It's Been LONG overdue...life update, Gym Ownership to Coaching

 It's been a hot minute since I just gave you all a life update, blog from the heart and just let you know what's been going on in the MIKE OVER world.

You know, transitioning from being a GYM OWNER for 12 years to a online health coach, has been a insane test/trial and learning experience God has for sure wanted me to witness. 

I was the face of the city, seeing people daily, interacting, helping, assisting, training and organizing. I was fixing broken things, dealing with employees and trying to understand how locker rooms have so many issues(TRUE), with stalls, toilets and care. 

My daily work was never ending, where I was in there most mornings by 5am. 

The biggest thing is how I DID get my cup filled, daily. 

I got to be around people, help them, coach them and also be out of my home. 

I can't say much of that happens in the online world. 

I built this business to be able to help my family, so I could not be so stressed, busy and financially struggling.(For those of you who think gym owners are rich, think again, unless you come from money). I was given $500 from mamma and started it with just that, and my passion for this!

But ultimately, the coaching business online isn't much easier. 

In fact, harder.

I've learned some valuable lessons in it, where many do NOT see the behind the scenes, and my mom gets to witness SOME and even says "I would never want this job." -- 

We all know by now, owning a buisness is hard, but owning one where you are secluded from society and rely on online marketing to generate referrals with PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE is harder. 

I never liked being on camera, heck I never like looking at myself in the mirror. I've always struggled with personal image and confidence, lots of childhood bullying and always told I wasn't good enough. 

So for me to make reels, do lives, be on ABC News with LIVE TV.....

It's WAY out of my comfort zone, but I do it for the freedom I can have for my two beautiful kids. Many of you know Noah and Ellea are my pride and joy. Unfortunately, a divorce after closing my gym had a lot of tailspinning negativity surround me for many years and I have beat myself up long enough to know that everything happens for a reason, and I gave my best and just pray happiness, love, and have a "never stop believing" attitude toward what God can do and how he can work into your life. 

At times, I wanted to shut him out. I felt like he was purposely hurting me, crushing my soul, spirit and many of you I am sure have felt that way with your faith. 

The best reminder of your trials is outlined in Corinthians 2, 4:17 where Paul says: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

We have little time on this earth, but the trials we face here will be a stepping stone to what he has in store for us later! Those trials, KEEP pushing! 

It will get better. 

That's what has helped me see where my focus needs to be each and everyday.

Coaching in the online world is a tough thing, battling all these "pop up" trainers who post fake pics, use great expensive marketing and slander to coax you to their programs. 

90% of what you see online is fake. 

Yesterday I saw a guy do a reel saying to stop drinking water. 

The things I've done to build my brand and separate me, aside from ACTUALLY working with people 1-1 for over a decade(where MOST these coaches haven't seen someone in person), is using my story, heart and authentic self to just show people I am human. 

“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. 

At that time each will receive their praise from God.”

1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV

The is what we really want, right? To know the person helping you isn't some fake hero claiming he's helped thousands. 

I give you the GOOD days of my life, and I also give you the BAD. Many know my trials, struggles and battles and know I am a fighter and use this to motivate them. 

It's actually how my gym grew....

I had a severe road bike accident that left me mangled for 2 years and I rehabbed myself back to full health and ditched my final semester of college to open a gym and started with 5 friends in a garage and grew it to one of the largest and best things Franklin County will EVER have seen in Fitness. ( I know, I made it, hehe). 

But with all good things, come bad, and storms have been hitting. 

Let's be real, the TOP 3 causes of annual DOCTOR visits and uncontrollable STRESS in the USA are:

• Divorce
• Job Loss
• Death

I'll spare you the details, but all 3 hit me in 1 years time, not just ONE. 

Some therapists concluded I was so emotionally distraught that yes, I felt no need to be alive, and battled all this on top of losing all the money I had saved from half a year coaching and the gym. 

I was broke, divorced, without work and fighting for my kids.

Maybe you've been in a DARK place.....

Maybe you are COMPLETELY burned out with life in general...I mean, 2024 Work Force Trends research on mental health say 59% report extreme burnout at their job. Of which, 79% report it to be severe enough it's affecting their life and family. 

We are more stressed than ever! Our lives don't get easier, BUT we just get tougher!

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”

James 1:12

I know trials are what SHAPE us, teach us and mold us into the person we are destined to become in God's image. 

However, many of us NEVER get to that person, because the trials produce anger, greed, pain and ultimately SIN. 

Trust me, I've been angry. 

I've been confused. 

I've not understood and each time I see bad, I TRY to remind myself of all the GOOD God has done in my life. 

I own my own home, have two beautiful kids and a business that provides and serves our nation. 

You know, the truth is there....if you fixate ON the negatives, you will stay victim and complacent. 

You will NEVER grow in a mindset that is "why is everything happening to me."

Now, it's ok to be upset, have a bad day or unleash your anger on God. He can handle it, and he will listen to you.

But it's NOT okay to stay stuck, stay complacent and blame the world or those around you for your situation. 

You know what you CAN control, and what you CAN'T.....if you focus on those "Can'ts" ...

Life will be hard. 

Control what you can, how you respond to people and the love, respect and "slow to speak" mindset can help you pause and know how to properly access any bad situation you are going through. 

Ill snap a image of a book that changed the way I viewed my problems. It RANDOMLY popped up on my spotify one day and I felt it was a sign from God and read the whole things and was changed from a biblical and emotional state: 

Anyways, I know times can be hard. I know many of you watched me transition from gym ownership to coaching and I can truly say I like pieces of BOTH, but one thing I know I am gifted in is the spiritual ability to know, read and understand my clients and their issues so I can best guide them to the better life they deserve. 

If that's you....

And you've just been hanging on or never getting anywhere or ANY answers with your health, I encourage you to reach out. 

Revive Systems is something special, I know it. I sometimes DO NOT get how I am so knowledgeable with the human body and even menopausal women at that, LOL...YES I AM LAUGHING....I can even show you how I read tests here with a LIVE coaching call example to prove to you I know my stuff hehe

But I think years of working with women 1-1 and seeing them in person and hearing their pains and being able to try things helped me know how to be the best coach for them. 

This kinda outlines how I work and HOW I am different. 

Anyways, I got to get Noah and Ellea's Easter stuff setup today and maybe try to dig a hole for a plant....I am TRYING slowly to get a 50% green thumb in my life, but I hope you all have a BLESSED day and praying for peace, happiness and love. 

Apply for my VIP coaching here.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

James 1:5 

God Bless,

Mike, Noah and Ellea

It’s Not ❌just about calories in and calories out.

 It’s Not ❌just about calories in and calories out. 

Over the years I’ve worked with MANY forms of people, and some who I’ve even LOST as a client because I refuse to put them in a deficit to lose weight when in reality they need to correct gut health, cortisol, stress, sleep, etc….

👍🏼In order to do this you need to…well….actually EAT!

If you diet for long periods of time and you are at 1000 calories what do you think you got to do? Eat 800 calories? You think that’s healthy? 

This is why the industry is a disaster with coaches and “professionals” having clients do these silly things and not see the long terms effects that stem from it.

Not only will your hormones get out of whack…but like I EVEN noticed in years of my own life…

GUT health, stress, sleep and t3/t4 will be ruined and you will be stuck. Being stuck at 900 calories to lose weight puts far more stress on your nervous system than competing in back to back Ironman races, and YES….

I would know….the pic down is me when I was young and dumb and battling severe gut, hormone and stress….then the “before” picture was me having to eat 900 calories a day to maintain that body fat percentage.

Then lastly, the one on the right is me, healthy losing weight at 3,000 calories which is much more normal for my size and activity level. 

Did this happen overnight?

No….but you can’t think eating like a rabbit is “healthy” if you want to change your physique in the long run. If you need a coach for quick fixes, don’t look this way. I am into helping my clients FEEL better in the long run and get their ultimate body by fueling!

Your stress, energy, digestion, and sleep quality are far more important than your program you follow….

Why? 

🧐Because you will never get the body you want if you are not having healthy ranges of hormones and lifestyles. Your body relies on the systematic function of so many important pieces, so failing to stop and take a look at possible road blocks can just make your fitness regimen harder and possibly more dangerous.

More often than not, some of you may even have adrenal fatigue. So how can you calm down your adrenals and give your body a well-deserved chillax session? Here are three techniques we use…

1) Switch to being in caloric surplus, or at least caloric maintenance

When you’re hunkered down in a caloric deficit to lose weight, it’s no surprise your body is stressed. If you notice repeated energy drops while dieting, give yourself one day per week in caloric maintenance (or slight surplus) until you feel re-energized.

2) Add daily parasympathetic activities

The parasympathetic nervous system is known as “rest and digest”. We can help manage our stress levels by intentionally doing more parasympathetic activities during our daily routine. This week, grab a pillow and start by sitting for 5 minutes with a guided meditation app or mindful diaphragmatic breathing exercise.

3) Dial back your training

If you know you’re about to be hit by an avalanche of stress, give yourself permission to adjust your training. Cut your routine down by a few sets per exercise, so you can still get in and out of the gym consistently for all of your workouts.

Wondering what the best way to handle energy levels is for your particular situation? Or maybe you want to share what’s worked for you in the past.

These help? Let me know! I would love for you to comment your thoughts on this and if you ever got hit HARD from short term success you thought would last.

Have a kicks weekend!

Coach Mikey 

PS - Whatcha think? This was our family photo I was "tricked" into going LOL....But what I did learn after all these years is that my HEALTH is what makes me the BEST dad and husband....

And why I want that for each client I work with!

How to WORKOUT LESS and LOSE MORE weight....

Building Muscle after 40 can’t be done training like you were at the age of 20….

Why this seems to be a tough pill to swallow for many people I am not sure, but the amount of stress and responsibility you have now would make the 20 year old version of yourself NEVER want to grow up!

Not to mention, your energy and motivation to train have all been taken by the demands of family and your jobs.

Your diet resembles that of a teenage kid or worse yet…you try the “bulking diet” and don’t understand that you have no business bulking in your 50’s.

When you let lose on your diet, your belt notch notices.

Your mind isn’t sharp because of the rewinding episodes of Elmo and 5 conference calls you had at work….

This is a lot more than the biggest worry you had at 22 of what shot glass you were going to use for power hour on Friday night….

Decisions, decisions….

The decision you make to build muscle in your 40’s must be strategically planned. 

Your body doesnt respond to stress and inflammation the same.

The truth of the matter is YES….you can build muscle after 40, but you have to follow a few things.

You need to most likely lose fat first, then control the controllable like stress and sleep….because you might be shocked but what it….well…

What if I told you that everything you “know” about fitness is a lie?

What if you can…

• Work out less, but achieve more results?
• Work out 50 minutes, 3-4 times per week, and torch body fat quicker than ever before?
• Skip cardio and still watch your dad-bod disappear?
• Pack on muscle like Thor without eating like it's your second job?
• Leave people speechless by your transformation because you've achieved it by breaking all the ‘conventional’ rules of fitness?

Believe it or not, all of this is possible.

I know it's possible because I’ve done it myself—and I've coached hundreds of clients to do it too.

Don't just take my word for it, though.

Check out the transformation stories of some of my clients (below):

Jeff is down 20lbs and has NO more heart burn, no MORE PAIN in his hips and is leaner than ever! We are only just getting warmed up!



Or Chastity who dropped 20lbs also and over 6inches! She revamped her habits and began focusing on her daily sticking points like stress and sleep!



Which is all about stripping things down to the fundamentals, so all you have to do is execute, execute, execute. Gabby was another who saw a serious change within months of working with me. 

So if you’ve been throwing around the idea of working with a coach, let’s have a chat and see what you’ve got and what I can do for you.

Dr. John Rusin has a lot of good things to say about me, and he was voted America's TOP 10 Trainers in 2021!

And for a limited time, if you’re one of the first 7 people to fill out a coaching application AND book a call with me…

I’ll throw in two of my private collection of Fitness and Nutrition guides for FREE:

👉Weekend Cooking Guide: Cut your meal-prep time in half without slaving over another pot of boiled chicken breasts.

👉Easy Meal Prep Guide: LEARN how to meal prep and save time to have all your meals ready in minutes for your week. 

But overall, take away these tips today: 

• Get natural sunlight within the first 30 minutes of waking up.
• Supplement with magnesium and zinc.(Magnesium plays a role in over 300 chemical reactions inside the body, including many revolving around sleep, recovery, and stress management—all of these which play crucial roles in optimizing hormones)
• Reduce alcohol and drug consumption. Ideally, eliminate it.
• Remember, there isn't one restaurant out there that gives a shit if you are lean and healthy. They only care that their food tastes great because this is what will bring you back again to spend more money.
• Consume at least 20% of your calories from fat.
• Get lean (12-15% body fat for men).
• Get REST of 7-8 hours( just one week of sleeping 5 hours per night, their testosterone and hormones levels plummeted by 10-15%.)
• Rest from TRAINING…no more 6-7 day weeks! Your body needs to be able to RECOVER from your training. You cannot recover like you did when you were 20, so you need to work on RESTING more!

When it comes to nutrition, there’s no mythical fat burning magic with fasting, low carb and keto. They simply cause you to unknowingly eat less. It is definitely a viable strategy to lose weight, but they are not this superior diet people make it out to be. Some of my clients do them based on preference. If you can stick to it consistently without overcompensating, that’s great, but if you don’t want to do it, that’s cool too. There are plenty of other strategies to restrict calories.

Some claim that you dip into fat stores more quickly, which is partially true to an extent, but things even out and flip once you start eating and you burn less fat.

At the end of the day, it comes down to adherence and preference. The best diet is one that you can stick to and help you stay healthy. 

If you are tired of never getting where you want and spinning your wheels with uncertainty, I encourage you to take one of the spots to get a private call with me to see if you qualify for my coaching program. 

You CAN get the life and body you want!

>>>>> SCHEDULE HERE <<<<<< 

It starts with YOU!

Happy Sunday! 

Coach Mike 

Don't believe the CRAP 🤦🏻‍♂️

Over the next few weeks, you’re going to see a TON of crap promoted by fitness influencers. 14-day detoxes, 30-day challenges, “muscle-confusion” secrets, the latest and greatest chest/abs/bi’s/thighs blaster workouts… you’re going to be bombarded with options, most of which probably sound pretty good.

Truth is....

It's the exact reason you NEVER get the results you want in the first place. First of all, go back and read my ELITE article here.

Remember, sustainable results take TIME. If you are looking to build muscle, GREAT....dedicate 6-8+ months to it! Don't back out once you see a smidge of fat on your belly! You need to eat in a surplus and realize you wont be the skinny peeled model you want to be.

Want to lose weight? AWESOME....dont diet for 2+ months and keep telling yourself you are "strong enough" to beat the cravings. Your body will get ruined and hormone health will hit the shitter quicker than you can say BURPEE.

The BIGGEST issue everyone has is trying to rush their results. Truthfully, I map out my training and know the type I am doing for half a year!

Getting impatient and trying new programs every few weeks is the biggest mistake I see most “fitness” people make.

Stop being impatient and start being smart about the reality of knowing how long it took your body to be where it is today....

Some silly new workout program promising XYZ won't help you. 

What you SHOULD be focusing on this New Year is improving your LIFE battles. Mainly, the people you hang around!

The power of your environment is very, very real. Especially with regard to the company you keep.

While many coaches harp on you being the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with, it's ALSO important to look at it from the other viewpoint...

The negativity you drown yourself with will eventually ooze through your blood. Toxicity affects you in profound ways, from your emotional state to your very perception of reality and what truly is important in life. 

Many clients I've worked with ultimately find the GREATEST success when they get rid of the toxicity in their life holding them back. YES, it can be hard, but it will be WORTH it. Nothing is harder than having these conversations, but what happens is that it holds you back from being the best version of yourself. 

There’s a quote I love that encapsulates this well....

“Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assholes.”

Get rid of the assholes!
Stop trend hoping on your fitness routines.
Start enjoying your life and 2022! 

To do this, you need to be proactive and take a stand to finally change your life. If you live in fear, you will never get where you want. 

If you delay and say you will wait, you wil never get where you want.

Action, perfect or imperfect....is the key to growth!

I will be opening coaching spots the middle of January if you want to schedule a call to get started and see how I can help click here. 

Have a great week, 

Coach Mikey 

Why I'm THANKFUL ❤️

 ❤️The holiday always brings a WARM joy to my heart, because for years I’ve had the luxury of truly making an impact in other people’s life!

This is ultimately what saved my life. 

😓For years, I was unhappy. I felt like I didn’t matter.  I felt like I wasn’t “worth it.”

I allowed the people around me to bring me down and just soaked in the negative. It wasn’t until I opened Over-Achieve and saw God’s true calling for me that my gift 📖was helping others….

That I began to have a new vision and started feeling like I was making an IMPACT 👍🏽in everyone’s life.  Not only did this break me out of my shell, but it gave me a sense of hope.

It got me thinking that I DO have a calling, a niche, a gift that I can use to change lives.  I used this as momentum to build, grow and change thousands of lives in my community, which is what this picture represents. 

Each Thanksgiving, I would have my members write their NEXT YEAR GOALS 💯 on slips of paper and hang on our gym Christmas Tree 🎄…sure, something maybe simple and pointless to you….

But I would go home that night and read EVERY one and take it to heart. My wife remembers me analyzing them each, and some of my favorites were:

“I want to be able to bounce quarters off my booty next year😂”

“I want to have one ab visible 😂”

We all have goals we want to accomplish, and we all spend the holidays trying to scrounge up what we want to do in the New Year….

But 📣what many forget is one thing that can be the KEY 🔑to helping you reach them….

💓That person behind the scenes at home reading and planning your next move for you!

If you need help moving into the New Year on the foot you want, send me a message today! 

But most importantly, take time today to relax and spend time with loved ones and eat some AMAZING food, guilt-free!

You deserve it!

Many of us with nutrition and fitness goals struggle on Thanksgiving or other food-based holidays. We might fear overeating and attempt to restrict ourselves at our Thanksgiving meal, or perhaps aim to reduce calories in the days leading up to the holiday. Alternatively, we might take a more relaxed approach and eat whatever on Thanksgiving.⁣
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I'm not one to tell you what to do here — how you choose to approach your nutrition on Thanksgiving is entirely up to you. 
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Almost ALL of us have struggled in the last year and have been dealing with certain things that could use some happiness and upbeat acts of kindness. 
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There will come a day when we look back and wish we could spend one more holiday with a grandparent, parent, sibling, child, dog....so don't take today for granted!

A great mentor of mine had a great post this week....

Happy Thanksgiving!

Coach Mikey