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Schooled by Firefighters

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Schooled by Firefighters

I got schooled big time at the 2016 Big Climb. I was allowed to participate this year in the LLS firefighter stair climb up the tallest building in Seattle. I’m not a firefighter, but the LLS staff is like family, so they let me in. I didn’t have a chip either, so it was basically…

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Do you feel blessed enough to “Frivagive?”

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Do you feel blessed enough to “Frivagive?”

Do you like buying frivolous stuff for yourself that you don’t need but it’s just fun to have? Me too! Do you like the feeling you get from giving to the poor and needy? Me too! Here’s one strategy to do both. It’s a win-win! Join me in this movement to bless others in need…

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No Xcuses

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on No Xcuses

I’m done with Xcuses! I keep claiming I’m too busy to work out as much as I know I should, so I’m finding ways to make it happen. Check out the video below for more on this and maybe even some ideas that might be of use to you too:

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Perfect Pantry Purging Plan

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Perfect Pantry Purging Plan

X Gym members, clients and friends come to me all the time with continued struggles about eating “bad” foods at home. I first ask them why it’s still in their cupboards or fridge at all. The usual reply is, “Well, my spouse and or kid eats that stuff and when I see it, it’s easy…

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7 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on 7 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Did you have a faster metabolism when you were younger? Do you know people who seem to be able to “eat anything” and never gain weight? Would you like to crank up your metabolism or turn back your metabolic clock? Here are my 7 favorite personal methods that keep my body fat percentage in the…

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Letting it “All Hang Out” on the Weekends May Get You More of That…

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Letting it “All Hang Out” on the Weekends May Get You More of That…

If part of your body seem to be “hanging out” of places more than usual, it could be your weekend that is the cause. Many people tend to relax their healthy habits on the weekends as their routines are disrupted from the normal weekly schedules. Research shows that “lazy weekends” may boost body fat and reduce…

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