Archive for the ‘The Mental Game’ Category

The Correct Answer is “C”: None of the above.

Monday, July 7, 2008 6:33 No Comments

A common question from new clients:
“Which do you think is better: The low-sugar soft drink or the organic kind that’s made with cane syrup instead of high-fructose corn syrup?”
The point that’s unfortunately lost on them - “better” in this case is misleading. It’s still soda.
Truth is, it doesn’t matter if your cookie is milled [...]

This was posted under category: Fat Loss, The Mental Game

Getting the Ball Rolling.

Monday, June 30, 2008 8:04 No Comments

Here is the dirty little secret of fat loss (and athletic success, incidentally):
Nobody likes doing it.
That’s right - those fitness models with perfect 6-pack abs? They still say to themselves, “I’d rather have a waffle” every time they get up in the morning, open up yet another package of cottage cheese and sprinkle on [...]

This was posted under category: The Mental Game

A Little Monday Motivation.

Monday, June 2, 2008 12:31 No Comments

Ever feel like the world is on your shoulders?

No problem; just lift it.  Have a good Monday workout, all.

This was posted under category: Media, The Mental Game

Simulacra.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 14:21 3 Comments

My brother is an amazing sight on Rock Band drums.  He can (nearly) flawlessly execute songs on Expert setting (which is akin to playing the actual drum tracks).  And as good as he is, there are a whole host of people who blow him out of the water (like this guy, for example).
Now, it’s interesting to [...]

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One-Armed 600 lb Bench Press.

Monday, May 19, 2008 7:45 2 Comments

A bit of inspiration for Monday (at least, I know it’s tough for me to drag myself to the gym come Monday).  Mike Hummel bench presses 601 lbs one-armed.
Okay, so it’s not technically “one-armed” since he’s still got part of his arm, but it’s impressive nonetheless.

This was posted under category: Media, The Mental Game