Journey, Not A Destination

steve's idea of mind clearning-

curling up in a comfy chair with a big ole textbook on nutrition/fitness/something technical in his lap - reading... maybe frank or bob sitting on the arm of the chair getting petted occassionally... :D

beer/wings/frivolity later in the day :)
 
Steve said:
What it did for me was break up the monotony of the week. It was nice to have something fun to look forward to on Wednesdays. Then again, fun is possible at anytime of the week... it's just a matter of making it happen.
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I also joined a dart league once. That was fun to. More drinking and sometimes it was on the same night a kareoke.
 
maleficent said:
I have monday off but am working tomorrow -our photo studio is moving to a new location and I said I'd go over and help out with some stuff...
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You're a sucker for punishment, huh?

Though I'm one to talk... I've been working most Sundays for the last month.
 
you might say I like pain... but in reality -i just felt bad for some of the people and if there's anything I can do to help them out - I will...
 
Darth Pooh said:
I wonder what clearing Steve's mind would entail... I mean, you're a thinker... a hard core reflective mutha.... it must take a lot to slow that sumbitch down.
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Haha, that's true to the fullest. I have a love/hate relationship with my mind. But in truth, I change it's tune quite easily if I've got nothing big on my plate, and this happens to be the case this weekend.

Changing the tune usually involves some good friends, good beer and nice weather. Anything more than that isn't necessary, thankfully.
 
maleficent said:
steve's idea of mind clearning-

curling up in a comfy chair with a big ole textbook on nutrition/fitness/something technical in his lap - reading... maybe frank or bob sitting on the arm of the chair getting petted occassionally... :D

beer/wings/frivolity later in the day :)
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Haha, pretty much spot on.

It's either hang with some people who are much more low-key, easy going than me and drink some beer or it's quiet time with a book.

Either of the above works quite well.
 
Morning Steve. I was looking for a new avatar and ran across this page of quotes by The Bear. Thought you may like them. A lot of them (obviously) are football oriented but there are some good ones for general motivation and what he feels like a coach should be.
 
another thread said:
By year end I should be sitting in a bad ass historic home next to the stream.
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Will the stream still stream along i the winter? :D doesn't it freeze or are you going to get all high tech and have it heated :D that'd be pretty cool...

i mean warm..
 
lol, no, it still flows in the winter. when it's real cold it gets icy along the banks but i've never seen it freeze completely over.
 
I know i've seen pictures of it -but my depth perception is useless.. how big a stream is it? could a raft or a canoe travel on it?

I think you said there are fish in it...
 
maleficent said:
I know i've seen pictures of it -but my depth perception is useless.. how big a stream is it? could a raft or a canoe travel on it?
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Raft yes. Canoe in places. Parts of it are pretty shallow. Other parts of it are 10+ feet deep. It has holes or pockets of deep water sporadically.

It's width varies too... but it probably averages 10 yards or so.

I think you said there are fish in it...
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Yup, most people don't even know this house exists b/c it sits off the road and it's driveway is shared with a church... so you can't even really see it. I knew this house existed b/c I grew up fishing the stream that runs along the banks of the property. It's good fishing.
 
Steve,
Thanks for the response on your visitor board. Yes that run down is exactly what I was looking for.

I am currently doing a full body workout, three day a week. I have thought about doing an upper and lower split, so I may discuss this with my trainer.

As far as the supplements go, i did mean like whey and the such. Not the junk stuff plastered all over lifting mags. Do you have an opinion on creatine?

You said you train people that are losing weight. I guess my major struggle is eatting extra to put on muscle. Yes, i know you need a calorie surplus but to tell a former fat person to eat can play with one's mind. Just something i need to get past.

Thanks for the time and I may bounce some more stuff on you as I think of other questions.


Matt
 
usedtobefatmatt said:
Steve,
Thanks for the response on your visitor board. Yes that run down is exactly what I was looking for.
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You're welcome.

I am currently doing a full body workout, three day a week. I have thought about doing an upper and lower split, so I may discuss this with my trainer.
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I don't have a problem with full body routines in general. I just feel that I get more bang for the buck when bulking if I use a 4 day split such as an upper/lower.

My current routine looks something like:

Monday

A1 - Incline BB Bench 5x5
A2 - BB Rows 5x5

B1 - Reverse Grip Cable Pulldowns 3x10-12
B2 - DB Overhead Press 3x10-12

C - Decline Skull Crushers 2x12



Tuesday

A - Full Squats 5x5

B - Romanian Deadlifts 5x5

C - Bulgarian Split Squats 3x12

D - Calves

E - Core

Wednesday - off

Thursday

A1 - BB Overhead Press 5x5
A2 - Wide Cable Pulldowns 5x5

B1 - Cable Rows 3x10-12
B2 - DB Flat Bench 3x10-12

C - Biceps 2x12

Friday

A - Conventional Deadlifts 5x5

B - Leg Press of Front Squats 5x5

C - Leg Curls 3x10

With some calf and core work thrown in at the end.

Just to give you an idea.

Do you have an opinion on creatine?
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It's a worthy supplement. Some people realize a lot of utility from it. Others not so much. To learn why, read this:

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weight-loss-programs/16490-i-m-here-save-you-6.html#post345353

You said you train people that are losing weight. I guess my major struggle is eatting extra to put on muscle. Yes, i know you need a calorie surplus but to tell a former fat person to eat can play with one's mind. Just something i need to get past.
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Certainly understandable.

I'm the same in reverse. I cycle my bulks and cuts. I will bulk up until I gain an uncomfortable level of fatness. At that point, I'll slowly cut with the intention of losing most of the fat I gained while preserving as much of the new muscle as possible. And on and on I go.

When I cut though, it used to be tough to see the scale go down. All my life I wanted it to go up.

But now I'm completely comfortable with it. It's a process. A necessary process if you want to fine-tune your body.

Darth Pooh, a member here, recently went through a short stint of bulking after losing a bunch of weight. He'd be a good guy to talk to since he was battling the same mindset.

Just realize that you will gain some fat when bulking. The secret is eating just enough to facilitate muscle growth and not so much that your storing a ton of fat. To find said sweet spot takes trial and error. Just remember you're not going to blimp up to pure fatness overnight. So pay attention to the appropriate metrics (measurements, scale, pics, etc) and adjust accordingly.

Follow me?

Thanks for the time and I may bounce some more stuff on you as I think of other questions.
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Anytime.
 
Wow... it's like looking at myself from 3rd person.

Steve is right, you have very valid concerns Matt. It's not something you can easily just switch off in your head. The routine that Steve gave me consists of minimal cardio and a split routine (it works, and works WELL, my core is now super solid and I have noticeable mass in my chest and arms). Now... the bad news. You get a bit chunky with it...

Still with me? Because that chunkyness is primarily in your head. My abs and veins did dimish, and I have a nice lil muffin top (it never really went away due to loose skin, I lost about 120 lbs in a year and a half so, I think surgery may be my only option there). Still, even at 192 lbs (my lowest was 172) I still get comments that I am nuts for cutting again. It's not something you are doing for them tho... To be honest, I was at 185 when I left for my honeymoon where it was all inclusive, so I just ATE and ATE and.... I hated how I felt too, I am so glad to be back home on the cut.

The eating part... don't sweat that. 10% calorie increase every two weeks (equates to about 200 calories up for me) worked very well. It's like a serving of almonds or a South Beach Protein Bar (I love those things, 20 grams of protein, 210 calories, and no HFCS). You'll start enjoying the fact you can have a little more of the things you normally eat. So, you still eat right and healthy, just another serving of chicken at dinner and maybe a Weight Watchers Ice Cream bar later (or in my case, a trip to Cold Stone Creamery, sinless sans fat sweet cream w/ blueberries = bad ass). The mindset is rough... read up on my bulking threads where it is discussed with Steve in depth. The biggest leap is saying... "I am going to do this." You start seeing changes in the mirror that you will love and some you will hate, just remember, it's all a process. You will go back to the CUT after the bulk. Just know it's a continual process that really has no "end point." Look at Steve for crying out loud... the majority of the population would tell him at any given point he is nuts for cutting and/or bulking. To reiterate, he isn't doing it for them.

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weig...21558-suggestions-beginners-bulk-program.html
 
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Howdy Steve.

Have you gotten a chance to check out the link I posted for ya?

Have you watched any of the Democratic conventions? Obama's Speech last night I found to be very well said and well thought out.
 
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