Sometimes I forget I’ve been making content full time for 11 years. Comments like these remind me I’ve been at it for a minute. It’s humbling to think I was a part of so many people’s childhoods ❤️
I’ve never posted a shirtless picture before, so believe me when I say it took a lot for me to do this. 69 days ago today I decided to get my health back on track. I struggled for 3 years with an unhealthy diet and overeating as a result of the trauma I dealt with during the pandemic years. I comforted myself with food instead of facing my demons. The picture on the left was taken on Feb 14th 2024 (Valentines day) when I was depressed and tired of life. After flip flopping for 3 years I decided to finally and permanently make a lifestyle change that would get me in the best shape of my life. Every day my schedule looks like this: wake up early and run 10K fasted (I worked up to this from 3-5K). Intermittent fast 16 hours a day from 9PM to 1PM. Stay on a calorie deficit. Drink a gallon (4L) of water a day. Hit the gym and lift weights at night. Get plenty of sleep. And today I finally started seeing significant results. So, why am I posting this even though I feel vulnerable? Because I know I’m not alone and there are a lot of people who are still handling trauma from the pandemic and maybe even from before. Please know you CAN do it. You CAN pull yourself out of hell, and you CAN better your life. I had several days – even weeks – of falling throughout this process where I ate junk, sometimes multiple days in a row. But I didn’t give up. CONSISTENCY. Just SHOW UP EVEN WHEN YOU DONT WANT TO. That’s the key. And one day you’ll wake up and say “wow. I did it”. Make today your day one. PS: I’m not done! This is just 69 days into a whole new life. I’ll be 39 this year (in 3 months), and I intend on having a 6 pack for the first time in my life by that day!
125 days of progress. The last two weeks I’ve skipped quite a bit with my diet. I lost sight of the goal and enjoyed myself too much. Starting today, and for the next 30 days minimum I am doing an ultra strict new fitness routine. Intermittent fast 16- 20 hours a day. Run 12 km every morning (fasted) Weights for 20 minutes at night. 1 gallon of water every day. Bed at 10 PM wake up at 6 AM. Calorie deficit with my primary diet being spinach and lean protein. This will continue until I get a six pack. See you in 30 days. #fitness #gym #motivation #gymmotivation #fit
Day 8 (133) progress check in. Today I didn’t want to go for my daily 12K fasted run. Mentally I wanted a break. 25% into the run it started pouring rain. Completely by myself outside in a city of 3 million people soaking wet I almost turned back, but then I realized those are the exact moments when the money is made. When everyone else is cozy inside having their morning coffee, I’m putting in the work drenched head to toe running in shoes full of rainwater. As I pushed through I suddenly felt a sense of energized freedom that can only be attained when one puts themselves in an uncomfortable situation but becomes comfortable in the discomfort. When I got home the security guard in my building looked at me like he couldn’t believe somebody was outside in that weather. David Goggins calls that taking souls. And that’s exactly what I did today. #fit #fitnessmotivation #motivation
Today is day 100 of my fitness journey (unedited raw photo)💪🏻 Running 5-10K (30-60 minutes) and weights every day, plus clean eating. Obviously I’m flexing here and although my “resting” body isn’t quite where I want to be, compared to where I was a little over 3 months ago, I feel fantastic. I’ve had, and continue to have, days where I feel unmotivated and have definitely stumbled some days (over eating, skipped a run or the gym). But the key is consistency over the long run. I used to let one bad day throw off all my progress. Now I look at those days as just part of the process – and possibly even necessary! The biggest thing I’ve learned is discipline and consistency is everything. Motivation means nothing. It’s fleeting. Showing up when you don’t want to and DOING THE THING ANYWAY. That’s the absolute key. PS: 40.29% of 2024 is over. It’s not too late to start your goals! Remember: one day? Or…day one. 🫱🏻🫲🏽
People ask me why I run so much. “What are you training for?” they always ask. And I always tell them the same thing: I’m training for life. I’m training to be the best version of me. For myself, my future partner, and hopefully one day, my kids. Health is something we take for granted in society. I’m 38 years old and in the best shape of my life, but the older I get the more I see how health can be snatched away from you at any given moment. I plan on being active well into my older years, and for as long as my body will allow me to. Today I ran 13 km fasted, just because. Always improving. Always getting stronger. Always learning. #health #fitnessmotivation #running
People ask me why I run so much. “What are you training for?” they always ask. And I always tell them the same thing: I’m training for life. I’m training to be the best version of me. For myself, my future partner, and hopefully one day, my kids. Health is something we take for granted in society. I’m 38 years old and in the best shape of my life, but the older I get the more I see how health can be snatched away from you at any given moment. I plan on being active well into my older years, and for as long as my body will allow me to. Today I ran 13 km fasted, just because. Always improving. Always getting stronger. Always learning. #health #fitnessmotivation #running
Exactly 69 days of dedication and consistency. Running and lifting weights every day, and a proper diet. And I’m only just getting started! #motivation #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessaddict #fitnessjourney
Day 94 unedited photo of my progress. Still not exactly where I want to be, but I’ve lost inches around my waist and most importantly I feel really good about my body and my strength. Slow and steady! #fitnessmotivation #strength #health
A much needed day off 🌞 #summer #summervibes #sun
A much needed day off 🌞 #summer #summervibes #sun
A much needed day off 🌞 #summer #summervibes #sun
A much needed day off 🌞 #summer #summervibes #sun
Did I pretend to be a sexy Twitch hot tub girl today and write people’s names on me for subs?…….maybe.
Good news 💪🏻 #comeback #youtube #canigetahooyah
I fell off my fitness journey hard last night. But today I’m getting back up 💪🏻
And that’s that.
Early morning meditation sesh. Springtime is magical in Toronto. Sending lots of love to everyone today! 😇🧘🏻💫
Stranger Things have happened! Got invited to @netflixca headquarters tonight for a creator social gathering! Of course had to make a quick trip to Hawkins. Still looking for the Eggos tho 🧐 📸: @autumnhacheydesign
Stranger Things have happened! Got invited to @netflixca headquarters tonight for a creator social gathering! Of course had to make a quick trip to Hawkins. Still looking for the Eggos tho 🧐 📸: @autumnhacheydesign
How I’ve been feeling about life lately 🤌🏻💪🏻
Focus on you. Let them talk. There’s power in word, but sometimes theres more power in silence. Work hard in silence. Achieve what they don’t want you to. “The best revenge is massive success.” ~Sinatra
