Whether we're trying to cut out processed foods, get fit, or lose one bad habit or another, the biggest obstacle is always… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I don't eat energy bars when I'm out on the water all day. In fact, I don't need to eat anything. My… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Simple whole foods have powered our bodies for generations. You can't game the system with meal replacements, fake ingredients, or fad diets. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
All the exercise in the world won't get you into good health if you eat nothing but sugar and carbs. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
If you're eating right, a triathlete can go for hours and hours on a couple tablespoons of almond butter and your own… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
As soon as you cut sugar out of your diet, you'll lose the craving for the stuff entirely and won't even be… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Omega-3s may be the single best supplement you can take on a regular basis. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Start to think about food as a fuel source and you'll see real results. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I normally have a calorie-packed mushroom coffee for breakfast and a big lunch and dinner. But when I'm resting, I'll make a… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
You want to have diversity in your diet. Too much red meat can leave me feeling sluggish, and sometimes my body will… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
It's tempting to make nutrition feel restrictive. But rather than count calories or macros in a meal, I simply avoid most processed… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Pleasure is definitely a part of my diet, and I regularly eat delicious whole foods. But my main priority is to eat… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I always eat dinner with my wife, Gabrielle, and on most nights we have a smoked or roasted meat like lamb with… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
When you don't use sugar in your diet, all of the sudden fruits are really sweet. Honey is really sweet. Your taste… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I am a big believer in butter coffee, turmeric, and medicinal mushrooms. These items have a material impact on how I feel… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
There hasn't been one diet in the history of diets that has worked on a large scale. That's because good nutrition has… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
I love food. Not just because it tastes great, but because it's fuel for my body. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
Whenever I can get a nutrient or health benefit from a root, an herb, or a functional food instead of a pill,… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share Image
The amount of things you can do with a kettlebell is unsurpassed by any other training equipment - dumbbells, resistance machines, free weights. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
People don't think much about breathing. Of all the things we take for granted, breathing has to be number one - even though it's… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
I need a big wave to really excel. The smaller stuff is a bit like...ballet for me. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
What separates great athletes from mediocre ones isn't only talent and training - it's also how well they can handle discomfort. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
People always ask me when they see me working out, "What are you training for?" The answer is I'm training for life. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
I love espresso... You could give me five shots of espresso, a quarter stick of butter, a quarter stick of coconut oil and other… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
Anyone who knows what he's doing takes a serious attitude toward a risky situation and doesn't take it lightly. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
You want to have diversity in your diet. Too much red meat can leave me feeling sluggish, and sometimes my body will clue me… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
When you weight train, take your ego out of the equation. If you pick up a giant rack and start squatting, you can throw… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
The biggest mistake anyone can make is being too strict. That stress far outweighs the value of what you're doing. There's a disciplined way… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
There needs to be a reason to go, so you go deeper into whatever place you're visiting to find those unforgettable experiences. — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
While swimming is a great workout, it's also one of the best activities for recovery. It improves the flexibility in your arms and shoulders,… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
Most people don't stretch, because, in a way, it's one of the activities that hurts us the most. It's instantly uncomfortable, which isn't true… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
To me, there's nothing worse than waking up and realizing that the sun's already been up for awhile. I feel like I've missed out,… — Laird Hamilton Copy Share
