The moment I found out that all gyms in New York City were going to close down due to covid-19, my mood instantly went to the floor. Before New York went to quarantine, I worked out 5-6 times a week and it was going great. I was getting stronger every week and I was gaining clean wait. The results I saw made me feel more confident about myself and going to the gym became an addiction. It was my type of therapy. A place where I was able to clear my mind from all the stress and negativity in my life. The month of march 2020 approached and covid-19 became spreading day by day and many lives were lost. There was nothing left to do, but for our government to shut everything down and, stay home. No gym, no park, nothing.

It’s been 6 months without a single dumbbell in my hand, until September 2nd, 2020. The gyms finally opened back up !! The place to do what I love and where I can enjoy some peace. I wasn’t worried that I wasn’t going to be able to lift as much as how I used to or that I basically had to start off as a beginner again. I was back at the gym and that’s what mattered. I knew it was time to work even harder to get back to how I was. Fast forward to now, my strength and size are officially coming back. Since the gym’s reopening, I’ve been going 5 times a week, keeping the weight light and increasing it little by little, and most importantly keeping my diet clean. I keep my protein and carbs high, because my main goal is to gain clean weight. I’ve been noticing good changes due to the food I’m eating and I’m proud of myself. It’s going to take some time to get back to how I was, but that’s the beauty of it. I’m enjoying and trusting the process. My goal before 2020 ends is to weigh 180 IBS, and I’m confident that will happen.