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Feelin' the HEAT!

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Posted by: Burner02

Ok...new day, new journal.
I'm fat. Don't have measurements, but I can barely fit into my clothes. even my newer 'fat' clothes'.
REALLY not happy about it.
The scale tipped at about 224 the other afternoon. The pic in my avatar is me at 182lbs. (My target weight) The math says: 42lbs to strip off. I want it off by my December trip to Cozumel. That will be 42 pounds in 6 months.
7 pounds per month loss. Is this possible...it's not...IMPOSSIBLE...but will be hard for me. But, I can do it. I am consisstant in the gym again, and I am starting into boxing / kick boxing next week.
I'm going w/ my 'CYCLE II' program for the next 7 weeks:

Monday and Thursday:
Legs / Back / Bis

Wednesdays off

Tuesday and Friday:
Chest / Delt / Tris

day 1:
Squats, SLDL
Pull Ups, BB or DB Rows
BB Curls, Preacher Curls

day 2:
bench press, Flyes
Military press, upright rows
CGBP, Skull crushers

day 4:
Deads, front squats
pull downs, cable/machine rows
Alt. db curls, cable curls

day 5:
incline bench press, decline bench press
side lateras, front laterals, rear laterals
dips, tricep extensions

***gonna do 4 working sets for all exercises, except the laterals; 2-3 sets per

boxing shall be 3 or so days per week.
My biggest obsticle shall be food...gonna have to really work on reeling that back into healthy...
So, stay tuned for today's workout...tomorrow.
Oh...not too much whorring in this journal, please. Thanks!

Posted by: DOMS

Solid looking workout, man!

Are you doing just simple 3x10 with 1-3 min. RIs (or something like that)? Are you doing anything special.

I wanted to lose weight, the short RIs, heavy weight, and biking have really helped me to drop the weight. I've lost about 14 pounds (and 2 inches off the gut) in four months or so.

Posted by: Double D

Good luck burnside! You will be fine. Slow and steady!

Posted by: Burner02

DOMS:
1st exercise: 5X5, 2nd: 3*10
D: Thanks

ok...I've got a...um...'joint cardio session' this evening....so I am gonna do standard 'CYCLE I' workout. (tonight, just chest/bis) For times sake.
Then head over for...cardio...

Will start regularly scheduled 'CYCLE II' next monday...

Posted by: Archangel

Best wishes on your goal my Friend, I have faith in ya!!! Can I suggest cutting down the volume though (not just cause I'm not into volume) but because of the punishment and abuse you will take w/ kickboxing 3 or more days a week, don't want to overtrain and hurt yoursel!!! Just my 2 cents my Friend, not trying to ignorant!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Oh boy, a new journal to w ... w ... , er, wish you the best of luck. Yeah, that's the ticket.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Best wishes on your goal my Friend, I have faith in ya!!! Can I suggest cutting down the volume though (not just cause I'm not into volume) but because of the punishment and abuse you will take w/ kickboxing 3 or more days a week, don't want to overtrain and hurt yoursel!!! Just my 2 cents my Friend, not trying to ignorant!!!

Hey Arch!
U think its too much volume? 2 exercises per BP? What would u suggest? Once I start the KB...I'll feel how my body is handling it and adjust accordingly..

Posted by: Stewart20

Good luck buddy! I can't believe you have a new journal, that other one had so many hits, it was like a God among Gods, well ok, not really, but it was one impressive run in that journal, that's for sure!

And boy, if 2 exercises is too much volume, I dunno what to say man

Posted by: JerseyDevil

A new journal from Burner! Kewl. 7 lbs a month may be a little much. Shoot for 1-1.5 lbs a week, like DD said 'slow and steady'.

You probably know about Fitday, but if not, sign up. It is a great free tool.

Posted by: Burner02

2 July:
Chest:
Bench Press:
135*15, 185*10, 225*6, 245*4, 245*4

Incline Bench Press:
225*3, 135*10, 135*10

**time - felt good tho. Had to rendezvous w/ my um...cardio partner...

Posted by: Burner02

'morning, Stew, JD!
Naw...that journal got too whorred up...went pages w/out any workouts...so gonna try and keep this one more business...
I've been to fitday...they don't seem to be geared for BB'ers, do they? I don't recall...

Posted by: DeadBolt

Hey man new scenery means no time to slack its KICK ASS TIME! Dont think of slackin off here b/c I'm kickin it into overdrive w/ ya! I got 13lbs to go. If I of all people can do it you can too!

I'm down to 183 from 224 mi amigo!! I want 170 and damnit I WILL HIT IT! Theres no id like to I'm going to and the only person that has a chance of standing in my way is myself and that just aint gonna fly!

So its go time mike! Just keep the diet in check and dont bite off to much just yet...take it slow. This is a marathon not a sprint. Shoot your load to soon and there is no reserve for the final length. Start your pace now and build up in the weeks to come!

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

2 July:
Chest:
Bench Press:
135*15, 185*10, 225*6, 245*4, 245*4

Incline Bench Press:
225*3, 135*10, 135*10

**time - felt good tho. Had to rendezvous w/ my um...cardio partner...

According to your plan, you forgot some moves there...

Posted by: b_reed23

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Hey man new scenery means no time to slack its KICK ASS TIME! Dont think of slackin off here b/c I'm kickin it into overdrive w/ ya! I got 13lbs to go. If I of all people can do it you can too!

I'm down to 183 from 224 mi amigo!! I want 170 and damnit I WILL HIT IT! Theres no id like to I'm going to and the only person that has a chance of standing in my way is myself and that just aint gonna fly!

So its go time mike! Just keep the diet in check and dont bite off to much just yet...take it slow. This is a marathon not a sprint. Shoot your load to soon and there is no reserve for the final length. Start your pace now and build up in the weeks to come!

Look at you Mr. Motivation! are you takin up the slack when Archys not here

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

Look at you Mr. Motivation! are you takin up the slack when Archys not here

big shoes to fill but I try

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

According to your plan, you forgot some moves there...

yeah....but the joint...'cardio' sessions...that night more than made up for it...

well...been a shitty week. I know...I know...I got hit HARD with allergies...barely see, sneezing...itching...miserable in general. But, whatever it was seems to have passed by this morning....or the drugs I bought are REALLY good.

I AM going tonight.
I also DID sign up to start boxing / kick boxing on Monday...so that will take care of my cardio...
180lbs....here I come!

Posted by: b_reed23

that's the spirit!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I've been to fitday...they don't seem to be geared for BB'ers, do they? I don't recall...

No, that is different. I mean this site
FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal .

Posted by: Pylon

Good to see you back at it, B! Good luck!

I'm looking to cut about the same amount as you in the same time frame. I'll race yo to the bottom!

Posted by: Double D

Hi Burner.

Posted by: Burner02

hey!
ok..last week: doesn't count. Nope. Not at all.
this week: fresh start: Cylcle II.
Boxing at 7:30pm....'k Py...c-ya at the low end of 180!

nothing happened this weekend. Stayed in pretty much all day Saturday...miserable w/ my allergies...Sunday was at an open house...no prospects...
Have had a bugger of a time finding wrestling shoes for boxing. Evidently...only are sold seasonally? So next month they should be stocked. Am gonna try and use my Ottomix lifting shoes till I can get what I need.

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hi Burner.

I love how simplistic this post is.

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent Brother Burner, keep it up my Friend!!! Hope you had a GREAT 4th my Friend!!!

Posted by: Pylon

OK, burner...what's the story here? No w/outs? Are you waiting for me to start? 'Cause I will....I mean it....I'm totally serial....

Posted by: Burner02

11 Jul 07:
PUSH:
Chest:
Bench Press:
135*15, 185*11, 245*4, 245*4, 225*5, 135*15

Machine Military Press:
45*5, 45*5, 45*5, 45*5

Pec Dec:
100*10, 100*10, 100*8, 100*8

Upright Rows:
75*10, 75*4

** wrist was bothering me...didn't like the angle this does...so am probably not gonna do this anymore**

CGBP:
135*10, 135*10, 135*10

**time

***was ok workout...took too long.
***sounds like they are about to ruin the gym...going from a World's Gym to a Planet Fitness or something...rumor is that they won't have any DB over 65lbs...can't grunt, 'drop weights'....you know...work out...with enthusiasm...glad I kept my 24 hour Ftiness membership????? But that dam place is gonna be packed at 4-5pm...

Posted by: Double D

For not working out.....your bench is still pretty good.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

NIIIICE!!!!!!!! A journal by Burnsy? SWEEEET! SWEET ASS SWEET!!!

It's terrible how we are always our own worst critics. But being as it may, we are. You are always going to see yourself worse that you are. But only you know how you feel. Only you know what you would like to look like. And only you know what you can and ARE WILLING to do.

I have been your biggest cheerleader for so long Mike and you know I love ya darlin'....but it is time for you to do something for yourself. You've been so busy for so long working on work and housing and all of this other stuff just to live. It is time to do something solely for yourself.

I believe your goals are realistic. I believe they are attainable and I DON'T think that 7 pounds in a month is too much to ask. I've done it, plenty of people have done it. Don't stress about it.

As far as the food goes, just know that you CAN make a healthy choice anywhere and everywhere you go. Every single place on earth now has some sort of a chicken salad or steamed veggies and everyone has chicken or turkey. Just remember that you DO eat healthy, you WILL eat healthy and anything else is just wrong. The better you feel about yourself, the better you'll feel about your diet, the wiser choices you will make.

I can't wait to hear all about your workouts that you ARE GOING to do and all about how wonderful you're feeling.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

11 Jul 07:
PUSH:
Chest:
Bench Press:
135*15, 185*11, 245*4, 245*4, 225*5, 135*15

Machine Military Press:
45*5, 45*5, 45*5, 45*5

Pec Dec:
100*10, 100*10, 100*8, 100*8 Rock on

Upright Rows:
75*10, 75*4

** wrist was bothering me...didn't like the angle this does...so am probably not gonna do this anymore** probably rotating your wrists, this is an up/down movement for your delts/traps, should not involve your wrists other than holding on. Am I right DB/Arch?

CGBP:
135*10, 135*10, 135*10

**time

***was ok workout...took too long. Don't get down on yourself....at least you did a workout!

***sounds like they are about to ruin the gym...going from a World's Gym to a Planet Fitness or something...rumor is that they won't have any DB over 65lbs...can't grunt, 'drop weights'....you know...work out...with enthusiasm...glad I kept my 24 hour Ftiness membership????? But that dam place is gonna be packed at 4-5pm...

So what's your point? Don't worry about World's, just go back to 24 Hour. Yes it's going to be crowded -- lots of other fitness enthusiasts just like yourself want to be there too. Don't sweat the small stuff.

Posted by: Burner02

"probably rotating your wrists, this is an up/down movement for your delts/traps, should not involve your wrists other than holding on. Am I right DB/Arch?"

--hey! You ROCK! That's why u are my most favoritist Texan!
My form was spot on...but wrist did not much like the cambered bar. I may try it w/ oly bar...but think that would be more tension on the wrist...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

For not working out.....your bench is still pretty good.

thanks! Now..to get my back to start coming 'back in line'...

Posted by: DeadBolt

Sounds right to me fit!

Chest puts alot of straight on your wrist especially with those heavier weights your not use to pushing around

Consistancy will help but more so your form or choice of bar + width grip. Try a closer or wider grip...which ever puts you in a neutral position. And dont think about griping the bar think of driving your elbows to head height! Your grip is there but if you concentrate on it you will torque the shit outta the bar and DESTROY your wrists!

Posted by: Burner02

right there w/ ya, DB- I get about mid-point and the angle my wrists are in are not happy...I did vary grip, too...

Posted by: DeadBolt

play around w/ it ge the slight hunch dont stand straight up. Then just focus on pulling w/ the elbows not the forearms.

you'll find what works mi amigo!

Posted by: Burner02

ok...court update...and it's a DOOZIE!
His show up time was 0830. He wasn't there. Judge issued warrant for his arrest. He shows up late...gives excuse of his grand parent's car over heating..blah..blah...judge issues him a 50k bond. He didn't like that...so he...RAN! Right out of the court room...and out of the court house! THey locked down the building...but not fast enough...he got out...BUT!
They did catch up to him and he is now a guest of the city of Colorado Springs...guess his public defender won't have ANY problems getting a hold of him for meetings now...
heh...this goes to show my point...most 'criminal elemants'....aren't too bright.
I think TV and the movies give criminals WAY too much credit!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Posted by: Burner02

bad news: didn't make the gym last night. 'friend' called and asked if I wanted to come over for a while...we watched a movie...ate dinner...I was gonna be a gentleman and just leave...but she asked if I really HAD to leave...so oopsie..ended up getting a nice cardio / ab workout in...

Posted by: DOMS

I'm crying on the inside.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Rooeeerrrr!!! (visualize claw marks here)

Cardio and ab!!!!

I love bed cardio! I like couch cardio too...and carpet cardio...and....oh yeah, you said not too much whoring in here...sorry geeeeez!

Funny story about the perp. Doesn't matter anyway, perps usually don't have much money either, which usually means no restitution. I know aaaaallllll about stupid idiot criminals that take all of your money from your gym membership and just sit in jail so they can't pay you back -- EVER!!!

Posted by: Burner02

but...once he's convicted...I have a friend who is a prison guard...if this guy goes to his prison...this guy will make sure convict isn't 'lonely'...convict...meet...'Bubbles'...he thinks you have pretty lips and wants to be your special friend...

Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

bad news: didn't make the gym last night. 'friend' called and asked if I wanted to come over for a while...we watched a movie...ate dinner...I was gonna be a gentleman and just leave...but she asked if I really HAD to leave...so oopsie..ended up getting a nice cardio / ab workout in...

Atta Boy!!

Posted by: Burner02

sometimes....its good being single...

Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

sometimes....its good being single...

quoted for truth.

Posted by: Archangel

Congrats on "upping" your cardio my Friend!!!

Enjoy the weekend!!!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Posted by: JerseyDevil

You'll think of any excuse to get out of going to the gym!

This one is an excused absence though.

Posted by: Burner02

well..I ACTUALLY ewnt to the gym yesterday...although..it was no longer my gym...someosort of planet fitness crap place.
You know the kind: no grunting...no DB's heavier than 60lbs...you're probably not even allowed to break a sweat there w/ out causing some sort of violation...so I cancelled the membership...evidently...wasn't the only once...looks like the members were clearing out faster than the equipment...
Drove past the 24 hour fitness....was PACKED...so there went that workout...
I did ride my bike for a little while last night. But was dark when I got home, so didn't go far. I did go far enough to realize..that I am WAY off track for being cardio fit....whew!
So, tonight: Chest / delts / tris.
Gonna have to go tonight, thursday and then saturday.
I have a seminar in Greeley on Thursday, so...as soon as I leave work Wednesday, I have a closing. (YAY! Another paycheck!) Go home, pack a bag, then drive 2 1/2 hours to the hotel.
Class is till about 1 or so...then drive home...hit the gym....that's the plan.
I need to hurry up-n-hit the power ball, or as jeff Foxworthy refers to it: The Redneck Retiremnent Plan. This working for living is over rated...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Burner

At least you're not living to work sweetie. And you will get that Redneck Retirement Plan....just keep buying those one dollar tickets deary!!

Glad you're having another closing...that rocks!

Keep ridin' that bike until you can get into 24 Hour. You may just have to try to go one morning to see how the crowd is. Then you'll know if you can do it once, you can do it again!

Good luck dear!

Posted by: naturaltan

Burner ... seen a couple of workouts ... one 'excused' absence

but not sure we can buy the 'it's packed' excuse

You seemed gung ho at the beginning of this journal, so let's bring back the 180lb Mikie ...shall we?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I agree with my couSON on this one!

Aaaheeeeemmmm......

I don't care if it is packed, Mister. You can always find something to do in the gym. If the pec deck is in use, use the preacher curl until it's free. If the flat bench is in use, use the cables until it's free. You catch my drift here?

Don't make me make you!

Posted by: Burner02

yer gonna make me.....what...exactly....is it something that could be illegal in some southern states??

Posted by: Burner02

ok....this is off to a shitty week...
went to the gym yesterday...was SO fuqqin packed...couldn't even find a parking space.
So...I drove around, did some errands...came back almost three hours later...STILL packed. So, don't give me shit about it.
I did go look at another gym.
The manager asked right after I walked in...'Where you coming from?"
....Worlds...I mumbled.
Really? I just signed up 10 guys today from there....welcome!
Membership is 25.00/month...it's a bit out of my way...but its a gym..and not smashed crowded...
so will sign up and go there.
THis afternoon, I have a closing right after work, then have to go home, eat, pack and hit the road for Greeley, 2 1/2 hours away. Will get home tomorrow evening...see how things work out.
It's always something, eh?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Isn't 24 Hour Fitness open 24 hours a day? Is it packed all 24 hours?

Posted by: katt

Gawd, I would kill for a $25 a month club around here!!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Isn't 24 Hour Fitness open 24 hours a day? Is it packed all 24 hours?

but to fit into MY 24 hour a day life..the time slotted to go to the gym..is the same time EVERYBODY else goes to the gym.
Can't go in the am...
and I live too far to go home, then come drive the 30 minutes back into town...so am gonna try the other gym.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Why can't you go in the am? I know it's early, but in reality it only takes a person (on average) about a week to get acclimated to a new habit.

I'm not gonna bust your chops too much on this going early, because I too "need" to get into the gym in the am on a more consistent basis. But I'm fortunate that I work where a gym is a 1 minute walk from my office, so I have the option to go at lunchtime.

There's another opportunity, do you have the option to workout at lunchtime? Even if it is for only 45 minutes -- one can do some real damage in 45 minutes.

You'll figure it out darlin', I just know you will.

speaking of which.....I'm off to do my cardio!

Posted by: Burner02

nope. asked my team lead if I could come in a bit later, like I did last year when i did early am workouuts. Not at this contract we are working on. SHow up time: 0730 hours.
Too far from work to drive there, hit it, get cleaned up and back to work..be like 2 hours total...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

How long does it take you to drive to work from your house? 30 minutes? OK 30 minute drive to work -- that backs you up to 7:00
45 minute workout with say 30 minutes to get dressed -- that backs you up to 5:45. Why can't you get up at 5:30 and go workout?

Refer to above statement that it only takes about a week to get acclimated to a new habit.

Posted by: naturaltan

Burner ... you should try Arche's HIIT method. I'm in the gym for no longer than 25 minutes top. I've put on 7 lbs since starting this. I feel as good as I was when I did 3 sets for each body part. Now I'm doing 2 sets with 20 sec rest periods. Just a thought ...

Posted by: Burner02

we're talking a non-issue in my jounral...
I'm gonna go to a different gym. I've done the early am workout...doesn't work: wake up and go directly to the gym...need some time to get all cyclinders fired up...
I can't get my head wrapped around the HIIT idea, brother!

So...summary:
Going to join Flex Gym and drive the extra 10 minutes it takes to get there and and all will be well.

Posted by: naturaltan

B ... not sure if this will help ... but the missus put on 12lbs because of some meds since January and she is going full bore at the gym my friend. This from a lady that was "too tired" "it's too late" "I haven't eaten" ... etc ... so, if she can get back to a reg schedule, anyone can

Posted by: Burner02

thanks, brotha! However...I am practically on a redular schedule! I just had a hiccup w/ my system...and am getting it resolved...and am going to boxing on Monday.
How's things w/ you?

Posted by: Pylon

Heya B -

I've given you a good head start, but I'm getting ready to jump in. Hope you used the time wisely...

Posted by: DeadBolt

Cmon man you gotta get in there!

Join the HIT!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Burner ... things are good here.

Seems like the summer has passed us by and I really can't account for much of it yet we've been busy.

How about you, what's new?

Posted by: DeadBolt

oyy yee les go mang!

Posted by: Archangel

If you want it Brother Burner, you WILL get it, do the Best that you can, and be happy w/that, we are in your corner, Best Wishes my Friend!!!

Posted by: b_reed23

Posted by: Burner02

howdy!
ok...after a crap week...(gym wise)
I got in to the gym Saturday afternoon! Weights weren't that impressive...but I WENT...and I am STILL sore!

Was gonna go to yesterday, but after church, I 'kidnapped' my favorite niece, the 14 year old aspiring astronaut and we hung out.
We drove around, talked, joked...looked at a couple open houses...ho-lee-crap, they were $$$$ (875k and 1.27 mil!) went to the humane society and some other places. By the time I dropped her off...I was starving and was about time for steak dinner...and I'm NEVER late for that..

oh...I got ch. 1 of the new harry potter book read.

I did get prof. pics taken Saturday. They looked as good as I can muster for now..wow...my face does look heavy..

I'll post within the week.
This afternoon is legs and tonight is boxing.
I may see if I can swithc my boxing from 7:30pm to an earlier time...and lift on the other days.
Boxing: mon/wed/fri
lifting: tues/thurs/sat/sunday

Hope all is well!

Posted by: Burner02

oh...went downtown saturday...got a LOT of: HEY! WHEN YA COMING BACK TO WORK????

got two phone #'s!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Kick ass burns glad to se e ya back in the gym!

My family is buying a few houses here in jersey and my cousin just fell in love w/ this house that has 5 acers... 1.3mil and the house isn't all that special. Very old but decent. The property in that town is just crazy! They were lookin at another p[iece w/ 12 acers but it was 3.2mil LOL.

Posted by: Burner02

well, u do know...that although being....'Jersey...they have some of of the most $$ land real estate in the nation? What is it...Tom's River...one of them, I believe?

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

well, u do know...that although being....'Jersey...they have some of of the most $$ land real estate in the nation? What is it...Tom's River...one of them, I believe?

Oh yea I know there are plenty of areas like that! toms river is a big one down south and there are a TON up north that or multi million dollar estates.

They are looking to move into mendham...its north western NJ but is like a whole different state in that area. Its beautifull over there! I wish Iw as able to move in with them LOL. But I'll be staying in this shithole area!

Posted by: Burner02

hhmm...I thought Toms River was up near NY...

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

hhmm...I thought Toms River was up near NY...

Negative toms river is south/central jersey. My father lives one town over (brick twp).

Posted by: Archangel

2 #'s huh??? Good Stuff BRother Burner!!! Congrats on the gym as well, you went therefore you won imo!!!

Posted by: Burner02

24 July 07
LEGS:
SQUATS:
135*15, 185*10, 225*8, 225*8, 225*8

**1st time doing legs in a while...took it easy...took it all the way down...downtwon, baby!
**am feeling it this am...so glad I didn't over do it...

**I am switching my boxing class to earlier in the evening...and am gonna lift in between: Boxing: Mon/Wed/Fri, so will lift: tues/thurs/sat and sun...

5 months, y'all...the clock is ticking.

Posted by: Pylon

Nice work...guess that means I have to go today too....

Posted by: Fitgirl70

y'all????

y'all.... ah hahahahahaha

Glad you're back in the gym. Boxing and lifting, you'll be back to your sexy, svelte self in no time!!! I'm right behind ya too

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

y'all????

y'all.... ah hahahahahaha

Glad you're back in the gym. Boxing and lifting, you'll be back to your sexy, svelte self in no time!!! I'm right behind ya too

dang...would be optimum...if I were behind you...or so I've seen on the internet...

Yep...sorry Py...you are gonna have to go now....
neener, neener!

I'm wondernig if I am gonna have to put my delts in w/ my chest day...I'll have to see.

Posted by: Archangel

I would put Delts in w/chest day, just my 2 cents!!! You might overtrain them if on a seperate day or risk injury, Best Wishes!!!

Posted by: katt

You think you'd overtrain by putting shoulders on a separate workout Arch?

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

I would put Delts in w/chest day, just my 2 cents!!! You might overtrain them if on a seperate day or risk injury, Best Wishes!!!

thanks arch!
I've always separated them, though...say...monday wouuld be chest...thursday would be delts...

ok...<cough> here it comes...
didn't make boxing last night....this total body cleanse I've been on...had been...working....let's just say that jumping around...especially w/ wraps and gloves on would not be in my best interest this week....

tonight: delts/tris.
Also starting to take dance lessons tonight.

Yep...burner will be 'Dancing With the Stars'....

or...burner wants to NOT look like a complete bafoon on the dance floor...either dance club...or more traditional / salsa....

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Yeah Salsa!!!

Just remember, salsa is all a three-step. No matter how you turn or where you step or how fast you're going....salsa is three steps.

Fun, fun, fun!!!

Posted by: Burner02

does this mean that I am gonna get to salsa u around the floor some time in the distant future? 'Cause that would be....super...

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Nice squats Burner, especially for not doing them for awhile. Have you lost any weight yet? Boxing should be awesome for dropping weight.

Posted by: Burner02

nope. still hovering at around: fat.

I'll start boxing on Monday...I've already ordered my new wrestling shoes. (same use, cheaper)
I'm looking forward to seeing how much fat I burn in the next 5 months!
I made sure I got all the way down with the squats...oh...and I am feeling it today...

Posted by: Scarface30

hey man, just reading over your journal and good to see your back in the gym, I'd hate to see such a good looking routine go to waste!

nice workouts you have in here too

Posted by: Burner02

thanks!

Posted by: SamEaston

Hello there! Well its a right little party in here ain't it!

C'mon, i want to see some workouts in here, didn't realise you were training for Stricly Come Dancing . . . .

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Sounds like everything is getting ready for boxing darlin'. Can't wait to see what you can do in 5 months too.
I'm getting my popcorn ready right now. Oh wait....I can't have popcorn.

Posted by: Burner02

have to tell ya...glad this whole body cleanse thing is only a week..and I only have another couple days of it....it's killing me....it's definately cleaning me out...don't think much activity is a good call right now...thought I was gonna make it yesterday to the gym...but my insides had other plans...so will try this afternoon....
oi.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Things are going well I take it.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Posted by: PreMier

Damn, just read this whole thread.. I was wondering why i wasnt getting updates anymore

Oh and to comment on the below.. you drive and S4 man.. get a decent radar and fucking FLY!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Things are going well I take it.

yep...everything is working itself out in the end...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

Damn, just read this whole thread.. I was wondering why i wasnt getting updates anymore

Oh and to comment on the below.. you drive and S4 man.. get a decent radar and fucking FLY!

I have the time thing worked out now.
How much MPG re you averaging? I'm getting about 21 w/ some in-town and highway driving combined.
At 80mph sustained, I can get up to 28? and in town I get about 18...

Posted by: PreMier

Yea thats about right. On the highway I hit 28-32 mpg, but im manual and around town depending on how much I flog it its usually 14-16. So my avg over 1k miles is around 21 as well.

Im going to get an oil change here in a few. Great way to blow 100$ hahaha. Oh and you will SHIT when you have to replace the brakes.. the rotors are soft, so you have to replace pads AND rotors at the same time. Cheapest kit I found was 800$

But a local tuner might be a better bet. I think asp is in colorado?

Posted by: Burner02

I dunno....it pisses me off that I cannot keep my wheels clean...I'll scrub them on Sunday...by Tuesday they are black again from brake dust...

Posted by: Burner02

I do love how the car shines in the snow...

Posted by: PreMier

Yea, I have a problem with brake dust too. These are what I am putting on next. AWE Tuning - Products

Do you still have stock rims? Have you thought about chipping it?

Posted by: PreMier

Here is another good site Audi Performance Products - Audi S4 - Audi S4 (B5 Chassis) - Brakes - OE Sized Replacement

Posted by: Burner02

nice. I'd like to do things to it..ifthe dam thing didn't keep costing me $$$!!!

I'm up to 7k so far this year!

Posted by: Archangel

Dancing Huh??? Ok now we have BRother "Burner Fever"!!! Thats awesome my Friend, best wishes and enjoy the weekend!!!

Posted by: b_reed23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

yep...everything is working itself out in the end...

so everything is coming out ok then?

Posted by: Burner02

yep...glad THAT is over...kept me out of the gym....last thing I needed..was to have a problem...when moving some weight...
but, finished up last of my pills last night, so all is well.

Tonight is boxing.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

So how did the cleanse go? Did you end up with any weight loss?

Posted by: Burner02

nope. as stated...everything got worked out....
<rim shot!>
nope. no weight loss...glad it's over...
I missed workouts 'cause I wsa 'fraid of having a 'problem' mid-lift...THAT would have been a shitty thing to have happen...

Look! I'm full of puns!

Was working on real estate stuff lastnight till about 8pm, so went home in a friggin' down pour...lifting today

Posted by: b_reed23

I was looking around for todays workout......and didn't see it....

Posted by: SamEaston

hey Burner - hope your session goes well today! Get in there and tear it up!

Posted by: DeadBolt

how goes it brotha B?

Posted by: Burner02

well...(her it comes)
got a call from parent's right before I got out of work yesterday. The car they just bough. (older Lincoln) died on them in Denver and they needed a ride home. (over an hours drive from where I was)
so..me being the good son...started my trek thru rush hour traffic...I JUST got past the thickest traffic...and got ANOTHER call..saying that the tow truck driver lives near the house..and he will bring them back... WTF???
My father was like: well, now you can go to the gym!
Um..yeah....turn around and go back down I-25 in bumper to bumper traffic..then hit Academy Blvd with the same bumper to bumper 1/2 way thru town...not gonna happen.
Long story short:
I gotta fuqqin speeding ticket. 61 in a 45. 4 points. This was on a LONG, straight highway type road. 45???WTF??? I thought it was a 55...it SHOULD have been a 55...
Tonight is boxing.

Posted by: Double D

Yes you are a pun waiting to happen....

Posted by: Burner02

we all have our place in the world...

Posted by: DeadBolt

sorry to hear it mi amigo talk it down and pay for the points...dont get that on your record!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

... you really need to get started on that book.

Posted by: katt

Bet you kicked ass at boxing with all that pent up frustration???

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

... you really need to get started on that book.

I have complied, edited and helped to get a book published before too -- he knows this!!!

If I could actually get him to get to work on it -- he could make a lot a $$$.

I may just start compiling this shit myself and call it a biography or memoirs or something and make the money myself!!!

Posted by: Burner02

how can u be my publicist? I can't even text u anymore....

COURT UPDATE:
Okie dokie…just got back from court for my attackers’ plea hearing.
They called him a dirty, worthless waste of carbon, put him against an outside wall, and shot him!
ok…they didn’t…that would have been cheaper and expedient justice…
We’re going to trial.
14 Aug 07 at 0830 hours.
I did see his family…I do feel sorry for them. I think they are his grandparents. I bet they are or will be embarrassed to have him as a relative….and gosh…I’m gonna feel sorry when I bring a civil law suit against them, granted, it will only last a couple moments…

All else is well. Working, scheming…plotting my eventual take over for world domination…you know…the usual.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

I may just start compiling this shit myself and call it a biography or memoirs or something and make the money myself!!!

Maybe you'll be the next J.K Rowling! Burner would be pissed

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Working, scheming…plotting my eventual take over for world domination…you know…the usual.

Posted by: naturaltan

so ................. any workouts in here? I see quite a few "am going" "will go" but not much after ... hehe

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturaltan

so ................. any workouts in here? I see quite a few "am going" "will go" but not much after ... hehe

NT - What's up big fella?? How are things?

Posted by: Burner02

tell me about it.
I"m not happy about it.
did get my wrestling shoes in the other day...so THAT is lined up.
Going to check out another gym this afternoon. I went to 24 again the other day..and again...wasn't even a place to park...so imagine how packed it was inside.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

how can u be my publicist? I can't even text u anymore....

YOU can't text me anymore because you were texting me 100 times a day and my phone bill was $180....

No seriously, my texting got out of control, so I had to put a stop to all of it!!!

I just had to tell everyone, call me or email me through my yahoo.

I don't want to be your publicist, they lie....what am I gonna do, go on Perez Hilton and say "that wasn't a hooker Mike was with at The Pub last night, it was just one of his IM friends visiting and they were out on the town before she had to leave for the airport."

Posted by: katt

Workouts??? Slacking???? We're waiting

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

YOU can't text me anymore because you were texting me 100 times a day and my phone bill was $180....

No seriously, my texting got out of control, so I had to put a stop to all of it!!!

Hey...only ONCE per day!
I can't help it if u have 100 friends that want to wish you a good morning!

So...you're gonna be my 'muse' then? Suh-wheet!

Hiya Katt!

Posted by: Burner02

I ended up going for a drive in the mountains yesterday.
You know...instead of: gym...paper work that needed to be done...what can I say....it was NICE out...and I needed a break from the norm...

I call it the 'Deckers Run.'
(I used to ride it on the sport bike. Almost a 200 mile loop up into the mountains to the back side of Denver, then back down the front range. LOTS of twisties. GREAT on a bike...nice in a car.
I got behind some slow movers...VERY annoying. The 1st...was a Jeep. He was out like I was: Sunday Driver. So....instead of being annoyed that I couldn't rip thru the corners...I backed off and enjoyed the scenery, which I usually didn't notice while moving at sub-warp speeds on my bike. Everything was a blur...when I rode...

Yesterday, I got to take in some of the magnificant scenery of the Rocky Mountains. I was driving thru the area of the 'Haymen fire'. (HUGE fire back in 2003) The cindered trees were still there, but the hills were all green and with out the density of the trees, you could see all the rock out croppings and unobstructed views..
Anyway, he finally took a turn onto a different road and I was allowed to drive at my own pace for several miles...till I got behind some bikers. Harley types. My GAWD...they were moving slow...its SAD...when I have to ride my brakes UPHILL to keep from over taking them. I swear they were going do dam slow..I thought they were gonna topple over...THAT ticked me off...(and too many blind corners to attemtp to pass...THEN! After riding thru a highway, came to another canyon run I used to hit...AGAIN...got caught up behind some newbie on a bike...and I couldn't get around her...overall it was a good drive, but would have been better if those people hadn't been in my way...

I DID get my wrestling shoes in the mail the other day. I wore them arouns the house lastnight to make sure they fit right, so I'll be trynig them out tonight at the dojo!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Honey you don't need a muse. You've got stories all your own!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Burner02

did u see the story I left in your journal?

Posted by: Double D

I love the feel of wrestling shoes!!!!! Hi Burner....how are ya buddy?

Posted by: Burner02

fat.
thanks.

am good! I'm outta here in 1/2 hour...am ACTUALLY going to the gym today!

Posted by: Archangel

Hey Brother Burner, sounds like a NICE ride my Fried, getting my bike inspected this week, hopr to be up and Riding myself this weekend!!! Your into the sports bikes huh??? I'm more of a laid back cruiser kinda guy!!! For now I have a 750 Aero Shadow, might upgrade this time next year!!! Hope all is well my Friend!!!

Posted by: Burner02

hey Archie...I WAS...a sport bike guy..and aspiring to be again....

I'm undecided...as I say: I'm used to seeing this beautiful state in blur...if I weer toget a cruiser...I could actually enjoy the scenery...

Posted by: SamEaston

Aw man, riding around the mountains on a motorbike sounds amazing! At home there are lots of minor roads like the ones you describe, and in the summer they are just jammed with people on bikes, on their way to the beach or just riding around - Bliss!

To me, what you described beats the gym any day!

Posted by: Burner02

well...I was in the car this time...had to get rid of the bike back in 2003...

Posted by: SamEaston

Don't matter! As long as speed is involved, it's all good!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wrestling shoes? What's up with that?

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Wrestling shoes? What's up with that?

for boxing. Cheaper than boxing shoes.

Well...I've hatched a new plan...and if works..can thank my favoritist hottie Texan, Tam Tam!
I might see if I can flash my contractor badge (called a CAC card...which looks like a military/government ID) as I walk past the bored front desk jockey at the base gym...
If I don't get outta here at 3:30 in the afternoon...I'm not gonna be able to make it to the gym...have I mentioned it is standing room only in there in the afternoons? So...if I can 'sneak' into the gym..."Never underestimate my sneakiness, sir!" I can do my workouts in mid-morning!
I'm tired of looking/feeling the way I do...was looking at pics of me when I was good looking...more or less....and I want to get back to that and beyond...now just gotta find a way to make it happen!
This afternoon...which I gotta leave here in a minute for...is a 3 hour class on becoming a lender. Add THAT w/ my real estate...and might be able to make more $$$....

Posted by: Burner02

ok....time to give myself a little 'pat on the back'....

What I do for a living is, basically, AFSPC (Air Force Space Command) system package certification. I get a 'package' from a customer (say the 45th SW (Space Wing at patrick AFB...think Space Shutle stuff) I look over their information, make sure its all good to go...brief our Colonel, and if/when he signs off on it, it then goes to the General who certifies it. Kinda boring..but it pays the bills...
anyway.....
I did a 'pre-brief' this morning.
What happens is that when I think my briefing is ready, I brief to my peers and upper management, and they offer feedback and suggestions and pint out any items that need to be cleared up prior to briefing the Colonel.
ok...my briefing this morning...ROCKED! WAHOO! As a matter of fact...of the 1st five briefed...mine...was the only one that DIDN'T tank! YEAH, BABY!
All I have to do is get a couple simple questions answered..then it on
to the Colonel's briefing on Friday, then the general! YEAH!
Best...this guy on the team has a bit of a holier than thou attitude
against me...and he tanked...HARD...I was laughing inside...I know...not very Christian...but was a nice little victory...

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Way to kick butt Mike

Posted by: Pylon

Heya Burns...I've been out, and not getting in any work other than softball in the 100 degree heat. Have you been any better? I don't see w/outs....

Posted by: Burner02

you are doing better than me, mi amigo!
So...today Im gonna..
<cue mission impossible music>
Try and 'sneak' into the base gym in another couple hours.
So...if that is a success...I CAN do my mid-mornig workouts...then stay later at work...then go to boxing my 3 days per week...this could work!

Went to my training last evening, was an over view on how to be a mortgage lender...(I'm going to add that to my 'arsenal') a group of us went to Apple bees for dinner.
On a good note...I did...pass up on trying ANY of the tasty doughnuts that was at the class...
I did have a marg. w/ my steak...
got home at nearly 11pm....crashed..and am now at work...

I did reveal to the other people I was with (3 of them) of my formulating plan/ More of a day dream/conccept at this point...
no....the one where I'm the only male survivor on an island surround by lonely playboy playmates in heat...that one...is still on the back burner....(pardon the pun)

No...I am looking for a way to unload a LOT of the people in this area that are headed towards the miserable path of foreclosure.
I am wanting to negotiate w/ their bank for a short sale, get them out of the house...w/ a little $$ in their pockets....then fix them up enough to either resale or....rent out...then...here it comes....hold my homes for auction.
Same deal as a car auction. Have a week for buyers to preview...get pre-approved. (With my newly aqqiured mortgage abilities) and hold auctions at a hotel or somewhere...close...and collect my bling.
I see having it also being run on ebay...
I need to see how to work it.
A friend is getting this interesting loan package put together that can help.
as I said...this is still in 'day dream' stage...I need to research to see if I can make it happen.
Basically...it would be either a mass fix-n-flip or...fix-n-rent operation.

Posted by: SamEaston

Im loving your enthusiasm! Its very cool!

And if you need any friends to come to that island with you . . . .

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Im loving your enthusiasm! Its very cool!

And if you need any friends to come to that island with you . . . .

so....you like older...fat guys? WAHOO! I'm your man! You'll get the VIP blanket on the beach!

Posted by: SamEaston

VIP blanket??!!! Count me in!!!

Posted by: PreMier

Will you be able to sell like that? The sub prime market has been ruined because of all the variable loans and people going into probate..

Posted by: Burner02

should be a small hurdle/detail to work out.
yep...Wells Fargo just dumped them. But, as in my class last night...that if you can't get a conventional loan....you shouldn't be trying to get a house anyway...
Sub-prime loans are for people w/ bad credit, low credit scores...not good payment history...more or less.
There are SO many loans out there that are usable, that folks who DO qualify still have lots of options.

The loan package I am hearing about..is kind of like a hard-money, construction loan. It's a hybrid. Can be closed 24-48 hours. It's not a long term loan.
now...this is just an example of what MAY be possible:
say there is a house that SHOULD be valued at 200k.
You get a short sale for say: 120k. Leaves 80k.
Get the loan for say: 160k...use the 40k (if necesary) to bring up to presentable level. (update, repair ,etc)
Now...lets say that you come in 160k total. You can either sell the huose and pocket the proceeds...or since I am in a stale market...I'd refinance to 80%, which would be 180k in a power option ARM. (an interest only option loan. 4 different ways to pay the loan....) RENT the house, pocket the 20k and move on.

This...is of course...theory.

Posted by: PreMier

I understand. I have a friend thats buying pre forclosures for 65 cents on the dollar, and then they end up turning them for 80-85 cents on the dollar. He is in 3 different states right now, california, nevada, arizona. The problem is he is FILTHY rich on paper.. but nothing is turning around.. and he has been at it for months. So he has all these hard money loans out there and he is just kinda stuck.. has no cash at all. When he asks for more loans he is just giving deeds to property as collateral.

Idont know exactly how it works, but he is over leveraged IMO. Im just saying make sure you do your homework on the whole thing. Its also good to note there are no rewards without risk.

Posted by: Burner02

these things are true sir!
That's why I'm also why I'm planning on holding some for rentals.

Posted by: Burner02

well...rubber hit the road yesterday....
finally made it to my boxing workout.
'De nial' is't just a river in Egypt....ho-lee-crap, I'm outta shape!
I was fading after the jump rope...
we went over two techniques, and luckily since I already havea little back ground w/ fighting...I was sort of doing it right.
Had a partner,and he'd put up his hands as a target.
Step in, jab, duck for a body shot...then over hand right, then jab out, and at the same time...'V' step to the right to re attack.
I was doing ok...my partner was about 14. He wasn't really understanding the 'V' stepping part, so when it was his turn to go, I had to show him and explain why you do that. (I got it from my vee arnis jitsu)
That was good ...then we swatted away their jab, then immediately followed thru w/ an over hand right. I need to work on the swatting part.

Then we got to do some bag work: jab, jab, overhand right. I was making some nice thumps on the bag...knuckles were getting sore...they aren't used to that...

Finished up w/ some ab work. let's see...last time Mike has done ab work...hhhmm....I think Clinton was in office??

When I left...I was soaked from head to toe!
So...tiring but fun! So that and getting my lifting situation figured out and I'll be back to full steam!

I'm still gonna have to start running...gawd...y'all wuold have had a great laugh at me running from the car to the restaraunt in pouring rain the other night.
It was...awkward to say the least. I USED to have a nice 'gait' when ran...I need to get that back...I'm also VERY heavy on my feet...

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey hey!! Glad you had a workout - sounds like you had fun too!! I really enjoyed my martial arts training too, but like you, end up soaked in sweat, wearing white pyjamas, not a good feeling!!

Woohoo - bring on the lifting!!

Posted by: Burner02

'morning!
I have been hit HARD w/ allergies or something....had to go home after work last evening...even w/ meds...I felt like crap and could barely go to sleep.
I look and feel like I've been on a hard weekend tequila binge...I brought the boxing gear w/...but we'll see how I am feeling...

Posted by: SamEaston

Oh, i get really bad allergies too. It started with hayfever, then when i was still sneezing and with runny eyes in the winter i went back to my doctor and said 'Hey, what's going on here?'.

Turns out i have exercise-induced asthma plus im allergic to dust, pollen, fabric softner, milk, and loads of other shit that im not going to be able to avoid my whole life anyway! Bring on the anti-histamines!!

Hope you manage a workout, maybe it'll help you breathe and sleep a bit better?

Posted by: Burner02

thanks!
We;ll see....I need to go to the doc anyway for a basic checkup...see if I can get the allergy test as well...

Posted by: bigss75

Burner thats a pretty interesting business plan, you going to fix the proprieties yourself or contract it out

Posted by: Burner02

I'm not particularly much handy-man skilled....I have friends who are contractors who can do it...and if I can do this and keep giving them constant business...I'm sure 'deals' can be made.

Posted by: Burner02

ewll...today..aside from this dam sinus/ allergy thing thats taking priority...(I couldn't beathe last night...hard to go to sleep....I went home from work..took a nap...that didn't help)
I'm doing pretty dam good!
The system I've been working...I took it to the Colonel this AM...and it was sighned..no questions! WAHOO! That's TWO systems signed in TWO weeks, baby! Makes ol Mike here...look pretty good, baby!

I also had a coffee meeting w/ one of my upline and a possible recruit I justgot back from.
Now...if many of you (who still visit my thread..) remember that the other 1/2 of my real estate business is marketing...the gentleman that we spoke with today is very close to signing on. He was a recruiter fro Coldwell Banker..so he KNOWS how to recruit realtors...and when he was shown that we can also recruit lenders...insurance agents and financial planners...or actually ANYBODY that knows the prior referenced...and make money from them...his ears perked up.
Put it this way....if I can get just say....20 people like him under me...I'm going to be making a LOT of residual income. indefinately.
BTW....anybody wish to learn about the business?
One of the top producers in the 'Springs has joined..and he says it best: This is an EXIT STRATEGY for all professionals.

When you are in a service providing business: RE/ mortgage/ Insurace....when you stop working...where does your income....come from?
Answer: you build TEAMS..and earn over rides from their work..as they will earn over rides from the commissions of their downlines...

So, I just possibly landed a 'whale'.....

and....if anybody doubts this....one of our top guys...is earning about 80k...per...MONTH doing this.
Can you see why I am excited about this company? It's not peddaling potions or pills or miracle...whatever...its already a service based industry that everybody uses to begin with...

Posted by: Stewart20

i have no idea what you are talking about, but it sounds promising, and I wish you luck!

when you say "wanna learn about the business", is this something you can do from home, cause as you know, I will be home in about 2 weeks

Posted by: Burner02

Hey stew!
sorry-
my business has two sides to it:
1) real estate
2) marketing. (MLM: multi-level marketing)
- some people still ignorantly refer to it as a pyramid scheme...which is illegal.

Let's take you, for example.
You aren't a realtor, lender, insurance agent or financial planner....
but maybe you know a few. Or not even one. Doesn't matter.
You would be recruiting those that are.
Now...unless you get a realtor license/lending certificate (if required in NY) insurance certificate....for all the people you recruited...you wouldn't get anything until you DID get the above licenses, etc. THEN...you will receive over rides.
= money in your pocket every Friday.
I'll have to talk w/ you 'off-line' about it...but yes, this is something you can do...
One of our upline is moving back to NJ to open another office there....

Posted by: Burner02

wow...I'm just full of fire today....also while talking t omy possible recruit, who is also a realtor, I was telling him of a recent disappointment.
I had a nice young couple come to an open house of mine. I was polite, throroughly explained the buyer process, the whole 9. I then followed up w/ an email and phone call. A few weeks ago, I saw them with another realtor meeting up for coffee before heading out.
I saw that same realtor a couple days ago, so I asked about them. She told me that they did buy thru her...bought a new build (she gets a 4% commission as opposed to the standard 3%) AND! That the wife referred another friend of theirs whom she is going to close on...that's TWO nice commissions I lost out on...

So...rethinking it....I was the cuase of that not being my comissions. But...how?
I was telling this to this guy. I think I struck it. I personally don't care for a 'hard sale'. I hate it when people keep after me...if/when I want to get something...I will go to them...so I use the same approach. And now...I could have missed out on to about 12k work of commissions...which I could desparately use....
It brings me to a great movie: Boiler Room.
There are 3 things I've taken from there...which I need to put at the forefront of every potential transaction:
1) Act as if....
- act as if I'm the best realtor in town...

2) There is always a sale being made.
- either you are selling them that they need it, or they are selling you
that they don't

3) You ccan be ANYbody you want.
- I, by nature am a good, easy going guy. I need to be the good, moderately aggressive, go to salesman.

Ok...if anybody actually read thru all my mental notes there.....
that's where I'm at.
Thus endith thy sermon....

Posted by: PreMier

Good notes. Its the ABC's. Always Be Closing.

If you want some help on anything, or materials let me know. Im a closer, and im good

Posted by: b_reed23

Burnsy....looks like you are on

!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Burner02

My weekend: sucked. There. That's my report.
I was suffering..badly from allergies. It was miserable.
I was actually ok for my open house yesterday afternoon...but that was about it.
I HAD plans for the weeknd...scrapped. oh well.
I got some sleep in...was taking nyquil before bed...that stuff shall knock you out! I over slept this am...so no am run...and got to work too late to go to the gym.
I do have boxing tonight, so that shall be....fun...

TOMORROW IS COURT! YEAH, BABY!

MIGHT...and I stress...MIGHT be an offer come in on my listing that's been sitting for over 100 days...puh-lease....let it come thru!

Posted by: katt

Good luck on the offer! Cross your fingers....

In our part of the US.... 100 days is nothing right now...

It's more like 300.....

Great for buyers though

Posted by: Burner02

just got off the phone w/ another realtor that showed the home last week.
She also has a lot of listings that aren't selling.
It's amazing that with this being the buyer's market it is..more people arent jumping on the deals to be had out there.
It's just like the stock market: You buy when the stock is cheap. Same as real estate. Some people....HAVE to move...and are dumping their homes to get out of them.
People who are capable of buying homes...this is the time to be doing so!
call it a rant...but a lot of people are just plain dumb when it comes to home ownership. They take a 2nd on the house and instead of doing something intelligent w/ that money...they go and do dum shit like buying big screen tv's, take vacations, etc. Now...they have a higher balance and nothing to show for it.

Posted by: katt

Yeah, I wish we had the reserves to buy right now

Posted by: Burner02

just got a call from the Assisstant DA....the trial has AGAIN....been postponed..till friggin' November....WTF???

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Burner! Hope everything is going well for you at the moment. Any relief from your allergies yet?

Posted by: katt

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Originally Posted by Burner02

just got a call from the Assisstant DA....the trial has AGAIN....been postponed..till friggin' November....WTF???

So what has been the whole "start to finish" postpone time as of now?

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by katt

So what has been the whole "start to finish" postpone time as of now?

yesterday...was the 1 year anniversary of it happening....
original court date: 14 April 07. New court date: 2* November 07...

Posted by: Triple Threat

I'd be pissed, too. Any reason for all the delays?

Posted by: Burner02

just takinng as long as possible. I overheard the pub. defender talking w/ this kid's family outside the court room. He said that he has not had time to interview all the witnesss..
ok..um...been...a WHOLE YEAR...ho long does it take to interview people?

again...THIS week has been a complete waste.
I did go back to the old gym...I saw that they charged me for this month's dues...and I cancelled LAST month...
so, got that fixed. Wow...what a change. instead of the industrial hard-core look of Worlds...it has yellow walls w/ purple accents...the squat rack and power cage are gone...most of the benches are gone as well as....the MEMBERS!

I had my seminar in Denver yesterday. I am signing up for another program for my real estate....something that shoud be viable..and make me STAND OUT from the other 4k realtors in town...
I've got a 3 day seminar/conference to go to in November in Phoenix.

I'm still pissed about my gym turning into a girl fitness spa crap place.
It's REALLY hard finding way/place/time to hit the gym...I will make it happen though.

Hope y'all have a great weekend...I have to go down to the base softball fields for a 'mandatory' fun day...

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

I did go back to the old gym...what a change. instead of the industrial hard-core look of Worlds...it has yellow walls w/ purple accents...the squat rack and power cage are gone...most of the benches are gone as well as....the MEMBERS!
...

But they replaced those things with pink dumbbells, right?

I'd be long gone from a place like that, too.

Posted by: katt

What kind of class did you take in Denver? What was it called?

Posted by: b_reed23

at my gym they painted part of the back wall black, and then part of the wall next to the cables red????????????????

Posted by: SamEaston

What you're describing doesn't sound like a gym anymore. More like a 'fitness centre' or 'health spa' for women with too much money and time on their hands!

Don't tell me, they've got TV's in front of the CV equipment?

Posted by: Burner02

it IS a fitness center...
Planet Fitness Franchise Information
'judgement free zone'??? fuqqin pansies....

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by katt

What kind of class did you take in Denver? What was it called?

Hey you!
It was a Craig Proctor seminar. At first, wasn't gonna do anything w/ it...but they offer a better web site than the one I have as well as an 1-800 number. Sorry Trips....not a 1-900#...

Its a lead generating system. A couple of the things I had in my mind..they already do....so, it would be a mixture of adding new technology I already wanted w/ some I already had.

I'll even be 'happy' with one closing a month....and can keep the full time job. Now...if I can start doing 2,3 4 or more closings / month...then I just retired from my contracting job...but will take things one day at a time.

Posted by: Burner02

Weekend update:
STILL have bad allergies...was miserable. Stayed in...which sucked, 'cause it was NICE out. My eyes were on FIRE....they hurt...red, itchy...miserable...sinuses...
I DID make it out (barely) Saturday night to a 'Tap-or-Snap' MMA fight. Was my first to go watch. Was pretty good...I get bored watching the 'ground-n-pound' part of of.
(On the ground fighting)
One of my friends, Hayley, who is a bartender had her first fight that night. She put up a great fight, but made a misstake, her opponent got her into a choke hold and she had to tap out. She did do good though.
For those of you who don't have it, my myspace can be found by my email: mike.slusser@hotmail.com
She goes by haley, so check her out.

I ran into my Vee Arnis Jitsu instructor. He looked at me..and asked...demanded: WHERE...have YOU been???
Me: um...busy...and getting fat.
Him: yeah...I can see that....

um...ouch....
So, I am gonna go over there this afternoon to check out what time he offers kick boxing. I am jut not having luck getting to my boxing lessons at the other place.

Didn't get to work early enough to go to the gym this am...dam dog...evidently...she likes to have an audience while she takes a crap. So, I had to stand theer for 10-15 minutes while she did her thing....walk around...sniff....walk around....sniff some more....go bark at something....start the process over....oi.

Posted by: DeadBolt

keep your head up bud you gotta make the time for the gym if you want it bad enough amigo!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

I agree with Deadbolt..... gotta make time man.

Posted by: b_reed23

I hate to be harsh here, but I have to say that if you wanted to go to the gym or work out bad enough, you would...

you don't have to go to the gym to get a good workout, there are lots of things you could do at home (push ups, sit ups) to at least get you moving!

Posted by: Burner02

well...not to throw in the towel...but I've lost it....
that spark...that fire....it's...gone.
not gonna whine about it....
gotta figure something out.

Posted by: katt

NO!!!!!

You haven't lost it.... you've just misplaced it...

Time to regroup!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

well...not to throw in the towel...but I've lost it....
that spark...that fire....it's...gone.
not gonna whine about it....
gotta figure something out.

I don't really know what to say to this.

Maybe you'll get it back someday when you start to resemble a Buddah.

Posted by: PreMier

Or the michelin man lol..

But in all seriousness, I know how life is.. its hectic sometimes. And working out doesnt always stay at the top of the priority list.. making money does. I was out of it for almost 2 years, and it took me over 3 weeks to get into the gym on a consistant basis. But it all comes down to a decision.

Make a decision Mike. Is working out important to you right NOW? If yes, then do it. Dont fuckin lolly gag around, just do it(that would make a great slogan). If its not, then thats understandable, because I have been there as well.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

I go thru those phases too. Sometimes I'm super fired up and motivated, and other times I just show up. I think the trick is to always have a goal. If you don't have a goal, there is nothing to motivate you.

Posted by: Burner02

my head hurts.
I did get up a little earlier this am and went for about a mile walk. Took the dog...she's in worse shape than I am!

I figure, take her w/ on a walk for a week...then see if she wants to try jogging. (she's a shelty, so her little legs are really pumping)

I stopped at a community center on the way home yesterday to see if I could use their gym. evidently, I am in the wrong neighborhood...3 streets too far...so can't use it. THAT would have been...perfect.

I think the lifting gawads are just enjoying pissing on my head...
I am going to see if I can get out of my boxing contract. I went and spoke w/ my vee arnis jitsu sensei the other day. He also offers kick boxing...he also...has some lifting equipment...and...I am going to see what that fag gym did w/ all the gym equipment when they destroyed World's. (If I can find it...get a good deal on it for my old instructor...maybe he'd cut me a deal on dues)
Trust me...I'm trying to get things worked out.
A buddy of mine and his girlfriend (who is incredibly hot...) are starting to get into hiking 14'ers. (there are about 33 mountains in Colorado that are over 14k feet tall) 14ers.com - Home of Colorado's Fourteeners and High Peaks
I have hiked one so far: Mt. Bierstadt
I was in fairly decent shape at the time...and it was a biotch...I was asked to go hike Mt. Yale this Friday, but declined, due to I would be a hinderance to them...

which brings me to another thing to ponder. I LIKE living in Colorado. It is beautiful here. I want to go hiking and pounding the trails on my mtn bike...but then again...I want to be outta here...oi.

My package I ordered last week should be here today or tomorrow. I will be diving into that and putting that to work.
Trying to keep my eye to the future and seeing good things happening...
if anybody actually read this....you are a brave soul. I am mainly just putting things 'to paper', as it were.

Posted by: Burner02

ok....just called the planet fitness...formely world's gym...san asked what they are doing with all the equipment. They still have it...but aren't doing anything with it...not for sale....WTF???
The lady on the phone even said: we don't 'cater to body builders or power lifters' anymore....
(uh...yeah..that's why y'all had 1200 members immediately...QUIT)
...wanted to say that, but I didn't.

Posted by: Burner02

I was justtold there there is a YMCA a few minutes from here and they give employees of my company a discount...am gonna go there after work this afternoon to check it out.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

The lady on the phone even said: we don't 'cater to body builders or power lifters' anymore....

Who does that leave? The people who just want to tone?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

You are certainly trying Mike

. Maybe you should open "Burner's IronMag Gym and Fitness Center"!

Posted by: katt

I hear Colorado is really beautiful... why do you want to leave? Do you have family there? Or are you just tired of being there and want something "different"?

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by katt

I hear Colorado is really beautiful... why do you want to leave? Do you have family there? Or are you just tired of being there and want something "different"?

why leave? Women.

The ones here....suck. and don't mean litterally....
This place seems to be a divorced mother depot. It may sound rough, but I honestly do not want to raise someone else's kids. I can possibly deal w/ one child...but I've been meeting women with 2,3,4 children. Sorry...not gonna happen.

I'm even considering Denver. I like Denver. I used to live there. My parents are here in the 'Springs which would only be an hour's drive. I've got great friends in both Denver and the Boulder areas.

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Who does that leave? The people who just want to tone?

pretty much...did you see the link I posted of it? Its a 'judgement free' environment....

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

You are certainly trying Mike

. Maybe you should open "Burner's IronMag Gym and Fitness Center"!

I was lookinng at that...but get into a Power House Gym franchise....but I don't have the knowledge, experience or capitol to start a business.

I did go check out the 'Y' yesterday. Overall it looks nice. 44.00/month. I don't recall it having DB's....it may have...I do know..that they do NOT have a power cage or squat rack!! WTF???? Was told they might get one next year....

Guess I am gonna just have to suck it up and go to the ungodly crowded 24hour fitness I have my membership at...

Gonna go by the old gym and ask somebody else what they are going to do with all the equipment they aren't using...IF...they WILL sell it...see if I can get my instructor to get it...and start lifting and doing kick boxing w/him...that would be nice...but because that makes sense to me...it won't happen.

Posted by: PreMier

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Originally Posted by Burner02

pretty much...did you see the link I posted of it? Its a 'judgement free' environment....

I have to applaud their marketing. They are playing on peoples 'fear' and also their 'ignorance/stupidity'. I mean seriously, i have never been judged at any gym i was at, when a was a weak out of shape ninny. never.

So they throw this marketing scheme out there that plays on peoples fears that you have to look good to go to the gym. People look good because THEY GO to the gym.. fuck people are dumb

Posted by: SamEaston

Well said mate. Got to agree with that 100%

Posted by: Burner02

exactly. As long sa you are there...it's something. THey are that much better off than the person who doesnt' go. (Wait...I resemble that last remark)

My thing also...is when I see someone who is big, fairly lean...and knows what they are doing...is an inspiration to those of us to work harder.

It goes back to my Law of Attraction:
you attract those that are like you. If you are around a bunch of under or non-achievers...chances are that you too, will be an underachiever...

Posted by: Burner02

I've got a doctor's appointment for Monday for these allergies...I've been pretty miserable for the past 6 weeks...what can I say...I'm a glutton for punishment...
Have a great weekend!

Posted by: naturaltan

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Originally Posted by DeadBolt

keep your head up bud you gotta make the time for the gym if you want it bad enough amigo!

What DB said ... when you decide you want to change, you'll make the effort necessary

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