Gain The Competitive Edge

03/15/2026

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03/09/2026

Subject: Mindset
When people get sideways with their health and fitness goals, the culprit often has nothing to do with their body.
It’s right between the ears.
Their mind … or, more specifically, their Mindset.
You could have a well-designed set of goals and the perfect action steps to achieve them … but if you don’t have the right mindset, you could be destined for failure.
Here are some of the self-sabotaging beliefs to avoid like the plague if you want to achieve your fitness goals:
“Losing weight is hard …”
“I’ve lost weight in the past, but it always came back …”
“I don’t deserve to have the body that I want …”
“I’m not good enough …”
“I don’t have the discipline to stick to a plan …”
“I always lose motivation after a couple of weeks …”
These kinds of beliefs will lead to negative thoughts, which will result in actions (or inactions) that will only confirm the original belief … and lead to additional feelings of frustration and inadequacy that will start the vicious cycle all over again.
So how do you break it?
By making a new DECISION.
“I've decided that if I follow this plan most of the time, losing weight will be easy …”
“I've decided that I deserve to have the body that I want and that I know what needs to happen to achieve it …”
“I’ve decided that I’m disciplined enough to stick to the plan and motivated enough to succeed …”
Get the idea?
Beliefs don’t really exist … they’re actually decisions. And we control the decisions that we make every day.
The first step is to decide that you can do it.
The second step? Visualize the outcome that you want.
If your goal is to look great in a bathing suit this summer, close your eyes and visualize how that will look and feel. Make the experience real by going to the store and picking out the bathing suit that you’ll want to wear … in the size that you want to fit into.
If your goal is to be strong enough to be able to run around and play with your kids without pain, close your eyes and imagine how that would look and feel. Share the goal with your friends and family members. Broadcasting our goal makes it real and helps us stay accountable.
So … to truly set yourself up for success with your well-designed goals and action plan:
Identify and eliminate negative thoughts
Replace them with new decisions
Visualize the outcome that you want
What outcome do you want? And what has to happen for you to achieve it?
Coach Kevin

03/06/2026

Subject: Taking A Break
I sometimes hear from great clients who’ve gotten amazing results that they’re going to be “taking a break” from the gym.
Today, I want to talk about why this is a bad idea.
Life doesn’t have a pause button. When things get busy or hectic, it’s our job to navigate it and do more with less.
So maybe it’s a busy time at work, or you’re traveling, or you’ve got a lot of responsibilities with the kids.
If we’re “taking a break” from something because we’re “too busy,” what we’re really saying is that we don’t value it and aren’t willing to prioritize it.
Let’s be honest … isn’t “taking a break” just a euphemism for quitting?
Nobody wants to be a quitter. “Taking a break” sounds so much better.
I’d say 9 times out of 10, the excuse I get when someone says they need to “take a break” is, “I don’t have time.”
And that’s B.S.
We all have time. You’ve just decided that something else is more important than taking care of your health.
Now, I’m not naive. I realize our schedules ebb and flow with the seasons and certain times are busier than others.
But we shouldn’t just stop taking care of ourselves every time things get a little crazy.
If we hit a rough patch where training in-person is a stretch, making the adjustment to one in-person workout plus a couple of virtual workouts is a great option.
Using the time to focus on nutrition, drinking more water, or getting more sleep would be helpful, too.
But “taking a break” … which is just a nice way of saying you’re quitting?
I’m sorry, that’s not what successful people do.
We all choose how we spend our time. Choose wisely.
Coach Kevin

03/04/2026

Subject: March
It’s the beginning of March, which prompted me to reflect a bit on what’s happened in the past few years since COVID.
Thankfully, we’re mostly free of the most drastic consequences of COVID … but it doesn’t look like it's going to completely leave us alone any time soon. Just another thing we have to deal with and work around, like cold and flu season.
A lot has changed since March of 2020. I know for me, having my gym shut down for months was no fun. But it forced me to innovate and become a better coach and business owner.
For example, I’m using softwares and applications to deliver coaching services that I never would’ve been able to deliver if I hadn’t learned how to use those softwares and apps. And I never would’ve learned how to use those softwares and apps if COVID hadn’t shut down my gym.
I’ve noticed that people aren’t so tied down to their 9-5 in-person work schedule. People are working smarter, and taking more time for themselves.
I know for me, I get outside and walk a lot more than I ever did. I appreciate nature and things in my environment a lot more, too.
I never realized how amazing sunrise and sunset were until I watched them happen a few times.
We’re more adaptable than we used to be, and that’s good.
We’re more resilient than we used to be, and that’s even better.
And yeah, there are still people who left our community in March 2020 and said, “I’ll be back when you re-open” … and still haven’t been back.
Maybe they’ve found a different way to stay healthy and care for themselves … and if so, that’s great! My goal has always been to help the people I can and root for those I can’t.
What’s changed for you? What do you do differently and better than you did a few years ago?
Reply back and let me know. I’d love to hear about it and get inspired :-)
Coach Kevin

03/03/2026

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Ready to take charge of your health and wellness journey? 🌟 Join us at Gain The Competitive Edge and let's team up to enhance your nutrition and fitness routines! We're seeking 6-10 individuals eager to embrace positive transformations. Want to know more? DM me with "Challenge" for all the info. Let's prioritize health together! 💪

02/27/2026

Subject: Motivation

Most people I’ve spoken with who’ve fallen out of their fitness routine (or not started one in the first place) often blame a “lack of motivation.”
But motivation isn’t the problem.
Not having a plan – and someone to hold them accountable to it – is where most people go wrong.
And by plan, I mean one that is:

Simple: If you make things complicated, you run the risk of losing interest and/or getting discouraged when it gets too hard to follow. Start with one thing you’re at least 80% confident you can do consistently for 2 weeks, then build from there. And if you’re less than 80% confident, make it easier … and simpler.

Realistic: If, like most people, you’re busy with work, school and/or kids, working out six days a week probably isn’t happening. Once you realize that you can get great results with about three workouts a week, another day or two of a light physical activity you enjoy, and making your meals a little bit healthier, it makes the process a whole lot easier.

Deadline-Driven: If your goal is to lose 20 pounds, start smaller. A 180-pound man following a well-designed exercise and nutrition program about 80% of the time will lose an average of 1 pound per week. So try to do a little better than average and set a goal of losing 5 pounds in your first month. You’ll gain momentum and confidence, create some habits that will stick and will be less inclined to give up when things get challenging.
Once you’ve got your plan, it’s important to have some support from someone you trust – a trainer or coach, workout buddy, or significant other – so you’ll be more likely to stick with it when “life happens.”

If you’ve struggled in the past with your fitness, motivation probably wasn’t the problem. Try taking small, consistent actions instead.

02/25/2026

Subject: The 6-Pack Myth

Most people who say they want six-pack abs aren’t aware of the sacrifices that are required to obtain them.
Spoiler alert: You don’t get a six-pack from doing endless amounts of situps and crunches.

You get a six-pack from consistently executing a well-designed strength training program, focused on multi-joint movements like squats and deadlifts.

But there’s a lot more to it than that.

If you’re a man who wants a six-pack, you’ll likely need to be less than 10% body fat. If you’re a woman, you’ll need to be less than 20%.

According to this infographic from Precision Nutrition, that likely means:

– Eating slowly and only until satisfied in 95% of your meals
– Each meal should include protein, veggies, minimally processed carbs and healthy fats in the correct proportions
– Doing some form of exercise every day, including 4-5 days a week of 60-75 minutes of intense exercise where you break a sweat
– Sleep at least 8-9 hours per night
– De-stress at least 20 minutes every day

So the next time you think you want a six-pack ask yourself if you want the list of things above.

For most of us, the answer is, “No.” And we can be much happier and healthier than we are today by making fewer and more moderate changes in our lifestyle and habits. Stuff that’s doable and sustainable and helps us feel comfortable and confident in who we are.

02/24/2026

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02/24/2026

Subject: Tough Love

It’s February, and by now, most people have already quit on their New Year's Resolutions.

If they ever actually started at all.
You see, a lot of people want a better body, stronger muscles, and more energy.

A lot of people want to look better in their clothes … and out of their clothes ;)
A lot of people want to do all the activities they love without pain.
And a lot of people want to have a healthier mindset.

But most people aren’t willing to put in the time and effort to exercise consistently and eat mindfully.

Most people want instant gratification, and if they don’t shrink their waist and lose 10 pounds in the first two weeks, they get discouraged and quit.

Most people get sidetracked by the slightest change in their schedule or smallest obstacle in their way and start making excuses why they “don’t have time.”

But you’re not most people, right?

You’ve got the focus and discipline to train consistently and make your meals a little more supportive.

And you’ve got the resilience to stick with it when things get hectic in your life.
Right?

Think about what kind of person you are.

The kind who says they want it?
Or the kind who’s willing to put in the effort to have it?

You get to decide.

02/23/2026

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