If the Honeymoon is Over, Bring it.

344 days 

until Saturday January 25 2014

a Saturday 11 months and 10 days from today

Height: 6'1"

Weight: Did not weigh
Chest Day

2/15/13

I am feeling an incredible difference in my arms. The new strength is very motivating. It's very psychological in how I finish the day. I find myself smiling that "bet you wonder what I'm up to" smile. In all things it seems that I focus on the end product, the actual achievement yet the most profound part is the confidence I gained from getting up, getting focused, and making myself put in the work for something I want. In a You Tube video, I heard a speaker say, " If you quit, no day will ever be your day." So I dwell on that. When the reps are getting difficult I slack off a little and remember that all work is moving forward and I will not accept anything but progress. I feel like I am coming to an end of the honeymoon phase of this idea. The idea of a year long journey to be the best me I can. This honeymoon phase I see as the time where I think of nothing else and charge onto the battle field. I'm reaching the point where the new is wearing off and I welcome it. This is where the rubber meets the road. I am an adult, I know how this works. Excitement wears away a little and your left with a bunch of goals and new habits that need active policing to get them done. I know where I am and I know what happens in this spot. This is what I have to say- Bring it. I got up this morning when you wanted to sleep. I put on my workout clothes and directed my mind to my goals. I went outside and put in rep after rep in accordance with my plans. I won. I'll see you tomorrow if you dare, but I'm telling you you're wasting your time. I'll be up early, I'll be feeding the wolf, and I'll be putting in the work. You cannot stop what I've put into motion.

Valentine's Breakfast 

Ab workout on 2/14/2013 I just make names up for stuff I saw and want to do, the proper name is not important. The work is. 

I wrote a good bit of this blog on 2/14/13. I feel great today 2/15 and had another awesome workout this morning. In my career field, we sometimes have a short amount of time to rest before the next work cycle. Last night was very short. I am thankful the diet has assisted me in feeling good after 6.5 hours of sleep. I had to hit the floor this morning at 430 and get my chest workout done right away. It was truly a good workout and I feel charged up for the day. It's nice to be 9:10 am and know that I won already. I'm trying to keep moving all day and keep the fat burn going. Yesterday's n utrition was solid and I finished 350 below my goal of 1900. 

Decide where you will be and move in that direction. Sometimes I think people work hard initially and see little results and the motivation fails. Stick with it! It's about the direction. Picture the two extremes of this fitness goal. On one side, I can be overweight, unsightly, feel bad physically as well as mentally have a sense of failure and regret  and watch life pass me by. On the other extreme, I could have the strength and shape that a body should have, I could have all that satisfaction of working for it, I could feel great, be moving forward, and loving life and those in it. Take action to move in the direction you want to go. For me, I was tired of settling for mediocre physical shape. I don't want my body to look like someone spilled something, I want it to look like it was placed there for a reason! This is my body. It is the first thing anyone sees when making a judgement of me. From here on out, it will wear the proud banner of self-discipline.

Put in the work today! Glad your here with me. It will only be a few more weeks until the results start really stacking up and others will take notice that something special is taking place. My resolve is sound. I'm on fire!

Feed the Wolf!!!

Bradley