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I learned one of the most important fitness lessons from my dad.Not because of what he told me; because of what he showe...
06/20/2026

I learned one of the most important fitness lessons from my dad.

Not because of what he told me; because of what he showed me.

He was busy. Really busy.

He woke up around 3am most mornings (where do you think I got it from) but he always made time for his health.

And he had me and my brother doing 100s of push-ups a day by the time we were 7, 8, 9, 10 years old.

And because I saw him prioritize fitness, I grew up believing that’s what adults do.

The truth is that your kids are watching.

They might not always listen to what you say, but they’re paying attention to what you do.

That’s why we’re running a Father’s Day promotion at Best You.

50% off your first month.

If you’re a dad who wants more strength, energy, and consistency—or if you’re married to one, comment “DAD” below and I’ll send you the details.

Don’t want to count calories but want to eat in a calorie deficit? Here are 5 easy ways to do just that!Calories can be ...
06/19/2026

Don’t want to count calories but want to eat in a calorie deficit? Here are 5 easy ways to do just that!
Calories can be a pain in the ass to count - let’s just call a spade a spade.

I personally have only counted calories for 1 month at the beginning of a goal to truly get a feel for it and have the experience, but ever since then I haven’t wanted to put in the calorie counting work.

And most of the people I work with don’t want to have to do the work either.

But…more power to you if you do want to and do actually do the work - it is the most accurate and sure-fire way to go about doing things!

But for those who want an easier, still reliable way to eat in a caloric deficit here are 5 common strategies that work with my clients.

Track your protein and fiber targets

This is still counting a couple of things - but they are much easier to track and will ensure you’re pulling two important levers for fat loss.

Example: Eat 100g of Protein and 30g of Fiber 6 days per week

Count your healthy meals each week

Pick a number out of 21 meals (3 meals a day x 7 days a week) that you want to commit to eating healthy. Then be honest with yourself when tracking and execute.
Example: Eat 17/21 healthy meals each week
Eat to a certain fullness level

I know for me personally, portion control can be one of my biggest issues. I oftentimes think I need to eat until a 10/10 level of fullness and then I’m just uncomfortable a few minutes later. Exercise moderation.

Example: Eat until a 7/10 level of fullness for all 7 dinner each week

Count your homemade meals

Homemade meals are going to be better than any meal from a restaurant or fast food 95% of the time. You have control over and know what the ingredients are.

Example: Eat homemade meals for 11/14 lunches and dinners each week.

Track your servings of fruits and veggies

This gets you to eat at home more often which is a win in and of itself. But it also forces you to prioritize nutrient dense, low in calorie foods that should make up the majority of our plates anyway.

Example: Eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies at least 6 days per week

Which of these is most doable for you?

Let me know in the comments⚡️

06/17/2026

This is what happened when he only ate 1800 calories…

Eating in a big calorie deficit might lead to fast weight loss results, but it might also be an unsustainable approach. (For a moderate-sized male)

I recently started working with a client who wanted to start off eating on average 1,800 calories per day. ~1,000 calorie deficit per day.

This would - in theory - lead to 2lbs of weight loss per week if executed upon.

But here’s the most important pre-requisite to any plan:
ADHERENCE.

It doesn’t matter how optimal a plan is if you can’t stick to it.

If someone is gung ho about a plan that could work but I’m not sure about, who am I to stop them?

In this particular case, I let him run with this plan.

He did a great job of eating on average 1800 calories per day for…6 days in a row.

However, he found himself very irritable throughout the week and it led him to eating around 5,000 calories on Sunday - his own estimation.

Which of course, derailed his progress from the week.

No shame whatsoever. I think this is an awesome learning lesson, especially early on when attacking a goal.

When you’re developing a plan for a goal, the first thing you need to consider is ADHERENCE.

Is this realistic, enjoyable, and flexible enough for me to stick to it throughout the duration of the goal?

The right balance is:
A. Something that WILL LEAD TO PROGRESS. Because progress is HUGE for maintaining motivation

and

B. Something that you can SUSTAIN. For obvious reasons.

Remember this lesson before developing a plan for your next goal!

39 weeks and she’s still crushing it!I’m so proud of Abby for staying so consistent throughout the duration of her pregn...
06/16/2026

39 weeks and she’s still crushing it!

I’m so proud of Abby for staying so consistent throughout the duration of her pregnancy.

I know, when the time comes, she’s going to be so much better off coming back to exercise postpartum because of the work she did pre-natal.

I’m so proud of you Abby and so excited for you and Bill!

06/15/2026

Why gaining 3lbs was actually a good thing in this case…

To the person who:
- Already eats a healthy diet
- Already exercises consistently (but not real weight training)
- And already has a healthy body composition

When you first start weight training, you might put on 1-3lbs.

This will be muscle. It will help you feel stronger, look more toned, and speed up your metabolism (slightly).

Why this might happen:
1. You maintained the same eating habits, therefore your caloric intake remains the same
2. You switched out 2-3 of your cardio, pilates, yoga, peloton, etc. workouts for weight training
3. You learned about the importance of protein in your diet so you are prioritizing it more

In this scenario, gaining 1-3lbs is not a bad thing at all - it’s a great thing.

This 1-3lbs is going to be muscle!

You’re going to see more tone and definition.

Your clothes are going to fit better.

You’re going to improve your overall strength and resilience.

You’re going to (slightly) speed up your metabolism due to more protein and muscle therefore improving your chances of burning more fat later.

All that you’d need to do in this scenario - if you wanted to lean out a little - is dial back your caloric intake slightly - nothing major - do that for 6-10 weeks, and then get right back to maintenance.

Ladies in your mid 40s, this would be a GREAT situation for you.

More muscle and more strength leads to living a longer, more durable, more capable life.

More weight training leads to improved bone density and decreased risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis.

The best part about our community is how much everyone truly cares about each other.We had a great post workout breakfas...
06/13/2026

The best part about our community is how much everyone truly cares about each other.

We had a great post workout breakfast this morning with and crew.

Building relationships outside of the gym keeps you more motivated and consistent inside of the gym.

And this morning, it was a lot of fun working out with these badass ladies for a little Best You Coaches workout.

Building a team that enjoys being around each other, trusts each other, and cares for each other is one of the most exciting things about building a team.

Here’s to a great finish to Q2 and an even better Q3. Let’s go!

06/12/2026

I’m not sure how I feel about Shaq and Serena Williams headlining GLP-1 commercials…

I’m not against GLP-1 medications. I think there are a lot of people who are seeing good results and getting a lot of help from them.

But what message are we conveying by having 2 of the most well-known athletes in the world on commercials telling us to take a drug to get healthy?

Is that promoting a message of hard work and consistency?

Is that promoting a message of fueling your body the right way to perform well?

Probably not.

Again, I’m not saying I’m against these medications.

However, I can’t say I love the message it’s conveying.

What are your thoughts?

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