Why I Workout

The basic gist:

I workout in order to thrive physiologically and mentally.

Also:

The buffer and stronger I become, the happier I am, and the more creatively productive I am as well.

Physiological joy and thriving

When I workout, I am genuinely happier. I get a huge hormonal rush which gives me ‘joy’ hormones.

Personal vanity, and a fun game

Also for me working out (powerlifting style) is like a fun game. I like seeing the numbers go up!

Also– my personal vanity. I like seeing myself become more muscular. I love it! I love my body and I love seeing it grow.

Always learning

I am always learning. New moves. New things about my body. Using creative constraints (MACGYVER mentality) to my benefit.

I don’t really see my body as ‘my‘ body

To me, my body is just a vessel and a tool. I love it, revere it, respect it and deify it.

My Muscle Philosophy:

Treat your body as sculpture.

This is not my body

The first thing:

I don’t see my body as belonging to me. I look at my body like it belongs to someone else.

When I look at the Lamborghini of someone else, I admire it. When I see the muscles and physiques of anyone else, I admire it. Then I had the epiphany:

Why not transform my own body into a Lambo, and admire my own body instead?

The logic

The great logic:

It is far cheaper to get buff than to buy a Lambo.
The human body is the apex beauty. This means your personal goal in life should be to beautify your own personal body to the maximum (without plastic surgery, steroids, etc).
Ultimate democratic approach: Genetics doesn’t matter. Sex doesn’t matter. Racial ethnicity doesn’t matter. Anyone can both add muscle mass and subtract fat.
It doesn’t cost much to get ripped. Just intermittent fast [no breakfast, no lunch], one big ass meal a day, and mostly a ‘ketogenic’ diet.
Your body is always with you. Why not beautify your body to inspire yourself?