One of my biggest pet peeves is being bad at something involving health & fitness. But the truth is, we are all bad at something. My ankle mobility makes movements like pistols (single-leg squats) near impossible unless an unworldly amount of warm-up and prep time is dedicated before jumping into this movement. I want you...Read More

“We’re talkin’ bout’ practice. Practice. Not the game. We’re talkin’ bout’ practice.” The famous words of Allen Iverson after being asked about missing practice. IF you’re not familiar, check it out HERE. Iverson is a prime example of an athlete that relied more on his talent than on his work ethic. It makes you wonder…what...Read More

Ingredients 1 Frozen Banana 1 1/2 Tbsp Sunflower Seed Butter 1 Cup Spinach 1 Scoop (25g) Unflavored Whey Isolate Protein Powder 2 Tbsp Coconut Milk (Thai’s Kitchen) 1/2 Cup Frozen Mango 1/2 Cup Water (More or less based on desired consistency) Note: Ingredients can be substituted based on taste. For example: changing the protein powder...Read More

Ingredients 2 Cups of Rolled Oats (Gluten Free) 1/2 Cup of Water 1/3 Cup of Sunflower Seed Butter 1/4 Cup Honey Pinch of Sea Salt Optional Enhancements Different Nut Butter Raisins Chocolate Chips (Enjoy Life Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips) Protein Powder Flax Seed Chia Seed Instructions Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 30...Read More

Pride used to consume my exercise. Let’s call it… “Meathead Syndrome” I thought to get stronger, I must lift more weight almost every time I hit the gym. I’d do the typical meathead routine: Run on a Treadmill for 5 Minutes Stretch for 5 Minutes Bench, Squat, or DL heavier than I did the previous...Read More

Coming off a fantastic weekend of friends and fun, we pretty much went non-stop. Doing all the touristy mumbo jumbo everyone talked about when we first got here. Byron and I both knew that we wouldn’t do any of it until someone came to visit; and sure enough, 8 months deep into Chicago residency we...Read More

Ingredients4 Cups Organic Spinach1 Cup Organic Strawberries (sliced)½ Cup Pecans1 Avocado (chopped)Dash of Sea SaltDressing Choice (Balsamic or Apple Cider Vinegar preferred) *See website for recipes InstructionsDivide spinach, 2 cups into 2 bowls. Top each salad with ½ cup chopped strawberries, ½ an avocado and ¼ cup of pecans. Sprinkle with sea salt and dress...Read More

Ingredients 2-3 Sweet Potatoes ½ Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Cinnamon (optional) 2 Tsp Ghee or Coconut Oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat the baking sheet with coconut oil or ghee. Wash the sweet potatoes. Chop them into thin slices using a mandolin or a knife (if you are using a mandolin...Read More

I am not sure when I started evaluating myself, my actions or my comments but this has become one of my most valuable personal growth lessons. The human brain is extremely powerful and our influence on the brain makes it all the more powerful. If we wanted to, we could convince ourselves that the sky...Read More