Month: January 2026
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Imperfect Action Beats Perfection
Read More: Imperfect Action Beats PerfectionEmbracing Imperfect Action: My Path to Progress in Fitness and Life In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s incredibly easy to get stuck waiting for that “perfect” moment to finally start. In this episode of Strength for the Journey, I’m diving into my own struggle with perfection paralysis and sharing how taking imperfect action…
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Beyond Willpower: A 3-Step “Environment Audit” to Reclaim Your Routine
Read More: Beyond Willpower: A 3-Step “Environment Audit” to Reclaim Your RoutineIn September, I learned that my environment is the ‘invisible hand’ shaping my life—and I learned it the hard way when we moved. Suddenly, the kitchen layout was different, the gym was in a new spot, well technically, the gym was still at the old house and I was living in the new one, and—the…
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Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year Goal
Read More: Running Towards Strength: My 3 Year GoalIntroduction: As I approach my 48th birthday, I have set an long term goal to complete a half marathon in under three hours before I turn 51. This isn’t just about the race itself; it’s about creating a sustainable fitness journey that balances strength training and running while enjoying the process. In this article, I…
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The Art of Adaptation: Why You Never Truly “Start Over”
We’ve all been there. You have a great rhythm going with your workouts or your nutrition, and then life happens. An injury, a chaotic month at work, or even a change in your medical protocol throws a wrench in the gears. The immediate internal narrative is usually: “I’ve failed. I’m back at square one. I…
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The Hidden Cost of Weight Loss: Why the Scale is Lying to You
Why Weight Loss Isn’t Always a Health Win Are you losing weight but still feel weak? As I navigate my own health journey with GLP-1 medications and help clients on theirs, I can’t help but reflect on the importance of strength. Losing weight may feel great, but if it comes at the cost of muscle,…
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From Crutches to Chicago: Why Your “Physical Emergency Fund” Matters More Than a Summer Shred
We’ve all been there. It’s a mundane Monday night, you’re doing a routine chore, and suddenly—pop. For me, it wasn’t a heavy deadlift or an epic mountain hike that took me out. It was the gap between the grass and the sidewalk while I was taking out the trash. One minute I’m a fit, online…
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