One of my favorite lessons I learned in early recovery, was how to view everything as a privilege rather than an obligation or chore.
In my past, I looked at most things as something I was being forced to do. I had to have a job to pay bills and fines. I had to stay sober so people would leave me alone. I had to call my family because they needed me to check in. I needed to work out because I was so unhealthy. What an awful, victim mentality…it got me NOWHERE!
My first opportunity was going to jail. It was a chance to get clean and take my mind and my life back. Because I was able to view incarceration as a gift and an opportunity, I decided to continue with everything after the fact. Leaving jail was a gift. My family support and my first job were gifts. Everything is a gift, a blessing, or an opportunity; including my LIFE.
Change the way you look at your job, your life, and your relationships. Today is a gift and so is everything and everyone in it. Thank for giving me the opportunity to share what God has done in my life.
I hope your week is awesome!
Neal
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK
Full-Body Strength
Warm-up: 5-10 minutes of light cardio (e.g., treadmill or stationary bike)
Squat:
4 sets of 8-10 reps
Use a barbell or dumbbells for added resistance.
Bench Press:
4 sets of 8-10 reps
Use a barbell or dumbbells.
Bent-Over Rows:
3 sets of 10 reps
Use a barbell or dumbbells.
Romanian Deadlifts:
3 sets of 10 reps
Use a barbell or dumbbells for this hamstring and lower back exercise.
Pull-Ups or Lat Pulldowns:
3 sets of 8-10 reps
Focus on controlled, full-range movements.
Planks:
3 sets of 30-60 seconds
Strengthen your core with these static holds.
Cool-down: 5-10 minutes of stretching, focusing on major muscle groups.
Workout provided by: Juan Martinez at West Texas Strength Training Facility
Contact Juan at westtexasstrength@gmail.com
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