Recovery Drives Results: Bodybuilding Update (First 8 Weeks)

Bodybuilding Update 💪

A few friends have been asking, and I love to document and reflect—so here we go! I’m about 10 weeks into exploring bodybuilding with my coach, @alexarukstela. Learning to train, recover, fuel, and even pose like a bodybuilder!

New Territory

On paper, it’s a natural evolution of what I’ve always done.

In practice? I often feel like a total baby giraffe wobbling through a new world—new splits, some new movements, new mindset, lots of patience.

The Inner Changes Hit First

The outer, physical shifts are subtle so far, but the inner, invisible ones? Huge.

• ✅Better sleep
• ✅Less stress
• ✅Steadier mood (funny how eating more helps 😜)
• ✅More confidence

All from slowing down, fueling up, and training with intention.

Why I’m Sharing

This is both a milestone for me and an open door for anyone curious what bodybuilding-style training entails, as well as what it can look like when it’s grounded in curiosity, autonomy, enjoyment, and self-trust (not perfectionism or obsession).

Want to know more?

If you want the deep dive, swipe through for:

• 🎯 Initial goals & protocols
• 🗓️ My weekly training split + recovery approach
• 📊 Quantitative & Qualitative progress so far
• 🤔 What’s changed compared to before
• 😰🙌 Challenges & unexpected wins
• 💃 Early posing practice + progress pictures (big baby giraffe energy 🦒)
• 😴 Biggest takeaway so far: Recovery Drives Results

Here’s to exploring what’s possible—and finding joy in the process. ✨

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