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My scars tell a story. _ Everyday it’s a reminder of what I’ve been through. _ It’s a reminder of what didn’t take me out. _ It’s a reminder of a second chance. _ And, I’m thankful. _ It gives me this sense of humility and yet a warrior-like attitude as I move forward in my journey ready to become better. _ A better man. _ A better lifter. _ A better leader. _ A better teammate. _ A better human being. _ This is my story, _ And we are just getting started. _ _ _ _ _ #Veins #Scars #Warrior #BeUnbreakable #BlackAndWhitePhotography #ShoulderShrugs #iam1stPhorm (at Gold's Gym)

My backs turned to the haters _ And I’m looking towards the big lights. _ Behind me is the past. _ Behind me is the negativity. _ Behind me is the negative noise that permeates the lives of the ambitious. _ Nothing can hinder this journey. _ Nothing. _ Too often we let words, looks, and the people beside us impact our motivation. _ We let them impact our passion. _ We let them impact our will to become. _ I’m telling you it’s not worth it. _ Don’t compete with others, but compete with yourself. _ Try to become the best version of yourself every single day. _ Everyday is a fight. _ Everyday is a challenge. _ It’s You Vs. You. _ That’s what is always been. _ No one can do you better than yourself. _ Don’t listen to talk, because words are just words but how you respond to those words is really what defines you. _ It’s not their opinions but it’s your behavior. _ Because behavior will always be louder than words ever will. _ Don’t look behind you, there’s nothing behind you that you’ll need before you - you left it there for a reason. _ Keep on pressing forward. _ _ _ #OldPictureInterpretation #MondayThoughts #DontLookBack #LetYourActionsSpeak #BeUnbreakable (at Cincinnati)

How often do we showcase our failures? _ Last week in RI we decided to do push-ups right after the Tricep gauntlet (200 reps total) and I was pretty much spent but I was more than willing to take on the challenge. _ If you swipe ◀️ you’ll see what I’m talking about. _ The second picture isn’t appealing, it’s not something you put on a promotional, it’s not a picture that you would brag to anyone about.. _ But, it’s real. _ It’s a picture of real pain, really agony, real fight.. I wanted to quit during our partner pushups, but I didn’t. _ Our failures are what makes us. _ Our failures expose our humanity. _ Our failures reveal the truth to our achievements... _ Struggle. _ No one reaches a goal without struggling. _ Whether it’s pushing through or giving up through the pain _ We learn from our weakness. Failures don’t break us, they make us into conquerors, they makes us hungry, they push us forward. _ _ _ #Failure #PushYourself #SaturdayVibes #BeUnbreakable #iam1stPhorm (at Bristol Total Fitness)

Ever since I was a kid, Ive been fascinated with the idea of being something greater than life itself.. _ Like a tv personality that fills the crowd with his electrifying words and phrases.. _ Or like a magical internet guru who wows the people without saying one single word.. _ Admittedly, this is the wrong way to look at life. _ There is a problem with this - a major problem actually. _ Instead of wishing to be someone with such zeal, zing, and fire, I should solely be working towards becoming a better version of me. _ Yes, Me. That’s it. _ It’s okay to be YOU, in fact, no one should tell you otherwise. _ NO one can be you the way that YOU can be you. _ YOU have the capability of becoming the best version of YOU.. _ You have the ability to become your version of great.. _ In fact, you already are great in some way.. _ You have what it takes _ And the best part? _ No one else can be that OR take that away from you! _ _ _ _ #BeUnbreakable #BeYou #JustMyThoughts #JustBeYou #iam1stphorm #1stPhorm (at Gold's Gym)

Mindset builds structures. _ Structures builds action. _ Actions builds change. _ Slowly but surely, _ One step at a time. _ One rep at a time. _ One trail at a time _ One obstacle at a time. _ You will become. _ You will win. _ You will conquer. _ Just have faith. _ _ _ #LateNightThoughts #WednesdayWisdom #Neversettle #BeUnbreakable #iam1stPhorm

I’m sitting in the airport about to board my flight back to NC and all I can think about is the gym. _ Some might call me obsessed. _ I would agree. _ But more importantly than obsessed, I would say dedicated. _ When you want something bad enough you never get sick of your passion. _ Those who make it don’t make it based on feeling alone. _ It’s dedication. _ It’s loving the work even when it’s grueling, tiresome, and inconvenient.. _ Call me obsessed. _ I’m okay with that. 👌🏽 _ _ _ #Dedication #Obsession #PurposeDriven #BeUnbreakable #iam1stPhorm (at TF Green Airport (PVD))

There are moments in life that we come face to face with an obstacle. _ But it’s not in the victory won (over the obstacle) that growth occurs, _ It’s in the... _ Battle, _ Fight, _ War, _ Or challenge. _ No matter what it is, _ In that moment we are faced with a decision, _ And it’s that decision that defines what we become. _ You can face the fight or walk away from it. _ #YouDecide _ _ _ #1stPhorm #WarWithin #Conqueror #BeUnbreakable #LegDay (at Warren, Rhode Island)

I’ve been in Rhode Island 🌴 for 2 weeks now and during that time I’ve been able to try different gyms. _ With different gyms comes different environments, cultures, and the best part, different equipment. _ I’ve seen the #Rogue sled in so many workout videos but never had the chance to try it out for myself. _ I have to say, what a fun death trap this thing is 😂💀 _ _ _ #TryNewThings #BeUnbreakable #HoodieUp #LetsWork #iam1stPhorm (at Bristol Total Fitness)

Along the quest to become your best self, there will be pain. _ It’s inevitable. _ In order to grow in any aspect of your life, we must go through this. _ Whether it be the stretching of your mind in a new way, or breaking down muscle to build it back up, there is no way around the process of discomfort. _ Here is the good news: _ We, were designed to handle pain. _ If you can endure for a little while, _ If you can outlast the agony for a little while, _ If you can suffer the trials for a little while, _ If you can abide the journey for a little while, _ Eventually, _ Your mind will overcome _ Your body will overcome. _ You will become better. _ You will become greater _ You will become stronger. _ _ _ #BeUnbreakable #Mindset #iWillOvercome #StrongerToday #EndureThePain #iam1stPhorm (at Rhode Island)

You might be the only one in your life that sees your potential. _ You might be the only one in your life that believes in you. _ You might be holding up your own spotlight. _ You might be your number one fan. _ That’s OKAY. _ In fact, it’s the people who know how to encourage themselves that always come out the strongest. _ I’d rather be my own supporter than depend on the support of others. _ In other words, I’d rather have my own confidence than seek to find validation from others. _ We, simply, can’t make it riding on others confidence in us alone. _ We are nothing without our own solid self-belief. _ It’s taboo to love yourself. _ People will tell you It’s arrogant, selfish, and obnoxious. _ Wrong. _ Never let the belief in yourself be undermined.. _ It’s the needed ingredient for success. _ It’s the remedy to crippling negativity. _ And, it’s the source of self-worth. _ _ _ #BelieveInYourself #SelfWorth #BeUnbreakable #WednesdayWisdom #iam1stPhorm (at Rhode Island)

The greatest motivation. _ The greatest sacrifice. _ The greatest price. _ We never could repay you _ Thank you. _ Happy Memorial Day. _ _ _ #MemorialDay #Freedom #Sacrifice #MotivationMonday #BeUnbreakable (at United States)

At the end of it all.. _ It’s the man whose the most hungry that always finds a way to win. _ #BeAConquerer #ScratchAndClaw #BeUnbreakable #StayHungry #iam1stPhorm (at Warren, Rhode Island)

Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife! _ Words can’t express how thankful I am to have you by my side. Your support, your sacrifice, and your unparalleled love is more than I ever dreamed of having. _ It’s been a wide ride already and we are just getting started. _ Together, we are, better _ Together, we are, stronger _ Together, we are, Unbreakable. _ I love you Bug, Happy Anniversary 😊 _ _ _ #HappyAnniversary #SundayFunday #Thankful #BeUnbreakable #WeAre1stPhorm (at Rhode Island)

MEGAWATT for the MEGASQUAT _ Megawattv2 + @inzer_official Knee Wraps + 18 wheels on the bar = a solid #LegDay 👌🏽 _ But #LegPress wasn’t all that I did today. _ Tonight was the first time since my shoulder injury that I attempted to back squat. Due to the nature of the surgery I had, my right shoulder isn’t quite ready for a heavy load on my back yet. _ But where there is adversity, there also is triumph! _ Needless to say, I still ended up having a very good leg session! _ Today’s Damage:🚨⚠️🚨 _ ✅: #BackSquat (135 for reps) _ ✅: DB Goblet Squats (worked up to 60LBs - felt really good, will most likely go up next time) _ ✅#HammerStrength Squat/Deadlift Machine (never done this before, ended up working up to 8 plates for 10-12 reps) _ ✅: Leg Press (worked up to 18 plates -pictured) _ ✅: #LegExtentions _ ✅: #Abductors _ ✅: #Adductors _ _ _ #MegaWattV2 #LegDayGains #WednesdayMotivation #BeUnbreakable #iam1stPhorm (at Gold's Gym)