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In the newest edition of This Day in Diet History, we take a look at my 2012 trip to Las Vegas and compare to my recent vacation in Maui, Hawaii. My, how times have changes. Time to start making some wise choices.

Full details and show notes over at Wise-Eats.com/Episode7

About "This Day in Diet History": For the last 10 years, I have journaled every meal and every workout, and want to bring that history to life by sharing stories from diets past and compare with my lifestyle habits today. The goal here is to provide some nutrition tips, entertainment, and hopefully some motivation for anyone looking to improve their health and fitness. If TDDH can move you one step closer to achieving your fitness goals, then it's my pleasure to present it to you.

The bottom line is that I used to be extremely unhealthy. I abused junk food, drugs, and alcohol until I ballooned up to 270lbs. Now, I'm in the best shape of my life and want to inspire others by providing a glimpse into my transformation over the years and share the ways I was able to get it done. I'm a guy who has lived on both ends of the health spectrum and want to let everyone know that if I can do it, you can do it too. I'm by no means perfect, but have reached a place where healthy diet and exercise are non-negotiable aspects of my life, and want everyone around me to have that same gift. With that said, let's get to the show. It's time to Wise Up.

Maui Highlight 2017 Video Link Maui Highlight 2019 Video Link

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Recipes Mentioned in This Episode:

Wise-Eats.com/EnergyBowl Slammin' Sweet Potato

Workouts Mentioned in This Episode:

All meals and workouts mentioned in this episode available at Wise-Eats.com/Episode7

Special Thanks to Xtreme Couture Las Vegas MMA Junkie Radio Maui Brewing Company Hale Kai Oceanfront Condominiums Texas De Brazil BJ's Pizza Nathan's Hot Dogs Farmer's Market Maui The Joe Rogan Experience

Movie Clips: The Hangover, 50 First Dates, Saturday Night Live Editing Animations Thank You: Darin Roberts aka Misteredit1 on YouTube Website Design Thank You: DoeringDesign.com Podcast Logo Thank You's: Mike Guertin (MGSignsDesign.com) & Darin Roberts

Thanks for watching, listening, reviewing, liking, subscribing, and sharing. Remember to be nice to the turtles and whales! Be good to yourself, be good to others, and make wise choices!

If you want to get in shape but are not sure where to get started, this episode is for you. We're dishing up exactly the type of workout regimen I recommend most humans do on a regular basis.

Featuring old school wrestling clips with "Ravishing" Rick Rude, "Mean" Gene Okerlund, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and the Ultimate Warrior.

Full transcript and show notes available at Wise-Eats.com/Episode6

Thanks for listening and remember to make wise choices!

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Links mentioned in this episode:

Wise-Eats.com/Workout Wise-Eats.com/ApprovedFoods TFAShow.com TheFollowingAnnouncement.com WesFitness.com

Brands/People mentioned in this episode: The Dolce Diet (Mike Dolce) UFC Fit P90X Body Beast Bigger Leaner Stronger (Mike Matthews, Muscle for Life) Insanity Ben Greenfield

Special thanks to: Misteredit1 on YouTube

(Credit for Word to the Wise intro blurb go to Ariel Helwani, Joe Rogan, John Morgan, and "New York" Ric).

There's something I wish someone had told me when I first started working out: Stop doing so much cardio and start lifting heavy weights more consistently. Resistance training is the most effective way to lose body fat, build muscle, and achieve that healthy physique most of us desire. Don't get me wrong: I love cardio. I lost 90lbs mostly by running my butt off. Eventually, I got into the best shape of my life by doing high intensity cardio at home with bodyweight movements. I used P90X, Insanity, Body Beast, UFC Fit, whatever I could get my hands on. Those kinds of routines are convenient to do at home and far better than doing nothing. But if you want to make the biggest change in the shortest amount of time, resistance training is your best option, especially if you're not currently lifting weights regularly. If you're a newbie, you have the added benefit of making significant progress very quickly. You can also burn fat and build muscle at the same time, which is the perfect recipe for achieving the body of your dreams.

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In the second edition of This Day in Diet History, we look back at my diet during January of 2011 and compare it to today. This period of time was 1 year following my 90-lb weight loss. Although I had made a major change to my health by dropping the weight, my diet was far from perfect, and I had a lot to learn.

We also dive into my current diet today, 2019 resolutions, and look at all the craziness that took place over the holidays. I can say with conviction that I fully enjoyed myself – Not because I'm planning to revert to my old junk food eating self, but to live a little bit while also proving the point that you don't have to sacrifice all of the things you love in order to get the body you want. We can still treat ourselves from time to time and achieve an optimal level of health. That's what today's episode is meant to illuminate.

Full details and show notes over at Wise-Eats.com/Episode5

"The good we do is never lost, it never ends, and it never dies. In other places, in other times, in other people, the good we do lives on forever." – Matthew Kelly.

In 2019, be the spark that sends a ripple effect to the rest of the world and into the future.

About "This Day in Diet History": I've been journaling my meals and workouts since March of 2009, and want to bring that history to life with This Day in Diet History. This segment will provide some nutrition tips, entertainment, and hopefully some inspiration for anyone looking to improve their health and fitness.

This segment, if nothing else, is meant to provide a visual of where I've been and where I am now as someone who has been on both ends of the health spectrum. I was 270lbs with some of the worst lifestyle habits imaginable. Today, I want to be an example of health and fitness and inspire others to transform their lives, as well. I'm by no means perfect, but have reached a place where healthy diet and exercise are non-negotiable aspects of my life, and want everyone around me to have that same gift.

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Recipes Mentioned in This Episode:

Wise-Eats.com/EnergyBowl Wise-Eats.com/BYBowl Wise-Eats.com/MuscleMilk

Workouts Mentioned in This Episode:

All meals and workouts available at Wise-Eats.com/Episode5

Movie Clips Used: Friday (1995), Back to the Future (1985), Child's Play (1988), The Following Announcement (Season 1, Episode 4: Back on Our Own 4 Feet Again) Music Used: Back in Time by Huey Lewis & The News, Open Highway (YouTube) Products Mentioned: Kirkland Signature Organic Plain Greek Yogurt, PB Fit Organic Peanut Butter Powder, Legion Athletics Chocolate Casein Protein, Special K Cereal, McDonald's Ice Cream, Telway's Burgers, Mike Dolce's Breakfast Bowl, The Dolce Diet, Oreo Ice Cream, Sorrento Pizza Editing Animations Thank You: Darin Roberts aka Misteredit1 on YouTube Website Design Thank You: DoeringDesign.com Podcast Logo Thank Yous: Mike Guertin (MGSignsDesign.com) & Darin Roberts

Thanks for listening, reviewing, subscribing, and sharing. Be good to yourself, be good to others, and make wise choices!

Welcome to episode 4 of Wise Eats. Today, we're going over 10 weight loss tips I learned from losing 90lbs. We already covered my weight loss story in episode 2, which was a deep dive into my personal story and a brief talk about how I lost the weight. Now, let's get into the exact strategies I used. If you're already intermediate or advanced in your fitness, these tips may be obvious to you, but they were not obvious to me when I first changed my lifestyle and finally got in shape. I'm hoping this episode can help someone else who is motivated to lose weight like I was back then. So, let's get right to it.

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Full transcript and show notes available at Wise-Eats.com/Episode4

In the first edition of This Day in Diet History, we look back at my diet during Christmas of 2010 and compare it to today. As discussed in Episode 2, I got extremely sick during this time following my 90lb weight loss, and you'll find out exactly why in this episode.

It's Christmas Eve and what better time to launch the first segment of TDDH. A time of joy, reflection, giving, and happiness. Please join me for a peak into diet history, with a whole bunch of Christmas cheer mixed in. I want to wish all of Wise Choice Nation Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Full details and show notes over at Wise-Eats.com/Episode3

Recipes Mentioned in This Episode:

Wise-Eats.com/BreakfastBowl Wise-Eats.com/Rice Wise-Eats.com/MuscleMilk

Learn the full story behind how I lost 90lbs:

• Full backstory and how I arrived at 270lbs
• How I quit smoking cigarettes
• What prompted me to lose weight
• How I ended up losing 90lbs
• Major health struggles following the weight loss
• Overcoming addiction and emotional turmoil
• Lessons learned from the experience and where things stand today

Full transcript and show notes available at Wise-Eats.com/Episode2

In the pilot episode, find out what Wise Eats is all about and how it can help you achieve a greater level health and personal success.

- My 90lb weight loss story and life transformation - How backyard wrestling helped inspire Wise Eats - What you can expect from each episode - Structure of the show - Goals for the show

Full transcript, show notes, and YouTube video available at Wise-Eats.com/Episode1

Thanks for listening and remember to make wise choices!