This is 40
I’ve been hard at work every day investing in my future - my future in health and longevity.
I want to make sure when I’m older, I can still play as hard and fun as I do with my kids as I do right now; that when I’m much older - I physically and mentally will be just as sharp as today for my adult children - where they won’t have to worry about me in any way.
I’ve been working every day on my body with proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, recovery. I make sure I’m taking care of my mind with therapy, psychiatry, balance, inner self-work - whatever you need to call it.
I was wrought with chronic injury pain all around my body up until a year ago or so, and 2 ish years ago I had a mental breakdown. But here we are today. Feeling better than ever.
173.5 lbs (body weight)
8.5% body fat (dexa grade scan)
28 years (biological age - dexa scan)
Lately my split has been:
3 days a week of strength and conditioning under my coach Harry. (MWF)
3 days a week of yoga under my yoga teacher/ wife Ashley. (MWT)
2 days a week of alactic repeat cardio-work. (TT)
3 days a week of CLA BJJ that I’ve been coaching and working alongside my teammates (assisting 3 days a week of kids BJJ as well) (FSS/ MWS)
And carefully measuring and weighing every meal under the guidance of my nutritionist Jana. (SMTWTFS)
Don’t forget 5 days a week of signing/ screaming/ guitar/ trivium work at least as well solo, then a varying amount of days per week with the band at the hangar. (MTWTF/ TT)
If someone were to ask - “where do I start?”
Have a physical activity that isn’t already a hobby or your job. Jogging, shadow boxing, yoga, BJJ, body weight workouts.
Have a hobby that isn’t your physical activity or job. Guitar, piano, cooking, art, photography, foreign language.
Talk out your innermost good and bad and medium with someone regularly. A therapist, a counselor, maybe a pal (but sometimes it can be a lot to lay on a pal). Anyone that says taking care of your mind is nonsense or selfish or BS - does also deserve their mind to be taken care of. The body is led by the brain.
Start to learn a bit about proper nutrition (no extreme diets or insane restrictions - I had to learn it from a pro), get in a good exercise routine, sleep well.
Another good tip. Don’t look at your phone 2-3 hours before going to bed, or 1-2 hours from waking up. You set your sleep and/ or day off wrong if there’s work or negativity.
Relish in the happy moments in life.
Check in on your friends and family.
Listen to metal.