Sober Warrior (new post for "Dry July")


Have you seen my new Sober Warrior newsletter?

If you’re…

— Training hard but waking up foggy
— Eating clean but still stuck with stubborn fat
— Recovering slower than you used to… and “one or two drinks” have quietly turned into most nights

You might really dig this week’s post:

-> SOBER WARRIOR - Alcohol's impact on weight loss goals

If this doesn’t apply to you and you’re only here for the kettlebell content — all good. We’ll be back to regularly scheduled programming tomorrow.

— Forest Vance
Former Pro Football Player
Certified Personal Trainer
M.S., Human Movement
Owner, FVT Warrior Wellness
Current M.S. Candidate, Addiction Counseling
ForestVanceTraining.com

PS - If you KNOW this is for you - "Dry July" Edition of the Sober Warrior Challenge starts in a few short days - details and grab your spot here:

-> 30-day Sober Warrior Challenge - Dry July 2026

Forest Vance Training, Inc.

We specialize in kettlebells for fat loss in individuals aged 40 and up. Serving Lee’s Summit, MO and Offering Online Training Worldwide

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