At least when you empty......Rock-its'!...from your drainage ditch.....they will be fiber rich---but a tad less during the glucose switch.
Best regards,
Chillen
That's a good one
The ChillOut Log
- Thread starter Chillen
- Start date
- Status
That's a good one
That's a good one
I have done better, LOL.
How are you ILM?
I = Intensive
L = Love
M = Master
lol
Best wishes
Chillen
To let everyone know that reads the COL, that the team journal with Gooch and I, has started. The status page (as I call it) is still work in progress, and we have some rough edges and some growing pains to go through yet.
The journal is going to be slightly different than what you are used to.
Link is here:
http://training.fitness.com/team-jo...-calorie-busten-furnace-37493.html#post348000
I will be posting the "thoughts for the day" from time to time, still, in th COL as always, and occasionally miscellaneous thoughts reference the new journal, and other things as they come up.
Have a great day!
Best wishes
Chillen
The journal is going to be slightly different than what you are used to.
Link is here:
http://training.fitness.com/team-jo...-calorie-busten-furnace-37493.html#post348000
I will be posting the "thoughts for the day" from time to time, still, in th COL as always, and occasionally miscellaneous thoughts reference the new journal, and other things as they come up.
Have a great day!
Best wishes
Chillen
I have done better, LOL.
How are you ILM?
I = Intensive
L = Love
M = Master
lol
Best wishes
Chillen
You know you're crazy, right?
That's why I luv ya!
December 10th, 2008: "Thoughts for the Day" (1)
Everyday I wish you the very best. I wish you much happiness, peace, joy, and personal prosperity.
"No man is free who is not master of himself." -- Epicetus.
What does it mean to be the master of yourself? Certainly, each one of us has demands that pull him or her one way or the other, until it seems that we are stretched in all directions. Does being the master of oneself mean that we ignore those demands? Does being master of yourself mean that you never listen to your spouse, your family, or your mother-in-law?
Nope. Being master of yourself goes deeper than that. It all has its root in attitude.
Being the master of yourself goes deeper than getting up when the alarm goes off, although that's an important first step. It means more than controlling your spending or eating habits, although that too is essential. It means more than exercising, even when you don't feel like it, or mowing the lawn when you would prefer to sit in front of the TV and eat cheese puffs.
It means, deep down, and to the core, a control -- a mastery -- of your basic emotions that drive your behavior.
First off, we must control self-doubt.
Many of us doubt ourselves, even though we are loath to admit it. "In his private heart, no man much respects himself," Mark Twain, an adept judge of human nature, wrote. Alexandre Dumas, author of such celebrated classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, put it even plainer: "A person who doubts himself is like man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convicted of it."
Self-doubt is a cancer that limits our future. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy, that forever limits us.
Second, we must control our view of ourselves.
The decisions we make in life are largely determined by the filters we use to judge reality. Few of us will ever be able to take a totally unbiased view of our abilities, because few ever can detach ourselves from our past. If we were able to judge ourselves by the same standards that we apply to our friends and family, we might be able to gain a better viewpoint. The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote the following (loosely translated): "Oh, that some power give us the gift to see ourselves as others see us." (The original is "Oh, wad some power the giftie gie us to see oursel's as ithers see us." I think I did pretty well.).
Only when we can make a reasonable, positive view of our abilities, will we ever gain the upper hand. Herb Cohen, who is billed as "The World's Greatest Negotiator," had an interesting take on this. Herb said in his tape series on negotiation that he tends to downplay his failures, or possibly blame them on other people. While it is important for us to keep a reasonably accurate view of our life and our abilities, it's also important for us to not shortchange ourselves, and we are wont to do. Keeping a positive spin on our abilities can make a major difference.
Third, we must be fair with ourselves. Being fair with an employee, doesn't mean constant praise. Sometimes, being fair means that correction where a change is needed. So we need to be fair with ourselves, even though that fairness may mean a rational set of changes that need to be made. Few of us are ever fair with ourselves.
Fourth, to master ourselves, we must master our emotions. Famed success expert Tony Robbins speaks at length about mastering our emotions. So many of us allow moods to control ourselves. If the day is bleak, we get bleaker. If the night is dark, we get darker. We take our emotions to an extreme, and never really become the master of our fate.
Fifth, to become a master, we must practice. By its very nature, Mastery requires practice. It requires work. It requires dedication, change, sacrifice.
Sixth, remember to protect yourself from self-pity. "Self-pity is our worst enemy," said Helen Keller, who had every reason to engage in self pity. "If we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in the world."
Seventh, practice occasional self-renewal. Like a blighted neighborhood, sometimes, you've just got to tear old things down in yourself, and build up something new. Too often, we let the dust of the world clog up the life of our soul. Sometimes, we've just got to do some dusting.
Eighth, give yourself a push. Set goals to work on the parts you want to master first. Choose the one area that is most standing in your way, and goal for a change. Set a specific, detailed goal, a date for achievement, then plan out your path to success.
Ninth, learn to like yourself. "I don't like myself," said Mae West. "I'm crazy about myself."
(Darryl R Gibson)
=========================================================
Come on brotha and sistas........
Be your own master of your personal development!
THIS ROCKS!
You have it within you!
YOU REALLY DO!
SMILE!
ALL OF YOU ROCK!
I wish ALL OF YOU the best in all that you do each and every day.
Look up.......you see that bright star in the sky?
THIS IS YOU!
Chillen
Everyday I wish you the very best. I wish you much happiness, peace, joy, and personal prosperity.
Being Master of Yourself (Version 2)
"No man is free who is not master of himself." -- Epicetus.
What does it mean to be the master of yourself? Certainly, each one of us has demands that pull him or her one way or the other, until it seems that we are stretched in all directions. Does being the master of oneself mean that we ignore those demands? Does being master of yourself mean that you never listen to your spouse, your family, or your mother-in-law?
Nope. Being master of yourself goes deeper than that. It all has its root in attitude.
Being the master of yourself goes deeper than getting up when the alarm goes off, although that's an important first step. It means more than controlling your spending or eating habits, although that too is essential. It means more than exercising, even when you don't feel like it, or mowing the lawn when you would prefer to sit in front of the TV and eat cheese puffs.
It means, deep down, and to the core, a control -- a mastery -- of your basic emotions that drive your behavior.
First off, we must control self-doubt.
Many of us doubt ourselves, even though we are loath to admit it. "In his private heart, no man much respects himself," Mark Twain, an adept judge of human nature, wrote. Alexandre Dumas, author of such celebrated classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, put it even plainer: "A person who doubts himself is like man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convicted of it."
Self-doubt is a cancer that limits our future. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy, that forever limits us.
Second, we must control our view of ourselves.
The decisions we make in life are largely determined by the filters we use to judge reality. Few of us will ever be able to take a totally unbiased view of our abilities, because few ever can detach ourselves from our past. If we were able to judge ourselves by the same standards that we apply to our friends and family, we might be able to gain a better viewpoint. The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote the following (loosely translated): "Oh, that some power give us the gift to see ourselves as others see us." (The original is "Oh, wad some power the giftie gie us to see oursel's as ithers see us." I think I did pretty well.).
Only when we can make a reasonable, positive view of our abilities, will we ever gain the upper hand. Herb Cohen, who is billed as "The World's Greatest Negotiator," had an interesting take on this. Herb said in his tape series on negotiation that he tends to downplay his failures, or possibly blame them on other people. While it is important for us to keep a reasonably accurate view of our life and our abilities, it's also important for us to not shortchange ourselves, and we are wont to do. Keeping a positive spin on our abilities can make a major difference.
Third, we must be fair with ourselves. Being fair with an employee, doesn't mean constant praise. Sometimes, being fair means that correction where a change is needed. So we need to be fair with ourselves, even though that fairness may mean a rational set of changes that need to be made. Few of us are ever fair with ourselves.
Fourth, to master ourselves, we must master our emotions. Famed success expert Tony Robbins speaks at length about mastering our emotions. So many of us allow moods to control ourselves. If the day is bleak, we get bleaker. If the night is dark, we get darker. We take our emotions to an extreme, and never really become the master of our fate.
Fifth, to become a master, we must practice. By its very nature, Mastery requires practice. It requires work. It requires dedication, change, sacrifice.
Sixth, remember to protect yourself from self-pity. "Self-pity is our worst enemy," said Helen Keller, who had every reason to engage in self pity. "If we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in the world."
Seventh, practice occasional self-renewal. Like a blighted neighborhood, sometimes, you've just got to tear old things down in yourself, and build up something new. Too often, we let the dust of the world clog up the life of our soul. Sometimes, we've just got to do some dusting.
Eighth, give yourself a push. Set goals to work on the parts you want to master first. Choose the one area that is most standing in your way, and goal for a change. Set a specific, detailed goal, a date for achievement, then plan out your path to success.
Ninth, learn to like yourself. "I don't like myself," said Mae West. "I'm crazy about myself."
(Darryl R Gibson)
=========================================================
Come on brotha and sistas........
Be your own master of your personal development!
THIS ROCKS!
You have it within you!
YOU REALLY DO!
SMILE!
ALL OF YOU ROCK!
I wish ALL OF YOU the best in all that you do each and every day.
Look up.......you see that bright star in the sky?
THIS IS YOU!
Chillen
I am going to take my in-law to the wound care specialist this morning, and will post the "thoughts for the day" when I return. I have a lot of on my mind lately, and need to vent.
Hope your day goes great today, and wish you all the best.
Wojo, I hope you and your family are doing well, and enjoying the holidays.
Best regards,
Chillen
Hope your day goes great today, and wish you all the best.
Wojo, I hope you and your family are doing well, and enjoying the holidays.
Best regards,
Chillen
Chillen...thanks for that, and the same for you and yours.
We're dealing with some health issues on our side as well. My wife goes in for surgery tomorrow afternoon. She has an enlarged thyroid gland, and the needle biopsy she had was inconclusive for ruling out the possibility of cancer. Tomorrow they will remove the side of her thyroid that is inflamed to determine if cancer cells are present. If not, they will leave the remaining side intact. If they find any trace of cancer they will remove her thyroid entirely. I'm taking time from work to be with her, and to take care of getting my son to all the places he needs to get to.
I wish for good news for your mother-in-law from the wound care specialist.
Thanks again.
Chillen...thanks for that, and the same for you and yours.
You are welcome, Wojo. And, thank you for your well wishes, as well.
How did the surgery go? My thoughts are with you, Wojo. Please keep me informed on how your wife and you are coming along. If I can assist you in some way, let me know.
I wish for good news for your mother-in-law from the wound care specialist.
Thanks again.
She goes once per week, and is pretty typical after heart bypass surgery.
Recently, my wife has been experiencing some migraine headaches and nose bleeds lately related to her fiber dysplacia (nasal area), and she had some tests done yesterday, and we are awaiting the results of that at the moment.
In addition she has been experiencing some facial swelling from tissue infection around the same area, and received some antibiotics for that.
She is something. After going to the doctor yesterday, and not feeling well, she goes outside (where its 10 above, despite my objections), and makes a snow angel in the yard, and spent about an hour making it. During the process, she gets a migraine headache, gets mad (about it), and still finishes her task at hand. An amazing woman.
Here is a picture of it, I took:
She, didn't know it. But, she was just making a replica of herself. I truly admire the determination and inner heart of this woman.
Please post how the surgery turned out, Wojo. I wish you and your family well.
Best regards,
Chillen
Last edited:
Good news to report. Shelly made it through the surgery just fine, and her removed thyroid gland is benign. They did not need to remove her left side, and it is expected...now that the damaged/enlarged gland is removed...to begin to better regulate her metabolism. She has been enduring chronic tiredness, and significant weight gain despite proper diet and exercise. That, and a very large lump on her neck. We're all heaving a big sigh of relief, and are looking forward to her being able to get back to her old self. They kept her overnight. I brought her home this morning, and she is resting comfortably...on the couch and on Percocet.
Chillen...the angel (both the snowy one and your wife) is incredible! It's difficult to tell from the photo. How large is it? (The snowy one...not your wife.)
We're all heaving a big sigh of relief, and are looking forward to her being able to get back to her old self. They kept her overnight. I brought her home this morning, and she is resting comfortably...on the couch and on Percocet. Chillen...the angel (both the snowy one and your wife) is incredible! It's difficult to tell from the photo. How large is it? (The snowy one...not your wife.
)
Last edited:
Good news to report. Shelly made it through the surgery just fine, and her removed thyroid gland is benign. They did not need to remove her left side, and it is expected...now that the damaged/enlarged gland is removed...to begin to better regulate her metabolism. She has been enduring chronic tiredness, and significant weight gain despite proper diet and exercise. That, and a very large lump on her neck.
That is just fantastic news!
With you by her side, she will get all the love she needs and do just fine. Chillen...the angel (both the snowy one and your wife) is incredible! It's difficult to tell from the photo. How large is it? (The snowy one...not your wife.
I am 5' 7", and the head of the snow angel is just above my chin but below my nose. So, its about 5'.
What's amazing is that it got above 36 degree this morning, and it was standing in the full face of the sun, and didn't melt.
When she got done, she says: "Handing the gift of love"
Yep......And, this is the reason she is as tough as piece of iron. There is something rarely built in this woman.
It just spoke "volumes" in the type of person she is with her medical complications.
I will never forget seeing her make this snowy resemblance of her love.
I wish your wife a speedy recovery, Wojo.
Best wishes,
Chillen
Last edited:
Pics
Chillen...you had requested some pics a while ago. I didn't forget. Here are a few pics taken this morning. Cell phone camera, so not the greatest quality.
One of the tattoo for ILM
You might recall that my primary goal was to get in shape so that I could do the things that I enjoy. Recently while on vacation we went on a zip line canopy tour. The tour started with a fairly long and vertical hike, and ended with a 75' rapel. The "old" Dave couldn't have handled the hike, let alone the rapel. Here's a shot of me on a zip line.
Chillen...you had requested some pics a while ago. I didn't forget.
Here are a few pics taken this morning. Cell phone camera, so not the greatest quality.One of the tattoo for ILM
You might recall that my primary goal was to get in shape so that I could do the things that I enjoy. Recently while on vacation we went on a zip line canopy tour. The tour started with a fairly long and vertical hike, and ended with a 75' rapel. The "old" Dave couldn't have handled the hike, let alone the rapel. Here's a shot of me on a zip line.
Your welcome.
By the way, I answered some questions in your other thread.
If you want a huge amount of material (other than what I sent already)......to explode your brain cells with insane smartness
.....just ask, and they are yours, brotha. I have many more I could send your way, to begin your New Year with numerous mind-riches! Your New Year is going to begin......RIGHT! This just ROCKS-OUT!
COME ON!..........Frigggggggggggggggen ROCK-OUT!
Best wishes,
Chillen
Last edited:
Chillen...you had requested some pics a while ago. I didn't forget.
One of the tattoo for ILM
You might recall that my primary goal was to get in shape so that I could do the things that I enjoy.
These pics are just fantastic, Wojo. This is what it is about. Being in shape to enjoy your family, and being physically capable of doing things you enjoy. In the end, what matters the ultimate most, is what makes one happy and personally content: THIS ROCKS!
It ROCKS-HARD! Dad, must be in shape to keep up with the younger, rambunctious little ones!
Shooooooot, I wouldn't have the balls to do that, even if I were in shape, LOL. You have bigger balls then me bud! LOL
I like my feet firmly planted on the ground, thank you very much. Where were these pics taken from?
Keep up the good work Wojo. You have the right mind set and heart is definitely in the correct place. Much respect your way----YOUNG MAN!
Best wishes
Chillen
Last edited:
Everyday I wish you the very best. I wish you much happiness, peace, joy, and personal prosperity.
Being Master of Yourself (Version 2)
"No man is free who is not master of himself." -- Epicetus.
What does it mean to be the master of yourself? Certainly, each one of us has demands that pull him or her one way or the other, until it seems that we are stretched in all directions. Does being the master of oneself mean that we ignore those demands? Does being master of yourself mean that you never listen to your spouse, your family, or your mother-in-law?
Nope. Being master of yourself goes deeper than that. It all has its root in attitude.
Being the master of yourself goes deeper than getting up when the alarm goes off, although that's an important first step. It means more than controlling your spending or eating habits, although that too is essential. It means more than exercising, even when you don't feel like it, or mowing the lawn when you would prefer to sit in front of the TV and eat cheese puffs.
It means, deep down, and to the core, a control -- a mastery -- of your basic emotions that drive your behavior.
First off, we must control self-doubt.
Many of us doubt ourselves, even though we are loath to admit it. "In his private heart, no man much respects himself," Mark Twain, an adept judge of human nature, wrote. Alexandre Dumas, author of such celebrated classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, put it even plainer: "A person who doubts himself is like man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convicted of it."
Self-doubt is a cancer that limits our future. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy, that forever limits us.
Second, we must control our view of ourselves.
The decisions we make in life are largely determined by the filters we use to judge reality. Few of us will ever be able to take a totally unbiased view of our abilities, because few ever can detach ourselves from our past. If we were able to judge ourselves by the same standards that we apply to our friends and family, we might be able to gain a better viewpoint. The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote the following (loosely translated): "Oh, that some power give us the gift to see ourselves as others see us." (The original is "Oh, wad some power the giftie gie us to see oursel's as ithers see us." I think I did pretty well.).
Only when we can make a reasonable, positive view of our abilities, will we ever gain the upper hand. Herb Cohen, who is billed as "The World's Greatest Negotiator," had an interesting take on this. Herb said in his tape series on negotiation that he tends to downplay his failures, or possibly blame them on other people. While it is important for us to keep a reasonably accurate view of our life and our abilities, it's also important for us to not shortchange ourselves, and we are wont to do. Keeping a positive spin on our abilities can make a major difference.
Third, we must be fair with ourselves. Being fair with an employee, doesn't mean constant praise. Sometimes, being fair means that correction where a change is needed. So we need to be fair with ourselves, even though that fairness may mean a rational set of changes that need to be made. Few of us are ever fair with ourselves.
Fourth, to master ourselves, we must master our emotions. Famed success expert Tony Robbins speaks at length about mastering our emotions. So many of us allow moods to control ourselves. If the day is bleak, we get bleaker. If the night is dark, we get darker. We take our emotions to an extreme, and never really become the master of our fate.
Fifth, to become a master, we must practice. By its very nature, Mastery requires practice. It requires work. It requires dedication, change, sacrifice.
Sixth, remember to protect yourself from self-pity. "Self-pity is our worst enemy," said Helen Keller, who had every reason to engage in self pity. "If we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in the world."
Seventh, practice occasional self-renewal. Like a blighted neighborhood, sometimes, you've just got to tear old things down in yourself, and build up something new. Too often, we let the dust of the world clog up the life of our soul. Sometimes, we've just got to do some dusting.
Eighth, give yourself a push. Set goals to work on the parts you want to master first. Choose the one area that is most standing in your way, and goal for a change. Set a specific, detailed goal, a date for achievement, then plan out your path to success.
Ninth, learn to like yourself. "I don't like myself," said Mae West. "I'm crazy about myself."
(Darryl R Gibson)
=========================================================
Come on brotha and sistas........
Be your own master of your personal development!
THIS ROCKS!
You have it within you!
YOU REALLY DO!
SMILE!
ALL OF YOU ROCK!
I wish ALL OF YOU the best in all that you do each and every day.
Look up.......you see that bright star in the sky?
THIS IS YOU!
Chillen
Bravo ! !
Excellent post Chillen ! (Agree 100%)
Thank you for taking time to write these things :biggrinsanta::biggrinsanta::biggrinsanta:
Wildapple
These pics are just fantastic, Wojo. This is what it is about. Being in shape to enjoy your family, and being physically capable of doing things you enjoy. In the end, what matters the ultimate most, is what makes one happy and personally content: THIS ROCKS!
It ROCKS-HARD! Dad, must be in shape to keep up with the younger, rambunctious little ones!
Thanks...high praise indeed coming from you.
I'm not done...not by a longshot...but I am feeling so much better than before I started. Shooooooot, I wouldn't have the balls to do that, even if I were in shape, LOL. You have bigger balls then me bud! LOL
Where were these pics taken from?
We were about an hour into the mountains, north of the cruise port in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico.
My wife and my 15 year old son did this with me. My wife is seriously afraid of heights, but she didn't back down. With surgery, and the possibility of cancer, staring her in the face at the return from vacation she was determined to overcome her fear and do something outside of her comfort zone. All three of us agreed it was the high point of the vacation. Thanks...and right back at ya. Hell...this is one of the few places I can go and still be called "YOUNG MAN!"
Christmas was good. Hope yours was too Jackie
. What did Santa bring ya?As far as the new year, well, I don't view it in the same context as many in the world around me. Wife and I are staying home and going to cuddle next to the fireplace, and just watch some movies for the most part. My son's are going to a non-alcoholic party with some friends of theirs. Yea, we are boring to most. We love it.
I am bringing in the new year right, with building upon my health and personal goal, and not poisoning it with drinking too much alcohol. Going to bust some arse in the gym, and start my carb cycle down period the next couple of days. While most are recovering New Years day (and subsequent), I will be hitting the gym, and keeping my diet throughout. I received a case of Salmon Steaks and a case of lean Bison steaks for Christmas, and these are going to be my main protein the next few days. I have eliminated my beloved Natty Peanut Butter, in favor of some other healthy fatty oils/foods, and most carbohydrates (that are allowed) will come from non-starchy sources, veggies, etc. Currently I am right schedule as far weight increase. I'm sitting at about 171/172 (about 10% BF, or up about 2%), and still fit very comfortably in 30" jeans/pants. Most of the weight increase is water from the carbohydrates/Creatine Matrix. Once the water starts to vacate a little bit, I will see a more accurate picture of the weight increase since late October 08. In the next few weeks (or so) when I hit 180 (and about 12%), I will post some pics of what I look like, being a bit fatter
)).What are your plans for New Years? Again, I hope you had a very enjoyable Christmas.
Oh.........."ROCK-IN" the New Year, Young lady!
Best regards,
Chillen
Bravo ! !
Excellent post Chillen ! (Agree 100%)
Thank you for taking time to write these things :biggrinsanta::biggrinsanta::biggrinsanta:
Wildapple
You are welcome, Wild Apple.
Hope your Christmas was great and you have a good New Year holiday.
ROCK ON!
Best wishes
Chillen
- Status