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Rise Again From The Struggle
Learn mental skills, mindset, weight loss, and fitness tips to help you stay on track with your goals and succeed in all aspects of life! #veterans #military #weightloss #eatright #mentalhealth #mindsetcoach
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- Rise Again From The Struggle
Rapid transformation is possible! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Reps only matter if they have intent behind them.You can do something forever and think you're doing it right, but how do you know?Are you measuring it along…
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Manual labor is a workout. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Not all workouts need to be in a gym.The reality is that most people need to work out in a gym because it replaces the human experience.Your body is meant to…
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Want more energy? Do this... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I've had so much more energy after switching things up with my macros again.I tried a full-on carnivore diet (well, animal based, really since I was drinking…
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Running is a gift! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Running is a gift. I heard this from another runner I was watching some clips on, and it really hit home for me. It really wasn't that long ago that I was…
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Train your thoughts! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The quality of your thoughts matters. So why do you not put time into training your mind?Your mind can stop your progress in any venture you want to try. Yet…
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Mental highlight reel. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
If you can find a way to get through something one time, you can do it again.Doing hard things gives you a mental highlight reel to pull from the next time you…
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Lots of mental practices! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Adding runs into your training is a great way to really work on your mind.I know that doesn't make sense on the surface, lol.Here's what I mean. Set a time or…
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Back to the basics! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Experiments are fun, but getting back to the basics when the experiment didn't work is so good 😂It wasn't all bad, though. I did find myself to be a little…
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Sugar fasting is not for me 😂! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
It's a wrap! I can't do this again, lol.After the first day, I felt decent enough. But about halfway through today, my body was over it.I've felt nauseous all…
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I gained a fan 😂. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The sugar fast is underway! LolI did have a lot of energy, but I also felt gross for most of the day. It should be good for a couple of days, but this is…
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Sugar fasting prep... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
It's time to try this sugar fasting craze.I got my sweets prepped today, and I'm ready to go.In reality, as long as I'm in a calorie deficit, I will burn fat…
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It's not about being perfect! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
When I tell you I'm excited to hear your wins, this is what I mean.This was a big win for my client. In the past, this would have taken him months at best to…
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A weird fat loss tool? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
As I come across new trends and methods, I like to get a few takes and perspectives on them before I try them out myself or tell other people to try them…
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What a difference two months makes... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
In two months' time, I've made pretty significant progress in my run times.I know my numbers aren't elite level, but I'm also not just training my running…
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Don't over complicate this! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This is just another reminder not to overthink it.Do you want to be stronger? Lift heavy things. Do you want to be more functionally strong? Lift awkward…
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Do not fake it until you make it! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I used to say this, too, so my stance has changed over time.When you fake it, you ultimately know you are telling a lie.This means you know deep down you are…
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Life makes sense in reverse... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Life only makes sense in reverse.That's because we can never know an outcome before it happens. We can plan, prepare, and think things through, but the outcome…
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Testing limits. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Today was fun. I wanted to test my ability to run at the higher speeds I'm working on with sore legs.I wasn't sure how it would go. I knew my nervous system…
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One small change... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
One small change to my workout tonight, and man, did it make a difference!Not only were the box squats harder because of the distance change. The mental piece…
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Boring tasks are necessary. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Sanding isn't the most enjoyable part of building things, but it's one of the most important parts to get a good finish.What does that have to do with life?…
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Do you find a way or an excuse? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
So... which one is it for you?Do you make every excuse not to get something in?Or do you figure out the best version of progress, no matter how small that…
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Want change? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Want to guide behaviors around you?Point out the positives more often. Address them and give them some love.People tend to remember the things you say, so when…
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This was brutal! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This one was brutal for sure, lol.I saw an interview with the guy who got me into sandbags this week and wanted to try this out. It sucked! 30 minutes of…
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Weekend jet lag... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
When you change your sleep schedule on the weekend, you just wreck your body's rhythm.You've been conditioned to believe the weekends are for staying up late…
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What's the intent? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
If you infer intent behind someone's words or actions, it's your resounding responsibility to get clarity or be accountable for the results of your actions…
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Check your ego! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I almost messed up my run today by not listening to my system.It's easy to get in the mode that every time you need to do better than last time.But that's not…
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Sub 7 mile today! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I know, it's not blazing fast for top runners, but it's the fastest mile I've run in decades!I'm extremely happy with the progress I've made in my running…
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Go to bed hungry! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Skipping a meal or two and going to be hungry isn't going to kill you.In fact, it might actually help heal you.The reality is that a lot of people overconsume…
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Triathlon's are fun, too! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Lots of lessons learned today and lots of mental game work!I really had to be proactive on my thoughts today so I could stay locked in and focused on finishing…
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Ready for tomorrow! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Race day is upon us!I have no idea what I'm doing, and there are way more rules for this race than my Spartan races, lol.I'll figure it out. I'm just getting…
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Only today can build tomorrow! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The only way you can change the future is through today.That means you either take action and build towards that future you want, or you sit idly by and wonder…
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When kids play 😂 No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Not all workouts need to look like a bodybuilder workout.I use a lot of equipment that mimics what we would do in nature. Body weight climbing, hanging…
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The power of a partner! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Having a workout partner is definitely a boost!If you NEED them to push you constantly because you lack motivation for yourself, it's a bad deal for them (or…
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Murph complete! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
We did it. We got it done. We finished the Murph challenge (without the weight vest).I'm so proud of my brother for taking this on with me and finding a way to…
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Fun workout idea. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I got my workout in with my little brother and my niece tonight.We did some handstand and headstands. We did some animal movements. We raced with animal…
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I had to punish myself 😂. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I had to beat myself up a bit for giving in 😭Only kidding, lol. I was in too big a deficit for the past two days, and my energy was low. So I indulged in a…
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Consistency is the key. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Consistency is key to success.When you keep jumping from program to program and expecting the quick fix, you're setting yourself up to fail.Most programs work…
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It's a you problem... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Having high standards is looked down upon in society these days.It used to be the norm. Now it's a burden?Not for me.Call me controlling. Call me an asshole…
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School vs. Real Life... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Life is a cruel mistress. It will kick you in the teeth, then ask you to keep up... School will teach you some knowledge, then test you on that knowledge. Life…
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You have to start to get great! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The fear of sucking at something stops more people from winning than anything else. You can get good at most things in this world if you just start. Now, just…
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Do you have the drive? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
When you fuel yourself with quality foods, you gain the energy you need to dominate your day! I got my morning routine in today, made breakfast, had physical…
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Do you train this, too? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
When you train in perfect conditions and the real thing doesn't meet those standards... A lot of people train for optimal conditions. The problem with that is…
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Measure what matters! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The quickest way to improve something is to be able to measure some aspect. For something athletic, that's pretty easy. For mental gains, you need to be a…
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Change is inevitable, growth is optional. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. You can choose to stay in the negative space or move forward with lessons to teach. I get it. I'm headed back to…
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How to quickly get back on track. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I know, this sounds too good to be true. But it's true. Most of the time, you beat yourself up and feel guilty, then decide to continue the behavior because…
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Regrets? No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I don't have any regrets, and I wouldn't give my younger self any advice. I know, people will call me a liar and pretend just because they would that everyone…
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Dropping vices is easy. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I say this is easy, but that's only partially true. It is that simple in concept. The hard part, however, is being honest and willing to be wrong and keep…
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You have the time... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
You have the time. You just don't have the drive. You don't need to lift like a bodybuilder to get your body ready and stay physically capable. Eat like God…
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I'm not being mean... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
What a great way to describe the world today. So many people are seeking pleasure so much that telling the truth is now considered to be mean. No. It's not…
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Your feelings aren't always valid. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This usually ruffles a few feathers, but it needs to be said. We've gone too far in our obsession of telling people their feelings are always right. Most…
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It's a consistency issue. No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Consistency is a superpower. Look, you don't have an issue with potential for most things. You lack the ability to stick with it long enough to see how good…
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Comparison is NOT the thief of joy! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Comparison is a tool and a skill, not a thief of joy. You just suck at the skill, so you think it's bad. For instance, if you compare my workout to a…
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Do hard shit! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Easy things require no skill and usually no barrier to entry. That makes it very unlikely to add a lot of value to your life. That'd why seeking out hard…
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Set your identity, then act as if... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Don't wait to try and be good at something before you call yourself that thing. In fact, you should call yourself that thing before you start, so you actually…
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Food for fuel, not an experience! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
Food as an experience is the norm now. That's why so many people are "addicted" to their meals and struggle to lose weight. Once you realize food is meant for…
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The job of a culture... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
What is the role of culture? To set the tone for winning behaviors, not to make you feel good about yourself. So many people now think everything is supposed…
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My heart is warm! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
This warmed my heart the last couple of days. I don't know what it is about my bike that made this lady excited, but seeing someone who's going through some…
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It's not a lack of empathy... No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
It's not a lack of empathy. Men aren't lacking empathy or emotional intelligence. We just don't buy all your excuses to be a shitty person. We understand bad…
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I don't agree to disagree! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
I'm a little feisty tonight, lol. The world is so soft now. We have to find a way to agree during every discussion? Nope. We can simply disagree. We don't have…
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OODA Loop! No excuses! | Kevin Brewer | Rise Again From The Struggle
The OODA Loop is a great tool to help you problem solve on the fly. Observe - this weekend we observed that our bodies weren't going to hold up for that race…