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11 contributions to FLO Functional Training HQ
I have no personal integrity...
I have a thought to share with the group. I have struggled with personal integrity for the past 15 years or so. Let me explain. I am 37 years old. I have been a lifelong athlete and have always felt most alive when I moved my body. It was easy for me to play outside with friends from sun up to sun down. Pickup football with the neighbors, cul-de-sac hockey, creek walking, fort building. I was never accused of sitting still. I went to college, like most teens, with little direction and a huge appetite for exploration. Halfway through my 4 years, I realized that I hadn't selected a major...mostly because I was more concerned with having fun and learning about life than thinking about...internships and career trajectory (barf). I listened to parental advice (rooted in fear and scarcity) and chose to major in accounting because it was safe with guaranteed employment upon graduation. This led me down a path of inner turmoil. I finished my degree (barely and with low grades cuz I had no passion or inherent skill regarding Excel & accounting in general), but I said "no" to any and all opportunities in the field that came my way. Instead, I traveled the world and surfed...working gigs here and there to pay the bills (and completely ignored my student loans piling up). I got married in 2016 and decided I should stop living like Peter Pan and accept my situation. I could no longer be "selfish" and ignore my financial responsibilities and a college degree that I wasn't crazy about. As Jordan Peterson would recommend...I chose the darkest part of my forest (a job in accounting and tackling my student loans) and dove in head first. After floundering a bit, I secured a corporate tax accounting job. The job itself wasn't horrible, but I had to wear a disguise when going into the office everyday. I smiled to cover the numbness inside. I lied in my performance reviews about being fulfilled and wanting to advance my accounting career. I would do push-ups and pullups in the handicap bathroom stall to connect with my body. I would go on my lunch break and run for miles in order to feel alive. I had my own cubicle, so I wasn't so concerned about the sweat seeping through my button up shirt when my lunch break was over.
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1 like โ€ข Jun 7
@Diego Trujillo Thanks for the support Diego. And welcome to the community. I have enjoyed being a part of this online platform and get more out of it the more I put in. We spend a lot of our adult lives working. My mission is to make $ in a way that aligns with my core values in life. Autonomy. Freedom. Fitness. Personal Responsibility. Genuine Connection. Fun/Play. These are the pillars that resonate deep in my soul. I plan on building an online fitness/lifestyle design business that helps people develop awareness/ability in their body so they may move through life as a powerful, resilient, receptive, directed & focused free spirit. You can follow along with my journey as I build a following on instagram. @tyler_mc1ntyre. I am in the early stages and still learning heaps and experimenting. Mold grows in the shade. So I'm opting to share and illuminate my shortcomings, failures, and successes to show up authentically and be an effective teacher by walking the path of a student.
1 like โ€ข Jun 11
@Ellen Yehl thank you for the support. We are all in this together!
I need your opinion on something...
Hey team - Dr. Colin here. Thank you for being a part of this growing community - I can't believe we already have over 1000+ members! And we are just getting started ๐Ÿ‘ REALLY IMPORTANT: I need your opinion on what would be most useful for you in getting the most value out of this page. Cast your votes below and I will Hone in on what our community finds most important. Thanks in advance team! All the best ๐Ÿค˜ Dr. C
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3 likes โ€ข May 23
I really enjoyed the two Q&A sessions so far. More of those would be awesome. Also some day in the life/ behind the scenes stuff would be great. I am a soon to be new father and love to see how you tackle being a family man, staying fit, and running multiple businesses. Florida looks fun and the pathos community looks great. Show us more brother! ๐Ÿค™
Squats during pregnancy?
I was wondering about your take on this. Iโ€™m currently in early 1st trimester with my second. When I was pregnant with my first, I had one doctor tell me to avoid squats and opt for lunges instead, reasoning that squatting can put too much pressure on the pelvic floor. While Iโ€™d much rather be safe than sorry and happy to stick to lunges, Iโ€™ve seen some people on IG (not doctors) claim that squats can help strengthen and lengthen the pelvic floor? Just curious about this. (I still practice deep squat stretching, just avoiding the squat in repetition). Thank you!
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2 likes โ€ข May 10
@Veronica Cook @Colin Pasque My wife is in her first trimester too (with our first) and we are both big into fitness. She wants to stay fit but also do the right amount of resting and self care. This post was super helpful. Thank you both for sharing. Our due date is Nov 18...must be close to yours Veronica! Here's to a happy and healthy pregnancy ๐Ÿงก
Supplements: what the heck is Dr. C taking? ๐Ÿค”
Hey crew, I got asked by an IG follower what supplements I am taking, and whether I was consuming everything on my supplement guide (you can find the guide in the Functional Athlete Secrets 101 course on Nutrition module). The answer is NO I am not taking everything on my supplement guide - that is more of a comprehensive list of suggestions to suite your unique needs. Here is my current stack: Morning: - TL Multi-vitmain - TL Krill oil - TL Gut health (probiotic) Day-Time: - TL Whey protein x 1.5 servings (~40g protein - usually in the morning for a 'snack') - TL HMB creatine (3-4x days per week post workout) - TL Hydration (post-workout) Night-time: - TL Joint Support - TL Magnesium bisglysinate And for those of you who don't know, I have Crohn's disease (got dx with it August 2023), so I am under the medical attention of a physician who has helped me get my inflammation under control medicinally to prevent the need for any severe surgeries. So far I am feeling incredible, and I know the supplement stack above has helped me in my recovery from this. The above stack is what works for ME - everyone is different and has different nutritional needs. I always recommend using supplements to help make up for what your diet lacks. When you use this approach, you won't waste money or consume things your body doesn't need. If you have any questions on the above stack, or need any suggestions, drop them below. Cheers to a new week - go get it! Dr. C
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Supplements: what the heck is Dr. C taking? ๐Ÿค”
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@Colin Pasque It's a bummer everything with gluten in it tastes so damn good ๐Ÿ˜ช
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@Colin Pasque I do a whey isolate protein shake with yogurt and milk about 5-6x a week. Seems like I should add creatine to the mix. Lots of good info out there supporting its benefits. Do you know of any negative implications for consuming a (obviously processed) protein powder for years and years? Is there a recommended time to cycle off? I always want to hit my protein goals and doing it with the powder instead of strictly food is easier and more convenient.
Struggling
I've been struggling with focus and motivation. I tend to way overthink things and I get overwhelmed easily, which leads to distraction and stress. I found an app called Trident Mindset, so going to see how it goes and will give you an update. It is daily exercises for one year that is supposed to lead to a stronger mind, leading to stronger focus and discipline, especially when life gets stressful. I am about to finish the Daily Flo (Full gym), one course left. I am going to start the dumbbell routine. Just finished a 6 day vacation. So completely refreshed and recovered and ready to push harder : )
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2 likes โ€ข Apr 23
@Ben Mccabe some things that have helped me focus increase... 1) get a whiteboard and hang it in your office. brain dump. getting things out of your head and "on paper" really declutters the mind and allows you to dictate and direct the priorities of the day/week/month/year. 2) consider your physical environment. a messy room can lead to a messy mind. make the good habits easily accessible (as a musician, I NEVER put my guitar in it's case...it is always at arms length). make less desirable habits harder to access (I am a gamer and can waste hours in the virtual world. I put my controller away in the closet and remove the batteries after every use. when I want to play...it is a TWO STEP process to get the controller out and put in the batteries to start playing). This brings intention to the things that I choose to do. 3) bring attention to your sleep hygiene. if you aren't getting enough sleep, it is harder to focus on anything. darken your room with blackout curtains. turn on a fan for white noise to cover sounds that may wake you in the night. place your cellphone in another room. make sure the temperature is cool. these techniques have drastically improve the quality and duration of my sleep since implementing 5+ years ago.
1 like โ€ข Apr 23
@Ben Mccabe Awesome. To use your tv example, you would put the remote away in a drawer or some hard to reach area and also remove the batteries. Then it is a royal pain in the butt to turn the thing on. That means you will only do it when you REALLY want to watch.
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Tyler McIntyre
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Surfer, guitar strummer, body movement student & practitioner. 37 y.o. husband & soon-to-be father. Seeking agency, connection, knowledge & purpose.

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