The ChillOut Log
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Haven't really posted my goals on here lol, just starting posting without introduction after I joined
Pretty much my goals right now are weight-loss and strength.
My exercise is pretty good, diet is my downfall though, always has been.
Right now my weekly exercise is pretty much
Monday - Rest day
Tuesday - Boxing class
Wednesday - Cycle class
Thursday - Weights
Friday - Cardio (machines at gym)
Saturday - Cycle or cardio
Sunday - Weights
And I do a whole body program for weights, not split. And pretty much my cardio will consist of 10 minutes on 4 machines (cross trainer, treadmill, rower, bike or stepper)
But yeah, this schedule definantly varies - like that pilates class was a one off instead of boxing. And sometimes when I have work all day I get tired (on my feet the whole shift) and I end up not going to the gym.
Also, I posted a question in the weightloss section to you (in the "I want to be lean" topic), and my question was - Is it bad to be hungry? When I restrict my calories, as expected, i get hungry - is it really bad for your body to be hungry for a while? I find personally if I stay hungry for too long I just end up like bingeing on carbs. Lol I think I just answered my own question. When I am hungry I should eat something otherwise I will end up bingeing haha
Also with my personal schedule - I am a casual employee so the days I work varies which can affect my exercise, and I have like no contact hours at my course so yeah, work dictates my time.
I changed my weights program. I used a template I got given by my instructors at the Fitness Institute of Australia where I study, the guy there said sticking to this will always work (like, don't do it all the time but if you are lost go back to this for guidance) for clients. Pretty much it is
Horizontal Press
Horizontal Row
Lunge
Vertical Press
Step Up
Vertical Row
Outside/Inside Leg Press
*60 secs aerobic station between each.
Repeat
Couldn't really do vertical row this time because I did this particular session at home with my dumbbells and fitball. But yeah, was pretty happy with it.
I will respond to your post today........Nicolaw.
Update: Cherries
My Chocolate Cherries have serious issues, LOL.
A stupidly prolific producer.
I liiiiiiike those types of issues, baby!
It is amazing and satisfying at the same time. I will literally have bushel baskets between both of them.
Took some more pics. This is one of them. Both plants are virtually identical, so I am posting just one to save space
Just showing some of the clusters:
This will be post one of two:
One more post.........
Chillen
Update: Cherries
My Chocolate Cherries have serious issues, LOL.
A stupidly prolific producer.
I liiiiiiike those types of issues, baby!
It is amazing and satisfying at the same time. I will literally have bushel baskets between both of them.
Took some more pics. This is one of them. Both plants are virtually identical, so I am posting just one to save space
Just showing some of the clusters:
This will be post one of two:
One more post.........
Chillen
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Hey, Mark! Sup! How ya been buddy!
Life is treating me pretty good, but I have been pretty busy here lately: taking care of grandma's special needs (with her renal failure), and my wife's more frequent flair ups of leg swelling, etc.
I live among two people I love that I have some serious medical complications; three years ago I saw a vision of the future, and I made a heart felt commitment to make a pathway to increase the odds toward good health, to enable to take care of those in the family that are less fortunate than I.
I recently had a battery of tests (blood and urine, and a stress test), and all fell within extremely acceptable ranges, thyroid was normal, Cholesterol very good, Testosterone (types) at normal/acceptable ranges, and prostate is healthy. In other words, there is absolutely nothing wrong with me.
I feel better than I have in years as compared to the (previous years, prior to started the lifelong fitness journey).My body better be in shape (inside), or I will have to whip out the can of kicken' dat ass! I will not stand for nothing less, as my wife and family need me. So, Chillen is more than just 1 pound blocks of abs in the front.
How has life been treating you, my friend? How are you doing with your personal fitness goals? Can I help you with anything? Are you having problems or are you progressing, per se, normally?
Let me know, I would be interested in getting an update.
It was good to hear from you, Mark.
edit: I saw your thread after posting this.
Peace.....
Chillen
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Thanks, Richard. That says a lot coming from you.
Hope your Monday is great.
Sincerely,
Chillen
Thank you for the comment. I put a lot of heart into these plants, and deal with the normal problems like: the tomato cut worm (eats the leaves at a very fast pace if you do not control them, they can destroy a plant fast), tip wilting in the heat, and producing so many tomatoes it can not possibly support itself (constantly tying and staking). The Cherries are just stupid.....its literally out of its mind; I had a branch (that I missed supporting) break off over night, and it had numerous cherry tomatoes on it, none of them were blush.
I was upset seeing it laying there on the patio floor. :angry3:
I mention the Chocolate's the most, because these are the one's I adore the most; for their flavor and robust and out of its mind growth.
I get a lot of philosophical and psychological satisfaction from tending to and providing care for, these plants.
Again, thanks for stopping by!
Chillen
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In the most simplistic form:
When one restricts calories (such as setting a caloric deficit), the person subsequently creates an energy shortage compared to what the body needs (in bodily function and/or activities), and being hungry or having hunger pains is a common and should be expected (and not a surprise).
Hunger/hunger pains must be dealt with, as this extremely normal bodily response is the catalyst that can defeat your personal fitness plans, and you have no choice but to deal with it within your lifestyle, including times of emotional ups and downs, and psychological difficulties.
I wrote quite a few posts on this, and I am going to dig up a few that are pretty good that may help you, and make additional comments. Stay tuned for this, k?
I apologize for taking so long to respond.
Chillen
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Your plants are awesome. We tried to plant stuff once, but we have a possum problem in our suburb, so it's just too hard
This is one reason (of many) that I grow the tomatoes in pots. It gives me more mobility and flexibility. I can move them in when it storms (hail, wind, etc), and takes them away from normal animal habitat (other than birds sometimes, lol). I have had good success in pots the last few years.
Its not that hard really. I love it!
Chillen
Again, thanks for stopping by!
Chillen
Well thanks for always having something good and insightful to read.
Sorry to hear about the branch you lost. :bncry:
But from the looks of it you will still have plenty of delicious tomatoes.
Yea, but I lost about 30 to 40 little babies........insert cry baby here.
I try to post informational, motivational, and insightful stuff from time to time. This journal has always been for everyone on the forum, and its meant to be meaningful however slight (or better) this may be. I WANT people to succeed, and meet their dreams and ambitions, and realize they have the ability to do what they want to do.
Is there anything I can do for you?
Best regards,
Chillen
Yeah that is a lot to lose.
You do post a lot of great stuff. Couple of the things I've read were just awesome with how much info they had.
lol not much I need right now but a lesson on how to use a computer. First forum I've been on and I'm still wandering around trying to figure out what everything is/does.
Thanks though. :food:
lol sorry I was a cook before the Army couldn't resist to use the little cook smile thing.
You do post a lot of great stuff. Couple of the things I've read were just awesome with how much info they had.
lol not much I need right now but a lesson on how to use a computer. First forum I've been on and I'm still wandering around trying to figure out what everything is/does.
Thanks though. :food:
lol sorry I was a cook before the Army couldn't resist to use the little cook smile thing.
I have a a degree in Computer Science, and one of the jobs I perform at work is taking care of their network (Network Engineer).
If you have questions about a computer problem, etc, ask a way.
A cook in the army? I was 13B, or what he call the Cannon-Coc-er, LOL. Basic at Fort Sill.
Chillen
Sweet that may be awesome I work with computers all day but have like no idea about what I'm doing with most of the stuff besides PowerPoint.
I was a cook at a restaurant before joining. Wish I was an Army cook. As is I enlisted to be a 96B now 35F Intel Analyst or a PowerPoint/Briefing Ranger as all the combat guys call us. Had basic in 04 at Fort Leonard Wood.
I was a cook at a restaurant before joining. Wish I was an Army cook. As is I enlisted to be a 96B now 35F Intel Analyst or a PowerPoint/Briefing Ranger as all the combat guys call us. Had basic in 04 at Fort Leonard Wood.
Thanks for that
Will keep checking the thread- Status