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Michael Mercieca shares his powerful story of transformation through judo and how a tough-love coach changed the trajectory of his life from a bullied, anemic child to a champion athlete.

• Former professional athlete nicknamed "The Silver Moose" by his judo coach at age 11
• Found judo at Pinewood Judo Club after being bullied at school and within his large immigrant family
• Coach Don Werner built champions through high expectations and no-nonsense approach to competition
• Pivotal moment when his coach disqualified him from a tournament for poor sportsmanship
• Competed in heavyweight categories despite being smaller, developing strategic fighting approaches
• Transformed from constantly losing (11 silver medals) to becoming a champion
• At almost 64, maintains 12.5% body fat through consistent training and disciplined habits
• Currently works in technology sales but applies judo principles to business success
• Credits writing down goals daily since childhood as key to maintaining focus
• Believes in finding your "why" as motivation for fitness and life goals

Take control of your health through consistent habits - you don't have to like it, you just have to do it. What you measure, you manage. Start with small goals, track your progress, and keep moving forward.

More info About Don Werner:

• 55 years as a coach
• Coached 4 World Champions
• 132 Black Belts
• 296 National Champions
• 822 National Medals – Gold/Silver/Bronze
• 1 Olympic Silver Medal – Four Olympians
• 9 European Title
• 2 Commonwealth Medals
• 28 World medals
• 144 National British Squad Members
• Coached a National Champion Every Year since 1968
• …and 5 Dogs (Chows)

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We've just discovered our national powerlifting rankings, with Bart placing #2 in Texas and #20 nationally in Masters 2 division, while Mitch ranks #8 in Texas and #44 nationally in Masters 1 division.

• Bart spent time in Newport Beach teaching his son, niece, and nephew how to surf
• Mitch traveled to New York for a media tour promoting Nick Bare's book "Go One More"
• The book sold out within one hour of launch and now has over 30,000 copies in circulation
• Nick Bare's following has grown from 700K to 1.5M followers and continues to expand
• Bart booked a fitness modeling gig with Restore Hyper Wellness specifically for their 45+ demographic
• The production team created dramatic scenes including a "Terminator-like" exit from a cryo-chamber
• Both hosts are maintaining their training schedules and considering upcoming powerlifting competitions

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Mitch, Bart, and their guest Britt dive into their Spin the Zin discussions, covering everything from favorite movies to embarrassing songs, revealing surprising connections between personal preferences and core values.

• Top three movies reveal emotional connections – from The Natural and Dead Poets Society to the entire John Wick franchise
• Sports teach kids crucial life skills: teamwork, respecting authority, handling both victory and defeat with grace
• Creative sports mascots like the Wampus Cats and Banana Slugs trump generic Panthers and Tigers every time
• Family vacation spots become meaningful traditions – from New Mexico cabins to Newport Beach houses
• Embarrassing memorized songs connect us to specific life moments, from McDonald's jingles to Tupac albums
• Our favorite movies reflect deeper aspects of our personalities, like Mitch's connection to the "reluctant hero" narrative

To Learn more about GLP-1s and Set Up a TeleMed Call with Solutions RX, use this link:

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To Learn more about Getting in Shape with Barton's company Team Bryan Wellness, check out http://teambryanwellness.com

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Visit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.com

Visit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com