New year, new plan

I have reserves that my very first article would outline a subject so “cliche” to this time of the year. But, I have to remember that everyone starts their fitness, health, or strength journey at different times. What might be so common to me is actually very new to someone else. So here’s hoping that this will be one of many articles that may help someone out there seeking guidance in their journey!

​Last year flew by quicker than any year before. There was big movement around every corner. I feel that is true of everyone. As we all are on this Earth going through life as best as we can. We are inherently connected through the same pace that the universe determines. On that note, I wanted to make an effort to realize that we are all creating our story and no one is truly looking to cause resistance in anyone else’s journey. We are just “figuring it out.”

New Year, New Beginnings, New Challenges. Going into this New year let’s work together and make it the most successful yet. On that note, I have created three principles that can help you create a true heading in your journey. Are they “New Ideas”? Most certainly, not. But they will help you to get started and hopefully keep you going into the next year learning and loving life. 


The Three D’s (no not that “D” you sicko”)

Determine: Determine what your mission is. Where is your heading? Every journey deserves a defined destination. Make it simple yet strong. 

I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT. Okay, that clear. 

Remember, creating too many goals can spread you too thin. If I’m chasing too many rabbits I will most likely catch none. 

I want to lose weight, have a 29 inch waist, fit in my old wedding dress, eat only carrots. No, keep it simple. 

Make your goals complimentary. Do they align with each other realistically? If your goals end up pushing and pulling at each other rather then working mutually then you will have a more difficult time accomplishing them. 

I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT AND SQUAT 100 MORE POUNDS. This is an example of that. You have to understand that if you want to lose weight efficiently you may lose some strength. Changing our body changes our leverages. If I was to lose 20 lbs my Bench Press will feel much different. Make sense?

Determine your destination. Make it clear. Don’t chase too many rabbits

Devise: Devise the plan. With no plan we essentially only plan to fail. Outline what lifestyle and behavioral changes need to be made in order for you to succeed. Be truthful with yourself. Act as if you are a third party looking within. Do you really eat healthy? Or are you under your own delusional spell? Be open-minded. Obviously, what you have been doing hasn’t been working. If it was then you wouldn’t be resolving to change or improve. So doing things you haven’t done before will create something you haven’t been before.

Devise the habit that will enforce your success. If I want to lose weight what habit will complement that?

I WILL DRINK AT LEAST 1 GALLON OF WATER PER DAY. If you are someone that consumes alot of liquid calories then this habit will enforce your success. 

Devise your plan to pave your way. 


Discipline: All the above means nothing without discipline. Discipline is doing the task no matter the time of the day or how you feel. 

​I have a saying in the gym. Whenever an Athlete expresses fear, disdain, or anything pushing them away from accomplishing the task. I tell them, “Sometimes the heaviest things we lift are our feelings.” This is obviously meant in jest. But the point is that we tend to overthink and overanalyze when the action is so much simpler. Just get shit done. 

In all of the above be disciplined. Execute no matter how you feel. 

In summary, know that it is YOUR journey. Along that journey you will come across hard-ships, distractions, and set-backs. How you react after will determine your success. If you fail in one thing. It’s just that one thing. Get back on that fucking horse and ride. You are worth not giving up on. Best of luck in the New year! Let’s make these goals old goals next year. 


Stay Strong My Friends,
Dan

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