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The TD Fitness Podcast
Author: Coach T: Certified Health Coach, Personal Trainer
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Coach T, owner and creator of the TD Fitness Blog dives into the areas of healthy living. Topics include advice on positive behavior change for better health…from overcoming mental obstacles to providing techniques to create healthy lifestyle habits. He discusses nutrition fundamentals, not from a fad diet standpoint, but rather addressing them from a long-term health perspective based on science and USDA guidance. As a still-serving 20+ year military veteran and practicing fitness professional for over 10 years, Coach T. knows that every individual has different goals and needs when it comes to lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise habits. His show is based on the endless experience he’s developed over the years of working with numerous peers, clients and trainees. His exercise advice allows individuals to move better, live well, and reap the rewards of an overall healthy lifestyle. Passionate about helping and serving others, Coach T. is a strong believer, and puts his priorities of faith, family and health at the forefront of everything he does.
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Self-care isn’t selfish. What I’ve come to learn while leading military formations consisting of thousands of people is that when I take time for my fitness, my work decisions are clearer, my demeanor is better, I’m more rested and less stressed, and I’m a better husband and father. It’s not working longer and harder that …
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In the last episode of the TD Fitness Podcast, we kicked off a three-part series on balancing work and fitness. We started by discussing the mindset required to balance the two. This week, we’re going to dive into practical approaches to actually strike that balance. What are the areas you want to achieve this in? …
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Life is a constant exercise in competing priorities. There are so many important things that we can do, should do, or must do. And oftentimes, there’s tension between what we consider urgent and what we consider important. The balance between work and your health is no different. In this episode, I’m sharing the things that …
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What if I told you that the bad things that happen to you – the things that get you down, the things that get in the way of you achieving your goals and being the person you want to be – could disappear in an instant? And that YOU could make them disappear? Or that …
The post How to Gain the Perspective Needed to Reach Your Fitness Goals first appeared on .
On the TD Fitness Podcast, I’m continuing my story of training for and completing the Ironman race in 2015. As we talked about last week, the first step was tapping into a growth mindset to believe I could achieve something beyond what I thought was in my ability. This week I want to talk about …
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I’m taking us back to 2015, the year that I set out to complete a full Ironman race – a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2-mile marathon. It was a huge feat but what the experience taught me is that before we get to the “doing” part, we have to …
The post The Mindset for Reaching Your Dream Goal No Matter Your Fitness Level first appeared on .
It’s important to approach growth by focusing on the starting point of where you are right now. What strengths do you already have that you can build better habits upon? Remember that YOU are the most important person and the one with the biggest impact on your growth journey. Not your doctor, not your spouse, …
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The most important thing in personal growth is practicing consistent habits. Habits define who we are and how we are. You’ll see, over time, just how much your habits will grow you. Start small with your habits…small enough to create psychological wins but large enough to be a slight challenge. It’s not about being perfect …
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This is a reminder that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be. Only YOU define who you are and how you view yourself. That means you have the power to change the reflection of who you see in the mirror right now, regardless of your past. Don’t dwell on the past. Learn from it. …
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We’ve all felt fear at one point or another. It’s a normal part of life. Sometimes it’s crippling, but it doesn’t have to be. When you know how to face your fear, it can actually empower you. You can start to develop this type of mindset by listening for and eliminating negative self-talk and limiting …
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Defining the true reason you desire change, or your “why,” is important because it provides the motivation that drives you. You’ll want to assess the motivation that comes from within, which is called intrinsic motivation, and your external motivation, which is called extrinsic motivation. Others are looking at you and trying to decide if they …
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Did you know that the single most important factor in living, not just a balanced life, but one in which you thrive in every key area, is believing that you can? It comes down to having confidence in your ability to succeed at the particular thing that you’re striving for. Determine the type of person …
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Welcome back for the first podcast episode of 2023! In this episode, we are talking about how you can live a life of lower stress, be healthier, be present at home, and be productive at work. And you can go beyond simply having balance with each of these things to actually thriving in each of …
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Welcome back for episode 119 of the TD Fitness Podcast! This is the seventh and final episode of my personal growth series, and the final episode of the year! In this episode, we wrap things up with some long-term thinking and approaches to becoming the person you want to be – whether that’s in fitness, …
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Welcome back for episode 118 of the TD Fitness Podcast! This happens to be episode number six of my seven-part personal growth series, and in this episode, we discuss what it is we measure as we seek to grow and some things to consider as we think about how we define success and succeeding. As …
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Welcome back for episode 117 of the TD Fitness Podcast! This is episode number five of my personal growth series, and in this episode, we talk about being accountable, taking control, and understanding and working through the things that are simply beyond our control. So, let’s jump right into it! For more, please follow me …
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Welcome back for episode 116 of the TD Fitness Podcast! This is episode number four of my personal growth series, and in this episode, we talk about ways to make your growth about you! It may sound strange, but many times when we are seeking to improve or better ourselves we take things that may …
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Welcome back for episode 115 of the TD Fitness Podcast! This is episode number three of my personal growth series, and I’m excited to bring you some more helpful information related to instilling habits (the building blocks of growth) and striving for “better, not perfect.” As we walk through these topics, I will again provide …
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Welcome back for episode 114 of the TD Fitness Podcast! I’m happy to continue with the topic of personal growth, specifically with respect to putting the past into perspective and readying yourself to move forward with progress. You may recall the six different lenses through which I’m addressing these topics in our personal growth journey: …
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Welcome back for episode 113 of the TD Fitness Podcast, the first podcast episode of 2022! This is a part of my expanded approach to personal growth and is about envisioning your future self and believing in yourself. We’ll explore these concepts through six different lenses – fitness, nutrition, stress management, marriage, parenting, and spiritual …
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