Brometheus Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 How do you view your adventure? Link to comment
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cline Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 I'm not sure that existential angst by the successful is really solved by losing everything. Typing in boxing gloves is hard. Please ignore typos. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 I'm not sure that existential angst by the successful is really solved by losing everything. For fight club? No, not really. Real life? No, but I think there are events and circumstances that convince us that we must move from beyond where we're at to something new. I believe that suffering and "starting at zero" is a necessary point for the human soul to grow. I believe that my faith, my confidence and hope grow with each thing I'm given to fight through. Note: I'm not saying that I'm living in a dream world, it's merely my acceptance of reality is different. It's allowed me to embrace change and hard circumstances. 1 Link to comment
FortBacon Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 ...I believe that suffering and "starting at zero" is a necessary point for the human soul to grow. I believe that my faith, my confidence and hope grow with each thing I'm given to fight through. Note: I'm not saying that I'm living in a dream world, it's merely my acceptance of reality is different. It's allowed me to embrace change and hard circumstances. Well put Losing everything sure doesn't "solve" existential dilemmas, but it removes a lot of barriers and obstacles and "shackles" Great thread CB Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Losing everything sure doesn't "solve" existential dilemmas, but it removes a lot of barriers and obstacles and "shackles" Great thread CB Thank you! Yeah, there's nothing like a wasted year to motivate you...or a cancer scare. *shudders* Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah, there's nothing like a wasted year to motivate you...or a cancer scare. *shudders* I should say that I don't think 2013 was a complete waste of time. I've learned a lot about myself, how I like to live, and some glaring blind spots. I believe that changing my motivations through mindful eating, thinking and outsourcing things that I can't manage will prove to be worthwhile. Link to comment
cline Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Exactly!! You were not at w "losing everything" point. Shirt happened. You grew from it. But shit doesn't have to be existential or serious for growth. Everyday is an amazing chance for growth and development. Try mindful eating sometime...mind blower. Or really explore laughter. Or nothing and how you respond to sitting on a bus with no headphones, no book, nothing. Don't hit the snooze...you can grow from that!I hear you on the cancer scare. Remember, I'm old...been there done that. And I'll tell you what, cancer scare ain't shit compared to cancer and I knew better than to dwell on it like it was. So I learned, just like you, to keep on keeping on.Change and growth are possible every day, in every moment if you want them in your life. I think you are doing that right now!!! Plus, don't it make life grand?Life and discovery and growth do not have to come from drama, tragedy, or artistic navel gazing. Life is full of wonder and joy that leads to growth every day. 1 I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
FortBacon Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Exactly!! You were not at w "losing everything" point. Shirt happened. You grew from it. But shit doesn't have to be existential or serious for growth. Everyday is an amazing chance for growth and development. Try mindful eating sometime...mind blower. Or really explore laughter. Or nothing and how you respond to sitting on a bus with no headphones, no book, nothing. Don't hit the snooze...you can grow from that!I hear you on the cancer scare. Remember, I'm old...been there done that. And I'll tell you what, cancer scare ain't shit compared to cancer and I knew better than to dwell on it like it was. So I learned, just like you, to keep on keeping on.Change and growth are possible every day, in every moment if you want them in your life.I think you are doing that right now!!!Plus, don't it make life grand?Life and discovery and growth do not have to come from drama, tragedy, or artistic navel gazing. Life is full of wonder and joy that leads to growth every day.I REALLY REALLY like this cline Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Exactly!! You were not at w "losing everything" point. Shirt happened. You grew from it. But shit doesn't have to be existential or serious for growth. Everyday is an amazing chance for growth and development. Try mindful eating sometime...mind blower. Or really explore laughter. Or nothing and how you respond to sitting on a bus with no headphones, no book, nothing. Don't hit the snooze...you can grow from that!I hear you on the cancer scare. Remember, I'm old...been there done that. And I'll tell you what, cancer scare ain't shit compared to cancer and I knew better than to dwell on it like it was. So I learned, just like you, to keep on keeping on.Change and growth are possible every day, in every moment if you want them in your life.I think you are doing that right now!!!Plus, don't it make life grand?Life and discovery and growth do not have to come from drama, tragedy, or artistic navel gazing. Life is full of wonder and joy that leads to growth every day. Thanks for that. And I am! Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Monday fun day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRkqFihZBvc Squats 5 @ 653 @ 756 @ 85 [that last one...ugly. My coach laughed and said it was all about balance] Abs 1 set cable pulldowns2 sets hanging leg raises2 sets cable pulldowns Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Sometimes you just need to ask for things you want. Case in point...I've been working at my particular job for 10 years. Days off are based on seniority...so what did I get?! FRIDAYS. Tuesday's and friday's. [i wanted split days off, so don't wonder at my crazy ] I don't even know how to explain how happy this made me. I've had a huge grin on my face after meeting with the scheduler today. Link to comment
cline Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Sometimes you just need to ask for things you want. Case in point...I've been working at my particular job for 10 years. Days off are based on seniority...so what did I get?! FRIDAYS. Tuesday's and friday's. [i wanted split days off, so don't wonder at my crazy ] I don't even know how to explain how happy this made me. I've had a huge grin on my face after meeting with the scheduler today. THIS is a much bigger win than anything at the gym. Proud of you for asking. 1 I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 THIS is a much bigger win than anything at the gym. Proud of you for asking. I find requesting things like that...hard. You're right, major win. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 In other news, I've discovered why I've recently had sleepless nights: I had to do a new computer install and forgot to install f.lux. D'oh! [this is probably a sign telling me to spend less time on the computer] Link to comment
Crooked Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Sometimes you just need to ask for things you want. Case in point...I've been working at my particular job for 10 years. Days off are based on seniority...so what did I get?! FRIDAYS. Tuesday's and friday's. [i wanted split days off, so don't wonder at my crazy ] I don't even know how to explain how happy this made me. I've had a huge grin on my face after meeting with the scheduler today. Congratulations! Major major win for you. 1 Comeback Challenge Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Congratulations! Major major win for you.Thank you! I can actually go out and do things with real people on a weekend night. Amazing. Link to comment
cline Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thank you! I can actually go out and do things with real people on a weekend night. Amazing. Yeah retail and/or shift work makes life hard unless you are friends with people doing the same jobs or industry folks. BUT on the flip side, industry folks are a hoot and get the great food/drinks. I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Yeah retail and/or shift work makes life hard unless you are friends with people doing the same jobs or industry folks. BUT on the flip side, industry folks are a hoot and get the great food/drinks. True. We're all crazy. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Gym Bench press 5 @ 70#3 @ 75#15 @ 85# [so...this happened. This is supposed to be my "1rm" for max reps. Yeah, not my "1rm" anymore. Going to talk to coach and probably move 10#'s up next week. It's deload week next, so it's time for a weight increase.] T-bar Row 10 / 7 / 5 / 5 / 5 @ 25# Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Spent the evening at a paleo book signing [balanced bites and Primal palate]. Meeting authors is fun. You see a new perspective on everything. These are people who love food. Who love old cookware. Who cook like your grandmother. Who adore duck fat and keep ghee on the counter. Who hide liver in meatloaf. And y'know...that doesn't sound like a bad thing. In fact, it sounds kind of cool. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 My coach and I had a good discussion today... - I'm going to skip the deload week for this cycle, and do it the next one. So my new cycle will start on Tuesday, after doing ohp on monday. - I'm going to increase bench press weight by 10 pounds, not 5, since last night's...was insane. - I'm going to email him about ideas for max rep efforts, and we're going to switch around movements ala westside. Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Training session Deadlift 5 @ 135# 3 @ 155# 5 @ 175# [rep pr] Leg press 5x5 @ 90# Set #2 deadlift: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE1x0d2WMdk Max rep deadlift: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMAoHlhFK3U And the guy you hear talking in the background? Yeah, that's my coach. Link to comment
ORazor Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Boom! Nice! All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it. Current Challenge Link to comment
Brometheus Posted January 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Boom! Nice! Thanks! It was a good day for pr's! Link to comment
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