Journey, Not A Destination

[DCarr10760]

No pics, didn't happen"

To check the veracity of the statement regarding the cuteness of said dress, the dress must be worn by the claiment, photographed and the pic posted here to substantiate the claim, lest we not believe you!

Or it might be (a not so) clever ploy by me to see a picture of a beautiful woman in a cute dress!! I am a iggy:

But that's just me...

 

[maleficent]

You know the rules on internet boards regarding statements like the above, "No pics, didn't happen!"

someone's spent entirely too much time on fark

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Hahaha, yeah!

I have a thing for hot young men in uniforms (and tuxes), call it an authority fascination fetish of sorts. Nothing is more appealing than a hot ass guy in a WWII navy captain suit *melt*

Anyway, yeah, the dress is pretty fucking cute, it was the last one on a dummy and it fit just right! I love it when that happens....it was a Large, but that doesn't bother me. I like being big and tough, all these other chicks are breaking bones and tearing ACLs, and I'm just left with bruises and scarring. (no offense to anyone who has broken a bone or torn her/his ACL, shit happens, knock on wood!)

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Hey Steve, this is pretty rich, get this:

Yesterday I was pumping iron with the Big Boys as usual like I do on most Mondays, and this guy in his 30s next to me strikes up a conversation by saying "are you training for something?"

And I was like, "Why yes, actually, I'm training for a half marathon." He proceeded to tell me "I don't usually see women using free weights," and I decided it was best not to argue or agree or wax eloquent on the matter, but I basically had a pleasant conversation about the joys of free weights, and how I believe they supplement my running. Hahaha! The poor guy was in a car wreck that tore his spine apart but he's "back in the gym" and trying to recover. I managed to tell him to keep up the good work without sounding patronizing.

My gym is full of nice people

 

[MsGhettoBooty]

Damn Sheryl, where the fuck have you been? I wanted to email you so bad but my yahoo account got all messed up and a lost a ton of my contacts. You deserve an ass whoopin is all I know.

See... don't give me shit, because I actually tried emailing you a few times at yahoo, but that badboy kept getting bounced. For a minute there, I thought you went and blocked me, muthafucka.



Oh btw... I missed you too. ~ghey assed hugs~

 

[Steve]

Wow, life IS pretty hectic for ya!

I cannot ditch big thighs if I tried. It is my build.

It is my 26th birthday on Monday. This weekend a boatload of my friends are going to party it up with me, pictures to come. I'm very pleased, I'm only 5 lbs away from my goal, 7-2 pounds away from my goal "range," and all I really did was continue with my exercise routine, but cut back on sugar big time. All is good in the hood. Single life is treating me right and I just bought a really cute dress yesterday on a serendipitous expedition. Wahhooo! Hope all goes well in your endeavors,
~V

Thanks Val, and happy early bday if I don't catch up with you! 26 was a good age for me. I just turned 27 and I'm planning on making it better than than the last year.

Have fun partying it up!

 

[Steve]

Hey Steve, this is pretty rich, get this:

Yesterday I was pumping iron with the Big Boys as usual like I do on most Mondays, and this guy in his 30s next to me strikes up a conversation by saying "are you training for something?"

And I was like, "Why yes, actually, I'm training for a half marathon." He proceeded to tell me "I don't usually see women using free weights," and I decided it was best not to argue or agree or wax eloquent on the matter, but I basically had a pleasant conversation about the joys of free weights, and how I believe they supplement my running. Hahaha! The poor guy was in a car wreck that tore his spine apart but he's "back in the gym" and trying to recover. I managed to tell him to keep up the good work without sounding patronizing.

My gym is full of nice people

I, too, appreciate it when I see a woman using free weights appropriately. Shit, it's gotten so bad that I'm impressed when I see men using free weights appropriately, lol.

But women definitely have to overcome more in terms of societal pressure when it comes to pumping iron. Although said pressure is pretty retarded... it's still backed by the idea that weights make women bulky.

 

[Steve]

See... don't give me shit, because I actually tried emailing you a few times at yahoo, but that badboy kept getting bounced. For a minute there, I thought you went and blocked me, muthafucka.

I was going to say, if you just up and left like that without even dropping me an email...

You don't want me to finish that though bitch.

btw... I missed you too. ~ghey assed hugs~

I really missed you. But I don't believe you're back for good. I've heard that BS before.

 

[MsGhettoBooty]

I was going to say, if you just up and left like that without even dropping me an email...

You don't want me to finish that though bitch.

Pffft... you're my homie, like I would just up and leave and not tell you what was up. And yes... do finish that... come on and whisper the juicy sadistic details my way. HA!

I really missed you. But I don't believe you're back for good. I've heard that BS before.

Oh for fack's sake... want me to sign a contract or some shit? Just for that.. I'm leaving.. again. HA!

Btw.. your nephew's getting bigger and he's so darn cute.

I forgot what you looked like, so I had to ummm check out your album. Yah.. that's it.

 

[LovelyLadyHumps]

It was a very nice wedding. I nailed the speech. I had so many people of all ages come up to me and say it was the best speech they've heard at a wedding ever. Most of it was simply me being a clown and making people laugh. I wrapped it up with some nice serious stuff though. I had a lot of fun giving it, actually.

The bride and I always mess with each other and I usually win. She repaid me though. I was told to stand next to the groom when they were cutting the cake for pictures. I remember thinking this was strange but I guess not enough to increase my awareness. Before I knew it, she went to smash the cake in my cousin's face and totally bypassed him and destroyed me! I had cake in my eyes, nose, hair... everywhere.

Great job on the speech. Somehow I am not surprised that you delivered. I love reading what you write so I'm sure your speech was just as impressive and heart felt. It's those moments at weddings that are most memorable.

Cake in the face ehh? That is hilarious!! I hope it tasted good!!

 

[Steve]

Pffft... you're my homie, like I would just up and leave and not tell you what was up. And yes... do finish that... come on and whisper the juicy sadistic details my way. HA!

Oh how I missed some Sheryl in my journal.

Oh for fack's sake... want me to sign a contract or some shit? Just for that.. I'm leaving.. again. HA!

I wouldn't be surprised.

Btw.. your nephew's getting bigger and he's so darn cute.

He is. He is the coolest human to walk this planet... I'm convinced.

I forgot what you looked like, so I had to ummm check out your album. Yah.. that's it.

Not much new going on in there, unfortunately!

 

[Steve]

Great job on the speech. Somehow I am not surprised that you delivered. I love reading what you write so I'm sure your speech was just as impressive and heart felt. It's those moments at weddings that are most memorable.

To be honest a vast majority of it was humorous. Jaw-dropping was a word used a couple of times actually, lol. But I finished it with a very sincere bit. I sort of stole it from a previous piece I wrote called The Walk. I blended the concept of The Walk and marriage into the finale of the speech... it was good.

Oh actually I finished it with a very, very special toast/thanks to a group of people who without, the night would not have been possible....

To the bar staff.

Cake in the face ehh? That is hilarious!! I hope it tasted good!!

Yea, it wasn't pretty. I got it bad!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

I, too, appreciate it when I see a woman using free weights appropriately. Shit, it's gotten so bad that I'm impressed when I see men using free weights appropriately, lol.

But women definitely have to overcome more in terms of societal pressure when it comes to pumping iron. Although said pressure is pretty retarded... it's still backed by the idea that weights make women bulky.

When I weight train, I get the intuitive undertones that the men around me are pretty impressed with my hard work. I pump away, taking short rests and go quickly like a trooper, but I would be lying if I said I'm not inwardly pleased about the silent props I get (and sometimes not so silent).

Weight training absolutely makes me HIGH as a KITE It chills me out afterward so I feel great. It keeps my body looking damn good IMHO, especially my ass (when I'm near my goal weight I feel this way). It helps keeps my body fat down (you can argue with that, but you can't deny it totally). It soothes my neck pain that I sometimes get (that subsequently goes away after a session). Supposedly, it is also helping me maintain bone density, something I don't think about, but probably should. I have felt the pressure to not "bulk up" and have been told before that I was a bit too muscley on some parts of me, but I remind myself that every person is entitled to his aesthetics, and it's not MY problem if some dude don't like what he sees. That's fine, I think all the time "damn that dude needs to fucking pump some iron, his chest is pathetic" but I'm too sweet and polite to SAY that . I'm far too stubborn and hedonistic to ever stop weight training, and I hope women will read this and be like, "oh yeah, good deal, girl" and enjoy it if they like it, it's GOOD FOR YOU!

 

[Steve]

Can't agree more... you should bottle some of that up and sell it to all those women going to town on the treadmills 15 hours a week.

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Can't agree more... you should bottle some of that up and sell it to all those women going to town on the treadmills 15 hours a week.

Haha, I dunno, I don't blame them for shying away from the sweaty-ass grunting men in the weight room. And at least they're doing SOMETHING, right????? Better than sitting on one's ass. A few women I know would totally do free weights more if they had a partner (i.e. me) but conflicting schedules and all....not to mention I forget that the only thing I never really flake on is my weekday workout. Other people have different priorities. Um, and yeah, I am single, work only 41 hours a week, and childless, which makes for time for the gym....but thanks!

 

[Steve]

Haha, I dunno, I don't blame them for shying away from the sweaty-ass grunting men in the weight room. And at least they're doing SOMETHING, right????? Better than sitting on one's ass.

Certainly.

I'm not taking that away from them. I'm simply saying you could bottle what you wrote above and give it to them; this would invariably point them to a more efficient/effective road to their goals.

A few women I know would totally do free weights more if they had a partner (i.e. me) but conflicting schedules and all....not to mention I forget that the only thing I never really flake on is my weekday workout.

I think most women would feel a lot more comfortable if they had a partner. Personally I like training by myself bettter. When I'm alone, I get in 'the zone.' When I'm with someone, I feel like I have to be the Trainer.

Other people have different priorities.

Are you saying this in defense of those who do only cardio for hours on end?

If so... I don't buy that.

Sure, if they're training for endurance training, than fine.

But most that I am aware of are doing it for 1) physique and 2) health. They're missing out BIG TIME by avoiding the weights.

 

[Curvie Girlie]

I'm simply saying you could bottle what you wrote above and give it to them; this would invariably point them to a more efficient/effective road to their goals.

Oh that's sweet, thanks! Yeah I'm just talking through my experiences. I notice that the majority of ladies on the ellipticals are chubbier than me. The women in my gym who do free weights are more often lean and balanced-looking, and it makes one suspicious.....but then again, you never know where one is at in her journey. Us free weights chicks are probably just more gym-savvy and at it longer, maybe.

I think most women would feel a lot more comfortable if they had a partner. Personally I like training by myself bettter. When I'm alone, I get in 'the zone.' When I'm with someone, I feel like I have to be the Trainer.

Word. I tried to weight train with a girl friend and it slowed me down and I ended up talking to her more than getting in my session, but I was happy to help. I like training alone, too, because I have limited time, and chatting takes away from it. I need to get out and get to the beer!

Are you saying this in defense of those who do only cardio for hours on end?

If so... I don't buy that.

Sure, if they're training for endurance training, than fine.

But most that I am aware of are doing it for 1) physique and 2) health. They're missing out BIG TIME by avoiding the weights.

Nah, I actually started spacing out and going off on a tangent about people who have even less time than I do to work out, is all. WORD on the physique and health! Don't forget yoga! I'm still doing that, too, it really helps everything it seems. Mostly my mind.

 

[DCarr10760]

Steve,

This is actually on topic. (I try not to make that a habit).

I would like to do some weight training. I talked to my Doctor about it and he said it was okay if I went easy for awhile until I am in better condition (I guess there is some concern about very heavy lifting and momentary increases in blood pressure, which would be a bad thing for me). But at this time I can't really lift heavy anyway. I have issues with my left arm and right shoulder (old injuries) that've left me pretty weak. So military presses with 5lb dumbells are a painful struggle.

I don't mind taking some time but I'm not sure how to get started. In the past I would just join a gym and do whatever I used to do when I played football in highschool.

I think I would like some more formal instruction and it has been suggested that I hire a personal trainer. My options are:

I could join Planet Fitness for 20 bucks a month and I guess that they have trainers available for a fee.

There are several places around that are training centers as well as physical therapy centers (which might be good for the injuries). They have a small facility and several staff members and the price is $30 - $50 per session.

I could (I guess) hire a personal trainer privately and train at the gym.

Is there a certain type of certification I should look for? What do you think is the best approach. I can afford the $$ But I want help that is competant.

David

 

[MissJellyBelly]

It took me a while to learn proper form, 2 trainers later I felt like I knew a secret. I'd look around and see all the bad form and I felt like I was working out smarter and not harder. lol

I sure miss the trainer though, he'd catch my bad form and correct it. Unless I look in a mirror, I can't tell sometimes with free weights.

I can still hear my trainer telling me to drop my shoulders. lol

 

[Steve]

I would imagine most Planet Fitness trainers sucking. I could be wrong but my experience with big, chain gyms isn't great at all. They have weak hiring parameters.

Private studios or facilities are usually much better off in terms of trainer quality. They usually (not always) made it well enough to branch out privately for a reason; their knowledge and ability (again not always).

Certs mean very little nowadays. I have the NSCA and the NASM. They are good ones. That said, they weren't very hard to pass/obtain... so what do they really mean. The information you need to know is based on the exam; basically it preps you to pass the test... not be a trainer.

I'd be interested in hearing more about these other facilities. You say they have trainers and therapists? Are they real physical therapists? If so, that would be ideal if you have injury.

What's wrong with your arm? Do you know or does it simply hurt.

I would throw you some advice in terms of actual programming but given your situation, I would honestly think you'd be better off finding a competent trainer in your area who could give you hands on coaching.