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Accountability through action | I help dad prioritize their habits to lose 15-20 pounds to feel like a kid again | 💯 club 💯

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@MacTheIllest

Dave McIntosh

6 months

I’m 37, I have a full time job, I have multiple degrees, I have a 10 year old and a wife. I never would have thought I would have made it this far. But if not for this barbell, these weights, and my wife, I don’t know where I’d be, but I’d likely still be circling the drain

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

@wiseconnector When you back in, you’re are aware of all pedestrians as you approach the spot, so there is less risk of hit to someone. But backing out of the spot means you have to be aware of pedestrians you might not have already seen approaching.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

@FitFounder Naaaaah We have a responsibility to ourselves to remain attractive. If we don’t love ourselves, neither will our spouses.

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Dave McIntosh

6 months

@historyinmemes Cinematic history in the making! My dude came through like the pizza delivery guy on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

Always wanted to do a 1 handed push up While waiting on the grill, I thought I’d give it a try. Does this count?

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Dave McIntosh

18 days

Any dads out there “raising the bar” also? 1+ on my programming meant anything more than 1 rep. I thought 10 would be enough, but settled for 7. 345 for 7 ain’t bad.

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Dave McIntosh

6 months

Why do you continue to do weight training? I do it because it keeps me sane!

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Dave McIntosh

6 months

@newheightshow I think we’ve all been stuck at the dinner table until our veggies are gone at some point in our lives

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Dave McIntosh

1 month

Trying to get those abs poppin! I’m getting there. Who’s with me?

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Dave McIntosh

28 days

@FitFounder I agree with this, except for if they want to get into a profession that requires a degree. That’s probably the only exception.

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Dave McIntosh

10 months

@FitFounder It also makes tracking your meals much easier, because you know exactly what you’re putting in your body every single day. I’ve been eating the exact same breakfast and lunch for the past few years and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

@crazyclipsonly Nothing good comes out of this for this kid. Dad ruined the experience and embarrassed his child.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@SucceededMind The struggle is real, and we are often our biggest enemy in this area.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

Celebrating the big 38 today. With that being said, a little about me… I’m a husband, a father, son and a veteran. I teach for a living and love to coach. I’m an adult but act like a child, I have tons of flaws, but I try my best. I have a big heart but struggle to show

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Dave McIntosh

10 months

@wiseconnector Prosperity, I can dig it

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

@SeffSaid And how they talk about others is how they’ll treat your when you’re not around.

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Dave McIntosh

10 months

@FitFounder Sounds like the fountain of youth is actually exercise. There is no magic pill, just hard work.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

I don’t care where your confidence is, It’ll be 10x higher after smashing 205 for 2 reps. Who else is hitting it hard this weekend? @The100Club100

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

@Culture_Crit Is it similar to why professional athletes make so much money? Perceived value.

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Dave McIntosh

12 days

Took the advice of @DadFitSpartan and put on the plate carrier for today’s mile run. Took it nice and easy, and it was great! Not used to running with it on but I will get used to it.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@SeffSaid I believe everyone deserves multiple chances. We can’t judge a person on one weak moment. Then again that depends on the severity of the issue.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

@wiseconnector I’ve been to many places around the world and experienced many things during my travels, but I’ll still never willingly eat bugs. That and food that has rotted or fermented. But I’ll try most other things.

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Dave McIntosh

8 months

@DaveEDanna Probably the same reason a family could have one child as a contributing member of society and another can be an addict… We can be raised around all the love and support, but grow in separate directions. It’s truly a mystery to me, but I’ve wondered this same thing for years

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

@Culture_Crit The attention to detail seems beyond comparison. I love that you point out the jugular vein signify heightened fear or emotional state similar to that, even though it hasn’t been documented formally. So beautiful!

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@newheightshow @JasonKelce @tkelce Can’t say that I disagree with the big man! Sometimes I want more control over the combo, instead fitting inside of the box they choose for me.

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

@SeffSaid Eggs. Think of the movie Forrest Gump, specially when bubba is explaining all the different ways to easy shrimp. That’s how I would treat eggs!

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

If you want a sturdy house, you have to build a sturdy foundation. If you want to be a successful olympic weightlifter, you also have to have a sturdy foundation. This can be achieved through Proper mindset, proper technique, Proper programming, All of which can be helped

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Dave McIntosh

5 months

Nothing like some heavy deadlifts. My left hand was slipping hardcore on that last rep. But it worked out.

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

@FitFounder Especially when you have kids. Chasing them around all day, lifting, carrying, and tossing them around is becomes much easier.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@wiseconnector Lack of confidence in one’s abilities, or possibly thinking the end result isn’t worth the effort meaning a short cut is the best way forward?

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

@wiseconnector The only way to get over our problems is through… Floor it and let god sort it out.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@historyinmemes He’s got a great point. We are all unique in our own ways. We get caught up in putting things on a pedestal that we forget why we are individually beautiful. Im a good father and husband, a decent weightlifter and coach, but I pride myself mainly on being a good person.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@historyinmemes I’d be willing to bet this is a sport created by a man, because woman notoriously don’t do dumb shit as often as we do. 😂

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

Average men shy away from adversity Shoot for extraordinary, Because doing the difficult, but right thing will always lead you to a better sense of self worth, But a good way to train this type of mentality is weight lifting.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@FitFounder People only tell themselves it’s dangerous to lift weights because it’s easier to lie to themselves instead of lift the weights

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Dave McIntosh

1 year

@tyromper Very inspirational. It starts with a choice. Anything is possible when you see there’s better a better way.

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Dave McIntosh

6 months

@Tim_Denning Same, except my seminar was a birthing room and my walking on fire was learning to parent.

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Dave McIntosh

21 days

I gave a little of my soul for this one. It’s all worth it in the long run. If you’re not doing hard shit, then who’s going to save you from yourself?

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

What are your weightlifting goals? My first goal is to •snatch what I currently clean •clean what I can currently squat •squat what I can currently deadlift •and deadlift my man card back from my wife If your goals are shit, your outcome will be shit. Shooting for the

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Dave McIntosh

10 months

@Culture_Crit The four agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz ! Loved it, so simple yet very profound.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Weighed in at 182 pounds Saturday morning, Then smoked a 225 pound snatch. Weight is steadily going down and strength is staying where I want it. You have good days, and bad days, but don’t let the bad days ruin the good days.

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

@MenMoneyMindset Sometimes we need to feel rock bottom before we can find the right direction upward. These just happen to be the catalyst to life changing events.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@ML_Philosophy Being able to identify, adapt, and grow. I believe intelligence is our capacity for learning, so adapting to new learning is a huge indicator as well.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

In case you all were wondering, It is still my goal to out lift my kid and grandkids. Those little shits will have to earn my respect.

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Dave McIntosh

7 months

@wiseconnector It would have to Be whatever age I was when my daughter was 2/3, so probably 30. Nothing to do with my age, but her age.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

I haven’t done these in a while, So I was pretty damn excited when I got 245. I felt like I could have gotten 265 but didn’t want to push it. Still shooting for the day I can snatch 245, which probably isn’t that far out.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

You can’t win them all, But if you don’t try You’ll never know

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Here come the Irish… But also I couldn’t miss this opportunity to catch a sunset selfie!

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Dave McIntosh

10 months

Found out that my daughter learned how to play chess at school… What kind of dad would I be if I didn’t absolutely demolish her. So we played a game last night and I took every single one of her pieces just to prove that I love her. One day, she’ll appreciate that lesson.

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Dave McIntosh

6 months

Can’t lift heavy all the time right? Slow down, drop the weight, and dig in. Get that body moving!

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Don’t get comfortable with where your at, Fail, and fail again.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

Coming for that number one spot. Watch out @RealDJVest Getting those crossovers, a little at a time.

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Dave McIntosh

1 year

@tyromper The “disappear for 6 months” and “don’t tell anyone what your doing” comments always get me. Just be you and don’t worry about all the nonsense that is happening all around you. Focus on a weakness until it’s not, then work on another.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Use Sunday to prepare for the rest of the week. Plan your big tasks, Rest and recover, Meal prep, Relax. But don’t forget to exercise and take care of your body today.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

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Dave McIntosh

6 months

Had a great weekend! Tons of fitness stuff, time with family, great weather, thankful I get to do it again next weekend. What more could you ask for?

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Dave McIntosh

10 months

@wiseconnector You can turn a million into 50, But without anything that 50 is worthless. I’d take the milli

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Dave McIntosh

15 days

If you think it’s all down hill after 30, You’re mistaken my friend. This is me at 38.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Work in progress. I’m flawed, this lift is flawed, But that doesn’t mean give up. I hope you’re having the best day possible out there!

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@FitFounder Tough, I’d say I’m a little of both. Subconsciously I tell myself I can have a little extra carbs when I’ve worked out, but typically I have to eat healthy to supply my workouts.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

Sometimes you just need a layer of difficulty to bust through a plateau Don’t sleep on the power of pushing through adversity

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Dave McIntosh

8 months

If this post gets 100 likes, I’ll go to the gym today. F^ck that, I’m going anyway but I’d like to see if 100 people would still try to offer encouragement.

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

Some days you feel great Some days are a grind. Today was a grind, but it was my wife’s birthday That’s why she made the cut today instead of my fail video.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Just a reminder, You’ve got all the power, strength, and support to kick todays ass. It starts with you!

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Dave McIntosh

10 days

Good morning to all the dads who wake up at 5 am to workout while the family is sound asleep. I see you putting in the work!

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

After seeing @bryk_squuaadd crushing some paused deadlifts, I thought I’d try them out. Pausing on the way up AND down is a game changer! Highly recommend!

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Overcorrect, Almost like when your car is sliding. I tried to step back to control the overhead and almost fell backwards lol.

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Dave McIntosh

1 month

My sunset on my ride home from coaching last night. It’s funny, I never noticed this type of thing until I was an adult. Makes me feel like I’ve actually matured a little bit in my life to be able to notice the beauty all around me. Some forget to stop and smell the roses.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

Can’t get enough of this! Makes the hard days seem like a breeze.

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Dave McIntosh

28 days

It’s a great day to stretch out those legs. I took it easy on my feet at work, so I decided hit the pavement for a 5k. Man it felt good!

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Dave McIntosh

28 days

Good morning and Happy Friday to everyone, Except those of you who put the toilet paper roll under. We all know it goes over.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

Always have an exit plan If you’re going heavy without a spot, it is imperative that you know how to fail. There’s nothing fancy about it, if you get stuck under a heavy barbell with no one to help, Just drop it behind you.

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

Did legs today, I finished it out with goblet squats with a hip circle. Edited for time, but this is the last 20 or 30 seconds. I set the 50 pounder down after a minute. If your face doesn’t look like this at the end of your workouts, Step up your game

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Dave McIntosh

6 months

You don’t always have to lift heavy, But it definitely feels good!

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@FirstDoctor Find someone who’s willing to help where you need it and don’t be afraid to ask for it.

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

In your own words, Why is losing weight harder than gaining weight?

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Dave McIntosh

15 days

Stay on those weaknesses fellas. Don’t have to get ready if you stay ready! Let’s goooo!

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Dave McIntosh

10 months

@ML_Philosophy And then gaslight you because they don’t get their way! Shut them out and don’t look back.

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Dave McIntosh

11 months

@ZubyMusic It’s almost like they don’t want to get rid of them. I feel like as a small account, every other like and follow I get is a bot, but as a newbie, I can’t always tell the difference.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

This is 37

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9 months

This is 30

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

@wiseconnector Definitely number 3. You can conquer the world with a good view and a good workout.., The tacos and tequila are just icing on the cake. And what I mean by that is dump out the tequila and eat the hell out of the tacos.

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Dave McIntosh

1 month

Looking like I just got out of a swimming pool. But either way, get out there and put in the work homies.

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

Now that the weekend is here, How will you stay on track with your fitness goals? What steps will you take to avoid temptations?

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Dave McIntosh

5 months

I’ve been in a caloric deficit lately and have been feeling decent… But my lifts are struggling. So I’ll switch things up just a bit with both my training and my nutrition. Nothing crazy though… It’s ok to adjust the plan after a few weeks of feedback.

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Dave McIntosh

9 days

Where you at on meeting your goals? But more importantly, what steps are you taking to reach them?

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

Catch the sunrise while getting your steps in, You won’t regret it.

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Dave McIntosh

2 months

I am glad I was always athletic, because the working out I did as a kid was terribly unorganized and too sporadic. Knowing what I know now, I could have been jacked in high school. I’d be light years ahead of where I am now. Anyone else?

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Dave McIntosh

5 months

Can you do a body weight snatch? How about two?

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

The little one wanted to get a workout in today, unfortunately the wife had to leave early to go to lunch. Show them the way, give them the tools, and they’ll always find the strength through adversity.

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Dave McIntosh

7 months

It’s a great day to hit the gym and better yourself.

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Dave McIntosh

14 days

Happy Friday! You’ve got the power, control, and support to make big things happen today! Get after it.

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Dave McIntosh

9 months

@wiseconnector Having no cares in the world, except for those street lights coming on.

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

Just take the first step, It might be the start of something great.

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Dave McIntosh

5 months

Props to my wife for saving me on this lift in our matching crossfit open shirts from like 2018. (Totally unintentional by the way) It was just a little too much for me to handle.

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Dave McIntosh

1 year

When I started my fitness journey, I was clueless I felt lost every time I walked into the gym But I knew that as long as I kept walking into the gym, I couldn’t be stopped I needed accountability for this to worked Who’s holding you accountable Let me be your guy, hit me up

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

My heart rate was at about 2000 bpm here But it felt great to get some reps in with the rope. At this point it was 90 degrees and I was at the end of an hour weight training sessions so I was done!!

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

Show some love to the dads who are pushing 40 and in better shape than they were at 20. You are paving the way even if you don’t realize it!

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Dave McIntosh

3 months

Keep pushing barbells Can’t wait for Olympic weightlifting to start in the Olympics tomorrow! Super excited over here.

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Dave McIntosh

21 days

What will you do to shut down that inner critic? You’ve got enough haters, don’t join them.

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Dave McIntosh

4 months

How’s your morning going?

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