The Amplify Network

Being ugly just to be ugly is a nasty condition that is running rampant in our society. Whether its opposing religious or political views or stirring conflicts with someone's level of fitness, social media trolls are set on making your life HELL. The answer to the problem doesn't start with them however, it's starts with you. Not only your response to their negativity but the level positivity you bring to the world as well. 

Plateaus happen - how you handle them can determine your success in the gym, your personal life, your professional life... whatever. Recognize that you have to not only have the mental grit to take it to the next level you'll also need to lean into several lifestyle anchors to keep you balanced and focused. 

We're excited to introduce Jackson Miller as our success spotlight on this episode. Having recently lost his wife of 20 years to cancer, his boot from political office, and becoming a single father Jackson epitomizes perseverance. Jackson share's his fitness journey as a 50-something-year-old and the challenges that drove him to a more active role in his new fitness community. 

There are literally hundreds of fitness options available for even the pickiest consumer. Introvert ... no problem, stream fitness to the basement. No time ... no problem, set up a bike service, or home gym so you can grind at your convenience. Prefer the group atmosphere ... no problem, there is a plethora of options to choose from. And yet... we get bored, distracted, and disenchanted. The need to keep things fresh coupled with an "80/20" lifestyle can leave folks confused and unfocused. 

The holiday season is fast approaching, which means there is a greater opportunity to take-in more food and drink calories while simultaneously producing less with your fitness (too tired, too lazy, social functions, lack of vitamin D, whatever). We'll review how to go on the offensive this season so you can still have fun, drink and be merry, and not end up with a post-holiday gut. 

Happy 50th BTDB Listeners!! 

It's not all about what the scale says - seeing progress on the scale doesn't correlate to adopting a healthy lifestyle. At the end of the day people are people and if you don't give a sh*t for you ... your progress won't last. 

Lots of folks work hard to hide their age. Mostly these are attempts to change the external image of one's self while downplaying or ignoring what's going on inside. Lifestyle, of course, can determine how rapidly we age (and how hard). It seems as if we like to pretend the process is limited to genetics but the stat shows we're more susceptible to outcomes based on choices rather than what mom and dad left us with.  

The fitness industry has spawned tens of thousands of online fitness professionals, personalities, life coaches, health coaches, and straight-up scammers. In this episode, we review some of the tactics on to avoid dumping your moola on false fitness and how to spot trainers that are worth their salt.