{"id":3673,"date":"2021-03-08T15:58:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T22:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-556875-3996516.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3673"},"modified":"2023-10-24T07:05:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T13:05:06","slug":"bucked-up-transformation-kayden-craig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/08\/bucked-up-transformation-kayden-craig\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucked Up Transformation: Kayden Craig"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today&#8217;s transformation, we&#8217;d like to highlight the incredible fitness journey of Kayden Craig. Read on, enjoy, and you can thank us later for the (massive) dose of inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell us about your transformation and what inspired it. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have always been into fitness. It was a lifestyle. In 2015 I had an accident which landed me in a wheelchair. Never knowing if I would walk again, I quickly gained 100 lbs. I could not get the weight off. Even though I pushed myself to the limits, I&#8217;d lose a few pounds, but then gain it right back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"869\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/00544-image1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3681\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I finally decided to quit my 9-5 and open a caf\u00e9. That meant I needed to do everything I could to be mobile. I started going to the gym more, and went from only being able to stand for an hour to being able to be on my feet for a full shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have taken so many pre workouts in my time, and I would always plateau, get sick of a flavor, or just lose motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have been taking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/black-woke-af-high-stimulant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woke AF (BLACK)<\/a> consistently. I&#8217;ve broken my plateau, and I have more motivation in the gym than ever before. I actually get excited to take my pre workout (My favorite thing to do is mix it in applesauce). Tastes phenomenal. I am almost down to pre accident weight and, frankly, I feel amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was your goal? How did you reach it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get back to my pre-accident weight (to lose 100lbs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Woke AF (BLACK) has definitely been a staple in my routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I reached my goal by focusing on every aspect of that aforementioned goal: <strong>Focusing on exercise, nutrition and self care. If I had a bad day I didn\u2019t let it ruin my week. If I had a bad hour it didn\u2019t ruin my day. If I missed a protein shake I made sure to get the next one.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was your biggest obstacle and how did you overcome it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biggest obstacle was motivation, for sure. I didn\u2019t feel strong like I used to. I didn\u2019t like people staring at me in my wheelchair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding how I overcame that obstacle, I&#8217;d say that my new love for my Pre workout, as well as telling people about different ways of doing things, has been a serious driving factor. Those help keep me going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How has Bucked Up helped with your journey?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-556875-3996516.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BMC07446-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3292\" style=\"width:273px;height:340px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh Yes!!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/black-woke-af-high-stimulant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woke AF BLACK (Island Fusion)<\/a> is a must have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/buck-feed-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buck Feed Whey Protein<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-556875-3996516.cloudwaysapps.com\/supplements\/bucked-up-bcaas-muscle-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RACKED BCAAs<\/a> are staples as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes Bucked Up different from other supplements you have tried?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t get sick of the flavor and I love how it makes me feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you do for motivation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep telling myself, I\u2019m stronger than yesterday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I will often share my journey of being in a wheelchair to help inspire other. Truth be told, it inspires me too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly if I\u2019m not motivated I look back to where I was, and at how far I&#8217;ve come. That motivates me. My friends and family motivate me. My business motivates me.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are your favorite Bucked Up products and flavors?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/black-woke-af-high-stimulant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woke AF (BLACK): Island Fusion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/buck-feed-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buck Feed Grass-Fed Whey: Chocolate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/bcaa-racked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RACKED BCAAs: Pina Colada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was the one thing that most impacted your success? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s truly difficult to specify exactly what the <em>one <\/em>thing would be, because the following three have so profoundly helped me in my success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Support from my family, friends, and network people. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Being completely vulnerable and open about my journey.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remembering where I came from.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1936\" height=\"1936\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0c02d-image2.jpeg?w=1024&#038;h=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3680\" style=\"width:451px;height:451px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0c02d-image2.jpeg 1936w, https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/0c02d-image2-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1936px) 100vw, 1936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Any advice you&#8217;d like to give to people looking to start their own journey? *<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay with it; you are your own worst critic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might not see the results right away, but take pictures and put them in an album and forget about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay on a consistent plan, and, perhaps most importantly&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay WOKE (AF)!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to read more of these awesome and inspiring transformations? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-556875-3996516.cloudwaysapps.com\/bucked-up\/transformation-drew-abbott\/\">Drew Abbott&#8217;s transformation<\/a> story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s transformation, we&#8217;d like to highlight the incredible fitness journey of Kayden Craig. Read on, enjoy, and you can thank us later for the (massive) dose of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Tell us about your transformation and what inspired it. <\/p>\n<p>I have always been into fitness. It was a lifestyle. In 2015 I had an accident which landed me in a wheelchair. Never knowing if I would walk again, I quickly gained 100 lbs. I could not get the weight off. Even though I pushed myself to the limits, I&#8217;d lose a few pounds, but then gain it right back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":248249474,"featured_media":3680,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5189,13985],"tags":[39806,770215593],"class_list":["post-3673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fitness","category-health-wellness","tag-fat-loss","tag-fitness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/248249474"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3673"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3673\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}