We should all be ecstatic. Amazon’s behemoth acquisition of Whole Foods will single-handedly transform the perception of that “oh so expensive organic grocery store.” Let me explain. Amazon, the market leader in leveraging the internet to effectively and efficiently lower the costs for consumers, will bring that same philosophy to the forefront of the Whole […]
The Mindset Manifesto – 1
I am always thinking in my head, “the sky is the limit for me.” Why can’t I be the one with the body I want–the job I want? Why can’t I be the one with that MBA from the University of Chicago or Northwestern? Hell, why can’t I be the one with that JD from […]
Contest Prep 2017 – The Adjustments: 5.5 Weeks Out
Contest prep is an absolutely exciting, challenging, and fulfilling process, as it tests my resolve and reminds me of the need to truly be in tune with mind and body each and every day. At this point in my prep, fat loss has predictably slowed as I inch closer and closer to lower single-digit body […]
Contest Prep 2017 – The Training Regimen
Day 1 & Day 5 – Legs/Medial Deltoids Quadriceps Barbell Squat – 5 sets x 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 reps Bulgarian Split Squat (isolated for each leg) – 4 sets x 10-12 reps Hamstrings Lying Leg Curl Machine – 4 sets x 10 – 12 reps Romanian Deadlift – 4 sets x 12, 10, […]
Contest Prep 2017 – The Adjustments: 8 Weeks Out
The past 3 weeks of contest prep have been phenomenal, and the modifications to my diet since the last “Contest Prep 2017” update netted me a total body fat loss of 5 lbs. On February 14, at 82 days out, I was 175.2 lbs. As of March 5, at 62 days out, I am 170.0 […]
How to Synergize the Lifestyle with Travel – Dallas
I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to Dallas to visit my girl over the weekend while she was on a business trip, and she graciously hooked it up with a fancy hotel in downtown Dallas, fully-furnished with a kitchen, living room, and bedroom. I would say that my minimalist lifestyle along […]