If no one ever looks at you funny, you’re not maximizing your potential.“I wear khakis, while y’all wear silk, y’all drink 40s and I drink milk.” –Ice-TIn 1987, LL Cool J’s “I Need Love,” a track that dominated my middle school cafeteria. All the boys and girls at Portola Junior High loved it. The Beastie Boys’ “Fight for Your Right” was the only rap track on the … [Read more…]

Moderation in all things is important, and that includes your water intake. Staying hydrated is critical, but don’t pursue it at the expense of listening to your body.Our bodies are equipped with an exhaustive set of signals. They tell us we need to sleep by making us feel tired. They tell us to move our hand from a hot stove by making us feel pain. They tell us to eat by … [Read more…]

B vitamins are a critical part of maintaining your health. Luckily, you can grab them from a variety of natural sources. Look to dark leafy greens, fish, cantaloupe, poultry, meat, eggs, dairy…getting the picture? Needles do not reside on this list. You needn’t seek out shots for your nutrient…shot.I regularly weight train at a boutique gym in Malibu (the creatively dubbed … [Read more…]

A beautiful mind. Perhaps you’re now thinking of Russell Crowe; I’m thinking of Chris Archer. Too dramatic? Maybe, but it’s how I feel. Next time Arch is on TV or conducting a radio interview, listen closely. His thought processes, regardless of topic, are not typical for anyone, let alone an elite professional athlete. His mind is different. It’s beautiful. Read for … [Read more…]

I need a cow, pronto.Who hasn’t uttered those words? My growing young men, 100 pound pit-bull and I are carnivores. Between the three of us, and the dog, we consume an immense amount of animal flesh. The amount of time I’m spending in the car and store obtaining the meat has reached an all-time high. Seriously, who has time to schlep to the market daily? I’m not behaving in … [Read more…]