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100% was not feeling it today, but stayed on it regardless. Got a PR, so that rules. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #pr #spite #carcass #manowar #aliceinchains (at Central Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqqlw7MAUsZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zn3vjf2d6i5x

Back and biceps. Hadn't done deadlifts in forever, felt good to get those in. Set a few small PRs, so that rules. Blasting Metallica, and lots of Coach Jett being in the way. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #deadlift #metallica #frenchbulldog (at Central Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqdj9QtldtV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tfsfmxotgbm2

One year ago today, I made this page. Biceps have gotten a little bigger, stomach is a little smaller, and weight is holding steady around 180-182. Sideburns seem to have gotten a bit smaller, too. Very inconsistent in my workouts, and my meals over the past year...although, I did better overall than I ever have in the past, so, that counts for something. I'm not going to beat myself up over anything, as that won't solve anything. Just going to continue to push forward, stay motivated, and strive for more consistency across the board. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #progress #progresspic #oneyearlater https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-K-yIF5Ib/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uhijyw2e518t

Cleaning house with the weighted vest...best worst idea? #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #weightedvest #bestworstidea https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo7ARTJlAsw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uumzwlvanpz8

The weights division of my home gym got a big boost. Scored a bar, a dumbbell bar, and sets of 45s, 35s, 25s, 10s, 2.5s, and 2x sets of 5s, for an INSANELY low $50. Who's ready to fucking lift??? #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #plates #meetmeatthebar #score https://www.instagram.com/p/Boz2QSplKFq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a5gk609qnnx9

Abs a d cardio today. Step ups, Russian twists, kettlebell side bends, crunches, and finished off with 5:00 minutes at a steady 55 rpm on the Airdyne. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #cardio #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #airdyne #kettlebell #plyobox https://www.instagram.com/p/Bou2Y2nFED0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mahaxqu1c903

Back, biceps, legs, shoulders, and a little ab work today. Lots of SLAYER to keep me going. Videos for form check on the plate raise and kettlebell rows. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #formcheck #slayer https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4XRx5F8FR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4l36uxs62x5l

Trying to get back to posting regularly. Hell, trying to get everything back to regular. Went hard AF on dinner tonight. Of course, I hooked it up with those @blackmetalbbq ribs, and I've been smashing these Goya coconut waters like it's my job. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #foodpicsofinstagram #foodpics #eatrealfood #mealprep #foodprep #goyacoconutwater #coconutwater #blackmetalbbq #hailsatan #pentagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BosNZm4ARph/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hjbrvo55b6n9

Day off. Got it done. Physically, feeling a billion times better than I have been. Still working through some mental games, but, the workout definitely helped. Heads banging, weights clanging. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated https://www.instagram.com/p/Bordv9WgVmj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a5xvytg0ddjt

I think this bug is FINALLY gone. First workout since 9/17. Strength has dipped a little, but not much. Lots of Dio on the playlist today. Short video of Jett the trainer laying down on the job, while I'm trying to do dips. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaJy5WlyN3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jnt20wic3qu0

Woke up, and got to reading. Knocked out the last 25 pages this morning. Lots of good shit in here, that most certainly can be applied to multiple aspects of my life. @joshuacoburn, thanks for finding the way to put to words the things that I needed to hear/read. #motivationalquotes #motivated #bethechange #kickalltheass #freshoutlook #books #read https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWrbANlFcP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bcrc2lswak59

I think this bug is FINALLY gone. First workout since 9/17. Strength has dipped a little, but not much. Lots of Dio on the playlist today. Short video of Jett the trainer laying down on the job, while I'm trying to do dips. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaJy5WlyN3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13e18g8dgaowd

Still have a cough that's lingering. It sucks. However, I did manage to still set a small PR today, by hitting four months sober. Getting the mind right, and staying driven and focused has been worlds easier without me drinking. Actually, every aspect of my life has been better. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #sober #soberlife #doingitsober #sobriety https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWdFvMlIkh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ghnqg619mice

Taking it old school for the @megband show tonight. Rare '88 Ozzy Osbourne shirt. I'll need to post up my other treasured tee shirt. #maneatinggiant #metal #guitarist #guitar #indy #indymetal #ozzyosbourne #ozzy #princeofdarkness #heavymetal #vintagetshirt #vintage #sleeveless #gunsout https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAje7TBfrh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k5m1go3806tl

Lil' Terminator 2 bookmark made from a duplicate comic I had. Currently reading: Shit That Needs Said So You Can Kick All the Ass, from @joshuacoburn #terminator2 #t1000 #cyberdinesystems #model101 #johnconnor #shesnotmymomtodd #tryingtoreadmore #bookstagram #books #reading #shitthatneedssaid #joshcoburn (at Indianapolis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn2ee1vBLzk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3lxpjuyb4y9m

Brootal cough is still lingering, but not bad enough to stop from from getting back to it. Did three sets of everything to ease back into it. Even on random, Eighteen Visions played more than any band on my playlist. Not mad. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #eighteenvisions #trustkillrecords https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn2IWl8nKjy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h60kzgm2s0kw

Updated the phone background...I haven't made excuses, outside of being sick the past couple of days (which sucked, and still sucks), but this is something I tell myself whenever I start second guessing myself, my intentions, my goals, etc. #myfitnessjourney #getfit #bodytransformation #liftheavy #exercise #workout #fitness #fitlife #strengthandconditioning #healthyliving #fitstagram #heavyliftingheavymusic #weights #iron #gains #makingchanges #makehealthychoices #staymotivated #bestrongerthanyourexcuses https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn2A1khHQM2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=smuiis9c27w9