Those are dope. Uppppppppppper end of the budget but would basically cover everything but a treadmill.
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Went bananas yesterday at Bloomingdale’s.
Little Moroccan salesman saw me coming a mile away. Pants, shirts, undies, 2 coats, belt. New wardrobe. Can’t hide 10” off waist with sinching my belt (-55lbs since 6/17).
I always internally complained about Barbour jackets being made for anorexic jockeys… now I fit like a glove.
Acqua di Parma (Zafferano EDP).
Little Moroccan salesman saw me coming a mile away. Pants, shirts, undies, 2 coats, belt. New wardrobe. Can’t hide 10” off waist with sinching my belt (-55lbs since 6/17).
I always internally complained about Barbour jackets being made for anorexic jockeys… now I fit like a glove.
Acqua di Parma (Zafferano EDP).
Imagine how happy he'll be when you come back in 4 months to buy the Big and Tall stuff again.
Advantage of these over other offerings is resale should you decide to go another direction later. Or if you want to upgrade. You’ll recoup more of your money with Rogue, first. Then, REP.
Plus there is an ecosystem built around them should you want to add on things like dip bars, jammer arms endless ropes, etc. And new products are being developed for them.
Is 8 Sleep truly worth it? I mean, if you took the plunge you’re likely to defend your extravagances…
It’s a tough sell to the wifey.
It’s a tough sell to the wifey.
We love it. I'm apparently in the 20th percentile of cold sleepers and she's exact opposite. So that's the biggest thing. I love having my sleep stats without a wearable. Very noticeable when we're away for several nights. Only drawbacks so far are it takes a few nights to get dialed in and if one of you(me) forget to turn the alarm off and the other is still asleep it'll cause a problem.
Expensive up front but something you use every night.
Expensive up front but something you use every night.
They’re running a $600 off sale and the algorithm won’t leave me alone.
I successfully campaigned for a ridiculously expensive coffee setup justified by the ‘use it every day’ logic as well.
I successfully campaigned for a ridiculously expensive coffee setup justified by the ‘use it every day’ logic as well.
I did a long review earlier in this thread that you can look up.
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
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Anything is worth it if it helps you sleep better....could be this gimmick, or a really nice mattress, which I have. Some swear by Sleep By Number, others w/ a T-Pedic, etc, etc, etc. Cooling mattresses, firm, soft, etc, etc, etc. I have sleep apnea so my cpap is my life saver and I can sleep like a baby in my recliner if I used it there.
Look, it's a luxury item. Does it help me sleep better, yes. Is sit absolutely necessary, probably not. I'm happy with my purchase though.
For @Kooky Kats -- here's my earlier 8 Sleep review. I stand by everything I said below except that the AI is blah. It isn't. So far as I can tell, it gets better over time. Big fan. (I doubt it is actually AI they are using but whatever. @WayneDougan can dork out over the particulars of that annoying horseshit if he's not otherwise shitposting.) The point is that the software is just pretty good initially but gets better as it learns you, in my experience.
Looking back, I think this is well worth repeating. This should absolutely not be where you start or anything you rely on for results.
Only consider an 8 Sleep if you've got everything else fitness related at least addressed. In other words, you'd be a fool to drop $3k on an 8 Sleep if you haven't already established a track record of consistently working out, following a reasonable diet, attempting to sleep well, etc. This does not fix things but as a supplement to sleep, I can't overhype it. It is fantastic.
Looking back, I think this is well worth repeating. This should absolutely not be where you start or anything you rely on for results.
Only consider an 8 Sleep if you've got everything else fitness related at least addressed. In other words, you'd be a fool to drop $3k on an 8 Sleep if you haven't already established a track record of consistently working out, following a reasonable diet, attempting to sleep well, etc. This does not fix things but as a supplement to sleep, I can't overhype it. It is fantastic.
Cut starts today. No more snacking. Gonna start the glucose monitor Monday.
Bench today:
225 x 4
275 x 8
315 x 4
325 x 2
Belt squat:
14 × 45 + 2 x 25 × 3
Probably won't see those numbers again for awhile.
Bench today:
225 x 4
275 x 8
315 x 4
325 x 2
Belt squat:
14 × 45 + 2 x 25 × 3
Probably won't see those numbers again for awhile.
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So since posting on Labor Day that I was 163 and in best shape in years but worried about the fall I’ve done one thing very consistently: continued to workout out at least 3 days a week and take creatine. This was also my New Year’s resolution for 2024 and I did it. No matter what, I have very rarely missed a workout. Now at 14 consecutive weeks with the peloton as well. I have also eaten like complete and absolute shit and been drinking alcohol like an absolute maniac. I can now say, with certainty, that eating is way more important. I look like absolute shit. I weighed in (very hungover) at 174 on January 1st. 170 this morning. I mean good lord. So I have a New Year’s resolution for 2025: eat better, don’t binge drink so often, keep working out. We’ll see what happens.
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Wife got me 2 weeks of personal trainer sessions as a stocking stuffer… She got an intensive 6-week group fitness challenge in hers. Gettin after it.
Down to 223lbs. 35” waist. lookin better. Gut is still danglin 😠. Last frontier.
Action Bronson is an early morning fixture lately. He’s trying hard again.
Down to 223lbs. 35” waist. lookin better. Gut is still danglin 😠. Last frontier.
Action Bronson is an early morning fixture lately. He’s trying hard again.
I've been trying to outwork a bad diet for 20 years. Can't be done in a reasonable manner. I have been dialed on my 3 main meals for 6/7 days. Still put on lbs. Last week I entered every single morsel that I consumed. Was putting on 7-1000 calories in snacking in kids food, sweets, and booze. Snacking is over.
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Finally got cleared to return to exercise at the end of December. Squat and deadlift have felt pretty excellent, although I've kept it super light since I hadn't touched a weight heavier than my kid since 34 weeks preggo. Barbell bench, however...lol I can tell I had to give that up in the first trimester 💀 the movement feels completely foreign. It'll come back, I had plenty of strength for dumbbell rows and flat/incline bench, but whew.
On a related note, never thought my elbow AIDS would return due to 8 weeks of baby holding. Feels like I've been doing the low range of 21s curls with 7-10 lbs for 2 months straight.
On a related note, never thought my elbow AIDS would return due to 8 weeks of baby holding. Feels like I've been doing the low range of 21s curls with 7-10 lbs for 2 months straight.
One of my clients where I spend a lot of time has an internal self-serve convenience store about 30 yards from my desk. Every type of junk food you can think of. Ice cream, chips, candy, fridge section with fried chicken sandwiches. deserts, cheese trays... anything you could possibly have a craving for. It's designed to add about 3500 calories to me per week. I can't win.
Bonz just worked through that same issue. Probably has some exercises. You could also do some BFR training.
Went to a vegan restaurant in the City yesterday for business lunch. I had zero idea how to track macros with that alchemy, expensive, processed garbage served by urbane homosexuals. Was tasty tho. $250 tab for two and I didn’t eat one ounce of animal. Sad.
Gained 2.5 lbs too. Even more sad.
Recently subbed in stair mill for bike as daily cardio and results are fantastic. 15 minutes on that thing burns your legs.
220.2. Gettin there.
Gained 2.5 lbs too. Even more sad.
Recently subbed in stair mill for bike as daily cardio and results are fantastic. 15 minutes on that thing burns your legs.
220.2. Gettin there.
Clocked in at 202 yesterday. Goal was 200 but now that we're here, 210 may be the play?
Being in a caloric surplus is a damn chore. Been tracking macros 90% of the time even through the holidays and I can get to 2800-2900, but several programs @anthonys735 shared say at my current weight, need to be taking in 3600-3800 calories. LOL, not going to happen.
After a shaky start with a personal training in early November, she's been a great addition to the routine. 2 days a week scheduled with her and she scripts the other two days I lift. Goal was to increase barbell bench press, which is a lift I haven't focused on in 20 years, instead doing dumbbell and hammer strength for the compound movements. Got up to working sets of 245 and tweaked my left shoulder, so throttling back on the straight bar for a few weeks.
This gym is the first place I've seen / used Arsenal gym equipment. Has a much more natural ROM feel than Hammer Strength. Big fan.
Had been having issues with my left sciatic for 4 or 5 months and tried all kinds of mobility work, ice baths, bands, stretches, etc. Nothing provided more than minor, temporary relief. A tri-athlete at MPower recommended checking out The Royal Method Thai Massage. Went in with little optimism, expecting it to be just like any other soft-handed massage. 100% the opposite. For an 1.5 hours this 150# dude bends and contorts your appendages in all manner of movement I didn't know possible. At one point he's walking on my back, using a walker to provide him with balance as he alternates between his left & right. Had my spine and hips pop more that one session than all previous chiropractor and massage visits combined. Zero issues with the sciatic since, even after heavy leg days like today. Will be a regular in the therapeutic rotation.
Being in a caloric surplus is a damn chore. Been tracking macros 90% of the time even through the holidays and I can get to 2800-2900, but several programs @anthonys735 shared say at my current weight, need to be taking in 3600-3800 calories. LOL, not going to happen.
After a shaky start with a personal training in early November, she's been a great addition to the routine. 2 days a week scheduled with her and she scripts the other two days I lift. Goal was to increase barbell bench press, which is a lift I haven't focused on in 20 years, instead doing dumbbell and hammer strength for the compound movements. Got up to working sets of 245 and tweaked my left shoulder, so throttling back on the straight bar for a few weeks.
This gym is the first place I've seen / used Arsenal gym equipment. Has a much more natural ROM feel than Hammer Strength. Big fan.
Had been having issues with my left sciatic for 4 or 5 months and tried all kinds of mobility work, ice baths, bands, stretches, etc. Nothing provided more than minor, temporary relief. A tri-athlete at MPower recommended checking out The Royal Method Thai Massage. Went in with little optimism, expecting it to be just like any other soft-handed massage. 100% the opposite. For an 1.5 hours this 150# dude bends and contorts your appendages in all manner of movement I didn't know possible. At one point he's walking on my back, using a walker to provide him with balance as he alternates between his left & right. Had my spine and hips pop more that one session than all previous chiropractor and massage visits combined. Zero issues with the sciatic since, even after heavy leg days like today. Will be a regular in the therapeutic rotation.
Arsenal is made here in Knoxville. The designer moved over from Legend. Some of their stuff is good, but most is kinda clunky. The pendulum squat is probably the best piece in the lineup. The current goat for strength curve is Prime Fitness with the adjustable cam on the plate-loaded line. Patents they bought from Strive. If you have a chance to go to a gym with Prime/Strive plate-loaded give it a go.
They have some machines I've never seen in Hammer Strength and again, ROM feels more natural than what I've used from them, Nautilus.
Ex: this incline pec fly hits in a way no machine has, greater flexibility on how you can position your elbows if you want to do a wide fly or more compact movement.
Not sure what's odd about that? When you eat clean and don't have 1,000 extra calories to tack on from kids snacks, hitting 3600 isn't easy.
It's a joke from a guy who has no problem being in a caloric surplus.
