I'll Do Me

Rough day today, nothing a good pounding at the gym can't fix! Then it's home to get time with my beautiful family! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Chasing the #cut ...moving forward everyday...goals are changing but ultimately it's still about being the best version of myself possible! Thanks to everyone that reached out last week! I'm still around, still motivated, and still kicking butt! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Working my butt off this week...trying to accelerate myself back to where I left off two weeks ago...I've been hitting the gym every morning for fasted cardio, an afternoon lifting session...then for fun on Tuesday I took a kickboxing class later at night and tonight after dinner I'm taken my a Brazilian Jujitsu class...ramping it up this week! I have no idea what I'm doing in those classes btw! Sometime you just have to leave your comfort zone! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Had a conversation today that reminded me of this quote...I've been busting my butt this week...hope you guys are having a great week! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance

No man is perfect we all stumble in many things...Even champions fail....they just get back up and keep pushing till they're champions....I have spent the last 10 days cheating on my diet and skipping out on the gym...I've got excuses that range from hectic schedule, trips, and other things out of my control....truth is I snapped I've been running hard for the last 14 months....and mentally and physically I just had it....I sit here today a defeated man...I tore down 3 months of work with 10 days of no self control....don't get me wrong I enjoyed my food, and my extra time with the family....but why put the work in if I'm going to tear it down...so here I am pissed off at myself with a new fire burning inside....goals and timelines have been adjusted. Rather than a slow cut around .5-1lb a week I'm going to aim for 2-3lbs a week....I averaged close to 4 when I did my major crash. At 2-3lbs a week my goal weight will still be achievable come thanksgiv my but my body fat will be 3-5% higher then I wanted. I'll reevaluate when I get closer! Thanks for being there for me guys! Have a great night! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

So I have a camping trip this weekend which should be fantastic! Went light today on the legs, and did a lot of extra cardio. It was fun, I feel bad but I need my legs at 100% on Friday and sometime leg day recovery isn't for a few days. Hope you guys all had a good day! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Ooooo what a day! My softball team had a fantastic come back win last night, work was great today, I'm wrapping up a great gym session....today is a fantastic day. I hope everyone else is having a great day as well! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Luckily my camera lady was working out at the same time as me today! Thanks sis for snapping the pic I always appreciate it! Now it's off to eat and smash some softballs! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Turkey leg!!! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor)

45min of fasted cardio, quick protein bar and a 10 min break now it's on to lifting! I'm on my second set of deadlifts....fun day ahead! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

I have a long way to go! This week has been a fantastic gym week...I went back to a 5 day focus split...which has been good for me.... giving some of my overworked muscles groups a little more recovery time...Since my lifting week started in Tuesday this week I'll be in the gym in the morning tomorrow...then the wife and I are off for a day at six flags just her and I...we haven't been in 10 years so this will be fun!!! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Sometimes I take myself too seriously....I mean look at that selfie concentration haha...anyways fantastic workout and now I'm headed home! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Sometime you just need to kick your butt and #sweat ....today was not a bad day by any means, but I'm coming out of the gym more motivated than ever. #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

Man it feels great to be getting back on the horse.....6 day break of no lifting, I believe 10 days without a post about my lifting ha! I needed to take some time for myself and just reset myself mentally (it's ok to jump in the slow lane every once in awhile haha)...I started a new routine today (would of started yesterday but had a golf outing)....I'm moving from a 6 day routine to 5 days. Give me some extra time with the family. I'll still be doing two a days those will start back up tomorrow with fasted cardio in the AM and a lifting session at night...Put on a few lbs over the last week with back to back weekends of special activities, to be expected....mentally can be tough to see you back pedal....I could of done better about it but I enjoyed myself and made great memories along the way so I wouldn't change a thing....Now it's time to rest the damage and kick some butt mov my forward I've committed to no cheat meals for the next 60days....going to get strict and hold myself to this cut! #itsnotadietitsalifestyle #health #healthy #fitness #gym #lift #lifting #cardio #core #run #running #crushedit #instafit #pushit #refusetodieanunlivedlife #grind #imgoingtoshowyouhowgreatiam #imnotdoneyet #Hercules #icangothedistance (at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex)

More great family time! Another great day at the #countyfair ....it's tough taking a #gym break but I'm get some much needed mental/physical rest, and some quality time with my family it's been fantastic! (at Racine County Fairgrounds)

Great day! Had a blast with the wife and kids at the #countyfair it was totally worth the day off in the gym. (at Racine County Fairgrounds)