” both fake.
“Waiting to feel ready is the most well-dressed excuse there is.” Here’s the truth:There will never be a better time to start.No less stress.No perfect

Strong in 60 Seconds: You didn’t fall off anything
“Missing one day didn’t ruin your progress. Quitting for one mistake will.” The truth about “falling off the wagon”:There is no wagon.There’s just a routine

“CrossFit Fat Loss Tip: Don’t Track Yet—Do This First”
Ever tried getting to Disney World without a map? That’s what fat loss feels like when you don’t track what you’re eating. You think you’re making progress…

Once Upon a Hungry Lunch Break
I had sinned.After four days of eating near-perfect, I committed the ultimate abomination by leaving my Tupperware of eggs and oats on the table. Which

Healthy Weight Loss, Easy as 1-2-3
Three tried and true steps to get off the “loss/gain” roller coaster. Everyone that I personally coach masters these three steps. And- I am no

Ready To Be…
Ready to be… Disappointed Delighted Amazed Offended Ripped off Grateful Loved We often receive what we expect. We can’t change the giver. We can change

Squeaky Wheels
“You know what, Jeff? The squeakiest wheel is the first to get attention. It’s also the first to get removed.” -My old friend, Kournty “CAT”

A Reply to a Client About Craving.
Below is a response I sent to a client when they brought up sugar cravings they experienced when they got stressed out. — You mention

The Wrong Kind of Cougar
Every coach knows the best foods are those that were alive at one point, preferably in the past. My body is made up of cells

S.A.I.D. is Running Your Life (Kinda)
S.A.I.D. = Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands If someone carries 100lb bags of rice up and down a mountain daily for 10 years, they will

Muscles, Hard Times & Wiping
When you F*ck up. When you fail. When you have an oopsie-daisy… Immediately start applauding yourself, my friend. You’re a contestant on the game show

The Best tool to Change Your Body
What’s our greatest tool when building a healthy and happy life? Is it organic food? Is it resistance training? Cold Plunges, Morning Routines, Positive Thinking?