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07/31/2026
2nd annual Brown family SoCal walkabout in the books.
A beautiful family tradition we started last year is to take a few days, a stretch of coastline, and only what we need to carry and just walk.
Last year was San Diego - Oceanside to La Jolla.
This year, LA Beaches - Will Rogers State Beach to Redondo. About 25 miles.
We picked a couple decent hotels along the way, a pack full of water and snacks, some fresh un**es, and hit the boardwalk.
No agenda other than getting from point A to point B without heatstroke, a broken ankle, or an emotional breakdown.
Glad to say we made it in one piece…
But more importantly, we enjoyed invaluable family time together (my brother in law and niece/nephew), being active, minimizing technology, kids cousin time, and enjoying ALL the ice cream along the way.
Insert all the clichés about life being short, because that’s how I’m feeling with my oldest only 2 summers away from college.
Nonetheless, we’re going to keep this family tradition going for as long as possible.
Already planning for next summer 😎
06/28/2026
Today is day 4 of my daughter’s volleyball tournament.
It’s been a lot.
Early mornings, long days, lots of caffeine (for dad), and wild emotional swings.
The girls are exhausted but still playing their hearts out, and most importantly, they’re loving it.
I’m in awe of their attitude, competitive spirit, and resolve…and it’s exactly why I think all youth should have the opportunity to play competitive sports.
Not for the accolades, but for the real-world lessons it imparts.
Confidence, resilience, teamwork, performance under pressure, patience, and the ability to handle adversity.
Funny enough, when I think about the men and women in my coaching community, the ones that show up despite the challenges, I’m reminded of the very same qualities that these young athletes possess.
These are CEO’s, executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and decision makers, the vast majority of whom, not surprisingly, played high-school and collegiate sports.
The habits, behaviors, mental and physical resolve that we develop early on compound over time to form the backbone of who we have the opportunity to become.
As one of my mentors used to say, “success leaves clues”, and in a world that is becoming more and more adept at rewarding comfort and mediocrity, it’s not hard to see the traits of those who stand out.
It’s an unwavering acceptance and ownership of their circumstances.
An unapologetic conviction to do what they know is right, for themselves, their family, and their teams.
Uncomfortable conversations, humility, and grace in the face of challenges for which the only solution is to accept responsibility and pivot.
And to look hard in the mirror every single day and ask honest questions about where they have opportunities to improve.
That’s what competitive sports build in our youth.
That’s what real role models exemplify at home and on the playing field.
That’s how responsible men and women show up daily.
That’s what coaches and leaders help reinforce in their students.
Those are the defining characteristics of those who possess integrity, reliability, and dependability.
That’s who the world needs more of.
I got a text from a longtime client yesterday that gave me chills.
He sent me a picture of him from July 2020 with his young daughter. He looked soft, weak, and easily 30lbs overweight.
He followed it up with a pic from just last week, both he and his daughter flexing in the gym.
Now he’s lean, strong, and confident - he’s lost well over 40 lbs of body fat and put on about 30 lbs of muscle since we started working together in 2020.
He wrote a caption under the photo that said, “You’re either the excuse or the example.”
And he’s right…
Our kids are learning from our actions, whether we like it or not.
You can show them what it looks like to be exhausted, checked out, and to quit, coast, and compromise on your health.
Or you can show them what it looks like to be a man, husband, and father who is confident and strong. Emotionally stable and present. Capable and healthy.
When you decided to have kids, you made a commitment to do everything and anything necessary to protect that child from harm.
And this may sting to hear, but if you’re not committed to showing up at your best, physically, mentally, and emotionally, every day, then you’re not honoring your word and are guilty of neglect.
I asked my client how reflecting on that first picture made him feel. Here’s what he said:
“Somewhat sad. Certainly embarrassed. But mostly grateful. Glad my girls were too young to remember it and blessed that our paths crossed...
Optimistic that ANYTHING is possible”.
So it begs the question: Are you being the example or the excuse?
Much love,
Ben
Nobody learns to swim by studying the water.
You can stand at the edge all day.
Calculate the depth. Check the wind. Survey for rocks.
Mentally rehearse the jump seventeen times.
And still be standing in the exact same spot an hour later.
I see this every day.
Guys who want to get in shape the same way they approach this cliff…
Logically. Safely. Conservatively.
“I just need to find the right plan first.”
“I’ll start when work slows down.”
“I want to make sure the timing is right.”
It’s exhausting how much time and energy you’re wasting not doing the thing you know you need to do.
Just fu***ng jump, man.
You know enough.
You’re more than ready…
And you already know it’s probably gonna hurt more than you think.
So what?!
At some point, you have to stop negotiating with the edge and just jump.
The cliff isn’t the problem. You are.
Being in your 40s is a strange time of life.
I’ve got buddies still playing competitive sports and buddies with back fusions and hip replacements. Friends with newborns and friends who are grandpas. Guys closing in on retirement and guys starting over in new careers.
Some of them look 60. Some of them look 30.
Same age. Wildly different trajectories.
Here’s what separates them: the choices they made in their 20s and 30s are either paying dividends now or being repaid with heavy interest.
Most of the men I talk to every day are in the second group because, somewhere after college, their priorities shifted from “me” to everyone and everything else.
Spouse. Kids. Business.
Totally understandable, but the debt has still accrued.
And here’s the trap that keeps guys stuck: short-term thinking. The 30-day challenge. The 60-day cut before the trip.
Sprint, burn out, rebound, repeat.
That cycle isn’t a side effect of the problem. It is the problem.
Want to look and feel great at 60? That math starts today, not at 59.
I broke down exactly how to escape that cycle, and why your “normal” labs are hiding the real story, in my Normal Trap workshop.
Comment “OPTIMAL” and I’ll send you the replay.
Your Coach,
Ben
It’s not that fat loss gets harder after 40…
It’s just different.
We have a lot more on our plate - responsibilities with business, family, and life stressors.
And our physiology is changing…
For some of us, faster than others.
Declining hormones, joint health, sleep quality, blood sugar levels, and a host of other factors.
Of course, a routine doctor’s visit, for those of us who even bother, usually results in a “you’re fine” send-off…
When we know, deep down, that things aren’t fine.
And that’s why we do a deep dive under the hood with clients to look at what’s really happening with blood labs and exactly what nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, supplements, and hormonal interventions will literally slow down the aging process.
If you want to know what that looks like, join me for a free workshop - June 3rd @ 8pm EST
The Normal Trap - Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Are ‘Fine’ - While You Still Feel Tired, Soft, and Off Your Game
I’m breaking it all down tomorrow night - and giving away 6-weeks of coaching to one lucky LIVE attendee (maybe more).
Comment “TRAP” below and I’ll shoot you the registartion link (also, link in bio)
See you there
Ben
Your doctor’s job isn’t to get you healthy. It’s to keep you from getting sick.
There’s a big difference.
If you’re a man approaching or over 40, and you don’t look and feel the way you want, it’s on you to find the solution.
And it starts with taking a deep dive under the hood. Because what you used to do in your 20s and 30s obviously ain’t working anymore.
I’m hosting a free live workshop on June 3rd where I’ll show you exactly what your doctor isn’t testing, and what to do about it.
100 spots only.
Comment “Trap” below👇
There’s a long-running argument in the health and fitness world about calories in vs. calories out.
The evidence-based crowd says it’s the only thing that matters. A separate group says it’s food quality, hormones, and gut health that are the real drivers.
After 20 years of coaching, and having lived on both sides of that argument, here’s where I landed: they’re both right. But whether they matter, and how much, depends entirely on the individual.
The problem is most practitioners never figure out which factors are actually driving the issue for a specific person. They apply a generic framework and hope it fits.
What changes the equation is the right data.
Not just calories and bodyweight - those don’t tell us what’s going on under the hood. I’m talking about the markers that tell you how your physiology is actually functioning:
Blood sugar and fasting insulin
Inflammatory markers
S*x hormones, like testosterone, estrogen, and the upstream markers that influence them
Full thyroid panel
Cardiovascular risk markers
When you have that picture, you stop guessing, and you know exactly what to adjust and why.
It’s also why you might feel like you’re doing everything right; training, eating clean, cutting alcohol, and still not moving the needle. And why your doctor keeps telling you your labs look fine, even when you know something is off.
I’ve built PrimeFit OS around solving exactly this problem. The results speak for themselves:
Losing 1 to 2 lbs per week, consistently
Coming off blood pressure medications
Eating more carbs than they thought possible while still dropping fat
Building muscle and losing fat at the same time
Training 2 to 3 days per week and seeing better energy, libido, and body composition
I’m breaking it all down in a free 90-minute workshop on June 3rd at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST.
The Normal Trap: Why Your Doctor Says Your Labs Are ‘Fine’ – While You Still Feel Soft, Tired, and Off Your Game
You’ll leave knowing which blood markers your doctor likely isn’t running and how to use them to sharpen your nutrition, training, and supplement strategy.
Comment “Trap” below and I’ll shoot you the link to sav
Social media has felt challenging for me lately.
I feel challenged to make sure I’m producing more than consuming.
I feel challenged to not get caught in the comparison game.
I feel challenged to remember that we’re very human and very fallible.
And I feel challenged to remember that we are the sole curators of our social media experience (ads aside🤪).
We can choose what we want to populate our valuable (and impressionable) headspace…
And sometimes a simple unfollow provides a daily dose of needed therapy.
I also realize how much more humanity, empathy, and transparency are needed…
We’re flooded with AI-driven slop and implicitly bias fueled marketing garbage, swipe after swipe, and equally guilty of it and sick of it…
So, consider this a declaration to do better.
We can all do so much better…
That’s what I’m here for.
05/15/2026
The best “Biohack” that no one’s talking about: frequent blood pressure testing.
We’re all tracking sleep, steps, HRV, “readiness”…
We eat clean, cold plunge, take supplements, and practice gratitude…
We focus on protein, manage alcohol, and prioritize sleep…
Yet, not one guy I talk to knows where their blood pressure is on a daily basis.
If you’re a hard-charging dude over 40, here’s exactly why you should care:
👉 Nearly 1 in 2 American adults have high blood pressure, yet most of them feel completely fine.
👉 Men are more likely to develop hypertension before age 55 than women. The “midlife” range, in our 40’s is when we’re MOST at risk.
👉 Only about 1 in 4 people with high blood pressure have it under control.
👉 High blood pressure contributes to roughly 500,000 deaths per year in the US and is the leading modifiable risk factor for stroke and heart attack.
You can look up all of the ways to manage your blood pressure, but none of it means anything if you’re not actually paying attention to your numbers.
Get a cheap cuff on Amazon and start testing 2-3 days per week.
The guys who will die too early aren’t the ones ignoring their health on purpose…
They’re the ones who assumed they were fine.
Don’t be that guy.
Here to help when you’re ready.
Ben
BTW- you want to below 120/80. For every 20 mmHg increase in systolic pressure above 115, cardiovascular disease risk doubles. That’s not above 140. That’s above 115. The risk curve starts well before anyone calls it hypertension.
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