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This Is Medicine for Your Mind

When I began to exercise 24 1/2 years ago, I did so because I wanted my body to change.  I was sick with cancer, weak and debilitated from chemo, tremendously overweight, and 100% committed to changing those things.  

What I realized after I had been exercising for a while, was that not only did I get stronger, leaner and more physically resilient...but my mental energy changed, my mood changed, and my overall feeling of wellbeing changed also.  At the...

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He Was Dead For 10 Minutes…Now He’s Walking, Talking and Tweeting

22 days ago, much of the nation was captivated by the shocking and horrific story of what happened to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Early in their game against the Cincinatti Bengals, Hamlin made a routine tackle, got up, and then he immediately collapsed on the field. When the team medics came to his aid, they quickly realized that his heart had completely stopped beating.

You can watch those tense moments here:

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Start 2023 Off Right

Hey my friend! Happy New Year!

Can you believe that 2022 is already over?  Me neither!  They say time flies when you're having fun and 2022 was one of the funnest, most amazing years of my whole life.  Maybe that's why it felt like it went by so fast!  

Here's our abbreviated 2022 recap letter (complete with pictures), if you're interested- 2022 Recap

Today though I don't want to talk...

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Christmas- The Most Significant Event in History??

Hey my friend! Merry Christmas!

Today is a day that seems to mean something a little different to everyone.  For some it means family and friends, for others it means gifts, for others it means heartache and pain, and for others it means nothing. As you likely know though, the real meaning of Christ-mas is to acknowledge and celebrate the birth of Jesus! 

Although the celebration of Jesus' birth on December 25th only dates back to the...

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World Cup MVP Shares His Fitness Advice

Two days ago, a single event captured the attention of people from every nation on the earth. The World Cup Final between Argentina and France is estimated to have had over 1,150,000,000 people watching it.  Is that crazy or what?!

The game was not your average World Cup Final either, it is being called the greatest final in history.  

The game was largely a showdown between two absolute superstars of the sport- Lionel Messi of Argentina...

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2022

Click here to see our 2022 recap letter- 2022 Recap Letter (nonfictionfitness.com)

Click the links below to see pictures and videos from each of these epic adventures

Father-Son Trip to Chicago- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gdtj8pgb8ft6uelpjc9m7/h?dl=0&rlkey=je12t95kmwlkals90fpjnv7mr

Ft. Lauderdale Mission Trip- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/lrsznn2a3hapbxv9lly47/h?dl=0&rlkey=kiigdzogj55c02c9ica15plk7

Honeymoon Trip to Colorado- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/c0iybqviawvbfsi1aab09/h?dl=0&rlkey=r3z6rsybjnkkwo6d7pkk9m5hn

Wedding...

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How the “Bad” Can Become Good

I have good news.... the big day finally arrived! After 18 months and numerous delays, the brand-new state of the art Meadows Fitness Center is now open!  

It is such a beautiful place too. Everyone who has seen it has been stunned by how much of an upgrade it is from the old building. I encourage you to come and check it out sometime!  

Today though I want to encourage you with a fun "God...

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Thanksgiving Inspiration

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was a (rather chubby) kid, it was mostly because of the food.  As I got older though, I also came to appreciate the value of intentionally expressing gratitude.

***By the way, thank you for your friendship, support and readership!  It really means a lot to me!!***

This year, my love for Thanksgiving is at an all-time high, because this is my first Thanksgiving since I went...

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