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The Two Oral Medications I’ve Been Taking For Over 20 Years

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The Two Oral Medications I’ve Been Taking For Over 20 Years

The morning and evening pills that sandwich my days so I don’t have babies and don’t literally die.

The Best Beef Fajitas In Austin

The Best Beef Fajitas In Austin

I promise I’m super qualified to tell you about this.

How To Start Strength Training

How To Start Strength Training

3 Beginner-Friendly Programs To Follow If You Don’t Know How To Make Your Own Just Yet

Make A Fake New Era

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Make A Fake New Era

It’s not a real thing, but if I make it a thing in my head it kind of works and it’s quite enjoyable.

It’s So Good You Hate Your Job

It’s So Good You Hate Your Job

This is one of those super duper hidden gems of a situation and let me tell you why…

38 Ways to Make Athletic Progress Every Day

38 Ways to Make Athletic Progress Every Day

For bodybuilders, powerlifters, crossfitters, or any other athlete constantly striving for better.

How To Manage Your Body Weight Without Hating Your Life

How To Manage Your Body Weight Without Hating Your Life

It really has a lot less to do with finding the “right” exercise plan or nutrition plan than most people think.

Gymnastics Mental Blocks Are The Worst

Gymnastics Mental Blocks Are The Worst

Common causes and new solutions for getting through the stickiest (and most rewarding) barriers in our sport + 5 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

Here Are 10 Good Books

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Here Are 10 Good Books

For 3 days straight I have started and abandoned a book per day because I didn’t like any of them. I’m sure they’re all great books and I probably would enjoy them at a different time and/or in a different head space but here I am

Muscle Growth Is Slow – Try This Instead

Muscle Growth Is Slow – Try This Instead

One of the most common detriments to physique and strength athletes is their impatience. Everybody wants to be ten times more aesthetic and strong than they currently are, and they want to have achieved it yesterday. You might have a very solid nutritional and training plan in place to ensure

Do you “have to” promote yourself on Instagram?

Do you “have to” promote yourself on Instagram?

How to consider the complicated task of showing your work, your body, and your face online.

My First Adult Gymnastics Competition Season

My First Adult Gymnastics Competition Season

Includes vlogs of all 3 competitions with all routines and reviews.

How to Compete in Adult Gymnastics

How to Compete in Adult Gymnastics

Advice, instructions and links from the largest adult gymnastics organization in the United States.