I grew up the skinny kid. I hated gyms. I was self conscious, that I didnt feel like a real man because my arms were so small. I used to hate wearing t-shirts because it showed how skinny I was. Youd see me wearing long sleeve shirts in summer. I was always referred to as the lanky one. The bean-poll. Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas.... From all my black tight pants and black long-sleeve shirt wearing. Silliness, really. End of the day, I was just insecure about being a weak boy. I wanted to be a strong man. And then, last September, 2013 - I changed that. I decided to embark on the journey of getting fit. Getting strong. Becoming a man, physically. Some people say dude... Being skinny isnt a problem. Try being fat I get it. But hey, we all create stories around why we are inadequate. I used being a slim, weak kid as my reason for being inadequate... Even tho thats all a bunch of BS anyway. This video is of a front squat at 225 pounds. Nothing impressive for dudes who actually lift frequently... But for me, it represents overcoming all those silly fears and insecurities I had growing up as the lanky kid. It represents loving myself enough to try something new on... Become a version of me I always wanted to be. I didnt change, my core personality hasnt shifted... Ive just let lose those damn insecurities. And it feels great. Only starting a year ago, Ive got a long journey ahead of me to be the fit guy I want. Mobile. Flexible. Strong. Fit. Fast. Furious. And Im on the path... And its damn fun one. This video is a cool bench mark, regardless if you think this is a lot of weight, or a little... Its not about the weight, its about overcoming damaging self-conscious views of ourself by simply doing the work. Thats all it takes, Ive learned. Do the work, have you want. Thats all my friends. Much love!
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 19:27:26 +0000
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