Lose a pound a day? That's easy. I once cut 8 pounds in a day to make a weight class. I have wrestler friends who have cut more than that. Based on my experience alone, I have no doubt you can lose 7 pounds in 7 days or 10 pounds in 10 days like all those crazy ads claim. It doesn't even have to take that long. BUT... Weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing. Can you really lose a pound of FAT per day?
5 days of perfect nutrition and training during the week can get wiped out by 2 days of indulgence on the weekend. In fact, it’s possible that even 1 day of weekend excess can set you back far enough that your net weekly results are a wash. Trainers get frustrated when the work they do with their clients all week long in the gym gets erased between Friday night and Monday Morning. As they say, “You can’t out-train a bad diet.” Today, however, it’s not just trainers who believe that 5 minus 2 equals 0. Scientists have also confirmed it.
Years ago, I wrote something in my Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle e-book that people still talk about today. It was about cardio - and it made some waves: “If I wanted to get as lean as possible, as fast as possible, I’d do cardio twice a day, seven days a week, until I hit my goal. Then I’d scale back to maintenance.” That quote has been floating around for over two decades now, and not surprisingly, it still sparks debate and prompts questions... like "Does double cardio burn more fat or just burn you out?
Keto: Still Misunderstood in 2025... The keto diet isn’t new. but the myths still won’t die. In this post, I break down what keto really is, why it works for some people, and why it often backfires for others. I’ve tried it myself, studied the research, and seen the same myths resurface for years, especially the ones about carbs, calories, and insulin. If you’re still wondering whether keto is magic, risky, or just misunderstood… this will set the record straight
I've been in the health and fitness business for 35 years, and I thought I'd seen it all. But here we are in 2025 and I'm afraid the BS is more rampant than ever. I hope you're being careful out there. The ethics of the weight loss and fitness industry have fallen off a cliff. Every time I think the supplement industry can't stoop lower, it does. This one takes the cake:
Elite athletes have used visualization for decades, but many fitness enthusiasts remain skeptical. Revolutionary brain imaging research now reveals exactly what happens in your brain during effective visualization, and why it produces real, measurable strength gains. Discover how this mental technique creates the same neural patterns as physical training, and learn five evidence-based strategies to incorporate it into your workouts for immediate results.
Research shows 94% of us experience regular food cravings—not because we lack willpower, but due to complex biological and psychological triggers. Discover why the most commonly craved foods are twice as calorie-dense as our regular diet, higher in sugar, higher in fat, and lower in protein. Learn 5 science-backed strategies to control cravings without feeling deprived, including one surprising 10-minute technique proven to eliminate even the strongest chocolate cravings.
John Wooden's timeless wisdom extends far beyond basketball courts. In this 5-star masterpiece, legendary UCLA coach Wooden distills life lessons on character, leadership, and his famous Pyramid of Success. Despite never following basketball myself, I've read this book countless times for its profound insights. Filled with quotable wisdom and practical philosophy, it remains one of my most treasured self-development and leadership resources, especially my personally autographed copy
Want to live longer? One of the most powerful anti-aging secrets isn’t some pricey supplement, extreme diet, or intense workout. It’s something you already do - walking. Research shows that regular walking can slash disease risk, improve brain health, and even help you live longer—just like the world’s longest-living populations in the Blue Zones. Read on to discover how walking could be your simplest path to a longer, healthier life."
Are you trapped in a cycle of self-doubt that's sabotaging your fitness goals? Discover 8 proven strategies to break free from overthinking and finally take action. Learn how to silence the mental saboteur holding you back, build confidence through small wins, and create systems that make success inevitable. This no-BS guide cuts through the mental noise and gives you practical tools to transform your mindset first and then your body
