What motivates you to work out? To get fit? To show up for yourself day after day? I’ll be honest—I’m still trying to figure that out. Motivation has never come naturally to me. I don’t bounce out of bed ready to hit the gym, and even on days when I have every intention of working […]
Staying on Track in a Busy Season In all honesty, I probably shouldn’t try to set big workout goals in the fall. Working in a college athletic department, I know firsthand how hectic September can be—students flooding back to campus, athletes in every sport kicking off their seasons, and the daily pace ramping up fast.
September: Workout Goals Not Achieved, Still Lost Weight! Read More »
We’re halfway through September, and I have to be honest: I’m far from reaching my goal of 15 gym days this month. I can blame the cold I’ve been dealing with or say that time is short—but the truth is, I talk myself out of going far too easily. Self-discipline is something I know I
September 15, 2025 Building Self-Discipline Midway Through The Month Read More »
I missed last week’s update, maybe out of frustration at not seeing much progress—or maybe because I struggled to stay consistent with my workouts. As I’ve mentioned before, August probably isn’t the easiest month to start a weight-loss program. With fall sports camps rolling into the universities, my schedule gets thrown off. But now that
August 31, 2025 – Staying The Course On My Weight Loss Journey Read More »
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 Week One Check-InI stepped on the scale this morning and was up 1.3 pounds. Frustrating, confusing, but also motivating—I’m not letting this become a pattern. Recap of the WeekTraining camp season makes it tough to get to the gym, with days packed full of practices and prepping gear. I did squeeze
First Week: How Did This Happen? Read More »
I’ve always promised myself one thing: I never wanted to be the man who struggled to walk or was confined to a chair in my later years. I’ve been around sports and fitness my whole life — working in college athletics, training alongside athletes, and knowing firsthand what it takes to stay in shape. But
Chapter 1 – The Day I Drew The Line Read More »
Hey there, I’m Wayne, and if you’re reading this, you’re probably curious about who I am and what ‘Fitness After 65’ is all about. I’m really glad you’re here because this is just the beginning of an exciting journey we’re embarking on. Let me share a bit about myself. I’ve spent a good part of