Spartan Beast: Hua Hin, Thailand — Signed Up + No Longer “Obese”

A few days ago I was jumping in JOY and ECSTASY.  Never have I ever been so elated because of a machine.  When I saw BMI (Body Mass Index) the other day, I saw the Physique ratings at standard.  Six weeks prior to this, my physique was apparently obese, although I look relatively thin.  My metabolism before...

Pre-Workout: Amino Energy Review

You guys don't know, but two days ago had to be the most terrifying moment of my life.  After sucking down two cups of coffee (1pm and 4pm), I decided to "test" out my new pre-workout, Amino Energy, at 6pm. Yeah.  Bonehead move.  There was no effects at the moment, but I while I was...

Side Effects of Protein Deficiency

I had a student, long ago, who was more frail than ever.  She's what I would call a "white Thai," a girl who simply changes her skin tone because she thinks white is beautiful.  Not only that, she said she loves being thin because Thai men like thin, white-Thai girls. Ridiculous, right? However, this was...

Inteviewee #14: Hakeem Khan on Being A Fitness Entrepreneur In Malaysia

While standing in a long line in a musty old gym at Nexus International School in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, I met not just the ultra-gorgeous muslim girl, but I met this man -- Hakeem Khan.  We chatted it up about him being a powerlifter and befriended each other within that time-frame of checking in to...

One Day Away – Spartan Race

Cardio, strength, core training, leg training....all of these things were done in bulk and now it's time to put it to the test. How do I feel going into the Spartan Super in Chon Buri, Thailand? I wouldn't say nervous, but not really sure what to expect.  Have I trained like crazy since my Spartan...

My Spartan Bag: Energy Gels

Now that the Spartan Race is over, I want to evaluate and see just how great these Energy Gels are.  In 2015, I didn't have any protein bars on me or energy gels.  On that specific race in Melbourne, Australia, I almost gave up.  Was it because I lacked energy? Or lacked Will-Power in general?...

Evaluating My Spartan Score

So I was practically top 25%, and almost 20%, in all categories.  If I look at the time, it's not that good.  I don't know exactly what happened during the race, but the obviously made it to be very difficult for attaining a good time.  I think I completed my Spartan Sprint last year in...

Spartan Race: Seminyih, Malaysia…ACHIEVED! But……

WHAT. A. RACE. Where should I begin? Let's me take you from the beginning so I can provide some flow. I arrived maybe around 9:15 to the station KTM - Kajang station.  This was nearest to the super rural area the where the race was being held.  From there, Ubers was stacked all around me. ...

Flights/Hotels/Spartan Tickets Booked – Training Commenced

To give everyone a nice little update on the upcoming trip to Malaysia, I'm EXCITED! I haven't left the country since Maldives last year.  Does anyone know how long it's been?! Although I've now left a very forgettable neighborhood, the "fun and hobbies" portion of the wheel of life has taken a massive hit.  I now...

Aggressive Mask: Part IV – What Can We Do Right Now?

“In the middle of my conversation with Ray Lewis, I asked him about his definition of a man and whether it had evolved as he got older, had kids, became successful, and ultimately retired. By way of answering my question, he told me a story about when he came to a deeper understanding of the...