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Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Burner! How did you get on at the Docs? Any relief for these allergies in sight?

Posted by: katt

Hi Burner

Posted by: Burner02

hey!
I went yesterday, and I got...more pills.Plus! A nasal spray AND! eye drops! Wahoo!!!
ok....they seem to be working. I actually feel somewhat normal...whih I haven't for nearly...what...6 weeks now?
I'm not as wiped out from taking the benydril (sp)...now to find a gym...I AM going t oattemtp to find a parking spot @ 24 hour this afternoon.

A guy in the next cubicle spot over goes mtn biking...and not the technical stuff...so I can go with him and his group on Weekends! I bought that bike...a LONG time ago...and it just sits...'cause Its no fun riding alone.
Now...I will want to do the technical stuff, but ya have to start somewhere and build up.

I hate being in the shape I'm in....its depressing. Because I've let myself get this way...I had to pass up a nice hike up Mt. Yale last week with some friends...as I wouldn't have been able to keep up w/ them.

I'm just saying...I know where I am...what I have and have not done...and the results of said inaction. SOmething is going to present itself.
This journal has been a waste. 7 pages containing what....3, maybe 4 workouts? hhhmmm....not good.
So...rubber meets the road. Best foot forward and all that good goings on. let's see how I fare this afternoon.

Posted by: oaktownboy

it's all about motivation bruh...u need proper motivation. i wouldn't be surprised if you were slightly depressed..???

Posted by: Triple Threat

That first step is the hardest one, Burner. Start walking.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

You don't need a gym for pushups, dips, body weight squats/lunges, crunches, etc..........

JUST DO IT!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

This journal has been a waste. 7 pages containing what....3, maybe 4 workouts? hhhmmm....not good.

NO, this journal has not been a waste. It's probably the best journal on IM. Your friends stepped in when you were going astray, that's all.

You'll get it back buddy! You will!

Posted by: katt

Comon... B Man!!! You can doooo iiiitttt!

It's only a little setback... comon... do it for the ladies!!!

Hey... have you seen the "ladies man"???? It's almost as funny as malibu's most wanted.....

Posted by: Erilaya

Even I am coming out of lurkdom to tell you That YOU ARE LOVED and if you need an arse woopin...Here I am!!! >. Hugs to ya B.. I am always around out in space here to chat at as well.. I remember our great convos a whiles back....HANG TOUGH... You can and will do this...

be well..

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Since when do you ever give up? Dont make me beat your ass

Seriously, like everyone else has said...you CAN and WILL do this! You've already said that you know where you are and what you have to do..... Now dust off your britches and get moving!

Posted by: Pylon

Heya Burns...

I feel for you, man. I've been in the same boat. Just seems like there is always something getting in the way of things, right?

Anyway, you're not alone. I'll struggle through with ya.

Posted by: PreMier

Mike, where are you!

Posted by: SamEaston

C'mon mate! Everyone here is rootin for you!

Just pick up where you left off, it'll come flooding back in no time!

Posted by: Burner02

'morning!
thanks for all the positive input! Makes a guy feel great to have such friends!
I believe I've got the boxing issue worked out.
I woke up alry enough this am for my new schedule: go to work an hour ealier...(EAT an hour earlier...) go to gym, then back to work...which will work for me...
boxing three nights/ week...thought of using the pool at the gym sounds nice...but I dunno if my vanity will allow me to take my shirt off in public...

I did...actually go to the gym Saturday...did chest...actually suprised at how much weight I was able to put up for not being in the gym for what...6 weeks?
I got a set of 275 for 4, I believe...tried 315, but was a no-go. Friend said he had to help a good bit. I didn't care for the way he spotted.
Was wierd...think I defeated myself more mentally then anything...
as soon as I unracked it...and felt that weight...instead of thinking...OH YEAH....it was more of a oooh....shit...this is heavy....
then when I hit my stuck point, instead of just giving enough help to get the weight moving....he kept up the pressure...and it went up pretty easily...so dam...dunno how close I was from actually doing it.

Notgonna put up the workout...standard:
flat bench - 5 sets
inc. db bench - 4 sets
dec db bench - 3 sets
3-position cable flyes. - 2 sets

was set to do legs today...but something I ate is not agreeing with me...and I have a class to take which will require me to take a couple hours of personal time this afternoon. I'll go home, relax then go back and go to boxing this evening.

Posted by: SamEaston

Yay!! Back into the workouts!! Fantastic, well done!

Oh, and get that shirt off - Woohoo!!

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

Yay!! Back into the workouts!! Fantastic, well done!

Oh, and get that shirt off - Woohoo!!

heh...no wahoo'ing about it...I'm wearing about 40lbs of 'extra me'...

not a pretty sight...

Posted by: katt

isn't that amazing how it creeps up on ya????

Glad your back into it!

Posted by: Burner02

...I thought u were talking about my drawers...and that got me to thinking...how'd YOU know about my drawers??

Posted by: Pylon

Good work, Burns. One day at a time, right?

Posted by: b_reed23

Posted by: Erilaya

there you are handsome!! hang tough.. you can do it... I am on the wagon too gotta build back up since my hernia surgery! smiles

E.

Posted by: Burner02

howdy, everybody!
1st...in memorance of today..a moment of silence

now...as we know...I've been struggling w/ my motivation and external interferences from my regaining my Adonis-like physique...

In an attempt to find some motivation, I bought a Muscle and Fitness the other day. I forgot...how much that magazine contradcts itself.
Its year 2007...and I read in 2 separate workouts...to do behind the neck...
WTF???? Am I wrong that I've read all over the place to NEVER do ANYTHING behind the neck, as it places undue stress on the rotator?

Also...they had a 4-page sperad about how great...the SMITH machine is???
It may be ok for an occasional break from free weights....but t use it as a 'great' machine...not so much...

I ended up going home sick yesterday...feel better today. Great...its...LEG day!
won't be much...1st day back and all....

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Also...they had a 4-page sperad about how great...the SMITH machine is???
It may be ok for an occasional break from free weights....but t use it as a 'great' machine...not so much...
....

I don't mind articles like that at all. Keeps the masses away from the power rack.

Posted by: the other half

ya its leg day, but once that is done, you have a couple of days to enjoy the other body parts. i never like leg day until we get the first set done, and then after that i really start to enjoy it. its kind of sick how you enjoy that feeling you get after really working your legs. keep positive. you will be back to the old u before you know it.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I don't mind articles like that at all. Keeps the masses away from the power rack.

true...but they could take that POS out...and put in another power rack...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

ya its leg day, but once that is done, you have a couple of days to enjoy the other body parts. i never like leg day until we get the first set done, and then after that i really start to enjoy it. its kind of sick how you enjoy that feeling you get after really working your legs. keep positive. you will be back to the old u before you know it.

true...I hate going t othe gym knowing what pain is about to start w/ legs...but I kinda dig watching the reasonably heavy heavy weights I'm using.
I also...like that feeling when you are walking after a particulalry good workout..and your legs try to buckle from under you...wierd, I know...but I kinda like it...

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I also...like that feeling when you are walking after a particulalry good workout..and your legs try to buckle from under you...wierd, I know...but I kinda like it...

That could have a different meaning....

I get that same feeling after......

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

That could have a different meaning....

I get that same feeling after......

wow...somebody ELSE is pornalizing my journal??? Sheesh...I'm slipping...

Posted by: PreMier

Posted by: katt

Well, you know..... someone has to do it...

Posted by: Archangel

Hello BRother Burner, hope all is well w/you and yours my Friend!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Hey Burner. How's it going? See you are on a roll!

Posted by: AKIRA

Havent looked around here for a while..ok, getting back in the gym is one thing, STAYING there is another!

Posted by: b_reed23

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Burner - whats up? Hope your lack of journalling is because you're just SOOOOOO busy with going to the gym every day . . . . !

Posted by: Burner02

howdy!
I"m here...
Was hoping t osay that I'm back on track and steaming...but dam...hit a snag. Got the 1st workout in on Monday. Was actually on my way to the gym yesterday...phone rang...was a very wonderful and beautiful blond from Kentucky we all know and luv...so after talking w/ her...dang phone rang AGAIN...was business. had to go over to client's for a while. Now..I'm starving...like, low blood sugar, need to eat, feeling kinda sick hungry...so I went home. Scratch that workout.
Legs...go figure.
Tonight is boxing, and I have to go to the other office after I get off work, so legs just aren't gonna get done this week.
I'm gonna wait till I've gotten 2 weeks consistancy before starting back with my supps.
I think I've finally gotten the time/gym/location thing worked out. Finally.
I'll try and get into other journals later...I've got a few deadlines to meet and actually HAVE to do some actual work...who knew...

Posted by: katt

That's ok Burner... you can do only what you can do.....

Posted by: Burner02

I have to stay at work longer...will swing by the gym...just gonna do a few sets of squats...nothing fancy...just to get some weight on them again...then haul ass to the parent's...they are getting home tonight..and the word bbq ribs was impled....

Posted by: Burner02

I'm gonna star tthe new schedule on Monday:
go to wrk at 0700.
go to gym at 10000, be back at 1200.
stay at work till 5pm, then go to boxing for 5:30 class Mon / wed/ fri.

Posted by: SamEaston

Wow, that's a full-on schedule!

If you stick to that, you'll see results in a very short space of time!

Go Burner!!

Posted by: Burner02

hope so...I'm not liking how I look nekkid...

I had kinda thought about going back to the club...if for no other reason than toget out of the house on weekends...but do'nt feel 'as if I can' in my current state of fitness.

as I've stated previously...size only portrays a bit of it.
When I was there...true, I was a little bigger than your average guy...and I looked it...I also 'knew it....'cause I 'felt' it in my mind. I 'felt' powerful...confident that in most situations...I had the ability to handle 98% of any situation I could be confronted with.
Now...I don't have that.
I was trying to explain it to someone...maybe a fellow lifter can relate.
When I am lifting...constantly...that is...I feel...'full' / solid.

Now...I am aware of the gut...and I feel...'hollow'/empty. Does that make any sense to anybody?

it directly affects my confidence levels...so..if I were to go back...I'm gonna have to drop at least 20lbs...minimum...

Posted by: katt

Isn't that a "catch 22" situation? You want to go back to the gym, but you want to lose 20 pounds first?? How are you going to lose the weight if you don't go to the gym.....effectively?

Posted by: Burner02

well, I went to the gym!
Wasn't the bestest workout...my 'ego' stepped in again...
Did delts.
Was doing seated DB mil press. weights felt good...so instead of keeping at moderate weights and staying in the 10 rep range...as I should have...I upped it to a 5-6 rep range...and that probably wasn't the best idea.
I did stay light w/ my side lateral raises...but I think that still toasted my delts and that...'feeling' came back.
No..not the 'cool...I'm in the zone' feeling...the other one...that bad one.
I stopped delts...and thought I'd hit a couple sets of dips to hit my tris...
I got up on the bars and started to get set...that feeling...was really evident now...so I stopped...waited another couple minutes...tried it agani...feeling still there...so I called it a day.

But...some workout=better than no workout.

Today is back.
the thought for the day is: go easy!

Posted by: the other half

hey burner, you get there thats whats matters. not all people are as lucky as i am and have someone all chipper at 4:15 in the morning going "come on lets go to the gym". i think i might start sleeping in the basement.lol

anyways you know that once you get in a couple of weeks that that hard feeling will start coming back, then after that it all starts falling into place alot easier.
keep it up!!!!

Posted by: Burner02

dam straight!
we gotta go catch up to DD and Stew!

Posted by: DOMS

What did I miss? What's wrong?

The last problem that I read about in your journal was taking pills and a nasal spray.

Posted by: Burner02

no problem...just fat and out of the shape I'd prefer to be in.....gonna be a LONG road 'home'....
Being....36 sux...on several levels...one..is I'm not 22 anymore....don't bounce back as quickly....

Posted by: Burner02

...oh..and I'm not 'rich' enough to get the 22 year olds anymore...

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

no problem...just fat and out of the shape I'd prefer to be in.....gonna be a LONG road 'home'....
Being....36 sux...on several levels...one..is I'm not 22 anymore....don't bounce back as quickly....

You're 36? Good Lord, you're almost dead...

You can make it happen, plus you'll have muscle memory to help.

Oh, as for the chicks, you just need to get into shape and show 'em some ass.

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

...oh..and I'm not 'rich' enough to get the 22 year olds anymore...

You don't have to be rich.... just suave & smooth....

Cmon B-man....

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

no problem...just fat and out of the shape I'd prefer to be in.....gonna be a LONG road 'home'....
Being....36 sux...on several levels...one..is I'm not 22 anymore....don't bounce back as quickly....

helloooooooo.... 36.... is prime age..... oh,, for a woman...

Besides men have it good when they age,,, they get "dignified" looking..

36 isn't even old! Are you going to be one of the whiners when you get older,,,, like the other half????

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Uh-oh, I think you're standing on his grass...

Posted by: the other half

whiner? just for that you are cut off. besides im almost 42, and i dont sit at a desk like someone else i know. you lapos.

shit burner when i was 36 i was hittin a...... oh thats right i was married to katt by then. shit, anyway u just have to look for the not so smart and a little blondish, thats what i did.
ha, back at ya katt

Posted by: Burner02

heh...look at what I've started....I'm good...or am I good....

heh...just gimme a couple months...toget the muscle pumped..and then ego shall get pumped by default...

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

whiner? just for that you are cut off. besides im almost 42, and i dont sit at a desk like someone else i know. you lapos.

If I'm not so smart.......why do I make more $$$ than you??? doh!!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

If I'm not so smart.......why do I make more $$$ than you??? doh!!!!

ya know...that last few women I dated...were paid more than me...a vetrinarian, a couple different ones w/ master's degrees...wait..dam they WERE smarter than me too! Good times though....

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Being....36 sux...on several levels...one..is I'm not 22 anymore....don't bounce back as quickly....

Whatcha you complaining about?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

36 isn't even old! Are you going to be one of the whiners when you get older,,,, like the other half????

Where's min0 with the popcorn? This could be good.

Posted by: the other half

because you is my "sugarmama" and your pretty. some people will pay more for a good looking employee.

Posted by: the other half

ok, i have to go to work, and if we dont stop then burner will never get to the gym today and it will be our fault.

Posted by: Burner02

naw...still stuck at the cube for another 6 hours....

i work at the Air Force Space Command HQ building. There is this really...cute lieutinant(sp) I see every once in a while...she needs me...she doens't know it yet...but she needs me.
Something about a hottie in a uniform...maybe 'cuase yo can eventually get her OUT of the uniform.....

from my perspective...she seems to ignore me. I think...and this is just a thought..that she's just playing hard to get. It's working....

Posted by: Burner02

happy monday!

ok...ready to report in....I got 3 outof 4 workouts done last week!

They weren't the greatest....I have to be careful w/ that delt issue. i forgot about it...I may have to give up on upright rows..

I like doing them, but delt is in opposition...

My back was weak....that is going to be the muslce section that is going to be the hardest to get back 'on-line'...chest and legs will come back up fairly quickly...but the back...am gonna have to pay extra attention to it...and not dick up my tendonitis again.....

Posted by: the other half

up right rows, shit i havent been able to do them for about 2 years. between the tendonitis in the elbows and the funky tweak i get in my wrist, i just skip them while katt bangs away on them. so is it your whole back or just like your core that you are worried about not getting back quick enough?
i know we do plenty on our back and lower back, but not enough ab work to even things out with our core muscles. but thats ok, who wants a six pack anyway.

Posted by: Burner02

my back.
I'll be doing enough ab work in my boxing classes...
Not to go into the: I USED to be able to do THIS much....
I figure I cna do about 60% of what I could do...
I now have to be REAL careful w/ my tendonitis as well....I use straps on most pulling exercises to help keep tensions off...and have bene known...to just leave biceps out if they arne't up to it.....

when I am back to full speed, my back workout will be like:
either deads or SLDL:
pull ups
rows
machine or cable pull downs (reps)
cable rows

Posted by: DOMS

Have you guys considered doing DB Upright Rows? They're a lot easier on the tendons (and arms in general).

Posted by: the other half

how long have u been boxing for. at one point in life-when i was 18-i wanted to get into it, but my parents so no way, i had to pretty of a nose and smile.

Posted by: Burner02

I have...it also pulls on my right anterior delt as I bring it up...or it was still pinging a little from the other night.

Posted by: the other half

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Have you guys considered doing DB Upright Rows? They're a lot easier on the tendons (and arms in general).

i'll have to give them a try this week, since we are doing low weight and high rep, great time to start them. thanks doms

Posted by: Burner02

oh...I'm.....SORE! OWIE!
hams....(from SLDL..and I didnt even friggin go heavy..)
and my back in general...

Posted by: Pylon

Sore good!

Posted by: Burner02

yep!

Posted by: b_reed23

pain can sometimes be a great motivator

Posted by: Burner02

oooh....telll us a story!

Posted by: katt

It really sucks getting that "back to the gym" soreness again... I think that's what scares me to keep going!!

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I have...it also pulls on my right anterior delt as I bring it up...or it was still pinging a little from the other night.

Ooh you're 'pinging' too. Im getting that in my elbow at the moment. Sux don't it!

Im so glad your back in the gym though. You must be feeling the benefits already, no?

Posted by: the other half

i dont know what i would do if i didnt have some sort of pain somewhere in my body on a daily basis. i take it as a sign that i am not becoming a lazy piece of shit. i guess that is a good thing.

Posted by: Burner02

well...I was....ina great mood monday...went out to my car to get ready to leave...when 'it' hit me.
I started to feel nauseated. (sp)
I went back inside for about an hour, to see if I could shake it off, then hit the gym....nope.
I went home...feeling like crap. I had some dinner.....
that was that....1/2 after that happened...I think the 7th seal of hell opened up over me. The rest of that night was not fun. Didn't sleep much...chills...and all the nastiness that goes along wtih it.
Ended up taking sleeping pills on tuesday about mid-day and slept till wednesday morning. i still felt like crap when i work up this am, but had already spent 2 days at home and needed toget back to work.
Still don't really have an appetite.
on a 'good' note...my pants feel a little looser...

Posted by: b_reed23

oooh...gotta love skinny days....

that is the ONLY good thing about a bad night of drinking...the next day...after all is said and done...I feel so THIN

hope you feel better soon!

Posted by: DOMS

Don't worry man, you'll get over the not eating thing.

Posted by: Burner02

I dunno....I kinda like eating...I've been kinda consisstant with it for the psat 36+ years...one of my favorite things to do..besides...breathe...

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I dunno....I kinda like eating...I've been kinda consisstant with it for the psat 36+ years...one of my favorite things to do..besides...breathe...

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I dunno....I kinda like eating...I've been kinda consisstant with it for the psat 36+ years...one of my favorite things to do..besides...breathe...

Im with you on that!

Posted by: the other half

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

that is the ONLY good thing about a bad night of drinking!

is there such a thing as a bad night of drinking?

Posted by: the other half

burner, hope u feel a little better, gotta get some carbs into u and get into the gym, sweat that beast out.

Posted by: Burner02

would be great advice...but I feel as if I'm one second away from spewing any contents of my stomach onto my PC screen at any given moment...

...and the hits keep on coming...just got 'marching orders'...as of 12 October...ol Mike here....is out of a job...yep...9 years at same company...and I'm gone...gotta love the IT world...resume is getting updated by Monday...been thinking of avoiding the 'Christmas rush' and getting on and moving...somewhere....

Posted by: katt

After 9 years?? That totally sucks ass!

but you'll find another better job, I have no doubt!

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

Im with you on that!

wahoo!
let's see....an English beauty, highly motivated and driven...likes food...hot tubs...two words:
ROAD TRIP!

Posted by: PreMier

so the airforce will just drop you? wtf

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

After 9 years?? That totally sucks ass!

but you'll find another better job, I have no doubt!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

so the airforce will just drop you? wtf

am already working on it.
Hey Jake- Haven't been in the AF since 1998. I'm a contractor FOR the AF now.

Might be moving my plans for a Phoenix relocation up by several months...gotta look into a few things...

Posted by: katt

Phoenix?? That's were my daughter is...

I'd better call to warn her..

Posted by: Burner02

....so is she...cute? Single? like old fat guys?

hhmm...I could start calling you....mom!

HA!

Posted by: katt

yes

yes, but in a relationship

Don't know... but she's never dated one.....

Posted by: Burner02

Im going tothe Mesa/Scottsdale area. Is she in Tempe or where?
She still a student? She's gotta be relatively young, being your daughter and all!

Posted by: katt

She's living in Scottsdale currently. Graduated from ASU already.

I don't think she's open to a realtionship though....

she seems pretty darn happy with her bo now..

Posted by: b_reed23

sorry Burnsy! Where are you looking to go career wise?

Posted by: Burner02

early retirement.

Posted by: Burner02

I'm gonna have to stick w/ the IT until I can drum up anough business to give real estate a full go. (sseing as hte whole market is in the dumper, will be a little harder than norm)

Posted by: the other half

you can come to idaho and drown your sorrows while hunting elk with us if you want. we could always use another strong body to haul the quarters out with.

i can see you calling katt mom, that would be funny.

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

wahoo!
let's see....an English beauty, highly motivated and driven...likes food...hot tubs...two words:
ROAD TRIP!

Hey Hey - Im Scottish!

But yeah - come over to London, plenty room here. Best bring your own weather though, not sure you'll like ours!

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

i can see you calling katt mom, that would be funny.

Yeah, funny till she kicks your ass!

Posted by: Pylon

Sorry to hear about your work issue, Burns. What a great world we live in, huh?

Hey, more time for the gym, short term.

Posted by: Burner02

hey...I'm part Scottish too!
of course...I think most Americans...are part Sottish...horny ancestors....I think they weer onto something with those kilts...
Guys were kilts...women wore skirts...a good stiff breeze blew...both parties interested instantly...and in the mood...both has easy access...and voila!

I'm keeping positive thoughts going.
Been working on my resume. Almost finished w/ it...I almost sound worthy of being hired now....

I've been kicking around WHERE I want to go. Denver and Phoenix are still top 2 picks...but Ithought LA/Miami...even Hawaii would be good.
I dunno....

I'm feeling better, so today IS a lift day! We are a 'go'..I repeat: WE HAVE A GO FOR THE GYM! LOCK-N-LOAD!

Posted by: katt

Sounds like you have a few decisions to make... Hawaii would be nice... for a while.

I personally would get claustrophobic there after awhile.

Posted by: Burner02

Hey Py!
This IS a great country we live in...at least....this is the greatest country on the planet. We have people from all over the globe that have come here and made this country what it is.
This is the place where, if you want it bad enough.....you can change your destiny and make your fortune.
As Tony Blair once said about America: This is the country that everybody is trying to get in, yet, nobody is trying to leave.

oh...this is my quasi political post....
I've been doing some observations, reading....thoughts....
This whole Democrat / Republican party is disgusting.
I'm sided more on the conservative side.
Call me a 'Traditionalist'.
Im the kind of man who wants to wake up in the morning and have the opportunity to go earn my paycheck.
When I do receive my paycheck, I only want to pay enough in taxes to have a government that provides for a good, solid infrastructure, public road and safety system common defense.
What I DON'T want...is some liberal on a mission to give my hard earned money away to those who choose NOT to work.
Now, don't get me wrong...there are those that are unfortunate and in need of help. Fine. Help them get back on their feet so they too, can get back to being productive members of society.
I'm talking about those among us that do not work. Do not want to work, yet want to receive a government check...for nothing.
THOSE people...need a serious wake-up call. 6 months ought to do. People on government assistance....in order to continue to receive their monthly checks....must work at least 30 hours a week. There’s a phrase that I’ve got ingrained: There is No free lunch.

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY A WOMAN ON WELFARE....IF/WHEN SHE HAS MORE...OFFSPRING....GETS A RAISE??????
...show me one woman w/ a real job...that gets a raise for every child she bears...just one.
Men/women on 'assistance'....will VOLOUNTEER to be on birth control. IF A PERSON CANNOT CARE FOR THEMSELVES....THEY SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REPRODUCE MORE MOUTHS TO FEED ON GOV'T DEPENDANCE....

I believe in a fair taxation system. You shouldn't be penalized if you are successful. A fair system, close the loopholes.

I’m tired of hearing how liberals think that ‘big brother’ should do most of our thinking for us. A parent should NEVER have to worry about being SUED by their child…
A parent should be able to correct their child…abuse..no.

People need to take personal responsibility for their actions. Parents need to teach that to their children.
Life is not fair. It is filled w/ disappointment. But, the more you push forward and look for opportunities, you will survive and even prosper.
As Ron White says: if life gives you lemons…make lemonade. If u see someone w/ some gin, have a party.
Ok…so I can still have a sense of humor.

I hear about prisons being over-populated…there’s a easy, cheap and quick soloution for this: They are called TENTS. I don’t need millions of our tax money spent on prisoners…spend it on quality education, and positive things for this country. Here’s a nutty idea for convicts. If you don’t want to wear pink jump suits and live in a tent…don’t put yourself into a position to be there…its really not that hard to NOT go to jail….

Well, that’s about long enough of a rant….I’m sure there will be more to follow.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Sounds like you have a few decisions to make... Hawaii would be nice... for a while.

I personally would get claustrophobic there after awhile.

i'td bo ok...teach the cat to surf....get him to hang...16?

I still like LA....but dunno if I can handle the cost of living...

Posted by: katt

[quote=Burner02;1689829What I DON'T want...is some liberal on a mission to give my hard earned money away to those who choose NOT to work.[/COLOR]
Now, don't get me wrong...there are those that are unfortunate and in need of help. Fine. Help them get back on their feet so they too, can get back to being productive members of society.
I'm talking about those among us that do not work. Do not want to work, yet want to receive a government check...for nothing.
THOSE people...need a serious wake-up call. 6 months ought to do. People on government assistance....in order to continue to receive their monthly checks....must work at least 30 hours a week. There’s a phrase that I’ve got ingrained: There is No free lunch.
QUOTE]

Posted by: Burner02

wow...u read that?

Posted by: katt

of course...

I was raised by "you get what you work for" rule... not "you get what people will give you"..

I would have ranted more than you did

Posted by: Pylon

Nothing wrong with that rant....except.....

Like many on the right, the term "liberal" gets used to mean everyone on the left, while attributing viewpoints and ideal that are really reserved for those on the far left. I wouldn't assume that everyone who voted for Bush thinks everything he's done has been spot on (and the polls support that). The same way, I'm sure you don't think that everyone who voted against Bush believes in free rides for all.

I'm a liberal, and am against unlimited welfare, free rides, and affirmative action. But there are a whole lot of issues out there where I do fall on the left. That's ok with me.

When it comes to political parties, though, I always think of Bill Hicks, who compared it to a puppet show. Some people think the puppet on the left is the best choice to represent them. Some think the one on the right best shares their views on the world. But sooner or later, we should all realize that the same guy has his hand up both their asses.

Posted by: Burner02

I knew it! Py is a HIPPIE!

Like I said...i'm a traditionalist. Use common sense. Fair. Carry your own weight. whereever that line falls...is where I'll be...

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I knew it! Py is a HIPPIE!

Not quite old enough. But I'm all about free love.....

Posted by: b_reed23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Not quite old enough. But I'm all about free love.....

you beat me to the punchline on that one!!

Posted by: Pylon

Good to know we have something in common. Cody's a lucky guy.

Posted by: katt

Hey B-Man... hows the workout???

Posted by: the other half

burner, u need to find some one like katt, she said that she will start working harder, so that i can quit my job and spend all my days in the gym and the mountians. how cool is that? after all she is my sugar mama!!!

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

burner, u need to find some one like katt, she said that she will start working harder, so that i can quit my job and spend all my days in the gym and the mountians. how cool is that? after all she is my sugar mama!!!

Posted by: the other half

oh you were just joking, my bad

Posted by: Burner02

that's the plan...I'm looking at paris Hilton...I dunno if I could stay w/ her long term.....but w/ a decent pre-nup, I'll come out pretty good...

no new news on any front.

Posted by: Archangel

Brother Burner, excellent rant my Friend!!! Hope all is well!!!

Posted by: b_reed23

where is the workout you were suppose to do the other day....?????

Posted by: the other half

burner, did you skip a w/o?

Posted by: katt

Ok buddy.... time for action!!

Posted by: Burner02

no...i've skipped all of them this week...

been a bad week....
I'm in contact w/ the school I was registered for to get my windows 2003 MCSE and Security + certifications. (I put it off till january...but with the impending job loss...Im gonna move it up...plus, a friend just got his and he has other training materials to hepl pass the exams easier)

THis whole week has been off...again....I've got to help my parents out...early this week, one of my father's best freinds passed away, so I have to help out around here while they go out of town for that...
I'll be right as rain come Monday....

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Ok buddy.... time for action!!

That's probably not something you should be saying to Burner.

And Burner, how could you let that one slip past your pornal subconcious?

Posted by: Burner02

who says I didn't...but she...is...married....that kinda hampers the whole fantasy thing.....

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

who says I didn't...but she...is...married....that kinda hampers the whole fantasy thing.....

Fantasy???? .

Vegas

Oh - THAT'S WHY WE GO THERE!!

Posted by: Burner02

viva!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I knew it! Py is a HIPPIE!

Like I said...i'm a traditionalist. Use common sense. Fair. Carry your own weight. whereever that line falls...is where I'll be...

amen to that brotha!

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

Thats just bullshit!!!!! I gotta find me one of them shit!!!

Hows the job deal going bud?

Posted by: Burner02

SO....DB and I are gonna have to go girl huntin' together....

I should be in a GREAT mood...I've got a NICE closing ni about 45 minutes. Good size too...WAS going to pay off ALL kinds of debts...and free up several hundred a month in outgo....but...noooo.....get to live off it now till something else comes up.

But, as I mentioned...this could be a good thing...

I just gave my final briefing to our Colonel...he signed my package for accreditation...so on that note.....nothin' but net, baby!

I"ve got one more package on my desk to work...I'll work it till the last day...just not at the speed I would have been if I were still here....(I should have had it knocked out this week...)

What else...oh...since I've got nothing to start on the 15th...I'mm starting back to my classes that morning for my Windows MCSE 2003 certificates and Security +...so can get that taken care of and pad my resume...Plus...if something comes up in another location, I won't have to wait till spring to go...(I was slated to go to school Jan-Mar, '08)

I am going to take some of my closing cash and start my marketing program...if/when I can get a client or two....then $$ will be easier..then do a little more...then do a little more...then next thing you know...I'll be good to go. Positive thinking, baby!

Posted by: b_reed23

Posted by: Burner02

back from the closing....thought I'd be in a better mood about it...but what can u do?

Posted by: Malley

Hi Burner!

Posted by: Archangel

Hello Brother Burner, hope all is well my Friend!!!

Posted by: Burner02

GOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING!
(I love my energy drinks..)

Weekend was...dull....hung out at the house, saving money....not very exciting...but gotta cut back where I can.
Got some stuff doen around the house on my day off.

Ok....current game plan of attack is this:
I'm not going to pursue getting hired again right away for IT...with my paychecks and closing I have coming...plus going onto unemployment for a while...I'm going forward w/ real estate. I figure, I've got enough to last until begining of next year...so need to get a closing before then and then keep them coming!
I've got an hour long training call to make here in about 1/2 hour...so will get that ball rolling!

Wow...come Monday morning....its gonna be weird...not having to get up at 0500 to go to work...will keep on a schedule though....

Im going to meet with that guy who does foreclosure/bank repo homes here soon to see if he will help me get intothat field as well.
This is a do or die situation.

(I had a LONG talk w/ my life long friend this weekend)
He knows me pretty good...kinda scary that a friend knows you better than you know yourself sometimes? I dont think IT is my path. I LIKE computers...I don't LOVE them...whch you kinda have to do to make it successfully in that field.

If things don't pick up....I'll stay on unemployement....find an under the table payinng night job and go bacck to school...maybe something that embraces my security past: FBI, Homeland Security, etc. (let my AF cop, Top Secret clearance and all the security experience I have work for me...)
I've already got an Associate's....just go back and get a bachellor's.
But, I am betting the Real Estate is going to work...good bet.

Hope y'all are doing great!
mike

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hi Burner!

was'sup, big daddy!

Posted by: Burner02

oh...I had an 'epihphany' yesterday while vacuuming the house.
There I was....
thinking about the lil' sumbitch who cut me.
Because of him...he's gonna cost the state....thousands upon thousands of dollars: his jail time...AND! Most likely...the little twit he got knocked up after he cut me...you KNOW we're gonna be footing the bill for her via welfare.
Plus....he's mostl likely gonna come out a better criminal....

My thought....give him the option of the US Army...or prison.
6 years mandatory enlistment: Infantry.
on the positive:
he will serve his country and gain honor and respect for himself and others around him
He will NOT be a burden to society.
He will be working...and can provide for his new family.

maybe become a man and turn his life around.
Maybe I 've watched too many episodes of both Walker, Texas Ranger and Dog the Bounty Hunter...turn the other cheek, turn thm around and set them straight.

Posted by: PreMier

hmm.. that could work. i personally like the idea

Posted by: Pylon

Sounds like a good plan of attack, B.

I like your Army idea as well. Might deter a few criminals if they knew what was coming. Kind of like Joe Arpaio's system out west!

Posted by: b_reed23

hiya Burns! Glad your planning ahead, I figure before too long Real Estate will start booming again

Posted by: Burner02

Happy Hump Day!
I just got back from the main office. I may be put in for another position within the company!
Will find out soon?

Still gonna go ahead w/ my business...and when it takes off....will leave on MY terms...

Hope all is well!

Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

oh...I had an 'epihphany' yesterday while vacuuming the house.
There I was....
thinking about the lil' sumbitch who cut me.
Because of him...he's gonna cost the state....thousands upon thousands of dollars: his jail time...AND! Most likely...the little twit he got knocked up after he cut me...you KNOW we're gonna be footing the bill for her via welfare.
Plus....he's mostl likely gonna come out a better criminal....

My thought....give him the option of the US Army...or prison.
6 years mandatory enlistment: Infantry.
on the positive:
he will serve his country and gain honor and respect for himself and others around him
He will NOT be a burden to society.
He will be working...and can provide for his new family.

maybe become a man and turn his life around.
Maybe I 've watched too many episodes of both Walker, Texas Ranger and Dog the Bounty Hunter...turn the other cheek, turn thm around and set them straight.

on the surface it seems like a good idea you got there B, but I don't know how feasible that would be. I think it could only work for "certain" criminals. Obviously you don't want murderers and rapists enlisted in the US Army fighting for us, I don't think they would be entirely motivated for that. And if you only can do it for a certain sample of criminals, the less dangerous, if you will, then I will guarantee the other more severe criminals will throw a bitch fit and hire lawyers from jail to sue our country and there will be protests and what have you , and it will be a colossal failure.

Now, if there was another world war and we needed people to rush the beaches of a place or whatever, then yea, put them all in the front of the boat, open the doors, let them all get picked off and let the real soldiers actually make an advance without getting gunned down like fish in a barrel. That could work

Posted by: Burner02

hey stew! That was what I was kinda thinking....if he happened to die for his country....that will work...and his spawn and mother of spawn would be given the 100k life insurance...win-win situation...

Posted by: Burner02

Well..I'm starting to get the 'itch/need' to lift again...WAHOO! There's still some fire down in that pit!
Will start out fresh on Monday...have a busy weekend slated.
Whether I start a new job on Monday....that remains to be seen....
if not...gonna wake up....hit the gym in the am...then have the rest of my day to do what I need to do.

Posted by: b_reed23

when will you find out about the other job?

Posted by: Burner02

Hey all!
I've got the interview for that job on Monday.
I start outprocessing from here in about an hour and half!
So...will not be on today.
Have to transfer files and my 9 years worth of saved 'favorites' to disk to take home....etc....pack up the rest of my stuff and get ready to vacate the premises....
WAHOO!
I'm starting fresh on Monday. I've got the interview in mid-late morning...and a foreclosure class from 1-4pm. I'll either hit the gym 1st think in the am or after then....THAT will be nice....

I may even stay in Phoenix a bit longer as well...if my friend will let me stay longer...
If I don't get back on before the weekend...have a great and safe one!
Monday, 15 October 2007....is DAY 1 for me....wish me luck!

Take care, God bless.
Mike

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Mike!

How's things with you? Hope all is well and you're working up a sweat in that gym as i post this!!

Now im back from my holiday, i had the old fire burning, telling me it was time to get back to the gym. Gotta love it!

Posted by: Archangel

Heya BRother Burner, hope the interview went GREAT for you my Friend!!!

Posted by: b_reed23

why haven't you posted yet!!!!

anyways....

Posted by: butterfly

Hey my man!!! Hows your neck of the woods

Show me "some love"

Posted by: Burner02

hiya BF! Glad to see ya! U dun been added!

Hey all!
WOW...what a week.....I can't belive I had time for a job! I've been...BUSY!
Classes, seminars...getting signed up for another seminar...(I have to go to LA in December now)
whew!

ok..job....there isn't funding yet. Was told that when the funding comes available, the job should be mine!
All else is well...will update later.
mike

Posted by: SamEaston

Glad you're good Mike - sounds like you need a holiday!

Posted by: the other half

hey burner, sure am missing some good humor and journal abusing. well hope all is going well. good luck to you.

Posted by: Rissole

ahhhhhh..... Ahem...

Posted by: PreMier

damn, you got all the old schoolers postin in here.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

damn, you got all the old schoolers postin in here.

No doubt ...

Posted by: PreMier

holy shit!! whats goin on NT?

Posted by: Burner02

UPDATE:
Hey everybody!

I've been...BUSY!
Let's go thru this as best I can:
1) I got rehired by my company. I start back tomorrow.
2) just spent the last week and 1/2 in Phoenix! I was there for a 3-day seminar for exploding my real estate business. More about that later.
3) Go to LA in December for a foreclosure/short sale class.

I'm gonna be...B U S Y!!!!!!
Oh...I've met a girl too....

As far as the real estate goes...i kinda wish the job would have held off for another month or so...but...the $$ coming in until I get up and running will be nice.

Real ESTATE:
OK...I made a decision: Line in the sand kind of thing.
Either I'm gona go for it...or I'm gonna get out. i really don't like computers enough to want to make mediocre money for the next 25+ years till I retire...it doesn't inspire me.
I went to this seminar for a change, as did 2k other realtors from all over the world. Litterally. Europe, S. Africa, Austrailia. I ran into a couple other realtors from my town there, and...kinda funny...before this whole 3-day conference started, they were doing video testamonials of realtors who had bought into the 'franchise' and were successful...one was the top produce in the first office I worked at when I started. (rumored to make 500k/annual...now I know how!)
So...yeah....it works.
This is where the job part sucks. I have litterally 20-30 lbs of reading manuals as well as dvd's/cd's to read/watch/listen as well as the coaching package I signed on for to pound into my head...

So...Now I get of work...go home, hit the books and coaching classes till I can replace my income from the other job continually. THEN! Haul ass!

Also, gonna have to learn the investor side which will also play a role.
Folks...THIS is my destiny.

I haven't been in the gym to answer that question. Haven't had the time.
I did go a couple times the week before I left for AZ..and it was defeating...I've lost ALL my strength, it seems...so, that 1st week back is going to be depressing...(THAT will be 2morrow, btw...)
so, my schedule is gonna look like:
work, lift, study, sleep, repeat.

I'm optimistic that 2008 is gonna be my best year to date!
Oh...and this girl...we're still getting our schedules to mesh to get that 1st date knocked out.
She seems like a lit of fun.
She's 34, no kids...maybe wants one (we are about the same on that)
she's a california 'surfer chic'...and has lived in Texas...so came back with that accent...9ask Tam what her accent does to me...

)

So, I'm looking to the future, folks...and it looks good.
Am hoping to be able to spend some time on here after next week when I get settled in and up-n-running with work duties...

Take care, thanks for stopping by!
Mike

Posted by: the other half

damm, i thought we had lost you.
glad to hear that all is going better!!!!
dont worry to much about the workouts, i think i have only had 2 since we left for our hunting trip on oct. 9.

glad your back.

Posted by: SamEaston

Soooo glad your back Burner!

Great to hear about the lady in your life - Woot!

Good luck at the gym today

Posted by: b_reed23

welcome back!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

darlin'

How's your Texas girlfriend? What's been going on with the job??? You got hired back by your job? What happened there? Good to see things are workin' out for you.

Posted by: katt

Hey Burner!!! Glad things are looking up for you!

Now ...... TIME TO POST SOME WORKOUTS!!!!

Posted by: the other half

she is such a hard ass

give the man some time to figure his life out.
good luck in all.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

darlin'

How's your Texas girlfriend? What's been going on with the job??? You got hired back by your job? What happened there? Good to see things are workin' out for you.

I dunno...maybe been a false 'hit'...she says she's been busy....but I dunno...we'll see...I'm keeping options open. I like her....we've had fun on the phone and such...but we'll see.

I'm with the same company, doing a different job. THis one....wow..am gonna have to study it...much learning to do!

i got my access back to the 'gym' at the office again, so will be getting up early..and coming in to do cardio....then shower, eat and be at work by 0800...lift in the afternoons...then whatever after that...

workouts coming, ma'am....

Posted by: DeadBolt

workouts better start you fat phuck

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

workouts better start you fat phuck

Harsh, but fair.

Posted by: b_reed23

ah....feel the love

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

ah....feel the love

Feel it like a boot int he ass

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Uhhhh is this a work out journal but like ... without any work outs? Kinda like aaaaaaaaaaaaa journal-lite? Should there not be some Burner dude in here sweating to the oldies er something?

More

and less

would make a more healthy Burner IMHO.

GO lift some heavy sh1t and post about it in here so we can

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Uhhhh is this a work out journal but like ... without any work outs? Kinda like aaaaaaaaaaaaa journal-lite?

C'mon Burner, don't let your fans down.

Posted by: b_reed23

hi burns...have you checked out my journal?? We are in the process of hopefully buying a house!!

Posted by: Pylon

Happy turkey day, Burner!

Posted by: SamEaston

Is it your birthday today Burner?

If so - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Posted by: Burner02

thanks!
Just got back from LA lastnight.
I was there for a foreclosure class.
Now...I've got nothing to keep me from the gym...other than...me.
I actually went to the gym on Monday...couldn't even find a space to park in...and looking inside...place was PACKED...
WHY DID WORLDS GYM FUQ UP AND BECOME PLANET FITNESS?????

Posted by: SamEaston

Woot - Burner's back in the house!

Posted by: Burner02

I'm alive.
Nothing to report.
I actually drove into the parking lot of the gym...coulnd't find a place to park..and it was equally slammed inside....so left.
..and I'm trying to dig deep to find that spark to get back into it...
I hate the way i look and feel...but Im not doing anything about it...really shitty place to be...

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Ever thought about working out at home?

Pushups, Prisoner Squats, Chins, Dips, Crunches, Lunges, Band-work for arms and shoulders can all be done at home

Posted by: Burner02

um...I"m having a hard time coming up w/ an excuse for that....gimme a minute...

Posted by: Burner02

...ok...I gotta get abck at it...both katt and kefe can nearly out bench me!

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I'm alive.
Nothing to report.
I actually drove into the parking lot of the gym...coulnd't find a place to park..and it was equally slammed inside....so left.
..and I'm trying to dig deep to find that spark to get back into it...
I hate the way i look and feel...but Im not doing anything about it...really shitty place to be...

Hey, at least you aren't there by yourself.

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

...ok...I gotta get abck at it...both katt and kefe can nearly out bench me!

Hey Burner - welcome back!

Posted by: Burner02

howdy ma'am...wouldn't say I'm...back, as per se...but I'm here....
what has kept me away? Shame, mostly...
I'm always listening to either educational or motiational cd's in the car.
(more prodctive than rocking out...)

I'm listening to one right now. It's pretty interesting. its called, the Journey, I believe. So far so good.
Taking from some of what I've heard so far.
I'm responsible for my actions. I am here, where I am on my own accord.
I am holding myself accountable.
Evidently, I'm exactly where I am , 'cause I 'want' to be here.
- So, I have to change my wants.

No negative talk. No excuses. I was listening to Al Pacino give a pre-game pep-talk in the movie: Sunday Night Lights (Think that was the name of it) He mentioned: fight for every yard, inch by inch.
This particular journal of mine...sucks...to put it bluntly. I've got 13 pages of...well, chit-chatting. (That's great and I appreciate my friends)
HOWEVER....13 pages of basically NO workouts...in a workout journal spanning several months.
Every class I have taken, my coaching I am engaged in (real estate...costs me buttloads, but will be worth it in the long run) stress writing every thing down and being held accountable. (which is scary, as I've never been held accountable to anybody...even myself)
Here's a basic:
1) CAREER:
A) I am leaning on switching real estate brokerages..again. Find a better fit:
pros:
*team lead is willing to help keep me accountable and focused on making this a career rather than a 'hobby'.
* this office (Keller Williams) has over 40 training events per month

cons:
* I really like my current team lead
This should be accomplished by end of year

B) Follow my new team lead and my franchise coach to gain enough business to leave the full time job once and for all. (By March at the latest)

C) Move back out and back on my own by April. (if y'all didn't know, last spring, thought I was getting laid off form work...rented out my place and moved into parent's. Its nice and convenient...but it's killing my soul. I've GOT to get back out on my own...

D) Fitness Goals: What do I want here? I WANT TO DROP THE 50LBS of garbage that is covering my once athletic, reasonably nice looking body.
I look and feel like shite. I can't stand the site when I look into a mirror...
main problem right now: EGO. I 'USED' to be strong. Now...probably back where I was...8 years ago strength-wise..but 50 lbs heavier...
..I'm worried about this...my best effort the first time I got 'fat'...I only stripped off 13lbs in 9 months time? I've got 40-50 now...and am that much older. I have to REALLY CHANGE my ways.

I have a LOT to do in '08. I gonna make myself and all of my friends proud.
I AM going to be able to say ONE YEAR FROM NOW: WOW! this has been the greatest year of my life, can't wait to make next year better.

That's me. This is my proclomation.
I'm scared. I hate being alone in life. My fears are suffocating my outgoing personality and that has to stop. It stops now.
I'm going to be BS'ing in this journal for another few weeks, but come New Year...a new journal shall be born and I will move forward.

if anybody actually read this...wow. THis was more for my benefit...

Posted by: katt

Keller Williams huh?? Don't they offer like a "multi-level" marketing thing that gives you a share of other agents that you bring in??

Good luck with the 08 goals!! That's when we start hitting it hard also.. January!!

Posted by: Pylon

I've read the whole thing...and I sympathize with you. I think you and are a whole lot more alike than either of us realized.

And by the way, it was "Any Given Sunday." Bad movie, good speech.

So, make a plan, make a list, make it go.

What's step one? What can you accomplish TODAY to get started?

Posted by: Burner02

I'm listening to all recorded calls from the coaching program while working in my cube.
fitness-wise...yet to be determined

KW does have profit-sharing...not too worried about that. The company i have now has that...and a LOT more than KW...but doing MLM's is not my 'thing'...never has been.

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

fitness-wise...yet to be determined

UNACCEPTABLE!!!!!

We are halfway through the day. How can you expect to reach a goal for 2008 if you cannot set and reach a goal for the next 12 hours?

WHAT WILL YOU DO TODAY TO MOVE YOU CLOSER TO YOUR GOAL?????

Posted by: Burner02

I ate kinda healthy.....

Posted by: Pylon

That is past. What will you do in the remaining hours?

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Burner - i sure am excited to have you back - looking forward to your new journal! I think your goals for 2008 are realistic and achievable, but you have to work hard to get there, and we're all here to help, support and encourage you as much as possible. You are not doing this alone, believe me, we all have our things we are trying to change or improve. Just take one day at a time, you'll get there and be so proud of yourself.

I think the most important thing for you is to be confident and comfortable in your own skin. In order to do that, you're going to have to spend some time in the gym being uncomfortable in your skin, until you start to see and feel improvements to your body.

I agree with Pylon though. Its easy to say im going to do this, or that in the New Year. That's not that far away mate. Get a program sorted out TODAY and get it in here so we can suggest changes if changes are needed. Get a diet sorted out TODAY and post it, with macros etc. Take a small step closer to your goal TODAY, and tomorrow you'll wake up knowing you've started your journey

Posted by: Burner02

y'all are awesome!
ok...got a call from an ex last night. She and her husband and child are in town. i've been showing them some rentals, but looks like there could be a new build home purchase in the works! WAHOO! So, after work lastnight, had to go speak w/ them about business.
Cross your fingers; this a, I'm going to be putting in an offer for them, and then meeting w/ them and the bulider this afternoon!
IF this closes, its gonna put me back into the green again and take some of my $$ stress off.

Posted by: Pylon

Ah...so you are meeting with a client and preparing an offer TODAY, which will move you closer to your goal of career success.

See, not so hard. Now, what will you do for your fitness goals today?

Posted by: Burner02

think thin.

Posted by: SamEaston

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Originally Posted by Burner02

think thin.

Posted by: b_reed23

I read it and I feel like deep down you are ready for a new start January 1st....we are all here with you! Between you and Py...we got a lot of motivation going on here...I LOVE his approach....break it down to what you will do in the HERE AND NOW!!

Posted by: Burner02

ok...I just got myself...a Christmas present.
I added the all-club access to 24 hour fitness...come to find out, it was only 5.00 more per month.
With THAT being said...the gym is close to the Keller Williams office I will be working out of in a couple weeks. Also, it isn't as slammed packed in the afternoons I get off work.

2nd...
I signed up for 5 session of PT training to get me back on track, starting Monday.
I met the guy who is to be my trainer. I alread ysaid I am not into that silly, ballance on one leg, do some sort of blooming...whatever looking poses for lifting. This guy will work...same page: core exercises.

then I went and got a giant cheese burger...

well...those are about to added to the 'banned' list...so enjoyed it.

Posted by: Pylon

Great work, Burner. Now...what are you going to do for the rest of the day?

Posted by: Burner02

let's see....listen to more coaching calls...head tothe parents, help w/ last of the Christmas decorations, eat dinner...and sometime between now and bed...will have my way with myself...wait..y'all probably didn't want to hear about that....

Posted by: Pylon

There's no love like self love!

Posted by: b_reed23

well, I guess we are all being honest here....

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

well, I guess we are all being honest here....

really? u have something you wish to share...get off your chest?

I feel good today. I choose to.
Didn't get the home purchase. About to skip out of here and go show them some rental properties. Ok, need to rephrase that. I didn't get teh home sake at this time. They are going to rent...then buy...in a year or less. I'll get it then.

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