Journey. That’s the word I remind myself daily to be on. Whenever anyone compliments my fitness journey I always thank them and then proceed to “complain” about all the things I still don’t like about my body. I could use a little more cardio. I could eat a little better. This new eating kick I’m on. Whatever it may be I’m constantly saying I’m going to improve. But really am I trying to improve myself or make myself look better?....
That’s humbling. Four and half years ago when I started on this journey I didn’t know where it was going to take me. To be quite honest I still don’t know where it’s taking me. Some days it’s about bettering myself and some days it’s about wanting to challenge others by training them. I’m sitting here writing this I’m honestly a little mad at myself. Why? I’m not happy with the part of the journey that I’m currently on. I’ve come to a “stop”. This is the place where I am stuck in my journey. I’ve stalled and I’m not quite sure where to go from here. I’m stuck and it’s not even in a place I’d be okay being stuck for a time. Even though I don’t like where I’m at I’ve been able to learn a lot and I’ve been able to readjust plans, set new goals and remember that it’s a journey. I’ve been stuck at a certain weight and I haven’t been able to get past this hump. I still weigh less than I originally wanted to weigh. I would’ve never imagined that I’m where I am anyway.
Why should I be upset about that?! I know that it shouldn’t bother me but it really does. How do I move past that? Simple. I pick myself and I keep traveling on this journey. I came to the realization that I may never look like that guy on instagram. I may not have the perfect six pack or pecs that look great in a tightly fitted t-shirt. I may never get to a weight that I’m happy about and stay at that weight. I may lose a few more pounds. I may gain a few back. So what? What matters is the journey is not about the physical. It’s about the mental and emotional. If I look good then great but as long as my mind and heart are in it people see that passion and want to be more like you. People love to be around people who radiate positive energy.
I recently signed up for a new experience called “The Lion’s Chase”. I’ve not got basis but I’m going to describe it as something similar to a Tough Mudder or a Spartan Race; from what I’ve research. I’m actually really excited about it. It’s something new; something I can mark off my bucket list. When I ran my first 5K in 2014 I never thought I would finish that but then I finished it and the next year I beat my own personal record! Do you know that means? This means that I have to do this! I’ve got to be a cheerleader for myself and for the others around us.
September 2017 is here! It’s hard to believe how fast this year has flown by. I’ve set myself another goal for the month. Last month I challenged myself to lose ten pounds. For some of you reading this that sounds like a lot and for others not so much. I can not believe I actually managed to meet that goal within the four week period I gave myself. So for the month of September my main focus is my ab region. I don’t have the strongest core nor do I have the midsection that I’d like to have. Having lost around sixty/sixty five pounds I’ve not been able to lose the extra around my tummy and right above my waist.I want to strengthen my core and feel more confident shirtless.
Should I be proud of where I’ve come from to where I am now. This journey has not been easy or extremely fun but it’s been worth every second, every rep and every mile run on a treadmill. I never wanted to be the guy who talked about fitness all the time but when people see the journey I’ve been on the last four years it naturally comes up and people ask about it and ask for advice. When i decided to become a personal trainer I knew it was a niche that I needed to be a part of. Locally there are a lot of personal trainers. I know that I can not speak for every one of them but sometimes I wonder how many actually know the struggle actually understand how hard it is to start a journey that you never if you can actually make it to a destination. Some do, some don’t but what I do know is that I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to help others accomplish goals that I myself didn’t know I could meet.until I met them.
What stopped me from helping other people in the personal training arena? Money. I wasn’t able to finish paying for my personal training course and take the test. Yes Money. Money is what is holding me back on accomplishing my ultimate goal. I don’t write this blog to ask for money (although If you would like to help me out let me know!) but what I do ask is for people to really be challenged to look at their goals, see where they want to go and what they want to accomplish. For me It’s not only about finishing my personal training course and pass the test to become a certified personal trainer; it’s about becoming a better version of myself. This journey that I’m on isn’t the easiest but it’s worth every step I take on a treadmill, every extra five pounds I add to a dumbbell curl or chest press. This journey has been one that everyone wants to be on but few actually make an attempt to begin.
Where does your journey start?
Where will it end?
What goals have you set for yourself and how can I help?
One of my many goals when it comes to the fitness industry has been to write more on my blog, share recipes and more. So that’s another challenge I’m setting for myself. I’m going to try to write something new every week and post as much as I can. What are things you’d like to read about? I’m here to help your goals and dreams come to fruition.
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