Life Before KickStart
How was your body before Trevor Kashey Nutrition?
My body was “decent” in my mind, but it was clear I was starting to slowly trudge back into mediocrity or worse. I actively started thinking “well Jay, you’re just getting old, and you’re still doing hard things, but you’re just old and not so great at it anymore. Maybe it’s ok to have a little beer belly and enjoy some relaxation and not worry about this racing and athletic stuff and leave it to the kids.
How did that (state of being) make you feel?
spent an awful lot of time fighting with myself in my head about what was the right thing to do. Give up? Keep “sort of” trying and maintain mediocrity as time marches on? It was …not great
Was there anything you were unable to do that you wish you could have done?
I was running slower, cycling slower, and I was not as mentally sharp. I wasn’t thrilled at all with my body composition, etc. There were a host of “if only” type scenarios.
During that time, how did your current state of being affect those around you?
I am not sure they noticed it much if I’m honest. I know I came across as more irritable, but most of the war games were playing out in my head and not in front of them physically per se.
The Moment Everything Changed
How did you hear about Trevor Kashey Nutrition?
Michael Easter – Comfort Crisis
What were your doubts and fears before starting the program?
I had spent a lot of time trying to figure out what program might be right for me based on things I’d read and somehow convinced myself that I needed a program that was, y’know, specific to ME.
What made you say YES anyway?
I was in an airport lounge after having spent an entire week working in Las Vegas, and I thought, “damn this is enough. It is absolutely just ENOUGH.”
What if I had spent the last year+ in an actual program instead of poking about looking for the perfect program? I remembered a lovely conversation I had with Kaci and there was no pressure, no judgment, no selling expectations. It was just an honest simple conversation with a person I’d never met (amazingly).
That’s when I knew. I just decided, “That’s it. That’s one. Pick up the phone NOW.”
Life After KickStart
Where is your body/mind now?
I look in the mirror and I know I’m not a finished product by a long shot, but I love what I see. I am going up and I am not looking back. There will be rough patches, for sure, but I have the basic tools and truly understand now, looking back on it, how the support network matters. Showing up for yourself matters.
How does that make you feel?
I am super grateful. I have confidence and a belief that were slowly eroding like some kind of sand castle on a beach. Terrible analogy, I know, but it’s true.
What are you able to do now that you were not able to do before (mentally, emotionally, or physically)?
I’m able to put the work in EVERY day. Not a few days a week, not by having a couple monster efforts that offset the damage from three or four other days, but by truly being able to put the work in almost literally every single day
The Ripple Effect
What positive impact did that have on others around you that you might not have expected?
People have noticed that I’m a little bolder, but also a little nicer to be around. I smile more. I occasionally get goofy, and I don’t feel ashamed about it; it comes from a position of confidence.
Jay’s Words to You
What would you tell someone who is reading this right now and is unsure about taking the next step?
Action always trumps inaction. Don’t be afraid that you’re making the wrong decision before you’ve even made a decision. Also there is no one right answer or wrong answer, no one path to the perfect result. You won’t know how to get there without exploring. Don’t dwell on expectations and outcomes – just live and learn the process and the outcomes will follow.
