45, Online Trainer & Home Personal Trainer
FAV WAY TO WORKOUT: Supersets with strength training and HIIT workouts are my favorite for two reasons. One reason is that I can do a lot more in less time, and two, I like to get my heart rate up (cardio) while doing some form of strength training. These styles get my endorphins going, and I’m gassed when my workout is over.
BIGGEST FITNESS MYTH: There are so many myths out there, but if I had to pick one, it would be that you need more cardio for fat loss. I debunk this by explaining how the more you strength train, the more it increases your metabolism 24/7, not just during the workout.
BIGGEST NUTRITION MYTH: Carbs make you fat is by far the biggest misconception for me. I am not saying we should eat 1,000 carbs a day, but they are part of a healthy diet. A calorie deficit should always be the top priority for weight loss.
MY TYPICAL WORKOUT DAY: My perfect workout day would be a full-body strength workout that lasts 20-30 minutes, followed by an ab finisher, and then sprint interval training for 12-15 minutes. This way, I hit multiple body parts and get a good sweat.
MY ADVICE: Focus on habits over perfection so they not only get results, but they keep them.
MY FITNESS TIP: Don’t make the scale the only way you track progress. The scale helps a lot with accountability, but it doesn’t tell half the story of your progress. Scale fluctuations should never make or break your day or happiness.
MY FITNESS INSPIRATION: Seeing someone in the gym who’s overweight, has a disability, or is a senior who shows up every day. It really puts things into perspective for me.
DREAM WORKOUT PARTNER: My wife. It’s part of our quality time, and we have a good balance of laughter and sweat.
DIET PHILOSOPHY: Keep it simple by focusing on daily calorie and protein intake, as well as a list of three to five non-negotiables to stay on track no matter what is going on in your life.
ONE FOOD I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: I love food, but peanut butter is life, and I think ketchup might end up being the death of me one day.
WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED: I never want to go back to the “fat stuttering kid with no confidence.” Motivation will always come and go, but this journey needs to be a lifestyle change built on habits above all else.
NEWBIE ADVICE: Hire a professional to take out the guesswork for you and drown out all the other noise. Don’t overwhelm yourself, and don’t let social media discourage you. The only person you need to compete with is looking back at you in the mirror.
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