Sober Warrior (new post for "Sober October")


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 post:

-> SOBER WARRIOR - You quit drinking. Now what?

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

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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