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Do you strive for perfection? If so, why? I hate t

Do you strive for perfection? If so, why? I hate to break it to you, but perfection is impossible to reach. Only a small percentage of people on the planet can say they've reached it, and even if they do it's probably for only a short amount of time. ⠀
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Instead of shooting for something that is unattainable, reframe your mindset and set yourself up for success.⠀
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The secret to my success as a Spoonie isn't magic. It's not that I got lucky. It's that I showed up imperfectly every single day. I don't strive for perfection. I strive for progress. Turtle steps that I can make every day which will add up. ⠀
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You know that I swim on a regular basis, but I will never be in an Olympic swimmer. I'm not striving for perfection. When I hopped in the pool on July 9th, I was swimming 250M in about 6:15. Now I'm swimming 250M in about 4:55. To me that's progress and that's all that matters. ⠀
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Mental health is another area that I've made improvements in. This is an even better example of something no one will ever reach perfection in, but I'm making progress. I go online to my weekly therapy sessions and I'm seeing a lot of progress in a variety of areas. This is something I haven't ever truly committed to in the past, but I have to say I'm happy to see the forward steps I'm making. ⠀
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So do me a favor, don't go online, look at social media, and think everyone has it together. That life is perfect or that others around you're doing so well that they've reached some level of perfection. The FACT is they haven't, and you won't either. Just focus on your own journey and make small steps in the right direction BY SHOWING UP EVERY DAY! ⠀
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I’m so excited to partner with the @CrohnsColiti

I’m so excited to partner with the @CrohnsColitisFoundation for the Get Gutsy: Tour Across America, presented by Team Challenge. This new virtual event is bringing together IBD heroes nationwide to move across America. You can sign up today and log your miles in their app. ⠀
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The way you get your miles is up to you – run, walk, cycle, swim, paddle, and more! The distance you cover will help move the “Gutsy” icon more than 12,000 miles across the country, visiting each of the Foundation’s 40 chapters along the way. Registration fees range from $35-100, depending on what kind of swag you want. Register & learn more here: ccteamchallenge.org/GutsyBrian. #GetGutsyUSA⠀
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Links in my bio!
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I'd like to continue and hopefully build off of my

I'd like to continue and hopefully build off of my post from yesterday when I talked about being vulnerable and asking for help. Now let's take that one step further and discuss those that are most likely to NOT ask for help, GUYS!⠀
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From a young age, we're taught to be tough. Taught to not complain. Taught that to be a guy is to be strong and independent. Hollywood, TV, the news, and other outlets make guys feel this way most, if not all day. Yes, I know this is changing some, but the mental health of men is still not talked about enough. ⠀
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I follow @LewisHowes, listen to his podcast the School of Greatness, and have read two of his books. This one, in particular, is one every guy NEEDS to read. It goes into the many masks that men wear. How we hide behind them every day. How we battle our true emotions. And many, many other topics. ⠀
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I highly recommend this book to any guy who feels like he is misunderstood, doesn't know how to share his feelings, and in general, feels alone in this journey we call life. This is not just for guys with a chronic illness, it's for any guy who wants to improve their mental health. ⠀
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You'll learn about the seven masks men wear, how to discover which mask is the one you wear most common, how to open up about the challenges we face, and so much more. If you feel alone or know that you want to improve in a variety of areas, pick this book up. You'll be happy that you did. ⠀
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This is another lesson that is a hard one to learn

This is another lesson that is a hard one to learn. We live with our chronic illness, so we naturally look at it in a different way. Our feelings about asking for help are complicated and hard to understand.
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The reality is, asking for help is okay. Being vulnerable EVEN AS A GUY is okay. Life is tough and life with a chronic illness is even tougher. This is a long journey and we can all use a little help from time to time.
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In my own experience, some of my best friends and deepest connections have been with the people I was completely honest with. The ones I opened up to and shared what life can really be like.
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I know how difficult this can be and it's even harder to teach ourselves the best way to communicate it in a way others can understand.
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Here is the best advice I can give you just be yourself and share the feelings to have. If you do that, the people who love you will be by your side during this journey.
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Oh, and follow @HalElrod and the @miraclemorning. The system he created has changed my life in many ways and his story is an incredible one.
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In 2014 I was told by some friends while I was at

In 2014 I was told by some friends while I was at one of my lowest points in my life to try the sport of triathlon once I was healthy.
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One of the first thoughts that came to mind was that triathlon isn't one sport, it's three. How am I supposed to do that?
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Now looking back triathlon is one of the best gifts that had ever been given to me. It's allowed me to be more structured in all areas of my life, including living with a chronic illness.
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This picture from 2015 which I've posted before is one of my favorites. I had survived my first triathlon swim and was about to start a bike ride, followed by a run, and then a finish line.
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Looking back now, I truly can't believe how far I've come. Just a matter of months before this I still had a visiting nurse service. Now, I can call myself an IRONMAN.
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It's amazing how strong we're and how much we can do. I'm not saying it's easy. I'm not saying it won't be a lot of work. But if you take turtle steps everyday and make progress forward, it adds up to results you can see.
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And I promise you, when you start to see those results, you'll feel incredible.
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🚨 New Blog Post!!! 🚨 Chronic Illness Life -

🚨 New Blog Post!!! 🚨 Chronic Illness Life - How I Explain What It's Like To Live With Everyday Challenges and Questions. Link in my bio!⠀
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I recently read a post on a chronic illness website about how a fellow Spoonie explained what it's like to live with a chronic illness and the challenges we face every day. This got me to thinking, how have I explained this in the past? ⠀
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I think the best analogy to living with a chronic illness (at least in my eyes) is like riding a hot air balloon. A very unique hot air balloon and one that we didn't choose though. ⠀
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Right off the bat, we didn't want to go on this ride, but we learn quickly that there will be ups and downs. Things we can control and others that we can't. Situations we can fix and others that we'll have to look for others to help.⠀
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When things are going well the hot air balloon fills up with happiness, hope, and other good emotions. When things are bad the balloon leaks out all those emotions and we have to rush to figure out a chaotic situation as quickly as possible. ⠀
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I explain this in more depth in my blog post. Please take a moment to check it out and let me know what you think.⠀
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Also, how do you explain what life is like with a chronic illness? ⠀
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Chronic Illness Thought - Dating with a chronic il

Chronic Illness Thought - Dating with a chronic illness is challenging to say the least. People don't always see us for who we are and only see the potential challenges ahead when we have a conversation about our disease.⠀
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I've had people walk out of dates with me. I've had people all of a sudden stop returning my calls (I believe the kids call this ghosting now Ha). I've had people tell me straight to my face that my Crohn's disease, ostomy, and multiple challenges were too much for them. ⠀
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Dating changed for me when I started to change my mindset about it. I no longer thought about my chronic illness as keeping me from finding the one, but as an asset to weed out the people who are easily the wrong ones.⠀
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My Crohn's is completely out of my control. I didn't ask for this, but it's with me for life. Anyone who thinks that this is too much for them is living in a dream world. No matter who we're with, there will be challenges of all kinds, and very likely someone will have a serious health challenge at some point in their lives. ⠀
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So if you're having trouble dating, look at your chronic illness as a bonus to see who is living with completely unrealistic expectations, and who is worth keeping around. As an added bonus, I'll tell you that when I started thinking about dating this way, I had so much more confidence and put less pressure on the situation as a whole, which made dating easier and even fun again. ⠀
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This AMAZING art created by @emjayuc spoke to me i

This AMAZING art created by @emjayuc spoke to me in so many ways. Just a few years ago I was bedridden, recovery from one of the worst surgeries I've ever faced. I spent close to 6 months living in my parent's master bedroom with a visiting nurse coming to take care of me and my open wound every day.⠀
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FACT, healing takes time. I didn't accept this for far too long and always pushed myself too hard, too quickly early on. Watching my friends and the able-bodied around me live their lives on social media and expecting mine to be the same. ⠀
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This wasn't realistic in any way. My journey is completely different and I needed to learn what worked for me. Looking back now I wish I was more patient and compassionate with myself, but like many of us, it takes time to learn how to live with a chronic illness. ⠀
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The reality is we'll all learn this valuable lesson eventually. Sadly, it takes some of us longer than others. Hopefully, with the chronic illness community coming together so much more these days, people like my younger self will learn this and apply it to their journey earlier than me. ⠀
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🔥 It's HOT! 🔥So remember to stay hydrated an

🔥 It's HOT! 🔥So remember to stay hydrated and cool as much as you can. Heat causes inflammation amongst many other reactions in the body. Keep a cold water bottle on you at all times if you have to be outside. This is where spending a few bucks on an insulated bottle is priceless. I keep mine around me all day. Stay cool my friends.⠀
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🤔 Ever find it weird where you find inspiration

🤔 Ever find it weird where you find inspiration from? 🤔
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Over the years I've read books by and followed some of the top businessmen and women around the world. I would have never thought this would be where I would find the best advice for living with a chronic illness. ⠀
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Whether it be a book, videos, or quotes, I find parallels to living with the challenges we face every day as Spoonies. These are the top leaders in the world and some of the most successful at what they do, so why wouldn't I apply what they do every day to living my life with a chronic illness?⠀
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In my mind, it's kind of a no brainer! Now I'm not saying we need to work 18 hour days like they do, but even if we apply some of their wisdom to our lives it'll probably make a difference. ⠀
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So listen to Daymond John. Wake up every day thinking about your mind and body as an asset to get you through this world. Then take care of that asset the best you can in order to have the best chance at success, no matter what the challenge is ahead.⠀
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Let's talk about the goals! But before I get into

Let's talk about the goals! But before I get into that, I rarely share pictures of myself with my ostomy. This isn't because I want to hide it, but just a personal preference. With all the challenges my fellow Spoonies are facing these days though, I'm hoping this helps others, and gets them to try a little more during these troubling times.
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So, back to the point of this post. It's important to have a plan with realistic goals to strive for. Not shoot for the moon goals, but making turtle steps kind of goals. If you don't have a plan, what are you doing? How will things improve?
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This is why I shared my 4 month plan and goals with the pictures I've posted after losing close to 20lbs. If we sit back and just hope things get better, the chances are slim that they will get better. We have to put in the work alongside our treatment plan.
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I recently added the dreaded prednisone to get me through this flare. After losing so much weight and things spiraling out of control, I didn't have much choice. It was necessary to get the inflammation down so I didn't feel like an 80 year old man.
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But I'm not sitting back and just hoping I get better. I'm going to take action and take advantage of this time when I feel like Superman. I'm going to regain my health. Regain my weight. Regain my confidence. Regain my physical and mental strength.
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I'd love to hear your thoughts and what action you take when a change is made and you want to take advantage of it. What's the work you put in to improve your health? And if you aren't putting in any extra effort, what's stopping you?
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It's not about how fast you get there. It's not ab

It's not about how fast you get there. It's not about what you looked like along the way. When fighting a chronic illness it's about not giving up and knowing you're trying your best along this journey. My NYC Marathon experience wasn't pretty, my time was slow, and the last miles were walked in excruciating pain, but I put one foot in front of the other, and didn't give up. Because I accepted the journey and made the most of it, I was able to cross the finish line with a smile and can now say I am a NYC Marathon finisher. Which I think is pretty damn cool. ⠀
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I have bad days. You'll have bad days. Everyone wi

I have bad days. You'll have bad days. Everyone with a chronic illness will have bad days. The key is to accept them, understand that this doesn't define you, and don't beat yourself up over it. Do what you can during these times with the knowledge that you'll bounce back and this is temporary. ⠀
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I've been MIA recently due to my health spiraling

I've been MIA recently due to my health spiraling out of control. I'm happy to report that things are improving with the combination of getting back on the appropriate medication to reduce inflammation, eating again to give my body the proper nutrition to heal, and low impact swimming to get my muscles moving again. ⠀
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This lead me to writing more than I could fit in an Instagram post but I created some slides basically to share what's been going on and what's worked for me in the past, and what's working for me now. ⠀
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I can promise you one thing, I'm NOT any different than you. If I can do it, you can too. I know it's not easy, but I have one question for you. Is what you're doing right now working? If the answer is no, then what do you have to lose? Progress comes with positive change and you have to make that change happen. ⠀
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I wish that I learned how having structure in my l

I wish that I learned how having structure in my life around my chronic illness can help immensely. If I just try to wing it from day to day, I'll never be able to manage everything when it comes to my personal and professional life, in addition to my physical and mental health.⠀
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Your #chronicillness doesn't define you! ⠀ .⠀

Your #chronicillness doesn't define you! ⠀
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#defineyourself #youmatter #invisibleillness #chronicallybetteryou #Spooniesupport #Spooniewarrior #Spoonie #chronicpain #chronicfatigue #brainfog #turtlesteps #butyoudontlooksick #Spooniecommunity #healthyhabits #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #anxiety #depression #chronicillnesscoach #chronicillnesssucks #chronicloveclub #Spoonielife #Spoonieproblems #chronicillnesslife #Spoonielife #BedriddentoIRONMAN #selfcare #beyourownchampion

On The Blog: @NYTimes Advice - Don't Date Someone

On The Blog: @NYTimes Advice - Don't Date Someone With A Chronic Illness. Link in my bio.⠀
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Multiple friends sent me this recent advice column that basically said, if you have a choice, don't date anyone with a chronic illness. Which would mean people like me would be alone for the rest of our lives. ⠀
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Not only is this advice wrong, it portraits the man in question in one way and their relationship having only one outcome, as caregiver and patient. This couldn't be farther from the truth and needs to be corrected. ⠀
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I also share some of the best dating advice I EVER got when it comes to approaching the right mindset of dating with a chronic illness.⠀
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🗣There is a movement happening right now. Some

🗣There is a movement happening right now. Some might go as far as saying a revolution.🗣⠀
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Now more than ever, we all need to have open ears and learn about the challenges others face every single day. ⠀
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Now more than ever, we all need to focus on how we can help others every single day.
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Now more than ever, we all need to put in the effort to create change in multiple areas of our culture and society.⠀
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Thank you for all the support you share with the world @LewisHowes!⠀
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💯#MyOstomySavedMyLife! 💯Swipe right to see!

💯#MyOstomySavedMyLife! 💯Swipe right to see!
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Yes, I have an ostomy which you might think is unusual for someone my age. I mean, an ostomy is something only older people get, right?
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Wrong. So wrong. In fact I’ve met so many incredible young individuals who are not only rocking an ostomy, but rocking at life with an ostomy.
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And I’m guessing if I asked any of them if they regret having an ostomy, they’d all say the same thing “Nope. My ostomy saved my life.
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My quality of life was low before my ostomy, maybe even zero. And I get how hard the decision can be. It wasn’t an easy one for me and I suffered for an additional two years while I tried to make the decision.
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Once I made the decision though, I wanted to commit to the lifestyle I had to learn and make it the best I possibly could. What was the alternative, continue to be sick? That wasn’t a good option.
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It’s pretty easy to say that my ostomy is a big part of where I am today. It allowed me to go from bedridden with a daily visiting nurse, to 140.6 mile IRONMAN. I would have never even thought such a thing was possible, but my ostomy is what made any of it possible. And the IRONMAN slogan is “Anything is possible.”
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So while some might think an ostomy is a tragedy, they’re wrong. They make what was impossible, possible. It made getting out of the bed, seeing friends, and activities easier. It made living a normal life possible. My ostomy gave me a life and allowed me to find my BEAUTIFUL wife. Simply put, #MyOstomySavedMyLife!
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#OnTheBlog: #Stress, #ChronicIllness, & My Experie

#OnTheBlog: #Stress, #ChronicIllness, & My Experience With #Meditation. Including A Podcast By @hal_elrod Of The #MiracleMorning. Link in my bio!⠀
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Meditation has changed my life and has shown in various ways to #improvehealth for someone with a #chronicdisease. It was a big part of me going from #bedridden to @ironmantri. .⠀
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