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Don’t Ignore the Things You Notice

This one is part of a larger framework called “NEPA”, which I have probably talked about before in this blog (or you’ve heard me say it in person), and I’m sure I’ll talk about it a lot more in the future because it was a life-changing bit of knowledge for me. NEPA is something theyContinue reading “Don’t Ignore the Things You Notice”

Smoked Beef Taco Recipe

I have been asked to share some simple, at-home recipes using staple foods. Well, for me, the tortilla is a staple food. So is the beef. So is the vegetables. So, here is my recipe for smoked beef tacos with a spicy radish slaw. Smoked Beef Go get yourself a smoker. I like my Masterbuilt,Continue reading “Smoked Beef Taco Recipe”

Permission to Change

This is something in life that I have learned; that sounds so simple yet can be so difficult; that is essential to accomplishing your goals, to improving health & fitness; that is essential to growth: You have to give yourself permission to change. I Did It This is me being authentic and vulnerable and honestContinue reading “Permission to Change”

Why Assess?

Assessment is one of the pillars of my coaching practice. This critical concept has completely changed the way I design programs and train people, so it’s hard to imagine that I didn’t always do this. So, what is assessment and why do it? Assessment is Truth An assessment is simply a measurement; a measurement thatContinue reading “Why Assess?”

Training Outside the Box

We are living in strange times, COVID times, and with gyms locked down all over the world, a lot of people are experiencing something new: workouts outside the box. For me, this is nothing new. This is completely familiar. And I’d like to share some of my experiences as a way of shedding a littleContinue reading “Training Outside the Box”

1 Push-Up a Day

Here’s an idea that came out of my work with clients who had basically zero exercise experience. If you’re starting from nothing and trying to build a habit of daily exercise, including strength workouts and cardio workouts several times a week, that can seem pretty daunting. What if you just tried doing 1 push-up perContinue reading “1 Push-Up a Day”

April 12th is Nathan Nakis Day

For me, April 12th will always be Nathan Nakis day. My kid brother Nathan was born on April 12th, 1984. I gave him a Tonka truck as a welcome gift and we were best friends (most of the time) after that. My brother taught me a lot about health and fitness through his example andContinue reading “April 12th is Nathan Nakis Day”

Being Real = “Clean”

I recently made a change to how I conceptualize and order my consultations with clients. First of all, I should explain that I do consultations, and what consultations are. In my coaching business, clients pay a monthly subscription fee and in return receive a package of services: Consultation Assessment Program Design Program Delivery Ongoing CoachingContinue reading “Being Real = “Clean””

Plan, prep, cook, and eat home-made meals with your family. Every day.

Plan, prep, cook, and eat home-made meals with your family. Every day. I cannot possibly reiterate this sentiment often enough. This simple act is so intimately tied to our health and wellness as human beings; to our integration into our environments and communities through food sourcing; and to our relationships with those closest to us.Continue reading “Plan, prep, cook, and eat home-made meals with your family. Every day.”

The Scheduling Exercise

This one, again, comes out of conversations I’ve been having with my clients. The schedule exercise is something I’ve re-visited from time to time whenever there is a major change in lifestyle, such as a change in job or living situation. With the current COVID-19 lockdowns all around the world, this exercise might be aContinue reading “The Scheduling Exercise”