‘I give myself grace. There are so many fad diets out there and not all of them are good for everyone especially someone like me who is a cancer survivor. I'm still learning about how different kinds of foods affect my body, what to eliminate especially before I run. Second, I think in order to live a healthy lifestyle, you need to have a balance of eating healthy, splurging on special occasions as long as it's not most days, but most importantly realize that what I eat and drink will impact my performance. Third, in order for me to be my best self, cardio needs to be incorporated at least 3 days a week as well as a day of yoga. Since having breast cancer, my bones have become brittle. I have learned that I need to incorporate strength training into my days as well. Last, I also know not to be too hard on myself if I've eaten poorly some days. I just decide to do better the next time and remember what my goal is as what I put in my body and how often I do the exercises I do will either help me reach it or keep me back.”

I’m stronger than I give myself credit for. I’ve learned that I can reach my goals and I’m capable of doing so. I’ve recently been working on more of the mental aspect of my journey and this is forcing me to be more raw and vulnerable.

I've spent a lot of 2019 and 2020 in self discovery mode. I lost my identity after my first phase of weight loss. I was an empty shell and didn't know who I was. I've spent a lot of time in 2019 becoming the person I want to be. It's made me a better interviewer, friend, son, husband, father, and human being.

Own Your Own stuff! You can’t correct bad habits if you’re not willing to admit you have them. Once you do this, make a plan and start to Fail Forward...failing isn’t a bad thing, it’s the key to learning and creating success.

I tried pretty much every popular diet between 1996 (I was a teenager) & 2012. I got sick of following rigid programs and started building my own active lifestyle by taking the components I liked from what I had tried, along with other things centered around my preferences.