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>> Swipe to see why I won't go back to a gym anytime soon 😂>> Does anyone else prefer working out from home, or is it just me? I laughed so hard when I saw the second picture. I always manage to pause my videos at weird times. It's not the real reason I wouldn't go though. I love blasting my jams, dancing, singing along & having fun between sets. I've had so much fun, that I don't want to give it up to go back into a crowded gym. Especially not now with the pandemic. I'll miss working out inside a temperature controlled environment the most. Until then, home workouts! #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #homeworkout #homegym #openwestand #exercise #fitness #lgbtq #gayman #lgbtqfitness #gayfit #gayfitness #gaytrainer #gayvegan #gaymers https://www.instagram.com/p/CCrThE4AnRi/?igshid=1cqu9nn36oym4

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Did you know 2 hours a week in nature can improve your health? There are several studies showing the cognitive & physical benefits that come from it. You can reduce anxiety, improve your mood, and even your immune system benefits. When I'm around nature my mind is more calm but I also feel like my batteries have been recharged. I am motivated, energized, even feel ecstatic about moving & challenging my body. I love it! Have you ever felt this way from being around nature? #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #mondaymotivation #sedona #nature #hike #scenery #gayfit #gayfitness #gaytrainer #instafit #gaytravel (at Devil's Bridge, Sedona, AZ) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmL1XsAhSY/?igshid=xh1bpuy0jn1i

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“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” - Maya Angelou. #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #getitgirl #chestday #chestfly #homeworkout #gayfit #gaytrainer #gay #gayman #gayfitness #lovewins #thrive #slay (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWi-LnAA04/?igshid=wsslkd8i6hji

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A couple of weeks ago I ran across this article from @mensvarietymag that someone shared on Facebook. "Fat Gay Men Aren’t Welcomed At Pride" I immediately remembered some of the lgbtq friendly parties I would go to when I was younger. I remember hearing one guy say I looked like a lesbian woman trying to be a gay man. Another said I looked like a chubby kid who was home without his parents for the first time. Have you ever heard things like that said about you? What did you do? I spent years feeling like an overweight child, not man enough even for the gay community. My self-confidence was gone. At first, losing weight might've had superficial reasons. I wanted to look great and show guys what they were missing. I never achieved that in my single days. It wasn't until after I met my now-husband, that I started having success in my weight loss. Without the pressure of having to fit in anymore, I focused on my health & gained the confidence I've never had. The process is still ongoing. I continue working toward being the best version of myself that I can be. Every day feeling stronger & more confident. It doesn't matter what anyone else says. I love my body & what it means to be me. All that said, the article talks about pride & inclusion within our community. I agree that we need to do better to support each other. It's hard enough without the added pressure. BUT, should you choose embark on a health transformation and change your life, do it for you! No one else. #thefitog #pimpyourphysique #notgayenough #toofem #toomasc #toogay #tooshort #enough #iamenough #gayfit #gaytrainer #gay #gayman #gayfitness 📸: Deposit Photos Article: http://ed.gr/cmkb2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUMV6_Adbz/?igshid=1k23sgen0a94g

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Hope everyone is staying cool & safe this weekend. #weekendvibes #thefitog #pimpyourphysique #phoebe #pog #corgisofinstagram #corgis #gay #gayfit #gaytrainer #gayfitness #personaltrainer https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRjiEWgmM6/?igshid=1x4v07y5gx9bn

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You are deserving of love, acceptance, kindness, and achieving greatness. As the youngest of four with a 15-year gap, it felt like I grew up with 5 parents. Yikes! I grew up feeling as though they expected me to be someone I wasn't. I felt like being me wasn't enough or accepted. Even after moving out, I lived a double life to please them. To them, I was calm, professional, straight-acting, and hard-working. The real David was silly, fun, gay, and wanted life to be more like a musical! Still hard-working & other great things, of course. I spent too much time decreasing my value & self-worth. It's taken years, but my true self is showing again. Don't let anyone make you feel like you are worth anything less than great. You deserve better. Be the O.G. of your own life. #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #gay #gayfit #gaytrainer #gayfitness #personaltrainer #iamenough #ideservebetter #selfworth #lovewins #bekind #knowyourworth https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJymaUAn2o/?igshid=7ouhd1l2srg9

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Should Gyms Stay Open? I loved the last gym that I was going to before the start of the pandemic. It had everything I could want in there. Weights, machines, sauna, steam room, the works. I miss it, but I haven't let it affect my determination or willingness to workout & achieve my fitness goals. Besides, working out from home is great, and I didn't need to buy a bunch of expensive equipment to do it. I can blast my music and dance between sets because NO ONE is watching! I LOVE IT! Gyms are being told to close their doors again here in Arizona due to the rising number of cases. I understand that for some, the gym is essential. Do you think they should stay open? #gym #nogym #covid19 #workout #newmonth #newgoals #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #gay #gayfit #gaytrainer #gayfitness #personaltrainer #row #backday (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCG4CCoAFoq/?igshid=32yjptjbi9lf

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Today is a good day to reflect on the last 30 days of your journey. Celebrate the wins you've had thus far. Did you do good enough OR did you show June who's boss, stayed consistent, & gave it 100%? Doing "good enough" is not acceptable if you know you can do better! I'm guilty of trying to get away with "good enough" too. It was much easier to do when no one was holding me accountable. You don't get very far by doing that though. You need to hold yourself accountable or find a trainer like me to help. If you choose to find a trainer, make sure you work well together and can relate to them. You'll be talking to them often. DM or click the link in my bio to schedule a free consultation & see if we are a good fit. Let's Pimp Your Physique! #giveityourall #dobetter #expectations #newmonth #newgoals #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #fitog #gay #gayfit #gaytrainer #gayfitness #personaltrainer #openwestand https://www.instagram.com/p/CCEYMrCAPuX/?igshid=gyq1adaqb72r

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It’s been a while since I’ve talked about my weight loss transformation. Many of you don’t know me well enough or at all, so here’s a short clip of my story. I’ll be posting the full video soon & let you know where you can find it. Thank you for watching! #weightlosstransformation #weightlossstory #personaltrainer #thefitog #pimpyourphysique https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCOzzkANAQ/?igshid=1s2yz1ox2r3ql

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Happy Pride everyone! We are going through some hard times & much needed changes that are long due. If you are out protesting for change, please, mask up. Help keep others around you safe even if you show no symptoms. If you choose to stay home, you are not a coward! Listen, learn, vote, and let your voice be heard! Change is long due, Black Lives Matter! Let’s not forget that 51 years ago today, Black Trans Women & other LGBTQIA stood for our rights. Let’s continue standing together and fighting for our future! #pridemonth #pride #pridewasariot #stonewallriots #lgbtqia #equality #gay #gaytrainer https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_thlTgqTb/?igshid=jkrqvuv1ffey

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💪 Give It Your All Hell yeah, you chose to take action on improving your health! You started working out last Monday and you were on a roll! A week later, you're slowing down and think, "Great start but this is hard! I deserve (treats/laziness) for ALL my hard work so far." It shouldn't hurt, you see plenty of fitness pros who have their cake and eat it too! True, but not without moderation and knowing how to avoid unhealthy habits. Rise above average and oblige to greatness. #giveityourall #takeaction #betterthanaverage #notaverage #obligetogreatness #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #fitog #gaypride #gaytrainer #gayfitness #personaltrainer #openwestand https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOIUVbg6gm/?igshid=14o3fs9ucfbda

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Most people think about grilling hot dogs, burgers, steaks, and more meat. I do the same. Most of my memories surrounding grills have meat in them somewhere. As such, there wasn't much necessity for my husband and I to buy a grill; especially eating only plant-based. This weekend, we came across a cheap grill we could not pass up and grilled some veggies! They were the best! I definitely have some ideas for veggies I want to grill for a sandwich but want your input. What are your favorite veggies to grill? #grill #grilledfood #veggies #pridemonth #thefitog #fitog #pimpyourphysique #personaltrainer #gaytrainer #gayfit #vegan #plantbased #openwestand @thefitog (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBL1s68g7dZ/?igshid=1x4ug9jtb9rf0

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🍑 Free Glute Workout If working out & having a nice butt is important to you, then join my free Facebook Live workout tomorrow! Oh yeah! We are targeting our #glutes for that strong & perky butt you dream of! Join every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. MST for 20-30 minutes of bodyweight HIIT exercises. No weights or equipment needed, but you can add them to increase difficulty if you have them. There are also some modifications for exercises so everyone can join at their own level. Don't miss another workout. Click the link in my bio to follow my Facebook Page & join the workout! #pimpyourphysique #thefitog #fitog #freeworkout #gluteworkout #🍑 #bodyweight #fblive #liveworkout #personaltrainer #gaytrainer #gayfit #gaypride (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEKAfrA08S/?igshid=dffv77dh1zj1

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Progress & Vegains! Oh yeah, seeing progress on my shoulders and arms! I remember when this exercise & others would bother my shoulder more than it should. I would hurt for several days. I had to take a step back and work on stabilizing my muscles for those exercises. The work has been paying so far. There's still work left, but it's worth all the blood, sweat, and tears! Don't give up when you've come so far! #progress #vegains #thefitog #fitog #pimpyourphysique #shoulderpress #shoulder #💪#gayfit #gaytrainer #personaltrainer #gaypride (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBs86AgUW7/?igshid=zbbbtfu7mxxo

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This Applies To Everything! You want to lose weight and get in your best shape, then take action! Track food, exercise, drink water, get plenty of rest, etc... If you want to learn something you can make a career out of, take action! Research, check out books, apply for classes, etc... When life throws a curve ball and shit hits the fan, take action! Don't cower away, face it head on, and keep going! Injustice, racism, discrimination and hate are still present, take action! Stand up for humanity, demand change, vote, & let your voices be heard! #takeaction #loseweight #changeyourlife #keepgoing #demandchange #vote #endhate #lovewins #pridemonth #personaltrainer #gayfit #gaytrainer #thefitog (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_HcMJgdgH/?igshid=t86440t7dcwl

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Black Lives Matter #blackouttuesday https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8OJ80AYOa/?igshid=vkadn89w8nx1

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First, I'd like to say that NO ONE should live in fear based on their skin color, gender, sexual preference, etc... As a gay, hispanic man, I know what it's like to fear attracting the wrong kind of attention and I refuse to live in that fear. No one deserves to live fearing for their life. Especially now when we have bigger things to worry about. I have faith that change will come as it did 50 years ago. We've come far, but we have a long way to go. Stand up for LGBTQIA rights, for black lives, for your life... Stand up for humanity! #pridemonth #gaypride #lgbtq #loveislove #blacklivesmatter #alllivesmatter #enough #standup #thefitog #fitog #pimpyourphysique #personaltrainer #gaytrainer #gayfit @thefitog https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6Ad3IA53v/?igshid=8yiocfqwf36g