I worked my butt off to achieve a physique I was proud of for filming FRUSTRATED, a video we'll release later this year in May. I also took advantage of the tight abs and shot photos for new official merchandise items.
But it took one week of feeling comfortable, and I gained 5 lbs. I know what you are thinking, well that's not much. I'm extremely demanding with myself. I don't diet. My daily discipline when it comes to food and exercise is a lifestyle. In my industry, being camera ready is a must. And bipolar disorder type II tends to fluctuate toward depression, so carrying those extra calories and pounds was not fun. I had to manage it by sleeping more, so what happened? My global popularity went down.
As an artist, I'm among the most searched celebrities of all time. And being below the 100K mark is not my favorite thing. You can see how many people lost interest in my career by taking a week off trying to recover. Click on the image below to see the exact number;
While it may not be the end of the world, I'm back at my weight of 170 lbs this morning. Once again, I see the definition in my abs: I feel amazing, am full of energy, and working with my team. Lesson learned, Never get too comfortable with life, especially when it comes to goals.
