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I used to, Doug (you can see a complete list of everything I am using in post #1).Do you take Cissus Rosie ...?
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I know and understand what you mean; it is a thought that has wandered my mind many times before, David. I am trying to be positive and think about the POSSIBILITIES, choosing to hold onto my HOPE for a future that I know my heart wants more than it's [almost] ever wanted anything before!Re: quote But what if your dreams become nightmares?
That shoulder bicep tendon pain is concerning. Have you tried tumeric? It is good reducing inflammation and has a host of other health benefits. Also MSM is good for tendons and joints. Eat a lot of broccoli, onions and peppers any high sulphur content food would be good for that s well. Hope it feels better soon.
Thanks, JohnYour workout intensity is rather impressive.
Me too, I need the pressure to motivate meYah we love putting ourselves up against the wall sometimes.., I seem to wait untill my options are all gone before I am motivated cuz I have no other choice.
I worry sometimes now that I am not competing I will not be motivated to take me where I want to go physically but I still could organize photo shoots etc... This is the first time I thnk I have tried to do this for no other reason than to look good...Me too, I need the pressure to motivate me
The last few years, seems like that's all I've done - it's come down to the "last minute" and I've gone helter-skelter for that time and then given myself time to breathe afterwards. Got to STOP doing it though, because it usually only ends up stressing me out MORE, and I don't need that - not now.Yah we love putting ourselves up against the wall sometimes.., I seem to wait untill my options are all gone before I am motivated cuz I have no other choice.
Sometimes it can have the OPPOSITE effect though, David...Me too, I need the pressure to motivate me
You have a valid point, Doug, but I know that this is a LIFESTYLE for you, so you are ALWAYS going to be striving to improve and be BETTER than you are. Even if you're not competing doesn't mean you can't stay in shape and work on your physique, not by any means! Plus, once you get lean, it's easier to maintain it, and yes, you can always set up photoshoots or other things that "require" you to be in the condition you want to maintain or improve on to help keep you "on track".I worry sometimes now that I am not competing I will not be motivated to take me where I want to go physically but I still could organize photo shoots etc... This is the first time I thnk I have tried to do this for no other reason than to look good...
I will still keep a peak date so that will be the same thing, I don't know if I will go below 6 or 7% though, I like that way I look before I start losing muscle. If I can go lower without giving up mass I may but doesn't have to happen...The last few years, seems like that's all I've done - it's come down to the "last minute" and I've gone helter-skelter for that time and then given myself time to breathe afterwards. Got to STOP doing it though, because it usually only ends up stressing me out MORE, and I don't need that - not now.
Sometimes it can have the OPPOSITE effect though, David...
You have a valid point, Doug, but I know that this is a LIFESTYLE for you, so you are ALWAYS going to be striving to improve and be BETTER than you are. Even if you're not competing doesn't mean you can't stay in shape and work on your physique, not by any means! Plus, once you get lean, it's easier to maintain it, and yes, you can always set up photoshoots or other things that "require" you to be in the condition you want to maintain or improve on to help keep you "on track".
~Rosie~
I've never competed, I set goals and strive to achieve them, I compete with myself, and currently my forty something self is kicking my 30 something self's A$$I will still keep a peak date so that will be the same thing, I don't know if I will go below 6 or 7% though, I like that way I look before I start losing muscle. If I can go lower without giving up mass I may but doesn't have to happen...
Strength wise I peaked about 45 46 so yah it's definitely doable.. I don't know if it was age that finally got me may just have been wear and tear but there are some lifts I am still very strong on... and my 53 year old effort last year was the best I did ever I think..I've never competed, I set goals and strive to achieve them, I compete with myself, and currently my forty something self is kicking my 30 something self's A$$![]()
I understand, Doug. Go to where YOU are happy with where you're at and what you look like!I will still keep a peak date so that will be the same thing, I don't know if I will go below 6 or 7% though, I like that way I look before I start losing muscle. If I can go lower without giving up mass I may but doesn't have to happen...
Competing with yourself is the ONLY way to do it, David. Although in a competition you compete against others, almost everyone up on that stage has trained their hearts out in the gym to make themselves better, competing against themselves (not just for the requirements of a competition), and off the stage are very supportive of the other competitors, respect and acknowledgement for what has to be done to even be there - at least, that's what I've found. Even if you never compete, setting goals and striving to become the BEST YOU CAN POSSIBLY BE is definitely a worthy task.I've never competed, I set goals and strive to achieve them, I compete with myself, and currently my forty something self is kicking my 30 something self's A$$![]()
I think the older we get, the better we become - simply because we are maturing and developing, knowing what works best for our bodies, having it down to an art after years of experience and experimentation in the pursuit of it.Strength wise I peaked about 45 46 so yah it's definitely doable.. I don't know if it was age that finally got me may just have been wear and tear but there are some lifts I am still very strong on... and my 53 year old effort last year was the best I did ever I think..
Thank you, TommyI'll have your travels in my thoughts and prayers Rosie! Be safe and keep me posted on how things are going.
Oh, I'm just trying to be positive and "motivate" MYSELF, Doug, because there is so MUCH going on right now - too many upsets and heartaches and stress - that I NEED something to FOCUS on to take my mind off everything else, if you know what I mean, and what better way to do that than to become a "machine" again.Sounds like things are on the upswing...
There is no better way... yah the one thing good about being older is the roller coaster seems to smooth out somewhat, I live a largely stress free life...Oh, I'm just trying to be positive and "motivate" MYSELF, Doug, because there is so MUCH going on right now - too many upsets and heartaches and stress - that I NEED something to FOCUS on to take my mind off everything else, if you know what I mean, and what better way to do that than to become a "machine" again.
~Rosie~
Maybe...Glad you do, Doug...There is no better way... yah the one thing good about being older is the roller coaster seems to smooth out somewhat, I live a largely stress free life...
Well, for someone who has spent almost a lifetime using negativity as a motivating force and been successful in what I've done when I've really wanted it, being positive is different, but ok - two different methods to the same endpoint, albeit with different feelings associated with each...I'm working on it, Chris!!!Being positive is the key in life to success ......and dont be foolish you are a MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, TommyNice run lol I always can't wait to finish a run the second I start it up lol. Starting to enjoy it more now though. Good luck with the photo shoot I'm sure your going to kick A$$!
No, my name is the same as it has always been.Good luck in your endeavours. Did you change your name?
Thank you, Chris - that is a real compliment coming from youYou are the definition of determination incarnate. I am always floored by your work, intensity and performance. Nice swing on the bodyfat dropping .7% in a week that is awesome at your already low bodyfat.
It was an addition for a while re "penname", but was not a change in name...I will...Thank youOh, I ask cause I thought you had Scott in your name at one point in time or another, sorry for the mistake. Keep up the good work. I always enjoy reading your articles.
A Rosie by any other name, would still kick ass?It was an addition for a while re "penname", but was not a change in name...I will...Thank you
~Rosie~
Only if it was me, LOL, since there is NO individual like me in the world. Nor was or will there ever beA Rosie by any other name, would still kick ass?![]()
Preachit Sista!Only if it was me, LOL, since there is NO individual like me in the world. Nor was or will there ever be
~Rosie~
You can do it, I am a big fan of DCP, Matt makes some good stuff. Hang in thereOnly if it was me, LOL, since there is NO individual like me in the world. Nor was or will there ever be
On that note, I started DCP [again] today (changes reflected in post #1). I also had to give my body a day OFF training due to the circumstances, and tomorrow's training is likely to be very late, and even run into Sunday. The next five days are going to interesting - EVERY minute from now on is of the utmost importance and I have to do what I can to make them count as much as possible!
~Rosie~
Preachit Sista!
Yes, Matt does - he has been very good to me and I'm truly grateful for his supportYou can do it, I am a big fan of DCP, Matt makes some good stuff. Hang in there
Yeah, I hate it when I get mine right before a big event lol. Sorry, I know I cannot understand, but I can sympathize, I singlehandedly raised my daughter through Highschool and witnessed the things that time of the month does to a woman, emotionally and physically. Hope the symptoms are minimal. Accident? I missed that, I've been busy and have been experiencing some personal turmoil of my own this week. Are you ok? I am at work and cannot go back to review. Hope everything is ok. Keep the faith, you have a lot of people pulling for you.
Yes, Matt does - he has been very good to me and I'm truly grateful for his support
Thanks, David - I HOPE so! Of all the times for it to happen as well - and you guys may not want to know, LOL - but on top of everything (and seriously had me pissed) and of all the INopportune times for it to happen, I got my period late on Thursday, which means that it will be done the day before or on the day I work with Walt, which is so very far from funny, and I am hoping like hell that I can get rid of ANY water weight I might have from it! :banghead:
Everything - and I literally mean EVERYthing (after the accident on Friday night, I am still in transition and training has not been able to happen, and won't be able to until I get back to Wisconsin - praying no later than tomorrow morning!) - seems AGAINST me right now, but I canNOT let it bring me down! I CANNOT! I'm truly being tested right now - the next week will see how strong I really am, the end of April whether or not I've got what it takes, because even though I get a chance to breathe for a few days at the start of May, life has NO intention of "settling" down, and it's GO-time until I don't know when :sigh:
I am keeping these verses close right now: "'For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.'" - Jeremiah 29:11-13
~Rosie~
Very funnyYeah, I hate it when I get mine right before a big event lol. Sorry, I know I cannot understand, but I can sympathize, I singlehandedly raised my daughter through Highschool and witnessed the things that time of the month does to a woman, emotionally and physically. Hope the symptoms are minimal. Accident? I missed that, I've been busy and have been experiencing some personal turmoil of my own this week. Are you ok? I am at work and cannot go back to review. Hope everything is ok. Keep the faith, you have a lot of people pulling for you.
God is never done with us, and there is a reason for everything. He has given us license to choose what path we should take but reminds us which is the right one. The purpose in life...? To grow stronger spiritually so we can be closer to him. How to do that ...? Well life has trials, avoid vices and instant gratification that promise short term comfort but long term pain. Take on obstacles that have short term discomfort but long term gain. It's tough and nobody's perfect at it, but I know in my heart it's the right answer.Very funnyYes, well, I never really used to get it - I had the symptoms, but rarely bled. Oddly enough - and just another example of how screwed up my body is - ever since I've been in the US and been using products with AI properties, it's almost like clockwork, and I seriously HATE it and wish it was the way it was before!
Yes, there was a freak incident. As I mentioned on Facebook (and it's all I will say): "...simply, I was told afterwards that the smallest difference in speed - any faster... - was the difference between life and death. If THAT doesn't make one believe in God, I don't know what does, but I DO know that a flicker of faith has been born in another because of this - sometimes it takes the most drastic measures for God to get one's attention and I hate that it happened this way, but for the seed of faith that has been planted, my soul smiles. Anyways, after this - as if I haven't done enough of it ALREADY over the last month or so - I am stepping even FURTHER back to reevaluate my life and take time out to truly and COMPLETELY process everything. God is NOT done with me yet and I want to do the BEST I can with EVERY chance and opportunity He has given - and will give - me. Thank you all of you who He has placed in my life - God Bless...Life is a PRECIOUS gift. DON'T waste it!!!"
I have to believe I am going through all of this for a reason, even though for the life of me I cannot see the bigger picture and haven't the faintest clue as to even remotely WHY right now.
I hope you have a good weekend, David, and thank you for everything.
~Rosie~
Thank you for the words of encouragement and affirmation of my heart's thoughts, Doug. Yes, God is NOT done with me yet, I definitely believe that. And I am slowly learning more and more that it's OK to share my struggles, instead of hiding them away, because I know that sometimes what you see me having done is in conflict with how I'm feeling and what I might say, even though they are all me as I am.God is never done with us, and there is a reason for everything. He has given us license to choose what path we should take but reminds us which is the right one. The purpose in life...? To grow stronger spiritually so we can be closer to him. How to do that ...? Well life has trials, avoid vices and instant gratification that promise short term comfort but long term pain. Take on obstacles that have short term discomfort but long term gain. It's tough and nobody's perfect at it, but I know in my heart it's the right answer.
I like the way you're thinking Rosie and the discomfort you feel now will pay off as time goes by and life does get easier when we take the right path.
Yes, it was - I was told on Friday morning that I should have been dead and it was a miracle I was alive, let alone unharmed. Yes, He is definitely real - I have grown up with Him, so have always had that faith, but not everyone has and does. Even when I feel completely alone I know He is always there - sometimes it doesn't feel like it though and I have to remind myself that even if He appears distant, there is a reason for that as well. I know He wants me to be strongER - the last few years, especially the last few months, have shown that, and I HAVE been SO close to my breaking point this year, but...Wow Rosie close call indeed. So glad your ok, and yes GOD is Real! To many live their lives thinking God has left us or doesn't care, but it us that has left his side. I truthfully believe his around us every second grasping us with his arms. The world itself has lost respect for God and life itself. Hope your workouts kick butt, but don't kill yourself!!
Yes, they can, and it certainly makes you give serious evaluation of your life in a moment. If anything, I know more than ever what I want now, and it has only made me more determined to have it, do it, and be it!Glad to hear your ok Rosie. Things can change and happen so fast in life its unreal. My prayers are with you.
It was a freak car accident, Doug. In the past now. Moving on...Wow don't know what happened but glad you are ok..![]()
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