What are You Strugling With?

Training
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[quote]bdocksaints75 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]bdocksaints75 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]bdocksaints75 wrote:
Consistency in my diet. And posting in my training log. I’ve still been training even though I don’t always train at the same time or day. [/quote]

Hi,

Why inconsistency? Is it because of your schedule or just not paying enough attention during the day?[/quote]

It’s just my schedule and lack of discipline when It comes to diet. But I’m working on it.[/quote]

I feel you, as of today my weakest spot still remains to be the sweets. Not fat or alcohol but all that goodness comes out the of best bakeries in town:)

In last 10 years, I have somehow managed to become fat, skinny and strong (it was unintentional) and I gotta tell you diet played a huge role in my transformations. Actually, I should not say diet as I don�?�´t believe in the concept of dieting but more like your nutrition and what you eat and drink.

Good thing about your nutrition is that once you keep it under control for a while, it becomes much harder to sacrifice later on because that sense of guilt is just killing you throughout the day.

I just hope you find your own mental switch to make it persistent because at the end of the day that is what it counts. All the best man.
[/quote]

That’s what I’m working on. I’ve just seen people who have there diet/nutrition in order and they see much greater results and I know that’s where I lack.
[/quote]

I hope it all works out for you. If I could be of any assistance, please let me know. I have been through quiet a journey myself and sometimes every bit of help counts.

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]bdocksaints75 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]bdocksaints75 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]bdocksaints75 wrote:
Consistency in my diet. And posting in my training log. I’ve still been training even though I don’t always train at the same time or day. [/quote]

Hi,

Why inconsistency? Is it because of your schedule or just not paying enough attention during the day?[/quote]

It’s just my schedule and lack of discipline when It comes to diet. But I’m working on it.[/quote]

I feel you, as of today my weakest spot still remains to be the sweets. Not fat or alcohol but all that goodness comes out the of best bakeries in town:)

In last 10 years, I have somehow managed to become fat, skinny and strong (it was unintentional) and I gotta tell you diet played a huge role in my transformations. Actually, I should not say diet as I don�??�?�´t believe in the concept of dieting but more like your nutrition and what you eat and drink.

Good thing about your nutrition is that once you keep it under control for a while, it becomes much harder to sacrifice later on because that sense of guilt is just killing you throughout the day.

I just hope you find your own mental switch to make it persistent because at the end of the day that is what it counts. All the best man.
[/quote]

That’s what I’m working on. I’ve just seen people who have there diet/nutrition in order and they see much greater results and I know that’s where I lack.
[/quote]

I hope it all works out for you. If I could be of any assistance, please let me know. I have been through quiet a journey myself and sometimes every bit of help counts.
[/quote]

Thanks, my main goal is powerlifting, but I would be liar if I said some physique goals weren’t a priority as well. I’m not looking for a six pack but I definitely want to look like I lift weights.

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[quote]twojarslave wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]twojarslave wrote:
I am struggling with…

Drinking too much beer this summer.

Figuring out how I should train now that I have a full year of consistent and sensible strength training under my belt. It is time for something different, I think. I just have not decided what yet. [/quote]

Hi there,

I am 100% that if you tinker with your thoughts just a bit more, you will find that sweet spot which will allow you to resist beer at those very critical times.

What I learned is that sacrificing your biggest cravings will always bring the highest returns on your efforts. I know it is a lot easier said than done but I truly feel that way and believe consistency truly creates permanent habits.

How many times am I able to do that? maybe 7-8 times out of 10 but I am happy with my progress.

[/quote]

Ha! How about tinkering with the weather? I am much better at consistent execution when I am freezing in the dark at home. During the summer I am only batting .300 or so on the whole “thanks, but I will pass on that beer” dietary at bat.
[/quote]

Hi, it is one of those things the other guy can only recommend what he thinks is the truth. Yet one can only figure out himself what will work for him. As a side not, I have been in Dubai for 3 weeks and never missed a workout, I mostly live in Toronto (hate winters) and I still made it to the gym when it was -35 C. Please don´t get me wrong, I am not bragging or anything, I used to be a big slacker myself and I still miss out on things here and there but one day I heard a quote and it really changed my attitude, “discipline is doing what you hate to do, but doing it like you love it” I know it is much easier to said that done but I have come to realize that this is the harsh reality for all human beings. I wish I could change the weather for you though :slight_smile:

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.

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[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�??�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]

He’s being nice. You have no idea what you are talking about.

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Funny?[/quote]

Yes.

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:
My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]

What’s funny is that you assume a powerlifter cares about how much more tail a sprinter gets (or not?), while never having been a powerlifter.

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�??�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]
Did you ever consider that:
-Different people have different goals to yours.
-Powerlifting is in fact a sport where strength is important.
-This website has a high emphasis on strength.
-This website doesn’t care too much about cycling and basketball.

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[quote]dt79 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�??�??�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]

He’s being nice. You have no idea what you are talking about.[/quote]

What I am saying may not appeal to you and I understand that. If you were to draw a conclusion on how much I know about muscular development or human performance, that is a whole another topic.

Since this is a open forum, I just wanted to share my personal view on the subject. If anyone has been offended by any means, please accept my apologies. I have stated many times how much I care about building muscle and increasing strength but I guess they have been overlooked.

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[quote]nighthawkz wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:
My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]

What’s funny is that you assume a powerlifter cares about how much more tail a sprinter gets (or not?), while never having been a powerlifter.[/quote]

Hi,

That was suppose to be a joke but apparently it´s been taken seriously. In my opinion, any kind of sport rather be powerlifting or bodybuilding are about self improvement first.

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[quote]Angus1 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�??�??�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]
Did you ever consider that:
-Different people have different goals to yours.
-Powerlifting is in fact a sport where strength is important.
-This website has a high emphasis on strength.
-This website doesn’t care too much about cycling and basketball. [/quote]

Hi,

Yes I have considered all of these before.

  • Never said or implied that everybody should train the same way and I respect all athletes irregardless of their discipline.
  • I always give the credit where it is due. I just said that I admire powerlifters´ strength but it is not something that appeals to me. In a way that I have a lot respect for brain surgeons but no intentions to become one.
  • Yes and I love TN.
  • I am not a cyclist or basketball player. I had stated in my third post that I used to be both but I have been lifting for last 7 years straight. That´s why I visit TN everyday and not NBA.com

I wish everyone best of their endeavors and hope we can learn from each other.

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]dt79 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�??�??�??�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]

He’s being nice. You have no idea what you are talking about.[/quote]

What I am saying may not appeal to you and I understand that. If you were to draw a conclusion on how much I know about muscular development or human performance, that is a whole another topic.

Since this is a open forum, I just wanted to share my personal view on the subject. If anyone has been offended by any means, please accept my apologies. I have stated many times how much I care about building muscle and increasing strength but I guess they have been overlooked.

[/quote]

No offense taken. I am not a powerlifter.

With that being said, you really have no idea what you are talking about. I suggest you visit t3hpwnisher’s highly enlightening blog and reevaluate your notions on powerlifters and the silly idea of “functional strength”.

Google mythical strength. It will be the first result that turns up.

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[quote]dt79 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]dt79 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�??�??�??�??�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]

He’s being nice. You have no idea what you are talking about.[/quote]

What I am saying may not appeal to you and I understand that. If you were to draw a conclusion on how much I know about muscular development or human performance, that is a whole another topic.

Since this is a open forum, I just wanted to share my personal view on the subject. If anyone has been offended by any means, please accept my apologies. I have stated many times how much I care about building muscle and increasing strength but I guess they have been overlooked.

[/quote]

No offense taken. I am not a powerlifter.

With that being said, you really have no idea what you are talking about. I suggest you visit t3hpwnisher’s highly enlightening blog and reevaluate your notions on powerlifters and the silly idea of “functional strength”.

Google mythical strength. It will be the first result that turns up.
[/quote]

I am glad you are not offended. I also dont understand what part of “me respecting powerlifters for what they do” could not be conveyed but that´s ok.

Functional strength is not an idea by the way, but it is the reality of majority of athletes. I am not sure if you have played any sports in the past but to give you an idea, try to put a bodybuilder in a ring with Mike Tyson and see what happens, having muscles and using those muscles for a specific purpose are totally different things. I hope it is bit more clear now.

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What makes boxing more functional than bodybuilding?

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[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

What makes boxing more functional than bodybuilding? [/quote]

Everything, I love bodybuilding and I admire the athletes for their dedication, but unless you are a pro and making a living out of BB, you are just a big dude who can push heavy weights.

In everyday life though, I just don´t see any benefits of being a bodybuilder or powerlifter unless that is what I do for a living. Again please understand that this is my own personal opinion for my own life.

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[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
What makes boxing more functional than bodybuilding? [/quote]

I could make a pretty good case that in modern society, bodybuilding serves a greater purpose than boxing. Nowadays, actual fights and the need to violently protect one self, family and possessions is not an occurrence many will encounter.

Conversely, adding muscular size (bodybuilding) acts as a deterrent to those that would cause you to have to fight. It also serves the purpose of attracting a mate to procreate.

Therefore bodybuilding serves a more functional purpose than bodybuilding.

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]dt79 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]dt79 wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

Hi,

It has always fascinated me that people are so much concerned about the total amount weight they can lift and completely overlook what they are missing on the other side.

I have never been a power lifter nor that I have any intentions to be. I have been on a pro cycling team for 4 years, played varsity basketball for 4 years and have been lifting regularly for almost 7 years. To me raw strength without any functional capabilities or aesthetics is not a very appealing concept. If you develop enough muscle mass on your body and those muscles are not able to sync with each other while allowing you to run, jump or hit some objects (a.k.a good old fighting) properly, I�??�??�??�??�??�?�´d have a hard time justifying all that training. This is my personal view on the subject!

My motto has always been to increase the muscle size to the point where I can still maintain my proportions and maintain their full functionality at the same time.

By the way, any girl would pick a sprinter over a power lifter if anyone was wondering. No offense intended though, just my personal observations.

[/quote]

This is funny.
[/quote]

Funny?[/quote]

He’s being nice. You have no idea what you are talking about.[/quote]

What I am saying may not appeal to you and I understand that. If you were to draw a conclusion on how much I know about muscular development or human performance, that is a whole another topic.

Since this is a open forum, I just wanted to share my personal view on the subject. If anyone has been offended by any means, please accept my apologies. I have stated many times how much I care about building muscle and increasing strength but I guess they have been overlooked.

[/quote]

No offense taken. I am not a powerlifter.

With that being said, you really have no idea what you are talking about. I suggest you visit t3hpwnisher’s highly enlightening blog and reevaluate your notions on powerlifters and the silly idea of “functional strength”.

Google mythical strength. It will be the first result that turns up.
[/quote]

I am glad you are not offended. I also dont understand what part of “me respecting powerlifters for what they do” could not be conveyed but thatÃ?´s ok.

Functional strength is not an idea by the way, but it is the reality of majority of athletes. I am not sure if you have played any sports in the past but to give you an idea, try to put a bodybuilder in a ring with Mike Tyson and see what happens, having muscles and using those muscles for a specific purpose are totally different things. I hope it is bit more clear now.

[/quote]

No. Didn’t play much sports. All i did was serve in the military for a couple of years but what would i know about running, jumping, hitting objects etc…?

And I do not understand what is unclear to you since you recognize that “function” is specific to a chosen activity. Unless, of course, you consider powerlifting and bodybuilding lesser endeavours not worthy of consideration as actual sports.

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[quote]wisdom_of_strong wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:

What makes boxing more functional than bodybuilding? [/quote]

Everything, I love bodybuilding and I admire the athletes for their dedication, but unless you are a pro and making a living out of BB, you are just a big dude who can push heavy weights.

In everyday life though, I just don�´t see any benefits of being a bodybuilder or powerlifter unless that is what I do for a living. Again please understand that this is my own personal opinion for my own life. [/quote]

You may lead a more violent life than I, for I have never needed the skills of boxing in my everyday life, whereas I have often needed the skills of powerlifting and strongman.

Wouldn’t function be based upon the individual?

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[quote]jbpick86 wrote:

[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
What makes boxing more functional than bodybuilding? [/quote]

I could make a pretty good case that in modern society, bodybuilding serves a greater purpose than boxing. Nowadays, actual fights and the need to violently protect one self, family and possessions is not an occurrence many will encounter.

Conversely, adding muscular size (bodybuilding) acts as a deterrent to those that would cause you to have to fight. It also serves the purpose of attracting a mate to procreate.

Therefore bodybuilding serves a more functional purpose than bodybuilding. [/quote]

I partially agree to some of your comments but I picked boxing out of convenience, it could be any other sport in that matter. When it comes to attracting females, muscle attracts women and I am grateful for it. Yet I have never seen steroid abusers surrounded by females either.

I can also guarantee you one thing though, possibility of you being in a position that you will have to run is a lot higher than flexing your biceps to deteriorate your opponents :slight_smile: