No more junk food.
In the words of our favorite '90s boyband… “Bye, bye, bye.” Others should reward you with a gold star on how many occasions you order a salad when your friends are gorging on carb loaded goodness. A healthy diet means more energy to kick your opponent’s ass, so although we’d really love to say yes to that slice of gooey, cheese pizza, we’d rather nibble on our lettuce instead.
Ain’t nobody f*cking with my clique.
Can I say squad goals? Every boxer has a family of boxers that understands the struggles of training. They will help you kick ass when you’re in trouble (not saying you can’t kick ass all by yourself, but having backup is always nice!), they’ll also eat loads of chicken, broccoli, and carrots with you on the daily (look back at No. 1).
Yes, I am training to beat someone’s face in, but no, I pinky promise I’m not violent nor do I have anger management problems
When you first meet someone and tell them you are a boxer, they automatically ask you to infamously punch them as hard as you can. First of all, I know I’m a girl but I can probably knock you out. Secondly, I would really just rather finish this drink and talk about sports, dogs, or y’know, have a "normal person" conversation.
Run Forest, run.
Let’s get real, cardio is our frenemy. Yet no matter how much we try to escape, we always run back to it. Even if our hook was as precise as Floyd Mayweather Jr., without the stamina to last multiple two minute rounds in the ring, I can promise that you will lose. That’s why every boxer knows the importance of running every last stair, sprint, or drill.
I heard you the first time coach.
As much as you think I didn’t hear you the first 30 times, I promise I know you want me to do fifty more machine gun punches, work on my defense, and jump rope for another three minutes. I’m exhausted and ready to go home but I know you believe in me and because of that, I will make you proud.
Where are my mitts?
When you’re training, holding mitts to your chin is second nature. Whether it be shadow-boxing or hitting combos, your mitts are constantly stuck to your face. For the next few months, they are your hands, so if it doesn't feel like you need to go to the hospital to get them surgically removed, you ain't doing it right.
"It's the thrill of the fight, Risin' up to the challenge"
Truly, the best part about training is the fight. Knowing you put all your mental and physical strength into one sport your passion the past few months for that one night teaches you that you are stronger than you know. All the aches, all the blood, all the bruises were worth it because you fought, you won, and you are a badass.
