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What's up beautiful people?! Typically my blogs are about something motivating, exciting, workout tip, or something along thoes lines, but today we're going to do a complete 180. Instead of really even being a "blog", I'm going to be treating today as kind of a journal entry to the start of my journey. Now, what journey am I exactly talking about? Well, it's the same journey that most people who come through my gyms doors are on; losing weight, getting more muscle definiton, feeling better and overall being happier in their own skin... "but wait Micah, you're a trainer and are already in great shape, so what're you talking about?". Want to know? Keep reading.
So, last July I started my bulk (I do every year), but this year I took it a lot more serious than I normally do and really wanted to put on muscle. Inevitably with bulking though, you gain fat also. Gaining fat and muscle also means gaining weight. In a nut shell, I put on about 30 pounds during my bulk and also put on some really good size. By now you might be thinking, "Ok cool story bro, what're you b****ing about?".
Well, the time has come to "cut" and shed away the body fat to reveal the hard work I did put in. The only issue; I'm just not feeling it. I know what I need to be doing to start losing the weight, but I just haven't wanted to. I know I should be tracking my calories better, eating cleaner, moving more, etc., but again, I. Just. Don't. Want. To. Why? Because losing weight is tough. It takes discipline and dedication and that is exactly what I've been lacking in.
I keep coming up with excuses or saying to myself that I'll start next week with hitting my diet and training hard... then Monday rolls around and whoops, I don't feel it and decide, once again, I'll get it together next week. This has been the story line since my cut technically started January 4th. Want to know where I'm at with my cut? I'm down a whopping ONE pound and maybe 1% BF. Who's to blame? ME! Today has been a total wake up call and this "blog" is me calling myself out on my shit and letting all of you know about it too.
We've all been in this place before where we have a goal in mind and no matter how good our intentions may be; we just keep starting over (or not starting at all) for one reason or another. And sadly, a lot of people (including myself) get stuck in this cycle and then see their health or life getting worse and worse. Before you know it you're 50 pounds overweight, stuffing your face with fast food, and rocking a 6-pack, but not the 6-pack you'd like to have. Instead it's a 6-pack of brewskis that is continuously with you to help you cope and forget about the shit storm you've turned into.
I just want to pause real quick and see I'm not that bad yet, but could be soon enough!
Back to the topic at hand; so how do we get out of this funk? Honestly, it comes down to be real with yourself and calling yourself out on the shit you've been doing (or not doing). Trust me, no one likes being called out on their shit, but it's exactly what needs to happen to kick change into place and that's exactly what I'm doing starting today!
I know that I have absolutely no good excuse or reason as to why I haven't taken my goal more seriously. Because of that, it stops today. Today I honestly tried to come up with reasons and tried telling myself I would start next week, but on my way to work I just hit me like a ton of bricks. THERE IS NO EXCUSE. I've just been lazy and have been comfrotable with what I've been doing. Which there is nothing wrong with being comfortable unless you want to change. If you want to change and attain a goal then you need to get used to being uncomfortable.
So here it is guys. This is me laying it all out for you. I've been lazy and have been letting my physique and mind pay the price. Once one thing starts getting lazy it will start to affect other parts of your life and cause you to get lazy there too! If you feel like it's just you that might deal with this just know, you're not alone! This is common and happens to everyone including myself! Does that make it ok? Hell no, but at the very least it should help remind you that we're all human and shit happens sometimes.
To wrap it up, this is my promise to you and to myself that I'm not going to keep making excuses. I'm going to hammer down and do exactly what I need to so I can reach the goals I have set for myself. Want to follow my journey? Then be sure to follow the A.W.A.Y Athletics IG (@awayathletics) and also my personal IG (@the.good.bro) where I'll be posting progress photos, meals, workouts, and more. I'm going to take it a step further too; if you see me post something or say something that doesn't sound like it's fitting with living a helathier lifestyle, I want you to call me out on it! Send me a DM, comment. email; hell shoot me a text (435)851-6036. Yes, that's my real number and yes I will respond to you. That's how serious I am about this. No more excuses.
Best part about this whole thing is that I'm going to challenge you to join me. Join me on our way back to living the life we want. Just like I want you calling me out on my shit, you better believe I'm going to be there calling you out, but I'm also going to be there pushing you. If you need that accountability then let me know and I will be there! Let's do this together. Life is hard enough already, so let's not do it alone.
If you feel like you need some more help on the front lines of food and training then let me know and see what gameplan we can come with during your FREE goal mapping session.
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