This pic is a pretty good representation of how things went inside the Marchman household today. After a LONG week, we all just hit a wall and had a lazy football and movie Saturday. I’m about to hit a late afternoon “push-pull-hinge” workout, but other than that, body just felt like it needed some r&r…Sometimes THAT is the best progress you can make. What did you get into today?

Been one HELL of a day.... Kids were difficult to get out the door for school...Camera man had a family emergency (which prevented me being able to get to the Windmill tutorial)...wife didn't get off work til late...and to cap it all off, the kids all of a sudden decided they didn't like pot roast (something they usually LOVE)... It was just one of those days... BUT, in the midst of those giant shit storm days like this where it seems like the cosmos won't let you accomplish a single thing, you MUST show some grit and knock out at the VERY LEAST your daily non-neogtiables (the tasks you identify as the ones you WILL NOT go to bed without accomplishing). Devote yourself to doing this, and even on your shittiest days, you'll be investing that "1% increase" that is required to get you to where you wanna be... With that, I want you to do me and you a favor by letting me know YOUR non-negotiables in the discussion below... P.S. As much as I didn't feel like it, I ended the day on a positive. I dragged my sorry ass to the gym and FORCED myself to put in at least a quick 15 minute banger (check it out tomorrow on YouTube)...

Normally I designate Fridays for a pep talk that centers around finishing the week strong, but today I had to share a rant I firmly believe needs to be discussed regarding “pain” during lifting. Pearson the language…I got a little passionate. Hands Up, KEEP FIGHTING✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼!!!!

Chime in with whatever you’ve got going on to be there for your WHY as well as for your training goals! As for me, I’m flying home two days early after a long hard week of hunting in North Dakota. Absolutely smoked from the miles I put in with boots on the ground but can’t WAIT to get back to wife and kids, as well as get back to being more responsive here…

Who knew something as healthy and delicious as fruit could be such a hot topic of debate? Personally I’m a big fruit guy. It satisfies my sweet tooth, gives me steady energy, and keeps me regular. I do, given the fact that it increases blood sugar, tend to eat more fruit earlier in the day as well as directly before, and after my workouts more so then later in the evening though. I’m curious what your opinion is though. Is fruit a yes or a no in your diet? Don’t forget your daily check-in!!!