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Gamer to Gym Rat

9 Months Later and What I’ve Learned

I wanted to share some food for thought (no pun intended) regarding my transformation from Gamer to Gym Rat.  For those that don't know, I started 9 months ago with a simple goal, to get in the best shape of my life within one year.  I had let myself go and was setting a bad example for my son and others.  Following a simple philosophy, routine and eating plan I'm down 30 lbs so far with a lot more muscle.  But enough blowing my own horn, here's the important things I've learned. I think most of us are familiar with Maslow's hierarchy of needs and I made this simple image to help people understand what it takes to make massive physical changes (from my perspective and opinion).  The basic premise is the foundation (lowest item) is the one you have to have in order to work up to the top.  So in this model, belief is like oxygen to the survival of a human.  Keep in mind I'm no doctor, professional athlete etc, just a dude with a goal and the will to make it … [Read more...] about 9 Months Later and What I’ve Learned

Gamer to Gym Rat Part Three Diet

Part three of Gamer to Gym Rat we talk about diet.  I'm no nutritionist, but I want you to understand some basic principals I've learned through reading, trial and error. https://youtu.be/OtQNQeuB0OQ Ask 15 people what they should be eating you'll get 15 different answers There's conflicting peer reviewed research on just about every supplement and diet If you want to gain size, you need to eat more calories than you use If you want to lose body fat, you need to eat less calories than you use Calories > Macros (fats, protein, carbs) The best diet is the one you can follow (LONG TERM not just for three weeks) I've tried zero carb fad diets, hated it didn't see any better results and felt terrible BUT, you need to find what works for you Genetics plays a huge factor in how many calories you burn naturally My wife weighs less than 100 lbs and eats pop tarts, tacos and pizza for a daily diet and doesn't gain weight So with those basic statements out … [Read more...] about Gamer to Gym Rat Part Three Diet

Gamer to Gym Rat Part Two Purpose

Part two of Gamer to Gym Rat is purpose. The reason I put this as the first "guide" is without a purpose and a goal you will easily quit.  One must simply answer the question as to "why" do you want to do this?  Why do you want this so bad?  Because when it comes time to make tough decisions, like everyone else going out and partying and you stay home to work on cardio.  Or everyone is pigging out at a work event and you pack your chicken breast and rice, your "why" will push you through.   https://youtu.be/0z3Qi42_ELc   My Why As you can image from Part One, my purpose was my son.  Ones priorities change when having a child (or they should).  This doesn't mean you can't have a life, goals and work towards accomplishing things, it means your overall goal is your child's well being.  I reflected on a story when I used to date a girl who smoked.  Her parents absolutely hated that she smoked and would do anything to prevent it.  Yet, they smoked, in front of her.  … [Read more...] about Gamer to Gym Rat Part Two Purpose