BeastMode...1st Days I don't want anyone to live with the idea that this shit is easy. I do not LOVE going to the gym. For me, it's a matter of lifestyle and survival. In my head I have a pretty solid image of who I want to be. However, the work getting there starts from the moment you wake up. Hiring a trainer was and is integral to the process. Form, Fit, and Accountability are hugely important to actualizing any goals you set for yourself. Over the last year, I have been following a few guys who are in varied spaces in their journey. Each offers something different that I believe I need to garner a better regard for the PROCESS. I need this as reference points to how to complete certain exercise and dietary needs appropriately. @dr_orear---Bodybuilder @bernard--Body Builder @brixfitness--From Fat to Fitness God @ From Fat to Fitness God I have no plan to become a bodybuilder. What I plan to do is build/shape this body to a place I want to enjoy for me. My current goals are simple: 1. Get stronger (quantifiably... I haven't set any goals on what that looks like yet) 2. Reduce my man breasts aka moobs down to maybe a B cup. 3. Reduce my tummy to the point I can see the beginning of a V if I flex and that it's more solid and not jelly donut-ish. Here is My Top Tips for those Beginning their Own Perpetual Beastmode Body Campaign: Take Photos throughout the Journey. I take nudes to keep myself honest. I take photos and video in the gym to keep me accountable and check my form. I ask myself. Am I improving with form, reps, and timing? I post content via social media because I enjoy attention and the feedback (being honest). Diet Matters 1. Lean proteins, veggies, and fruit are part of my day to day at least 2 out of 4 meals. 2. I add lemon or lime juice to my water to give it something extra because I don't enjoy drinking water by itself. 3. Protein shakes are necessary substitutes for snacking. I look for shakes with minimal sugars and high proteins since I lift and am still a foodie. 4. I have tried some BCAAs for a boost of energy. I also had a 1/4 of a tablespoon of creatine to launch the healing process post workout. I generally mix them together in my pre and post workout shakes. I have not experienced jitters or anything. Been on them for 5 weeks. Time will tell. I experience some energy boosts. But my lack of sleep and robust professional life wear at me. Weight Control 1. I get on the scale once a week, maybe. 2. I consider that now that I am weight lifting that my body is building muscle and the scale may be discouraging if the numbers aren't going down. 3. Diet matters. You cannot expect the weight to come down if you are not minimizing calories. 4. I do enjoy cheat meals. However, I have learned in the last 3 months that my cheat meals will probably be more asian fanfare (egg noodles, ramen, etc.) because I hate the fact that I burn calories and kill it in the gym and then have a subpar cheat meal. I have had more than I want to name. 5. I have a whiteboard I use to Chronicle my weights. It's helpful. I also include am and PM. It's good to determine how your body is processing and releasing toxins and such. The scale is quite the trickster. I have learned not to scale myself after showers or workouts. Again...this is how my body is responding. Yours may be more kind to you. Lol! Remember it is a Journey Be kind to yourself. You will have successes and hit benchmarks. However, you will hit the wall--Hard--and ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" Nothing great happens overnight. It's a slow brew. But its savory and worth it. Focus on your growth. When I started, I could plank for 20 seconds and do about 6 pushups in a minute. Now, I can plank for about 45 to 60 seconds without issue and about 15 to 25 pushups in a minute. Fail often. Fail forward. Continue to ask yourself: "What did I learn about myself when I did this?" DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS IN THE GYM. I REPEAT.... DO NOT CONPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS IN THE GYM. I REPEAT... DO NOT COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS IN THE GYM. Some folks have been doing this for yeaaaaaaars! They have a drive, a routine, and a body narrative that you must experience for yourself. You cant get an 8 pack in 2 weeks all because you did 10,000 situps and 8,000 pushups. It doesn't work that way. The moment you have challenged yourself to do better than someone else there...you have set yourself up for danger! I have tried this and almost killed myself because I thought I was Big and Bad and my body and mind were at war with what I set myself up to do. 99% of the time...folks ain't thinking about u. They don't even notice you unless they want to.... And if that is what you want...cool. For me...its flattering but It is not getting me closer to my goals. Actually, I lose gains because i make it about the fantasy versus my own reality (which is a blog entry in itself). I look forward to sharing more about my journey as I go. It's all a process. I hope you stay along for the ride.
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