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January 2, 2008: Thoughts for the day (1)

Brotha and Sista's!

REALLY READ INTO what I AM TRYING TO SAY TO YOU!


I made the following post for a fellow forum brotha, and I wanted to post it to the COL in the event some dont see it

Link:http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/damn-i-screwed-up-30076.html#post251412


As yesterday was New Years Eve, I was at a party and sufficed to say, there was lots of food. Clean food, mind you (Shrimp, crackers, fruit exc). Well I had about 200 cals left for the day and I thought, "What the hell, I'll pull it out of my calories tomorrow. Anyways, so I picked up a plate and started eating. The only problem was I ended up going about 800 cals over my goal that day.

I was just wondering if there is a way to correct this "pig out" such as cutting my 200 cals per day until a balance out the 800 or even balancing it all out today.

A solid steel ship with a great foundation, steers itself into the wind. The waves rise, and toss the ship to and fro. The captain stays persistent because he/she has been trained in how to handle troubled water when the ocean gets upset and the winds are fierce. The ship didnt sink because of this training implementation, and there is a look of joy and happiness when the storm calms. A sense of accomplishment and relief.

(Chillen)

When you arm yourself in the circumference of knowledge applicable to your goal, and partake in goal driven "perception of this knowledge" beyond just the basics, one can implement and apply this different perception to resolve problems that develop and create some freedom of the self at the same time.

(Chillen)

With this in mind, one can even plan "eating over maintenance" or (deal with unplanned eating over maintenance" when deficit dieting and reduce guilt and the associated emotions that come with it).

For example, it can come down to 5 things: 1. Knowing your MT Line, 2. Viewing days for calories within a 24 hour cycle clock (knowing your prior history of deficits and current tabulation), 3. Knowing the approximate calories in deficit to lose an approximate pound of fat tissue, 4. Approximate calories burned during different types of exercise, and 5. Knowing how to manipulate calories (and even timely manipulation of the three nutirents, carbs, protein, and fats).

Manipulation of these 5 items can open up the mind! Look at them differently: Use them they are always there waiting.

These 5 things can be used as tools to assist one when one is thinking they may have messed up.

(Chillen)

Some things to think about:

I just "firmly" believe if one wants their goal bad enough they will "do what it takes" to get the job done. And, I believe in having a plan in place for weaknesses we all have......and embrace the mere fact they will come; there is no doubt. Why be surprised? Have a plan and you will serve yourself much better, I promise.

Here is an example:

If one were to "view" their days in 24 hour cycles "particular to their lifestyle" and all calories consumed would fit within this 24 hour cycle period. When one goes over their limit (for sake of argument--for what ever reason), the person can leave the calorie surplus for the period that day, and just flat "move on" and continue with the projected deficits the next day as before or develop a strategy and do something else--that can lead to being more productive

Can you tell me some things you can do with the 5 things I listed?

One more thing to remember, that some people miss: When one is on a deficit diet for a rather long period, for example, the body is much more "tolerant" to a calorie surplus dependent on the amount of the surplus, and in most cases will not even make an impact against ones goal--especially just one day among many calorie deficits of the past.

I would thoroughly enjoy your feed back: Get your mind rocking and a rolling!

One of the MAIN reasons I am successful, is due to knowing how to "manipulate perception" of things learned and how to apply this "manipulated perception" to "strengths and weaknesses". This can save a ton of sorrow and can create much happiness.


When learning certain information on health and fitness, learn how to "think deep" past the obvious topic at hand, and how some information that you are reading can be applied to "invest within yourself" to combat weaknesses and entice strengths and in some cases allow a strength to assist a weakness.



ROCK ON!



Chillen
 
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"Because Chillen is notoriously a lean/slender individual"

LOL. Awesome, yet true. I think Chillen should change his motto to 'Notoriously Lean'.
 
Read the TODAYS Thoughts for the day more than once--ITS IMPORTANT!

When running around the mulberry bush (the mulberry bush is knowledge learned about health and fitness), pluck the berries that others do not see.


Even "Bill Gates" (chairman Microsoft) was laughed at when he brought a PC in the demonstration room at IBM in the late 1980's when it had a device called "a mouse". Now he wipes his butt with $1,000 bills and no one is laughing now.

Get your hand off that mouse. :)



Chillen
 
BSL:

Im working on your post offline within OneNote. To give you an update.


Best regards to all. Maul, brawl, and stand tall with your goal against the wall.



Chillen
 
I think Chillen should change his motto to 'Notoriously Lean'.

No...he should change his screen name to LeanDiddyChill or ChillDiddy, or perhaps the "Fitness dude formerly know as Chillen"....course, there's always SnoopDiddyChill.

Hey Def, sorry if I offended you with some of my earlier posting...I felt rather attacked and I slithered into a shame-spiral and came out professing obnoxious comments. I'm only half as bad as you may think, but nothing that can't be solved with a good bar of soap & shower! :D


Chill....dude, I biked so hard today (for 2.5 hours at 150HR average) that I blew through 100-ounces of water and saturated my shirt...and when it dried, there was severe white-crust waves on the fabric. I know that's graphic, but dude....can you imagine the output??? Calorie burn was 2,070 and I've only taken in 3 small meals of about 400 calories each thus far...HUGE deficit day, really burning that fat!!!!! Love it! :D
 
No worries, Bike. I'm not easily offended. Besides, it's the internet. I try not to take anything too seriously. Sort of ruins a good hobby, no? ;) I appreciate the thought.
 
If one were to "view" their days in 24 hour cycles "particular to their lifestyle" and all calories consumed would fit within this 24 hour cycle period. When one goes over their limit (for sake of argument--for what ever reason), the person can leave the calorie surplus for the period that day, and just flat "move on" and continue with the projected deficits the next day as before or develop a strategy and do something else--that can lead to being more productive

Can you tell me some things you can do with the 5 things I listed?

I would thoroughly enjoy your feed back: Get your mind rocking and a rolling!

My nutrionist told me that many people focus too much on a daily basis...how much did they eat THAT day. What he prescribes is more of an overall weekly view: how many calories did you burn that week, how many calories did you take in that week. To put this in analogy: a battle does not determine the outcome of the war....it's but merely one incident and component of an overall process. You gotta look at the bigger picture and realize that your ability to reach your goal is dependent upon having an overall direction towards that goal: it doesn't mean every action must be entirely & perfectly in that direction.

In application, an 800 calorie surplus can be offset by cutting about 100 calories per day over the week. Myself, I'd prefer to stay on the elliptical machine a bit longer or add an extra 1.5 hours to a bike ride.

A good person isn't good 100% of the time....but they are overall and by-in-large good....and there ya go. Part of life is about enjoyment and at times it's fun to endulge and have a bit much. And let's examine just how bad 800 calories is? Think about how much you would have eaten before we were on our fitness kick?? Heck, I'd go out to dinner with my wife and bring home leftovers....I'd be hitting those leftovers later that night (granted, 5-6 hours after dinner)....but still, I'd be throwing down some 2,000 calories easily. So by contrast, an 800 calorie eating spree is comparatively little.

And then again, many dieticians theorize how a good splurge now and then is good for the body & metabolism. So there ya go...don't get discouraged or let it get in your head...just stay the course and know that if you're good 85% of the time it's still progress in a positive direction.
 
My nutrionist told me that many people focus too much on a daily basis...how much did they eat THAT day. What he prescribes is more of an overall weekly view: how many calories did you burn that week, how many calories did you take in that week. To put this in analogy: a battle does not determine the outcome of the war....it's but merely one incident and component of an overall process. You gotta look at the bigger picture and realize that your ability to reach your goal is dependent upon having an overall direction towards that goal: it doesn't mean every action must be entirely & perfectly in that direction. .

Well said BSL, couldn't agree more !

I think too many people get caught up in this on-going daily, ( at times extending to weekly, yearly ) ' analysis paralysis ' of having to track and document every single gram of macro nutrient or calorie they ingest to the point where focusing on things like gains in muscle mass or a loss of body fat at that sort of daily, level of ' analysis paralysis ' borderlines on a form of obsessive behavior not uncharacteristic of OCD.

In application, an 800 calorie surplus can be offset by cutting about 100 calories per day over the week. Myself, I'd prefer to stay on the elliptical machine a bit longer or add an extra 1.5 hours to a bike ride.

Again, I agree.

If you go over by 800 - big deal. There's are a lot of ways to ' make it up ' over the next 7 days.

A good person isn't good 100% of the time....but they are overall and by-in-large good....and there ya go. Part of life is about enjoyment and at times it's fun to endulge and have a bit much.

Exactly.

If you can't be flexible on your strict calorie guidelines at Xmas, New Years, Super Bowl, Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversaries ...( tail gaiting ? :)) etc. - when can you ?

Life's much too short not to ' indulge ' once in a while IMO.

And let's examine just how bad 800 calories is? Think about how much you would have eaten before we were on our fitness kick?? Heck, I'd go out to dinner with my wife and bring home leftovers....I'd be hitting those leftovers later that night (granted, 5-6 hours after dinner)....but still, I'd be throwing down some 2,000 calories easily. So by contrast, an 800 calorie eating spree is comparatively little. .

Exactly.

And then again, many dieticians theorize how a good splurge now and then is good for the body & metabolism. So there ya go...don't get discouraged or let it get in your head...just stay the course and know that if you're good 85% of the time it's still progress in a positive direction.

Once again....I agree.

Life's too short and you need to mix things up - or ' fall off the wagon ' - once in awhile
 
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My rant today (LOL):


Joe-blow says this; Jack-Splat says this; John-Knows-Alot did this: One weeds through the quality information, and with trial and error and some informed "personal tweaking" finds something that works. And you know what? Tom-The-Opinion-Bomb, still gives an opinion seemingly oblivious to the bottom-line :)

Its a never ending cycle. I am totally aware of this cycle. One needs to pay attention to what works for them--contrary to some opinion. Because there are always opinions and perceptions; and opinions and perceptions on these opinion and perceptions: When the smoke all clears and its all said and done, what works for the "individual" is what matters the most, and there are some that will always have a contrary opinion on this, LOL. Pffffffft.


Opinions are like butt-holes; everyone has one. I concern myself with my own; in what works and doesnt work, period. This is one reason why I am successful. I do what "it takes" for me, and some have a hard time just doing that, and if some think it excessive......I dont care jack-diddly-squat, and dont care whether any person hangs a negative tone in what I do--Its just flat not allowed. :) Let me say that again: Its not allowed.

Go back six or more months in this log. My attitude hasnt changed one bit. If its not broken, one doesnt fix it.



Im not saying one shouldnt be open minded, but what is most important above all is what works for the individual and building a sound foundation from this.

JUST DO IT! Do what works for you.

I dont push my personal ways of doing things, but rather I try to have persons find their own way and find "what it takes for them" to reach their goals. I put the screws and clamps on weaknesses and strengths and put these to work for me, and this ROCKS! :) Believe me, I am happier than ever, baby!


I will respond to your most recent post BSL today sometime. I am nearly done with the other post for you, brotha!

I got up today at 4:30AM. I have 8 hours of work ahead of me, and wanted to get my cardio of 25m and core/ab work in before work. Today is also Lower Body weight training, which I will do after work and having few meals under my belt and my pre workout meal.

I have a rolodex picture stand next to my bed, it has all my photos from the beginning along with some of my favorite quotes and statements: I always put a pic up before the morning next to the alarm. I see this went I get up and want to throw the damn alarm against the wall :). I get up and never missed a scheduled WO. I dont ever lose focus on why I get up and do what I do, and this is just another perk I do. Yes, Im obssessed, and love it. :).


Today is a scheduled calories surplus day (+300) but I may draw it back to a deficit (or near MT Line) through cardio later (I have decided yet). One of the "other" reasons I do cardio (and the number of cardio) is this allows more eating while still maintaining a deficit. I can use cardio to manipulate the margin of deficit one way or the other, and to me, this has its benefits. I usually schedule in a surplus (when tradionally dieting) when I have been deficiting a while. (Im using and manipulating the contents of the 5 things I mentioned in another post)

Im still maintaining the weight of 162 and body fat is dropping. I am scheduled to have my BF checked (again) soon, to see how much I have improved since the last time I checked. I mainly go by my keen eye and visual appearance (I have been through this before), and just know it has improved, how much? Well, I will let the Doc tell me when I go in for the checkup.


Grinding and working things out ROCK!


CCR: I did aswer your post you made earlier in the log, just to let you know in the event you didnt see it.

Off to work,

I care about you guys from the bottom of my heart! Each one of you are special now go EARN your goal and do "what it takes" for you to earn it.



Chillen
 
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omg noone has written on this for 2 days lol

I hope you are well Chillen, and everyone else

ROCK ON

I would be glad to know what uve been up 2 these past few days

Jackie xxx
 
omg noone has written on this for 2 days lol

I hope you are well Chillen, and everyone else

ROCK ON

I would be glad to know what uve been up 2 these past few days

Jackie xxx

What I have I been up to the past 2 days: Complete and utter orneryness and staying whackie and happy. :)

Work has required me to manipulate my schedule around this weekend. I was scheduled to be off this weekend, but got called in due to some server complications, and I had to revamp my workout routine this weekend, which caused me to focus on this than being on the forum. My WO routine has a very high priority in my life (its a LIFE STYLE CHANGE), and it gets fit in around work (unless its a complete impossibility rather than just an excuse).

If there is way, the-WILL-can find it.

I should be off Monday and Tuesday, and will be rocken some bad ass posts then :)

I will be posting today too, if I can get home at the time planned.

I plan to get home around 4 or so today, and try to finish BSL's post after my WO routine, and my evening cardio session.

ROCK ON!

Stay focused and happy Jackie.



Chillen
 
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Well said BSL, couldn't agree more !

I think too many people get caught up in this on-going daily, ( at times extending to weekly, yearly ) ' analysis paralysis ' of having to track and document every single gram of macro nutrient or calorie they ingest to the point where focusing on things like gains in muscle mass or a loss of body fat at that sort of daily, level of ' analysis paralysis ' borderlines on a form of obsessive behavior not uncharacteristic of OCD.



Again, I agree.

If you go over by 800 - big deal. There's are a lot of ways to ' make it up ' over the next 7 days.



Exactly.

If you can't be flexible on your strict calorie guidelines at Xmas, New Years, Super Bowl, Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversaries ...( tail gaiting ? :)) etc. - when can you ?

Life's much too short not to ' indulge ' once in a while IMO.



Exactly.



Once again....I agree.

Life's too short and you need to mix things up - or ' fall off the wagon ' - once in awhile

WHO THE HELL ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH WRANGELL???????

Nevermind, I like the new & improved Wrangell :D



Please don't think I need you to agree with me for me to be happy with you, I know you always mean well when you reply to stuff...I just must have read into it the wrong way a couple times. I did send you an apology pm but never heard back. I'd like to think we're cool now. :)
 
WHO THE HELL ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH WRANGELL???????

Nevermind, I like the new & improved Wrangell :D

Please don't think I need you to agree with me for me to be happy with you,

You made a lot of good ' common sense ' points and expressed it in a very concise manner. I just happened to agree strongly with many of the points on your post - prompting my reply.

Beyond that, I'm completely indifferent and couldn't care less as to whether any members are ' happy with me ' or not :)

I know you always mean well when you reply to stuff...I just must have read into it the wrong way a couple times.

Again......I would agree.;)

I did send you an apology pm but never heard back. I'd like to think we're cool now. :)

No worries.........we're cool.:)

I have an issue with only a couple of members on this forum.......but you're certainly not one of them.

You seem to be a real asset to the forum actually.
 
After a rather bumpy weekend, work wise, I managed to get all my workouts in (including the cardio scheduled for myself). It wasnt easy, I had to make some clock adjustments but got er done!

I will be making some posts to the COL today.


Be happy everyone. Stay focused. Dont ever give up on your dream!



Chillen
 
January 7th, 2008: Thoughts for the day (1)

The WILL to WIN is important, but the WILL to PREPARE is VITAL!


If a sport’s team did not have the dedication and will to prepare for games and practice to continuously improve, they wouldn’t have a chance. We can use this same thinking toward everyday life. If we do not spend the necessary time developing our foundation, we will never be able to reap the benefits of having a life of purpose. Creating a foundation is VITAL. It is so important to start small and slowly move in the right direction, rather than start huge, fail, and give up.


Goal setting:

The palest ink is better than the best memory
(Chinese Proverb)

Chillen within interpretation:


Got a goal? Write it down. The act of writing creates a promise, and having that visual promise in front of you every day won’t let you forget it. Got a problem remembering what goals you met last week? Start tracking them on a daily basis. No more guessing and fooling yourself. The only way to get a really accurate picture of your progress is to record what you’ve done when you do it. Got something to say or a breakthrough to announce? Write it in a journal. Journals can show you what works, what doesn’t, and the stories of your success can be great motivators in the future, right when you need it the most. From start to finish, you can help your memory and your goals by putting ink to paper. It can make up for fading memory to keep motivation from fading at all.

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Its never too late to be what you might have been

(George Elliot)

Chillen within interpretation:

People are reaching goals each and everyday. You don’t have to be young to accomplish all of your dreams. Think that you are “past your prime”? Think again. Always wanted to run a marathon? Start training today. Always dreamed of owning your own company? Start small with the resources you have, and work hard for it. Goal setting is a series of progressive sets. It might take days, it might take weeks, and it might even take years. But with the right attitude and a little bit of ambition, you can achieve all you dream.

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I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I have to be more specific

(Lily Tomlin)


Chillen within interpretation:

It’s great to have goals. Everyone should make some. However, are your goals detailed enough for you to realistically reach them? For many goals, you have to plan a progression of steps necessary for achievement. Wanting to lose 20 pounds could be an excellent goal, but how are you going to achieve it? Better diet, exercise, sleep? Say you want to run a 5K for the first time. It is not just going to happen overnight. You have to chart a list of stages required to get into this kind of shape. Track your goals. Write them down. Look at them often. Most importantly, hold yourself accountable.


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If you chase two rabbits, both could escape

(Unknown)

Chillen within interpretation:

What do you know about goal setting? There are certain tips you can use to make your goal setting more effective. One of them is to be specific. Sit down and say, for example, “I want to lose ten pounds in 30 days. I’ll accomplish this by eating healthier, working out, and getting more sleep.” Also, sometimes, you might be able to tackle only one project at a time. Maybe attempting multiple things at once will result in you putting less effort into each of them. This almost defeats the purpose. Your goals have to be realistic, and trying too much at one time might be hurting more than helping. Sit down and track your progress, even if it is just one small step at a time.

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Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal

(Joe Paterno)

Chillen within interpretation:

Goals can impact every area of your life. Pursuing goals takes hard-work, perseverance, and dedication. Sometimes it is easy to see the obstacles that lay ahead of your mission. Try to look at them as challenges. Set goals, plan for success, and embrace each challenge as a chance to grow. Remember that obstacles are part of the goal-setting process and shouldn’t be considered failures.

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Be proud of the tiny steps you make. These tiny steps build larger and bigger steps. This will give you the pep in your step; and prep you for any mistep.

(Chillen)



Be proud of who you are and what you want to become. Dont be ashamed of who you are. ALL of you are good persons and deserve the goal you so intensely desire. GO EARN IT!


ROCK ON!


Best wishes to all of you,



Chillen
 
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