@Daniel Yearick asked in a different post about remembering your why. For me it’s more motivation than anything else in this world. My why is my son Mateo. A bit about my journey. I had spinal fusion at 21 and fought cancer at 25. Each time I had to rebuild myself. I was always moving, always athletic but also very stubborn and never gave up. Well years later I was playing hockey and ended up destroying my wrist and needed reconstructive surgery. I realized that my last game had been played. I loved hockey but after receiving a concussion and now this it wasn’t worth it to play a game at 10-11PM with a bunch of guys that think it’s game 7. This was a turning point in my life. I loved hockey and I became depressed any time I saw my goaltending gear in the basement. I ended up eating anything I wanted, stopping my workouts and becoming very unhealthy. Eventually I snapped out of it and looked towards general fitness. I loved it so much that I wanted to learn anything I could. I decided to check out NASM and become a trainer. I did online programming for a while and worked at F45 until a few life changing things happened. 1 - my son came into my life through foster care(chemo didn’t allow me to have my own children anymore) and 2 - COVID shut the world down. It was at this time that I started to build my home gym and turn my attention to powerlifting even though I felt like the old guy and received my powerlifting certification through ISSA. I absolutely loved the feel of competing again. I was stronger than I ever was but I was also in a ton of pain. When my son started TKD I loved watching him. I took class when I was a kid and honestly regretted stopping for years. Well one day my son asked me if I wanted to take class too. I said absolutely. I was old, stiff, slow, embarrassed but I jumped on the mat. A few months later project 300 came at the most perfect time. I stopped powerlifting about 5-6 mo prior and honestly didn’t know what direction I was going to go in. Project 300 made me think about my goals. I picked a few. Be pain free, be more mobile, lose some bulk and tone up. Why? Longevity for my son. Being able to chase this little dude around. He has autism and adhd so it can sometimes be exhausting.

By the end of this season I want to look this ripped in my arms. Im semi close but I want to be stronger then ever.

Let today be a reminder of why were all here? What is you why? what your goals are? what you want to achieve? This community has been showing such a very strong start already. Everyone has been doing well and hitting the week hard. Im proud to stand next to each and every one of you all. we couldnt ask for a better group and set of coaches on the advisory board. @Zack Zeigler, @Frank Sepe Thank you for helping pilot and creating this amazing experience. Let today be a strong day and remember your not alone in this we are all here for everyone.

Happy Saturday everyone Got my 300 vhallenge down did 50 lat pull downs to finish the challenge so puts me at 349. You all have done great. One thing I've seen big time this week is the great communication, encouraging others, and cheering others on. Which is what makes this community strong. We are the 300! We are a strong army and have each other's backs. Im proud to say im part of this group. I have much love and respect for you all. Let's enjoy this weekend and finish strong and start week 2 with a stronger level up.

“Rise before the world awakens. Pray before you fight. Train before you complain. A Spartan doesn't wait for strength; he builds it through discipline and faith."