Sunday Sermon!

Hello my loyal disciples! Today did not go as planned. I watched UFC 257 with some friends and got to bed around 12:00 am. I had an alarm set for 8:00, but I remember shutting it off, and saying “fuck it.” I need to recharge my brain and let my body heal because I have been going ham for 24 days. I ended up waking up at 11:00 am and getting out of bed at noon. I am not super proud to admit this, but there is a silver lining. When I finally got my ass in gear I had a pretty profound thought. It doesn’t matter if this day did not start off the way I planned. All that matters is the set of tasks that must be completed. At that moment, the battle against the chub had been decided I was going to win. The time right now is 6:00 pm and I still have yet to complete my 500 kettlebell swings. I am not concerned about this fact at all because I know that it will get done. I will not be defeated. 

I find it amazing that it took 24 days for my mind to form more calluses around it. The mind grows harder and more determined the longer you pursue something. It makes me incredibly happy to know that I am not alone in this pursuit. Everyone reading this is on a very similar path. The ethos of the Church of the Chubby is to test your merit each and every day. Our life is the sum of every decision we make, and those decisions are determined by our priorities. When you look in the mirror are you proud of what you see? I know that I am not satisfied, and I also know that I never will be. I am chasing the best version of myself, and that guy has a six pack. The man writing these words does not. I am very confident that I will reach my goal, but I am not sure when it will happen. All that matters right now is that I continue to be consistent with my training. A wise man once said it is all about the journey and not the destination. 

Finally, I am starting to see a lot of little changes in my physique. I hope all of you are as well. It is very encouraging to know that my hard work is starting to pay off. However, the most important thing that I am noticing is that I am becoming a kinder more patient person. I believe that my interactions with random strangers have improved. I am not sure why, but I love it. I encourage everyone reading this to start a conversation with someone random this week. Who knows where it could lead? This life is what you make it. I choose to make mine like that of a child. Curious, full of wonder, and fun. May the Church of the Chubby reign supreme! The battle against the Chub rages on tomorrow. 

Outdoor workout:

500 Kettlebell swings 7,000 out of 10,000!!

Indoor workout:

Pull-up 2x5 warm up followed by 4x10

Seated face pull 4x10

Lat pull-down 4x10

Single arm Dumbbell row 4x10 (do all sets on one are before switching)

Dumbbell biceps curl 4x10

Standing biceps cable curl

Breakfast: 4 duck eggs and 5.5 oz of antelope backstrap 50 grams of Whey protein

Lunch: 50 grams of whey protein 

Dinner: 7.3 oz. of purple cabbage, broccoli and ground Elk