I believe the greater the challenge, the greater the reward. Whether it’s climbing the tallest peak in the continental US, or competing in my first Olympic Triathlon; sparring in a national Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition, or packing on 23 pounds of lean muscle, follow me as I challenge myself to constantly take my personal health to new heights, 90 days at a time.

90-Day Challenge

Gracie

Learning From “The Greats”

Do you want to go further, faster? Do you want to leap frog the competition? Do you want to trim down ramp up time? Here’s a simple recipe I’ve learned over the years: Find the people who are the greatest at what you want to do, meet them, and study …

 
Jiu Jitsu Challenge

Back to Basics: Before You Get Choked

It’s Day One. I don’t know what Jiu Jitsu is, but I’m apparently going to do it tonight. And, I’ve gotta say, I’m just a little intimidated since the last time I met Jiu Jitsu it came in the form of girl beating me up. (I know the video is …

 
Hulk Pic

The Power of Fear: Is Hulk Hogan Going to Shave My Head?

So, I got the chance to sit down and ask Hulk Hogan for his advice on how I could succeed in my Body by Vi Challenge: Gain 20 Pounds of Muscle in Just 90 Days. Umm, I expected a deep, and motivating conversation. And, that’s exactly what I got…except it …

 
Chicken

“Chicken Again,” Is A Victory In Itself

Am I hesitant this morning? Yes. Am I bit nervous? Yes. But give me a break. Blacking out during the very first workout of my Body by Vi Challenge: Gain 20 Pounds of Lean Muscle in 90 Days rattled me. And, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t nervous about this challenge …

 
Passing Out

Necessary Failure: Today I Passed Out at the Gym. It was super embarrassing.

It’s embarrassing to say the least. There I was pushing out another heavy set of reps when I realized I’m dizzy. My head doesn’t feel right. It’s fuzzy. My body doesn’t feel right. I feel like I’m going to puke. And, the next thing I know is that I’m passed …

 
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