Nutrition & Training

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Diet Reset – Raw, Uncut, & Unfinished

I’ll apologize in advance to those tendered ear individuals, as my verbiage here will not be the most pleasant and perhaps, come off a little edgy. I recently took a…
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7 Days of Fasting and a Trip Across the Country

Somehow I managed to survive this near impossible feat. Actually, it was easier than I anticipated. For the record, this week I’ve been told I’m crazy more than normal. Not…
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Shredded Made Stupid Simple – Week 3

Pretty successful diet so far. Haven’t felt very deprived, strength is increasing and I’m down 1 pound after the first 2 weeks. Solid.
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Shredded Made Stupid Simple – Week 1

Overview of my training, nutrition, and mental state while on a journey to get stupid lean in unconventional ways. You say it’s not possible, ole LaToof accepts the challenge!
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New Training Routine: Less Is More

As you know, my philosophies are quite different than most out there. I’m starting to disclose all the nitty-gritty details about my new training protocol. If interested, read what I’m…
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Workout Playlist

Music is a huge part of my life. I utilize it when I write, workout, and chill. Here’s my current workout playlist. It ranges from Tom Petty to G Eazy…
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The Digestive System – An Overview

The time necessary for digestion seems to get lost in the ever-abundant fitness information out there. Allow me to refresh the ole noggin about the digestive system in a way…
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My 5 ‘Go To’ Ab Exercises

In this article, I discuss my ‘go to’ ab exercises that help build strong abdominals without wasting a lot of time flopping around on the floor. I’m HUGE on efficiency!…
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How Often Should You Train Your Abs

This is a topic I’ve been back and forth on for quite some time but I think I have finally answered this question. As usual, it will take some explanation,…
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The Same Relentless Drive

Sometimes our greatest assets can also be our greatest downfalls. These attributes can push the needle of life forward. At times, they can set us back. How should we go…
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The Dangers of Demonizing Sugar

I agree that sugar is a big problem in the American society. It is highly addictive and can attribute to several health concerns. But, are we doing more harm than…
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Cold Exposure & Fat Loss

I would like to think most of you guys know that I wouldn’t waste time with preposterous fat loss agents or voodoo-y habits. One thing I get a lot of…
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Tools of the Trade: Sleep

Sleep, a very commonly neglected component of a healthy and happy lifestyle. It’s usually one of the first things to de-prioritize. While this may not be optimal, sometimes it just…
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Why I Quit Chewing Gum

Chewing gum, a harmless habit that doesn’t usually warrant a second thought. It has been said that it’ll help with mental focus and curb appetite. But, could it be doing…