Neon Steve

Vancouver island fam! I’m playing in Cumberland at the Wave tomorrow night 🥳🥳

I turned 37 the other day. I’ve never been a shirtless-selfie person, but I’m posting this because I’m proud of the work behind it.

Life with two little kids and a packed schedule doesn’t leave much room for “me,” but I’ve always tried to take care of my health — even if I don’t talk about it much.

Movement has been my therapy: cycling, mountain running, squash. Then the hip and low-back pain hit. Some days I couldn’t even lift my daughter out of her crib. I finally saw a specialist and learned I have a hip impingement. The prescription? No running, no road biking, no racket sports (or most other spots for that matter). Basically, no more of the things that made training fun.

So, at the start of the year, I pivoted and started hitting the gym. I set a goal: gain 15 lbs of muscle. I’ve weighed 165lbs my entire adult life, so I wasn’t sure it was possible — mostly, I just wanted something to work toward.

Today’s weigh-in: 182 …Birthday cake may have contributed a bit, but I’m officially past my goal! 🥳💪🏻🎂

EDMONTON FAM. I’m playing this January and not only is the night stacked but we also have a Shambhala ticket to give away 🥳🥳

EDMONTON CREW: I’m playing in January and not only is the night stacked but we have a Shambhala ticket to give away 🥳🥳 ⬅️swipe⬅️