- I Guess I Am Batman (Peesonified )Came to the state park to ruck. Ended up rescuing a bat from a urinal. No cape, no glory — just a weird little moment that somehow made me Batman for the day. Continue reading →
- Go Ruck YourselfHow 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 into a vest and head straight into the sunset like a weighted cowboy. Some music … Continue reading →
- Being Rich Isn’t a Qualification: Why the ‘Businessman President’ Myth Needs to DieWe’ve been sold the myth that being a businessman makes you fit to run a country. But real leadership isn’t about profits, branding, or coin-flip luck — and men like Trump and Musk prove just how dumb that myth can be. Continue reading →
- How I Use Social MediaI use social media like a crowbar—to pry open reach and pull people back to what I actually own: my site. Here’s how I flip the algorithm and use it to my advantage. Continue reading →
- Cross-Iterative Learning: Mastery Through MomentumFor two years I asked people how to learn faster. No one had a real answer. So I built one. It’s called Cross-Iterative Learning — and it’s how I’ve leveled up everything in my life by switching between projects instead of obsessing over one. It works because it mirrors how real life works. Continue reading →
- The Rise of the Anti-Influencer: Why Being Real Is the Only Way to WinI 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 →
- 5 Everyday Things That Bring Me HappinessThe sun. Rucking. Smoothies. Clean water. And creating something real. These are the five things that make life better—every single day. Continue reading →
- The Prestonverse Collection: Action Figures From Across the MultiverseI didn’t just join the action figure trend. I became the trend. Introducing the Prestonverse: fully customized, AI-powered, collector-worthy versions of me — and no shady Facebook app required. Continue reading →
- What I Learned in High School (Besides How to Carry a 50 lb Pack Before It Was Cool)High school taught me how to show up, think critically, and carry real weight. From varsity tennis to chess club president, those lessons are still carrying me. Continue reading →
- Greater Fool Economics: Why You’re Still Working While AI Writes ThisYou were told tech would free you—but you're still grinding while AI takes your job and billionaires take your future. This is the economy of illusions, where effort doesn’t equal reward, and productivity means nothing if you're not the one getting paid. Continue reading →
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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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Tagged 100 pound ruck, apple watch ultra 2, bucked up, calorie burn, camelbak, fat burning, fitness journey, fitness transformation, gopro max 360, personal training, Preston Shamblen, rogue fitness, ruck challenge, ruck training, rucking, the heavy, weight loss, wolf tactical
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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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Tagged ambassador, Beta-Alanine, bucked, Bucked Up Ambassador, Bucked Up review, BulkSupplements, deer, deer antler velvet, fat loss transformation, fitness update, IGF-1, L-Citrulline, muscle recovery, personal training, photo, pre-workout supplements, progress, supplement review, TheFeed.com, weight loss journey, workout stack
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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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