Transforming people and communities through business - More than $2 million donated to local charities
Transforming people and communities through business - More than $2 million donated to local charities
StoryAthlete GRIT: Everything You Want In Life Can Be Had, IF... You Just STOP!! Quitting On Yourself.
Undeniable Fact:
Because Of The 6 Foundations!
'GRIT + FUEL' - Has Proven To Be The Greatest Transformation-Engine Ever Devised...
Text me your question: 360-215-7589
(Yes, that is my actual phone # - Please respect it)
By Ryan Fletcher
We have hundreds of transformations - (Documented)
What started as nothing but an experiment and a hypothesis, turned into a new way to live life...
With everything that's happening right now, StoryAthlete members are the people who have chosen to use this time "at home," isolated, with their families, to become hard(er) to kill; mentally, physically, financially.
GRIT is no walk in the park.
It is hard.
It requires commitment.
But if you're on this page, I have no doubt that you're willing to put in the hard work and have that commitment inside of you to achieve great things. As parents, GRIT members show up to lead by example for their kids...
Total Health = GRIT + FUEL
In turn, their kids and spouse are inspired, too!
AGAIN:
We have hundreds of transformations - (Documented)
What started as nothing but an experiment and a hypothesis, turned into a new way to live life...
PROOF...
THAT THIS COMMUNITY
Is One Of The Most Transformative Programs Ever Devised.
- MIND
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BODY
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BUSINESS
- RELATIONSHIPS
Hard(er) To Kill; Mentally, Physically, Financially
Breanne Smedley is a teacher and a high school volleyball coach. Last year, StoryAthlete showed her how to turn her mindset knowledge into a product. This past week, as everybody panicked, she sold over $5K worth of her online mindset training to athletes.
GRIT Pulled Me Through My Darkest Times. Multiple Times Last Year, I Thought Ending-It-All Would Be The Better Option
Nick Doria is a former veteran that has struggled with depression, but said, "I feel that sharing that with everything that's going on right now, people need to be able to know that, no matter how dark it gets, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel."
Most Simply Stated, I Fit Into My Pre-Pregnancy Jeans! This Community Allows Me To Practice Being Vulnerable, Makes Me Laugh, Encourages Me, Holds Me Accountable
Kristina joined GRIT after seeing the visible transformation in her business partner Breanne.
In 60 days. I'm Off Off The Blood Pressure Medication That My Doctor Assured Me, That I Would Never Be Able To Do
Joe Tedesco is a member that is showing those who suffer from a drinking with a problem. That life after the booze is much better. "I can’t think of a more inspiring place to be. And honestly, I don’t think there’s another Community like StoryAthlete GRIT on the planet."
Amanda Turner is an amazing person. "I've gone from someone who aimed low and wrote off my own potential to someone who consistently redefines and expands my capacity for success. This is a marked difference from who I was prior to GRIT."
Once You Learn To Believe In Yourself, The Results Are Remarkable! With GRIT, Quitting Is Not An Option
Adam Davidson is one of our Canadians. "All in all, GRIT has amplified my life in numerous ways. It’s a pathway to success and a blueprint to a better life. You just gotta get started."
Dani Russell is a former collegiate athlete who, after years of broken promises to herself, finally called herself out. "Of all the people that I could inspire, the most important are those right under my own roof. My husband. My kids. Myself. GRIT gives me the chance to do that every single day."
My Old Mindset Used To Be Poison. It Was Toxic Waste. I Embraced Mediocrity. I Had To Re-Write The Script. Re-Program My Mind. Re-Invent My Character
Mark Broady is the epitome of what GRIT is. He committed to change, and he changed. "My experience as a StoryAthlete in GRIT has made me become a better person. To the point where when I look back now, at the Mark I used to be. I’m almost disgusted."
Over The Course Of The First 27 Days, I Lost 4 Inches Around My Waist And Hips, And I Went Down 2 Pant Sizes. I Feel Connected And Empowered
John Savage is our UK native. "What does Story Athlete mean to me? That word is Power. Each and every human has a Light inside them, whether they choose to turn it on or not. The power of that light, has the potential to energize cities."
As You Can See...
'GRIT + FUEL' - Has Already Helped Countless People Around The World...
The Question Is, Are YOU Next?
- Thrive in the 'Isolation Economy'
- Find joy in doing hard shit
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Hard(er) to kill mentally, physically, financially
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Use stress to your advantage
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Connect with a community to inspire you
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Inspire others who still need hope
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Transform to become more capable
- No more insecurity
- No more lack of confidence
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No more self-doubt
- No more fear
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No more anxiety
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No more going it alone' and failing yourself
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Finally, take control and thrive!
Ryan Sloper has completed every round of GRIT since the program's inception. "GRIT has showed me what's possible. Even my wife joined March 2020 GRIT. Working out and writing contexts together has definitely brought us closer together..."
Coronavirus. With These Rapid Fire Changes, "Typical Rachel," Before GRIT, Would Be Enduring A Panic Attack Of Epic Proportions
Rachel Snell joined GRIT after her good friend Heather recommended and encouraged her to join. Her video isa must watch. "We have an opportunity. Yes, life as we know it is changing, but in that is an incredible opportunity. It's an opportunity to reset.
The Realization That Within Me Is A Lesser And Heroic Self Has Helped Me More Clearly Identify Who I Truly Want To Be
Before I Could Do All The Hard Shit That I Did This Past Year, I Had To Kill That Little Voice In My Head That Said, "You Can't..."
Jon Pakula, for all newcomers, is a man who has been ruthlessly committed to killing his Lesser Self from day 1. "GRIT gives you the formula and community to force you into transformation. You just have to Commit. Show up. Do the work, and don't quit. If you can do that. You will transform. You will Become something more. And your Life’s Story will be re-written."
Doug Heron is the epitome of GRIT, a man transformed. And gritty to boot. Instead of a sandbag, he used a bag of chicken feed. "If somebody doesn’t want to change, there is nothing you can to do fix it. And now, I understand it. If you want to change, you will find a way. If you are not ready, nothing will work. I was ready and GRIT was my way."
Heather Compton is an unlikely hero, a person who never considered herself an athlete, but has been heroic everyday since she joined, achieving everything she thought was once impossible. "I went to the doctor recently and they asked me how often I work out. I was able to answer, “every day” and let them know I’ve officially lost 50 total pounds now."
This “Go" or "No Go” Mentality, Combined w/ The Commitment To, Not Just Yourself, But To The Team, Is MAGIC.
Jennifer Seidelman is a StoryAthlete who, for a long time, sat on the sidelines. Then, one day, she said, "All-in." From that day forth, she's kicked ass and taken names. "I’ve always been good at commitment to others. If I tell you I’m going to do something, I do it. Even if it’s to my detriment. Commitment to myself has always been more of a struggle."
Back Pain. Shoulder Pain. I Had No Idea How Much My Life Was About To Change, When I Joined GRIT...
New. Different. Better
(Two Foundational Programs)
Thrive In This 'Isolation Economy'
Foundational Program #1 - StoryAthlete GRIT
(Most Effective Approach Ever Devised - The Proof Is Everywhere)
THE PROOF IS (BELOW) ON THIS PAGE
THE GREATEST TRANSFORMATION ENGINE EVER DEVISED
The Secret Lives In The 6 Foundations
CJ Thomas is StoryAthlete Head Trainer
Get ready to have more fun than you've ever had forging your mind and body. CJ, although he's 5-time rejectee from American Ninja Warrior, he did win the AthleanX Games in 2019, and hundreds of us owe him everything when it comes to our physical transformation. He programs all GRIT workouts. He just tells us what to do, we do it. No hesitation. No indecision. His entire philosophy to training is second to none, you're gonna love it.
The 6 Foundations / The Secret
GRIT workouts are every day, 28-days per month. Sound ridiculous? Well, no, this is how you forge transformation fast. I know what you're thinking, "I bet a lot of people quit," right? No, GRIT consistently has a 90% completion rate each month. People are all too willing to quit on themselves but, we never quit on our teammates. The 6 Foundations prevent quitting. These "Rules of The Game," so to speak, guarantee commitment and performance. The strangest Foundation, as you will discover, "Go, No Go," is everyone's favorite.
Focused On Total Health / Mental + Physical:
Someone can be in amazing health, fitness-wise but be totally broken mentally. Depression, for example, or worry, fear, anxiety, do not just plague the physically unhealthy. These mental health issues, which are extremely common, especially in our current situation, are causing record number of folks to live in the state of chronic stress. Stress, faster than anything else in life, will destroy you. Stress paralyzes. Stress suffocates. Stress robs people of joy. And to think clearly and be strategic when you're stressed, is almost impossible. This is why, inside of StoryAthlete, through GRIT and FUEL, together we work on our Mind just as much, if not more, than our physical bodies.
Minimum Effective Dose:
The GRIT programming methodology is rooted in science. Most workouts are no more than 20-30 minutes, which includes warmup and stretch. Some, like the 12-Minutes of Death," are just 12 minutes. Let's face it, we're busy. We don't have all day to workout. Everybody though, has 12-20 minutes. Our approach is super effective.
Programmed For Fat Loss / Muscle Gain:
Again, the GRIT programming is rooted in science. When you scroll down this page, you can read dozens of stories from members, on the 'speed' of their weight-loss, as they dropped fat and simultaneously gained muscle.
Every Workout / Exercise Is Scaleable / And Can Be Modified:
Family Friendly / Inspire Kids:
When you read the case studies below, from GRIT members sharing their transformations, you will hear the repeated theme. My biggest transformation has been the transformation in my relationships with my spouse and kids. Inside of GRIT, we believe, "Those who suffer together, bond together." GRIT members suffer together as a team. But also, we end up inspiring our kids and spouses, and even friends, to join us in the workouts.
Minimum (or Zero) Equipment Required:
This isn't even worth worrying about. Just know, if you have some basic equipment, i.e, like a single kettlebell, you can make use of it. But if not, this program is called GRIT. Resourcefulness beats resources everyday of the week. Instead of a sandbag, we've had a member who is a farmer use a bag of chicken feed instead. No kettlebell? Use a bag books. For every obstacle or limitation, inside of GRIT, there is a solution.
The Psychology Of Optimal Experience
Confession: GRIT isn't really a fitness program. It's easy to categorize it as that. And it makes sense, from a simplicity standpoint, to put it inside that box. But really, it's a program rooted in the 6 Foundations, that is deliberately designed to deliver to members true happiness. Not just weight-loss or muscle gain. Or self-awareness through introspection and reflection. But stronger relationships, with increased capacity. If you read that book, you will see how GRIT was designed from the tenets to engineer FLOW; to achieve peak mental/physical performance and maximum happiness. We don't really care if you develop 6-pack abs, our aim is to make you hard(er) to kill; mentally, physically, financially.
Foundational Program #2 - StoryAthlete FUEL
(GUARANTEED: You Have Never Had This Much Energy In Your Life!)
GRIT + FUEL = RAPID TRANSFORMATION
A NUTRITION PROTOCOL THAT FOCUSES ON PEAK ENERGY
Say Bye-Bye All "Diet" Programs
Imagine Never Being Tired Or Exhausted Again - That Is Peak Energy!
StoryAthleteFUEL Isn't About Sacrifice
When it comes to nutrition, most painfully think about dieting and massive restriction. You can't eat this. You can't eat this. You can't eat that. These highly restrictive diets, fads, that attempt to hit short-term targets, are paths that lack a solid foundation. Which inevitably creates the yo-yo effect, loss of hope, greater despair, and a futile mindset from having traveled a doomed path to begin with. Over the last 12-months, so many StoryAthletes have lost 10, 30, even 50+ pounds. I, Ryan Fletcher, have lost 40+ pounds. Not once did I ever count a calorie or painfully restrict myself.
Tested / Proven
For the past 12-months, CJ Thomas and I researched and tested the ideal nutritional path to meet StoryAthlete demands. The proof of effectiveness, for our approach to FUEL, can be seen in the stories of our members as you scroll this page. When GRIT + FUEL are paired together, it creates the perfect protocol for rapid transformation.
Calorie Counting Is Stupid / Dangerous
Every yo-yo dieter, counts calories. Don't be like them. The premise that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie is not only ludicrous but negligent and dangerous. Human biology is far more complicated than addition-and-subtraction of arbitrary units. Macronutrients (carbs, proteins, fats) matter. Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals) matter. When you eat during the day and how often you eat matters. If you’re committed to optimizing your energy, your focus, your mental resiliency, your immunity to disease, and, the host of other lifestyle by-products directly connected to those metrics, you’re going to need more than calorie-counting to get you to the promised land. Restrictive diets that focus on "points" and calorie-counting are what fail people.
Chess vs. Checkers
The truth is we live in a world that is calorie-abundant and nutrition-deficient. Your body is playing chess and your FitBit is playing checkers. It’s time everyone started learning the rules and strategies that will help you win the game. Understand that for everything your trying to accomplish in your mind, body, business, and relationships, nutrition is the fuel that will get you where you want to go. Optimizing that fuel is the key that unlocks your truest potential.
- PERFORMANCE IS POWERED BY FUEL
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EXPERIENCES ARE POWERED BY FUEL
- RELATIONSHIPS ARE POWERED BY FUEL
- BUSINESS IS POWERED BY FUEL
- LIFE IS POWERED BY FUEL
Creating Super Capable Humans
StoryAthlete aims to create super-capable humans, across Mind, Body, Business, Relationships. To power this progress, requires FUEL. Or what we call "Peak Energy." This means the Energy Asset Assembly-Line (EAAL) concept must be understood, where Nutrition, Fitness, Sleep, and Stress are all interconnected. If one gets sabotaged, potentially, they all get sabotaged. The purpose of any assembly-line is to create efficiency. Nobody wants a "diet." People want a solution to create optimization across every aspect of their lifestyle.
Fast / Rapid Results
As part of the Free (At Home) Transformation Program, beginning at the start of week 3, StoryAthleteFUEL will be delivered to our new members. First comes GRIT, then comes FUEL, then comes the phase of rapid transformation.
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'GRIT + FUEL' - Is Changing Lives....With A Consistent 90% Success Rate Because of The Six (6) Foundations.
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The "Christi" Today Is Not The Same Person I Was When I Started GRIT 6½ Months Ago. Everything Has Changed...
Christi Fletcher is the person that this program was designed for; true internal transformation. "I have struggled my whole life with body image. In my vision of myself, I was never thin enough, never strong enough, wasn’t smart enough, wasn’t capable in so many aspects of myself. I hated the vision I had of myself but couldn’t see my way out."
Overcoming My Own Self-Doubt Of Being Able To Commit To Something And Stick With It, Has Been Tremendous!!
Greg Horn, from day 1 of joining StoryAthlete, became that a person who immediately inspired everyone he spoke to. He genuinely cares. "The biggest benefit I’ve seen through all of GRIT is Mental. Not that the physical transformation hasn’t been tremendous. But, overcoming my own self-doubt has been life-altering."
THIS CAN BE YOU, TOO!
"Change Your Story, Change Your Life"
StoryAthlete® is not just a slogan or brand of T-shirt. It's a movement of changing the story we tell ourselves. Success is based on our belief. Our beliefs are based on the stories we tell our self. If we tell ourselves stories of self-defeat, we destroy ourselves from within.
StoryAthlete is a movement committed to changing that reality. We believe each of us is the Writer of our own Character-script. And, if our Character fails, it's because we wrote for our Character a poor script. By changing the story, we change the possibilities!
We Are Athletes In The Game Of Story & I Have Started Telling Myself A Better Story, Death To The Lesser Self...
CJ Thomas used to think of himself, and see himself, as an underdog. This limited him as a leader. GRIT, however, changed that mindset for him in a major way. "I've been a strong person in body for a long time, but my mind has been shit. My business has been lacking. My relationships not so great, but I've changed that. Every day, GRIT is about 1% growth."
My Journey Of Becoming A StoryAthlete Has Been Nothing Short Of Life-Altering. It's Showed Me What's Possible.
We Have Lots More Of These!
"If You Want To Change, We Have Proven The Formula"
(A message from John Savage, our U.K brother, "The Choice to turn It 'On'... or Not)
STEP 1:
Cancel Your Gym Membership
Save a ton of money. CrossFit is $89-$159 per month for just 2-3 days of access per week. Orange Theory is $99 to $159 per month. Gyms are cheaper, but still average over $50/mo per person and still most don't get the results they want. Further, in our current 'Isolation Economy,' gyms pose a massive health threat as virus factories. People crowded together, sweating on the equipment, all breathing and panting the same air.
STEP 2:
Get Signed Up!
To get the kind of results that StoryAthletes get across Mind, Body, Business, Relationships, you don't need access to any gym or fitness facility, nor is any equipment required. We believe fitness should not be done solo, but together as a team. Further, StoryAthlete focuses on Total Health not just fitness. Total health = Mind + Body + Relationships. According to data, loneliness, a lack of connection, and stress, all pose greater risk than obesity. We don't really care if you develop 6-pack abs, our aim is to forge total health and true happiness.
Here's The Plan:
What We Are Doing
1. We are going to get in the best Physical shape of our life - (Experience Peak Energy)
2. We are going to get in the best Mental shape of our life - (Defeat the Lesser Self)
3. Strong Mind and Body are what enable our Business and Relationships = (Harder to Kill)
What Does StoryAthlete Mean?
Story = The Sport
Athlete = Elite Performance
StoryAthlete® is not just a slogan or brand of T-shirt. It's a movement of changing the story we tell ourselves. Success is based on our beliefs. Our beliefs are based on the stories we tell our self. If we tell ourselves stories of self-defeat, we destroy ourselves from within.
StoryAthlete is a movement committed to changing that reality. We believe each of us is the Writer of our own Character-script. And, if our Character fails, it's because we wrote for our Character a poor script. By changing the story, we change the possibilities!
How We're Doing It
- EVERY DAY, as teammates, we execute together the life-altering program of GRIT. The 6 Foundations are what have made 'GRIT + FUEL' the greatest transformation engine ever devised.
The Requirements
- Internet access, phone or computer.
- MENTAL TOUGHNESS: We will DEFINITELY experience challenges. We'll probably lose a few people along the way. We can minimize this though by screening for mental toughness upfront. You're going to be exposed to an entirely new way to forge your mind, body, and to make income.
- COMMITMENT. You've got to be committed to finishing this thing through. Your GRIT teammates are counting on you, so if you're not committed to this, leave the 100 spots to those who are.
• No experience is required.
• No level of physical fitness is required.
• No special skills are required.
Important Disclaimer
Below, you can read 30+ pages of people's transformation.
Each person's Transformation is unique to them.
Their result is due to their commitment, sacrifice, and hard work.
There are no guarantees.
The results and transformations shared, are simply the results that members have experienced.
Yours are certain to be different.
They may be better or worse.
Each person is unique.
Having said that, the StoryAthlete approach to life that you're going to learn, is something you can never UN-LEARN.
You will have this knowledge forever.
Start Date
Next GRIT begins on December 4th, 2022 - through Dec 30th
• Immediate Entry to The Community
Registration (For Next GRIT) Ends:
December 2nd @ midnight PST - Which is when the timer on this page hits 0
(By closing registration a few days before we begin, our Member support team is able to get everyone into the Community and orientated properly, without being rushed, to create a good experience.)
The Investment:
There are 3 Membership options:
• Quarterly membership - (which renews every 3-months unless canceled)
• Semi-Annual membership - (which renews every 6-months unless canceled)
• Annual membership - (which renews every 12-months unless canceled)
Whichever best suits you, the choice is yours.
I will never lie to you.
We reward members for the longer commitment they make because that is how we can best and highest serve people.
Forever: The Challenge-based life.
The 1% journey. It never ends.
One year of GRIT + FUEL costs the same (or less) than a 3-month CrossFit or Orange Theory membership. And the equivalent of 2-4 sessions with a personal trainer. So not only is GRIT more effective, but less costly too.
GRIT + FUEL = Thrive in This Time of Isolation!
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In 60 days. Dropped 25 lbs. Off Blood Pressure Medication. I Can’t Think Of A More Inspiring Place To Be
In the last 60 days, I have become more resilient by conditioning my mind to do whatever is necessary to reach my goals. I've dropped twenty-five pounds. I feel lighter, more agile and no longer have to stuff myself into tight-fitting clothes.
I never thought I would be able to quit taking my blood pressure medication. In fact, my doctor assured me I wouldn't, but here I am. Off the meds with healthy blood pressure.
And more importantly, is the family I've become a part of.
The relationships formed in GRIT are like nothing I've experienced. The love and support we show one another is just mind-blowing. People we’ve never even met. But together, through the pain we share in our Journey to inspire the uninspired, we form bonds like no other. I can’t think of a more inspiring place to be. And honestly, I don’t think there’s a community like StoryAthlete GRIT on the planet.
If I had to boil it down to just one word... GRIT is Transformative!
I Stopped Lying To Myself. Got Strong. Dropped 15 Pounds. Prioritized Self-Care. Inspired My Entire Family
For years, I had been lying to myself. Telling myself that I didn’t have time, I was tired, I would start on Monday, consistently feed myself a script that enabled my excuses to win.
But on October 4th, 2019 - It was finally time to call myself out. To get real, be honest and make conscious choices that no longer gave power to my excuses. For 170 days I have felt transformation across the board. Mind, body, business, relationships, the growth in all 4 of those dimensions has been undeniable.
Physically:
When I started GRIT, I hadn’t really run a 5K in years. I ran a 5K in August for ImpactClub but prior to that it had been 6 years! Now I am running one every week. The first time I logged a time of around 38 minutes and then in January I broke the 30 minute mark. Every week I’m getting stronger and faster.
Pushing my body and empowering it along the way. I’m down 15lbs since October but more important than the physical weight is the growth that has transpired within my mind.
Mentally:
I now know that I hold the power to the pen, I write the script. I get to decide who I am becoming. No one else gets to decide that. My mindset has grown from one that was really struggling and at times in a really negative space, to one that has really embraced the 1% journey. Every day is about taking a step towards my goals.
Relationships:
My favorite part is that GRIT isn’t just about me, it’s about my relationships. It’s the relationships with my team, the StoryAthlete Community and more most importantly, my family.
Of all the people that I could inspire, the most important are those right under my own roof. My husband. My kids. Myself. GRIT gives me the chance to do that every single day. We don’t just talk about being “healthy,” we actively model that choice and workout together.
5K Family Tuesday has easily become my favorite day of the week! Even on the days that I really don’t feel like running, that TIME with my family is irreplaceable. If I can workout and get healthy and strengthen my relationship with my family at the same time, what an incredible opportunity that gives us to connect.
I am thankful every day for GRIT and this community that has given me so much every day that I continue to show up, my mind is sharpened, my body strengthened and my relationships. Join us. Show up, press play. Give yourself the gift to become the best version of yourself and inspire others to do the same!
I Had Left My Body Go By Gaining 30 + Pounds In Three Years
In 1998, my brother died in a car accident with his 4 ½ year-old son in the car. Nothing left but a tiny scar on his forehead, my nephew lived. However, the scar left on our family was deep.
When I stop and think about the last 22-years my Mom has NEVER quit. Even with the loss of her son she forged ahead. When starting Grit in November my second son was born. I knew it would be a tough commitment. I was out of shape. I had left my body go by gaining 30 + pounds in three years. On Wylliam’s third day with us, November 19th, I wanted to quit Grit. Because I was tired. Exhausted from very little sleep. What forced me to forge ahead were my fellow teammates and our leader Tim Murphy. Without them I would’ve said “I’m done”. Imagine if my Mom would’ve said that to our family?
Body:
At 210lbs, was my peak. I’ve never been at this weight before. I will never be there again. "Fat Steve" was pathetic. He got winded every time he went up the stairs. He felt his belly every time he bent down to tie his shoes. Today, after 5 months of Grit, I’m down 24lbs. I have a new hop in my step. Now is not the time to celebrate my progress. Now is the time to put the pedal down. Why? Because over the next 90 days the compound effect starts to take place. The eighth wonder of the world. I will be stronger. Leaner. More Energized. That’s what Grit will get you.
Business:
My real estate business has exploded the last few years. Building my sales funnels. Creating context. Building proof to show the transformation. Each day I execute the necessary steps to create a recurring income stream. Will it be easy? Hell no… Grit ain’t easy. Building a business ain’t easy. If it were, all of us would do it. We in Grit nation look for the 5% who have a higher calling. This calling starts by traveling the 1% journey.
Mind:
Our mind is the one thing always playing with our progression. Doubt. Second guesting. Fear. The I CAN’T mentality. Are all things the mind convinces us of. We, as a society, are obsessed with the end result. We see it all over TV. What we don’t see is the work people, who succeed, put into their craft. Every day the work to get a little better. Inch by inch. Step by step. Like a baby learning to walk. A baby never quits. They keep struggling. Failing. One step. Then two steps. Forging ahead because their minds don’t stop them. They only see the progression. With Grit, each day, I see the progression.
For me - it all started in the mind. Mindset is everything. My old mindset used to be poison. It was toxic waste. I embraced mediocrity. I was a self-proclaimed hedonist. A party animal. Eat, drink, and be merry! But that was just a facade.
It was my mask to hide my insecurities and my fears.
Luckily for me, I had a trigger event in my life that forced me to step back and really look at the path I was on. After getting arrested for impaired driving, I finally realized how toxic my life had become, and swore to myself that I would never let that happen again. EVER!
This is where mindset was crucial. I had to re-write the script. Re-program my mind. Re-invent my character. GRIT was the secret ingredient that helped me develop the mental fortitude and discipline to make that mental transformation. I learned to identify the voice of “The Lesser Self” and I learned how to destroy that voice every day without fail. That is the power I’d MIND transformation.
Body:
To me, this is like the bonus side-effect of GRIT. You transform all these other dimensions of your life, and as a little gift... you realize you’re now shredded and in the best shape of your life. However - don’t expect those kind of results after 60 days. It only happens if you don’t quit. GRIT teaches you how to NOT quit on yourself. Ever. So be ready to sign up for the long haul!
Business:
Discipline equals freedom. The more discipline you practice during a month of GRIT, the more it spills over into the other parts of your life. Always going back to the shift in mindset. Discipline is a skill. Once you learn to apply it effectively - your business will benefit as a result. It all comes down to execution. What most people fail miserably at. GRIT transforms you into an executioner!!
Relationships:
I was never an abusive drunk. I was the life of the party. I was just a reckless animal trying to have as much fun as possible. But I failed to see how it was destroying me. And my wife would tolerate it. My friends and family never approached me to say, “Mark... we think you have a problem.”
So I never saw a reason to stop. But when that reason finally found me in handcuffs in the back of a squad car...
I woke the fuck up.
The result, my relationships have never been better.
My experience as a StoryAthlete in GRIT has made me become a better person. To the point where when I look back now, at the Mark I used to be... I’m almost disgusted. Who was that asshole??!! How did he get away with it for so long? Today I’m a better father, husband, brother, son, friend, employer, leader, and member of my community. Relationships couldn’t be any stronger!
I Am 64-Years Old. I Am In The Best Shape I Have Been In 25 years
I'd Resigned Myself To Being Chubby. Now I Have Defined Muscles. I Have Confidence. Happiest I've Ever Been
My Wife I Do This Together. I Have Re-Written All My Self-Defeating Beliefs. My Tracked Metrics Are Up 69%
Back Pain. Shoulder Pain. I Had No Idea How Much My Life Was About To Change. I'm 23-Pounds Lighter And My Belly Is 8 Inches Smaller In 4 Months Time
Since my downfall of the great recession, I kept telling myself if I could just get focused again, if I just stop feeling sorry for myself, I know I could be better than ever before.
Even though I always had good intentions I would chase all kinds of shiny objects that ended up the same place depressed and lonely and starting over.
Since GRIT I realize it’s not the daily result that matters each day, the secret is the 1% improvement. It keeps me focused, it keeps me motivated, it keeps me from chasing shiny objects but most importantly I have learned to track my results and I see how far I have come in just a short amount of time. Above all this combats fear and feeling sorry for myself and my depression of over 10 years is non existent.
Body:
I always promised myself I would never be like my dad. Stiff and complain, my shoulders are shot. My arms are so weak. I just don’t have any strength. I always told myself I will stay active I won’t depend on pills to survive and I did nothing about it but tell myself that.
Last year in November, I turned 55. Eleven months earlier in January I promised myself again I would fulfill my earlier promise to myself not to be a stiff, weak old man. Come October I was at least 30 pounds overweight. My right shoulder was killing me, I knew I would need surgery. My lower back kept me in misery most of the time. It was a struggle to bend over and tie my shoes because of my beer belly. I had tried all kinds of motions and potions to keep my promise to myself but always ended up nothing changing.
November 1st 2019, I was introduced to GRIT.
I had no Idea what I was in for or and how much my life was about to change. I’m now 23 pounds lighter but more important than the weight my belly is 8 inches smaller. When I started I could not even walk for 3 miles straight with out a break now I run 3 miles once a week. Oh yeah my shoulder, it’s as strong as it ever was absolutely no pain at all. I do push ups and dead hangs and never give my shoulder a thought. I am better off physically at 55 then I was at 35 all in 4 month’s time.
Business:
By learning to track data and noticing what has the biggest impact and focusing on them. I spend less time in my business with better results. By learning to focus on 1 % improvement and not focus on the actual results and set back of the day but focus on the compound results of 1% improvement keeps me engaged and motivated and from chasing shiny objects.
Relationship:
I am the poster child for an introvert. Through Grit and being a part of a team that depends on me. We share our struggles and help each other. Before I held everything in and that eats at you and sooner or later erupts. Just by sharing my struggles and writing my thoughts on paper I have made amazing discoveries about myself. I have been married for 27 years. My wife and I have had good marriage but not a great one. Communication always lacked. Since GRIT and my new discoveries our relationship is stronger than any other time even before we were married. I don’t keep everything in as much I share my fears and struggles.
9 Months Ago, My Marriage Was In Shambles. My Wife Was Sexually Assaulted. GRIT Gave Me The Tools To Become The Compassionate Husband I Needed To Be
Before GRIT, I told myself I wanted to workout consistently. But I never did.
I told myself health was important. But I didn’t act on it. When I made the decision to go all in and join GRIT, a fire lit inside me.
I went from passive, soft Shawn to terminator Shawn. Now, after 6 months of GRIT, I don’t even recognize the old me anymore. I lost my “dad bod” belly and replaced it with a 6 pack.
I have more energy than ever before. Instead of coming home and crashing after my full time job, now I have energy to pour into creating assets for my side hustle business. And it’s coming along fast.
On top of that, 9 months ago, my marriage was in shambles. My wife was sexually assaulted. The pain and struggles that came from that experience almost ripped our marriage apart. But the skills and perseverance I gained from being in StoryAthlete and GRIT gave me the tools I needed to become the compassionate husband I needed to be to work with my wife and rebuild our marriage.
Listen, whatever reason that voice in you’re head is giving you right now about why you can’t do this, tell it to shut the fuck up for a second. Instead, take a minute to listen to that heroic part of you that wants something more... That wants to become who you know you can be. All you have to do is show up. Every day. And do the work. And you WILL transform. I am the proof.
After Just A Few Days Of GRIT, I Started Sleeping Better Than In The Past 20 Years. 7-8 Hours Of Solid Sleep A Night
Before GRIT I had sleep problems. That's been going on at various degrees for 15-20 years. I couldn't tell you when the last time was that I had a restful night sleep. After just the first few days of GRIT, I started sleeping better than in the past 20 years. 7-8 hours of solid sleep a night. I wake refreshed and rested and have energy throughout the entire day. I don't get tired or crash in the mid-afternoons and don't need to take breaks. With the exception of maybe 1 or 2 days per months, this has continued to do well throughout the past 2 1/2 months. Seeing how effective the workouts have been, I now look forward to each day's workout and plan to continue despite whatever may come my way.
Mind:
Before GRIT I'd have any periods during the day where it was a struggle to do deep work and get things done. Mid-afternoon when my energy faded, I couldn't focus as well. Since my sleep issue has resolved I no longer have those energy dips or crashes. I don't lose focus or get 'foggy thinking'. As a result, both my productivity and confidence levels have gone up. I'm tackling more things and learning more skills and don't get worried by the day-to-day events. I'm more focused and able to keep myself on track.
Business:
With GRIT and the VDA 2.0 program going simultaneously, I've changed my view regarding my business. I'm no longer in the business of working to make money to get by or to solve problems. I've expanded my view of my business so now my focus is on building new and stronger business models than the one I've had. I have no doubt I'll succeed and get what I want. This is a long-term build not a quick-fix and I'm okay with that.
Relationships:
The stability from the other transformations has allowed me to shift my position in relationships to one where I'm responsible for the relationship and for the other person. I don't need other people to provide stability for me. I can be there to provide stability for my family, my friends, and those around me when they need it. But I also have a group of like-minded people I get to interact with everyday, whether I leave my house or not.
On Day 1, That Workout Was So Incredibly Hard For Me. But I Kept My Promise To Myself. I Haven’t Quit On Myself Since
I’ve had massive transformation in all four areas we focus on since beginning GRIT.
Mind:
I almost quit on day one of GRIT in October, before I even started. I was up against an obstacle that normally would have knocked me off track: I needed to do a workout and I didn’t have a babysitter. I promised myself I wouldn’t quit that day. That I would follow the name of the program, summon some GRIT and figure it out. I did those hill sprints with 2 kids in the double stroller (roughly 100 pounds total) and my 9 year old running next to me. My four year old said “Mom, are you crying?” I was.
That workout was so incredibly hard for me. But I kept my promise to myself that day. I haven’t quit on myself since, and here I am, six months later, still going strong.
Body:
My weight loss journey began with me at 239 pounds. By the time I found GRIT I had lost nearly 40 pounds through diet changes but I had not started to exercise at all. I was getting smaller, but definitely not getting stronger. I couldn’t even walk up the stairs without getting winded.
After the first 28 days I actually gained 3 pounds but the difference in my before and after photos was night and day in the way my body looked. By the end of month 2 of GRIT I was able to run my full 5k without stopping, something that took me 6 months to accomplish when I had trained for it years before. By month 4 I was able to go 8 miles and was training for a half marathon.
I went to the doctor recently and they asked me how often I work out. I was able to answer, “every day” and let them know I’ve officially lost 50 total pounds now. It was such a validating moment.
Business:
This is going to sound counterintuitive but the biggest business transformation I have made since joining GRIT was to let go of my business. I shut down my handmade jewelry business because it no longer served who I was. I had been unsuccessfully clawing to keep it going for several years at that point. GRIT, and the knowledge that I do hard things now, gave me the courage to finally let it go. Now I’m writing a memoir with private coaching from a NY Times Bestselling author and inspiring other women change their own lives by cultivating GRIT. I wouldn’t be living those dreams had I not found the courage to let go of an outdated one.
Relationships:
My relationships with my kids have definitely improved over the last 6 months. We workout together all the time. They see me working hard and know they can work hard at things too.
My husband and I are actively searching for a small farm, which has been our dream since we’ve known each other. We had been putting it off forever, citing all the reasons we couldn’t or weren’t ready. We hired an agent two weeks ago and have a backup offer on a property we are in love with (cross your fingers for me that deal works out). We no longer function in “can’t”. Now we figure out solutions to get us to “can”.
GRIT Pulled Me Through My Darkest Times. Multiple Times Last Year, I Thought Ending It All Would Be The Better Option
Overcoming My Own Self-Doubt, Of Being Able To Commit To Something And Stick With It, Has Been Tremendous
Immediately I Knew GRIT Was Different Than Other Programs. It Didn’t Promise To Lose 30 lbs In 30 Days. Or Anything Like That
Starting on Oct 4th, I decided to go ‘All in’ on GRIT. I didn’t know what it was or how it would transform me. I went into it knowing that it was "some sort of exercise," but didn’t know the how behind the curtain.
It didn’t matter. I’d sat on my ass for too long saying that I’m gonna work out next week. Next week. Next week. Those weeks became years and that once fit body and mind turned into a tire and laziness. A short run with my sons left me out of breath. Exercise was hard.
Immediately I knew GRIT was different than other programs. It didn’t promise to lose 30lbs in 30 days. Or anything like that. It was just to focus on 1% improvement each day. Improve in life. Improve in health. Improve in workouts just a little each day.
The biggest thing about GRIT is that you get a ‘team’ a ‘squad’ of 7-9 teammates and you guys are like your own group within a larger group. You become tight. You love each other. You push each other. You support each other.
And you NEVER let your teammates down!!!
That is the #1 reason has been great is the ‘doing it for others.’ You can easily disappoint yourself, but you NEVER want to disappoint others.
These last 6 months, I transformed… MENTALLY and PHYSICALLY... I’ve lost 8 lbs. But probably 16lbs of fat and gained 8lbs of muscle. I have more energy. I play more with my sons and also the teams that I coach.
Mentally, I’m ‘tougher.’ Working out everyday is only 20% physical. It is 80% mental. Your body is tired. Your body is sore. Your mind wanders to what you COULD be doing. So you have to overcome the ‘what if’ of not working out and JUST DO IT…
After a month you become stronger mentally… YOU DID IT!
Then after 2 months, 3months, 6 months there is NO more wanting to quit. You can’t let yourself down.
You start with 'I can’t let my team down' and evolve to 'I CAN’T LET ME DOWN!'
That is the biggest transformation for me!
My business is booming! 'I Can't' Is A Phrase That I Could Easily Say Before Starting GRIT. Now, My Mind Has Been Sharpened And Those Words - I Do Not Even THINK
'I can't' is a phrase that I could easily say before starting GRIT. Now, my mind has been sharpened and those words I do not THINK. I feel like I can do anything that I put myself to. I am not intimidated by lack of resources. I find a way because I have fit a workout in every day in the busiest time of my life!
Body:
My strength is up and my fatigue is down. I have lost almost 10 lbs and I treat my body better so that I can get a workout in each day. When I know I am going to workout, I eat healthier.
Business:
My business is booming! and my stress is also high, and these workouts help to ease my stress. After working out I feel more relaxed, and focused.
Relationship:
One of my biggest doubts before starting Grit was the time it would take away from family. I love including my son into my workouts. We have definitely bonded by including him. He has so much fun and that makes me so happy. We will look back on this time and talk about all the workouts I included him in.
I Was Able To Battle My Fears, Anxiety, And Other Issues Through The Writing Assignments Found In GRIT
Thru GRIT, my body changed, as I lost 5% in body fat and gained 3% in lean muscle mass. Overall, 10lbs lost.
I was able to battle my fears, anxiety, and other issues through the writing assignments found in GRIT.
Relationships with my friend and family have improved because I worked and improved myself. I found a new sense of commitment through the team structure inside GRIT.
No Business, although, I've found that as I improved my well-being, my workplace interactions changed to the positive.
After 3 Weeks Of GRIT, I Woke Up One Day And Said: “I’m Done With This FAT SHIT.” I Haven’t Looked Back. Down 35 lbs
At 60, Most People Slow Down To "Retire." Not Me. I Wanted To Turn It Up
Once You Learn To Believe In Yourself, The Results Are Remarkable. With GRIT, Quitting Is Not An Option
GRIT to me, is many things, but if I had to choose one word it would be:
Commitment. Commitment to your teammates, commitment to your goals and most importantly, commitment to yourself. Without commitment to yourself you have nothing. And that’s what GRIT does. It pushes you to continue on.
With GRIT, quitting is not an option.
And once you learn to believe in yourself, the results are remarkable.
I’ve experienced change in all 4 life quadrants since going through the monthly GRIT challenges.
Body:
This is an easy one to quantify and of course the most noticeable to anyone visually. I’ve gone from 30% Body Fat to hovering around the 20% mark.
My muscles are more pronounced. I’m stronger. My postures better. And I even have the start of abs coming in at the sides of my stomach. For someone that’s lived most of my life with a pot belly lol that’s pretty fucking exciting.
Mind:
Not as apparent to the onlooker but the results are just as pronounced.
GRITs given me a purpose every day. No matter what I do, I know that I’ve at least built a body asset toward the 1 % journey. Even if my day wasn’t as productive as I would have liked, I still get my ass up and do something.
The funny thing about that is, once I get my workout in, I feel good and it leads me to being more productive. It’s like a secret “stacker” pill that fills you with motivation to do more and more.
Before GRIT, it was easy to get in a rut and hard to get out of it. Now, I let it guide me towards productivity. At first, the daily writing assignments can feel daunting and even stressful.
Some days, words will flow like water and you’ll write long epics, other days it won’t come as easy. But I find that the writing assignments are just as important as they force you to self reflect on your daily journey and help you build the most important muscle of all: Your brain.
Business:
As a Real Estate agent who also does side jobs to supplement my income, I need all the help I can get to push through the day. While you’d think these daily workouts and writings would drain your energy they actually do the exact opposite. I never have better energy or more ideas flowing through me then when I’m coming down from a workout. GRIT can amplify your thoughts and perspective in a myriad of ways.
Relationships:
On the surface, It may not seem like it, but this is probably the most important asset of all. Nothing can kill your motivation or zest for life quicker than relationship issues. With GRIT being a mood enhancer, it’ll only benefit those closest to you as no one likes to hang around an “eeyore,” lol.
I’ve noticed, my mood is infinitely better since making workouts part of my daily routine. Even better...my girlfriend does them with me! As the saying (that I just made up) goes: "Those who workout out together, stay together." Working towards a better life with a loved one, makes the journey much more enjoyable.
All in all, GRIT has amplified my life in numerous ways. It’s a pathway to success and a blueprint to a better life. You just gotta get started. One foot in front of the other. Nothing worth having comes easy, but if you push through the pain, I promise you won’t regret it.
I know I don’t.
True Confidence; It Wasn't Until GRIT That I Actually Started To Feel This On The Inside. Self-Care Is Critical
Through GRIT, I've achieved a daily confidence in myself that has allowed me to feel comfortable in my own skin. Not only through daily movement and exercise, but through showing up for myself every day.
I'm a high school PE teacher, volleyball coach, former collegiate athlete, wife, mom, co-business owner. You'd think A.) I Am really confident to be able to do/be all of those things and/or B.) I should be confident because I'm active all the time/fit/naturally "thin".
It wasn't until GRIT that I actually started to feel this on the inside. I bet on myself, and I came through for myself. No more waiting around for the motivation, banking on my will-power that ebbs and flows, or making promises to myself that I couldn't keep.
I feel confident, and I now have faith in myself and my word.
The ‘Pam’ Before GRIT Was Outwardly A Very Confident Person. But Inside, Was A Hot Mess. I Was Working On The Courage To Go To The Doctor For Medication For Depression
GRIT Cured My Debilitating Back Pain. For 8 Years It Was Inescapable. The Bulged Discs In My Lower Back Screamed At Me!
Most Simply Stated, I Fit Into My Pre-Pregnancy Jeans! This Community Allows Me To Practice Being Vulnerable, Makes Me Laugh, Encourages Me, Holds Me Accountable
I couldn’t wait to start GRIT when my midwife gave me the green light at my 8-week postpartum appointment. Of course, I was absolutely out of shape, felt like I had no muscles, and would have to modify exercises while my abs and body continued to heal. But I couldn’t wait to join the community and take on the challenge!
Now I’m in the middle of my third GRIT round and I’m really proud of my transformations so far.
Body:
Most simply stated, I fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans! It feels so amazing to put these jeans on and feel so great just three months after having a baby. Now I’m working on toning, building muscle, and being able to do exercises without scaling!
Mind:
Prior to GRIT, I would have said that I prioritize self care and show up for myself. Now, with GRIT, I know what it truly means to show up for myself, to have integrity to my commitments to myself, to take care of myself so I can take care of others.
Business:
I’m experiencing (not just being told) that inspiring others truly is a business. And the best part is that it builds a business that I’m proud of and love working on! The Principles, Training, and Experience within this community are showing me what’s possible for our business and helping me build it every day!
Relationships:
The StoryAthlete Community is second to none. This community allows me to practice being vulnerable, provides support, makes me laugh, encourages me, holds me accountable, teaches me about others, and teaches me valuable business lessons. It doesn’t matter what I need, I can find support here in our StoryAthlete community!
As I continue to write the story of my life and grow as a mom, wife, leader, and woman. I rely on StoryAthlete every single day and am thankful to be part of the journey with all my teammates here!
I Wanted To Change, I Didn't Know How. GRIT Was That Spark I Needed. I'm Down 40 lbs Of Fat. Gained 15 lbs Of Muscle
I've Never Felt More Healthy, As Strong, Or Energetic. I’m Down By Over 25 Pounds And Several Inches.
I've learned to own and rock where I am at in life. No more cheer leading and putting everyone before me. I realized I need to be my own #1 fan first.
Because of GRIT, I now have a workout mentality, something I never dreamed I'd have.
Mind:
Before GRIT, I looked at being an empty-nester as the end of so much. Now, I realize it is the beginning of unlimited new chapters of my life.
I didn't exercise or move my body consistently BG, (Before GRIT.) I hated the idea of running, going to a gym, or organized work out-groups. Let's be honest, I hated to do any kind of exercise. I'd tried walking, Zumba, Jazzercise, various fitness videos, yoga, pilates, and other things related to fitness. NOTHING would inspire or motivate me to stick with it beyond a week.Yet, I was lethargic and stuck.
Body:
AF, (After GRIT), I've worked out consistently for 6 months. I discovered the athlete in me that is inside of all of us waiting to found. Now, when I wake up, instead of dread and excuses, I get a GRIT workout done with focus and intent. I now sleep through the night, don't have mood swings, have no aches and pains, and take no meds. My blood levels, blood pressure, and heart rate are excellent. I am stronger and can do some things my kids can't.
I've never felt more healthy, as strong, or energetic. I’m down by over 25 pounds and several inches. A side benefit is after 30 years, I'm nearing what my body looked like at age 28.
Relationships:
The relationship with my husband has gained new life. We had some struggles over the years. It had become complicated with adult children living at home. Soon to becoming empty nesters, we reversed the direction it was heading, because of my growth since being in GRIT #1. My body visibly changed, as did my mindset. Living and interacting with me 24/7, he witnessed how GRIT had impacted me. Wanting the same growth, he joined in. Now in his second month, he is rocking it too.We are proof of the saying, "A relationship is either growing or it's dying."
Never having exercised every day, I didn't consider myself a work out person or someone who had the ability or mindset to. It was for those "other" people, not people like me. Although I wanted to be like those others to have a sense of commonality and have that connection, I was afraid of the unknown associated with working out, apprehensive, and dreading it.
GRIT changed everything.It gives you growth, power, control, community, and so much more. GRIT = Transformation
Then Somebody In The StoryAthlete Community Said Something To Me That Was Simple And Profound. "Don’t Stop, Just Keep Going." A Monster Shift In Mindset
When I Started GRIT, I Was Pushing 230 lbs. By The End of This Month, I Should Be Right At 200. I See This Time Of "Social Distancing" As An Opportunity To Focus On Me
Too much doom and gloom. Has the virus affected me? Of course. Businesses shutting down, long lines at the grocery store. These are things that I can't control. What I can control is the data being input into the old noggin.
And you can too!
The GRIT program that I have been participating in is more than me just jumping around. I'm on a virtual team of four to eight people who are hold each other accountable every day. We post our results, and our thoughts for the day. You miss a day, you are out. Consequences? Sure. You miss the workout or posting, you are out of the team for that month. There is recognition for MVPs for the month, too.
Relationships:
Why is that part of GRIT important? For me it motivates me to show up for my other teammates. I want to support my teammates and they support me to be my best.
Body:
When I started GRIT, I was pushing 230 pounds. By then end of this month I should be right at 200. Aside from weight loss, there is endurance and significant strength increases.
I wear a Fitbit and physiologically I see improvements in my resting heart rate from 70 BPM down to 59 BPM. I am sleeping better too. I'm still getting six to seven hours of sleep but my REM and deep sleep times have increased dramatically.
Mind:
What do these improvements mean to me? Better mental attitude to do more during the day without the 3pm crash.
A better mental attitude has helped me increase my business. I can do more throughout the day and my thinking is clearer. No brain fog. I see this time of social distancing and the "isolation economy" as an opportunity to focus on me. To continue to improve my health and strengthen my mind. I can't control the outside world but I can control the way I react to it.
Let's all look forward to better days and come out on the other side better for it.
Over The Course Of The First 27 Days, I Lost 4 Inches Around My Waist And Hips, The Scale Dropped 4lbs, And I Went Down 2 Pant Sizes. I Feel Empowered
Before GRIT, I felt like a Professional Exercise Yo-Yoer. For the past 2 decades, workouts have been mentally exhausting in a way I didn’t quite comprehend.
In June 2001 I graduated from the University of Oregon and left my Tribe, women who I had sweated and laughed and cried with for 5 years, we pushed our bodies in ways I didn’t know were possible, we shared thousands of memories, we spent countless hours in the treatment and training rooms, we got dirty and wet in the throws pits, and built bodies of Wonder Women and developed insane levels of mental resilience. This is all we knew and then we were thrown out into the world! Friendships were all of a sudden different, workouts felt like they lacked purpose, food as fuel was altered, and overnight the decision to exercise was resting on my Shoulders ALONE, it felt confusing and isolating.
Body:
February GRIT Round 1, was 27 days, and now I am 18 days into March GRIT Round 2. There is 'No Choice' to whether I work out and write, everyday whether I feel like I want to or not, I do it! My GRIT Tribe is counting on me.
Over the course of the first 27 days I lost 4 inches around my waist and hips, the scale dropped 4lbs, and I went down 2 pant sizes. I can see my arm and ab muscle definition again and I feel more at home in my clothes.
I love the feeling of stronger muscles, improved cardiovascular endurance, and increased flexibility. My mind is more resilient, my skin is smoother, and my digestive system is more on track.
I feel empowered to meet my food choices head on! I am more aware of how my Lesser self is sneaky and will sabotage my efforts. With each passing day my Heroic self has a louder and more convincing voice: I eat more sauerkraut, salads, soups, and I take my immune boosting supplements daily (Vitamin C / Vitamin D/ Vitamin A/ Oregano Oil/ Kick Ass Immune Booster/ Probiotics).
Mind:
I have become more verbally confident and have felt more at home in my own body. My business emails and correspondence have become more fluid. Writing and exercising everyday has allowed me to put my self care back on the map, creating increased confidence and the ability to command my emotions at a greater level, allowing me to lead my employees and patients more effectively.
Relationships:
I am a more present mom and wife. Filling my cup has created an increase in energy and abundance in my life. I am able to FEEL the day at a deeper level, leading to more Joy and love within my relationships.
GRIT has allowed me to choose the daily actions necessary to create an extraordinary life.
I am so Thankful for a TRIBE I knew I needed but didn’t know how to find. As a GRIT tribe we empower each other to shine our own unique light, allowing each one of us to be liberated from our fears, and become a beacon of hope for those suffering in the darkness.
I Went From Being A Couch Potato To Making A Commitment To Work Out 28-Days Per Month. It's Something I've Never Done. But I Knew I Wanted To Change My Life And My Lifestyle
I committed myself as I changed my attitude about exercising; I changed my Mindset. I went from being a couch potato to making a commitment to work out 28-days per month. It's something I've never done before. But I knew I wanted to change my life and my lifestyle.
From day one, I knew GRIT would open my eyes to see life differently. It's allowed me to believe more about my character. Who I am, where I want to go, and who I want to become.
By committing to working out 28 days per month, I have seen significant changes in my body. Not just in losing weight but gaining muscle and having self-confidence in the way I look. I've taken control of my high blood-pressure by changing my diet and exercise.
My commitment to a routine has helped me structure my day in my business. With the new confidence, I have in the way I look and how I feel, I'm able to have a better positive Experience with my clients.
I've committed to myself to participate in GRIT, whereby doing so, I have a better relationship with myself internally and externally. My friends and family have seen that my confidence has grown since I've joined GRIT.
The "Christi" Today Is Not The Same Person I Was When I Started GRIT 6½ Months Ago. Everything Has Changed
To express how GRIT has impacted my life is difficult to truly express for me. I’m not a person with a gift of gab and I don’t generally share my thoughts and feelings freely with others. I suppose that is an area that GRIT has impacted me to some extent.
Writing my thoughts daily is somewhat liberating and therapeutic. This group of incredible people from all walks of life and backgrounds is non-judgmental and supportive without the feeling of being “fake” supportive. If that makes sense.
Mind:
If I were to compartmentalize the way the 4 areas of GRIT have impacted me most, I would have to start with the mind.
Christi today is not the same person she was when starting GRIT 6½ months ago. I have struggled my whole life with body image. In my vision of myself, I was never thin enough, never strong enough, wasn’t smart enough, wasn’t capable in so many aspects of myself. I hated the vision I had of myself but couldn’t see my way out. It has sadly caused countless arguments between my husband and myself.
My transformation of mind has been immense.
I don’t find myself looking to others to validate me and my abilities. I know that I am so much more capable then I have given myself credit for. I don’t need to compare to or compete with others. I have realized that I am who I am, take it or leave it. Some days I am stronger mentally than others, but that’s part of the transformation of becoming who I am meant to be. 1% at a time I will take those wins and bank them. I am who I am, I am becoming who I am meant to be, and I am continually transforming.
Body:
My body transformation is measurable as well.
From September 1, I have taken weekly measurements and pictures to prove to myself that I have made great gains in my physical appearance. In 6 ½ months, I’ve lost 20 pounds, and over 37 inches in the 15 areas measured. I fit into clothes I haven’t for years and am actually looking forward to swimsuit season on the boat. In addition to the weight loss, I am much stronger and still underestimate my changes because they happened over such a short time.
Business:
In my business, GRIT has shown me the importance of time management. And the importance of using the time I have in the most effective and efficient way possible. It helped me establish the routine I use every day. I am able to accomplish more in 3-4 hours than I did in 6-7 hours previously by not spending so much wasted time on parts of my day that weren’t necessary.
Relationships:
My relationship with my husband has been impacted as well. We have done almost every workout together for the past 6 ½ months. Working together towards our common physical and mental goals has brought us even closer together than we were before. Being able to do these workouts at home has allowed us to not have to take turns going to the gym. Instead, we set aside time every day at home to do them as a team.
202 Days Later, I Haven’t Missed A Workout; I Have Lost 48 pounds. Down 8 Pant Sizes. YES, 8! And My Relationship With My Wife, Christi, Couldn’t Be Better
GRIT Is The Way To Not Play Small In This World. The Huge Difference Is, You Are Not Doing It By Yourself
The change I have seen with GRIT are the workouts push me harder than what I was doing in the gym. I was getting results before, but I feel I'm getting in better shape. Doing the extra burpees, going after a F5 workout, and beating my own times. This is what is pushing me harder and becoming a better person.
Mind:
Finding my voice and talking about my struggles I have found difficult over the years. GRIT is a great platform to make me think and get my words on paper. To see others that are doing the same, and finding inspiration in what others are writing.
CJ Thomas, the GRIT trainer, had a post a few days ago that I loved. Called "Nobody Cares". The section that spoke to me was:
"And still the whisper persists, “Nobody cares.” No, not every post is gold. Yes, sometimes I do hear crickets. But even if it were true that nobody else cares, the fact remains that I’m still inspiring myself. Creating something out of nothing is always a win. Weaving thoughts into a lesson is a victory. Turning the mundane into meaningful provides power. Shaping a story into a sculpture is my art. And making it public for others to enjoy or judge adds strength to my spirit."
Some will tell you to do affirmations or watch the movie "The Secret". I encourage anything that will help you stay positive to become the best version of yourself. The difference is, you are not repeating affirmation and hoping to manifest a good outcome. With GRIT you are strategically defeating your lesser self, by inspiring yourself. Doing the hard shit that others don't do. The bi-product is by sharing this in turn can turn the light on for someone in the darkness.
I have a quote that I have loved since hearing in on the movie Coach Carter.
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. You playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us: it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
GRIT is the way to not play small in this world. The huge difference is, you are not doing it by yourself. Imagine how many we can give permission to, to shine their own light.
I Didn’t Expect Writing The Daily Posts To Be So Therapeutic. I Can Better Notice My Own Toxic Thinking Patterns
Before I Could Do All The Hard Shit That I Did This Past Year, I Had To Kill That Little Voice In My Head That Said, "You Can't..."
Everyone has that voice…
That voice in your head that tells you to stay comfortable…
When you try something new...that voice tells you...You Can't…
Eventually that voice becomes your primary voice and you become Stuck…
Stuck in a life of Comfort...a life of just being…
Day in and Day out…
You tell yourself...I want to be better...I want to become something more…
I want... I want…
BUT…
And then here comes the excuse...the story you tell yourself on why you can't do it…
It’s too HARD…
I don't have enough TIME…
Excuse...Excuse...Excuse…
And that is the world most live in...Stuck in their box of comfort…
Afraid of Change…
Afraid of Pain…
Afraid of Discomfort…
You Lie to yourself and tell yourself...I will start tomorrow…
Yet...tomorrow comes and you still don't do SHIT…
STOP IT…
The Story you are telling yourself is a LIE...
Somewhere along the line you have accepted that story and I’m here to tell you that’s Bull Shit!!!
If you want to change you must change the STORY you are telling yourself…
You must Become HEROIC and KILL YOUR LESSER SELF…
You Must BECOME...
You can be more...do more...become something you have told yourself you would never be able to become…
You must DECIDE and COMMIT…
GRIT gives you the Formula and Community to Force you into Transformation…
You just have to Commit...Show Up...Do the WORK...and Don't Quit…
If you can do that...You Will TRANSFORM…
You will Become something MORE...and your Life’s Story will be Rewritten…
I Was Sinking. Financially & Emotionally. And Not Proud Of Who I Was In 2019. From GRIT, My Wife And Kids All Said They Got Their Dad Back
I've Dropped From A 36 To A 34 waist. My Man Boobs Are Shrinking. Same With My Gut And Love Handles
My biggest transformation in GRIT has been the development of the "default yes" mindset. For years, I've told myself that I'm going to lose weight, and get healthy only to quit on becoming my best self, weeks in. GRIT makes you move. I no longer have to make the decision if I want to work out or not today.
The answer is ALWAYS YES.
Body:
My body has transformed. One regret I have is? I didn't get my body mass, or body fat, tested before I started. I don't know exactly how much weight I've lost but I've dropped from a 36 to a 34 waist. My man boobs are shrinking. Same with my gut and love handles.
All from 30 minutes (or less) of YES everyday.
Mind:
My mind has also seen great improvement. I spend far less time dreaming now, and much more time doing the hard shit. I now crave challenges as often the mountain may seem tall, but with 1% improvement each day I'll be there before I realize it.
Business:
My business has also benefited from default YES. I'm no longer afraid to climb the mountains to get where others won't dare to go by becoming harder to kill.
Relationships:
My relationships have also benefited. I have more energy for my family at the end of the day. I often take my daughter in her stroller on our 5k run. She climbs on me for added weight during push ups, and I have more energy for my wife. We had been trying for a baby since July, and the first time she got pregnant right off the bat. This go around it didn't happen like that. I was often exhausted at the end of the day. No energy for baby making. After GRIT built my energy up... Bam it happened within 40 days of starting
GRIT HAS TAUGHT ME THAT I CAN DO HARD SHIT (DEFAULT-YES). I WOULD HAVE QUIT ON MYSELF 5 MONTHS AGO, BUT I WONT QUIT ON MY TEAM.
I Was Tired Of Being Fat And Out Of Breath From Tying My Shoes. My Self-Esteem Diminished, And Another Vicious Cycle Of Eating For Comfort Would Occur
Before joining StoryAthlete, I struggled with "tomorrow" syndrome AKA "Someday Day" or "Lazy-man" Syndrome.This syndrome caused me to be overweight with high blood pressure and sore joints. When I would try to sleep, lying on my back, my arms would go numb. This then caused me to not sleep as good, which then caused me to not have energy, which then I wouldn't exercise.
This cycle was a negative chain reaction / vicious circle. My excuse for not working out was, "I never had time to exercise," and "I am too tired." I knew I needed to work-out, but I was "busy" and chose to do other things in place of working out, such as surf Facebook and avoid the inconvenience with "more important" convenient things.
Mind (enough was enough):
That's why I joined StoryAthlete. I was tired of being fat and out of breath from tying my shoes. My self-esteem diminished, and another vicious cycle of eating for comfort would occur. It was embarrassing. My clothes were getting tighter, my belly would pop out, my legs were swelling up with fluid, and I was seeing friends pass away from cancer and diabetes.
Body:
Since joining StoryAthlete GRIT, my most significant improvements have been with my body and mind. I have lost 18 pounds, I sleep better, and I feel good about myself.
Business:
I developed consistency and discipline in my daily routine and learned to share my story. I learned to love the process of becoming vs. being. It takes work. A lot of work, but I learned to embrace it and love it. The results speak for themselves.
Relationships:
The StoryAthlete community is my community of ride or die companions whom I travel with on the 1 percent journey. The 1 percent daily improvement that has changed my life in the last 141 days.
If You Want To Change, You Will Find A Way. If You Are Not Ready, Nothing Will Work. I Was Ready And GRIT Was My Way
I lost fifty pounds in the six months before I heard of GRIT. Losing weight was not my goal. I had already lost it. The problem was, when I did push ups, the loose skin was hanging down several inches. I hated that. I had no “guns”, my biceps were tiny. I have to admit, without the photos, I wouldn’t have been aware of any gains at all, but, I noticed in the mirror the other day, I look like an athlete again.
Body:
One of my daughters commented the other day about one of my workout videos, “Wow, I never would have guessed that you could do that many pushups.” It’s been a long time since I looked at my reflection and thought that I looked fit. I can’t wait til summer this year. I won’t be wearing a shirt very often. LOL
Mind:
I hadn’t worked out consistently in over thirty years before GRIT. Now, my day doesn’t feel complete if I don’t. So much so, that there hasn’t been a day that I have missed. Which is so strange to me. Before, if I was “busy”, there wasn't anything that I couldn’t put off until tomorrow. And that mental determination has carried over into other areas. I get more done at work. I make calls to friends and family, that I would have pushed off before. I am more organized and more than that, I am more focused on whatever it is that I am doing.
Business:
I touched on this but, I used to be easily distracted. I hate to think of how many hours I have wasted reading the sports pages. I mean really, who cares what team Tom Brady signs for or what record was broken last week. That doesn’t affect my life at all. Instead or needing a distraction, now I am able to focus for ten times what I was able to before. I can’t hardly believe how much more productive I am now.
I would say that, by itself, makes GRIT worthwhile but that isn’t true. I have discovered that each area of my life is not separate. They are all intertwined. Improve one, improve them all.
Relationships:
I now realize that the old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can not make it drink” is so true. If somebody doesn’t want to change, there is nothing you can to do fix it. And now, I understand it. If you want to change, you will find a way. If you are not ready, nothing will work. I was ready and GRIT was my way.
And, I have changed.
The System That Ryan And CJ Have Put Together With GRIT Is A Working Machine. I’m So Grateful That I Was Open To Trying Something New, And Said, “Yes, I’m ALL In...”
I Was Afraid Before Starting In November. I Did Not Think I Could Keep Up Or Do The Workouts. My Mind Ran Rampant With Worry - But There Is No Reason To Worry
I started GRIT in November and completed it, completed December, had to sit on the bench in January for a minor surgery, completed February, and will complete March. I was afraid before starting in November. I did not own kettlebells, a sandbag, or resistance bands. I thought I was going to get run over by these crazy athletes and fail.
I did not think I could keep up or do the workouts. My mind ran rampant with worry, but there is no reason to worry about keeping pace with people with more experience. It is me against me.
Body:
GRIT has allowed me to reclaim my body and make gains in strength. I do not care to look like Baywatch star. I want to be lean and strong. I want to be able to play with my kids and have them see the importance of focusing some time on their bodies. They have noticed the difference in me, which makes the hard work rewarding beyond words.
Mind:
Doing the daily workouts and context has strengthened my mind. It encourages me to push and do things I was scared of doing. Projects for work are doable, just start. I know that I can do hard things. It is a realization no one can teach you. You have to discover it. This is the most important gain of GRIT.
Business:
Within my business, I have pushed ahead with things I have wanted to do for a long time. It has given me the resolve that I can do it and will do it.
I am so grateful to be closer to my kids both in time spent and the quality of our relationship. I was worried about work too much before. If I am worried about overcoming something, it will stress me out. If I am confident about it, the stress level goes way down. Everyday is a chance to grow patience and being confident that things will work out. GRIT grows my positivity and that builds confidence.
Relationships:
The great unforeseen advantage about GRIT, and it is huge, is the community within it. Both within the individual teams, and the community as a whole, there is tremendous support for growth and overcoming challenges. It is like nothing I have seen before. It is that good.
None Of This Happened Overnight. It Took Incremental Work Each And Every Day. Through This Process, I Have Experienced The Joy In The 1% Journey
Coronavirus. With These Rapid Fire Changes, Typical Rachel, Before GRIT, Would Be Enduring A Panic Attack Of Epic Proportions
This “Go” Or “No Go” Mentality, Combined With The Commitment To, Not Just Yourself, But To The Team, Is MAGIC. I'm Happier. Basically, I’m Kicking Ass And Taking Names!
Less Than 8 Months Ago, I Didn't Feel Good About Myself. I Felt Sluggish, And Said "No" To Anything My Partner Suggested We Do Together Being Active
Terrified. I Didn't Think I Could Handle A Round Of GRIT. I Thought I Would Die. I've Had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For 30 Years. But, I Have Inspired My Family
Down 43 lbs. I'm Forever Changed. But My Biggest Transformation Has Been In My Relationships With My Wife And Kids
The "Go, No Go" Mentality, One Of The Six (6) Foundations In GRIT, Has Given Me A Framework Of Consistency That Had Been Severely Lacking For Almost 20 Years
At 38, GRIT Has Shown Me What's Possible. Even My Wife Joined March 2020 GRIT. Working Out And Writing Contexts Together Has Definitely Brought Us Closer Together
I Lost 37 lbs (Most Of This Was In The 1st 90 Days) And 7” Off My Waist. But What I'm Most Proud Of Is Becoming A Great Husband And Father Again
After 5 months of GRIT, I have made tremendous headway in becoming who I want to be. GRIT has been transformative to me across all 4 dimensions of life Mind, Body, Business, and Relationships:
Mind Transformation:
I have forged an incredible mindset that enables me to do the harder things I used to avoid. Doing the GRIT workouts has given me a healthy addiction to callousing the mind by way of physical exhaustion. Until I experienced it through GRIT, I didn’t realize how empowering it is to reach your limits and push even further. Exhausting oneself physically provides the immediate feedback from the “Lesser-Self” (self-preservation mechanism) for us to quit. And because that signal to quit is soooo immediate and strong, when I push beyond it, I feel like I just won a medal at the Olympics.
The best part is that this power of callousing the mind transcends beyond fitness into the other 3 dimensions of life – Body, Relationships, & Business. It enables the leveling up across the board. Fitness without the mindset just isn’t the same. It all starts with the mind.
At 44 years old, those lbs don’t come off as easily as they used. In a 7-year hiatus from any consistent exercise, I made multiple ½ hearted attempts at getting back into working out. I had gym memberships, have running shoes, an elliptical trainer, squat rack, weight bench, multiple kettlebells, punching bags, jump ropes & bunch of random other apparatuses and equipment collecting dust in my garage. Every 12 months or so I would try to dust it all off and “Get serious” but never made it past a few workouts. The mindset is everything!
Body Transformation:
In 5 months, I Lost 37 lbs (most of this was in the 1st 90 days) and 7” off my waist. I am probably in the best shape of my life despite having not worked out in over 7 years prior to GRIT. My abs are even showing themselves, something that I never had in my 20’s or 30’s. The things I can do again because of GRIT makes me feel young again. My cardio fitness, strength, flexibility, and even my speed are all better than they have ever been. Prior to GRIT, I was looking for the coziest spot to sit and do nothing when my workday was finished. Now, I have enough energy to get up before the crack of dawn, bang out the prescribed daily workout, put in 8-12 hours of work, & still play & roughhouse with my lil man.
Relationships:
I am a husband and a father again! A total lack in mindset & fitness made me lazy Physically but also with regard to my relationships. With my wife, I had a total lack of effort & communication. Rather than talk something out or share my life, I grew more and more introverted, kept things to myself, & ignored or hid from arguments.
Basically, I wasn’t doing anything to make the person I chose to spend my life with happy. And my one and only Child? I had grown short with him at times. I hadn’t taught him to throw a ball or even shoot a basket & we stopped going to parks riding bikes. 6:00pm would roll around and I was “resting my eyes” until bedtime. This was not how I envisioned my life. Being a husband and a father is not enough. I want to be great! My wife and I are happy. My son gets my full attention. Wrestling, playing catch, & building forts. Not watching me sleep in the recliner.
Business:
I have enhanced many skills & developed new ones. Because of the current pandemic, work and business is totally disrupted. This will forever change the way we do business. Having the correct mindset, renewed health, and healthy relationships in my life is allowing me to not dwell on the circumstances but rather to focus on the opportunities. I have already begun to modify my real estate businesses accordingly and I am developing new income streams as well, GRIT being a huge part of that. I’m not a natural salesman. I can only sell something I believe in. GRIT has transformed me in so many ways, I have absolutely no hesitation or guilt in being an affiliate and promoting GRIT to anybody. In developing this new stream of income, my eyes have been completely opened to online marketing & copy writing. I feel the potential is endless!
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