How I'm learning to slow down, stop, and smell the roses.

[@mike.ventura.forged]

Super relatable, Ben. The mental grind is fierce. The constant weighing, timing & food selection. There is definitely a stress and pressure one feels. Not too mention, being constantly sped up, as you referenced. The opposing actions of trying to build/maintain tissue while cutting calories is unlike any other endeavor I can think of. I'm glad you've landed in this spot. Keep crushing the gym and content 👊🏻

[@benamitchell]

@@mike.ventura.forged very well said Mike. Thank you 🙏

[@VeganProteins]

I have so many thoughts:
1. I wonder how much of what you described (many of which sound like ADHD symptoms) are fuelled by an under-glucosed prep brain? I experience this but I have never heard someone else describe it in a bodybuilding context.
2. Do you think some of that "need" to be consuming/doing, is essentially a need for distraction for the inherent suffering of prep?

[@benamitchell]

@@VeganProteins hmm I'm not sure. I think I still experience these things during my off-season, just not as extreme. I like the way you're thinking though, now it's got me pondering