This past weekend was my son Jeremiah’s Family Forever Day. It’s where we celebrate the date when he was adopted into our family. One thing about Jeremiah I absolutely love is doesn’t care what others think. We will go grocery shopping and he’ll be dressed as batman talking in the batman voice cracking people up. […]
FEAR IS A LIAR
This past Friday I got to be the mystery reader for my son, Jeremiah’s, 1st grade class. It was a great time getting to read to them and answer their questions. If you would’ve asked me to do this 15 yrs ago, I would’ve been terrified and not been able to do this. For most […]
ARE YOU GETTING REST?
Is your life crazy busy? Do you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? After work and family are taken care of, do you find that it’s already time for bed? If so, I can TOTALLY RELATE! I personally struggle with making enough time for myself. That is why […]
39 THINGS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT FITNESS
Today is my 39th birthday. I thought I’d share with you 39 things I’ve learned over the years about fitness that will help you live a healthier life. 1.) Have patience-this will help you keep things in perspective and develop the right mindset to reach your goals. 2.) Enjoy the process-fitness is a lifelong process. Enjoy the […]
I Have Challenges Too
Each week I share with you solutions to common challenges that each of you face that are preventing you from reaching your health and wellness goals. I thought today I’d share with you a couple of my own challenges. I’ve heard many times over the years that it must be easy for me to stay […]
What Happens On The Boat, Stays On The Boat
A couple of days ago my wife took my kids to Canyon Lake for the day. They met up with her friend Deidre, her son, and her mom. It was a day to remember in more ways than one (you’ll see in a minute:). They took out a boat and took turns riding the inner […]
My Oops Moment
Tomorrow is my son, Stephon’s 11th birthday. This past Saturday we had a birthday party for him at Vortex Martial Arts Academy. It was a lot of fun! Everything was going great until the instructors called the parents up to play dodgeball against the kids. A couple of things to keep in mind in reading […]
What I’ve Learned From My Daughter
Tomorrow is my daughter Chelsea’s 21st birthday! Chelsea is one of the strongest people I’ve ever met inside and out. She has such a beautiful spirit and lights up a room every where she goes. Today I want to share a couple of things I’ve learned from her that you can use to maximize your […]
The Greatest Battle
If you are a parent, one of your greatest battles is getting your kids to do their chores. This past weekend my wife took my daughter on a girls trip for her birthday. It was just me and my sons all weekend long. Friday, is our designated chores day so I got to monitor all […]
Are You Valuable?
Do you put your needs and wants behind everyone else? When you try to make yourself a priority, do you feel guilty because your focus isn’t on those you love? Have you ever told yourself, “I can’t afford a personal trainer” but at the same time have no problem paying thousands of dollars for your […]