Old Growth Coach

My latest blog post about the people who keep me going.

Even Coaches Need a Tribe! — Three Point Balance “If they can do it then by god, so can I!” That’s the power of a TRIBE. You need it. We need it! There’s strength in numbers, in the “cloud of witnesses” who are cheering you on! Without this important layer of health in your life, it’s normal to struggle with reaching your weight loss...

From FS Farnam Street “Brain Food” blog: Sometimes success is going to the gym because you told yourself you would. Sometimes success is being kind even when someone doesn’t deserve it. Sometimes success is forgiving yourself for your mistakes. Sometimes success is avoiding regret. Sometimes success is a smile. Sometimes success is going to bed on time. Sometimes success is choosing integrity. Sometimes success is doing what you know you should do when you feel like doing it the least.

Resistance is a problem that confronts every single one of us whether we are trying to grow spiritually, start a business, create art or get healthy. Here is my latest blog post on resistance. Check it out, I'm pretty proud of it and if you're feeling generous please share it. It's got something for everyone.

The War of Health — Three Point Balance Resistance is that force inside us pushing back against change. Anytime, anyone wants to grow personally, get healthy, create something, advance spirituality, start a business - resistance lurks. You’ve got to outsmart it in order to WIN!

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Here Comes The Light — Three Point Balance It sneaks up on me every year. Around the middle of November my energy levels drop a bit. I start to feel pensive and more self reflective, wistful, even a little sad. As the days shorten and the light wanes so does my mood . . .

How Squatting is Like A Kitchen Oven If you haven't squatted for a while or are very out shape this will help you get started squatting

It’s time to get fit.

A new start after 60: ‘I was sick, tired and had lost myself – until I began lifting weights at 71’ — The Guardian Joan Macdonald faced growing health problems before she began lifting weights, shattering preconceptions about what’s possible in your eighth decade

Pick up heavy things and put them down, it’s good for your heart.

Weightlifting better at reducing heart fat than aerobic exercise — Reuters Obese people who engaged in resistance training were more likely to see reductions in a type of heart fat that has been linked to cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.

And A Little Child Shall Lead Them. For Greta. Jodi painted this. She just finished it. I’m pretty amazed by it. I think it is one of my very favorite paintings.

Kale, Mango, Quinoa, Red Onion, Edamame, Lemon and Olive Oil. Salad tonight. So Good. # Quinoa

Ribeye, Boiled Potato & Sour Cream, Green Beans & Mushrooms. Wow. Comment if you love comfort food! # GreenBeans

'Shrooms on the menu tonight. Comment if you love mushrooms!

Buckwheat Pasta with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes.

Pizza! Splurge!

Buckwheat Pasta with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes. Salad with Home Made Caesar Dressing.

Salad with Lentils, Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Top Sirloin. Outstanding.

Harvard Beets, Lentils, Swiss Chard, Local Goat Cheese. Awesome dinner.

Wild Rice, Broccoli & Spicy Almond Sauce. Dinner. Outstanding.

Lil Man in the early spring light.

Rigatoni, Tomatoes roasted with Garlic & Olive Oil, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Parmesan Cheese. Yum

Never stop moving

Former Pack-a-Day Smoker Runs First Half Marathon at 83 — Runner's World This summer, George Goggans will think about which running goals come next—while he’s rock climbing in Colorado.

Salad with homemade Creamy Italian Dressing. Buckwheat Rigatoni with Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic & Olive Oil, Brussel Sprouts & Parmesan. Dinner Tonight. Yum!

Kale, Apple, Toasted Almond, Lime & Olive Oil Salad. Grilled Vermont Cheddar Cheese on Ezekiel Bread. Yummy.

Buckwheat Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli with Shaved Parmesan, Arugula Salad.

Slow Roasted Beef Ribs, Broccoli Slaw, SweetPotatoGarnish. Delicious Darling.

Llena on an early April hike in the Hilltowns of Western Ma.

Buckwheat Macaroni & Cheese (actually Rigatoni & Cheese). Peas with Bacon & Scallions. Cole Slaw. Comfort Food.