Sunday Sermon

Hello my loyal disciples! It is time for this week's review, and for me to share some of the lessons I have learned. As far as lifting goes everything has been running like a well oiled machine. All of my totals have been going up and my body has not been very sore. I have yet to find an ab routine that I like, but I am going to lock something down tomorrow. I will let you guys know what I decide in tomorrow's post.

This week has been a week of few firsts for me. This was the first Superbowl since I turned 21 that I have not had a beer. When I say beer, I normally mean way too many. I am normally the first guy to show up at a party and the last to leave. Tonight I was late because I was lifting,  I had to leave early so I could write my sermon, and read my required 10 pages for the 75 hard. There was a lot of delicious looking food at this party, most of it I could not eat. There is a strange kind of freedom in saying no to things that under different circumstances I always say yes to. Truthfully, it was difficult because I love to party. I came to the conclusion about 10 months ago that I have had a lot of beers during my 29 years, but I have never had a ripped six pack. In order to reach the above goal sacrifices must be made, and I am very happy to make them, because I get a little bit closer to being the person I want to be each day. I am over halfway finished with the 75 hard. This challenge started off rough for me, but has gotten progressively less difficult as time has passed. In fact, I was looking through an old journal that I wrote in during the first 75 hard and at this point in the challenge I was fed up with it and wanting to quit. Regardless of these self doubting thoughts I was able to persevere and complete it. Thankfully, my mind has become more regimented and unlike the last time, I am thriving. 

The only thing that I hate about the 75 hard is having to take a picture everyday. Other than that I love all the tasks. That said, I am not going to do the other three phases of this challenge. I have learned enough in doing it twice. Moving forward, I am going to invent my own challenges; I know I can make them more difficult and more rewarding than anyone else could. For the first time in my life I understand the phrase: “discipline equals freedom.” I have never felt better, or been happier than I am at this very moment. The reason for this is I am consistently doing the right things that will allow me to reach the goals that I have set for myself. There are times when self doubt, and fear creeps into my mind. The most recent memory I have of this was when I was taking my required  selfie in the bathroom. I thought I was crazy for sharing my ideas with the Church of the Chubby, and that everyone reading my blog was laughing. I looked at myself in the mirror and said, “Fuck you for thinking that, at least you are trying to get better”. Negative types of thinking will never serve you. I would not have been able to alter my thinking 38 days ago. Fear and self doubt are crippling. The next time any of you are looking in the mirror and thoughts like that pop into your head tell them to “FUCK OFF.” Then I challenge you to find out what you are truly capable of.. The battle against the chub rages on tomorrow! May the Church of the chubby reign supreme! Let's all crush Monday!

Outdoor workout 

3.54 mile walk

Indoor workout:

Leg Extension  Superset with Seated leg curl 4 sets, 30, 15, 15, 15

Barbell back squat 4x12

Back extension 4x12

Seated calf raise 4 sets all to failure

Breakfast: 6 eggs,1 jalapeno

Lunch: 48 grams of protein, 1 Larabar 

Dinner: potatoes salad 9 wings, and a healthy amount of pulled pork. 

Snack: Larabar