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Happy Training Tuesday, Grinders. šŸ’ŖšŸ‹ļø
Quick daily check-in (60 seconds). No perfect answers needed. Yesterday we talked about planning your week to beat decision fatigue.Today, let’s zoom in on training. Two simple questions: - Why do you train? - What does your training week actually look like right now? Your ā€œwhyā€ will change over time—and that’s normal. I’ve been training since 1988, and mine has evolved a lot: - At 11, it was football. - As a teen, it was size and strength. - In my 20s, it was stress relief. - During competition years, it was performance. - Now, it’s about how training makes me feel—clear, grounded, in control. I don’t train to prove anything anymore. I train because I like who I am when I do. Your reason doesn’t have to be deep. It just has to be honest. As for the plan—there’s no perfect split. The best one is the one that fits your life right now.When the plan is decided ahead of time, you don’t negotiate. You execute. And if you’re not training yet, that’s okay. You’re still in the right place. Your turn šŸ‘‡ One or two sentences is plenty. Bullet points count. Pick one (or more): - Why do you train? (Or why do you want to?) - What’s your current training plan? (How many days? Why does it fit your life right now?) - If you’re stuck: what’s the smallest thing you could do this week? This is today’s rep. Show up, log it, move on. LET'S GET IT ON!!
Happy Training Tuesday, Grinders. šŸ’ŖšŸ‹ļø
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I train for multiple reasons. 1). I am training to get ready for my 6th degree black belt pre test in March, and testing in July. 2). When I train on the mat, I am training with my friends that I have that have the same or similar goals that I do. This is huge for me. Training just for myself, by myself doesn’t mean much. Having a training group or partner and having a community of like minded individuals is a huge reason why I train. 3). I train because I feel better. Yes, in my job, it would be easy to come home and just lay on the couch and say ā€œ I’ve had a long, stressful day, I don’t need to go tonightā€. But, I ALWAYS feel better about the day and mentally about myself when I go train. This is my biggest why…How I feel after I train…I did it…I accomplished that part of my goal list today…I overcame my day to do something for ME!
šŸ† WIN WEDNESDAY: What went right?
Happy Wednesday, Crew! In the DGC, we don't just work; we track. And on Wednesdays, we stack our Wins. Why? Because your brain is wired to focus on the negative (what you didn't do, how tired you are). To override that, we have to consciously look for the evidence that we are winning. The Prompt: Reply below with ONE WIN from this week so far. It doesn't have to be massive. It just has to be progress. - Maybe you hit a workout when you were tired. - Maybe you didn't eat the donut. - What did you do that wasn't easy, but you're glad you did it? I’ll kick it off in the comments. šŸ‘‡
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My Win: Started back on Keto/Carnivore this week. Why it was hard: I have spent the better part of 4 months not worrying about what I was eating. This was affecting my training, my mood, and most importantly my self perception. Why I’m glad: As I look towards pre test in March and testing in July, I need to be at my best. Watching my diet is one of the keys to my success. I feel so much better when I cut out carbs/Sugar.
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Matt Kimmerling
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@matt-kimmerling-9528
5th degree level 1 black belt, Area Training manager for Noodles and Company, Father of 4 amazing kids, all 3rd degree black belts or above.

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