If you saw that headline and thought that I really was going to tell you how to get six pack abs in 90 seconds a day, I apologize. No; I take that back, I don’t apologize. The people out there who write crap like that should apologize, because they are lying to you. Don’t get me wrong, those six pack abs do exist, and the people who possess them normally work very hard for them, so I tip my hat to them, but they are not getting them in 90 seconds a day.
They eat strict diets, perform cardio and most likely lift weights. Maybe they only do 90 seconds of crunches everyday, but when you add in the rest of their routine… you see what I mean? It is NOT 90 seconds. But that’s marketing folks. A headline like “Work Your Ass Off and Eat a Strict Diet” doesn’t get the people to click does it?
So what am I on about then? Well, I wrote this blog because I do not have six pack abs. And that’s not my goal. Being someone who lost 130 pounds, I am just a normal middle aged married with children dude with a gnarly beard who is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle and help other people do the same. And what I bring to the table, in MY opinion, is I can relate to you.
Never having owned a six pack, other then the beer type, I am definitely more “dad bod” guy then “model bod” guy and that is ok. I look pretty good, but I feel great. What I am trying to accomplish, is I want to be the voice of reason amidst all of these crazy bullshit headlines like “These Foods will Help You Burn Fat” or “Get a Great Workout in 7 Minutes a Day.” My message is more like this: “You can do this. It won’t always be easy, but with a little change in your perspective and consistent application of some straight forward nutrition and exercise principles, you can do this. And if you’d like, I am here to support you.”
How do I plan on gaining your trust and building credibility? Simple, look at my blog. It is basically my life for the last three years and it chronicles my journey from OBESE middle aged man, to a guy who has run an ultra-marathon. You can follow me on Strava and Instagram and see my daily training AND when I am on vacation and chow down on some ice cream! I also highlight other ordinary people who have achieved extraordinary things, so you will have other REAL life examples of people who have TRANSFORMED.
I am not knocking people who are in amazing shape and who have always been in shape, they are doing the right stuff, but what I am saying is that they cannot offer the same perspective to you as other people who have struggled with their weight over an entire lifetime. When you are hitting a difficult patch or have fallen off the wagon, do you want to talk to someone who has always been in good shape, or someone who has fought the same demons and won?
Here is the best part, the price for all of this support, advice, inspiration, and love! A grand total of ZERO dollars. Why? Because I want to help people achieve their goals. I want people to see that they are capable of more than they think. My vision for this blog is that we develop a community of people who are communicating and helping each other in a more meaningful way then two or three lines on Facebook or Instagram. I want to have a space where we can really dig in to stuff. I want to continue to profile people who have done extraordinary things in their life so we can all learn and be inspired. I want to create a space where there is truth and positivity instead of bullshit and the constant drone of negativity that we are being spoon fed everyday. Will you help me? Peace. Joe the Runner
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