Killin’ the workout routine but have no idea what to do in the grocery store? The grocery store is honestly a cursed and blessed place. If you do it right, you leave there with what you need, a smile on your face, and a reasonable idea of what you will be eating for the week. If you do it wrong, your list remains uncrossed off, you probably bought multiple things that weren’t on your list, and there is a chance that you are beating yourself up about all the money you just spent. But have no FEAR! Dom is here! In college, when I decided to live off-campus, I knew…
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3 Exercise Myths You Wish You Knew Sooner
On our quest to become the best versions of ourselves, we have all fallen into an exercise trap here and there along the way. They suck. Trust me. If you read enough Pinterest articles you’ll even start to believe in some of these QUICK FIXES to losing weight, leaning up, or becoming a healthier you. I wanted to make a quick blog post of three exercise traps that I wish I knew way before I tested them out and learned the hard way. Myth 1: Sit-Ups + Crunches = 6 Pack This is just straight up a whole ass lie. (excuse my french). Whoever made this up has to be…
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3 Ways To Practice Mental Toughness
“The Mind Game.” The game is simple. All you need is a brain and a will. If you got that you are already set to go! If you’re interested in developing mental toughness! Keep reading for 3 ways I practice it! I have been sitting on this concept of mental toughness. Athletics has really taught me that the only true distance between you and your goals is not your physical capacity to get there but your mental ability to achieve it. You might be confused. Don’t be. Think about it this way. Mental Toughness is the ability to adapt and thrive or remain stable in situations and experiences that are…
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1/5 Practice Meet Update: Casual Recollection
On 1/5/2020 (Sunday), I had a practice meet. What that is, is a meet that takes the place of your usual practice. It is not meant for PR’s or for any glory it is just so that you can practice your technique in a low intensity/low power/low-speed environment. I went into this meet like I do any meet. I knew that I wanted to execute my training and learn how to go with the flow. sorta… this was only because I was given limited information about the meet and I was trying so hard not to be a control freak. Even with that, I really enjoyed being in a competitive…
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3 Things I Am Leaving Behind in 2019
Happy New Year’s Eve party people! Today is the day we say goodbye to 2019 and the end of a decade while we welcome in 2020 with open arms! While I think 2019 was a great year for me academically, financially, and athletically. There are a few things that I would like to leave behind as we close this chapter of our lives. These are honest and are a result of me reflecting on some major themes I saw while reflecting over 2019. So Let’s get into it, shall we! #1 – Saying I Can’t I’ve realized after a long reflection that the saying “whether you think you can or…
