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Four Hour Body is the epitome of an Experiment of One. =) Obviously Whole30 is a lot more... generically applicable in that it's studies based, but we all know that studies are just a jumping off point for understanding yourself in context of the world as a whole, right? Haha. I like it, though. Lots of my strong and smart friends are basically in dietary agreement with Tim Ferris, whereas I prefer the W30 route because science. Both are super useful tools. And kettlebells are fucking boss, hahaha. And for what it's worth, I'd say sleep is as individual as diet. Do you feel rested? Does waking up interfere with your objectives? If not, then whatever. Your body is one of a very large number of evolutionary paths, so its tarits are either "right" or "wrong", and I like to judge based on what helps me succeed. =)

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Signature and all that.

Awaiting zee first status posts eagerly. =D

Haha. In all honesty, I imagine it's just because BHS isn't as flashy. And, yeah, I'd say it's technically way more difficult. Also, hope that nerd session is awesome! =D

Hahaha. Bottom. My bottom was shot from deep pause squats the other day. D= And I'm with everyone else on the steak and asparagus plate. <3

Nice dude. I'm definitely excited for your halfway and completion samplers. =D

Maaaannnnn... See, the only problem here is that I feel like a douchecannoe for flirting because I've got some pretty radical views when it comes to social structure and privilege. But there's just so much going back and forth. *shakes fist*

Good luck! =)

Don't even need to read the OP. Subbed. ;D (Which means I'll be reading it later today olololol)

Ermahgerrrrrrrrrrd I love acro skills so damn much. Very cool. Veeeeeeeeery cool. =D

Bahahahaha. Fantastic. I, too, often rub my beard for thoughts. But then again so do some of my female friends... who are certainly not bearded. Haha.

Very welcome. =)

ro>bhs is a combo I've never endeavored toward. I can roundoff tuck deeeecently well, but I've always 'mired tricksters who can bhs properly. And layouts are hot. Haha. I've never done one on floor, only on tramp. Some day...? =D

Woo! Positive cycles are indeed the way to go. Annnnnnnd strengthening that which is weak, most especially when it's un-sexy and boring like mobility and ligament work, is of the utmost importance. Super swell. =) Subbed for further motivation, and hopes of an extreme gardening video set to thrash metal.

Oh... and I found something today during some of my sanctioned free time at work. Something that... I shouldn't be looking at... but I can't quite help... The car I'm determined to have before I'm 30. Near me, low mileage, and for less than I'm used to seeing it listed. Oh, and it's the right color. And the right trim level (sat nav/etc). And it's even got the Titanium Package, which replaces the somewhat annoying chrome bits with blacked out bits, darkens the wheels and the mirrors a little, and makes it all really come together aesthetically. ...But even while I know I could afford it if I busted my ass and negotiated like a true master wordsmith... I shouldn't. D'= I shouldn't. But I can't tell myself I won't... yet... I think. Haha. If I bought it, my liquid assets to debt ratio would plummet, and even though I don't have any XP attached to that... ... Dire agony and First World Problems. It's so srs. Haha.

Whew. Lordy. Dyamond knows how to push a person in the gym. Definitely earned my 10XP STR. If I can even recall, we did: Bench Incline Bench Supine DB Flies Incline DB Flies Straight Bar/Cable Tricep Extensions (over and underhand grip) Overhead Rope/Cable Tricep Extensions Unilateral Lateral Cable Tricep Extensions Chest Press Varrying between 5x10 and 2x12, 2x10, 1x8. And last night I definitely foam rolled and stretched myself into success today, so +6XP DEX there. Oh and today was a pretty good day at work. +5XP WIS.

I chose Yoga/Flexibility, Planks, and Sprints. The first two because core strength + flexibility + balance = bigass, heavyasfuck lifts... safely. =) Neither of us are warriors, but the aesthetic you're going for is a very strong one, so... =D And then sprints because sprints are hard. And they tax your body like little else can. If you can do them like a monster without injury, then you'll deepen the adaptive response your body gives by pushing the negative stimuli that much further. And that, like heavy lifts, is for the aesthetic gains.

Hmm... I'm no running expert, but... If it's a bone bruise (I've gotten those from landing flips low on shitty floors; they're no joke) then it's just a matter of healing and not doing whatever did it again. Dunno about your shoes, but I'm sure a runner here will know what's up. However, if it's a tendon/ligament/muscle/tissue thing, then there's active recovery to be done! I'd imagine you'd want the pain to be gone before running again, but you should be foam rolling/stretching/strengthening the whole system of tissues surrounding the trouble spot in the meanwhile. =) .02

Subbed because tricking and parkour are sister sports and the vitriol between our communities is such dumb! And because finance goals are super important to me too. <3!

This is good business. Consider yourself followed. ...But not like, down an alley or anything. =O

One of the best motorcycle accessories I ever bought was the Ogio Mach 5. I really love that thing. It's not crazy spacious, but it's definitely bigger/more versatile than you expect and if you're frugal with your space, you can cram a ton of shit in there.

Yup. I had that problem. Had to turn off instant notifications and restrict my non-work-at-work time to three 30 minute blocks a day. Feels silly, but it works! Haha.

Also, I'm not sure where you are geographically (I'm assuming somewhere near Tennessee, or I just don't know how Nationals work, haha) but I want to trick together some day after the meet. =D My favorite training partners are the ones who can teach me shit, and I bet I'd learn a lot from spending time on the floor with you. =)

Keeping up that wisdom of moderation, I see. Good news that you're feeling capable, though. Making it to the gym and pushing for what you can benefit from, but no more, is always the key/challenge/nuance/fun of it. =D