Short & Sweet

On Wednesday, the leg day was BRUTAL and totally effective. People really think I'm joking when I pray to walk the next day. I'm totally serious!!! The first half of the day I spent walking like a toddler and at times it felt like my legs were totally gonna give out on me. Lol! MY CREW GOES HARD!!! And the craziness of it all is that I LOVE IT!!! 

So...over the last 10 days I have not been able to engage in lifting that involves intense arm and shoulder movements due to a pinched nerve. However, Wednesday was my first day back lifting with D.F.C. since my nerve issue started so I'm marking that as my Day 1 of a personal journey (or goal oriented focus) within the journey. I'm going to allot the next 18 months to attain this goal which is totally doable. Oh and no, I won't disclose the goal you will just have to see it unfold over this time. Sorry! Lol! You already know it's related to fitness; enough said. :-)

Now, because I have been out of lifting heavy for over a week I went to the gym (on leg day) with just that in mind...Lifting heavy. And I did. Even though I was not happy with the overall quality of my lifts, I was able to get 2 very shallow 330lb squats in. My teammate Eric recorded it and because it was not my best work, I wanted him to just send it to me. However, due to technical difficulties he was not able to send it so he posted it on FB!!! Lol! I still owe him a karate chop to the neck for that! It's all good though! I am starting to realize that some days just in the gym may not be slated for greatness and I will eventually swallow that tough a$$ pill. Sometimes it takes me a minute to snap back to reality and see things as they truly are but I DO eventually get there. Live, Learn, & Lift Heavy ishT!!! Haha!!! 

On a more important note, the Lunch On Us event is quickly approaching. Saturday, June 18th myself and many others will be walking around downtown Chicago providing lunch and other items to individuals who are homeless. If you are in the area feel free to join us!  We will meet at The Bean at noon and give to others until it's all gone. Even if you can't make it or contribute, please make it your business to do something for those who are in need. It just seems so basic for one human being to help another human being but most don't and for many reasons. However,  of those reasons, have faith that your kindness will in some way be a blessing to another. That is all. 

~me