Happy New Year FAM! This past summer a majority of my entire extended did a fifty day challenge. At first I thought it was quite silly, and some of the parts were things I already do regularly (and think we all should). However, after watching them go through it all together, I saw my entire family lose at least 10 lbs each, and every single one of them have kept at least one new healthy habit and actually brought my whole family closer together because of it. So I'm extending the challenge out to all of you...Who will be joining me? I'm starting today but no reason you can't get started within the next week! Here's how it works. 1. Weigh in, progress photos, and (optional measurements) at day 1, day 30, and day 50. 1. Set a dietary goal of your choice. This could mean tracking macros, trying intermittent fasting (don't recommend IF for women though), stop eating 3 hours before bed, eliminating sweets, desserts, processed foods, etc. Just pick something to improve a part of your eating habits. 2. Water intake- Drink at least half your body weight in ounces per day. 3. Take on a new relaxation or learning habit- Read a book, listen to an audiobook, or meditate for 15 min per day. 4. NO ALCOHOL. 5. Workout 4x/week for at least 30 min/day. This doesn't mean you need to be in the gym. It just means be intentional (this could be going for a brisk walk/running, rec sports, etc.) 6.Cheat Days- You are allowed 2 cheat days. I really like this because I think it makes this more realistic and doesn't let you just fall off the bandwagon after a special occasion like a wedding or something (but use them sparingly and try to go a full 30 days first without using one). There are no winners or losers here. This is something to take on as a challenge to yourself, improve your health, and maybe learn some healthy new habits. Who is with me? Post your goals in the comments below for dietary goals and relaxation/learning goals. I'll Start.

Hey everyone, I'm now putting together a webinar on behavior and habit change that we will run live in the next few weeks here. Let me know if there are any topics, areas of struggle, etc that you would like me to discuss or any questions you may have that I can speak on!

Thanks to all of you who have joined so far! Part of my reason for building a Skool community was to increase the value we can give our members by giving you more resources from our coaching staff. I plan to start putting on some educational webinars on here. So what would you like to learn about most? One our biggest trends is always weight loss so within that, what do you need the most help with?

Matthew started his journey towards becoming a strength and conditioning coach by teaching TaeKwonDo classes in 2015. With the help of high ranking coaches, he competed in state and national level competitions. Matthew attended Colorado State University from 2018-2022 receiving a Bachelors of Science in Health and Exercise Science. During his time there he competed on the school's Timbersports team and worked with many athletes of different competitive levels. After college, Matthew moved to New England to participate in Harvard Athletics strength and conditioning internship. He is currently pursuing his Masters in Strength and Conditioning through Bridgewater State University and training as a powerlifter. Matthew is very passionate about building a community through hard work and will gladly cheer on anyone in need of extra motivation! He is a Certified Personal Trainer through ACSM and a certified USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach. When Matthew’s not coaching or lifting you can catch him reading comic books or chilling with his toothless cat, Albert. Matthew will be on the floor starting tomorrow, Wednesday 8/14!