08/14/2022
Why don't I have a six pack? (Yes, actual question I received recently 😂)
The short answer is this: it's not worth the cost at this stage of my life...
I've had one. Several times. But I was in my 20s with not a care in the world.
Nowadays I pride myself on being ultra productive... 20,000 words/week in writing commitments, coaching 150 people, and trying to be the best dad and husband possible.
When I chase a six pack for the sake of one, all of that suffers.
My workouts go in the dumps, my sleep goes to p**p and I'm irritable and unproductive
To me, and the majority of the parents I work with, it's not worth the trade-off.
Some people have the genetics to look ultra lean and not suffer these side effects.
But it often takes a cocktail of steroids and a life that centers around the gym to maintain it.
Hint: Not things I have time for when diapers need to be changed!
I just find my body runs better at a little higher % bodyfat (if I go over 20 I rein it in so there's a fine line LOL) rather than trying to sustain 8-12%...
Right now I'm dialing it in with help from another coach Anthony and we're going to get me in great shape.
But I have no desire to get stage-ready lean anymore... More cushin’ for the pushin’... right Brittany Erika?😅
To be honest, I still fight those internal demons of not being "ripped enough" and compare myself to the airbrushed fitness experts with abs who are all over IG.
So reading this question from a random brought those doubts back to the surface.
But I actually find I'm more relatable to the majority of moms and dads I work with who just want to get leaner so they can be healthier and happier...
Better role models for their kids...
More adaptable to the stress of trying to balance it all..
Without prepping 30 meals a day and spending 90 minutes working out every night when they could be spending time with their fam.
Ain't nobody got time for that if they have kids like mine 😅 (I'm a pro butler...)
CHECK OUT THE COMMENT SHARED HERE FOR PROOF!
And that's ultimately what it's about, ain't it?
If you want a coach who actually takes the time to work within the constraints of your life..😅