Motivation – A-Team Fitness

10 – Minute Mindset Lessons, Volume VI: Persistence, Discipline, & Ideas Worth Sharing

By: Alex McBrairty November 11, 2022November 9, 2022

Lifestyle, Mindset, MotivationDiscipline, Fitness Psychology, Ideas, Lifestyle, Mindset, Motivation, Persistence, Personal Growth, Psychology, Self-DevelopmentLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 6 minutes Ten more insights and perspectives to help shift your mindset for greater success.

1 Subconscious Reason You Struggle With Food

By: Alex McBrairty March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Weight LossDiet, Fat Loss, Fitness, Fitness Psychology, Happiness, Mindset, Motivation, Weight Loss, Weight Loss MotivationLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes In this audio clip from The Lifestyle Chase Podcast, Alex & Chris discuss why people often mistake food for happiness. Learn how to shift focus to more meaningful forms of happiness for long-term wellbeing.

What Does “Be The Main Character of Your Life” Actually Mean?

By: Alex McBrairty February 22, 2022February 24, 2022

Lifestyle, Mindset, MotivationFitness Psychology, Health, Mindset, MotivationLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 8 minutes What does it actually mean to be a main character in your life? This idea gets floated around frequently, but is usually left vague and ambiguous. It sounds great and inspiring, but what does it mean in practice? In this conversation, we take a look at what goes into defining ourselves and reconciling those truths…

Don’t Lose The Forest For The Trees: What’s At Stake In Your Fitness Journey

By: Alex McBrairty January 2, 2022January 2, 2022

Mindset, Motivation, Weight LossFitness, Fitness Psychology, Health, Mindset, Motivation, Weight Loss2 Comments

Reading Time: 2 minutes At the gym the other day I noticed a pair of women deadlifting at one of the platforms. They must’ve been attempting new PRs (personal record or personal best) because they were completing one-repetition sets in increasingly heavier weight. At one point, the weight this young lady was lifting must’ve been meaningful, because her friend…

Why Indecision Is Ruining Your Life

By: Alex McBrairty December 12, 2021December 12, 2021

Mindset, MotivationDecision Making, Fitness, Fitness Psychology, Health, Indecision, Mindset, Motivation, PsychologyLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes Why is indecision so harmful?

Client Spotlight: “I Was Very Skeptical” – With Heather

By: Alex McBrairty May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Exercise, Health, Mindset, MotivationClient Spotlight, Client Success, Fitness, Fitness Psychology, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Nutrition Coaching, Online Coaching, Online Fitness Coach, Testimonial, Weight LossLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 5 minutes Read about one client’s skepticism to join the online program, and how it exceeded her expectations to help her achieve fantastic results.

Two Simple Mistakes That Make You Think Weight Loss Is Impossible

By: Alex McBrairty April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

Health, Nutrition, Weight LossAlcohol Weight Loss, Fitness, Fitness Psychology, Food logging, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Motivation, Weight Loss TipsLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 7 minutes Do you believe weight loss is impossible for you? Not so fast. You might just be making these mistakes.

What Is It About The Holidays That Makes Fitness So Dang Hard?

By: Alex McBrairty December 14, 2020December 8, 2020

Mindset, Weight LossChristmas, Holiday Fitness, Holiday Weight Gain, Holidays, Mindset, Motivation, Nutrition, Thanksgiving, Weight Loss, Weight Loss SuccessLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes I see a lot of people get concerned about the holiday season with regard to eating and weight loss. “It’s so hard with everything that goes on. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, holiday parties, holiday baking, treats at the office, treats at home, leftovers, etc…” This is all true. But it’s also true at any other…

Will I Ever Enjoy Exercise?

By: Alex McBrairty October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

Exercise, Lifestyle, Mindset, MotivationCold Running, Exercise, Fitness, Fitness Psychology, Mindset, Motivation, Weight LossLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 2 minutes I’ve just begun my fitness program and I’m dying to know, will I ever actually enjoy exercise?

From Fat Kid To Fitness Competitor

By: Alex McBrairty October 15, 2020October 20, 2020

Exercise, Mindset, MotivationAchievement, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Goals, Health, Mindset, Motivation, Personal Trainer, Physique, Weight Loss1 Comment

Reading Time: 4 minutes Read about Alex’s journey from obese kid to stepping on stage for his first bodybuilding competition.

5 Lessons From One of Life’s Hardest Teachers

By: Alex McBrairty May 25, 2020May 25, 2020

Guest Post, Health, Lifestyle, Mindset, MotivationCancer, Cancer Lessons, Cancer Survivor, Fitness, Health, Life Lessons, Mindset, MotivationLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s virtually impossible for me to comprehend a more vicious and devastating blow than hearing the words “you have cancer.” It knocks the air out of your body faster than a Roy Jones Jr body shot. Trials in life come in varying speeds and intensities. While I can’t say I’ve experienced all of the life-altering…

Stop Relying On Motivation, They Say.

By: Alex McBrairty April 27, 2020April 27, 2020

Lifestyle, Mindset, MotivationBehavior Change, Fitness, Fitness Coaching, Fitness Psychology, Habit Change, Habits, MotivationLeave a Comment

Reading Time: 3 minutes Motivation gets a bad reputation for being temporary. Here’s the case for giving it another chance.

The Definitive Guide To Busting Through Plateaus

Reading Time: 17 minutes Tired of spinning your wheels with no progress to show for your effort? This article covers all the possible reasons why your progress has stopped, and what you can do about it.