The Face I Wore vs. The Reality I Lived For years, I lived in two worlds.  By day, I was a firefighter/paramedic in Prince George’s County, Maryland.  By night, I was a personal trainer in Arlington, VA, helping people prevent the very emergencies I responded to. On one end, I saw the devastating consequences of chronic disease,… Read more: The Mask We Wear: Why I Had to Leave the Fire Department to Live My Truth

A Personal Loss That Changed Everything I write this with a heavy heart and an urgent message—one that first responders, military personnel, and anyone dedicated to serving others need to hear. Since leaving the fire department in 2016, I have seen an alarming number of former colleagues and members of the Evolve To Fit community battle cancer. This isn’t… Read more: The Harsh Truth About Cancer: A Firefighter’s Wake-Up Call

A Fight from the Start I wasn’t supposed to make it. In 1975, I was born with gastroschisis—a rare and life-threatening birth defect where my intestines developed outside my body. I spent two months in an incubator, fighting just to survive. Doctors weren’t sure if I’d live. But I did. And since then, I’ve been fighting—against injuries, against autoimmune… Read more: Born to Fight: Overcoming the Odds, One Battle at a Time

The Exclusive Fitness Solution for High Performers in Arlington’s Most Prestigious Neighborhoods If you live in Arlington, VA, in neighborhoods like Clarendon, Rosslyn, Ballston, Pentagon City, Courthouse, or Crystal City, you already have access to the best of everything—elite careers, high-end restaurants, luxury living. But when it comes to fitness, longevity, and pain-free movement, most training methods fall short—until… Read more: Gymnastic Strength Training in Arlington, VA: The Key to Strength, Mobility & Longevity

Overcoming Chronic Illness & Autoimmune Disease in Arlington, VA In the early 2000s, I was sick. Not just kind of sick—ulcerative colitis sick. If you’ve never experienced it, let me paint the picture for you. It starts with pain. Deep, twisting, gut-wrenching pain that hits out of nowhere. Then the bathroom trips—urgent, uncontrollable, and unpredictable. I was miserable. The medications helped—I won’t… Read more: How I Beat Ulcerative Colitis—And Why Your Circumstances Don’t Dictate Your Outcome

1. Cod Liver Oil (Omega-3s & Vitamin A/D) – Supports Brain & Heart Health ✅ Why Arlington Residents Should Take ItCod liver oil is packed with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), vitamin A, and vitamin D, which are essential for: Many professionals and retirees in Penrose, Clarendon, and Ballston spend long hours indoors working at desks, leading to low vitamin D levels and increased inflammation—making… Read more: Top 6 Essential Supplements for Longevity in Arlington, VA

From Firefighter-Paramedic to Preventative Health Coach For years, I served as a firefighter-paramedic in Prince George’s County, Maryland, responding to emergency calls that too often ended in tragedy. I saw firsthand what happens when people wait until it’s too late to take care of their health. But one call changed everything for me. It made me walk away from emergency medicine—not… Read more: The Call That Changed Everything – Why I Left Emergency Medicine for Preventative Health

Why Hip Strength and Mobility Matter in Arlington, VA Living in Arlington, VA, particularly in high-incline neighborhoods like Highland Park, Clarendon, and Lyon Village, requires strong hips, stable joints, and good mobility. Whether you’re navigating steep sidewalks, climbing stairs, or maintaining an active lifestyle, having strong, mobile hips can mean the difference between independence and a life-changing injury. As a former firefighter/paramedic with Prince George’s… Read more: Hip Fractures in Older Adults: A Silent Threat in Arlington, VA

Are you holding on too tightly? There are a lot of people suffering in Arlington, VA—successful professionals, high-achievers, people who seem to have it all on the outside but are battling anxiety, stress, and emotional turmoil on the inside. I get it. I’ve been there. Forgiveness isn’t just about letting go of the past—it’s about releasing the weight that’s… Read more: Forgiveness: The Key to Unlocking Better Mental Health

I was watching a PBS show one day and saw the host mining gems in Sri Lanka. Since I didn’t believe in the diamond industry, I nonchalantly asked my girlfriend at the time if she wanted to go there to mine for an engagement gem. We booked flights for a trip 3 months away. Fast-forward to departure day and… Read more: Choices? I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Choices!

📍 Arlington, VA | Chronic Illness | Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis This photo was taken at the height of one of my worst Ulcerative Colitis flares in 2010. I was still working as a firefighter/paramedic, pulling long shifts, saving lives—while my own body was waging war against me. I was on the toilet up to 100 times a day, bleeding… Read more: What Shitting All Over the Himalayas Taught Me About Fighting for My Health

Your Future Health Depends on Rotation You need more rotation in your movement. Seriously. Your future physical health depends on it. This isn’t fear-mongering—it’s reality. Most people are stuck moving in just one or two planes of motion, but we move in three dimensions. If you don’t train all three, you’re setting yourself up for problems down the line.… Read more: One Thing You Need For Mobility….AND Happiness