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Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach | Helping people lose weight and get stronger with a process they enjoy | 14 Day Trial⬇️
Jun 22 6 tweets 2 min read
The simplest nutrition strategy I know

That has helped many of my clients lose +30lbs

I call it 3-2-1-0 Image 3: Eat 3 protein dominant meals every day.

No more. No less.

What's protein dominant mean?

1-2 PALM SIZED portions of protein.

This ensures the meals you are eating will be FILLING. The goal is to not have to snack throughout the day.
May 9, 2023 18 tweets 3 min read
Everything you need to know about training your core: Image First & most importantly you need to understand that a “6 pack” is only one part of your core…

Your rectus abdominis Image
May 8, 2023 17 tweets 1 min read
Some harsh fitness truth's I wish I learned earlier:

BCAAs are a scam Image More is not better, better is better
May 8, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
If you want daily motivation + extra value that I don’t put out on social media

Join my text community by simply texting me @ +13312390999

(First text is auto, then everything else is me!) Image Some of the free value I’ve given in the last couple weeks…

Favorite ab exercises👇🏻 Image
Jan 9, 2023 11 tweets 4 min read
Tired of having a skinny pack or flabby midsection?

Want BRICKS for abs?

Here are 7 things you need to do👇🏻 1) Get your diet in check

You can build thick abs in the gym, but unless you're at a low enough body fat % you'll never see them.

Tips for weight loss:
- Make 50% of your plate protein
- Eat high satiety carbs (i.e. high in fiber)
- Walk +10k steps
- Drink LOTS of water
Jun 20, 2022 22 tweets 4 min read
My dad got me into fitness at a young age

Now working out is one of our favorite ways to spend time together

For all the fathers out there...here's how he did it

(Thread) Before I start, I'd like to preface by saying I am not a father

I write this thread from the POV of a son who's dad prioritized fitness and passed that love onto me

With the hopes that it helps a Dad connect with his son/daughter through fitness
May 17, 2022 21 tweets 4 min read
The blueprint to building a bulletproof back

-Thread- Image Before we dive into how you should be training your back

I want to explain why you should be obsessed with back training

It is arguably the most important muscle group we train
May 6, 2022 22 tweets 8 min read
How I spent 3.5 months living out of my car and traveling to 17 different states while being a full time student...

-Thread- The spring of 2021 was supposed to be my time to study abroad

I had my sights set on Italy until the state of the world prevented it
Apr 13, 2022 16 tweets 4 min read
I spent years getting my shoulders twisted in wrestling

I've pressed 250lbs over my head for reps

I've been told my shoulders look like they're carved from stone

If you want bigger, stronger, and healthier shoulders

Keep reading... To address all aspects of shoulder training

I'll break it down into 3 areas...

-Health
-Growth
-Strength
Jul 5, 2021 7 tweets 2 min read
5 Ways to Beat Gym Anxiety

~A thread~ 1. Shop around for a gym

The biggest mistake a beginner can make is getting a gym membership without feeling the vibe first. Almost all gyms will let you train for free for a session. USE THIS!

If the environment doesn't foster growth...move on!