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As with any new year you're probably thinking about all the things that didn't go well this year. Disappointment and hardships hit us all and they will change our lives, no doubt.

But what happens when you are not able to extract the lessons, insights and wisdom of those situations, events and circumstances? You dwell, blame and give up on the opportunity to move forward.

Focusing on what you want vs. focusing on what you DON'T want is always the battle.

In this episode Sarah and I chat about 4 ways that you can step into your 2022. By adding these 4 concepts to your life, you won't avoid challenges and set-backs but you will have a solid foundation to move through whatever comes your way.

When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude towards it. It's not the things that disturb us, but our interpretation of their significance. Things and people are not what we wish them to be, nor are they what they seem to be. They are what they are.-Epictitus

Happy New Year to you and yours!!

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Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Today, Sarah and I chat about how much dopamine you might be craving in your life and how that dictates the way you approach your day.

How do social interactions affect you?

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We're back! Took a couple weeks off as we did our best to ride the ebbs and flows of life, but as we love say...fall 7 times, stand up 8.

Today we chat about a concept that we all go through with any challenge or endeavor in our lives, but we are not even aware of the process. The concept of the Hierarchy of Competence. This is a vital concept to be aware of when attempting to acquire any skill. I relate this back to my own Muay Thai journey and how it applies to any martial art. Sarah also relates this concept back to how many of us approach diet/nutrition.

Listen until the end as I share a story of how I used the highest level of this concept to save myself at a life or death wedding event.

In this episode, we share our experience of going through Hurricane Sandy living in Rockaway Beach, NY. Realizing that letting ego, pride and wanting to be right can back-fire when life and limb are on the line.

Sarah shares 7 crucial tactics to get you through this holiday season so that you don't feel like you fell off a wagon and down a ravine.

With this Thanksgiving we want extend a HUGE Champ Up to you guys that are following our journey, stories and fight to thrive in mind, body and soul.

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In this episode, Chris and Sarah exchange memories of when they started the mission of building their gym. They shared all the triumphs and downfalls of their adventure. They had a vision of being a staple in the Rockaways.

Still, an unexpected situation arose that threw up many struggles, but their faith and dedication in pursuing their goals are much more substantial.

According to Chris and Sarah, building your dream, you'll face some hardships, challenges, and disappointments, which is a part of the process. But, It depends on you if you let those situations define you, or you're going to use that as a stepping stone to keep yourself up.

In this episode, Chris and Sarah take a little break from tripping down memory lane of the fighting days and celebrate a huge accomplishment for the H.O.G.

Another stepping stone to in Sarah's life long journey towards gut health and overall well-being. They talk about how vital it is to understand that no matter how much information and knowledge that one can accumulate, when it comes to taking the first step, it always boils down to, practicing the basics.

It's not about how much you know, it's about how much you apply. They relate it back to martial arts, health and fitness, but it applies to any other endeavor that you might be on. Sarah's embodies how health and well-being is a life long journey that requires patience and the ability to constantly adapt and persevere.

Along with Sarah's next chapter underway, they open up the Champ Up Facebook community to women who are looking to shift their mindset, habits and lifestyle.

In this episode, Sarah and Chris talk about the importance of losing (fights and in life) in order to build your internal strength, keeping in mind, you grow through what you go through. Obstacles, setbacks, and failures are all part of the journey to go after what you want. They also talk about how bringing Cheetos as a post-weigh-in snack is a horrible NO NO in the book of CROM.

Chris goes on to share how being treated as the hometown underdog had him dig deep mentally and work harder than ever, ultimately earning bragging rights for NYC. When you lean into the fear and self-doubt, this is where the champion's mindset is sharpened and carries over to all aspects of life. The vital component to move through these challenging experiences is to uncover your deeply seeded purpose, ambition, or dream.

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After being side-lined for months and being stuck in his own judgements, assumptions, interpretations and limiting beliefs, Chris finally set his ego aside to move forward. And with that decision, still faced a major set-back in preparation to return to the ring. Chris and Sarah dive-in on how becoming aware of patience, building your mental strength and how sometimes not knowing what to do is ok too.

We are all on different paths but one thing is certain, disappointment and hardship are inevitable. Think about your life. What circumstance are you facing that is testing your resolve with as many obstacles as it can? Know that YOU can adapt, persevere and harness your grit.

In this episode, Chris and Sarah dive back into the Trilogy that kept NYC on its toes. Canada sends their top gun to get the big payback.

Also, listen in on the difference between a healthy vs unhealthy ego and how that it will make you or break you.

Chris talks about how the tough guy mentality can keep you sidelined and what you can do to shift internal beliefs, get out of your comfort zone by realizing it's time to take ownership and accountability.

In this week's episode Chris and Sarah flashback to the days when the neighbors to the north crossed the border to attempt to take NYC by storm. After recapping the transition from amateur to pro, they dive into fights that led to a series of fights against a powerhouse camp from Toronto, Canada.

Stepping up the competition will always have it's highs and lows, but that's what it takes to grow. A huge part of growth is embracing fear and ego, but moving forward accordingly.