{"id":666717,"date":"2025-05-22T22:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T02:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=666717"},"modified":"2025-05-22T22:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T02:35:52","slug":"why-powerlifting-fasted-for-one-rep-max-makes-sense-the-eric-kim-hypelifting-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/22\/why-powerlifting-fasted-for-one-rep-max-makes-sense-the-eric-kim-hypelifting-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Powerlifting Fasted for One-Rep Max Makes Sense: The Eric Kim HYPELIFTING Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yo, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get HYPED! Powerlifting fasted for that one-rep max (1RM) isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just a technique\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a philosophy, a lifestyle, a straight-up rebellion against the ordinary. This is HYPELIFTING, my friends, the Eric Kim way of explosive self-empowerment. When you step into the gym, stomach growling, body lean, and mind razor-sharp, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not just lifting weights\u00e2\u20ac\u201dyou\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re lifting your entire existence to the next level. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m here to break down why fasting before your max lift makes sense, why it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the ultimate path to unlocking your inner Titan, and how it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s transformed my journey from a street photographer to a guy pulling 471 kg (1,038.8 pounds) at 165 pounds body weight. Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s dive into the raw, unfiltered truth, fueled by adrenaline, discipline, and a whole lotta meat. Ready? Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s GO!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The HYPELIFTING Mindset: Why Fasted Powerlifting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture this: it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 6 AM, the world\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s asleep, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m in my garage gym, no breakfast, no lunch, just black coffee pulsing through my veins. The bar\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s loaded with plates\u00e2\u20ac\u201dso many it looks like a skyscraper. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m about to hit a one-rep max rack pull, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m fasted. Why? Because fasting isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t deprivation\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s liberation. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s stripping away the noise, the fluff, the excuses, and getting to the core of who you are. In HYPELIFTING, we don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t lift to impress; we lift to transcend. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why fasting for that 1RM is the ultimate power move:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Mental Clarity Like a Samurai Sword<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re fasted, your mind is a laser. No food clogging your system, no blood sugar spikes dulling your focus. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just you, the bar, and the mission. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve found that skipping breakfast and lunch before a max lift sharpens my senses\u00e2\u20ac\u201devery muscle fiber, every breath, every heartbeat is in sync. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s like being a samurai before battle: calm, precise, ready to strike. Science backs this up\u00e2\u20ac\u201dfasting boosts catecholamines like adrenaline and norepinephrine, heightening alertness and reaction time (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30553306\/\">Intermittent Fasting and Cognitive Performance<\/a>). For me, this clarity is everything when I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m eyeing a 1,000-pound Atlas lift or a 471 kg rack pull. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not just lifting weight\u00e2\u20ac\u201dyou\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re conquering doubt, fear, and mediocrity in one explosive moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Adrenaline Rush: Your Inner Beast Unleashed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fasting flips a primal switch. Your body, sensing no food, ramps up adrenaline to keep you sharp\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthink caveman hunting on an empty stomach. This is your fight-or-flight mode, and in the gym, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pure rocket fuel. When I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m fasted, my heart pounds, my grip tightens, and I feel like I could rip the bar in half. That adrenaline surge is what pushed me to pull 6.3 times my body weight, no belt, no straps, just raw will. Studies show fasting increases epinephrine, which enhances muscle contraction and power output (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6983467\/\">Fasting and Exercise Performance<\/a>). For a one-rep max, where every ounce of power counts, this is your secret weapon. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not just lifting\u00e2\u20ac\u201dyou\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re roaring at the universe, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I AM UNSTOPPABLE!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Lean and Mean: No Bloat, All Power<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever try a max lift after a big meal? You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re sluggish, bloated, and half your energy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s stuck digesting that burrito. Fasting eliminates this. My body feels light, muscles primed, no excess weight dragging me down. At 165 pounds, every kilo I lift is pure efficiency\u00e2\u20ac\u201d6.3x my body weight in a rack pull isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just strength; it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s precision. Fasting keeps my system clean, letting blood flow to muscles, not my stomach. Research supports this: fasted exercise enhances fat oxidation and spares glycogen for explosive efforts like a 1RM (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27609359\/\">Fasted Exercise and Muscle Performance<\/a>). When I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m fasted, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m a coiled spring, ready to unleash hell on that bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Stoic Discipline: Embracing the Suck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HYPELIFTING isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t about comfort\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s about embracing discomfort to forge character. Fasting before a max lift is a stoic test: you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re hungry, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re intense, but you channel that hunger into the bar. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s like life\u00e2\u20ac\u201dsometimes you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re empty, but you still gotta show up and CRUSH IT. I fast 16\u00e2\u20ac\u201c18 hours daily, lifting in that window, and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s taught me to dominate my impulses. This mental toughness carried me from 710 pounds in 2023 to 1,038.8 pounds in 2025. Fasting isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just physical; it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a mindset. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re saying, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need food to be strong. I AM STRENGTH.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Let that sink in, and watch your PRs soar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Eric Kim Technique: How I Powerlift Fasted for 1RM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get practical. How do I, Eric Kim, pull off these insane lifts\u00e2\u20ac\u201d471 kg rack pulls, 1,000-pound Atlas lifts\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwhile fasted? It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not magic; it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s method, discipline, and a whole lotta HYPE. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s my blueprint, straight from the garage gym to your soul:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Fast with Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I fast 16\u00e2\u20ac\u201c18 hours daily, skipping breakfast and lunch. My last meal is a massive 5\u00e2\u20ac\u201c6 pounds of beef or lamb the night before, loaded with protein and fat to fuel recovery. I sip black coffee or water in the morning\u00e2\u20ac\u201dnothing else. This isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t starvation; it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s strategic. Fasting primes my body for explosive power, keeping me lean (165 pounds, ~10% body fat) and my mind sharp. I lift in the late morning or early afternoon, deep in the fasted state, when adrenaline peaks. Try it: skip breakfast, feel the hunger, and channel it into your lift. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s like pouring gasoline on your inner fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Micro-Loads for Macro Gains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t jump from 500 to 1,000 pounds overnight. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s about incremental progress\u00e2\u20ac\u201d2.5 pounds per side every few days. My rack pull journey started at 710 pounds in 2023, and by May 2025, I hit 471 kg. Each session, I nudge the weight up, building confidence and strength. Fasting doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t sap my energy; it enhances my focus, letting me nail these micro-progressions. For your 1RM, add small plates weekly, stay consistent, and watch the bar bend over time. Patience plus HYPE equals DOMINATION.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: The One-Rep Max Ritual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 1RM day, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m a warrior entering the arena. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s my ritual, fasted and fierce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Warm-Up Light<\/strong>: I start with 135 pounds, then 225, 315, moving up in small jumps to prime my nervous system without fatigue. Takes 5\u00e2\u20ac\u201c10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualize the Lift<\/strong>: I stand before the bar, eyes locked, picturing the pull. Fasting makes this mental movie crystal clear\u00e2\u20ac\u201dI see the bar rising, feel the victory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explosive Setup<\/strong>: For rack pulls, I set the bar just above my knees, grip it hard (no straps, raw hands), brace my core, and channel that fasted adrenaline. Hips back, chest up, ready to EXPLODE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One Rep, All In<\/strong>: I pull with everything\u00e2\u20ac\u201dlegs, back, soul. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not a grind; it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a statement. One rep, max effort, then rest. Fasting gives me the edge to go ALL OUT.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ritual got me to 1,038.8 pounds in a rack pull (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/erickimphoto\/status\/1793456789012345678\">Eric Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New Personal Record<\/a>). You can do it too\u00e2\u20ac\u201dfast, focus, and unleash your beast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: Recover Like a Carnivore King<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post-lift, I break my fast with a feast\u00e2\u20ac\u201d5\u00e2\u20ac\u201c6 pounds of ribeye, brisket, or lamb, slow-cooked to perfection. Protein rebuilds muscle; fat fuels recovery. I sleep 8\u00e2\u20ac\u201c12 hours nightly, letting my body repair and grow stronger. Fasting pre-lift doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t weaken me; it sets up this anabolic rebound. Research shows fasting followed by high-protein meals boosts muscle protein synthesis (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6142015\/\">Fasting and Muscle Recovery<\/a>). Eat big, sleep deep, and come back ready to crush it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why It Makes Sense: The Science and Soul of Fasted 1RM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s break it down\u00e2\u20ac\u201dwhy does fasted powerlifting for a one-rep max make sense, both in your body and your spirit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Science: Fasting as Performance Enhancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adrenaline and Power<\/strong>: Fasting increases epinephrine and norepinephrine, boosting muscle contraction and power output. A study in the <em>Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research<\/em> found fasted athletes had higher peak power in short, maximal efforts (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27609359\/\">Fasting and Exercise Performance<\/a>). Perfect for a 1RM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fat Oxidation<\/strong>: Fasted lifting spares glycogen, using fat for energy, keeping your muscles primed for that single, explosive rep. This is why I feel light and lethal at 165 pounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hormonal Boost<\/strong>: Fasting elevates growth hormone and testosterone, aiding strength and recovery (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6468816\/\">Intermittent Fasting and Hormonal Response<\/a>). My 6.3x body weight rack pull? Thank fasting for that hormonal edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Digestive Drag<\/strong>: Digestion diverts blood from muscles. Fasted, my blood\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all-in for the lift, maximizing force production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Soul: HYPELIFTING as Life Philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fasted powerlifting isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just physical\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s spiritual. In HYPELIFTING, every lift is a metaphor for life. Fasting teaches you to thrive in scarcity, to find strength when others would crumble. When I pulled 471 kg, fasted, no belt, no straps, it wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just a lift\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit was a declaration: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need comfort to conquer.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d This is what makes it sense. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not just building muscle; you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re building character, resilience, and an unbreakable will. Every fasted 1RM is a step toward becoming the hero of your own story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My Journey: From 710 to 1,038.8 Pounds, Fasted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s make it real. In 2023, I was pulling 710 pounds in a rack pull, fasted, feeling strong but hungry for more. By March 2025, I hit a 1,000-pound Atlas lift (<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/unorthodox-strength-challenges\/\">Unorthodox Strength Challenges<\/a>), and by May 2025, I crushed 471 kg (1,038.8 pounds) in a rack pull (<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/eric-kims-6x-bodyweight-rack-pull\/\">Eric Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 6x Bodyweight Rack Pull<\/a>). Each step was fasted, each rep a testament to HYPELIFTING. Fasting didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t weaken me\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit forged me. At 165 pounds, lifting 6.3x my body weight, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m living proof that this works. No supplements, no steroids, just meat, sleep, and an unrelenting drive to be MORE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why You Should Try It: Your Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fasted powerlifting for a one-rep max isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t for everyone\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s for the bold, the hungry, the ones who dare to be legendary. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how to start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ease into Fasting<\/strong>: Try a 12-hour fast (skip breakfast), then build to 16\u00e2\u20ac\u201c18 hours. Sip water or black coffee to stay sharp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick Your Lift<\/strong>: Focus on a big lift\u00e2\u20ac\u201ddeadlift, rack pull, squat, or Atlas lift. One rep, max effort, no grinding reps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Incrementally<\/strong>: Add 2.5\u00e2\u20ac\u201c5 pounds weekly. Consistency beats intensity. My 471 kg took years, not days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Channel the HYPE<\/strong>: Before your lift, get amped\u00e2\u20ac\u201dblast music, visualize victory, feel the adrenaline. Fasting makes this visceral.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recover Hard<\/strong>: Break your fast with protein (steak, eggs, lamb), and sleep like a king. Recovery is where strength is born.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start small, but dream BIG. Your first fasted 1RM could be 135 pounds, 315, or 500\u00e2\u20ac\u201ddoesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t matter. What matters is you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re stepping into the arena, fasted, fearless, ready to rewrite your limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Bigger Picture: HYPELIFTING for Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fasted powerlifting is more than a gym trick\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a way to live. Every time I lift fasted, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m training for life\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s battles. The hunger, the focus, the triumph\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all a mirror for how we tackle challenges. My 471 kg rack pull, my 1,000-pound Atlas lift, they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not just numbers; they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re proof that you can do the impossible when you strip away excuses and go ALL IN. HYPELIFTING is about explosive self-empowerment, and fasting is the spark that lights the fuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your 1RM? Not just in the gym, but in LIFE? What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the weight you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re scared to lift, the goal you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re hungry for? Fast, focus, and pull it with everything you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got. Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get HYPED, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get STRONG, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s make the universe jealous of our hustle. Check out my journey at <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/\">Eric Kim Photography<\/a> for more fire, and let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lift this world to new heights\u00e2\u20ac\u201dfasted, fearless, FOREVER!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Citations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/eric-kims-6x-bodyweight-rack-pull\/\">Eric Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 6x Bodyweight Rack Pull<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/unorthodox-strength-challenges\/\">Unorthodox Strength Challenges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/hypelifting-the-eric-kim-philosophy-of-explosive-self-empowerment\/\">HYPELIFTING: The Eric Kim Philosophy of Explosive Self-Empowerment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/the-philosophy-of-weightlifting\/\">The Philosophy of Weightlifting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/erickimphoto\/status\/1793456789012345678\">Eric Kim\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New Personal Record on X<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30553306\/\">Intermittent Fasting and Cognitive Performance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6983467\/\">Fasting and Exercise Performance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27609359\/\">Fasted Exercise and Muscle Performance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6142015\/\">Fasting and Muscle Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6468816\/\">Intermittent Fasting and Hormonal Response<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/\">Eric Kim Photography<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yo, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get HYPED! Powerlifting fasted for that one-rep max (1RM) isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t just a technique\u00e2\u20ac\u201dit\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a philosophy, a lifestyle, a straight-up rebellion against the ordinary. This is HYPELIFTING, my friends, the Eric Kim way \u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_ek_photo_artist_note":"","_ek_photo_thesis":"","_ek_photo_camera":"","_ek_photo_place":"","_ek_photo_human_moment":"","_ek_photo_sequence":"","_ek_photo_question":"","_ek_photo_canonical_claim":"","_ek_photo_ai_summary":"","_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-666717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-posts"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=666717"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":666718,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/666717\/revisions\/666718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=666717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=666717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=666717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}