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The Silent Superpower (3rd Pillar of Health You’re Probably Neglecting)
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Development Coach Today, we’re digging into the 3rd out of the 4 Pillars of Health—and odds are, it’s the one you’re most likely neglecting. This pillar affects everything: mood, focus, recovery, hormones, fat loss, memory, and even how long you live. And yet, it’s…
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Fuel, Focus, and Fat Loss: Why Nutrition Is the First Pillar of a Stronger Life
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Development Coach Start With Nutrition to Build a Stronger, Healthier Future Most people think health starts and ends with willpower. But the truth? It’s built on daily decisions—small, consistent habits that either move you closer to your goals or drift you further away. This…
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You’re Growing Something Every Day — But Is It Hurting You or Feeding You?
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Development Coach Sometimes, the biggest life lessons show up in the smallest places. Like a lemon tree. Years ago, my brother-in-law decided to take a few lemon seeds from a drink he got at Buffalo Wild Wings. He planted…
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Feeling Stressed, Overwhelmed, and Burnt Out? Here’s How to Break the Cycle and Start Getting
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Leadership Coach Let’s face it—life can feel like a relentless treadmill. The pressure of deadlines, family obligations, and the constant ping of notifications pulling at your attention. It’s no wonder you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out. I get it—because I’ve…
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The SAVERS Framework for Growth
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Leadership Coach Many years ago, like many others, I hit a sticking point in my personal growth. It was during what we all called a pandemic. Even though I continued to work full-time, my wife and I made the decision to…
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Can You Become Happier Without Changing Your Circumstances?
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Leadership Coach Do you believe it’s possible to feel happier—without needing a new car, a bigger house, or a different job? Here’s the truth: Happiness isn’t always about changing what you have. It’s often about changing how you see what you have. …
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Fire Within You
By Dylan J. England | Health, Fitness & Leadership Coach This week, I want to share a personal story — not for applause, but to light a fire within you. A few years ago, I took on the Crusher EX, a brutal 130-mile “gravel” (mountain biking) adventure through Michigan’s…
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“Think and Grow…” Fit
Your Thoughts Shape Your Fitness Journey “Thoughts are things.” The way you think about your health and fitness goals directly influences your success. Are you thinking about how hard it will be, or are you thinking about how strong and capable you’ll become? Instead of waiting for the ‘perfect’ time, make the time. Instead of…
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Reignite Your Fitness Fire: Uncover Your Triggers for a Healthier You
Let’s be real—life gets messy. Between packed schedules, unexpected curveballs, or just losing that spark, it’s easy to let your health and fitness routine slip. And that’s okay! The secret to lasting success isn’t about never stumbling—it’s about knowing how to hit reset and get back in the game. If you’re ready to recommit to…
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Your Full Potential Lies Within Your Vision
As a virtual health and fitness coach, I’ve seen first hand how powerful goal visioning can be for clients and myself. It’s not just about setting goals—it’s about creating a vision that keeps you inspired, even when the road gets tough. In this blog, we’ll explore how to find inspiration in your past…
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Your Health Adapted To Change: Your Future Depends On It
“The more comfortable you get, the closer you get to losing what you’ve got.” Too often in a lifespan we begin to take life for granted. We take our health for granted. We take our family members, friends, or even spouse for granted. As we grow and hopefully learn through our experiences or the experiences…
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Reigniting Growth
“Most growth happens as a result of many small steps. The key is to keep taking them.” Resolutions and goals often start with grand ambitions, but the road to success is paved with more than just excitement. The real challenge lies in turning those dreams into reality through consistent action and a clear plan. Setting…
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Wake Up and Conquer: A Guide to Shifting Your Sleep And Exercise Schedule
Ever wished you could be a morning person, but your body just won’t cooperate? Or maybe you need to shift your sleep schedule due to work or family commitments. The good news is, you can! Understanding Your Body Clock: Our internal clocks, or circadian rhythms, regulate everything from sleep-wake cycles to hormone production. Light plays…
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Help Your Gut, Help Your Health (Evidence based)
Science continues to develop vastly in our current environment, this is a beautiful thing but can quickly become confusing and overwhelming. I’ll spare you the scientific details but the gist of this article is to improve the bacteria in your “gut” by limiting or hopefully reducing dysboisis (condition where the gut flora is imbalanced leading…
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Beyond the Clover Patch: Finding Your Path to Success
Imagine this: You’re at a park. You come across a patch of clovers and you get the grand idea you want to find a “lucky” four leaf clover.. You search and search but have no luck finding one… What if I told you there could be a strategy to look in the right areas in…
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What’s In Your Cup?
Your happiness is in your coffee cup: Imagine this: you’re having a great morning, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day. Suddenly, someone bumps into you, and – disaster! Coffee everywhere. ☕️ It’s easy to blame the world: “Ugh, they ruined my coffee!” But what if there’s another way to see it? Life is…
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Keeping Calm: Your Guide to Mental Toughness
How to Stay Mentally Strong When Life Gets Messy Life doesn’t always go as planned. Problems pop up, stress builds, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the truth: challenges are inevitable. How you respond to them makes all the difference. Here are some powerful ways to stay mentally strong when life throws you…
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Live a Little Longer for the Ones You Love
We’ve all heard it before: “I’d die for you!” It’s a powerful statement, but let’s be honest, most of us wouldn’t change our Netflix binge for a jog, even if it meant living longer for our loved ones. But what if living for others wasn’t about grand gestures? What if it was about small, everyday…
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Menopause and Weight Gain
Weight Gain and Hot Flushes: Research on Menopause Exercise training is known for seemingly endless physical, emotional, and cognitive health benefits. Interestingly in a 2015 independent study on menopausal women was conducted and the findings were empowering… Menopause is a stage in a woman’s life, marked by physical and psychological changes, including possibly weight gain. …
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The Struggles Of Starting Over… And Over… And Over…
Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay motivated when it comes to building habits that are exercise and nutrition focused? You’re not alone. Many of us face this challenge, and I’m here to tell you that there is a way to overcome it. Many of us are in the same boat. It’s easy to…
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The Power of Habits: Small Changes and Big Results
Imagine changing your life just 1% at a time—sounds small, but over a year, it compounds into something extraordinary. This is the power of habits, as explored by James Clear in Atomic Habits. Small, consistent actions can lead to life-changing transformations. The 1% Better Every Day Concept: Making changes at a rate of…
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The Egg Hunt of Success
Wake up…. WAKE up… WAKE UP! How familiar does this sound? Waking up possibly to an alarm for the 3rd time today alone. Roll out of bed, throw on some cloths, grab a coffee and make your way to work. Snack at work, react to the day that’s happening around you until you go home.…
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“Die for you”, but would you live for me?
In our society, the idea of sacrificing oneself for another is often romanticized but rarely put into practice. However, what we can realistically do is live for others, prioritizing their needs and well-being above our own. While it may seem counterintuitive in a world that encourages self-centeredness, living for others can bring about numerous benefits…
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The Power of Extreme Ownership: What Are You Saying “Yes” or “No” To
Every day, you’re bombarded with advice on what you should do to improve your health, fitness, and personal success. But rarely do people tell you what to stop doing—what’s truly holding you back. Success isn’t just about what you say “yes” to—it’s about understanding that every “yes” is also a “no” to something else. If…