The Rewire - Mario - Version 2.25

Throughout my journey I have battled mental hurdles that played large roles in hindering my progress. At times I have found success, others have been met with learning experiences. I have come to the realization that over the course of the last 5 months I have seen gains in strength & speed however I have lost the gains made in stamina and made no real progress with regard to body fat percentage and weight loss. I want to be very clear here, I am not done with this journey. I have not met my goal. When this all started, I would have been ecstatic to be where I am today, but I have changed. My outlook on life has changed. Hell, I would go so far as to say that my overall direction in life has drastically changed. Over these last 5 months there have been many highs and lows. Life has set in and the real world came knocking. My wife and I have worked hard to be each other’s support systems, it’s not easy because we also know that life outside of our health carries a large burden on each other’s shoulders. It’s an ongoing journey to maintain balance with regard to work, health and life. Please don’t be fooled by my success, this isn’t an easy process!

Why do you think I have not met my goal?

If you know me personally, or follow me at all you would know it has nothing to do with work ethic in the gym, I often workout 2 hours each day if not more. While I have made significant strides with my addiction to food, I still have some major hurdles to work on. Food itself is not my problem. I am still in the process of rewiring my brain to not need food for comfort, but rather see my relationship with food as a source of fuel. I recently came to the realization that I have spent the last 5 months doing something, a lot of something – for absolutely nothing! I have spent countless hours in the gym, hours that could have been spent with my family. I have spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on fitness and health related items and for what? – Nothing!!! I have not a soul to blame other than myself. I was not ready for the next level, I was not ready to truly make the biggest change in my life… Truth is metaphorically speaking, I was playing a game with no plan, strategy or playbook. I had and still have all the tools at my fingertips to ensure success. I let valuable knowledge, insight, and coaching go in one ear and out the other. I remember a time when I introduced Mario 2.0 – that all came about when I found FNS, and my journey took a change that would get me to the next level… I would argue that I have achieved what I wanted out of Mario 2.0 and its time for the next generation to be released (sorry for the tacky metaphor).

The time is now, I want this for me and no one else. I want all my work in the gym to be for SOMETHING – I am no longer going to say that 225 means nothing on the scale, it does – truth is it mean A LOT! That number will likely get me to my ultimate goal of sub 15% body fat. I will never let the number on the scale define me. The ultimate truth behind my discipline and gym work ethic lies in body fat percentage. I know that I am still a chronic snacker, I know that I still have long moments (weeks) where I mindlessly eat crap that does nothing but hinder my progress. I know I still indulge in sweets and I know that I still find comfort in food. I know I am still addicted to food! I am going to take that knowledge and do something for something! I am going to take these things head on and change my life for the better. Mario version 2.25 will be all about managing my mental game through breaking open my addiction to food and establishing healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. While this will have a direct effect on my life, the truth is it’s my family and especially my children who will reap the rewards of this change the most. I NEVER want them to go through what I have gone through and hope and pray to god, I have the strength to teach them the right way to have a relationship with food.

My biggest inspiration and the fuel to my fire – My amazing family! We hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy and Safe New Year!

I am ready to make this change and I am will do whatever it takes to get this done. The rewire has started and today was a great day. I ate only things that provided essential fuel for my body. (I might have been a bit moody) I am trying one new thing and it got me through today – When I eat anything, I ask myself a few questions – Why am I eating this? Do I really need it, how much do I really need? If I feel comfortable with it I move on – I don’t want to spend my life counting every calorie and macro only to end up hating the life I live. I know what is good for me, most of us do – chips or carrots? Its not rocket science, there are something’s that are high in calories that need to be measured and monitored – things like almonds for me – what I need and what I can/want to eat drastically differ!

While I am frustrated with myself for letting the last 5 months go, I am thankful I didn’t go 6, 7 or 8 months before recognizing it and working to make the necessary changes. 2014 is going to be a great year, a year of many firsts – I have some big plans and some huge life changes that I plan to share in the near future. 2014 will bring success because I will do what it takes to achieve it – I hope my truthfulness isn’t harsh, I feel like its important to chronicle this journeys highs and lows. Like I said earlier – this isn’t easy!!!!

Until Next Time – FNS Athlete, simply training for LIFE!

Mario 2.25

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