<h2><strong>There are more ways to triumph than weight loss.</strong></h2>
There's a concept in the fitness world, which I have talked about many times... called "non-scale victories". Often times the scale might not move as much as we'd like and we get discouraged. Times like those it's important to celebrate the non-scale victories, like "hey, that shirt fits great now!" or "I finished a 5K!" or "wow, I just finished the Spartan Ultra Beast at Mt. Killington!"

<strong>Ok... some people are more extreme than others.</strong>

My guest for Episode 30 of the podcast is a True Triumph in all senses of the word. This guy took charge, picked himself up out of a situation that was hazardous to his health, and got it together. First... for his kids... then... for himself... and after that? Well... now he's shepherding his crew towards THEIR big non-scale victory.

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<h2>Everyone finds fitness in their own way.</h2>
For Mike Collins, it was his first child and some strong words from the doctor about a fatty liver. After making the decision to do something, he went through the same song and dance we all do... finding a gym. This is, typically, one of the worst parts of the "finding your fitness" experience... and it's what causes a lot of people to fall off before they even pick up steam. He, of course, joined one of the cheapie $10 kind of gyms first. Naturally, it wasn't a good fit (they never are, seriously). This could've been the end for Mike... another tried and failed attempt, despite best intentions...
<h3>That's when Mike found Drive Custom Fit</h3>
Someone happened to recommend he try "this new place across the street" and he gave it a shot. Turns out... it was a match made in heaven.

Mike is the kind of guy we should all strive to be. Check out his story, share it with a friend, and let's show the world how to #LiveLifeLimitless!
<h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What's in this episode of the Podcast:</strong></span></h3>
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 	<li>Thanks for the support on the career move!</li>
 	<li>So much to do!</li>
 	<li>Sickness? More like "suck-ness"</li>
 	<li>Caffeine &amp; the World Anti-Doping Agency</li>
 	<li>Sleep</li>
 	<li>The coming days</li>
 	<li>Our guest - Mike Collins!
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 	<li>health concerns</li>
 	<li>trials &amp; tribulations of finding the right gym</li>
 	<li>match made in heaven - Drive Custom Fit</li>
 	<li>becoming a trainer</li>
 	<li>obstacle course racing &amp; the Ultra Beast</li>
 	<li>bringing others to the mountain-top</li>
 	<li>getting... pulled off the race course?</li>
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