Real Lyfe Fitness

Taking a moment to ourselves to enjoy Christmas in 75 degree weather. We wish you a coming year of adventures, peace and love. For everyone in our lives we thank you. We are grateful for the love, kindness and friendship.

Merry Christmas and may God bless you all.

I was looking through some pics for my online training this week. These were back-to-back photos, two women on different paths. One with a focus on losing body fat while maintaining muscle mass. She is absolutely killing it. The other one, you may know is my decent looking wife, Ashley. Our focus is gaining muscle without adding too many extra pounds. Both of these people are on different paths, using the same drive and focus. They’re both superstars.

I’m not doing a Black Friday sale. I’m already delivering more bang for your buck than advertised. If you want personalized online training for use at home, gym or on the road, I got you.

If you’re waiting till New Year’s to start really getting ready to maybeeeee think about focusing on your health and physique, if you can find the time… etc… I’m not for you. You are not ready.

When you are ready to stop bullsh*tting yourself, hit me up.

LFG,
Carl.

This moment. This moment was for a lot of people.

For Sensei Thank you for the knowledge and instruction. Thank you for pushing me to limits that most people don’t know exist. Thank you for believing I can reach them. I really don’t have the proper words for my gratitude.

For Sensei Thank you for the years of teaching. Thank you for the years of support and belief. It means the world. I am so grateful for you. Sensei , thank you for the inspiration, the knowledge you shared and being in my corner. For always checking in during life’s struggles. Thank you.

Sifu Chris Damiano. I will walk through the fire of hell with and for you. Thank you for showing everyone what a man is supposed to be. Nothing without you.

For my black belt test. I’m not here to scare anyone. I’m here to inspire. It was brutal. I would not change that in any way. 13 years to a moment of hell that seemed to have no end. On the other side of that…the tears of joy that I cannot describe.

My teammates past and present. This is for you. Thank you.

My friends and family who know how hard this is, the mental and physical sacrifices. My friends and family who have no idea, but love me no matter what.

My dad and stepmom who have always been incredible, for the love and support. For praying with me mins before walking into this moment.

For my Mom. For the courage she displayed during her final days. This tiny woman handled terminal cancer and death with the same love that she gave to me my entire life. Nothing I face will compare.

For my Lord and Savior. For armor plating my soul and spirit.

For my wife. Ashley is my whole world. My sun and moon. From our time on the mats together, to the notes on the mirror… everything begins and ends with her. I only hope that everyone shares that amount of love with someone.

For me. Finally, this moment was for me.
From battling crippling self doubt my whole life. No matter what, I never could make myself believe. For the scared kid living in that trailer. For the man he became. I’m still that poor kid from the trailer.

But now that kid is a black belt. And he’s a man that’s just getting started.

Thank you and we are forever grateful to those who have served our nation. May god continue to bless you and your families.

When Ashley shows off her arms and people freak out, I’m like... yeah, it’s all the heavy lifting. Resistance training is crucial for women! Hormones, bones, muscle - it’s all connected. So, ladies, get lifting! (Unless you’re 70, then maybe start with light weights). And don’t even worry about getting too bulky... you’re good.

Hit the weights, ladies. Chicks can lift too.