<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[S.D. Fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainable Fitness for Lasting Change]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:05:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What My Clients Have Taught Me About Coaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first became a trainer, I thought being good at this job was mostly about knowing what exercises to prescribe, how many sets and reps someone needed, and how to help them reach a physical goal. Those things still matter, but years of working with real people have taught me that knowing fitness and knowing how to coach someone are two very different skills. The longer I do this, the more I realize that the relationship between a coach and client can be just as important as the program...]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/what-my-clients-have-taught-me-about-coaching</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a87604360990c8392c8381f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_87adf75a5d05454d811271c3dc134700~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Trying to Earn Your Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most damaging ideas we've created around fitness is that food has to be earned. People talk about needing to work out before Thanksgiving dinner, doing extra cardio because they ate dessert, or punishing themselves in the gym on Monday because they enjoyed themselves over the weekend. Somewhere along the way, exercise stopped being something we do to become healthier and stronger and became a way to pay a debt every time we eat something we think we shouldn't have.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/stop-trying-to-earn-your-food</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7cb0eef1f88bc38bde1502</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:45:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_8a6d8f49a0d24b31b1daf1aae212b005~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discipline Is Also Knowing When to Rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's another side of discipline that doesn't get talked about nearly as much, especially among people who are extremely driven. Sometimes discipline means pushing yourself through a difficult workout, but sometimes it means recognizing that your body needs a break and actually giving it one. ]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/discipline-is-also-knowing-when-to-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7c7a1abc8e587d4399228a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_725563396856452d4c2d45~mv2_d_6000_4000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Need to Be in Shape to Hire a Personal Trainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waiting until you're in shape to hire a trainer is a little like waiting until your car is running perfectly before taking it to a mechanic. You don't need to prove anything before you ask for help, and you certainly don't need to reach some imaginary level of fitness before you're worthy of coaching. You simply need to be willing to start where you are today.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/you-don-t-need-to-be-in-shape-to-hire-a-personal-trainer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b9882f1f88bc38bdb7c0a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:59:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_bae4df4e476f4765a2291475a7866572~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Accountability Works (Even When Motivation Doesn't)]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest lessons I've learned as both a coach and a client is that consistency almost always beats motivation. There are plenty of days when I don't feel like training. There are mornings when getting out of bed sounds a lot less appealing than another hour of sleep. The difference isn't that motivated people never have those thoughts. The difference is that successful people build systems that keep them moving forward even when they don't feel like it.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/why-accountability-works-even-when-motivation-doesn-t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74c2017e238b0b8adaa100</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_3c6bea91f9db4d1ea3bd6306a6bde570~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stewardship Starts With Your Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most Christians hear the word stewardship, they immediately think about money. We think about tithing, generosity, giving faithfully, and managing our finances wisely because those are the topics most often discussed in church. Those things absolutely matter, but stewardship is much bigger than our bank account. In reality, stewardship is about faithfully managing everything God has entrusted to us, and one of the greatest gifts He has placed in our care is our own body.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/stewardship-starts-with-your-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70d898f20e59031dfb61e2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_bb1842f8a7994341a11cf1960fd3f7e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Became a Personal Trainer (Again)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owning a gym taught me more about leadership, business, and responsibility than I could have imagined. It also gave me the opportunity to work alongside some incredible people and watch talented trainers build their own client base. Seeing them succeed was something I genuinely cared about because I knew those clients weren't just appointments on a calendar. They represented rent, groceries, children, and families depending on them.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/why-i-became-a-personal-trainer-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b9a8dcedecef173ac20dc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:30:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_b7940d7e5a0241789e8ca75a42a8b3d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protein: The Most Misunderstood Macro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mention the word "protein," and you'll usually get one of two reactions. Some people think they're already eating plenty because they had eggs for breakfast or grilled chicken with dinner. Others immediately think of bodybuilders carrying gallon jugs of water and drinking protein shakes every few hours.

The truth falls somewhere in the middle.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/protein-the-most-misunderstood-macro</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6ba0e85cf1d22b8d732000</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6d6a634a30464667645749~mv2_d_6016_4016_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Kids Are Watching More Than They're Listening]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the things I think about most as a father isn't what my kids hear me say. It's what they see me do. Every parent wants to teach their children honesty, kindness, discipline, perseverance, and responsibility. We spend countless hours reminding them to make good choices and hoping those lessons stick. While those conversations absolutely matter, our children usually learn far more from our actions than they ever will from our words.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/your-kids-are-watching-more-than-they-re-listening</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b7dfd7882b714f0d7acad</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_8fb49341201945019ec456dc342db010~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Progressive Overload Explained Like You're Five]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest mistakes people make in the gym is doing the exact same workout for months and expecting different results. They use the same weights, perform the same number of repetitions, rest the same amount of time, and wonder why nothing changes. Eventually they start looking for a new workout program because they assume the old one stopped working.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/progressive-overload-explained-like-you-re-five</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67e3d665a8c8dd285e8512</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_e3f396f77e6c48d6abf07a6f589278b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens During Your First Personal Training Consultation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walking into a gym for the first time can feel intimidating, but scheduling a consultation isn't a commitment to personal training. It's simply an opportunity to have a conversation with someone who's helped hundreds of people work toward their goals.

]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/what-happens-during-your-first-personal-training-consultation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a67c5c5b59210289e96653d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_033d45164d4347e2a97455574be9f28e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motivation Is Temporary. Discipline Changes Your Life.]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever told yourself, "I'll start when I feel motivated," you're not alone. It's one of the biggest lies people unknowingly tell themselves. We tend to believe successful people wake up every morning excited to work out, eat healthy, and chase their goals. The reality is much less glamorous.

Most successful people simply show up anyway.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/motivation-is-temporary-discipline-changes-your-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63890350d242d1c8908e51</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_c3b1fd503f4c43838d0f655214c56115~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat Loss Isn't About Starving Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one piece of advice I'd like to erase from the fitness industry, it's the idea that losing fat means eating as little as possible. Somewhere along the way, people started believing that being hungry all day is a sign they're doing things right. They skip meals, avoid carbohydrates, and spend their day trying to ignore their stomach growling because they think suffering is part of the process.

The truth is much simpler. ]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/fat-loss-isnt-about-starving-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fb75863357ddf4dcc7208</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_6c751e207da34e229bcd4fbb7a41bc21~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make in the Gym (And How to Avoid Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I still remember what it felt like walking into a gym where it seemed like everyone knew exactly what they were doing. There were people lifting weights I'd never touched, machines I'd never used, and enough conflicting advice floating around to make anyone second guess themselves.



After years of coaching clients, I've realized something....]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/the-biggest-mistakes-beginners-make-in-the-gym-and-how-to-avoid-them-the-tattooed-trainer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e6e18fa1961e00432a405</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9b38f381ec89469ab2bff4021892f229.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mirror Lied: How Posing Helped Me Fight Body Dysmorphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before I ever thought about stepping on a bodybuilding stage, I struggled with how I saw myself. Even after losing weight, I rarely saw the progress everyone else seemed to notice. Friends and family would tell me I looked different, but when I looked in the mirror, all I could see were the things I still wanted to change.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/the-mirror-lied-how-posing-helped-me-fight-body-dysmorphia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5e68d761674ad8b6e0e815</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:30:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_215e82d12a9249e986ee4faacaa8ddfa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Finally Decided to Take My Own Health Seriously]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year ago, I made one decision that changed everything. This is the story of how taking ownership of my health led to losing over 75 pounds, rediscovering confidence, and finding a new purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/why-i-finally-decided-to-take-my-own-health-seriously</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5d136e49a4375e79a50f03</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_7ff94d5b4ca545d29410cc541250230b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transforming My Fitness Journey Through the Wisdom of Proverbs 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparing to teach Proverbs 13 during my church’s annual "31 Days of Proverbs" Bible study became much more than a lesson for others. As I studied the chapter, I kept seeing my current fitness and bodybuilding journey reflected in its wisdom. The more I prepared to teach, the more I realized God was teaching me. This chapter became a mirror, showing me where I was growing and where I still needed work, not just physically, but spiritually and personally. Over the past year, I have lost about...]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/transforming-my-fitness-journey-through-the-wisdom-of-proverbs-13</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5bd9535e7d848635e243a3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:06:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_b327833534734d9a96be0da91cff57f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_965,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking the Power of Consistency: How to Get 1% Better Every Day in Fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[In fitness, many people chase big, fast results. Social media shows dramatic transformations, and success stories often highlight rapid progress. This can make anyone feel like their own efforts are too slow or ineffective. But real, lasting fitness gains usually come from steady, small improvements over time. The idea of getting just 1% better every day captures this perfectly. It’s a simple approach that builds momentum and leads to meaningful change over weeks, months, and years. This post...]]></description><link>https://www.thetattooedtrainer.com/post/unlocking-the-power-of-consistency-how-to-get-1-better-every-day-in-fitness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5bd635f41b637093b203bc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:44:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3e98bf_6d7e44c06a8041aebd5b60020785e400~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rob Hamilton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>