Witnessing the bond between a parent and their little ones firsthand really brought home to me how much I was missing.

Fitness and proper nutrition truly go hand-in-hand. Focus on eating clean and filling your plate with veggies, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins. And, everyone hates to do it, but calorie counting is crucial to weight loss as well as maintaining a healthy physique.

At its core, health is simple: eat the right amount for your body, don't ingest chemicals or fake foods, and move more.

Ask yourself this: How much deprivation, how much self-effacement must you suffer through before you act on your desire for meaning and fulfillment? Before it’s your turn to thrive in your life, instead of barely surviving it? Some people live their dreams. Why not you?

Sometimes you've got to make your work and workouts co-exist.

The past does not define, you the present does.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable!