I’m in a rebuild after 10 years of complete self destruction. It’s good to see that if I keep my head down and keep grinding good things will come! Congrats bro!
Congrats bro....Sometimes in life, thats just how things go. You find a good woman, and then everything starts to workout.
Right? All you need is a good woman by your side
Everyone endures some suck in their life. You’re due for some good! Keep grindin’
I have always considered this my better attribute. I’ve had several relationships since my divorce in 09, but since then I had very little to offer, lost my career, broke, etc. ER Nurse that was flipping real estate prior, and within a year I’m working as a Dialysis Tech for $16 an hour and $800 in child support. Ya, it’s not hard for me to get a lady, but to keep one with relatively no financial stability and being a recovering addict to boot, I learned very quickly how to keep a woman happy and put her needs before my own. I called it the 60/40 law. You give 60 and only expect 40 back. The real magic is when you find someone that applies this concept as well. Typically, you are a giver(which I had to learn since I was very selfish my life until my 30s): you will attract a taker(ex-wife)... But I was miserable wanting the same in return. So I sought women that are giving and understanding and I got real damn good at walking away if I caught so much as a glimmer of ****ty, selfish, entitled behavior.
You think it’s even possible to do a simple Master’s MP while finishing my Bachelor’s, working 50 hrs a week,and 4 kids in sports all weekend? Or should I just try to stay on top of it, and compete once work and school calm down a bit?
You have to divide your time wisely. *IF* I were in the same boat, the competition would wait. I was in school when I competed in my first bb show and it sucked, big time. School suffered and my wife took the back seat to my cardio, cooking, homework and lifting.
Good stuff bro. Thank you.
Damn om sorry to hear that bud. Makes me glad to see things are working for you now cause I hate seeing people in depression, and that you have goals to achieve since I believe that's the main purpose of life. When you got nothing to look forward to you want something or life gets empty.
Thanks bro.
This has always been a hobby that means something to me and no one else. I can always come back to it after I’ve met more important financial goals and became a better partner and father.
That's awesome... In a way I'd say the same but there's stuff I wish didn't happen. Then again I don't think I would have changed and understood the problems if they never happened to me.
I finished a PhD working full time, married, 4 kids. It was hard..but i did it
Good stuff bro... It sounds like you have your priorities in order and are really dialing in what it means to sacrifice and apply yourself... This will only help you in your bodybuilding goals in the long run in my opinion. Some times it's good to take time off anyway. When you get back in your body will be ready to go.
Thank you for driving japanese. And also congratulations
i guess you havent learned your lesson the first time.. its like bubble gum. taste great in the beginning but the taste wears out eventually..
Any current pics? I know you say you got alot to gain back. But I doubt you lost that muchJust wanted to say hi to all my bros here. Got things dialed in pretty well. Took about the 3-4 months I thought it would. Since I eat like a bird when I’m not training, I have a lot of size to gain back. It’s nice to have a few classes underway and my VA file processing, credit score is on the mend, and we are all set in the new house. Been full time in the gym the last two weeks and eating is back to where it should be. Hope everyone is well.
Glad to see you doing so well Matthersby. You knocked out a lot of sh!t in a few short months....crazy! Did you take 3-4 months off the gym completely?Just wanted to say hi to all my bros here. Got things dialed in pretty well. Took about the 3-4 months I thought it would. Since I eat like a bird when I’m not training, I have a lot of size to gain back. It’s nice to have a few classes underway and my VA file processing, credit score is on the mend, and we are all set in the new house. Been full time in the gym the last two weeks and eating is back to where it should be. Hope everyone is well.
Nice to have you back! Posted some update pics on my thread...would like your honest opinionJust wanted to say hi to all my bros here. Got things dialed in pretty well. Took about the 3-4 months I thought it would. Since I eat like a bird when I’m not training, I have a lot of size to gain back. It’s nice to have a few classes underway and my VA file processing, credit score is on the mend, and we are all set in the new house. Been full time in the gym the last two weeks and eating is back to where it should be. Hope everyone is well.
Of course my friend. I’ll get caught up tomorrow.
Yeah brother, good to see you back and ready to get it smashed. What’s the 2019 goal??Just wanted to say hi to all my bros here. Got things dialed in pretty well. Took about the 3-4 months I thought it would. Since I eat like a bird when I’m not training, I have a lot of size to gain back. It’s nice to have a few classes underway and my VA file processing, credit score is on the mend, and we are all set in the new house. Been full time in the gym the last two weeks and eating is back to where it should be. Hope everyone is well.
Recomp for sure. I’d like to be in the best shape of my life by end of this year so next 8 months get some size on and then lean up. Standard stuff I guess, I’d love to do NPC MP Masters at some point but not for a few years. So I may spend some real time getting some size on if I’m lean enough this summer.
I didn’t train once.
Sounds like you trained your mind. That’s just as important sometimesI didn’t train once.
It took me a few months, but spending $400 a month on gear, training 6 days a week, yet having free tuition at a good university and thousands in debt to pay off, I needed to get my priorities straight. I’m in a better position now, and I’m not getting younger, so now that I’m getting decent grades and my credit is better, I can train with no regrets that things are lined up for my future. Nobody I know gives a shyt if I’m 260 9%. But they do care if I graduate college, provide for my kids and make adult decision including good financial decisions. I was too out of balance.
Man i have trully only just now have begun to realize how important balance is juggling training/eating and this whole hobby of lifting with other responsibilities in life lol. I know i personally get so caught up in gains and this obsession and it has felt great to just take a step back, even though training and diet has suffered a little. We always have growing to do in many different areas and not just ohysically. Anyways, sounds like you got a lot of good stuff going for you and thats awesome to hear brother!I didn’t train once.
Yeah I miss the amazing dedication to pounding food.
Meh I’m definitely eating, but more recomping for a bit. But my staple pound of Pb a day is back on. Yesterday was after leg day so my appetite was awesome though.
