The year was 2008, and I had just lost my face. That October, acne ravaged my face so badly, it didn't heal until almost 2010. I used to sleep on a towel because -- and this gets nasty -- my face …
What I Learned From Gaining 22lbs in 2 Months — And How They Can Help You
I spent almost all my life underweight. In late-January 2011, while living in Taiwan, I weighed a whopping 128lbs (58kg) at a height of 5'6" (168cm). I dabbled in weight-training for a few years, …
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“Get an Internship.”
Three simple words that altered my career path. In late-November 2011, I had a memorable phone call with Jonathan Goodman - founder of the Personal Trainer Development Center - where I asked him …
27 Random Things I Learned In 2011
If you want to quickly gain weight, try taking shots of olive oil. Seriously. There's about 120 calories in every tablespoon, and it only tastes bad for one or two seconds. Have high standards in …
Nine Reasons Why I Crushed 2011
Late-evening, New Year's Eve 2010... bring it on, bitch. Ahh, the new year approacheth. Normally, the holidays offer a fantastic opportunity for introspection, cogitating, and reminiscing. What a …
Why I Decided to be a Personal Trainer
"Why do you want to be a Personal Trainer??" I often heard that question after I announced I would pursue this career path. To some, my switch posed a stunning surprise and a quick …
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