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Today marks 300 consecutive days checking in for my #DailyDeposit workout ritual.
In the process I’ve dropped 17lbs and regained fitness levels of my early 20’s
It might sound crazy, but it’s actually been relatively simple.
Who’s up for a thread?
In the process I’ve dropped 17lbs and regained fitness levels of my early 20’s
It might sound crazy, but it’s actually been relatively simple.
Who’s up for a thread?
1/ First a quick background..
3 years ago, after 10+ yrs in sports - w/ the @chicagobulls & @BoilerBall - I was at the top of my profession.
So I did what any crazy person would do and left it all behind, heading west for Silicon Valley and @futurefitapp an unknown tech startup
3 years ago, after 10+ yrs in sports - w/ the @chicagobulls & @BoilerBall - I was at the top of my profession.
So I did what any crazy person would do and left it all behind, heading west for Silicon Valley and @futurefitapp an unknown tech startup
2/ That 1st year was really hard. I worked from the time I woke up, until I went to bed. Most days not leaving our basement office til nearly midnight.
I experienced the lowest lows of my life & was failing constantly in an unfamiliar world.
As a result, I quit working out.
I experienced the lowest lows of my life & was failing constantly in an unfamiliar world.
As a result, I quit working out.
3/ No matter how much I was failing, and how easy it would’ve been to go back, I kept showing up each day.
Meanwhile, I completely neglected my fitness.
For 2 years I rationalized that I didn’t care, and besides I knew I’d never be as fit or strong as my younger self.
Meanwhile, I completely neglected my fitness.
For 2 years I rationalized that I didn’t care, and besides I knew I’d never be as fit or strong as my younger self.
4/ All this time I had preached, showing up is a skill. Finally, I decided to apply this mindset to getting back in shape.
Instead of dwelling on how far I had fallen, I decided to start.
But how would I keep showing up with the daily reminder of how far I had fallen...
Instead of dwelling on how far I had fallen, I decided to start.
But how would I keep showing up with the daily reminder of how far I had fallen...
5/ Step 1 - I had to embrace the journey and focus on the process.
As my guy @D_Bo20 puts it:
“people overestimate what you can accomplish in a day, but they vastly underestimate what can happen when you stack the days.”
As my guy @D_Bo20 puts it:
“people overestimate what you can accomplish in a day, but they vastly underestimate what can happen when you stack the days.”
6/ Step 2 - I started small.
My first day back in the gym I picked 10 basic exercises and only did 1 set of 10 reps each.
The weight was embarrassingly light, it was a blow to my ego.
But by not trying to get it all back in one day, I was able to show up the next...
My first day back in the gym I picked 10 basic exercises and only did 1 set of 10 reps each.
The weight was embarrassingly light, it was a blow to my ego.
But by not trying to get it all back in one day, I was able to show up the next...
7/ Step 3 - I set up a 2-part system of accountability.
My @futurefitapp coach texts me every day, always pushing the right buttons so I never skip.
I share a #DailyDeposit post-workout pic, creating artificial accountability & hopefully inspiring a larger group to do the same.
My @futurefitapp coach texts me every day, always pushing the right buttons so I never skip.
I share a #DailyDeposit post-workout pic, creating artificial accountability & hopefully inspiring a larger group to do the same.
8/ Step 4 - I leveraged a reward system to form a habit loop.
I reward myself with chocolate milk after each workout. (I’m a fat kid at heart
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The #DailyDeposit post, and recognition I get from my @futurefitapp coach gives an instant dopamine hit, strengthening the behavior.
I reward myself with chocolate milk after each workout. (I’m a fat kid at heart
)The #DailyDeposit post, and recognition I get from my @futurefitapp coach gives an instant dopamine hit, strengthening the behavior.
9/ Step 5 - I plan ahead and improvise.
The past 300 days have been anything but normal. I started, then gyms shut down and I became a nomad with no home base.
I travel with bands, but have used many random items for weight.
I workout early if I won’t have time later that day
The past 300 days have been anything but normal. I started, then gyms shut down and I became a nomad with no home base.
I travel with bands, but have used many random items for weight.
I workout early if I won’t have time later that day
10/ Step 6 - No excuses, “it’s gotta get done.” - @tonsing
Every day I wake up, I know no matter what, no matter where I am or how I feel, I can-and WILL-do something to move myself forward.
Some days it’s a light 15 min, others I push the throttle. Point is it ALWAYS gets done
Every day I wake up, I know no matter what, no matter where I am or how I feel, I can-and WILL-do something to move myself forward.
Some days it’s a light 15 min, others I push the throttle. Point is it ALWAYS gets done
11/ If you’re struggling to get active again, or for the first time, remember this:
‘A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step...’
Just start, and keep showing up.
‘A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step...’
Just start, and keep showing up.
12/ If you’re interested to learn more about how you can eliminate unwanted habits and build positive ones, I highly recommend @cduhigg book on the topic.
His work is foundational! https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
His work is foundational! https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
13/ A special S/O to my brother and mentor @SahilBloom for the inspiration to ‘just start’ and share lessons I’ve learned transcending elite sport to Silicon Valley.
Hope you enjoyed it, and stay tuned for more!
Hope you enjoyed it, and stay tuned for more!
