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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Looks like Arch and I have some company.
 The hardest part is actually getting up and out of bed. Once you're up and walking around, you'll be fine! |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I'm going to try and get up at 4:30am and make it into the gym.....
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The hardest part is actually getting up and out of bed. Once you're up and walking around, you'll be fine!
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Originally Posted by Rocco32 I'm going to try and get up at 4:30am and make it into the gym...School is kicking my butt, work is kicking my butt.. |
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Looks like Arch and I have some company.
The hardest part is actually getting up and out of bed. Once you're up and walking around, you'll be fine! |
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Looks like Arch, Gary and I have some company.
The hardest part is actually getting up and out of bed. Once you're up and walking around, you'll be fine! |
See ya'll in the gym
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
I get up as early as 5 am , on the average 5:30 , but my gym is right outside ny door. Have for years . It will work for you if you give a real chance. I'm obsessed with my XBox baseball game but I still fit everything in . You can do it
Oh and if need be I guess we could send one the closest IM members to "kick your butt" |
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Good lookin w/o Brother Rocco, I agree, the am is when I have some of my best w/o's, plus there is like no-one there, the gym is MINE!!!
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
You and me have the same disease it seems like
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Good luck Rock. I'm glad to hear you're doing what it takes to get shit done. That's key. Although I have never got up at 5AM to workout, I now love working out to begin my day.
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Originally Posted by DeadBolt
Heya bud glad your keepin your shit in gear!!!
I work the night shift so I train around 9-10am these days and it starts my day and I love it. But I miss the days I use to train at 5am....really gets ya goin all day plus there is NOBODY there so i am in and out! No worries in a few weeks I'll be there with ya training at 5 again....shift changes and school schedual is screwy so I'll just get up and train with you guys! |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
hey, a Rocco sighting!!
I'll be following along as usual! |
I'm going to try and stay sighted longer this time I draw part of my inspiration from the people here so I should really take advantage of that.
150 for rev tri pressdowns
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Haha, Yep. I'm trying hard to change that again. I used to be so good and motivated....what happened? We need to keep on each other!
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Looks like Arch, Gary and I have some company.
The hardest part is actually getting up and out of bed. Once you're up and walking around, you'll be fine! |
I'm a member of the get up at 430 am club too. Granted I get up at that time for work and not the gym, but still my butt is up. I could try and squeeze the gym in before work, but then I would be up at 4am and only have time for a quickie 30 minute or less workout.
The group here can be the best motivation. I know I hate to disappoint this group.
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Originally Posted by Devlin
I would be up at 4am and only have time for a quickie
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
150 for rev tri pressdowns |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I feel so weak when working in higher rep ranges. I can do BB rows at 205 for 4-6 reps but struggle doing 135 for 10!!!!!! Same with Biceps and they cut out on me real quick too. Frustrating. But I'm not looking to break records or PB's right now, I just need to get the discipline back....
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
150 for rev tri pressdowns |
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Originally Posted by Iain
Aight....yer on!
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Originally Posted by Devlin
Great to see you back and posting workouts. You know I will be following along The group here can be the best motivation. I know I hate to disappoint this group.
As I posted above, workouts not really happening before work so I go after work and given the time I stroll into the gym, it usually empty, but then it usually 9pm or later when I stroll in. However, that is only 3 days a week. The other 4 days a week, I go late morning...early afternoon and the gym is empty then too. So I get the place to myself regardless |
So your gym is ALWAYS empty eh?!? Where's the eyecandy then?|
Originally Posted by Triple T
Did someone call me?
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Originally Posted by Angel
solid w/o BRother Rocco, keep at it my Friend!!!
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl
Keep up the good work Roc!
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Originally Posted by Cow
Yeah, admit it though, your form is probably a lot tighter and you use less body English when going lighter with the rows. I've been going back to tightening up my form more on rows at the expense of bigger weights, although I can still row a decent amount.
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Originally Posted by Dead
Check the ego at the door. . . . .
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Is this obsession? LOL.
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Hey Gary!! Where did you get rev tri pressdowns from LOL?!?
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Well I got up to go to the gym this morning but my arms are hurting a bit (DOMS) so I ended up playing poker instead
Is this obsession? LOL. |
| That means you need to start posting in your journal!!!! Maybe we should have our own little contest to push each other. |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Thanks Dev. I can't tell you how much your encouragement and PM's helped. It was really nice knowing someone was there who'd been through worse. Thanks again!
So your gym is ALWAYS empty eh?!? Where's the eyecandy then? |
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You took my line damn you!!!!
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
ooh...a contest, what are the terms of the bet, and what are the prizes??
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Originally Posted by PreMier
too much spam, where is the workout
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Shut it... Like you are one to talk
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Originally Posted by PreMier
too much spam, where is the workout
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
Okay...I swear to God that if I see more posts in your Poker journal than this one, I am going to organize an intervention to come to your house and kick your ass!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Aight Dave don't be a hypocrite here. Lets get on it.
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Here we go!!!
Front Squat, 60 sec RI- 95 x 12, 10, 9 DB Bench, 60 sec RI- 50 x 15, 11, 8 Nautilus Unilateral Leg Press (emphasis on hams and glutes) 60 sec RI- 50 x 15 90 x 15 140 x 15 BB Row- 85 x 15, 14, 13 Skulls- 55 x 14, 11, 9 Workout Time- 30 min. Wow, this really kinda made my stomach turn. I hate, I mean I HATE high reps and lower RI's. Weights are LOW but I'm doing a 4 second negative and trying to keep form very strict. It was a good first workout! |
I'm liking those . 4 sec neg
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Good to see you workout once in a while still. Hehe.
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Probably when the online poker sites go down.
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Your right!!!
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I'm going to try and get up tomorrow morning and at least do a bit of cardio before work. We'll see...
You all need to stay on my ass though and motivate me!!!!! |
Get your ass outta bed and go do some cardio |
Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Get your ass outta bed and go do some cardio I know what you need! You need some Ms. New Booty! Booty, booty, booty, booty rockin' everywhere booty, booty, booty, booty rockin' everywhere rockin' everywhere rockin' everywhere I found you, Ms. New Booty. Sorry....I got carried away there for a minute. |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Even though I haven't posted I have been working out
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Get your ass outta bed and go do some cardio I know what you need! You need some Ms. New Booty! Booty, booty, booty, booty rockin' everywhere booty, booty, booty, booty rockin' everywhere rockin' everywhere rockin' everywhere I found you, Ms. New Booty. Sorry....I got carried away there for a minute. |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
get it ripe!
get it right! get it tight! get yo ass movin Rocco!! Don't make me and Tammy come over there!! (pardon the play on words ) |
I wish!!!!! Thanks Billie
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Our competition isn't about working out...it's about who is keeping their journal updated and I'm winning
Update your journal!!!!!! |
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
No more being nice. Get your fucking lazy ass to the gym you slacking bastard. There I said it.
I love you. |
You need to get your ass to the gym or I will be joining Billie and Fitgirl in kicking your ass. 
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
awsome!!! what is your weight/measurements currently??
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
No more being nice. Get your fucking lazy ass to the gym you slacking bastard. There I said it.
I love you. |
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Originally Posted by Devlin
Damn I've missed a lot in here, but not a whole lot of work outs.
You need to get your ass to the gym or I will be joining Billie and Fitgirl in kicking your ass. |
Whaddya say!!!
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Now, if you three really cared about me (Your not included in this Cowpimp) you should offer me rewards for going to the gym. Like a pic here and a pic there that would be motivating to me
Whaddya say!!! |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Now, if you three really cared about me (Your not included in this Cowpimp) you should offer me rewards for going to the gym. Like a pic here and a pic there that would be motivating to me
Whaddya say!!! |
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Originally Posted by Devlin
Well bikini season is just around the corner, so pics may be possible
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Well, I'm game for that, looks like Dev is game.
Did you go to the gym? |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
No, I didn't go today because of sleep issues but tomorrow I'm there with or without sleep!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Well now I'm excited about the gym. Yes...I can feel the motivation ebbing and throbbing back into me...
No, I didn't go today because of sleep issues but tomorrow I'm there with or without sleep!!!!!!! I have a new plan as well, I'll post that in a second. |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
And you are lacking motivation to go to the Gym.
You should be there twice a day with these offers |
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Hmmm, well...no pics for you today!
You MUST get sleep!!! |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Ok here we go. I've decided to go back to powerlifting and do some more competitions but maybe not Westside. But I won't start that until after the cruise...June 1.
Until the cruise I'm going to do what Iain and I agreed to do together, hopefully that'll help prime me for the heavier weights with minimal injury. I plan to go to the gym 6 mornings a week. 3 will be workouts, 3 will be low-med intensity cardio. Diet will be very strict. Only- Plain chicken Tuna Oats Brown Rice Fish oil Cottage Cheese Only condiment will be mustard. I need to recondition myself not to enjoy food but to use it for fuel. When I enjoy, I want to enjoy it more and more LOL!!! So that's my plan up until the cruise (Then there will be a 24hr buffett so no....I'm not dieting on the cruise). What'chall think? |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Tomorrow though right?!?
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
I hope you can stick to that diet (is the cruise motivation enough?) I eat clean but some non-contest prep foods are ok every now and then.
Hey how long did it take to notice the effects of MP? |
Back started acting up last week, just figured it was my bad back but haven't done anything to agrivate it. Just a dull pain right now.|
Originally Posted by Rocco32
Now, if you three really cared about me (Your not included in this Cowpimp) you should offer me rewards for going to the gym. Like a pic here and a pic there that would be motivating to me
Whaddya say!!! |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
I'm game too...should We say...if he gets in 3 weight workouts next week, AND visits all of our journals, we will post bikini pics next Friday or Saturday? What do you say girls??
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Well, seeing as how you went to the gym the other day at 4:30AM and did cardio, I present to you this:
Look at the udders on that Bessie! |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
I'm game too...should We say...if he gets in 3 weight workouts next week, AND visits all of our journals, we will post bikini pics next Friday or Saturday? What do you say girls??
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Originally Posted by Archangel
I'm in, er uh............ I mean I'll be following along,
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Well, seeing as how you went to the gym the other day at 4:30AM and did cardio, I present to you this:
Look at the udders on that Bessie! |
Thanks Cow!!!
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Originally Posted by Archangel
I'm in, er uh............ I mean I'll be following along, LOL!!!
Whats up BRother Rocco, wishing you and yours nothing but the best!!! |
) but the fact you are willing to do this to help me out means a lot to me. As great as the pics are going to be, the big feeling of support behind those pics is the best part. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Burner02
'morning, roc.
hey...so...THAT's your motivation....workouts for bikinis... um..ladies...I wasn't offered this...dang..guess I just don't rate... BTW...Roc...That's the only food u are gonna eat for some time??? You sir, and braver man than I..... |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Don't feel bad Mike, keep in mind they didn't get together and come up with this....I asked them. If it was their idea first I'm sure they'd have asked you first you chunky man!
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(I should have asked...)
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Originally Posted by Burner02
hey....be nice....sticks-n-stones, mate. Sticks-n-stones...
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But she'll be better next time, it was all the showing and helping.
feeling even better.
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Lisa went with me as well, what would have been a 30min w/o took 90 minutes
But she'll be better next time, it was all the showing and helping.Front Squat- 95 x 13/12/12 DB Bench- 50 x 15/12/11 Stiff Leg Dead- 105 x 15/15/15 BB Row- 95 x 15/15/12 Skull- 55 x 15/12/10 Thought I was going to puke the entire time!!! God I hate high reps!!!!! |
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Good lookin w/o my Friend, way to go!!! I tried Front Squats myself for the first time ever, they really HIT the quads don't they!!!
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Hey, good lookin' workout Rocco. A nice well-rounded mix of compound movements. Rock on.
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Originally Posted by Burner02
so...do Rocco and I get the same pics...or do we get different ones?
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Originally Posted by Devlin
Great job!! Achieved the
feeling even better. |
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Originally Posted by du510
Yea, women will do that to ya.
High reps suck, props to you for sticking through it. |
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Yeah!!! that's one....keep it up and by Friday.....yep you guessed it, pics!
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later this week, so if you PROMISE to get a workout in Saturday I MAY post my pic on Thursday....
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Oh, yes they do! How'd you like them?
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Well my third w/o is scheduled on Saturday! Can I still get the pics Friday?
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Maybe
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Originally Posted by Burner02
He does have a point, Tam....
(hey roc...if you get some pics that were meant for your eyes only...hopefully the above endoresment will see that they get CC'd to my account..) |
I thought I was still around 230. How can I be 209 and still look like crap? Is my scale broken? I don't think so. Has my body gone completely catabolic and I'm just a lump of fat now? Could be. Am I still hyper depressed and I'm not viewing myself in reality? Doubt it. So now I'm upset about that!!! 
I know but somethings up with me.
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
What do you mean "maybe"!!! For all the money I'm dropping on you, you could at least cut me some slack!
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I feel like I'm at the end of my rope now and I just want to let go.....
I know but somethings up with me. |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Weighed in this morning at 209.
I thought I was still around 230. How can I be 209 and still look like crap? Is my scale broken? I don't think so. Has my body gone completely catabolic and I'm just a lump of fat now? Could be. Am I still hyper depressed and I'm not viewing myself in reality? Doubt it. So now I'm upset about that!!! Starting tomorrow morning I'll start up P/RR/S for a few cycles before jumping into powerlifting again. I guess I'll do weights 4 x a week this way. I feel like I'm at the end of my rope now and I just want to let go..... I know but somethings up with me. |
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
I hadn't seen S*&^ yet....as much money as I'm making you - I should at least get a pic or two!
(btw, you are definitely getting pics) |
Now I'm excited about the pics!!!
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
You know what Jodie says?
"When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hold on!" |
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
Of course it is a mind game. Remember you have been through alot with thyroid problems and injuries. Don't get discouraged. Use this as motivation.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
I think I look a little leaner LOL
Maybe I should bump up the dose LOL |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
well, doesn't that make it a foursome??
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Oh of course Mike!!! And of course I get reciprocity as well correct?
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I'll do you a favor and NOT send you pics of me |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
you could do me the favor!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by bludevil
hey rocco, know your pain. After breaking my hand twice in that last 4 months and not allowed to lift weights and letting diet go down the toilet my motivation/determination was probably as bleak as it's been since I started lifting. After going to back to gym after getting cast off, all weights were reduced by 50% or more which didn't help matters. It's been about 3 weeks now since I've been back in the gym. I'm no where near where I was before breaking hand, but will say muscle memory is nice cause #'s are going up each week. I guess the only thing that got me motivated to even go back to gym was the summer is coming up and my entire family goes to the beach together (aunts, uncles, cousins, etc...) and I have alot of family members who always say positive comments about my body. Didn't want to let them down this year with gut hanging out so I guess I'm doing it more for them than me (not dissapointing them). I guess the point is, hang in their bud, it'll get better
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I hired GoPro to do my training, diet and supplementation. I'm hoping taking all the guess work and self-doubting out of the equation will help me here. We start on June 1. If I can't make it out of bed for the gym, well I guess I'll be going at night. No more skipping the gym!!
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I've got a nice pic of my hand in there
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
You know what Jodie says?
"When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hold on!" |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I hired GoPro to do my training, diet and supplementation. I'm hoping taking all the guess work and self-doubting out of the equation will help me here. We start on June 1. If I can't make it out of bed for the gym, well I guess I'll be going at night. No more skipping the gym!!
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Originally Posted by Archangel
And I'll be at the bottom pushing you back up my Friend, we are here for you BRother Rocco!!!
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
Go Rocco !!
Does Sapphire come with the program ? If so sign me up Keep us posted, I have often thought of doing the same . |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Alright ladies...tell you what. I'm finishing my tattoo this weekend so of course I plan on taking pictures. I'll take pics and post them this weekend. But you have to promise to at least pretend I'm not as hideous as I am
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How many times did I tell you I wanted to use you as a Slip & Slide??
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Please!!!!
How many times did I tell you I wanted to use you as a Slip & Slide?? |
Sorry I've been MIA, but work and working out kinda eats up my sun, mon and tues. I was hoping your depression would be improving as your thyroid rebounded, but then I remembered it took me a long time to get over the depression and if I let things get too me too much I slip back into depression. I found the key is to stop dwelling on it and the things that get me depressed even to the point I go into complete avoidance of some things. Once I get back "up" then I can look at some of the isseues one at a time. Also completely focussing on something such as cutting or getting my weights up helps really helps.
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
well...if it means boosting your self esteem...........
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Good lookin w/o BRother Rocco, keep at it!!! Hope all is well for you and yours my Friend!!!
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Originally Posted by Devlin
Hey Rocco
Sorry I've been MIA, but work and working out kinda eats up my sun, mon and tues. I was hoping your depression would be improving as your thyroid rebounded, but then I remembered it took me a long time to get over the depression and if I let things get too me too much I slip back into depression. I found the key is to stop dwelling on it and the things that get me depressed even to the point I go into complete avoidance of some things. Once I get back "up" then I can look at some of the isseues one at a time. Also completely focussing on something such as cutting or getting my weights up helps really helps. As for pics...question is black or maroon bikini? |
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
Thanks so much for this post Dev. I feel like somethings wrong with me as bad as I feel but everytime I try to change things....my attitude, habits, thoughts...whatever it helps for a few hours and then I feel lower than before.
And I keep being afraid I'm going to annoy or lose the friends I have here because of my being down but your post makes me feel much better right now. I think part of it is feeling completely alone and isolated with this, people don't really understand what it is I'm feeling or the depth of it. So this helped, Thanks!! Oh, and definately black this week!!! |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
you have done 2 workouts this week so far, right? I have either a light blue bikini, or an orange/green tropical one, your choice!
Also, ladies...are we posting pics in the journals, or PMing them?? |
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
I was wondering the same thing B. It was my thought that we put our own pics in our own journals. This way, not only would the boys have something to look at, but we'll also have it there (easy reference point) to view later when we improve even more!
What do'ya think? |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
so...do the good boys who are now working ot consisstantly get the 'special' pics sent to out PM's?
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
you have done 2 workouts this week so far, right? I have either a light blue bikini, or an orange/green tropical one, your choice!
Also, ladies...are we posting pics in the journals, or PMing them?? |
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Hey Rocco, good job on getting some workouts in. Good choice hiring Gopro too. I know the man will get you results.
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
I need someone to tell me what to do!
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Originally Posted by Burner02
ok...Rocco...go to the bank. Wire transfer $$ to me.
there ya go. |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
I will post mine to my gallery, plus I'm gonna post pics in the boy's journals, just to whore them up a bit...
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Looks like I will be taking pics tomorrow (actually if things work out someone will be taking the pics for me tomorrow instead of having to use the friggin timer on the camera).