Journey, Not A Destination

nice entry from him - his fiance is really pretty and what a great story with his client...

Interesting perspective...
If you’re not making the progress you had hoped for, ask yourself, “Am I doing enough self analysis of my thoughts and my actions relating to fitness?” Some of our clients have equated journaling/logging to “turning on the light in their lives.”
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that can be dangerous if you're like me and can get into analysis paralysis.. you have to keep track of what you're doing - and where your head is - but I know I can't get too hung up on what I did...
 
Hey Steve,

Have you heard of DCP from RPN? It's a supplement that you might have come across in your travels... apparently it has TTA in it and I was looking for something that was non-stim and I saw this stuff. Any feedback?
 
maleficent said:
nice entry from him - his fiance is really pretty and what a great story with his client...

Interesting perspective...

that can be dangerous if you're like me and can get into analysis paralysis.. you have to keep track of what you're doing - and where your head is - but I know I can't get too hung up on what I did...
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Yea, I can see your point. I've seen people so hung up on the numbers as in caloric expenditure and weight that it literally freezes them. And that's just silly considering what those two metrics are all about.

However, with regards to a training log... if someone is seriously trying to reach their maximum potential in terms of body comp or performance, I'd argue that a training log is mandatory.

There's no other way to keep tabs on what your body responded well too, how much progress you've made, identifying weaknesses, etc, etc.

I have 10+ years of training logs and they're invaluable to my success.
 
Darth Pooh said:
Hey Steve,

Have you heard of DCP from RPN? It's a supplement that you might have come across in your travels... apparently it has TTA in it and I was looking for something that was non-stim and I saw this stuff. Any feedback?
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Sorry man, never heard of it. As much research as I tend to do, you'd think I'd stay more on top of the supplement world. It's just that there's only so many hours in a day and I prefer to spend my time burying my nose in other corners. 99% of the population I work with does not need supps, nor would I recommend them. I figure if something is worth hearing about, I'll read about it in one of the various publications that I deem respectable. Until it reaches that point, it flies below my radar.

Taking this approach has undoubtedly done me well in terms of saving me time, lol. I can count how many supps have made it onto my radar on by digits.
 
I absolutely do not disagree that training logs are essential - I've been keeping one for at least 2years now...

There's a fine line between analysis and overanalysis - the amount of time you've spent on the interweb you know this to be true... Hi Choir, I'm almost done preaching :)

I keep track of what I've done... but I don't analyze on a daily basis -I've found it's more effective to look back on a monthly basis -and i probably should do it more frequently but I seem to get slightly better results when i look back less.. though if I don't get results -it's harder to change up..

yes, i am a headcase :)
 
Nope, makes perfect sense. It's all about the trends and not the day to day happenings in general. It's about seeing the big picture. A lot of people only focus on pressing the gas pedal. That's it. All along to get where you want to be you have to worry about the gas pedal, steering, tire pressure, oil levels, fluids, mileage, etc, etc.

This definitely could have been stressed some in that blog.
 
Steve said:
Sorry man, never heard of it. As much research as I tend to do, you'd think I'd stay more on top of the supplement world. It's just that there's only so many hours in a day and I prefer to spend my time burying my nose in other corners. 99% of the population I work with does not need supps, nor would I recommend them. I figure if something is worth hearing about, I'll read about it in one of the various publications that I deem respectable. Until it reaches that point, it flies below my radar.

Taking this approach has undoubtedly done me well in terms of saving me time, lol. I can count how many supps have made it onto my radar on by digits.
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Yeah, I figured I'd give it a shot and see if you knew anything. I'll post feedback on it in my diary. Taking Animal Cuts is just getting silly and I don't feel jack shit from anything like coffee anymore (I've gone to all decaf products pretty much to reset my adrenals).

maleficent said:
I absolutely do not disagree that training logs are essential - I've been keeping one for at least 2years now...

There's a fine line between analysis and overanalysis - the amount of time you've spent on the interweb you know this to be true... Hi Choir, I'm almost done preaching :)

I keep track of what I've done... but I don't analyze on a daily basis -I've found it's more effective to look back on a monthly basis -and i probably should do it more frequently but I seem to get slightly better results when i look back less.. though if I don't get results -it's harder to change up..

yes, i am a headcase :)
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I am guilty of not keeping a better training log. I probably should because I find that sometimes I am progressing but don't realize it (I don't expect much strength gains on a cut anyways). It might be a good confidence booster... for instance, I couldn't get past 45's in arnold presses to save my life... but this past week, I cranked out two sets of 8 with 50's. But, no where did I log it... I should eh?
 
Hey Steve! Sorry I have neglected you lately. Please forgive me. I do think about you and wonder how you are doing. House stuff, bulking up, tight clothes...all that jazz. LOL

This is the weekend of our Vegas Challenge trip. Wish you could have been there. We may make it an annual trip so next year you and the misses will have to come on out!!
 
Hey Melissa, thanks for checking in. And don't feel bad... I've neglected yours and many other journals around here as of late. Schedule is just killer.

Wow, that weekend is finally here huh. You guys are going to have a blast. This year was a definite no go for me with this move. This is the first to last weekend until we move. :)

If it's annual though, you better believe I'll make it!
 
hi steve
will a weight loss of around 40kg cause me to have a "loose skin" problem? i have been overweight for about 10 years,am 42 years old and 155cm in height. Thanx for all your info:blush5:
 
Hey Lisa...

Wow, first post in the forum and it's in my journal. I must be important! :p

Just teasing.

Regarding your question... it's one I can't answer unfortunately. It depends on a number of things and if X lbs loss gives Joe a problem with loose skin, the same weight loss won't give Sally a problem. It depends a lot on genetics.

I've seen people lose 100+ lbs and not have a terrible problem with loose skin. I've seen people have trouble after losing 30 lbs.

Best bet is to simply get started, take your time, eat right, train with weights and see where it takes your physique.
 
Exactly...

It's a choice and the right path is pretty clear. That's why I tell people not to worry about loose skin. What if I knew the answer? What if I told you that, "Yes, you will most definitely have loose skin."

Are you no longer going to make an attempt to lose the excess fat?

Point is, just start. See what becomes of your efforts. Very worst case, you need surgery. More than likely, you lose fat faster than your skin tightens and over time, you'll look better and better.

It's a process.
 
Steve said:
Exactly...

It's a choice and the right path is pretty clear. That's why I tell people not to worry about loose skin. What if I knew the answer? What if I told you that, "Yes, you will most definitely have loose skin."

Are you no longer going to make an attempt to lose the excess fat?

Point is, just start. See what becomes of your efforts. Very worst case, you need surgery. More than likely, you lose fat faster than your skin tightens and over time, you'll look better and better.

It's a process.
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I couldn't agree more, I came to the same revelation on my own.

I think sometimes people, myself especially, want everything to be easy and seamless. Make up excuses as to why they can't or shouldn't lose weight. I used to say stupid stuff all the time. "Oh, I'm 6'6" it's fine if I'm over 300lbs..." Just really lame excuses to avoid facing the problem. Now that I faced it I decided that no matter what happens with my skin, being healthy is the goal. I'd like to think I'm getting closer to that goal every day. :D

I guess the advice would be, stop making excuses and start making an effort.
 
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