you are not alone. | 75 Hard Ep. 51 

i stopped being depressed after i got tired of not making the necessary changes from the things that contributed the pessimistic mindset. Depression is a waste of time and energy. Keep yourself busy with things that interests you. Also surround yourself with people who are a positive influence in your day to day life.

my gf of six years left two weeks ago and thats when i really started to watch you videos. You have helped me in the gym and in my spiritual life. Just gotta keep our heads up and continue to work on ourselves and keep moving forward.

Hey Alex, last year I was in a really really dark place. I didn’t know what to do and I was very vulnerable to it. I came across your videos. I had de realization, and severe anxiety. And you spreading your faith helped me reach Christ and I’ve learnt so much from all your videos. Much love man. I’m 19 now and listening to lions den almost every day. Thank you for changing my life. ❤

Just getting into the gym is the hardest part. Props for staying on the grind man!

Alex, I’m 32 years old and I can relate to so much of what you’re saying. I have OCD, depression, and anxiety. I agree with what you said about God delivered us from those identities, and mask. I also have my moments as well. I am going through a lot myself now, and I appreciate you sharing. You are really one of the only ones that talk about Jesus in your videos - and that is so awesome! Keep it up brother, dude I appreciate this video so much! Keeping you in prayer.

I love how you are walking the talk. Most gym influencers/motivational speakers speak about not giving up and doing hard things all the time but not all of them actually do hard things when they are in a bad state of mind. Thank you for making this video Alex, it helped me a lot.

The fact that I’m having a bad day rn and you drop this is touching bro, my car died on my last night had to walk 2 miles home and was not in the mood to eat or workout because the car dieing was like the last straw with everything bad I had goin on. But watching this makes me feel a bit better🙏🏽

bro keeps making me go forward. Thanks Alex❤

Realest stuff ever 💯

depression is a mindset that I got stuck in, just keep fighting and eventfully the way out becomes more and more clear.

I normally watch/listen to Lion's Den content, but happened to watch this one. I've been disassociating pretty bad for the past few weeks, trying to take steps against it...One of my favorite prayers to pray is "God, show me the treasures You've hidden in today." It helps on those hard days...I just start seeing how God cares about the tiny details in my day and in my life. He is present, He cares, He pursues. Thanks for sharing. God is good.

Keep grinding brother 💪🏼

Alex I appreciate you putting out content that really helps other people in this same journey! Love u bro ❤

I love how I can watch my favorite fitness influencer and grow closer to God as I talk to Him about what you talk about. It’s honestly amazing. I was praying for this when I first started watching you a few years ago🤍 Also, I’m proud of you for seeking to go deeper with Jesus even though you haven’t been feeling good emotionally. Thank you for getting it into the light! Now we can pray for you in this:)

thnx bro

I’ve been having a bad week fighting off depression… thanks for this one brotha 🙏🏽 good to know I’m not alone

Hey Alex you have inspired me to start working out love your content keep up the good work

never have i related to a video more. thank you so much for you influence my man. god bless

Good stuff brother . Love the content and vulnerability. That's what separates you from other influencers. Keep going brother. Big fan of your content

I love how you’re so humble man and you can be vulnerable with your audience. Keep up the content bro and God bless you

i did not feel like going today either but i got sick and didn't go for a week and i had no excuse today and i was tired but i still went and i feel so much better you inspire me a lot Alex keep it man

Thank you for the longer gym content, please keep it up.

I have chronic OCD. And people who are just very clean are constantly telling me how ocd they are and it’s soo annoying. OCD is a serious mental condition and usually the cause of severe anxiety and depression. If you have either of those you should talk to a specialist and see if you have ocd. Thanks for you video man! I’m currently going through a pattern of uncontrollable sad thoughts and I struggle everyday to control them…hard because I think most people can’t comprehend it. Your video made me feel not alone and help gave me a spark. Thank you

your the best man, to be this open when your down

thank you Alex I needed this.❤️

Thank you for being bold with your faith

💪🏽💪🏽 you video is background noise currently. But it’s the best type I’ve had in a minute thanks for being humble example of a guy I’m trying to look up to be like. Going through it, but I know I’m blessed… thank you for posting this video like genuinely it was needed in MY PERSONAL LIFE 6HOURS AFTER YOU POSTED All glory to god yours, mine, and the world.

Loved this vid man, I felt really identified with what you were feeling, always great see somebody fight adversity through god. Props to you Alex!! 💪🏻🤝🏻🤍

It is bold for you to come and and say this Alex! Just do things that make you happy tell yourself, tell yourself you are worth it. Even just taking a walk in nature for 30 mins, or meditation, change up your workout routine. Maybe even try a different form of exercise just for a more stimulation for the brain. For a bit

Hey Alex, thank you for giving so much advice and I'm going through a tough time right now, thank you❤❤

Glory goes to God, Alex that you are preaching God’s word with your platform you might not be getting millions of views, but God sees what you’re doing. God bless you, Timothy

Keep ur head up no matter what happens, always praying for you bro

Hey bro I’ve been looking for a Christian gym influencer and so far you the only one I could find I was just wondering if you have any videos where you talk about you combining your faith journey with you gym journey? Cuz low key I’ve been struggling to stay strong in both aspects at the same time.

Stay blessed Alex ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Luv u Alex your inspiring man❤️

Just because you are fortunate than most doesn’t make you any less human you brought me back to god inspired me to start my own gym and content journey keep it up brother ☝🏾❤️🙏🏾

I can really relate to you man love ur videos

Hey Alex, just want to say that you will get through what you have to go through, i'm also going through some stuff, stress, anxiety enc...but ay, if you got God on you're side then anything is possible you know. Wish you the best. And thanks for getting me into the gym, it really helped me alot to better myself. Much love.❤

Bro is literally awesome

Alex 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This video speaks directly to me, ive been struggling with emotions that feel uncontrolable, feelings of bitterness, and disgust, for zero reason at all. As a christian it bugs be deeply because were not supposed to have bitterness in us. Almost every night aswell, i reflect on my day and i just feel distraught because i can see how much ive messed up, and how pathetic my mind and sinful heart is, and all i can do is ask Jesus for help and forgiveness, and trust in him. Anyway, it helps seeing that other believers are going through these emotional and spiritual battles, and I fully trust in the Lord and that he will use every bad situation for his good.

This would've been a perfect lions den video. i love all your content regardless

Yo! Alex am getting baptized on April 21 at my church. Thank you for your videos❤

Thank you Alex I needed this, I related so much. I don’t feel God in my life right now but I know He is here and I trust in Him

Alex fam i have deal with anixity for a long time but if I wasn't hear with you i would been lost ♥️😔

I still get depressed but working out and talking to God has got me through it

gotta thug it out bro, praying for u alex

My best fitness influencer

can’t wait for Charlotte g

This was your realest video yet

Felt like shit today. This is timely. Good to know that the money goodies aren't the solution. Good job my dude. Trying to stay positive.

Love the content❤

Great vlog as always thanks bro take care bro.

Christ is King 👑

thanku alex

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bro just pray 🙏🙏. God always got you at all times

W Content brother🙏🏼🔥

Alex, you have been using God's gifts well, not only for your own benefit but for your followers as well. You help us remember that feelings are untrustworthy and they pass. What remains is our freedom of will, to sit and veg or get up and live. I'm sure there are days when getting out of bed is heavier than any weight you can bench but the strength of your faith, hope and love gets you up and going. Dont fret the down days if--and when-- they come. They will pass.And you will emerge bigger and better that before. Many kudos to you.

I get what your dealin with. I have ocd too, not the “being clean” one either lmao. I would love to talk to you about the tools that I have learned that literally saved my life. Any time you wanna get on a call I would love to help.

Nice 😊

I had to understand that situations that I wanted to happen so bad didn’t come out to happen, and I had to realize that I was lacking the patience cause Jesus saw something better, but my flesh saw the bitter in not being able to take those opportunities I thought were good for me, he saw better. I ask for his guidance everyday and ask him to forgive me when I fall weak in faith and trust.

Hey can y’all pray for me I’ve been going through a lot recently. I hope y’all have an amazing day ❤

This is literally me this couple of months thinking about marriage I'm 37 years old and turns out i got gamophobia. It causes me to have ED last December, anxiety and panic attacks. It's really hard to take action and move forward from it, really need advice or solution to this problem of mine 😢😢😢😢

Have you tried getting bloodwork? Hormonal imbalances can cause depression and anxiety or it could be certain things you’re eating

is it good to have 17in arms at 15, but your a major motavtion to do things when u dont feel like doing it!! Thanks Alex

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you should do workouts with your fans. Like once a year or every few months that would be cool to see.

Bro fell off I feel bad for him because I’ve seen his highest point of success but now it’s idk not the best but I hope it gets better Brodie love you

Thinking it's impossible to break through it

Have you gotten a genetic test before? I would recommend getting a cheek swab done and finding out what vitamins and minerals you're deficient in, because that genuinely depresses you. when your chemicals are all jacked up you feel awful. fixing my supplementation fixed my depression almost entirely, although there are still things that just bother me in general. check it out, see how it changes your life

Bro I love u. God has used you in my own life. Don’t claim depression and all that bro that’s how the enemy gets in ur mind. Seek the Lord and his presence and don’t overcomplicate the relationship with God that’s what I’ve been trying to grasp lately. Read 1 Corinthians 13 - Jesus’s love for you. He’s never far from you. Dealt with the same stuff and He’s delivered me and been able to use some of ur stuff to help me. Stay strong bro.

Determination might be the best (he’s basically David Goggins)

I think I have ocd I get the same obsessional thoughts all the time it’s been really hard lost my girlfriend etc

thank you ❤for being you bro and thank you for changing the fitness industry by spreading the word of our lord and savior Jesus

Bro I workout twice day everyday

Come to odin

Don’t let the devil get in your head he loves it Jesus wanted Man to be happy love a full rich life. Adam and Eve did sin now it’s a devils playground and he loves it. Don’t forget about Jesus. 🤠🤙💯💯💯💪💪💪 people … read the book if you don’t know . We!!!🎉🎉🎉On!!! I’ve got no fear !!!💪💪 it’ only takes one angel 💪

Maybe just go on a bulk

Bro your skin needs moisturizer! Love you tho bro, can really resonate with this video.

You don’t need religion to be happy tho pls just work on your self

Jesus loves You to anybody seeing this , don’t give up! Give your life to Jesus🙏🏼

You admit to taking steroids if u not natty I ain’t watching

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If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)

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Because I follow you, I find the thumbnail to very very good, but heads up, it could be seen as very insensitive.

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Dude has a beautiful place, cars, a woman who loves him and supports his faith. He’s a pseudo celebrity and has set him self up to be rather wealthy the rest of his life. And he still has hard days? What fear or anxiety could you possibly have

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