I first began experimenting with cheat days and re-feeds way back in the year 2002. There was hardly any resources back then regarding this topic. After a college department head had no answers for me, I realized that I was on my own and that I'd have to figure out for myself how the human body really worked when it came to trying to pack on muscle or drop serious body fat. In this episode of Unlocking Your Inner Strength, I go into things such as super-compensation, unreal appetites and food hangovers.

When I first began training, way back in high school, I quickly realized that what I was doing in the gym and with my nutrition was much different than what the norm was.

Maybe it's because I was willing to do things outside the box, but I soon found out that I was on the correct path and using something I call 'reality math' has always allowed me to stay about 5 years ahead of the curve.

Sorry if that sounds braggadocious, but it's true.

In today's episode, I breakdown 6 myths that, once known, will probably save you a lot of time and frustration.

3 years ago, I dove into longer form fasting, after doing a 16-20 hour fast for the prior 5 years.

But just like 2019, I knew there was something more to be learned and explored, which is the feeling I've been hearing God whisper into my ear quite frequently.

That's part of the inspiration that some people have heard me talk about when I talk about developing Indigo Panda.

Anyhow, I am diving back into my 72's, which I still was doing every few months, some dry fasting, and some other fasting experiments I am kicking around right now.

For me, it's mainly a spiritual quest this time around.

Have you ever had one of those moments in life when your mind expands on the spot.

And you're conscious of it?

If you're aware of your thoughts, and this happens to you, you remember it forever.

For me, one of those moments was when I had the chance to compete against Tim Martin back in 2007 and later become friends with him.

Tim expanded my mind into what was possible physically.

In this episode of Unlocking Your Inner Strength, I am fortunate enough to get an inside peak into a champion's mindset. It's worth gold, take a listen….

I was fortunate enough to interview my longtime mentor and the creator of Mind Map, Dax Moy, a few weeks ago.

If you've ever wondered about the origins of Mind Map or what the thought process was behind it, then you are going to want to take a listen.

In this episode of Unlocking Your Inner Strength, Dax shares some knowledge about the NEED for creating Mind Mapping, what Bio Map and Body Map are and how the brain and nervous system are always trying to tell us something.

When we just continue to use the same approach of grind, go harder, push through, then we will lose that battle every time.

Take a listen and enjoy!

My Definition of a Real Man

Last year, about this same time, I was giving a lot of deep thought to what it means to be a man.

Where was I falling short and where do I continue to fall short?

Maybe it's natural to have thoughts of this magnitude when the seasons change.

Check that, I believe it's imperative to have thoughts like this when the seasons change.

Real men are tough and stern. Real men don't play the victim. Real men are in shape.

The list goes on.

When you were younger, you were probably able to get away with a lot more at the table and your eating habits and not pay a price for it.

Although, that doesn't mean you were necessarily healthy.

As we age, we need to take into account a few other factors and there's a better approach than just cutting calories.

Going back to the early 2000's, when I began competing in bodybuilding, I learned how to train with injuries.

Over the years, I've become known as an expert and how to train with and help injuries heal faster.

The absolute worst thing that you can when you get an injury is to stop training.

Yes, you read that correctly.

If you want to know why and what to do, take a listen to today's episode.

The Hardest Thing I've Ever Done

Ten days ago, we were up in New Hampshire attempting to climb Mt. Washington.

Last year, I didn't make it.

This year, I was inspired to give it my best.

We made it, it was unreal.

I had to use every tool I had in mind, body and spirit. No stone was left unturned.

In today's episode, I break it all down.

A week ago, we had our 4th installment in our seminar series with Dr. Andrey Espinoza about how to have the healthiest heart around.

Lucky for you, I recorded an episode for you on my portion of the talk.

If you want to know:

• How much sodium you need and why keeping salt low is one of the most harmful pieces of health advice ever given
• Why sleep is the king when it comes to health and the simplest way to begin with better sleep hygiene
• The difference in metabolism between fasting and the standard North American Diets
• What happens with the master hormone Insulin and why its the key factor in dramatically changing your health
• Two radically different ways to look at food and body fat
• And much more…