I’ve been working out for over 15 years now and the best advice I’ve ever gotten came from a Christmas present my brother-in-law gave me. My brother-in-law was a cadet at the Naval Academy when he came across a Navy Seal Training Book. Really it was a…
So, here is the easiest (and most loved) weeknight meal at our house. Our son Alejandro is a pretty picky eater, but he sure loves pasta, chicken, and bread. His favorite restaurant is Carrabba’s because of its pasta, chicken, and bread! The boy would be…
ARE YOU SICK…OR JUST NOT 100%? NOT FEELING 100% Let me preface this post with an FYI – since the age of 13 I’ve been very serious about working out. So, serious that I’ve worked out, and still do workout, when I am clinically “sick”. …
THE CUBA EFFECT – MOTIVATION…? So, the other 2/3’s of my immediate family is coming back from Cuba today and it got me thinking – I never finished my initial Cuba post. Cuba is a very tricky and sensitive subject, one that has…
Losing weight is not about eating perfect 100%…the truth is, and don’t share this with everyone, especially if they relapse easily, losing weight and being fit is all about eating right 80% of the time. So, if you’re going to cheat, CHEAT! I mean go…
So, I just got an e-mail from my dear friend again (the one that keeps me informed of all things design + future) and I had to stop what I was doing to actually post this ASAP! As you guys might have read in other…
So, Mr. R and The Accidental Mrs. are doing us a huge favor today – babysitting the boys so we can go RISE UP at the Falcon’s Playoff game today! We’ll be at The Dome (with my crazy brother-in-law and all is fantastic friends) bright and…
A.K.A. – The Total-Body Pull-Up Routine Its here! The first X-Gains Original Workout Routine…Phase 1 (of 3) is anyways. This plan comes from my over 15 years of exercise experience + my recent total-body transformation via the P90X + P90X2 workout routines. AND ALL YOU…
The other day a friend of mine asked me for a custom workout plan but prefaced the request with, “I only have $30 to spend on equipment”…and so this plan was born. So, what do you do with $30 dollars that can change your life?…
This recipe is a staple dish in Cuban cuisine – Picadillo. It only takes about 30 minutes to prep and cook. I have adapted this version from the classic Nitza Villapol Cuban recipe collection. My Mom has always used this recipe and her copy of…