In this episode of GuyShrink, host Bill Roman sits down with fitness coach Ricky May of Perrysburg, Ohio, for a wide-ranging conversation on building real strength—physical and mental. Ricky shares how he went from an average high school athlete to a full-time coach, and why showing up and following a plan beats wandering the gym aimlessly. They dig into beating gym comparison ("comparison is the thief of joy"), reframing motivation (you don't wait to feel like it—you just go, like brushing your teeth), and the "Rule of Five" that takes the pressure off having a perfect workout every time. Ricky also unpacks his "tactical retreat" philosophy—knowing when to step back and recover, whether after a life crisis or just a tough training block. The two also explore nutrition as a relationship rather than a fad diet (small, sustainable changes over restriction), what it really means to "listen to your body," and how action can be an antidote to anxiety and despair. Ricky closes with simple, doable advice: start with steps, keep a food diary, and focus on being just 1% better every day. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or someone intimidated to start, this episode is full of practical, encouraging guidance. Find Ricky on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @RickieLeeMay.

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