Rise Again From The Struggle

Skipping a meal or two and going to be hungry isn't going to kill you. In fact, it might actually help heal you. The reality is that a lot of people overconsume food regularly. We're taught to eat three square meals a day. Adults use language, saying they are starving when they feel a little hungry, which then gets ingrained in our minds that we need to eat constantly to live each day. The reality...

Lots of lessons learned today and lots of mental game work! I really had to be proactive on my thoughts today so I could stay locked in and focused on finishing the race. Years ago, aside from the health issues that wouldn't have allowed this to happen, my mental game would have talked me out of finishing. Not anymore. Now I find a way to override those weak thoughts and stay on task. No excuses!...

Race day is upon us! I have no idea what I'm doing, and there are way more rules for this race than my Spartan races, lol. I'll figure it out. I'm just getting the experience this time around and seeing how these work. First things first, I have to get the first one out of the way! After that, I can build a strategy to improve. Ready, fire, then aim as they say 😂 No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Aga...

The only way you can change the future is through today. That means you either take action and build towards that future you want, or you sit idly by and wonder if it would have worked out. You will never know until you get started. Otherwise, the question of would it have worked out will never end... No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Not all workouts need to look like a bodybuilder workout. I use a lot of equipment that mimics what we would do in nature. Body weight climbing, hanging pulling, and jumping. Odd shaped objects. Things like that. The best part is seeing your young niece and nephew destroy the room playing with it all! That's a mess I don't mind cleaning up after 🤣. Don't over complicate it. Train like a bodybuild...

Having a workout partner is definitely a boost! If you NEED them to push you constantly because you lack motivation for yourself, it's a bad deal for them (or vice versa). But when you both bring more out of the other in friendly competition and teach each other based on your individual strengths, then it's a huge boost. I still love getting work on alone, too. I can let my brain wander while I ge...

We did it. We got it done. We finished the Murph challenge (without the weight vest). I'm so proud of my brother for taking this on with me and finding a way to get through the one part he was not as strong in, top. That's what it's all about. Finding a way to power through something challenging. He did as many pull-ups as he could without assistance, then used a band to help him get the rest. No...

I got my workout in with my little brother and my niece tonight. We did some handstand and headstands. We did some animal movements. We raced with animal movements 😂 Then we did some jujitsu moves and plank variations. It was a really fun way to get in some work while getting in some family time. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

I had to beat myself up a bit for giving in 😭 Only kidding, lol. I was in too big a deficit for the past two days, and my energy was low. So I indulged in a homemade treat. That gave me the energy I needed to get after it when we got back to my mom's place. So I got a quick workout in before getting back to family time. It was quick yet effective. 120 burpees, 50 push-ups, and 30 - 3 count crunch...

Consistency is key to success. When you keep jumping from program to program and expecting the quick fix, you're setting yourself up to fail. Most programs work if you work them. But you have to be consistent. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Having high standards is looked down upon in society these days. It used to be the norm. Now it's a burden? Not for me. Call me controlling. Call me an asshole. Call me whatever you want. I get results. I've tried it the other way. It didn't work out for me. I was sad and pathetic all the time. Low standards comes with low character traits. No thank you. I'll pass. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Ag...

Life is a cruel mistress. It will kick you in the teeth, then ask you to keep up... School will teach you some knowledge, then test you on that knowledge. Life does the opposite. Life will throw things at you and expect you to learn as you go. The test comes first, and the lesson is in the action. Knowledge is important, don't get me wrong. But you don't really know something until you have been p...

The fear of sucking at something stops more people from winning than anything else. You can get good at most things in this world if you just start. Now, just to be clear, just putting time in without any intention behind the actions won't get you there. You need to have a plan and adjust as you learn the good, bad, and ugly of that original plan (or your lack of skill 😂) I'm far from being a gre...

When you fuel yourself with quality foods, you gain the energy you need to dominate your day! I got my morning routine in today, made breakfast, had physical therapy, got my shop project measured out, went and got a haircut, got my shop project cut down to size (after many back and forth treks to fine the the fit), went on my ruck, mowed the lawn, ate dinner, meal prep (cook and portion out), did...

When you train in perfect conditions and the real thing doesn't meet those standards... A lot of people train for optimal conditions. The problem with that is that you rarely compete with those conditions. That's why I've started working on a calorie deficit on the weekends. During my races, I have to compete and recover in that state, so why don't I train that way? I do my normal breakfast, then...

The quickest way to improve something is to be able to measure some aspect. For something athletic, that's pretty easy. For mental gains, you need to be a little more creative. For instance, my runs are easy to see progress. For my mental gains during the runs, I can note how many times I needed to give myself a pep talk. When I first started this running journey, it was CONSTANT! Today, it was on...

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. You can choose to stay in the negative space or move forward with lessons to teach. I get it. I'm headed back to Illinois next week for another funeral. Three years in a row now. The job market for government workers is anything but stable right now. Still, I find it hard to be upset because I know God has a plan, and I'm not privy to all the details right...

I know, this sounds too good to be true. But it's true. Most of the time, you beat yourself up and feel guilty, then decide to continue the behavior because... why not? Or, you give yourself too much "grace" and make up enough excuses to justify continuing down the path again. Go in between these and just accept you did something you don't believe is optimal for the future you are building towards...

I don't have any regrets, and I wouldn't give my younger self any advice. I know, people will call me a liar and pretend just because they would that everyone does. Nope. And that's not because I've enjoyed everything about my life. Not even close. But without the horrible times, I wouldn't have the great memories either. I wouldn't be who I am today. I wouldn't know the lessons I've learned. I wo...

I say this is easy, but that's only partially true. It is that simple in concept. The hard part, however, is being honest and willing to be wrong and keep digging. Most of the time, it's a layer or two down where you aren't looking or you are avoiding. Once you get past that, it gets really easy to move past. You just need to answer the right question. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The...

You have the time. You just don't have the drive. You don't need to lift like a bodybuilder to get your body ready and stay physically capable. Eat like God intended, not like an atheist scientist who wants to play God tries to say you should eat. Move your body and build strength and endurance. Don't overthink health. It's simple once you get the false promotions out of the way. No excuses! Kevin...

What a great way to describe the world today. So many people are seeking pleasure so much that telling the truth is now considered to be mean. No. It's not. I'm just not willing to lie. I don't play games. I'm not actively trying to make you comfortable. Now, to be clear, I'm also not actively trying to make you uncomfortable. I just have standards, and being honest is number one on the list. No e...

This usually ruffles a few feathers, but it needs to be said. We've gone too far in our obsession of telling people their feelings are always right. Most people put zero effort into learning how to process, evaluate, or understand their emotions. So why do we assume they always get it right? It's probably true that they are feeling that emotion, so it's REAL. But valid and real are not the same th...

Consistency is a superpower. Look, you don't have an issue with potential for most things. You lack the ability to stick with it long enough to see how good you can truly get. You give up when it gets hard or when it looks like you might get embarrassed. But if you stuck with it just a little longer, you were right up against a breakthrough. No excuses! Kevin Brewer Rise Again From The Struggle

Comparison is a tool and a skill, not a thief of joy. You just suck at the skill, so you think it's bad. For instance, if you compare my workout to a bodybuilder's workout, it would not be good. Maybe this leads me to feel down about myself. Then I realize we aren't training for the same goal. You see, comparing things that aren't in the same reality is what leads to your feelings of stolen joy. C...