Raff's Brain #178: FITNESS AT 50 - Zach HITS 1,000 Sessions & Raff HITS the Buffet!

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Riffin' with Raff, Rob reconnects with cousin and fitness coach Zachariah Lawson for a post-Thanksgiving debrief. They discuss what happens when discipline takes a backseat to family, food, and freezing weather—and how to bounce back with intention. Rob reflects on walking as a new lifestyle, why environment matters more than we think, and the hilarious psychology behind buying four bags of chips because "it's a deal." Meanwhile, Zach celebrates a career milestone and shares insights on simplifying nutrition and finding fitness rhythm. Together, they trade stories, brainstorm future content, and double down on personal goals. It’s a real conversation about setbacks, structure, and showing up—just in time for the holiday stretch.

Outline:

• Reuniting after Thanksgiving: wins, slips, and food regrets
• The power of hot yoga and starting strong
• The psychology of laziness and environmental drift
• Freezing temps and the excuse treadmill
• Zach’s take on returning home and reactivating old habits
• Rob’s chip-buying saga and the manipulation of bulk sales
• Shared laughs over Costco, drug dealer tactics, and nacho math
• Minimalist meal strategies and repeatable routines
• Benefits of walking for lifestyle and mental clarity
• Rob’s reflection on past commutes and wasted time
• Autonomous car brainstorm: workouts in transit?
• Zach’s big promotion and 1,000+ session milestone
• Rob’s new LinkedIn project and creative momentum
• Pushing each other forward: discipline, creativity, and accountability
• Looking ahead: December goals and the 2026 mindset

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