Prep was way tougher mentally than physically. I didn’t even post about competing until the very end. I thought staying quiet would be the best strategy. But around 5–4 weeks out, I hit a point where I needed advice. I reached out to BowTiedBeest | AI/Bodybuilding and Richard, and both were

Overlooked factor in injury recovery: Mindset. If you keep calling a body part “bad” (my bad knee, my bad back, my bad anterior tib), it’ll always let you down. Your body listens to what you tell it. Shift your mindset, shift your recovery.

Here is the truth about why diets like intermittent fasting, keto, and carnivore are so appealing: People hate tracking calories, weighing food, and doing the “boring” work. These diets promise results without the effort (or at least without thinking about it). We are wired to

First time doing cardio after 8 days. 20 min on the elliptical.

Good morning. Hope you are killing it in and outside of the gym.

Never adjust your healthy lifestyle to fit someone else’s unhealthy habits.

Something I am going to do differently in my next phase is adding more variety to my food choices. -A couple of days I will swap chicken for turkey. -A couple of days I will replace some potatoes and rice with wraps. -A couple of days I’ll include beans. Every day,l eat 3–4

Oats, banana, English muffins, protein. Mash the banana, then mix it with the oats and protein powder (close the container and shake). Break up the English muffins, add water, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Heat and enjoy. I have also done it with toasted English muffins after

First day back (and chest and shoulders).

The body is hardwired for comfort. It will always default to what is easy. That is why real change does not happen by accident. It requires intention and effort. Progress only comes when you apply enough stress to force adaptation. If the challenge is not greater than what your

People love to "feel" like they are doing something, even if that something is doing nothing. Or even detrimental to their goals. Need better recovery? They will do: 1. Ice baths 2. Cupping therapy 3. Red light stimulation 4. Sunning their butthole But they won't: 1. Sleep 8

Being bored is a good thing!

This one is very convenient to carry pills. Got it from Amazon a while ago.

The highest chance of success comes from building a diet you can actually adhere to Make it easier on yourself: • Delay your first meal to shorten the eating window • Maximize food volume: swap rice for potatoes, load up on veggies for fiber (but not too much), use sugar-free

Victor Adam Antonio Less 'anti-social' behavior, more 'higher standards' behavior

I woke up last night at 12:30a because of how hungry I was. Literally with stomach pain. I had a shake. Texted my coach next morning and this is his answer:

I do not question your desire to be in shape. I question the approach you are taking to get there.

When most people hear meal prep, they picture a counter full of identical containers. But it does not have to be that way. Meal prep can be as simple as cooking 2–4 servings instead of one and storing the extra. Basically same effort and time, but more meals. Do that a few