New Years Resolutions ???

[Marvin Martian]

I agree it's a different feeling from lifting weights. I find I'm alive after running. Feels like I had five cups of coffee. After lifting I feel calm and confident. A psychiatrist wrote a whole book on how cardio is good for the mind called Sparks. Very dry reading but his determination is that doing something like running is an antidepressant, increases creativity and also makes your brain work better that's provable in testing.

Going to try to run 5 miles before work but I hate winter running. I will give it a shot. Hard to get out of bed to go running on a cold dreary New Jersey morning before work. I'm still doing slug runs but I hope to improve.

While I’m not much of a runner, the way I train I get a major cardio workout in (and I always do 30 minutes every day of some type of straight cardio - weights 3 days 4 rare max)
I 100% agree with you on the way it makes you feel. I cannot remember the study, but there was at least one that showed cardio / training is multiples more effective anti-depressant than even the strongest pills. They compared serotonin and dopamine levels and it was across the board definitive.

[falco]

Considering TRT.

[CalvinH]

Technically that would be...me!  Thanks, Calvin!  You are The Man!   

I can make exceptions 

[JustPlaneJane]

I am home now.  I stayed only 4 days and for some reason I thought you were out of town so I did not PM you.  Would it be permissible to check in with via PM when next I go?  I have to drive over again with one of my Laser Disc players to go into Phoenix to get a repair estimate done and my brother would probably come with me as sometimes I cannot drive well.   

I had wanted to ride my motorbike out there but that might turn out poorly for me. 
He just had two of his receivers refitted with new capacitors, lights, etc. at this place.  I told him about wanting to meet you and he said not this time as we also went to Tombstone to get some souvenirs for my three grandchildren!

Please let me know and thank you for asking!

Mr. Scott, I am “out of town”, my house here in AZ is a winter home and I live in Chicago full-time.

Although apparently I don’t “really” own my houses here, in Hawaii, or in Italy. The board retards are sure I just made that up because; I can afford a home in Paradise Valley, AZ, but I can’t afford to live with my mommy in Port Arthur, Ontario !   Hahahaha….what a tiny little retard.

Let me know when you’re here next and we can meet up.

For those too stupid to catch the sarcasm, I’ve sent photos of me in the PV house to Henda a long time ago. He still hasn’t come here to fix the loose pavers on the patio. He dates fat women.

[Dalnet]

Was thinking of taking up an adult learning course. Or maybe take up piano, again? Got all the time in the world, now.

[Dalnet]

I’ve been running a lot recently. Always did bodybuilder style cardio, incline walk, stairs etc.

Running is amazing. I never once felt accomplished after the 40 mins on the stairs. Just something that had to be done.

The feeling when your 3 miles into your 4 mile goal and having to talk yourself into finishing, finding mental resolve. Nothing else in the bodybuilding sphere has that effect.

I beg to differ. Seeing the striations and pump when you're well into a weights session beats any running endorphins, imo. Truly appreciate the effort you've put in as it's there in the mirror.

[Coach is Back!]

This year it’s all about business. Goal is to grow the Joe Local brand to several coastal areas around the country and in other countries (already had a couple of  distribution meetings while in Australia) and we’re in the process of a business plan dedicated to firearms instruction, the Second Amendment while integrating it with fitness.

[oldtimer1]

It should be to stop your drinking.
Obviously a drink problem

What kind of nonsense post is this? How would you know how much I drink?   I have a few drinks and I mean a few three times a week? If that's your definition of a drunk then all who consume adult beverages are drunks.

[oldtimer1]

I’m going to use an approach where I focus on other factors and see if they provide the end result of the physical change.

for example I’ll eat food up to 1pm-2pm and then stop because I want to improve sleep quality. The side benefit of this could improved control of calorie consumption resulting in weight loss without that being the main focus.

Doing weights as an objective for functional strength/mountain biking and muscle gets put on.

Doing cycling cardio 3x week to improve fitness, energy, lower BP and HR with the side benefit of better sleep quality, muscle fitness.

I showed my wife photos of me 4yrs ago at 83kg and I looked great. She is only worried my face will look gaunt/old. I’ll get a facelift perhaps lol 😂

I hate the way I look facially when I'm lean. I look much better with some fat in my face.

[Henda]

Mr. Scott, I am “out of town”, my house here in AZ is a winter home and I live in Chicago full-time.

Although apparently I don’t “really” own my houses here, in Hawaii, or in Italy. The board retards are sure I just made that up because; I can afford a home in Paradise Valley, AZ, but I can’t afford to live with my mommy in Port Arthur, Ontario !   Hahahaha….what a tiny little retard.

Let me know when you’re here next and we can meet up.

For those too stupid to catch the sarcasm, I’ve sent photos of me in the PV house to Henda a long time ago. He still hasn’t come here to fix the loose pavers on the patio. He dates fat women.

Haha makes wonder how many of these insults hidden in threads have missed. I wouldn’t even fuck a fat woman these days let alone date them, in younger days maybe (not dates though fuck being seen with a fatass). I’m being “forced” to get my passport by my friends this year so there is hope for the loose pavers fixed haha

[Goliathon]

I more or less fell apart during covid. It wasn't just covid it was working from home. At first it was the promise of infinite time to exercise etc. But in reality I just fell into a kind of depression.

I'm on the flip side of things now. I spent the last 4 years spinning my wheels, it sucked but the good news is I developed a mountain of skills I never had. I finally learned how to practice my guitar/learning french/learning to cook and eat clean.

At this point I feel like I have enough skills that I no longer have to look for new tricks and skills to get me forward. I made a long list of habits I developed during covid and had before covid. I'm at the point now where I don't need to do anything new, I just need to go back to all the things I use to do well.

Eating once a day, avoiding sugar like it's aids

Getting up at 5am every day

Biking 5-6 hours a week

Playing with a metronome and trying to get my hand speed up on guitar

Watching netflix in only french

Reading my French bible every night before bed

Not letting Sloth/Wrath/Greed/Lust/Gluttony/Envy/Pride hijack my day.

Staying off youtube/social media

Staying away from negativity, especially politics, a lot easier now that Trudeau is imploding.

Stop spending money on worthless indulgences like take out, take that money and go out more, going out is really affordable when you're just eating salads.

My next big step is getting an in person job and getting a gym membership so I can get back into the routine of working out on my way to work. (Life hack don't shower at home on work days it means you have to go to gym prework even if it's only for a shower).

[Goliathon]

Sure, for something like that.

But I've seen people say "I'm going to start exercising next year on Jan 1".....when it's November, and they should just start immediately.

Depends on where you live, in southern Ontario it's not a resolution as much as a plan for the winter.

Otherwise you spend the winter months waiting for the snow to melt.

No point in starting a winter routine when there's not a drop of snow on the ground.

It's also largely psychological, October to Xmas is my favorite time of year Thanksgiving/Xmas/Halloween etc. There's always something to look forward to and Xmas is usually when I'm spending money/taking vacations.

Spring sucks but atleast you can go outside, summer sells itself, winter is the only time of year I need to make a plan to not hate my life. Granted that means nothing if you live in the sunbelt.

[Henda]

I more or less fell apart during covid. It wasn't just covid it was working from home. At first it was the promise of infinite time to exercise etc. But in reality I just fell into a kind of depression.

I'm on the flip side of things now. I spent the last 4 years spinning my wheels, it sucked but the good news is I developed a mountain of skills I never had. I finally learned how to practice my guitar/learning french/learning to cook and eat clean.

At this point I feel like I have enough skills that I no longer have to look for new tricks and skills to get me forward. I made a long list of habits I developed during covid and had before covid. I'm at the point now where I don't need to do anything new, I just need to go back to all the things I use to do well.

Eating once a day, avoiding sugar like it's aids

Getting up at 5am every day

Biking 5-6 hours a week

Playing with a metronome and trying to get my hand speed up on guitar

Watching netflix in only french

Reading my French bible every night before bed

Not letting Sloth/Wrath/Greed/Lust/Gluttony/Envy/Pride hijack my day.

Staying off youtube/social media

Staying away from negativity, especially politics, a lot easier now that Trudeau is imploding.

Stop spending money on worthless indulgences like take out, take that money and go out more, going out is really affordable when you're just eating salads.

My next big step is getting an in person job and getting a gym membership so I can get back into the routine of working out on my way to work. (Life hack don't shower at home on work days it means you have to go to gym prework even if it's only for a shower).

Most of those resolutions sound like ways to make life suck worse

[Grape Ape]

Depends on where you live, in southern Ontario it's not a resolution as much as a plan for the winter.

Otherwise you spend the winter months waiting for the snow to melt.

No point in starting a winter routine when there's not a drop of snow on the ground.

It's also largely psychological, October to Xmas is my favorite time of year Thanksgiving/Xmas/Halloween etc. There's always something to look forward to and Xmas is usually when I'm spending money/taking vacations.

Spring sucks but atleast you can go outside, summer sells itself, winter is the only time of year I need to make a plan to not hate my life. Granted that means nothing if you live in the sunbelt.

This is just an excuse.  Put weight in a pack, get outside, and go.  F the weather.  You all have clothes.

[wes]

This year it’s all about business. Goal is to grow the Joe Local brand to several coastal areas around the country and in other countries (already had a couple of  distribution meetings while in Australia) and we’re in the process of a business plan dedicated to firearms instruction, the Second Amendment while integrating it with fitness.

Best of luck Joe!

[Donny]

This is just an excuse.  But weight in a pack, get outside, and go.  F the weather.  You all have clothes.

exactly this..i remember training under very primitive conditions for boxing training in the British Army.
Running in tracksuit wearing army boots running through tank tracks on the ranges. No excuses the harder the better.
was deep snow but i loved it. The fittest stage of my life.

[Grape Ape]

exactly this..i remember training under very primitive conditions for boxing training in the British Army.
Running in tracksuit wearing army boots running through tank tracks on the ranges. No excuses the harder the better.
was deep snow but i loved it. The fittest stage of my life.

Exactly.

It's not complicated - do the work, be consistent, reap the benefits.

[The Scott]

Mr. Scott, I am “out of town”, my house here in AZ is a winter home and I live in Chicago full-time.

Although apparently I don’t “really” own my houses here, in Hawaii, or in Italy. The board retards are sure I just made that up because; I can afford a home in Paradise Valley, AZ, but I can’t afford to live with my mommy in Port Arthur, Ontario !   Hahahaha….what a tiny little retard.

Let me know when you’re here next and we can meet up.

For those too stupid to catch the sarcasm, I’ve sent photos of me in the PV house to Henda a long time ago. He still hasn’t come here to fix the loose pavers on the patio. He dates fat women.

Will do so!  Thank you Miss Jane. 

[Primemuscle]

Anybody here got any resolutions for 2024 that they will probably discard in a week or two?   

There are no New Years resolutions from me. All they do is set one up for failure... in a week or two. 

[The Scott]

Sounds like it's time for a custom pimped out walker.

I asked for Harley Candy Burnt Orange and they said I'd be lucky to get red.   

[chaos]

I asked for Harley Candy Burnt Orange and they said I'd be lucky to get red.   

You can get some spinner wheels and a Dukes of Hazzard air horn installed.

[CalvinH]

You can get some spinner wheels and a Dukes of Hazzard air horn installed.

He could also paint it with Krylon...

[CalvinH]

My next big step is getting an in person job and getting a gym membership so I can get back into the routine of working out on my way to work. (Life hack don't shower at home on work days it means you have to go to gym prework even if it's only for a shower).

So you'd rather shower at the gym with other men then at home.


...Outed!

[Tapeworm]

He could also paint it with Krylon...

The bad guy from Voltron?

[chaos]

He could also paint it with Krylon...

I want you to know I had a buddy put some pinstriping over that top notch Krylon.