Using "these" times to better myself

[SampsonandDelilah]

I was like 16 weeks without doing anything. I thought I was taking it easy (pussy weights) and holy shit. I had muscles hurting that I forgot existed. LOL
Everyone will make it back because that’s what we do.
I understand you. I doubted myself... can I still do this??
Fuck yes I can. The new and improved version is about to begin. We are not quitters despite what is thrown our way.
It also gives me relief from the stinking Covid talk. LOL


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Couldn’t agree more. I’m just trying to figure out if my “T Rex” arms should try to do an arm workout or back, or I just blow the whole body up and do some light legs. Sadly my wheels are still sore from the hike I did Saturday.

Oh well, no pain no gain!

Water and gentle stretching as suggested today too!

You’re a beast Charger and supported. You too BG, Boyd and AG!

Mod squad of old beat up dudes making their way back! Someone turn on “Glory Days” by the Boss and lets get this shot going...

[SampsonandDelilah]

How did those hamburgers treat you? I eat fast food burgers ~ 6-8 weeks and the aftermath is..... disgusting. Don't touch them again until I forget what it does to me.

I’ll be honest, they were pretty damn delicious, my whole diet had been so boring (haven’t had a steak since March) and for whatever reason I was craving a classic single from Wendy’s.

Had it been Mickey D’s, I’d probably still be in the bathroom. The two singles were good though! I ate them plain which helped and also that I was starving after a workout. My whole digestion system is jacked still so I probably didn’t notice them as much, lol.

I’m with you though, fast food seems like a good idea until I eat it and then I’m gurgling and swearing it off for life

[ghettoboyd]

Once five guys opens again I’m so there I’m craving that grease lol...ohh and the fries...

[almostgone]

I’ll be honest, they were pretty damn delicious, my whole diet had been so boring (haven’t had a steak since March) and for whatever reason I was craving a classic single from Wendy’s.

Had it been Mickey D’s, I’d probably still be in the bathroom. The two singles were good though! I ate them plain which helped and also that I was starving after a workout. My whole digestion system is jacked still so I probably didn’t notice them as much, lol.

I’m with you though, fast food seems like a good idea until I eat it and then I’m gurgling and swearing it off for life

Ah, that's my problem; I'm a glutton I usually get 2 doubles but usually only finish ~ 1.5 of them. Like you, I get that craving and it's on, either @ Wendy's or 5 guys.

[Fluidic Kimbo]

You guys are killing me here...... later today I'm going down to the butcher to get 350grams lean beef mince to make two burgers in sesame seed buns. I might put diced onion through the mince too.

[SampsonandDelilah]

Once five guys opens again I’m so there I’m craving that grease lol...ohh and the fries...

5 guys is the shit! I was just too lazy to walk inside, the drive through was calling my name.

Oh man, the fries! I made a mistake of ordering their large once, it’s was like 3 pounds of French fries (Ronnie Coleman style portion of spuds, lol).

AG, those doubles will get you!

[< <Samson> >]

That’s plan now - better myself & don’t get sick or die

Prob is that it’s self change - I haven’t wanted to change myself for a long time. But, I suppose - when this Corona shit hit, I def went on a tad too strong of a bender - but, now - shit, I’m officially over so many things & still focusing on doing a better job keeping my head out of the gutter - fuck, so much harder than it is said


I guess I personally needed all of that - but, damn - it’s been a rough ride. . . At this point, I just want this shit to blow over well

[BG]

5 guys is the shit! I was just too lazy to walk inside, the drive through was calling my name.

Oh man, the fries! I made a mistake of ordering their large once, it’s was like 3 pounds of French fries (Ronnie Coleman style portion of spuds, lol).

AG, those doubles will get you!

My wife and I used to order a large each, I would try to eat the all.......waste not want not

Boy I want some 5-guys

[BG]

That’s plan now - better myself & don’t get sick or die

Prob is that it’s self change - I haven’t wanted to change myself for a long time. But, I suppose - when this Corona shit hit, I def went on a tad too strong of a bender - but, now - shit, I’m officially over so many things & still focusing on doing a better job keeping my head out of the gutter - fuck, so much harder than it is said


I guess I personally needed all of that - but, damn - it’s been a rough ride. . . At this point, I just want this shit to blow over well

Hahaha I went on a little one myself and that was what got the ball rolling.......nothing like a nice bender to give you a reality check !

[BG]

Expect a lot of DOMS.
No need to kill yourself right out of the gate.
Muscle memory will bounce you right back.

Yes sir agreed, Ive been hitting my core also and what a difference, I was dealing with a sore lower back for 2-3 days after I rode every weekend.

[BG]

I can barely lift my phone to reply...


The Dog jinxed me, lol. Damn DOMS is no joke

Baby steps. Me and you Charger, let’s do it. Bite sized portions brother

I was going to say that was some workout!!

[almostgone]

You guys are killing me here...... later today I'm going down to the butcher to get 350grams lean beef mince to make two burgers in sesame seed buns. I might put diced onion through the mince too.

5 guys is the shit! I was just too lazy to walk inside, the drive through was calling my name.

Oh man, the fries! I made a mistake of ordering their large once, it’s was like 3 pounds of French fries (Ronnie Coleman style portion of spuds, lol).

AG, those doubles will get you!

My wife and I used to order a large each, I would try to eat the all.......waste not want not

Boy I want some 5-guys

If it make y'all feel better, I just ate 2 pieces of Popeyes fried chicken, I rarely eat deep fried food although I love it. Just had a Dr. appointment today for refills so I was celebrating.

Anyway, I think there's a price to be paid here in a little bit.

[< <Samson> >]

Hahaha I went on a little one myself and that was what got the ball rolling.......nothing like a nice bender to give you a reality check !

I suppose, huh


Rock bottom to myself reaches quickly - Being, lit isn't acceptable to me on a regular basis < not any more, I walk over things that I use trip on - but, with a ton of effort


It's hard af to keep everything we have going on rn together - I just make it look easy. . . . If I stop & think about it too long it just gets worse. . . . Trying my best to use this time for something positive. . . But, man oh man - the demons I deal with

[BG]

I hear ya, I consider myself at "pro" status these days when it comes down to getting down. It was a while since last time and I had an itch. I just feel like shit for days and then it takes me another week to get my stomach right..........so I dont go to far.

Ya for sure, demons suck, they seem to hang on and not let go.

I suppose, huh


Rock bottom to myself reaches quickly - Being, lit isn't acceptable to me on a regular basis < not any more, I walk over things that I use trip on - but, with a ton of effort


It's hard af to keep everything we have going on rn together - I just make it look easy. . . . If I stop & think about it too long it just gets worse. . . . Trying my best to use this time for something positive. . . But, man oh man - the demons I deal with

[SampsonandDelilah]

Made it through back today.

4 exercises - 4 sets each

Sets of 10, 10, 8, 6

Lat pull downs

T bar row

Seated cable row with pause

Bent over rows


Went a little lighter today for sure and focused on form and squeeze. Still humbling but I was there!


The air of positivity around here lately has been refreshing, any one else noticing the difference?

[< <Samson> >]

I hear ya, I consider myself at "pro" status these days when it comes down to getting down. It was a while since last time and I had an itch. I just feel like shit for days and then it takes me another week to get my stomach right..........so I dont go to far.

Ya for sure, demons suck, they seem to hang on and not let go.

Depends on the itch, mine root deep & at this moment seem quite life long - kinda like juice, here to stay

Just keeping them all in check seems to become a full time job at times

It’s aight - I take nothing back - so far, at least

[tarmyg]

The air of positivity around here lately has been refreshing, any one else noticing the difference?

Positive attitude, positive life. Pretty simple! Does not always work when shit comes raining down but choosing to see the better sides of life sure as hell is a lot nicer IMHO.

[kelkel]

Made it through back today.

4 exercises - 4 sets each

Sets of 10, 10, 8, 6

Lat pull downs

T bar row

Seated cable row with pause

Bent over rows


Went a little lighter today for sure and focused on form and squeeze. Still humbling but I was there!


The air of positivity around here lately has been refreshing, any one else noticing the difference?

Nice. Take it easy though and listen to your body.

[BG]

I take nothing back - so far, at least

We cant dwell on the past, it just stops us from progressing in the future, I did it for 37 years. We need to just take good from the bad.

[BG]

OK A-HOLES!! Ended up at 5 guys, NO shit food talk anymore

Had a good work out yesterday, went to the doc's and was weighed, 200lbs, down from a soft 213. When I was BB'ing I hovered between 215 and 223 at under 10%. So suffice to say my 216 soft was bad.

I cant believe how much just complimenting my wife has helped us so much, put up a shelf she has wanted for a long time and she was happy.......Im going to go for anal tonight!!!

[kelkel]

..Im going to go for anal tonight!!!

Just to be clear, you or her?

[SampsonandDelilah]

OK A-HOLES!! Ended up at 5 guys, NO shit food talk anymore

Had a good work out yesterday, went to the doc's and was weighed, 200lbs, down from a soft 213. When I was BB'ing I hovered between 215 and 223 at under 10%. So suffice to say my 216 soft was bad.

I cant believe how much just complimenting my wife has helped us so much, put up a shelf she has wanted for a long time and she was happy.......Im going to go for anal tonight!!!

5 guys AND anal?

Someone is gonna need a nap tomorrow

[BG]

Just to be clear, you or her?

Ill take what I can get at this point.

[BG]

5 guys AND anal?

Someone is gonna need a nap tomorrow

Yup things are good!! Im just worried about holding the greasy burgers in at work the next day if she's rough with me........

[SampsonandDelilah]

Yup things are good!! Im just worried about holding the greasy burgers in at work the next day if she's rough with me........

I’ll send you some of the pelvic floor exercises they’re making me do

[BG]

I’ll send you some of the pelvic floor exercises they’re making me do

Kinda funny but not

[SampsonandDelilah]

Funny not funny lol

[kelkel]

Funny not funny lol

Nope, not funny. It's a mental picture none of us needed.

[BG]

So things are good, feeling great, fat is burning off. I took what S+D said and just started doing some basic cardio type of stuff right here, sad part is I was doing jumping jacks and my shoulders are so shot I cant even touch my hands at the top. My right chest has atrophy because of my shoulder but it looks like its responding at least, but not at the same rate as my left, never thought there would be a day when I would be doing bench press with 25's just lying on the floor, but it is what it is......Im grateful.


Now this one is kinda blowing my mind, might show that Im a little cold, but just complimenting my wife or doing something small but thoughtful goes a long way, shes much happier and they are right when they say "happy wife , happy life". Still learning at 45........I kinda feel bad for her.

[SampsonandDelilah]

So things are good, feeling great, fat is burning off. I took what S+D said and just started doing some basic cardio type of stuff right here, sad part is I was doing jumping jacks and my shoulders are so shot I cant even touch my hands at the top. My right chest has atrophy because of my shoulder but it looks like its responding at least, but not at the same rate as my left, never thought there would be a day when I would be doing bench press with 25's just lying on the floor, but it is what it is......Im grateful.


Now this one is kinda blowing my mind, might show that Im a little cold, but just complimenting my wife or doing something small but thoughtful goes a long way, shes much happier and they are right when they say "happy wife , happy life". Still learning at 45........I kinda feel bad for her.

Taking inspiration from you BG! Been slowly working on my cardio game, being graceful to myself for not being the powerhouse I was in my past and going out of my way to look for opportunities to be kind and compassionate...it really shouldn’t be that hard!

I’m 45 as well and still have lots to learn!

[SampsonandDelilah]

Holy sh!t, Man-Beast! You sure they didn't give you 'The Hulk' treatment with the cancer meds?

And now I want a hamburger. Guess I know whats on the grill tonight...

Great work, though for real, brother!

Means the world Cylon...let’s just say the subsequent workouts were much milder. Came out like a cannonball day 1 and paid the price

Ya, the subliminal messaging of the hamburger is powerful. Lol.
I’d been off of red meat for so long and not quite ready to digest a ribeye, but a 1/4 # of ground deliciousness is another story!

[Test Monsterone]

So things are good, feeling great, fat is burning off. I took what S+D said and just started doing some basic cardio type of stuff right here, sad part is I was doing jumping jacks and my shoulders are so shot I cant even touch my hands at the top. My right chest has atrophy because of my shoulder but it looks like its responding at least, but not at the same rate as my left, never thought there would be a day when I would be doing bench press with 25's just lying on the floor, but it is what it is......Im grateful.


Now this one is kinda blowing my mind, might show that Im a little cold, but just complimenting my wife or doing something small but thoughtful goes a long way, shes much happier and they are right when they say "happy wife , happy life". Still learning at 45........I kinda feel bad for her.

Man I'm 34 and my right shoulder and both elbows are already messed up. Throwing a ball, forget about it. Any jerky movement kills my shoulder. I remember an old head telling me in the gym when I was 22 to be careful with the heavy ass overhead triceps I was doing, and the heavy shoulder presses. Now know why. Would be great to go back in time and lift intelligently, but when you're young, you think you'll last forever.

[BG]

Man I'm 34 and my right shoulder and both elbows are already messed up. Throwing a ball, forget about it. Any jerky movement kills my shoulder. I remember an old head telling me in the gym when I was 22 to be careful with the heavy ass overhead triceps I was doing, and the heavy shoulder presses. Now know why. Would be great to go back in time and lift intelligently, but when you're young, you think you'll last forever.

Same here, 15-20 years ago it was lift as heavy as you could, thats how you got big and thats what we did. I turned into that guy I swore I never would......"I used to bench this, I used to squat this". When I go back into the gym its going to feel weird not being able to do shit, it got worst and worst but now with almost 2 years of no training Im really starting over.

[BG]

Allright, I joined the crunch gym by my house, it wont be open until end of August but that gives me time to get a decent start so maybe I wont look so horrible when trying to get going again (Im not talking about how I physically look either). It hits deep when I get in there and my mind is 100% into it but my body just cant do it........it's the simple things too. But hopefully Ill figure a routine that will work for me, some machines, cables........girls dumbbell rack.

All in all Im very happy, my wifes nephew came over the other day and said I looked different, in my face........oh the little things that make us happy!

[Test Monsterone]

Allright, I joined the crunch gym by my house, it wont be open until end of August but that gives me time to get a decent start so maybe I wont look so horrible when trying to get going again (Im not talking about how I physically look either). It hits deep when I get in there and my mind is 100% into it but my body just cant do it........it's the simple things too. But hopefully Ill figure a routine that will work for me, some machines, cables........girls dumbbell rack.

All in all Im very happy, my wifes nephew came over the other day and said I looked different, in my face........oh the little things that make us happy!

A few years ago I was also out of the gym for a couple of years (did some crap at home here and there but not consistently). I bought a bench press, some dumbbells, and some bands. Trained at home for about 6 months before I was ready to mentally step into the gym.

You know how to do it, you've been there before. Gotta start slow and get that feeling back.

[Fiskevatten]

Great post and waaaaaay to few of these!
This was an AWESOME opportunity to adapt and try something new, but 95% of those around me used the time to
either drink a lot of alcohol or complain, or do both.

I don't know what I would have done if my opportunity wouldn't have presented itself.
I was in a horrible position at work with horrible people for horrible money, with too much pride to wanna
leave it all, head home, listen to my close ones to "get a real job", and restart ... AGAIN...

With the right words and the right time with the right people and I'm now CEO for the first time in my life.
I have met friends 3 days total in 4 months currently.
I feel that if they are my real friends they will understand and stay until I find balance.
Also had a battle with a co-owner as some of you know, which has evolved me even further.

With the above, I now earn enough to soon be debt free, open a second business, rebrand myself, and
most important (for me) of all - to finally be able to give back!

My battle now is to secure everything and be comfortable in my role, which I'm not.
I have a hard time delegating for feeling that I don't do my job, or too little.
And things can pass as fast as they come.
But I'll get there.

Get you ass of the couch and try something... anything!

I had zero experience, literally.
Learn as you go.

[BG]

Great job and dont worry about delegating, as long as you are doing it the best you can and as fair as you can you are being the best boss the people working for you can have at this time. Your doing all you can and giving the most to make others jobs as good as they can be while progressing yourself. Somebody will be doing that position whether it you, might as well be you. Couldn't really ask for much more.

Great post and waaaaaay to few of these!
This was an AWESOME opportunity to adapt and try something new, but 95% of those around me used the time to
either drink a lot of alcohol or complain, or do both.

I don't know what I would have done if my opportunity wouldn't have presented itself.
I was in a horrible position at work with horrible people for horrible money, with too much pride to wanna
leave it all, head home, listen to my close ones to "get a real job", and restart ... AGAIN...

With the right words and the right time with the right people and I'm now CEO for the first time in my life.
I have met friends 3 days total in 4 months currently.
I feel that if they are my real friends they will understand and stay until I find balance.
Also had a battle with a co-owner as some of you know, which has evolved me even further.

With the above, I now earn enough to soon be debt free, open a second business, rebrand myself, and
most important (for me) of all - to finally be able to give back!

My battle now is to secure everything and be comfortable in my role, which I'm not.
I have a hard time delegating for feeling that I don't do my job, or too little.
And things can pass as fast as they come.
But I'll get there.

Get you ass of the couch and try something... anything!

I had zero experience, literally.
Learn as you go.