Blake Taschuk

My fitness journey started all the way back in middle school. I stopped taking care of myself. I was no longer as good as the other kids in sports, I became lazy and was afraid of failing. I quit playing soccer and taekwondo. I had very low confidence and did not feel happy with myself. I did not like the person who I saw in the mirror. I was bullied about the weight I gained and was a shy, easy target. They would even stab pencils at my stomach and made fun of me with a weird nickname. I felt alone and hopeless.

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This dark time gave me the perspective about how much harder life can be if you choose not to put in the work and give up on yourself. I was tired of having no energy, no mental clarity and feeling chubby. I wanted to impress myself and others. So I took inspiration from the successful entrepreneurs and bodybuilders I watched. I started with simple YouTube ab workouts at home nearly everyday. I learned about how I should eat and how to grow muscle. I worked hard and stayed consistent. I lost 25lbs and began to see the potential. I got a membership at a gym with my mom and finally found a sport I liked. I fell in love with lifting heavy weights and seeing the muscle growth. I stood up for myself and felt strong and confident in my new ability to set and achieve goals. To push past failure and keep trying even when life feels impossible.​

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I am proud of the efforts I have made and continue to push through. Life is hard and catches up on us so it is very important to be ready and capable of dealing with the ongoing struggles. These are the most valuable habits I have built in the gym. Beginning to train and develop my body at the gym was the best choice I have ever made for my personal growth and fulfillment everywhere in life. This is why I want to help you become the best version of yourself!​​

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Oh and that nickname they used against me... you can now find on my license plate, BuhLakEh :)