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Feb 10, 20232 min read

So, your protein is limited. Now what?

We all know that, for most coaches, a high-protein diet is the go-to solution for fat loss and muscle growth. And with reason: research...

Feb 3, 20232 min read

3 DOs and 1 DON'T: Meal prep edition

Restaurant meals are great and all, but have you ever tried standing over a hot stove for six hours, with cauliflower flying everywhere...

Feb 3, 20232 min read

The Stillwell Fit Pocket Grocery Guide to Kidney Health

No salt, no meat, no fun. At least, that’s what it feels like most days. If you’ve followed me for a while, then you know I’ve had to...

Feb 3, 20232 min read

6 food swaps to remember: low sodium edition

All these flavors, and you choose to be salty. Sure, we all love salt. It adds flavor. It preserves food. It's good for the skin. But...

Jan 25, 20231 min read

Your fitness journey is not an absolute.

It does not get solved in 4 weeks… 8 weeks… 12 weeks… It’s a lifelong journey, one that restarts… over and over and over again. Because...

Jan 17, 20232 min read

I am depressed.

The minute I wake up. A random moment in the day. In my photos on social. Now, as I write this blog post. I often talk about my story as...

Jan 17, 20232 min read

You don’t have to go to the gym.

In fact, you can exercise anywhere. Shocking, I know. Don’t get me wrong: I love throwing around heavy shit in the gym. And really, until...

Jan 17, 20232 min read

Your body deserves to rest. Your body deserves to recover.

In March, I was down for the count. Sick in the worst way. And obviously, that meant I had to stay away from the gym. So, imagine me,...

Jan 14, 20232 min read

My top 6 go-to protein sources... when red meat's not an option

Protein is the cornerstone of any athlete’s diet. Repair, recovery, growth—protein provides muscles with fuel to heal and build mass...

Jan 14, 20232 min read

My post-surgery checklist

Let's talk planning This March marks 2.5 years since I was diagnosed with kidney cancer—which is funny, when you think about it, because...