Category: Health & Fitness

Taken during one of my off-hour sessions. I train alone, not to be seen — but to stay sharp.

Why I Train

I’ve been training my body since I was 14. Not for trophies. Not for applause. But because strength is survival.

I’m what some would call a fidget person — I don’t sit still. Whether it’s daily 120 push-ups, 500 straight punches, kettlebell drills, dumbbells, or sit-ups, I stay in motion. At home or at the boxing gym, movement is life.

This isn’t for show — it’s my way of staying consistent and sharp, physically and mentally.

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My Daily Routine

Weekly Flow Example:
🥊 Daily: 120 push-ups, 500 straight punches
🏋️ 3x/week: Dumbbell/barbell circuits (arms/forearms/core)
🚶 Daily: Standing/stepping cardio while working
💻 All week: Fidgeting with purpose — I move even while I think

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My Diet & Recovery Discipline

I’ve been eating clean since I was a teenager. Why? Because I asked myself early:

“How can I lead, serve, or perform at work if I’m sick?”

I owe it to my team and myself to show up every day in peak form. That means no shortcuts when it comes to fueling my body.

My fuel includes:

• Bitter greens: kale, arugula, spinach, wheatgrass.
• Beets(red and golden), broccoli, carrots.
• Salmon, sea bass, tilapia and white meat(chicken).
• Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, pistachio nuts, almond nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds.
• Avocados, omega-3 capsules, vitamin C, B-complex, D.
• Protein powder mixed into smoothies.
• 8–9 hours of consistent sleep.
• At least 8 bottles of water daily.

This isn’t a diet — it’s a covenant with myself.

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🥋 “The gym doesn’t build me — discipline does. My consistency is my survival.”

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Strength Beyond the Gym

This mindset bleeds into everything I do — especially my work in IT.

How can I troubleshoot under pressure if my body is breaking down? How can I be mentally sharp if I’m fatigued or inflamed? I stay ready, because I’ve learned that survival isn’t about being the strongest once… it’s about showing up strong every single day.

Discipline in the dark creates confidence in the spotlight.

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Train for Life, Not for Likes

You don’t need a gym. You don’t need perfect form.
You need movement. You need discipline.

One push-up.
One clean meal.
One night of full sleep.
Done daily — becomes survival.

Don’t train to impress.
Train to endure.

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Conclusion

This isn’t a diet, a program, or a seasonal phase.
This is a lifestyle — one built on decades of discipline, spiritual clarity, and intentional choices.

I fuel my body with clean foods.
I train it daily — no machines, no excuses.
I hike not to escape but to heal.
And I stay ready, not out of fear, but out of respect — for life, for freedom, and for those I love.

Health to me isn’t just the absence of sickness.
It’s waking up sharp, moving with strength, and resting with peace.

This is how I stay strong.
This is how I live long.
This is how I say, “Thank you, Lord, for another day I didn’t waste.”

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Hiking is Healing

When I hike, I don’t just climb mountains — I lay down burdens. Every trail I walk is a conversation with God, a quiet rebellion against stress, and a reminder that healing doesn’t always happen in hospitals. Sometimes, it happens under pine trees and beside rivers.

Utah’s trails are my sanctuary. They demand breath, sweat, and attention — and in return, they give peace, strength, and stillness. I don’t hike for social media. I hike for the silence that speaks louder than words.

• “This trail didn’t just test my legs. It cleared my mind.”
• “Sometimes the view isn’t at the summit. It’s in the step that made you keep going.”
• “Peace isn’t passive. You walk into it.”

Spiritual Side of Hiking

When I walk alone in nature, I feel the Lord closer. The rustle of leaves, the sound of wind, the pounding of my heart — it reminds me I’m alive, not just existing.

Final Thought

I hike not to escape life, but to meet it head-on — without distractions, without noise, just breath and earth. These trails have heard my prayers, held my sweat, and witnessed my resilience. When I return home from a hike, I’m not just physically lighter — I’m spiritually recharged.

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No gym. No machines. Just me, gravity, and grit. My routine is simple on paper, but brutal in execution — because I don’t train for show. I train for strength, endurance, and purpose. I believe in mastery through repetition, form through fatigue, and staying battle-ready every single day.

While others sit, I stand — 9 hours a day in front of a computer, refusing to let comfort weaken my resolve. My arms are wrapped in UV-protective sleeves not just for sun defense, but to aid muscle recovery. I don’t count reps. I count the moments when it starts to burn — because that’s when it really begins.

My Daily Bodyweight Routine

• 600 pushups: mix of diamond, regular, and incline
• 600 bodyweight squats
• 500 punches: straight, hooks, uppercuts
• 500-dash sprint
• Battle rope
• Modified barbell curls — slow, clean form until it hurts

Why I Train This Way

I don’t train to impress. I train to express — discipline, control, and gratitude for a body that still performs. When most people slow down, I’ve chosen to speed up. Age doesn’t define me. Effort does.

I believe in pain with purpose, form over ego, and standing when the world says sit.

9 Hours Standing, Not Sitting

I don’t sit at work. I stand — every day — because movement is part of my lifestyle. My workstation is my battlefield, and I approach it like I approach everything: prepared, focused, and upright.

No chair can support what discipline builds.

Recovery Gear I Use

• Arm sleeves: UV protection + muscle recovery
• Knee sleeves: for sprints and barbell support
• Gloves or wraps (optional): for rope work or punching

Every piece of gear I wear has a purpose — no gimmicks.

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My Daily Fuel

The discipline I apply in IT and martial arts carries into how I eat. My food is never random. It’s chosen, prepared, and consumed with purpose. This bowl, this shot — they’re more than just nutrients. They are fuel for a life of strength, clarity, and gratitude.

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🥗 Breakfast Bowl of Champions

Every morning starts with a bowl like this — loaded with:

• Blueberries and raspberries (antioxidants and anti-aging)
• Corn for fiber and flavor
• Fresh mint and leafy greens to cool and cleanse
• Just enough healthy fat to keep me going for hours

This isn’t just a salad. It’s a statement.

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🌿 Wheatgrass Shot With Lemon

Wheatgrass has been part of my daily detox for years. Combined with lemon, it cleanses the blood, clears the mind, and gives me a sense of internal power. I take it like a sacred ritual — one shot, one breath, and one step closer to balance.

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💬 Final Thought

People chase diets. I live a lifestyle. What you see here is part of my covenant to care for my body. It’s not about vanity. It’s about staying sharp, calm, and ready — for the people I serve, the work I do, and the God I love.

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At my current age in life, I feel like I’m in my early 30s — full of energy, mentally sharp, and physically strong. That’s no accident. This post shares how I fuel my body, train my mind, and keep my spirit steady. From what I eat to how I move and why I rest, this is the lifestyle that keeps me grateful and grounded.

## My Daily Fuel

## Strength in Simplicity

## Hiking is Healing

## Steel & Stillness

## Conclusion