It’s not about the weight, it’s about the friends we made along the way. But seriously, it really isn’t about how much you weigh when you’re just trying to get fit. Weight is simply ONE single metric that we can track to keep us heading in the right direction. Let’s take two individuals who are both the same height: Individual A - Weighs 150 pounds and currently sits at 40% body fat Individual B - Weighs 150 pounds and sits at 17% body fat And before we go any further, no muscle does not weigh more than fat. They weigh the same. However muscle will be the thing that shapes your body which is why it’s important to build and keep as much muscle as possible while in a weight loss phase. Person A will look drastically different than person B simply by the ratio of their body fat to muscle. Person B will fit in much smaller clothes, show off muscle definition and be able to do a lot more physical activity. But they weigh the same. This is exactly why at a certain point weight doesn’t really matter. What matters more is how you feel, how your clothes fit, your quality of life and your health. So stop obsessing over the scale and obsess more about the things that actually matter. #bodycomp #bodyfatpercentage #muscle

The process is really the same for just about everything in life. This roof rack has been a pain in my ass from the second I ordered it but instead of looking at it as an inconvenience I saw it as a challenge. I see so many people get distracted along their fitness journey and give up right before they hit the turning point. There are a lot of variables at play when it comes to getting fit. It’s not simply about going to the gym. You can also sabotage your own progress by not sleeping enough, drinking too much, not eating to support your goals and not giving enough effort. “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh Lots of people want change but don’t want to embark on the journey out of the fear of change and uncertainty. Uncertainty is exciting. It’s a learning process and the only growth comes from getting really uncomfortable. This roof rack installation didn’t go perfectly. There were a ton of mistakes I made along the way. I worked through the problems and so can you. Next time you feel like giving up, just know that’s normal and instead of quitting ask yourself how you can learn and move forward.

Replying to @My favorite name is Dad. I’m moving in a month and between getting things packed up and my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee outfitted for a roadtrip, I have my hands full. I’m going to take my time on my way up the coast and take the opportunity to go see my mom back in the Central Valley and my aunt in Santa Maria. I’ll be making content about it the entire time and don’t worry most of it will be fitness related, just in a different place each day. The plan is to be doing a mix of hotels, airbnbs and camping so we will definitely be keeping it exciting. You’ll get to see how I find creative ways to workout and eat right while on the road. I really don’t have a plan and can take up to 2 weeks to make it all the way up so I’m open to any suggestions as I’m heading up the coast. If any of you want to meet up for coffee and meet Millie as well just keep track of where we are and hopefully we can make that happen. Let me know in the comments any fun places to stop. #westcoastroadtrip #raodtrip #goodbyecalifornia #nationalparks

Replying to @Howie L 415 Testosterone replacement therapy TRT is a heavily debated topic in the fitness world. Mainly because a lot of people who claim to be natural are abusing TRT and other PEDs so they can sell a product or program. Which leads people to become skeptical when they see someone who is completely jacked and attributing it to a greens powder. Rightfully so. TRT can absolutely be abused and you can overclock your body’s hormones to achieve some pretty superhuman results. Which comes at a cost. I’m 100% open about my TRT usage because I think that it can benefit a lot of people who suffered from the same symptoms I did. At the same time HRT for women can be extremely beneficial as well. There is a potential for side effects and everyone’s body reacts differently. Personally I have never experienced any side effects and I get my blood tested every 3 to 6 months. I tried for 2 years to raise my test levels up and raised them from 275 to 350 and still experienced all the negative effects of low test. If people are on TRT or PEDs they still have to do the work to achieve their goals, but in my opinion they should be open about it. #TRT #HRT #hormonereplacementtherapy #testosterone #nattyornot #lowt

Once you get past 30, your body is like an old car. You can keep it running but it’s going to take some work. I talk to people daily who suffer from chronic pain, low energy, stress, feeling weak and dealing with multiple health issues. Most of these things are 95% avoidable. Just ask yourself “Do I feel the best I can with what I have right now?” I don’t just mean physically either. So many people suffer from mental stressors as well. I’m not going to lie to you and tell you it’s going to be easy, but it’s not impossible either. Start simple. I mean real simple: 💪🏽Walk for 15 minutes a day and gradually increase by 5 min every couple weeks as you feel better 💪🏽Stretch for 5 minutes a day. You could do this in 1 minute sessions spread throughout the day. 💪🏽Incorporate some at home body weight exercises a few times a week. No more than 10 minutes worth. 💪🏽Do a 5 minute meditation or guided breath work session every other day. 💪🏽Have 7 home cooked meals a week focusing on whole foods, protein and fiber. 💪🏽Get a consistent 7-8 hours of sleep at least half of the week. Sounds easy right? You want to start SO damn easy that if you don’t do it you feel like a piece of poop. Making it easy to start eliminates your brains ability to find excuses. You’re never too old to get started. #nevertooold #ageisjustanumber #fitin40s #fitin50s #ageisjustanumber @fit_oldboy