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4/24/23 - Cardio
Food (yesterday)
Cal: 1902
P: 159g
C: 218g
F: 48g
^This was supposed to be 3k cal for diet break day… hard miss lol.
Toes to Bar
x8
x8
15min Treadmill
15min Stationary Bike
15min Treadmill
15min Stationary Bike
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Personal growth time.
I stepped away from all social media some 2-3 years ago because it was taking up too much of my time. More importantly, I was using it for social validation - which is even worse than the time-suck.
Then I started using BB forums because even though it’s technically still social media, it’s not predatory and doesn’t do much for social validation… until it does (for me). That’s what this has been for me for too long.
To be the person I need to be, I might need to step away from the ‘creator’ role and just be a consumer (think YouTube if you dont make any videos). I’ve grown a lot from who I was into who I’ve become, but I’m far from done… this new person I want to become is possibly the biggest change I’ve made to date.
Who I am and the relationship framework I have with the people around me isn’t making me happy. It’s actually pissing me off because it’s not who I need to be for the people I hold dearest in life. I need to reframe some relationships, and to do that - I need to level up.
Thanks for listening to my digital inner monologue, it helps to get it out on ‘paper’.
4/27/23 - Cardio and Abs
Food (yesterday)
Cal: 1623
P: 214g
C: 67g
F: 50g
Toes to Bar
x10
x8
x8
LISS Cardio 50mins
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I did the same thing about 7-8 years ago and couldn’t be happier. It was the biggest creator of anxiety for me. It’s amazing to see how much a part of most people out there’s lives. Good for you for voicing a change you want to make. Usually saying it out loud is the hardest part. Good luck with your new direction! T nation is a great community and here to support you!!
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4/27/22 food
Cal: 1940
P: 234g
C: 153g
F: 40g
+90mins cardio
Date night tonight, macros won’t be tracked. Was supposed to train, but was busy setting up home gym and ran out of time. Pictures incoming when i get the opportunity to post.
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Shhh 
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I think these tend to trend together - awesome to hear!
Let me know if you figure it out. I have to retool my leg training completely like once every 10-12 weeks because something that was doing fine is now the most painful movement ever.
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I’ve never been able to get along with the hack squat either. Was either knee or low back issues. Was just never a comfortable movement for me. I pretty much went to smith if i wanted a machine type movement. Still get that “Locked in” feeling where you just have to push and no worry to much about stabilizing. Just my experience.
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Valid experience! I am having trouble with the squat (again!) lately. It takes a real toll on me. I’ve been playing with the belt squat. I really like squatting, and I don’t want to hang it up, but it’s getting to where my choice is to squat once in a week or do all my other workouts that week.
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I was having back issues last couple months so i didn’t squat at all. Just able to load back again in the last week. I’m just starting over going light and really deep rather than heavy and pretty deep. Sometimes taking a step back to go forward is the path.
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Totally agree with you. I get a lot out of lightening up and going close stance and deep like you’re talking about too. It hurts my feelings to write it down on the Internet, but it’s definitely the smart choice.
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Yep. This game is about longevity.
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Ironically leg press and actual squats just cause issues for me in my hip or lower back but Hack Squats feel great. I’ve used better and worse Hack Squat machines though.
The main thing for me is being able to push my back into a pad so it doesn’t round (which seems to be my problem when squatting down).
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Where do you find his programs? Joining the site?