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- I Built the Rucking App I Wish I Had When I Started
I finally built the rucking app I wish I had when I started my 90-lb weight loss journey. It tracks real ruck calories using your bodyweight, pack weight, distance, effort level, and pack type—things most fitness trackers ignore. Watch the demo, see it in action on the trail, and grab it now on Google Play. Continue reading - Why I Bought a Trap Bar and Two Sets of CAP Bumper Plates During Prime Day
I picked up a CAP trap bar and two sets of bumper plates during Prime Day — about 70¢ per pound with free shipping. Here’s why it’s the best move I’ve made for counteracting desk life. Continue reading - My Custom 26-Foot Carbon Fiber Pool Pole
I always wanted a pool pole that could handle the biggest jobs. This custom 26-foot carbon fiber pole is stronger, lighter, and longer than aluminum — with quick releases that make it fast and fun to use. Continue reading - Daily Prompt — What Life Without a Computer Looks Like
Life without a computer wouldn’t change much for me—I already spend hours outdoors rucking and working in the Texas sun. The real difference is economic: computers help me connect, grow my pool business, and share projects like Rucking.pro. For me, the key isn’t abandoning technology, but finding balance between time outside and intentional time online. Continue reading - Why I Made the Rocket Equation Calculator (and What It Means for Space Travel)
The rocket equation doesn’t lie. Starship can’t reach Mars, can’t land, and can’t even reach orbit properly. This post breaks down why I built TheRocketEquation.com — to bring physics back into the space race. Continue reading - 🧠 Why I Built a Full Rucking Weight Loss Calculator
Most people don’t realize how effective rucking is for fat loss — or how off their smart watch really is. This calculator fixes that. Here’s why I built Continue reading - The Irony of Ozempic: Paying for the Willpower You Refused to Build
Ozempic is marketed as medicine, but it's really a subscription to self-denial. You're not gaining health — you're outsourcing willpower, gambling with your hormones, and calling it progress. Continue reading - How Many Calories Does Rucking Burn? Here’s the Calculator I Built to Find Out
Most fitness apps lie to you about rucking. I built a free calorie calculator that gives real estimates based on your weight, added load, and intensity — no sign-up, no BS. Continue reading - Facebook Won’t Let You Search Kratom — But It’ll Sell You 7-OH Candy That Can Kill You
Facebook blocks users from searching the word “kratom,” but still allows paid ads for unregulated 7-OH products — a synthetic compound known to cause respiratory shutdown in small doses. This article breaks down the platform’s dangerous double standard. Continue reading - Rucking Over 50: How a Weighted Vest Can Save You From Medical Debt (and Early Death)
Rucking is one of the most effective and accessible ways to lose fat, gain strength, and avoid medical debt — especially if you're over 50. Learn why walking with weight works when other fitness routines fail. Continue reading
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Facebook Won’t Let You Search Kratom — But It’ll Sell You 7-OH Candy That Can Kill You
Facebook blocks users from searching the word “kratom,” but still allows paid ads for unregulated 7-OH products — a synthetic compound known to cause respiratory shutdown in small doses. This article breaks down the platform’s dangerous double standard. Continue reading
Posted in Drugs, Health and Fitness, Scams, Social Media
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7-OH: You’re Either Lucky… or You Ain’t
Sold in candy-colored packaging, 7-OH is one of the most dangerous substances in your local head shop. With dosages so small you can’t see them, and risks that shut down your body, this synthetic kratom compound isn’t a vibe — it’s a coin flip with death. Continue reading
Posted in Drugs, Health and Fitness, Scams, Truth Bomb
Tagged 7-OH, breathing suppression, candy disguised drugs, drug warning, gas station drugs, grim reaper satire, head shop dangers, kratom, kratom dangers, kratom isolate, opioid risks, overdose awareness, painkiller alternatives, survival not guaranteed, synthetic kratom
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If I Keep Seeing Ads for 7-OH, I’m Posting This Article Everywhere
I don’t drink, don’t take prescriptions, and I live clean. But one small dose of 7-OH kratom wrecked me. Stomach shut down. Mood collapsed. I felt like I was dying. This isn’t “just kratom” — it’s a synthetic opioid in party packaging. And nobody’s warning you how dangerous it really is. So I am. Somebody’s gotta stand up. Continue reading
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Tagged 7-hydroxymitragynine, 7-OH, chemical dependency, drug warning, fitness vs. addiction, gastroparesis, gut health, kratom, kratom withdrawal, opioid danger, personal trainer perspective, rucking over drugs, serotonin, supplement safety, synthetic kratom, unregulated supplements
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Go Ruck Yourself
How do you unwind after a demanding day? How do I unwind after a demanding day? Easy. I throw on a 50 lb vest and tell the world to go ruck itself. Some people pop bottles. I pop steel plates … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt Responses, Day One Daily Prompts!, Fitness, Health and Fitness, Rucking, Self Improvement
Tagged daily prompt, dailyprompt, dailyprompt-1915, decompressing, fitness, fitness lifestyle, go ruck yourself, heavy vest therapy, journal entry, mental health, no filters, Outdoor Fitness, personal training, real effort, rucking, stress relief, Texas Rucking, vest life, walking meditation, weight vest, weighted workouts, wordpress prompt
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The Rise of the Anti-Influencer: Why Being Real Is the Only Way to Win
I lost 90 lbs alone in the Texas heat—no filters, no followers, no hype. Just rucking with 50 pounds on my chest and the decision to change. This is the rise of the anti-influencer, and why being real is the only way to win. Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health and Fitness, Motivation, Rucking, Self Improvement, Weight Loss
Tagged Anti-Influencer, Authentic Fitness, Bucked Up Ambassador, fitness motivation, Fitness Without Social Media, Grit Over Glam, No Filter Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, personal transformation, Real Progress, rucking, Solo Training, Texas Rucking, Walk Off the Weight, weight loss journey
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Personal Training with Preston Shamblen
I didn’t become a certified personal trainer because I needed a job—I did it because I wanted to know everything I could about real, lasting transformation. After losing 90 pounds and training for years, I realized the learning never stops. This page shares my story, my certifications, and what’s coming next for those ready to change their lives.
One Mile, 105 Pounds, and the Real Measure of Power: My Journey to 3rd Place in Rogue Fitness’ ‘The Heavy’ Challenge
I carried 105 pounds for a mile in 14:03—landing 3rd place in Rogue Fitness’ “The Heavy” challenge for 2025. This post breaks down the full video, gear, calorie burn, and how rucking helped me lose 90 pounds and get under 10% body fat. Real power isn’t money—it’s work you can measure. Continue reading
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How to Lose Weight – Part 1?
Let’s be real — I’m probably not going to write this perfectly on the first try. I can tell you exactly what to eat and what to do, and yes, it will work every time… but that’s not always the … Continue reading
Progress Update: Down 90 lbs, Under 10% Body Fat, and Now a Bucked Up Ambassador 💪
I guess you could say things are going pretty well. I am now down 90 lbs. from my maximum, I’m below 10% body fat, I got a small(so far) sponsorship from TheFee… Continue reading
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Supplements and Nutrition I Use or Have Used: A Glossary-Style Guide
Protein: Orgain Organic Protein + Superfoods Powder Vitamins: vitafusion Gummy Vitamins for Men, Berry Flavored Daily Multivitamins for Men, 150 count Ma… Continue reading
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Tagged amino acids, Beta Alanine, bucked up, consume, creatine, fitness glossary, fitness journey, fitness supplements, IGF-1, L-Citrulline, muscle recovery, natural supplements, nutrition, nutrition stack, performance supplements, personal training, pre-workout, Preston Shamblen, protein, protein powder, supplements, vitamins, weight loss
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My Favorite Protein Smoothie Recipe For Muscle Gain And Weight Loss
This is my go-to protein smoothie recipe for building muscle, losing fat, and fueling workouts. Quick to make, customizable, and packed with ingredients that actually work—this blend helped me lose 25 lbs and stay consistent. Plus, I break down the why behind every ingredient and include helpful links to recreate it at home. Continue reading
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